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roadtogracelandx45 · 2 years ago

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Prompt List updated March 27th

I am starting with 70 for now, I may add or change them going forward. but for now these were the ones i had in my notebook. i got all of them off of Pinterest. Some already have names by them but go ahead and request them again if you like the prompt and I can redo them.

Fandoms I write for:

Top Gun Maverick: All

Elvis: Elvis

One Chicago: Kelly Severide, Jay Halstead, Will Halstead, Connor Rhodes, Adam Ruzek

Avengers: Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Bucky Barnes, Natasha, Clint Barton, Peter Parker

Triple Frontier: Will Miller and Benny Miller

Four Brothers: Bobby Mercer, Jack Mercer

Sons of Anarchy: Jax Teller, Opie Winston, Juice Ortiz, David Hale,

Fast and Furious: Dom Toretto, Roman Peirce, Brian O'Conner, Letty Ortiz

Band of Brothers: Wild Bill, Babe, Malarkey, Nixon, Winters, Joe Toye

Twilight: All of the Cullens, Jacob Black and Bella Swan

Harry Potter: All

WWE/TNA/AEW/ ROH : Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, CM Punk, The Young Bucks, Adam Cole, Bobby Fish, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Chris Sabin, Alex Shelley, Randy Orton, Edge, Christian Cage, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Hurricane Helms. Mr. Kennedy

Supernatural- Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester, Cas

The West Wing: Josh Lyman, Sam Seaborn

Game of Thrones: Robb Stark, Jon Snow, and Sansa Stark

Lord of the Rings/ The Hobbit: Thorin, Fili, Kili, Bilbo, Legolas, Aragon.

Black Sails: Billy Bones, James Flint, Eleanor, Charles Vane, Anne Bonney, John Silver

Law and Order SVU: All

Hawaii Five-0: All

SWAT: All

Yellowstone: Kayce Dutton, Rip Wheeler, Beth Dutton, Jamie Dutton.

Crash- Kenny

Southland- John Cooper, Ben Sherman

Gotham- Jim Gordon

White Collar- Matthew Keller

The Mighty Ducks- All

The Outsiders- All

Masters of the Air- all

Newsies- Jack Kelly, Davey, Spot Colin, Mush, Kid Blink

*****

01 “Oh you think I am cute when I am angry? Well get ready because I am about to be gorgeous.”

02. “I can’t lose you again. Can’t you see that? I am not strong enough.”

03. “Marry me’

04. “I’m not jealous.”

05. “Kiss my ass.”

06. “Were you ever gonna tell me?”

07. “Excuse you?”

08. “This is all your fault.”

09. “It’s not fair.”

10. “Game Over, you lose.”

11. “Is she always this obnoxious?” “Oh, she is just getting warmed up.”

12. “We don’t need to control them. We need to unleash them.”

13. “It should have never come to this.”

14. “I’m not a lot of people’s favorite person.”

15. “I shouldn’t have wasted 3 years on someone when Russia could have sent me a good bottle of vodka.”

16. “Can we have this conversation when you aren’t upset?”

17. “Come over here and make me, why don’t ya?”

18. “I am tired of being your secret.”

19. “Mess with them, you mess with me.”

20. “I don’t want to sleep alone tonight.”

21. “ I am coming to get you. Stay there.”

22. “Are you safe?” “I, I don’t know.”

23. “This is why I don’t let myself fall in love.”

24. “You are my regret.”

25. “You have to make a choice.”

26. “Put the knife down.”

27. “Jokes on them.”

28. “The way you flirt is shameless.”

29. “With all due respect, I’m going to ignore everything you just said.”

30. “It’s me! It’s me baby! Calm down.”

31. “Have you lost your damn mind?”

32. “Hey, I am here with you. Okay? Always.”

33. “Hold me back.”

34. “You aren’t a bad guy.”

35. “You know we are meant to be.”

36. “Mine.”

37. “Seriously, you are a manchild.”

38. “I get it alright! I fucked up!”

39. “She’s dead! I killed her!”

40. “You smell nice.”

41. “I think I am pregnant.”/ “I am pregnant, not helpless. Stop worrying so much.”

42. “So what if I am jealous? Its not gonna change anything.”

43. “You owe me.”

44. “Be careful.” “I always am.”

45. “Take my jacket, it's cold outside.”

46. “I am not some toy you can play with.”

47. “Just play long. Please.’

48. “I did something terrible.’

49. “Don’t hurt the hair on their head.’

50. “I got your back.”

51. "I told you not to get too close to me."

52. "How long?' "Since the beginning."

53. "Touch her and you're dead."

54. "Baby, we are the law."

55. "Baby, don't make me spell it out. You know I want you."

56. "I will always choose you."

57. "What happened? I told you to stay by my side!"

58. "Don't you dare!"

59. "Well what can I say? I am a badass."

60. "Excuse me, I have to go and make a scene."

61. "Before this happens, I need you to know that I have always loved you." 1

62. "No panties, baby girl?" 1

63. "Well you are coming home with me whether you like it or not."

64. "That looks hard. Let's switch."

65. "Saddle up doll."

66. "Like what you see?"

67. "Don't pretend to be innocent."

68. "You're mine. And I don't share."

69. "Welcome back, now fucking help me."

70. "Don't be an asshole, asshole."

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budgiesunset · 2 years ago

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•Welcome•

Hi please call me Budgie,

I love writing. I mainly post X reader stories. Also for privacy reasons I’m not going to be showing my face or saying my name hope you understand but I did find this picture that sort of looks like me which is my profile picture. And I will be going by the name Budgie since it is apart of my username. My favorite color is yellow and I am learning Spanish at the moment. I have two pets a Jack Russell called Luna, a German Short Haired Pointer (GSP) called Milo and a Budgie called Rio. My favorite subject is Science and my favorite book series is School For Good And Evil which has come out with a movie on Netflix BUT my favorite movie franchise is Fast and Furious and a close second and third is Lord Of The Rings and The Hunger Games.

Requests Open

•Who I Write For• -Avatar (mainly way of water)

>Lo’ak >Neteyam >Spider >Kiri >Anuong >Sully!Reader

-Fast and furious

>Torreto!Reader >Vince >Brian >Dom >O’Conner!Reader >Roman

-Narnia

>Pevensie!Reader >Caspin >Edmund >Peter >Susan >Lucy

-Anne with an e

>Gilbert >Jerry >Cuthbert!Reader >Billy >Moody

-Marvle

>Wanda >Nat >Clint >Thor >Peter >Pietro >Stark!Reader >Barton!Reader >Parker!Reader >Romanoff!Reader >Maxinoff!Reader >Marvle Cast

-The hunger games

>Finnick >Peter >Katnis >Everdeen!Reader >Malark!Reader >Gale

-Lord of the rings / the hobbit/Rings of Power

>Aragon >Legolas >Elf!Reader >Theo >Galadriel

-Maze Runner

>Newt >Thomas >Minho >Gally >Frypan >Winston >Aris >Chuck >Brenda >Harriet >Sonya

-Wednesday

>Wednesday >Enid >Xavier >Tyler >Ajax >Addams!Reader

-Mighty ducks

>Adam >Charlie >Avermen >Guy >Rick >Connie >Julie >Luis >Dean >Fulton >Kenny >Dwayne >Bombay!Reader >Conway!Reader

-The sandlot

>Benny >Yeah-Yeah >Phillips >Kenny >Phillips!Sister >Yeah-Yeahs!sister

-Bondi Rescue (aka best show of all time)

>Any of the life guards >Child!Reader

-Willow 2022 series

>Elora >Jade >Kit >Boorman >Graydon >Airk >Danen!Reader >Tabthalos!Reader

-Harry Potter

>Ron >Bill >Fred >George >Charlie >Ginny >Herminone >Harry >Mattheo >Luna >Seamus >Oliver >Black!Reader >Malfoy!Reader >Granger!Reader >Riddle!Reader >Potter!Reader >Weasley!Reader >Lovegood!Reader

-Surviving Summer

>Baxter >Bodhi (Fem!reader) >Ari >Marlon >Griff. >Torres!reader. >Gibson!reader. >Sousa!reader. >Tetanui!reader. >Mecer!reader. >Radic!reader

-Girl meets world

>Lucas. >Farkle. >Zay. >Maya. >Riley. >Smackle. >Josh

•What I will write•

-Fluff. -Fem!Reader. -GN!Reader. -Angst. -Sister!Reader. -Daughter!Reader. -Child!Reader

•What I won’t write•

-Smut or anything NSFW. -Abuse of any kind. -Anything Racist or Homophobic. -Yandere. -Male!Reader (If there is a request involving this I must politely decline sorry)

And if you have a request for a character or fandom not on this list don’t be scared to ask.

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rastronomicals · 10 months ago

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7:11 PM EST January 9, 2024:

Brian Eno - "Aragon" From the album Music for Films (October 1978)

Last song scrobbled from iTunes at Last.fm

#Brian Eno #Music for Films #Aragon

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ulkaralakbarova · 4 months ago

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A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Jerry Fletcher: Mel Gibson Alice Sutton: Julia Roberts Dr. Jonas: Patrick Stewart Agent Lowry: Cylk Cozart Mr. Wilson: Steve Kahan Flip: Terry Alexander Cynic: Alex McArthur Justice Guard: Rod McLachlan Justice Guard: Michael Potts Justice Guard: Jim Sterling Public Works Man: Rich Hebert Clarke: Brian J. Williams Piper: G. A. Aguilar Henry Finch’s Secretary: Cece Neber Labao Alice’s Secretary: Saxon Trainor Grouchy Nurse: Sage Allen Nurse – Roosevelt Hospital: Joanna Sanchez Cop – Roosevelt Hospital: Michael Shamus Wiles Lawyer: Andrew Lauren Tech: Danny Smith Surveillance Operator: Sean Patrick Thomas Helicopter Pilot: Al Cerullo Cleet: Dean Winters Night Security – Federal Building: Rick Hoffman Surveillance Operator: Peter Jacobson Intern: Troy Garity Alice’s Father: Bert Remsen Jonas’ Aide: J. Mills Goodloe Old Man in Book Store: Leonard Jackson Film Crew: Director of Photography: John Schwartzman First Assistant Director: Jim Van Wyck Original Music Composer: Carter Burwell Producer: Joel Silver Editor: Kevin Stitt Producer: Richard Donner Casting: Marion Dougherty Assistant Editor: Kris Cole Associate Producer: Julie Durk Writer: Brian Helgeland Co-Producer: Richard Solomon Art Direction: Gregory Bolton Editor: Frank J. Urioste Co-Producer: Dan Cracchiolo Co-Producer: J. Mills Goodloe Post Production Supervisor: Ilyse A. Reutlinger Unit Production Manager: Helen Pollak Unit Production Manager: Nan Bernstein Freed Second Assistant Director: John G. Scotti Set Decoration: Casey Hallenbeck Set Designer: Lauren Cory Set Designer: Joseph G. Pacelli Jr. Set Designer: Thomas Betts Leadman: Steven Curtis Husch Still Photographer: Andrew Cooper Video Assist Operator: Martin Glover Underwater Director of Photography: Pete Romano Second Second Assistant Director: Sean McCarron Unit Publicist: Stephanie Pond-Smith Script Supervisor: Sioux Richards Key Grip: Les T. Tomita Best Boy Grip: Audie Aragon Dolly Grip: Brad Rea Location Manager: Robbie Goldstein Location Manager: David E. Kaufman Negative Cutter: Mo Henry Color Timer: David Orr “A” Camera Operator: Mitchell Amundsen Steadicam Operator: Neal Norton First Assistant Camera: Christopher Duskin First Assistant Camera: A. Anthony Cappello Second Assistant Camera: Thomas D. Lairson Jr. Second Assistant Camera: Charles B. Katz Camera Loader: Jacobus Marcus Supervising Sound Editor: Mark A. Mangini Supervising Sound Editor: George Simpson Sound Editor: Richard L. Anderson Sound Editor: Mike Chock Sound Editor: John Dunn Sound Editor: Julia Evershade Sound Editor: Eric Lindemann Sound Editor: Geoffrey G. Rubay Assistant Sound Editor: Oscar Mitt Assistant Sound Editor: Sonny Pettijohn Music Editor: Adam Milo Smalley Scoring Mixer: Michael Farrow Orchestrator: Sonny Kompanek Supervising ADR Editor: James Simcik ADR Editor: William C. Carruth ADR Editor: Denise Horta ADR Mixer: Troy Porter Sound Re-Recording Mixer: John T. Reitz Sound Re-Recording Mixer: David E. Campbell Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Gregg Rudloff Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Jeffrey J. Haboush Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Kevin E. Carpenter Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Dan Hiland Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Gary D. Rogers Foley Editor: Solange S. Schwalbe Foley Editor: Aaron Glascock Production Sound Mixer: Tim Cooney Boom Operator: Todd Bassman Chief Lighting Technician: Andy Ryan Assistant Chief Lighting Technician: Brian Evans Assistant Costume Designer: Christopher J. Kristoff Costume Design: Ha Nguyen Production Design: Paul Sylbert Costume Supervisor: Kimberly Guenther Durkin Makeup Supervisor: Lee Harman Makeup Artist: Richard Dean Makeup Artist: Mel Berns Jr. Key Hair Stylist: Stephen Robinette Hairstylist: Lyndell Quiyou Hairstylist: Monique DeSart Property Master: Erik L. Nelson Assistant Property Master: Christopher Amy Special Effects Coordinator: Michael Meinardus Stunts: S...

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sporadiceagleheart · 5 months ago

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Heaven tribute edit for all old angels Mei Shan “Linda” Leung, Barbara Yung Mei-ling, Dayle Yoshie Okazaki, Elyas Yakub Abowath, William Makoto “Bill” Doi, Yuriko Lillie Kita Doi, Patty Elaine Higgins, Thomas E. Higgins, Lela Ellen Reed Kneiding, Bert Clyde Reed, Abana Bethalda Booth Reed, Maxson Carl “Max” Kneiding, Joyce Lucille Brown Nelson, Eris I Brown, Alma Winfred Coombe Owsley, Eugene Theodore Nelson, Margaret Ada Brown Yarnell, Tsai Lian “Veronica” Yu, Maxine Levenia Tedder Zazzara, Vincent Charles Zazzara, Betty Grace Peterson Zazzara, Edward Peterson, Violet Louise Dunlop Peterson, Katie Lee Smith Maggiore, Brian Keith Maggiore, Manuela Eleanore Rohrbeck Witthuhn, Dr Debra Alexandria Manning, Cheryl Grace “Cheri” Smith Domingo, Wayland Clifton Smith Jr., Janelle Lisa Cruz, Lyman Robert Smith, Charlene Herzenberg Smith, April 21, 1951: Lois Janes, 7, disappears from Harrisburg, Little Miss Nobody/Sharon Lee Gallegos, Louis XVII, Mary Crocker, Mary Kornman, Judy Garland, Rosina Lawrence, Joan of Arc, Jean d'Arc, Ilse Weber, Eazy-E, Ella Harper, Annie Oakley, Anne Frank, Margot Frank, Hana Brady, Pauline Adelaar, Annie Kerr Aiken, Gracie Perry Watson, Inez Clarke Briggs, Saint Paul the Apostle, Saint Valentine, Saint Patrick, Mona Lisa, Saint Mark, Saint Peter, Saint Rosalia, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Constantina of Rome, Saint Helena of Constantinople, Saint John the Baptist, King David, Matilda of Denmark, Anna D Crnkovic, Irmgard Christine Winter, Saint Clare of Assisi, Saint Ita of Killeedy, Saint Agnes of Rome, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, Sainte Bernadette Soubirous, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Teresa de Jesus, Saint James the Less, Catherine of Aragon, Olivia Twenty Dahl, Anne de Beauchamp, Isabel Despenser, Countess of Warwick, Isabella I, Isabella of Portugal, Isabel of Barcelos, Beatriz Pereira de Alvim, Mary I, Lucy M Haynes, Isabelle Romée, Anne Boleyn, Cleopatra, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Jacques d'Arc, Mary, Queen of Scots, Marie Curie, Pierre Cauchon, Catherine II of Russia, Anna Petrovna, Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia,

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natequarter · 9 months ago

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number 1 & 7 for the book ask!!?

7: What book do you love but usually not recommend because it’s weird or intense, etc?

the adventures of alianore audley, by brian wainwright. it's incredibly funny and is best described as "richard iii meet james bond meets a guy making fun of both richard iii and james bond". personally, i wouldn't recommend it to the average reader because a) it's clearly a ricardian story (ricardians being the sacred defenders of richard iii to avenge his reputation, and so on and so forth), b) it requires a decent amount of exposure to the wars of the roses (starting with the rise of edward iv and ending in the middle of henry vii's reign), and a good number of the jokes are dependent on understanding the general context of that, and c) it's an irreverent parody, which can be tonally jarring, especially if you like your historical fiction accurate.

however, if you like parody with your history, it's brilliant. it lampshades a lot of modern tropes and conventions, especially in spy stories, whilst seamlessly integrating all this into a medieval context which is clearly not meant to be taken entirely seriously. are you a fan of richard iii? this book rips his reputation to shreds. it does the same to: henry vi, margaret of anjou, edward iv, elizabeth woodville, george of clarence, isabel neville, warwick the kingmaker, edward v, edward of lancaster, henry vii, the duke of buckingham, and probably some other people i've missed. in fact, the only person who escapes this book entirely unscathed is anne neville. you see? that's equality. the princes in the tower escape said tower by crossdressing as girls, if you want an idea as to what kind of level of accuracy it's aiming for.

also, and this is THE highest praise i can give it: it's a well-written first person narrative. i've read about 2.7 other books that deserve that kind of praise. alianore and her purely fictional husband are both brilliantly written, and for me at least, it's laugh-out-loud. alianore is blunt, rude, and just wants to live a peaceful life without being dragged into the typical problems which dog noblewomen in ya romances.

some quotes, to give you an idea of what the book is like (just one won't do):

The trouble with Richard was not that he was hunchbacked but that he had no sense of humour. I shall spell that out to save you from any doubts. NO SENSE OF HUMOUR AT ALL.

‘The King’s forbidden it, that’s why not,’ Richard answered. ‘Then he can flaming well unforbid it!’ Warwick yelled, so loudly that Isabel jumped back six inches without losing her pose.

(Her father, by the way, called himself King of Jerusalem, Naples, Sicily and Aragon, although not one of the kingdoms recognised him as such. If there’s one thing I can’t stand it’s a man who claims to be King of this and that when he isn’t really King of anything. It’s so frightfully middle-class.)

No, if you want to read about quarrels with the neighbours I suggest you ask John Paston to lend you his family’s collection of letters. He’s put them all in a box, and plans to keep them for future generations. Though I cannot imagine why he thinks that posterity will be interested in his sister’s affair with Richard Calle, or his brother’s collection of seedy little friends, or the price of corn in Norfolk in the twentieth year of Mad Harry’s reign.

you probably get the point by now.

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#asks #the adventures of alianore audley

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ednyfedfychan · 2 years ago

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“Following medieval precedent, Ashdown now went to Henry's wife, Elizabeth of York, a procedure also later followed by Henry VIII for Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard. It is well known that Henry VII tightened expenditure to rebuild the royal finances: more feudal dues were exacted and attempts were made in 1489 to curtail illegal hunting in Ashdown Forest, where it was also seen that Maresfield tenants claiming common of pasture in Ashdown were misusing the custom to the detriment of the deer. Henry's Scottish campaigns in 1485 and 1496 also had implications for Ashdown, as we shall see, and we also find that Chelwood Vachery, formerly belonging to Michelham Priory, was now absorbed into duchy control. A hierarchy of officials continued to administer Ashdown. The primary post remained that of master forester, a sinecure for members of the elite who might combine the post with being master of game. In turn, he normally employed a steward, and we find, for example, Thomas Fiennes (Lord Dacre) as steward of Ashdown in July 1519 and other well-connected men involved. George Neville, Lord Abergavenny, master forester 1503–22, was followed by Sir Thomas Boleyn of Hever (d. 1539) and George, his son (executed for treason in 1536); Thomas Culpeper in May 1541; and Sir Anthony Browne, son-in-law of Sir John Gage, in May 1542.

— Brian Short, ‘Society and Community on Ashdown Forest, 1500–1800’ in Turbulent Foresters: A Landscape Biography of Ashdown Forest (2022)

#h7 tag #eoy tag #coa tag #ab tag #js tag #kh tag

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unknowncountrygirl · 2 years ago

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Curse Breakers Gambit Ch. 5

Murphy knocked on McGonagall's classroom door and sighed in releif when he saw her still at her desk.

“Mr. McNully, I'm surprised you aren't at dinner.”

“I actually have a problem that I'm hoping you can help solve.” He had only got the sentence out when the door opened and the girls walked in.

“Hello Professor. Thanks for meeting us on such short notice.” Iris greeted as she, Badeea, and Tulip walked in. McGonagall raised her eyebrow and nodded.

“It's my pleasure, Miss Rosewood. How are preparations for your tournament coming along?”

“We're making progress, as you can see we have recruited enough teammates to enter the competition.” She gestured to Badeea and Tulip.

“Yes, it appears you two have been busy since we last met. You've assembled a fine team.” McGonagall smiled.

“We almost have enough chess sets for each of us to use, but that brings us to te reason we're here.” Iris explained as she looked to Murphy, who puled out the chess set and placed it on the desk in front of McGonagall.

“It's lovely.” She commented.

“Except it's missing the Queen. We were told it once belonged to a master.” Murphy explained to his professor.

“We were hoping you may recognize it, and be able to help us find the Queen.” Iris almost begged as McGonagall picked up a piece and studied it closely.

“I can recall every wizard chess set I've ever played against, each one is unique in it's own right. I've played against many great masters over the years.”

“Well then if anyone can identify them, it's you!” Murphy said excitedly, feeling hope raise in his chest.

“This is the set you two found for me?” Badeea asked as she picked up one of the pieces gently, turning it over in her hands as she admired the rose golden set. “These pieces were carved by a true artist. The attention to detail is stunning!” She fawned over the set and smiled to Iris and Murphy. “Thank you both so much.”

“Don't thank us yet, it's useless if there's no Queen.” Murphy told her.

“I believe I may know who these used to belong to.” McGonagall announced.

“Oh that's wonderful!” Iris nearly jumped in place from excitement, and Murphy couldn't help but smile fondly at her, not caring if anyone else noticed.

“But if I'm correct about the previous owner's identity, and I'm quite sure I am... I would be very curious to learn how this rather unique set of pieces came into your possession.” She stated while giving both Iris and Murphy a stern look. Murphy looked to Iris and felt the color drain out of his face as if he could see himself thrown in detention-

“We bought them from Jae.” Iris said simply. “We knew we didn't have time to go to Diagon Alley, and figured he may have a set.”

“Hm... Pitts came by my classroom earlier. He was on high alert in search of the ever elusive Mr. Kim.”

“That was the last time we saw him.”

“I cannot say I condone your methods, but I do appreciate your honesty, Miss Rosewood.” She tutted and Iris nodded, bearing the weight of McGonagall's disapproval. Murphy almost interjected and told McGonagall that it was his idea and that Iris had nothing to do with it, but Professor continued. “This particular set of pieces once belonged to Brian Gagwilde, a former headmaster of Hogwarts.”

“A former headmaster? Just like Walter Aragon!” Murphy erupted, feeling excited at the thought.

“Yes, Mr. McNully. The two were actually contemporaries, and fervent wizard chess competitors as well.” McGonagall explained.

“If only Brian Gagwilde was here now, we could ask him what he did with the lost Queen.” Iris shrugged, looking down at the incomplete set.

“Perhaps there is a way we could ask him, Iris.” Tulip looked over at the blonde.

“Oh? How is that? He's been gone for decades.”

“He may be gone, but his portrait is still in the Grand Staircase.”

“That's amazing, Tulip! How did you figure that out?”

“While he was also a headmaster and chess master, he was also a master prankster.” Tulip smiled. “He even wrote my favorite book on the subject, 'Jiggery Pokey and Hocus Pocus', he's a bit of a hero to me.”

“Great, let's go!”

“I would like to accompany you ladies, but unfortunately the stairs are not exactly my friend.” Murphy told them, and he was surprised when all three girls looked rather upset.

“No problem, Murphy, why don't we take this chance to go over some strategies with Professor McGonagall?” Badeea asked with a kind smile, “if you don't mind Professor, I could use all the help I can.”

“No trouble at all Miss Ali.”

“Well Tulip and I will head to the portrait and see what we can find out!” Iris waved as she and the redhead left the room quickly. Murphy found Badeea to be a very kind young woman who was eager to learn about chess and strategy, he understood why Iris enjoyed Badeea's company. Less then twenty minutes later, and arely halfway through a game, Iris and Tulip returned with bright smiled on their faces.

“Professor, can Murphy and I have permission to head to Hogsmead early tomorrow morning?” Iris asked. “Because we know where to find the missing Queen!”

Everything was starting to fit together and Murphy breathed a sigh of relief.

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Early the next morning, with now just five days before the tournament, Murphy and Iris arrived at the Hog's Head Inn. As soon as they were in, Murphy felt his lips curls downwards, there was a odd arrange of smells and the entire place just felt dirty. He and Iris stuck out like sore thumbs in the place, but to his shock, Iris seemed perfectly at ease.

“Aberforth is nowhere to be seen.” Murphy mentioned as a dark wizard looked their way.

“I'm sure Aberforth will be along soon, he's probably just helping a patron.” Iris said off handedly as she rested against the bar. The place put him on edge, and seeing another dark wizard look their way and give Iris the most grotesque smile almost made him beg her to leave and forget the Queen.

“We're the ones who should be busy now, training to beat Celine Castillion and her team.” He muttered under his breath. “If we hope to hold our own we have a lot of work to do. But instead we're tracking down a lost chess piece in the middle of Hogsmead. The tournament is closer than ever and I'm starting to worry.”

“We have to be patient, Murphy. Everything works out in time. Yes we're here, but Tulip and Badeea are getting some lessons from McGonagall, and once we get the Queen we can practice as a team. It will be fine.” Murphy rubbed his head.

“Yes, I suppose you're right. I just have a long way to go before I have the patience of a saint like you do.”

“I do not have the patience of a saint, but thank you anyway. Isn't there some Quidditch player you can take a lesson from?”

“Oh good idea! I can channel my inner Glynnis Griffiths, the seeker who once waited seven days to catch a snitch!”

“Seven days?” The deepest voice Murphy had ever heard said from behind him, “I certainly wouldn't keep you waiting that long. What brings you two to the Hog's Head?”

“We had a chat with Brian Gagwilde's portrait, who told us you might have something we're looking for.” Iris told Aberforth honestly.

“Iris... A lot of people come in here looking for a lot of things, you'll need to be more specific.” He crossed his arms over his wide chest and belly.

“A chess piece, a Queen to be exact. We need it so our teammate will have a complete chess set for a tournament we're in on Friday and Saturday.”

“Brian Gagwildes said he surrendered it to you a long time ago, after a crushing defeat.” Murphy added hoping to jog his memory.

“Ah, yes. I used the Dragon Variation of the Slytherin Defence. A complex strategy but devastating when used correctly.” Aberforth nodded. Murphy felt himself have a inner moment of fandom.

“That's quite an understatement, I've read about that legendary strategy in many of my chess theory books.” Murphy told him, shocked he used it correctly. “But I've never actually seen the Dragon Variation of Slytherin Defence used successfully in practice before.”

“I was wrong to use it against my friend, that defeat crushed Brian's very will to play chess.” Aberforth warned Murphy.

“It sounds like that match has weighed heavily on both of you, Aberforth.” Iris mentioned, noticing the difference in Aberforth's tone.

“Not a day goes by that I don't think about it, try as I might to forget.”

“Well this may bring you some piece, we want to bring Brian's chess set out of retirement and back into play. Our friend thinks it's a work of art. But we need the Queen he gave you.”

“Nothing would make me happier than for you to take that pice off my hands, Iris.” Aberforth told her, heading behind the bar. He dug around for a moment and then pulled out the rose golden ornate Queen. “As promised, the piece is now yours.” He handed the Queen out to Iris who gently took the delicately detailed piece.

“This is brilliant, now that we have it we can bring this set out of retirement and use it in the tournament.” Iris told him as she turned and dug around in the bag attached to the back of Murphy's chair, securing the Queen.

“A word of caution, however, that when it comes to wizard chess not all sets are created equal.” Aberforth warned.

“We are aware that each set has its own personality, and a player's bond with their pieces is key.” Iris nodded, zipping up Murphy's bag.

“Well... If I remember correctly, Gagwilde's army will not be an easy one to command.” Aberforth told the two of them, and Murphy suddenly felt trepidation. “But if you manage to achieve mastery over these pieces, then your friend will be able to handle any challenges that come your way during the tournament.”

“Thank you so much Aberforth, we'll keep that in mind as we deliver this to our friend Badeea.” Iris told him, “I hope you have a good day!” Iris waved as she and Murphy headed out. As they headed back towards Hogwarts, Iris held up her wand,

“Expecto Patronum!” Murphy watched in awe as a beautiful silver and white harpy eagle burst forth, flapping it's grand wings in the air. “Go find Badeea and Tulip, and gather in the great hall.” Iris ordered as the eagle gracefully turned in the air, and Murphy could not help but reach out and touch it's wings as it headed off on it's quest.

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“I have great news! Murphy and I have the Queen to your set Badeea!” Iris said, presenting the piece to Badeea who smiled and took the Queen with grace.

“Oh Iris, Murphy, thank you both. This means a lot that you would go through so much just to get this for me.” She said, hugging Iris tightly.

“Well, lets set up a board, and see just how well that new set does for you.” Iris told her. The four of them each pulled out their sets respectively. Badeea, her new rose gold set. Tulip a polished pewter. Murphy a shining silver. And Iris, a golden set.

“Iris, it's just beautiful!” Badeea spoke, seeing her set all together for the first time. “Where did you find the Queen?”

“We got it from Aberforth Dumbledore at the Hog's Head Inn.” Iris told her simply. “Now,” she clapped her hands together and smiled, we have a ton of catching up to do.”

“Yes! Let's get some good practice in ladies!” Murphy smiled. “I trust that while Iris and I were gone, you two read my assigned literature on chess theory?” Tulip laughed boisterously.

“Hard pass, Murphy. The only thing those boring books could ever help me with is a good night's sleep.”

“I tried to read them, Murphy, really I did... But I found them to be a bit confusing.” Badeea told him honestly, her joyous attitude fading fast.

“The tournament is coming up soon, very soon! We're running out of time to get this team up to speed,” Murphy told them, exasperated, and a little peeved.

“Then we better get to it!” Iris announced loudly, “there's nothing better than good old fashioned playing to help us practice.” Iris held her hand out to Badeea, “I'll give you the first move.” With grace Iris was able to quell the looming argument and get them back on track.

Then everything imploded.

The chess pieces refused to cooperate and follow Badeea's commands, and Murphy felt his blood pressure raising with how Tulip played chess. He had to loosen his tie and undo the top button from the heat he was feeling.

“Something wrong...” Iris drawled sounding hurt and confused. “The pieces are refusing to answer the commands.”

“It's the Queen, the pawns are mad she's abandoned them for all these years.” Badeea explained, trying to sooth her rose gold pawns.

“Well yeah, I would be mad too if I were those pawns and the Queen was acting all high and mighty.” Tulip told them, “it's hard not to hear them bickering.”

“We need to figure out how t get them to work together and quickly.” Iris said, studying Badeea's set. That was when Murphy finally snapped.

“I agree, Iris. But Gagwilde's pieces aren't the only ones who aren't working well together.” He knew he glared at Tulip, because of the look she gave him. “Tulip is showing blatant disregard for standard chess theory, and Badeea is still making rookie mistakes!”

“Look, I joined this team to play chess, nit get bossed around and told to read some dumb theory books!” Tulips clapped back at him sharply. Iris and Badeea just looked on, horror written on their faces.

“Dumb theory books?!” Murphy almost yelled, and Iris noticed a vein throbbing in his head. “They were written by the greatest minds in the Wizarding world!” He slammed his hands on the table and Iris and Badeea both jumped at the thump.

“All I know is that this team isn't at all what I signed up for, so... I quit!” Tulip jumped up and looked at Iris, “I'm sorry Iris.” She said pointedly.

“Tulip, wait! Please, don't leave, we can talk this over-” Iris stood and tried in vain to keep Tulip from leaving, and sort things out but Tulip marched away quickly. “Tulip!” Iris tried once more. Instead Tulip disappeared and left Iris rubbing her temples.

“Iris?” Badeea pulled Iris from her thoughts and drew attention to her. “I hate to say it... But I think Murphy is right. I amstill making basic mistakes, and I'm dragging the team down.” Murphy suddenly felt extremely guilty when he realized he had crushed Badeea's spirit, and noticed her eyes looking a bit glassy. Badeea was in that same group of people that Iris was in, and that was if you hurt their feeling's you felt like you just kicked a puppy. “I'm not cut out to be a chess player, after all. I'm sorry, Iris, but I'm out too.” Badeea gave one last pitiful look at her beautiful chess set, and let out a long breath, leaving them with Iris and Murphy.

The two blonde's sat abandoned at the table.

“Well...” Iris started. “That escalated quickly.” Murphy plopped his head in his hands.

“This is all my fault, Iris. I just couldn't keep my big mouth shut.. Now, just as Professor predicted, our team is in shambles.”

“It's.... Good to speak your mind,” she began as she started to pack up the pieces to her chess set and Badeea's, “with that said... I would have been more tactful rather then so blunt with Tulip and Badeea.”

“It doesn't change the fact our team has gone to pot.” He tipped his King over, and listened to the little thing start yelling at him wildly. “I am truly sorry for making them feel rotten, and I wish there was a way to let them know that.”

“There's still time for us to make things right.” Iris told him, reaching hand out to rest on his shoulder. “We may loose a day of practice, but I think it will be fine. I'll try and patch things up with them, ok?”

“You're a saint, Iris.” He told her, unable to meet her gaze from his guilt. Iris was always the fixer, and he hoped that the chess tournament may be a good distraction for her... Yet here she was trying once again to mend another's problems. He reached his hand up and patted Iris's hand, which was still on his shoulder.

“I'll find you later ok? Can I leave you to take care of the chess sets?”

“I can manage that.” He nodded as she stood up, and slid her hand off his shoulder. He watched her as she left the Great Hall and all but banged his head on the table.

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