#barret x dyne

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[yinza]

Romancing Barret Week - Day 3: hurt/comfort

What if we made it through this together...

[Image Description: Digital artwork of Dyne and Barret. They have fallen to their knees together. Dyne holds his gun-arm lowered to the ground while he grips Barret's vest with his hand, pressing his forehead into Barret's chest. Barret leans into him with his brow furrowed, his left arm around Dyne's shoulder. He holds Eleanor's pendant gripped in the same hand. /end ID]

[romancingbarret]

Rating: Mature Relationship: Barret/Dyne Characters: Barret Wallace, Dyne, Cloud Strife, Red XIII | Nanaki, Marlene Wallace, Tifa Lockhart, Aerith Gainsborough Additional Tags: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Implied Sexual Content, Implied/Referenced Character Death, Implied/Referenced Suicide, Polyamorous Character, Polyamory, Canonical Character Death, phantom limb pains, Friends to Enemies, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Dyne Lives Au, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Open Relationships, Open Marriage, Happy Ending Wordcount: 4,707

Summary: Despite pursuing a righteous cause, Barret had been avoiding an element of his past that brought him to AVALANCHE in the first place. Following the events of FF7R and merging with the timeline set by the original game, Barret is forced to confront that history with the small exception that he is now armed with the knowledge of what fate originally had in store. Recognizing this, Barret sets about preventing the loss of another life, no matter what struggles that may bring.

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1208: Rememberance of a Harsh Past and an Old Friend (Kingdom Hearts X FF7)

11:54 a.m. at Disneyland..........

It was a nice and lively day in the wonderful town of Disney. As the sounds of cheers and laughter from all ages continuously echoes throughout the entire areas, the former leader of Avalanche, Barret Wallace, sits alone on a bench near the coffee, looking down at a small photo he's carrying in his hand, of him smiling next to another man wear the same looking gun are as he is.

Barret: ('Sigh')

???: I'm back.

Barret turns to see his friend/co-worker back at Lockhart's Bar, Isa, standing in front of the bench, carrying two cups of freshly made coffee in his hands.

Isa: (Hands Barret his Drink) The line was too long for my liking, but it was more than enough to pick this up for you as well. (Takes Out a Newly Purchased Snicker Bar From his Pants Pocket and Hands It to Barret as Well)

Barret: (Forms a Small Gron on his Face) ('Heh') My man. Thank you. (Takes a Whiff of his Coffee's Scent Before Letting Out a Bit of a Satisfied Sigh) It's always good to have the smell of coffee in any time of the morning. (Takes a Sip of his Black Coffee) ('Mm')

Isa: (Simply Nodded in Agreement) I admit. The aroma their brand presents is fairly appealing enough. I doubt it'll taste any special though.

Barret: (Raises an Eyebrow) What are you, a coffee critic or something?

Isa: When it comes to comparing any coffee to the ones I perfectly crafted in my own time, I'm as harash of a critic as they come. (Sits Himself Down Next to Barret Before Taking a Sip of His Own Coffee) Hm. This isn't half bad.

Barret: (Snickers a Bit) Damn. You caved in to it's taste already? (Forms a Teasing Smirk) That was quick.

Isa: (Rolls his Eyes a Bit) I said it wasn't bad, Wallace, I'm not as fond of it as I am to my own creation......But it'll do for now. (Continues Drinking his Coffee)

Barret: (Burst Out Laughing) Ah man! You're a real riot sometimes, Isa, you know that?

Isa: I'm not the funniest man alive. (Smiles a Little) But I'm happy to see my antics was able to at least make you smile for today, considering how out of it looked earlier.

Barret: Yeah. (Laugher Dies Down a Bit While Rubbing the Back of his Head Back and Forth) It was really that noticeable, huh?

Isa: To me it does. I can't say the others notice it either, but with Lea watching over them, I'm certain it'll stay that way for now.

Barret: ('Sigh') Well, I hope that's the case then. The last thing I need right now is for them worrying about me on our day of fun.

Isa: Agreed. (Looks Down at a Photo Barret's Holding in his Other, More Mechanical Hand) I take it this has something to do with that man next to you in that photo?

Barret: Yeah. That there was an old friend of mine from way back, Dyne. We grew up together back in Corel, working all day n' night in that old coal mine. (Chuckles Lightly at the Memories He Shared with Dyne) I remember the heat in that place were a lot more hotter than the temperature out here, but it never stopped either one of us from getting every little thing done. Even if one of us drop to the ground, exhausted, we would always be by side, help each other back up, amd power our way through until the sunsets. Nothing could stop us! (Glares at the Ground) That is until Shinra brings their ugly, pissed-filled heads into our town, setting everything on fire, and killing everyone on sight, our wives and love ones include.

Isa: (Eyes Slowly Widens to Genuine Shock by What He's Hearing Right Now) Is.....that right?

Barret: (Slowly Nodded While Letting Out a More Heavy Sigh) Yeah.....They're ruthless sons of bitches, still hate 'em to this very day.

Barret takes another Sip of his drink before continuing.

Barret: One of their ringleaders, Scarlet, her them corner us and try shooting us down till Dyne swooped in and takes a a few hits before slipping off a nearby ditch. I caught him by the hand and tried my best to get him back up the surface, but one of those troops shot both of our arms straight through, causing him to fall down......

Isa: (Turns to Barret's Now Metal Hand) (So that's how you ended up armless......)

Barret: Life been a personal hell for me after that. The guilty of leaving my hometown been eating me alive, I found Marlene and had to raising on my own at the time, 'least till Tifa and my old crew, the Avalanche, came into the picture and hekp out on ocassions, and I spent a longtime believing that Dyne was dead n' gone, 'till the day I found out he was still alive in the Corel Prison years later.

Isa: He survived that fall?

Barret: Yeah, but.....('Sighs Heavily') Isa, when I tell you that man was completely different from the last I saw him. He looked so broken......defeated even. His mind was already shattered long before then. We fought each other for an hour or two on end until he swooped in and saved me again from those damn troops lurkin' in om us. He told me his hands were too stain to be anywhere near Marlene, his..... own daughter, before giving me his pendent, continue living with the guilt, and NEVER make her cry for as long as the of us both live. And after that, he was gone. 'Had a proper burial for him before I departed with Cloud and the gang.

Isa: (Bows His Head Down a Bit) My condolences to your friend and everyone else whose lives were taken on that day. (Looks Back Up at Barret with a Hint if Sadness in his Eyes) I'm sorry you had to go through all of that.

Barret: (Fling his Habd Up and Down a Little at Isa) Nah. Don't worry about it. Like I said, life wasn't easy for me back then, but I persevered to where I'm at now, alive and in peace with the people I hold dear. Can't be anymore blessed about it than that really. (Opens Up his Snicker Bar and Bites Off the Top of It)

Isa: And yet, another thing has been bothering you just as much, is there?

Barret: ('Clicks Teeth') Damn. You're reading me like an open book today, man! Do you always do this with Lea and them?

Isa: On ocassions. I've been examining their mood and facial expressions so frequently as of late that it gotten a bit more easier to do the same with other people as well. (Takes Another Sip of his Coffee)

Barret: Ever thought about being a therapist or something? You be pretty good at it if you keep this up.

Isa: (Casually Shrugs) Perhaps. But I'd rather not be bombarded with clients' personal problems on a daily.

Barret: (Gives Isa a Reassuring Smile) Nah, I'm sure you can handle a wave of people's problems with both of your eyes closed. I know you ca-

Isa: (Giving his Friend an Unconvincable Soft Glare) Barret. I hope this conversation isn't your way of dodging the previous topic completely, is it?

Barret: Uhhh.......Maybe.....not? (Shrugs While Smiling More Awkwardly)

Isa raises an eyebrow at Barret in silence.

Barret: ('Groans in Defeat') Fine! You want me to admit me? Here it is: I'm scared of telling Marlene about her real daddy one of these days, alright!? ('Sigh') I mean, I know it's an inevitability and important to do so or what have you, but it's so goddamn nerve-wracking just thinking about it sometimes, you know?

Isa: (Simply Nodded in Agreement and Understanding) Understandable. It's never easy to reveal this type of information to those closes to you, but you try to be more calm before the time comes for the both of you to approach the matter.

Barret: Yeah. (Takes a Deep Breath) I still have some years life before she reached pre teen status, right? I got this!.....At least I hope I do.

Isa: (Places his Hand on Barret's Shoulder) Have faith in yourself, Barret. You've faced and conquered through many hardships and tragedies in your life to develop and become the very man and father you are today. (Smiles a Bit) I have no doubt in my mind that you will have what takes to tell her someday,

Barret: (Smiles Back at Isa) Thanks, man. I'm glad and thankful to have you and your folks around in our lives. Y'all are good people.

Isa: Likewise.

????: UNCLE BARRET!~

??????: DADDYYYY!!~

???: Damnit, Kids! Will you slow down for a sec!?

Isa: Hm. Speaking of which......

Barret turns to see Roxas, Xion, and Marlene running over to give him a group hug.

Barret: (Chuckles Lightly) Heyey now!~ Settle down, will ya? Do y'all missed your old man that much?

Roxas: We're more worried about you if anything.

Xion: Axel told us something's been bothering earlier. We had to come check on you!

Marlene: (Rapidly Nodding her Head With Worry in her Eyes)

Barret: (Sees Lea Panting and Walking By While Raising an Eyebrow at Him) Oh, Is that right?

Isa: (Crosses his Arms at his Boyfriend) Couldn't keep your mouth shut for the life of you, huh, Lea?

Lea: Hey......(Tries Regaining his Breath Before Speaking and Pointing at the Kids) They were the ones asking about him. I just didn't have the heart to lie to them. That being said- (Turns to Barret) Are you doing okay over there, big guy?

Barret: ('Sigh') Yeah, yeah, I'm more than alright now. Y'all don't need to fret over me.

Marlene: Are you sure?

Barret: (Gives His Daughter a Reassuring Smile) I'm positive, baby girl. (Flexes his Muscles) Your old man is tough as nails and spikes, remember?

Marlene: (Giggles Softly) Don't forget sharks too, daddy!~ (Forms a Teasing Smirk) Or are scared of them now?~

Xion: ('Gasps') Ooooooooh!

Roxas: Them fighting words.

Barret: (Chuckles Lightly) Now you know damn well I ain't scared of none of those chompin' sea nuisances, you little numbskull! C'mere! (Picks Up a Giggling Marlene and Twirls her Around a Bit)

Marlene: Okay, okay!~ I believe you. Just know that I'm here if you need to somebody to talk to, okay? You're my world, daddy. (Gives Barret a Peck on the Cheek)

Barret: (Chuckles Some More Before Putting Marlene on his Shoulder) D'aww~ You're my world too, pumpkin, now and forever more. (Gives Marlene a Peck on her Cheek) Now let's quit all worrying and go back to our day of fun! Starting with that raceway or whatever. (Walks Off to Y'all like go kart racing, right?

Xion/Roxas: Yeah!~/Woo! Let's do it! (Follows Behind Barret and Marlene)

Lea: (Watches the Gang Walk Off) Good to see that problem solved. (Turns to Isa Next to Him) I take it he had something personal to deal with earlier?

Isa: Yes. But I've helped talking it out with him while you were all away.

Lea: Nic- (Suddebly Looks Down at the Coffee Cup Isa is Holding) What the....

Isa: What?

Lea: (Looks Back Up at Isa) You're drinking coffee you didn't make for once.

Isa: That's....(Raises an Eyebrow in a Bit of Confusion) What I've also been doing during my time with Barret, yes.

Lea: Well? What do you think?

Isa: (Shrugs) Average. (Takes Another Sip his Coffee Before Walking Off)

Lea: (Unconvinced) Uh-huh. (Follows Behind his Boyfriend) Your slurping sound says otherwise.

Isa: Pretty sure that's the sign of me being thirsty if anything.

Lea: ('Sigh') Look man, there's no shame in admitting you like their brand as much as yo-

Isa: (Quickly Points at Lea) Nuh-uh! It is nowhere NEAR having the same level of exquisite taste and flavor as mines. Not by long merit of a shot. (Continues Sipping on hus Coffee)

Lea: (Rolls his Eyes) Whatever you say, hon.

@ma-lemons

@bestpony666

@albion-93

@thelexhex

@26shann

@tampire

[polyamships]

Title: The Wedding Cake That Never Was Content Type: Fanfiction Creator: Wallwalker | wallwalker Prompts: Vanilla (100ships), Wedding (40sedoretu), Chemistry (Polyam Shipping Day) Fandom: Final Fantasy VII Characters/Relationship: Barret/Dyne/Eleanor/Myrna (Sedoretu) Rating: Teen Length or Size: 1069 words. Content notes: No warnings. Creator notes: Barret and Eleanor are one moiety ("flood") and Dyne and Myrna are the other ("ebb.") I went with tides in the Lifestream for the moiety rules, and if I write anything else with this sort of relationship in this fandom I'll likely do the same. (Posted here for now, I'll probably crosspost later and add links.) Summary: Out of the four of them, only one of them was any good at baking.

[seven7thheaven]

welcome to seven(7)th heaven

howdy howdy yall! my name is rexxie, i'm twenty five years old, i'm an afab nonbinary ace lesbian and this is my blog for my final fantasy seven content.

i have played through the original game several times and have played the first part of the remake.

my ask box is open if you want to hear my thoughts on certain events, want me to write an imagine, headcanon or have a request. please do not send me a chat message unless we know each other.

i write x reader content as well as x original ocs (of my own - i won't butcher your oc's characterization).

byf. masterlist. ocs.

CHARACTERS WILL I WRITE FOR . . .

cloud strife

tifa lockhart

barret wallace

aerith gainsborough

vincent valentine

yuffie kisaragi (i will not write sexual content for her)

jessie rasberry

biggs

wedge

reno

rude

tseng

elena

sephiroth

reeve tuesti

CHARACTERS I WON'T WRITE FOR . . .

rufus shinra (as of right now; this may change in the future)

professor hojo

president shinra

marlene

dyne

CONTENT I WILL WRITE . . .

fluff

angst

smut

light bdsm (bondage, spanking, domination)

breeding/impregnation

female and gender neutral reader

named and unnamed female or gender neutral reader

light au/crossover headcanons (ie. avalanche's starter pokemon)

menstrual sex

pegging

CONTENT I WILL NOT WRITE . . .

abuse in any fashion or context

scat/watersports/vomit

dubcon/sa

paedophilia (adult/minor grooming)

kidnapping

vore

breathplay

ddlg/sexualized age regression

self harm/suicidal gestures

male/male content

sexual furry/scaly

yandere

please be aware that this blog may contain spoilers for the original final fantasy seven game as well as part one of the remake.

[starvingtongue]

ooc: the thing I'm loving the most about rebirth is finding myself falling in love with the main characters that I never did during the OG. I only played it for the first time a few years ago so I don't have quite the same connection to the game as I do for games like X or that other people do if they grew up for it. But playing it now, I don't know if it's the updated graphics making everyone more expressive or the soundtrack or the translation finally being a bit more accurate and representing the directors true intentions, or all of the above, but I'm loving it.

Aerith's nearly made me cry several times, Barret's section with Dyne made me sob like a baby so bad I had to pause the game for 5 minutes, Yuffie reminds me of being 16 again and all the cringey shit people do at 16, I've fallen head over heels in love with Tifa again and hers and Cloud's relationship. I'm loving this game so much and it sucks knowing what they've done to end this part on. There are so many moments that I love and appreciate in this game but there's too many and it would go on forever.

[ofdarkestdesires]

The Canon Muse List of Of Darkest Desires and Darkest Desires Erotica

So many people have been asking about this...for years now. I specifically don't list the canon characters that I write for because that list is lengthy, and changes with the wind and my personal muse. However, since it is a new year, I suppose it's time we did a full canon character list for this blog. And, as an added note, I will also add at the end of each section notable OC muses that belong to these specific worlds.

Quick key before we get to the list, though: if a character is one of my favorites, they will be bolded and colored. If a character can be written genderswapped, they will be italicized. If a character is written non-canonically, they will be struck-through.

Avatar: Aang, Katara, Sokka, Prince Zuko, Toph Beifong, Suki, Jet, Azula, Mai, Ty-Lee, Princess Yue, Kyoshi, Korra, Mako, Bolin, Asami Sato, Kuvira

Bleach: Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Orihime Inoue, Yasutora "Chad" Sado, Uryu Ishida, Tatsuki Arisawa, Yoruichi Shihoin, Kisuke Urahara, Kukaku Shiba, Sosuke Aizen, Rangiku Matsumoto, Toshiro Hitsugaya, Sui-Feng, Shunsui Kyoraku, Nanao Ise, Isane Kotetsu, Yachiru Retsu Unohana, Isshin Shiba-Kurosaki, Neliel tu Odelschwanck, Grimmjow Jaegerjacques, Tia Harribel, Francheska Mila Rose, Ulquiorra Cifer, Coyote Starrk, Lisa Yadomaru, Mashiro Kuna, Kensei Muguruma, Kirio Hikifune, Bambietta Basterbine, Meninas McAllon, Candice Catnipp // Ryuko Yorukitai

Critical Role: Vax'ildan, Vex'ahlia, Keyleth, Grog Strongjaw, Percy De Rolo, Pike Trickfoot, Scanlan Shorthalt, Allura Vysoren, Kima, Cassandra De Rolo, Delilah Briarwood, Sylas Briarwood, Caleb Widogast, Nott the (Thicc) Brave, Veth Brenatto, Jester Lavorre, Fjord Stone, Beauregard Lionette, Mollymauk Tealeaf, Kingsley Tealeaf, Yasha Nydoorin, Essek Theylyss, Reini, Queen Leylas Kryn, Imogen Temult, Laudna, Ashton Greymoore, Orym, Dorian Storm, Fearne Calloway // Scourge Maelstrom, Twilight Obsidia, Verdexis Sylvain

DC Comics: Bruce Wayne (Batman), Dick Greyson (Nightwing), Jason Todd (Red Hood), Barbara Gordon (Batgirl), Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Selina Kyle (Catwoman), Clark Kent (Superman), Lois Lane, Supergirl, Powergirl, Starfire, Blackfire, Rachel Roth (Raven), Princess Diana (Wonderwoman), Darkseid, Aquaman

Disney: Princess Jasmine, Genie, Jafar, Aladdin, Mulan, Esmeralda, Nani Pelekai, Moana, Maui, Queen Elsa, Pocahontas, Princess Ariel, Ursula, Merida, Princess Kida, Megara, Jessica Rabbit, Kim Possible, Shego, Pacifica Northwest, Dipper Pines, Mabel Pines, Wendy Corduroy, Eda Clawthorn, Lilith Clawthorn, Amity Blight, Luz Noceda, Willow, Hunter, Helen Parr, Violet Parr

Fairy Tail: Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet, Wendy Marvell, Mirajane Strauss, Lisanna Straus, Cana Alberona, Juvia Lockster, Gajeel Redfox, Laxus Dreyar, Ultear Milkovich, Jellal Fernades, Minerva Orland, Sting Eucliff, Rogue Cheney, Yukino Agria, Sorano "Angel" Agria, Erik "Cobra", Irene Belserion, Brandish // Nyx Sylvain

Final Fantasy: Tifa Lockhart, Cloud Strife, Aerith Gainsborough, Barret Wallace, Jessie Raspberry, Yuffie, Scarlet, Sephiroth

Harry Potter: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood, Neville Longbottom, Draco Malfoy, Pansy Parkinson, Daphne Greengrass, Susan Bones, Hannah Abbot, Cho Chang, Parvati Patil, Padma Patil, Lavender Brown, Bellatrix Lestrange, Nymphadora Tonks, Fleur Delacour, Fred and George Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Voldemort // Romulus Antares Lestrange-Black

Marvel Comics: Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Spider-Gwen, Miles Morales, Black Cat (Felicia Hardy), Mary-Jane Watson, Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff), Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), Iron Man (Tony Stark), Captain America (Steve Rogers), She-Hulk (Jennifer Walters), Wolverine (Logan), Wolverine (X-22), Kitty Pride, Thor, Loki, Jean Grey, Storm, Rogue, Wasp (Janet Van Dyne), Nebula, Black Panther (T’challa), Black Panther (Shuri), Captain Marvel

My Hero Academia: Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugou, Toshinori Yagi (All Might), Ochako Uraraka, Momo Yaoyorozu, Todoroki Shoto, Mina Ashido, Kirishima Ejirou, Tsuyu Asui, Toru Hagakure, Yu Takeyama (Mt Lady), Nemuri Kayama (Midnight), Rumi Usagiyama (Miruko), Mei Hatsume, Itsuka Kendo, Camie Utsushimi, Keigo Takama (Hawks), Nejire Hado, Himiko Toga, Dabi, Nomu // Tetsuga Bushido (Iron Midknight)

Naruto: Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, Sasuke Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Kurenai Yuhi, Tenten Higurashi, Anko Mitarashi, Tsunade Senju, Gaara no Sabaku, Temari no Sabaku, Kankuro no Sabaku, Tayuya, Orochimaru, Mei Temuri, Raikage Ei, Samui, Mabui, Yugito Nii, Konan, Kushina Uzumaki

Nintendo: Princess Zelda (SS/TP/BotW), Link (BotW), Ganondorf (TP/BotW Rehydrated), Impa (SS/Warriors), Midna, Urbosa, Riju, Mipha, Sidon, Paya, Purah, Robbie, Princess Peach, Bowser, Bowsette, Princess Daisy, Pauline, Donkey Kong, Luigi, Samus Aran

One Piece: Nami, Nico Robin, Yamato, Boa Hancock, Luffy D. Monkey, Portgas D. Ace, Trafalgar Law, Roronoa Zoro

Pokemon: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Misty, Lt. Surge, Sabrina, Lorelei, Bruno, Lance, Giovanni, Gold, Silver, Krystal, Whitney, Jasmine, Clair, Karen, Brenden, May, Roxanne, Brawley, Flannery, Winona, Tate, Liza, Maxie, Archie, Admin Shelly, Admin Courtney, Phoebe, Drake, Steven, Wallace, Lucy, Anabel, Lucas, Dawn, Cheryl, Gardinia, Fantina, Volkner, Commander Mars, Commander Jupiter, Lucian, Cynthia, Hilbert, Hilda, Rosa, Ashley (B/W Mom), Lenora, Cheren, Bianca, Roxie, Elesa (B2W2), Skyla, Brayden, N, Caitlyn, Grimsley, Shauntal, Marshall, Iris, Professor Kukui, Professor Burnet, Olivia, Guzma, Lusamine, Sonia, Leon, Bede, Marnie, Nessa, Kabu, Bea, Gordie, Melony, Raihan, Oleanna, Klara, Honey, Burgundy (Scar/Vi Mom), Cylene, Adaman, Irida, Arezu, Mai, Ingo, Palina, Gaeric, Lady Cogita, Nemona, Penny, Arvin, Dendra, Saguaro, Raifort, Brassius, Katy, Iono, Tulip, Grusha, Professor Sada, Professor Turo, Mela, Giacomo, Atticus, Eri

RWBY: Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, Yang Xiao-Long, Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, Pyrrha Nikos, Lie Ren, Glynda Goodwitch, Professor Ozpin, Cardin Winchester, Coco Adel, Fox Alistair, Velvet Scarletina, Yatsuhashi Daichi, Roman Torchwick, Cinder Fall, Emerald Sustrai, Mercury Black, Neopolitan, Hei Xiong, Miltia Malachite, Melanie Malachite, May Zedong, Arslan Atlan, Sun Wukong, Adam Taurus, Qrow Branwen, Raven Branwen, Taiyang Xiao-Long, Summer Rose, James Ironwood, Salem, Oscar Pine, Kali Belladonna, Ghira Belladonna, Sienna Khan, Ilia Amiitola, Saphron Cotta-Arc, Terra Cotta-Arc, Winter Schnee, Willow Schnee, Harriett Bree, Elm Ederne // Stark Ryker/Fall, Fenris Silbern, Russet "Rusty" Vulcan, Hozukimaru Wukong, Cherrybomb Alistair, Baelfieyr Zirconia, Zephyr Zirconia-Nikos, Scarlet Zirconia-Nikos, Lupin Zirconia-Nikos, Bast Zirconia-Belladonna, Shrike Zirconia-Branwen, Kyrstal Zirconia-Schnee, Sirius Silbern, Orion Braith, Clay Taurus

Skyrim: Yngvelja Ashkeeper (Dragonborn), Serana Volkihar, Lydia, Aela the Huntress, Mjoll the Lioness, Maven Black-Briar, Astrid, Queen Elisif, Thalmor Ambassador Elenwen

Xenoblade: Shulk, Reyn, Fiora, Dunban, Sharla, Melia, Rex, Pyra, Mythra, Malos, Jin, Nia, Mòrag Ladair, Brighid, Vandham, Eunie, Mio // Gairic Dáraig

Other: Chel Dorado, Ember McClain, Desiree, Danny Phantom, Gwen Tennyson, Charmcaster, Ben Tennyson, Kevin Levin, Gwen (TDI), Courtney (TDI), Bridgette (TDI), Heather (TDI), Bulma Briefs, Android 18, Android 21, Bayonetta, Lara Croft, Daenerys Targaryen, Sansa Stark, Jon Snow, Melissandra, Sandor Clegane

[theoreticalconstruct]

Comfort (FFVII, Barret/Dyne, SFW)

Title: Comfort Fandom: FFVII Characters: Barret/Dyne Summary: Barret thinking back to comforting Dyne when they were young adults, after Dyne lost his father. Notes: SFW, first kiss. For @romancingbarret day 4, Hurt/Comfort. Sort of a prequel to my Day 3 OT4 fic.

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Barret remembered the morning after Dyne's father died.

The old man... they'd all thought he'd make it. He'd dragged his way out of the mine after that explosion, so surely he'd survive whatever came after, right? But no - he'd been laughing and joking around with the nurses and his family before he'd gone to sleep, but then they'd checked on him the next morning to find he'd never woken up.

Dyne wasn't taking it too well. Barret wasn't surprised; his mother had left the village when he was young, leaving her son behind, and so Dyne had taken it upon himself to take care of his old man. Being without him... it had to be hard. He'd found him sitting alone on the edges of town, out of sight behind some rocks, and had joined him there. At least they'd have some privacy, he thought. Long as they didn't talk too loud.

"Hey, Barret," Dyne asked after a long moment of sitting in silence.

"Yeah?"

"You think he's in a better place?"

Barret remembered sighing. He hadn't known much about the study of the Planet back then, or the Lifestream, or anything else. He'd barely been a man, trying to navigate in a strange new world, and he'd said the best thing he'd known to say without lying. "I think," he said, "that he was a good man. And I think he'll get all the happiness he deserved."

"I hope so," Dyne said, looking up at him. He'd been crying for so long, dark eyes puffy and swollen. "I really do. I still just don't know. This town, it sucked him dry, but I know he was happy here too. I know he had his friends, he had us... but what was it for? Just to keep the lights burning a little bit longer?"

He still wished he'd had an answer for him. Maybe if he'd said something then, he wouldn't have lost hope so completely later, when he'd thought everyone was lost... maybe things wouldn't have ended the way they had -

No. That was ridiculous, he told himself. He'd done the best he could, and the things that had pushed Dyne too far hadn't had anything to do with that moment. But at the time Barret had been young and unsure and hadn't had all the words he had now. All he'd had was a lot of love, and he hadn't known what else he could do but show him.

They'd always played around a lot, and hugs and such weren't all that unusual back then; they didn't have a lot of TV broadcasts telling them that men weren't supposed to show emotion. But kissing him like that, the way he remembered Ma and Pa kissing, that was new. He'd remembered it had been shortly after they'd started calling him a man, after he'd come of age, and he figured he ought to show the kind of love he felt now that he was an adult. Besides, Dyne hadn't seemed all that shocked. If anything it seemed like he'd just been waiting.

They'd kissed for a while in the mountains, and hadn't done much more than that, not then. Neither of them had really known how it worked, with ladies or with other men. And Barret, well, he'd figured they had time. He hadn't been trying to do anything but get Dyne to stop thinking about all the bad stuff that had happened, to give him a bit of comfort.

He didn't remember how long they spent out there, just trying to rest from the night they'd been through, trying to stay as close to each other as they could. He remembered Dyne looking back up at him after a while - even then Barret had been bigger and taller, though he still couldn't beat Dyne in a proper arm-wrestling match and he had no idea why. Dyne's face had been scraped red from all of his stubble; Barret hadn't shaved for a few days with all of the excitement, and he remembered feeling bad about it.

Dyne hadn't quite been smiling. But at least he'd looked... more peaceful. "Hey," he'd said. "Tomorrow night, can you help me go through Dad's stuff? I don't... I don't think I can do it tonight, but I can't leave Gramps and Auntie to do it all."

"Of course," Barret had said, sitting there a while longer, arms wrapped around him. He'd planned to do it anyway.

That had been their first kiss. Not the best circumstance for it, Barret knew, but he'd been young - he'd thought he was a man back then, but he hadn't really known much of anything except for how he'd felt. Maybe back then it had been enough. He hoped so; he'd thought about it so much, and even today, he didn't know what he could've done different back then.

If only it had all ended better. If only he’d kept doing the right things.

[sleepsentry]

[yinza]

Rating: Teen Relationships: Barret/Dyne Characters: Barret Wallace, Dyne, Tifa Lockhart Wordcount: 4,638

Summary: Tifa prevents Dyne's suicide, giving Barret a second chance with his old friend, in more ways than one.

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Romancing Barret Week - Day 7: what if

Absolutely criminal how rarely Barret is shipped with his best friend so I'm doing my part to remedy that.

[romancingbarret]

Rating: Teen Relationship: Barret/Dyne/Eleanor/Myrna Characters: Barret Wallace, Myrna Wallace, Dyne, Eleanor Additional Tags: Sedoretu, Pre-Canon, Fluff, Baking, polyamships' Polyam Shipping Days, Community: 100ships, Community: 40sedoretu Wordcount: 1,089

Summary: Barret never got to bake them all their wedding cake.

[acedesigns]

Lilacs [FF7: Vincent Valentine X Reader]

Word Count: 1458

A/N: I forgot how much I love Vincent until I started playing the original again. Dear god help me.

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"So!” Aerith clapped her hands together. The bandwagon of misfits and yourself looked up from the flickering flames of the campfire and towards the florist. “What is everyone’s favorite flower?”

“Why kind of question is that?” Cid scoffed while taking a puff from a cigarette.

“Come on, let’s get to know each other a bit more, it’ll be fun. Just answer the question!” Aerith pouted.

Cid rolled his eyes. “Fine. Roses.”

Vincent snorted. “Didn’t think of you as a roses man, Cid.”

“Shut up!” Cid barked and squashed his cigarette into the dirt underneath him. “It was the only flower I could think of off the top of my head. You go then, since you’re the obvious flower connoisseur.”

Vincent hummed quietly to himself, thinking over the various flowers he had limited knowledge over. “Chamomile.”

“The fucking tea?” Cid sighed. “That ain’t a flower.”

“It actually is,” Aerith said with a light laugh. “A lot of flowers have medicinal properties. What about you Nanaki?”

Nanaki lifted his head and flicked his tail from side to side. “Paintbrush, I suppose. They grow around the rims of Cosmo Canyon in June and July. Grandpa always gets excited when they start to bloom.”

“Oh! Were they those red ones we saw?” Tifa questioned. Nanaki merely nodded his head before laying it back on his paws. “Those were pretty.” Tifa leaned back with a small grin. “I think my favorite type of flower would have to be the lily Cloud gave me after he met you, Aerith. It was just a forecast of the friendship we’d have.”

Aerith grinned widely at Tifa. “I’m glad I managed to talk Cloud into taking it. He almost refused. But those are my favorite, too. Cloud, I know you said you didn’t have a favorite back in Midgar. Have you had a change of heart?”

Cloud sighed and rubbed his forehead. “I guess? Cherry blossoms are fine.”

“Marlene likes cherry blossoms, too,” Barret chimed in. “Though, she’s only seen pictures of them. She was too little to see any near Corel and they just don’t grow in Midgar. But daisies are her favorite. Just as well. Dyne and I would always bring our wives a bouquet of daisies whenever we’d have to leave town. I’m sure Marlene must remember those even if she was just a baby. So I guess those are my favorite, too. When this is all over, Imma get Marlene her own bouquet of daisies.”

“I’m sure she’ll love it,” you piped up. “But I have a feeling she’ll love seeing you more.” Barret flashed you a small smile, but his bottom lip trembled ever so slightly. He took a deep breath and slipped his sunglasses back on his face. You sat up straight. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to--.”

“Don’t be,” Barret said with a shaky breath. “Just miss my little girl is all.”

“Well, I think you’re all wrong!” Yuffie exclaimed, growing uncomfortable that Barret was starting to cry. “Hibiscus flowers are the best.”

“Jasmine flowers are better,” Cait Sith argued, obviously trying to rile up the ninja. Yuffie squatted down to the cat’s level and growled at him.

“Anyways,” Aerith sighed and looked towards you. “What’s your favorite flower, [Y/N]?”

“Hmm?” You managed to tear your eyes away from the impending catfight. Vincent straightened up and turned his gaze towards you with his full attention. “Lilacs have always been my favorite.” You turned your attention back to the campfire, getting lost in your thoughts as Yuffie and Cait Sith brawled and the others stood by as it happened.

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“Aerith,” a deep voice sounded.

The florist turned and greeted the man with a warm smile. “What can I do for you, Vincent?”

“I was…” he paused and shifted so his cloak was covering part of his face. “I was hoping you could help me with something?”

“Hmm, let me think!” Aerith chimed and tapped her chin with a finger. “You want me to tell you more about lilacs, is that right?”

Vincent visibly tensed up, causing a light laugh to escape Aerith’s mouth. “Is it that obvious?”

“Not really, I just have a knack for telling these kinds of things. So does everyone else but [Y/N], apparently!” Aerith rocked back and forth on her feet with her hands behind her back. “But you know, I’m pretty sure [Y/N] feels the same way.”

Vincent rose his head out of his cloak with wide eyes. “They do?”

“Mmhmm.” Aerith nodded her head. “Now, about the lilacs. They grow in temperate areas further north. Rocket Town or Kalm might have some. But they only bloom two to six weeks every year, so you have a limited window to get them. I’m afraid most florists don’t sell them either.”

“I see,” Vincent sighed. His hopes came crashing down.

“But you know, they should start blooming soon if they haven’t already! So we should go and get some!”

“Why didn’t you start with that?”

“I wanted to have some fun.”

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Vincent kept repeatedly checking on the trimming he had. It had a plastic bag filled with water to ensure the plant would make it back towards the group. Luckily, they weren’t too far away from Rocket Town. The group was just south of Nibelheim, so the flowers didn’t have time to welt.

Aerith led Cid and Vincent back towards the makeshift campsite where the rest of the group waited. Tifa looked up and waved at the trio before turning back to you.

“I’m sure he’ll love it!” she encouraged.

In your hands, you held a box wrapped in tulle. The tulle was held together with a ribbon. Small chamomile flowers were intertwined within it. You looked down at the box, up to Tifa, and over towards the approaching Vincent.

“I don’t know, what if he just likes the flower and not the tea?”

“He was the only one that drank the tea Shera made us and seemed happy doing so. Well, as happy as Vincent can seem.”

“Right,” you said with a sigh.

“Come on, you can do this!” Tifa pushed you over towards the trio before nearly making you collide with Vincent.

Vincent quickly moved the bag behind him and looked at you with bewilderment. You gazed up at his red eyes and straightened up, feeling embarrassed at your near collision.

“Umm, while you were gone helping Cid retrieve some of his stuff, I uh,” you stammered and felt as if your tongue was purposefully trying to trip you through your sentence. “I got you this!” You closed your eyes tightly and held out the box towards him.

Vincent looked down at the box and blinked. The bag was taking up both of his hands, so he just awkwardly stood there, trying to figure out what to do. After a minute, you opened your eyes with the box still in your hands. You felt a pang of pain shoot through your heart.

“I uh…Sorry. You don’t have to take it…” You moved the box closer to you.

“No!” Vincent started. “My hands are full. Cid wasn’t getting anything from Rocket Town. We went for this.” Vincent moved the bag of lilacs out from behind him. “These are for you.”

Your eyes widened at the sight of the freshly bloomed lilacs. You moved the box to one hand and gently took the bag of lilacs. The flowers were proudly on display out of the bag. You moved them up to your face and inhaled their sweet scent.

“Thank you so much,” you said while trying not to cry. “I love them.” Vincent smiled softly at you. It was a sight you’ve never seen from him. You loved his smile more than the lilacs. “Oh, and this. If you want it.” You held out the box towards him.

Vincent took the box from you and rested it in the palm of his gauntlet. With his right hand, he collected the flowers and saved them before unwrapping the tule. Once the fabric was no longer obscuring the box, there was a box of dried chamomile, perfect for teas.

“Tifa helped me dry them,” you said softly. “I hope it’s okay.”

“It’s perfect,” he replied. “Thank you.” He stood silent for a moment. The conversation he had with Aerith several days ago replayed in his mind. “I love it, [Y/N].” He took a deep breath and made eye contact with you. “I love it even more because it’s from the person I love.”

Heat flooded your face. With a sharp inhale, you gently placed the lilacs on the ground and swung your arms around his body. Tears of joy fell from your eyes. “And I love the lilacs more because they’re from the person I love.”

[polyamships]

September and October 2023 Polyam Shipping Day roundup

Hi everyone - it’s been a hectic past few months and we missed our September roundup, so here is the roundup for September and October for Polyam Shipping Day.

We had three works for the month of September across two fandoms, and one work for the month of October. All are linked below:

Merlin (TV): So Discarded So Disgraced (fanfic) by @xviruserrorx (gwaine x lancelot x morgana pendragon)

Merlin (TV): De-Stress (graphics) by @xviruserrorx (gwaine x lancelot x morgana pendragon)

Final Fantasy IV: theirs (fanfic) by ryulynn (cecil harvey x kain highwind x rosa farrell)

Final Fantasy VII: The Wedding Cake That Never Was (fanfic) by wallwalker (barret x dyne x eleanor x myrna)

Thanks to everyone who took part this month!

Gentle reminder that if you want your fanwork to be included in the roundup it needs to either be submitted/@ us on tumblr or in the official ao3 collection, and if not uploaded on the day in question let us know what prompt it’s for. And if we’ve missed any items please send us a note and let us know.

[little-black-dress-zack-fair]

Barret Type 1 plz???😄

How I feel about this character: Dad of the live~ Marlene is a lucky child ( But I really dislike his design in AC) 

All the people I ship romantically with this character: Tifa

My non-romantic OTP for this character: Avalanche and our mercs boys 

My unpopular opinion about this character (aka.random headcanon): Flirt with him and he is bubbling mess C:

One thing I wish would happen/had happened with this character in canon: More of his backstory with Avalanche

My OTP: Barret x Tifa, Barret x Myrna

My OT3: Barret x Myrna x Dyne

[cateringisalie]

Barret x Tifa Week 2020 Day 5

Written for the prompt ‘Cosmo Canyon’

Cosmo Canyon was a strange clash of feelings for Tifa. A respite – a true respite – at least. After leaving Costa del Sol and travelling along the old mining trails. After the survivors of North Corel and their bleak settlement. After the Gold Saucer and the uncomfortable secrets found around its base. After Gongaga and a frightening jolt from the past and far sooner than Tifa expected. A jolt oddly effecting Aeris too. Cloud was sat beside her on the opposite side of the Cosmo Candle, their conversation too low to hear. No matter. Tifa leant against Barret; he took the hint and put his arm around her. “You okay?” She forced a smile. “Yeah.” Not wanting to bother him with the concerns now. Of Nibelheim so close at hand but for now somewhat distant. To at last go home – or perhaps more accurately to where home had been. Five years gone and what would be waiting? Something like North Corel; those who escaped the fire attempting to continue their lives. A changed town accented with familiarity; perhaps the fire had not been so bad. Or perhaps nothing but crumbling and charred remains, mountain life overtaking what remained of home. Nibelheim was still an uncomfortable subject when it came up. Rarely came up in previous conversations with Barret over the years. And after North Corel the reasons were clearer. Neither she nor Barret were keen to dwell on their former homes and the events leading to their leaving them. Barret could remember his path; rescuing Marlene and making his long trek to Midgar. The mechanism of Tifa’s transportation remained unknowable. And unlikely to gain any answers when they made it to the base of Mount Nibel. Or perhaps revisiting home would be good for her. Barret was newly energized here after his unforeseen clash with Dyne, with returning home to what remained of the original North Corel. Or maybe not; maybe the past weighed on him still and instead it was the awe of reaching Cosmo Canyon. An almost mythical place, it’s inhabitants not out of time – there was so much technology on show – more out of attitude. They cared about the Planet, they believed in the same base credo fuelling Avalanche before they left Midgar and would do again after - or if Cloud was correct – with the prevention of Sephiroth’s schemes. They did not strike back as Avalanche had, chose instead to pull back from the world as welcoming as they were after Nanaki revealed their friendship. And naturally, it mattered a great deal the impetus from Avalanche had come from the settlement. From a man Barret met while travelling but never learned the name of. Asking the residents helped little. Many people left to explore, to try to change attitudes. Some never returned. The inspirational spark of Avalanche could have come from any number of them. Barret was of course thrilled and deeply humbled to be here. A long sought after dream now attained. Perhaps she might find the same. She could hope. Where Barret suffered the horrors of North Corel and the bedrock of the Gold Saucer, she would in turn suffer the horrors of Nibelheim and Mount Nibel. And come out the other side to- What? No destination lay ahead in the same way for her as it did Barret. Past Mount Nibel was little known to her. Wutai lay over there, but Tifa had never dreamed of visiting it – uncomfortably biased Shinra news article coming to mind too easily still and despite Yuffie’s presence. The comparison fell short but- She nuzzled closer into Barret’s side. She had been there for him at North Corel as much as she could be. He would be there for her at Nibelheim. Impossible to shake the certainty she would need him.