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seeinganewlight · 2 years ago

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2023 books read

updated reading goal: 150

1) nancy drew: the curse → micol ostow (audiobook, reread) / (jan 1) 2) all the dangerous things → stacy willingham (arc) / (jan 2) 3) lunar love → lauren kung jessen (arc) / (jan 3 - jan 4) 4) death by dumpling → vivien chien (audiobook) / (jan 6) 5) where echoes die → courtney gould (arc) / (jan 4 - jan 7) 6) the no-show → beth o’leary (audiobook) / (jan 6 - jan 8) 7) 6 times we almost kissed (and one time we did) → tess sharpe (arc) / (jan 8) 8) a fatal thing happened on the way to the forum: murder in ancient rome → emma southon (audiobook) / (jan 8 - jan 9) 9) this appearing house → ally malinenko (audiobook) / (jan 9) 10) spare → prince harry (audiobook) / (jan 10) 11) hell bent → leigh bardugo (audiobook) / (jan 10 - jan 12) 12) have i told you this already? → lauren graham / (jan 12 - jan 13) 13) partners in crime → alisha rai (audiobook) / (jan 13) 14) always the almost → edward underhill (arc) / (jan 14) 15) a room of one’s own → virgina woolf / (jan 5 - jan 14) 16) icebreaker → hannah grace (audiobook) / (jan 15) 17) the companion → e.e. ottoman / (jan 15 - jan 16) 18) feel your way through → kelsea ballerini / (jan 16) 19) comfort me with apples → catherynne m. valente (audiobook) / (jan 17) 20) a strange loop → michael r. jackson / (jan 21) 21) maybe in another life → taylor jenkins reid / (jan 23) 22) the fraud squad → kyla zhao / (jan 23 - jan 25) 23) the family game → catherine steadman (audiobook) / (jan 25 - jan 26) 24) the six deaths of the saint → alix e. harrow / (jan 28) 25) these fleeting shadows → kate alice marshall (audiobook) / (jan 28) 26) better than fiction → alexa martin (audiobook) / (jan 30 - jan 31) 27) this is not a personal statement → tracy badua / (jan 28 - feb 1) 28) nine liars → maureen johnson / (feb 2 - feb 4) 29) the nanny → lana ferguson (arc) / (feb 6) 30) finlay donovan is killing it → elle cosimano (audiobook) / (feb 7) 31) finlay donovan knocks ‘em dead → elle cosimano (audiobook) / (feb 8) 32) finaly donovan jumps the gun → elle cosimano (audiobook) / (feb 8) 33) someone had to do it → amber brown & danielle brown (audiobook) / (feb 12) 34) daisy jones & the six → taylor jenkins reid (reread, annotation) / (feb 8 - feb 12) 35) wuthering heights → emily brontë (audiobook, reread) / (feb 13 - feb 14) 36) practical magic → alice hoffman (audiobook) / (feb 16) 37) delicious monsters → liselle sambury (arc) / (feb 11 - feb 17) 38) the world cannot give → tara isabella burton (audiobook) / (feb 18 - feb 19) 39) this time it’s real → ann liang / (feb 14 - feb 19) 40) partners in crime → agatha christie (audiobook) / (feb 20) 41) the glass menagerie → tennessee williams (reread) / (feb 22) 42) missing clarissa → ripley jones (arc) / (feb 22 - feb 23) 43) the reunion → kayla olson (audiobook) / (feb 23) 44) twelfth night → william shakespeare (reread, annotation) / (jan 15 - feb 23) 45) the summer i turned pretty → jenny han (reread, audiobook) / (mar 1) 46) it’s not summer without you → jenny han (reread, audiobook) / (mar 1) 47) we’ll always have summer → jenny han (reread, audiobook) / (mar 1) 48) the late mrs. willoughby → claudia gray (arc) / (feb 23 - mar 2) 49) the appeal → janice hallett / (mar 2 - mar 3) 50) fatal throne: the wives of henry vii tell all → candice fleming, m.t. anderson, jennifer donnelly, stephanie hemphill, debrah hopkinson, linda sue park, lisa anna sandell (audiobook) / (mar 4) 51) a quiet life in the country → t.e. kinsey (audiobook) / (mar 6 - mar 7) 52) leave it to the march sisters → annie sereno (arc) / (mar 7 - mar 8) 53) wild is the witch → rachel griffin (audiobook) / (mar 9) 54) no exit → taylor adams / (mar 9 - mar 10) 55) julius caesar → william shakespeare (reread, audiobook) / (mar 15) 56) last violent call → chloe gong / (mar 10 - mar 15) 57) the witch and the vampire → francesca flores (arc) / (mar 15 - mar 16) 58) what lies in the woods → kate alice marshall (audiobook) / (mar 17) 59) the writing retreat → julia bartz (audiobook) / (mar 18 - mar 20) 60) spells for forgetting → adrienne young (audiobook) / (mar 23) 61) anne of green gables → l.m. montgomery (reread) / (mar 21 - mar 24) 62) an elderly lady is up to no good → helene tursten (audiobook, translated work) / (mar 27) 63) murder your employer: the mcmasters guide to homicide → rupert holmes (audiobook) / (mar 28 - mar 29) 64) fake dates and mooncakes → sher lee (arc) / (mar 29 - mar 30) 65) the sweetest connection → denise williams (audiobook) / (apr 1) 66) immortal longings → chloe gong (arc) / (mar 16 - apr 1) 67) lost in the never woods → aiden thomas / (apr 2 - apr 3) 68) that wasn’t in the script → sarah ainslee (arc) / (apr 3) 69) tell me what really happened → chelsea sedoti (arc) / (apr 3) 70) shakespeare in love → lee hall / (apr 4) 71) the golden spoon → jessa maxwell (audiobook) / (apr 6 - apr 7) 72) hamlet → william shakespeare (reread, annotation) / (mar 4 - apr 8) 73) anne of avonlea → l.m. montgomery (reread) / (apr 4 - apr 9) 74) anne of the island → l.m. montgomery (reread) (apr 9) 75) of human kindness: what shakespeare teaches us about empathy → paula marantz cohen (audiobook) / (apr 7 - apr 10) 76) ophelia → lisa m. klein (audiobook) / (apr 12 - apr 13) 77) anne of windy poplars → l.m. montgomery (reread) (apr 10 - apr 13) 78) women of will: following the feminine in shakespeare’s plays → tina packer (audiobook) / (apr 14 - apr 17) 79) juliet: the life and afterlives of shakespeare's first tragic heroine → sophie duncan (arc) / (apr 5 - apr 18) 80) your guide to not getting murdered in a quaint english village → maureen johnson, jay cooper / (apr 20) 81) when the reckoning comes → latanya mcqueen (audiobook) / (apr 21 - apr 22) 82) laertes: a hamlet retelling → carly stevens / (apr 23) 83) the broken girls → simone st. james / (apr 21 - apr 26) 84) the night swim → megan golden (audiobook) / (may 1 - may 2) 85) when you wish upon a lantern → gloria chao (audiobook) / (may 3 - may 4) 86) chloe and the kaishao boys → mae coyiuto / (may 2 - may 7) 87) ghosted: a northanger abbey novel → amanda quain (arc) / (may 2 - may 7) 88) happy place → emily henry / (may 7 - may 9) 89) the mad women’s ball → victoria mas / (may 9 - may 11) 90) the fiancée farce → alexandria bellefleur (audiobook) / (may 14 - may 15) 91) the strange case of the alchemist's daughter → theodora goss (audiobook) / (may 18 - may 19) 92) the weight of blood → tiffany d. jackson (audiobook) / (may 19 - may 20) 93) the twyford code → janice hallett / (may 18 - may 21) 94) never vacation with your ex → emily wibberley and austin siegemund-broka / (may 22) 95) the dos and donuts of love → adiba jaigirdar (arc) / (may 23 - may 24) 96) european travel for the monstrous gentlewoman → theodora goss (audiobook) / (may 22 - may 25) 97) one jump at a time: my story → nathan chen (audiobook) / (jun 1) 98) death of a bookseller → alice slater (audiobook) / (jun 1 - jun 2) 99) a treacherous tale → elizabeth penny (audiobook) / (jun 3 - jun 5) 100) chapter and curse → elizabeth penny (audiobook) / (jun 5) 101) julieta and the romeos → maria e. andreu (audiobook) / (jun 5 - jun 6) 102) a far wilder magic → allison saft (audiobook) / (jun 7 - jun 11) 103) meet me at the lake → carly fortune (audiobook) / (jun 11 - jun 12) 104) foul heart huntsman → chloe gong (arc) / (may 25 - jun 17) 105) rules for vanishing → kate alice marshall / (jun 1 - jun 19) 106) little thieves → margaret own (audiobook) / (jun 15 - jun 21) 107) the last word → taylor adams / (jun 19 - jun 21) 108) the three dahlias → katy watson / (jun 5 - jun 24) 109) painted devils → margaret own (audiobook) / (jun 25 - jun 29) 110) reign → katharine mcgee (arc) / (jun 25 - jul 1) 111) the chateau → jaclyn goldis / (jul 1 - jul 4) 112) a most agreeable murder → julia seals / (jul 2 - jul 4) 113) the shadow sister → lily meade / (july 4 - july 5) 114) if we were villains → m.l. rio (reread, audiobook) / (jul 6) 115) something is killing the children, vol 1 → james tynion iv / (jul 7) 116) something is killing the children, vol 2 → james tynion iv / (jul 7) 117) something is killing the children, vol 3 → james tynion iv / (jul 7) 118) you’re not supposed to die tonight → kalynn bayron / (jul 8) 119) something is killing the children, vol 4 → james tynion iv / (jul 9) 120) lock every door → riley sager (audiobook) / (jul 8 - jul 9) 121) something is killing the children, vol 5 → james tynion iv / (jul 10) 122) the sun down motel → simone st. james / (jul 9 - jul 11) 123) the only survivors → megan miranda (audiobook) / (jul 13) 124) at home with the horrors → sammy scott / (jul 16 - jul 21) 125) one of us is lying → karen m. mcmanus (reread, audiobook) / (jul 31) 126) bring me your midnight → rachel griffin (arc) / (jul 21 - jul 31) 127) one of us is next → karen m. mcmanus (reread, audiobook) / (jul 31 - aug 1) 128) the summer of broken rules → k.l. walther / (jul 30 - aug 1) 129) one of us is back → karen m. mcmanus / (aug 1 - aug 3) 130) what happens after midnight → k.l. walther / (aug 4 - aug 6) 131) the narrow → kate alice marshall / (aug 3 - aug 6) 132) night of the living queers: 13 tales of terror delight → edited by shelly page and alex brown (arc) / (aug 9 - aug 15) 133) the death i gave him → em x. liu (arc) / (aug 17 - aug 19) 134) heartstopper, vol 1 (reread) → alice oseman / (aug 19) 135) heartstopper, vol 2 (reread) → alice oseman / (aug 19) 136) heartstopper, vol 3 (reread) → alice oseman / (aug 19) 137) heartstopper, vol 4 (reread) → alice oseman / (aug 19) 138) the only one left → riley sager / (aug 19 - aug 21) 139) the getaway list → emma lord (arc) / (aug 21 - aug 22) 140) a good girl’s guide to murder → holly jackson (reread, audiobook) / (aug 23 - aug 24) 141) good girl, bad blood → holly jackson (reread, audiobook) / (aug 24 - aug 26) 142) as good as dead → holly jackson (reread, audiobook) / (aug 26 - aug 27) 143) five survive → holly jackson (reread, audiobook) / (aug 27) 144) one for my enemy → olivie blake / (aug 31 - sep 5) 145) business or pleasure → rachel lynn solomon / (sep 5) 146) maybe meant to be → k.l. walther (audiobook) / (sep 6 - sep 7) 147) yellowface → r.f. kuang (audiobook) / (sep 10 - sep 11) 148) going bicostal → dahlia adler (audiobook) / (sep 19) 149) teach the torches to burn: a romeo and juliet remix → caleb roehig / (sep 16 - sep 23) 150) none of this is true → lisa jewell / (sep 24) 151) the girls in the garden → lisa jewell (audiobook) / (sep 29 - sep 30) 152) a very lively murder → katy watson / (oct 3 - oct 4) 153) she is a haunting → trang thanh tran (audiobook) / (oct 4 - oct 5) 154) murder and mamon → mia p. manansala / (oct 5) 155) in these hallowed halls: a dark academia anthology → edited by marie o’regan & paul kane / (sep 14 - oct 7) 156) hallowe’en party → agatha christie (audiobook) / (oct 8 - oct 9) 157) the second death of edie and violet bond → amanda glaze (audiobook) / (oct 9 - oct 11) 158) the fall of the house of usher → edgar allan poe / (oct 12) 159) home before dark → riley sager (audiobook) / (oct 13 - oct 14) 160) a haunting on the hill → elizabeth hand / (oct 7 - oct 16) 161) the lost coast → a.r. capetta (audiobook) / (oct 14 - oct 19) 162) murder in the family → cara hunter / (oct 18 - oct 21) 163) starling house → alix e. harrow (audiobook) / (oct 22 - oct 25) 164) the unmaking of june farrow → adrienne young (physical and audiobook) / (oct 23 - oct 28) 165) when ghosts call us home → katya de becerra / (oct 28 - oct 30) 166) a christmas carol → charles dickens (reread) / (nov 5) 167) the fall of whit rivera → crystal maldonado (audiobook) / (nov 9 - nov 10) 168) iris kelly doesn’t date → ashley herring blake (audiobook) / (nov 11 - nov 12) 169) fair rosaline → natasha solomon / (nov 8 - nov 14) 170) the dead romantics → ashley poston (audiobook) / (nov 20) 171) if we were villains → m.l. rio (reread, physical and audiobook) / (nov 8 - nov 22) 172) the ballad of songbirds and snakes → suzanne collins / (nov 23 - nov 25) 173) i hope this doesn’t find you → ann liang (arc) / (nov 27 - nov 28) 174) the hunger games → suzanne collins (reread, annotation) / (dec 1 - dec 2) 175) the christmas appeal → janice hallett (audiobook) / (dec 6) 176) enchanted to meet you → meg cabot (audiobook) / (dec 8 - dec 10) 177) catching fire → suzanne collins (reread, annotation) / (dec 3 - dec 17) 178) mockingjay → suzanne collins (reread, annotation) / (dec 18 - dec 23) 179) none shall sleep → ellie marney (audiobook) / (dec 15 - dec 23) 180) little women → louisa may alcott (reread, physical and audiobook) / (dec 25 - dec 28)

#post: 2023 books read

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kingsbridgelibraryteens · 1 year ago

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Libraries and Librarians on Film: The Night Strangler (1973 / TV Movie)

The Night Strangler was the second TV movie to feature Darren McGavin as Carl Kolchak, the investigative reporter who would go on to be the star of a short-lived but highly influential TV series called Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

The formula of most Kolchak stories goes something like this:

Kolchak is an investigative reporter who's having trouble finding / holding down a job. Sometimes it's because he steps on too many people's toes, and sometimes it's because the cases he investigates are simply unbelievable.

He gets a new case, which seems at first to be ordinary, but it turns out that there's actually something paranormal going on.

He uncovers evidence, but people don't believe him. He yells at his boss, and his boss yells at him.

HOWEVER, he does gain one or more allies along the way. Sometimes they just believe his story, and sometimes they actively help with his investigation, even if that means putting their own lives at risk.

More stepping on toes. More yelling.

The case is solved by Kolchak, who knows that he's right about the vampire / zombie / etc. that was really behind it all. But either nobody believes him, or the people who do believe him can't do anything about it. Kolchak's newspaper story is either suppressed entirely or changed completely.

In case it wasn't obvious, I'm a big fan of the Kolchak movies and TV show, as well as Kolchak's spiritual successors like The X-Files and Fringe.

But why am I singling out this particular story? Because one of Kolchak's allies in The Night Strangler is a smart, curious, and helpful man called Mr. Berry (played by Wally Cox in one of his final roles). Mr. Berry isn't a librarian per se, but he DOES work with archives. He works in the morgue of the Daily Chronicle, which is the newspaper in Seattle that's employing Kolchak as he tries to solve a bizarre series of murders.

Kolchak himself isn't a big fan of research, but he knows that he needs a researcher to help him with this case:

When he meets Mr. Berry, he quickly learns how he feels about research:

[Personal Question: So, should I have "Research. That's where the joy lies." put on my business cards by itself? Or should I also add in the line "This is where the meat is found."???]

ANYWAY, Kolchak visits Mr. Berry multiple times during his investigation, and it's Mr. Berry who first suggests that the current murders are very similar to some murders that took place 21 years earlier ...

And this encourages them to search further back ...

And further back ...

And even FURTHER back ...

By the time that Kolchak has stepped on so many toes that he's been handcuffed by the police, it's Mr. Berry who comes to the rescue with supporting evidence that will show that Kolchak isn't crazy after all:

Which leads us to Mr. Berry's moment of justly-deserved recognition:

Of course, just because Kolchak was right doesn't mean that his story is going to be published. In fact, the real story will never make it to print. Sound familiar?

But on the plus side, the success of these TV movies DID lead to Kolchak's own TV series!

While the New York Public Library doesn't carry any of the Kolchak TV movies / series, Kolchak: The Night Stalker IS included in the book The Greatest Cult Television Shows of All Time by Christopher J. Olson.

If you'd like to immerse yourself in the Kolchak movies and TV episodes, here are some links to help you find more information about them, as well as any renting / streaming / buying options:

The Night Stalker (TV movie): IMDB / JustWatch / Amazon

The Night Strangler (TV movie): IMDB / JustWatch / Amazon

Kolchak: The Night Stalker (TV series): IMDB / JustWatch / Amazon

#Libraries & Librarians on Film #The Night Strangler #Kolchak #Carl Kolchak #Kolchak the Night Stalker #libraries #archives #Kingsbridge Library #NYPL

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obsessedwithlarkin · 14 days ago

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•Jordan Lavigne - Can't Turn You Loose, Uneven Grounds, Heart Of Stone

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palmviewfm · 3 months ago

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mw female counterparts?

i'd love to see the following being used for counterparts ! if you'd like anymore suggestions, then feel free to send in another message ! counterparts: marissa cooper, aria montgomery, spencer hastings, emily fields, alison dilaurentis, maya st germain, mona vanderwaal, prue halliwell, paige matthews, phoebe halliwell, claire standish, allison reynolds, sloane peterson, mia thermopolis, sam montgomery, lindsay weir, paris geller, lane kim, allie hamilton, sabrina spellman, angela chase, betty cooper, cheryl blossom, toni topaz, josie mccoy, torrance shipman, missy pantone, andie walsh, kat stratford, joey potter, jen lindley, carrie bradshaw, miranda hobbs, jade west, addison montgomery, lexie grey, arizona robbins, mary jane watson, elena gilbert, katherine pierce, anna stern, cat valentine, brenda walsh, kelly taylor, belly conklin, sarah cameron, kiara carerra, cleo anderson, donna martin, caroline forbes, jenna rink, bonnie bennett, hayley marshall, buffy summers, willow rosenberg, faith lehane, cordelia chase, daphne bridgerton, lorelai gilmore, heather chandler, veronica sawyer, regina george, blair waldorf, cora hale, allison argent, malia tate, siobhan roy, fiona gallagher, veronica fisher, serena van der woodsen, georgina sparks, brooke davis, peyton sawyer, haley james scott, tashi duncan, quinn james, alex dupre, rachel gatina, rosalie hale, alice cullen, esme cullen, jane volturi, daphne blake, dionne davenport, aimee gibbs, amber mariens, samantha baker, sandy olson, olivia baker, layla keating, betty rizzo, marcia brady, lyla garrity, jackie burkhart, donna pinciotti, and monica geller !

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miwtual · 11 months ago

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what five mutuals of yours would survive the wiwwy server?

angel @ricky-olson and allie @djo for sure, i think sen @jonathanbiers also would. acey @vinmauro stands a good chance bc they laugh at all our screenshots anyway

#kai.answer #wiwwy tag #idk about a fifth person but these four i feel strongly about

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oddcryptidwrites · 1 year ago

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Monarch Piers Hall [Not Your Typical Fairytale]

Cheerful elevator music filled the space, although it didn't drown out the pounding of Piers' heart. The glowing red numbers on the screen ticked down, as their anxiety ticked up. The cotton of their gloves was already sticking to their hands, and they prayed the sweat wouldn't turn the white fabric yellow. Looking at themself in the mirrored doors, Piers raked their hair back one last time and let out a sigh. The elevator slowed to a stop, and the doors slid open with a painful whine... (Knight of Dawn, Chapter 1)

Quick Facts...

Full Name: Jillian Piers Hall

Pronouns: they/them

Title: Monarch of the State of Georgia (formerly: Princess of the State of Georgia, Heir Apparent)

Gender: Nonbinary

Sexuality: Lesbian

Birthday (Age at start): March 15th, 2191 (19)

Parents: Adele Hall (adoptive)

Siblings: Wesley Hall (adoptive), Lake Hall (adoptive)

Notable physical features: plague scarring along their left side, prosthetic left leg (post-Knight of Dawn)

Personality: Manipulative, ambitious, distrusting of others, goal-oriented, clever, hyperactive, curious

Extended Intro...

Piers Hall is one of the two primary characters of Not Your Typical Fairytale, although it's arguable that Piers drives much more of the overarching plot compared to Grady. Adopted by Queen Adele when they were an infant, Piers has grown up pampered in the Palace. With two older siblings, they never expected to become the next reigning Monarch. However, when they were 11, an assassination attempt killed their two older brothers and left Piers disfigured. Suddenly, they became the only royal prince, and the only chance the Hall Royal Family had of continuing the legacy. Since the death of their siblings, Piers has trained and studied extensively, and has gained a wide breadth of knowledge to help them succeed in their future. They are about as manipulative as Adele, threatening others and bending allies and enemies to their will. Piers is not afraid to spend their time in the depths of research, digging up the dirty secrets of their enemies (and their own mother). Their only desire is to assist the people Adele stepped on during her reign, but its driven more from a place of needing to prove themself and their abilities than their kindness. After Adele abdicated the throne, Piers has risen to the challenge of Monarch, while also trying not to get murdered. As more people seem to betray them, Piers' natural distrust for others evolves into outright paranoia about most people and things in their life. Piers' closest friend and confidant is Grady Yensey. The two have known each other for years and are practically attached at the hip whenever they get the chance, either sparring, sharing a meal, or just working in the same room together. They also get along well with Hansel Olson and Lennox, the latter of who they met when sneaking out of the Palace.

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D.U.D.E Bios: Wyn Rhydderch

The Clurichaun Prince of C.R.C Wyn Rhydderch (2020)

Kirby's cousin, Hywel's nephew, and Uinseann's son, Wyn. An Irish-Catholic living in Wales and a caring, loving and protective father. He takes romancing his wife more seriously than wrestling.

"Date night, me and my wife, none of you are invited."

Name

Full Legal Name: Wyn Eoin Uthyr Nechtan Rhydderch

First Name: Wyn

Meaning: Derived from Welsh 'Gwyn' meaning 'White, Blessed'

Pronunciation: WIN

Origin: Welsh

Middle Name(s): Eoin, Uthyr, Nechtan

Meaning(s): Eoin: Irish form of 'Iohannes', the Latin form of the Greek name 'Ioannes', itself derived from the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', from the roots 'Yo' referring to the Hebrew God and 'Chanan' meaning 'To be gracious'. Uthyr: Welsh form of 'Uther', derived from Welsh 'Uthr' meaning 'Terrible'. Nechtan: Irish name of uncertain meaning, possibly from a Celtic root meaning 'Damp'

Pronunciation: ON, YOO-thuh. NEH-ch-taen

Origin(s): Irish. Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance. Irish Mythology, Old Irish

Surname: Rhydderch

Meaning: From the given name 'Rhydderch' from the Old Welsh name 'Riderch', derived from 'Ri' 'King' and 'Derch''Exalted'

Pronunciation: HRUDH-ehrkh

Origin: Welsh

Alias: Clurichaun Prince, Wyn Rhydderch

Reason: This is Wyn's ring name

Nicknames: N/A

Titles: Mr

Characteristics

Age: 38

Gender: Male. He/Him Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: Welsh. Irish-Welsh Mix. Dual Citizenship ROI-UK

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: October 31st 1982

Symbols: Clurichauns, Alcohol, Crowns

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Religion: Irish-Catholic

Native Language: Welsh

Spoken Languages: Welsh, Irish, Scottish (Scots Gaelic), English

Relationship Status: Married

Astrological Sign: Scorpio

Theme Song: 'Love You To Death' - Type O Negative (2000-)

Voice Actor: Emmett J. Scanlan

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Tullahought, Kilkenny, Ireland

Current Location: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Hometown: Llanfaethlu, Anglesey, Wales

Appearance

Height: 6'3" / 190 cm

Weight: 200 lbs / 90 kg

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Blond

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: Hairy

Facial Hair: Full Beard

Tattoos: (As of Jan 2020) 10

Piercings: Navel, Ear Lobes (Double, Both)

Scars: None

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Smoker, Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: (As of Jan 2020) The Rhydderch Clan

Enemies: (As of Jan 2020) None

Friends: Jarlath Rhydderch, Patrick Rhydderch, Lochlainn Rhydderch, Fionn Rhydderch, Uilliam Rhydderch, Ivor Rhydderch, Sean Rhydderch, Vaughan Rhydderch, Neifion Rhydderch, Mostyn Rhydderch, Darach Rhydderch, Roderick Rhydderch, Fergus Rhydderch, Flann Rhydderch, Ulysses May, Vasco Romero, Desmond Grady

Colleagues: The C.R.C Locker Rooms / Too Many To List

Rivals: None

Closest Confidant: Ragnhild Rhydderch

Mentor: Uinseann Rhydderch

Significant Other: Ragnhild Rhydderch (39, Wife, Née Perreault)

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Uinseann Rhydderch (74, Father), Odharnait Rhydderch (75, Mother, Née MacCarthy)

Parents-In-Law: Fionnlagh Perreault (69, Father-In-Law), Airi Perreault (70, Mother-In-Law, Née Paisley)

Siblings: Kathleen Mulrennan (44, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Sean Rhydderch (41, Brother), Haf McFarlane (35, Sister, Née Rhydderch), Tydfil McFarland (32, Sister, Née Rhydderch)

Siblings-In-Law: Fachtna Mulrennan (45, Kathleen's Husband), Yvette Rhydderch (42, Sean's Wife, Née Plamondon), Keaton McFarlane (36, Haf's Husband), Keith McFarland (33, Tydfil's Husband), Cyrano Perreault (36, Ragnhild's Brother), Velvet Perreault (37, Cyrano's Wife, Née Norup), Velda Olsen (33, Ragnhild's Sister, Née Perreault), Faust Olsen (34, Velda's Husband), D'Artagnan Perreault (30, Ragnhild's Brother), Wendy Perreault (31, D'Artagnan's Wife, Née Olson), Verity Riber (27, Ragnhild's Sister, Née Perreault), Gandalf Riber (28, Ragnhild's Husband), Fingal Perreault (24, Ragnhild's Brother), Winter Perreault (25, Fingal's Wife, Née Thorn), Wilda Dahl (21, Ragnhild's Sister), Rumpelstiltskin Dahl (22, Wilda's Husband), Huckleberry Perreault (18, Ragnhild's Brother), Wisteria Perreault (15, Ragnhild's Sister), Lestat Perreault (12, Ragnhild's Brother), 'Abla Perreault (9, Ragnhild's Sister)

Nieces & Nephews: Eachann Mulrennan (24, Nephew), Aurora Mulrennan (25, Eachann's Wife, Née MacDonald), Daffodil MacDaniel (21, Niece, Née Mulrennan), Grant MacDaniel (22, Daffodil's Husband), Calanthe Mulrennan (18, Niece), Baggi Mulrennan (15, Nephew), Abel Mulrennan (12, Nephew), Zinnia Mulrennan (9, Niece), Yolanda Mulrennan (6, Niece), Xerxes Mulrennan (3, Nephew), Walker Rhydderch (21, Nephew), Henriika Rhydderch (22, Walker's Wife, Née MacColuim), Velvet Rhydderch (18, Niece), Unni Rhydderch (15, Niece), Talfryn Rhydderch (12, Nephew), Ragna Rhydderch (9, Niece), Queenie Rhydderch (6, Niece), Samson Rhydderch (3, Nephew), Jane McFarlane (15, Niece), Idalia McFarlane (12, Niece), Hall McFarlane (9, Nephew), Gael McFarlane (6, Nephew), Fallon McFarlane (3, Niece), Easter McFarland (12, Niece), Dalton McFarland (9, Nephew), Cadell McFarland (6, Nephew), Barbara McFarland (3, Niece), Violet Perreault (16, Niece), Hamlet Perreault (13, Nephew), Willow Perreault (10, Niece), Jorah Perreault (7, Nephew), Zella Perreault (4, Niece), Legolas Perreault (1, Nephew), Zola Olsen (13, Niece), Leir Olsen (10, Nephew), Zula Olsen (7, Niece), Malvolio Olsen (4, Nephew), Abrar Olsen (1, Niece), Merry Perreault (10, Nephew), Afaf Perreault (7, Niece), Mowgli Perreault (4, Nephew), 'Aisha Perreault (1, Niece), Nemo Riber (7, Nephew), A'isha Riber (4, Niece), Pinnocchio Riber (1, Nephew), Aisha Perreault (4, Niece), Pippin Perreault (1, Nephew), Alia Dahl (1, Niece)

Children: Pacey Rhydderch (18, Son), Ogden Rhydderch (15, Son), Naomi Rhydderch (12, Daughter), Madonna Rhydderch (9, Daughter), Lachtna Rhydderch (6, Son), Kal-El Rhydderch (3, Son)

Children-In-Law: None

Grandkids: None

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: Kilkenny, Ireland

Trainer: The C.R.C Wrestling School, Uinseann Rhydderch

Managers: Ragnhild Rhydderch

Wrestlers Managed: Ragnhild Rhydderch

Debut: 2000

Debut Match: Wyn Rhydderch VS Uinseann Rhydderch. Wyn won via pinfall

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: Technician / Powerhouse

Stables: The Rhydderch Clan (2000-)

Teams: No Team Names

Regular Moves: Back Body Drop, Bearhug, Bearhug Into A Thrust Spinebuster To The Ring Post, Big Boot, Chokehold, Corner Clothesline, Flying Clothesline, Rebound Clothesline, Arm Twist Ropewalk Chop, Over The Top Rope Suicide Dive, Reverse STO, Running DDT, Running Elbow Drop, Running Leg Drop, Running Leg Drop To An Apron-Hung Opponent, Sidewalk Slam, Snake Eyes, Standing Dragon Sleeper, Arm Drag, Dropkick, Headscissors Takedown, Knee Lift, Running Crossbody

Finishers: Ropewalk Diving Elbow Chop, Heart Punch, One-Handed Clawhold, Elevated Powerbomb, Triangle Choke, Chokeslam, Tombstone Piledriver, Figure-Four Leglock, Flying Forearm Smash

Refers To Fans As: The Fans, The Family

Extras

Backstory: Wyn Rhydderch of the C.R.C (Welsh Wrestling League / Cynghrair Reslo Cymru) owning Rhydderch Family. When Uinseann dies Wyn will have a 1/40th ownership of the promotion. Wyn is a 'Clurichaun Style' (Technician mixed with Powerhouse) trainer. He's a quarter-Welsh and three quarters-Irish

Trivia: Nothing of Note

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komododad1 · 2 years ago

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Black Sun Vignettes - Address on the South African Crisis

On December 26th, 1962, President of the United States Jacob Olson made a televised address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House on the escalating crisis in South Africa.

The following is a transcript of that address, courtesy of the Jacob C. Olson Presidential Library in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

An image of The Seal of the President of the United States comes into focus on the screen

“And now an address by the President of the United States, speaking live from Washington.”

The seal remains on the screen for several moments, before fading away to reveal President Jacob Olson, seated at his desk in the Oval Office of the White House. He begins to speak.

Good evening my fellow citizens and comrades. For the past three years, this government – alongside our allies in the International Treaty Organization – have maintained military forces on the soil of the Union of South Africa. These forces were deployed at the request of the internationally recognized government of South Africa, with the expressed purpose of maintaining peace, and to enable the government of South Africa to find a solution to end the violent crisis that had been ongoing within its borders, and to transition to a new political settlement that would be acceptable to a plurality of its peoples.

The actions that have been taken by the government of South Africa to preserve and strengthen peace in that country, were undertaken in good faith and with honest and noble intentions. Unfortunately, in recent days, it has become blatantly obvious to the world what we in this government have believed to be the case for some time: that the blatantly fascist leadership of the so-called “Independent State of South Africa” have in no way been engaging in good faith with their government interlocutors and have possessed only ill-intent.

48 hours ago, on Christmas Eve – a day intended for peace, love, and friendship for those of the Christian faith throughout the world, these fascist paramilitary forces in South launched a full-scale offensive out of the territory that they have illegally occupied in the northeast of the country. Our intelligence suggests that the intent behind this offensive is simple: these fascists seek to expand their illegal control over more territory and people, and to destroy the ability of the South African government and its allies to threaten their political power. Their goals are conquest and destruction, plain and simple.

The leaders of these fascist rebels have belatedly offered excuses for these offensive actions, claiming provocation by South Africa and even by this government that forced them to act in what they claim is self-defense. These claims are made with no reliable evidence and are intended simply to act as a fig leaf to enable the so-called “Independent State’s” supporters overseas to continue said support. These actions are unjustified, unprovoked, and abhorrent.

These fascists have not only engaged in illegal violence against South Africa and her citizens, but against those of foreign governments and their people. As part of its offensive, fascist forces have even launched a brazen invasion of the neighboring Protectorate of Bechuanaland, a land that has in no way engage in offensive action against any party to the current conflict. Again, there is no legitimate justification for these acts, regardless of whatever excuses or accusations are made by these aggressors after the fact. This invasion has been launched simply because the so-called “Independent State” covets a route to their fascist supporters in German-controlled Southwest Africa, to enable them to continue their aggression.

Through these hostile acts, this fascist gang has made clear that the only outcome that they will accept in South Africa, is one in which they will be allowed to act with impunity to enforce a system of absolute totalitarianism and racial superiority on the territory which they control. They have made it clear that there are more than willing to both pursue their goals of fascist tyranny and to expand the territory under its control by armed force and have been preparing to do so for some time – all while falsely claiming to be engaged in earnest and open negotiations with other parties to put an end to the current crisis in peaceful manner.

This violence not only was premeditated but has been aided and abetted by outside parties to the crisis. The forces of the so-called “Independent State” have been armed, equipped, trained, and otherwise supported by Nazi Germany and its partners and minions within the Axis Powers. We have intelligence to suggest that German citizens – alongside other citizens of the Axis Powers – are currently serving as “volunteers” in fascist paramilitary forces that are engaged in illegal warfare in South Africa as I speak. The Axis Powers have undertaken these hostiles acts with the intent of furthering their own interests and tightening their oppressive control over the African continent and her people, at the cost of the lives and liberty of South Africans of all races and backgrounds.

Much like the so-called “Independent State,” Nazi Germany has concealed these activities and falsely claimed to be seeking a road to peace and understanding, all while helping to prepare a path to death and destruction spearheaded by their partners in crime. Germany’s actions in South Africa are the latest in a long, predictable pattern of misdirection, lies, interference, and a host of other hostile acts short of war. Not content with its domination of the European continent and most of Africa, the fascist overlords of Europe covet control over all territories that they do not already subjugate or manipulate. They seek this, because their fascist ideology cannot allow them to be content with what they already possess. They must seek constant war and conflict with those they brand as their enemies and the “other” in order to justify the oppressive measures and machinery of death that keep a select few in control of the mechanisms of power and wealth and to maintain that system.

Almost more importantly, Nazi Germany and its cohorts seek to extent their control and influence further, because – quite simply – they are afraid. They are afraid of any government or people that they do not control, because as long as corners of the Earth exist that are not under the bottom of the fascist boot, the fascist is vulnerable. As long as there are people who are living free, demonstrating the weakness and contradictions of the fascist system, there will be others who will seek to make themselves free. As along as there are those who seek true freedom, and are willing to fight for it, the fascist may never sleep soundly.

This is why Germany’s minions now wage war in South Africa, with their blessing and support. This is why Germany and Italy have supported efforts to spread their fascist ideology wherever it has not already taken hold – including in our own hemisphere. This is why they engage in destabilizing provocations to intimidate the free world and to allow them to act with impunity, as we saw very recently with the abortive deployment of German ballistic missiles to the Dominican Republic. Now, with their pride and stature wounded following that misadventure, they seek to gain ground on a new front in order to protect their façade of strength and power.

It is the avowed policy of this government not to seek out conflict directly. As a veteran of two foreign wars against fascism, I know from personal experience that war is never something to be taken lightly. However, to act in defense of yourself – and others – is an entirely different matter. In that case, it is not only justified to fight back, but is ethically and morally necessary if we are to stay true to our values of promoting the democratic rights of all peoples, everywhere.

We have also seen, that when confronted with the expansionary nature of fascism, the only way to meet strength is with strength. This past October, we navigated one of the most dangerous moments not just in the history of this nation, but of the world. The imperialist ideology and ego of Nazi Germany very nearly drove the planet into a global thermonuclear war. It was only through a demonstration of strength – in all respects – combined with restraint, determination, and will, that we were able to navigate that crisis to a peaceful conclusion. It was only by exposing the falsehoods of Nazi claims and demonstrating that we would accept no further lies and bullying that we were able to force them to back down.

We in the free world now face a new, different, but similar challenge in South Africa. As already stated, becoming party to a military conflict – especially one so far away from our shores – is never a decision that should be made hastily. However, while we know for a fact that the people of South Africa will – and as a matter of fact, already are – fight for their freedom in the face of fascism, if left to fight alone against the might of an enemy that enjoys the full backing of the Axis Powers and the fascist world, it is a fight they cannot hope to win on their own. All of these facts and realities have been taken into careful consideration as this government has deliberated on the appropriate course of action in regard to the South African Crisis.

Acting, therefore, in the defense of our own security and of the entire free world, and under the authority entrusted to me by the Constitution as endorsed by the resolution of the Congress, I have directed that the following initial steps be taken immediately:

First: Effective immediately, all U.S. military forces currently deployed to the Union of South Africa, are to consider any and all forces fighting under the flag of the so-called “Independent State of South Africa” to be a hostile armed force and to treated as such under the laws of armed conflict.

Second: I have directed our senior military commander in South Africa, in consultation with the South African military and the military forces of our ITO allies also deployed to South Africa, to begin immediate military operations with the forces currently at their disposal to halt the further advance of fascist paramilitary forces and to protect civilian lives and livelihoods.

Third: I am reinforcing our military contingent in South Africa with additional forces. If necessary, this contingent will be further reinforced with additional forces at a future date to facilitate the successful completion of the orders I am now issuing to them.

Fourth: Under the Charter of the International Treaty Organization, we are calling for an immediate meeting of the International Council to consider this new threat to world peace and to coordinate our support of South Africa’s resistance against fascist aggression with our allies.

Fifth: I am directing our military forces – again, in close consultation with our ITO allies and with the government and military forces of South Africa – to begin immediate planning for a military counter-offensive in South Africa against the forces of the so-called “Independent State.�� The objectives of this counter-offensive will be twofold: first, it will seek to retake territory and free populations that have been illegally occupied and subjugated by the so-called “Independent State”; second, it will aim to eliminate the so-called “Independent State” and any forces fighting under its flag as a threat to peace and security in the entirety of Southern African. This mission will be accomplished by whatever means we judge necessary and prudent.

Sixth: I call upon the so-called “Independent State of South Africa” to cease its armed aggression, and to order all forces fighting under its banner to lay down their arms and surrender to the military forces of the government of South Africa and the ITO – effective immediately. From this point on, this government and its allies will accept no further offers of negotiation or parlay that do not directly result in this outcome. We will accept no more false offers of bargaining in good faith. We will accept nothing short of unconditional surrender by the so-called “Independent State,” and an end to illegal armed rebellion by fascist forces in South Africa.

Seventh – and finally: I call upon the government of the Greater Germanic Reich and all signatories of the Tripartite Pact to both A.) cease their political and military support of illegal armed rebellion by fascist paramilitary forces in South Africa; and B.) to refrain from any direct military intervention in the ongoing crisis, which may result in an escalation of the conflict – both within and outside South Africa’s borders.

I now wish to state to you, that which I have already stated clearly and plainly to the diplomatic representatives of Nazi Germany and the other member states of the Axis Powers shortly before this broadcast: the United States of America does not seek military conflict with their governments. The goal of the steps I have just laid out, are to assist the internationally recognized government of South Africa in putting down an illegal armed rebellion that seeks to subvert legal authority and to establish a rogue state with a political system that does not represent the popular will of the South African people. In no way does this necessitate or require military action be taken by the United States against any of the Axis Powers.

With that said, I have also made it clear to the German government and the governments of the Axis powers that we will not accept any direct intervention by the military forces of any Axis member state in the present conflict. South Africa is fighting an internal rebellion, and we are assisting them with the expressed consent of the recognized government of that country. There is no purpose under which Axis military forces may legitimately be present in South Africa under these conditions. Any unauthorized incursion into South African territory or attack on South African and allied forces present there will be considered an attack on the United States and will be responded to as such. This is not intended as a threat, but as a simple statement of the policy of this government.

I recognize that some Americans may raise doubts about the motivations behind or stated reasons for this intervention. In particular, some citizens may question whether the political system in South Africa truly reflects the values that we and our ITO allies claim to hold and promote in terms of democracy, civil rights, economic and social justice, and more. These are sensible questions to raise. We would be doing the American people a disservice if we did not recognize that South Africa – much like our own nation – has a difficult past of imperialism, racial discrimination, social inequality, and a myriad of other painful and shameful issues.

However, in recent years – under the current administration – South Africa has taken significant steps in reforming its political structure and expanding rights and freedoms to all of its citizens. This progress has come haltingly, and is yet incomplete, but has continued – even in the face of past fascist attempts at undermining or sabotaging reform, and now in the face of armed fascist aggression. Much as we have struggled with these issues in our own nation and continue to contend with them, South Africa marches onward in healing the wounds of its past and crafting a better future for all people who reside within its borders – regardless of their racial or religious background. If that effort at self-improvement is not worth defending, then we would be best served at laying down our own arms at home and abroad and submitting to the fascist efforts to expand their totalitarian system throughout the entirety of the globe, until there was no corner of the planet hat was not shrouded in their darkness.

The year 1962 has not been an easy one. It has been a year fraught with peril and danger for all people everywhere. But by standing by our ethical and moral convictions with the strength of our will and character, we and our allies and comrades around the globe have navigated these dangers with grace and dexterity. We have proven to those who would seek to dominate us, that we will not simply fall to our knees and prostrate ourselves before them in fear.

As the year 1963 fast approaches, we enter it knowing that we have demonstrated that the free people of the world stand shoulder to shoulder, hand-in-hand, in defense of one another and their right to live freely and in peace. We will mark 1963 as the year in which fascist expansionism was met with the equal but opposite force of international solidarity among those who do not consider democracy to be “weakness”; who value the rights of the individual without forsaking the common welfare; who mobilize their fellow citizens not simply to engage in campaigns of oppression at home and abroad, but to improve their societies.

It is for these reasons that we choose to go to South Africa and stand alongside our allies. Our goal is not victory simply for victory’s sake; not for glory or self-aggrandizement, let alone empire and wealth. We do so, because it is the right thing to do; because it is in keeping with our democratic values, those which South Africans wish to adopt for themselves. We will not leave South Africa, until its people are able to do just that, freely, safely, and independently.

Thank you, and good night.

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🐊•|Kêłłêñ|•🐊

His Voice by Prince Naveen

Deadname: Kelan Olson

Name: King Kellen the Marsh Alpha

Name Meaning: swamp; Slender Or Slim. Descendant Of The Brightheaded One. Swampy Area.

Nicknames: kell, key, and kelli.

Birthday: July 23

Cause of Death: Alligator attacks

Age: 180 (die in the age of 15)

Species: American alligator

Race: Mexican 🇲🇽 & African-American.

Gender: Male ♂

Relationship status: Single

Sexuality: Bisexual

Home World: Earth (Formley) Miracle Region (Currently)

Kingdom: Hidden Marsh; Orleans City, Great Foggale, Black River, and Nyssa town.

Role or Job: Alligator Alpha. God of Swamp/Marsh & Voodoo. Holder of Crown Jewel pieces. Master of taming the Swamp/Marsh animals. Ruler of Hidden Marsh; Orleans City, Great Foggale, Black River, Nyssa town & Marsh Alphas. Voodooist. Fortune Teller. Voodoo priest.

Facts: his eye color changes based on expression or emotion; Cardinal Red: Aggressive, alert, dominant, and disagreeable. Sweet Orange: proud, cautious, strange, distrustful, and untrusting. Yellow Iris: playful, challenging, hopeful, and logical. Swamp Green: neutral or Calm, and disgusted. Iris Blue: sad, honest, Trusting, accepting friendly, noticeable, and close ally. Plum: focus, studying, creative, and wise. Thunder Gray: Confused and surprised. Pink Lady: embarrassed, sweet, in love, kindness, and kind.

Companion Pet:

Yara the Lily-Pad Otter

Spirit Animals:

Shadow animal-spirits

Parents:

Unnamed parents

Abilities:

Alpha Physiology

Human Physiology

Hybrid Physiology

Reptilian Physiology

Ally Empowerment

Animal Companionship

Animal Creation - only on Swamp/Marsh animals.

Animal Training Mastery - only on Swamp/Marsh animals.

Animalistic Vocalization

Aquatic Breathing

Avian Companionship

Bioluminescence

Cane Proficiency

Claw Retraction

Companion Allegiance

Contaminant Immunity

Creature Studies Mastery - only on Swamp/Marsh animals

Decelerated Aging

Dermal Armor

Enchantment

Enhanced Durability

Enhanced Lung Capacity

Enhanced Senses

Enhanced Smell

Enhanced Strength

Eye Color Shifting - based on emotion or expressions.

Glowing Eyes - only when the power is active or glows in the dark.

Hair Growth

Hat Proficiency

Hibernation

Infinite Digestive System

Mediumship

Mind Control - to control other Marsh alphas

Mind Link - to control other Marsh alphas

Mode Switching - Companion Form & Animal Mode

Night Vision

Omnilingualism

Pointed Ears

Poison Immunity

Powerful Bite

Prehensile Tail

Regeneration Healer Factor

Scale Manifestation

Smoke Bomb Proficiency

Speed Swimming

Tail Manifestation

Taming - only on Swamp/Marsh animals

Unique Eye Coloration

Unique Hair Coloration

Vertical Pupils

Wallrunning

Weapon Summoning

Zoolingualism

Zoological Mastery

Powers:

Abjuration

Blessing Inducement

Card Magic

Cartomancy

Curse Inducement

Dimensional Storage

Environmental Field Projection

Magic Hat

Magic Object

Magical Telekinesis - via with crane

Precognition - by using the cards.

Retrocognition - by using the cards.

Self-Sustenance

Sleight of Hand Mastery

Syncognition

Trick Hats

Voodoo

Voodoo Combat

Voodoo Doll Creation

Wetland Adaptation

Wetland Creation

Wetland Magic

Wetland Manipulation

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andrewmoocow · 1 year ago

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Steven Universe Snake Eyes chapter 1: Home is Where the Heart Is (originally posted on August 28, 2023)

AN: This is it, everyone. The end finally begins here. We are about to embark on the final installment of Steven Universe: Alternate Future, a grand finale three years in the making. But before we begin, a little history lesson. I intended to follow up Alternate Future with just one sequel, but because I just can't stop at just one story, it soon sprang up into the little shared universe you see before you. Afterwards, I got the idea of the Snake People after watching Planet Hulk on Netflix, which some of you may remember from an answer to an ask I got on my Tumblr, in addition to Thor Ragnarok and Ratchet Deadlocked. So, I slowly began planting the seeds for this epic conclusion throughout most of the previous stories, mainly in The Black Pearl Brigade, which I used as an outlet to expand on this version of Steven's universe and introduce new characters that would play a role in Snake Eyes. Now that we've set the stage, let us begin at last.

Synopsis: Steven returns home to Beach City, but the Gems have gone missing. When Black Rutile explains where the Gems have been taken, Steven goes on a rescue mission.

Cast:

Zach Callison as Steven

Noël Wells as Black Rutile

Tom Scharpling as Greg

Grace Rolek as Connie

Zach Steel as Ronaldo

Dee Bradley Baker as Lion

Della Saba as Aquamarine

Charlyne Yi as Eyeball, Doc, Navy, Leggy, Army

Christine Pedi as Holly Blue Agate

Casey Lee Williams as Cat's Eye

Avi Roque as Cinnabar

Awkwafina as Kyanite

Allison Janney as Pyrite

Kimberly Brooks as Dalmatian Jasper

Zehra Fazal as Zoisite

Lena Hall as Bloodstone

Jodie Whittaker as Xenotime

Kari Wahlgren as Pyrope

Melissa Fahn as Demantoid, Eyeball Demantoid

Jinkx Monsoon as Emerald, Chest Emerald

Hayley Kiyoko as Morganite

Halsey as Tanzanite

Idina Menzel as Amazonite

Mia Barron as Apatite

Jennifer Paz as Phoenix Lapis

Gina Torres as Andesine

Barbara Dunkelman as Amber

Kristen Schaal as Howlite

Olivia Olson as Citrine Twins

Neil Flynn as The Officer/Aescul

Chris Jai Alex as Sneople Soldier Leader

Henry Rollins as Captain Boa

"Another day, another minute spent in this hellhole." Black Rutile groaned to herself as she scratched another tally mark on the wall of her Revanche 666 prison cell before lying on her back. "A great man once said that a wise strategist gathers all his information before deciding on a course of action. Well, guess he wasn't talking about me when he said that."

Three weeks ago, by Black Rutile's estimate at least, she was taken to prison on Revanche 666 after the Crystal Gems finally had enough of her scheming to take over the universe and destroy them once and for all. She had everything all planned out too, she manipulated several Crystal Gems to her side, got the support of humans who shared her worldview, and expanded her army with previous allies and innocent Gems she brainwashed into joining her. But once again, thanks to a certain human whose last name she can never get right, Black Rutile's plans had been foiled and she was forced to face the consequences for it. Now all that she had left were the mindless conversations of her subordinates to keep her company.

"Come on, they have one female servicing a large group of males," Kyanite said while in a heated debate over the reproduction of a certain species. "That implies a species that lays eggs."

"Oh my Diamonds, you're crazy!" an irritated Bloodstone yelled. "They are so obviously mammals!"

"Please, she'd be in estrus 24/7 if she didn't lay eggs!" Kyanite objected to Bloodstone's point.

"But they don't lay eggs!" Bloodstone replied. "I don't have to keep telling you this!"

"You're both wrong." Howlite butted into the two's conversation. "They are beings who reproduce asexually, therefore they have no reproductive organs to procreate with."

"Dang Howlite, why you always gotta get so smart on us?" Kyanite asked Howlite.

"Can you nitwits shut up with your insane babbling?!" Aquamarine shrieked from her cell. "I am trying to plot our revenge here!"

"Hey, why are you the one making plans?" Cat's Eye asked Aquamarine while waking up from a cat nap. "Shouldn't Black Rutile be the one arranging everything and gathering forces like she always does?"

"Unfortunately, it seems Black Rutile is no longer fit to lead us," Aquamarine stated, cringing as she insulted the Rutile Rebels' grand leader. "Just look at her, she's become like a pathetic wet cat who's been left out in the rain for way too long."

"You know I can hear you, and I do not like what you're saying." Black Rutile snarled at her tiny second in command.

"But it's true!" Eyeball agreed with Aquamarine. "You've lost your touch, my Rutile! It was because you couldn't accept defeat that we're stuck here today, stripped of our rights and locked up like animals!"

"Yeah, I just wanted my family back!" Tanzanite yelled.

"You need to accept that we lost!" Holly Blue added.

"Yelling feels really cathartic right now!" Amber cheered, only wanting to join in as the other Rutile Rebels snapped at their leader with accusations, making Black Rutile's already low self-esteem worsen before they heard a knock.

"Hey, keep it down, all of you!" a Bismuth guard shouted. "Lights out everyone, see you all in 0800 hours!" However, lights out soon arrived earlier than expected as the imprisoned Gems heard a loud explosion from the entrance of the prison, followed by alarms blaring as a group of snakelike soldiers dressed in black and white armor marched into the prison with blasters at the ready.

"Wow, look at all these Gems!" the leader laughed in surprise. "It's like they had them all wrapped up for us as presents! Okay boys, move out. This should be easy pickings."

"No, not them!" Black Rutile cried in alarm as she instantly recognized these intruders' reptilian bodies. "It can't be!"

"Attention prisoners of Revanche 666, prepare to be enslaved in the name of the Jormagundr royal family of Serpentes!" the leader declared, striking a dramatic pose. "Everybody out of your cells, no need to make a ruckus." At the leader's command, the other snake soldiers released the Rutile Rebels from their cells and forced them into one large group.

"I gotta get out of here!" Black Rutile yelled before she stabbed a snake-man as soon as he freed her from her cell with her bowie knife and made a run for it.

"Hey, that black Gem is escaping! After her!" another soldier yelled as he helped his comrade to his feet and began firing at Black Rutile.

"If you want my soldiers, you're going to have to catch me first!" Black Rutile yelled as she turned her knife into a sword and began cutting down any snake people in her way while trying to find a way to escape.

"Where are you going?" Cinnabar asked Black Rutile. "You can't just leave us behind like this!"

"On the contrary, if you don't need me anymore, then I guess I don't need you anymore either." Black Rutile corrected Cinnabar. "In other words, adios turdnuggets!" After throwing out a few obscene hand gestures with a maniacal laugh, Black Rutile charged to the nearest escape shuttle and began taking off.

"So she's really ditching us, huh?" Emerald mourned as the Rutile Rebels watched their so-called commander escape like a coward. "I should've known it was going to happen soon enough."

"What are you going to do to us?" Pyrope asked while the snake-men busted out sets of handcuffs to put on their Gem prisoners.

"Our lord Cobralan Joramgundr has had his eyes on you for a while, and thanks to some informants, all of you are now ours for the taking." The snakes' leader stated while applying the cuffs to the Ruby squad. "Hope you like fighting for your lives."

"Finally, some action!" Dalmatian Jasper cried excitedly while the snakes tried to work around her lack of a left hand to put the cuffs on her. "Better than rotting in prison for the rest of eternity."

"Oh my sweet Jasper, you have no idea what you and your friends are getting into." The leader snake said forebodingly while applying the last of the handcuffs on Andesine. "Okay, that should be all of the prisoners! Any update on the personnel?"

"Presently restrained, sir." Another snake soldier replied as the Peridots, Bismuths, and Black Pearls were led away from their posts in a chain gang. "Preparing coordinates back to Serpentes. Our leader will be most pleased with our findings."

"Well, this could've turned out a lot worse," Amazonite muttered disdainfully while Phoenix Lapis tried to open her mouth. "And don't even ask how it could get even worse."

Meanwhile, Black Rutile was reclining back in her captain's chair as the shuttle she hijacked flew far away from Revanche 666. She had long dreaded the day that the Snake People would come for the Gems, but she didn't expect that to be today of all days. "It was only a matter of time before our ancient enemies came looking for us." She sighed in relief. "Now all I need is somewhere to hide until this all blows over." As it just so happens, she flew away so fast in her escape, that Black Rutile could see Earth in the far distance, just a little blue ball from her perspective. "Okay, not what I had planned, but maybe I can work with this."

With that, Black Rutile veered the ship towards Earth and began flying to the planet she despised so much, hoping that it would be the Hail Mary she was looking for.

To think it was only a year ago when Steven left Beach City to find himself. A year since he had a meltdown to end all meltdowns, nearly destroyed Beach City, was used by Black Rutile to try and destroy Earth, and finally got the recovery he was so desperate for. Now, after a year of touring the country, he decided it was time to visit his old friends, and it was a very special time too. Steven was going to turn 18 today, and he was eager to see all of his friends and family back home again. But as he pulled into Beach City and was warmly greeted by the excited townies, Steven couldn't help but ponder that something was missing.

"Gooood morning Beach City!" Steven cried as he pulled up to the Crystal Temple and burst out of the Dondai Supremo with a thunderous aplomb. "Everybody's favorite half-Diamond is back for the big One-wait." He stopped short once he realized what was missing. "Where are all the Gems?"

"Steven, is that you?" Steven could hear Greg's voice suddenly appearing behind him. "How you been, Schtu-Ball?"

"Dad!" Steven cried as he rushed up and hugged his father. "I'm so happy to see you!"

"Glad to see you too, kiddo, and happy birthday!" Greg laughed jollily before letting his now adult son go. "Wow, eighteen. Funny how time flies, huh?"

"I still can't believe it either." Steven agreed. "Feels like only yesterday that I first discovered my powers and thought Cookie Cats were connected to them. But that's not important right now, because I have a problem. Have you seen the Crystal Gems anywhere?"

"Not since this morning." Greg nodded. "Pearl got a message from Little Homeworld saying something was wrong and they went off on the Warp Pad. And that was the last I saw of them."

"Something was wrong?" Steven said to himself before he made the first conclusion that came to his mind. "Black Rutile, of course. Come on Dad, we have to save them!"

"Right behind you, sport!" Greg saluted as the father and son took the Warp Pad to Little Homeworld, which was just as barren as the temple, if not even more so.

"I don't get it, where is everyone?" Steven asked as he looked around the empty Little Homeworld. What was once full of happy Gems finding their way in life was now home to a few tumbleweeds and worried pets. "They couldn't have just vanished overnight!"

"Maybe they're all putting on a really elaborate surprise party!" Greg replied with an awkward laugh before giving it to his son straight. "Okay, you got me. I have no idea what's going on." Just then, the two heard a nervous moan, followed by a little Flower Buddy scuttling towards Steven while shivering in fear. "Oh, hey little guy. Is something wrong?"

"Dad, this is Zuli's Flower Buddy!" Steven stated as he held the little creature in his arms. "What's wrong, you little cutie? What happened to your momma?" Unfortunately, the Flower Buddy nervously shook its head before leaping out of Steven's nurturing embrace and running away. "Wait, come back!"

"I guess it must be too scared to say anything," Greg concluded. "I mean, it's not like the great big answer to all of our questions is going to fall out of the sky!"

Just then, Steven noticed something out of the corner of his eye. Above them, a streak of light was falling to Earth, immediately answering Greg's question. "A shooting star in the middle of the day?" Steven wondered to himself as he tried to get a closer look. "Wait, is that star screaming?" Indeed, the star was shrieking loudly before it crashed into the woods nearby, creating a large explosion that could be seen from Little Homeworld. "This day just keeps getting weirder! Come on!"

The Universes then raced out of Little Homeworld and took a journey to the nearby forest, the air now polluted by smoke and fire as the trail of destruction led the duo to what was once Jasper's cave, now smashed to pieces by a crashed spaceship. The two watched as a familiar black hand burst from the wreckage and pulled Black Rutile from what could've been her tomb, haggard and frantic while glaring straight at Steven. "Steven Universe, we meet again at last."

"Stay back Dad, she looks dangerous!" Steven reflexively drew his shield to defend his father with as Black Rutile lurched towards the two. However, Steven slowly realized that maybe this time, Black Rutile wasn't here to hurt. In fact, she didn't seem to even have a weapon drawn and was instead futilely reaching out to him and Greg. "Wait, something's wrong."

"Help me Steven Universe, you're my only hope." Black Rutile wheezed before she fell flat on her face, seemingly passed out from the crash.

"I don't know about you Steven Seagel, but she looks like she's seen better days," Greg said while looking over at Black Rutile's struggling body. "Shouldn't she be pretending to twirl a mustache while going all 'MWAHAHA, I'm going to kick every puppy in the world and there's nothing you can do to stop me!'?"

"Something definitely isn't right here." Steven agreed with Greg while helping Black Rutile to her feet and waking her up. "Black Rutile, it's me, Steven!"

"Someone set us up the bomb." Black Rutile woozily said as she slowly regained consciousness and quickly realized she was in the right place. "Eureka, I arrived just in time!"

"Just in time for what?" Steven asked before Black Rutile frantically grabbed his shoulders.

"Just in time for their return!" Black Rutile manically shouted. "It's been eons since we last saw them, but they found us! They're hungry! AND THEY'RE COMING!"

"Who's coming?" Greg nervously asked, shocked at Black Rutile's sudden burst of insanity before the megalomaniacal Rutile ominously turned to face him.

"The Snake People." Black Rutile muttered fearfully before the three heard a rustling in the bushes.

"Did someone say Snake People?!" Ronaldo Fryman cried as he burst from the bushes at the mere mention of Black Rutile's enemies. "I totally knew they were out there!"

"Ronaldo, what are you doing out here?" Steven asked Ronaldo, confused about whether he'd been hiding there the whole time.

"Searching for Bigfoot. What else would a hunter of the supernatural like me be doing in the great outdoors?" Ronaldo answered. "So anyways, what's this I hear about snake people?"

"Who's this idiot and what does he think he knows about the snake people?" Black Rutile asked harshly.

"Hey, I'll have you know that I somehow managed to accurately predict a good portion of Gem society lore!" Ronaldo argued with Black Rutile, utterly offended at this jab at his intelligence before Steven broke them up.

"Okay you two, break it up!" Steven said as he put the two's argument to rest. "We have something much bigger to focus on here. Apparently, all the Gems on Earth have gone missing, and now Black Rutile comes crashing to Earth rambling about snake people or something."

"My point still stands." Black Rutile said firmly. "What do you know about snake people, you fool?"

"I am so glad you asked!" Ronaldo smirked before presenting a briefcase full of information he gathered on the snake people. "Behold, the truth!" However, all Black Rutile saw was a bunch of news articles and other miscellaneous objects that seemed to her like she was talking to a complete nutcase. "Snake people, or sneople, control our government at the highest level. Look." Ronaldo then brought out a dollar bill sign while gesturing to the snake and diamond symbols. "The snake represents their hold on our country, while the diamond represents their underground mines. Or their sharp teeth! The details aren't important!"

"How does he function?" Black Rutile muttered in silent alarm as Ronaldo continued his explanation.

"However, it seems that the creatures you encountered may be invading from their home planet," Ronaldo stated. "Perhaps they were abducting other races from across the universe to fulfill their evil deeds, like maybe creating a super-diverse army to conquer the entire universe with!"

"Okay, Ronaldo, was it?" Black Rutile bluntly interrupted Ronaldo. "I'm just going to be frank with you. You're a complete idiot. I mean, snake people secretly controlling our government and your only evidence is but a scrap of currency?" She then snatched the dollar bill from Ronaldo's briefcase and ripped it to shreds. "I care little about this planet's history, but even I know this is all the claptrap ramblings of a lunatic!"

"No, my proof!" Ronaldo wailed while trying to collect what remains of the dollar he could find on the ground.

"However, I'll have to give you this." Black Rutile added. "Your description of the Snake People abducting races and people from across the universe is actually quite accurate as I've come here from Revanche 666 to tell Steven that the Snake People have abducted my minions, and they've no doubt done the same to the Crystal Gems."

"So what are you proposing?" Steven asked his archnemesis.

"I'm proposing, and I can't believe I'm saying this, we join forces against a shared enemy." Black Rutile declared, trying not to cringe in agony from making that declaration. "Steven, I urge you to assemble any remaining allies within this area and meet me in that little town of yours. The crazy theorist and I have an announcement to make."

"I can't believe I'm saying this too, but you have my word Black Rutile," Steven replied. "Wait, this isn't another excuse to plot your revenge on me, isn't it?"

"You have my word, little one." Black Rutile promised Steven, crossing her fingers behind her back as the two very reluctantly shook hands.

"Attention organic idiots of Beach City, heed my warnings!" Black Rutile commanded the townies' attention as they all gathered around her, Steven, and Ronaldo. "You may not trust me, but I am here today to give you all a warning. All Gems on Earth have been abducted by their ancient enemies, the Snake People!"

"That is right, the Sneople have finally come for us and they're stripping us of our defenses to make it easier for them to conquer!" Ronaldo added before getting a slap on the back of his head.

"No, you twit, they don't want to conquer us as far as I know." Black Rutile grumbled before her visor gave a demonstration. "The Snake People, as you should know, is a primarily gladiatorial race that has thrived on abducting beings from across the universe to fight in their twisted games. Their king is one of what are known as the Universal Lords, who are among the most powerful beings in the known universe who all lay claim to approximately 36.3% of it compared to the Diamonds conquering 63.7%. Any questions?" Black Rutie then saw someone raise their hand. "You there, all the way in the back?"

"Yeah, I got a question." Connie's voice called out as she walked through the crowd to meet with Steven and company. "Why are you here and how did you break out of prison?"

"It was because the Snake People came for Revanche 666 and abducted all the Gems imprisoned there, except for Black Rutile," Steven explained to Connie. "And now she wants our help."

"Wait, seriously?" Connie asked while she tilted her head in confusion. "Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming." Much to her annoyance, however, Black Rutile did exactly that. "Ow! When I said someone pinch me, I didn't mean literally!"

"Well, I'm sorry Mecha-lecha-chimichanga-habba-hooga-swagger, I don't get your human sayings!" Black Rutile replied, making Connie facepalm as Black Rutile didn't even come close to getting her last name right, almost like she was doing it to make her mad. "Anyways, they reside on the planet Serpentes in the Ophidian Nebula, which is unfortunately a couple of galaxies away. We're going to need a really good spaceship to survive a trip there, otherwise, it'll take ages to even reach the planet!"

"I believe I can help!" another voice said as he emerged from the crowd. To Steven's surprise, it was that strange police officer he met back in Empire City. This officer seemed all friendly whenever they'd cross paths, but Steven had a sneaking suspicion that there was more to him than he seemed. "Now, apologies for the sudden intrusion everyone, so allow me to introduce myself. You may know me as just the Officer, but that's just another name for the man I am underneath." The Officer then closed his eyes and began audibly straining as he slowly transformed from a human policeman into a large rat snake wearing a police uniform. "Ooh, transforming still kinda hurts sometimes."

"Oh, my, god!" Ronaldo gasped in utter surprise and delight. "YOU'RE A SNAKE PERSON, I KNEW IT! A REAL LIVE SNAKE PERSON RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME, IN BEACH CITY, ON EARTH!"

"Snake Person? I see you're using those old-fashioned derogatory terms for our people." The Officer laughed and patted Ronaldo on the head. "We're actually called Slytherophidians, thank you very much. It's pretty easy to get mixed up since, well, we look like the reptiles of your planet. Anyways, y'all can call me Aescul."

"Wait, there really are snake people, I mean, Slytherophidians, on Earth?" Steven asked Aescul. "I thought Ronaldo was just making up crazy conspiracy theories."

"See, I told you all they were real!" Ronaldo declared proudly before turning to Aescul. "Now then, would you care to answer a couple hundred thousand questions I have about your people?"

"Okay, I'll only answer a few, my boy," Aescul replied. "Now fire away."

"Mister, you have no idea what you just unleashed," Steven said as Ronaldo began with his questions.

"First off, do you control our government at the highest level?" Ronaldo asked.

"Yes, and no. We have several hidden agents not only on this world but several other worlds as well." Aescul answered. "However, any one of them being in charge is quite rare, but not completely impossible."

"Care to list any examples?" Ronaldo responded.

"No." Aescul declined.

"Alright, next question." Ronaldo continued. "Do you put us mammals against each other in things such as elections, sports, or even message boards for anime?"

"What? No! We don't do any of that!" Aescul exclaimed. "If anything, you humans are already very good at having conflicts with each other!"

"Hurtful, but true," Ronaldo said.

"If anything, we prefer peace and order," Aescul added. "Now then, you get one more question kiddo, so make it count."

"One last thing, do you recognize these symbols on our currency?" Ronaldo asked before presenting what was left of the dollar bill that he still had.

"Oh, it looks like our homage to our insignia! Although, ours is a bit more different." Aescul declared as he revealed a near-perfect replica of the snake on the dollar sign. "My theory is that of our earliest scouts of this planet played a role in the foundation of this country. You know, your national animal was going to be either a rattlesnake or a bald eagle, and we all know what they went with. But as for the diamond, well, I think it might be because our king was an old friend of the Gem you all idolize."

"You mean Pink Diamond?" Steven asked. "Honestly, after all we've learned about her over the past few years, I'm honestly not surprised."

"And what about those earliest scouts?" Connie added with a question of her own.

"Oh yeah, that guy," Aescul replied awkwardly. "Last I checked, one of them went under the name Christopher Columbus or something and did some pretty messed up stuff to the natives of this land. We don't like to talk about him much, no offense."

"That's okay, we don't like to talk about him much either." Connie accepted the Slytherophidian's apology. "So now that we know what we're up against, why have they been spying on Steven lately?"

"That's because we've been watching Steven for quite a while now because my superiors have been scouting Gems to bring to our games," Aescul revealed. "This was their way of getting your attention, by snatching up every Gem you know and taking them to Serpentes so that you'll eventually come to rescue them. And now, you've just about taken the bait."

"Then I guess we have no other choice." Steven declared firmly. "We're going to Serpentes."

"Uh, hey, quick question," Greg asked. "How do we get there again?"

"Allow me to offer my help!" Aescul declared as he hailed his police car, which transformed into a spaceship large enough to fit him and his new passengers on their journey to Serpentes. "Seatbelts, everyone!"

"Please tell me this is going to be a normal, non-life-threatening adventure." Steven prayed as he, Black Rutile, Connie, Greg, Ronaldo, and Lion boarded the disguised cop's ship.

"With you? No way!" Black Rutile laughed as the people of Beach City waved Steven goodbye. "Now snakeman, make it so!"

"Don't have to tell me twice!" Aescul obeyed the Rutile's command before he prepared the ship for takeoff. "Now then, any last words before we leave Earth?"

"I got some," Steven said as he peered out the window to face Beach City below them. "Don't worry everyone, I'll bring the Gems home safe and sound! You have my word!"

"And I'll bring evidence that'll make me famous too!" Ronaldo added eagerly, making Steven wonder how he invited himself on the journey before deciding that he already knew.

"Okay, here goes nothing," Aescul said as he prepared to blast off. "Booster fire! Full power!" he yelled before the ship left Earth behind and took off for the great beyond on what was possibly Steven's greatest adventure yet.

Elsewhere in space, a large freighter was sailing gently toward a distant planet, filled with alien species from across the universe locked away in prison cells. A hapless buglike Moarchean was banging desperately against his cell bars, crying to be returned to his family. A humanoid cyborg man with gears for fear dressed in pirate attire carved tally marks on his cell wall with the sword he had in place of a hand. An immaculately dressed galactic rockstar tried calming his nerves by performing his over-the-top dance moves. A massive, tattooed giant stood chained to the wall. An angelic woman prayed to her people that she'd be safe wherever she went. The space heroine Sylvia Spectre tried desperately to escape her confinement only to be obstructed by the collar restraining her powers, while her cellmate Envyrno has long since accepted her fate. A group of Metals waited patiently for what fate would await them. A flying woman resembling a jester played a mournful tune on an invisible flute.

But the most notable prisoners in the freighter were the massive amounts of Gems kept away in specialized cells to restrain their powers. Chief among them, Garnet, Amethyst, and Pearl stood resilient as they were face to face with Captain Boa of the Jormagundr Royal Family's personal guard. "We're almost there, Gems." Boa sneeringly announced to his prisoners. "Are you ready for the Contest?"

With that, the end begins here. What awaits Steven and the Crystal Gems on Serpentes? Are the royal family really out to get them, or are they more than they seem? Does Black Rutile have anything else planned once she reaches the Snake People? And where does that mysterious Lapidarist fit into all of this? All of these questions and more will be answered in the epic twelve-chapter finale to the Steven Universe: Alternate Future series.

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