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yuzukahibiscus · 2 months ago

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Takarazuka Revue Cosmos Troupe Top Star Serika Toa's Retirement Conference

(Source from Sponichi | Before you read – this translation mentioned the incident of the deceased sienne in Cosmos Troupe)

Serika Toa had her retirement press conference on the 3rd in Osaka after announcing that she will be retiring from Takarazuka in April 27 2025.

She appeared in a pearl white suit and didn't cry, but remained a cheerful expression from start to end. The Revue emphasised the importance of "keeping the conference with questions limited to the retirement only"

Serika's message

Every day I continue to learn as I spend my days at Takarazuka that I love so much. This is all thanks to all the supporting fans that I am able to face the stage and myself, so I'm sincerely grateful. I was so happy to find something that I dived into and enjoyed so much. Before the day of my graduation and to repay this gratitude to everyone who's supported me, I want to keep growing as much as I can. Please continue to support me.

Regarding the timing of your retirement, was this affected by the incident of the deceased sienne last September?

I believe retirement is what one would always consider when they have passed a certain year of being in the revue. Everyone, it wasn't really about having a specific goal on my path to pursue the performing arts. Yet it was my goal when I was appointed as a Top Star that I wanted to be the leading role of 3 performances. I have already decided on just doing 3 lead performance when I was appointed a Top Star so there's no direct relation (to the sienne's death).

How did the troupe members react to your retirement news?

There was a little break between the closing day of "Le Grande Escalier" which was a few days ago, and the next performance, so I announced the news to the Cosmos Troupe members via LINE message. I'm not too sure how they react yet, but because we're splitting in two teams of rehearsals, I'd like to meet them directly and respectively on the first day of rehearsals.

What did you learn in the long time of supporting Top Stars?

About the things I've learnt in Takarazuka? I spent half my life there, and (Takarazuka) in terms of shaping me as a person, I'd say that I've learnt almost everything there. The greatest thing I've learnt is to be honest and sincere to myself.

So you wrote a LINE message your troupe members. How did you tell the Top Musumeyaku Haruno Sakura?

I told her at an appropriate time during the "Le Grand Escalier" performances earlier when we met each other directly. I can't say her reaction without her permission...

Message to fans

It's because I have my fans, it's because everyone is here, that I was able to overcome (setbacks). I think I can never repay these (sentiments) no matter how hard I tried. It really was a grand love (from them). But in my remaining Takarazuka life, I will try my best to repay the best I can and to repay even the least, I want to deliver the most amazing stages. Please look forward.

You also told your classmate (Snow Troupe Top Star) Ayakaze Sakina about your retirement news?

Of course, I contacted her. Even though it was a LINE message only. Because of the pandemic, there wasn’t much communication as us classmates or for our troupes (Cosmos Troupe and Snow Troupe). That was truly regretful, because had there been more interactions, I would have learnt more about various things. But she’s a classmate I really cherish. I never dream that I would be staying the longest ever since entering Takarazuka Music School and the Revue, but that’s how it turned out.

What is your future ahead after graduating?

I still haven’t had a complete vision of it. Before April 27, I want to stay completely focused in this world, and beyond that, I hope to be able to find things that make me excited and thrilled.

What did your mother – who was also a Takarasienne – say?

My mother also said, "Do your best"

What are your memories for your 18 years of your Takarazuka life?

There was really a lot. But what changed my conscious, or the turning point for me was the Takarazuka Revue 100th anniversary. At that time, I felt it’s because of the weight of history, and how the seniors have so much love, that this Revue could continue on (its business). And that’s what caused the media to pay attention even more, that it’d be great for Takarazuka Revue to continue developing even further. And to do that, it means I have to enhance my performance, that really change of my conscious (of performing).

What do you hope to leave for the juniors?

What should I say.. Something to leave for them, I’d rather say that I’m looking forward to seeing their future activities!

How was your 18 years of Takarazuka life?

It was a very exciting Takrazuka life.

How did you feel performing again after standing on the stage of the Takarazuka Grand Theatre in the show with the meaning of "the grand staircase"?

I was really nervous on the opening day. I remember only being so nervous, but then I heard the wam applause. The "Le Grand Escalier" had the happiest, and warmest ambience I have felt for the past 18 years."

What kind of troupe do you want Cosmos Troupe to be?

I hope everyone is healthy, and sincerely wish them to be happy.

Her graduation performance will be "110 Love Songs" "Razzle Dazzle" that will be performed in the Takarazuka Grand Theatre from 2025/1/1 to 2/2 and in the Tokyo Takarazuka Theatre, from 2025/3/15~4/27.

#serika toa #cosmos troupe #top star #takarazuka #takarazuka revue #hibiscustranslation #retirement

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phantaloon-books · 4 years ago

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Things about Tower of Nero that I want to highlight to remember them forever:

Lu being an absolute badass woman, I just love her too much

Piper McClean being canon wlw, she was actually kissing another girl, we really fell in love in october

Chaos being canonically female (just chaos being mentioned as a deity rather than what's below tartarus)

nobody DIED, like no one on the good side at least?? yes plenty of beings have died throughout TOA, but nobody died in TON?? so many died in TLO and BOO, I expected to mourn someone and I didn't have too??! it made me so happy

solangelo. that's it. solangelo makes me happy.

will being incredibly supportive of nico, and instead of stopping him, going with him on dangerous adventures because he doesn't want to leave him alone. also them treating Nico's PTSD for what it is

WILL SOLACE CANONICALLY GLOWS IN THE DARK. HE'S A GLOWSTICK BABY.

also will just appearing at the gates of the throne room, glowing in rage because someone touched his boyfriend (and tried to kill his dad), and him just marching through everyone (everyone else letting him), just to pick up his hurt precious boyfriend and take care of him.

meg McCaffrey got her happy ending. she's baby, she deserves her family and her happy ending. also Lu being the mother and the 12 children being siblings?? that's one hell of a way to tell nero to fuck off and right his mistakes. we love meg.

dionysus being the best olympian after apollo. the duo content we needed, and now will never get

nico mentioning bob and how he wants to go look for him, because he can still be in tartarus

rachel still being a Total badass and hitting people in the eye with her blue hairbrush thus being iconic

meg acting as lester's anchor and only reason why he didn't let go of the ledge, not falling into chaos, is top tier 'reasons why I cried reading', because if you think about it, Meg is the first ever friend apollo ever had, and them being best friends is everything to me

also apollo choosing to go looking as lester rather than apollo because lester feels like home is on top tier 'reasons why I cried reading' too

again, the only thing apollo did in the end (once he was god again) that could be described as 'godly' was be in several places at once, fly his chariot, and get meg her unicorn

but apollo shooting fucking fire out of his hands is crazy asf, it was so cool. he really got amazing godly powers this book.

rick being bold enough to showcase abusive parenting knowing that a huge porcentage of his readers are minors, helping many realize that they could be in abusive households, and giving them a tool to reach out for help

apollo defeating nero was so satisfactory, because you realize in the end, that nero wasn't really a monster, he was monstrous, but still very much human (if only with some godly power), and pretty useless once he couldn't hide behind props and weapons, his being wasn't powerful, he was just under layers of protection

the jackson/blofis scene was so warm and loving, they really are willing to put their family in danger, baby estelle in danger, to help 'percy's friends' even tho she knew percy didn't like apollo, but she still takes in everyone who needs help, and paul being a loving and accepting husband

sally working on her SECOND novel, she really is having her best life

none of the big heroes from other series having protagonism, besides nico and will, instead giving the other kids from camp halfblood their chance to show they're just as worthy as the "heroes of olympus"

(still I would have loved to see a scene with everyone else, like the heroes of olympus guys, fighting together one last time, just for nostalgia's sake - I legit hoped to see percy and annabeth arriving with chiron in triumvirate tower, but yeah)

the arrow of dodona may have been a dumb, cringey, and slightly ridiculous thing at first, and I personally rolled my eyes everytime it said anything, but it knew what would happen from the start, and without its sacrifice, apollo would have achieved nothing. we stan one arrow

nico wearing a white cowboy hat. idky but it makes my heart swell with joy. he a gay cowboy

y'all know I love Apollo's arch, and I just gotta point this out. his trials, his time as lester, started with him falling to earth, and ended with him getting up after purposely throwing himself off the earth, towards tartarus, almost falling to chaos. that's really clever writing.

the olympians watching over him, and some actually being concerned for him rather than his progress.

poseidon not really giving a fuck about the world or council meetings anymore because percy's not there anymore

athena being the only one apart from artemis who trusted apollo could do it makes me warm fsr

lester deciding that the best way to retell his adventures is by singing is hilarious to me, he really thinks it'll solve everything

Grover not telling percy and annabeth jason died seems so funny to me, he really said "nah it doesn't matter much, field trip, yes"

"hey man" my heart broke in twenty million pieces. like I don't know where I expected to see jason. but that wasn't it. and it hurt me as much as it hurt apollo man.

(also I kinda hoped we would see nico summon his spirit or smth, but I'm actually happy nico realized that jason went by his own choice, and he was in peace, so he decided not to summon him, because it was alright. that hurt too)

kinda love how lester passes out after literally every battle. it reminds you that even tho he's apollo, his body isn't. I'm sure we all would pass out too if we did a quarter of what lester did in the span of 4 days. his body isn't made to endure that, it doesn't even have a halfblood endurance, it's a weak mortal body

the trogs were fucking hilarious. their screeches and grrs, idk there's something ridiculous and so childish about them, it's so fun

really happy that apollo never had a /real/ love interest (reyna doesn't count), cause that wasn't what his story was about. instead he got to make so many friends, and have quality time with them and his children, it's amazing

apollo being thankful people were telling him he'd grown, and was more human, because he realized that was the best thing he could have learned from his time as a mortal

also him saying fuck you man to zeus and his speech, like "no asshole dad, I did learn, I'm not going to see this as punishment, it was a great time in which bad things happened but I enjoyed it." yes, we love apollo not letting zeus win

getting to see what everyone will do now. nico and will figuring out rachel's prophecy, probs saving bob. rachel living her best life away from her parents. leo doing what leo does, always helping those who have no one else. the hunters' open storyline about this fox, possibly hinting at content? piper settling down in a quiet life is what she deserves tbh, she's earned quiet life with a cute gf, wish her the best. Frank and hazel being the best praetors, and I bet they will continue to be so. And annabeth and percy, who chose their happiness over all, at last

kinda wish we got to see someone still really miss jason after apollo becomes god again tho lmao like apollo missed jason more than the others, nico and piper being the exception. I mean, leo is fine and dandy, hazel and frank are okay, percy and annabeth are done mourning... I just we got to see any of them really mourning, rather than reading they mourned. it would have made it feel more emotional

the last conversation and the last words in general. "the sun always comes back" and "we're friends now. call on me. I'll be there for you" that shit got me sobbing my heart out. rick really managed to do right by the books and end it like he should have, unlike BOO. he took what made TLO good and used a similar formula. it's very different from "and for once I didn't look back", but it still fills you with warmth and the feeling that even though it's over, it's okay.

I'm just really emotional, this is all I can think about, but you bet I'm gonna add more when I remember

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phantomsilva · 3 years ago

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Thoughts on Rott

I’m not very active because of time, but I really need to put this out. So now that everyone has had their rants on rott… It’s my turn.

A reminder that all I’m going to talk about, is simply my opinion on the matter. Oh, and this will be a pretty long text.

ROTT SPOILERS(I guess)

I’m not even gonna talk about how OOC the characters were in the movie, I think other profiles already did a pretty good explanation of that, and I actually expect it from a movie.

I’d like to talk about resettings and about how as a writer myself (at least in my native tongue) I swear I’ll never use a timeline resetting as an ending in any canon fiction of mine.

To begin with, resetting being used as a resolution, an ending, is by concept disrespectful.

First, it disrespects all characters’ arcs.

Everything every character went through, their growth, their pain, their victories, is completely thrown at the garbage. It means nothing anymore because all of them went back to the start, none of it ever happened and there is no way in canon to know if it will happen the same way again.

I don’t know about you who is reading this but a big part of the reason I follow a series is for character development. That was the one thing in toa I was always proud to affirm it was chef’s kiss. Well, none of this exists anymore, jokes on me.

So, my second point: Ending with a resetting disrespects the viewer.

I think it is bad enough when you waste two hours of your life watching a movie, for the resetting to happen at the end. But then it was only two hours. Rott was a movie, but it was a part of a 5 years franchise. 5 years that we spent waiting for new stories to come, to see our favourite characters grow, come back or even die. All the engagement, happiness, and other emotions we felt while following these same characters were completely meaningless when the franchise ends with “And so we are back to the beginning”. I think it is even worse when they complete it with “and now everything is different and you don’t know what is going to happen… But we won’t tell you how”.

The disrespect doesn’t even end there for me lol . Besides the “So, and it was all for… nothing” feeling, I think the specific way it was done in toa affects it on another level.

Trollhunters was a comfort tv show for me, I found it in a very difficult time of my life and have been rewatching it for fun in stressful weeks.

I saw someone commenting “how can I enjoy the rewatching if I know in the end none of this ever matters?”. That is my problem with the specific way they used it. It affects my rewatches. Maybe it is still too early, but everytime I think about rewatching season 1, I realize there is no reason to do it. And not because I already watched it several times (thanks anxiety), but because all of this was undone and maybe never even happened.

I never expected an ending would ruin a whole franchise for me and I followed Steven Universe weekly. Worst case scenario, I thought we would have had a weak ending that could easily be forgotten, or continued in our fics. We would lose some characters, like we’ve lost Draal, but when we revisited them in past seasons they would still be there.

Revisiting past seasons now just tastes bitter.

I see Jim riding his bike on episode 1, I see Strickler with his character arc, Steve that has grown so much as a person.. And then I remember it was all for nothing. All of it was erased and, canonically, they will always be on square one.

I saw someone today saying “It is worse than ‘it was all a dream’ ”, and that is it. “It was all a dream” is already a disrespectful trope, this was worse.

If you are still here, I'm sorry, there is more to this rant. I won’t be repeating the disrespect thing though, I think I’ve made my point.

There is another aspect of the resetting that I really want to talk about.

Have you ever watched Dragon Ball? Yes, guys, I’m that old.

Dragon Ball was known for the trope of reviving characters. We always used it as an example to criticize this trope.

Reviving characters out of nowhere or with frequency takes the weight out of a character’s death. The spectator doesn’t care anymore when they see someone die, because they will come back in the end, and you feel that the writers take killing people very lightly because of that.

Difference between Reviving Characters and Resetting Timeline as an ending is that Reviving Characters can be good if used with caution. Resetting Timeline can’t, and that affected writing in Rott.

I found it strange how so many deaths felt light there, and to me the explanation is: they knew in the end it wouldn’t matter, so they didn’t need to put that much weight into it. “If none of this ever happened, I can kill whoever I want however I want.”

Which takes me to my last point of “Ending with Reset Timeline is bad by concept”.

When you know you will reset a whole world to the start, you can do any crazy thing to the plot or the characters because you don’t have consequences from that. Which, to me, explains the “wtf” feeling a lot of the fandom got while watching so many OOC scenes and silly situations during the movie. From a fandom who was waiting for an ending for more than a year, it is really disappointing.

Now, of course I’m not saying any of this was done on purpose, or with malicious intent. I think the writers had very good intentions, we know there were crew there who worked on other seasons of TOA. I even get the concept of “the adventure will continue forever”. I just think they forgot to read the fandom room.

Anyway, I really wanted to share my feelings about the “Resetting Timeline as an ending” trope (?) because I don’t think the issues here are limited to TOA. All points T made are pretty general and I got it from all the works I’ve seen using this “solution”. I’ll advocate any day that this is a lazy and disrespectful solution, no matter who uses it or where it is used. Unless, of course, you do give me the whole franchise rewritten after the resetting, but that ain’t ever gonna happen.

I’ll take from TOA the amazing artists and storyboarders I found out here. The stricklake discord that gave me so much joy over the last two years and let me meet great people. Even the screenshots and beautiful scenes from the movie because the art was Amazing! That part I'm taking with me. Oh, Good Aaron, of course, cause now I’ll be following his work wherever he goes because this man is amazing. Actually, only him to make a good situation out of this. As he himself said, all headcanon is now canon.

So I’ll be disregarding the existence of rott, as I disregard the existence of the last airbender, take the rest of the franchise with me and any post-Wizards/rott rewriting fics I’ll find. And if I don’t find one I’ll write one. Nothing can be worse than resetting timeline ending.

I hope someday I can revisit the old seasons without this bitter taste, though.

That being said, I’m open to fic suggestions. Rott AU's, Rott erasement, post-wizards AUs, you name it. Do you need a reader? Send it to me.

And I’ll be doing stricklake month, once I recover from this.

Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

#toa rott #rott spoilers #long rant #the disrespect #everything is canon #trollhunters #Good art cant save bad writing #howdidyoufuckedupsomuch #nothing can be worse then resetting #give me fics #tales of arcadia wizards

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whiteheartlight · 4 years ago

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Image ID: one of my fave Tahu moments is when he’s confessing to Gali about tricking them into the capsules and she’s described as his “dearest friend.” if you’re willing, could you write a post of Tahu’s relationships with all the Nuva as you interpret it? Also, I always found it funny how the Nuva learned all these lessons with hydration (work together, etc) and immediately messed them all up on Mata Nui. End ID.

got a great request from Fish so yes here are some things I love about Tahu’s relationships with his siblings!! okay you guys know I’m a little talkative so I’ll just go one-by-one and reblog as I write more hahaha.

Kopaka and Tahu

I talk about this all the time but honestly the fact that they hated each other so much at first but then learned to be not only teammates but friends and even leader and right-hand man together is genuinely so amazing and something I really really love about their relationship

also they’re funny as hell together even before they become friends. like they hate each other so passionately. Tahu’s such a living temper tantrum about him (literally jealous of Kopaka from the first time they meet) and Kopaka’s just so irritated 24/7 (just walks the fuck away when Tahu’s annoying him in the first book). their interactions are really funny but also reveal a lot about their characters from the start, which is really important. and even when they hate each other, they have each other’s backs!

that moment in their training where Tahu almost makes Kopaka smile because he thinks to pretend to surrender, and Kopaka can’t help but be a little impressed by him. and that moment where Tahu’s just in awe that Kopaka found the Bohrok cave!! they’re honestly both very aware of each other’s strengths and weaknesses - probably part of the reason they work so well together by the end of the story.

I know we joke about Kopaka thinking it’s funny to freeze Tahu when he’s corrupted by the Rahkshi, but his “sorry, brother” is very soft and genuine and he does not for a SECOND mock Tahu’s corruption or snark at him while he’s ill. He helps cure Tahu without hesitation, does whatever Gali asks of him to look after him, and looks after Gali and Lewa like a leader would while Tahu is down - and then fucks off again without explanation to avoid emotional discussions, hahaha. asshole, i love him

Kopaka also protects and reassures Tahu’s Matoran the moment they’re in danger! not that he would let them get hurt, but he’s even affectionate with Takua and Jaller (pat pat). I’m sure they would both honor their duty to protect each other’s homes and Matoran without hesitation

the fact that Kopaka does, in fact, eventually let Tahu lead him is like... okay not to be dramatic, but that’s a beautiful show of trust and forgiveness. Kopaka totally lays down his pride for the good of the team because he sees the good in Tahu and he’s come to trust that Tahu will, in turn, respect his independence and care for their siblings. and Tahu, likewise, sees all the good in Kopaka and trusts him as his deputy, leaving him in charge of Lewa and Pohatu. the bond between them is very deep and they trust each other so much now.

and in fact Kopaka laying down his pride to let Tahu lead is something that happens from the very beginning, when they’re still with Hydraxon!! Kopaka wants to tell the others that they’re going to be in the Toa capsules, but he lets Tahu make the decision - and even stops Lewa from asking questions about it!!! Kopaka has a strong sense of duty, and that duty tells him to respect that this person was chosen as his leader even when he doesn’t like it. that faith in the Great Spirit’s plan eventually leads him to see that Tahu is in fact a great Toa and his leader, and that he was able to earn that respect from his Ice Toa must honestly be a huge source of pride and confidence for Tahu as well as a motivator to never lose that respect and always respect Kopaka in return.

that moment!! where Kopaka!! falls and burns his leg in the lava and Tahu is the one who grabs him and helps him back up!! like yes they would all help each other if they were about to get hurt, but imagine - this is perhaps the worst Kopaka’s ever been hurt, he’s been burned twice now and is probably choking on smoke inhalation, he’s exhausted without his mask and from passing out, and in this moment of agony and fear his Fire Toa stops and comes back and heaves him to his feet and drags him to safety before any more harm can come to him. they! have! each other’s! backs! and they know that!

also that moment where Kopaka walks straight through Tahu’s wall of fire and Tahu is just stunned by this and gets this moment where he sees just how deadly his brother could be when he’s truly angry, to the point that Tahu tells the others to stop Kopaka from hurting the Matoran. it’s that acknowledgement of each other’s weaknesses and strengths again, and the way you protect your brother when he’s not himself. they’re like two natural disasters who see each other for the power they have and learn to balance each other out.

when they have to start a fire together even though they’ve both lost their elemental powers... Idk that just makes me laugh hahaha. Gali’s just watching her idiots trying to solve their problems. I love her

(okay I know even I have talked a lot about their arguing but honestly?? honestly?? let me level with you: they really don’t fight that much after the first couple months hahaha. everyone gets after Tahu for being an aggressive jerk but he mellows out and learns to respect Kopaka and the others pretty quickly and even in the beginning he can be very affectionate at times. honestly I don’t think their fighting was ever as bad as some of the Toa Metru fighting, so try to be a little gentler on Tahu!!)

that moment when Tahu’s so happy to see Kopaka and Lewa and Pohatu come down from the sky to help the Mistika... that’s LOVE BABY he LOVES HIS TEAM AND HIS RIGHT HAND AND IS PROUD TO LEAD THEM DON’T FIGHT ME ON THIS

when Tahu and Kopaka talk about Lesovikk and Karzahni, Tahu isn’t bossy at all and really respects Kopaka’s concerns, listens to him, and lets him do what he feels he needs to do. it’s pretty clear that the contention between them is gone and they don’t have any issues letting each other be independent

some headcanons!!!

I bet they love to spar/play-fight together and both know each other’s fighting styles REALLY well. it’s scary when they fight because they both go wild, knowing each other’s limits, so it can look like a real fight

at this point, Kopaka just has to give Tahu a LOOK and he knows exactly what it is that’s annoying him. Recently, they’ve been exchanging a lot of looks as they try to play politician with stubborn Agori.... but it cheers Tahu up knowing that at the end of the day, Kopaka’s just as annoyed as he is and always has his back

I like to think that a Fire Toa choosing an Ice Toa as his right-hand man is REALLY unconventional and even looked down on by some. people doubt that they can work together or that a Fire Toa and Ice Toa aren’t supposed to get along that well, as it requires compromise on their natures, which are supposed to clash. but Kopaka is not ashamed to stand at Tahu’s side and Tahu knows no one could direct and support him quite the way Kopaka can.

I bet they do still fight sometimes, but they work so much harder at actually having productive fights and calling each other out when they’re messing up without making personal attacks on them or not being constructive about it. they hate having to do this, so most of the time they just try to be really direct and then just accept each other’s criticism. “you’re being a dick right now” “okay, fine, I’ll tone it down!!” or “you’re wrong about this battle plan” “well, show me what you would do, asshole.” honestly, they’ve gotten pretty chill about insulting each other casually. it’s almost affectionate at this point. they have to stop themselves from swearing at each other in official meetings

I wonder if Tahu’s kind of worried about Kopaka after the Last Battle... it’s canon that Kopaka’s really exhausted and questioning a lot of things, but it’s never really explained what lead up to that. is he hurt? is he grieving? is he just going through it right now and under a lot of stress? Tahu can tell that’s something’s wrong, but he doesn’t know what - and despite all their progress, emotional conversations are still weird to them. he’s just hoping Kopaka will be back from that Red Star soon - concerns aside, he needs his deputy’s help dealing with everything that’s going on!!

the two of them are perhaps the most homesick for Mata Nui. it’s partly because they’re being asked to take on so much responsibility now. they’re both kind of longing for the days when they were just allowed to be Toa of small koros on an island that they loved. they don’t talk about that. but sometimes they see it reflected in each other’s eyes when Kopaka is looking off at the faraway snow of the mountains or Tahu finally has a few minutes to sit down with his Matoran and just know that his people are safe.

both also so protective together... if anyone ever messes with their brothers they’re going to be so ticked off, just fuming with anger... I say brothers cause Gali can handle herself and they both know it hahaha

Tahu just. he just really really knows that Kopaka has his back. no matter how complicated things get. Kopaka’s support is unchanging. Kopaka is one of the only constants in his life and he really needs that. at the same time, this could eventually cause some problems for Kopaka if he began to internalize that role and began to feel that he would be letting Tahu down by expressing his own fears or doubts or needs. like I said, he’s very duty-bound - he’ll need to learn not to put his duty and his role before his own health

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newathens · 5 years ago

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for @razberrybi and anyone else who is invested in the ongoing analysis of trials of apollo; these are the other versions of this post that i drafted

on another note, if i’ve convinced anyone to pick trials of apollo, please hit that like button so i know we’re getting somewhere

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“[...] See, along with the fandom consensus that “HoO took a huge dive,” we have sacrificed any and all concern for Trials of Apollo. But this sacrifice of caring has steered everyone from the fact that while, yes, HoO might have took a dive, some moderate writing might have been done in order to reach the great writing. One day after all of it is completed and we see the fallout of the series and I have the motivation and time to write about a 15 book universe, I might detail out all the foreshadowing and underlying themes and plot points, etc., that lead to a major demigod dying. Given that another does die, seeing as one has already died; which means another one dying isn’t too far-fetched.

For right now, I’m going to briefly, in general terms, highlight why Trials of Apollo is such a big deal, why this series is fantastic, and why I believe Rick is mirroring the original series. And why, especially to the people who have been reading it, everyone is coming to the conclusion that a very major character—Percy or otherwise—is going to meet their end, create a conflict, or some other option of epic proportions.”

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Summary: With this version, I was planning on delving into the actual purpose of ToA and the paralleling that Rick is using in order to support the theory of “Percy” (aka any huge demigod) dying.

So, ToA like I mentioned in the original post, is basically finishing up the original conflicts and I think Rick is following a pattern in order to hint at the fallout. This is what I believe, I could very well be missing the dartboard with each throw. But I mean?

Meg revealing she’s Nero’s ‘daughter’ and betraying Apollo = Luke revealing his true intentions and betraying Percy

Grover appearing at the very end of the second book = Thalia appearing at the very end of the second book; and then both of these characters who appear at the end of the second book playing a bigger role in the third book

Jason aiding Apollo with his quest being aware that he would die the entire time = Zoe aiding Percy to save Artemis being aware she would have to face her father and end up dying the entire time

*puts on pjo conspiracy dunce cap* Like come on, have you ever seen me without this stupid hat on? That’s weird. And if Rick truly is paralleling parts of the original series with this series, could Percy parallel Luke? And DON’T think in absolutes, they’re not supposed to be the same. This is more along the lines, comparing and contrasting or using tropes or symbolism or CYCLES. Stuff like that. Again, there are levels here.

Anyway, on to the next one.

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“[...] And here’s why. What we started out with, in the beginning, in the very first series, all the problems and small tiny details and character arcs and etc., is coming to its final stage. It has come to a culmination of absolute chaos and Apollo’s been thrown into the fray.

But these problems that we started out with, these conflicts and issues, they have never been about Apollo. They have always been about demigods. So why is Apollo there? Why is it his series?

Guess what, it’s not about him. Don’t get me wrong, Apollo is experiencing character development. He is a complex, full-fledged character who is going through his own arc but there has been no deep, meaningful reason to give him his own series besides his misbehavior in BoO. So tell me, why is he there?

For me, personally, the way I see this entire series, Apollo is not only a character, but a vessel for the reader to see the fallout and destruction of an era in which the Olympian’s ignorance will no longer be tolerated. And this destruction and end will not come from Triumvirate. They are not going to win. They are amazing villains, some of the best villains Rick has ever made, but the three Roman emperors are not going to come out on top. Rick is not that edgy.

The destruction of this Olympian era will come due to the consequence of the war with Triumvirate. It will end because of what happens to our beloved heroes during their fight against this force. And that is why there is this idea that Percy is going to die, or take a sharp left dip into darkness, or maybe Annabeth will die, or maybe another member of the Seven will hit the chopping block, or. Maybe a lot of things, I will have a more definitive [...]”

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Summary: This version of the post I wanted to get sort of technical with the book. Seriously, in terms of characters, what purpose does Apollo serve? Is he our hero? Because I can’t see it. . .

Where has the focus been on all three books so far? The other characters—we’re not so much concerned with how Apollo is feeling but more how he is reacting to and handling the issues of the other characters.

With Percy, in the original series, we were worried about him, about his future, whether he would live or die. With Apollo, we are worried about ‘will camp survive Nero’s attack?’ ‘will Apollo save Georgina?’ ‘will the Waystation survive Commodus’ attack?’ ‘will the nymphs be saved from Caligula’s wildfires?’

Seriously, Apollo is not only the main character he is being used as a tool; that’s why the focus isn’t consistently on him, that’s why he’s ‘learning’ to think of others; like, yes he’s being ‘humbled’ during his trials but also completely disregard that because there’s another purpose lurking. This is why I think ToA is absolute genius. I may only be an unpublished writer with the bare minimum Bachelor’s in English but I truly believe Rick is breaking the constraints of literature with this series. I don’t have the technical terms to make it sound more eloquent but humor me. There’s something going on here.

And could Rick tie it up with a pretty blue bow? Yeah, sure. They would win, Apollo would argue with the Olympians how harsh demigods are being treated, they don’t listen to him, he can no longer handle taking a backseat to their suffering, he takes Dionysus’/Chiron’s place at camp, the cycle continues but hey, at least they’ve got Apollo now, and fin.

But that happy ending just does not add up.

Please drop some comments below, let me know if you’re at least vaguely understanding what I’m throwing out there. I’m definitely not talking about surface-level stuff here so. . .I apologize if I’m losing people here and there.

And overall, in the simplest terms I can muster:

Jason’s dead and because of that the stakes have been raised higher than they have ever been, the heroes are going to snap, Triumvirate suck majorly, there might be a spy somewhere, don’t be surprised if another beloved character dies, I have this weird theory that Nico is going to go next and Percy last, I also have a theory Percy is going to snap and fight Zeus, Apollo might be the one to snap and fight Zeus, there’s a lot of different ways this can go, ideas on the ending will probably solidify once we see what happens in The Tyrant’s Tomb. Rick is doing something really eloquent with this series that I cannot eloquently put into words because there is so much of it. You should all read it if you haven’t started already.

Thank you for reading.

#pjo #trials of apollo #percy jackson

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zukalations · 7 years ago

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Farewell Talk: Hinami Fuu and Hokushou Kairi (November 2016)

For her final issue of GRAPH, Hinami Fuu had an invitation talk feature and chose to do it with Hokushou Kairi and reminisce about their time as Top Stars together.

Warning: Extreme cuteness ahead.

Farewell Talk: Hinami Fuu and Hokushou Kairi

Hinami: The reason I asked for this talk to be with Michiko-san (Hokushou) is...well, I don’t have a reason! It’s because I like you!!!

Hokushou: Put down that she laughed really nervously (laughs)

Hinami: (laughs). Today, I have so many memories with Michiko-san to talk about… (takes out notebook)

Hokushou: You brought notes!? (laughs)

Hinami: I was like ‘this thing happened...oh, that thing happened too…’ So I made a journal of all my memories!

Hokushou: Alright, go ahead!

Hinami: It all started March 6 of last year, when we did the photoshoot for TAKARAZUKA REVUE 2015!

Hokushou: ...Hang on, what’s this? (laughs)

Hinami: (laughs). We had our photoshoot as a couple at the Takarazuka Hotel that day.

Hokushou: Ahh~! You have a good memory, don’t you.

Hinami: It’s a really important memory to me. You were my escort… That was my first time having that kind of experience. And that’s when my days of not knowing how on earth to react to the amazingly kind and cool Michiko-san began!

Hokushou: ...And how am I supposed to react to that? (laughs)

Hinami: (laughs)

Hokushou: But since you were in a different troupe I had no idea what kind of girl you were. It was a situation like an arranged marriage, so we kept mutually learning about each other.

Hinami: That’s right. After that, when we did the photoshoot for Great Pirates, I was terribly nervous.

Hokushou: Even though it was only about our second time meeting each other I was already totally fine with it, though.

Hinami: I was supposed to have my picture taken held in Michiko-san’s arm, and, just… When you came out wearing your costume, I remember thinking ‘Whoa! She’s a prince!’

Hokushou: Is that in your journal too? (laughs)

Hinami: It is. I also wrote down the day we became LINE contacts and such, too (laughs).

Hokushou: Wha~t! That’s sca~ry! (laughs)

Hinami: I wrote down everything!! After that, when the rehearsals for Great Pirates started, my journal became really something. My love had commenced!

Hokushou: But we were rehearsing until so late, and starting so early, when did you ever have time to write?

Hinami: After I went home. Even though I was absolutely drained, I would think ‘I have to get these memories down while they’re still fresh…!’

Hokushou: Amazing. But wasn’t the same sort of thing every day?

Hinami: Not a bit~! Honestly, after meeting Michiko-san, the heart-pounding moments never stopped!!!

Hokushou: (laughs)

Hinami: Around that time, Michiko-san had a party at Rena-san’s (Toa Reiya’s) house.

Hokushou: Right, I said ‘let’s all eat together!’

Hinami: Yes. More than 20 people gathered, and Michiko-san was the one working the hardest. You were in the preparation area…

Hokushou: You mean the kitchen (laughs).

Hinami: (laughs). You were in the kitchen, making all this food, and it was so delicious! You didn’t even eat much, but you looked out over everyone and said ‘this is so nice~’... I was so moved by that. Even though Michiko-san is giving so much every day, you’re the kind of person who pays attention to the needs of everyone around you. Even though people tell me I have a lot of ‘power’, I can’t even be compared to you! It was the first time I’d met someone like you, so the first several months, all the entries in the journal are about days where I felt like my life was complete just being able to see you.

Hokushou: (laughs). But I think Fuu-chan (Hinami) is a really amazing person too. Even though I always arrive early, Fuu-chan would already be there rehearsing by yourself.

Hinami: No, no… It always made me so happy when Michiko-san met me at rehearsal in the mornings. I thought ‘Oh, I’m not alone!’ After meeting Michiko-san, thinking ‘whether it’s rehearsals or performing on stage, I’m not alone!’ made me so happy.

Hokushou: I think I’m fairly particular when it comes to the arts. You did a good job to keep up with me, I think.

Hinami: I would do anything to be even a little closer to Michiko-san’s skill level!

Hokushou: While it probably isn’t really apparent when we’re all together, I was like that when we were rehearsing just the two of us. After all, we had the responsibility of carrying the whole troupe. Therefore, I think you really did well keeping up with me.

Hinami: That’s too much…

Hokushou: Well, I was keeping up with you, more like (laughs).

Hinami: What are you saying! (laughs)

Hokushou: You’re so well composed on stage! Even though maybe I was the one pulling you along in rehearsals, once we got on stage I was the type more likely to screw up. I’d sing the wrong lyrics, or blank on the choreography, or break the microphone… (laughs) But no matter what you were right there supporting me! I felt so safe since I could rely on you.

Hinami: What, really?

Hokushou: Yes. We’re a fun couple, aren’t we.

Hokushou: Today, could I ask about how I seemed from Hinami Fuu’s point of view? Since we’ve got the chance, it would be nice to flip the questioning around and ask like ‘What did you think of me at such and such a time?’ or things like that.

Hinami: Do you want to!? Sure…

Hokushou: Like, how did you feel when I was putting the glass slipper on your foot (in LOVE & DREAM)? That sort of thing.

Hinami: (laughs)

Hokushou: I couldn’t see your feet at all under all the fabric of that gown. I’d never imagined putting a glass slipper on a princess’ foot could be so hard.

Hinami: (laughs) That was difficult, wasn’t it. But I was ever so happy. I’d been yearning to have that happen to me since I was a little girl.

Hokushou: Oh, making a sudden time jump here, sorry, but let’s go back to Guys and Dolls for a moment.

Hinami: (laughs) I have so many memories from Guys! First of all, you took me out to dinner.

Hokushou: Right! Around that time, Fuu-chan had been losing a bit of weight, and people were saying maybe you were getting thinner because I was bothering you about it (laughs).

Hinami: (laughs).

Hokushou: So I told you ‘Please don’t try to lose weight!’ And I thought ‘from now on I have to make sure she eats more meat when we go out!’ After that your physique changed so that you looked like a real carnivore (laughs).

Hinami: So much muscle~ (laughs). Also, on the last day of rehearsal, you gave me the soft felt hat you’d been using in the rehearsal space. I’m still treasuring it!

Hokushou: Where is that thing now?

Hinami: It’s decorating the Michiko-san Shrine in my living room!

Hokushou: (laughs)

Hinami: Ah...I’d like to go back and ask you a question now…

Hokushou: Yes, by all means!

Hinami: When we had a photoshoot wrapped up in a blanket together for that GRAPH ‘Match’ feature*, it was like my dreams had come true… How did you feel having me running wild like that? (laugh)

Hokushou: Honestly, I just laughed, and it wasn’t an idea I’d ever have myself, so it was fun.

Hinami: (laughs)

Hokushou: I felt, she really longs to be in the world of a shojo manga. I never really had a ‘Takarazuka fan era’ but Fuu-chan was a huge Takarazuka fan, so you have that vision of what makes the audience happy. Therefore, it was really fun and I learned a lot.

Hinami: You learned from that!?

Hokushou: Yes. But even though you were the one who wanted to be wrapped up in the blanket, you ended up so overheated!

Hinami: (laughs)

Hokushou: You would always sweat a lot when we did photoshoots together (laughs).

Hinami: I felt like I would just die (laughs). Michiko-san smells so nice, though!

Hokushou: (bursts out laughing)

Hinami: In that photoshoot it was so fun I was like ‘nothing can ever top this!’ Well, today was fun too but (laughs).

Hokushou: (laughs)

Hinami: In general, I think of myself as being pretty talkative. But when I’m with Michiko-san I really struggle to talk with you…

Hokushou: You really don’t say much! Today you have to keep things going so you’re talking, but in general you don’t talk a lot. With your classmates or the junior actress you’ll chatter away in rapid-fire Kansai dialect, but why not with me, I wonder.

Hinami: That’s a bit of a mystery to me too...it’s my first time to have that happen. I suppose I just lose my words in front of such a wonderful person. When I got home I would always be like ‘Oh no, I wasn’t able to tell her how cool she was today at all~!’ (laughs)

Hokushou: Eh, what!? (laughs)

Hinami: ‘Ahh, even though I was so moved, I wasn’t able to convey that to her at all, why can’t I talk to her properly~’ I would think… Even though I was like that, what did you think of me?

Hokushou: !!! (bursts out laughing) Actually, the less you were able to say, the more I could tell that you were really thinking a lot of different things.

Hinami: Really?

Hokushou: Yes. If you were able to say it right out, I’d assume your emotions weren’t that deep.

Hinami: When I really tried to say things earnestly, I ended up feeling like I would cry (laughs). Also, it was the first time I ended up thinking ‘Hey, you stop that!’...

Hokushou: Hold up, what do you mean by that?

Hinami: But like… (laughs)

Hokushou: Ah, you mean jealousy? (laughs)

Hinami: In the rehearsal room, all the musumeyaku would be like ‘Michiko-san is so cool~! That was so amazing~!’ and as I saw them talking I would think ‘I know all that! I wish I could say it too!’ and stuff like that…

Hokushou: Ahahahaha (laughs).

Hinami: If I was someone else I’d be able to join in and be like, ‘yes, yes’ and agree with everything… I wrote down all that inner conflict in the journal too: ‘Was that really me holding those kind of emotions towards other people!?’ I would ask myself. It’s basically an account of my struggles (laughs).

Hinami: We were able to go to so many different places together, weren’t we!

Hokushou: Like an aquarium.

Hinami: And Disneyland!

Hokushou: Right, right, we went to Disneyland in the middle of a blizzard, and to Universal Studios Japan in the middle of a rainstorm (laughs).

Hinami: (laughs). Well, we only have a little bit of time left, so where should we go?

Hokushou: Ahahahaha! (bursts out laughing) Surely there’s no time for that~?

Hinami: No wa~y!

Hokushou: Where do you want to go?

Hinami: I don’t care as long as I’m with Michiko-san…

Hokushou: We already did amusement parks, right?

Hinami: Yes. You really can’t stand roller coasters, can you Michiko-san (laughs).

Hokushou: Nope (laughs).

Hinami: Well, you definitely won’t want to do this, I think, but I’d like to go to the ocean!!

Hokushou: …… (makes ‘nope’ face)

Hinami: Ahaha (laughs)

Hokushou: I’m sorry, that’s just… I know we have the ‘HinaMI’ and ‘KAIri’ connection**, but I can’t swim at a~ll.

Hinami: Alright, I’ll give up on the ocean… In the end, I think I’d like to go to an amusement park one more time. How about Fuji-Q Highland***!

Hokushou: Oh… (sighs)

Hinami: (laughs)

Hokushou: I don’t want you running off to ride roller coasters all by yourself any more!

Hinami: I won’t, I won’t! We’ll go on rides together! They have things besides roller coasters!

Hokushou: If you want an amusement park I think Disney Sea would be better…

Hinami: Oh! Then let’s go to Disney Sea then! Yes!

Hokushou: ...Did I actually have to say that (laughs). I’m sure everyone else will come too, though.

Hinami: That would be nice. It would be a shame to monopolize Michiko-san for the whole day. Therefore, I won’t ask for a whole day. Let’s go out to eat again as a couple… (laughs)

Hokushou: You keep casually piling on the requests (laughs). Okay!

Hinami: Let’s go then!

Hokushou: You would make me boxed lunches or things to use in the dressing room all the time. It was really impressive, since you weren’t naturally a cook and weren’t that skilled at sewing…

Hinami: Since I couldn’t talk to you, I had to express my feelings to you like I would have in prehistoric times, I thought. (laughs) But how was the result? I make you all sorts of things, did that get across to you?

Hokushou: Yes. Somehow, I feel that when people have strong emotions it makes them take on new challenges. ‘Even though she struggles with cooking and sewing, she still makes all these things for me’ I thought. It really conveyed your determination, so that made me happy.

Hinami: Really! I do plan to improve more, though (laughs).

Hokushou: But it’s really impressive to improve so much in only a little over a year, I think.

Hinami: It’s because Michiko-san accepted even things that someone else might not have liked since they weren’t done very well.

Hokushou: It doesn’t matter if they look good, since you put so much time and effort into them along with your feelings, so I’d never reject it!

Hinami: Thank you...I’m so happy…

Hokushou: I think it’s because I received so much love from you even offstage that we were able to come so far in this year and a half. Right now, we’re in the rehearsals for our final performance, but we’re doing everything as usual. We’re not doing anything special do try and make memories. That’s because it’s not as if our bond is going to end with this. Don’t you think? I feel like I’d still want to talk with you even once we’re both little old ladies.

Hinami: ...That’s so great. But I think since I won’t be able to be together with this amazing person constantly any more after this, I’d like to be together as much as we can in the time we have left!

Hokushou: (laughs)

Hinami: Today, although I basically forced you into it, we wore matching clothes.

Hokushou: Fuu-chan made these! Blue for Star Troupe, and H for Hinami and Hokushou, as well as the garden eels from our memorable aquarium visit. Oh, look here, they’re already coming off a bit (laughs).

Hinami: If you would actually do me the honor of wearing it again I’ll fix it for you!

Hokushou: Sure (laughs). And what do you want to do with the back?

Hinami: I thought it would be nice to get you to sign it… (laughs)

Hokushou: I thought you might (laughs)

Hinami: Thank you for accepting everything I do so generously and making so many of my dreams come true!

Hokushou: It’s nothing.

Hinami: Um… Um, I, I like you!!!!

Hokushou: (bursts out laughing) Thank you so much, really. Let’s keep working together until the end!

Hinami: Yes! I’m looking forward to it!

* This was a combi feature series with a game and photoshoot. The photo Hinami is referring to is this:

** The ‘mi’ in Hinami and the ‘kai’ in Kairi are the same kanji, ‘海’ which means ‘ocean’

*** This is an amusement park in Japan that’s famous for having extreme roller coasters including some of the tallest and fastest in the world.

#takarazuka #article translation #mag: kageki #troupe: hoshi #sienne: hinami fuu #sienne: hokushou kairi

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lovecrimers · 8 years ago

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In honor of the100th episode of Supernatural Misha has worked on (He’s worked on 100, only acted in 99 though) - I decided to share with you guys, 100 reasons that I love @mishacollins as a sort of tribute/celebration to him. He’s done so much to change my life and I just wanted to put my love for him out into the universe. I also made this into a twitter thread which can be found HERE.

1.) He gives me strength to get up and get through my day whether he knows it or not. 2.) He cares about his fans & constantly strives to show just how much. 3.) He cares about minorities that the struggles we face daily. 4.) He cares about the LGBTQ+ community & has gone to far length to prove just how much. 5.) He cares about mental health & the issues that affect those of us who suffer because of our MH issues. 6.) He cares about disadvantaged youths and wants to give them an equal playing field (Free high school, etc) 7.) He cares about disadvantaged groups in general & proves it daily through his work with Random Acts. 8.) He cares about lonely Senior citizens & tried to brighten an otherwise lonely day for them (Valentines Day). 9.) He funded Random Acts - a registered 501(c)(3) charity on his own because he's the change he wants to see. 10.) He constantly runs charity events throughout RA & gets his fans excited to donate & put good out into the world. 11.) He runs GISHWHES - the biggest scavenger hunt in the world and most of proceeds from that go to charity too. 12.) His scavenger hunt often encourages others to commit random acts of charity towards strangers. 13.) He cares about the state of our country and how the political turmoil affects the everyday citizen. 14.) He is extremely invested in politics and is not afraid to speak his voice on things that offend him. 15.) He fights for the people. Not just his people, or my people - but all people. 16.) When he makes mistakes, he owns up to them and apologizes even when he doesn't have to. 17.) He is active on social media and gives us (his fans) peeks into his daily life, which he knows we always want more of. 18.) He is a general friendly person who goes out of his way to be an angel to everyone he meets. 19.) The money from his Castiel photo ops at conventions goes to charity. 20.) Growing up, he experienced the struggle of poverty & goes out of his way to level the playing field for others in that situation. 21.) He's EXTREMELY humble about his accomplishments and doesn't brag about his good deeds. 22.) To date, he's still shocked and made to blush when fans express how he has changed their lives. 23.) He wears safety pins when he can, to let people know he is an ally and will protect people who need protection. 24.) He's a published poet and has a way with words that speaks to millions. 25.) He is EXTREMELY intelligent and uses his ideas and intelligence for nothing but GOOD. 26.) He is an amazingly talented actor & with that talent has become one of the most loved characters on Supernatural. 27.) He plays himself on Supernatural (an angel) 28.) He engages his fans, even going as far as answering questions other actors refuse to. 29.) He's selflessly shared extremely personal stories of his struggle at conventions in front of large crowds. 30.) He supports intersectional feminism. 31.) He supports nasty women and acknowledges the world needs us and has talked publicly about it 32.) Even though shippers are historically snubbed in the SPN fandom, he gives us a voice. 33.) He's gone as far as to physically "Ship" Destiel and that warms the cockles of my heart. 34.) He married his high school sweetheart. 35.) His relationship with his wife is absolutely beautiful and a goal for anyone with a significant other. 36.) The love he has for his wife is visible whenever he talks about her, he softens up and smiles. 37.) He supports his wife's business endeavors no matter what they may be & defends her accomplishments. 38.) He & Vicki renewed their vows dressed in drag at an Albertsons and that in itself is amazing. 39.) He takes the time to maintain his beautiful marriage & goes on spiritual retreats with his wife. 40.) His family in itself is pure and goals for anyone with a family. 41.) He's a busy man but still takes time to be a great father to his kids and it shows. 42.) He gives us access to his time with his kids sometimes and it never fails to put a smile on my face. 43.) He brings his kids to conventions sometimes and it's adorable - there's NOBODY who doesn't love it when he does that. 44.) There are tons of instances where he has been seen comforting distressed fans on his own free will. 45.) He encourages fans to say hi to him if we see him out and about. 46.) He takes fans out to do fun things during his meet n greets, something which no other actor does. 47.) He has publicly stated he appreciates fanworks whether it be art, fanfic, crafts etc. 48.) He built his own house, proving he loves to see the fruits of his effort. 49.) He built most of the furniture in his house further proving he's a hard worker. 50.) He interned at the White House during the Clinton administration 51.) He made the engagement ring he proposed to Vicki with. 52.) He invited fans to join him during his bike ride for E4K this year. 53.) He teaches his kids about healthy eating while teaching them HOW to cook. 54.) He ran over 50 miles for charity & anyone who's ever even ran 1 mile knows how brutal that must have been. 55.) In 2011, he was named TV’s “Best Non-Human” by TV Guide which proves he's actually an angel. 56.) His smile is singlehandedly the most beautifully infectious smile I have ever laid eyes upon. 57.) He looks good in literally anything. 58.) When I'm feeling crappy about life, I just look at pictures of him and I instantly feel better. 59.) His charity is in partnership with a crisis support group that has helped thousands of people like me during hard times. 60.) He's not afraid to be emotional publicly and has even publicly cried before over issues that matter to him. 61.) His hard work and dedication inspire me to want to reach MY own goals. 62.) Seeing everything he's accomplished makes me not want to give up. 63.) His sense of humor is brilliant and truly funny. 64.) He's not afraid to make himself the butt of a joke and that kind of humor is extremely attractive. 65.) His humility (that I touched on earlier) transcends into everything he does whether it be his job, family or charity. 66.) He directly helps his fans - ex of which can be helping w/homework, sending them autograph replacements etc. 67.) He has posted his phone number publicly with the sole purpose to have conversations with fans. 68.) He truly regrets working on a movie about sexual assault & openly discourages people from watching it so we don't get triggered. 69.) He steps out of his comfort zone sometimes to face issues in the fandom that no other actor wants to. 70.) He takes the time away from his family to come to conventions for his fans even when he's extremely tired. 71.) His smile lights up any room. 72.) He very clearly says "fuck you" to gender norms & constantly does things like paint his nails. 73.) He encourages people to vote, even if it's not for his candidate. 74.) He acknowledges the importance of white people being allies to minorities. 75.) He is extremely humble about his incredible good looks. 76.) He takes the winning gishwhes team on a vacation with him every year. 77.) He has been known to talk about very personal issues that resonate with fans during his meet n greets. 78.) He is nice to literally everyone (I'm serious, even to the people he dislikes: note, trump) 79.) This is kind of unrelated toa lot of the other reasons but he's THICC HAVE YOU SEEN HIS THIGHS? wow. 80.) He's an anchor for a lot of people who constantly struggle with depression (such as myself) and he guides us back to a good state of mind. 81.) He's interested in the environment and he proved that during E4K this yr by bringing a geologist to talk to us about the terrain. 82.) His interactive gishwhes competitions inspire people to think outside the box. 83.) He's simply beautiful like have you SEEN a picture of him? 84.) Everything he does is to better this world and community. 85.) He is the purest person I have ever come across in my life and I've come across quite a few people. 86.) His smiles are always genuine, you can tell by the way his eyes crinkle. 87.) He has struggled so much in his life and even then, came out successful. He is GOALS for all of us. 88.) He understands the reality behind a lot of these online "challenges" such as the ALS challenge & truly cares about the causes. 89.) He is extremely work oriented and has been known to stay on set way beyond what he was supposed to to film & perfect his scenes. 90.) His voice is pretty much the single most incredibly beautiful thing I have ever been graced with the opportunity to hear. 91.) He cares about orphans, refugees & homelessness. 92.) I truly believe that he loves each and every single one of his fans. 93.) He's an imaginative goofball & that shows through with the items he has for gishwhes every year. 94.) He was the best thing to ever happen to me. 95.) This man is the epitome is what one should strive to be when it comes to their attitude, life & personality 96.) Whenever there's a tragedy in a foreign country, he tries to tweet his support in their native language. 97.) He continually shows he cares about the fans that go through struggles and need support. 98.) When I first found out about his past, I promised myself I'd stop self injuring & make something out of my life. I am now clean of self injury and have been for a while. 99.) He unknowingly helped save me from one of the worst depressive periods of my 26 yr old life where everything seemed bleak & hopeless. 100.) His love for life saved MY life when I was hellbent on ending it last year and I will be eternally grateful to him for that.

So yeah, if you ever want to even begin to question my love for Misha Collins- don’t. I will love him fiercely until my dying breath.

Congrats on the milestone, Misha. We love you.

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My Warrior

PROLGUE

Isabella Ash, queen of the forbidden forest, survivor of the war, warrior and inspiration to millions of little girls. Perfect in every single way, the true protector of all magical creatures. The second last unburnt, she was the queen they chose. She didn’t rely on the family name that she is forced to carry behind the name chosen for her. She lives for her people, she fights for her people. She can easily decide the fate of any war by just saying the word and giving the answer to the people.

After queen Cersei’s family took over Kings Landing she has been described as a brute, a tyrant. King Robert had dragged her legacy through the mud, and made the people forget her name. She now sits on her throne in the Forbidden Forest and helps the people of her kingdom, a kingdom where you can be a warrior no matter what gender you are. You can marry who you want no matter your gender, where glory does not come from a name but, from the strength that you show.

She has two sisters at her side to lead her armies into the battle field. Her older sister Mia Ash general of the warrior troops, her younger sister Jasmine Ash captain of her marine fleets. Her kingdom holds home to abnormally large tigers, lions and ligers. She has a family of 17 dragons living in her kingdom’s mountain region. And griffins, thestral and unicorns walk among her people.

She has the most respected army in the world and people whisper about the choice the should make in the up coming war against Daenerys and Cersei. Today the Lannister twins will come to her kingdom in hopes of forming an alliance with her.

Present:

ISABELLA POV:

I stand outside of my castle gates with my two sister and most trusted advisor Toa waiting for the Lannisters to get there. I am dressed in my best black and white dress.

I here a carriage being pulled being pulled closer by horses in the distance. I give my sisters a look, a queen who is not willing to ride among her guard is no queen worth serving for she thinks she is above you.

The carriage stopped in front of the gates and the queen was helped out of her door by a man with a golden hand. She moved in front of use and it was obvious that she was waiting for us to bow before her. I leveled her with a look and made it clear that I was not going to bow before her.

“Your Grace, it is wonderful that you chose to travel all this way to meet with us. I hope the journey did not give you any troubles.” I say smiling at her and her companion.

“Nothing of the sort my lady. We thank you for your hospitality.” Cersei says with an overly sweet smile.

“I don’t know if your aware your grace but, you are in the presence of Queen Isabella Ash first of her name, ruler of the Forbidden Forest, daughter of the great warrior Misandire Ash, the unburnt, first ridder of the Westonion Warriors, protector of magical creatures. She is no lady, but her grace is the best ruler the Forbidden Forest has ever seen.” Toa Says in his most formal voice, which on a good day still isn’t very formal but you can tell he is trying to keep calm at the blatant disrespect.

I give his shoulder a soft pat to calm him down before smiling at the obviously angry queen in front of me, bitch.

“If your grace would kindly follow us to the throne room we would be more than happy to start the reason you are here.” Jasmine says from next to me.

“Of course.” Cersei says through the grit of her teeth.

-time skip because I can-

We finally reach the throne room after a terribly awkward walk. The air was tense and everyone could tell that. The workers around me bustle around until I reach the space next to them, they would then stop what they were doing and fall to their knees.

I would motion for them to get up smile at them before continuing to walk down the hall. No matter how many times I have told them not to bow to me they still made a point of doing it anyway.

Two workers open the doors to the throne room for us to can enter the room. I move to the throne and look at the queen and what I assume to be her right-hand man. I smile at the five workers that bring in chairs for everyone. They set two chairs right in front of the throne and three on one side of the room.

After everyone has taken their seats I look at the queen once more before saying, “I understand that your grace wishes for our kingdoms to form an alliance.”

“No, we are here to give you the opportunity to bend the knee to our queen in the coming war.” Her hand says from next to her, she lifts her hand to silence him.

“Pay him no mind, yes I believe that an alliance between our two kingdoms would be the right course of action.” Cersei says.

Ok what do they want, I know Lannisters. They want something and it might not be something I am willing to give. Besides I already have a meeting with the Dragon Queen for an alliance with her. I already know on what side of the war I want to be. I know who I will help win. I would not risk my pinkie for a Lannister. I took the meeting out of pity on her kingdom. I would not help her if she was the last person on earth. After Arya said they did I would never help them. She came here after her time with the many-face-god. I have her still living in my castle to this day.

“I would love nothing more, but unfortunately I already have an oath to protect the Starks and after what you did to their family I cannot accept. Did I tell you how much I love your dress, they remind me of our summer drapes. So I bid you a good day your Grace, may the odds be ever in your favor.” I say. Cersei looks furious, she storms off with her hand in tow. I motion for Toa to ensure that they made it out of the gates. He nods and follows after them.

Jasmine and Mia burst out in laughter and I follow after them. “Never thought that I would ever see the day you say something like that to another royal!” Mia laughs.

“I just couldn’t stand her and her hand that actually thought I would want anything to do with them.” I say as I rise from my seat.

“I am going to get out of this terrible dress and change into my sparring gear.” I say as I walk out of the throne room.

-time skip cause I’m that bitch-

Once I am dressed I walk out to the training fields, I see Arya fighting with one of the soldiers and she was clearly winning.

“Finally someone I can actually fight with.” She says when she spots me walking over to her.

“Your Grace.” The man bows I allow him to stand and give him a small smile.

He leaves shortly after that. I smile at Arya and unsheathe my sword we fight for a few minutes and I can see Arya is getting tired. I make a few calculated moves and her sword goes flying to the side.

“How do you win every single time?” She asks out of breath I give an airy laugh before picking up her sword for her. I dust it of and hand it back to her.

“I win because I am older and wiser, and the sword that you are using is too heavy for your build. Where is your Needle, that is the only sword you should challenge someone with it was made for you and isn’t too heavy?” I advise and explain to her.

“The others laugh when I use it because it’s so small.” She says looking at the ground.

“Screw them, they wont know what hit them when you knock them off their asses.” I say smiling down at my favorite little companion. “What foul language coming from your mouth your Ladyship.” She says dramatically. “So I assume you were listening to the conversation between Cersei and I.” I say walking to the archery stands. “Yes and might I say, our summer drapes look better than the dress she was wearing.

I load and arrow into the bow and release for it to hit dead center. I smile and load another releasing it splitting the previous arrow in half. “I couldn’t agree more our drapes are much more fashionable. The Dragon Queen is coming tomorrow also in search of an alliance. What do you think I should do?” I ask Arya as she loads her own bow.

“I heard great thing about her and I hear Tyrion Lannister is her hand, when I was living in the palace in Kings Landing he was the only one I could tolerate. I think that you will only be able to tell what you should do after you’ve met her. I may hear great things but, I still hear whispers of Ned Stark the traitor and we both know that’s simply not true.” She says releasing her arrow missing center by a few inches.

“I need to discuss something with Toa and my sisters but, I will be back in a few minutes if not come save me from them.” I wink at Arya before walking into our strategy room where all three of them sat at the table.

“I want to make Arya my hand.” I say as I enter the room. They all look at me and stare for a second before Mia smiles and says, “It was just a matter of time. You always go to her for advice and she is really smart when it comes to battle strategies and planning. She is a strong warrior and I believe she will be an amazing hand to you.” She pats my shoulder and takes the Hand Of The Queen pin out of one of the wooden boxes under the table.

I take the pin with a nod and set out to find Arya. I find her at one of the garden tables eating a lime cake. I had them specially made for her because I know they are famous in the North. I sit down on the other side of the table right in front of her.

“So Arya I have a really important question for you.” I say. She looks up at me and nods for me to continue. “I understand if you say no and feel like saying yes would be betraying the North, but I really want you to say yes. Would you be my Hand?”

“I would be honored to be your hand and fight every battle by your side.” She smiles and I pin the pin to her vest.

“Thank you, you don’t understand what a relief that is. I have been looking for the right person to be my hand since I have come to rule the Forest and in my three year reign I have yet to find anyone who can even compete with you.” I smile at her.

She smiles back but. The moment was ruined by a worker running up to us saying that the Dragon Queen has arrived. They are an hour early but, they are at least not late like Cersei was. I motion for Arya to follow and we arrive at the front gate to see the Queen get off of her horse and her dragons land behind her. She smiles at an extremely short man and the walk up to us.

“Your grace it is wonderful to finally meet you. I understand the journey was long so I have had your chambers prepared if you wish to rest before the talk about the alliance or we could start immediately or I could give you a tour of the kingdom. The choice is yours.” I say with a smile.

“We would love a tour of the kingdom Your Majesty. This is my hand Tyrion Lannister, my translator Missandei and my captain of the guard Grey Worm.” She says in what I like to call a queen voice.

“Of course your Grace, this is Arya Stark my hand, Toa Steal my advisor, Mia Ash General of the Westodion Warriors and Jasmine Ash Captain of the naval fleets. Please follow me and I will show you my kingdom.” I say leading them into the gates.

“We have the training pits and the armory as well as all the blacksmith shops on the right. Then the warrior housing to the left.” I see a unicorn approaching and I can hear a surprised gasp behind me.

“Is that really a unicorn or has the sun finally gotten to my brain?” Tyrion asks from behind.

“Yes, the forest is home to many magical creatures many of which choose to roam among all the houses and people.” Says Arya that has been walking next to me.

“Truly magnificent creatures if you ask me.” The imp proclaimed. I smile slightly at the thought at something as simple as a horse with a horn. They are beautiful yes, nobody can deny them that. But during a battle only a little more useful than a horse.

The unicorn walks up to us and gives me a slight bow of the head as a sign of respect. “Morning Athene, wonderful of you to grace us with your presence.” I say to the unicorn, she gives a huff that sounds slightly like a reprimand. I shake my head and pet her long silver locks.

“May I touch her?” Tyrion asks coming to stand next to me. Athene looks at him before lowering her head to his height. Tyrion softly starts to pet her and she lets out a content sigh.

A group of little girls approach us as Athene takes her leave. One of the little girls stands in front of the rest. “Your grace, we want to ask when we will be allowed to train warriors because we want to be brave like you and Lady Arya.” She says in a small voice.

I crouch down to her level and take her hands that have been fidgeting nervously. “How about I get you some wooden swords and we can practice together later? I just need to tend to some business first.” She smiles before hugging me, she comes with such force that I fall over with her on top of me. She starts apologizing but, stops when I start laughing and dusting myself off.

“Nothing to apologize for, there was no harm done.” I smile at her as she moves to her friends.

“I’ll see you all an hour before the feast in the gardens.” I nod at them as we continue on our walk.

“Do they normally approach you like that your grace?” The Dragon Queen asks as she walks along side me. “Sometimes, they are the girls from the main town. They want to be warriors like most of the women that live in that town are. Sweetest things really. Sometimes they even bring flowers.” I say smiling at the thought.

“To the left is the forbidden fortress or at least that’s what they like to call it, it’s the castle really. I’m not sure what else you would like to see today your Grace.” I say looking over at the queen. She was the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Her silver locks and violet eyes. In all the countries I have ever seen no beauty can compare to that of hers.

“I would like to see the forest if that isn’t overstepping any bounds.” She says smiling back at her.

“Of course your grace but, if you want to see the most of our magical beings we are going to have to go through the training aera for the gate there.” I say looking at all the people following behind.

As we walk through the training pit I see them practicing the knife throwing, as we walk by them one of the knives comes flying towards us. Right as it passes me on its way to Daenerys I grab the blade and looking at the warrior that looks ready to shit his pants.

“Tommas I told you last time the target is the other way.” I tease him. He starts apologizing saying that as he pulled the knife back he did it with to much force and it ended up flying out of his hand backwards.

I nod and look to see if Daenerys was ok, she looks ok but I ask just to make sure. “Perfect really, but I would not have been if you didn’t catch the blade the way you did. Thank you.” She smiles at Tommas as we continue to walk to the gate.

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