#also hello riri my daughter

[lume-nosity]

hi dad !! i am going to jump on the ceiling

happy happy happy?

[aimmyarrowshigh]

What are your thoughts on Kamala taking lead with the Young Avengers?

In the MCU? I like it -- I feel like her fandom of Carol and the Avengers makes it fit to have her go out and try to create a new superhero team of other young heroes, because she would be the one sitting there thinking about it and going, "The Avengers are gone, but the world still has problems. I can't solve them all on my own/learned teamwork with Monica and Carol/can honor Monica by being a hero/love other nerds who love superheroes," you know?

And especially given Secret Invasion, it wouldn't make any sense to have Fury be the one to put together the Young Avengers. Although the timeline with him is fucky because they switched the release dates of The Marvels and Secret Invasion, so whatever.

And in the comics, Kamala was the leader of the Champions, so it totally makes sense that she'd lead the MCU Champions/Young Avengers crossover team (because they're not going to have both, let's be real. There's also so many fucking movies/shows). Billy and Tommy are currently too young AND have THE most confusing backstory in comics, so putting either of them in charge wouldn't make the most sense. Cassie is on the West Coast. Kate is, as she tells Kamala, a bit older, and also Hawkeyes tend to be pretty solitary workers. Skar is... whatever the fuck is going on there that I'm pretending isn't going on over there. Peter is busy trying to eke out a living on his own in this universe, so he's probably both busy AND too traumatized to make new connections this soon. Eli hasn't made his heroic debut yet, although we've seen him. Yelena's a Thunderbolt. Love Thorsdottir is way too young. Phyla-Vel is in space. Toussaint/T'Challa and Morgan are too young. I feel like Kamala's the only one who COULD do it in a reasonable way, you know?

I feel like I'm forgetting someone. RIRI! Riri could do it, but again, she's older in this universe (college) and my insane "the MCU could make sense if they would do [X]" brain keeps insisting that she's going to be MJ's roommate at MIT in Ironheart or SM4. BECAUSE THEY'RE BOTH AT MIT. AND MIT CAN'T BE *THAT* BIG. IT WOULD MAKE SENSE, MARVEL. PLEASE MAKE SENSE.

I want the Young Avengers to be so good that it knocks me on my ass. I want it to be so good that it knocks Trendy MCU Haters on their asses. And I want Kamala to get to have that. Iman is SO wonderful and Kamala is SO great, and I want people to love her the way she deserves, dammit.

Also, if VisionQuest isn't canceled (which, who the fuck knows) -- I want it to be exactly Vision (2015), which is just exactly WandaVision but this time Vision's the one who created a fake family out of heartbroken madness. And I want Viv Vision in the MCU. I love Viv Vision so fucking much.

Also, I want My Blorbo Nadia! It could happen!!! Hank banged a lady named Linda while Janet was boinking Bill Murray in the Quantum Realm, so Hank could TOTALLY have a daughter that was in the Red Room (WHOM NATASHA AND YELENA FREED??? IN BLACK WIDOW??? MY HEART?!!?) and is a science genius who comes to find the Pym/Van Dynes and is just like, "Hello, I am here now, I love you, family!"

I don't know how they can reasonably have Hulkling after the MCU's version of Secret Invasion AND how the MCU Kree are so unilaterally evil. But also, the MCU is homophobic af so they probably won't have Hulkling anyway. >:(

Just... ::exhale:: There are so many fucking threads open within the MCU thOH MY GOD I FORGOT AMERICA CHAVEZ ALSO THERE ARE SO MANY OPEN THREADS AND I'M TRYING TO TIE THEM TOGETHER ON MY RED STRING BOARD AND THEY WON'T TIE TOGETHER, HOLLIE, THEY WON'T TIE TOGETHER.

I just want. The MCU. To be cohesive. And make sense. And close its plotholes in ways that are narratively satisfying. And also, Steve is on the moon.

[karimwillia]

Part 12

Warnings: Homecoming. They say I love you.

Homecoming was next month which passed in no time. “Mother! Mother!” “Yes my Daughter.” “I need your help. I can't pin this! Stupid Flower.” With a warm laugh Romanda steps into Shuri’s room as she gets ready for the dance. “You look Amazing my Dove.” Romanda pins Shuri’s boutonnière with no trouble. Shuri blushes, her Mother is her best friend and so to have her home for this occasion means a lot.

“Mother, thank you for coming home for this. I know the conference was important.” “Nothing is more important than YOU. Meeting the famous Riri Williams was enough for me to fly home also.” Both of them laugh as Shuri is now fully dressed. Riri is to arrive soon with her Mother and Sister to meet Romanda and allow the girls to take photos. Shuri is in a deep red velvet blazer that perfectly matches the tone of Ri’s gown. Underneath she has a black turtleneck paired with black flare dress pants. She has on gold accent jewelry she has on severals rings and ear cuffs. Her newest set of bottom row grills and two small rope chains. She decided to wear very light makeup to highlight her eyes. She also has one of her nail’s painted to match Riri's; it's one of their things.

The relationship has matured since the whole internet issue. As a couple they promised to communicate openly and honestly about everything. Meaning the good, bad and ugly. They call them “truth truth” moments and it allows them to be completely vulnerable with no judgment.

Rohan announces the arrival of the Williams family from the foyer. Romanda quickly moved to meet them to allow Shuri a reveal. “Hello, welcome Ronise and Sharon. I have heard such wonderful things about you.” They all hug and get acquainted as the girls are being photographed separately.

“Hi Romanda, thank you for the warm welcome, your home is so beautiful. Please call me Ronnie.” “I can do that and thank you so much. I appreciate that. From what I hear your home is better.” Ronnie and Romanda joke. “Oh please, she just likes the supply of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She swears they are world famous.” Sharon quips. “That sounds like my daughter for sure.”

After a few separate shots Rihanna and Shuri come from either end of the landing. Seeing each other for the first time they have to do a double take. Riri in her dress with her hair flawlessly braided and styled up. Her skin glows the same hues as the gold jewelry she is wearing. One or two of the ear cuffs she has on maybe Shuri’s. Her makeup is immaculately done to highlight her high cheeks and gorgeous eyes. She stands a little taller in her heels giving her legs the illusion of being longer peeking from the slit.

“Baby you look astounding.” The statement was matter of fact for everyone to hear. Shuri leans over to whisper in her ear next. With a hand low on her back. “Sexy too.” “You are stunning yourself.” Riri affirms in a soft tone and sultry smirk. Staring at Shuri’s lips but keeping in mind they have to keep it G. No one else in the room matters if you ask Shuri but she respects that there is a time and place. They stage a few more shots together like the placing of the corsage and some really lovely shots. All being documented by the photographer.

They descend the stairs and allow Romanda and Riri to meet formally. Shuri greets Ronnie and Sharon with long hugs. Their connection was instant after they met. “Rihanna, you are a work of art.” Romanda beams, embracing Riri in a hug herself. “It is so nice to finally meet you.” “You also Miss.Scientist extraordinaire. My Dove never stops raving about you so I had to make the point to be home for this. It is an honor.” “Dove?” Riri is inquisitive about the nickname. “It stands for Dear Love. I have called her that since she was a baby.” Ri grins. “I love that! The honor is mine. Meeting the woman responsible for Shuri is a Queen in my eyes.” “I thank you for that but Shuri is her own person. Headstrong and stubborn you are the only one Dear Heart who calms her.” Ri can’t believe her ears. This is a beautiful first meeting.

Not too long after the chatter dies down. Shuri and Riri leave to enjoy their night. The curfew is set a little later than normal which they are grateful for. Shuri takes a hold with Riri’s hand as she drives, lacing their fingers as the car speeds forward.

“My Mother was so impressed with you today. I am excited you got to meet her.” Shuri kisses the back of Ris' hand. “I’m glad Daddy. She's so easy to talk to. We spoke about you, then school and stuff.” “Oh yea? What did you say about me?” Rubs her thumb across the palm of Ris hand “I mentioned you snore when you nap together. I asked her why?”

“You did not.” “No I didn't. I just said that I was glad to meet the woman responsible for you. But she told me that she was just a guide. You are uniquely you. Which makes sense now.” “Hey now you like this unique me.” Sighing playfully “I do. I suppose.”

Shuri parks the car and makes her way over to open the door helping Riri out of the car. Several classmates ooh and ahh at them. The public opinion has swayed needless to say. They stop for the cheesy school picture and they go on to do some dancing.

MJ finds them with some random guy in her heels. “Hey Y’all. I want you to meet Peter.” “Greetings, all.” “Pete, can I have some punch?” Peter turns to leave for the errand leaving MJ. “He’s cute, MJ. You two look good together Friend.” Riri chimes in. “No it’s you two looking almost royal to me. Shuri your cousin is going to have to do my prom dress. Her work is so well done.”

“I will let her know M. But what is the word on the rumor mill about tonight’s prom court nominations?” “I am so glad you asked Friend. Tonight you and Miles Mason are on the King short list. Your Princess is on the Queen list with Tiana Thomas. This is an easy win for you all but we will see.” “I will be glad with whatever result M.” The music changes to slower songs.

Snooze starts to play over the speakers. Taking Shuri’s hand, Riri leads her to the floor and dances slowly face to face. Ri has her hands around Shuri’s neck. While Shuri’s arms are wrapped around her lower back. They breathe deeply and smell nothing but each other. “This is perfect. Thank You Baby..” Shuri runs her hands up Ris back some. “Baby why are you thanking me?” “For this amazing year. You didn’t have to be with me.” “I love you Rihanna so there is no one I would rather be with.”

Did she just say she LOVES ME? Riri runs her hands down Shuri’s back looking into her eyes. “I love you too.” They dance the remainder of the night holding onto the moment.

@somethingcleaverandwhitty @mal-urameshi @shuriris-stuff @dominiquesheart

[elsakey]

Hello, you asked me about my thoughts on the wardrobe choices in Wakanda Forever but it's too long to put where you asked the question so I thought I'd just put in in an ask.

When Ramonda and Shuri are at the river where they first meet Namor Shuri's clothes are yellow and teal. I thought those interesting colours at first because she's never worn them before - then I realised they are the colour of his gold and jade he wears. So that wardrobe choice implies they're in sync with each others' sentiments.

There's the bridal dress (obviously). I honestly thought when he offered her clothes it would be like the ones we'd seen on the people of Talocan or Namora. So this pale dress covered in jade took me out. By the time the bracelet turned up I was legit worried that Shuri was accepting a marriage proposal in ignorance.

There's also the second wardrobe change Shuri has in the cave when she and Namor are just talking - which is also yellow and teal again (contrast this with Riri's which is a similar style but plain blue) showing she and Namor are still in sync - until she escapes.

Then there's Ramonda's dress on the beach where she meets Namor. Correct me if I'm wrong but l don't think we've ever seen décolletage on Ramonda in any dress, even during the first film. Most interesting is the metal detailing accenting around and drawing the eye to it. It seemed by implication that Ramonda was trying to distract Namor from Shuri, meaning that part of her anxiety for her kidnapped daughter was sexual. Worse Namor gives her that horrible smile and says Shuri's staying put - it wouldn't put me at ease nevermind that he follows it woth threats.

I think Ramonda knew what was up and it was a hell no from her - so I always side-eye that Namor didn't try to work with her or even one allay her fears (which seemed counter to his claim of wanting an alliance). Which makes me think the alliance he actually wanted was one with Shuri only - and none of his actions have convinced me he wasn't (and still isn't thinking political marriage).

OH WOW 🤯 THIS IS AMAZING

I'm really intrigued by what you say about Ramonda's style of dress when she asked Namor about her daughter...you're right, I never saw her dressed like that before in any of the movies. The idea that she was trying subconsciously to "distract" Namor from being interested in her daughter has my jaw dropping to the floor!

And I'm also still not over Namor not trying to bargain with Ramonda for an alliance with Wakanda or even doing better to ease her fears about Shuri's safety. What was he thinking? I'm with you- was a political marriage what he was subtly aiming for???

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, this is awesome!

[endless-oc-creations]

Been in an exploratory mood and started reading through all your marvel oc stuff… and now I would LOVE to hear more about Alexandra Rhodes!?!? I’m assuming she’s related to Rhodey (but don’t see a story attached anywhere yet :). Feel free to ramble whatever you want about her!

Hello!~ Thank you so much for your exploratory mood! I always enjoy that my oc master list makes people to wanna get to know my ocs more 👀

So I haven't talked about my girl Alex Rhodes yet so I'm excited you wanna know more about her!

I wanted to make a best friend and girlfriend for Riri Williams after falling in love with her character in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

I've always loved Rhodey too and wanted to give him a daughter.

So, I made Alexandra! With Riri being the Ironheart, essentially the "new Iron Man" in this new generation of the MCU I thought that Alex could be the new "War Machine" of their generation.

She goes to MIT, that's where she met and befriended Riri since they were roommates. They eventually become best friends and eventually girlfriends.

Alex also helps out Riri's 'business' as well so she was a bit taken aback and frightened when the Princess of Wakanda suddenly showed up at her and her girlfriend's dorm room. Then her girlfriend decided it would be smart to insult the General of the Dora Milaje, Okoye.

But I was thinking...Okoye would be like a 'teacher' to Alex like she becomes someone who Okoye begrudgingly likes and is fond of.

I'm kinda still working with that idea though based on how the movie ends so I would need to see more of Riri and what becomes of Okoye.

But! There! These were all the basics I thought about so far of my girl Alex! Thanks for asking about her!

[sugarseawitch]

Moments before Despair

An Au Prequal with my OCS, where they lived a normal life before the events of DR2

It's my dad's birthday so I did a quick story about the self insert's father to celebrate. He's touring the school and meeting some classmates.

He clearly has a favorite.

Read below to find out his fate in the AU

Edward Moreno's self proclaimed title is the Ultimate Dad, seeing that all his children were scouted into Hope's Peak Academy. Personality wise, he's a hard worker but can also be a bit of a partier. He dotes on his children and is very protective of them, escpecially Rizu/Liz, since a lot of her performances are dangerous, risque, or both.

Her father is a retured prison guard who became a mechanic, operating on the family's ranch back on the Mexico-American boarder and using the money to make and send care packages to his Ultimate Children (and Nephew). He came to watch his other daughter take her practical exam and prepare his only son to join class 78 at Hope's Peak. Since it was an off day, he decided to tour the campus and meet some of the students living with his daughters and nephew.

Before the tragedy, Edward only visited Hope's Peak once. He is still protective of his kids, but has symbolically adopted his children's classmates and often says to say hello to them in calls and care packages- even sending small gifts for them for their birthdays.

During the tragedy, Edward was grateful that his oldest daughter survived, and while he understood his son's choice to shelter in the school, his family had to make the hard choice to accept the "deaths" of the two kids in Class 77-B, who became the Remnants of Despair. He unfortunatly witnessed his son endure that killing game thanks to the broadcast of it worldwide.

After the events of the Killing School Life with Class 78 and his son's return, he and his siblings turned the family ranch into a shelter for their town and kept despair away from their part of the world. When his son made the painful phone call about what really happened to Edward's youngest daughter and nephew, the "Ultimate Dad" went silent, unsure if the Foundation's choice to execute them was ethical or not. He soon made the choice to refuse it, and gave the 14th division permission to do whatever it takes to save them.

While he didn't observe the Killing School Trip, he was given updates about it until they were rescued.

After the tragedy, he learned that the class banished themselves at Jabberwock Island and accepted that this was his daughter's sacrifice to the world. To this day, he still sends care packages to the island.

p.s. since the school is in Japan, the JP version of this story has the class pronouncing her name as Rizu, and also reffering to her as Riri.

[sebstanaddict]

New Beginning

Chapter 32 - Mount Bashenga

Summary :

What if Bucky falls in love with the daughter of one of his victims. The story takes place after The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. It tells of the very last end of Bucky's struggle to make amends to the families of everyone he has killed in the past. In his book he has only one name left to make amends to. And the story starts right when he was about to find the family of the man that he killed last.

Pairings : Bucky Barnes x Adriana Weaver (original character)

Chapters : 32 / 35 (written 32 so far)

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Warning : nothing so far

Word count : 2.5k

After listening to Bucky's explanation about Adriana's condition, Shuri was silent for a moment. Bucky thought she had gone offline.

"Shuri, hello, are you still there?" He asked.

"Yes Bucky. I'm here. Sorry, I had to think for a moment. I think I may be able to help her. But you need to bring her here. I have all the tools needed here." She said.

"Oh okay, great. I'll bring her there as soon as possible. Thank you so much Shuri." Bucky said gratefully.

"No problem Bucky. See you soon." Shuri said.

"Yeah, I'll see you soon Shuri. Thanks." Bucky said, ending the call.

"So, can she help?" Riri asked.

"She said she may be able to help but we'll need to bring her there." Bucky responded.

"Oh that's great!" Kate exclaimed.

"I think we need to ask her doctor first though. I mean she just got out of a big operation, we can't just bring her on a 13 hours flight to Wakanda." Riri said matter of factly.

"You're right, Riri. Though with the quinjet I'm sure it won't take that long." Bucky pondered.

"No..it'll take 2-3 hours max. But still.." Riri trailed.

"Yeah, I'm gonna go ask her doctor." Bucky said.

"Can you girls stay here and watch her for me while Sam and I go and find her doctor?" Bucky asked.

"Sure Bucky." Kamala nodded, Riri and Kate also nodded.

After asking some nurses around, Bucky and Sam finally found the doctor responsible for Adriana. He didn't agree immediately upon hearing Bucky's request, but instead he went and checked her first. After checking her, he finally allowed her to be transported to Wakanda under the condition that they brought someone with medical experience on board, in case something happens on the way there.

Apparently Riri had medical training experience, so she volunteered to come. Sam, Bruce and Rhodey couldn't come because they had to deal with the burial of the Flag Smashers and also they had meetings to attend with the UN's Secretary General and other world leaders following the defeat of the Flag Smashers. Kate and Kamala offered to come as well as Clint. Bucky was grateful his friends were very supportive.

After a couple of hours of preparation they finally boarded one of the quinjets available on the compound.

"Good luck, Bucky." Sam said, clapping Bucky's shoulder as he boarded the quinjet.

"Thanks Sam. I'll see you in a few, huh?" Bucky said.

"Yeah. Send my greeting to Shuri and T'challa." Sam requested.

"Of course. See you Sam."

They hugged shortly and Bucky quickly boarded the quinjet.

Clint and Kate became the pilot and copilot while Riri and Kamala sat on passengers' seat behind them. Adriana was securely strapped to a bed on board the quinjet, with Bucky sitting on the passenger's seat next to her.

"Everyone ready?" Clint asked.

"Yeah, take her away Clint." Bucky said.

Clint took the quinjet to lift off slowly then when it was high enough it accelerated quickly. Clint entered the coordinates to Birnin Zana, the capital city of Wakanda, into the quinjet's systems.

"We should be there within 2 hours." He announced.

"Great.. I don't really like flying." Bucky commented gratefully.

"Why is that Bucky?" Kamala asked, turning around to face him on her seat.

"I'm..uh.. ahem..afraid of heights." He said slowly, embarassed.

"Ah, okay. Well everyone is afraid of something. I'm afraid of spiders." Kamala said.

"Well..you would hate that spider boy kid then." Bucky said, referring to Peter Parker.

"Oh no! He's the only spider I'm not afraid of." Kamala said laughing.

"You know he's actually kinda cute. And smart as well." Riri said suddenly.

Bucky and Kamala looked at Riri in disbelief. They didn't think Riri would think of Peter that way.

"What?" Riri asked..aware of the looks Bucky and Kamala gave her.

"I met him on an exchange study program with the Wakandans. And he was smart." Riri continued defending Peter.

"Okay, if you say so." Kamala said.

"Where is he now anyway?" Bucky asked.

"It seems he doesn't want to be involved with the Avengers anymore.. he sticks to being friendly neighbourhood spider man." Riri answered.

"Oh okay. How do you know so much about him Riri?" Kamala asked.

"I have a mutual friend." Riri shrugged.

Bucky glanced at Adriana as Riri and Kamala continued chatting about Peter Parker. Adriana was still sleeping peacefully. Unaware that she was on a journey to Wakanda, the place she thought she would visit with Bucky under the guise of vacation. Bucky sighed. He wished the conditions of their visit to Wakanda were different. He reached over to her and held her hand.

"I'm sorry, doll.." he whispered. "We're going to help you go back to the way you were. Everything is going to be okay." He whispered.

"Yeah, she's going to go right back to her old self. Don't worry about it." Riri said, smiling at Bucky. Bucky smiled back, grateful that he wasn't alone on this trip. Having Clint and the girls around helped make the atmosphere lighter around him. Even though they were literally on a life changing mission.

Two hours went by like a flash. Before he knew it, the quinjet was flying low above the East African forests. Clint kept the quinjet flying on a steady speed as they seemingly going to crash to the trees in front of them.

"Clint! Watch out!" Kate yelled. It was her first time going to Wakanda so she didn't know that the trees they seemingly were going to crash into were actually a camouflage. Kate closed her eyes and braced for impact but when she opened her eyes she found themselves flying above a large lake, where the outline of uniquely shaped syscrapers and buildings glistening bright under the African sun could be seen in the distance.

"Whoa..!" she exclaimed in awe.

"This is awesome!" Kamala squealed excitedly.

"I knew that was going to happen..but to actually saw it happen was very cool." Riri stated.

Bucky smiled at their reactions. He loved watching people's first reactions when they entered Wakanda. It felt as if they have left earth and arrived on a magical place on a different planet somewhere.

"Bucky! Where should we land?" Clint asked.

"Wait.. let me call Shuri." Bucky said.

Bucky pulled his phone out and called Shuri. She picked up on the first ring.

"Hey Shuri..we're here..where should we land?" Bucky asked.

"Yes I saw you guys coming. Just go to Mount Bashenga, to my lab. I'll send you the coordinates." Shuri responded.

"Okay. Thanks Shuri. See you in a bit." Bucky said.

"See you White Wolf." Shuri said playfully. Bucky smiled.

Moments later he received the coordinates to Mount Bashenga on his phone. He gave it to Clint and he put it on the quinjet's system.

The quinjet flew past the glistening skyscrapers and the Royal Palace of Wakanda and went straight to a mountain not far from there. Mount Bashenga sat on top of the Wakandans' primary vibranium supply. Shuri's lab was located underneath the mountain. During the battle with Thanos it was destroyed, but it has been built again and it was even larger and more technogically advanced than before.

Bucky remembered going there repeatedly when Shuri was helping him erase his Winter Soldier programming. It was an unpleasant experience as Shuri tried things repeatedly on him. But of course not as unpleasant and painful as the time when he was still the Winter Soldier. Despite all the unpleasant things he had to endure, he was still grateful to Shuri for helping him get out of the Winter Soldier programming. He couldn't believe he was about to owe her again. It seemed Shuri and Wakanda had become his go to for solving his problems. He felt bad he had to betray them by helping Zemo got out of a prison. But it wasn't like there was any other option. Besides, Zemo was back in jail anyway. No harm done, he thought. In fact, he had proven to be quite valuable in defeating the Karli Morgentheau-led Flag Smashers.

Finally the quinjet arrived in front of Mount Bashenga. Clint landed the quinjet smoothly in front of the entrance to Shuri's lab. Bucky could see Shuri bounding down the steps, flanked by two Dora Milajes, her personal body guards. She also brought two men, presumeably to help bring Adriana in.

Clint opened the door of the quinjet and slowly they went out of the quinjet to meet Shuri, except for Riri who stayed behind to look after Adriana.

"Shuri, it's so great to see you." Bucky greeted her, extending his hand to her. Shuri took it and shook his hand then they made the Wakanda forever gesture, smiling at each other.

"Likewise, Bucky. Though I wish you came under a different circumstance." Shuri said sarcastically.

"Yeah, I'm sorry. Everytime I come here it's always for a favor. I'm sorry. But what can I say? You're the smartest person on earth." Bucky said complimenting her, trying to get on her good side.

"That is true.." Shuri smiled.

"Shuri, nice to see you again." Clint greeted her.

"Mr.Barton, nice to see you too. Have you been using the vibranium arrows I sent you?" Shuri asked.

"Oh yeah.. they're really helpful. Thank you so much." Clint answered happily.

"Great! Because I have so much more for you. I created some new arrows you might want to try." Shuri said.

"Oh wow..okay..thank you." Clint said in surprise.

"By the way, this is Kate Bishop and Kamala Khan. They're our new members." Clint introduced them. Kate and Kamala each shook Shuri's hand.

"It's great to finally meet you. I heard so much about you." Kate gushed.

"Aaawww..thank you. Hopefully all you heard are good things?" Shuri asked.

"Of course!" Kate responded. Shuri smiled.

"So..where is she?" Shuri asked, referring to Adriana.

"She's inside." Bucky pointed to the quinjet. He took Shuri inside to see Adriana. Shuri beckoned the two men she was with to come with her. After being reacquainted with Riri, and checking on Adriana with her kimoyo beads, she asked the two men to carry Adriana's bed out from the quinjet and into her lab. Bucky held Adriana's hand throughout. He didn't want to leave her side.

As they entered the lab they were greeted by a loud modern African music coming from the speakers, with the signature percussion beat that screamed Wakanda. The music was so Shuri. It made him smile. In fact, everything about the lab reflected Shuri's personality. From the bright white neon lights on the walls that turned blue when they passed, to the sleek, modern and high tech furnitures in the lab.

Since the lab was underneath the mountain, the walls were dark and some still had the mountains' stones as part of them. But when touched, they glowed blue, signifying that there were vibraniums on the walls.

Clint and the girls went inside the lab and had their jaws dropped and eyes opened wide. The Avengers compound had many advanced tech but nothing compared to those found in Shuri's lab.

As they walked further inside the lab they saw a giant window facing the inside of the mountain. Maglev trains could be seen passing by, bringing supplies of vibranium out into a neighbouring manufacturing facility where it was either divided and packaged to be sold all over the world or manufactured into many different things.

Yes, after T'challa opened up the border of Wakanda, they have sold vibranium all over the world. At first not all of the people of Wakanda agreed, which led to some skirmishes with some rebel groups. Eventually though, the rebel groups could be contained and vibranium export started.

Adriana was brought to an area in the middle of the lab. The two men moved her onto a flat platform. Once she was put down, lights, numbers and words in Wakandans glowed on top of her head. Giving data on her vitals. Shuri ordered the two men to leave and asked the Dora Milaje to show the girls and Clint where they would stay for the night. Apparently Shuri had asked her mother, Queen Ramonda whether Bucky and her entourage could stay in the palace and she had agreed. So they went to the palace while Bucky stayed behind. Bucky couldn't be more grateful to Shuri and the Queen.

After everyone had left, Shuri started analyzing Adriana. She used her kimoyo beads to scan Adriana's body. Scanned 3d images of her spinal cord was projected onto a screen next to the platform, and Bucky could clearly see there were two damages there. Shuri zoomed in on them and said something in Wakandan that Bucky didn't understand. But it sounded like she was upset.

"What is it Shuri? Is something wrong?" Bucky asked nervously.

"Hmm..they tried to fix her spinal cord but instead made more damages. I mean.. they probably wanted to try fixing it but they made it worse." She complained.

"But..can you still fix it?" Bucky asked.

"Hmm..let me see.." Shuri said.

She continued scanning and zooming into Adriana's damaged spinal cord. She also consulted Adriana's vitals. After a while she stopped and looked at Bucky.

"Well..I have good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?" Shuri asked.

Not this again, Bucky thought, complaining internally.

"Give me the bad news first." Bucky said finally.

"Since she has been operated on, and it has been awhile since the damage happened until you brought her here, it will be harder to fix. I mean..time was of the essence. If she was brought here first maybe it wouldn't be harder to fix her spinal cord." Shuri explained.

"We didn't know she would be like this. We were just concerned for her life. I didn't think of bringing her here at all." Bucky said in defeat.

"I know.. I'm sorry if I came across as harsh to you." Shuri said apologetically.

"No..it's fine..you're just stating the facts. But can you still fix it?" Bucky said.

"Yes but I can't guarantee she would go right back to the way she used to. She would still need therapy and such. It would be months and years before she could go back to normal." Shuri said.

"Hmm..okay.. what's the good news?" Bucky asked.

"The good news is.. I have developed a new healing program that I think would help her heal much faster to the point where she wouldn't need therapy." Shuri explained with a glint in her eye.

"Well.. that's great news!" Bucky exclaimed in delight.

"But there is a caveat Bucky. And I'm afraid you won't like it." Shuri sighed.

"What is it?" Bucky raised his eyebrows in confusion, curious as to where this was going.

"I have developed a healing method using your.. ummm.. blood, Bucky." Shuri said, looking down in shame.

"What?!" Bucky's jaw dropped.

Chapter 33 >

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@psychoticmason

[calypsoff]

Eighty Four.

“I already got my single, this is it! This is it!” I clapped my hands together in excitement, so excited “you already predicting that?” Adam said looking up from the paper “I am sorry but that song, it’s just made me so happy, the lyrics just hit. They hit so fucking good, like if I could then I would send it to a special someone” clapping my hands together again “woo! This has made my trip to New York so worth it, like it really has” These songs are just hitting, they are hitting so good. It’s how I am feeling and now this “yeah when Jay said go to Cali I was like hell the fuck no, she can come here. I got the perfect beat for her, I know I could have come there but I been working on a lot of projects then I caught that Rihanna is in the studio again, I said I have the perfect beat. Then you had the writers so yeah” Mustard said “thank you, like it’s perfect” this album is making me so happy “you know that part, the how you feel, how you feel, used to trip off that shit I was kickin' to ya had some fun on the run though, I give it to ya. I want you back in the booth and run that back. Like I can hear it in your voice, I want you to put more feeling into it, more anger. Run it back! Let her hear it before she goes back in the booth” Adam spat; Mustard turned to the soundboard. I am working so hard for this album, I went to London and came back here for this. Things are a little all over the place, but I am trying to bring it together. I am concentrating on my album first, but I had to have a meeting about my Fenty business, something that needed to happen. I even took Rylee to my meeting, we wore matching outfits, and she was the one that stole the meeting, she is already signing deals my baby but not so fast. I want her to have a normal life, I was so worried that I wouldn’t be able to deal with a baby and work, I am but like when it comes to this part she is with my family. I have Rorrey with me, Tina, Mel, Dennis but he is here with me, I now have another one in my team, he is new, and he is with me in the studio “are not done yet?” looking behind me “you done nothing but eat Jahleel, be quiet” I like him, he makes me laugh even though he talks shit.

Dennis took the picture of Mustard, Adam and I “it’s so good seeing you riri” turning to Mustard and hugging him “it’s been good, I am telling you now. This will be on the album, thank you” moving back from the hug “I got you, and if I have anything else I will come to you” turning on myself and hugged Adam “me and you will be seeing each other tomorrow” Adam looked at my dumbfounded “I am literally going to the club with you” hitting his arm laughing “boy be quiet, anyways we move. Let’s go” picking my bag from the countertop “bitch!” Jen spat, I screamed wasn’t expecting some scary ass bitch in my way “what the fuck!” hugging her in hysterics “I have missed you so so so much, I am so sorry I have been missing” she has literally been away from me for so long “how are you?” I don’t even want to speak about it, moving back waving her off “I am going to the SUV, come” walking by her, like it’s a hard subject for me. It’s hard, I am finding it hard, every day I am finding it hard but what do I know, what does he care, or does he not care at all. Taking in a deep breath as I made my way to the elevator, tapping the button and looked behind me “give me those chips” Jah just been eating my damn chips all this time.

Jahleel was supposed to get in first but here he is climbing on me, hitting his ass as he climbed over me to the back “hello” Rorrey answered “hey how is my baby? Is she ok?” I need to check on Rylee first “it’s two in the morning, she is asleep. But she is fine, so Tina is staying behind. We are seeing you at the club” nodding my head, least I know the intinery “cool, and don’t say it like my daughter is a burden” I heard his tone “never! That is my love” side eyeing him as I put the phone down, opening the chips I took off Jah “I heard your ex is in town” grabbing a handful and throwing them behind me “sorry Adam and Dennis, he is annoying” Jen just laughed “he is not even my ex, he is still my husband. Just on a prolonged break” placing chips in my mouth “you are glowing though, you look happy” I shrugged at Jen saying that “music is making me happy, I keep that to myself really. But it’s been on and off, we text and it’s like one of us is just waiting to make the move, and I am like not me but yeah, I didn’t know he was in New York, oh yeah it’s Drake’ tour date, how can I forget” rolling my eyes looking out of the window, I mean he has been on there since the start. He had the nerve to facetime Rylee on my phone when he said show me your face to me, like I made Rorrey hold my phone and Chris didn’t like it and was just like this is awkward “but how does that work Rihanna? Like it makes no sense, you both married but what? I know he must have dipped” Jah said in the back “I don’t think he has; I say think but I know he hasn’t, I just know it. I know Chris and his persona hasn’t changed; nobody will know him better than me. He hasn’t” I am really confident in saying that, even though he has done the most with annoying me, there has been so many blogs, magazines talking about me and my life and Chris being around girls but there was a video of him in Atlanta and he was coming out just behind Chubbs and someone said, who cheats on Rihanna and Chris did confidently say nobody cheated and walked off, so I do trust him with that, I know Chris and I know he hasn’t.

I got changed in the car while my entourage waited outside the car including the driver, I am just wearing an oversized shirt and some heels. It was a quick change; my hair is a pixie cut and my makeup is kind of done anyways but I am done. Shuffling out of the car “girl you have backed up the whole street” pulling my top down laughing “well let them wait, who cares” walking around the SUV “you took your time” hugging Rorrey as I made my way inside the 40 40 club, I just need a little party to be honest, let loose a little “looking beautiful Rihanna” the bouncer said as he let us in “thank you” smiling wide, I didn’t even refresh my lipstick but he is complimenting me “follow me” the guy said, I don’t know who he is but I will follow him. It’s been a while since I have been to a club, today is the day. I mean I am in no way going to get wasted because my daughter, I need to be aware because if she plays Tina up then I need to go back “isn’t it good to be back partying!” Mel placed her arm around my shoulder, I pointed at Mustard, this nigga here too, he didn’t even mention it. He saluted me laughing, he could have dropped me off actually.

We ended up in the section with Mustard, I say ended up but we were next to each other so I decided that we would just be together in this, our entourage seemed to have grown “about time!” I spat, I been waiting on my cocktail to arrive, taking it from Rorrey “what is that called? Looks nice” Mel pointed “grape sex!” I laughed; Mel waved me off. I really picked it for the name anyways “you really love that song don’t you, Needed me” Mustard said in my ear, nodding my head “it just you know, it explains how I feel right now so that is why” sipping on my cocktail “you single?” holding my hand up “married still” I laughed “I am not asking for me, no. I was just asking, he is crazy to be leaving alone, not in that way at all but how can he just leave that” I giggled “we are on a break but it’s whatever, and honestly I would never let a nigga leave me. I leave them” smiling at him as I looked away from him, I think his little friend asked that. I mean his friend is good looking, he is cute but no way I am looking for any man, not now anyways. It’s about me and my daughter, I think I can confirm that ask was for his friend, he is just smiling at me like an idiot. Niggas really do not care though, how is asking when there has been no confirmation of anything but just because he isn’t here they ask, that is wild.

Oh Mustard and his friend switched sides so I am not having to deal with him but he’s harmless, lots of compliments anyways “you really don’t look like a mother of a five month old” I snorted laughing “how you know she is five months? You stalking me now?” looking up at him, he is tall “I pay attention” raising an eyebrow “that is called stalking boo but thank you” feeling a tap on my arm, looking at Jen and pointed at the bottle service girl “what?” I said “she said she needs to speak to you” why me, I need to get down and I have heels on. Looking to the side of me “help me down then!” I spat, he laughed “oh yeah, sorry” holding his hand as I stepped down, what the hell does she even want. The lady shuffled closer to me, moving closer to her “so sorry Rihanna, I come to give you this wine bottle and glass” she said in my ear, I mean I didn’t need to come down for that at all. Taking the wine and glass “also” she came closer to my ear again “he said I know you like your wine rabbit” my heart just dropped, Chris is here “he is here?” I said to her “yes he has” she said, how did I not notice this “thank you” moving back from her, looking down at the wine. It’s not cheap anyways, placing the bottle on the table and glass. The guy already got his hand out, I don’t even know his name, smiling as I took his hand to climb back up, he literally just dragged me up in one swift, that was nice “what is your name? I didn’t ask?” it’s rude “Anthony” turning around, not that I want too now. Chris has been here all this time; how did I not notice it. Now my eyes is darting all around just looking, I mean is he here with Drake. The funniest part is Wild for the Night is playing and he is here, my eyes laid on Drake so he must be there, Drake come here very lowkey. Even though this club is not the brightest, Chris and I just stared at each other, and it’s been a while since we have seen each other, looking away from him.

Chris has done nothing but send drinks to us and nobody knows who but me, I am about to lose my senses because it’s free drinks, my whole entourage about to be wasted, they think we are getting special treatment because of Jay “we have the queen Rihanna in the building!! Give it up to riri” raising my glass laughing “bap! Bap! Bap! Strip clubs and dollar bills!” I shouted, we about to get turnt the fuck up!” I am super lit right now; Mel slipped a note in my hand. Looking down at her and she pointed at the bottle server, opening the note ‘check your phone’ of course it’s Chris, balling up the note and dropping it to the floor. Tapping on Mel’ shoulder “phone” I spat, she nodded her head and went to my bag. Honestly he has not looked away from me, every move and every drink he is watching me like a hawk, and he can “here” grabbing my phone “this music is boring” Anthony said in my ear, I gasped looking over at him “do you saying my music is boring, rude!” I spat laughing, that is not nice at all. Tapping on his message as my phone unlocked, I know he is has something stupid to say.

Chris: Yu look nice! Yu know I like your hair long but I will take the pixie cut again

Licking my lips looking up from my phone, that was it. He made me get my phone for that, downing the rest of my drink and passed it to the side of me, Anthony looked so confused but he took it, I don’t care who takes it, I just need the glass out of my hand.

Robyn: Right?

I mean what else does he want me to say, he hasn’t really seen my daughter and he is in the club and is just watching me, like what is you doing.

Chris: Right? Yu missed me and why yu stood with some nigga, disrespectful???

Robyn: My new man, duhhhhhh

He is taking about disrespectful when he been around girls “staying with my girl Rihanna, this one is for you” I laughed out, it had to be that song “we found love” I said to myself locking my phone, I mean it is what it is but he has to play that “hey, can I take a selfie with you?” Anthony asked “of course, he leaned down to me, I feel so short with him. Resting arm on his shoulder smiling “hey, that’s a video” I pointed, pressing my finger in his dimple “you sly” I giggled “come on, I just slipped” waving him off “you didn’t slip shit nigga” such a liar, shaking my head laughing. My phone is ringing in my hand like mad, and I mean repeatedly ringing. Looking at the I.D and then looking up at Chris and declined it, he is going crazy “so can I have the picture” looking up at him “my husband is here” I said laughing to myself “oh I saw that nigga, he was giving me looks. I just want a picture with you” I sighed out, he leaned down once again and I shuffled closer to him smiling, he finally took the picture “you’re very good looking by the way” I have to compliment him “but I am a little too late, I get it” he pointed “I think your husband is coming” turning my head seeing Chris is actually coming, it’s honestly funny to see that is he bothered, watching intently at my team and how they are but they pretty much moved out of the way, placing my hand on Rorrey’ arm, I rather he didn’t in this setting but he moved. Looking to the side of me laughing “I have been summoned” both Chris and Anthony held their hands out to me “oh ok” I didn’t want to cause havoc, so I placed my hand in Chris’ “thank you” I mouthed to Anthony.

I just feel it, I feel all eyes on us. Snatching my hand away from his, he can get off now. My team are just looking at me as I walked behind Chris, I am not in trouble, but I feel very giddy. Grabbing the wine bottle as I walked behind him “be good now” Jah said, rolling my eyes. We haven’t spoken since and here we are, he just went into the corner of the club, it’s very quiet there actually. Chris watched me and gestured I sit first; I mean of course I will. I shuffled in to sit, I don’t know why I feel like a naughty school girl, but I think I am “don’t get above yourself now, it’s called saving face. I am not going to disrespect you like that” turning a little to Chris, he sat down in a huff, and I have missed him so much “I really dislike when you show yourself off like that and then that nigga? Does he want a punch” raising an eyebrow “so you bought me here for that?” tilting my head to the side “nah, I just not had sex in a while, and you look sexy” I laughed before drinking from the wine “I mean just because we ain’t speaking we can’t have hateful sex? It works right” moving the wine bottle back “I mean you have a point, but you don’t deserve me” I shrugged “but I do, I miss you” so he says “then show it, you are missing out on Rylee Chris. How is that fair on her” Chris turned to me and placed his arm behind the lounge seating just behind me, oh this is a nice position “I miss you Robyn, I really do. I can’t stop just watching you from there, you just been hiding from me” licking my top lip “mhmmm” looking down at his lap “so you not had sex since?” he shook his head “chances are there, not going to lie but no” you know what, I wasn’t even thinking I just placed my hand on his upper thigh and he flinched, just the reaction alone tells me he hasn’t “just slapping your thigh” moving my hand back “I really can’t stand you Chris for obvious reasons, like you are really dumb and stubborn. I just, no” waving him off getting up but he placed his hand on my leg, so I sat back down “what?” I said “just please” I sighed out; I am not going to forgive like that. This is no way something I want but I refuse to make a scene.

Pressing my lips into a hard thin line, you know what I haven’t had sex in a while and neither has he, he is my husband still but Chris and I have been sat here in silence, like not speaking but that is us. Our presence alone, we can just be quiet but it’s a comfortable silence. Chris shifted and leaned into me “you look better then any woman here you know, you know that though” he said in my ear, moving my head back “you really trying aren’t you” I said laughing, it’s funny because he is “you’re my wife” he said in my ear and he then started licking my ear, looking up catching Mel jus looking over at me. I gasped as he started sucking on my ear lobe “stop” I said laughing “I have missed you so fucking much, your smell too” I yelped out as he started attacking my neck “stop” he pressed several kisses onto my neck, placing my hands at the side of his head “stop yeah” he moved back “I missed you, I really have” staring at his face “but I don’t forgive you” Chris nodded his head “I get that, I don’t expect it” I suppose we could.

[agentofscifi]

Super Genius Marinette Ch. 2

I hand the taxi driver a few American bills as payment just after he sets down my bags on the sidewalk. I was right in front of the Avengers building, which had a small collection of reporters outside of it. The man smiles as he pops back into his car. I give him a small wave as he drives off. Swinging my backpack over my shoulders and I take both of my bags by the handle, wheeling up to the door. The reporters, for some reason, didn’t seem to notice me until I was typing my password into the keypad by the door.  

“Ma’am? Who might you be and what business do you have with the Avengers? Are you with the other children who have been seen entering this building?” A darked haired woman is holding a mic out to me, her cameraman fixating on my face.  

I shrug as the door opens up on its own. “There will be a press conference later this summer to answer all of your questions. That is all I will say for now.”  

I wheel my bags through the door, leaving behind the small gaggle, who were still attempting to ask my questions. A few of the workers on the bottom floors look at me weirdly as I pull my bags into the main elevator.   

“Hello FRIDAY, how are you?”  

“Very well, Ms. Stark. Your father is located on the communal floor, would you like to go there first, or visit your floor?”  

“The communal floor, please.”  

“Of course.”  

I pull up my sunglasses from my face and quickly pull out my phone. I sent a quick text to my parents back in Paris that I arrived at the tower. As The elevator dings at the floor, I tuck my phone back into my back pocket and grab both of my bags. I walk out the door into the general floor, high heels clicking on the tiles. Several heads whip around and look at me from the couches.  

“Crap.” One of the men, Clint Barton, groans. “Tony, your security sucks! There’s another Captain America fangirl up here?  

I raise an eyebrow. “Ok, first of all, I am not a Captain fangirl. He puts up a good fight, but he needs some serious wardrobe help.” Said man flushes at my words. “Secondly, the security is fine here, I helped set it up. Thirdly,” I look up at the ceiling. “Friday?”  

“Yes?”  

“Where is my Dad?”  

“Right here, my little genius!” My father practically runs me over as he goes to hug me.   

The people at the couches stare. “You have a kid?   

I pear over my father’s shoulder. The collection of Avengers were all staring at us with gobsmacked expressions. “Yes, he does. Who’s asking?”  

One of the guys sticks his arm up. “Sam Wilson. When did this happen?”  

“14 years and 364 days ago.”   

Sam Wilson stares at me with wide eyes, “So, you’re 15 tomorrow?”  

“Yup.”  

“Are you French?” Steve Rodgers decided to pop into the conversation at this point.   

“Yes, well not technically. Dad,” I gesture to my father, “is American. My Mom is from China, she moved to France to study baking. She married my Papa who’s ½ French. I did grow up in Paris, however.” Rodgers nods.  

Thor puts a large hand up. “Does this mean the other younglings here are your children too?”  

Dad sighs. “No. I’m mentoring them. Mari is my only child.”  

“And we were never told because?” Clint Barton is still looking between my Dad and I.  

I shrug. “I wanted a normal childhood. Being the daughter of Tony Stark would have made my childhood crazy. This was before Ironman and the Avengers became a thing.”  

Clint nods in agreement. “Fair enough. Why are you here now then?”  

“My little genius,” My father kisses my cheek. “Is starting MIT in the Fall!”  

“Oh, God. She’s a mini you!” I easily recognize Bucky Barnes from his signature metal arm.   

“But with better fashion sense!” I give all of them a winning smile.  

“Can we come back to Captain America needing fashion help.” The Black Widow is grinning from her place next to the couch.  

The Avengers all look at me with expectant gazes. Barnes looked all too happy at the topic. I simply shrug. “You look like America's 4 year old daughter after she’s finally allowed to pick out her own clothing. You were practically glowing, that outfit was so bright. It’s like you were asking for the enemy to notice you. Get a stylist!”  

Steve Rogers’ face starts to turn red. “It worked back in the 40’s during the war.”  

“No, honey, it didn’t.” Bucky and Sam are starting to laugh behind their hands. “People just loved you more than they disliked the suit.”  

Rodgers’ face is a deep red right now. “It’s an iconic antique.”  

“Then put it in a museum and leave it there.” Bucky finally snaps and roars with laughter. Sam isn’t far behind as he lands on the floor to roll around.  

“I’m sorry, who is the tiny french girl who’s verbally beating up Steve?” Bruce Banner is standing by the elevator with the most confused expression on his face.  

“Tony’s daughter, apparently.” Clint shrugs.  

“And Tony has had a daughter for how long?”  

“15 years.” I give Banner a bright smile. “I’ve read several of your papers. Your gamma radiation and nuclear physics work is amazing, but I preferred the stuff on Biochemistry. I have some ideas I was hoping you take a look at.”  

Bruce blinks a few times. “I-15 years-What kind of ideas?”  

“Bacta patches. I want to see if I can make them real. I’ve written out some formulas, but haven’t been able to really talk to anyone about them yet or test them out.”   

“Uhh...Sure. Bacta patches, like from Star Wars?”  

“Yup.”  

“Tony, your daughter is a fashionista and a nerd. I’ve only ever heard of such rare creatures.” Bucky was no longer laughing at Steve, but still looked too happy.   

“Technically, I’m a fashion designer.”  

“Tony, you daughter is a fashion designer and a nerd.”  

“Who has an IQ of 265!” My Father is smiling down at me, pride filling his eyes.  

A glass drops and shatters across the floor. “Holy shit!” is whispered from someone in the room.  

My Father ignores all of this. “Well, I’m going to introduce Mari to the rest of the kids. Carry on!”  

I give a small wave to the stunned adults. “Bye! It was nice to meet all of you! I’ll speak to you later Doctor Banner.”   

My Father pushes me into the elevator, leaving several flabbergasted Avengers. I raise an eyebrow as the elevator moves down a few levels. “You didn’t tell them about me.”  

He snorts. “And miss that interaction. That was so much better than I could ever have ever dreamed.”  

The door dings open and I’m suddenly in a smaller version of the top floor living room. There were 9 teenagers sitting around a coffee table, a variety of bags scattered around the couches and loveseats. All of the heads look up at me when I come in.  

The oldest male swears in english. “Damn it Stark, how many of us are you going to kidnap?”  

I raise an eyebrow and turn my head up. “Kidnap?”  

My father gasps dramatically. “Kidnap? I did not kidnap! Your parents practically threw you at me once I showed up.”  

One of the other boys snorts. “Aunt May is still angry about Germany. She said if you showed up at our house again, she’d throw you out the window.”  

My father shrugs. “Your Aunt is a terrifying force of nature.”  

A blonde girl rolls her eyes and walks up to me. A hand shoots out. “Gwen Stacy, I’m from New York and I’m 17.”   

I take her hand. “A pleasure.”  

The oldest boy sticks his hand in the air. “Harley Keener, Tennessee. Also 17.”  

The boy with a terrifying aunt gives me a small wave. “Peter Parker, Queens. 16.”  

Brown haired latina woman gives me a nod. “Anya Corazon. I’m from Brooklyn. 16, as well.”  

The last guy briefly looks up from the computer in his lap to give me a smile. “Ned Leeds. I’m from New York and I’m 16, too.”  

The girl next to him does even look up as she waves. “MJ. New York. 17. Nice shoes.”  

I glance down. “Thanks.”  

MJ nods, still looking at my computer. She nudges the guy on the floor next to her foot.  He pulls off his headphones and gives me a wave. “Oh, hey! Miles Morales. Brooklyn native. Freshly 16.”  

A girl about my age looks up from the small project in her hand. “Riri Willaims, Chicago. 15.”  

Lastly was a girl who looked even younger than me. She waves from her seat on the floor by Riri. “Peni Parker, no relation to Peter Parker. I’m from New York. I’m 14, but will be 15 in two months.”  

I wave back. “Hi, I’m Marinette Dupain-Cheng-Stark. I’m from Paris and I turn 15 tomorrow.”  

Harley chokes on the drink he’d just swallowed. “I’m sorry, Stark?”  

I nod. “Tony’s my Dad. We’ve just kept it on the downlow so I could have a normal childhood.”  

Everyone one is looking at me. I simply shrug it off. “So, you guys are all going to the International Technology Showcase in D.C. this summer, right?”  

There’s several nods. “Yup.” Peni gives me a wide smile. “We’ve all got stuff to showcase. What about you?”  

“I’ve got my showcase pieces.”  

My Father claps me on my shoulder. “Ok, now that you are all here,  can give you guys a tour.”  

Ned shuts his computer and Riri sets the components in her hands down on the coffee table. I set my backpack on the ground as my father guides us to a door on the right. He flips on a switch to reveal a large game room, complete with several large TV’s and game consoles. “This is the Game Room.”  

He walks across the main living room and flips on another light. A huge kitchen with a large table sits in this room. “Kitchen and dining room are here.”  

He points up. “Bedrooms are on the next two level. Boys on the next floor, girls above them. All of the rooms have labels and there is a central living space where the stairs and elevator dump you out. The floor below us is a training room. The two floors below that are labs. Engineering labs on the upper floor and a Biochem lab on the floor below. We expect to see you all at some point, so don’t live in isolation.” Dad walks back over to the elevator. “Have fun, just don’t blow up the building.” We all watch him wave as the elevator door closes.  

It’s silent as everyone looks at each other awkwardly. I roll my eyes after a few seconds. “So, Star Wars marathon? Who’s in?”  

Ned and Peter immediately stick their hands up, to the amusement of Gwen and MJ. Riri nods. “I’m up for anything. What are we doing for dinner?”  

Miles shrugs. “I don’t know how to cook.”  

I roll my eyes. “I’ll order pizza. How does a Deluxe, Margarita, and a Meat Lover’s sound.”  

“You getting drinks?” Harley raises an eyebrow.  

“A couple two liters, some normal breadsticks and some of those dessert pizzas that look like someone dumped a whole bag of sugar and icing on top.” I get a nod from Harley.  

Anya nods. “I don't know what you all are going to do over the next hour, but I’m moving in. Pizza and movies in an hour or so?”  

I pull out my phone and start to put in the order. “Should work. I don’t know about you all, but I am putting on sweatpants.” I grab my bag from the floor and handle of my suitcase as I make my way to the elevator.   

Peter starts to pull out his wallet. “How much do we own you?”  

I shake my head. “Nothing.”  

Peter shakes his head. “That doesn’t seem fair.”  

I raise an eyebrow. “My Dad is a billionaire. He paid for a quart of strawberries with a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch. He can buy us pizza.”  

“A Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, serious?” Riri looks absolutely annoyed.  

“Stark just gave a bunch of teenagers 6 floors all for ourselves with no supervision.” Harley snorts. “He doesn’t seem to think everything through.”  

“He has FRIDAY watching us.” I press the confirmation button on the Pizza. “Pizza will be here in 45. But, ya. My Dad has FRIDAY and KAREN keeping an eye on all of us.”  

Harley gets a look in his eye. “We have babysitting monitors!” A scary smile graces his lips. “I say we revolt!”  

Gwen face palms, but it’s too late. MJ, Peter, Riri, Peni and Miles all look too excited. Frankly, so was I. “Anyone know a lawyer?” Riri is grinning now too.  

Peter sticks his hand up. “Mathew Murdock.”  

Anya seems to be getting excited too. “So, what are we rebelling?”  

“Baby monitor protocols!”   

Gwen rolls her eyes, but caves. “We need more than that!”  

I bite my lip. “We also need time. We need our own AI.”  

“How are we adding in our own AI to the tower?” Ned has his computer under his arm as we enter the elevator.   

“I helped design the security for this building. Once we have our own AI, I add them to the tower’s system. Once we’ve done that I’ll take FRIDAY out of our 6 floors and add in our AI.”  

Silence for a second as the elevator doors close. “Can you keep Tony out of our floors?” Peni is practically vibrating.  

“I can keep everyone off our floors.”  

Harley throws his arms into the air. “We revolt at dawn!”  

“After the Star Wars Marathon!” Peter and Ned have thrown their arms into the air too. Peni joins in with Miles and soon several teens are cheering in this tiny elevator.   

I blink a few times and van’t help the smile that forms onto my face. How did my dad find these crazy teenagers?  

Before ~~~~~ Next

[itismarvelicious]

In some kind of Jumanji way, Tony comes back in the far future, like very far future after some kids found an infinity stone. Doesn't really matter how or which one, it's the far future so we don't know any of it cause we don't know how many things happened since Tony died and the present. So Tony comes back in a world he doesn't recognize anymore. In a world the people don't even know him anymore.

"Who are you?", one of the kids ask.

"Tony Stark".

The kids remain silent like okay, that doesn't help us at all.

"Iron Man?"

The kids: ?

"The universe's savior? I defeated Thanos?"

"Who's Thanos?"

"Isn't that a villain in a comic book?"

Tony frowns. "I'm on earth, right?"

"Yeah"

"What year is it exactly?"

"4183"

Tony stumbles.

"Wow. You're okay?"

"Nope. What city are we in?"

"New York."

"It doesn't look like New York."

"So are you like, a genie? We found you and freed you and that makes us your masters? Can we give you three wishes each?"

"1, I'm a genius but not a genie; 2, I'm the one who's gonna be giving the wishes and I want you to take me to the NY sanctum, that thing must still exist AND I want you to buy me an American cheeseburger."

"What's that?"

"You gotta be kidding me."

Anyway, they go to the sanctum. The new guy there says he can't help him go back to his time but he knows of someone who can help. Thor arrives. He's super happy to see Tony.

"How long has it been, like a hundred years?", he says as he hugs him.

"Ugh, more or less."

Thor puts a heavy hand on Tony's shoulder. "So. I thought you were dead."

"Yeah. Turns out death isn't that peaceful."

"It only is when its time has truly come."

"What?"

"Something Loki taught me. Come, I'll give you a glimpse of your legacy."

"No one knows who I am, apparently."

"But your impact lives. It's okay, you know, no one remembers the name of the shortest-reigning Asgard king in history. Valkyrie totally eclipsed me."

So anyway, Thor shows Tony around. That night Tony sleeps at the hotel under the name of Howard Potts. Can't fall asleep. Remembers his conversation with Thor at dinner.

"How did they live?", Tony asked in the middle of a silence.

Thor dropped his fork, had a little smile, knowing what Tony meant. "Long", he replied.

"Happily?"

Thor sighed. Tony looked down.

So he gets up and takes a car, I don't really care whose, let's assume they borrowed a car during the day. Arrives some time later at the lake house. It's empty and dark, doesn't look inhabited. As he gets out of the car, memories fill the place like ghosts. He sees the happy times of Pepper, Morgan and him, until his own memory slowly disappears and three becomes two and the happy place becomes this dark and empty place again.

In the sanctum, where the stone the kids found is now hidden, the stone glows brighter and brighter. From outside, the sanctum trembles.

Thor finds Tony in the lab. It's dawn.

"Been working, huh?"

"Yeah. The mind's busy. There's still a lot of things I can use in here. Anyone else lived here after us?"

"Yeah. Parkers."

Tony raises an eyebrow, then chuckles. And goes back to whatever he's fixing on his workbench.

"You're planning on going back, are you?", Thor asks.

"I don't belong here."

"There might... Be one thing we need your help with before."

They're at the sanctum. There's a big hole in the roof, like when Hulk fell from the sky.

"We suspect whatever was there came out of that stone you came out of yesterday. Any idea what it could be?"

"Yeah. It's a chitauri."

The sorcerer squints. "The chitauris have been extinct for two thousand years."

"Well I guess I've been running away from them for two thousand years."

It's Thor's turn to squint. "When you said death wasn't peaceful..."

Tony paces the room, sits on the armchair in a corner. "When I snapped and died... I found myself in this world. I supposed that was the afterlife. Except I took everyone else with me. All those who were snapped and me, we didn't really die. And even when we died in that world, we... Couldn't die. I fought at first and when I realized that, I hid. And planned my way out. Looks like they found my way out."

"The stone."

"Yeah. I guess it would've never worked had no one found it to activate it on the other side."

We see the arc reactor floating down the water after Pepper slips it on the lake at the funeral, floating further and further away until it sinks to the bottom of the lake and rolls down slowly, passing the various weathers and passing time, disintegrating slowly, forming a smaller round shape, until someday that small round shape glows again, still travelling for some time until finally, a kid picks it up, drawn by this underwater glow.

"Tony. You created an infinity stone. A ressurection stone." Thor looks more proud than surprised.

"I created a portal. And I didn't close it."

Thor snorts. "Yeah, it's just chitauris, this should be solved in a minute."

There's a crack sound and a blinding light. Loud steps are heard. Tony breathes loudly.

"I told you I'd always find you, Stark."

There's shrieks and other deafening sounds around there, coming in louder and quicker like a flood. There's a lightning and Tony's projected backwards as the sanctum blows up. Among the flames, Thanos. In the grey smoke around him, his alien army.

"How interesting does the game become when it's real", Thanos says, walking forward slowly. "How should I kill you this time? Crush your skull against the wall? Tear your heart out of your body again? Cut your head off?"

"The only head off will be yours", Thor says, throwing stormbreaker. "Run!"

Tony runs, but towards the sanctum as Thor fights Thanos one on one. There, he looks for a weapon and finds a sword. Just as he takes it from the wall, something arrives behind him and Tony blocks the alien's pointy arm with his sword. Tony's become good at sword fighting just because I love sword fights and I want to see sword fights in superhero movies. So Tony's become good at it because he's got two milleniums of self training.

Anyway then Thor and Tony meet again, fight side by side, and then there's more noise coming, people in superhero suits appear, and lights in the smoky sky - iron armours.

"What's this?", Tony asks.

"Your legacy", Thor says with a proud smile.

Carol, Valkyrie and Nebula show up too. Loki too, as a frost giant because I'm mad we didn't see that in Endgame. There's webs being cast around Tony to protect him, a captain America shield being thrown, etc etc.

Tony keeps looking for something in the sanctum, still sword fighting the villains who come in his way, until he finds it again, the arc reactor stone, and he holds it in his fist, squeezing tightly. "Come on, please work". The walls collapse around him and in front of him, revealing Thanos behind it. Thanos smiles and with rapidity, throws a dagger at Tony, that hits his heart just as the nanosuit finishes wrapping itself around his body. The dagger falls to the ground. And Tony rises.

"Well hello, Mr Stark", a voice says in his helmet.

"Who are you?"

"A Stark."

Anyway, the fight ends with Nebula killing Thanos as it should be.

Once the fight is over, everyone is on the ground. Every iron people nanotech their suit away, I don't know how to say that. There's a hell lot of them. "So which one of you is a Stark?", Tony asks.

Several of them raise their hands, then step to the front. Among them, there's Riri Williams. Well that's up to you, I don't know much about her but I liked the idea that she could have very old Starks ancestors. Oh oh, or maybe she could have Rhodes ancestors! Maybe a Rhodes and a Stark at some point got more than friends. And then the daughter married a Williams, really whatever you want.

"The Iron Army is one of the most famous and respected in the universe", Thor explains.

The kids at the beginning just didn't really know about it because Earth has been one of the most peaceful planets in a long time.

Also there's a spider kid who introduces himself as a Parker and he looks exactly like Peter. Or he looks like the Peter Parker from into the spider-verse, that could be fun. Up to you.

Anyway. After that Tony manages to build the time travel stuff again and Thor helps him go back in time. "Have a happy life, Tony".

Tony arrives in 2023 right after his funeral. Everyone's gone. Tony knocks at the door. They reunite properly, with tears of happiness and kisses and then Tony says, holding them in his arms, "we're gonna live long. And happily." The end, I have no idea what I just wrote and I'm sorry for the plot holes, I definitely got carried away.

[flutteringphalanges]

                                     The Dracula Bunch 

                (A Crack/Parody Dragatha One-Shot)

Summary: A crack/parody one shot that takes place in 1917. In which Dracula and Agatha have nine children together and Agatha learns she is pregnant with their tenth. Family fun ensues.

Words: 1,702 *COMPLETE* 

Ship: Dracula/Agatha

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A/N: Hi! Welcome to the crack/parody fic in which Dracula and Agatha have nine kids and Agatha learns she’s pregnant with their tenth. @mitsukatsu and I were joking about the idea and I had to write it! If there are any plot holes it’s okay because it’s a crack fic! Not associated with MV, I just felt like using Sorina's and Ivan's names. Also all names are other Romanian or Dutch! Enjoy! Feedback is greatly loved and appreciated! And the name “Dumitra” is a girl’s name that literally means “The Demeter”!-Jen

                                   The Dracula Bunch                              Whitby, England, 1917

"And you're sure? Positively, absolutely sure?"

Dracula watched as his wife paced to and fro in their room, her usually neatly done hair in quite a mess. Her brows were knitted tight together as a deep set frown graced her fair features. Agatha was stressed. No. No, she was quite sure she was about to have a panic attack.

"I've gone through eight pregnancies and given birth to nine children, I know what the symptoms are." The former nun exhaled heavily, finally turning to face him. "I know without a doubt that I am pregnant."

Pregnant. Again. Christ-not that he believed there was one, but he was going to have a tenth child. The both of them were. Dracula pinched the brim of his nose, and closed his eyes. He had to hold it together. For Agatha's sake. But while he desired a big family, unlike his wife, never had they envisioned nine children, much less ten.

"But I thought you were tracking your cycle. I thought you said it was okay to have sex when we did."

Agatha wound around, her eyes dark. "Don't you DARE turn this around on me, Count Dracula! You are just as guilty as I am. It takes two," she over exaggeratedly motioned at her stomach. "For conception to occur! So I advise you not to point your clawed finger at me. My hormones are unpredictable!"

Before Dracula could defend his actions, suddenly something smacked against the outside of their bedroom door. Or someone. Without skipping a beat, the sound of crying started and both parents looked at one another.

"Starlene," they both sighed in unison.

Agatha hurried to the door and opened it gently. The three year old stood there, tears streaming down from her bright blue eyes to her cheeks. On her forehead was a visible bump where she had smacked into the wood. Exhaling softly, the mother picked up her daughter, Starlene's arms wrapping around Agatha's neck.

"Star," she murmured, rubbing the girl's back. "What have Mummy and Daddy said about running around in the castle? You could really hurt yourself. Are you okay?"

"I bumped my head." he blubbered, hiding her face in Agatha's shoulder. "Victor was chasing me!"

Dracula's nostrils flared at his toddler's statement. Of course the older boys were rough-housing. Ignoring Agatha's insistence for him to stay back, he strode out of the room with the intent of finding both of his sons. Sometimes they could be really block-headed-Agatha claiming it was from his side of the family. Out of all nine of his children, Ivan and Victor took after him the most-especially the latter. He couldn't help but wonder if he was like this as a teenager those many centuries ago.

"Ivan!" Dracula called out sternly, looking around. "Victor?!"

Something crumbled, sending a few small stones and dust that landed on the vampire's head. Dracula closed his eyes, counting back from ten before opening them once more to glance up. On the ceiling, hanging like the bat, were both boys. Meeting his father's stare, Ivan gave him a sheepish grin before flipping back onto the ground. Victor followed suit.

"Mind telling me why you were chasing your baby sister?" Dracula inquired, arms folded over his chest. "She's just a baby. You two are nearly adults."

"Emma's a baby," Victor corrected, leaning against the wall. "Star wanted to play hide-and-go seek and we didn't see a problem with it. She's big enough to join in. And very good at it too." Ivan nodded in agreement. "Anyway, I stopped chasing her long ago. I picked up on someone else's trail."

"Dumitra, it's against the rules to shape-shift! I can smell you from a mile away! Come on out before I drag you out," Ivan yelled, cupping his hands over his mouth. "I can play just as dirty!"

As Dracula opened his mouth to condemn the action, his eldest son morphed into a large black wolf. With a loud howl that the vampire could almost swear shook the castle, he took off. No running. Was that such a hard rule to follow? It wasn't like he and Agatha ever asked much.

"Where's your sister?" The Count asked, turning back to his other son.

"Which one?" Victor scoffed, cocking an eyebrow. "I've got seven."

"Soon it could be eight." Dracula thought to himself, the idea of another child coming along seeming so surreal. Could they really manage another? "Sorina," he replied. "Where is she?"

"In Luna's and Willa's room, I think," Victor answered with a shrug. "They somehow talked her into playing dolls. At least, that's what she was doing half an hour ago while you and Mum were…" he quickly stopped himself. "You know what? I don't think I want to know what you guys were doing. Can I go now?"

"Just...no running please." Dracula sighed for the umpteenth time that day. "I have enough to deal with when it comes to your mother right now. The last thing I need is something to happen to one of you nine." Or ten.

Luna and Willa had both been a surprise. Not just because they were born after both Dracula and Agatha agreed they were done having kids, but because the girls were twins. Honestly, they did suspect something was up during Agatha's pregnancy. But when she went into labor and delivered Luna, only to then give birth to Willa minutes later, it was still rather shocking. Going from five to seven kids in a single day… Christ, let this baby be only one.

"No, Luna! That's my dolly!"

Dracula peered through a crack in the door to see Sorina sitting cross legged on the floor, both girls at either side. Willa was pouting, her arms crossed tightly over her chest. Arguing over a simple toy, he'd never understand it. Knocking on the wood, he stepped inside, all three pairs of eyes landing on him.

"Papa!" Willa proclaimed, hurrying to her feet. "Luna took my doll!"

"Nuh uh! I had it first!" Her twin declared, hugging the toy close. "'Sides, she's my dolly! Right, Riri?! Right?!"

Sorina's jaw set in an expression of frustration. Clearly, both girls had over exhausted her with this silly argument. "Willa, there is a doll just like that one in the toy chest," she said. "It looks just like the one that Luna has. I promise." Willa still seemed unconvinced, so her older sister stood up and went to the box. Within seconds of opening it, she found the toy and presented it. "See?"

The scowl faded from Willa's face as she left her father's side and quickly snatched the doll away from Sorina. Now pleased, she went back and sat beside her twin. As the girls began to make the two toys converse, Dracula gently took his daughter by her arm and led her out of ear shot.

"I need to talk to you about something." He began, almost unable to meet her eyes. "It's about your mother."

"What's wrong?" The halfling asked, searching her father's features for answers. "Is Mum okay?"

"Yes," he nodded. "Yes, she's fine...she's…"

"She's pregnant again, isn't she?"

Dracula and Sorina both turned to see Mila standing there, Emma happily babbling in her arms. A look of horror spread across the oldest girl's face as she looked from her younger sister and back to her father. When Dracula didn't deny the statement, Sorina covered her face with one hand.

"Really, Dad?! Another one?!" She groaned, leaning against the wall. "Mum's pregnant again?!"

"It was...unexpected," Dracula agreed. "But then again, most of you were!"

"That's not what you should say to someone to make them feel better," Mila snorted, shaking her head. Evidently, she was somewhat enjoying her eldest sister's frustration. "I dunno, maybe another baby would be good. What do you think, Emma?" She bounced the infant in her arms. "Maybe this time it will be triplets-."

"Don't say it!" Sorina cut in. "I'm going to tell you now, Dad, I am NOT babysitting. Mila, congratulations, you've just been promoted!" Grumbling to herself, she pushed past her father, making her way down the hallway.

"Don't mind her," Mila sighed. "Ivan broke her hairbrush by hitting Victor in the head with it today. She's just moody. She'll come around." Dracula blinked as the girl pressed the baby into his arms. "I better find Dumitra. I'm pretty sure she shifted into a bat and got stuck in one of the crevices. You know how she is."

The vampire watched as his daughter hurried down the hall, morphing midair into an elegant, long winged bat. Adjusting a gurgling Emma in his arms, he made his way back to the bedroom. When he entered, he took notice of Starlene fast asleep against Agatha, who currently sat in a rocking chair.

"Hey," he murmured.

"Hello," Agatha's eyes cast downwards towards their child. "Did you have a talk with the boys?"

"As best I could," he admitted. "And I broke the news to Sorina...well, Mila beat me to it."

"Well?" She ventured, careful not to jostle the toddler. "What did she say?"

"She's not happy about it."

"Oh."

He hated it when Agatha was disappointed. Or just upset in general. Dracula cleared his throat, trying to find the right words.

"Don't worry, she'll come around. She always has in the past, right?"

"It isn't her I'm concerned about." Agatha looked up to her husband, her expression one of concern. "Do you want this baby?"

He was taken aback by her question. Until that moment, he hadn't really thought about it. But then again, he hadn't really considered any of his children an option. Sure, maybe he and Agatha had planned for maybe two or three, but all nine of them-soon to be ten-he'd give the world. Dracula offered her a reassuring smile.

"We've managed not to kill any of our nine yet. What's one more?"

Agatha beamed, clearly comforted by the confirmation in his words. "What's one more?"

Suddenly, there came a loud crashing sound from down the hall followed by angry shouts. Agatha and Dracula looked at each other and sighed. Round ten here they come.

[silkspectred]

For the wip title meme, I’d love to hear more about “the shape of light” and Jane Eyre 🤩😍

hello!

for the jane eyre au, it’s not super original, but i love jane eyre SO MUCH (problematic fave) and i thought it would be good to try writing something so different from what i usually write. the challenge, you know? it’s based on 616, and there’s no secret wife in the attic (but there is a secret, of course 👀). bucky is based on helen burns, but he doesn’t die, and he deals with trauma and mental illness. steve is actually older than him here, something like a father figure or an older brother. tony instead takes care of riri’s education, she’s a girl (not his daughter!) from the village close to thornfield hall (or... whatever name i end up giving to tony’s house). riri is a genius, so he takes her under his wing, but he wants her to be educated in other subjects too, not just the various branches of science, so he hires steve. that was the basic idea, and it was something not hugely original that i pretty much wanted to write only for myself. rereading my description it looks like something very plotty but nah, it was just horny. i don’t know if i’ll ever actually write it though :/

the shape of light is instead a little nod to the shape of water, the guillermo del toro movie, but it also borrowed a lot from interstellar, because i’m bad at both science and plot, so i need something to fall back on. it was based on this news and it had tony and STEVE getting to know each other. i started it but it was developing into something extremely boring because there was a crazy amount of exposition that i could not turn into anything interesting or entertaining to read. who knows, though. one day, a miracle might happen.

<3

[naturaldisasterfanfiction]

16.

I am sad that I had to leave Robyn in Mexico and come here, now I am exposed to idiots like always. I left Keeis to look after my home and of course, I mean why not. Sinko and Hoody have been staying here, I didn’t know but to my surprise they have been “nigga comes back with a tan and all in a daze, are you ok?” Sinko “just figuring out why you all in my home, Keeis I said no but why? I don’t want these niggas in my home?” I pointed at Keeis, I am not going to shout or get angry just ask why “why not? We have always done this, what is different now?” Hoody laughed “where have you been though? Like you come back with a tan and shit, you immigrating? Or you seeing the German?” shaking my head “it has nothing to do with you but I just came to gather some clothes, I am going to see Royalty’ game” walking off to gather some clothes “we will come with” I wish they wouldn’t but I don’t want to start acting all brand new with them, they going to start to try and dig into shit, I am not saying I went Germany because that bitch would have posted that and she hasn’t so they will then know I am lying, I am just going to slowly cut them off “aye, breezy” Hood said behind me, I abruptly stopped and looked to him “you good? Like I know you been taking hard drugs, I know riri got a baby now. You took it hard; I saw that on you. Now you are disappearing. I am here for you, I know you love her a lot and now she pregnant but just know she was for everybody, you know how it is. She was going to fuck a nigga and get pregnant, she wanted that, but you got yours! You got two kids and the mothers are loyal to you” My fist balled up, he does not know fucking anything and he is talking shit “loyal to my money, that is it. Just leave me alone, I don’t want you coming at my home when I am not here, I asked Keeis to be here, that is it. Just don’t” walking off, I need to pack some things but also punch a wall because I am so angry.

Hood and Sinko followed me here, not going to lie but I punched the wall because I was angry. But I got in my car and drove off and they came along, I don’t even know where to stand. I mean I can see Nia’ wide back from here so I guess I will stand there. Manoeuvring around the crowd of people, Nia bought her whole family here “hey” I said standing behind her “woah, wait!? I thought you wasn’t coming!?” Nia turned around in shock “well what happened, you are here!? Roro is going to be so happy oh my god” Nia’ mom moved out of the way as I stood next to Nia “why, I just came here. I thought what the hell. I didn’t want to upset her; it did upset me a lot. Where is she?” I mean clearly she is not here “she didn’t want to play today at all, I said to her that you would be upset if she didn’t. She has been sad all morning, but she is with her team preparing” my poor daughter I feel bad “I need to speak to you in private after, probably when it’s started. Like being straight up about shit” Nia looks all nervous now “oh yeah” looking behind Nia and at my mom “decided to come like you’re father Christmas, why did you upset her and do this?” shaking my head looking away from my mom, I don’t want to know and she better just stay away from me.

I am waiting for my baby to come out, nobody cares about that other team at all. My smile grew seeing Royalty’ team come out, clapping my hands “come on Roro! Let’s go baby!” I shouted while clapping, I whistled out too. Royalty clocked me, her face lit up “my dad! my dad is here!!” she screamed and ran away from her team “my dad came!” she shouted, moving away from the crowd and rushing over to Royalty “you came!” she screamed out, catching her as she ran into me “I made it for you stink” picking Royalty up, she is getting too tall for me to do all this “I am so happy dad! You came!” she wrapped her arms around my neck “of course I came, I made it. I am sorry” I felt bad on how I upset her so much, Royalty moved her head back “you going to score a goal for me now? If you wack I am not claiming you” Royalty yelped out “stop it! I am so happy you came” she kissed my forehead “I am happy too, you go back now ok? I think you going to get in trouble” placing Royalty on the ground “I will score a goal for you dad! Watch me!” she ran off, I swear I love that girl so much, she never lets anything hold her back, not even me. I know I be stressing my own daughter out with the shit I pull.

Nia laughed “Royalty stop looking over here! Look at the ball!” Nia shouted, she keeps looking at me to check if I am watching, of course I am watching her “come on baby!” I shouted “I always worry that she will break a bone that girl, she is clumsy at times” crossing my arms across my chest smiling “I am shocked she kept up with this, she be doing so much and did what I did when I was younger, got bored of it. I would be happy if she became some soccer player, I don’t care what she becomes, minus anything club related” I ain’t finna have my daughter do that shit “same, I don’t agree with that either, she is super happy you are here. I am happy you came, you didn’t say either?” shaking my head “what if something else came up and I let her down again, couldn’t do that at all” you never know with me “you seem like you have a lot on though, anything I should be concerned about that will affect Royalty?” I chuckled “uhm I don’t know yet, will talk to you after though. Less ears around” I mean my mother because she is just stood there listening to everything I say, I feel she hates me or hates what I have become or the simple fact I don’t obey her wishes when she is a hypocrite, she says it’s me but never takes fault for my childhood.

Holding Royalty’ water bottle as she ate her snack at half time, this girl is eating her lunch at half time “did coach say you could eat like this?” I asked, she shook her head “nope but you want some dad? Mom made them” she held her sandwich up at me “nah, she poisoned them” I laughed adding “be quiet, are you going to hurry up before coach sees this” Nia said, Royalty stuffed her sandwich in her mouth and got up from the floor “no pictures please” I said some random fans taking just that “little princess you doing good ain’t you” yes Hoody has come, he is waiting around for me or trying to stay close to me to see what I am doing “drink!” holding her bottle out to her “what you say?” I asked “thank you dad” smiling at my daughter “I have decided, I need to claim another child. You ain’t scoring, you are embarrassing me out there” Royalty moved her drink away in shock “stop it dad! I will do it, watch me” I chuckled “I will be watching but your team is losing, I am supporting the other team now” Royalty pushed me laughing “silly butt!” she spat.

Clapping my hands “Royalty! Come on, kick the ball” she is playing silly today “Jesus!” I groaned out, she is being terrible and I wanted to shout that but I didn’t, feeling my phone ringing in my pocket “little homie being bad on purpose” Hood said, I laughed shaking my head “on purpose and I came back for this” looking down at my phone, my baby calling me. Oh my god I am so happy to see that “hello” answering the call “I was expecting you to call me dumpling, how is you? Enjoying yourself? Was she happy to see her dad, I am missing my daddy now” Robyn’ voice goes straight to my dick “why is you talking like on the phone, I hear it in your voice little lady. You are my dumpling, but I am good just watching Royalty play her game, she was so happy to see me, but I am happy. How are you and little crumb” Robyn snorted laughing “little crumb, nigga you are making up words now. But mhm, I am missing you though, I want you in bed also check your messages, I sent you a little something. I thought she would be done but call me when you are, I am actually missing you though” I cooed out “I will be back soon dumpling, love you” my eyes bulged out, Hoody is just staring at me as he heard every word “I am going to kick your ass, love you too” she put the phone down “oh shit! You really got a new girl!? This is it” he shouted “fuck you, seriously. Get out of my face” walking away from him, let me see what she sent. Opening the message “oh yeah” she actually looks so sexy pregnant ‘Just a lil something’ is that kinky lingerie she got on, tilting my head. She got the lace lingerie on and suspenders, oh she is going all out “Go Roro!” hearing Nia shout, locking my phone looking behind me “yesss” I just saw my baby score “that is my baby!! Royalty!” I ran towards her “I scored for my daddy! I did it! I did it” my baby really did it for me.

I am super proud of my baby, she scored for me. Crouching down to Royalty “look over here now” Nia said, kissing Royalty’ cheek “my baby scored! Look at this award, so proud of you” putting my arm around her “awww this is so cute” holding my phone out to Nia “take one on mine” Nia took my phone “look at my medal dad, I told you I would score. And we won!” she yelped out “you did, I am so happy” looking at Nia smiling, Royalty kissed my cheek. I cooed out smiling “you two” getting up from my position and grabbing my phone from Nia, unlocking my phone and tapping on my messages. I sent the picture to Robyn ‘She won it!’ pressing send “you go and stay with meme; I need to speak to you mom. I won’t go, don’t worry” Royalty wasn’t happy I told her to go “just there, let me speak to your mom in private, it’s grown talk so move” Royalty stuck her tongue out at me “and you” I laughed, putting my phone in my pocket “after you” I gestured for Nia to walk ahead of me, I am scared that I will get a no because it is out of the country but I don’t know, it depends on what she says about this.

We walked a little away from the group “my baby is so happy you came; I think it gave her so much life to win. I am glad you came; you made the effort to break away from what you were doing. You go to just do it sometimes Chris, it’s just one of those things but to see her happy, I bet it was worth it?” nodding my head “it was, I just wanted to speak to you about something. This has nothing to do with my mom. I feel like Royalty is growing, she doesn’t care to go to meme home anymore and whatever. I am trying to do better by my kids, by myself and with you trusting me, that helps me so much. I enjoy spending time with Royalty. I am not sure if she told, I did promise her we would go away, daddy and daughter thing, Just us” Nia let out an oh “she didn’t but when she was upset she did say, he promised daddy and daughter but like didn’t go into it. So you mentioned it to her that you would take her away?” nodding my head “but I won’t do anything behind your back, I want to make sure you’re ok with it. If I can take her away with me, I am currently in Mexico just spending time thinking. I have nobody there, just me. I would enjoy the company but if you think it’s just too much, this is between me and you now” Nia nodded her head slowly, she is not sure how to take it, I get what she is feeling and with her having her doubts “I have this feeling that you are doing some soul searching, it is the holidays and she is at that age where she can do everything herself and, if you are ok with it. All I want is my daughter happy and is ok, she is happy with you. Royalty questioned why she had to go to Joyce’ home and not yours, she wanted to go to yours but she had to get second best, what I don’t get is that you don’t want your mom to know anything, why is that?” this is positive “she is negative, she will put doubts in my mind making me feel like I can’t look after her, it will be just in Mexico for a few days if you are ok with it? Royalty is going to be so excited when she hears it, this is the first time I will be taking her away on holiday on my own too” I ain’t ever done this before “she is going to be pretty excited, she is independent as it comes now but her happiness is what I care about” nodding my head in agreement.

“I want this to be raw, I want to be me Dennis. I am doing it my way so if I release this, it will be on my terms. I want to be personal to my fans, I want them to be included in my life but also not included so if I control what is being fed then I can control the information. So we have the pictures, we have some footage of the baby shower and gender reveal, not so much the scans but we missed that, I didn’t think life would have taken me here right now. We must start now, also I want you to ask me questions, questions you think my fans would ask me. I want you to get moments, so you better get your camera rolling. We going to edit this shit together too” watching Dennis write down things “that is a good idea” Tina greed “I want it to be mine and also Chris’ thing so like we can collectively post it but he can have his version too, I know I am working you but I know you can do it. I don’t want a big crew, just you being with us, doing what you need. Mobile videos, I will have some things, he may have some things, we will collate them. Just raw things, I want you to ask me what I am doing, what is happening. It will be like my personal blog I guess, a long one. I am putting this out for free because I will not have no price on my child’s head. Them motherfuckers won’t get to see her” I laughed “but that is it, my goal for now. My Fenty lines are fine right now, we are backed up with things flowing until I am truly back on my game” Dennis nodded his head, I know I have put a lot on him right now.

While Chris is not here, I thought I would start the little interview or whatever while I am outside on the lounger “is the camera rolling yet or nah?” Dennis out here just preparing and shit, taking his time. I forgot that I had a message from Chris actually, grabbing my phone “it’s rolling now” Dennis said, unlocking my phone and opening the message “awww she won her little soccer game” zooming into the picture, Chris looks like a proud dad “who has?” Dennis asked, turning my phone to him “I have not met this girl yet but Royalty Brown, she won her soccer match, look at that” holding it to the camera “how do you feel to be a step mother, I mean that is what you will be?” moving my phone back, locking the phone “I don’t know what that entails until I have my own daughter here with me, I can only think what it will be like. Did I think I would be a step mother? Hell no, but I myself had half siblings and I didn’t know how to handle that, I didn’t like it at all so I know how it feels to be in that situation. I would like different for my daughter, a different environment. I always felt like they saw a different side to my dad then I did, it wasn’t good. I mean I still see them but it’s just one of those things where you think did you get the better side of my parent; I just don’t want that. I am nervous about all that” Dennis nodded his head “what made you want to marry Chris; is it love still?” Dennis is making me laugh “he asked, and I said yes, if you know me then you know the love I hold for him. It was one night which has turned into this, I think we are both at a different points in our lives where we are adults, I mean sometimes. I want to do this for her, she is the love of my life. I want her to have the best. I don’t want to go into detail with what Chris and I spoke on, but it’s been an emotional ride with him. It is our time, it’s time for Chris and Rihanna to be happy. People will have their opinions but what does it matter when you’re happy, I am happy. It’s been the most natural disaster thing to happen, and it’s funny because it just happened. And you all can hate Mel” I laughed “I am joking but when my daughter is older, she sees this. She will say my mom did what she needed to do, that is all that matters to me” they going to hate me so much.

[mychameleonsix]

ILY Epilogue

**Year 2025** "Are you ready?" Soohyun said coming into my room. "My God, I'm not sure! I don't know what to feel anymore." I said looking at her through the mirror as she stood behind me, fixing a few stray strands from my chignon. "Relax, it's going to be okay." "What if something goes wrong?" "Everything will be okay, you're worried for nothing." "I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm only 31, Soohyun, are you sure this is a good idea?" "Kang Soobin can you stop? You're doing this today, stop thinking about it. Breathe." I was about to retaliate but a knock on the door ruined my train of thought. Soohyun and I turned our heads to the figure entering - it was Jiyoung, my sister's friend who did my hair and makeup today. I don't even look like I'm wearing makeup, she's that good. "Thank you for doing this in short notice, Jiyoung, you're a life saver." "My pleasure, I'm glad to be of service." "I'll definitely recommend you to my friends." "Thank you, Ri. Everything's looking good here, you're good to go. I'll see you out there." She said before checking my lashes one last time, and tucking a curl behind my ear. As soon as she left, Ken entered the room, with Chaerin on her tail. "What are you still doing here? Girl, let's go! Everybody's waiting for you." Ken said wagging a finger at me, over-exaggerating her movements, causing Chaerin to laugh at her expense. "Can't keep everyone waiting forever, you know." Chaerin said sitting down on the couch next to where I'm seated, texting on her phone. "This is all happening so fast. Please remind me again why I'm doing this?" "We've been going at this for the past two hours, give it up already Ri. You're doing this, you're ready. Now let's go!" Soohyun said rolling her eyes at me. "Okay, here we go!" ***Jae's POV*** It's a generally beautiful day today. The sky's clear, no signs of rain or any mishaps whatsoever. The weather's fine, not too hot, the wind just right. However though, what isn't right... is this tie I'm wearing. Goddamint, I've been trying to tie this damn tie for the past 15 minutes. "Can you please chill? Here let me do it." Brian said, walking towards me, grabbing my shoulders so I can face him. "You're more nervous than Riley, it's laughable." Sungjin said. "How'd you know?" "Chaerin sent me a picture of Riley looking as if she's about to have a mental breakdown." "What?" "Okay, calm down, I was kidding. She just sent a text saying Riley's just as nervous as you are right now. So can you, please, breathe for a minute." Sungjin said sighing. "Where's Wonpil and Dowoon?" I said throwing a pillow at him, slightly annoyed that he's making jokes at this time. "Wonpil's on his way back from picking up Hana. Dowoon's getting something from the car...hold still, I'm almost done." Bri said, focused on my tie. "There, all done! Good to go, hyung." "Finally!" Sungjin said standing up, at the same time Dowoon walked in with Wonpil and Hana in tow. "Why are you all still here? Aren't you supposed to be out there already? People are waiting!" Wonpil said to us; to me especially. "Wait a minute, I just want to say a word to all of you." I said, facing them - the four people who meant everything to me all these years. "Thank you for everything boys. You've been a family to me since day one, I don't think I'd make it through if it weren't for y'all. And now that there's going to be an addition to this family, I hope nothing's going to change. I'll always be here, still, no matter what happens." "Well duh, you're just getting married. We're still DAY6; tomorrow when we all wake up, everything will be the same between us. It's just that, now, you won't be in the room next to mine." Dowoon said. "Yeah, but you and Riley bought the house downstairs so nothing's really changing. Your room's going to stay as it is, hyung, don't worry." Brian said to me, patting me on the back. "Save your sappy self for your bride, will you? You might run out of words to say for your vows. Now can we please go? You can't be late to your own wedding Jae." Sungjin said and walked straight out. "Congratulations to the both of you, Jae. I'm so happy for you and Riley." Hana said to me as we all headed out. "Thank you, Hana. Don't worry, soon you'll be another addition to this growing family." I said with a wink, laughing at how flushed she immediately looked. "Hyung!" Wonpil said, slapping the back of my head. The audacity of this man? How dare he slap me on my wedding day. "What? It's true." "Shut up, today's not about Hana and I." "See, Hana, he's neither confirming nor denying it" I said still laughing. When we entered the church, a lot of people were already there; mostly close friends and family. We decided to have the wedding in LA so that we can have the privacy that we want. It was a mutual decision. "We'll start as soon as she gets here, okay Jae?" Our manager said to me before he went to sit beside the rest of the boys. I got my phone out to check the time but saw that Riley sent me a text. Jae! Yes, my love? I'm getting married today, can you believe that? What? No way? Who's the lucky groom? Some guy who plays in a band, amazing visuals, heavenly voice, tall, looks like a chicken. His name's Park Jaehyung! You know him? Isn't he that handsome guitarist from DAY6? Oh my God you know him? Yes! But wait, you know I'm getting married today too! Really? What are the odds. Who's your bride? Oh you know, the smartest and the most talented surgeon ever! Name's Kang Soobin, you know her? Omooo, Kang Soobin? You mean you're marrying THE Kang Soobin from cardio? She's like...my role model! She's amazing! And I love her. And she loves you too. See you in a few minutes! See you soon, wife See you soon, husband I smiled reading that last one. Husband. In a few minutes, I'm really getting married, wow. "Jae, she's here." Brian said beside me. He's my best man, they all are. Everybody in the church stood up and faced the back; anticipating the moment the doors open, and Riley walks in. God, I'm so nervous, my palms are starting to sweat. Okay here we go... 3... 2... 1... Wonpil started playing the piano as soon as the doors opened; my entire world stopping. I'm having a hard time breathing now, because I can't seem to comprehend how I got so lucky to be marrying the only girl I ever loved. The moment my eyes landed on Riley, it's as if it's the first time I'm seeing her. She looks so beautiful in her white dress, with a smile that reached her ears - no traces of tears. Meanwhile I was standing here, tears so uncontrollable it's starting to get embarrassing. When she reached the end, her dad gave her to me, giving me a tight hug and a firm handshake... telling me to take care of her daughter. Don't you worry, sir, I will; even if I have to take a bullet. Riley reached her hand up to me, wiping the tears streaming down my face. I got a hold of her hand in the process, pressing it more into my cheeks - feeling her warmth against my cold skin. I locked our hands together and walked with her to the altar. "We are gathered here today to witness a beautiful union between this lovely couple: Jae and Riley." Pastor John said. The pastor was saying a lot of things, the audience reacting to the stories he was sharing about Riley and I. We've known him our entire life since we grew up going to  this church. But my mind's not really processing anything that he's saying. I'm so focused on Riley right now, I can't stop staring at her. Can this day get faster, I just wanna go home and have Riley all to myself. "Jae...hello earth to Jae..." "Huh, what?" "It's time for your vows." The pastor said. "Oh right, yes...um my vows..." "Are you feeling alright, Jae? Do you need a minute? You look like you're about to cry." Pastor John said teasing me, while Riley and the audience laughed at me. "I'm okay, I was just sidetracked." "Your vows then, Jae." Taking a deep breath, I faced Riley and took her hands and locked it in mine, giving it a small squeeze. "People have different ways on how they call you. To some, you're Riri, Riles, Soobinah, Binbin, or even Rilester or Binah. Others call you by your real name: Kang Soobin or Riley Kang, and now Dr. Kang from Cardio has been added to the list. However though, to me, you're my Ri-bear, and you'll always be Jae's girl. We've been through so much already, Ri; and if there's one thing that I've learned in the years that we've been together, it's that love is not just full of romance. You need to work hard for it to make it work, to make it last. That's why today, as I stand before you, I promise not just to love you forever, but I promise I'll love you in every single waking moment of our lives. I can't promise you I'll be the perfect husband, because I won't. I also cannot promise you the fairytale life you dreamed of as a child. But I promise that I'll never stop loving you even when I hate you. I promise that I'll keep making you laugh even when you're angry, give you hugs when you're cold, feed you when you're too tired to eat for yourself, sing you to sleep when you can't, and to be the peace whenever you're battling a war with yourself or with anything.  You and I, we balance each other out. And that's how I want this marriage to be: a balance between love, respect, time, and effort. Today's only the beginning of a lifetime that we'll have to face together; and to be able to spend the rest of my life, standing beside you - supporting you, is a privilege that I am beyond honored to have. I love you Riley, in every language that I know, in every way that I can show, and with every piece of me. You are mine, just as I am yours." I ended my vows with a kiss to Riley's forehead, stopping myself from crying more than I already am. I can see her having a really hard time controlling the waterworks, probably scared she'll ruin her makeup. "Riley, I believe it's your turn to say your vows" Pastor John said, handing her the mic. "To many, our love story will probably seem as the typical friends-to-lovers type of story. But to me it isn't. Ours is special because I knew I loved you even before we were friends. I used to be that shy little girl who had no friends, was bullied and teased a lot because of my glasses, add to that the fact that I'm Asian, and that I'm actually good at math. But you, my fellow Asian boy, who were also teased and bullied a lot as a kid, saved me from those monsters and became my friend. It was in that moment I knew, you were special to me. You've always stood by me, defending and protecting me from the world. But let me tell you, my love - today I promise you, that from this day forth, I will fight the world to protect and defend you as well. We'll conquer the world day by day, just as we always had. Jae, as I stand in front of the people closest to us, to the witnesses of our love, I will only promise you one thing: that I'll never stop trying. I will try to always love you more than I already do; to make things work even when it gets tough; to understand you even if you start sounding unreasonable; to support you with your dreams and help you attain them, and to keep our love story never ending. Today our love story is turning its pages to the next chapter, and we'll keep turning its pages to the next chapter, and the next, and then the next one, til death do us part. And you know what makes this love story, our love story, a great one? It's because God wrote ours, with you and I as the protagonists.

I love you Jae, yesterday, today, and all the days that are yet to come. And just like that line our lyrical genius, Youngk, once wrote: you are my day, Jae. Forever."

After Riley said her vows, Pastor John continued on with the ceremony, saying a few more words and whatnot. But I'm only looking forward to one thing now: the kiss. "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Jae, you may now kiss your bride." He said. Gladly, pastor! I stepped closer to Riley, cupping her face in my hands, staring into her eyes. God, she's so beautiful. "I love you husband." She whispered. "I love you too wife." I said as I closed the gap between us, kissing her softly as the crowd cheered for us. 

[aurumacadicus]

Regency: I am so eager to hear about the new baby girl! Will she be shy like Tony or a mini Bucky or Steve? How protective is everyone of her? Feel free to throw in any angst as well please and thanks!

Among her friends and family she takes after Steve; Maria’s a little pistol that gets into everything and has, more than once, come to her mother covered in mud. Tony despairs. Would he never have a child that enjoyed spending time inside with him? Even Peter had ditched him to ride horses and learn fencing and archery, and he was an omega. Also it would be nice not to have to see the laundress wrinkle her nose and frown severely when she washed Maria’s clothes. But Tony is used to disappointment! Just because none of his children want to spend time inside with him doesn’t make them any less wonderful.

Besides, he doesn’t want to stunt anyone’s growth by keeping them from learning what they want! (Part of this is because Obadiah wouldn’t let him learn what he wanted; the other part is that when he tries to figure out how to articulate his feelings, he thinks he sounds an awful lot like Obadiah and he’s terrified of becoming like him.) Besides, he’s pretty sure Maria’s going to be an alpha. It wouldn’t do to stifle an alpha.

(Jarvis thinks that Maria is an awful lot like Tony was as a child. He’d been bright and adventurous and, yes, a little impetuous. …A lot impetuous. But Maria and Howard had taken it in stride, and catered to quite a lot of what Tony wanted to do. Tony might not remember it. He was very young, and then the shock of seeing–the shock of what had happened to him may have made him forget all the happy times. Sometimes it was safer, not to have hope. Jarvis loves little Maria. He’s sort of excited to see who she will become. It would be nice to see who Tony could have become if he didn’t have to carry all of the emotional baggage that he did.)

Then Maria is finally old enough to be allowed to stay at one of the Rogers’ grand parties. And she turns into the shyest mouse. Tony is talking to Loki about when the hell he’s going to get married when all of the sudden he feels a tug at his skirt. He looks down and smiles when he sees Maria clutching the fabric. “Oh hello. Did you come to meet Mama’s friend Prince Loki?”

Loki barely gets out a tremendously friendly (for him) “Hello” before Maria squeaks and rushes away to hide behind Bucky instead. Bucky is, for once, having a decent conversation with T’Challa. But for him reaching back to idly pat Maria’s head, Tony would have believed he didn’t know she was there at all.

“…Well at least she didn’t bite me,” Loki says after a moment, and Tony sighs loudly.

(“I’ll protect you,” Harley tells Maria gently while she sleeps. “I’ll protect you like I protected Peter. And if you turn out to be an alpha–I’m gonna teach you everything Papa and Dada taught me and more. You’re gonna be the most dangerous Rogers child.”

Riri giggles. “What about our children?”

Harley scowls, reaching out to touch Maria’s curly hair. “Our kids won’t need to be dangerous. That’s what I’m there for. Maria’s gotta protect Mama.”

Riri’s smile fades. “…What?”

“Peter and I have always done our best to protect Mama. Someone hurt him when he was younger. Papa and Dada try to protect him but sometimes they’re stupid. That’s okay though. I’m pretty sure you think I’m stupid sometimes too.”

Riri grimaces. She wouldn’t have put it like that, but… yeah, sometimes Harley makes some stupid decisions when his instincts are running wild. “Yeah, okay.”)

“We’re going to try again,” Tony says, and Loki straightens his back and nods. Tony smiles and looks down at Maria. “Maria, this is Mama’s friend, Prince Loki. Loki, this is my daughter Maria.”

Loki sweeps into an elegant bow and says, “A pleasure, Princess Maria.”

Maria squeaks out a “likewise,” blushing, before rushing away to hide behind Steve.

Tony sighs and stares after her before turning to apologize to Loki again, but Loki looks insufferably smug. “…What?”

“Finally,” Loki sighs happily. “A child that understands flirting.”

“…She’s eight.”

Loki blinks at him in confusion. “I don’t actually want to date her, Anthony. I’m just glad someone in this God forsaken family understands flirting.”

“I do-!” Tony begins, offended.

Loki snorts at him. Loudly. “No. You don’t.”

(“Oh dear,” Jane gasps as she watches Tony rear back and then swing with all his might, sending Loki sprawling onto the floor.

Thor stares at him for a moment before saying, “He probably deserved it,” and turning back to the discussion he was having with Sarah.

Sarah tries not to spew her wine and instead sends it shooting out her nose. She cannot tell which would have been more dignified, but she’s pretty sure spitting it out would have hurt less. She watches Steve and Bucky hustle over to try and pull Tony off of Loki but Loki snaps, “I finally get this omega to hit me and you’re going to pull him away?!”

“I used to wonder whether Loki was really part of your family,” Sarah muses.

Thor nods. “Aye. He is. He tries not to show it.”

“I have no idea why,” Sarah says, trying not to laugh, as she watches Loki and Tony wrestle around. “I wonder what he said.”

“We’ll probably never know,” Thor says solemnly as Loki and Tony’s curses drift across the room.

“OW quit pulling my hair!”

“You asshole!”)

[readn2me]

2/15/2019

Hello mind. Good morning. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. A day I don’t care about honestly. I feel indifferent about it. Brew and I really didn’t celebrate. It was a previously discussed situation, but I didn’t really think he wouldn’t get me anything. And he says he wanted to do something feasible for him, but shit. I feel like the time he was spending watching the game or whatever could have been utilized to get a damn bear. I don’t know. I feel like he’s lack luster right now with his pursuing of me. I’m going to relax a bit on him. I have been extra emotional over the passed week with school stressing me out and him getting on my damn nerves and these income taxes not dropping it like it’s hot into my account. I had big plans to buy him a PlayStation and games for his birthday, but I think dinner will do until we’re in a committed situation. I told him he was a stress contributor. He is. I don’t need nothing or nobody like that right now. I’m stuck on getting out of Pappasito’s and making myself and my family proud. My daughter deserves  for the black woman who she shares a home with to be successful. That representation is going to be amazing! She says she wants to be a teacher. I can see that. I’d love that.

Riri’s kickback is tonight. I want to pull up to say I did, but I also want to kick it a bit. Chill with other adults and see if I’m doing the right thing by giving us another chance. He’s not giving me 100%. That’s kind of the synopsis for me. I guess he’s changed a bit. I want more thoughtfulness. More consciousness.

Kylee’s field trip was cool. The weather was great. We had a blast. He friend was kind of on my nerves. I think she said something mean to Kylee to make her cry. Ky wouldn’t tell me. I’m going to ask her again today. She said it was because I was yelling at her. That could have made her said as well, but I don’t think so. Overall, it was a great time. We did see a monkey eating his own poop. It was the strangest thing ever. Like, as it came out of his butt, he ate it. I saw some cool birds. I should have gotten the names of some animals so I could talk about them later with Kylee. I also should have gotten the name of the monkey I liked. I wouldn’t mind having it as a pet.