#and it being all over the body would open up a lot of design possibilities

[w-40-k]

Guardian Games (you reckon they say 'good game' once it is concluded), rolls nicely of the tounge. Teamwork is encouraged and if enough positions are open (the alt!caretakers are also on rotation, can't let those skills get rusty if there stuck on the sidelines all the time) on occasion it has been known, that multiple participants have been accepted into the guard at the same time.

Some of them that would notice the shift and go along, would pherhaps be the ones that also treat the codex as a guide as oposed to strict rules. Even if they disapprove, there's unfortunately just not a whole lot they could do about it.

Re: the armor; I'd say keep the extra weapons. They are tools that would aide Guilliman in a potential escape.

However; if, despite the sons best efforts, a foe manages to take advantage of that, the sons wouldn't be able live with themselves. (The man who sleeps with a knife under his pillow is a fool every night but one)

The information he receives from his network allows him to give the sons more well educated answers (he picks up information alot differently from the sons) in turn. 'If all you've got is a hammer, problems tend to look like nails' to quote Captain Roubute Surcouf in regards to astartes.

I propose we lean on the roman influence and he dedicates some of his spare time developing civilian inferstructure. Also, since roman houses/manors tended to have an inner courtyard, he takes up gardening (fun twist on his farm dream). He would probably get to revising the codex alot quicker too.

Also alot of *research*. For example, he would have a vested interst in knowing how the Gamit became this severe (also if there is actually any Slaneshi influence involved in this). As for the collar, it's been over ten millennia. Actual reliable Information on that period is hard to get. Unless you are Cawl, who was around back then and is also the guy he tasked to improve upon the emperor's original astates design.

(Sad, introspective moment for Guilliman when he figures out Thiel commissioning the collar. Fun cocktail of emotions for sure.)

I was thinking on how the Gamit might manifest itself. Say it is tied to/affects their Catalepsean Node.

The wiki describes it's function as:

"When deprived of sleep for a long period of time, the Catalepsean Node "cuts in" upon detecting a rise in the Astartes' stress and fatigue hormones.

This allows the Astartes to consciously "switch off" sections of the brain sequentially, while remaining awake and alert. This ability comes at a price, as prolonged use of this ability can be hazardous, possibly inducing hallucinations or even psychosis."

Essentially, the Gamit puts them into permanent crisis mode and they are too keyed up to actually sleep (the box that says 'sleep' is unticked).

To the point that they will *continue* to run themselves into the ground until they die of sleep deprivation (or the crisis is resolved; whatever comes first).

The longest instance of a regular Astartes staying awake is usually credited at around two weeks.

However, the chapter holds records of an UM afflicted by the Gamit, who was recorded to have been awake for thirty terran standard days, before collapsing dead to the ground due to exteme sleep deprivation.

The body during that time uses up every last resource it has available. Thus it is practice to, forcefully if nessecary, sedate astartes afflicted with the Gamit after at most fifteen days of being awake.

Further, once Guilliman is aware of this, I imagine a scenario where one of the sons is afflicted by the Gamit in close proximity to Guilliman and he manages to talk them down.

'Son, the crisis is over, I am safe, your brothers can handle the rest. You can *stop*'

The son in question, is at that point pretty much delusional with sleep deprivation, paranoid and terrified out of their mind.

He hears his father's calm words, his father's heavy, warm hand on their shoulder and able to hear the rhythmic, calm twin beat of his father's harts promptly goes limp like a puppet with it's strings cut and Guilliman has to quickly reach out and hold him up lest the son falls to the floor.

Guilliman for a moment is worried he has just lost another son to the Gamit -this accursed thing stemming from his actions hunting his sons- before he hears the sons quiet but shallow breathing. The heartbeat is also slower then he'd prefer or is healthy

But the son cradled in his arms is very much *alive* and for the moment that is all he cares about.

They have a fever and are essentially comatose until their body catches up on the missing sleep. And a new doctrine get put in place; sons high on the Gamit are mandated to spent some time with dad. Of course this only works when Guilliman is in close enough proximity to actually help.

Conditions for this to work are;

- Primarch safe

- Out of combat zone

- Primarch in close proximity (bonus points if they can hear his heartbeat)

Got an angsty idea:

-In Short-

Yandere ultramarines binding/caging/disabling Guilliman at all costs for his own safety. Even if they must hurt him, even break him to do it. No more fulgrim/mortarion incidents.

-In Long-

Basically, what if after witnessing his reckless personal behavior towards personally fighting his brothers and his "death" at the hands of fulgrim as well as his LITERAL death at the hands of Mortarion (regardless of the fact he was brought back, he fucking DIED), the Ultrabois just fucking go full Yandere and try to keep him out of battle and under watch as much as they possibly can to ensure his absolute safety from ANY harm, even himself? And what if this desire, this NEED to keep their primarch, their FATHER, safe went to the extreme as he inevitably tried to get back to business, including personally fighting? He's a primarch after all, weapon first, human second, and his duty is to guide and safeguard the Imperium...

My brain basically had an idea of a gilded bird-caged and bound Guilliman and spun a background around it. Some mental images even include a blindfold and gag for the Ultrabois benefit cuz you know Guilliman's words are some of his best weapons (best way to talk them out of it- to a point).

Very OOC, I know, but with the way the Ultrabois were willing to die in droves to get him away from fulgrim as he was dying AND to protect his stasis before his revival, it seems it could very easily become a possibility via Slaaneshi influence, Lord of Excess and all...

GOD I wish I could draw bodies or write 😭

[kismetlotts]

Kinktober 🎃 day nine: Cheating!

cw: cheating, dubcon, noncon, mentions on rape, open relationships? (Johnny and Simon share), rough sex, mentions of blood, mentions of saliva, fingering, oral sex on reader, bruising, voyeurism, ‘don’t get caught’ trope, ignorance, degrading names such as ‘whore’, vocal Simon, creampie, mentions of having a child

Simon and Johnny who are so used to sharing each other’s little toys: their own girlfriends. It’s a weird bond that brings the two of them together. It’s sick and fucking perverted but it’s something to talk about when the weather turns cold and on a mission.

Sipping on their drinks as they recharge their batteries mumbling a, 'Remember so and so?’ getting a ‘Yeah, they were a good fuck.' in response.

It was more than likely one of the reason why the two blokes struggled with keeping their girlfriends. Most of them rejecting and breaking up with them when they’d bring it up because what woman who was looking for a family, a life, love, would want to fuck their boyfriend’s best friend? Or be tampered with?

The two of them had grown a lot of respect and loyalty for each other from this little routine. A ridiculous amount when you put it against how much respect they gained from each other at war. Protecting one and others lives, killing for each other, just doesn't help the same than sharing some good pussy. Weird logic that not even they understood but with all said, they were tight, close.

So when Johnny got his hands on you, a pretty little thing that refused to fuck until the third date he knew not only was he in danger, but you were. He knew how much Simon would ruin you, take that precious little hole of yours and stuff you so deep you'd feel it for days. Johnny just fucking knew it would happen and when you'd finally let him inside, invited him into your heavenly cunt- he couldn’t let him steal you.

Too delicate and light for Simons heavy way with sex.

"So when's my turn?" The gruff, masked man would ask Johnny. Conversation of you being brought up and the words just tumbled from the cracks of his lips. Normality and need seeping through his tone because as it was such a statement in his and Johnny's relationship, he’d think no other way.

Not once would he even consider the possibility of Johnny turning around and refusing, saying no. Telling him that your pussy- your body- is just for him. Claiming you against his own kind. Barricading and locking you away from him in his designed cell of greed.

It wasn’t going to end well, Johnny was sure of it, so with an awkward laugh and the rub of his neck he spun around facing him, eyes catching Simons through the mask before clearing his throat. Words coming across shakier than intended because he wasn't intimidated by Simon, more fretful of what he’d do knowing that you were off limits.

"Actually, lass is a good' ne. Think she might be a keeper Si." Silence filling the room for about five seconds, the slow click of the clock on the wall the only audible thing. Simons gaze not changing once and it killed Johnny, bugged him harder than a kick to the teeth.

Everything about him yearning to know what Simons brain was thinking or what he was planning, wanting to reach out and shake him, beg him to back off. They were getting old now, it was bound to be called off at some point- when they properly wanted to settle down and have kids and a family, right?

"Oh really?" His accent and words a monotone warning but Johnny was so flushed with relief that he hadn’t exploded and raged at him, his ears missed it. Missed the way his blinks slowed, analysing the man in front of him. Missed the way Simons personally and mindset changed. New thoughts drowning his head so hard he forced out exhales to think straight. Did he think he was better than him? More deserving of your body than gruff ol’ Simon over here? Worthier?

He was fucking seething, the metallic taste in his mouth potent as he bit his tongue, refraining to tell Johnny to go fuck himself, stand up and find you. Go track you down and make you cry both of their names just so he can hear which one sounds better or which one turns him on more.

Moaning your boyfriend’s name so loudly while his friend hits that one part. Choking out, crying out for Mactavish as your eyes roll back, tongue drooping out the side of your lips too. He’d be a liar to say his dick wasn't twitching at the thought.

"Yeah, I'm so sorry Simon-" But he was already shaking his head, hand waving him off with a sly smirk on his face as he told him no worries! Told him that's its alright and that he completely understands. Barely moving an inch the rest of the night as he came up with plans on what he's going to do to you. What he did in fact do to you.

Face down in yours and Johnny’s double bed. Panties damp with your cum from how many times Simon had already made you orgasm, shirt wet with tears and saliva. Rubbing your clit so harshly and fast your body trembled at every little touch. The fine line between touching and fucking, abuse and rape being blurred but you craved it. You longed for it, days of wishing and wondering when he’d come back to please you again.

He’d force your legs apart, holding you by the ankles while he ate like a mad man. Devouring you messily, the noises sounding like a fucking porn movie. Ruining your makeup, your sheets, your body. You couldn’t look Johnny in the eye when he got on all fours, kissing your thigh and humming against the soft skin while asking how you’d got another bruise.

Day and night- when Johnny's downstairs and when he's away. He'd have you begging to stop, pleading him to let you go before you’d lose yourself. His thrusts silencing you, cries turning to moans back to cries to screams of joy- it was mesmerising and so fucking bad of him.

“Oh shut up, babe. You know you want me.” He’d grunt, eyes shutting as he took you in again and again. Eyebrows furrowed in annoyance and ignorance for your cries. Knowing it was only a matter of time before you gave in again, joining him and thrusting back against his cock.

What made it worse was the moans that came from this man. Johnny was never vocal- never vocal enough for you but Simon sounded almost in tears. Each thrust like he’s on the brink of orgasm, you felt so good he couldn’t stay quiet- he didn’t want to.

His favourite memory was when he snuck into your window, almost kicking the stupid Halloween decorations Johnny had put up outside on his way up. The sky pitch black and your bedroom likewise but he could see you in his night vision goggles, sneaking behind you as you changed out of your clothes getting ready for bed.

Bending you over the bedframe, peeling down your panties and thrusting into you for a quickie. The sound of Johnny's electric toothbrush coming from the bathroom one room away only adding to his excitement. He could step in any minute by now, luckily from the darkness Simon had an advantage and most likely enough time to hide if he wanted to. If he wanted to leave your pussy.

Gloved fingers slipped into your mouth for you to suck or bite. Anything to help silence your moans. It excited him the fact that Johnny could find him, Johnny could catch him and realise all this time he though you were safe and committed to him you’d gone behind his back. His precious little girl who actually is just a dirty whore. A dirty whore who lets her hole be used. By men she doesn’t even know.

He wonders what you do when Johnny brings him up in conversation, I mean, he figures you haven't spilt the beans to him yet so do you just laugh and nod on along? Hearing his name, acting like you don't know his touch or how his tongue feels. Pretending he's a stranger, just some stranger who's dick is drilled into your memory. He doesn't fuck like Johnny, he's bigger than him, hits all the places that Johnny can’t. You can never get Simon out of your mind.

Filling you up with his cum and laughing deeply at himself. He's got to be careful with it- what if you two were trying for a baby? That would be a shock, wouldn’t it? Gorgeous little kid coming out looking just like Simon- Simons eyes, Simons hair; a little mini Simon left all for you to raise.

Maybe Johnny would be too thick to realise, too slow to pick up on why his son looks so much like his best friend- that the son he’d always wanted actually belong to Simon. Oh fucking hell, he was a dark deluded arsehole- who thinks like this? Slipping back out of the window and shutting it the same time as Johnny walked into the room.

Large soft body crawling on top of you and pushing you further into the bed. Lips attacking your sensitive neck as his already hard cock slips its way inside of your warm, creampied folds. The darkness hiding all the evidence and leaving him to believe it’s just how wet you are for him. How needy and desperate you are for him.

Blissfully unaware that the wetness lubing his cock up, letting him fuck you with ease and making him feel so hot and so good, was no other than his best friends cum. Dribbling out your hole and onto your thigh as he picks up the pace.

[nanaslutt]

Ok but giving gojo road head and he feels so good he has to pull over in the nearest parking lot to properly enjoy it oh my god just imagine his head bent backwards and his mouth open eyes closed moaning I can’t I need to suck his cock honestly ❤️ and maybe like if ur feeling a tad bit silly he could be a head pusher in this one 😁😁😁teehee just maybe ONLY jf ur feeling silly nana mwah!

OH I LOVE THIS we’re getting straight into this oh em gee

contains: fem reader, oral(m!receiving), sensitive!gojo, sooooo much dirty talk, road head :p, manhandling, throat fucking, headpusher!gojo <3

MDNI

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Your hands were all over Gojo, trying to rip off his belt, unzip his pants, and get his cock out as quick as possible.

“Baby slow downn,” he laughed, “My cock ain’t goin anywhere,” He placed a big hand on top of your own while you tried to undo his belt.

“We’ll be home in 20 minutes, ‘s my girl that needy?” he smirked. You ignored his teasing, pushing his hand out of the way; making him giggle and submit, placing it back on the wheel with his other hand.

You had just finished going shopping together. Gojo needed a new designer suit for some fancy get together with the jujutsu higher ups soon, dragging you along with him.

You protested at first, not wanting to spend your day off suit shopping with gojo. You would much rather cuddle up with him on the couch, but you didn’t want to be alone, so you caved, letting him drag you along with him.

And god damn it if you weren’t glad you did. Tight fitting suit after suit being tried on, all tailored perfectly to his measurements, accentuating his big biceps and toned frame.

Watching him roll up his cuffs and fiddle with his jacket was making your mouth water. You were clenching your thighs as he smoothed his big hands down his chest, veiny hands coming up to tighten the tie on his neck.

“How do I look baby? Ya like this one?” He asked, completely unaware of how something so simple as him trying on suits made you want to devour him right this second.

He found out your true feelings later, bringing you back to the car as you finally undid his difficult zipper after struggling with it for a while, reaching your smaller hands into his pants to pull his semi-hard cock out.

“You got this worked up while I was playin dress up? So dirtyy~,” he teased, biting his lip and smirking while you stroked his length in your warm hands, getting him fully erect.

“Satoru,” you said sternly, leaning your body over the center console and placing your mouth inches from his cock, “shut. up.” The second your words were out his cock was filling up your mouth, quickly falling into a rhythm as you bobbed your head up and down on his cock, making his hips jolt up into your mouth when he drove over a bump, making you gag.

“Ahh- A-hh shittt baby,” Satoru groned, eyes fluttering as he tried to keep his focus on the road, occasionally dropping his gaze to watch the show you were putting on for him.

He dropped a heavy hand on your head, pushing down slightly, making you wince as it hit the back of your throat, “Thought you wanted my cock so bad huh? Cant take it?” he smirked, relishing in the feeling of you swallowing around him, trying to hold back your gags.

Your hand came up to place it on top of his challengingly, pushing his hand down against you. “Oh yeah?” he smirked. Gojo’s fingers curled into your hair as leverage as he started bobbing your mouth up and down on him like a cock sleeve.

“Such a thirsty girl- fuckkk- such a tight fucking throat.” He was trying his best to keep the acceleration of the car at one speed, his legs jerking and jolting every so often when he felt his tip hit the back of your throat, making his driving a little sketchy.

The vibrations from your moans combined with the tightness of your throat as you choked around him was going straight to his balls, “Gonna make me c-crash the fuckin car holy shiiiiit,” he whined, jaw dropping as moans repeatedly fell from his tongue.

Gojo couldn’t take this for much longer, he yanked you back from his dick, popping your mouth off of him with a wet sound as you coughed and sputtered in the air, hand immediately coming down to stroke him still.

“Gotta pull over, ‘s too fuckin much” he said out of breath, face red and heart beating out of his chest as he took the next exit the freeway provided.

His abs were clenching, back coming off from the back of his seat as you rubbed your thumb on the underside of his cock, right under his head, “Babyyyy, killin me, h-hold on just hold on please,” he wined, his big hand coming down to grip your wrist tight as he frantically searched for a semi secluded place to pull over.

Once he found a nice gravel patch off the side of the road covered decently with thick trees he turned the wheel a little too hard to the side, car rocking the both of you as you settled into the spot.

Gojo quickly put the car into park and flipping his hazards on before he brought you back down onto his cock, “All yours baby, take my fucking dick,” he groaned.

Your lips immediately came to suckle on his tip, before sliding down the length of his cock again. This time he just let his hand rest on your head, slightly pushing down on the downstroke.

His head was tipped back against the seat as loud groans and wines spilled from his slack jaw, “goddd baby that feels so good-“ he choked out, running his hands through your hair.

His abs clench when you swallow around him, moans being cut off with a gag when his dick reached too deep in your throat.

You pop your lips off his dick, rotating your wrist around him while while you jerk him off, “yeah? my throat feel good?” you moan, biting your lip while smiling up at him.

“Yes yes so fucking good pretty, so good” He smiled back at you. His big hand comes up to grip your neck, squeezing as he pulls you up to his mouth, “Don’t stop jerkin’ me off” He whispers before he crashes your lips together, moaning at the taste of himself on your tongue.

The kiss is so messy; whenever you twisted your twist around his wet tip his jaw would fall open, and his pretty blue eyes would roll back in his head.

“Fuuuuck, Im so close- fuck-“ He moaned into your mouth, gojo’s body jerking when you started pumping him more vigorously.

“Wanna cum d-down ur throat princess, cmon, why don’t you suck my dick again, huh?” His grip still hard on your neck as he gave it w squeeze to emphasize his need.

Gojo was trying his hardest to keep his composure, trying to stave off his orgasm long enough to at least feel your lips around him again, but your hand movements around his cock was making that task feel impossible.

You bit your lip and nodded, feeling his member start to pulse in your hand. He released your neck, letting you drop your head down to his cock again.

You started to kitten lick the tip softly, dipping your tongue into his leaky slit; but gojo was having none of that.

Without warning he shoved the entirety of his cock down your throat, bobbing your head up and down with his new grip on your hair, “Sorry baby, cant put up w-with your fuckin’ teasing when i’m this close” He smirked down at you, watching you struggle to take him.

You adjusted quickly, breathing through your nose so you wouldn’t choke, and focusing on sucking and rolling your tongue around him to get him to finish as fast as possible.

“Yesyesyes just like that fuck- right there-“ His grip tightened at his head fell back with a ‘thmp’ against the headrest when your tongue caressed a particularly sensitive spot on the underside of his dick.

You were paying special attention to the thick vein running along the underside of his cock, and it made him feel fucking dizzy. His head was spinning every time your mouth fully engulfed him.

You continued your ministrations, letting the massive man above you manhandle you; pulling and tugging at your hair for his own pleasure, and steadily bringing himself to his orgasm.

“I’m gonna cum babe, oh my godd” He let his chin fall back down, jaw slack and eyes heavy as he watched your mouth create a mess of spit all over his cock.

Spit strings connected from your chin to his abdomen and balls, the feeling of you moaning and gagging around him; it was all too much.

You felt his cock twitch before you tasted him; his heavy hand pushing you to the base of his dick as hot ropes of his cum shot down your throat.

You swallowed his cum up greedily, like it was the antidote for some poison to save your life. “Fu-uuuck yeahhh” he wined, biting his lip hard watching you try to keep up with his orgasm flooding your mouth, “Just-like-that- swallow it alllll,” he emphasized by thrusting his too sensitive dick into your mouth.

His whole body was buzzing, long legs shaking from the intensity of his orgasm, mind feeling like jello as the aftershocks ran through his body.

When the stimulation became too much for him; and right when your vision started to be covered in black dots from asphyxiation; he pulled you away from his dick.

Still holding your hair as your hand came down to rub at your throat, coughing and gasping for air in the process. “Show me.” he demanded.

Your foggy mind knew exactly what he meant; sticking out your tongue you showed him how you swallowed every last drop of his seed into your tummy, smiling when you put your tongue back in your mouth.

Gojo’s big hand came up to pat your cheek, releasing your hair and opting to grip your jaw in his hand, “Good fucking girl baby~” He cooed, smashing your faces together.

You felt his tongue dart inside your mouth, greedily licking around, trying to taste himself in your mouth.

He pulled away with a smirk, spit string connecting the two of you as he gave you a quick peck, “God i’m still fucking shaking haha” He laughed breathlessly, making you giggle.

Gojo stared into your eyes for a couple more seconds, biting his lip looking at the expanse of your face before his sighed, dropping his hold on your chin.

“Okaayyyy~” He sighed out, tucking himself back in his pants and buckling his seatbelt back up.

By this point you were positive you had drenched a spot through your panties, pants, and his car seat with how aroused you felt, so you felt ecstatic at his next words.

Putting on his blinker and pulling out into the street, his big hand came to rest on your thigh, patting it a couple times before speaking, “I’m gonna eat your pussy till your fucking crying when we get home as thanks for that.”

[junipernight]

I redesigned Yangchen's outfit!

... I actually designed a lot of outfits for her, because I am Extremely Normal about these books, and also I like costume design and learning about historical clothing.

Short disclaimer: These fantasy clothes aren't culturally or historically accurate, just historically and culturally influenced. I don't have any expertise in East or Central Asian culture or clothing, I've just been clicking around on the internet a lot the last two weeks learning things because that's my idea of fun lol. If you wanted to talk to people who actually know things you should check out @atlaculture or like @ziseviolet, both of whom's blogs I referenced while drawing.

I only designed two alternates for the outer robes. The first is based loosely off the robes Buddhist monks wear (loosely, because drawing draped fabric is hard ^^') especially the Tibetan zhen robe. This garment is just a long wide rectangle of cloth which can be draped across the body in lots of ways (versatility ftw!).

The other garment I drew is a Chuba, a traditional garment from Tibet and the Himalayas. It's a robe, but it highkey reminds me of kilts and hoodies, in that it a) can be worn over one or both shoulders or just as a skirt and b) it makes a giant pocket over the stomach. The long sleeves can be folded up or tied back btw.

I spent the most time on the middle layer, because I was thinking it has to be something she could comfortably fight in while also being suitable for diplomatic meetings, meditating, espionage, and possibly sleeping.

And like. You can fight and hike and whatnot in loose skirts, but it's annoying how twisted up they can get while sleeping. ALSO, YC does a lot of flying and leaping, so my girl needs pants. My faves are definitely the Xiaolin monk pants and the yellow wrap pants Aang wears. I tried dhoti (Indian wrap pants) because that kind of looks like what the giant statue of Yangchen meditating might be wearing, but I think it looks odd paired with a highwaisted shirt instead of a long tunic. Maybe I'll do some more drawings with her in a tunic and dhoti or a monk's dhonka and shemdap later, idk.

As any good historical fashion nerd knows, foundational garments are everything (◡‿◡✿).

But also, there's a scene where Yangchen and Kavik pretend to be lovers, and are "discovered" by a maid sleeping in the same room, with Yangchen in a state of partial undress (gasp!)

I am living for this fake drama; I need to know how scandalized the maid was lmao.

When the maid walks in, Yangchen immediately wraps herself in a bedsheet before ushering the maid back out the door. Maybe all she did was take off her outer robe... but why would she need to wrap herself in a sheet if she was wearing a long-sleeved high-necked gown? I got the sense from both the book and cursory research about buddhist monks that walking around without your outer robes was socially acceptable, at least in casual settings. I think it more likely she was in her underclothes, which historically (in the west anyway) would also double as sleeping clothes.

"The Aang" is censored because this is Tumblr-dot-com. Its mostly a joke, but also, I know other countries are less uptight about bººbies, so like, maybe it's a valid option ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

The ~Water Tribe~ look is based off Sokka's swimwear and not Katara's, mostly because chest binding seems antithetical to airbending.

All the other undergarment designs are based on hanfu neiyi, because that's what I could find reference photos and romanized names for.

I'm tired of typing now. Lemme know if you have questions about something, or want me to post a larger version of a specific outfit. I am open to feedback and tentatively open to requests.

[scarletttries]

Gun Woo Fluff Alphabet (Bloodhounds)

Pairing: Kim Gun-Woo (Bloodhounds) x Reader

Rating: Pure Fluff

Word Count: 4.2k

Author's Note: Back at it with my insane crush on Gun Woo! Thank you to all the anon's sending in Gun Woo headcanon requests, I promise they are all going on my list! And my requests are open for either of the alphabet types for other characters too, I'm having a lot of fun writing them! 🥰

a -affection (how affectionate are they? how do they show affection?)

As the first romantic interest in Gun Woo's life, it would take him quite a while to get used to being able to be affectionate with you. Every time he reached out to hold your hand he would blush profusely, almost apologetic in his gentle touch. Eventually as he gets more used to being your boyfriend his confidence would grow, and he'd learn how to show affection in his own ways. This would include saving you the seat next to him everywhere he goes, standing or sitting as close to you as possible in every situation, and more often than not, leaning down to place a soft kiss on your cheek any time the urge to touch you gets too overwhelming.

b - beauty (what do they admire about their s/o? what do you think is beautiful about them?)

Gun Woo is not a shallow man, although he does think you are the prettiest person he's ever met. No, this boy can only fall for someone's heart and that's exactly what he does with you. It wouldn't take much time of being your friend to realise how special you are, your kindness, your interests, and maybe most of all, just how safe he feels around you. He's spent so much of his life protecting and caring for others, but when you ask if he's okay or go out of your way to help take care of him, he'd realise he's never felt like that about anyone, and it's something he'd like to keep in his life forever.

It's hard to think of anything about Gun Woo that's not beautiful - he's a statuesque man with a heart of gold. So when he starts putting in an extra effort to spend time around you and find any way he can to help with whatever you're doing, it would be impossible not to fall in love with him.

c- cuddles (do they like to cuddle? how would they cuddle?)

Cuddling wouldn't come naturally to Gun Woo, only because he has little experience of physical affection and most of the time his body is used to fighting rather than loving. That doesn't mean he wouldn't want to cuddle you though, starting off with a more traditional arm over your shoulder after lots of hinting, and flushing completely red the first time you curled up against his broad chest. Eventually he'll get used to opening his arms and letting you collapse into them, but no matter how long you're together you'll still be able to hear his heart hammering in his chest as he feels like the luckiest person in the world to be that close to you.

d - dates (what are dates with them like? do they plan them out or are they spontaneous?)

This boy definitely had to ask both his mum and Woo Jin about where to go on dates and how to be a boyfriend, luckily they would have given him some pretty good advice about making lots of plans with you, but leaving room for spontaneous dates when you both feel like it. Gun Woo would definitely love going for food with you, enjoying showing off his skills and knowledge at a BBQ place and impressing you with cooking the meat perfectly. He doesn't drink but he does know a few cool bars thanks to his friends, and he'll happily be your designated driver if you do want to try a cocktail or two. And if you wanted to go out for a run or a workout together, that would be Gun Woo's absolute favourite, enjoying nothing more than feeling his best and enjoying the outdoors by your side.

e - ending (if they had to break up with their partner, how would they do it?)

It would definitely break Gun Woo's heart to have to hurt someone's feelings, but he would never want to lead someone on so would definitely call it off if he felt like he had to. He'd be very kind but honest with that person, explaining that it's not their fault and keeping it brief and simple, usually a man of few words.

f - fiancee (how do they feel about commitment? how quick would they want to get married?)

Gun Woo's little family means the world to him, so it's only natural that he would very quickly start thinking about forming a formal little family with you. He'd only want that if you did too though, so he'd definitely test the waters before getting too invested in thinking about proposing:

You'd be sitting on the couch on a normal Tuesday night when you realise that Gun Woo has sat up completely straight and turned to face you, looking pensive as you turn off whatever you're watching to give him space to talk. With an almost serious facial expression he would very thoughtfully ask,

"Do you want to get married?" You can feel your heart skip a beat as your boyfriend of only a few months waits for your answer, almost choking out your clarifying question.

"Gun Woo, are you proposing?" His eyes darted wide as he shook his head, only confusing you more, the poor boy now just as lost for words as you are.

"No! Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant, do you ever want to get married? I know some people don't ever want to, so I just wanted to check. In case..." His voice trails off as he watches a confused look fill your eyes before you respond,

"Do you want to get married, Gun Woo?" A subtle smile traces across his face as he nods, gaze fixed to his feet.

"To you? Very much so." It's hard not to melt at the warmth in his features as he answers, clearly having pictured a future with you already.

"Then I do want to get married." You reply happily, and Gun Woo nods again, his smile growing wider as he coils his arms around you and pulls you to his chest.

"Then I will ask again properly. Another day." He clarifies, already excited to tell his mum the news.

g - gentle (how gentle are they, both physically and emotionally?)

Gun Woo is the definition of a gentle giant. He would never want to do anything that might hurt your feelings, knowing how lucky he is to have you in his life, and all the ways you make his every day better. He would never raise his voice, or get angry, even looking at you with only softness in his gaze. He'd also be incredibly careful with his touch, terrified that he doesn't know his own strength and that he could possibly do harm to the one person he would never want to scare or hurt. He loves the way you tenderly brush his face, or lightly graze his skin, so he'd make a very conscious effort to only touch you equally softly, knowing how nice it is to be on the receiving end of those affections.

h - hugs (do they like hugs? how often do they do if? what are their hugs like?)

I don't think he would necessarily be clingy the way Woo Jin would, even though he loves your hugs. It would be enough just to be around you most of the time, getting the warmth and love of your company. But when he's feeling down, or had a particularly tough day, or if he's had to be apart from you, or even if he's just feeling really grateful for something simple you've done for him, then he would immediately envelop you in his arms, fighting back the urge to squeeze as tightly as he can for fear of hurting you. It would be all consuming to be hugged by Gun Woo, his broad frame wrapped all around you, warmth and musky scent flooding your senses as he nuzzles against your neck, his eyes clenching shut as he focuses on how good it feels to hold you.

i - injury (how would they act if they got hurt?)

Gun Woo is so used to getting hurt that he would almost brush it off if he came home hurt. He's not used to being taken care of, so it would surprise him when you insist on gently wiping the blood from his knuckles, holding a cold cloth to his swollen hands before giving them a final 'kiss better' that has his stomach doing flips. After that, he'll get a little bit more used to telling you when he's hurt, enjoying being looked after by your sweet touches and quietly asking if you could kiss him better in case you forget.

If you're hurt then Gun Woo would try to be very practical, getting ready to take you to the emergency room even if it's only the most minor of injuries. You'll have to reassure him that nothings going to happen to you, and that'll you'll be okay, but he still insists on taking you to his mother's place so she can double check you'll be okay and probably make you some emergency soup just in case.

j - jealousy (how jealous do they get? what do they do when they're jealous?)

He's not an insecure man, or someone who gets angry easily, so I don't think Gun Woo would get jealous very easily. He trusts you to the depths of his heart, so seeing a man talk to you would never get him upset or have him making a scene. The only thing that might get him a little bit jealous is if someone starts taking up more of your time and attention, so you couldn't spend as much time with him, just because you are his favourite person to be around. He might show his jealousy by being a bit more needy when you are around him, clinging to you as you move around and telling you how much he missed you while you were gone.

k- kisses (what are their kisses like? where do they like to be kissed?)

You would be the first person that Gun Woo ever kisses, and he'd be immediately sure that he would want you to be the only person too. At first it would just be tentative little pecks, almost too nervous to touch you, letting you take the lead and pull him closer when you're ready. Once he gets a bit more used to the sensation, Gun Woo would be a lot more eager to kiss you again, taking every private moment as an opportunity to capture your lips against his, his kiss firm and passionate, trying to show every ounce of love he feels for you through his actions. He loves when he can feel you smile against him, and when you drift to kiss down his neck or along his jaw, particularly on the side his scar is on, well you can practically feel him melting into a giggling mess beneath you.

l - love language (what is their love language?)

Gun Woo definitely shows his love through acts of service, wanting nothing more than to help his friends and family and do whatever he can to keep them safe and make their lives easier. When you come into his life and start doing little things to help him out, whether it's giving him a home cooked meal, or helping clean up his cuts after a fight, well that's when he starts to realise just how much he's been missing someone exactly like you in his life.

He is also definitely a quality time man. It doesn't matter if you two are sitting in silence, doing different things, even just being in the same room as Gun Woo means the world to him. Be prepared to feel him stealing little glances from time to time, and smiling to himself every time he does, so grateful to be so comfortable by his side.

m - mornings (how are mornings spent with them?)

Gun Woo is definitely an early bird, and it would mean a lot to him if you would sometimes wake up early with him, especially if you join him for a morning workout. But don't worry if you're not really an early morning person, Gun Woo would take a lot of joy of sneaking out of bed without waking you up, taking a few moments to memorise your peaceful sleeping expression and feeling like he was running on air knowing that he's running home to you. If by the time he gets back you're up and working on breakfast, be prepared for him to wrap you in his arms and sweep you off your feet, his adoration for you the only thing he's thought about all morning.

n - nights (how are nights spent with them?)

He's a bit more slow moving in the evening, winding down for the day by lounging with his arms around you, waiting until you start to yawn before suggesting you two get ready for bed. He loves when you're tired enough from the day that you let him carry you upstairs, feeling grateful for every moment he's spent exercising when he can lift you easily and feel you get cosy against his chest.

o - open (when would they start revealing things about themselves? do they say everything all at once or wait a while to reveal things slowly?)

Gun Woo will happily tell you all the basic information about his life from the moment he meets you, his experience with Woo Jin's friendship showing him the value of being open and honest with new people. However he's very used to hiding his emotions and putting on a brave face when he feels like someone is depending on him, so it would take him a lot longer to start telling you when he's having a difficult day or feeling sad or scared. Every time he does, and you comfort him without pity or judgement, he feels like it gets easier to share, and now you're the first person he talks to on his best or worst days.

p - patience (how patient are they usually? what tends to wear their patience thin?)

Gun Woo is the master of patience between his strenuous training and his military service. He'll never get frustrated when it comes to waiting for you, or having to explain things, grateful when you give him the same patience as he slowly adjusts to being a boyfriend, sometimes through the process of trial and error. The only thing that might wear his patience thin is if he hears you talk down to yourself time and time again, frustrated and sad that you can't see yourself the way he does, as easily the most special person in the universe.

q - quality time (how do they like to spend with you?)

Gun Woo just wants to be wherever you are. He loves when he gets to do his favourite things with you, like working out and running, or cooking and eating, and when you come to watch him box it means the world to him. But he also wants to do all your favourite things with you, even if it's something he's never been interested in before, he would try absolutely anything if it meant getting to learn a bit more about you and spend that time together.

r - remember (what is their favourite moment in your relationship?)

When Gun Woo started to fall in love with you, he started to feel self conscious of the long scar down his face, and wondering if he was wrong for turning down the offer of help to improve its healing and appearance. He doesn't think you would judge him on his looks, if you even like him back at all, but he still finds himself trying to sit on a certain side of you, or wearing a mask more to block the scar from your view. He never worried about how his scar would affect his life until he found someone he wanted to grow his life with, growing more and more upset by it until one day Woo Jin calls him out on it, in front of you:

Gun Woo was forced to sit on the other side of you, his scar in plain view, and found himself awkwardly leaning his arm over the back of the chair to rest his face in his hand to hide it.

"Hey, why are you sitting like that weirdo?" Woo Jin teases, laughter turning to concern as his friend breaks into a frown, avoiding eye contact with either of you as he shrugged.

"Just saving both of you for looking at my cheek." He mumbled, trying to play it off, but the pain behind his words was more than a little obvious to the two of you.

"I thought you liked your scar now bro? You're not having second thoughts about the surgery for it?" Woo Jin pries, noticing the way his friend keeps throwing troubled glances in your direction.

"What do you think?" Gun Woo turns to you, reluctantly letting his hand drop from his face so you can take a better look.

"Let me see." You pretend to really consider his face for the first time, something you found yourself doing a hundred times before anyway, lifting the edge of one finger to gently tilt his chin up, trying not to smile at the obvious blush your slight touch brings him. You lean your face in close to really take in every detail of him, watching his sadness melt away as you smile as you look over his features, scar included and nod to yourself,

"I don't think you need to worry about how it looks, especially since you got it from being pretty heroic." Gun Woo smiled, satisfied with your answer, and surprised when you added, "And for what it's worth, some people like scars." He scanned your eyes felt any hint of pity or deception, but noticed instead a hint of rosy warmth flooding your cheeks as you looked almost bashful at your words, letting go of his jaw and smiling to yourself as you looked to Woo Jin for reassurance, who was busy grinning at his now elated friend, who suddenly felt like nothing in the world could keep him from trying to win your heart.

s - security (how protective are they? how would they protect you? how would they like to be protected?)

Oh boy is Gun Woo protective of you. He can't help it, he's protective of everyone around him and because you are the most important person in his life that goes ten fold for you! Whenever you two walk anywhere together he'll always be shoulder to shoulder with you to make sure everyone knows you've got him by your side, and if you ever need to walk somewhere in the dark you best believe Gun Woo is coming to meet you, whether you ask him or not. He believes in being a gentleman, from opening doors and pulling out chairs, to making it his job to keep you safe from all the danger he knows is out in the world.

t - try (how much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, gifts, everyday tasks?)

Gun Woo would always try his best to show you how much you mean to him at every opportunity. He would never take having you in his life for granted and would put the effort into every day domestic tasks to show you how committed he is to building a little home with you; you don't even have to ask for him to do things like buy groceries or clean parts of the house, the things that really show he's ready to settle into a life with you. He's a little bit more clueless when it comes to anniversaries and gifts since he's new to this whole relationship thing, but he'll always try his best to get you something special, and he'd never forget the important dates for the two of you.

u - upset (how do they act when you're upset? how do they act when they're upset?)

Gun Woo's default is to hide his negative feelings from those around him, putting on a brave face in public and waiting until he's alone to collapse into tears. It would take him a long time to get used to letting you see him in the moments he feels weak, but he knows how much he values being the person in your life that you tell about your bad days, so he wants to do that for you too. Gradually he realises just how much better he feels when he shares his problem with you and you throw your arms around his neck, pulling him close while he cries, and gets more open with you about his feelings.

When you're upset Gun Woo's first thought is always finding a solution, something tangible he can do to make this situation better. You might need to explain to him that sometimes you just want to talk and be upset and have him be there for you without needing to fix the problem, but eventually he'll start getting better at knowing when to just listen and hold you.

v - vanity (how concerned are they with their looks?)

Gun Woo knows all the things his body is capable of, and with the exception of having to get used to his new scars, he doesn't really think much about how he looks. He tends to default to athletic clothes given the life he leads, but he'd definitely try a new outfit or haircut if you suggested he might look handsome in it.

w - wildcard (a random headcanon for them.)

I think Gun Woo would really struggle to accept help at first. It's a natural part of a relationship to take care of each other, particularly when you share a home, but having spent most of his life taking care of the people around him, it's a big adjustment for Gun Woo to let someone else look after him for a change. The first time you cook or clean something for him, or even just do him a small favour, he'll be extremely apologetic and insist that you don't have to do things like that for him, already trying to think of ways to pay you back. You'll have to sit him down and take his hands in yours, and gently explain that you've seen the way he always takes care of everyone else, and that it's amazing of him but everyone needs help sometimes, and so can he please let you be the person to look after him occasionally? He'll immediately become a blushing, smiling mess, nodding and apologising for not accepting your help in the first place, practically collapsing into your lap for the rest of the night.

x - x-ray (how easily are they able to read you?)

Gun Woo's not a natural people-person so he might not always know when something is on your mind straight away. You need to get used to being direct with him at first, telling him when he's said something that's upset you, or when you're in a bad mood and need him to do something to help you. He's always more than happy to do what you say, and the longer you two are together, the easiest it becomes for him, but it's not something he'll even find easy.

y - yuck (what things do you do that they hate?)

Gun Woo is very old-fashioned in a lot of ways, and he'll find it a bit off putting if you do something that goes against that code - like disrespecting an elder (even if they deserve it.) That being said if you are the one to open a door or pull out a chair for him, he finds that adorable, giving you his happiest little smile as he proudly follows you.

z - zzz (what is a sleep habit of theirs?)

Gun Woo is so used to sleeping alone that at first he actually finds it a little bit difficult to fall asleep with you lying beside him - he's so excited to have you so close, and he can't quite force himself to stop looking at you long enough to close his eyes, suddenly self conscious of how much space he takes up in bed, not wanting to overstep any unspoken boundaries. When you realise that he's struggling, you intentionally shuffle closer to him, showing he doesn't need to be so worried about touching you. You'd whisper kind things to him in your softest voice, and trace shapes across his arm and back with your fingertips until you can feel his muscles relax into cosy sleep, finally drifting off yourself. Now Gun Woo's starting to realise he can't sleep without you next to him anymore.

[yaut-jaknowit]

“Jealousy seems to be a great motivator for you.”

Yautja Captain is jealous when his second in command starts spending time with the Dr of the transport ship instead of with him.

Jealousy Is A Great Motivator

Pairing: Zageiadp (Male Yautja) x GN!Reader

Word Count: 2901

Summary: Between the captain and healer on board the transport ship you run with, you are their main concern. Zage despises the way E'ki growing nearer. The healer needs to stay away from his second in command.

Author Note: When I saw this pop in my inbox, I got super excited! I love jealousy. I didn’t know if you wanted it smutty but I have an idea: when E’ki comes back one time, he finds the two in the Zageiadp’s chair. They are facing the door while Zageiadp rails the shit out of them. Zageiadp makes eye contact. That’s all that’s needed: he won

Masterlist

Ao3

Graceful steps lead the lumbering Zageiadp to the front of the ship. The hallway leading to the cockpit barren and empty from life. Yet, there’s a scent he’s growing to despise with every bit o f his very being. A snarl echoing from the back of his throat before the cockpit doors slid open. His hands curled into fists at the sight revealed to him.

If only he could throw down the damn E’ki out of the nearest hatch. But, unfortunately, he’s needing for emergencies and accidents. The Zageiadp snapped his mandibles shut to prevent any foul words from escaping and sounding to the one person he’d never want to hurt.

One of the only oomans on this ship sat seated in a chair not designed for such a small creature. A look of intrigue alit in your eyes. One he wanted directed at him rather than the sea blue Yautja consuming your attention. You should be gazing at him, greeting him as he takes over your duties. Yet, E’ki is chittering your ear off.

His fangs scrapped against one another. Harsh words desperately crawled at his throat. Words you didn’t need to hear as he directed them at E’ki. He couldn’t believe it. This was fourth time this week alone he’s come to stink up the place. Any Yautja could smell the pheromones. Yet, you, as a ooman, were nose blind to what was happening right in front of you.

From your comfortable seat too big for you, you spotted out of the corner of your eye the familiar form of the captain. A soft smile graced your features, careful not to expose your teeth to any of them. You twisted in your seat and waved at him. “Right on time, Zage!” you teased the yellow based Yautja who looked tense.

After working side-by-side for a couple of years, you’ve learned his gait, his stance, his sitting position. When you’re confined to the same room for the same duration, you learn a lot about him. Possibly, he just slept wrong and didn’t want to be bothered.

Zageiadp grunted and dipped his at you. His quiet, bare feet carried him over to your side of the console. The heat his broad body created sent waves of warmth over you. You nearly leaned towards him in reaction but paused the action. That would be weird. Instead, you tilted your head up to find him gazing down at you.

“Anything to report?” he questioned and saddled up behind you. His thick arms rested on the back of your chair. His dark eyes moved to E’ki with an unknown emotion swirling inside of them. You tilted your head slightly but didn’t get an answer from him. Not that he says much in the first place.

You shook your head. “Nope,” you popped the ‘p’. “All’s well in here, Zage!” Zageiadp grunted while his gaze was kept on the sea blue Yautja in front of you. One of his massive hands dropped onto your shoulder and gaze a small squeeze. You appreciate the touch, knowing he has your back.

E’ki’s eyes narrowed. The blue darkening with a subtle glare. One not directed at you. Then, he quirked an upper mandible up and called your name with a chuff. “Would you like to come to my room after your shift? I know how tiring this job can be. I would like to ease any of your troubles,” he offered with a friendly expression.

Your face brightened with a smile. “Oh, y-“ The hand on your shoulder tensed up and pulled you flush against the back of your chair. An ‘oof’ escaped you. Both of you hands grasped the armrest for support.

“No, they won’t be,” Zageiadp bites at the offending male in his presence. His hold on you is firm and demanding. There’s not a chance in the universe he was going to let this healer take you from underneath his fangs. “They’ll be too busy with me.”

This had you confused. Zageiadp hadn’t talked to you about any dealings after your shift was up. There was no plans he had schedule. Your face twisted, brows furrowing, as you tilted your head back to peer up at the yellow Yautja. You go to lean up but his hold is sturdy despite his attention focused on the other Yautja in the room.

“Well wait a-“ His hand moved to your mouth and officially silenced you. It easily covered the lower half of your face.

“We need to run diagnostics,” Zageiadp explains with a loud growl added to rumbly voice. “And that’ll take all night. They’ll be far too tired to even get out bed in the morning.” E’ki’s fists curled, claws biting into the tough flesh of his palm. His mandibles snapped against one another as he stared down the opposing male who was laying claim over you.

E’ki huffed then stood taller, issuing his dominance in the moment. One Zageiadp returned to his full height, dark eyes solely on the healer. “That’s no problem,” the sea blue Yautja bit out and rolled his shoulders. “Why not tomorrow night? Or will they be busy too?” The words themselves weren’t mean but the tone was full of anger.

This time, Zageiadp’s mandibles curled into a vicious smile. “Very, very busy,” he answered in return and let his hand slip off of your mouth.

You could barely breath in the tension filled room. These two were having a dominance battle thingy going on. The time you’ve been around the Yautja species has educated you about their culture. Dominance and mating. Always need to be the biggest and baddest wolf on the block. You spin in your chair on your knees and gaze up at Zageiadp.

“What are we doing tomorrow?” you questioned in hopes to ease up the two forces battling each other silently. You’d rather not be stuck in the middle of two raging males. There’s been plenty of times you’ve seen when Yautjas duke it out. This transport ship is small. Disagreements happen. Fights occur. It’s never a pretty sight at the end of the day.

His dark eyes flicker down at you for only a moment. The coarseness of his fingertips caress against your chin. The softness in your orbs nearly kills him. Yet, that makes this fight all the more worth it.

“Maintenance. Learning,” are his gruff answers. Then, Zageiadp’s attention is returned to the offender at hand. His tough refuses to leave the softness of your skin. “Can never stop learning.” You nodded along, agreeing with his words. He was right. Even an old dog can be taught new tricks.

“Why that is true,” E’ki snarked with tense mandibles. His fists twitch with the need to deck Zageiadp straight in the face to get his hands off of you. It was his scent that needed to be rubbed into your plush flesh. Not the damn Zageiadp.

The glare Zageiadp held darkened, fingers pinching your chin harder. “You’re not allowed up in the cockpit too. Unless it’s an emergency. Which, chatting is not.”

Now, that got you furrowing your brows. Despite his firm grasp on you, you sat up straighter and frowned at Zageiadp. “Yes, he is! As your second in command, I allow him access up here. He’s not doing any harm talking to me,” you countered and crossed your arms. Even up on your knees in the chair didn’t offer you much of added height. You barely reached his collar bones.

Zageiadp’s eyes returned to your fiery form defying him. The heat they once held vanished, never to directed at you. Instead, he nonchalantly stared down at you, admiring the fire that blazed to life your eyes. He relaxed and leaned onto the back of your chair.

Both of your faces were near one another. “As the Zageiadp, first in command, of this vessel, I deny him access to the cockpit. He does not belong here. His place is the medical bay.” Your jaw dropped. You couldn’t believe he was doing this! This was completely unfair. It’s not like there’s much to do when he’s not up here.

“Zage! You can’t do that,” you whined, saddened and angered all at the same time he was deny you someone to chat with. All the stories E’ki has shared with you. Unless you were not stuck in here for most of your day, you wouldn’t be able to listen to them.

He moved so his face was closer to you while towering over you. This forced your head to tilt even further back, straining your neck. “Yes, I can.” A calmly stated fact. His attention drew to the speckles that flaked in your eyes. He could stay here and watch them glitter forever.

Your gaze narrowed again. “Why? Can’t I not talk with a friend of mine?” Heat flashed down his spine, an uncomfortable feeling at your words. He did not want to isolate you. No, you are free to be your own person. But he didn’t want E’ki to get any ideas and courting for your hand before he had the perfect gift for you.

Worst of all, he knew you wouldn’t completely understand what a courting gift was. Not when you freely give any Yautja on the ship something. They know better but it’s you who doesn’t.

When gifts you what you deserve, he’ll explain it to you. Then, you get to decide if he’s worthy of your time and heart.

Until then, he’ll fight of this damn healer with every bicker and bite. As much as he would love to challenge the male to a brutal fight in front of you, he knew the consequences. Oomans didn’t understand it was part of their nature. The last thing he wanted was to freak you out. Then, you could possibly leave him and the ship forever. To find a new crew to work with.

Zageiadp never snarled at the dark thought and refocused his mind on the issue at hand. At the worst time possible.

E’ki leans forward with a smug look and hovers his mouth next to your ear. His warmth breath ghosts over the shell of your ear. You couldn’t help the shutter that ran down the length of your spine. A giggle pouring from your lips.

“I’ll see you later, little ooman,” he huskily whispered into your ear. One of his mandibles brushing against your ear when he pulls away. You couldn’t help the gasp that left your supple lips.

All the talking, the close proximity he could bare. Yet, to touch you like that, make you sound like that. Zageiadp saw red. A bellow exploded from his chest. His hand flew faster than anyone could react. It struck E’ki’s shoulder and send him reeling backwards into the console.

A challenge had been issued.

The sea blue Yautja whipped his head up. All of his contained tressed slapping harshly against his back. A roar echoed through the cockpit from both deadly forces. There you were, caught in the middle. You gapped at the fighting ensuring, unable to scramble from your chair. Not that either of them in a blind rage would ever hurt you.

Fists and claws soared through the air before you could register them. Zageiadp had rushed around the chair to push straight in E’ki’s space. Not allowing the Yautja to have time to collect himself.

You coward in your co-Zageiadp chair, knees pulled up into your chest. All you could do was watch for this battle of dominance to finish.

A well-placed kick to E’ki sent the male flying back. Zageiadp didn’t stop. The jealousy filled his veins with fire. His scales burned with a need to ensure this fool didn’t make the same mistake twice. It was like it was coded into his very DNA.

His opponent is able to block and dodge about every strike he send his way. It only angers him more. His mind clouded.

Despite the area of the cockpit wasn’t the largest space on the ship, neither them inched their way close to the little ooman. Their minds were zoned in on besting the other. At the same time, they always had a thought on you. Never letting you leave their mind for even a second. Not wanting to risk your safety.

Claws dug into the thick muscles of Zageiadp’s shoulder. Blood drew to the surface in an instant. A snarl came from the yellow Yautja’s throat. He twisted out of the way of a kick and grabbed the offending leg. Zageiadp exerted his strength to knock the healer off of his sole foot. The Yautja came tumbling down yet was swiftly to roll out of the way of fist that dented the floor.

The strength of Zageiadp shocked you, his durability as well. To keep fighting after bending metal like he had done.

The yellow Yautja bellowed a roar. E’ki returned the call. Both of them met in the middle with fists thrown harshly at another.

When yellow crashed into blue, you slapped a hand over your mouth. E’ki was knocked backwards and stumbled over his feet. Then, his heel caught on air and sent him crashing onto the floor. Zageiadp flared his arms out with a roar that echoed inside your brain.

His dark eyes watched the fallen Yautja for a few long seconds before the challenge had ended. A huff deflated his sweaty chest.

Zageiadp snapped his head over at you and began to march straight towards you. A yelp passed your lips when his sudden attention was directed at you. Your head whipped side to side for way to escape the heat of Zageiadp’s gaze. It was far too late.

Veiny, bleeding hands captured each armrest. Yellow entered your vision, taking up everything. Heavy pants fanned over your features, blowing strands of hair out of your face. The Yautja consuming your very sight leaned further into your space.

Heat radiated off of him. Zageiadp leaned down to crowd further into the little space you had in the first place. Without thinking, you turned your head to the side and exposed your bare throat to him. His eyes immediately narrowed at the flesh you accidentally offered to him. He let loose a deep, rumbling purr.

He pressed his face into the crook of your neck and shoulder. Your scent filled his senses. His eyes slid shut while he embraced it. The purr that filled the air continued to rumble away.

One of his hands reached up to cup your cheek, thumb rubbing over your cheek bone. This wasn’t someone you should be afraid of. Your muscles began to loosen up, legs spilling over the edge of the chair. Your eyes fluttered open. He sensed it before pulling away and opening his own. His scent is already being rubbed into your skin. A warning. A threat. To anyone who dares touch what is his.

“My ooman,” he grumbled into the tense air and rested his forehead against yours.

Your heart is beating nearly out of your chest, thundering so loudly he could probably hear it himself. “I-uh… That, that was impressive,” you praised timidly, unsure it was proper to do that. His purr deepened. His hand drifted to your hair and gripped the strands.

Besides that, you didn’t know what to do or say. If it was even proper. He was… dangerous. But not to you. Not the way he continuously placed himself between you and E’ki. Not that E’ki would harm you either. Zageiadp was extremely protective…

Shit. He was jealous!

The realization struck you hard and made your mind whirl with thoughts of what that could mean. “Are-are you jealous?” you questioned quietly into the thick air.

A growl answered you at first. His fist full of your hair tightened and pulled your head back. Neck fully exposed, he leaned down and pressed his mandibles to the feeble flesh. You weren’t scared. Zageiadp would never hurt you.

“I’m not… jealous,” he grumbled in disagreement. A small laugh broke through the tension at last.

“And I thought Yautjas didn’t lie,” you jestered. The Yautja pulled away from your throat and find your eyes again.

“I’m not jealous. It’s just, you’re mine.” Your eyes expanded at his statement. He made it sound like a fact. And… you didn’t mind that. You snorted through your nose. “Do not laugh. It’s the truth. That fool thought he could best me, undermine me in without me being here. He was sorely wrong.”

You attempted to peek around him to see if E’ki was still here. Yet, Zageiadp fully consumed your vision. “Jealous seems to be a great motivator for you,” you teased the large male crowding into your space. He huffed before finally pulling away to use the armrests to prop himself up.

Zageiadp shrugged. “So what if I’m jealous? I don’t see you complaining.” Your lips tightly together. Instantly, your eyes darted to the side. Anything not to meet his gaze. He simply pinched your chin with two fingers and softly brought you to face him again. “Are you?”

Trapped in his hold, you are barely able to shake your head, not trusting your voice in this situation. “Good,” he purred. “The next time I see him in here, I will not hesitate to reteach him a lesson. I’ve done my fair share of training younglings. It’s nothing new.”

Dumbly, you nodded.

[rayslittlekitten]

All Eyes On You

A/N: Okay, it's finally done. This did not go where I had initially imagined it but I mostly like how this came out. I think it's kinda different from what I've written in the past. I tried to make this PWP and Jax being savage but I always add softness to Jax. I can't help it. Also, I don't know how porn sets are so, yeah. Didn't want to focus too much on the logistics of all that. Also, clearly this is AU. Hope this doesn't disappoint.

Rating: E (18+ ONLY)

Word Count: 3,597

Pairing: Pornstar!Jax x Pornstar!F!Reader

Plot: Getting railed by Jax Teller is only one of the perks of your job.

Contains: porn star/shooting porn, sex work, some D/s dynamics, sex (PiV), oral sex (F and M receiving), exhibitionism, voyeurism, degradation, humiliation, name-calling (slut, whore), light spanking, light choking, dirty talking, masturbation, praising (good girl), cream pie, a quick moment of edging if you squint, aftercare

"We need to find more honest ways of living."

Since Jax became President, he has wanted to steer the club away from the guns and other underground dealings. He was open to all ideas and for him, no idea was a bad idea until it’s been tried. When his business partner running the SAMCRO-funded and protected porn production company jokingly suggested for Jax to star in a few movies, he actually considered it. Getting paid to have sex? He's already doing it for free. Everyone's gotta earn their keep, right? Would it be too degrading? He's supposed to be the leader and he's leading his club into selling their bodies, maybe even their dignity. Not to mention the conflict of interest. Still, he brought it up to the table anyway and they voted on it. Surprisingly most voted yes, although mostly for pure amusement. 

What started as a joke to them actually became one of their honest ways of earning. Well, at least for Jax. The others didn't have the balls to do it, but that didn’t stop them from reaping the benefits of tagging along with Jax whenever he had to go shoot some scenes. Money doesn't lie and when they saw their revenue continuously multiply shortly after his debut released, they knew they had a cash cow. Since then, Jax had dedicated a day each month to shooting his scenes. As long as he agrees with the script, he has no problem. Sometimes he'd even make suggestions. He gets producer credit for those as well.

His content is the most exclusive one they have so they strategically make less of it. Gotta keep teasing his fans. Besides, he actually enjoys the attention. If it was any possible, his ego has inflated to be bigger than his dick and that in itself says a lot. It was as if God himself designed him to be a porn star. It was so effortless for him.

Their business has expanded so they their talent pool did as well and let's just say there is no shortage of women  - and men - wanting a chance at fucking Jax Teller. You're just happy that you're one of them who made the cut.

Your legs are pushed back to your chest as Jax has his face in between your thighs. You toss and turn your head, feeling his tongue and lips licking and sucking your folds. As you look off camera, you notice there are so many pairs of eyes on you as you lay there naked, spread so wide for the whole world to see your pussy getting eaten out by Jax Teller, suddenly getting a rush. Jax flips you over on your belly and he yanks your hips back so you're on your knees with your ass popped up. He shoves his face back in and you push back, moaning when you feel the tip of his nose nudge your asshole. Jax moves away and aligns himself with you. He shoves his thick, hard cock inside of you and you yelp. 

You brace yourself on the bed and turn your head to look behind you, at Jax as he pounds away, already quickly building an orgasm. You notice someone in the far corner behind Jax touching himself through the front of his jeans and you make eye contact, or so you think. He's a bit under the shadows and a studio light is blinding you, but it doesn't matter. This man is turned on by you getting fucked and that's turning you on. You can feel yourself getting more arousd with each plunge Jax takes and each stroke the mysterious man makes.

"Fuck, you're so wet," Jax growls.

"I'm gonna cum! I'm gonna cum!" You warn and before you know it, your muscles contract on his cock and you moan out loud, maybe embellishing your cries just a little.

Jax continues to fuck you hard and fast, drawing out your orgasm.

"That's my girl," he praises and then smacks your ass.

"CUT! Let's get behind them and get a shot of her getting fucked from behind. Back in positions!" the director shouts.

"You alright?" Jax checks on you.

"Yeah, that was a good one," you breathe out while you wiggle your ass back into position, opening and exposing yourself to him and the camera.

"Think you can do that again, sweetheart?" he asks as his thumb slowly slides in and out of the entrance of your dripping slit, teasing you. 

You push back and mewl. Talents aren't supposed to engage in any sexual contact while cameras aren't rolling. Although it's not a perfect system, it helps to keep interactions professional and avoid unwanted advances. Fluffers exist for a reason. You and Jax are an exception though. You've been scene partners for a while now and are very comfortable with each other. You can't really say how it is for the other women he's done scenes with, but when you and Jax are fucking, you feel it in your soul and you know he can too. There's just this playful and cozy rapport between you two that allows you both to work together very well.

You swear Jax, the pleasure dom that he is - and what his onscreen alter ego is known for - always makes it a point to pull as many orgasms as he can out of you and you can't even fake yours. Not with him. He can tell when they're real but with him, you don’t even need to fake them. Your exes couldn't even figure out 10% of the ways Jax has learned the ins and outs of your body. Heck, he taught you a few things about your own body. 

Between cut and action are the times your pussy aches the most, missing the fullness of Jax's thick cock, stretching you out in all the best ways. People have said porn is fake, but it's not. Scripted? Sure, but it's not fake, at least not all of it. Actual penises are actually penetrating actual vaginas, assholes and mouths. You've sure tasted enough semen to know it's real. Your bruised cervix is more proof of it. Don't forget the sore jaw, but they're all worth it especially if it's all because of Jax. You're also reminded of why you love doing what you do when you notice all eyes on you and Jax again.

"Quiet on set!" the director warns. "Aaaand ACTION!"

You gasp when Jax shoves back into you without warning. He angles himself in favor of the camera, but pushes in deeper and faster. Your eyes wander again and find these two men wearing kuttes off to the side watching. You recognize the one you make eye contact with and you maintain it while getting railed. You've seen him around sometimes whenever Jax comes by. He smacks your ass and you yelp, pushing back against him, chasing another release. The man you're having a staring contest with shifts uncomfortably while adjusting the front of his jeans. You reach for your bare breasts and start pinching your nipples. Your hips stutter when you feel an orgasm close to sliding into home base. You clench and moan as you get closer and closer. 

"CUT! Okay that should be enough coverage. Moving on to uh..."

You growl in frustration when Jax stills his hips.

"Sorry, baby. I'd give you relief, but I think maybe we should save that for the camera," he teases as he makes his cock twitch while still inside you, making you cockwarm him between takes.

"Okay, so we're gonna transition to blowjob. Let's start from where we left off. Jax pulls out and then she turns around and sucks him off," the director tells the crew. "Then at some point, Jax, you put her on her back and go missionary."

You shudder suddenly when Jax spreads your juices around with the pad of his thumb and starts teasing your asshole with it, putting just the slightest pressure.

"Jax..." you pant.

"Shh. Be a good girl and hold it," he coos. ”Can you do that for me, baby?”

The line between fantasy and reality definitely blurs for the both of you sometimes, but you both also just enjoy each other that much. Finally they call action again and Jax starts giving you a few short shallow pumps, making you wail from relief, until he pulls out and spanks you.

"Come suck my dick," he commands, holding his cock out for you.

You manage to turn around so you're on your knees and elbows, face to face with his hard cock that's soaked in your juices. You immediately put your lips over his dark red tip and bob up and down, taking more and more of him each time you push in. As you jerk him, you ram his cock into the back of your throat, fitting as much of him as you can. Feeling your gag reflex surfacing, you encourage it to happen and then Jax fists your hair, pulling out a bit and pushing back in. 

“Danny, go in for the close up of her,” the director jumps in.

When the cameraman moves in, Jax palms the back of your head and you remove your hand to deep throat him again. He gently pushes your head down and you relax your throat, trying to get more of him. When you gag again, intentionally doing it audibly, he instantly lets go and you pull him out. He grabs your chin and tilts your face up so he can see it. Tears leak out of your eyes and spit from your puffy, slick lips.

"Look at you. So pretty," he praises.

His baby blues penetrate your misty eyes. You don't know if he's just a great actor or as charming as people claim he is, but you believe, at least in the moment, that he thinks you're pretty. You continue to look up at him, playing into the camera, as this is a close up.

"Get on your back," he tells you.

As you turn over and Jax climbs over you, the cameraman steps out of your personal space, returning back to a wider shot. Jax leans down and smashes his lips over yours. His hand comes up to your face and cradles the side of it as he deepens the kiss. You kiss back, slipping your tongue between his lips and licking his pearly whites. He opens up his mouth and intertwines his own tongue with yours, tasting each other. Breaking the kiss, he pulls back, kneels and brings one of your legs up to spread them without blocking the camera’s view. He taps his cock against your clit and then slides the tip up and down your slit, teasing you, causing you to moan and your hips to jerk. He finally pushes inside of you and you arch your back. He pumps away as he holds your leg up, the muscles of his tattooed back flexing with each push and pull.

“Are you gonna cum again?” he asks.

You prop yourself up on your elbows and look down at where you meet. Your fingers reach in and you start rubbing your clit.

“Fuck, yeah, keeping touching yourself,” he encourages. “I want to feel you cum all over my cock again.”

With your next orgasm reaching the edge, your eyes wander to the man in the shadows behind Jax again. You see his hand is now in his pants and he’s unabashedly rubbing one out to this whole scene. Maybe he doesn’t think you can see him. You rub yourself a little faster and his hand matches your pacing.

“Oh god…” you start as you get closer to popping.

Jax drives into you faster and harder and before you know it, the coil snaps inside you and you cry out and arch up, thrashing as you ride the wave. You’ve already lost count of how many you’ve had as you’ve been doing this with Jax on and off already for the last hour or so.

“CUT! Okay, I think we’re gonna get to the money shot now. Are you ready for that Jax?”

“Yeah, I guess so,” he replies. “Can we get five?”

“Alright. Let’s do five!” the director shouts.

As the crew breaks, you let your legs fall to the sides and stretch out a bit while Jax slips off the bed, standing next to it. He starts massaging your hips and helps you rotate your leg one at a time.

“How do you feel? Do you need a longer break?”

“No, I’m good. Let’s just finish this,” you reply. “You really like to stretch me out. It’s like I’m getting a yoga session in whenever we pair up. In fact, it’s probably good for my body.”

“Here we go, biiiig stretch,” he says as he throws one of your legs over, twisting your torso and applying firm pressure on your thigh, stretching out your lower back and glutes. Then he does the same with the other side.

A satisfying moan rumbles from your throat as you feel your muscles loosening.

"Are you ready to show everyone what a fucking star you are?" Jax asks as you straighten your body out.

Your smile reaches your eyes and that tells Jax all he needs to know. You sit up and then bring your legs behind you to kneel on the bed. Jax licks his lips as he looks at you with an equally proud smirk. While biting your lower lip, you reach down and start stroking his semi-hard cock, bringing it back to life.

As people start returning to set, the director checks on the both of you.

“Just another minute,” Jax winks at the director as you continue to jerk him.

“Alright, everyone in your places!” 

You start changing up your pace and technique, making him hiss and groan.

“Lay back,” Jax directs you and you fall back to return to your previous position.

He climbs back onto the bed and repositions you to the same one he put you in before the break and pushes into you, your dampness still so present. Your body melts, feeling so delightfully full again. 

“Are we rolling?” the director asks. After confirmation, he calls action.

Jax pumps a few times into you, getting you both back on track. He pushes your leg back even more, spreading you out and changing his angle. When it feels like the right time, he then switches positions, curling up behind you and slipping himself back inside you, still holding your leg up and back.

His other hand snakes up to the front of your throat and he pulls your head back. You can hear him panting right into your ear as he thrusts away, You couldn’t be anymore exposed right now with your legs splayed open so wide and Jax fucking you from behind. Only way this could get better is if you had a few more cocks to fill your other holes.

“Look at all those people looking at you,” Jax grunts quietly into your ear, meant only for you and not the camera. “Watching you being such a fucking slut for me.”

His words just about pushed you closer to yet another orgasm which you know is the intentions behind them. You push back against him, trying to match his thrusts and get a deeper penetration as you glance over at all the people watching you. Jax starts pinching your nipple and you feel it shoot down below your belly.

“They’re memorizing how your juicy pussy looks and sounds as I pound into you. Imagining it’s their cock your pussy is gripping. The sexy sounds you make every time I stroke you just right. How shameless you are and loving every fucking second of it.” Jax’s dirty talk is rapidly fueling your next release and it’s evident as the wet sounds get even louder.

"I bet those perverts are gonna sniff these sheets after the shoot too just to feel a little closer to you."

Nothing gets you off more than knowing the power you know you have over your viewers. The thrill of them watching you getting stretched out and brazenly defiled especially when they need to jerk off to you, imagining they are the ones balls deep inside you. You don't get to see most of your actual audience but the thought is enough to intoxicate you. It also helps that Jax knows how you bring the inner slut out of you. The dirtier it gets, the more you want. You're putting on a different kind of show than what your viewers may think. You're not doing this for them; you're doing this purely for yourself, getting off on these people watching you on display.

“They’re storing it in their spank bank for later and when they need to rub one out, they’ll pull it right up, jerking themelves and cumming to you because you so desperately need to get fucked like a whore over and over again, cumming all over every cock that fills up your pussy,” Jax adds as he punches up into you, your ass slapping against the top of his thighs. The squelching increases with each thrust, pushing your arousal out of you.

You also get a different kind of rush from being so sexually freeing. The blood rushes to your face and your groin when you suddenly feel like you’ve been caught doing something so naughty. Shamefully being shameless as your holes get stuffed over and over again. Embarrassed to be seen in such a state but at the same time not wanting to stop because it just feels so damn good to the point you don’t care who is watching.

"You're gonna give me one more?" Jax asks as he continues to pound into you. “Huh, baby?”

He hooks his arm under your knee to hold it back, spreading you even wider and this time, it’s his long slender fingers that dip down between your legs to rub your clit. 

"Come on, baby. Cum on my cock again," he encourages. “Just one more time.”

You slam your hips back against him, chasing your next release. Between his fingertips digging into the sides of your neck, the sweet filthy words spilling into your ear and him driving his hard, thick and long cock into your cunt, your body is already close to the end, but now him rubbing your swollen clit, it launches you right over to the line.

“Be a good girl and cum for me,” he grits.”Cum for me, you fucking slut.”

With that, your eyes roll back and you cry out. You are convulsing over him, your walls clamping down hard over his cock. 

“That’s it! That’s my fucking girl,” he growls.

His pacing maintains even after you stop flopping around.

“Fuck, baby, I’m gonna cum too,” Jax pants, and then lets out a low moan as he empties himself inside you.

“Great! Danny, make sure you get a close up of the cream pie shot,” the director reminds him.

After Danny quickly repositions himself, Jax slowly pulls out of you and slaps your clit a few times, making you shudder. His hand reaches between your legs and spreads your lips open. You bear down and push his seed out of you. It leaks out of you and runs down to the crack of your ass. With your juices mixed in with his, he coats your lips with it using his fingers and runs it over your clit as well before sliding his fingers inside you, gently pushing it back in.

Jax turns your head to face him and leans in to kiss you tenderly. 

“Okay, that’s a wrap! Let’s break and clean up for the next shoot.” 

You continue to lazily make out with him, even well after cut was called. As the crew works around you and Jax, you stay lying in bed for a few more moments while stretching your muscles. Jax slips some shorts on and re-joins you, cuddling and spooning you after draping your robe over your naked body.

“Jax!” you giggle as he kisses a trail up the back of your shoulder and neck.

It’s almost unheard of but Jax always gives you aftercare after every shoot, especially the ones where it gets a bit degrading and painful. He does that with all his scene partners, but sometimes you like to imagine he only does it with you. Your mind starts drifting, falling into this comfortable and peaceful lull as he runs his fingers up and down your body that’s cocooned in his.

“Hey,” he nudges the tip of his nose against the back of your ear as he inhales your scent, waking you from your state.

“Hm?” you reply drowsily.

Then Jax finally pops the question you never thought he’d ask.

"You think you're ready for your first gang bang?" Jax asks.

Suddenly getting your second wind, you twist your body to face him and plant a kiss on his cheek, his smile now matching yours as your heart now grows full.

“Really?!” you ask as your eyes light up.

“I’ll even let you pick out your partners.”

Unable to contain your excitement, you squeal as your smile widens even more. 

“Okay, I think we should go get cleaned up and get outta here before they have to kick us out,” he suggests. “I’m laying on a wet spot.”

Jax affectionately boops the tip of your nose with this finger and then kisses your forehead before helping you out of bed.

[tsams-and-co-memes]

LAES Lunar Canon Info

Updated - 3/7/25

Lunar's likes:

Sour skittles, Smarty’s, and chewy chips ahoy

Beanbags

Things that glow in the dark

Metal music, as long as it’s still intelligible

Peaches and bananas

Comic books

Spider lily flowers

Space and astrology related things

Making an entrance

Spigot

Uncrustables

Kingdom Hearts

Anything sugary

Chainsaw Man

Sushi

Making himself smaller for other people (<- being small is a comfort thing for him)

Coffee (it's implied that he rarely, if ever, gets it though)

Tekken 8

Penguins

Friday Night Funkin

Bowser

My Chemical Romance

Wildberry poptarts

MLP (his favorite is Rainbow Dash)

Lunala and Pinchurchin (his favorite Pokémon)

His favorite expression of love is words of affirmation

Lunar's dislikes:

The ocean

Putting ice in his drinks

The color red

History. In his words, history sucks and is like the worst subject in school

The color yellow

Football

Eclipse (<- he's more indifferent to Eclipse now, more than anything else)

Bloodmoon

The creator

Jack (subject to change) (Lunar's cool with Jack now)

Peanut butter

Miscellaneous:

If Lunar gets too scared, he WILL cry

Unlike his brothers, he can eat food (<- retconned. They can all eat now)

When he is upset, anxious, tense, or getting scared, he makes a high pitched squeak sound that’s almost the equivalent of a whimper, but it sounds like a creaky door

His voice box has a concert hall sort of effect, in which a lot of reverb is added to whatever he says. There’s also another special function that lets him sound like he’s talking on an old radio station

He’s very sassy

He was originally made of nanomachines, before he was blown up by Eclipse

His birthday is August 11th

If he could have a pet, it’d be a chinchilla

He prefers showers over baths

He likes to act more childlike, although he himself is actually an adult

He has a habit of saying things that are very out of pocket

Lunar is slightly colorblind

He has weather based powers– namely wind and lightning (<- his powers are actually based on nature in general)

One of Lunar’s favorite games is Bloons TD6

His memory isn’t very good

Lunar doesn't wake up immediately and is groggy for a bit in the morning. He also screams every morning to help himself wake up more. His "wake up scream" also helps motivate him, too

It's implied that he watches Phineas and Ferb

He cleans himself via taking a sponge and scrubbing the metal parts of himself

Monty did design Lunar with the capability to change his clothes

Lunar's a sleep talker

Lunar can't read cursive, while Earth can

Lunar gets into a lot of trouble with small animals

When Lunar gets angry enough, he sounds more like Moon

He's good at math

He occasionally eavesdrops on Earth’s therapy sessions with people if he finds the person attending interesting at all

Lunar doesn't know how to read Morse code

Lunar's comfort food is chips, and he eats them when stressed

When Lunar had a tail, his tail apparently was sensitive

Lunar's not good at rhythm games

Lunar has a stomach hatch that opens sideways like a cabinet door

Lunar sometimes makes the kids dance in the daycare. He even dances with them

Lunar thinks Bowser "can get it"

Lunar could eat an entire crate of Nutella in 3 days, and his body would convert it into star power

Lunar doesn't watch R-rated movies

Lunar doesn't eat very much healthy food

Lunar is possibly Monty's smoking buddy

Lunar has a bedroom in Sun and Moon’s basement, then he has a separate room for napping

Lunar has a borderline addiction (?) to Nutella and even has a room he uses for the sole purpose of storing it

Lunar is pansexual, but doesn't currently know if he's polyamorous or not

If he could wear other clothes, Lunar would want sweatpants, baggy t-shirts, and at least one suit (for Earth's amusement, mostly. So she can pick him up and pretend he's her son or something). No matter what he wears though, he'd always have his hat

Lunar has a little private getaway in the woods that he goes to sometimes. Monty helped him build it

Lunar is non-binary and omniromantic

Lunar eats rice with his hands

Lunar doesn't clean up after himself

Lunar sometimes draws with his Nutella

Lunar's a lightweight drinker

Lunar's awful at scheduling things

[lukedanger]

As you wish, @adorascake

WARNING: Spoilers for Arcane Season 2 Act III below and in the link.

Healing was never easy, nor was it always possible. And certain careers carried with it the risk of permanent harm.

Caitlyn had thought she had known that when she had enlisted as an Enforcer, even after having seem some of the injuries that had been picked up in the line of duty. A missing finger with a clockwork replacement here, scarred bodies and faces there, the occasional eyepatch. In hindsight it was clear how little she had actually understood, believing herself to either be untouchable or that she would just cope if it came.

In the grand scheme of things, Caitlyn had settled to simply mourn her lost eye and try to move on. Try to let it be a reminder to not allow herself to be blinded by vengeance. To take on the new challenge and rise to the occasion. And she had tried to put it into effect in the following years, striving to fix what had been broken - by herself, by her ancestors, or by her city.

A knock came at the door and Catilyn sighed, pulling the patch over her face. "Come in," she said as she turned to the door.

"Just me," Vi said as she opened the door and came into the study, a box in hand with a bow around it. "Got something to show you."

Caitlyn was intrigued, but had to stop herself from pulling up the relevant information in her mind. It was her obsession, one that had served them all so well but also meant that she always tried to figure out a surprise. She didn't want to ruin this for Vi, not with how proud of herself she looked.

Yet despite herself, the information creeping to the surface. Vi learning artifice and engineering at the Academy, to be more than the welcome pair of fists when someone threatened the fragile peace. Recent grants that Vi had ardently argued in favor of. Time she had insisted on being alone in her workshop, even giving up time together for it.

"Whatever you're working on, it's an obsession," Caitlyn had told her over dinner at Jericho's one night.

"Learned from the best," Vi had cheekily answered, and just in time Ekko had come by before the conversation could continue.

"So," Vi said in the present, setting down the box, "I know you keep telling me to think about myself, to stop hurting myself for others."

Caitlyn just nodded.

"And I know you don't like it when people fuss over you, and hate it when people suggest you use all this wealth for yourself."

That warranted a quirked eyebrow from her good eye.

"So, the reason I pushed for that eyetech grant was because..." Vi almost trailed off there, whatever she had rehearsed faltering as her knee started bouncing. "Ah, screw it. Open it, Cait."

Caitlyn obeyed as she undid the bow and lifted the cover, but she already had a strong feeling of what was in there that was confirmed a moment later.

A mechanical eye, master crafted by a skilled artificer. A blue crystalline lenses with a natural white sclera made up the visible front, while the back had a single chemtech adapter with a faint tint of electric green barely visible to the naked eye. It would require a surgeon to insert and connect, but if successful?

"You made this?" Caitlyn asked.

"I-" Vi hesitated. "Yes. Kinda. I did a lot of the drafting, helped make the body and designed the clockwork, but a lot of the tech..."

"Vi, was this why you've been running around Piltover and Zaun these past few months?"

"Past year, really. Cait, you've got all this wealth, and you've been trying to spend it to help everyone. I couldn't let you not spend at least a bit on yourself."

"Violet..."

"Shh," Vi's knee stopped shaking. "I know you don't want people to pity you for the eye. That you keep offering cogs to make sure everyone has a reason to beat you in shooting competitions. You keep telling me that I need to take care of myself too. Well, the same goes for you, doesn't it?"

It was all coming together now. "That was why you pushed so hard for Doctor Zeigler's ocular project. You wanted me to benefit from it."

"Yep. And it isn't just for you, Cait. We've made less fancy ones that can help people blinded by accidents in the fissures."

"So why not give me one of those, then?"

Vi grinned. "Two reasons: first, we've got those fancy galas to attend. Second? Well, let's just say this one may have a few special features that I think you'd like to have."

Caitlyn was about to ask, but decided against it. Vi knew she enjoyed a good mystery, and Caitlyn spent a good portion of the night thinking about it even as Vi was fast asleep knowing that soon her wife would be able to see her with both eyes again.

"It's a zoom function, isn't it?" Caitlyn had asked the next morning.

Violet simply grinned and put her hands in the air in mock surrender, even as she flexed her muscles. "You got me, Sherrif."

[cherr-22]

TNGDH 32

“Gasp…… Ugh. I’m dying…….”

After leaving the study, I ran like crazy. I ran like I’ve never ran before.

Thankfully, it wasn’t too far from my room. If I weren’t fast enough, the ‘Summon’ duration would end and I would’ve disappeared in the middle of the hallway, leaving behind nothing but my clothes.

After running at full speed, I went into the bed, covered myself with the blanket, and canceled the ‘Summon’. With that, I was summoned back to where I designated in advance, under the sawdust.

―Squeak. (Whew.)

At this rate, I might end up passing away young…….

I stumbled towards the middle of the hamster house and laid on my back with my arms and legs stretched out. The sky is yellow. So yellow.

“Did you exercise? You look tired.”

Kyle appeared suddenly and picked me up while I was still panting. He began to kiss all over me. With no strength to even lift up a paw, I helplessly received all his affectionate gestures.

―Squeak……. (Are you content now…….)

“I understand, I understand. I also like you a lot.”

―Squeak……. (This clueless bastard…….)

“Today, I will make you a present.”

Kyle, who put me down, put a handful of duck feathers into the handkerchief he laid out for me last night. Then, he carefully began to quilt it.

Although it looked a little awkward and had threads sticking out, it came out better than the dish scrub he made before. Have you been practicing these days?

I peered at his face with my barely open eyes. There was a warm smile that contrasted with the endless winter out the window.

What are you so happy about.

It’s just a demonic beast.

As I felt the handkerchief being carefully placed on my back, I slowly closed my eyes..

―Squeak……. (This diligent, tactless, warm-hearted bastard…….)

One day, this moment would become a memory to think back about after I return back to my world.

It would be a happy memory to remember.

*

―…….

“…….”

���…….”

It was a suffocating silence..

I looked back and forth at Kyle and the magician, who were both watching me put up a guard.

It had been thirty minutes since the magician entered the study. They constantly observed me as if I were a lab rat. Stop staring please. It’s really burdensome.

Gulp.

A swallow was heard throughout the room.

The culprit was the nervous magician next to Kyle.

“T-then, I will start now.”

As if he had finally made up his mind, the magician, who looked to be middle-aged, lifted me up carefully.

The lift was uncomfortable. The palm I was sitting on was shaking hard as if an earthquake occurred.

―Squeak……. (Excuse me, sir…….)

Are you trying to play with me or what?

I sat on the shaking palms and gave him a wary look.

You must be nervous with Kyle glaring at you as if he were going to rip you to pieces, but it’s not like Kyle would actually shred you. He’s just worried. He’s just an ordinary demonic beast lover.

After wiping his sweat with the back of his hand, the magician began to inject blue mana into my body. I closed my eyes and hugged tight onto the cashew nut in my hands.

I didn’t know how my body would react to this and neither did the system, but I had no choice but to take a gamble. Kyle would’ve used all possible methods he could find to make me grow.

Right. It’s better to get this done and over with.

―……?

Bam.

My body was pushed slightly to the side along with the sound of something blunt hitting each other.

I held tighter onto the cashew nut I almost dropped and stretched out my neck to look around like a meerkat. Wh-what was that? Something just flew by?

“……Did you do it?”

“I did, however…….”

There was a crushing silence. The magician swallowed again nervously before placing his hand on my body once more.

“This…… this time I’ll try injecting harder.”

Despite saying that, he was still shaking incredibly.

Your life must also be a rough ride. I pat the magician’s hand with my front paw and took a short, deep breath. Come, I am ready.

“……Hmph!”

The magician made a weird grunting sound before drawing up a palm full of blue mana energy. Then, the moment the powerful mana shot out and made contact with my body…

Ting.

Ting.

Bam.

My body rolled back twice before colliding with the wall. I was buried in Kyle’s knitted yarns.

“Cashew!”

Kyle quickly picked me up. I shook my head and felt some static electricity penetrating my whole body.

‘Just what exactly is happened?’

What happened? Is mana supposed to feel this shocking?

[The in□able power □s d□sp□.]

I blankly stared at the system window that appeared in front of my eyes. The letters were broken into pixels and were difficult to read, but I felt I knew what it was saying.

‘Is it saying that the mana of my body and this world are colliding? Is it the same for the unexpected appearance of the beast during the reconnaissance?’

As I was lost in my thoughts, Kyle checked my entire body for any wounds.

“……Your Highness. This, I don’t think this is your typical demonic beast.”

The magician said in a hushed voice as he formed a puddle below his feet from his sweat.

“If this little one isn’t a demonic beast, what could it possibly be!”

Kyle covered me with his palm as he shouted at the magician who stood far away from him and flinched.

Hey, hey. Don’t be like that. It isn’t his fault.

“H-however, it’s not only not accepting the mana, it’s even reflecting it back…….”

While the magician rambled, I picked up the cashew nut that had flown away. The end was slightly cracked from the impact earlier. It also looked like there was a bit of dust on it.

―…….

I threw the cashew nut in frustration. Forget it. I’m not eating this dirty thing. I should use ‘Summon’ and eat something nicer.

I sat back down and watched two people arguing- no, one person suffering from the rage of the other. It’s not like I could stop the fight with this body of mine. I would have to wait for them to finish on their own.

Thinking like that, I revisited the system window with the pixel letters.

“Your Highness!”

I turned my head at the sudden voice and the study door flinging open.

It was a face I knew. He was one of Kyle’s knights in the scouting party.

“What’s the matter. A guest is here, so quickly state your matter.”

“M-my apologies! However, a letter arrived saying that Prince Belial had been attacked……!”

“……attacked?”

……What? Attacked?

I jumped up.

Kyle chased off the magician and put me back into the hamster house. After closing the house, he approached the knight at the door.

Hey. Talk inside the room! Let me hear it too!

I pressed my ears against the transparent wall. Fortunately, the study door was not completely closed, so I was able to vaguely hear the conversation.

In summary, Belial, who was returning back to the imperial palace, was ambushed by an unknown group. It was a serious incident that caused the carriage to overturn, but because the location was closer to the imperial palace, it took time for the news to reach the Blake estate……

I crossed my arms and paced back and forth in the hamster house.

The early part of <The Winter’s Heart>. The only attack I knew at this point of the novel was the ambush on Kyle that resulted in him getting wounded on his right arm.

But that incident didn’t occur on Kyle due to my interference. So instead, Belial was attacked?

‘……Something’s not right.’

Does that mean the unknown force behind the ambush on Kyle in the original story wasn’t from Belial? I thought deeply while rocking on the swing.

The controlling power within the imperial palace was definitely the second prince, Belial. I’d hate to admit, but he had exceptional leadership skills and a captivating smile, making him popular among the people.

Then was it different within the palace? As far as I knew, some subjects already openly considered Belial to be the future emperor even though the 1st prince was still alive.

‘But, what was his name again?’

Suddenly, a system window appeared.

[Lorenz Serena Meinhardt was weak-minded and cowardly. He couldn’t compete with Kyle in force, nor could he beat Belial in intellect. All he had left was the pride of being the 1st prince.

‘Right. It was Lorenz.’

I disliked him so much I even forgot his name.

I recalled the description of him from the story. With a hair color lighter than Belial’s, he was said to have a sharp appearance that resembled his mother, Serena. His thick eyebrows and clear facial features were said to resemble the emperor.

[눈_눈]

### ‘눈’ means ‘eye’. The emote resembles a frowning face.

Yeah. Like that.

However, the imperial family valued tradition and legitimacy. No matter how much power Belial held, he would not be able to become the emperor.

Besides, it wasn’t as if Prince Lorenz had no support at all, and the emperor probably would want to entrust the country to his eldest son.

That was why I thought Lorenz wouldn’t interfere with Belial’s matters. He could become the emperor even if he stood still, so there was no need to make a mess.

―Squeak. (This is all so confusing.)

While I spun the hamster wheel with my hands habitually, Kyle returned to the study with a slightly depressed look on his face.

It seemed everything has settled down. How kind of you to worry about your enemy like that.

With a short sigh, I used ‘Summon’. He didn’t seem to have the spirit to look after the hamster, so this would be the perfect time to become Shu.

Above all, the small hamster body wouldn’t be able to give Kyle the comfort he needed. For now, I want to be be his side as a human being.

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The Tower - A Weekend Away

The Tower - A Weekend Away

Series Masterlist

Pairing:  Avengers x OFC, Bruce Banner x Bucky Barnes x Clint Barton x Wanda Maximoff x Steve Rogers x Natasha Romanoff x Tony Stark x Thor x Sam Wilson x OFC (Elly Cooper)

Word Count: 3728

Warnings:  smut (FMM Bisexual threesome, oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex, train)

Synopsis:  Steve, Tony, and Elly go away for their first public appearance after the groups outing.  Tony tries to make their weekend away special for all of them.

Author’s Note: Requested by hopefullylost13 on Wattpad. You can send in your requests too.

Takes place after the end of The Tower.

A Weekend Away

By a funny series of events, the first official public outing that any of us did in our relationship after Tony had spilled the beans about us being in a polycule was when Steve, Tony, and I attended a gala in DC about Climate change.  Steve, Tony, and Bruce had been invited to be key speakers at the event, and at the time of their invitation, we were still trying to push the narrative that I was just in a relationship with Tony.   So I was supposed to go with all three of them as Tony’s date.  However, when the bomb dropped, Bruce freaked out and refused to make any public appearances until the story had cooled off.  He needed the public to get used to the idea of us all being together, just in case the stress of being bombarded by questions brought out the Hulk.  There was talk about one of the others taking his place, despite being unable to give his speech.  We’d also considered someone going other than me.  Natasha and Sam were both floated as possibilities because of their experience volleying the questions from the press.

In the end, we just decided to leave it.  I’d been excited to finally go out with them, especially to do something like a gala, and no one else particularly wanted to go.  It was a little nerve-wracking.  The reception to us coming out had been mixed and while the negatives seemed a minority, they were certainly the ones that made themselves loudest.  Steve, in particular, faced a lot of negativity regarding his position as Captain America.  He hoped that getting back in the public eye by pushing for things like clean energy and free health care would make it clear where he stood and turn people’s attention away from his non-traditional relationship.

I was mostly excited.  I had wanted to go public with the relationship for a long time and never got to go on dates.  This wouldn’t be any regular date either.  It was a weekend away.  Science.  Dressing up and parading around with two of my boyfriends.  It was exciting.

Tony had had our clothes specially tailored for us.  He was going to wear a red tux with black lapels and a black vest over a red shirt.  It was tailored perfectly to him, so it made his waist look slim and his chest broad, and he was wearing it with the collar open.  He looked hot.  Steve on the other hand was wearing a powder blue tuxedo with a double-breasted vest in the same blue over a crisp white shirt and a pale pink bowtie.

I’d been having regular meetings with a designer for months, and we'd settled on a sheer black lace gown.  It was sheath cut, and embroidered into it were black vines that wound up my body, red and blue flowers dotted the vines along with glittering gems.  I was gonna look hot in it - if I do say so myself.

Because I was so excited about going away with them, both Tony and Steve even agreed to extend the stay over the weekend so we could go to the spa and have afternoon tea together.

I was being very spoiled and the best part was, that it wasn’t just me being spoiled and because there was an event, it wasn’t triggering any of my trauma about receiving gifts.  Tony wasn’t just spoiling me.  He was spoiling Steve too.  We needed to be here.  I needed the gown.  It was amazing.

The first part of being spoiled was the hotel.  Tony had booked the Presidential Suite at the Waldorf Astoria.

Tony’s penthouse was pretty luxurious, but it didn’t feel anywhere near as opulent as the suite.  While it was not as large as Tony’s penthouse, with two bedrooms, a large dining room, living room kitchen, study, and one and a half bathrooms, it was still plenty big.  There were huge arched windows that spanned the living room, dining room, and master bedroom, and each room had chandeliers.  There was even a small one built into the canopy over the king-sized, four-poster bed.  All the furniture was Victorian era and made with dark hardwood with gilt edges.  It was very un-Tony but very beautiful.

“Wow,” I said as I followed the bellhop into the room.  We had a lot of things with us for the gala, and after a short tour through the hotel suite, he wheeled the luggage cart into the bedroom and began to unpack for us. 

“This is a lot, Tony,” Steve said as he took a slow lap of the large living area.

“You say that so often I should have it printed on your business card,” Tony said.  He looked over at me. “What do you think, honey bun?”

“It’s amazing,” I said, approaching him and wrapping my arms around his waist.  His arms closed around me and he kissed my temple. “Thank you, Tony.”

“See, someone appreciates me,” Tony said.

“Sorry.  I know,” Steve said.  “Everything’s just been getting to me.  The press.  This gala.  And you know my upbringing.”

“How have I ended up with nine romantic partners that all have money trauma?” Tony asked.

I beckoned for Steve to come over but looked up at Tony.  “Well to be fair, I don’t think Thor has money trauma,” I said.

He laughed. “That’s true.  Next time I’ll take him away.”

Steve approached us both and put one hand on each of our hips. “I’ll try and relax,” he promised.

“That’s what I like to hear,” Tony said.  “And aside from the gala, we don’t have to go anywhere.  We’ll go down to the spa and there's afternoon tea, but all we have to do besides that is nothing.  No work.  No press.  Just us.  So I say, we order dinner to be sent up here, and then we can try breaking in some of this very fancy-looking furniture.”

I ran my hand up Steve’s chest and curled my fingers into the fabric of his shirt.  “And try and keep in mind, you’re doing this for us.  How long have I wanted to be taken somewhere by … well any of you?”

He gave a small nod.  “You’re right.  It’s been difficult, but it does feel a lot nicer getting to live our truth.” 

I tugged him down and he brought his lips to mine.  We kissed slowly and deeply, lips moving together and tongues flicking out to meet.  Steve hummed softly into my lips and Tony made a small, impatient sound as his fingers flexed on my side.

I was just about to pull back from Steve and start kissing Tony when someone cleared their throat on the other side of the room.

We all looked over at the same time, and Steve’s face flushed red.

“Sorry to interrupt,” the bellhop said, looking even more awkward and embarrassed than Steve did.  “I’ve finished.”

Tony slid right into his usual public bravado, strolling over to the guy as he fished his wallet out of his inside jacket pocket.  “Thank you so much,” he said, putting his arm around the guy’s shoulders and leading him toward the door.  “Couldn’t have done it without your help.”  When he reached the door, he pulled it open and guided the man through, pulling out some cash from his wallet and slipping it into his hand like it was a magic trick.

“Right.  Thank you,” the bellhop said.  “I hope you enjoy your stay.”

“I have no doubt we will,” Tony said.  He closed the door and turned back to us laughing.  “Why, Captain,” Tony scolded.  “Here you were mad at me for outing us and you’re just making out with two people in front of strangers.”

“Tony…” Steve sighed.

Tony clicked his tongue.  “No, no.  I forgive you,” Tony said.  “That bellhop though…”

Steve sighed and shook his head, while I stifled laughter. “Okay.  No fighting boys.  I’m sure that bellhop has seen things that would even make Tony blush.  He’s not gonna remember us kissing for long.”

“True.  There are a lot of unique tastes in the world.  One time this guy…”

“Nope!” Steve interrupted.  “I don’t want to know.  We should order dinner.”

Tony went and grabbed the room service menu.  “I’ll handle it.  They have some nice share platters here.  You two go make out some more if you like.”

Steve shook his head but his lips tugged up at the sides as he tried not to laugh.  “This is going to be a long weekend, isn’t it?”

“It is and I love it,” I said, taking his hand and leading him to one of the couches.  “Now relax, honey.  Just imagine what he’d be like if Bruce was here too.” 

We did make out and when Tony was finished on the phone with room service he came and joined us.  By the time there was a knock on the door, Tony’s shirt was open and my lips were tingling.  Tony jumped up and skipped over to the door to let in the bellhop with the food.  They laid it out as Steve and I straightened out and came to join Tony at the table.

He’d gone overboard.  There was a seafood tower that included lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters, scallops, tuna, and salmon, a charcuterie board with a selection of artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and bread, and if that wasn’t enough, he’d ordered us each a main, steak for Steve, risotto for me, and a double cheeseburger for him.

“Tony…” Steve sighed when we were alone again.

“I know, I know. It’s too much,” Tony said, waving him on.  “Like you don’t have the appetite of four people.  Just enjoy yourself would you.”

“Thank you, Tony,” I said and kissed his cheek.

He smiled and rubbed my leg.  “You gotta stop being so nice to me, El.  I don’t know what to do with all that positive energy.”

“Okay then.  Goddamn it, Tony.  I hate eating.  Grr…” I teased.

He laughed and nudged me.  “That’s good.  Keep practicing and I’ll believe it.”

The food was delicious and as expected, Steve ate a lot.  Tony and I finished eating, well before Steve was done.  I climbed into Tony’s lap while we waited for him, pulling my feet up and curling my arm around Tony’s shoulders.

“Hello, dear,” Tony said, running his finger along the neckline of my shirt.  “Are we feeling a little frisky?”

“Yes,” I said.

He kissed my throat, grazing his teeth over the sensitive spot at the corner of my jaw.  “You can’t wait for the dear Captain to finish eating.”

“He takes too long,” I said, pouting playfully.  “Carbo loading,” I added with air quotes.

He laughed.  “That’s true,” he said. He lifted my shirt off over my head and tossed it aside.  “Still, we should be patient.”

“I suppose,” I agreed, and unfastened my bra.  I tossed it in the same direction as Tony had thrown my shirt, but it landed two feet further than the shirt did.

Tony cupped my breasts and leaned in, swirling his tongue around my nipple, and then pulling it into his mouth.  I moaned, pushed my chest out toward him, and looked over at Steve.  Steve raised an eyebrow at me and then took a very deliberate bite of his steak.

Tony pulled back with a pop.  He looked from me to Steve and then back to me again and he brought his lips to my ear.  “Maybe we need to try and tempt Steve to hurry.”  He said it quietly but not so quietly that Steve wouldn’t be able to hear.

I nodded.  “I think so.”

He guided me back onto my feet and his hands slid up under my skirt and grabbed the waistband of my panties.  He dragged them down and I stepped out of them.  “Get up on the table and sit down in front of him.  Let him see what’s waiting for him.”

“Oh god,” Steve said with a soft laugh.

I climbed up onto the table as instructed and sat down in front of Steve, spreading my legs and putting them on either side of his plate, my knees bent and my skirt hitched up.  Tony got up and began packing up the used dishes from behind me.

Steve’s eyes ran up and down my body, but he continued eating.  “Why buy all this food, if you don’t want me to eat it, Tony?” he asked.

Tony laughed.  “We’re not rushing you,” he said.  “Just making sure you know what’s for dessert.”

Steve chuckled and shook his head.

“What is it, Cap?” Tony asked. “Wishing for a nice peaceful life?”

Steve laughed a little louder. “Who, me?  Doesn’t look that way.”

I grinned at him, shifting where I was, and spreading my legs a little wider.  His eyes flicked up to me and he raised an eyebrow.  “Be patient now.”

I giggled and nodded.  “Yes, sir,” he said.

The fact he was just making me wait was incredibly sexy.  He didn’t take his eyes off me, but he also didn’t rush.  He and Tony would talk from time to time, but he never seemed to rush his meal.  Not that he didn’t also appear turned on.  The way he was looking at me was nothing short of ravenous.

Finally, he finished his steak and he moved the plate aside.  “Now, we were saying something about dessert?” he said, grabbing my thigh and dragging me to the edge of the table.

I squealed and fell back on my elbows as he lifted my legs over her shoulders.  I didn’t even get a chance to adjust how I was sitting before his mouth was on me.  He sucked on my pussy like he was starving and I was the only thing on the buffet.  I grabbed hold of his hair and linked my ankles behind his back.

“Oh fuck,” I gasped.  “Steve…”

“That mouth, good for things other than rousing speeches, huh?” Tony joked.

“Yes,” I mewled.  “He can tell you off too.”

Tony laughed and sat back on the chair, putting his feet on the table, one ankle crossed over the other.  “Yeah, he is good at that too.”

The teasing seemed to spur Steve on.  His tongue swirled around my folds, pushed inside me, and then flicked up to my clit.  He sucked and licked at my cunt in a way that I couldn’t get a bead on.  It made me writhe and squirm on the table, my fingers gripping his hair and my hips bucking against his mouth.

I was fighting it, trying to hold it together, but it was no use.  Steve had learned exactly how my body worked and what I liked best and he seemed to be doing everything to bring me over.  “Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck,” I chanted.  My muscles were all clenched and my toes curled.

“Oh, honey,” Tony teased.  “Let it happen.”

“I don’t know if it was Tony’s words that set me over, or that I was just so damned close it wouldn’t have mattered what I did, but I came.  Hard.  I fell back on the table, arching my back and bucking up into Steve’s mouth.  He groaned and pulled back, wiping his mouth.

“Jeez, Steve,” Tony teased.  “You took forever with your entree, but you rushed your dessert.”

“Don’t worry, I’m not done,” Steve said, pushing up from the table.  He picked me up and threw me over his shoulder, making me squeal once again. “Come on, Tony.”

Steve carried me into the bedroom with Tony hot on his heels.  He dropped me onto the bed, but before he could climb on top of him, I put my foot on his chest and pushed him back.  “Nope,” I said.

He pulled back.  “What’s wrong?  Is it too much?”

“You have been very judgemental of Tony today,” I said.

“Yeah.  You sure have been,” Tony agreed.

“And you have been a little antagonistic,” I said.  “And now I want you two to kiss and make up.”

Steve turned to Tony and held out his hand. “I’m sorry, Tony.  I know you’re just trying to spoil us.”

Tony took his hand.  “It’s okay.  I’ve been trying to get a rise out of you, I guess.”

“I know,” Steve said and pulled him into a harsh kiss.

I bit my bottom lip as I watched them kiss.  It was always like watching a battle of wills when they kissed, neither of them wanting to concede control to the other.  Steve’s hand bunched into Tony’s shirt and he pushed him back toward the bed, the kiss breaking when he tossed him down on the mattress beside me.

“Elly, how about you straddle Tony’s face?  I can’t be the one having all the fun,” Steve said.

I did as I was instructed, putting my knees on either side of his face and my hands on his chest.  As Tony started to lick slowly and languidly at my cunt, Steve stripped off his clothes.  I watched him through hooded eyes as I slowly rolled my hips on Tony’s face.

Steve got up on the bed behind me and pushed me forward, so I was lying on top of Tony.  With my face so close to Tony’s crotch, I started to open his pants and push them down his thighs.  He was rock hard and precome pooled at the tip of his cock.  As I licked it off, Steve pressed his cock against my entrance, and with a hard snap of his hips, he shoved deep inside me.

I gasped, clenching around him. The sound was joined by a deep moan from Tony, who grabbed my thighs and dug my fingers into my flesh.

It was hard to focus with Steve filling me the way he did, each thrust shoving me forward, and Tony’s tongue lathing up my slit.  Especially given how recently I'd come.  I was wound up and over-sensitive.  I did my best though, pulling Tony’s cock into my mouth and curling my tongue around it.  Each thrust from Steve pushed me onto Tony's cock, and soon I was gagging and drooling all over it.

Tony would lick from my clit to that place where Steve and I joined, and as soon as his tongue reached Steve, the super soldier would jerk into me and moan loudly.

It was a good thing we were in such a large suite because we were not quiet.  Our moans echoed off the walls.  Even with my mouth full I couldn’t keep quiet.  I was moaning and drooling and gagging around Tony’s cock, and the closer I got to my release the louder I got.  My fingers dug into Tony’s thighs as I tried to keep myself together, my nails biting into his skin.

It was no use.  Between Steve’s thick cock hammering into me, and Tony’s tongue lathing over my oversensitive clit, sent me careening over the edge. I cried out, releasing Tony’s cock and arching my back.  “Oh fuck,” I gasped as I clenched around Steve’s cock.

My cunt was still clenching with my orgasm when Steve pulled out of me.  “Turn around, El,” he said, giving my butt a swat.

As I slowly turned on top of Tony, Steve climbed off the bed and went and grabbed some lube.  “Looks like you’re in for a treat,” I said as I began to grind down on his cock.

“I’m a lucky boy,” Tony said, his hand curling into my hair.  He pulled me into a kiss, his tongue coaxing my lips apart.

Steve moved between Tony’s legs as he lubed his cock.  He tossed the bottle beside Tony and lifted his legs so I was bracketed between Tony’s knees.  Steve guided me down onto Tony’s cock, making us both moan.  Tony’s moan only got louder and more animalistic as Steve pushed in.

I cradled Tony’s cheeks and looked down into his eyes.  “He’s so big isn’t he?” I asked.

Tony nodded.  “Yes.  Fuck.  He’s huge.”

“It’s good isn’t it?” I asked.

He nodded again and his head fell back with his lips parted.  Steve chuckled softly and patted Tony’s leg.  “You’re doing really well, Tones,” he praised.  “Taking me like a champ.”

Tony moaned again and his back arched under me, and Tony began to thrust.  Each thrust of Steve’s hips pushed me up and down on Tony’s cock. Tony was barely keeping it together.  He clenched his teeth and the tendons in his neck pulled taut.  I looked back over at Steve who looked completely lost in his own pleasure, holding on to Tony’s thighs as he railed into the brunet.  “He looks good taking you, huh?” I said.

“Mm-hmm,” Steve hummed.  “He’s gorgeous.”

I leaned back against him and he pulled me into a kiss.

Tony wasn’t able to hold on too much longer.  He started to writhe under me and he beat his fits on the mattress.  I broke away from Steve and looked down at Tony.  “Why are you fighting it?” I asked him.

He shook his head, unable to form words.

Steve reached past me, putting his hand on Tony’s throat.  “Come, Tony.”

It seemed to be all it took.  Tony’s whole body shuddered and he bucked up into me and released with a roar.

Steve kept thrusting and pulled out suddenly.  “El, knees, sweetheart,” he said.

I hurriedly got off Tony and onto my knees in front of him, looking up at him and opening my mouth.  Steve pumped his cock a few more times over me and released into my mouth and over my lips and chin in thick ropes.  “God damn,” he cursed.

There was a moment before we both just stayed right where we were, not moving, and just breathing heavily.  Steve was the one who broke first, reaching down to help me to my feet.  “Come on, pretty girl.  Let’s get you cleaned up.”  He reached for Tony next, taking hold of his hand. “You too, Tones.”

It wasn’t long before the three of us were in the tub together, a little cramped, but still able to relax in the warm water. 

“Mm this is nice,” Steve hummed.  “Thank you, Tony.”

Tony chuckled softly and linked his fingers with Steve’s.  “It was my pleasure, Cap.”

~ The End ~

[elkian]

Finally played the most recent chapter and I have some Hyde Thoughts.

Okay so I think Hyde could be the One Eyed Sleeping Beauty whose murder kicked off the Clash. He's always wearing the blindfold, which no one really comments on. There's a compelling theory that the player character is the OESB, and it has some good points - the Kyklos has one eye, and then the MC encounters Hera's Snakes/Sage Ring as first a veil, then a ring; bridal themes adding to the fairy tale element (there was more to it but I don't recall the rest). But Hyde as an antagonistic force as the OESB has potential.

He may also be a ghost and/or fox and/or Kyklos (Taiga was chasing the Kyklos at the start and he's clear about his beef with Hyde; and Haku, who can see ghosts, was chasing after him, but that was before the idea of interhouse unity squads came up). The game has managed to pull off a "dead all along" twist over the course of an episode; doing it with a character we see much less isn't totally farfetched.

And we don't see Hyde handling much - Hodge and Podge do things for him, Nicolas made the tea at the beginning, and he's not around much. Rui complains about him not coming to Obscuary - I think he was in front of the crowd at Leo's appointment ceremony in the first Vagastrom chapter, but largely we rarely see him interacting with living people. And ghosts being made visible to the living is a mechanic we know exists, again thanks to Zenji.

I don't know if he's the fox from Jabberwock, but the focus on it (and it has white fur) while it's hassling Haru made me think that might be connected somehow. I could be connecting unrelated dots here, though.

(Also, I think the person Rui is talking to online at the end of that one chapter is Hyde pretending to be his online girlfriend; Hyde already has Romeo and Sho on his strings at that point, and more can only be better (specifically catfishing as a girl because Rui has repeatedly claimed he's straight and is very flirty in the conversation, and with his playboy act a woman would theoretically have an easier avenue to manipulate him; you even see it in the Obscuary chapter with him dropping teaching Lyca to go fawn over the MC. Anyway).)

Also Dante is some kind of back from the dead, so it's precedented in some way by both him and Zenji.

Someone suggested the warding card H+P give us at the start of the chapter has a scene no one should have witnessed because they're trying to warn the MC that Hyde was spying on her then, and it tracks really well. And if he is a ghost, it would be easy to do so then; even if not, there's tons of possible anomalous answers.

Whatever the case, H+P seem to be either bucking the reins a bit and/or have a particular concern for the MC for whatever reason; the card from that opening may very well be the reason she ends the chapter still alive, and from a trap set by Hyde by all appearances.

(Also throws some of the other mechanical warding card designs into serious questions; just how much has he seen?)

Anyways, thanks for coming to my TEDTalk, goodnight.

EDIT: I forgot - in the first part of the story, the MC's stigma-boosting powers are tested when she holds someone's hand (she can't see who). But who is it?

Of the ghouls she's met so far, few if any would both manage to stay silent the whole time AND not bring it up later, and a lot of other ghouls also fall in this category. Subaru and Rui physically can't, Lyca's still in jail at this point, it would be a pretty big deal for Ed to get involved, and even more collected types like Tohma or arguably Alan would either bring it up or be less surprised by testing the ring's power later.

One possibility is Haku; he's shown to be pretty good at keeping cards to his chest, and we don't know what his stigma actually is yet. Other than him, it's hard to say anyone among the student body would qualify, maybe Ritsu, but he's a complete newcomer at this point. You see my point?

Elias got a lot of focus in this chapter, and it sure sounds like he's a 4th year/alumni/etc., so it could be him. But if it's not him, then I think it's Hyde. I think Hyde being a ghoul and this never being brought up textually is going to be a core point in the upcoming climax. (Although, given how the game opens, it's possibly Hyde is a goddamn demon. We just don't have enough data yet.)

[extra-vertebrae]

I'm going to sperg about the Silent Hill 2 Remake for a second - two three of my favourite things while making my way through my first playthrough:

First off, favourite boss:

This bitch:

When I got to this room I knew some shit was going to go down there when I would need to come back to open the fireplace. The far wall looked suspiciously barren. I figured it'd be where the smaller Abstract Daddies would appear (by Kool-Aid), since they roamed the halls of the hotel in the original game, and I hadn't encountered them yet in the remake.

A dial up tone all but literally played in my skull when that wall indeed came down, and it wasn't a pair of mini Abstract Daddies that "SURPRISE, BITCH'd" through it. "Is that a fucking Closer? Oh my god it's a MANDARIN." Cue a whole lot of running around trying to process what was in the room with me while I tried to decided if I should use my rifle ammo or not.

Having the Mandarin play a larger role in the game overall was a great choice in my opinion. They are an underrated monster for sure. Big props to the sound design team - I sat in the central room in the basement where there are two of them prowling about, just listening to them move around and growl for several minutes (I may or may not have also been shitting myself). Lots of obvious inspiration / callback to the Glutton for its vocalisations - good stuff!

I do also appreciate the absence of the smaller Abstract Daddies, as they never felt appropriate being in the hotel in the original after killing the boss. The Mandarins are the perfect substitute for a heavy enemy, and honestly, only one Abstract Daddy is enough. The lead-up to that fight in the bowels of the Prison was more oppressive than anything else - deeply disturbing in ways that I believe only really hit if you're already aware of what the Abstract Daddy represents. It was the one fight I was dreading in the remake after playing the original over 10 years ago.

That aside, my second favourite aspect so far, has been this:

When we meet him for the first time, Pyramid Head makes a slashing motion towards James hiding in the closet. When we enter into Blue Creek Apartments in the Otherworld, the suite we enter to is a direct mirror of Wood Side Apartment room 201, including the closet in which James had been hiding - but a colossal slash is now carved into the closet, matching the angle Pyramid Head had swung but a moment before.

Pyramid Head does not have the Great Knife yet at this stage, but still acted, in my opinion, as if he had it. It may be a stretch, as it flies in the face of one of the theories that Pyramid Head only receives the Great Knife when James is made aware of the possibility of ending his own life with the knife Angela gives to him, as it would raise the question of how Pyramid Head would foresee the granting of the Great Knife enough to enact a swipe as if he had it. (However, on the opposite end against this theory, if Angela's knife creates the Great Knife, what creates the spears later?) But, I like the idea and it's become something of a personal headcanon that that is what he's doing. Though I do wonder, if that is indeed what he is doing, what the follow up motion he makes when his arms are pulled back might mean in kind.

The third favourite thing: interacting with bread. Here I am running like my life depends on it (it does), mashing the interact button when my screen is invaded by Bread and a trophy pops for It's Bread. I had a true "???" moment that couldn't be properly processed until I found shelter again, lol.

Either way, a great remake - personally I hope that its success means we may see SH3 be given the same treatment.

I only have two complaints about the remake, and one is more of a quibble wherein I find it very funny that James just faceplants into doors instead of reaching for them as you get closer. Every time he bodies himself into a locked door it's almost like he's surprised it's locked, lmao.

My second complaint is that the game gave me a new catchphrase: "where is that fucking Mannequin?" Mannequins are enemy #1.

[chil-aglia]

𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐦? |ROTTMNT| (Male OC)

[The Turtle and the Boy]

Be sure to read the tags on my Ao3 so you guys know what you’re getting yourselves into.

Didn’t have time to draw anything for this chapter but PLEASE feel free to make your own art and idk tag me in it or something. 

Please I’m begging for fanart for this chapter and series in general. On my knees—

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Edit: Art above was made by @katiemaycreate

ITS SO GOOD THANK YOU!

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Warnings: Honestly not much other than the usual angst but it’s like light angst

And of course, a quick thank you to my awesome beta reader @cimmerian1275 (who helped me out a lot with this chapter! Very talented and please, go give them a follow, love their work, etc.

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Waking up in an unfamiliar room the first time had made Caden feel dizzy and nauseated, the completely new environment throwing him off. Thankfully, he knew where he was this time, how could he not when he barely slept a wink.

Leo’s room.

Leo’s brothers insisted that he try sleeping in ‘his’ room, seeing if any memories would come back to him with the supposed familiarity of the space. But all Caden received was an endless amount of tossing and turning in a bed he’d never used before until now, eyes opening and closing each time he thought he saw something in the corner or heard a new noise.

Leo kept assuring him that it was nothing. That his room was located near one of Donnie’s labs, so he must be hearing the soft shell tinkering away with his machines and projects late into the night like he usually does.

Caden ignored the other turtle in his head for most of the night, barely giving him a glance, let alone any attention. The memory of Leo taking control of his body the other day so easily, was still frightening to think about and wouldn't leave him alone. He felt a little violated, and powerless in the moment.

Maybe he was being too sensitive about this, but he couldn’t just let it go so easily. Leo had taken control of his body, technically his life, for the split moment it took for him to kick Caden out of control and dodge that rocket to save them both.

Leo could probably sense his conflicted emotions while he thought about this, but chose to not say anything.

It was morning by now, Caden didn’t know the exact time but he could hear in the distance murmuring of people's voices and footsteps picking up and increasing in activity.

Caden groaned, sitting up and rubbing at his tired eyes, gearing himself up for the day with a deep breath before getting up. He never took a moment to properly look around the room that belonged to Leonardo until now. It’s… mostly plain.

It had the basics you would find in a bedroom. Wardrobe, drawers to store things inside, one was small and resided next to the bed on the left side. No windows were seen, and barely any decoration.

There was a piece of paper however, two actually, that were placed face down on the bedside drawer. Curiosity ate away at Caden, what were those for?

Leaning over and picking them up, he turned over the one in his right hand, blinking in surprise when he saw it was a photo of a small and thin human boy sporting a massive grin. He had short messy black hair, a chipped upper tooth, and was wearing a black shirt with some kind of skull design on it, and a small brown blanket-like cape hanging over his shoulders.

In the photo it seemed like he was being held by one of the brothers, if the green skin of the arms were any indication. Possibly even Leo? But the photo was zoomed in and too cropped to tell for sure.

The child looked to be no older than 8. Maybe around 10?

“That’s Casey.” Leo suddenly piped up. Caden jumped a little at his abrupt voice, it's the first time since yesterday that he’s spoken to him.

Caden looked up at Leo in the mindscape, tilting his head inquiringly. “He’s a kid that I help look after with my brothers. His mother… was a good friend of ours.” He states in a fond tone, looking rather solemn with his gaze trained on the photo of Casey.

Was…past tense. Meaning she was most likely dead.

“Is…this kid also…?”

“He’s alive. You’ll probably see him around at some point. He…last time I saw him, he was sleeping in his bedroom.”

He watched as Leo sighed, rubbing a hand over his face, minutely shaking his head, refocusing on the present and not on the past. Caden gently placed the photo back down before turning the next one over to have a quick look. To his surprise it was a photo of the brothers with April in the middle, holding a certificate of some kind.

He absentmindedly ran a thumb over the paper, it seemed a lot older and more worn than the one of Casey. April, Leo and his brothers all looked decades younger here, maybe late teens to early adults? He wasn’t too sure, but they were smiling.

Happy and bright eyed, unscarred and youthful. They all looked so carefree and healthy here.

Mikey didn’t have greying hair in this photo and Raph had both eyes visible, Donnie didn’t have a gruesome scar on his face and Leo…

Caden snuck a quick glance at Leo who approached to stand beside him in the mindscape, watching the photo with an unreadable and blank expression. 

What happened to them?

Caden took a moment to scan over the photo, his eyes settling upon someone unfamiliar. A large yokai-looking rat whose fur was turning grey, wearing a brown kimono. Who was this? 

“That’s my dad.” Leo informs, as though he read his thoughts. Maybe he actually can, or perhaps Caden was just really easy to read with the way his brow had furrowed in confusion.

“That's your dad? He’s a rat?” Caden inquired, even more confused and very curious as to how that was even possible.

“It’s a long story, but yep, I'm even biologically related to him.”

“What’s his name?”

“He went by many. Hamato Yoshi was the name he had as a human. Lou Jitsu when he was a movie star. And Splinter, when he became a rat dad.” Leo replies fondly, his smile seemed strained but soft as he started recalling bits and pieces of his childhood.

Caden winced a little when a flash of a foreign memory suddenly popped up in his mind. It was quick and a little blurry, but he saw a glimpse from Leo’s perspective of when Leo and Raph were only children, making what appeared to be home made lemonade. Their father was just visible in his peripheral vision, holding a cup and wearing sunglasses, Raph was stomping in a wooden barrel and Leo standing behind the lemonade stand, holding two hands up with peace signs.

He held back a coo at how adorable tiny Raph looked back then. 

The memory faded out and was swapped for another one.

One of Leo and Splinter, fighting together in what appeared to be in an arena of sorts, wearing strange matching flashy costumes and tag-teaming a giant tentacled monster that must've been their opponent.

With a pained hiss from the quick and dizzying scene changes, Caden stepped back from the control podium, gripping at his head within the mindscape from the unexpected side effects. 

Leo was quick to step up, placing his hand over the podium to stop Caden’s body from collapsing without a pilot.

Leo was in control, holding Caden up right as he took a moment to gaze around the familiar room that was his. Leo spared a moment to look down at the family photo before putting it down and walking away, reaching out to the cloak that was once his that Caden had left at the end of the bed, and draping it over himself.

He grinned at the familiar sensation of the blue fabric weighing over his shoulders, for a moment he could pretend that he was back in his own body.

That was until he realised the tugging at his pants was Caden trying to catch his attention in the mindscape, “I’m fine now… let me back in.” He starts, still with a fistful of Leo’s pants in his hands and a stubborn expression on his face.

Leo didn’t reply, hesitating as he thought about it. “Just…hang on for a moment.” He says, gently pushing Caden off his pants as he returns his attention to the real world.

He walks to the door, opening it and peeking his head outside into the corridor, looking right and left. He didn’t see anyone walking around right at that moment, so he quickly stepped out, pulling the hood of the cloak over his head as he strides along.

It wouldn’t hurt to check over a couple things really quickly, right? He’s been away for a while now; he had to make sure the base was up to date and operational. “Leo. Give me back my body.” Caden hissed, standing behind the older red eared slider who just murmured back.

“In a second.”

Leo made his way to the end of the corridor, stiffening for a moment when he saw a couple of yokai and humans walking in his direction. He didn’t want to draw any attention to himself, but he didn't really have anywhere to hide.

He tilted his head down so the shadows of the hood could hide his face more effectively, and trained his eyes on the floor, waiting for the group to pass him. They didn’t bat an eye his way, making him sigh in relief and continue on his merry way. He knew Raph or Donnie probably wouldn’t like the idea of Caden roaming the base without their supervision, but call Leo paranoid, he had to make sure everything was still in good hands while he was stuck in this situation, that everyone still had at least some semblance of safety.

He turned another corner heading towards the cafeteria, but he didn’t get far when his feet suddenly halted on the spot. He blinked, stupefied, and tried to move. Looking down again, nothing was in his way or blocking his legs and feet, so why…?

“Give me back control.” Caden growled, he continued squishing himself underneath Leo’s arms, hands reaching out and touching the control panel as well.

Caden was controlling the lower half of his body, while Leo had the upper half. 

“Are you insane? Let go.” Leo orders, trying to push him back and away with one arm, but Caden was stubborn, gripping on even tighter and refusing to let go.

“No. You let go, body snatcher.” Caden sassed, trying to also push him away with a leg since his hands were occupied. The two gave each other identical stubborn glares, Leo growled as Caden tried to make his body walk away from the cafeteria, but Leo was making it difficult and kept straining the upper half forward to carry them onward.

It was as though they were playing tug of war with the body. Battling over who was going to be in control and get the final say.

“Kid, you’re becoming a real pain in my neck.”

“I’m not the one causing it, gramps. It’s the old age catching up with you.”

“I’m only 30!”

Caden scoffs, narrowing his eyes as he forces his legs to turn and walk, with Leo trying to pull themselves to head the other way. “I have…to...check!” Leo grunts out, his voice straining with the inexperienced vocal cords of Caden.

Eventually the two both had to give up when neither made any progress, both mutually deciding on taking a break as they slid down the wall and sat on the ground, sweating out of exertion. Leo grumbled under his breath while Caden kept a cautious eye on the slider. “What are you even trying to do?” Caden inquired, raising a non-existent brow at Leo who rolls his eyes.

“I was just…making sure that everything was still operational. I’ve been gone for some time; the Resistance can only hold out for so long without me around 24/7.”

Caden sighs, shaking his head. “I’m sure if something was seriously wrong, your brothers would come and tell us. They think I’m you, so, they’d probably assume that if something was really not right, they’d encourage me to get my ‘memories’ to come back and fix the mess.” He bitterly spoke, playing with the ends of the cloak in his fingers.

Leo didn’t respond right away. Pulling himself away from the podium to give Caden full control. “…sorry.” He awkwardly apologises, walking away with his shell back to Caden, who tilts his head at him.

Weird.

With a dismissive shake of his head, he quietly looks around the hallway he was sitting in. He can hear the noises of speaking and the sounds of footsteps coming from inside the cafeteria just to his left. He could easily walk in, sit down and just observe everyone. He doesn't have any other plans.

He pulls himself up, inching his way close to the doors. He’s never been inside a room where it was full of strangers, would they notice him? Would they talk to him, or leave him alone? What would he see beyond these doors?

“Leo!”

Caden yelps in fright at the sudden voice that came from behind him, jumping and whirling around to see Donnie eyeing him down suspiciously. “What are you doing?” The soft-shell interrogated, raising his brow as Caden nervously began to sweat, he took in a deep breath to calm down.

“Nothing…” He assured, but he could tell Donnie didn’t believe him judging by his incredulous expression.

“Right…well, now that I found you, I’m supposed to relay a message from Raph to you.”

“Um…okay?”

Donnie clears his throat, pulling up a holographic screen from his tech gauntlet, Caden stares in awe as he reaches his finger out to poke at the screen, his finger meeting no resistance and going right though.

“He says—stop poking the screen, Leo—“ Donnie scolds, lightly pushing Caden’s hand away as the young mutant gives a little annoyed huff. “Raph says, and I quote. Leo is not to wander off without telling one of us where he is going. For his safety as no one in the Resistance, excluding Draxum and April, knows about your unique circumstances right now.” Donnie ends the note there, the purple screen vanishing away as Caden widened his eyes.

“First off, I’m not Leo. And secondly, what do you mean I have to tell one of you where I'm going? I’m not a child.”

“Technically your body is that of a child. You’re only 17. You are physically still a child until you hit 18.”

Caden twitched his eye at Donnie’s comment, crossing his arms over his plastron. “I don’t need a babysitter.” He hisses, rolling his eyes. He already had Leo with him 24/7, he didn’t need more people to watch him.

“I don’t make the rules.” Donnie says, pausing for a moment and smirking, “Actually I kind of do. And I’m in agreement with Raph. Trust me, it’s best to keep you on the down low.” He playfully teased, pulling the hood down further over Caden’s face as the young slider slaps Donnie’s hand away from him.

“So unfair.”

“Yes, yes. Now come along, we can’t have you being seen by more people. They’ll get curious. There’s already a rumour spreading around about you.” Donnie groans out, tugging on Caden’s cape to pull him along.

“Rumour?” He muttered, repeating the word.

“Something along the lines of, Master Leonardo has a secret love child.” Donnie laughs, making both Leo and Caden grimace in sync as they follow behind the soft-shell.

“Where are we going now? If I can’t wander off and all.”

“Training.”

Caden blinks, biting his lip in both nerves and puzzlement. Training? What training does he need?

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Caden stood in the dojo, blankly watching as Raph strolls over with two swords in his hands, smiling enthusiastically, “Do you remember these, Leo—I mean, Caden?” Raph carefully settled the blades into Caden’s hands, the latter holding them in his grip as he eyed the steel.

“Swords?”

“Katana’s actually. My katana’s.” Leo corrects, crossing his arms as he felt his fingers twitch, the longing to hold his weapons itching away at him, but was so far on achieving.

Caden looks back at Raph, “You want me to use these? For training?” Caden asks, tilting his head with slightly wide and baffled eyes. How was he supposed to know what to do?!

“Well, you’ve used them before—“

I haven’t. Leo has.

“—so it should come pretty easily for you. Muscle memory and whatnot.” Raph assures, stepping back for space as Caden slumps his shoulders down. “Since neither of us know how to really use a sword… we’re just going to help you with your stance and getting the feel of the katanas, see if it'll help you remember anything.” Raph explains but it only confused the young slider.

What did he mean by getting the feel of the katana’s? Was Caden going to feel their damn emotion?!

“I’m not ready for—“

“You’ll be fine. I have made holographic steps and holographic enemies for you to fight against.” Donnie cuts in, typing away on his tech gauntlet as a purple humanoid figure suddenly pops up in front of Caden, startling him as he stumbles back.

“This is easy mode. You’re free to attack. And the more you fight, the more it’ll learn and counter.”

Caden watched the holograph, intrigued by the design. “But right now, let’s focus on actually holding the swords.” Raph softly hums in amusement, going to his side, “Now, from what I remember, dad taught us to hold our weapons however we are comfortable with. So, get into a stance that you would comfortably use to fight.” Raph encourages, motioning for Caden to go ahead and do as he was told.

Caden was stumped. He’s never been in a fight before. He had no clue what kind of stance to take.

“Let me.” Leo speaks up, not giving Caden the time to reply before pushing him off the podium and taking control.

Leo blinks, getting himself used to the sudden change of space and body. He looks down, staring at his swords with a little smile as he flexes out his—Caden’s, fingers.

With ease, he parts his footing, keeping firm to the ground as he crouches his spine down slightly, his katana’s being held in front of his face in a slight ‘x’ position, one that Leo did a lot when he was on the defense.

“Wow! See? Natural!” Raph claps, while Leo smugly grins, flexing his grip on the hilts of his katana’s. Oh, how he missed holding his weapons. It grounds him. Makes him feel secure and comfortable, ready to defend and protect whenever he needs to.

Caden watched Leo, mouth open in surprise at being simply pushed aside like he was a bother. Annoyed, Caden storms over, pushing Leo back off who was busy taking in being in the real world again, the older slider yelping as he slipped out of the control, letting Caden pilot.

The moment Caden was back, he fumbled with his stance, grunting softly when he had to regain his balance, dropping one katana on the ground at the same time.

“Ah, okay…so you still have some work to do.” Raph sweats, looking almost a little disappointed. Caden exhales, picking up the blade on the floor as he eyes them.

How was Leo able to hold two swords without it feeling awkward?

Curious, he tried to get in a comfortable position similar to what Leo had done but had one sword held diagonally in front of his body, blade upward and outward, angled to deflect incoming strikes. The other blade was held lower and more forward, blade angled downward — acting as the first line of defense or distraction.

Leo watches, arms crossed with curiosity as Caden fumbles a little with one of the swords in his grip, giving it a testing swing.

But the moment that happened, he flinched, the sword flying out of his hand and embedding into the ground. Leo groans slightly, as though he was embarrassed for Caden.

“Huh? What…but I didn’t do…?” Caden mutters, puzzled as he looks at the other blade, hesitant on repeating the movement as Donnie walks over, picking up the katana and handing it back.

“Try it again. You probably didn’t hold it right.” He suggested, stepping back to give Caden space once more.

The mutant narrowed his eyes, concentrating more as he steps forward, thrusting the swords out. The blade slid out of his grasp and flung out to the wall near Raph’s side this time, the snapper jumping back in shock as the sword impaled the wall.

Caden gulps, tensing and awkwardly giving an apologetic expression to Raph who chuckled nervously and took the katana out of the wall. “Maybe, don’t start swinging. Just, um…focus on the footwork.” Raph suggested, holding the blade away as he gestured for Caden to give the other sword over to him.

Caden nods, placing the remaining katana into Raph’s palm as he steps back. “Footing…footing…like this?” He mumbles, looking down at his feet as he parts them away, but now it just looked like he was going to do the splits.

“Too far.” Donnie commented bluntly, as Caden closed his legs back together. “Well now you’re not even doing it.” He states the obvious, watching as Caden huffs and slightly parts his legs once more on the floor, but it still wasn’t good enough.

“Too little.”

This is going to take a while…

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It felt like hours as Caden trains in the dojo, Raph and Donnie instructing him as best as they could. Caden was covered in sweat, barely able to catch a break as the swords continued to fall and fly into the wall and ground when Raph eventually got him to try again. He even almost chopped off Donnie’s head once by accident if Donnie hadn’t expertly dodged in time.

Leo was quiet, most of the time, but every now and then Caden would hear him sigh and mumble under his breath about his technique.

It was stressing Caden out, who finally called it quits before his muscles could give out. Dropping the katanas onto the floor with him and sitting down a second later. “No…more…” He gasps out, wiping the sweat off his forehead with his arm. Raph hums in acknowledgement, reaching to where Caden sat and passing him a water bottle.

“You did good.”

“The swords never stayed in my hands for more than 5 seconds.”

“And it was a good start either way.”

Caden rolled his eyes, turning away slightly as he gulped down the much needed water. Donnie was typing something away on his gauntlet, “How bizarre…I would’ve thought you would show some kind of recognition or sign of being able to use the blades. I mean, if you were able to dodge my rocket…” He trails off his ranting, Caden shifting a bit uncomfortably at the mention of the rocket dodging.

It was in a strange way, technically not him who did that. But how was he supposed to explain that to him? To them?

Leo was right. They wouldn’t believe him if he told them what was going on. They’ll think he’s crazy. Put him in a psych ward—was there even a place like that here in the base? 

Caden groans, rubbing at his head, Leo doing the same. “Quit over thinking about everything. You’re giving me a headache.” He scolded, looking a little annoyed by this, as Caden just gave a little glare at him.

“It’s not my fault. Everything is so overwhelming.” He hisses out, unaware that he accidentally said that out loud, the puzzled looks of Donnie and Raph eyeing him at his sudden comment.

“Uh…hey, bro? You okay?” Donnie spoke up, making Caden tense and look up at them, gulping down his saliva in nervousness. Did he say that out loud? Shoot… now they must really think he was starting to go mad.

“I’m okay. Sorry, just…” He pauses, unsure what to say exactly.

Leo came to his aid, “Say that you're tired. You didn’t get a good night's sleep last night and it’s making it hard to think clearly.” He advises, causing the young mutant to nod and listen.

“I wasn't able to sleep well last night. I guess…it’s just sort of messing around with my head.”

It wasn’t like he was exactly lying about that either.

Raph and Donnie seemed to have easily bought it, nonetheless, sighing softly. “That’s…understandable. Maybe we pushed the katana training too soon on you. You’re only still learning to use your new body.” Raph logically concluded, glancing at Donnie for confirmation, who frowns but nods along.

“We’ll…put the training on hold here today.”

Caden was relieved by that. He didn’t think he could last many more minutes trying to keep a firm grip on the slippery blades. His legs ached, mouth parched, and body screamed for sustenance, head throbbing and he just felt gross with all the sweat sticking to his skin.

Raph had been silently observing, noticing the way Caden scrunched his face and looking disgusted at himself when he stared down at his hands. “Guess you want a shower don’t ya?” He lightly asks, a bit amused when Caden quickly perks up at the mention of a shower. He’s heard of the word before, Draxum teaching him the basics when he slipped in and out of consciousness.

Water coming out of a tap? He had to see that for himself.

Donnie let out a long sigh, “Fine. It’ll have to be a quick shower, gotta save water.” He informs, walking towards the dojo doors. Caden quickly got up, discarding the katana’s and the cloak on the floor, but Raph made sure to pick them up, quietly following the two out the dojo.

Caden was only half listening to Donnie, who had been ranting about preserving water and how he’d be keeping a timer on Caden for when he washes himself.

They head down the hallway towards what Caden could only assume was the showers. They stop at the doors of the shower room, Donnie having one hand on the handle.

“Please don’t tell me you need one of us to wash you. Surely your amnesia didn’t make you forget basic body hygiene.”

Caden gave him a blank look, “I can wash myself just fine.” He assures.

I think so at least.

Leo shot a weary gaze at the young mutant, “You don’t know how to wash yourself?” He inquired in confusion, as Caden felt an embarrassing heat rise in his cheeks.

“I’m sure it’s not hard to figure out.” He informed, pushing the door with his hand as he began to open the doorway.

“Master Leonardo!”

A sudden high-pitched voice called out, followed by the sounds of fast little footsteps. Caden instinctively looked around at the shout of the name but wasn’t fast enough to react when a small human child pounced at him, gripping his torso.

Caden stumbled back a little, one hand holding the wall for support while the other reeled back in the air. He was baffled, looking down at whoever was holding him.

A child. No older than 12? Maybe 13? He couldn’t be sure, just going off what he heard about human heights from Draxum long ago.

The child had long black hair, a chipped upper tooth that hung out, a patched-up grey hoodie, torn at the sleeves. It’s covered in mismatched fabric patches — some with old logos, others clearly hand-sewn. Underneath: a sleeveless white t-shirt.

The child wore durable looking cargo pants, scuffed at the knees and frayed at the ends. Beat-up high-top sneakers, held together with duct tape and string. 

He also wore black fingerless gloves and just over all had the vibe of one living in an apocalyptic world. 

Caden twitches his hand, unsure where to put his hands on the kid, looking at Donnie and Raph for help, but they only seemed just as surprised as he felt.

“Where the heck did you go, dad—?”

The kid pulls back, smiling up at Caden only to freeze at the sight, his smile immediately vanishing and pressed in a firm line of confusion. 

“Y…you’re not Master Leonardo?”

Caden recognised him from the photo in the room. 

Casey.

“Wait a second…dad?! You're a dad?!” He yells in utter surprise, looking to Leo in the mindscape as Leo was eyeing Casey, an emotion that Caden couldn’t identify was swimming around in his eyes.

Leo blinks, snapping out of his daze and shaking his head. “N-no, I’m not his dad. Uh, I guess I’m like a father figure to him? But we’re not biologically related.” Leo responds to the shock from Caden who clears his throat at Casey, who snorted when Caden didn’t respond.

“Um…hi?”

Casey narrowed his eyes, tilting his head like he was observing a new creature he’s never seen before. “Are you Master Leonardo? You don’t look like him.” He mutters, cautiously getting close again and poking Caden on his plastron.

Caden perks up. He can probably tell Casey, right? He seems like a smart kid who might understand, right?

He opens his mouth to reply, but Donnie cuts in. “Ah, right, you see, Leo kinda had an oopsie in a fight a few weeks ago. And, uh…his body shrunk! And he also has amnesia, so he’s calling himself Caden.” He briefly explains but wasn’t exactly telling the entire truth. Why? Caden wasn’t sure. Maybe because Casey was only a child, and it might’ve been confusing for him to know the real truth.

Leo deadpans at the way his twin worded the situation, feeling secondhand embarrassment as Casey also blankly stared up at Donnie, unamused.

“I’m not 5. You can tell me the truth.”

“That was the truth!”

Donnie rubs his fingers together before sighing like he was being cornered and interrogated, “Okay, fine! Not the entire truth! But it’s a long story. We can catch you up to date later.” Donnie assured, awkwardly ruffling Casey’s hair.

Leo gulps, staring at Casey. “Hey…can I just…touch him for a second? I haven’t seen him for a bit.” He asks, almost sounding shy as Caden looks between him and Casey.

He sighs. “Fine…just the hand though.”

Casey locked eyes with Caden when he saw him suddenly move his hand toward him, he recoiled back out from the sudden movement, stepping away, but the arm was longer and he lightly grunted when Caden’s palm rested gently atop his head, ruffling the kid's hair slightly.

Donnie and Raph watch with widened eyes, mouths hanging open at seeing him do something familiar that Leo always did. Was Leo remembering?!

However, in Caden’s mind, Leo smiles fondly at the kid, letting out a sigh of relief. “He’s okay…I’m glad. I was a bit worried he might’ve hurt himself while I’m out of commission.” Leo explains giving control back to Caden who snatched his hand away from Casey, awkwardly coughing and turning away.

“Um! Gonna have that shower now.” He announces, rubbing the back of his head as he hastily pushes open the shower room door and closes it behind him, finally getting some much needed privacy.

“Well done, Leo…you just made it seem like I was ‘remembering’ stuff about that kid.”

“It was worth it though. For me that is.”

Asshole.

Caden huffs, walking around the room, observing the interior. There wasn’t much to look at, there was a shower in the corner, next to it was a mirror and a sink.

He walks toward the shower, eyeing the contraption. “Want me to take control? It’ll be easier for me to do this.” Leo offers, making Caden jump as he whips his head around to look at the older slider.

“Just…tell me how to turn on the taps.”

“Easy. Twist it.”

Caden hums, placing a hand on the round handle, twisting it to the side. Water spurted out the shower head, catching him off guard as Caden yelped and stumbled back into the mirror.

Leo snorts, looking away to hide his laughter as Caden felt utterly embarrassed.

“Shut up….”

He ignores Leo’s behaviour, gently placing a hand under the running water, feeling the temperature. Cautiously, he stood his whole body under it, closing his eyes as he felt like he was comfortably melting into the water.

Whoa…this is way better than the tank I stayed in.

He hums to himself in a daze. Letting the water rain down on him and down his arms, legs and plastron. He remembers Draxum telling him once that some turtles really liked the feel of the water.

His species; especially red eared sliders, being one of those kinds of turtles.

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When Caden was done with the shower, which he realised he took a lot of time in, guess he was really enjoying the water. He was expecting to see Donnie timing him or Raph standing by when he opened the door, but no, it was only Casey waiting for him.

He held Caden’s cloak, patiently waiting for him. When they made eye contact, Casey awkwardly walked over, handing the cloak to him. “I was told about the situation when you were in the shower. Um, I was told to hang around you, get you to remember.” He explains, letting out a cough of awkwardness as Caden frowns, draping the cloak around him and pulling the hood up.

“So, I have a kid watching me now? That’s just great.” He bitterly grumbles, looking away while Casey observes him, tilting his head. “It’s weird…you look like Master Leonardo. But…I don’t know, you don’t feel like him.” He muttered, the comment leaving Caden feeling taken aback as he eyed the child in disbelief.

“I…I don’t?”

Casey nods. “For a moment you did though. When you placed your hand on my head. But then it went away.” He explains shyly, rubbing his fingers together, fiddling with them. Caden almost felt… happy? Excited? Was this the start of someone not comparing him to Leo? Was Casey going to believe him?

“Casey…I—“

“I never told you my name.”

Caden closed his mouth, eyes wide as Casey stared back just as surprised. “I didn’t tell you my name…and neither did Master Donatello and Master Raphael. They told me this would be the first time you’ve seen me.” He announced, stepping closer as Caden instinctively stepped back, his happy emotions vanishing and morphing into worry.

“I…I know your name…because…”

Leo pulls Caden back, quickly taking over the body. He gasps, shaking his head as he experiences the brunt of the anxious feeling Caden was developing. 

Leo took in a deep breath, “Sorry…um, Mikey told me about you. He showed me a photo of you when I was in the med bay.” He lies, sweating in hopes that Casey would believe him and not ask further questions. He figured this was best for Casey…it might confuse him. No…it would endanger him.

If Casey knew…then it’s dangerous knowledge that he’d have. The Krang could learn. And Leo wouldn’t forgive himself if anyone he cared for got hurt because of him.

“No…Leo! We have to tell him. He might be the only one to believe us!” Caden begs, grabbing Leo’s arm, tugging on him to move but Leo clenched his hand in a fist, gritting his teeth. Refusing to budge this time.

“I can’t take the risk…”

“But what about me…?” Caden mumbles, voice sounding small and confused. Leo side eyed him, narrowing his gaze. 

“What about you? This isn’t about you. It’s about everyone else in the resistance. You really want innocent lives to be in danger because of us?”

Caden froze, feeling like the words that wanted to come out of his throat were choking him. Not letting him talk his feelings out about this decision that Leo made.

Not about me…is that true? 

He recalled how everyone called him Leo…Leo, Leo, Leo, Leo—

He bites his lip, clenching his fists tightly at his sides. “…fine. Whatever.” He bitterly agrees, turning away and storming off, aiming to find a quiet spot in the void of his mind, to sit down and block everything out.

Leo quietly watches from his spot before focusing back on Casey. “Hey…I’m getting pretty tired. Um, I’m gonna head back to the bedroom. Tell Donnie, would ya?” He smiled awkwardly, weaving his way around Casey who watched with confused and furrowed eyebrows as Leo walked off.

“W-wait—!”

Leo ignored him, feeling guilty. He had to do it…right? For Casey’s safety…for everyone’s safety.

That’s what a leader does, isn't it? Protect people. Even if it means he suffers for it.

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Does this make Caden a teen father now for Casey—

APOLOGISE FOR ANY GRAMMAR MISTAKES THAT WERE MADE, I TYPE PRETTY FAST AND OFTEN DON’T SEE THEM UNTIL I ACTUALLY PUBLISH THE CHAPTER. THEN I’D TRY AND FIX ANY MISTAKES WHEN I SEE ONE.

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[fyrefrostanimus]

I've been considering making a Voice OC/sona for a while (what can I say, I like the silly bird guys) but just didn't know where to start. I got an idea now though, just not a name. I'll describe them the best I can and accept any recommendations since I don't know how to look for this online.

They're based around me a lot. It's probably going to be the most open I end up being about myself even if not directly. I just got the idea from my own life and thought it worked.

Using they/them for pronouns because I'm truly not sure about how they would identify yet. It might change, or it might not.

Starting off, I based their design off a lyrebird. I like lyrebirds, for one, plus it also opens up the idea of varying vocal tones from the usual of the other Voices.

For clothing, the idea was to minimize the visual space taken up by the silhouette. They told their wings close to their body and hide them under the poncho, as if trying to look small. Even keeping their tail feathers down. They like looser clothing on their top, with the aforementioned poncho and a loose tank top-like undershirt, while pants are slightly closer to the skin.

Their wings are relatively small: not so small as to look odd, but still smaller that you would expect. Those aren't folded normally, but instead are more tucked to the sides of the torso to flatten them further. They spread out more to the sides when they sleep but otherwise stay under the poncho. Also, their claws are chewed down and mostly dull. Mostly.

For how they show up, you have to get The Princess to keep switching up her act somehow without changing your mind on your own actions. Basically, keep helping her, but doubt her intentions. At some point her help would become crucial, so abandoning her or slaying her isn't an option anymore. Die one way or another and boom you got this guy.

They want to avoid The Princess as much as possible at first. Get away before even getting to her. But the closer you get to encountering her, the less they really try to get away. In the cabin, they want you to wait in the room for a bit. There's clearly no getting further away now, but you can at least delay getting to her. Once at the top of the basement stairs, they just want to get the chat over with. Get down there and see what she wants so we can be at peace.

They tend towards encouraging you to tell her what she wants to hear. If she thinks you're guilty of something, they might ask you to confess regardless because it ends the conversation quickly. Same goes for feelings. They try to figure out what answer The Princess wants to hear and want you to say that, but there's never a guarantee that they're right: they can be wrong and when they are wrong they apologize profusely.

They don't want to "bother her" with your physical ailments. As long as you aren't mortally wounded, she's probably not going to help or comfort you much about it. Or much comfort at all. They're used to being their own source of comfort, rather than seeking it from The Princess since she only helps you physically survive.

Despite all the seeming willingness to do what The Princess wants, they aren't. They don't like how they are being treated (berated if they don't do something to her standards, told that they're ungrateful if they dare bring up her treatment of them and straight up denying it, and ignoring their complaints while going off about her own). They want to lash out and do at some point, but they recoil in fear afterwards. They're mostly afraid of her reaction to being told how they actually feel. Which, with his version of The Princess, isn't great.

Sometimes they seem to act a bit like an animal: less so than Hunted by far, but the behaviors are still there. They make quiet whimpers or squeaks when scared, and an excited vulpine "scream". That last one probably annoys most of any other Voices present. They get territorial over their belongings (in this case, the blade) and any room they might claim as their own. They do feel forced to hide these, though often the sounds slips through.

They want freedom. From the basement, turned into a maze, and from The Princess, who you must rely on to guide you despite how she treats you. They believe it's only a matter of time until you're free, and they seem optimistic about getting away finally.

But if you escape, they say they want to go back. They want the freedom still, but they don't know if there's anything out there for them anymore. It's been who knows how long since you first entered the cabin, so how much has changed beyond the woods? Maybe staying in the basement with The Princess would have been safer, despite everything. Will they be able to find their own path, when all they've ever done is follow on that is marked? They're scared of the future, fully unsure of what it may hold. If you turn around, then by this point Shifty has come to claim this version of The Princess. They panic. There's no return to her. Not anymore.

They would 100% be against you in the "And Everyone Hates You" ending. You refused to comfort them, just like The Princess refused to comfort you if you needed it. And now you've stooped to the same level as her. How. Dare. You.

Last note: if they see you as a friend they will snuggle up close. Physical contact is their form of showing affection and

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The Climb

Summary: You're a scientist, an engineer to be exact. Called to a meeting you had no real right to be at, Optimus Prime takes an exclusive interest in you, but you can't help but ask yourself at every turn, Why?

Rating: 18+ 🌹🩸🍆

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Chapter 7

I’d spent the better part of the day climbing a newly constructed two hundred foot wall, one that would rotate continuously so that I could practice climbing with the equipment I was taking. We’d managed to get a closer look at the ship and realised that the side I would be climbing was similar to that of a glass building. There would be little in the way of ledges to latch onto, so Theo had designed suction pads for my shoes and gloves that would help me attach to the side of the ship.

     The air pressure gun prototype was also ready to be properly tested, it would need around five minutes to recharge before being used again. I practised shooting it to pull me up, before climbing as high as I could with the suction pads. All in all, I would be able to scale quicker than anticipated and the gun could now shoot up to fifty feet above me. It was a godsend to be able to cut out as much climbing footage as possible, but there was still a lot more to climb.

     After the third month I was able to climb ten thousand feet before feeling the fatigue stop me from going any further. There was still twenty thousand to go and so little time to make it. Lennox was coming up with a plan to try and cut out more footage, if they could accurately predict where the ship would land, it might have been possible for me to hop across from a tall building, but these were all big ifs.

     I remembered my promise to Optimus and before I got truly tired, I decided to stop.

     ‘Something wrong?’ Lennox asked as I jumped down from the wall.

     ‘No.’ I shook my head, trying to get my breath back. ‘I just need to rest for a while.’

     ‘Okay.’ He frowned, but nodded anyway. ‘Recovery day tomorrow then and we’ll pick up on Friday.’

     I nodded in agreement. Optimus was right, I needed the rest, my body was crying out for the recovery days and sometimes I felt they weren’t enough. I showered, ate and went back to my office where Theo was still trying to find ways to shave off both weight and distance needed to be covered.

     ‘We can make a smaller and more compact oxygen tank, one that will extract pure oxygen from the surrounding atmosphere,’ he said, excitedly. ‘You’ll have to use it sparingly, but it would be light.’

     ‘That’s all I care about right now.’ I nodded, drinking the rest of the water I was taking on like it was life itself. ‘The weight of the chute is what’s concerning me, is there any way we can shave off a couple of pounds there?’

     Theo sighed, leaning on the desk in front of him. ‘No. I’ve looked over it hundreds of times and everything about it is already designed to be as light as possible, there’s no way to take anything else off of it.’

     I was disappointed to hear it, but I doubted he’d find a way to reduce the weight anyway.

     ‘I was thinking about the bomb though.’ Theo said, a little more positively. ‘We may not have to use bomb, we could go a little more old school.’

     ‘How?’

     ‘Dynamite.’ He smiled.

     ‘Dynamite?’ I exclaimed, half laughing, before realising he was right. ‘You’re a genius.’

     We spent the next few hours working on the calculations for how much dynamite would be needed to blow up the control system, it didn’t seem like much if we could find the right location.

     I checked the time and realised I was late for meeting Optimus. I made some excuse to Theo and quickly went to the Autobot hanger, where Optimus was waiting outside in his transformed state.

     As soon as I approached the door opened, making me smile. I gently hoisted myself inside the truck, unsure of where to put my hands or how to sit.

     ‘Relax.’ Optimus’s voice came through the radio. ‘I will take us to a place where we can talk freely.’

     The truck began moving and I was eventually able to relax, watching the scenery around us. It was quite beautiful to see the rolling hills that was the backdrop to the base I was basically living on.

     ‘Sorry I was late.’ I suddenly said as we drove up towards the top of a hill. ‘Theo and I were working on the bomb aspect of the mission.’

     ‘It’s quite alright.’ Optimus hummed. ‘What progress have you made?’

     ‘Well, we’ve realised that our first plan to construct a bomb would still have an electronic aspect, but if we go old school and use dynamite, we can have the same affect, especially if we can find the right location.’

     ‘Ironhide can help you with that.’ He said, coming to a stop at the edge of the hill. It was a stunning view of the ocean as the sun began to descend in the sky.

     ‘Wow.’ I breathed. The door opened gently, and I shimmied across the seat to step out. I could hear Optimus transforming behind me as I stepped up to the edge of the hill. ‘It’s stunning.’

     ‘Your world has much beauty.’ Optimus commented, taking a seat in the grass beside me. ‘I do not often get to see it, but I have been told many times of the places I should visit.’

     ‘Yeah,’ I whispered, still looking out at the water. ‘It’s something.’

     We sat for a few moments in silence and it was incredibly comfortable, relaxing almost. I still felt so small compared to him, but I no longer felt inferior, not when his presence was so calming.

     ‘May I ask how you came to be an engineer?’ Optimus asked, trying hard not to break the silence too hard.

     I couldn’t help but chuckle. ‘I sort of fell into it really,’ I took a breath. ‘My dad was a mechanic, my mum studied space, so I guess I just got the best of both of them and now I work with space robots.’

     Optimus laughed softly and it was nice to hear, I don’t think I’d ever heard him laugh before, he was always so serious.

     ‘They’re gone now, so all I’ve really got is Theo left. He’s a good friend.’ I wasn’t sure why I was going on so much, but it seemed he didn’t mind. ‘What about you? How did you get here?’ I asked and the weight I often saw him carrying, settled on his shoulders once again.

     ‘The war on our planet forced us to seek refuge,’ Optimus said, sadly. ‘We were stranded here on Earth and now we remain to help protect your kind from the Decepticons. We have no way to return home.’

     ‘I’m sorry you lost your home.’ I said placing my hand on his leg, I wanted him to feel how sorry I was. Optimus closed his eyes and breathed deeply.

     ‘Thank you.’ He breathed the words. I took my hand away and he went to move closer before stopping himself. ‘I apologise.’

     ‘For what?’ I frowned.

     ‘I…’ Optimus stopped himself and instead sighed.

     I looked down at the ground for a moment, before standing and placing my hand on his leg once again. Clearly, he felt good when I did it, and something about his shape had me intrigued as well.

     Optimus hummed gratefully, closing his eyes once again.

     ‘What does it feel like?’ I asked, running my hand over the sheet of metal that was his thigh. It was the only thing I could really reach.

     ‘Soft.’ He said, lowly. ‘Fragile, but strong. Safe.’ I liked that it wasn’t just my fragility he could feel, but also the way my body was changing into something stronger. ‘What do you feel? When you touch me?’ The question was so sincere. His blue eyes were softer, staring down at me, making me aware of his size, but never intimidating me.

     ‘Complexity.’ I said, honestly. ‘Hard metal and tight wires.’ Optimus hummed again. ‘You feel strong, but with the capacity to be gentle.’

     ‘You have no idea what it means to hear you say that Dr Harding.’ He almost breathed it.

     ‘You can call me Jane, you know?’ I chuckled, taking my hand away to stare up at him properly.

     ‘Jane.’ His voice was so low that it made my chest flood with heat. ‘I want you to know that your words have penetrated me in ways you cannot fathom.’ I frowned, but let a small smile go. ‘Your kind often look upon us and fear our size and strength, perceive it as a threat, but you notice our capacity for gentleness and kindness, I am grateful that I have not had to prove it to you, rather you see it on your own.’

     I smiled. ‘I never believed you were here to hurt us, Optimus. I always knew you could be kind. You don’t have to prove anything to me.’

     He turned so that he was leaning over me a little more. ‘I am unsure of how to ask my next question, so please forgive my hesitancy.’

     ‘Okay.’ I chuckled. ‘What is it?’

     Optimus went to speak and for the first time, I saw him truly hesitate, like he really didn’t know how to ask for whatever it was he wanted.

     ‘I am uncertain of human relationship customs, but I would like to make clear that I desire a relationship with you.’ His eyes drifted over me easily and I could feel my heart racing. ‘How might I go about asking this of you?’

     I couldn’t help but smile, even let out a small laugh, much to his confusion. ‘Sorry, I’m not laughing at you, I promise.’ I assured him. ‘Well, I’m not actually an expert, I’ve never really been in a proper relationship before.’

     ‘Never?’ Optimus seemed surprised.

     I shook my head. ‘No, but it doesn’t bother me. I always figured I’d end up with some physicist or a dentist maybe and I would have a very plain, boring life. Anyway.’ I shook my head again, trying to get back on track. ‘I guess I don’t really know the answer. How many Autobots and humans have relationships anyway?’

     ‘I am uncertain.’ Optimus shook his head, glancing out at the sun that had almost set. ‘I do not think it is a common occurrence at all.’

     ‘No, me neither.’ I smiled. ‘I like you a lot.’

     It only occurred to me that I hadn’t said it before now, and judging from his softening expression, he was glad to hear it.

     ‘But I don’t know if I’m ready for a relationship just yet.’ It was sad to see his expression dropping to one of disappointment, but I needed to be honest. ‘With everything that’s being asked of me, I don’t know if I could dedicate much of myself to anything else. Is that okay?’

     ‘Of course, it is.’ It was almost a snap. ‘I would not force anything upon you. It must be your choice and yours alone.’ He seemed ashamed that he’d let his anger seep in. ‘I apologise, it is not customary to force oneself upon another.’

     ‘It’s not customary here either.’ I told him. ‘But unfortunately, it happens. A lot.’

     Optimus almost growled. ‘This has happened to you?’

     I took a breath and thought on how best to approach the subject. ‘Optimus, you don’t need to worry about it. Please don’t think on the past as anything but that.’

     He took a long moment to think before calming down and nodding. ‘Very well. I will think no more on it.’ He leaned back a little and indicated for me to sit with him again. ‘May I ask another question concerning a potential relationship?’

     ‘Sure.’ I chuckled, still not really believing that I was really having this conversation with the great leader of the Autobots.

     ‘Do you foresee a time when you could say yes to being with me?’

     That was another big question, and I had no idea of what the answer was.

     ‘I’m not sure I can see further than three months at the moment.’ I admittedly honestly. ‘I wish I could say yes, that all I need is time process how overwhelming this is, but truthfully, I still don’t anticipate my survival. I hope I make it out, I hope I come home and live a life like my parents. Happy. But right now, it just seems too far away. Does that make sense?’

     ‘It does.’ Optimus nodded, still looking at the orange sky where the sun had disappeared behind the ocean. ‘It is a feeling I understand all too well.’ He paused for another moment. ‘What is it you find overwhelming?’

     I chuckled again, leaning on my hand to look up at him. ‘These days I find just getting up overwhelming. But at the moment, I find sitting here with the leader of the Autobots and someone who is clearly a very big deal to everyone around him, extremely far out of my usual comfort zone. Not only that, but hearing that that same great leader likes me enough to want a relationship…’ I chuckled again. ‘It doesn’t feel real.’ I looked up at his bright blue eyes and saw that I had all of his attention. ‘I feel like I should still be in a lab somewhere with Theo trying to build parts for satellites and argue about what was on TV the night before. This isn’t what I thought my life would be.’

     Optimus thought quietly for a while. ‘Is there any way I can make things easier for you?’ He asked, it was so simple and honest that it made me smile.

     ‘I don’t know.’ I confessed. ‘I suppose I’m just trying to normalise everything for myself. Make it all seem like every day.’

     ‘Optimus, do you copy?’ A voice suddenly came from his radio. It sounded like Lennox. ‘Optimus Prime, are you there?’

     Optimus sighed before answering. ‘I am here.’

     ‘Thank God, we’ve got Decepticon activity closing in on the northern part of the base. Where are you?’

     Optimus stood immediately.

     ‘Wait, aren’t we on the north side?’ I asked, feeling my heart shoot through the floor in panic. I stood up with Optimus in a panic.

     ‘Sergeant Lennox, I am on the north side of the base with Dr Harding.’ Optimus reported. ‘Calling all Autobots to my position. Calling all Autobots.’

     The ground began shake and Optimus made sure to stand in front of me, ready for whatever was coming. I could hear the sounds of Lennox gathering a team to come and get me, but it wouldn’t be quick enough.

     ‘Optimus, what can I do?’ I asked, knowing I couldn’t just stand idly by and do nothing.

     ‘Run.’ He growled, his face guard snapping into place as he prepared to fight whatever was coming our way.

      The second he spoke I could see something burrowing through the ground towards us. I did as I was told and began running towards the road Optimus had driven up earlier that evening.

     The Decepticon burst out of the ground towards Optimus, who caught it in one hand and began fighting with the fish like creature. It was like a large trout with arms and legs and snapped it’s jaw around Optimus’s arm, making him cry out.

     I stopped running, not knowing how far away back up was. I couldn’t just leave him to fight alone. The Decepticon had wriggled out of Optimus’s grasp and bitten his leg hard enough to make him fall, it was going for his face next. I found the nearest thing I could which was a broken tree branch and threw it as hard as I could at the Decepticon.

     ‘Hey!’ I yelled as I threw it. ‘Over here!’

     The Decepticon’s red eyes slowly found me, and I knew immediately it was a bad idea. I started backing away, before breaking out into a run. I wasn’t quick enough to get away, but there was a small crevice where I could crawl into and remain safe until back up came.

     ‘Jane!’ I heard Optimus yell as I turned to see the small opening and slid inside. The Decepticon was much closer than I realised and began snapping it’s jaws, trying to get at me. Rocks were breaking off around me and I knew it would be on me in no time at all. I was trapped and about to be killed, this just wasn’t the first date I thought it would be.

     ‘Optimus!’ I screamed.

     As soon as his name left my lips, the Decepticon was being dragged away by Optimus who had managed to pick himself up enough to follow behind me. I watched as Optimus Prime, the legendary leader of the Autobots held the Decepticon’s head and tail, stripping out it’s insides and killing it instantly.

     I watched him then fall to the floor, holding his leg which looked pretty beaten up.

     ‘Optimus.’ I scrambled to my feet and darted out of my hiding place to check he was okay. ‘Are you alright?’

     ‘I am fine.’ He panted. ‘Are you injured?’

     ‘No, no.’ I said, doing a quick check. ‘I think I’m alright.’

     The ground began shaking again, light was coming from the road behind us and Optimus was beginning to get to his feet once again.

     ‘I will not ask again.’ He growled. ‘Run.’

     Another Decepticon burst out from the ground, just as it did, Bumblebee, Hound and Drift all charged to Optimus’s position. I began backing away, still unsure of if I should have left.

     Hound had positioned himself to protect me from any incoming Decepticons, while Optimus continued to fight on the front lines. I’d never seen a real fight before, not least between Autobots and Decepticons; it was violent and terrifying, and another realisation hit. Not only would I be climbing an impossible amount, but I would be doing it in the middle of a warzone. It might not have been the climb that killed me in the end.

     ‘Harding!’ Lennox yelled from Ironhide’s transformed state. ‘Get back here!’ I did as I was told and ran back towards the soldiers who began firing. Ironhide transformed and joined Optimus in the fight.

     ‘She’s safe, Optimus.’ He yelled as he grabbed a Decepticon off of Bumblebee and stripped it apart. ‘We’ve got this. Bumblebee go!’

     Bumblebee began running back to Lennox’s position and without any warning, he scooped me up and transformed into the familiar yellow Camaro. He drove me back to the base, but I couldn’t help but look back at the fighting.

     ‘He’ll be okay.’ Bumblebee said through his broken radio.

     ‘Where did they come from?’ I panted, feeling my heart pounding out of my chest.

     ‘No idea.’

     Bumblebee dropped me back outside my quarters, but I needed a minute to breathe.

     ‘What’s happening? Where are they?’ I demanded.

     He transformed into his natural form and tried to calm me. ‘It’s okay, they’re coming back now. Just try to stay calm.’

     ‘Okay.’ I nodded. ‘Okay.’ I repeated, taking slow, deep breaths and looking to the hill side where Optimus was being helped back by Hound and Ironhide. He looked like he was in pretty bad shape, and I couldn’t help but wonder if my being there had been a distraction more than a help.

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