#also there’s so much crossover between us I can’t not see him as one of them

[olympeline]

I know how canon has gone about it, but I’m curious what people think 👀

[shanklin]

the shellfish au is so angsty it's delicious!!

ugh i'm imagining a crossover where a healthy, well-adjusted set of relativity stan twins accidentally get themselves portaled into shellfish's world and both go ???????? what's wrong with you guys????? why's your stan like that???????? why's he calling grunkle dipper "great uncle mason"??

&& the impromptu visit just highlights how happy stan *could* be and really highlights how much the shellfish one... is not

cue both sets of guardians staring wide-eyed at each other in vague horror

Selfish Shellfish AU - Masterpost

You’re speaking my language, but I don’t know where to start. SO MANY OPTIONS! :’)

Do we put the 12-ish OG!relativity falls kids with the 14~17ish Shellfishies? So there can be a misunderstanding that this is them in the future?

Or are they the same age so the contrast between the Stans is absolutely glaring?

But even then will we put them together before Shellfish!Stan & Ford make up or after?

Before, but Stan is still on the run?

OG!Stan and Ford will be going around trying to uncover what happened with Stan and no one will tell them anything. They come to the conclusion that Stan must’ve died with the way everyone in this universe keeps looking at them.

But it’s the worst for Shellfish!Ford who is confronted with everything he could’ve had, if he had been a better brother. A better person. Someone who didn’t just abandon the people closest to him the moment he found something more interesting to waste his time on.

Ford is used to hating himself. He always did. Every time he looked at his hands or let Stan protect him like a coward, he hated himself.

But now, looking at who he could’ve been, his past issues all seemed so petty and inconsequential. 

As it turns out Ford never knew what true self hatred felt like until they, Grunkle Dipper, Other Ford and himself, were buried nose deep into their research and Other Stan came and dragged Other Ford away from them.

Other Ford protested loudly, but Other Stan simply laughed and shouted over his shoulder: “See you later, Nerds!”

The two of them came back an hour later, giggling and triumphant, with a solution to their dimension replacement problem. Together they managed in a mere hour what three geniuses couldn’t do in two weeks and had fun doing it.

Ford truly hates himself now. 

And there is no one to blame but himself. 

Then he finds out that Other Ford also had the option to stay in Gravity Falls but didn’t take it because that would mean he wouldn’t get to grow up with Stan and nothing could be worth that loss.

It’s mentioned offhandedly and in passing. 

Ford excuses himself quietly, locks himself inside his room closet and starts to bawl.

He loses track of time but then there is light and his brother is there and Ford stops thinking. He lets himself be embraced and apologizes until he passes out.

Well anyways the OG Stans eventually figure out what really happened, decide they can’t have that and drag Ford with them to find the little lost Shellfish. :)

Before they make up, but Stan is living with them in Gravity Falls?

We can start that one with OG!Stan glaring at Shellfish!Stan and be like: “What the fuck is his deal? Why is he so rude? How dare he make Ford sad!”

Turns out they make it worse before they figure poor Shellfish!Stan out. But after they do, they plan to kidnap this Stan back to their home dimension :D

After the Selfish!Stans make up?

It seems fine. Everything seems fine even if Stan and Grunkle Dipper and Grauntie Mabel seem to be mad at each other?

"Hey so what’s that all about anyways?"

Ford goes into overprotective brother mode, pulls them aside and threatens OG!Ford with violence if Stan ever dares to ask the wrong questions again.

“Ehm shouldn’t I be the one that gets threatened?”

“NO! I love you and you didn’t do anything wrong ever. SO SHUT UP. ALSO I LOVE YOU. NEVER FORGET THAT.”

“…o-kay”

“Pssh Ford, we really need to get out of this dimension fast. They’re acting worse than Grunkle Dipper on five bottles of Mabel Juice and no sleep.“

“Agreed.”

They eventually see how Shellfish!Stan acts around the adults and all his scars and it all paints a horrifying picture.

[But also them trying to do small talk:

“So, how’s Pa?”

“He’s dead.”

“Oh no, I’m so sorry.”

“Not as sorry as I was when I killed him.”

Stan laughs.

OG!Stans force an uncomfortable chuckle. Ha ha. Nice joke…

They feel a cold shiver from behind and slowly turn around. Shellfish!Ford is standing there, the glare on his glasses hiding his eyes. For some reason there is a sledge hammer in his hand.]

Or how about Stan on the run but suddenly there's OG Ford or both OG!Stans??

How about they arrive in New Jersey before Filbrick dies?

Or in Gravity Falls and they’re like “What are you doing? Get your Stan back. NOW!”

[I might also need the Shellfish!Stans to pop up in canon or after canon on the Stan-o-War now. Maybe while Shellfish!Stan was still on the run hmmm]

[strawberry-bubblef]

May I request platonic headcanons for Lilia with a Zaunite/Child? Reader (13-14 years old) who’s incredibly talented in terms of physical abilities, sort of like Vi, except they aren’t much of a brawler; their fighting style is more akin to agility and flexibility due to the amount of parkour they used to do around Zaun, plus escaping the enforcers.

(I can’t get over your TWST x Arcane crossover! I absolutely ADORE how you went about each dorm; it’s so hard to find good TWST crossovers, and yours was just chefs kiss!!❤️❤️)

Lilia and Silver with a Zaunite child

I'm so glad you enjoyed the TWST x Arcane crossover! Your kind words really mean a lot to me, and I’m happy you want more! I decided to add Silver..because why not !

Lilia Vanrouge

Lilia couldn’t help but feel a fatherly affection for you, despite your rebellious spirit and sharp agility. He saw so much of himself in you,a resourceful soul who had learned to survive in a harsh world. You reminded him of his own youthful energy, always finding a way to escape, to dodge, to outwit anyone who might come after you.

He adored watching you practice your parkour skills. The way you moved through the air with such ease, jumping between rooftops and nimbly dodging invisible attacks, was almost like watching a dancer in motion. There was no hesitation in your movements, just fluid precision that spoke volumes about the kind of life you’d lived in Zaun.

But what amazed him even more was the strength behind those movements. You weren’t just fast and nimble,you were powerful. Every landing shook with impact, every vault had an explosive quality to it, every kick or swing of your arms was backed with the kind of raw strength that made people pause. You had this brutal grace to your movements,trained not just for escape, but survival. The kind of strength that came from years of running, climbing, fighting against the odds. Your body moved like a weapon, all coiled power and control.

Lilia found himself genuinely impressed. While he was no stranger to agility and stealth, he never quite mastered the art of fluid movement as you had. He’d often watch you, leaning against a nearby wall or perched high up, as you perfected your flips and jumps. If you were ever to fall, he knew you’d land gracefully, and that filled him with an odd sense of pride.

His heart swelled with an odd mix of protectiveness and admiration as he saw how you handled yourself. Despite your youth, you had the instincts of someone much older. You’d survived the harsh streets of Zaun, and now, you were learning to survive in the unfamiliar environment of Night Raven College. He knew that wasn’t easy, but he admired your resilience.

Sometimes, when you were caught up in a rough patch, whether it was dealing with the pressure of fitting in or simply navigating the complexities of this new environment, Lilia would find a quiet moment to sit with you. With the world moving too fast around you both, he would offer some gentle advice, his deep, calm voice full of warmth and humor. “You know, little one, there’s no need to do everything on your own,” he’d say, offering a wink. “Even I didn’t become this sneaky all by myself.”

Though his words were playful, there was a sincerity behind them. He could see the toll your past had taken on you, but he was always there to remind you that you weren’t alone anymore. He’d never push you to open up, but there was an understanding between the two of you that allowed for moments of silence to be just as comforting as words.

Lilia also enjoyed teasing you a little. After all, you had a quick mind and an even quicker set of legs, so it was only fair he kept you on your toes. Whether it was setting up an obstacle course for you to navigate or simply sneaking up behind you just to see if you could react fast enough, he delighted in seeing you rise to the challenge. His laughter always followed, warm and genuine, as you managed to outmaneuver him every time.

In those rare moments when you’d struggle or falter, Lilia would never express pity. He’d simply offer a hand or a quiet, reassuring word, letting you know that it was okay to stumble once in a while. “Even the quickest of feet have to rest,” he’d say, a knowing smile curling his lips. “Take it easy, you’ve done more than enough today.”

And though he never explicitly said it, Lilia believed in your potential with every fiber of his being. You were strong, far stronger than you knew, and he would support you every step of the way, just as he had for so many others before you.

At the end of the day, Lilia wasn’t just some old fae with a few tricks up his sleeve. He was someone who had lived through centuries of turmoil, someone who understood what it meant to grow up too fast, to carry burdens others couldn’t see. And in that, he recognized something in you,a resilience, a fire that wouldn’t be extinguished, no matter how much the world tried to wear you down.

He didn’t just see a talented, agile kid with a knack for escaping trouble. He saw a fighter,one with raw strength, honed instincts, and a style all your own. Someone who could rise above anything life threw their way. And maybe, just maybe, you’d come to realize that you were never alone, that there would always be someone who believed in you, just as Lilia believed in you.

Silver

Silver always believed in the power of hard work. Raised with the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, he had learned from a young age that strength came not from raw power alone, but from perseverance, patience, and quiet determination. So, when he first saw you move,your body practically flying through the air, nimble and quick,he couldn’t help but feel a deep respect.

There was something about the way you moved that captivated him. It wasn’t just speed or agility. It was precision. Every leap, every jump, every twist of your body was calculated, yet effortless. You seemed to defy gravity itself as you scaled the buildings and dodged obstacles with a grace that seemed too natural to be learned.

It reminded him of his own training,hours spent honing his sword skills and his reflexes but there was something different about you. Something raw and untamed. Your abilities had been honed in the rough streets of Zaun, constantly escaping danger, surviving against the odds, and he couldn’t help but admire that resilience in you.

Despite his reserved nature, Silver often found himself watching you from a distance. He didn’t want to interrupt or distract you, but there was something mesmerizing about your movements, something that drew him in every time. He saw a reflection of his own desire to keep going, no matter how exhausting it became, to always push past his limits.

And, as quiet as he was, he found it hard not to voice his appreciation for your skills. One evening, as you practiced a particularly difficult maneuver, Silver couldn’t help but speak up.

“You’re really something, you know,” he said softly, standing just out of your line of sight. “I’ve never seen someone move like that. You’ve got a gift.”

You paused for a moment, a little surprised by the compliment, and glanced over at him. Silver wasn’t the type to offer praise unless he truly meant it. You could tell there was no pretense in his words.

“Thanks,” you said, wiping the sweat from your forehead with a small grin. “I’ve had to learn to be quick on my feet back home.”

Silver nodded, his usual calm demeanor never wavering. “I can tell. It’s not just speed; it’s like you’re always one step ahead. Like you’ve already thought of everything before it happens.”

His words weren’t overly emotional, but there was a depth to them that you recognized immediately. Silver, despite his quiet nature, was someone who understood effort and determination. He didn’t need to say much to let you know that he saw your hard work. And that meant something, especially coming from someone like him.

There were times when you stumbled, when your body didn’t quite land the way you wanted, and Silver would quietly approach to offer his help. He wasn’t flashy about it, never offering grand speeches or pushing you too hard. Instead, he’d just offer a quiet suggestion or a supportive hand when needed.

“You’ve got the right form,” he’d say gently, “Just need to adjust your timing. It’ll come with practice.”

It wasn’t just his words that comforted you; it was his presence. Silver was steady, a calm force that balanced your more energetic and restless nature. You found it easy to trust him, not because he asked for it, but because you could sense the genuine care he had for those around him.

At times, when you were too tired to continue or frustrated with yourself, Silver would sit with you in silence. He didn’t expect you to talk about everything, but sometimes, just sitting next to him was enough. He understood that sometimes words weren’t necessary when you had already given so much.

When you needed a break from your practice, Silver was the one who would suggest a quiet walk. His voice was soothing, and the simple act of walking beside him made you feel like you could catch your breath, like the weight of the world didn’t have to press down so hard.

“You push yourself too much,” Silver would say, his voice low and understanding. “It’s okay to rest sometimes. Your body needs it.”

And though you knew he was right, it was hard to stop. But with Silver beside you, you found yourself slowing down, trusting that you didn’t always have to keep up the constant pace. He didn’t judge you when you needed a moment to breathe.

Though Silver wasn’t one for grand gestures, there was a quiet warmth in the way he supported you. His belief in you was unwavering, even if he didn’t say much. He knew that strength wasn’t just about being physically powerful; it was about resilience, about picking yourself up after every fall.

And in you, Silver saw that strength,a quiet, unspoken strength that mirrored his own.

English is not my first language !

[anthurak]

Takeaways from the Volume 9 Epilogue:

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One thing I really like about Oscar’s ‘If there was anything I wish I could borrow from you…’ monologue is that it laid out/confirmed something I’ve always felt was a major aspect of Oscar’s dynamic with Ruby that I nonetheless feel a lot of the fandom has missed: That Oscar very much sees Ruby as a mentor and an example to follow, and how their dynamic is specifically a foil to what we saw between Ruby and Ozpin. That Ruby acts as a mentor and example to Oscar in the same way Ozpin was to Ruby, and that Ruby is a far BETTER mentor and example to Oscar than Ozpin ever was to her. Which, as an aside, is a dynamic I can’t help but feel a lot of people have been misinterpreting as ‘ship-teasing’ and is one of the main reasons I’ve simply never been able to see Oscar as any kind of viable love-interest to Ruby. Frankly the dynamic of ‘Ruby is the mentor and example to Oscar that Ozpin couldn’t be for her’ is simply so much more INTERESTING than any kind of romance could ever hope to be.

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Even in animatic form, Winter basically going overdrive on the maiden powers was a sight to behold. And her own monologue had all the self-deprecation we were expecting. Our girl is clearly holding on by a thread and it’s going to be REAL interesting seeing how she reacts and adjusts to her sister not actually being dead. As in, I can imagine a situation where Winter tries to throw herself into a heroic sacrifice with the belief that Weiss would make a better Maiden than her.

Also, Winter’s monologue giving major focus to how Penny is super-super-dead-dead-and-definitely-not-coming-back-for-really-realsies, as she is talking to the sister who she ALSO believes is DEFINITELY also dead? Specifically with the words that Penny is gone, when Penny’s last words to her were that she’d be ‘part of you’?

Yeah, there is no way in hell we’ve seen the last of Penny XD

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The CROWN. Like it was only a few shots, but as someone who read the CFVY Books (which you totally should if you haven’t, they’re great), holy shit I was NOT expecting them to pop up here.

I mean, in hindsight it makes perfect sense that they’d be involved in Volume 10. They’re basically Vacuo’s equivalent to Vale’s criminal element and the White Fang splinter faction as Salem’s co-opted insurgency group, with Jax and Gillian joining Roman, Adam and Jacques as the latest of Salem’s unwitting patsies. It’s definitely going to be real interesting seeing the crew deal with them. Like it’s really fun to imagine Team RWBY in particular being kind of exasperated at seeing Jax’s probably doing a whole ‘With Salem’s help I shall be King!’ shtick after everything they’ve seen with Roman, Adam and Jacques.

Oh and if you don’t know, Jax has a mind-control semblance, so him trying to use that on Yang could actually lead to a sneaky callback to the Justice League crossover, ie; Yang doing a ‘Yeah, I’m not doing THAT shit again.’ XD

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Qrow’s whole vibe through this is fascinating. Like his section may have been the one we already saw, but after seeing the abject depression and growing despair of all the other characters, Qrow actually being OPTIMISTIC hit so much harder.

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Raven showing up at the end is… interesting.

I’ll admit that ever since we saw that specific clip a few months back, I’ve been rather conflicts about Raven showing up to deliver RWBY+J to Vacuo, particularly after Ruby’s tree vision. Like for one it felt a bit random and unnecessary. The tree already deposited the Ever After team outside of Vacuo so they didn’t exactly need help getting there. Not to mention that it kind of clotheslines the story-thread set up by Ruby’s vision; that she now has a reason to track Raven down to get the ANSWERS to what happened to Summer. Finally, it’s just kind of… random? Like where did Raven even come from to get the team?

But now having seen the clip with its intended context, I’m definitely more on board with it. Particularly hearing from Kerry and Eddy that the original ending for the penultimate episode had RWBY+J going through the portal to arrive at their memorial stone, and met by a ‘Mysterious Figure’, ie; Raven. Here it feels like were getting more set up to get answers later as to what Raven was doing at the memorial.

And really, now that I’ve thought about it more, this method kind of puts the thread of Ruby going to Raven for answers even MORE into focus. Like the story reintroduces Raven in the present right after Ruby got a vision basically saying ‘hey, Raven is important’. And now going into Volume 10, we’re pretty much perfectly positioned for Ruby to pull Raven aside for those all-important ‘Why were you fucking my mom? What happened to my mom?’ questions.

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Finally… yeah that ending hit me a LOT harder than I was expecting. Like that ending was HOPE in its purest form and it was honestly beautiful to see. Particularly right now with the future of the show seeming so uncertain. I’ve personally been optimistic about RWBY’s future (in a manner not unlike Qrow’s vibes I suppose lol), but damn the hopefulness of that ending hit especially hard, and was something I’ll admit I needed. And I imagine the rest of us could use as well.

We'll be getting Volume 10. And 11, and 12, and however many more it takes to finish this story. At this point, I have no doubt of that.

[margowritesthings]

The French Are Glad To Die For Love

A Bridgerton x Moulin Rouge crossover

pairing: Colin Bridgerton x ? word count: 2.1k words warnings: 18+ minors DNI, un-beta'd, mentions of sex, spitting, lots of debauchery authors note: surpriiise! i have been sitting on this since part 1, so to celebrate part 2 tomorrow here's my new mini-series! i have never written for Colin before, so i'm nervous, but i loved writing this.

i also need your help! i cannot decide if this mini series should be Colin x reader or a Polin fic, where Penelope is Satine. I have created a poll here for you to vote, so please let me know!

and as always, enjoy! it's been a hot minute since I last published, so thank you if you're still here.

Bridgerton Masterlist

The stars sparkle especially brightly tonight, the crimson lanterns guiding Parisians and tourists alike through the winding streets, and Colin Bridgerton stands in awe of it all. 

He’d read stories, heard tales of this place during long nights at Whites, but nothing could have quite prepared him for what lay ahead of him, a long string of lights hanging in the sky leading the way to his destination. 

The Moulin Rouge. 

A house of debauchery and sin, of freedom and truth, filled to the brim with bohemians and artists and beautiful women unlike anything or anyone he’s ever seen before. Even now, 30 feet away from the illuminated windmill, he can hear the music and the joy spilling out from the building. His senses are filled with the perfume of hundreds of women passing him by the minute, all with real, toothy grins he rarely has the pleasure of seeing back home. It is far too impolite to be so happy in London society. 

Colin steps forwards, his boots crunching against the gravel and his coattails flying in the breeze. His shoulders brush more wonderfully merry, positively inebriated partygoers on his way in, catching odd fragments of conversations that would have scandalised him and his whole family were he elsewhere. 

But he wasn’t elsewhere. He was here, in the city of love, away from anybody who had ever known the name Bridgerton. His clean slate clutched close to his chest, waiting to find out what will be written on it next, Colin feels the fresh air on his face for the last time before his life is changed forever.

The heat hits him first, a symptom he knew all too well of too many people packed into a small space. But unlike every ball he’s been to, this doesn’t feel claustrophobic or fusty. It feels alive. 

There is a feast for the eye wherever one looks. Burlesque dancers showing off stockings and garters by kicking their legs up, toes pointing towards the aerial hoops holding acrobats hanging from the ceiling. Gentlemen, if you can call them that in this state, wearing top hats, arm in arm with their glasses raised high, spilling their contents all over the wooden floor. 

The music blasts loud from each instrument the band masterfully pluck or blow or bang, but laughter and conversation buzzes amongst the melodies. It is a near overwhelming amount of joy, one Colin certainly could use a drink to wash it down with. 

If he could just find the bar…

Bodies fill his view, so entangled in each other it is difficult to tell where one starts and another ends. Frilly skirts flow over the knees of suits as ladies dangle from the necks of patrons, sharing cigars and passing around bottles of an unknown green liquid. Rosy cheeks as far as the eye can see, wether from too much of that green stuff or the exertion of all that dancing, Colin can’t be sure. Between them all, in tiny empty spaces, he can just about make out rows of bottles and glasses. 

Weaving through the crowd is like treading through water, but their energy and joy seems to rub off on him. There isn’t a dance card in sight, women choosing their partners themselves whenever they like with a freedom Colin isn’t sure he’s ever seen before. Is this truly what people are designed to be when they are free?

Eventually, his hands find the sticky wood of the bar, quickly lifting themselves back off it on instinct at the sensation. When Colin looks to his left, he sees a woman pouring a shot of liquor between her breasts, a man knelt below her waiting to lick it back up, and he quickly realises why the bar feels so tacky- every surface here seems to be host to someone’s revelry. 

“Welcome to the Moulin Rouge, monsieur. Can I get you a drink?”

Colin’s attention is quickly pulled by the welcome, his gaze snapping to a tall French woman dripping with red jewels that compliment her rich brown skin perfectly. She is captivating to be sure, deep hazel eyes commanding Colin’s attention, competing with the most incredible curls of hair he has ever seen. Ladies of the ton are welcome no matter their race back home, but Colin has never seen a lady allowed to wear her hair so beautifully natural before. The Afro framing her face has more tiny rubies that sparkle under the cabaret lights, and Colin is speechless. 

“I…uh, pardon me, Miss, I-“ he sighs, giving up entirely at his failed attempt at decorum, “Is it so obvious I have never been here before?” 

She laughs, gems twinkling as her head shakes with mirth. 

“Not at all, but most gentlemen who have been here before know to wear a top hat. And there’s that look in your eye…” 

As she speaks, she pours out one finger of the green liquor Colin has spotted a few times already, sliding it along the wood towards him. 

“Wonder. Drink this. It will help with the nerves.” 

Colin looks down, finding himself fascinated with a drink that seems to glow of its own volition. He has smoked blends and meditated with world weary travellers from across the globe, drank tea containing unknown substances that left him staring at blades of grass as if they held the worlds secrets, and yet this… whatever it is, seems to terrify him.

The barmaid laughs again, that melodic sound with the real joy Colin very much enjoys. 

“It’s only absinthe, monsieur. Loosens the inhibitions, relaxes the body…” she explains, pouring a second out for herself and lifting it to him as if to prove her credibility. 

“Santé.” He toasts to health.

“Amour.” She toasts to something far greater.

It leaves no room for argument, and all Colin can do is lift his own glass and tap it against hers. 

It burns his tongue, leaving a fiery trail down his throat as he swallows and tries not to cough and splutter. A bitter yet herby anise flavour fights with his taste buds and seems to seep straight into his mind, teasing at those tense knots that held him back from fully immersing himself here. 

When his eyes eventually reopen, he finds the barmaid beaming at him, unphased by her own potion. Rather used to it, if she shares a glass with every newcomer, he should think.

“Be careful, though, monsieur. Many a man has spent a night with the stuff and swears he fell in love with a fairy dressed all in green. Ruined him for any other woman for the rest of his life…” She speaks words that belong in fairytale, with a tone containing such severity Colin is inclined to take every single one of them as gospel. 

“I dare say I should be careful, then. I do not think this green fairy would want to join the rest of my travels when she can instead entice all of Paris’ men to sin…” 

The residue of the liquor smells just as strong as the full measure, which Colin tries to blink out of his senses when he puts the glass back on the bar.

Almost as if society itself had cleared its throat at him, Colin remembers himself, remembers just where he is. Undoubtedly the most unique establishment he had ever set foot in, but an establishment all the same. 

“I beg your pardon, miss, I seem to forget myself. How much do I owe you for the drink?”

She considers him.

“Hm,  the absinthe I think… for you, a kiss.” 

Colin, already pulling coins from his breast pocket, pauses, a little grin tugging at the corner of his lip. The francs clink together when they fall back to the bottom of his pocket, a long forgotten currency of the past. It’s a perfect reminder of just how different things are here, how easily walls crumble between strangers and connection is offered so freely. He has never kissed a woman he has not paid for back home, so afraid of getting too close to another in case they ruin each other. Here, a beautiful woman leans over the bar, offering her flushed cheek for him to softly press his lips against. 

And he does. 

And it is lovely. 

“If any more handsome men capture the eye of Mademoiselle Belle, I will surely be out of business!” A loud, hearty voice pulls Colin from one blissful moment back into the party.

He regards a rather large man, clad in a red tailcoat and stunning golden waistcoat. His top hat, near the same to all the other gentlemen in the room but somehow grander, tops wild orange curls that match a fantastic handlebar moustache. A true ring leader to this wonderful circus of debauchery Colin has found himself in. 

“Harold Zidler, at your service. Welcome to the Moulin Rouge.” 

“Colin Bridgerton.” He replies, offering a hand that Harold seems bemused at. Unsurprising, considering what passes for currency around here. Nonetheless, Harold shakes the offered hand. 

”I must say, your establishment is rather…” he hesitates, unable to find a word in any language he has picked up along his travels that quite captures the Moulin Rouge. Perhaps he could blame the absinthe, or the intoxicating hedonism he feels rooting its way through his mind, hidden in the brass notes from the band and thrown with each cancan kick of one of the dancers that surrounds him. 

Luckily, Harold seems well used to this phenomenon. 

“Isn’t it? And you have seen nothing yet! I assume you are not from around here?”

”It is rather obvious, I have been told.” Colin adds a glance to Miss Belle, who’s skirt frills bounce in the lights while she shakes up a cocktail. He adds, “London.” 

”Well, Monsieur Bridgerton, I promise you that what we have here in the Moulin Rouge is unlike anything you have back home in London.” 

Colin’s eye is caught again across the room, as a beautiful woman with blonde tumbling waves spits a drink into a man’s mouth. 

“I am inclined to agree with you there.” 

It truly is unlike anything back home. Colin has travelled across Europe and back again, seen incredible sights and met wonderful people. He has felt that ease that distance from London society and its unwritten laws and social rules that bind him back home can bring. He’s seen beauty and felt freedom and thought he might have found truth somewhere along the way, but it pales to whatever is contained within these four walls. 

In truth, it couldn’t be farther from London society.

”Just wait until you see my Diamond, Monsieur.”

… Perhaps not. 

Intrigue hits Colin as Harold pulls out a pocket watch on a brilliant gold chain. 

“Your diamond?”

”My Sparkling Diamond. The main attraction of the Moulin Rouge, my most sought after little chickee.” He speaks proudly, with a mist in his eye Colin normally finds on ambitious Mamas at grand balls, secretly trying to auction their daughters off to the highest rank. 

“I do not believe she is booked yet for tonight…” Harold adds, that mist darkening, disappearing, leaving a shiver stuck between Colin’s shoulder blades.

Not because this Diamond is a courtesan. Colin is hardly a stranger to the profession, and he bears no judgement. In truth, he admires the women he has been known to spend the night with, finding the courage of living outside society so freely quite brave indeed. No, that shiver came from Harold entirely, Colin just cannot figure out why. 

Harold excuses himself, though makes sure Colin knows to stay for the show, and Colin orders a whiskey on the rocks, insisting on paying in cash this time. Though singular in person, he has never felt less alone in his life. Looking around, there isn’t an empty chair in the house. If there were, there wouldn’t be room to put it down for all the dancers and patrons enjoying every ounce of the world they can. Music played straight from the soul ringing in his ears, Colin could make out every instrument. The lights dazzled in his eyes and the spot caught him every so often, lighting his drink up in his hand like golden ambrosia. 

And then, darkness. Silence. 

A single spot, though the mirrors scattered around catch the light and illuminate the faces of the people around him. Everybody is looking upwards, as if they all know she is coming. 

Even if he did know, Colin could never have prepared himself for what he saw when he looked up.

Who he saw.

The Sparkling Diamond, shimmering high on a swing hanging from the ceiling. 

The most beautiful, breathtaking, person he has ever seen. In any city, on any continent in the world. 

Crimson lips part as each and every person hangs on the breath she takes.

”The French are glad to die for love…”

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[read-write-thrive]

JATP x DBDA crossover where the Phantoms are free but Willie still isn’t and Caleb is playing dirty now that the boys have bested him (possessing Nick but also cmon he definitely has more magic up his sleeve) so they start trying to figure out Magic on their own, which is really just Julie and Flynn googling things and trying out various types of magic/spells/scam artists in the area, only for someone to come across something to do with the DBDA who are happy to take the case 👀

I have too many WIPs for this but just some ideas floating around my head:

- Crystal at first butts heads with Julie and Flynn (residual mean girl tendencies/differing senses of humor) but end up bonding over being surrounded by (dumb) dead teenage boys

- None of the Phantoms are good at proper spells but their music 100% has magical properties that is utilised in whatever final battle type event happens

- Edwin has come to terms with Charles’s eccentricities but the Phantoms are a whole other type of teenage boy and I think he would be just so catty about it all. Like why are they cute and so stupid this is ridiculous why the Hell did we even take this case can they please take this seriously

- Charles and Reggie vibe. I don’t make the rules

- Flynn can’t see the boys either which naturally leads to hijinks

- Monty attends a concert (he deserves to have fun) and while I considered him being the link between the two groups I think it would be funnier if he decided to go to a concert and runs into them coincidentally

- Based on a precursory AO3 search I’ve seen some fics where Monty gets in trouble with Caleb which makes sense with the whole magic familiar angle but I’m not copying here so I won’t get into that

- I think Willie interacting with DBDA would be wild. Like. Dead pretty boy with a sense of humour and tragic backstory? They’re all swooning fr

- Niko (shhh) gets along with Julie and Flynn IMMEDIATELY like they are talking about shows and DIYing things together and it’s great

- Crystal gets along better/faster with Julie and Flynn with Niko present fs

- There’s at least one dance number with everyone involved

- possessed!Nick is still trying to woo Julie and not only do we get the Phantoms side eyeing him but now we get the DBDA just openly judging him (Crystal roasts the shit out of that fedora and she’s RIGHT)

- Crystal would decimate any of Carrie’s attempts at being bitchy so I think we have to redeem Carrie for that reason alone

- DBDA goes to a JATP concert and the boys are actually awful at vibing there. Like Crystal is relatively normal (idk if it’s her scene but she’s been to concerts before) but Edwin does not know what to do at a modern concert and Charles is used to a much different style of dancing/concerts (I don’t know enough abt aka punk to elaborate unfortunately but ykwim)

- girls night includes style swapping bc the DBDA girlies deserve some butterfly clips and the JATP girlies deserve some eyeliner

- in the nature of JATP I don’t think Caleb gets sent to hell in the end but I do think his ending needs to be ridiculous. Like have him get the Night Nurse treatment and get eaten by that fish so he can be redeemed by Kashi

- not to bring up Monty again but I think he sticks around and keeps up with the JATP crew more than the DBDA (he is not interested in any more of that Hell/monster energy and that’s so valid of him)

- montage of Edwin and Charles teaching the Phantoms ghost abilities (I can’t remember if/how they vary between shows but if so shhh or explain it away yk)

- Unseen Emily reprise and it’s all the boys mourning loved ones. Just for the feels.

- Actually just more backstories for everyone please

- Love ballad/slow song that Willex and/or Payneland dance to 🥰

- Palasaki being openly in love (which inspires whatever the Flynn x Carrie ship is bc I love them)

[danothan]

i am female manipulating you….tell me about your hyperfixations and special interests…..

!! well my biggest hypfix rn is arcane and my most pressing special interest is dc, so i’ve been trying to find as many similarities as i can between my respective faves (aka jayce talis and barry allen). no other reason than self-indulgent crossovers and categorizational satisfaction U__U

i’ve done this before, but now i’m also adding a visual component by comparing screenshots/panels! here’s a taste:

[s2e1 spoilers below cut]

i was thinking abt what i said abt their compartmentalizing tendencies, which led me to think abt the different ways jayce confides in his loved ones and how that plays into his inability to see the bigger picture. after his partner viktor nearly dies in the councilroom attack, jayce confides in mel (gf) for emotional support but tells caitlyn (family friend) what he’s actually thinking. when mel asks how viktor’s doing and jayce responds “he’s still breathing,” it feels defeated but leaves room for hope. when cait asks the same, he tells her “honestly, i don’t even know if he’s still in there,” like there’s less stakes to have to hide behind optimism

that’s not to say he isn’t vulnerable w mel ofc, he lies his head in her lap and allows her to comfort him thru his survivor’s guilt. however, this only reassures his emotional unease (sm to be said abt this x his argument style, but that’s for another day). with cait, he’s definitely not confiding for comfort lmao (i still think it’s funny and so very little sister of her to ask jayce how his dying partner is doing and then immediately start venting abt her own problems). instead, it’s more like jayce is trying to process, even if it’s just to be honest w himself

all of this to say, the ppl in jayce’s life have specific roles, which means he goes to them for specific things. this is a normal thing that pretty much everyone does, but in jayce’s case, his compartmentalizing feeds into his tunnel vision + influenceable disposition. having specific ppl for specific things is great for not burdening any one person w all of your problems, but it makes it harder for him to see the bigger picture outside of himself. there’s a reason why jayce is notorious for his recency bias; it’s easy to get lost in the details when you can only see what’s being reflected at you in a given moment

this tendency to compartmentalize is a trait jayce shares w barry “i try not to blur the lines” allen. if anyone is going to have specific ppl for specific things, it’s gonna be the guy that splits his life into two personas (that he refuses to overlap yet can’t exist without the other, but hey, who’s keeping track?). barry does it a little differently tho; whereas jayce is very external in his emotions, barry is internal, going so far as to use his powers to speedrun his grief alone so he can be there for other ppl instead

they’re both very intense in their emotions, but barry bottles his up until they reach a boiling point. if he confides in someone, there’s a calculated secrecy that jayce doesn’t have. for example, barry’s best friend hal (who knew him first as the flash) usually has to force barry to admit his feelings abt smth, while his gf/wife iris (who knew him first as barry) feels like she’s pulling teeth to get any information out of him. “flash is flash, barry is barry”; he tries not to blur the lines, and this extends to the ppl that know him

it’s not that barry wants to hide himself (in fact, his love language is to understand and to be understood), he just has a hard time letting any one person know all of him. he’s social and sensitive but selectively vulnerable. it’s like he scatters fragments of himself so that everyone can have a piece, but no one has the full picture. it’s no surprise he isn’t able to see the big picture himself

between their compartmentalization, their short-sightedness, and their audacious idea of protecting their loved ones, i think the jayce-to-barry pipeline was inevitable for me lol. but interestingly enough, i never realized how different they were in their similarities until i wrote it all out here! i hope this makes sense if you aren’t familiar w the characters, it’s definitely been enlightening for me ^__^

[nami-moittli]

Okay more AU drawings for @starry-blue-echoes jjba AUs, this time Beastars!

I know Jolyne has been established as a butterfly/octopus hybrid, with some bat as well I think? But may I instead suggest: moth. A silk moth specifically, which I think fits her better than bat personally. Though, even if not, then because of the butterfly aspect that implies that when she was a kid she was a caterpillar, which is very fun to think about. Though it also means that she was a cocoon for a bit. I’m thinking anywhere between a few weeks and a few months, which would probably be sucky for school attendance, depending on when and how long she’s are cocoon for. One thing I know though is that Jotaro would drop everything he’s doing and just spend all day and night with her, heck, maybe even Holly comes by to stay with her. They’re a bit worried that her cocoon is not only underwater but also upside down, hanging onto the floor of the river/lake she’s in, but they trust her instincts cause, well, there’s not much else for them to do now

I’ve definitely been thinking about p5 stuff though, because Giorno accidentally becoming the Bucci gang’s pet is SO much fun to think about. Like, would they try to find his “owner”? Would they even want to, seeing the scars on the beasts form? What would they name him? Giorno certainly can’t say himself. How do they figure out this foxbeeladybug thing has a stand? Do they assume that the mix of features is part of the stand? It would make sense, GE is able to give life, why not it make this fox part bug(s)? Etc. etc.

The most important question probably is, what does Koichi think? I mean, Giorno transforms after his encounter with Luca, which would mean it’s before he meets Bruno, before he and Koichi fight Black Sabbath, so imagine this: Koichi is exploring the area, probably using ACT 1 to scout the area, and eventually he finds his bag and right next to it are the same clothes that one Giorno Giovanna was wearing when they met. Inspecting the clothes further, there’s a few drops of blood near the collar. A head injury maybe? He ends up following the trail of blood, only for it to stop suddenly, he was probably picked up by someone. What should he do now? He should probably call Jotaro-san

Anyway, I think that Koichi following behind them could lead to a lot of fun adventures and AU crossovers!

But yeah, Beastars is such a fun AU! I hope you like my doodles and thoughts, if you see this!

[junocandraw]

What are some of your takes on any of The Morgue Files characters? :>

EEEEEK! WHAT A QUESTION!!! :D

Okay. So. This is going to be long because im VERY opinionated on the audio drama. I watched them probably a million times while i was working on a wall mural in my parent’s bathroom.

JEFF

Don’t get me wrong. Emo edgelord mcr stan sigma boy Jeff is GREAT. Its a CLASSIC. BUT. Its overdone. Its exhausting to see the same cycle of kid moves to a new town, kid gets bullied, kid goes crazy BECAUSE he gets bullied, in every single Jeff story.

David’s is unique in that Jeff was just BORN THAT WAY. he was born sick. he was like that the day he popped out of the womb. i also like how he leaves slenderman’s impact on him so vague. when you listen to the pinehearst sessions, jeff doesn’t call anyone out by name, he just uses super vague pronouns to describe the collective. “I’ve seen them.” “I know what they’re planning.” etc. etc.

not to mention the bloody parts? oh. perfection. he wanted to “wear” Christy? 10/10. my timbers were shivered. I can vividly remember the first time I listened to the video and I was just…jaw dropped. Its insane that you can understand everything thats going on gore-wise just by audio.

In short? David’s take was REFRESHING. It was new. It broke that cycle. It even influenced some aspects of the rewrite i did. (shameless plug there ;D)

TOBY

One thing that is glaringly obvious with this one is that the mental-illness portion was portrayed SO MUCH BETTER than the original. Toby was so much more believable in his struggles. I really felt sorry for the guy. You put it best when you said “he was just dealt a bad hand in life.”

Also, the brainwashing portion at the bitter end with slenderman was just great. it was amazing. AND THE LYRA PLOT TWIST???? DONT. GET. ME. STARTED. I WAS SHOOKETH. i wont spoil for all you peoples who haven’t listened to it but its CRAZY.

This one is my second favorite. Its great. Its scary. I loved it.

JACK

Honestly? INCREDIBLY underrated. THIS one is probably tied in first with Jeff. I can’t pick between them because Jeff just holds a special, nostalgic place in my heart, but this one. Ooh. This one.

Jack was the least of my concerns with this one. I’m talking about detective kent and poor sergeant norris. when the you-know-what happened with all of the proxies, my stomach was flipped. I forgot that it was even allowed to happen in this genre. in Hollywood, someone would have swooped in last minute and saved them, but that didn’t happen here. It just goes to show you how twisted david is willing to get.

we also get a lot of tim and brian in this episode!! i love them. i made a post about creepypasta and marble hornet crossovers, and this is a perfect example of a one thats done well. he didn’t make tim a measly little twink, or brian a shy wallflower, but he instead made his own, creative take on both characters. And its great. its all great.

i would dish my opinion on the sally one, but its been a hot minute since i watched it lol. ive watched all of these in the last month or two. I remember the one guy named like…aiden? or something? he disturbed me. i dont remember much else lol.

ONE MORE THING!! Im not sure if hes allowed to do this, but I think a HABIT cameo in one would be SICK. with HABIT’s gorey methods of murder and david’s twisted writing, that could be something AWESOME. maybe im just a die hard emh fan tho…idk…

anyways thank you for listening to my insane ramblings and GO WATCH THE MORGUE FILES IF YOU HAVEN’T EVEN IF YOU DONT LIKE CREEPYPASTA THEY’RE GREAT!! :D

[elodiah]

20 Questions with a Fanfic Author

Thank you for the tag @kcscribbler @andthekitchensinkao3 @lokimobius and @insomniaflarrow

1. How many works on AO3?

79 officially, although I recently revised and reposted a three-chapter fic as three separate fics, and kept the original too... so we'll just say "more than 75", lol.

2. Total AO3 word count?

326,616 in exactly one year of writing... to the week, actually. And yes, that is subtracting the word count of the original fic I mentioned above, for the sake of accuracy. 🤣

3. Top 5 fics by kudos?

Nope, I don’t want to post those cause they’re predominantly old and crap! Here’s my top 5 by kudos ratio instead (not counting the one I posted yesterday, as that hasn’t had time to “settle down” yet). I was hoping this would give more interesting results, and it has:

Lullaby of You (23.2%, 109 kudos/470 hits, 1179 words)

A fill for Lokius kinkmeme for the following prompt:

Lokius, fluff, sleeping - Loki falls asleep like a cat in a sunbeam around Mobius from like, Day One. But when is the first time Mobius falls asleep in front of Loki?

Movie Night (21.6%, 74 kudos/342 hits, 2005 words)

Because watching together beats watching alone… (aka Mobius and Loki watch Titanic together, but being me, I still had to make the bingo prompt “domestic Lokius” mildly angsty) WARNING: This is a very old fic of mine and probably terrible. I can’t bring myself to look, tbh.

The Butterfly Affect (20.6%, 69 kudos/334 hits, 2123 words)

They’re both hard at work, but Loki finally finds a way he can visit Mobius on a timeline that isn’t too taxing to maintain… for a short time, anyway.

Make Like a Tree (And Leave…?) (20.3%, 62 kudos/305 hits, 1590 words)

Mobius pays yet another visit to Loki in his Tree, taking it up a notch as he advances in his relentless climb towards the crown of comedy. Wilting under the onslaught, Loki soon shoots to attention when Mobius plants a seed of hope… Loki may very soon be getting the axe. (aka “crack treated seriously” where Mobius traumatises Loki with tree puns until he wonders whether he even wants to come home…)

Home (19.0%, 48 kudos/252 hits, 901 words)

(Red Dwarf) Rimmer's return from his quantum-skipping adventure is a catalyst for our boys to have a brief but open exchange about their feelings... well, as open as an excessively repressed hologram can be (which isn't much).

4. What fandoms do you write for?

Loki, and I have written a tiny ficlet for Red Dwarf (see above). I've also used Red Dwarf and Star Wars for Loki crossovers.

5. Do you respond to comments?

Always. Generally I don't like to leave it longer than a week, but if I'm doing an event month where I'm posting multiple fics only a couple of days apart, I sometimes fall behind.

6. Angstiest ending?

Probably a tie between Break (which I ruined by eventually writing a fix-it sequel) and Gone (which is the first part of Revival, so those in the know will realise how un-angsty that universe becomes🤭)

7. Fic with the happiest ending?

Revived Part III, the conclusion to the Revival series. Likely the most sugar-sweet, sappiest shit I will ever write. Seriously.

8. Do you get hate?

I have never gotten anything approaching hate or negativity. Everyone has been perfectly lovely.

9. Do you write smut?

No. I'm on the asexual spectrum, I suspect, and even though I find the idea of Lokius together insanely hot, it's not something I care to write about, and will only very occasionally read.

I have and will write fairly tame suggestive stuff, because it definitely has its place and can be awfully feral-inducing, but I highly doubt I will ever write anything explicit.

10. Do you write crossovers?

As mentioned above:

Reach (Loki/Star Wars, 6 chapters, 15,699 words)

Five times Loki was there for Obi-Wan, and one time Obi-Wan was there for him. Loki-Wan friendship with Lokius overtones.

And:

Reset (Loki/Red Dwarf, 8250 words)

Continuing immediately after the final scene from Series 8 of Red Dwarf, Loki and Mobius step in to set things right. (aka my whimsical explanation of how we got hologram Rimmer back again, and what happened to nano-Rimmer from S8)

These were great fun to write, but I am definitely not in a hurry to write another crossover. 🤣

11. Ever had a fic stolen?

Not to my knowledge, but I'm not even sure how I would know? 🤔

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

No, but anyone can feel free (so long as I'm informed and credited); it would be an absolute honour.

13. Have you ever cowritten a fic?

No, but I'm definitely open to it with the right person and the right idea.

14. All time favourite ship?

My fave ship is whatever I'm hyperfixated on at any one time. For the past 18 months, it's been Lokius, and I definitely cannot see that changing anytime soon... or possibly ever. They're the only ship I've ever written for (apart from one and a half Rimster fics, lol), and there's just something so insanely special about them. 😭

What makes me ultra-feral is that, unlike many other pairings, they are actually canon. Or I have very good reason to think so, let's just say. 👀 But unfortunately we only got subtext in the show, because that's all the showrunners were allowed to get away with.

15. WIPs you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

I'm very boring in this regard... I have an idea, I write it (usually sooner rather than later), I post it. I sometimes have multiple WIPs going, but I always intend on finishing them all, and so far I have.

I'm actually kind of envious of people who have a tonne of stuff lurking in buried documents. Way more interesting and mysterious than my rather dull, methodical approach!

16. Writing strengths?

In short, descriptions. Scene-setting, characters' actions, and emotional and physical responses to things, in particular. I also like making up random features of alien worlds and cultures as a backdrop to stories, but I don't know if it's something I'd be able to do in any great depth.

17. Writing weaknesses?

Plotting, dialogue (the quality isn't awful, but quantity is always lacking because it just doesn't come naturally to me), and I'm not very good at character introspection either, probably because my own brain doesn't think like that IRL.

The biggest though? Waffling and being too wordy. But that’s just my style, and maybe one day I’ll learn how to tone it down. But I’m not a professional, so whatever.

18. Thoughts on mixed language dialogue?

Anyone who has read my Revival series knows that Lokius speak a little Norwegian to each other, but it's mainly limited to terms of endearment. I also made up a lot of words for the alien language spoken in the place they're staying. I think it can add a bit of colour and realism, but too much/frequently, or anything you need to stop reading to go look up or read footnotes for? As we say in Australia, "yeah, nah."

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Red Dwarf! Not sure if I'll ever go back there for writing again, but I've been a fan for 25 years so there's a lot of nostalgia there.

20. Favourite fic you've ever written?

I don’t have one! I’m awfully proud of how Derivation from last week turned out. I had a wonderful time writing Light Up My Life, and for some bizarre reason Mischievous Scamp is something I actually come back to occasionally to read for comfort, like I would with fave fics that are not written by me, lol.

But an all-time fave? No, I can’t answer that.

I think pretty much everyone I interact with has been tagged already, but if not, consider this an open tag, and make sure to add me so I can see your answers!

[destiny-in-the-universe]

So.

I may have just binged Xiaolin Showdown- I’m not quite at the finish line yet, but I am screaming. First of all - the main four embody their elements so well!

Between Clay’s down to earth attitude, but at the same time - being a strong, hard-to-take-down opponent. As a dragon of earth, I was definitely in awe the entire time. I enjoy his character so much, and the Texan sayings he says? Count me in!

Kimiko? Her fiery attitude matches being the dragon of fire so well. She has a free-spirited energy, and can’t easily be tamed even by the wildest of evils. She has an immeasurable, headstrong way of directly taking things on. She’s grown more as a character, but because these characters are likely no older than 13 - they still have a lot more to learn.

Raimundo. Dragon of Wind. He’s the most unpredictable of all of them sometimes - he has an energy which cannot be tamed, and won’t be held down by anything (even if it almost became his door fall). Though in the end, he came back around- deciding he couldn’t abandon his friends…

And then there’s Omi. The Dragon of Water. With his strength, athleticism, and optimistic personality make him perfect for his element- his cheerful but bold attitude are a wonderful mix and I cannot wait to see more from him and the rest of the cast! Though I only got to episode 25, and I’m purring like an idiot- Omi’s characteristics are mirrored as if it were water. He almost seems to go with the flow, but in the end - like a tsunami - he will always protect the ones he cares about.

But now- I get to talk about what I was itching to focus on grrr.

Our villains…

Jack Spicer is certainly the kind of villain who serves as comic relief, but even then- he’s a genuine good fodder to the four monks that stand against him. At times, we’ll see him team up with them for a shady cause, and I find this almost charming. While he isn’t the most terrifying of villains, and he simply functions as the filler for the monks to handle, I’ve grown quite fond of his character!

but ho boy, then we have Wuya and can I just say- she might not have a physical form but even then - she makes for a great opponent. The episodes in which she gained physical form were done so well, and I found myself being drawn in more and more. Her cunning and trickery make her a hard enemy to beat- and I am curious to see where else this series takes us.

BUT there’s another character that has me frothing at the mouth: Chase Young.

Previously on the side of good, Chase Young turned evil on the promise of power and youth- he has his army of Fallen Warriors to guard him, and well, if the fact he’s immensely powerful. Not to mention, he’s incredibly strong and has been around for, say, a while (?). He’s already caught my interest and I can’t wait to see more of him… also his interest in Omi from episode 25 “The Evil Within” has my metaphorical tail wagging because holy- I’m already seeing the vision: Chase attempting to sway Omi onto the side of evil…

Also, the Fallen Warriors being cats while Chase Young has slitted golden eyes (and yes, I know that secretly the mf is reptilian-) is extremely ironic and I live for it- nonhuman Chase for the win because, well, that is what he is! I can’t wait to continue seeing more of his character-

Of course, this is hardly helping my case at all…

Xiaolin Showdown and Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninja would be such an interesting crossover- like, I do have a couple ideas cooking in my mind but at the same time… I need to develop this a little more! And if it happens to be influenced by the whole First Ninja and Chase Young dynamic, no it isn’t - whatever do you mean /lh

My tail is wagging

More to come soon! Because mrrr- I am ever so slightly hyperfixated…

[islandtarochips]

Old Friends...

Arthur’s Note: This is a Fanfic crossover of my OCs interacting into the MW2 universe. So please do let me know if I did anything wrong here and I’ll fix it. And just to let you guys know that there will be some skip forward over here since most of you guys already knew of how the campaign works. But for those who don’t, I’ll put a link here so you can watch it and understand what I’m putting into this story! Thank you and enjoy!

Characters: Kate Laswell, Alejandro Vargas, Alana Kalani, Kanoa Toa, Tiala Toa, Alejandro Vargas, Rodolfo Parra

Word Count: 3844

~After the Tradecraft Mission from Amsterdam~

Laswell had already done her part, along with Price and Gaz, in Amsterdam. Of capturing one of the Las Almas Cartel for intel. 

The intel of where Hassan was located at. And because of that, she had found his location. Which is in Mexico. And they’re going to move Hassan over the border into the US. So she needs to call someone on that side of the border.

“Colonel Vargas.”

“Station Chief Laswell. I thought we were on a first name basis. This must be serious.”

“It is. I need your help, Alejandro.”

“Dime.”

Laswell had already explained to the Colonel about the situation of the Las Almas Cartel assisting Hassan. They’re planning to smuggle this terrorist into the American border. They can’t let that happen.

“Copy. When?”

“Tonight. I might also call other people to assist you.”

“Oh? And who will that be?”

“An old friend. Do prepare yourself, Colonel. And I’ll let you know who I’m sending to you.”

“Está bien. We’ll be going now.”

“Alright. Stay safe.”

“Servirá.”

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O’ahu, HI

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH)

13:00PM

In the office of the Marine Corps base. Of where the General was sitting.

Alana was busy writing on her papers, the reports that were given to her from one of the soldiers. She sighed in relief as she finished writing on the last page. 

“Finally.”

She felt so tired as she almost felt her hands were cramping from writing so much. So she gently massaged it, trying to calm it down. Before looking up to the clock on the wall as its second hand moves while making that tick sound. 

She saw the time was almost to the point of 1 in the afternoon as she swirled her swivel chair a bit to face the glass window. Seeing the day is still going by. After a whole day, she can’t wait to get out of this place.

RING RING

Such perfect timing.

A sudden groan escaped her lips before rubbing the bridge of her nose as she cursed under her breath. Swirling back around to her desk as she pressed the button on the phone to turn on the speaker. “Hello?”

“General Kalani?”

The General heard the familiar female voice as she sighed a bit. “Laswell. Let me guess, you’ve been in trouble again?” Alana could hear her chuckling a bit on the other side of the phone line. As if this CIA woman was impressed by her guessing skills.

“Maybe. I just need some help to assist someone at the border between Mexico and the State. If you could check your laptop.”

Alana didn’t question her as she took her laptop from the side of the desk and put it in front of her before opening it. As she turned on the screen it showed a map and the location that Laswell had said earlier.

“The Las Almas Cartel is assisting an Iranian Terrorist. Smuggling him into the US border.”

“Alright then, who is this Iranian Terrorist?”

“Hassan Zyani. He was planning to use the missiles to attack the US. We don’t know WHERE he’s going to target at.”

Alana then saw the photo showing up on the screen of Hassan. And next to it are the missiles that Laswell had mentioned. “An American missile? How did he get his hands on THAT?” She sounded quite surprised and a bit in shock.

“We…don’t know about that either.”

She scoffed at Laswell’s answer as she was expecting this to happen. But she let the CIA woman continue to explain.

“All we know is that he WILL use those missiles and he still has more to launch them somewhere. So we need to capture Hassan and interrogate him to tell us what his targets are and where the other missiles are.”

“And you call me MORE of my men to die again, Laswell?”

As expected from the General’s statement. Laswell decided to keep her cool and tried her best to persuade her. “Alana…please. The US are at STAKE and I know that your team has the abilities to-“

“Calm down, Kate. I’m just kidding. I will send the two from the task force to assist them.”

Laswell had paused for a moment from the phone. While Alana just smiled as she could tell that this woman was surprised when she heard this.

“Wait…really? You’re not gonna argue with me about the death of your soldiers or whatever? Like you always do.”

Hearing a heartful laugh from the General has really gotten Laswell REALLY surprised. They all thought that she’s not that much of a jokeful person.

“Come on now. You’ve already proven enough from the LAST mission that you’ve asked for my help.” Alana smiled a bit as she started typing on the laptop to send her some info about her soldiers. “These two shall assist your team. Captain Kanoa Toa and First Sergeant Tiala Toa. Most of us called her Malie by the way.”

She had sent Laswell a photo of the two. Shows a man and a woman. The man had brown skin and brown eyes, short black hair and looked like he’s in his early 30s. While the woman next to the man’s photo is light skinned, also had brown eyes, black hair as well while it was in a ponytail braid and looks like she’s in her late 20s.

“Same last name. Are they related?” Laswell asked as she quickly read their info while Alana explained.

“They’re siblings. The Captain and the First Sergeant are an unstoppable duo. Always have their backs whenever they’re out on some dangerous mission. And lucky for you, they’re JUST nearby.”

“Really?”

The General had sent a location to her as it shows it was in Texas that was almost near the border. “They were on a mission to stop illegal weapon trafficking. And I’m sure they’ll be done before tonight. About 6 hours drive. Will that give them time to come over to assist?”

Laswell checked it and tried to calculate the time and miles of how far they’re at. “Hmm…I guess so. Yeah, that’ll be fine. You don’t mind telling them while I talk to the Colonel?”

“Sure thing, Laswell. I’ll do that. And I hope you’ll get them a drink after all of this.”

A light chuckle came out from Laswell’s lips as she smiled softly to hear her old friend’s request. “Will do, General. Promise.”

“Alright then. I’ll send them on their way ASAP.”

“Good. We’ll see them soon.”

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San Antonio, Texas

17:00PM

The sun was slowly setting down as there were police and ambulance around the corner of the streets. Light flashing with the color blue and red around the alley.

Many police officers and even some paramedics had rushed in to clean up the mess. The police had taken the criminals into the car while being handcuffed and some others were taking the crates where the illegal weapons were being placed in. And the paramedics did their best to assist the injured hostages that were brought out from an old warehouse.

As the scene had slowly turned towards the man, who is the Chief of Police, talking with the two soldiers on the other side of the building. Watching the scene unfold. He turned his gaze to the man as he gave him a pleasing smile. “I couldn’t thank you enough, Captain. And I already felt pretty bad for you both to come ALL the way here from Hawaii. Must be tiring.”

The man in his working uniform looked at the Chief with a grin before patting on his shoulder. “Don’t worry about it, uce. At least you notified us earlier three weeks ago instead of yesterday. Now THAT would be a hassle for all of us.”

The Chief laughed a bit at his small joke before shaking hands with him. “Thank you, again.” Then he turned his gaze at the woman. “And uh…I…I would like to apologize for doubting you, First Sergeant. You got some good shots getting those men down.”

The woman, who was also in her working uniform, nodded at the Chief and shook hands with him. “All is forgiven, Chief. You’re not the first one that judged my skills.”

“And I’m guessing I won’t be the LAST one that you’ll prove wrong?”

“Probably not.”

The Chief smiled as he was relieved to hear that.

Soon the two started to pack up before waving goodbye to the leader of the Police.

“Tell your General that I sent my regards and my thanks!”

The Captain gave him a thumbs up before getting into the driver seat. While the woman waved farewell to him before getting into the passenger seat.

“Sole…what a night huh?” The Captain had said in his tiring tone before he started the car.

His partner nodded in agreement before stretching out. “Ioe. But at least we’re done. Wanna stop by at McDonald's before heading back to the helicopter?”

“Now you have read my mind.” He said it with a grin before driving off.

The two had rode off on the main road before they heard the phone rang.

“Tiala, e mafai ona e pikiina lena mea? E tatau o le General.” He asked his sister to answer it as he kept his eyes on the road.

Tiala took the phone from her pocket and answered it. “This is Alpha 5 responding to the call.”

“This is General Kalani. I hope I’m not catching you both in a bad time?” 

The man smiled to hear their General’s calling. “Heeeeeeeeeey, General! Nah! We’re just on our way for dinner! Do you want anything from here before we come back?”

“Thank you, Captain. But I’m afraid that your dinner will have to wait.”

The two soldiers glanced at each other before Tiala started to ask. “What is it?”

“An old friend had called for some assistance. And you two are the only people who are near that certain location. Check your device.”

Tiala grabbed her backpack from the backseat as she took out the tablet. And started to look through the screen, seeing the location and the rest of the info that the General had sent.

“You will need to get there before tonight. At the Mexico Border. Those Las Almas Cartels are planning to take the Iranian Terrorist across to the US.”

“Terrorist? Well, that’s at first for us to deal with.” The Captain had said with a bit of a concerned tone.

“I know you’ve done it before, Captain.”

“Yeah I know. And we did pretty awesome, right sis?”

His partner, who is his sister, nodded in agreement.

“So will you two be there before tonight?”

The man sighs deeply as he WAS looking forward to eating. But nothing is more important than getting this job done first. So he started to make a quick turn around as they headed up to that very location. “On our way now, General. We’ll update you once we’re done from there.”

“Alright, be careful you two. I expected you to be back in ONE piece.”

“Kopi, General.” He started to speed up onto the road while Tiala started to read the rest of the info of the mission that they’re going to. After hanging up on the phone.

“It seems like it’s a missile. They have found one but there are other two that are still missing.” The First Sergeant explained while showing the screen of those missing missiles to her brother.

Kanoa took a quick glance at it and sighed disappointingly. “Palagi people man. And I thought OUR cousins are irresponsible when it comes to taking care of things.”

Tiala rolled her eyes as she continued to read it before pointing out the directions to the location. “Let’s just hope we’re not too late.”

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US/Mexico Border, Texas

22:50 PM

This chase has been quite chaotic.

Alejandro and his partner, Sergeant Major Rodolfo Parra who goes by Rudy, were trying their best to catch up to the terrorist. Even going against the Las Almas Cartel.

The two Mexican Special Forces had been attacked by an RPG. And the police officers who were just talking to them had already been killed by the Cartel.

“RUDY! LOS DERRIBARON!” Alejandro yelled out as he took cover behind the police car. While the cartel members started shooting their way.

Rudy had already taken cover as well and tried to shoot back at them. But he could see there were a bit too many. And there are more coming their way. “Coronel! Hay demasiados!”

Alejandro kept shooting and hiding behind the car. As he felt frustrated before hearing more footsteps coming in. “Mierda…we’re done for.”

But before the enemies reach closer to where the Colonel and the Sergeant Major were at. They all could hear the honking of a car. The enemies quickly looked to their side to see a car driving in and some of them got run over. While the other one got hit in front as they were flying into the air and crashed onto the ground.

“MALIE! SHOOT THEM DOWN!” Kanoa yelled out as he ordered his sister to shoot the enemies from her side.

Tiala quickly took out the assault rifle and started shooting down these men. One by one. Some from the roof, some from the front door and at the windows. Everywhere.

While she was busy shooting down these enemies. Kanoa quickly got out of the driver seat and got his M4A1 before running up to where Alejandro was at.

He quickly slid down and rolled around to get behind the car. And quickly sat up before giving the Colonel a smile. “Hola! Are you Colonel Vargas?”

“Uh…Sí?” Alejandro answered confusingly as he looked at this man. He has no idea who he is or where he even comes from. But then he remembers what Laswell had told him about the back up.

~few hours ago~

“The General is sending two recruits to assist you, Colonel. They are the best of the best. Trust me.”

“And who are the two?”

“Captain Kanoa Toa and First Sergeant Tiala Toa. They will be there to help you in a few hours. Just go and find Hassan as fast as you can while they’ll be on their way.”

“Muy bien entonces.”

~presence~

“Are…Are you Captain Toa?”

Kanoa was standing up and pointed his weapon to the cartel members and shot them down. Before crouching back down, behind the car. He gave the Colonel a wink as his grin showed. “Si hermano! Captain Kanoa Toa at your service!”

Soon they both saw Tiala quickly slide in and went behind the other police car where Rudy was at.

“And that’s my sister and my second in command! First Sergeant Tiala Toa! But call her Malie!” Kanoa yelled out from the noise of the shooting.

The First Sergeant started to reload her gun before looking at Alejandro and nodded at him. “Hola.” 

Alejandro nodded back before she looked on her other side where Rudy was at and nodded at him as well. And saw some Cartels moving past their border as she already shot them down. Even Kanoa shot the other ones as well from his side and started to make a quick reload while talking with Alejandro.

“Our General told us about Laswell’s request to assist you guys! So we came here as fast as we can to help you two for it!”

The Colonel smiled as he patted onto the Captain’s shoulder showing how grateful he is. “Which we appreciated, Captain! Now let’s get these bastardo!”

Kanoa grinned at him before they both checked around the streets to see that the coast was clear. The Colonel looked over to where Rudy and Tiala were at.

“Rudy! Malie! Sweep the interior! The Captain and I will lockdown the exits!”

The Sergeant Major nodded at his Colonel’s command and checked his ammo. “Si, coronel!” Rudy then started to lead away before patting on Tiala’s shoulder. “On me!”

Then the First Sergeant quickly followed Rudy to the house as she stayed cautious. Pointing her gun from side to side and up to see if anyone else was on the rooftop.

And as soon as the two went to the house quietly. Rudy had ordered Tiala to take the front door while he went to the garage. Telling her to wait for his signal.

And as soon Rudy made his way to the garage. She went to the front door and waited there while taking a quick peek from the window. Trying to see if there’s anyone there. While waiting for the order, she heard gunshots from inside and she could tell that Rudy might’ve encountered one of the Cartels. Wanting to go inside to help but still waiting for the orders.

While still peeking through the window, she saw Rudy had appeared from the back and shot a man, who was hiding in the kitchen. And pointed his weapon to a woman who was surrendering. Rudy didn’t shoot her but let her run to the front door. And that’s when Tiala quickly came in and knocked the woman down with the bottom of her gun.

Seeing this cartel woman fall down to the ground out cold. Rudy had walked over and saw this before looking at Tiala.

“Really?”

She shrugged at him. “She WAS getting away and she’s with them. Who knows that she’ll get back up.”

The Sergeant Major sighs as he shakes his head before leading her to the back. Still being cautious.The two Sergeants kept walking before Rudy gave her the order to check in the back while he went upstairs.

Tiala did as she was ordered to before heading to the back.

“Malie, how are we doing?” Kanoa asked through the comms.

She pressed on her own comms. “Doing good. I’m heading to the back while Sergeant Major takes the stairs.” Tiala answered as she walked to the back of the house. Before she heard some shootings from up there. She quickly pressed her comms again to connect with Rudy. “Sir? You alright? Do you need backup?”

“I’m good here, First Sergeant. I’ll call you when I need help.”

“Copy.” Tiala continued on her search as she exited from the house to the backyard. She saw no one so she went further away from the house. Just trying to see if the Cartel and that Terrorist was nearby. But when she looked around the streets, she saw there was no one.

Has he gotten away already? No. It wouldn’t take them THIS quick when they got into that house. Maybe he’s still inside.

She turned around and headed back to the house before she saw a fire up at the window from afar. “What the…?”

“Hey, I’m seeing smoke. What’s your status?”

Tiala heard the Colonel asking as she started to press her comms. “I don’t know, sir. Rudy might be up there.” She tried to stay calm as she started to run to the location.

“Rudy! The Captain and I are moving inside!”

“Colonel…C-Captain…don’t- I’m not getting out…” Rudy started coughing through the line and his voice sounded weak.

Tiala suddenly felt that small urge of disturbance in her heart as she kept running fast before pressing her comms. “Rudy! I’m almost there! Just hang-” Before she could finish, she quickly slid to a halt when she saw the Cartels and Hassan coming outside from the fence.

They all saw her before Hassan pointed at her.

“SHOOT HER!”

“Kefe…” Tiala said before making a quick dive behind the truck while the Cartel members started shooting. She quickly sat up and leaned against the front of the truck and tried to stay still.

“Malie! What’s going on?!” Kanoa asked in a worried tone when he heard the gunshots from the house.

“H-Hassan and his goons are shooting at me! I’m hiding in front of the truck in the back of the house!

“Go! I’ll get Rudy!” Alejandro said through the comms before hanging up.

Tiala keeps still as she closes her eyes while the Cartel members are still shooting. Until it finally stopped before she heard Hassan’s voice.

“Leave her. We’re wasting time here. Let’s go NOW.”

Then she heard the sound of footsteps leaving the area. As she got her gun and took a careful peek. Before she saw no one.

“Crap…” She leaned back again on the truck as she released a very deep relief of sigh. But quickly moved her gun up to the side when she saw someone coming out. Before she could shoot, she saw it was her brother who was also pointing his own gun at her. She sighed as she could feel her heart pounding. “Se kefe, Noa. You almost got me shooting up your ass!”

Kanoa just chuckled before putting his gun away and knelt on one knee next to her. And started to check on her. “But you didn’t. You okay? Hurt anywhere?” He asked as he started to check on her face, her arms, legs and on her sides.

“I’m okay. How’s Sergeant Major doing?”

“Didn’t check in yet. Hold on.” Kanoa leaned back as he pressed his comms. Trying to call for Alejandro. “Colonel, this Captain Toa. I got Malie. How’s Rudy?”

“Bleeding on the head. Already got him out. We just need to head out now. You two can come with us.” Alejandro answered as the siblings could hear a groaning sound. That was probably Rudy.

“Alright, we’ll try it with our ride. I’m sure it’s still stable.” Kanoa said as he stood up and put his hand out for his sister to grab.

Tiala accepted it and got pulled up before putting her gun away.

“You sure it won’t explode before getting to the border?” The Colonel asked with a sound of doubt. Since he did witness it, this Captain drove in to block the shooting from the Cartels. Pretty sure it’s in bad shape.

“Hey come on. That baby still purrs like a kitten.” Kanoa said as he reassured the Colonel before chuckling as he signaling to his partner to follow.

The two of them walked around the house to meet with the Colonel and the injured Sergeant Major. They all went in the car.

Kanoa and Tiala took the front seat. And Alejandro stayed with Rudy in the back seat. Having his head lay on his lap.

“Vas a estar bien amigo…” Alejandro said it softly as he gave that worry look for his partner.

Rudy opened his eyes tiredly and smiled softly at his Colonel. Before seeing Tiala passing the napkins to Alejandro.

“This is all we have for now. Just to wipe the blood off.” The First Sergeant said as she looked at Alejandro.

He took the napkins and smiled at her. “Gracias…”

She nodded and turned back to the front. As Kanoa adjusts the mirror.

“Alright, off we go!”

Then they all head out back to the US/Mexico border.

Trying to come up with a new plan to capture Hassan.

To Be Continued...

------------------------------------------------------------ Like DAMN this took me a while to get this done with! And I'm happy that I got to add my OCs in this epic scene from the Campaign! Lol. Hope you guys like it!

Captain Kanoa Toa

Tiala "Malie" Toa

General Alana Kalani

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Feedback Fest 2024

In honour of International Fanworks Day (today! February 15) I am posting some fic recommendations that I've made in the past. (I am super swamped at work and can't write up any new recs, but I previously rec'd these over on my main blog over the past few years. I'm collecting them together again here on my writing blog!)

These ten rec's are in no particular order, and all are in the Transformers fandom (with some crossovers). Ratings and pairings (if relevant) are noted.

(I also had to split this list into two parts because I waxed too poetic about these fics. See my reblog for the next part. 🙂)

Frivolities by @neveralarch (G, Megatron & Starscream). Summary: “My correct form of address is in my ID tag,” snapped Starscream. “Use it or lose your tongue.” My comments: I love this story. I love it so much I’ve recommended it to people who would ordinarily never read Transformers fanfic, simply because I think they’d appreciate what the author is doing. They took canon and fanon, and from it alchemized a story of dysphoria and wanting to be seen and acknowledged in a way the character wants, and wrapped it up in a tidy package that hits like a truck, and have I mentioned I love this story! (makes fists) Read it!

Working Through It by @trinarysuns (M, Skywarp/Thundercracker/Marissa Faireborn). Summary: “TC,” Skywarp says, “I’m, like, ninety percent sure that humans don’t have interface cables.” Thundercracker squawks and almost knocks him over trying to get the script out of his hands. My comments: I can’t say enough about this story. I love it and it pushed so many buttons for me. Not even smutty buttons, just interaction buttons: humans interacting with giant alien robots, old loves reuniting, logitical issues of interspecies getting it on… Tumblr deleted my review of this story, (SIGH) so I reposted my review on DW here. It says a lot more about this fic!

The Soft Rush of Black Static by Monstrosibee (NR, Bluestreak/Prowl). Summary: Prowl doesn’t know a lot of bots on this newly salvaged Cybertron, and he definitely doesn’t know the bot intruding on his construction site. My comments: While this fic is essentially a fix-it fic for a story from the Aligned continuity, it just destroyed me. You can read the basics of what happened between Bluestreak and Prowl on TFWiki (at the end of Chapter 7 of The Covenant of Primus) but it was devastating to actually read how upset Prowl was by what happened. This short little fix-it brought all those emotions back and then healed them. I loved this.

Someone You Might Have Been by @astolat (T, Megatron/Optimus Prime.) Summary: I didn’t love him because he wasn’t you. My comments: I'm rec'ing this because it's just pure "this is exactly what I want to read!" for me. This is a delightful mashup of the Shattered Glass universe and G1, in which the Optimus Primes from each universe get (temporarily) swapped. It’s an amazingly heartwrenching MegOP story.

Crash Site by Slyboots (G, Breakdown/Knock Out). Summary: June Darby does not believe in aliens, or in haunted highways, or in government conspiracies, or in any other small-town folklore. The new mechanics in town are uncanny, all the same. My comments: I am a sucker for Transformers: Prime fics, and one of the (it's canon! suck it Hasbro) ships from the show that I love is Knock Out/Breakdown. But besides that, I just love the vibe of this story. You can feel Knock Out and Breakdown in it, even if June doesn’t really see them, except out of the corner of her eye. And I am SO HERE for the idea that the two of them got some lovely downtime together before the events in TFP.

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Audio Drama Sunday 8/18/2024

There was so much new stuff this week. Midnight Burger, Worlds Beyond Number, World Gone Wrong, and Wanderer's Journal all release an episode every other Tuesday, and this Tuesday was that day. Then on Wednesday 3 actual play released new episodes. I didn't actually get through everything new this week, the rest will come next week.

NEW SHOW ALERT Starwhal: Odyssey, a spelljammer-inspired actual play from the cast of Skyjacks Couriers Call, is no longer Patreon exclusive! I really liked the first 2 episodes of this show, I love the way these people do collaborative storytelling. The little things like the rent collections robot and the streaming rat were so good. At the end of the episode, the mental vision of Saach teleporting into the gamer chair was so vivid. Also, I've never heard more revulsion in a credits sequence than them crediting Wizards of the Coast for the Spelljammer setting. I'm curious about the system they're going to move to for the later episodes.

In @midnightburgr I love the new set of characters, I bet the next spinoff series going to be the Paradise. However, they can’t keep ending episodes like this. I’ve never been happier to hear the sound of the diner jumping, but Ava and the Mucklewains are gone. At least this time Ava isn't totally alone in a jerry rigged space suit. And David is joining the main cast, at least for the rest of the season!

So much happens in every @worldsbeyondpod episode, and this one had even more than most. The audio design for the opening scene goes so hard, Taylor does such an incredible job. When listening to other APs, I can't help but compare them to WBN. The King of Night loredrop was insane, Orima is apparently sworn to him? I like how the core conflict - Witches and Spirits vs Wizards - is designed to create tension and strife between the PCs. I love the intrigue of this arc so much, but Ame lying to the coven was such a massive misstep. I still think my favorite part of the show might be whenever Suvi uses identify on something plot relevant. The smell of soap from Ursulon was so mean by Brennan, callbacks to the Children's Adventure like that always break me.

I didn’t realize the new season of @storiesfromylelmore was starting already, when I saw it pop up in my feed I went to bed early to go listen to it. Despite what Keryth says, her moms are super cool. Can't wait to learn more about them. Keryth’s parents giving her a magic item to make her quiet reminds me of a lot of my childhood. What my mom wouldn't have given for a silence bubble spell. There was so much worldbuilding in this episode, the quote “I don’t know what they do with them, but I think it’s better if they don’t have pieces of you” was terrifying. The final scene of the episode created such a vivid mental image, I could see the three of them in the backseat.

I also listened to ItMe's other show besides Ylelmore and InCo, Of Gods and Lanterns. It was short but sweet, with a total runtime of less than 30 minutes runtime. I really like the world, I would listen to 100 more episodes of this show.

I listened to parts 3 and 4 of the Spout Lore Critshow crossover. The Spout Lore cast on earth is so funny. The two shows really mesh so well together, this has to be the most "natural" crossover I've ever listened to.

The new season of Second Fiddles also started this week and woah the ending. I'm guessing that everyone forgot about Tammie, but Linus’s mom was unaffected because she was in the book. IIRC we've only met one character who can erase people memories, and she could only do it to one person at a time, not everyone, so I suspect 4th Wall/Macguffin shenanigans.

I also started The Cryptonaturalist this week. The tone of this show is so unique. I love the narrator. I also very quickly found that this is a perfect podcast to fall asleep to.

This post ended up really long this week. No judgement if people don't want to read the whole thing. Next week will be a lot shorter I think.

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One Piece Fanfic Crossover Idea [includes LawLu]

Alright. So recently after having binge-reading a lot of Lawlu fanfic, and falling back into the rabbit hole that is One Piece. I have managed to brew up a really silly lawlu storyline that honestly is more law-centric than anything. Although it has a lot of romance elements, probably more than it should. But uh, it's not entirely focused on Lawlu? That’s what I get for thinking throwing in my past 3 OTPs from my previous fandoms and 1 very old one would be a great idea. =w=;;

And if that got your attention then buckle up this is gonna get slightly cracky and very long. Not much plot but plenty of detail lol

So the story starts with the Blackbeard battle on Whipper Island which still goes the same as canon. The only difference is that somehow Bepo, Shachi, Penguin and Ikkaku were the only ones in the crew to have survived the attacks. All of them escape with Law as in canon and regroup at a further away barren island or something. Not very detailed here.

Anyway, let’s just say a passing benevolent godly entity who favors Law (me lol) sees his situation, and decides to meddle as a way to help him out. They send Law a vision as a way to explain what will happen and why some random people will be suddenly appearing in front of them. That explanation being that they are sending possible new crewmates that will definitely be strong enough to survive the New World and help Law on his new quest for revenge against Blackbeard. Obviously Law protests against this at first but is unable to refuse since all these people were already being transported from outside their universe's domain  and can’t be returned because of their own universal rules. The Entity was just kind enough to nudge them on the path to the One Piece universe. When instead they could have continued hurling into the void between universes.

So after his forced agreement, various types of portals opened up, dropping off a whole bunch of confused people. A few of which were injured. A list also happened to appear that conveniently had information on them with their previous occupations and abilities. After everyone was done panicking, being suspicious, and first aid was administered. Law explained what the Lady Entity told him about their situations. He then asked them how they all got transported outside their universes. Here follows their situations:

[Naruto] SasuNaru

Naruto and Sasuke were sealing Kaguya away when she was able to get one last shot in that was a dimensional portal that had sucked in the two ninja while they were exhausted. They weren’t able to dodge it and Sakura was barely saved from being sucked in like they were since she was less exhausted and farther away from the portal.

[SVSSS] Moshang

LGJ got the drop on MBJ during the accession ceremony and SQH was able to distract him enough to get to MBJ. He used his return to home function while gripping MBJ as a last attempt to escape LQJ since MBJ was heavily injured. When Law arrived, Strange and Naruto were able to heal him enough not to die. Also during their explanation SQH realizes that he isn't bound by the system any more and has essentially been freed. Which means he can reveal his past life secrets if he wants too.

[MDZS] Wangxian

Their group had been ambushed by masked men during a very suspicious night hunt. They were caught in an array that had Wei Wuxian try to use a prototype transportation talisman to help escape or counteract it. Instead it made it into a very unstable dimensional travel array. The array that was used had something to do with time. [Include Wen Ning & Lan Sizhui]

[MCU] StrangeIron

All three were thrown out of their universe by the infinity stones themselves because the space/soul/time stones convinced the others to let them leave since they really liked Strange/Tony/Peter and didn’t want them to die. Initially only Tony was gonna use the stones but Peter joined in to help him and Stephen joined in to try to keep either of them from dying from power overload. So now they are banned from returning to their universe since they are supposed to be dead. That's the price for saving their universe. Also in this universe Tony had used a very low dose version of extremis to survive chest surgery after Siberia which is why he was able to survive the snap with the help of the other 2. This has Tony looking like late thirties.

After hearing their various situations, with all of them sounding very outlandish to the Heart Pirates, Law is both amazed and dreading having them all as possibly future crew members. But still Law throws out the offer of them joining his pirate crew and explains why it's a good idea. While explaining he also informs them about what this universe is like. Which includes devil fruits, the marines, the world government, the pirate era and the most famous pirates currently.

This in turn leads to Law’s bounty and infamy which also reveals Law’s newest quest for revenge against Blackbeard for killing most of his crew and destroying the Polar Tang. Sasuke, Wei Wuxian, and Mobei jun can relate to wanting revenge. Collectively they agree to join Law since the Heart pirates were the only ones that knew about their otherworldly situations and abilities. Plus none of them had any interest in being recruited or kidnapped by the Marines for their powers. Also not one of them would have been able to live normally without attracting some sort of attention, besides maybe SQH on his own.

After this Law goes over the list that Entity gave him. Which also included the tip of rejoining the StrawHats as an Ally again. Since they are eventually going to have a run-in with Blackbeard. Plus they needed time for his new crew to figure out how they fared against the fighters here. As well as get over the culture shock they're gonna have being in a new world. And possibly learn how to sail a normal boat and not a submarine. At least until they buy or steal a new one.

Crew Positions/Roles? Bepo = Navigator/First Mate Shachi =Doc assistant/Swordsman? Ikkaku = SubMechanic/Sniper Penguin =Doc assistant/Cook/Staff user? Naruto = Helmsman?/Scout/Fighters Sasuke = Lookout/Scout/Fighters MBJ = Fighter/Assassin/General SQH = Treasurer/Quartermaster/Spy Tony = Mechanic/Inventor/Fighters Stephen = Doctor/Sorcerer/Fighters Peter = Mechanic/Cabin boy/Fighters WWX = Fighter/Inventor/Musician LWJ =Cook/Fighter/Musician LSH =Fighter/Cabin boy/Musician WN =Fighter/Watchman/Pharmacist?

Extra Story Elements

Inventor group= Tony, Peter, WWX, Ikkaku Doc group= Law, Stephen, WN Inhuman= MBJ, WN, Bepo, honorary members Naruto & Peter Swordsmen= Law, LWJ, WWX, LSH, Sasuke, Shachi Lit Club= WWX & SQH, Shachi, Pen + editor Naruto Avoid Docs group= Tony, Peter, Naruto, WWX Kids Club= Peter, LSH, Naruto, Sasuke Sanity Group= LWJ, SQH, Law, Bepo Cooks= LWJ, Penguin, Naruto

Luffy becomes super jealous of Law for having 2 ninjas on his crew and tries to convince one of them to join his crew. Naruto doesn’t want to separate from Sasuke, and Sasuke would rather die than join a crew with 2 Narutos.

Franky & Ussop are amazed by the stuff that Tony and Peter make considering they do not use cola and are untraceable to the Marines. Tony was horrified by the fact that Cola could be used essentially like oil and that their phones were living organisms. Created various devices by hand and maybe recreated the Arc reactor to power their new Boat/Sub?

New Boat/Sub was made by a combination of Tony, Peter, Ikakku, Franky & Naruto who used his clones as workers.

Stephen gets his hands fixed with the help of Law and Naruto. Law with taking the pins out and attaching the nerves. And Naruto helped to regrow them and heal them. [hand wavy medicine]

On the boat when people are having relationship problems they go to wangxian since they were the only ones in a relationship and technically married with a son. MBJ is the first one to ask LWJ about how to court a cultivator since they are both introverted.

People confuse Tony & Steph as a couple because they parent Peter and think he is their son. This is before they actually get together.  

Peter, LSH, Naruto, and Sasuke are seen as the Kid group. Although Law does treat them as adults when needed. Everyone tends to be protective of them. MBJ & Law are Sasuke’s favorite crewmates because they are all cat-like.

Have a whole thing about trying to revive WN back to life since his body is in a state of stasis and his soul is bound to his body by force. Get his body to work again like Frankenstein. Group project between WWX, Law, Stephen, and MBJ. Possible outcome that WN turns into a Demon since he is saturated in Resentful energy.

SQH and Peter are the only ones to have an idea about the One Piece and Naruto worlds. SQH had his OTPs SasuNaru and LawLu while Peter had his favorite characters aka Sas, Naru, Law and Lu. Decide together to try and help the couples along with SQH taking LawLu and Peter getting SasuNaru. Peter has no clue how to, so just suggests ways to hang out.

Law while an introvert and masking as a Stern stoic badass. Is very much a secret chaotic dumbass when provoked by Luffy and others. Also he can’t seem to seriously fight Luffy without a good reason otherwise it turns into a slapstick fight lol. Is willing to wear stupid clothes/costumes although some might be in his eccentric style.

Shachi is a swordsman but only because Law needed someone to train and spar against while growing up and traveling through the North sea before they took on the grandline. He's a lot more comfortable with fighting hand to hand like a brawler/street fighter. Although he's also pretty good at using blunt weapons [bats, knuckles]. Possibly have him learn how to use armament haki to coat his fists and weapons. Maybe learn with Naruto and Peter to fight better with hand to hand techniques and parkour techniques aka move around larger opponents like Peter. [All the flipping and jumping] Possibly learn how to use advanced armament haki techniques with the help of Naruto and Sasuke. Similar to Sage techniques and Sakura’s strength techniques.

Penguin joins up with Shachi to learn better hand to hand combat. Can't seem to get the hang of using a weapon so at some point asks Stephen if he can learn his magic? Stephen gives it a try at teaching him. Penguin can only use a few magic spells since he isn't a genius like Stephen but tries to be creative with them. [Portals, Mandala shields, Eldritch whips, Energy sword, pure energy saw blasts, possible water element?] Help with MBJ, and Peter somehow, learns to water bend using magic.

Ikkaku gets trained by Tony, SQH, and surprisingly Sasuke. She focuses on hand to hand combat, gun/sniper training, using daggers, and figuring out how to use observation haki. She focused on presence sensing and intent sensing that she wishes to develop into future vision. Trains to make sure her concentration can't be easily broken, plus to increase her endurance and stamina. Possibly ask Stephen to teach her how to transmute items so she never runs out of bullets or without a dagger and some mild telekinesis to throw them/manipulate them. 

Law trains with his new crew mates to better use his devil fruit and his own body. Possibly have him unlock his own Conquerors haki like Luffy. Maybe have WWX give him some tips on using Jiang techniques since they were more adaptable while he spars LWJ & LSH to learn proper sword fighting. While also learning how to fight either bare handed or with only his fruit abilities with Strange and Sasuke.

WWX totally treats Law like a little brother since his tsundere tendencies remind him of JC. While WN likes him since he reminds him of WQ and his harsh bedside manner but caring actions for those he loves. Peter, Naruto, and Sasuke are new ducklings to teach and protect in WWX’s eyes. LWJ respects Law's authority and experiences, and at times acts like an advisor for battles [war experience]. Naruto/Peter = cool older friend while LSH treats him like a senior disciple. MBJ is willing to follow only because of SQH but watches Law like a hawk and forces him to grow stronger to be worthy of following him [demon stuff]. Stephen treats him as a colleague because both are genius surgeons and Protectors. Tony likes to mess with him and treats him like a youngsters aka Peter. Same with the other OG heart pirates although gives slightly more respect to Ikkaku for withstanding their bullshit [Sees Pepper/May in her]. Sasuke and Law at times butt heads because Sasuke isn't good with authority figures, and while Law understands that, it can be frustrating since he is the authority for this crew.

MBJ was the one to push Law to train to get stronger. Reason 1) cause it the demon way to only be the subordinate of someone if they were stronger than them. Reason 2) sees that Law needs to be pushed after having fallen into depression for failing his previous crew. So decides to motivate him by fueling him with Anger, Revenge and Spit like any proper demon would. Sasuke and WWX help at this point because they understand. This also causes the other OG hearts to also start training which leads to others offering their help for training.

While shopping for clothes SQH and WWX go ham looking for clothes. SQH convinces WWX to try on these great form fitting black coats and pants with low heeled boots. Also tells him that they aren't obligated to wear multiple layers so they can experiment with fashion now. WWX is very excited by this both from not having to be so formal and to tease LWJ. Tony and Peter go and decide they want to look the part of actually being pirates and drag Stephen along. They give Stephen the full pirate look with Levi turning into an overcoat. MBJ decides to wear the least amount of clothes since the seas are very hot and he can't be bothered to wear layers here. LWJ on the other hand struggles to find clothes that he is comfortable wearing. Gets help from SQH after he and WWX are finished with their choices. Sasuke and Naruto go and try to find the best reinforced clothes they can buy but choose to alter the few clothes they had to fit in.

Shang Qinghua: System gives him the ability to have a RPG game system interface to use in real life for completing PIDW storyline. He gains unlimited inventory space, Analysis ability, Spotify, Library, Map, Internet.

KARAOKE/DANCE NIGHTS SQH goes ham with the Spotify ability because it has modern songs which has Peter and Tony joining in. Everyone gets curious about the different music which ends up with them having Karaoke/dance nights where they sing or have dance offs to different songs. Even Law finds songs that he enjoys and is willing to sing to although rarely. Shachi and Penguin during those times are always his back up dancers or singers by force.

[depressedhouseplant]

🔞 Just Fucking Write - Day 33 🔞

Prompt: First time bottoming

Tags: Unprotected sex, mention of Hyunjin’s hiatus, implied bisexuality for Juyeon

A/N: Here’s the Hyunjin / Juyeon crossover I promised!

“Juyeon?” Hyunjin’s surprise was genuine when he opened the door.

“Hey,” Juyeon tried to smile.

“What are you doing here?” Hyunjin asked.

“I wanted to see how you were and I was in the neighborhood so yeah…” Juyeon replied.

“Just happened to be near our dorms when I’m the only one here,” the pretty blonde said.

“Can I at least come in?” Juyeon asked. He knew it was a flimsy excuse, but Juyeon also knew being put on hiatus over something that happened when Hyunjin was a kid hadn’t sat well with him.

“Mi casa es su casa,” Hyunjin moved to let Juyeon in. Their shoulders brushed as Juyeon walked through the door. When he looked at Hyunjin, Juyeon knew his ruse was over.

“I did come here because I was worried about you and knew you would be alone for most of the day and I really want you on my dick,” he blurted out. Hyunjin stared at him blankly for a second then laughed.

“Well, I’m not too happy with the current situation, I will be alone for at least the next 3 hours, and what makes you think I don’t want you on my dick?” he replied.

“I’ve never bottomed before,” Juyeon admitted.

“I guess you wouldn’t have with that massive cock of yours. Everyone wants a ride on it. No, I think I want the Lee Juyeon owner of the legendary cock of the idol industry on my cock,” Hyunjin ran a finger down Juyeon’s cheek and tapped his chin. They were almost eye to eye now that Juyeon had taken his boots off. “Or is that too much for you?”

It wasn’t that Juyeon was against bottoming. It was more everyone he slept with wanted to prove they could take his cock. Even the girls bragged about who’d been able to take him on the first try. Hyunjin was watching him intently waiting for an answer.

“Okay,” Juyeon replied.

“Okay?” Hyunjin repeated.

“Yes, I’d like to bottom for you,” Juyeon said.

“Excellent,” Hyunjin kissed him and pulled him over to the couch. He began unbuttoning Juyeon’s shirt and leaned back long enough for Juyeon to pull off his shirt. Clothes kept coming off until they were naked on the couch, Juyeon on top of Hyunjin.

“Here?” Juyeon asked.

“Why not? No one will be home for hours,” Hyunjin replied, pulling a bottle of lube out from between the couch cushions.

“You keep lube in the couch?” Juyeon raised an eyebrow.

“Technically Jisung and Minho keep lube in the couch. They’ve got bottles stashed everywhere like a couple horny squirrels,” Hyunjin replied. “I’m gonna have to open you up a little first.”

“I’ve fingered myself a few times, but not much,” Juyeon told him.

“So not a total virgin,” Hyunjin said as he lubed up his fingers.

“No,” Juyeon shook his head.

“Very good. Now breathe out,” Hyunjin said.

“Wha-,” before Juyeon could ask, Hyunjin’s finger had breached his entrance. His fingers were smaller than Juyeon’s, but just as long.

“That worked better than I thought it would,” Hyunjin grinned. Juyeon glared at him until the first time Hyunjin grazed his prostate.

“Fuck,” he breathed.

“Ready for another one?” Hyunjin asked.

“Or two,” Juyeon said.

“You sure?” the pretty boy under him questioned.

“Yes,” Juyeon nodded.

“Okay,” Hyunjin agreed, adding 2 more fingers. “My cock is a little bigger than this.”

“Hurry up so I can take your dick,” Juyeon hadn’t meant for that to come out.

“Impatient or horny?” Hyunjin asked as he pressed on Juyeon’s prostate again.

“Both,” Juyeon squeaked as his whole body felt warm.

“I’m trying to make this a not horrible experience for you,” Hyunjin told him.

“If you’re worried that I can’t take your cock then you can stop. That’s a me problem,” Juyeon replied as they sat up awkwardly. Hyunjin withdrew his fingers and lubed up his cock.

“Want to use me then? Just be your human dildo?” Hyunjin teased. “Lucky for you I like being used.”

“I dunno. I guess we’ll find out,” Juyeon lifted his hips and seated himself on Hyunjin’s dick in one movement. It was a little stretch, but nothing Juyeon couldn’t handle.

“Well?” Hyunjin prompted.

“I think I might like it,” Juyeon replied as he began to slowly move up and down Hyunjin’s length. The other boy leaned back and watched.

“Look at you, fucking yourself on my dick already. I don’t even have to do anything. I’ve got you taking my cock like you were meant for me. And no one will ever know,” Hyunjin pulled Juyeon down into another kiss. Juyeon knew the last part was true. Hyunjin was notoriously secretive about his sex life. He’d never say anything about sleeping with Juyeon. He’d just shrug and change the subject if anyone asked.

“You feel so good,” Juyeon breathed against Hyunjin’s mouth.

“So do you,” Hyunjin agreed, putting one hand on the back of Juyeon’s neck and the other on his hip. “Now be a good boy and fuck yourself harder.”

Juyeon almost came at the pet name.

“Say it again,” he whined.

“What? Good boy?” Hyunjin repeated. Juyeon came all over Hyunjin’s abs and chest, more than he thought he had in him. “Praise kink. Noted.”

“I guess so,” Juyeon panted as Hyunjin flipped Juyeon onto his back and fucked into him. He came a few moments later, his hot come shooting into Juyeon’s body. He lied on top of Juyeon, covering them both in come.

“Successful first time?” Hyunjin asked.

“Very,” Juyeon nodded.

“Good,” Hyunjin kissed him. “And now I think we need a shower.”

“And maybe another round later,” Juyeon said shyly.

“I’ve created a monster,” Hyunjin laughed.

“Only for you,” Juyeon replied.

“Even better,” Hyunjin kissed him, both of them ignoring the slowly drying come and the fact Hyunjin was still inside Juyeon as they lazily made out.