#and nezha listens most of the time

[yanderes-galore]

I don't know if I can still request but how about a yandere Sun Wukong with a successor of Nezha!darling where instead of Nezha guarding the scroll of Samadhi, it was darling? (It would also bring more angst if darling and Wukong were close friends till something happened and now darling despises his guts!) (Also slight Platonic Yandere!Nezha who sees darling as his little Sibling would be nice toooo)

Sure! Wasn't sure what pairing was for Wukong, so I just did romantic.

Yandere! Sun Wukong with Ne Zha Successor! Darling

(FT. Platonic! Ne Zha)

Pairing: Romantic (Sun Wukong)/Platonic (Ne Zha) - Rivalry Themes

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Manipulation, Clingy behavior, Violence, Possessive behavior, Delusional behavior, Implied forced relationship.

When Wukong last met you, you weren't Ne Zha's successor.

You are a celestial similar to Ne Zha, but you were originally just friends or something close to siblings then.

Before Wukong was kicked from the Celestial Realm, all three of you were close.

One could consider you friends.

Ne Zha always saw you like a sibling, Wukong could tell how strict and protective Ne Zha was with you.

It was even to the point Wukong could barely be playful with you without Ne Zha stepping in like a guardian does.

You weren't as strict and stern as Ne Zha when Wukong knew you.

You humored his mischievous and playful nature.

You didn't mind when the mystic monkey clung to you, wrapping his tail around you as he chattered about various topics.

You liked to listen to his stories...

You liked him.

Yet when he was kicked from the Celestial Realm, Wukong rarely saw you after that.

In fact, he didn't see you until he needed the Samadhi Fire.

Granted, the monkey missed you more than he'd like to admit.

It's been years and even before he was banished, Ne Zha could tell Wukong was crushing on you.

Ne Zha always tried to discourage him from pursuing you.

But it's always hard to change Sun Wukong, The Monkey King's mind.

Wukong should've known Ne Zha would take a successor based on how he viewed you.

After all, Wukong took in MK.

He never thought he'd have to fight you.

Especially when the world's in danger.

Yet, despite his fears, Wukong meets you again....

He wants to be happy when he sees you...

Unfortunately, you're a guardian with Ne Zha now.

It pains him.

Your first encounter in a long time is when he's trying to steal the Samadhi Fire map.

You look much more mature and stern now.

It almost irritates him that Ne Zha tried to train you in his image... but he's also thankful you're safe after all this time.

Imagine if Wukong doesn't take your entire fight seriously.

Like usual he's playful, despite the stress he feels.

Considering his feelings towards you, he may even be flirtatious, complimenting you as he tries to get the scroll.

He has to cut out such behavior when Ne Zha makes an appearance, glaring the Monkey King down.

I imagine you, like Ne Zha, are going to get dragged into helping defeat Lady Bone Demon.

Know what that means?

You get to spend time with both your mentor and old friend.

While they get to fight with one another.

Ne Zha is not keen on the idea of letting Wukong close to you again.

He not only doesn't want Wukong's mischievous rubbing off on you, but he doesn't like the fact you fought the Monkey King either.

Ne Zha really is like an overprotective sibling to you.

You two may not be blood related, but you're both celestials.

Meanwhile, Wukong just likes to pester you both.

You the most, often bringing up the past and trying to coax you into speaking with him.

Why so mad? He's saving the world again!

Don't you care for him?

Until you defeat LBD, Wukong is no doubt given the cold shoulder.

Before he's possessed, Wukong is incredibly affectionate.

He's missed you, often clinging to you and introducing you to all his friends.

He even shows you to MK, acting like you and him are meant to be partners (mates?).

Only for you to push him away, shaking your head, saying you're just friends while Wukong pouts.

He's a very playful yandere.

Perhaps a bit delusional too.

Wukong, like most animalistic yanderes, probably also secretly scents you like a cat.

Each hug is accompanied by him rubbing his cheek against you with small chitters.

He used to do this years ago, too.

In this case it's also a display of dominance to Ne Zha, who just grows increasingly irritated when Wukong does something with you.

You get a break from his behavior when LBD takes control of Wukong.

The monkey had intended to protect you, only for you to save him with MK and the others.

When the LBD threat is gone, you are free to go back to the Celestial Realm.

In fact, Ne Zha encourages you to go back so you're back in his care and can continue your duties.

Sun Wukong, however?

You're practically tackles, the mystic monkey begging you to stay awhile longer.

Do you really want to go back to guarding the Celestial Realm?

You should stay here!

Wukong may even say you saved him, even when you correct him and say MK and the rest did most of the work.

You're so tired of Wukong pretending like there's nothing wrong between you.

You still dislike him and Wukong is still infatuated.

Imagine if Ne Zha decides to stay just so you're not out of sight.

He hates the idea of leaving you with Wukong.

You two may hate each other now, but he worries Wukong will try to convince you to stay out of the Celestial Realm at some point.

There's so much tension between you three.

You dislike Wukong, Ne Zha dislikes Wukong for the stunts he pulled recently, meanwhile Wukong loves you and finds pleasure in annoying Ne Zha.

Wukong would simultaneously tell Ne Zha to relax while nearly constricting you with his arms and tail.

Ne Zha is always on the brink of losing it despite how stoic he is.

Not surprised if the two physically fight when Wukong tries to coax you into staying longer.

Wukong is a clingy, playful, and possessive yandere.

Part of him is quite envious that Ne Zha still gets to have you every day in the Celestial Realm.

Meanwhile Ne Zha is protective and stern, constantly trying to shut down Wukong's behavior.

Wukong's so tired of this.

He wants nothing more than to pluck you from the Celestial Realm and keep you with him.

Why can't you love him back?

Why do you still focus on duty?

Why can't you be like you were before?

You barely even humor him anymore, just glare.

Wukong is determined to convince you to like, no, love him.

Ne Zha can try to stop him, but Wukong has always been stubborn.

Sun Wukong will find a way to make you his again, just like you were long ago...

Even if you hate him... you'll give in at some point once he breaks that wall of yours, right?

"You're not leaving me again, peaches... Never again...."

[fawnfictions]

i know there’s a lot of this same prompt on this app but i love your writing and i would love to see it from you <33

OK!! Macaque and Wukong with a gender natural reader which simply LOVES their fur and gets really clingy on their tail and ear(s for macaque :3), treating them like a literal plushie

monkie plush!

— wukong & macaque, gn!reader

i feel the need to personally apologise for how many months it took for me to post this <//3 i've been SO SLOW recently,, i can't guarantee i'll be getting any faster, either

heheuwudhhey!! none of u should worry about sending me an ask with a 'common' prompt—just because someone else has done it before, doesn't mean i won't want to write it!!! i like giving ppl my own opinion on these sorts of headcanons LOL

;; fluff, fluff, and more fluff!! (+mention of something more spicy, but nothing explicit)...

WUKONG

- he RELISHES in any affection you give him, and he isn't afraid to show it.

- you'll come up behind him, embrace him while rubbing your face in his fur, and he will MELT.

- leans back into your arms, wrapping his tail around you to pull you even closer; and, if you're listening closely, you might hear quiet purring.

- honestly, he'll do the same to you — compared to monkey hair, human hair is VERY soft and feels very nice :3

- cuddles between you two are just constantly rubbing your faces in each others hair.

- i can also imagine that his tail would be sensitive, as most monkey's tails are...

- be careful, though, because certain areas of his tail are more sensitive than others — you may run into a situation you didn't mean to...

- ...ANYWAYS

- while i can imagine him being the big spoon a majority of the time, he could TOTALLY be a little spoon.

- he enjoys being able to hold YOU, since he likes feeling in control, and as if he's protecting you, but he'll happily sit back and let you cuddle him.

- play with his hair, twirl his tail, brush him...

- tbh, the other monkeys would probably join you a lot, interpreting it as a grooming session.

- me and the boys [monkeys], grooming each other on a sunday morning.

- he will complain, though, if you don't let him cuddle YOU sometimes.

- you two are almost sickening with the amount of PDA you show; cue MK pretending to puke in the background, but Wukong does have SOME decency, and will get a little embarrassed if you take it too far.

- if you're both out in public, chilling in Megapolis or something, and you start rubbing your face in his fur and cooing at him? he'll go red pretty quickly, and shyly respond with small affections in an attempt to sate your clinginess for now.

- this especially goes for being around people he feels the need to keep a reputation up with — like, the brotherhood, although most of them would laugh it off, they'll tease him for it at some point, or anyone from the celestial realm.

- he'll make it up to you later with plenty of cuddles, but for now? he's gotta look cool and tough in front of lil' old Nezha /j

MACAQUE

- hes touch starved as hell (we all know it).

- BUT he gets shy when it comes to affection, but he's hypocritical about it...

- constantly drapes himself over your shoulders, resting his head on top of your own when he gets the chance, etc etc.

- however, if you DARE even try to hug him, he's gonna get real nervous.

- doesn't know how to properly relax at your touch; he may not exactly move away from you, but he won't lean into it (at first).

- this especially goes for PDA – he loves you, but not now; he's gotta look cool and mysterious at all times.

- if you're with people that he lets his guard down around, he'll be a bit more playful with you.

- he notices you attempting to sneak behind him for a cuddle attack? next thing you know, theres a familiar cape-covered arm thrown over your shoulder, blocking your affection with his own with a teasing smile.

- he IS different when in private, though !!

- more willing to give in to your touches, but it is clear that he's unsure how to feel about it.

- after a while, though, i feel that he would learn to find a lot of comfort in your hands ?

- like, if he's had a rough day, he'll probably seek you out to be showered in affection,, in a way, it makes him feel very loved and worthy.

- he's such a little spoon too, i'm sorry LOL

- but he has his confident days, just ask and he'll be happy to be the one holding you instead.

- it took a while for him to be comfortable with normal affection, yeah? well, it's gonna take even LONGER for him to be comfortable with touching his ears, let alone losing the glamour on them.

- the day he lets his glamour down around you, is the day he's decided that you're stuck with him forever, sorry to break it to you...

- his ears are VERY sensitive, so please be careful, he's very cautious with you touching them.

- but he'll never admit how nice it feels for you to massages his ears, especially with how much stress they give him from the loud noises in the city (not that you can't tell, he's practically melted into your lap and would ABSOLUTELY be purring if he could).

- overall, it takes time, and he won't ever be fully comfortable with PDA, but he's a big softie in private <3

[ebonystarfall]

Nezha x Female!Reader who’s also a deity associated with music and flowers (specifically irises)?

Could be a rivalry turned to good friends to lovers

Or acquaintances to lovers?

Pick a Flower~!

Nezha x Flower Deity!Reader (fem version)

Created by: Starbeam (Owner 1)

Type of content: Headcanons

Pov: Second

Word count: 433 (approximately)

TW: erm not beta read at all...boob mention btw but it's not sexual

A/N: Gonna do the male version sometime, or just make the g/n one a little later. It's only going to be a few tweaks here to there, nothing too wild and different. Maybe I won't, idk, I feel exhausted haha. And the two are acquaintances

REBLOGS ARE APPRECIATED

Right, so from the start he's known about you. Of course, Nezha knows about most, if not all of the deities within the Celestial Realm, and you were no exception. To be honest, the two of you only have some interactions, just a simple 'hello' and 'how's your duties coming along?' you know, just simple talk.

Now, don't assume he doesn't like you, he actually thinks you're pretty interesting. While he protects that map to the Samadhi Fire, you play your music and melodies. Sometimes during his off-days (which are HORRIBLY) rare, he likes to sit down in the gardens you've made and listen to one of your performances.

Eventually the two of you get attached to each other and become the topic of some gossip with the other deities and officials...not like you guys care much. Blah, blah, blah, you two confess your feelings, everyone's happy, ect.

Now time for the actual headcanons!

He's very gentle with you, oftentimes giving you massages like the charming little Lotus Prince he is, especially since your fingers become sore after practicing with your instruments a little too much...

Of course he adores your playing! Why wouldn't he? It's common knowledge that you're a master at music, and he's a gentleman at heart. Like- did you really think that Nezha wouldn't be concerned whenever you talk about how your fingers hurt from playing? He's pretty damn observant when he wants to be, that's a guarantee.

High chance he went to your place after he got beat up by Wukong, complained about the guy when he was getting patched up. His ass is NOT going to simply...head immediately over to where that damned primate was. (he would've done it if he wasn't bruised as hell)

Sometimes he gives you gifts, especially on days that seem important to you (do deities remember their birthdays??), like one time he gave you a golden bangle with lotus and iris carving into it. He loves it when you wear them and you cannot change my mind-

He can get sleep-deprived a lot, and when he's really tired he likes to rest his head on your boobs. Calls them 'pillows fit for a god'...he also likes to rest his head on your lap, absolutely loves it when you comb through his hair, high chance he'll be out like a light.

Sometimes you ask (force) him to come down to the mortal realm with you for fun. You guys went to a museum once and Nezha got a bit sour after noticing one of the statues got his nose wrong or something lmao-

[rebeltigera]

Wait. I know you've answered similar questions before, but I'm still curious about a specific thing. How does V!Wukong perceive other versions of himself who've gone through jttw? Does he have any particular thoughts about them—We all know he's got A LOT of opinions, especially when it involves his Moonlight. But what are his views on other Wukongs and the whole "you must behave or else (circlet)" stuff?

Also, I know he's destroyed his own world, but I'm intrigued about how he feels about the Celestials in other worlds—particularly figures like Nezha or (sorry, I forgot his name) the dude with the third eye. Some believe they might have had a close or "decent" relationship with Wukong. But again, a lot of that connection would have been formed during jjtw, which is why I'm asking.

Lastly, don't forget to take care of yourself!

—🐵🐵

Hm. He thinks most of them are pathetic at least. Most of them deserves what happened to them and that they brought it all upon themselves He despise when they follow through the journey and think they were redempted in any way. They are being tamed, broken, dometicated. Lied to and manipulated. But he can't help someone that don't listen so he don't even try. It's easier to end their miningless life He hates most of celestials. Because most of them tried to kill him in his own world. He get why, but there was no one who stopped and saw his perspective. Nezha is one that he might not kill right away, where Erlang (3 eye guy) is the one that will die every time.

I guess ppl now ship wukong more with erlang cuz of yyyyy, the name uh black myth wukong was it? and cuz he was helping him somewhat on jttw ? (haven't read it but i've heard this much )

[thevelouria]

daughter of the sea rin au

i cant stop thinking about those old tales of sailors who fall in love with their sea, who find mermaids between waves and cant sleep if their bed is still. the dizzy point where the sea and her lulling becomes a lover.

nezha has been the best non heir he could, he has managed a good fiancé of high nest and is doing his best coping with the arrangement, knowing where his loyalties lie. hes does his best, until one night, he starts to hear the sea.

shes always whispering for him, spoils him with her catches and the quality of the fishing spot she recommends him, to the sunsets that leave him feeling empty and blind, how could he not love something so big? so out of reach? he feels as if its her love that consumes him. his fiancé is worried, his family is ashamed, his little brother is preoccupied, hes not listening to them and keeps running away to the shore wherever it 'calls for him', on his pajamas, in the middle of a dinner, he only has time for it.

one night, she yells, he wakes up and runs to the caves, where the sound torments him, only to find a drowning woman with the same voice, screeching and wailing. from the moment he lies his gaze on her, he knows nobody else will compare.

her love has given him the most he could ask, a woman just for him

[joyflns]

Hi! I saw ur requests are open could I request for a Nexha x fem reader who at first was a bit grumpy with her for being clumsy and introverted but eventually falls for her as they became closer and closer (I think it’s like friends to lovers kinda thing )

sorry if that’s too much 😅. I hope you have a great day/nights ! Thank you ❤️

IM REALLY A HOPELESS FOOL!!

• oh my god your oc is so cute I lauv your account im so sorry it took so long to answer to this!!!

• nezha x fem!clumsy!introvert!reader

• I ship my oc w him too #welovenezha club!!

•likes and reblogs greatly appreciated <3

⪩⪨ The first instance of him showing his “grumpiness” toward you, its most likely would’ve been because you were behind on work or your duties, which would upset him. He expects you to catch up, scolding you.

⪩⪨ Nezha scolding you lightly would be what brought the two of you together, you would deliver paperwork to him and he would go on a little rant about how important being on time for work is. In turn, you would laugh him off with a little “See you soon, Nezha!”

⪩⪨ He would slowly start to get accustomed to your behaviour, and would begin to start taking to you more beyond the two of your duties.

⪩⪨ With the two of you being quite introverted, at first your meetings would be quick. A polite “Hey! How’s your day?” and maybe some small talk and you’d both be on your way. It wasn’t much but it was a lot. At least to Nezha, knowing know you thought of him more than just as your superior. (At least he’d hope so.)

⪩⪨ Unbeknownst to you, he’d find your shyness quite cute. The way you looked ever so determined to finish work, when you’d nod your head at him shyly looking down, he didn’t quite understand why he wanted to see you more and brushed it off as admiration.

⪩⪨ Your next meeting, he would come and visit you. Not on terms of work, but with the want of simply being around you. Your presence, it would bring him peace. He would either sit there and watch you work so diligently, smiling and kicking his feet waiting for you to finally finish. So he could ramble on about his day to you. And you would sit and listen, or he would stand beside you and help so he gets to spend more time with you quicker.

⪩⪨ At this point, everyone in heaven would know about the two of you visiting eachother daily. Rumours would go around spread by peach maidens. Some not as nice as others. “Did you know she visits him late at night? What on earth could the two be doing together?” He was aware of these rumours, however you? Not as much.

⪩⪨ In the event you do find out and it inevitably upsets you? He would instantly shut it down. Reprimanding the maidens much like how he use to do to yourself, the reminder brings you a little smile.

⪩⪨ One last time, he visits you. This time to reassure you that the peach maidens words were silly. At it was nothing for you to worry about. But you couldn’t stop worrying about it. You wanted their words to be true. You knew he wanted it to be true, seeing as the way he’d look at you. Especially now. You couldn’t help but slightly flush at the thought of it. And so you told him. You told him about every instance you found him cute, smart, hard-working, stern. And after your bold confession, he smiled. He smiled and he held your hand as he told you four words you died to hear.

⪩⪨ “I love you too.”

[miifu666]

CONGRATULATIONS ON 100 FOLLOWERS!!💗🎉🥳

Ok may I asked what inspired suklha design ? If not please , PLEASE ! Tell us more about them XD seriously I’m a big fan of your oc 💗

(Do you think suklha in black myth wukong would act Similar to lmk suklha or act completely different?)

HEYY ♡♡♡♡

UWAAA THANK YOU SMM 🥺🥺🥺🫶🫶🫶 also big fan??? Thats. THATS A DREAM COME TRUE!!😫😫

To be honest, besides just a few songs and my own usual ideas when i simp— there are a few characters that inspired them a lot!

Left ⟶Right

Catwoman, Tanya Degurechaff, Captain Amelia Smollet, Qu, Princess bubblegum, La muerte, Athena, Wudan in peking opera

Honorable mentions are Nyarlathotep and Mei Mei from jjk! They mostly helped with Suklha's plot and voice headcanon.

While the ones i put around Suklha, inspires them the most. From personality, ability, to design!

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Black Myth! Suklha

Ooooo black myth Suklha would be more chaotic since its their prime age. She would be more enthusiastic when it comes to tricking the yaoguai's and striking deals with the dragons or mortals, especially Nezha— she sees him as a little kid 😭😭

This version of Suklha would be more wise and tactical with her approach, considering her death was because wukong refused to listen to her, i imagine her being the brain of the couple. Cautious in every tricks, deals and loopholes that she has. The only thing that she needs to work on is her stubborness to do things out of spite and inability to treasure her own life, a deadpool you would compare her to.

Black myth! Suklha is secretive. She talks in a way that is sophisticated, intelligent yet fast. Time is of the essence, she believes. The things she does in black myth would have a greater impact on helping Destined One, she does things in a way where one might see as crazy, omnious, unintelligible yet once you do it yourself you'll understand what its for.

Also small fact- im in it for The fourth sister being in love with wukong and planned to ask his hand in marriage. So i made Suklha post poned Wukong's proposal because she sees the spiders family like her own little sisters 🙏 She cares about them too much to try and ruin their dreams.

Replica! Suklha is different- shes a new consciousness created by buddha so yeah def different. She might have the task to find her "home" yet throughout her journey she "accidentally" gather the 7 relics that the heavenly sealed Original! Suklha's residue powers in. One of them being the gauntlet that she has.

LMK! Suklha

LMK has some stuff thats different from JTTW, which is okay. Might take advantage of that though. Soo LMK! Suklha is just an overworked Lawyer 😭 seriously. She blew the internet wild because a deity??? Becoming an active resident in the mortal realm?? Especially one known to push the rules of equivalent exchange throughout history?? Becoming a lawyer??? Everyone goes wild with that, CELEBRITIES payed a lot of money to use her softskill in debate to bail them out of jail fr fr.

She barely plays an active role in the adventures of Monkie kid, choosing to prioritize her achivements and work than dilly dallying. A workaholic independent woman, who holds the largest library in the world. Rumored to have EVERYTHING you ever need for inside. Lmk would totally make her past self as a nerd ngl, nerd who glows up plot.

Considering she's a puppet of a primordial god thats tapping in Wukong's world, she might be the one who suggest MK a lot of "timeline jumping" but she's ready with a set of rules for MK to follow, she's still motherly just more strict and watching from afar ish.

Heres where the humorous side comes, she's actively in an old married banter with Wukong. Suklha who always reprimand how "careless, imbecilic and neglectful monkey!" Wukong is while Wukong tries to warn everyone he knows that "shes a devil in disguise!" "A deal with the devil!" Should you choose to work with her. Like she isnt his lawyer.

i like to imagine MK doesn't even know she's already Wukong's wife and is currently chasing him to sign the divorce paper. (A centipede needs to have their husband attention at all time ok, jk he hasnt replied to her 43 messages)

"its YOUR successor, not mine. Though i might save him once in a while"

she'll snarked, throwing the staff carelessly at monkie kid. "It'll be limited. Unless you have a price to offer" "No! No way! Dont listen to her, bud. She's a little cuckoo in the head" Wukong steps in, creating space between Suklha and a bruised MK. "takes one to MARRY one" "WHAAATTT" The two kept glaring at eachother despite MK's intervene. "YOU'RE MARRIED TO SUKLHA?? THE FULL TIME BEST OF THE BEST LAWYER BECOMING JUDGE??" Wukong's face faltered a bit, noticing MK pointing and poking his face. "Listen Kid-" "soon-to-be DIVORCEE" "what?" "Huh??"

LMK! Wukong and Suklha fr fr

Also im currently stuck at LMK season 4... college is draining me and ive been watching caseoh more than LMK 😭 forgive me if some things are out of plotline.

[docwritesshit]

Can you do Nezha, Wukong, Macaque, and Red Son with reader who is on their period? Like Wukong and Macaque know what’s going on, (they grew on flower fruit mountain with female monkeys) but Nezha and Red Son have no idea at first and panic before someone explains the whole deal to them. (All four separately or in the same friend group.)

🎆🐉

Oooo I have a Macaque period comfort thingy already cause Friend suggested him

But if course! I'm a little bit back, but things are gonna be slow until I clean out my inbox

Anyways!

NeZha!

This poor boy

He has no idea wtf you are on about

But all he knows is you're in pain and that is not good.

So he brew some tea that helps with stomach pain, gets you all swaddled up in a blanket and doesn't let you move an inch

As he goes out of "protective" mode, he then listens to you and how this affects your body

Safe to say he was .. a little weirded out but he knows its apart of you so he doesn't comment, only asks questions

Which you explain

Oh, and he brings home so much fucking chocolate the next time this happens

And a good hoodie with your favorite sweatpants

Wukong!

He catches on quickly when you are found sobbing about a cute cat.

He immediately sets you in bed with a heating pad and painnkillers with a heating pad

Then got you your favorite take out and sat in bed with you

He binged your comfort series with you

He then laid there as you used him as a plushie, accepting his fate as the said plushie

Over the months, he can sorta accurately pinpoint when your next period is gonna be, and stocks up in advance

He also memorized your period cravings, and stocks up on them as well

Macaque!

Oh this boy is coming in with a SWAT shield

He knows what this shit did with the monkeys, he ain't taking chances

But once he goes on, he realizes what eggshells to avoid stepping

He makes you dinner, whatever you're craving

He then will buy some desserts for you, and go out and grab your weighted blanket wherever it is

And gives you all the plushies you have cause mans got shit to do, but he will give you a T-shirt.

(Why can Wukong take a day off? Cause he's Wukong and he does whatever TF he wants)

Oh! And he washes anything and everything that you may bleed on, dudes used to the blood

RedSon!

This man... Mfer is so confused

His mother never bothered to really explain anything to him, so... Eh?

Once you tell him, he tries researching and does understand it a bit better

So she sets to work

They'll set up a massage for you whenever you ask for

Let's you soak in the bathtub for as long as possible

Gets chefs to make you the most exquisite food

And, last but not least, dies use her heat to help with your cramps.

10/10 would recommend getting pampered by this ma'am any day of the week

[purble-turble]

so i was all geared up to share something possibly angsty but then a new realization forcefully shoved its way into my head I've set MK up to have the same messy love/situationship triangle as Wukong... I've more or less given him his own macaque and azure

Oh my godddd the fucking drama!!!!! Incredible! This did not end well for those original boys, so it does not bode well for these new ones!

I love the parallel here and I 100% see it! I mean, Sun Wukong is not the most personally observant guy, so I don’t know that he would spot this necessarily… but I bet Macaque would. He’d have a better understanding of what was going on in that messed up WukongxAzurexMacaque triangle anyway, PLUS he’s got the six-eared hearing powers so he can literally listen in on all the shit Nezha and MK are spouting to each other when they think they’re in private..

Mac sees that Nezha is pushing MK to be a worse, more destructive version of himself and also knows it’s probably going to end in trouble for all of them. He probably also sees that Prince Red is being too passive about letting MK go down this path and if he really cared about him, he wouldn’t just leave him when things got hard.. he pushes Red to not make the same mistakes that he did- Don’t abandon the person who has your heart, because the choices or mistakes they make will only push you further apart and by the time you realize it, it may be too late…

Anyway, maybe the encouragement from Macaque is the push Prince Red needs to get himself together and step in one last time to “save MK.” Haha

[quitealotofsodapop]

After making this post about afab & fem Sun Wukong, I started thinking about one of my fave Monkey Kings and projecting my transmasc-ness onto him.

Dasheng has gruff transmasc dad energy to him.

(*During their travels*) Liuer: "Great Sage I want to know-" Dasheng, annoyed by all the questions: "As you always do." Liuer, cautiously: "Why do you have um..? Your chest is like a lady's?" Dasheng, pauses his step: "What?" Liuer: "It's just-! I saw when you were washing your tunic after Silly Girl wee'ed on it. I didn't mean to stare! I just wanted to check and see if you had a scar from when Erlang Shen cut your chest." Dasheng, in deep thought as he rubs where a large scar hides behind his tunic: "It's a difficult thing to explain to a human child." Liuer: "I can listen!" Dasheng, sighs deeply: "Sometimes... the body and mind are of different alignments with each other. My body is Yin but my mind is Yang." Liuer: "Oh... so you have a boy's brain but a girl's body?" Dasheng: "Can't be a girl's body if the brain is a man's." Liuer: "Oh! So the mind is the most important part?" Dasheng: "Yes." Liuer: "Ok! Like how bodhisattva Guanyin is a boy and a girl sometimes!" Dasheng, smiling: "Yes, somewhat." Liuer: "That makes sense! But uh..." Dasheng: "What is it?" Liuer: "Can someone feel... neither too?" Dasheng: "Neither?" Liuer, looking slightly worried: "Like... they don't feel like a boy or a girl at all. Is that normal?" Dsaheng, realising: "Yes, Liuer. It's completely normal. In addition to Yin and Yang there is also Wuji - the space outside. Some people have Wuji minds that don't fall into either boy or girl. I've known a few in my time." Liuer, excited: "You have!?" Dasheng: "Yes. One of my brothers in the Sages was Wuji. They did not care for being called he or she - they used they instead." Liuer, smiling happily: "Wow..." Dasheng: "Does that answer your question?" Liuer: "Yes! It does. Thank you Dasheng." Dasheng: "No problem brat." (*ruffles Liuer's lack-of hair*) Liuer: "But then... what is the god Nezha?" Dasheng, honest: "I have no idea."

Zhu Bajie is still furious at Wukong for kicking his ass 500 years ago, and is a little shocked to learn "I was defeated by a wom-OW!" (*gets hit with a bench*). Local pig quickly learns tolerance if he wants to stay in the party. Still shoots his shot - he's an equal opportunity swine.

Zhu Bajie: (*Johnny-Bravo-esque pose*) Dasheng, grossed-out: "...no." Zhu Bajie, deflates: "aw."

Bonus: my LEM idea "Zhanshi" is trans-femme. Her and Dasheng are t4t.

[weaverpop]

I would think one possible bad fight would be about MKs sacrifice, and him possibly doing it again.

Mk is reckless with his own life, and he loves friends and family more then he could love himself, it's where his over protectivness stems from. (That and his self sacrificial nature is probably programmed into him by nature, fucking thanks nuwa. The THE ONE mother figure mk has and she had to be the one that fucks up a perfectly good child)

Nezha may be immortal but mk would still actually jump in front of a blade for him without hesitation.

Tw mentions of past and attempted self sacrifice

This works very well, afterall Nezha would do the exact same thing because he shares a similar mentality. You don’t just sacrifice yourself for your family without having some issues.

This would come to a head at a terrible time, mid battle with a demon! Mk and Nezha both struggling early on in their relationship, pre-therapy, wanting to protect the other while also bringing down the big bad. Nezha might take a blow that was meant for Mk, and Mk freaks.

He and Nezha get into it. Nezha isn’t that hurt, mostly bruised, but Mk is absolutely losing his mind over the fact that his beloved just got hurt because of him.

Then you have Nezha who is trying to talk to his bf, but mk won’t listen, and they progressively get louder and louder. Until it reaches a point where Mk and Nezha are screaming at eachother in the middle of the battle field, and the fighting just… stops, because nobody has seen either of them get like this. The demon akwardly apologies to the others and leaves because damn this is awkward.

But the two idiots don’t notice, they just keep up the screaming match. Until Nezha has enough, and tells Mk in no uncertain terms that this shit isn’t going to work. He’s a celestial warrior, he can hold his own, and he doesn’t need to be coddled. Mk tries argues that he just wants to protect Nezha, but Nezha stands firm.

They don’t talk for a month.

Nezha is miserable during that time, and Jing teaches him the wonders of growing your sorrows in (strawberry) ice cream and crying into the pillows.

Mk in the other hand is left to think, and with some encouragement form ye others, decides to seek therapy with Sandy. It’s not easy, and the whole month without Nezha is agonizing, but Mk is determined to improve himself before he asks Nezha out again.

After a month, Nezha’s absence was strong enough to motivate Mk to reach out. Nezha was hesitant, but accepted a simple picnic date “to talk”.

It was by far, the most sweetest thing. Picknic basket full of all of Nezha’s favorites, a pretty strawberry themed blanket, and quiet spot outside the city where no one could see them.

They chatted for a bit, akwardly feeling things out, until Mk comes out and apologizes to Nezha for all the hovering. He akwardly explains that he just didn’t want Nezha to get hurt, and that he never saw the Prince as incompetent. That seeing Nezha hurt, even if a bit, was like lighting a fire. But he also apologies for overstepping boundaries, and acknowledges that he is working on the problem.

Nezha himself apologizes as well, aware that he had similar reactions in the past to Mk taking blows for him. He also apologizes for causing such a big blow out about it in public instead of privately, but Mk insisted it was fine, and that it was the wake up call he needed.

Nezha def cries when Mk asked if he’d still be his precious strawberry, and Mk nearly cried when Nezha agreed.

This isn’t the last time, but it’s def a big step in their relationship.

[lint-beetle4]

SMUT request with redson, Nezha and Xiangliu (separated) with a dominant female reader riding them to death

Ouroboros Death Coil (Xiangliu x Dominant!Reader) Smut

I hope you enjoy! Sorry this is kind of short!

Smut below!

The Nine-Headed Demon was a patient man. He had to be after all. With all the plans he had to return to his home, to his sun, Xiangliu had to be cunning, sly, and most importantly, patient.

He never expected you to gravitate towards him.

He wasn't interested in such thing after all, you were nothing more than a pawn in the cycle. You weren't his ultimate goal. Yet, here you stayed, eagerly listening to his stories, to the tales of the chaos that you couldn't comprehend.

Ah, it became a beautiful thing: to have a follower in his cause, to have someone who understood.

Xiangliu wouldn't fail in this cycle; he knew this well. The harbinger was awaken early, the cycle would collapse in the coming years, and here you were, ready to join Xiangliu in the aftermath.

You called for a celebration, a reward for the chaos demon's hard work, and a reward he was given. Wine, food, everything he didn't care to indulge in at his disposal. He ate things of various flavors, and the sweetest, most thickest of wines poured down his throat.

But, you weren't done giving him treats.

Your hips rocks intensely against your partner, your god.

"Gh--hhh, my--my love--"

You looked up to the snake demon, how his eyes sparkled with each memory of the chaos he thought so fondly of, how his voice spoke with a deep passion you've never seen before, how his hands tremble in silence, mourning for the sun he'd been deprived of.

It seems the Nine-Headed Demon had quickly gotten used to you, at least, he stopped ignoring you every time you followed him around.

Usually, you weren't one to pursuit such a man-- fox-like in every regard, misfortune in its purest form-- but you couldn't help it. His presence demanded an audience, his voice demanded a listening, and his hands demanded a viewer. He was enticing in every sense, and he had you in his grasps before you knew it.

You felt hot, so hot in the cool air that surrounded you. Yet, the muffled moans of the snake demon below you, the way his tongue stuck out and his hips bucked weakly against you. It was a sight you wanted to last forever.

His dick had long came inside you: once, twice, more and more and more. You were filled with his seed, and your body craved more. Your pussy burned with passion as you felt Xiangliu's dick hardening after another load was weakly dumped into you.

Hours, almost hours, at least, you had been servicing him. He seemed to never run dry, and that was good enough for you. His cum served as your lube, his dick served as your toy, and his voice served as your music. You meeting the celestial realm with each bounce of your legs, each thrust of his hips. Your body ached from the work you putting him through, but it wasn't enough. Xiangliu was still able to move, and you needed him to finally feel the sensation of pure bliss and relaxation. Though...

You almost felt bad for the demon, how he writhed weakly and whimpered such lovely words.

"Hah, oh-- oh--Gods above--mng.."

You felt your clit twitch at his voice, Xiangliu's hands rubbing it expertly, giving you more sensation your body demanded.

Your breath shuddered as you continue to bounce on his cock, your walls rub raw, but you're not done yet.

"Once more, my dear." You lean forward, licking the shell of Xiangliu's ear, reveling in the way his breath shakes and his hips buck up again. "Cum for me one more time, with me."

Xiangliu's hands shook as they rubbed against your clit, you grin watching as his arms struggle to stay up.

The demon's hips thrust into you, a yelp escaping you as with a new burst of energy, Xiangliu's hands grab onto you for purchase, his body thrusting into you desperately. You moaned loudly, rocking your body in sync with his as the fire in you raises further and further.

You felt a snap in your core, a release as your partner groaned, gripping you into a tight hug as he poured into you. His body shook with the explosive climax, his breath nearly gasping for air as he fell back onto the bed, limp and clearly worn. Feeling his dick soften inside of you, you slowly lift yourself from him, feeling weak yet accomplished.

You carefully cleaned him up, making sure the bed wasn't too stained. It was something you both would deal with later. Xiangliu's breath evened out after a while, his eyes nearly glazed over his euphoria.

You slipped into bed, hugging him close to you as you smirk against him, knowing well his body wouldn't be able to move.

[newkatzkafe2023]

@lara-legomonkiekid

What if Y/N instead of being a white monkey with blue eyes was a black monkey with a shadow of green eyes.

I have an idea how the Monkey King's would meet her: Like Wukong was walking through the forest at night and hears someone singing and follows the voice finding Y/N sitting on the sand of a beach singing(Not knowing that someone was listening to her).

That's some siren stuff let's do this😈😈😈

this is the song he heard

(Lmk Wukong) He was just minding his business when he noticed his monkey subject were moving towards the beach ⛱️. He follows some of them and starts to hear the voice. The voice sounded soft but depressed something he was mildly familiar with but as he walk on the beach ⛱️ he saw a shadow Cradling a baby monkey like she was it's Mother. As he walked closer he saw the shadow was a fem monkey with green eyes she had to be the most beautiful shadowy Creature. He wants to know more

The song he heard

(Mk Reborn Wukong) Wukong's Master sent him off to get water and was just heading towards a river. When he heard a voice he grabbed his staff and strolled down to the beach just to see a monkey. Now just a Any monkey but a female one with Fur black as night and shadowy with Green eyes and made him think he was looking at a phantom. He listens to the song as it sounded Is dominating and threatening but playful. What are you? And why is he so interested in you.

The song he heard

(Nezha reborn Wukong) he was relaxing in when he heard the voice. He tried to ignore it but the soft voice seem to be getting louder. So he got up and went to look for the source of the voice. That when he finds you He never seen anything like you before. A shadowy monkey with fiery green. The eyes just playfullythinking without a care in the world. Something is telling him that you're dangerous and for some reason he doesn't Seemed to care.

(HIB Wukong) he was strolling in the wood minding his own business when he heard a voice. It was singing in a Language she is now all that familiar with but that doesn't deter his curiosity. As he walks to the beach see an tall shadow monkey girl with green eyes singing softly and swaying. Please stop to observe you who are you? Where did you come from and why? Why Does he like listening to your voice.

The Song he heard

(Netflix Wukong) He's been hearing your voice for weeks. And every time He try to find it it seems to disappear. But for once he was prepared cause he came early to the spot where he usually hears it. And from there that's where he sees the source of the voice. A tall female monkey with shadowy fur and fiery green eyes. She was singing the same song. He's been hearing for a while. And now that he knows is from you. He just has to figure out what the song means and how to talk to you.

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[esper-union-lounge]

Starting Small...

Li Ling (Nezha) x Reader

Summary:

Li Ling is used to always winning, be it in sparring matches, or videos games in the arcade. Yet, when it comes to you, he's at a lost. How can he ever win the attention of someone like you?

Tags: Canon Divergent, pre Yun Chuan timeline, unrequited (Li Ling), slight Kuudere! Reader, song inspired fic

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"Just watch, [Y/n]. One day you will pay attention to me!" he growled. 

*****

It was early in the morning.

The Esper Union’s headquarters was quiet, as the first sunlight emerged from the crack of dawn.

The hinges of the door turned, a small rusty squeak ruined the tranquillity of the early hours. You and Li Ling entered the lounge, tired and somewhat dishevelled.

The large Esper, Li Ling, immediately flops down on one of the couches, while you went to the bar area in search for an ice pack, tending to the bruise that began to show on your wrist.

On the couch, Li Ling was gazing at the clock on the wall spacing out a little from the lack of sleep.  Listening to the ticking sound of the clock’s hands, he counted the minutes remaining until he needs to clock in for duty.

"You know, you could give me a thanks for saving you back there," he piped up, a smirk followed inevitably, as he turned his head to look at you. However, you didn’t care to entertain him.

"I thought I already did," you simply replied, refering to the incident last night. Yawning, you took the first aid box from the cupboard. A hiss escaped your lips when you apply the disinfectant on your wounds from a fall that you took. 

A frown appeared on his face when he heard your dismissive answer. Li Ling pouted his lips, and returned his gaze to the clock. His brows furrowed slightly, feeling a little frustrated.

There was a moment of silence between you two. The unsettling feeling in Nezha's chest made him enquire, "Are you going to see that Bounty Hunter again?"

He asked without looking at you. His voice was low and half-hearted.

You stopped what you were doing. A little perplexed by the shift of his tone. He, somehow, sounded a little upset.

"Yes, I am." you simply replied.

Li Ling remained quiet as you continued to patch yourself up.

"I'll be heading back home now," you said, and walked over to the Esper. Li Ling was spacing out you waved in front of him to get his attention.

The motion snapped Li Ling out of his thoughts, "Oh, okay," he spoke as he watched you heading towards the door. He was annoyed, and that feeling sat on his chest. This was not post-rescue scene he had imagined it to be. If only you could stop being so uptight about getting that intel from the bounty hunter, he wouldn't have wasted a night's sleep just to follow you, and save you when things went south.

It was the most anti-climactic victory he ever had.

Unsatisfied, he quietly clicked his tongue. "Hey," Li Ling called out to you.

You are just about to push the door open when you hear him, you stop and turned to him.

"When and where are you going for that 'date' with that Bounty hunter?" he asked.

You gave him a questioning look comprehending what he just said. You rolled your eyes at what he was implying.

"Tagging along like last night?" you asked sarcastically.

Li Ling gave a smug toothy grin, his sclera turned back to into white. "Wouldn't want what happened last night to repeat itself, right?"

"It's not a 'date'," you quickly corrected him, "I am just looking into something."

However, Li Ling held a sceptical look. He had noticed you got friendly with that Bounty hunter, maybe too friendly for his taste.

You only shook your head and headed out. Leaving the Esper alone in the lounge, with a feeling of unsatisfactory lingering in his chest.

Soon after, the topic of the bounty hunter ceased for a while between you and Li Ling. He tried to bring it up once, but you return a silent response to his question. Denying him the attention he wanted from you. 

As time went on, your attention began to drift away from Li Ling. Too busy, with your intel gathering to even look at him anymore. Li Ling started to become a little more aggressive in his approach to get your attention.

He tried to show off his flaming hot wheels, yet, you were looking at your phone.

He scored the highest score at the arcade, yet, you were looking around the arcade and chatting with Mona.

He even tried to show you videos of his victorious sparring matches, yet, you were disinterested. 

"Ack!" Bardon cried.

A smirk plaster on Li Ling's face, he had won the round of arm wrestling. Bardon let go and fixed his robotic arm. "I don't think anyone can beat your arms in any round," he commented.

Grinning wider, Li Ling scoffed, "They always say, I am the strongest of Tangton for good reason."

Lewis shook his head and replied, "It's only your Esper arms that are strong, but let's see if you could win against me?" he challenged with a smile.

"While you guys are at it, please don't break the table," Tang Xuan butted in," I don't want to pay for something I didn't break."

"You're on!" Li Ling said.

On cue, the door of the lounge opened. You walked in. You noticed the boys were at their usual spot doing their own thing, and you simply headed to the bar area.

Seeing you entering the lounge, Li Ling immediately switched his tact. He removed his Esper arm from the table, instead, he placed his arm on it.

"Oh? Changing your mind?" Bardon said.

"I reckon I should play fair," Li Ling replied.

"Ha, since when do you play fair," Lewis laughed. 

Arranging their arms and hands, Tang Xuan prepared both parties, "On your marks... Get set..."

Immediately, Xuan releases the hands. Both Espers began their battle. 

You were by the fridge looking through the items inside. Completely unaware of how Li Ling's face was scrunched up; making the extra effort to give Lewis a swift defeat.

As seconds went by the tension grew, both Li Ling and Lewis were at their wit's end, trying to bring each other down, but their strength was equal drawing an inconclusion of who was going to win.

You had found what you wanted and swiftly grabbed it off the fridge. Closing the door, you turned to head back out of the lounge. Taking a glance, you saw how the arm wrestling was turning out, but quickly ignored it, for you were never interested in such endeavours.

He can see how you were not paying attention to him. Li Ling gritted his teeth, and with all his strength he pushed Lewis's hand down.

Slam!

The sound from the impact made you jump, dropping the pudding off your hands. The cup fell, messing up the carpeted floor of the lounge.

You cursed and rushed back to the bar to gather paper towels. Li Ling stood up, showing he came out victorious.

His eyes travelled around the room, trying to find you, to see your reaction. However much to his dismay, you were busy picking up the mess on the ground with Bardon; who was kind enough to offer help.

"Hey," Li Ling called for you. Your head went up and gave him, rather, a cold look.

"Did you see that?" he asked, all proud.

"See what? ," You gave him a confused look before returning to the mess. 

"What! You didn't see any of that?!" Li Ling exclaimed.

Dragging your head back up you said, "No, I didn't. Why don't you be useful for once and help with cleaning the carpet?" you sighed with annoyance.

Turning to Bardon, with a smile, you thanked him.

"No worries," he replied, "I am glad that I could help."

The look on Li Ling's face was not a pleasant one. He kicked the chair.

"Oi, calm down!" Tang Xuan said, "What's the matter with you?!"

Li Ling clicked his tongue turned to a corner and sulked. Lewis and Tang Xuan could only look at each other, confused at Nezha's sudden behaviour.

You, on the other hand, can see him sulk by the corner. Feeling a little guilty over how you spoke to him.

Remaining quiet, you finished cleaning the floor and went over to the bar to wash your hands. By then Tang Xuan, Lewis and Bardon bid you a goodbye before leaving for their retrospective task. Leaving you alone with Li Ling, who was still sulking by himself.

Letting out a sigh, you decided to approach the Esper and called for him.

"Hey, what's wrong?" you asked.

He turned his head slightly towards you, but the pout was still evitable on his face. Like a child, he turned his cheek the other way.

"Li Ling," you called out his name, this time your patience was running a little thin.

Hearing you call his name he finally turned to look back at you. "What?" he asked.

"What's the matter?" you crossed your arms, "you have been acting brash lately."

"... Why can't you get it through that thick skull of yours?" he said bluntly, "isn't it obvious?"

You let out a defeated sigh. You contemplated for a moment, thinking back at the times Li Ling was acting brash in front of you. It started right after that night with the bounty hunter.

"You are just trying to get under my skin," you replied.

"Is this what you think I am doing! ?" Li Ling said, still frowning.

"What else? You were acting so insufferable in front of me," you stated.

Furrowing his brows, Li Ling spoke up, "That's because you won't pay attention to me!"

Eyeing the Esper with a sceptical gaze, you have no idea what he wanted, and only questioned, "Why should I?"

"Because," Li Ling began, "I am the best. I have a lot of victories under my belt. This proves that I am the strongest, so you have to respond to that, no?"

You remained silent, while he continued with his confession, "I am doing this to win your attention! What must I do to get it? And, I am not going to lose to our bet! " gritting his teeth, Nezha crossed his arms, and let out a huff.

Ah, yes, the bet.

Standing in silence, you weren't too happy with his outburst. You know that Li Ling always has a rather childish tantrum when things don't necessarily work out.

Although, at times, the intent behind such behaviour was an understandable one, a gesture to show he cares about his close friends, and you, deeply, yet, as of late, it became nothing but a source of headache to deal with.

"Well obviously, being all about power and muscles isn't going to work," you spoke in a rather calm tone, for you don't want to trigger Li Ling any further.

"Why don't you start with something small?" you said and crossed your arms. You only say this just to get him off your back, and to stop the boastful acts he has been doing around you. 

"Like what?" he asked, genuinely curious.

Shrugging, you walked towards the door, opening it before stopping, "That's for you to figure out."

Suddenly your phone vibrated, you realised the Bounty hunter had sent you the address to meet up, a promise to relay the intel in exchange for a certain price. Without a word, you replied to the text.

Li Ling only looked at you with a sour gaze, "The bounty hunter?" he asked.

You quickly place your phone back in your pocket. Looking at the Esper, your head shook. Telling him to not question any further.

"It's the 'date', isn't it?" he asked once more.

"It's not a date," you sighed, and left the lounge.

***

You weren't sure what to expect when the bounty hunter asked you to meet him in front of a fancy restaurant. However, you weren't expecting yourself to be waiting for an hour and a half on the street.

The sky turned dark by then, and the air grew a little cold from the time of the year. Rubbing your hands together, you asked yourself when the Bounty Hunter was ever going to show up.

"Excuse me," the waiter by the door asked, "Are you going dining in with us?" clearly a little fed up with you standing by the entrance.

"oh no, I am just here waiting," you piped up, "My 'friend' is coming."

"I doubt that," a familiar voice spoke behind you.

Turning around you saw Li Ling with this signature smirk.

"What are you doing here?" you asked, a little annoyed.

"Just tagging along~" the Esper chimed.

"Listen, I am not going to pay for your meal once we get in," you huffed.

"I know," he replied, "Because we're not eating in that fancy place anyway."

You remained quiet. Ignoring Li Ling as he continued to grin like a go-lucky kid. Hoping, he would get bored by the lack of your attention and walk away.

Despite so, Li Ling grabbed you by the arm and began dragging you across the street.

"Hey!" you yanked your arm away, "What's your problem?!"

"You are waiting for that Bounty hunter, right?" he said, "you know, he's never going to show up."

Your expression turned into a surprise.

"I looked into him a while ago, and someone like him is obviously a crook. He doesn't have the intel. You're just wasting your time, [Y/N]."

He showed you a report file on the bounty hunter on his phone.

Your perplexed expression soon turned into a frown, clicking your tongue, you cursed under your breath, "That bastard..."

You had been scammed, and couldn't help but to feel played. An angry scoff left your lips.

"I should have known something was off about him when he asked for a deposit!" you stomped your feet. 

Li Ling chucked at you, "Well, ya' got to be careful next time. If you aren't sure about the people you meet then, you can always come find me. I'll help you out."

"Come on, I know a good place we could eat!" he added. 

You looked a him smirking a you. Your stomach growled telling you that you were indeed feeling hungry.

"Fine..." you said and followed Li Ling.

He took you to a food truck place and ordered two portions of food, while you ordered one.

As you both sat and ate your meals, you noticed Li Ling was looking at you, feeling all giddy as he ate his burger.

Wiping the sauce from the corner of your lips, you took a glance to see the Esper smiling.

"What?", you said.

"Nothing," he shrugged while smiling, "just feelin' good."

"Huh...", you said.

You both ate in silence, and for once, you seem to enjoy Li Ling's company. Food always taste better with people around.

"... Thanks, by the way..." you said, "If you didn't come to fetch me, I probably still be left in the dark by that bounty hunter."

"Hey, no worries. Just got to do what is right, you know?" Li Ling replied, and he smirked. He kept looking at you as you ate. 

You couldn't help but let out a little smile, "Why are you...doing this...", you asked,"...for me?"

You meant to say, he didn't have to accompany you and treat you for a food truck dinner.

"Well...you got to start with something small..." He chuckled. 

His words came with a bit of surprise for you.

It was rare for Li Ling to act rather gentle with others, especially with you. He was a 'go full out, or go home' type of guy. Yet, the Esper was being subtle. In all honesty, he wasn't all that bad to hang around.

You let out a chuckle, rolling your eyes at him and shook your head.

"Hey [Y/N], pinch me would ya'?" he said.

You furrowed your eyebrows, confused by Li Ling's request. Nevertheless, your arm reached out and gave his shoulder a little pinch.

"What is that all about?" you asked.

"Oh, nothing..." Li Ling shrugged," just want to make sure I am not dreaming~". He let out a toothy grin.

*****

"In your wildest dreams," you scoffed.

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Author's notes:

Li Ling will forever be my baby girl UwU.... But all jokes aside, this fic is a long time coming. I promised that I would edit it, but life in general is just kicking me hard and by the time I get to the fic, I am too tried.

Anyway, this is one of the very first fic I wrote when I started playing Distlye. Not sure has Li Ling's characterisation changed from the countless of in-game retcons, but nevertheless, I enjoy writing his character.

(C) Esper-Union-Lounge

[smilesatdawnmain]

in your Taken AU, will MK ever find out that Nezha is the same one from JTTW and become a Nezha fan boy instead of a Monkey King fan, or is he going to be ✨oblivious✨ lol

Honestly, MK has heard the stories a million times, and most often than not just hears "Monkey King' and just focuses on that XD

Nezha was worried at first, but isn't that concerned anymore XD

So he listens to MK's make belief/ Made up Monkey King stories with some relief.

If MK actually paid attention though, he would definitely be a Lotus Prince fan~

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Monkey Nationalism

For the last month and a half my gaming life has revolved around Black Myth: Wukong. I have covered it extensively in my day job, and I urge everyone to check out our exhaustive walkthroughs, which are darn good if I say so myself. Job aside, playing Black Myth has been something of a thought exercise in how I feel about my Chineseness. This is a big, sexy Soulslike and China's first AAA game to win international acclaim, not just from the niche audiences who know what "wuxia" means, but from white people who probably assumed that this was another Japanese game at first. Put another way, mainstream YouTubers are now making lore videos for Black Myth that are explanations of Journey to the West references, and it's wild seeing them talk about Bodhisattva Lingji and why Nezha needs to be in the DLC.

This phenomenon makes me realize that Black Myth: Wukong is one of those rare products that incites pride in my Chinese heritage, despite the fact that in almost all circumstances, I identify as half-Taiwanese instead of Chinese. That's a choice (and a political one), but in spite of these feelings I still wrote a goofy Steam review of this game after my first few hours, exclaiming that it made me "adopt a Beijing accent, speak in 4-character proverbs and sip tea under chrysanthemum trees while composing poetry about the glory of ZHONGGUO."

I was probably inspired to write this review thanks to the excellent Chinese dub, which is indeed full of Mainland accents. (The English dub, for what it's worth, is also very good and full of British accents, which I prefer over American ones for something like this.) Honestly, I found myself surprised that I was so enamored, as I haven't fully read Journey to the West. My one attempt to consume the Arthur Waley translation as a kid failed, and when I listened to the Julia Lovell version via audiobook a few months ago, I found it a bit lacking. (Turns out audio isn't the best way to consume a 16th-century collection of Monster of the Week tales where the moral often boils down to "Buddhism is the best!")

I'm not alone in this regard, though, as most Chinese folks - especially those in the diaspora - probably also experienced Journey to the West via alternate media. In my case, Dragonball was the big property that brought Wukong into my consciouness (albeit via his Japanese name of Goku), and I will perish upon the hill that the first arc of Akira Toriyama's manga is actually a solid interpretation of the story. I was also oddly obsessed with the PS1 games Monkey Magic and Saiyuki: Journey West, and at one point, I attempted to make a game in Klik & Play where I edited a sprite from Conquest of the Crystal Palace into wannabe Wukong. I never made more than this sprite and a makeshift title screen, but my heart was certainly into it for that brief period.

Frankly, you don't need to be familiar with Journey to the West to enjoy Black Myth: Wukong, though some knowledge of the subject matter does help to comprehend the game's plot, which is communicated in the usual Soulslike way. By the time of the game's release, more players were probably attuned to Black Myth's controversies instead of its inspiration, to be honest. There were the mysognistic comments the devs had made, the report by IGN translating these remarks, the limitations on streamers, and the culture war that resulted when chuds decided that legitimate criticism of this game was too "woke." Amidst all of this was the fact that as one of the few Chinese games to obtain global appeal, Black Myth: Wukong naturally became a cornerstone of nationalism. "This game is China's pride and joy! It wasn't made for Westerners with DEI requirements! Blah blah!"

The discourse was deeply disheartening. Frankly, it made me not want to like Black Myth: Wukong. I'd rather support something that isn't embroiled in woman-disparaging rhetoric or tankie apologism, and when it comes to made-in-China games, I'm more partial to anything made-in-Taiwan, like Detention or any of the other great projects made by Red Candle Games.

But those games don't have the big budget and glitz of Black Myth: Wukong. They don't have a hidden ending where the Destined One transforms into a gigantic Stone Monkey and punches Erlang Shen in the face. And they don't quite have this phenomenon that's motivated consumers into mentioning Chinese mythology and culture in the same sentences where they're namedropping Elden Ring. That's something special that makes my heart shine, and once again, we return to the fact that I normally identify as half-Taiwanese.

To identify as Taiwanese is to forever be in the shadow of Mainland China, a nation that forces the name "Chinese Taipei" upon an island that it says it will claim by force if necessary. To be Taiwanese American, in my case, is to constantly be assaulted by US media harping on about cross-strait relations, and rolling my eyes at "China Watchers" who play wargames where they move pieces around a board to simulate a hostile takeover of Formosa.

Yet, political pain aside, Taiwan does have a connected lineage with its larger neighbor. And Journey to the West is one of those shared mythologies, with Wukong not only capturing the imaginations of the denizens of China and Greater China, but also the mind of just about everyone in East and Southeast Asia. There's something about a Monkey King springing from a rock that makes people temporarily unite, and I admit that at the end of 105 hours, I am one of those persons.

I had to devote a lot of time to Black Myth: Wukong because of work. But even if I hadn't been paid to play it, I'd still consider it very good. It's embroiled in kaka almost as bitter as the vehemence that spans the Taiwan Strait, but it's a fine game, say what you will about separating art from the artist - or in this case, politics from the monkey and his quest to recover Buddhist scriptures. I hope that the discourse doesn't repeat itself in time for the inevitable sequel, and I hope the devs learn from their errors and stop being shits to women.

Nezha can also show up in the DLC too, if they like.