#blood of olympis

[spiderboa]

Honestly

the thing about blood of olympus was Leo’s whole “die and then get reborn” type of thing because i get he did it for calypso (which i disagree with, actually, it’s probably rick’s worst message because you shouldn’t die for someone you love. i would throw in an “especially if they didn’t ask you to” but i feel like if they asked you to you might need a better significant other.)

but, since the prophecy of seven did state that one of them would die and leo effectively cheated death, he almost caused jason’s death. of course, he couldn’t have predicted anything about the emperors or anything like that, but the prophecy did say that one of them must die. on the other hand, i don’t think it should’ve been jason.

it shouldn’t have been percy or annabeth, because they had already gone through literal hell and to kill one would be to break the other. but at the same time, it should have been percy, because of his fatal flaw. loyalty. when i first read the series i was like, “what a bs fatal flaw that is, compared to pride or anything else” but being so loyal its a flaw is dangerous. percy would die for the people he loves and worse, and youre telling me jason is the one who dies- or leo? i don’t actually believe it because percy jackson went through hell for annabeth.

on a third pull-out-of-my-pocket hand, it shouln’t have been percy either because most authors dont simply kill their main characters after 9+ books. so we’ve ruled out jason, annabeth, and percy. let’s rule out leo too, because that sort of already happened. let’s say it was piper, because piper was in the final battle. this would have been pretty good- sad enough, but not too sad because it’s not annabeth or percy. but it doesn’t make as much sense because rick never fully developed piper’s character until after heroes of olympus.

let’s say it’s hazel now, because hazel did already cheat death. she’s scared and she’s just now finding out what it’s like to be alive, and that’s the reason it can’t be hazel- because she has just started living.

frank? frank is bound to die, theoretically- the wood will burn eventually. but it’s not during this, because he’s still got a role to play as well.

so theoretically, it’s harsh, but percy is the one who should have died in blood of olympus

[coochiequeens]

“The IOC and the Algerian Olympic Committee are complicit in endorsing male violence against women under the guise of public entertainment on the world’s largest sports stage,” “They stood by as women were subjected to physical assault for spectacle, stripped of safety, fairness, and their lifetime achievements. All those involved must face swift and serious consequences.” - ICONS co-founder Marshi Smith

By Anna Slatz November 4, 2024

A shocking new development has emerged in the case of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif after a French journalist reportedly gained access to a damning medical report revealing Khelif has “testicles.” The news comes months after Khelif seized a gold medal in women’s boxing at the Paris Olympics.

The report was drafted in June of 2023 via a collaboration between the Kremlin-Bicêtre hospital in Paris, France, and the Mohamed Lamine Debaghine hospital in Algiers, Algeria. Drafted by expert endocrinologists Soumaya Fedala and Jacques Young, the report reveals that Khelif is impacted by 5-alpha reductase deficiency, a disorder of sexual development that is only found in biological males.

From the medical report conducted on Khelif.

The genetic abnormality influences the normal development of a child’s sexual organs. At birth, male babies impacted by 5-alpha are often incorrectly assigned female due to the presence of deformed genitalia that sometimes takes on the appearance of a “blind vaginal pouch.”

This disordered development typically becomes apparent by puberty, when 5-alpha adolescents begin to experience signs of masculinization such as muscle growth, hair growth, and an absence of breast tissue development or menstruation. Without access to a proper clinical examination, males with 5-alpha may incorrectly believe they are female into adulthood.

At the end of October, French journalist Djaffar Ait Aoudia obtained a copy of a thorough physical examination that was conducted on Khelif in order to verify the presence of a disorder of sexual development.

According to Aoudia, the clinical report reveals that an MRI determined that Khelif had no uterus, but instead had internal testicles and a “micropenis” resembling an enlarged clitoris. A chromosomal test further confirmed that Khelif has an XY karyotype, while a hormone test found that Khelif had a testosterone level typical of males. In the file, doctors also suggested that Khelif’s parents may have been blood relatives.

The report concludes by recommending Khelif be referred for “surgical correction and hormone therapy,” to help him physically align with his self-perceived gender identity, and adds that psychological support would be required because the results had caused a “very significant neuropsychiatric impact.”

This report coincides with an earlier admission by Khelif’s coach, Georges Cazorla, that the Algerian boxer had been subjected to an assessment at the Kremlin-Bicêtre Hospital after being disqualified from women’s boxing by the International Boxing Association (IBA) in March of 2023.

In an interview from August, Cazorla tepidly conceded that the endocrinologists had determined there was a “problem with [Khelif’s] chromosomes” at the time. Despite this fact, Cazorla insisted that Khelif should still be allowed to compete against females.

Cazorla also stated that Khelif was placed on testosterone suppressants following the 2023 medical assessment. However, the International Olympic Committee has not submitted athletes to chromosomal testing since 1999 and, at the Paris Olympics, the only requirement to participate in women’s boxing was to have a female sex marker on legal documents.

Further confirmation of the boxers’ karyotype was given by Alan Abrahamson, an associate professor at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, who is a specialist in Olympic sports and member of the International Olympic Committee’s press committee. In an August statement, Abrahamson said that he had personally viewed the results of the hotly-contested chromosomal tests ordered by the IBA in 2022 and 2023 which “concluded the boxer’s DNA was that of a male consisting of XY chromosomes.”

The news of Khelif’s leaked medical report comes after he won gold at the Paris Olympics in the women’s 65kg category.

In collaboration with the Independent Council on Women’s Sport (ICONS), Reduxx was the first outlet to break the news of Khelif’s participation in women’s boxing at Paris, raising alarm bells due to his previous disqualification from women’s boxing by the IBA. The news sparked a firestorm of controversy, with the IBA coming out in opposition to the IOC’s decision to allow Khelif to fight women in Paris.

Speaking to Reduxx on this latest revelation, ICONS co-founder Marshi Smith slammed the IOC and the Algerian Olympic Committee for allowing Khelif to continue his journey to Paris gold despite being fully aware he was genetically male.

“The IOC and the Algerian Olympic Committee are complicit in endorsing male violence against women under the guise of public entertainment on the world’s largest sports stage,” Smith said. “They stood by as women were subjected to physical assault for spectacle, stripped of safety, fairness, and their lifetime achievements. All those involved must face swift and serious consequences.”

Smith adds that she believes Khelif should be stripped of his gold medal, but doubts any action will be taken to rectify the injustice.

“We urge leaders in sports and governments worldwide to condemn the IOC and demand a public commitment to ensuring fair and safe sports for women from this day forward. This must never be allowed to happen again.”

[tsukii0002]

I absolutely enjoyed the pagen mc, but that got me thinking..

If you ever gotten to read a percy jackson book, or one of the hero's of Olympis books then you know of the wide array of demi gods

Now I kinda wanna know what if mc was a demi god/goddess. Luke, not only will it unlesh a whole nother truck load of chaos but it would be kinda sorta absolutely hilarious to see the brothers and dateables react to a mc who is sometimes hunter down by greek and or roman monsters.

Mc  turned out to be a demi-god

I haven't read the books, although I've had them on my to-do list for a long time. But a demi-good Mc... I like it 👀. So here we go.

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Levi was furious, how was it possible that any normie had that ace up his sleeve about TSL? His blood boiled, his demonic form had appeared and without hesitation he pounced on Mc with murderous intentions.

Everything happened very fast, he had heard the voices of Mammon and Lucifer yelling at him to stop. But now... He was on his back against the ground immobilized by his hands and feet with the human on him, their eyes shone like molten iron, full of fire and that's when he knew something was wrong. Mc smiled, the wide eyes of all the demons were looking at them.

"Think better before taking up arms against a child of Ares, god of war"

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Everyone sitting quietly, watching MC, Levi still surprised.

Diavolo: so... You are a demi-god...

Mc: yep

Diavolo: ... Did you know Lucifer?

Lucifer: I don't, that information was not anywhere.

Mc: Well, I love my father, but let's be honest, I'm not very proud of what he's done throughout his life... And I don't think he looks good in society neither... He is a little bitch.

Diavolo: ha ha, same.

Everybody: ...

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Satan: *about to explode with anger*

Mc approaches and carries him while hugging him tightly.

Mc: shhh, calm down, count to 100 buddy.

Satan: *slowly calming down as he revels in the embrace*

Mammon: what has just happened?

Asmo: Well, since Satan got angry because MC didn't want to make a pact with him and discovered that physically he can't hurt them... MC has become his personal security line.

Mammon: wow, unexpected.

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Lucifer: why are you so happy Beel?

Beel: *smiling* mc has promised me that they will join the team

Lucifer:  but that is dangerous for a human.

Beel:  Well, didn't they sweep the floor with you in the incident with the grimoire?

Lucifer: *getting red* right... I have forgotten the demi-God topic....

Beel: it's nice to have a work out partner, I mean if they could defeat you it's impossible for them to tire easily.

Lucifer: stop with that Beel...

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Solomon: If you are the child of Ares, you should know Hercules, right?

Mc: Well, about that, he prefers to be called Heracles, and yes, technically he is my uncle.

Solomon: oh, that’s nice, I met him a long time ago.

Mc: I know, he talks about you sometimes.

Solomon: oh, and what did he say about me?

Mc: that you are a nuisance and a pest of sorcerer

Solomon:...

Mc: You don't have a good reputation among the Olympians, to be honest... or among anyone in general.

Solomon: I can't refute that.

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Belphie: *pinned to the attic floor* humans destroyed my life !!!

Mc: well, welcome to the club, humans destroy everything including our own lives!!!

Belphie: let me go, you human!!!

Mc: you just tried to kill me bitch!!!

With a quick movement Mc carried the demon on their shoulders.

Mc: it's over, you and your brothers are going to fucking therapy.

Belphie: what??!!!

Mc: Trust me, I'm part of the most dramatic family ever, and I know you can figure this out.!!!!

Belphie: the what the fuck human??!!!

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Mc locks the brothers in the catacombs so they can talk, without a therapist, Mc was afraid for his life, so another time. They are in the living room when a familiar voice takes him out of his thoughts.

Ares: So I don't see you for a couple of months and you end up in hell? And not in your great-uncle's domain but in another hell?

Mc: dad... What are you doing here?

Ares: I've been looking for you child, you had me worried.

The god sits next to his child.

Ares: How have you been? are you still fighting?

Mc: yeah I suposse, but no one dares to stand up to me after knowing who my father is .

Ares: well that's good... you've had fun, you've explored... i think it's time you come home

Mc: no, I'm going to stay here and I'm going to finish the exchange year.

Ares: Mc...

Mc: I thought it was strange that nobody knew about gods here, but the truth is that I'm glad, here I'm Mc, not Ares' child... So please I want to stay

Ares: Okey, chicks have to leave the nest sometime... So it's okay, but I have one condition...

Mc: what is it?

Ares: *screaming dramatically* I will not accept that none of those demons put a finger on you!!!

Mc: dad!!!!

Ares: No, I know what you are capable of but they have tried to hurt you!!! *summoning his spear* there won't be one left standing

Mc: dad stop!!!

At that moment Diavolo enters randomly

Diavolo: Don't worry Mr. Ares, here we are not interested in harming MC, actually... Have you thought about a possible union between Devildom and Olympus? You know through marriage.

Ares: ...

Mc: ...

Ares: MUCH LESS AM I GOING TO ALLOW MY BABY TO MARRY ANY OF YOU *summoning his biggest spear* I will not tolerate any biblical creature as a couple for my Mc!!!!!

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Mc: And that's how my father almost declared war to the Devildom

Mammon: well... Lord Diavolo had a point...

Mc: what?

Mammon: nothing!  but what matters is that we have fixed our sibling problems and ya have fixed the problems with your father, everything has been solved !!

Belphie: except now all the demons look at MC with much more respect than any of us .

Asmo: it's normal, it was impressive how you stopped your father.

Beel: Your father loves you so much Mc.

Satan: Well, considering that we found out that in addition to being a Demi God, you have angel blood... I'm not surprised.

Levi: you are like the protagonist of an anime lol.

Lucifer: *sighs* and I thought that this was going to be a quiet year.

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What did I just write??? 😂 😂 I wanted it to be similar to the format of the pagan Mc post, but it has gone more to the AU branch in my opinion... I have chosen Ares because of a myth in which this god defends his daughter after being abused , so I think he would be a good father (for what the Greek gods are)

I hope you liked it even a little, because it is a very good suggestion and it has been fun, thanks @shota-catziwa for your patience, for your suggestion and for reading this far.

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[josnhoes]

For first god au thing in Hades

How would Athena and Ares be around with mc when they visit at Olympis and asked them to have come and eat with them and to create a debate of what make a balance

To make the two war gods think outside of standards while drinking juice and eating some fish together

No warnings to be had on this one aside Canon game violence talk.

You expect the pair to fight when you invite them both to join you for a meal, unsure if it'd be physical or verbal but you made sure to let then *both* know the other was invited ahead of time. Last thing you needed was either of them finding insult to coming to lunch and seeing the other there. That was a headache you did *not* need nor want.

The pair were ecstatic to get the invite even if they knew the other was there. While they disliked the way they other behaved, neither truly hated the other. Yes Ares was more violent then needed and Athena admittedly found a distaste for the excess blood shed, she also valued him as a brother and her best rival. Ares while he agreed on being siblings and rivals didn't like Athena's natural better then you behavior just because he didn't do things her way.

Both would agree that such behavior and talk was not fit to be had at *your* table. You were soft, loving all from the godly to the mortal, the living to the dead. And while yes love and war often went hand in hand, they didn't want to taint your love with violence. Ares even wanted to preserve who you were. You accepted his violent more blood thirsty behaivor and words normally but he didn't think you'd accept it at the dinner table. He feared punishment from you though he knew you wouldn't, you would do far worse and express disappointment in him.

Athena nearly fainted when you told them both you wished to discuss the behaivor between them and the wars they led. She had always assumed someday you would discuss their behavior, Zeus had done it many times so why wouldn't you? She just didn't expect it so soon.

Ares freezes dred pooling in his stomach. He should have known you're love was not unconditional and eventually you would judge him. He nearly wept as you explained you weren't scolding either of them but simply wished to understand. He swore to himself to repent somehow for even silently doubting your love.

The talk is overall calm, yes some snippy comments were shared between them, but with you involved they kept it to a minimal. One talk even with you involved wasn't enough to mend their bond but it was a good start.

[thetitancurse]

Lmao i like that 0% of yall likes the blood of olympis

By a difference of one percentage point, The Last Olympian was voted as the top fave PJO book, closely followed by The Battle of the Labyrinth.

Now to continue my research:

[the-fan-blog-nobody-asked-for]

Re reading Blood of Olympus:

-i get why people ship piper and Annabeth because that one scene is super emotional and gay

-Jason wanting to be a Roman priest makes me so happy and equal parts sad because of TBM

-I love Reyna more and more each day

-i understand why Reyna joined the hunters

-i still ship Theyna

-Nico would rather wear the flashy tropical shirt then one with a confederate flag on it

-young Nico liking Percy because he reminded him of a pirate is the cutest and most hilarious thing ever

-"are.. you trying to plant me?"

-Frazel makes me happy

-how did I forget that Reyna and Piper got along?

-Jason and Piper should have broken up at the end of the book and stayed good friends

-i like Caleo, nobody can change my mind

[notablogtobefollowedunless]

My version of "the death of Hyacinthus" (Ref of the original painting: X )

 inspired by their looks on Blood of zeus. 

and It's not even sad since Apollo and Hyacinthus seem to have a lot of "fun" in mount olympys in the series. they must have granted him immortal life afterwards I suppose?

[twotiime2]

had a pretty 2hiitty dream la2t niight.

woke up falliing liike, 2everal miile2 above the 2urface of the ocean, ju2t kiind of tumbliing through the aiir naked. 👍

eventually a computeriized voiice wa2 liike, 'you're gonna diie you 2hould 2top falliing' (iin a nut 2hell) and we went back and forth for almo2t the whole fall where ii triied two make iit under2tand that II COULD NOT 2TOP FALLIING OR FALL 2LOWER. iit actually taught me how two fly variiou2 motor vehiicle2 becau2e... ii diid not know how two fly.

cool.

but riight before ii hiit the water iit wa2 liike, ok engagiing emergency protocol three. and diid a fuckiing olympiic diive iintwo the water 2o ii diidn't 2plat liike a blood-balloon.

then iit called me a boat-uber 2everal miile2 from any 2hore or other boat.

the giirl had apparently piicked people up from there before iin the 2ame po2iitiion (naked and confu2ed) and chalked iit up two a haziing riitual or 2omethiing. 2he dropped me off iin the mariina parkiing lot and then ii woke up.

all con2iidered, fucked up that ii dreamt at all or that iit wa2 2o 2peciifiic.

[apres-moi-ledeluge]

Blood is blood, they've been weirdos together for so long it just doesn't matter. The face he makes at her accusations though make him look like a cat who smelled poo on a lemon. It scrunches his face up horribly and he makes a snorting hacking noise in his throat to protest the thought of being reamed out more than absolutely necessary.

"I'm here to celebrate prematurely," he sniffed. "I was told they had made Olympi medals out of the Eiffel tower but unfortunately they're from old beams that have been replaced. The cursed thing is still here"

Unfortunately for her, Francis is in Paris for his semi annual beratement. It doesn't matter though, he will keep using credit cards with the expectation of the state paying them off in the same nonchalant attitude he's always had

"oh my dear!" He rushes over to fuss over her, holding out a handkerchief. "Do you need to go to the hospital?"

[lobanhart]

OC tag meme (Billy Bluebird)

LIGHT SOURCES

SUN RAYS.

effervescent smiles, dandelion puffs, bare feet, beach waves, flowers pressed into books, champagne glasses, rose-gold eye shadow, boho skirts, wire-rimmed glasses, hair in loose waves, kaleidoscope eyes, sunshine in your hair, fire in your soul.

INCANDESCENT BULBS.

crop tops, floral print, dancing in the rain, quiet defiance, hand-knit beanies, rosé, painted bookmarks, marble floors, cirrus clouds against a blue sky, polaroid pictures, hands held, fingers intertwined, flower crowns, baby bluebirds (oh yes).

STARDUST.

lace bralettes, brisk breezes, Auntie Cleo's scented perfume, books with yellowed pages, tracking constellations, sterling silver, violin music, chess games with Max, iced coffee, glittery dresses, high heels, secret grins, midnight meetings in the galley, wishing upon a star.

CANDLE FLAMES.

denim jackets, gladiator sandals, braided hair, messenger bags, movies at the cinema, stolen kisses, wax-sealed envelopes, haiku poetry, cherry wood, succulents, fountain pens, jigsaw puzzles, soft tired eyes, hidden smiles, cuddling with someone you trust.

MOONBEAMS.

newspapers, over-sized sweaters, dancing shadows, fleece throws, cutoff shorts, piano chords, red wine, messy buns, embossed journals, a hint of blush dusted across your cheeks, freshly fallen snow, tranquil solitude, burning incense, light hair and dark skin

AURORAS.

combat boots, burgundy lips, infectious laughter, spiral-bound notebooks, pencils used down to the stub, ripped jeans, painted nails, cloud-watching, summer thunderstorms on Olympys, Monarch hiking trails with Nyoka, vinyl records, film cameras, skating on a frozen lake, hot chocolate by the fire.

FIREWORKS.

dancing until the break of dawn on the Groundbreaker, Heelys, being wheeled around in a shopping cart by your best friend, the euphoria of soaring through the air, being excited for what the future holds, group hugs, colorful tattoos, bronzer-highlighted cheeks, hugging a stuffed animal, lifting a child onto your shoulders, space buns (not the ones you think), bright streaks in your hair.

BODY LANGUAGE

DEFENSIVENESS.

arms crossed on chest / crossing legs / fist-like gestures / pointing index finger / karate chops / stiffening of shoulders / tense posture / curling of lip / baring of teeth

REFLECTIVE.

hand-to-face gestures / head tilted / stroking chin / peering over glasses / taking glasses off; cleaning / putting earpiece of glasses in mouth / pipe smoker gestures / putting hand to bridge of nose / pursed lips / knitted brows

SUSPICION.

arms crossed / sideways glance / touching or rubbing nose / rubbing eyes / hands resting on weapon / brows raising / lips pressing into a thin line / strict, unwavering eye contact / wrinkling of nose / narrowed eyes

CONFIDENCE.

hands behind back / hands on lapels of coat / steepled hands / baring teeth in a grin / rolling shoulders / tipping head back but maintaining eye contact / chest puffed up / shoulders back / arms folded just above navel / wide eyes / standing akimbo

INSECURITY & ANXIETY.

chewing pen or pencil / rubbing thumb over opposite thumb / biting fingernails / biting lips / hands in pockets / elbow bent / closed gestures / clearing throat / “whew” sound / picking or pinching flesh / fidgeting in chair / hand covering mouth whilst speaking / poor eye contact / tugging pants whilst seated / jingling money in pockets / tugging at ear / perspiring hands / playing with hair / swaying / playing with pointer; marker; cane / smacking lips / sighing / rocking on balls of feet / flexing or cracking fingers sporadically

ANGER & FRUSTRATION.

short breaths / “tsk” sounds / tightly-clenched hands / fist-like gestures / pointing index finger / rubbing hand through hair / rubbing back of neck / snarling / revealing teeth / grimacing / sharp-eye glowers / notable tension in brow / shoulders back, head up; defensive posturing / clenching of jaw / grinding teeth / nostrils flaring / heavy exhales

SENSES

SIGHT.

small towns. big cities. six thirty curfews. lights that take the place of stars. blanket nests. light through the blinds as a wake up call. found family. finding a single star in the middle of new york night city. window shopping. watching something terrible and enjoying it. growing numb to the sight of injustice. wilted flowers. faded caricatures. bright, bold colours.

HEARING.

crickets and lightning bugs. car engines and a / c units. a phone call to mum / dad. laughing with friends. jokes that are so bad you have to laugh. the clicking of ADA' keys. noise cancelling headphones. the sound of silence. muffled music from another room. drumming fingertips on a table. clicking of pens. listening to a clock and swearing the ticks get slower. ringing in the ears. the voice of someone you love. pitch shifted songs.

TOUCH.

being held close during a long night. fleeting reassurances. holding hands when you’re scared. brushing fingers through strands of hair. freshly dried clothes. bruises on your knuckles. silk and satin. your favourite pet’s fur or feather. wringing your hands anxiously. snuggles. comforters in the dead of winter. nails against skin. cold metal of the Unreliable. leather in summer.

TASTE.

coffee in the morning. Spacer's Choice Trip-teaz in the evening. bubblegum that lost its flavor. alcohol burning the back of your throat. homemade cooking, no matter what’s made. blood in your mouth. stale air. mint. fresh vegetables. that processed taste of citrus candy. the first meal you cook by yourself that tastes good. foreign sweets. fast food. bittersweet. sour. spicy. sweet. bitter. too much salt on fries.

thank u for tagging @minilev💛

[cocotome]

This is another game that supposed to be released in the West this year, Dairoku Ayakashimori! Just as with both Olympi Soiree and Variable Barricade, this one has no release date, so far.

Description from VNDB: Shino’s ability to perceive ghosts lands her a job with the secret government agency tasked with overseeing the supernatural youkai. But even she is not prepared for an assignment to a wonderous, hidden world where she must unify and watch over the youkai.

You know what’s next!! Cast~

^Semi Tokitsugu c.v. Toyonaga Toshiyuki^ Birthday: 10/29 (26 yrs old) Height: 178cm (5′10″) Blood type: Apple Recent worry: Since he’s known for his baby face, he’s worried about being seen as old.

^Akuroou c.v. Suzuki Tatsuhisa^ Birthday: 12/17 (1266 yrs old) Height: 185cm (6′) Recent worry: Losing his name.

^Shiratsuki c.v. Sakurai Takahiro^ Birthday: 5/31 (734 yrs old) Height: 175cm (5′8″) Recent worry: His sloppy upbringing

^Hira c.v. Kobayashi Yuusuke^ Birthday: 1/19 (2500 yrs old) Height: 180cm (5′10″) Recent worry: Not having materials when he wants to make a new uchiwa fan

^Shuu c.v. Ousaka Ryouta^ Birthday: 7/24 (Around 2300 yrs old) Height: 177cm (5′9″) Recent worry: That he’s not a worthy match for Orochi

Character designer: Suou, known from the otome game Bad Apple Wars

Icon downloads here!!

Whenever I see this title I always thing about that recent Japanese drama, Youkai Sharehouse! Again, I like that we’re getting some new otoge, especially ones that center Japanese folklore! Plus, I haven’t heard Sakurai and Tatsuhisa in something since forever! I’ll update with a release date when it’s available!

[sunflowersunshinevol6]

Pomegranate preview

Coming out today

Pairing: Harry Styles x OC

Warnings: TBD

Summary: a retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone with a modern mob twist.

Stephanie has spent the first twenty four years of her life shut in away from the world by her worrisome mother, who refuses to let anyone hurt her daughter after her lover abandoned her. But when Harry Styles, one of the big three Olympi 'brothers', stumbles upon her, he has to have her, at whatever cost.

"What is your name?" He asked, reaching up to brush his fingers against her rosy cheek. He couldn't help it, he hadn't meant to. But there was something about her that made him weak. Weak in the knees. He would do whatever she asked, no request was to great.

"Stephanie. I'm Demetra's daughter."

"Oh?" He was surprised, "I didn't know she had a daughter." The girl blushed, looking away from him and down at her feet. She was good. So sweet.

"She kept me hidden very well." There was slight pause, he studied her features, big brown doe eyes, looking anywhere but at him, soft pink, pillowy lips, long lashes, she had the cutest little nose, golden brown skin. She was soft. He wanted nothing more than to take her home with him.

"Look at me little one." He put his finger under her chin, tilting her face to look up at him. Their eyes met once more and he watched as her body visibly relaxed at his touch. She was astounding. "You are....a masterpiece." He leaned down, nose brushing against hers. He could hear her heart pounding in her chest-

"Steph!" Harry pulled back sharply as she whipped her head around. Hayden was making his way towards them, a suspicious look on his face.

"Hayden," Stephanie's cheeks were full on red with embarrassment now, hands clasped behind her back. Hayden put a protective arm around her shoulder.

"Your mother asked me to take you to Hollyn. We've been looking for you." He turned his eyes to Harry, stood expressionless. "Harry."

"Hayden....please come see me after you're done here with Demetra. I have some packages for you." His expression changed when he looked back as Stephanie, it softened. "It was lovely to meet you my dear." She smiled. It was breath taking.

"Likewise Mr. Styles." Hayden steered her away, back into the large warehouse, once out of earshot, he gripped her arm.

"You listen to me Stephie. You stay away from him. Understand?"

"But he was so nice. He was kind. Why?"

"Just remember your mother's teachings. And stay away from that man."

Harry called Zeke as soon as he got into his car.

"What?" Zeke's tone was annoyed, Harry heard the whimpering of some poor fool in the background.

"Did you know Demetra had a daughter?" He asked, he heard the sound of bones cracking and a scream of agony.

"Yes. She's my daughter. What of it?" Harry felt his blood run cold. It had taken him years as an affiliate to gain the position he had now, as one of the kingpins of this organization, but he still worked under Zeke. He would have to be careful.

"Nothing I just....I was surprised is all." He finally said, chewing his bottom lip nervously.

"She's beautiful isn't she?" Zeke asked, a fondness Harry had never heard in his tone before.

"Yeah. She really is."

"Harry? Do you like where you are? Your position in my family?"

"Yes. I'm grateful for it. I worked hard you know that."

"I do." Zeke hummed. "So let me give you some advice. You want to last long with us, you stay away from my daughter."

[sketch-elf]

This is where Percy Jackson had a nosebleed and accidentally awakened Gaia

[40sandfabulousaf]

Hihi all except warmongers, 大家好! Continuing with the discussion about the CECA agreement, it's imperative to allow disgruntled and struggling Singaporeans to be heard rather than focus on what only scratches the surface of the injustices they have faced and are still facing. Biased news reporting that level thinly veiled criticisms against them does not improve their situations when they are crying for help and, in fact, seeks to drown out their voices.

Let us remember that the government is elected to take care of the interests of the country. This, believe it or not, includes citizens. Allowing fake degree holders from India to snatch up jobs which might have gone to Singaporeans with genuine degrees is unfair competition. Not only that, organisations which employed these fake degree holders from India paid wages to unqualified employees, including foreign firms set up in the country. How does this benefit these companies at all?

So by asking the government to clamp down on such unethical practices, the country is then able to offer a conducive environment that offers equal opportunities to locals and foreigners alike, including organisations. Why is this not beneficial to expats? Why is this not encouraged? Does the US not want its expats to enjoy fair hiring opportunities? If it does, I think Gloomberg might want to rethink the way it reports news. For the record, there's no bad blood with my American relatives. They know better than to take our discussions personally.

An opinion piece by..... surprise surprise, an American expat. Not all expats lead the cushy life in this region; many of them, especially from western countries, do. I'm not sure where Mr Coclanis falls on the wealth spectrum, but if he thinks it fit to lecture struggling jobless Singaporeans the way the US lectures the world, perhaps it's time to think of his own privilege? If he has visited Singapore, the least he can do is respect its citizens, especially when they experience difficult times, and not come across as too smug nor self-righteous.

Onto light-hearted news, I haven't been able to catch many Olympics events. Still, I have kept abreast of overall news. Here's the latest medal tally. Till the next time, 下次见!

[emberpendragon]

The True King of Olympus

What if Loki wasn’t meant to be king of Asgard or Midgard? But of Olympus instead. 

Imagine: Olympus was taken by Odin when he took the other nine realms. Then he sent his bastard daughter to be raised by the two remaining gods Apollo and Artemis. When she wasn’t crowned queen she grew a thirst for Olympian blood. Now her younger sister, Ember Queen of Olympus and Goddess of Animals and magic must protect her remaining kingdom, from her evil sister. She finds help from an unlikely place, the man she is destined to marry, Loki Asgardian god of Mischief. 

Preface: 

“Today children,” The oricle started, “I will tell you a story. A story that explains why we are the way we are today. You have read all of the stories of the old Olympians, but you haven't been told why they are the ‘Old Olympians.’

“Long ago, when Zeus still ruled over Olympus with his kind attitude and iron fist, Olympus was invaded. Our invaders were the barbarian Norse gods, Asgardians. Their ruler, Odin, was set on ruling all nine realms and we were the last realm he needed.

“Our Twelve gods of old stood together in a long unending fight. Protecting their people with their lives and giving all they had. But they were no match for Odan or his daughter Hel who rode a top a large wolf. One by one, each of our rulers fell to Asgardian steel. Soon Only Apolo, our sun god and Artemis our goddess of the hunt were left. They quickly surrendered to the will of the Asargians and were allowed to live.

“Being the children of Zeus himself, they became the king and queen of our world, ruling under the sturn hand of Odin himself. From this came peace for many centuries, Odin rarely came to visit and let us be ourselves in the process, but we never felt free.

“When Odin wanted Apollo and Artemis to raise her bastard daughter, Apollo was done. Artemis was already fat with their first child and didn’t have the energy to care for another. He challenged Oldin to a duel for leadership of Olympus, which ended in the untimely death of our dear king. In his wake, Artemis took the bastard child in and raised it as her own.

“When our dear queen was born, she was praised by all, even her elder Asgardian sister. They were very close growing up, the Asgardian having the power of nature and the Olympian having the powers of animals and magic, they got along nicely. Until the younger sister was named as the heir to the throne instead of the elder. Making the Asargian very angry.

“When she confronted Artemis, things escalated very quickly. The two women fought for days, putting Olympis to ruin. It only stopped when the Asgardian ended Artemis's life, ending the battle in her own victory.

“But she hadn’t seen enough bloodshed yet. She turned her rage to the citizens of Olympus, killing every man, woman and child in her path. She was stopped by her sister once, and the godly fighting started again. But this time, our new queen, Ember came out on top. Ember Banished Amber, her asgardian sister, for as long as it took inorder for her come to her senses and love her people again.

“In the wake of the war, everything on Olympus was destroyed. So Ember moved what was left of our race down to earth, where we have been hiding ever since. Hoping Amber wouldn’t come back looking for a fight and that humans would never find us.

“It’s been generations since then and we haven’t seen Amber since. Ember doesn’t show it, but she mourns the loss of her sister and hates the Olympian hating monster she has turned herself into.”

Note: If you like the idea of this fan fiction then please let me know and i will continue to write it! 

If you have any requests or just wanna ask a question, i will answer rather quickly so don’t be afraid! I wont bite. 

[charmed-redemption]

"Symbiote you won't have the power to fight me in a hundred life times."

The king of the damned spoke knowing who he spoke to and more so who the weapon belonged to. With a wave of his hand the season lifted itself flying to his hand. The king of the gods used the blade years before in battle and gpbegged Kemet for assistance. Ares was terrified and did all that he could to get free and flee to Olympis to safety. Enkiel raised the blade chopping the hands of the God off before his legs. The king of the gods had declared war and that wouldn't go unchallenged. The hands were tossed to roocarsohow called forth his good smearing the blood on a page and tossed the hands back. Enkiel turned knowing that the book had the knowledge that they needed.

"You may continue your battle..."

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Cont: Return of the Beast

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