#but i guess they're saving that very difficult idea for the finale

[soulstutters]

Okarun had messed up. He knew that. But this was getting excessive. You guys were going against these schlong-stalking aliens and their stupid shrimp but it was starting to feel like he was your enemy.

Every time he treaded towards you in the water, you would swim in the opposite direction. You used Momo as an excuse, saying you wanted to be near her, but you were a terrible liar.

When Momo insisted you all get on Okarun's back, you were practically floating above him the whole time. He almost chalked it up to an aversion to touching skin on skin, but you stubbornly clung to Momo.

Once the whole ordeal was finished, you all found yourselves in the school nurse's office. Okarun tried to extend an olive branch, offering to help you find clothes in your size. But, again, you made the insane decision to avoid him against your better judgement. In his opinion, at least.

At this point, Okarun was really starting to get irritated. He spent several minutes listening to Momo's ticked off rant pushing him to apologize. But how was he supposed to explain if you wouldn't even look him in the eye?

So, he cornered you. Kind of.

You sigh as you reach for the handle of the door you were changing behind in the nurse's office, preparing to face Momo and the two lovebirds again. You don't really like the idea of them together, but if Aira's who Okarun's chosen, it's fine. You'll get over it. Eventually. For now, though, you're dead set on avoiding him.

You very quickly find out that Okarun is dead set on making that extremely difficult to do. As you step out in your borrows clothes, you're faced with the sight of a lone Okarun staring at you expectantly. You almost want to step backwards into the closet, but you've been trying to keep your evasion subtle.

You close the door behind you and stand there for a moment, suddenly feeling awkward. Your willpower could have you standing there across from him forever, but your legs don't have the same strength after today. Trying to make it look smooth, you stride over to the recovery couch.

Eternally persistent, Okarun moves from his chair to sit on the opposite end of the couch. You can't find it in you to spitefully move right now. Instead, you just clench the sheet under you and lean back on the wall behind you.

Okarun starts to talk. You let yourself listen, finally.

"What you saw with Miss Shiratori and I earlier is not what you think." You're tempted to get up and leave at his first words, peeved that he has the nerve to lie to you. But you'd promised Momo you'd give him a chance. And, if you're honest with yourself, you want to hear this. You don't want to believe they're really together.

"Ok," you state simply, giving Okarun the space to speak. You can tell he appreciates it, if his relieved sigh means anything.

"She came onto me. I guess she developed some weird crush on me after we helped save her. She ambushed me while I was outside-"

"But why were you avoiding me - I mean us during lunch? If you were so busy working, what were you doing outside?"

"..."

"Right." You stand up to leave, pace around, do something other than listen to Okarun lie to your face. His hand shoots out and latches on to your wrist. You glare down at him, only to be met with a pleading face. You are weak. You sit back down.

"I was training," Okarun mumbles so quietly you almost don't hear. But you do.

"Training for what? How to be someone's boyfriend?" You spit at him. You know you're being petty but he clearly thinks you're stupid.

Okarun groans loudly and throws himself back against the wall. "I was training...so I could be stronger. Like Miss Ayase's grandmother said. I have to be strong to..." He paused as if he was trying to find the right words. "To protect you." At this, he looked back at you.

"Okay." You were really stressing him out.

"Okay?"

"Okay. I believe you." Okarun beams. "But!" He deflates again. "I don't need you to protect me. What I need is for you to be honest with me. Okay?"

Okarun smiles so brightly you almost get angry at him all over again. "Okay!"

You two look at each other in silence before you hear a click. Both of your heads swing towards the door, which opens to reveal a smirking Momo.

"Are you two done with your little quarrel," she asks, mischievous eyes darting between you and Okarun.

"Yes," you both say in sync, though in completely different tones.

"Good! Now you can focus on your love for each other!" Momo starts to chuckle.

"WHAT!"

"Our What."

Momo's giggles quickly grow into cackles as she almost falls on the ground laughing. Behind her, Miko and Muko appear.

"Do you two know what's going on with her?" Okarun asks tentatively.

"Never do," sighs Miko as Muko shakes her head.

You simply sigh deeper into the couch, not noticing Okarun's adoring stare on your form.

[am-i-the-asshole-official]

AITA for not buying a silver car?

I (27F) had bought a used car a few years ago. I've been using it since then, I put a lot of cash on maintenance, but it reached a point where it can't be fixed anymore because the parts aren't available for purchase and also I refuse to use all my savings on it anymore. I decided to buy a new car finally. I prepared the cash and picked a car I liked that wasn't too expensive. I ordered the blue color because it's my favorite. I waited for the dealer to call me back for a whole month, and I decided to check on them because the procedure should only take a week?

Anyway, after I called them, it turns out the blue car will need to be shipped from abroad, which takes a very long time thanks to the pandemic. I was given other options that would be faster, black, white and silver. I was reluctant, I like silver and I have nothing against it.... but I'm hyperfixated on blue and have been all my life. I'm severely attached to it. It wouldn't be an exaggeration if I said I'd get depressed if I get any other color. I'm Autistic but I have no idea if it's related. Plus is my passion, I'm annoying about it and know that.

However, since I needed the car urgently, I finally gave in and asked them to get me the silver one. I have only seen it pictures but I imagined it would be nice. I guess.

I told my parents about my decision, my mom told me to give it a little more time to think. She wasn't sure if getting the silver car would be a good choice for me, she imagined I'd be unhappy with that car that I'd sell quickly to get a blue one. I told of course I wouldn't sell a car just because of its color, but then again, that's sound like something I might do because I'm that obsessed with the color.

I called the dealer the next day and told them about changing my mind, I decided to wait for the blue can whenever it arrives.

Searched for the alternative places that sell this car, but I couldn't find a blue one that wasn't used. I learned my lesson from my buying my first car and refuse to buy another used one.

Anyway, since my car stopped, I've been borrowing my father's car. He has three car, the one I borrowed is new, the other two are used. He has no problem lending me his cars every now and then, however, since my car is taking forever to arrive, my father hasn't got to use his favorite car in months. He wants it, but doesn't say anything because he knows I need it. Public transportation is nonexistent where I live, and taxi is insanely expensive. Even though my father wants his car back, he wouldn't want me to use the taxi. I considered borrowing his used cars instead but they're both difficult to drive. One is too heavy for me, and the other is not good enough to handle a long drive, and my work is a one hour long drive. That's why my only option is my father's new car.

I also have been having concentration issues lately, I'm going to therapy and working on it, but it caused two car accidents. Nothing major, nobody was hurt, but my father's car was scratched. He's angry about it, but he didn't demand his car back because I don't have any other alternatives.

This problem would be easily solved if I got the silver car, but I desperately want to wait for the blue one and I have no idea how long it will take. AITA?

What are these acronyms?

[swampstew]

Period HCs with Monster Trio + Law, Killer, and Kid

Ya girl is wracked with cramps, overflowing with emotions, and seriously lacking in chocolate :( enjoy this utter nonsense my blazed brain baked as I curl back into fetal position.

Summary: Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Law, Killer, and Kid ranked by how they would handle themselves while you have your period. Implied established relationship♡

Minors DNI.

The worst actually. Not on purpose but Luffy's lack of awareness or self-restraint makes it difficult to appreciate his efforts. Not to mention he eats your snacks. You'd think with Nami and Robin on board he'd have some idea of what you're dealing with. Nope, you have to explain it again, it'll stick this time but it comes with another round of curious/invasive questions.

All your period comfort foods? Gone. The replacements? Also gone. You're lucky if there's a crumb of your favorite snack left over. Thankfully for everyone involved, his crew lends him a hand to make sure you're (eventually) satiated with alternatives and don't go on a murder spree during your cravings. On the flip side, Luffy abuses his power as Captain to have Sanji bring you both all the food when the kitchen is finally restocked. Good luck and bite him back if you have to!

His saving grace is using Gear 2 to cuddle and keep you warm. Giving you heated massages, foot and belly rubs until you're purring like a kitten. Unfortunately, he can only do the same thing for so long before growing bored. He needs a lot of intermittent breaks.

Has no tact, will ask you uncomfortable questions about your "thing going on" or your "comma" because he's so very curious and maybe also looking for ways to "fix you." Once he finds out about period poops, its over for you - there will be hourly check-ins. He'll make sure you're well stocked up on absorption products so there's that (also say thank you Nami, Robin and Franky)!

Zoro is shockingly adaptable but I guess if you spend enough time with one girl for two years - and also live with 2 full time - you're gonna learn a thing or two about having a period. Also, surprisingly reliable at getting you what you need, so long as you don't mind 2 hours to 2 business days to get it. Look he's trying ok?!

Be careful with what you say though. If you joke about cutting your uterus out, he'll take you at face value and have his blades ready. No one is a better slice master than he! Why is Chopper having a heart attack? BRB gotta tend to the younger bro.

Is not phased by your bodily changes or anything you might perceive to be "gross." Bodies are natural and they're just doing what they're meant to do, and for what it's worth he's trying to say things that will make you feel better but they don't always land. This comes from a guy who showers maybe twice a week so take the compliments as you will. He means them with his whole heart!

Out of all the guys, he's the only one who will respect your craving habits in a supportive way. That's to say he'll give you everything you want, but he knows when to cut you off before you make yourself sick. He also has a (terrifying) gift of knowing when your body is flushing itself out and he'll be right at your side with a tampon or pad in his hand at the ready. "I'm very in sync with you."

Ranks third because he's so fucking logical and doctorly. The kind of doctor that expects his medical advice and prognosis to outweigh your personal experience/feelings. Has Law ever experienced intense cramping and a headache while gushing a pint of blood and also pulled a full day's shift? No! "Doctoring" immediately invalid. Unless he gives you paid time off in which case his license is once again formally recognized.

On the OTHER hand, he will always have a colorful variety of options for you to take care of your personal business. He buys all biodegradable products, recyclable ones too! He also offers the best choices in birth control for you. Gynecology wasn't his specialty but taking care of his crew is so he studies and gets his license on the downlow.

Is VERY particular about his time spent and frankly, cuddling in bed isn't something he's entirely excited about. Sure he can do it with Bepo but that's like sleeping with a teddy bear you've had your whole life. Another person is different, especially one that needs his undivided attention and comfort. He'll give it and he won't complain about it, but he's not familiar with it and might be awkward at it for a time. Once he figures out what works best for you and let's himself relax around you, he's got the cuddling and rubbing your belly/lower back down to an exact science.

Questionable palate offerings when he first experiences your cravings. You had to teach him what's what when it comes to comfort eating and nutritional eating when you're in pain and your brain feels a bit scrambled from existing. Ikkaku had tried in the past to broaden the snack closet but it never stuck. With you, Law suddenly remembers to get things outside of his own personal preferences and comforts. It's comfort food for the BEPERIODED, LAW.

It's entirely because he's a chef and a well-groomed cutie that he ranks this highly. Honestly it was neck and neck between him and Law. His resume in the kitchen makes you forget about his perviness and near-infantilization of you.

You'll never have a craving unsatisfied because Sanji will go to the ends of the Earth to curb your hunger. The One Piece and All Blue can wait, his darling needs a rich, velvety chocolate mousse two minutes ago! He absolutely spoils you which may lead to overstuffing you until you feel worse than how the cramps made you feel.

Sanji waits on you hand and foot during your period. Practically carries you from point A to point B if you so wish. It might get annoying after a while if you don't like a hot blonde popping in your face every 10 minutes to offer you something you knew you needed but didn't know you needed right that second and you're kind of annoyed that he got it before you could even vocalize your own needs! Does that happen to anyone else or...? If you're into that pampered lifestyle, Sanji is the guy for you.

He wasn't around women a lot but living with Robin and Nami he did learn about products used and comfort items sought out, which he gives you in abundance. Sanji's weakness - period boobies. The slight swell has him a blubbering mess and he will always try to sneak a peek. He may or may not be able to smell your pheromones - its unclear but he is definitely sniffing you from time to time.

The clear winner out of the others its not even a joke. Is the trifecta of caring, supportive, and intuitive. The Period Manager™ everyone else should go back to their ship. No I am not biased.

Killer is the Chef of Carbo-loading but he knows his way around the kitchen and can make anything you desire at any given time. Desserts aren't his strongest suit but its the effort that makes it taste all the sweeter. You will never be without chocolate, praise be.

You've seen him so you know he knows muscles. Yours will become putty in his hands as he gently massages your aching body. With the help of low dose pain killers, Killer will slay your pain one sore muscle at a time.

Killer is so intuitive that he knows you have your period before you. Has your cubby on the bathroom countertop that includes: pads, tampons, flow-cup, aspirin, fuzzy socks, eye mask, and bottled juice. Your robe is hanging behind the door. He loves you so much.

Haha bitch you though. Kid is the true winner. Killer was the favored winner but you might have forgotten this is me we're talking about and Kid has never done anything wrong in his life ever. I support all his rights and wrongs, and I cheerlead at every speck of effort he puts in.

Where everyone else had mentors or positive authority figures to bond with, Kid had Killer - and Killer tried his fucking best. But not even someone as amazing as Killer can be a single mom and raise a mentally stable, well functioning person in society in a corrupted, gang-ruled regime. HOWEVER - Killer did teach Kid how to treat his period-having partner during their woes and Kid's success is Killer's pride and joy.

Like Luffy, Kid will definitely swipe your snacks and food because he's a greedy, greedy glutton. Prove you can bark back at him to stand your ground and he'll yield to you with a scoff and a pout. He doesn't even LIKE your snacks, he claims🙄 He'll make sure you have enough to satisfy your craving and then have a month supply in the hull of the ship just in case. This is where he'll sneak a few for himself without your notice.

Being the King of Treating Himself, Kid will generously make you things to comfort you. A weighted, heat-controlled blanket; a vibrating teddy bear that hugs your belly; a snack organizer to keep your preferences nearby; a personal cold/hot water cooler; pretty things to make you smile; dirty things to excite you for when its over; the gifts are boundless. So are the period products that he basically just steals from the other women in the crew.

“Captain you better reimburse me for those heavy flow tampons!!”

“I’m busy Quincy. Go bitch to the piggy bank (Wire) about it!!!”

“KILLER STOP THAT MAN!”

In his line of work, he's used to nitty gritty and things better left to the imagination. Also a bit grimy himself on occasion. That said, nothing your body does will ever disgust him. He rolls with whatever you throw at him. Bloodied bedsheets? He'll gently toss you and the sheets in the tub. He'll help clean out your soiled clothes. Buy or steal whatever you need to ease your comfort. Embarrassed by the way you feel or look? He'll give you a reassuring kiss on the cheek and say, "Eh, I've seen/heard/smelled worse."

[codenamesazanka]

Shigaraki dies, and goes back in time. To the day OFA was transferred to Deku…

[part 1]

rough idea/summary [part 2]

•

It's the day of the UA entrance exam - late afternoon. Testing is over. Results, of course, haven't even begun to be calculated yet; they will be announced by mail next week. Nothing left but to go home.

And so Deku walks out the gates, dejected. He's going over the whole day in his head: all the questions he read and answers he's given in the written portions, every move he made during the practical. By his own calculations, he just barely passed the written exam... which is nothing compared to the big fat zero he's definitely getting from the practical.

So caught up in his bleak thoughts, Deku walks straight into someone. Embarrassed, Deku apologizes, even though he's the one who's been knocked to the ground. The other guy seems perfectly fine. Well, he's older and is dressed in all black and looks like a ghoul and is staring creepily at Deku, but he seems fine.

When the guy calls out his name - Midoriya Izuku - though...

D-Do I know you?

The guy gives a strange answer: I guess not. But let's talk.

The guy asks Deku if he just took the UA exam to be a Hero, and Deku answers in the affirmative. (Almost starts to ramble about, well, he took the exam, because he wants to be a Hero, yeah, but it didn't go so well... but stops himself in time. No need to tell a stranger all that.)

Why? The guy asks. Why does he want to be a Hero? 

That's a simple and easy question. Deku says, to help people. To save them. He wants to be like All Might, saving people with a smile. Deku gives his own smile here, because who wouldn't know of All Might and All Might's smile.

The guy has no reaction to that. He only asks again, Why? Why does he want to save people? 

This makes Deku think a little, but not too much. The answer is simple - because they need saving. When someone is in trouble, it's just natural to want to help, right? 

Is it?

Well—yeah. Deku finds that it's hard to explain his answer, which is clearly what this guys wants him to do. (Is this a secret UA exam? Judging his character? Determining if he's worthy???) Seeing someone having trouble, being in pain or going through something hard and difficult, it's only right to give them a hand. They should be helped, because... they need it.

So it's pity.

No! Not exactly. It's not judging them, it... shouldn't be that? - it's just... easing their burden. And the burden you'd feel as well. It's hard to see someone suffering, isn't it? Helping them feels better, for everyone.

So it's about your ego.

No!!! (Oh, Deku's so failing this part of the exam too.) He just wants to save people! Isn't that enough?

This time, the guy asks: What if they don't deserve it? What if they're done terrible things, things that are unforgivable? And they'll continue to do them, no matter what. Would you help those people, Midoriya Izuku, if they're in trouble?

It's a moral question that feels a little more complex than any entrance exam would require (so is this guy just... some random weirdo?) but Deku realizes he has the answer. He talks about - who else? - Bakugou, a friend, a bully, and someone who's probably never going to change. But one day last year, his friend needed help. He looked scared. He was in pain. At that moment, he needed saving. Deku wasn't really thinking about any of the stuff Bakugou did, or what he will do, in the future. All Deku thought was... that someone should be there for him. 

I don't know about forgiveness, or anything like that, and maybe it really is just a shallow answer, but... if someone looks like they need help, then I'll help them.

The guy is quiet for a long while. Not looking at Deku, just staring off into the distance. Deku wonders and rehearses how he'll make a polite excuse to leave, when the guy finally gives a huff. Says, Nothing has changed, huh?

Deku is very, very confused, but the guy only says nevermind, and turns to leave the same way he entered Deku's day - suddenly and bizarrely.

But when moving, the guy winces; there's a stiffness to him, to his arm; and Deku has to ask, Are you okay? Is it your arm? Do you need help? 

The guy says he's fine, and tries to dodge around Deku, but that only makes his wrist visible - with blood. Which alarms Deku, who tries to gently herd the guy toward UA. There's a doctor inside the school - a Hero, actually, with a healing quirk, it's really cool - she can help, she actually just helped me—

Their tiny commotion thankfully gets some of the staff - and All Might!? - to the scene, and just one word from Deku about the guy being hurt immediately has All Might carrying him off to Recovery Girl.

-

At the medical bay, the guy is utterly ungrateful. He says to All Might, You're as annoying as ever; but All Might takes it in stride, keeping his signature smile, even though Deku can see that he's confused and a little hurt.

Recovery Girl heals the guy. Then also brings attention to everything else wrong about the guy. You have multiple puncture wounds... And I see lots of blood, too much to be healthy, but it's not all yours, is it?

(Black is a good color to hide dried blood.)

Surprisingly, the guy answers bluntly and honestly. No.

At this, Deku can feel the atmosphere gets heavier, a little. All Might immediately gets more serious, asking if something had happen, if the young man - because in better lighting, he looked only to be a couple of years older than Deku - was in danger. Was it a Villain? Are they still in the area?

The guy refuses answering and tries to leave, but All Might blocks his path - with a showy flourish - and persists in trying to help. It's okay to tell him - All Might is here! There's no need to be afraid. He'll keep him safe. Evil will be caught and punished. Things will be okay. (Meanwhile, Deku watches Recovery Girl call the police.)

Unstoppable force vs. immovable object. Guy is a quick dodger and won't stop trying to leave, while All Might won't quit trying to get the guy to stay and talk.

Let's get your name! Can you tell us your name?

Fine, you want my name? The guy snaps. The family name is Shimura.

All Might freezes, and Deku sees something he thought was impossible - (Hero form) All Might's smile fading.

Shimura continues. But I don't want anything to do with you. So don't follow me.

Deku can just hear something shattering inside All Might. As he rushes over to All Might to see if he's okay, Shimura walks past them and leaves... but not before pausing at the door and saying something that breaks All Might again.

All For One is dead. I just killed him.

(A clattering sound. Recovery Girl's dropped her cane. Deku wants to grab it and give it back to her, but he doesn't want to leave All Might in his catatonic state either.)

Shimura says, I don't know if it'll stick, but if he does come back, I'll deal with it. You don't have to worry about him anymore.

Deku has so many questions. All Might, what's going on? Do you know Shimura-san? Who's All For One? Who just died? Are you okay?

Shimura gives a laugh at this. Says to Deku, so no one told you anything either. Says to All Might, better tell your successor everything, so he's prepared.

Prepared? All Might finally breaks out of his daze. But you just said...

It's me you'll need to worry about, from now on. Shimura says. You are Heroes. And I'm still a Villain.

Shimura walks out the door. And somehow, in the second between that and Deku running out to chase after him, Shimura has disappeared.

[scifirice]

The game Doomed in danny phantom has insane implications.

Before you go typing stuff, I am aware it's the result of needing a video game to have stakes and the writers needing a plot. I understand watsonian and doylist reasoning, im a writer myself. this is purely for the in-universe implications which I believe are crazy.

In episode 12: Teacher of the Year, danny and his friends are playing some kind of online game where the grand prize for beating it is full access to the World Wide Web. I re watched this episode prior to writing this, though it has been a hot minute since ive seen the other episodes, so i don't know exactly if they've actually used the internet prior to that episode. But i do remember technus escaping because Danny deleted his old save of Doomed so i guess that does imply he beat it at some point after episode 12.

The mere fact they can even play an online game in the first place would imply they have some access but not as much as they could. Kind of like how when you have a learners permit you can only drive in the daytime with an adult in the passenger seat. Can you imagine getting online and only being able to access wikipedia and facebook? Thats what I'm seeing from this.

So as far as we know, anyone who wants to get full access to the internet has to play and beat this game. We see danny and tucker make it to the final level multiple times, it takes them all night but that assumes even an average player can make it far if they keep at it. So the game itself couldn't be too difficult.

But what bewilders me the most is what Sam's doing. Why does this game have PVP? Sam hasn't beat the game either, she was likely doing it just to fuck with danny and tucker but she also blasts some random dude at the beginning. The trio seemed to all be able to win the game together at the very end, meaning there isn't any actual reason for pvp since there's no need to claim the prize solely for yourself.

Then there's Lancer. He's already beating the goddamn game! Yet he comes back just to beat it again and fight people! Is he gaining anything from this? Probably not. But why would this be an option for returning players? It's like someone who gets a doctorate degree and then goes around a middle school with a baseball bat bashing any student they see trying to learn and the school staff do nothing about it.

Why is the world set up like this? Did the government decide full internet access is something someone should have to take a test for? Did everyone have to take the test or were they grandfathered into keeping full access? I dunno how old Lancer is but unless we assume he was only playing the game for fun, he had to have beat Doomed when he was younger. so that implies his generation and the one after were all subject to this rule.

Is Doomed the only game like this? are there other games for other kinds of people since not everyone is good at FPS games? Could there be other things like make a character on the sims live for a whole year on max difficulty and then you win? Beat halo on legendary with all skulls on? speedrun mario 64 below the allowed time limit? Whose idea was this!? Not everyone is going to want full access when they're teens like danny, but what about when you get a job? Do you need to put "I beat Doomed" on your resume? this whole this is just fucking bizzare,

It's a minor detail never really brought up again, but the wider implications of it are immense. Anyway, im using this episode as inspiration to write a story because I cannot let this idea just get swept under the ecto-rug.

[jumpywhumpywriter]

Chapter 5: Fire!

Warnings: intense rescue, flying through fire, severe third-degree burns, smoke inhalation, cardiac arrest

When everything turns to chaos, Shadow is forced to make a difficult decision...

Sorry in advance for the topic jump LOL

Background info that is not included (explains a missing chapter): As the hunt for Thomas’s missing brother continued, during another raid, a mysterious black-winged Falkry showed up and killed a bunch of Jackal guards that had attacked Shadow, Thomas, and Tanner in a surprise ambush. Without the stranger’s help, they would have lost the fight altogether. The Falkry came out of nowhere to help them, and then disappeared again without a trace. He had been wearing a hood, so no one had any idea who he was. But Shadow now had an intense interest in finding out who it was, the mystery thickening with every passing day. During the ambush, Thomas also discovered that Shadow has the ability to self-heal minor injuries by drawing on her reserve of magic.

   –A day or two after being rescued by the mystery Falkry…

   "Do you think you can search security cameras and satellite feeds to find the Falkry?" Shadow asked flatly.

   "I could do that," Thomas said smugly, "but first we are going to find my brother, just like you agreed to."

   She was clearly more interested in finding the other Falkry than in Thomas's brother, but she set aside those emotions for the moment.

   "Fine," she huffed. "We'll look for your brother first, then search for the Falkry second. Any idea on how to locate him?"

   As if on cue, Thomas's phone beeped with an incoming message. He pulled it from his pocket and stared at the screen in confusion, his brow furrowing.

   The message had been sent from an unknown number. Thomas had installed advanced, near impenetrable firewalls that he had created himself previously to prevent any nonessential calls or texts from coming through, which is why it was strange that one still managed to wriggle its way onto his phone regardless of his protections.

   He clicked on the text so that it filled the screen. There was a video attachment that had been sent. A message also came with it, displayed below the attachment. It was an address, followed by more information.

   1576 Maple Street, 67882.

   Come alone, or he dies. Tonight, Midnight.

   Thomas felt his heart drop to his stomach as he dreaded clicking the attachment after reading the words. He finally mustered up the courage and opened the video. A second later he gasped. On the screen was his brother, Lucas, tied to a chair in a nearly empty room. Shadow peered over his shoulder, her curiosity piqued by his reaction.

   "What is it?"

   "It's him... it's Lucas!"

   "Welp, that’s definitely a trap. You happen to be looking for him and coincidently Jackal gives you the chance to save him?" Shadow snorted, crossing her arms over her chest. “My guess is that you’ve become such a pain, that they're trying to lure you out to kill you and put a permanent end to the problems you keep causing for them.” She saw the expression on Thomas's face as he opened his mouth to say something, and cut him off with a shake of her head, already knowing exactly where it was headed.

   "No. That is a very stupid idea. We don't even know if they will keep their end of the bargain."

   "Come on, you know we're going there anyways. We can't take the chance that Jackal is not lying." Thomas looked up from his screen and met Shadow's eyes. She sighed in exasperation.

   "What part of 'it's a trap' did you not get?"

   "Whatever happens, I would do anything to save him. Even if it turns out to be a trap, at least I tried. Please, will you help me?" Thomas pleaded with her. He could see that he was starting to get under her skin when she stared hard at the floor, looking conflicted. A few long moments passed before she finally looked up again with a frustrated groan.

   "Ugh, fine. I'll come along. As backup only though, understand? I won't intervene unless I deem it absolutely necessary."

   "Thank you so much! I promise you won't regret it!" Thomas gushed.

   I’m already starting to, Shadow thought quietly to herself.

   It took a few hours for everyone to get prepared for what was to come at night. Thomas handed out earpieces to everyone so they could all easily communicate later.

   "All set?" Tanner asked Shadow. She was loading up a small bag with field supplies. Thomas saw her packing a pair of binoculars and a variety of deadly looking knives and blades.

   "Ooh! This looks like fun! Can I come too?" Roy walked excitedly into the room, sensing the electric vibe in the air.

   "Not this time. Sorry." Tanner blocked his path.

   Roy stepped back, looking hurt. "No, that's alright. I'll just... stay here then. All alone. With nothing to do but watch TV and eat popcorn." He dipped his head to his chest and looked at Tanner with sad eyes.

   "Ha. That’s cute, but guilt trips don't work on me,” Tanner laughed.

   "It was worth a try." Roy immediately perked up and was back to his usual, chipper self, dropping his act. "Good luck with whatever you guys are doing then!" He skipped out of the room happily to go back to playing video games and watching movies.

   Tanner turned back to the rest of his company. "Everyone ready?"

   "Ready," Thomas said, determination in his eyes. Shadow's only reply was a brief nod of acknowledgement as she tucked one last short dagger into her boot.

   "Great, let's move out!" Tanner led the way to the car.

   Shadow followed them out before she disappeared into the dark night with a whooshing sound as her wings propelled her into the crisp, chilly air.

   "Uh... isn't she coming too?" Thomas asked, confused.

   "Of course. She just prefers to fly instead of drive, remember? One bonus is that she won't have to deal with traffic. I expect that she will arrive at our destination a few minutes ahead of us. It will give her extra time to pick a decent hiding spot with a good vantage point," Tanner explained.

   "Hiding spot?" Thomas echoed, and raised an eyebrow quizzically.

   "Of course. We don’t want the general public seeing her, and we don't know what we are walking into. It's best to maintain the element of surprise, just in case."

   "Just in case what?" Thomas swallowed nervously as they started driving. Tanner didn't reply.

   In the backseat, Thomas thought of all possible scenarios as to how this could play out. Most of them ended in tragedy. They drove for fifteen long minutes before the car slowed to a stop as they reached their destination. 

   Thomas had butterflies in his stomach as he stepped out onto the sidewalk. His legs felt shaky beneath him. The night sky was solidly black, with only a few bright stars scattered here and there against the light-polluted background. It was midnight. Right on time.

   "This is the place?" Tanner asked skeptically.

   "Yes, this is the place." Thomas swallowed dryly. Before them stood a shorter than average skyscraper, located on the corner of the street. It was only ten stories tall. The two of them approached the building with caution. Thomas pulled out his phone, and texted the unknown number that had asked him to the address.

   I need proof of life.

   He didn't have to wait long. A live video link came through and Thomas clicked on it, his heart racing. In the video feed, he could see his brother still tied to a chair, clearly unconscious, his face bruised and various other wounds on his body, but alive nonetheless. There was another message attached to it.

   Third floor.

   It was all the proof he needed. He approached the doors and reached to grab the handle, but Tanner put a hand on his shoulder, stopping him.

   "Something's not right," he warned, then touched his comms with a wince. “Shadow still thinks this is the absolute worst idea in the history of bad ideas. Although she worded it a bit more… colorfully. Maybe we should take a step back to think this through."

   "No. I can't leave him in there. I won't," Thomas insisted, shaking his head vehemently.

   "Just... be careful. That's all I'm saying," Tanner added slowly, a worried expression on his face. "Shadow is in position on a nearby roof in case anyone tries to do something stupid. I'm already on a private channel with her."

   Thomas nodded nervously, then took a calming, shuddering breath, steeling his nerves, before entering the building.

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   Meanwhile, from a rooftop across the street, Shadow lay in wait, staring through a pair of night vision binoculars. She scanned the skyscraper for activity, and finally found it on the third floor up.

   Gotcha, she thought to herself. Through the reflection on the window, she could see that Thomas's brother was indeed inside the structure. Jackal hadn’t lied about that much, at least. There appeared to be a tripod in front of him with a phone on it, which is how the video link must have been sent.

   But why is there no one else in the building to guard their prisoner?

   She felt a familiar tingle at the back of her neck as her gut told her that danger was near. And her warrior’s sense was rarely wrong. She scanned the other floors through the binoculars, and saw a strange box on the second one. There was a red digital readout above it, but it was too unfocused for her to read what it said. But Shadow didn't need to. She had seen this little black box before, and she knew exactly what kind of damage it could do.

   The box, she believed, contained what was known to her as a fire bomb. Fire bombs were a type of illegal weapon that had been banned in almost every country in the world, and few people knew anything about them. Where there was one, there were usually more, all connected to the same remote trigger, and placed in strategic areas to cause the most destruction.

   When detonated, it released a powerful, explosive jet of fire around a room, almost like a flamethrower, but twenty times stronger. It could set a whole building aflame in mere minutes, destroying everything inside. It was originally meant to be a means of assassination that was designed to look as though it were only a freak accident, to cover evidence.

   The damage left by a regular bomb is unmistakable, but the trail a fire bomb leaves is far more erratic, and anyone looking at the aftermath would naturally come to the conclusion that it was probably just an accidental gas explosion or another such cause. The fire bombs were generally placed on the lower levels, so that the fire would work its way upwards from the source point.

   He's walking into a death trap.

   "Tanner, you need to get him out of there right now!" Shadow barked into her comms. Tanner immediately sprung into action, not even bothering to question her reasoning as he rushed into the entryway, where Thomas hadn't even made it to the elevator. He grabbed the teen by the arm and started dragging him back towards the door to safety, while Thomas yelped in surprise and confusion.

   They had almost made it out when the bomb went off, completely engulfing six of the ten stories in flames. Tanner stumbled out into the fresh air, still maintaining a strong grip on Thomas.

   "No! Thomas cried, struggling to free himself from Tanner's iron grip as he saw the fire spread through the building. "I have to go back in! My brother is still in there! Please, you have to let me go!" He was near hysterical. Shadow could hear Thomas's pleas over her comms, and searched through her binoculars to try and relocate his brother. The fire effectively blocked her view.

   Bat-droppings! She swore silently. She knew that there was only one more possible option for saving Thomas's brother now, but the thought was daunting, even to her. And the realization sent a cold shiver running down her spine, and her white feathers bristled with apprehension.

   I am his only chance of survival.

   No, why am I even considering this right now? I can't fly through fire! She thought to herself angrily.

   Why should I care about some random human anyway? I hate them! Besides, I tried to warn the stupid boy anyway… It’s not MY fault it was a trap!

   She tried to talk herself out of it, but her conscience wouldn't let it go.

   You should care because you know what this kind of pain feels like, it told her. Thomas’s desperate voice had awakened a long buried, sad memory from her distant past.

   I remember… Shadow gritted her teeth and shut her eyes with a shudder. When she finally opened them again, they were filled with newfound resolve and determination.

   Forget this, I'm going in. I am such an idiot…

   “Tanner, get Thomas somewhere safe. I'll handle his brother," she growled through her earpiece. And with that, she reluctantly spread her great feathered wings and launched off the rooftop, heading on a straight course for the burning skyscraper.

   From the street below, Tanner could see what she was about to attempt. "Shadow, no!" He shouted into the comms, watching as she gained more speed, making a beeline for the third story.

   Up in the air, Shadow ripped her communications device out and threw it away.

   I need my full focus on the task at hand if I'm going to pull this off.

   The building came towards her with frightening speed, and at the last second before contact, she crossed her arms over her chest, ducking her head down and pulling her wings in tight against her body, turning herself into a speeding projectile. A feathery bullet.

   Well, here goes everything…

   Shadow forcefully smashed her way through the building's window with a loud crash, and it easily gave way upon impact, raining shards of glass onto the streets below. She rolled and skidded to a stop on the tiled floor, grunting as she pulled herself to her feet.

   "Not the most graceful entrance I could have made," she muttered under her breath. The fire raged all around, making it hard to see anything as she peered through the thick haze.

   Shoot, I forgot how flammable I can be, she thought with a shudder, and quickly snuffed out a small spark that had set one of her white feathers aflame. She started picking her way through the rubble consisting of burnt pieces of furniture and fallen down parts of the ceiling. The room was much larger than she had expected, and progress was slow.

   "Lucas?" She coughed. Her breath came harder as the hot air scorched the inside of her lungs. The sweltering heat was almost unbearable against her face, and her eyes began to water from the heavy, suffocating smoke.

   "Lucas, where are you?" Shadow reflexively jumped back as a large flaming beam came crashing down in front of her, narrowly missing her by mere inches, and slammed straight through the floor, leaving a giant hole in front of her.

   That was waaay too close…

   The fire roared furiously around the room, the searing heat stinging her skin as she continued her search.

   At this rate, I'll burn to death before I find the stupid kid.

   The room was gigantic, and visibility was at a minimum. She suddenly remembered a lesson a mentor had once taught her about slowing down and taking time to use her heightened senses, one of a Falkry’s greatest advantages.

   Though there was danger all around, she took a deep, smoke-filled breath and closed her eyes in concentration, tuning out the many sounds around her, and sifting through each individual noise with utmost focus and delicate care. Only one caught her interest.

   A voice? She listened harder, straining her sensitive ears to the limit.

   "Help... anyone..." The voice was so faint, she could barely hear it over the loud crackling of the fire. She got an idea. Her eyes flew open and she suddenly began lashing out at the smoke before her with her large white wings, blowing it away in powerful strokes long enough for her to see the faint outline of a wingless human form through the orange haze, still tied to the chair. It was Lucas. It had to be.

   Found you. She quickly made her way over to him, navigating around all the hazards on the floor. Dozens of blisters covered his exposed skin from the immense heat, and his head hung loosely against his chest.

   He'd better not be dead right now or I am going to be seriously ticked off, she thought angrily. Shadow was relieved to feel a subdued, weak pulse beneath her fingers as she placed a hand against the side of his neck. He was only unconscious, probably having used the last of his strength in his last weak cry for help.

   He can't take much more of this. And I don’t think I can either…

   Coughing and wheezing, she drew a small dagger from her boot and freed him from the chair, slashing easily through his restraints, then carefully picked him up in her strong arms. Her chest and lungs ached for air, but the fire consumed so much of the oxygen, that there was very little left for two beings to breathe in. She was starting to feel lightheaded, and quickly became aware of how little time she had left to escape before she would risk passing out, which would be a certain death sentence. But when she turned around to make her exit, the flames had grown far more aggressive, blocking the hole in the window from where she had come crashing in.

   Great. As if the situation couldn’t get any worse, she thought sarcastically. There were only two choices available.

   Either I have to fly through fire, or be crushed when this building finally caves in.

   She chose the former. Holding Lucas close to her chest, Shadow braced herself and charged through the flames, beating her large wings furiously, and her feet lifted from the ground. She shot from the building like a bullet, trailing smoke from burning feathertips. She immediately veered steeply downwards into a near-vertical dive, heading for the nearby river that ran through the city, which was only a short distance away.

   Just a little further. I can make it. She released her grip on Lucas a single second before she went over the retaining wall at the edge and hit the water, so that he landed on solid ground, while she continued onward with a loud splash when contact was made. Her feathers sizzled as the flames were suffocated from lack of oxygen.

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[starwalker03]

I’m not sure if this question is crack or not. What would WMLP Dick do if Batman plus a Justice League team up beat up Slade and threw him in the phantom zone? Superman let Bruce cause they were both pissed about Slade killing Dick.

oh my godddddddd. because that's like. he's not getting Slade out of there. he's just not. the only way he has a chance to do that would be to get help from wither the league itself or... i don't even know. the future heroes have access I think. i don't even know. but Dick's not managing that.

(okay this got long so uhhhhh)

I mean I guess he's becoming Deathstroke! he probably would like to save Slade, and that's a goal int he back of his head, but he has no idea how to do that. so in the meantime he'll take up the mantle and get to work.

okay but if he did, I imagine Clark and Bruce like 'we're not letting him become as bad as Slade was' and immediately trying to arrest him. if they're at the point of throwing Slade in the phantom zone then they're probably at the point where they're willing to just be like 'no. we've decided Deathstroke doesn't get to be a thing anymore. we've had enough.'

which makes it rather difficult for Dick to do his job.

and like. Slade isn't getting out himself any time soon. So Dick probably is like 'y'know what? imma just... chill for a bit' as he starts getting information and stuff to hopefully break out M'Gaan, Conner and Kaldur. he's just not doing many contracts y'know.

after several close calls escaping Bruce and Clark I think he starts doing his work in disguise. or at least just in all black gear so he can't really be connected to Deathstroke. and that'll only be a solution for so long, because now he has a batman mercilessly trying to track him down.

I think they pick up on the fact that this new deathstroke isn't really doing typical contracts. sure he's killing but it's not a kill mission. he's breaking into things and stealing things and hacking things. and they can't find a buyer, they can't track anything down about who he's working for. so perhaps this of his own accord?

I think Clark starts getting hopeful that maybe there's more to this story, and perhaps there's a chance for rehabilitation. Bruce is too clouded by righteous fury, though.

Dick can't evade them forever, eventually he'll get caught, he can feel them at his heels. he hasn't been home in months, refusing to accidentally lead them to Rose, he's running out of safe houses and bases, but it's okay. he just needs to last long enough to save his friends old team mates.

and even if they catch him before that, if he has the dominoes set up he can hand it over to them and let them knock them over. at least his goal will be fulfilled and everyone will be free and he can... well. it doesn't matter after that. The only other priority is Rose, and he trusts Wintergreen to care for her.

I think they finally catch him when he breaks out M'Gaan. they barely manage to get out without Bee taking them down, Dick had to sedate M'Gaan to stop her from fighting him, but it's okay, he's in his getaway vehicle (a very small plane with enough fuel to get to a safer place where he has a vehicle kitted out to escape under the radar) when suddenly he's being tailed and it's not from Bee's military.

he's got it handled, he lasts surprisingly long, until he's close enough to the ground that the league decides he'll survive a full blown crash and fires direct on the ship. he's still awake when he lands, makes sure M'Gaan is okay, drags her away from the fire, and then he's surrounded by leaguers. and he just... can't. he just doesn't want to deal with this bullshit. he let's M'Gaan go, she can be caught, she'll be okay. they'll work on the brainwashing. he'd prefer to help her himself, without putting her in the stress that is being saved by the league, but it's fine. he'll take what he can get.

so yeah, he fights. he survives longer than he expected to. Superman can't just go flying out to Qurac and start shooting down planes, it'd cause an international incident. but Batman does whatever the fuck he wants. he's got Canary and Green Arrow and Green Lantern, who is taking care of the plane wreckage and making sure it doesn't explode or draw attention from Bee's intelligience.

but yeah. they win that fight. Dick doesn't stop fighting, face pressed into the sand, until the fire gets too close to M'Gaan and he starts screaming at them to get her away from it. she's not in danger of catching but she's way too close for a Martian.

they're telling him to focus on himself not someone else, he's in much more trouble then her, until eventually he just snaps, "It's M'Gaan you fucking idiots! get her away from the fire!"

Lantern gets on that immediately, pulling her away with his ring and getting her into their ship so he can check her vitals. and now Bruce is trying to interrogate him about This Whole Situation, as Canary is cuffing him, because how the fuck does he know M'Gaan? how did he know where she was?

Eventually Dick just snaps, "don't you think there's a better time for questions Bruce? fucking hell. you did it, you got me, calm the fuck down and get out of my face."

Bruce does not want to calm the fuck down and get out of his face, but Oliver basically pulls him back like 'he's right, calm down, we'll question him on the watch tower, we gotta get out of here before Bee shows up.' which is much too logical for Bruce to ignore it.

And then they knock Dick out so he doesn't try anything, drag him into the ship, and off they go to the watchtower. the fun thing is I don't think they even bother taking his mask off. they'll leave that for later. honestly it might not even occur to them because his identity doesn't really matter till they're putting him in the system. if they even do that. maybe they can just shove him in the phantom zone with his master. (Clark makes it clear he doesn't like that idea).

and then interrogations begin. Dick refuses to go along with any questioning until they tell him that M'Gaan is okay. they do tell him she's fine, he managed to keep her away from the fire pretty well and she's on track to finish bed rest at the end of the day. but after that there'll be a lot of work. she needs all kinds of therapy. Dick is relieved. they ask why he cared to save M'Gaan.

I think they have Canary interrogate him while Bruce watches behind the mirror, fuming, because everyone decided he was too emotionally compromised by the whole thing.

Canary: it's interesting you ask about M'Gaan. you seemed very invested in her well being. and getting her out of Bee's clutches couldn't have been easy. how do you know her?

Dick: I would've thought that was obvious by now.

Canary: explain it like it's not obvious.

Dick, wondering if there's any way he gets out of this without the truth coming to light. also wondering if he can put off telling the truth as long as possible because man this sucks: *sigh* can we just cut to the part where you tell me where the hell you're locking me up?

Canary: what makes you think we're putting you in prison?

Dick, mask covering face but still very evidently giving her a look of 'are you fucking serious?': do you want that list in alphabetical or chronological order?

Canary: funny. the first Deathstroke never used to be this entertaining to talk to.

Dick: that's cause of the permanent stick shoved up his ass.

Canary: so there's no love lost between you and your former mentor?

Dick, has been away from Slade long enough he's started to gain some semblance of independence and begun detaching his emotions from Slade: sure.

Canary: and how old were you when he took you as an apprentice?

Dick: no younger than most of your kid heroes. how are they doing by the way? still losing them?

Canary, not having any of that: how interesting that a question like that makes you lash out.

Dick, remembering she's a lawyer and also did their therapy, internally: shit

Canary: so you were young. and what exactly was the nature of your relationship? how did you meet?

Dick: tindr.

Canary: please stop deflecting. I'm trying to help you.

Dick: that's kind of hard to believe with my hands in cuffs and an inhibitor collar around my neck.

Canary: I think you can understand the precautions we need to take. now please, answer the questions.

Dick, knowing all of this is gonna come out eventually but hating it and hoping to just gloss over things: *sigh* I was fourteen.

Canary: I see. and where did he take you in from?

Dick, knowing the truth is going to be so specific but not really thinking of many other options: he killed me then brought me back with the same serum that gave him his enhancements

Canary, feeling a strange sense of foreboding and a tug in her memories, but not wanting to devolve the conversation: and why did he choose you?

Dick: ...

Canary, waiting patiently: ...

Dick: ...

Canary: ...

Dick: so like do you want to skip to the part where I tell you who I am, or...?

Canary: if you'd like. is it pertinent to my questions?

Dick: uh yeah you could say that.

Canary, beginning to have hypotheses she doesn't like: elaborate

Dick: uhhhhh...

Canary, never seen a Deathstroke, Slade or otherwise, fumbling this much: why are you anxious?

Dick, does not know why he's this anxious, because he totally doesn't care about any of this whatsoever, definitely, for sure: uh well- I wasn't expecting to have to do this shit when I started my mission to save M'Gaan

Canary, knows he's lying: I assumed you didn't wish for us to know your identity for typical reasons. but there's more to this. you simply don't want us to know... because?

Dick, currently with an inner monologue that sounds a lot like 'fuck fuck fuckfuckfuckfuckfuckfuck': listen Dinah, I really don't need a therapy session right now.

Canary: I beg to disagree

Dick, really sick of this, is just gonna rip off the bandage: Dick Grayson

Canary, blue screening: wat

Sounds behind the mirror: *bang crash*

Dick: who's listening to us?

Canary: pay no attention to the man behind the curtain Dick Grayson is dead

Dick: only for like. a few weeks at most. actually Slade never told me back then, time kinda blurred

Canary, storming around the table to take off the mask: I swear to god if this is a game-

Dick, now not wearing a mask, hair very much a mess and getting in his eyes: hi?

Canary, mask in hand, gaping, very conflicted feelings right now, no idea what to do, ready to call in reinforcements: ... Bruce?!

sounds behind mirror: *more crashing and door opening*

Bruce: *appears in doorway*

Canary: *gestures vaguely at Dick, who could really use a hand getting a piece of hair out of his eye*

Dick: oh joy we're doing this now

Bruce: Dick? you're alive? you-

Dick: yes we've established that

Canary: I'm gonna leave you with Bruce-

Dick, does not want to talk to Batman: I would prefer if you did literally anything else

Bruce, scorned by a second son who's come back from death, does not know how to emotion, continues standing int he doorway because he doesn't have any space left in his brain computer for anything else right now, voice does not sound the way his brain does because it comes out all gruff and mean: you don't want to talk to me?

Canary, sensing a Problem oncoming: okay maybe I'll stay actually

Dick: what if I just go to prison and we skip all of this actually?

oh this got long. whoops. man now I have this whole thing playing in my brain lmao.

the idea of the league catching him without knowledge of anything else and just being like 'what the fuck' for a while until Clark is like 'time to rehabilitate him'. okay but Dick just moping around trying to avoid being rehabilitated and work on a way to escape so he can get back to Rose and saving his friends, but the league keep trying to make him become a better person. they're basically like 'team up with us and we'll save COnner and Kaldur! and maybe track down Artemis! you'll be like a double agent or something!' and he's like 'I have no interest in being the justice league's pet mercenary'

basically he becomes that guy in Buffy, the vampire with the blond hair. Spike? I think. he's just vibing in the background, against his wishes.

[5-pp-man]

You know, watching episode 11 of bucchigiri, it was very difficult to see Zabu being beaten like that, poor thing. I wonder how they are going to end this story with just one episode, there are a lot of meaningless things I think I only see three alternatives. 1. an open ending with Matakara and Arajin making peace but going their separate ways (matakara) and maybe a 2nd season with arajin trying to get him to be a honki again. 2. Matakara and Arajin don't make peace and are murdered like Senya and Ichiya and they turn into geniuses and try to fight again like Senya and Ichiya. 3. For me, I most wanted Matakara's brother not to die and return and save Matakara from ruin. What worries me in the end is how they are going to make an acceptable and good ending for Matakara because he did a lot of bad things. What worries me are the consequences. sorry for the text.

Hey anon, thanks for the message! (excuse me for the slow reply)

Zabu getting the piss beaten out of him was definitely one of the most painful (and brutal, I'd argue) fights to watch (so far. 1 ep to go...). Though I don't really agree with the idea that this show had a lot of meaningless things (besides ep 7...), but I see where you're coming from.

I've been thinking a lot about the possible endings too, and after mulling it over a lot, here's my guess; They have a big fight reminiscent of the one Ichiya and Senya had in the past. Senya mentioned in one of the first eps how he never actually became a Honki person, but came the closest out of anyone. I think that fight might've been the final thing those two needed to really become Honki. This, however, didn't happen because of multiple reasons;

The most important bit is that Senya didn't go all out, which is what ended up pissing Ichiya off and making him hold a grudge against Senya. I think this grudge is what made Ichiya become a majin, and Senya's wish to reconcile is what made him a majin in turn (they didn't quite explain this in the show but this makes the most sense to me). Why Senya didn't go all out could have a multitude of reasons, which I'm not getting into rn because this post is already very long.

But back to the final fight. Matakara has Ichiya and Arajin has Senya, and it's been heavily implied that they're gonna get their bodies taken over, either willingly (Arajin, now determined to save Matakara) or through manipulation (Matakara, consumed by the darkness he was trying desperately to flee from). If this show continues with following the Disney version of the Aladdin tale, there must be some sort of wish-fulfilment freedom at the end for the genie(s). This fight will finally be the all out no-holds-barred brawl that Ichiya wanted, and Senya will be able to face him again so he can find out why Ichiya was so mad at him. It's also a chance for Arajin and Matakara to finally throw their frustrations out into the open, and hopefully finally see and hear each other for real. But I also think that the fight will turn them into Honki people. This would not only fulfil the promise between Ichiya and Senya, but also the one between Arajin and Matakara.

Other than that, I have no clue how they're gonna wrap up the rest, or what kind of consequences there will be at the end... or if there will even be consequences. If you've seen SK8 (anime by the same director) you might remember how a certain character was about to be in deep shit, but the power of friendship stopped him right before the damage would be irreversible. I think it'll be the same here.

Sorry if it's not exactly what you discussed, but this is the only ending I could imagine, honestly. And as for Matakara's brother, I've had this hunch that he didn't actually die, since permadeath is such a rare occurrence in these types of animes, and fakeouts are a plenty. But even if he is still alive, the show has made itself clear; it's up to Arajin to save Matakara now.

[nogenderbee]

♡˗ˏ✎*ೃ˚ 𝔹𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕞 ₊˚ˑ༄

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ not a request

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ Happy Birthday to my favorite girl!!! So happy to finally make this special for her ^^

Wish me luck on her birthday card pulls 🤞 except I got no pulls...

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ fluff

An was always absolute sweetheart. She was so affectionate and always ready to help whatever you're struggling! Yet, she refused to accept your help unless necessary... but you weren't about to let her sit like that when her birthday is coming up!

So with a bit of time convincing her dad to join your little plan... you were set~

Your plan was to take over her job in cafe and also bake some cookies while she was asleep, so she could eat them when they're still warm! As for her dad... his job was to sneak into her room and turn off her alarm so she'd oversleep!

Maybe it was a bit cruel but... it was the only way to make this girl take a proper break and not run around, just because she can't sit in one place... Her dad was gone just for the morning, so till then, you had time to fulfill your plan! And during afternoon, you'll be able to take her out on a date! Isn't that just perfect?

Baking come cookies in various shapes and with various decorations, while also making sure each client was happy was... difficult, to say the least... But you were ready to make some sarcifices for An!!

You sighed and then... you felt someone behind you!

"Morning An-!"

But instead of your girlfriend, you saw her dad... a bit embarrassing...

"Not An. But take a break, kid. I can manage and your cookies almost burned."

"Oh- Gosh, I forgot about them...!"

You bit your tongue not to swear in front of your father-in-law... But right now cookies were more important anyway!

Running to kitchen, you saw they were a bit too blusehd than you'd want but... they weren't bad! You were just glad An's dad showed in time to save them or else you might've forgotten about them...

You moved to decorating and baking another bath just in case if these were bad... even tho you tried one and it seemed fine to you... you still wanted to make sure!

It's when you were during taking second bath out of the oven that you heard voice you waited for, but didn't really wanted to hear before finishing your gift...

"Morning dad! I'm sorry my alarm broke!!"

"Don't worry, your partner helped me."

"As in... Kohane or MC...? Romantic or singing partner, dad?"

"Just go to kitchen and see."

You could just hear by his voice that he was currently just thinking "kids" in his mind... but he was cool guy so who cares!

What you care about is that you were now looking at An with cookies on tray in front of you...

"Uh... surprise?"

"No way... you came early to bake for me~?"

She came over quickly, yet still careful not to bump into anything other than you, before she gave you a tight welcoming and thankful hug!

"That's so sweet! But you know if I woke up early it would-"

You saw realization hit her, only making you a bit more nervous. Her dad getting out of field of view, leaving it all to you... just great... you were on your own now...

"I just... I wanted to surprise you and... take some work off your shoulders so... I had to do that so you won't work on your birthday..."

"It's not THAT bad... but... I guess it's still very cute of you~ So thanks nonetheless!"

"I'm glad... O-Oh and don't worry! I didn't sneak into your room!!"

"Haha~ Figured. I saw by that smirk on my dad's face he was up to something! And now I know what it was..."

"Yeah... but uh... after I'm done decorating these... we can... go out somewhere?"

"You don't even have to ask~ And let me help you!"

"But it's your birthday and-"

"Nuh-uh! Let me help! We can spend some quality time and I kinda like decorating~ So c'mon, share your ideas with me!"

After small moment of hesitation, you finally decided to give into her little offer and handed her few decorations, while slowly explaining your vision, if you even had any... and if you didn't, you just told her to have fun! Simple as that~

Maybe it was supposed to be surprise for her but... you can't decline she's looking way cuter when she's both, focused and happy while decorating pastries! You could tell she had fun, and so were you! And you also knew those cookies must be divine~ but that's for later to try!

﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌﹌

@bleachtheidiot @akitosheart @wholesaleboi @qxmmi @wabatle @muffin-the-dog121 - come get your star girl!

[skelekins]

MMmmMMm

still may finish sans weeks last two prompts when i get around to it [been distracted with other things]

but~

thought id share my thoughts on final day - love/LoVe You. 1. had a very depressing/angst idea for it and said no. 2. instead had the idea of Snaps giving Kelek a knife and tells him to use it if he ever gets in trouble until Snaps gets there. [Idk how canonical this would be to Snaps or how that would work. Magic calling card knife]

Of course this would lead to an instance of him having to Use It. A nice way to end it would be for Snaps to show up and save the day; but I also think itd be super interesting if it took him a minute and when he does show up Kelek's just...taken care of the issue. :D so they're both just like OnO

been seesawing around Keleks actual reaction tho I think this would be his first LV. I've kind of liked the idea of Kelek's AU being cartoonish which is why he's a bit unhinged in his own ways. Kinda like Looney Toons violence where its violence but its not realistic. Changing that.

So him dealing with Actual Violence would be different.

>:| i get brief scenes in my head and its difficult to translate sometimes so im sorry if this doesnt track well.

Snaps belongs to @didderd UwU. These are just my own silly thoughts.

[also for the game-on prompt, if uve been following the snaps x kelek saga, u can probably guess the direction thats going]

[terastalungrad]

BB20: Wednesday 18 October

Pressure's on, gang - gonna try and catch up on Big Brother so I can watch the eviction live tonight!

Nominations! Good, I'm glad they're Wednesday rather than Thursday. A little more time before the Friday eviction.

Two nominations each this time, as is traditional. Last week, they only nominated one each. I quite like this idea. Gives a sense of escalation.

Olivia improvises a nomination song.

Jordan: You have a beautiful singing voice. A shame I have to hear it so loudly.

Jenkin nominates Henry. Jenkin finds him lazy and selfish, which he puts down to their different upbringings. Class divide! Welshman vs Tory. I am on Jenkin's side of course.

Jenkin thinks Zak tries to be friends with everyone and finds this false. Kerry said much the same thing yesterday, so here's another idea spreading memetically through the house.

Tom nominates Hallie! You leave her alone, boy. He doesn't think she's being her True Self, another popular meme phrase this year.

Tom nominates Jordan, for not pulling his weight "in this experience". I like it when they call it an experience. Although my favourite is when they call it a process as if it's the Apprentice.

Hallie nominates Zak for holding back on his opinions, a very classic Big Brother problem to have. We don't like tact in this show.

Hallie nominates Trish, who's been difficult to other housemates, and Hallie suspects Trish will treat her the same way as the group reduces in size.

Henry nominates Zak for being fake and masculine. He nominates Paul for being lowbrow.

In the living room, Hallie spies with her little eye something beginning with C. "Cocks!" Paul guesses.

Tumblr favourite Yinrun nominates Kerry because her kindness towards Yinrun seems superficial. She nominates Noky for celebrating her achievements rather than herself as a person.

It's an amazingly even spread so far. Zak has three nominations, and then seven other housemates have exactly one each.

Noky nominates Henry and Jordan for not contributing much to chores.

Chanelle nominates Zak and Trish for selfishness around food.

Paul nominates Trish for bringing up controversial topics of conversation, and Jordan for not doing chores.

Matty nominates Olivia for being loud, and Kerry for having tantrums.

Kerry nominates Zak for stirring trouble, and Matty for being annoying to her.

Olivia nominates Matty for slyly eating more than his fair share of food, and Henry for barely doing any chores.

Trish nominates Kerry for exaggerating her negative responses to tasks, and Paul for low emotional intelligence.

Jordan nominates Paul for his lowbrow humour and pranks, and Noky for making a big fuss and causing drama during the camping task.

Zak nominates Hallie for making a fuss to try and get what she wants, and Olivia for being rude and disrespectful.

Dylan nominates Matty and Henry for not doing their bit in terms of chores.

In summary!

Zak and Henry face eviction with 6 and 4 nominations respectively.

The voting was so close that, shockingly, every single housemate had the power to change the final result if they'd voted differently. Jordan, Kerry, Matty, Paul and Trish all received 3 nominations. Any could face eviction with one extra vote - and if Henry had received one vote fewer, they'd all be up.

Chanelle, Dylan, Jenkin, Tom and Yinrun received no nominations. Three big Steff faves here (the three non-English ones natch). Good result.

Stressful eviction this week though! I really like Zak, but he's become deeply unpopular in the house. I'd rather keep him than Henry, but I suspect viewers will save Henry since they enjoy his roleplay marriage to Jordan.

And ooh, look at me rooting for the handsome straight boi over the queer man. That's what happens when you support the Tories and the Royals. You lose my support.

"When you try to be everyone's friends, you actually make more enemies than you do friends." Kerry's anti-Zak sentiment has spread to Olivia now, look!

Henry's worried he'll be up. (He will be up.) Zak, Trish and Yinrun tell him he's great. They like him.

Whoever goes, it's a loss to the house. Zak and Henry both have very close friends.

Now, listen. I know Zak and Henry have become real people to us, but I really don't want the posh white Tory to beat the socialist immigrant.

Yinrun cries when she finds out who's up. :( She doesn't want to lose Henry.

Henry's sad, but doesn't want to cause a scene. Trish says he should feel free to make a scene.

"They've already nominated you. What are they going to do? Nominate you again?"

Yes, Trish! That is something they can do!

Olivia improvises a post-announcement song. Her improvised songs are all rubbish and I love them.

Trish is worried that Jordan isn't coping with Henry facing eviction. She thinks Jordan's putting on a front.

But ... Jordan will be fine, won't he?! He's not about attachment. Everyone else brought in one photo of family, and Jordan brought a photo of a nice plaza.

ARGH, ITV, I'm all for slightly longer episodes of this show, but can you please tell your schedulers so my Virgin box records the whole thing please??

Anyway, I planned ahead and recorded the next programme, so on we go.

Jordan and Matty have a lovely chat. I ship this a lot more than Jordan/Henry.

"I've made it this far in the process," says Zak. The process!! He said the thing!

Henry says he's found it better to vocalise his concerns. He advises Jordan do the same thing. Jordan is mortified. He's not holding anything in! Everyone thinks he's putting on a brave face, but he's doing nothing of the sort. He really isn't bothered. He'd prefer Henry not to go, and doesn't like Henry being upset. But he's not emotional.

[icharchivist]

So if Siegfried's VA is coming on Granblue TV next week, pretty much everyone assumes we're getting a new Sieg unit. What are we hoping for, here? Fanservice and sexy? Strong and intimidating? Maybe showing off some fierce draconian power? I guess it's all sexy

Grand Sieg Real!!! Grand Sieg Real!!!

i don't know if it's what you really want to know since your ask is more lighthearted but here's what have been my thought process about it all and i've thought about it a lot for the past two years:

ever since Grand!Lancelot dropped in December 2021, we've known that they were going to release a set of Grand for each of the Dragon Knights.

Grands are given to some of the most important characters of the lore and of the game in general.

The Dragon Knights also are in a situation where they're popular and powerful, but their very first units (except for Vane) have been relegated to the Classic Draw, making them difficult to access for new players. It also means that their original kit has been outdated (though they still have their use)

So the idea of those Grands will be to be an upgrade on the Base Units, while taking into account their development so far, and also recapping the important parts of their lore.

It's why Grand!Lancelot recapped from the ground up everything we knew from Siegfried being framed to the crimes of Feendrache and the way Lancelot has grown from his blindly patriotic days.

Since the announcement of the Grand series for the Knights, only Lancelot and Percival have been released. it's also noteworthy that before the current rotation of knights, the last released unit was Halloween Vane, meaning that in the rotation, next one has to be Siegfried.

If they continue on the logic of replacing the base units, it will be an Earth Grand Unit for Siegfried.

What to expect from it? well, it just needs a look at the previous grands to have an idea.

Grand!Lancelot gave him an upgrade by connecting him to the Fairies of Feendrache, finally coming out from their slumbers and blessing their new champion.

Grand!Percival meanwhile got an upgrade thanks to Cath Palug, the guardian creature of the rulers of Wales, who has been set since BFAF with looking over the possible rulers of the nation and eventually give them the power to do so if they're considered worthy.

Their new arts came with an overhaul on their armors and also something that strengthen their current affiliation. Lancelot leaves behind the blue armor to embrace a white one as the leader of the White Dragons. Percival's armor meanwhile ends up upgraded with regal designs reminding of the coat of kings, strengthening as well his goal to become a worthy protective king. His uncap also strengthen this imagery by showing him as a leader of the people, while Lancelot is a little more "battle generic".

The conclusion to drive from it with Siegfried, which i had at the time and have been strengthened by the preview, is that Siegfried is also going to get a power up from a specific creature that will lead him to reevaluate himself.

So obviously, for his Grand to actually have the impact it needs, Siegfried's storyline must continue on the Draconian front.

in Siegfried's Fire unit, following the event of SIEGFRIED, the dragon blood has basically been consumming him and he's losing himself more and more and is currently in a situation of near death or losing his mind if he doesn't find a way to ease up Fafnir's blood. One of the theory mentioned in the FE as to how to save Siegfried's life, is that he has to connect with Fafnir in some way again. (we also know now, from Naoise's storyline, another draconian, than a positive relationship with the dragon you have the blood of in your vein can help you control this power).

So it's basically been set up for years that the next logical step in Siegfried's journey would be related to Fafnir and to his condition as a Draconian, and with the current Grand trend, it seems likely that this will be the core componant to his upgrade.

The newest event is called "The Dragon weep before Daybreak" and will feature discussion of the Sins of Feendrache. The sins of Feendrache are many, and one that is important is the way Fafnir has basically been used to poison the people of Feendrache for years due to Isabela's influence, after all. Moreover, any sins of Feendrache would imply unveiling Josef's past.

So i believe Siegfried will get his upgrade because he will be forced to confront Fafnir, in one way or another, and will come out of it with more power. I also believe that the past we'll unveil, probably even more regarding Josef, are going to break Siegfried to some level.

So what it means for Siegfried's Grand Unit:

-I think it's going to double down on the draconian angle. Since Fire!Siegfried we expect so, Fire!Naoise showed us how a proper feral draconian can evolve, and we know from gbvs that Granblue is leaning harder in harder on Siegfried being fully a draconian now. (besides, in Summer!Siegfried, a huge plot point is that the dragon blood almost drives him to insanity again and he still has to fight it and he wants to enjoy the last few moments he has with his friends for now)

-Which will probably mean that the uncap at least might be Feral and unhinged

-There's the possibility that the uncap also actually reflect his dynamic with Josef.

-I don't really think it'd be sexy for the sake of it being sexy, i think for such a big unit moment, they'll focus on the lore itself. I just hope that they remove his helmet for it bc looking at the concept art for Fire!Sieg, where he wasn't wearing the helmet while in the final art he does, is painful.

-Siegfried's theme colors are already Black and blue, so i think if change to his design, rather than color palette, it will be a design change like Percival had.

tldr So personally i believe it'll be strong and powerful, with a high chance of feral depending on how in control he will be, but nevertheless i do think the focus will be on the draconian aspect of his characterization, or eventually on his relationship with Josef.

and yeah i've been thinking about all of this since 2021 so i have many thoughts alright

[1d1195]

Not making out with someone in a closet BAHAH love that lol this is where we differ bestie, I still feel so strongly about that story! Yes I was in the trenches defending them BUT I cannot lie I was so anxious,in a good way, for every update on them! I literally wanted to throw up at one point(I am insane lol) because I could not wait to read a part! It kinda was similar of how excited I was for Protection when you were live updating it! I love when Harry is the fucked up one with problems lol I loved how it revolved around him working with his own internal struggles! While we still got to see the mc have her moments too! And the potential for insecurities popping up later in their relationship like hello?! I would have that doubt that we could possibly be emotionally cheating on me if he gets bored?! Anyways I do love them lol

Not them oversharing 😭I was never that kid but I did bare witness to many times and like it always confused me and kinda felt second hand embarrassment 😭 but idk I guess the kids feel comfortable with you so that’s a win lol SHARING ABOUT A CRUSH WITH YOUR TEACHER 😭 not the boy being oblivious too😭

Basketball bf is truly your main one rn and bestie I love that for you! Sucks your feeling anxious though :( hopefully this weekend was kind to you and you were able to get rid of that anxiety 💕

A hot ER doctor could save me tbh😭 at first my original plan was to do grad school but i decided that’s not for me rn at least soon. Looking at the big picture I don’t think I can put myself through another like 5ish years of rigorous academic work. And being burnt out literally since high school and barely pushing through college I do need a break. I’m planning on just getting experience and possibly doing some research stuff to go on my application (I will suffer bc I hate research 😔) this wasn’t an easy decision, definitely had multiple breakdowns about it but long term I think it’s best for me.

Given how the rest of the week went, my physical pain is the least of my worries now lol my mom is improving thankfully! We’ve finally been able to get into with some specialists so hopefully that will help! That’s so sweet of you to ask😭💕 I have no solid plans for my birthday! Sadly I think it might rain on it so idk! I’m in desperate need of a thrifting trip though so we’ll see!

Bestie! I hope your weekend was wonderful! I hope this week is even better!! Sending you lots of love as always-💜

We shall not unpack what that dream meant ☠️ Don't get me wrong it's probably one of my favorite things I've written. It was much more complex than anything I've written in my opinion. Different than my typical love stories too. So it was mainly me being butt hurt that others felt so strongly (negatively) about it. Every once in a while I reread an ask I got from someone describing their relationship and how similar it felt to reading and how I nailed the head v. heart thing and it makes me SO proud. But they were a difficult couple I think because the way they struggled was so internally conflicted without so much external. (but I'm actually in love with the idea of her worry about emotional cheating that's INSANE in a GREAT WAY. I am reconsidering never talking about them again 😂)

Bro they're so cringe it's unbearable at times. He's also three years older than the kids so he probably doesn't even register it. He also sleeps most of the time he's in the room 🤦‍♀️ I get second hand embarrassment for them. More so because I see other kids in the room judging them and that makes me mad. A lot of them don't know any better 😭 I think with the way life has been going we think 14 year olds are older than they are but they're still very much kids and very much have NO idea what's going on nor what they're saying half the time.

He's just so handsome, accommodating, and doting, I would marry him and he just feels good to read and admire through my Kindle lol I had a very relaxing weekend, I'm lowkey paying for it right now but not bad overall! I got your other message and I'm glad you're alright 💕 I hope it stays that way!!! I don't want to say it's good you had breakdowns, but I think that means you REALLY thought about what your next steps are and if grad school is not it, then don't. I took a little break between (granted I don't think my teaching master's program is going to be on the same level as yours) but I felt the same way. I don't think I took a full breath or read a book that was for me between my freshmen year of high school until I graduated. Maybe with experience research won't be as bad? (Idk I try to be glass half full for my friends so please don't think I'm trying to make it better) I don't want you to suffer 😭 Wherever you land you will be an asset and you will thrive I'm sure. I hope you'll get the break you need 💕

YAY FOR YOUR MOM! I hope you find something good to do for your bday (maybe you'll meet Harry at a restaurant and you can celebrate your birthday(s) together 🤭) LOVE YOU 💕💕

[the-firebird69]

It's a couple other things people can do they can figure out with the ships up there it's going to be impossible to go after the diamonds it's very difficult in the first place and you can unjam the diamonds from behind try and pull them out the long way but if you do that you might not be able to understand you might not understand the ones on the other side and timers will just sit there and could possibly roll which isn't bad it would uncharm it but it's an idea we don't recommend using explosives but we have seen people unjammit on the inside of the tunnels and the black ship can't really reach down there the firing a beam and it takes it takes time to get there several minutes and if discharges like that people are going to want to get it out of here and if you do that from the back side it might roll and you can back out and go back and get the other ones I'm trying to get the big one out and from the inside I guess that's what we're saying

Thor Freya

He's been saying it to me for ages I can't seem to get an inside job done so they must have a lot of cloning here somewhere and we're going to find out pretty soon cuz this is misery this place stinks everybody's getting sick the kid is so tired of getting sick and he's young and this guy Tommy f is merciless he doesn't treat him like a human being and I'll tell you why this kid is a punch and he's sucking at two people now it's finally back at the idiot, and rightfully so he says and boy that guy was really going to pay it's just nothing but misery I can't stand bugs I hate this piece of s*** Tommy f I'm going to flood I can't stand s*** he is so f****** stupid I'm so f****** young and I hear him too all day long why don't you f*** off and Tommy after he gets really mad he doesn't care what is he going to do cry cuz he gets mad that's not what's happening I tell you what we need to stop this guy tell me if his immature and he's wrong

Trump

He's holding us down and I now see it he's got like a lock to a degree and it is a death grip on both sides and he's doing a lot of stuff as disgusting and he's just sitting there do you telling everybody and getting his clothes wasted and us and he doesn't seem to care

Dan

And it's a lock and it's a lack of a certain type and there's a whole bunch of blocks that he's got and we have to break him and stop talking about it no we have to know what the locks are and where they are and we have to start working on the more

Bg

I'm tired of it I can't stand it this way too many things he's holding on us he's got crap everywhere and threats everywhere on us I'm noticing what he's saying there's way too much it's over the top and his people are flipping out and they're going to town on this guy now we are and we see what he's saying he needs a lot more attention and we're going to give it to him and he's been running false flag against Mac bases and us and dragon corky into it and others and we have to go after him and make him pay for it it's time now

Mac

I'm having a meeting at the usual place for those who want to show up we'll post Tommy f oppose Tommy f

Mac Daddy

I'm there

Ben Arnold and thank you CAA you saved our ass once we do get it the guy is way too big I can't allow that to happen is technically incompetent if someone takes over Saturn it's a computer it's going to pass the next guy or if he's taking it over he's going to have to fall cuz he's just going to kill everybody we get that too but it was you who went through with it he says and I appreciate that

We're going to get down and dirty and we're going to take this guy apart we don't want to listen to him anymore and we mean Tommy f

Bobmarsh

We're behind you and we're going to go after him too I'm going to make him pay for all this garbage this little snot nose kids following us around with another dumb noises can't stand him

Wie

Jet li

We saw him this morning and he's sticking with this kid all morning I could say his profession he said go find something else to do he said no I'm torturing you said that I'm going to kill you that's all it's going to happen and if you like getting killed you're doing the right thing so Tommy have turns around and says he's saying that and his people are saying we want you out of here and to stop doing what you're doing they turn around and just have him do it and we sort of get it they're doing that on purpose but our friend says then I'm going to get them too and we saw them getting hit and we know they get hit for what they're doing and they won't stop they're like infants okay

Sandy wong

We're actually hitting you cuz you start ranting after he says it and he realizes it too he's getting you killed and he wants to no he has to you're in his way of survival and we see it and you should not be doing what you're doing you're a complete blaspheme and man you're a huge loser that's why he's calling to us but you're forcing it it's been a long time too

Bja

We approved this message to go out Olympus

Thank you Hera

[sleepymarmot]

Caught up with TGP. The show is nearing its end... When Chidi wakes up in the next episode, will he be finally allowed to realize that the very existence of the Bad Place is unacceptable? Come on, it’s time!

[maaarshieee]

I got idea from the gojo story.

What about reader with inumaki’s power? Maybe siblings or something? Both are in ua and maybe reader is dating someone (u can choose).

maybe everyone thinks her quirk is like shinsou’s, but it’s so much more powerful.

➢ Cʟᴀss 1-A x F!Iɴᴜᴍᴀᴋɪ!Rᴇᴀᴅᴇʀ

➢ Mᴀsᴛᴇʀʟɪsᴛ

Class 1-A's reaction hcs to the girl who only speaks with Riceball fillings but incredibly powerful~!

✯¸.•´*¨`*•✿

➢ Cʟᴀss 1-A

A villain, that’s how many kids of your childhood called you, just because of your quirk. Many feared you for your quirk, not wanting to be at the receiving end of it. But when they found out you’d never say anything to harm them, they began to make fun of your limited vocabulary.

That led you to barely speaking, only to your family and relatives. Growing up has been difficult, but that didn’t deter you from pursuing being a hero.

But seriously, a villain that only says riceball fillings? Imaging getting attacked and the last words you hear are "Tuna, tuna,"... I guess that's why they're afraid of you?

You’d always carry some flashcards with written answers for when people asks you things, since you don’t have friends to speak for you. Flash cards include; greetings, introduction, your quirk, the reason why you can’t speak properly, your class, and extra information of you like your favorite drink, food and many more.

It was a difficult life style, but you managed. Now, you’re nervous if your new classmates treats you the same as everyone else.

You aced the U.A Entrance Exam, both written and practical test, easily making your way on top 10. You’ve also made a friend! Who is it? A certain purple haired boy named Hitoshi Shinshou. 

You rescued him from a 3 pointer, shouting “Crumble away!”. In Hitoshi’s awe, the robot easily got crushed down on the ground from an invisible weight. You coughed, breathing heavily from all the screaming and running. 

Helping the stunned boy up, you drank some cough syrup to make your irritated throat feel better.

“W-what’s your quirk?” He blurted out, completely forgetting to thank his savior. You frowned at that, looking around for more robots to take down. Before you leave, he cleared his throat, ashamed. “Sorry! Thanks for saving me... It’s just... I’ve never seen a quirk that can easily do that...” 

“...?” You tilted your head to the side, but gestured your hand to tell him to go on. He began to look uncomfortable, rubbing the back of his neck. “Well... We have similar quirks... Mine is called Brainwashing, I can make people do what ever I want unless they reply to what I say...” He said with a solemn look on his face, averting his eyes away from you.

Oh, you understood now. You frowned at the unfairness of the practical test, and it seems like a powerful quirk too. You put a hand on his shoulder, and giving him a thumbs up.

“Shake,” You said reassuringly, then you pointed at his neck, eyes sparkling in awe as you murmured, “Tsuna!”

S-salmon? Tuna!? Hitoshi thought, giving you a bewildered look. You sighed, then gave him your ‘quirk’ flashcard, sending him a small smile.

Then he nodded in understanding, relaxing. Just from that, it seemed like the two of you understood each other immediately, even if you just met.

Two aspiring heroes perceived as villains, just because of their quirks.

You two kept in touch, hanging out and preparing for U.A. Hitoshi immediately gave you his plan on Sports Festival, so he’d have a chance in Class 1-A, which you wholeheartedly supported him for. 

You’re really glad he’s quick to pick up your vocabulary, having conversations with you and becoming your personal translator.

School rolls in finally and you’re nervous. You’re glad Hitoshi will be there to walk you to school. You’re wearing a scarf around your neck, pulling it up to cover your mouth and the marks. 

Class 1-A was very welcoming, excluding some students. Not one of them called you a villain when Tenya Iida, a very interesting classmate who’s strict and pretty respectable, read your flashcards out loud for you, much to your relief.

Although you heard some giggles from other students when Tenya read the part where you can only speak with Riceball fillings, but was quickly scolded by Tenya, and a pretty girl named Momo.

You quickly found yourself hanging out with the more quieter students, seeing that they don’t mind hanging out in silence, but also stuck around Tenya, one of the students who’s quick to defend you even if you just met. 

But being with Tenya meant being with Izuku and Ochako. Honestly, the wholesomeness the two of them exudes makes you glad that you went to U.A in the first place. It’s refreshing and relieving when Ochako praises you on how strong your quirk is or how Izuku would ask you about your quirk.

“What other commands can you say? What do they do? Is there a limit? Does your throat hurt-?” The boy blasted you away with questions while holding a pen and notebook in his hands. You pulled down your scarf, a little more open to your new found friend, chuckling.

“Tsunamayo...” You cleared your throat, pointing at your throat with a small frown. Izuku widened his eyes, face flushing in embarrassment and bowing to you, sputtering apologies.

When you walk... You feel two eyes burning holes behind your head. It seems like you’ve made rivals by simply existing... Which are Katsuki and Shoto, but the group of friends that gravitates around him, allowing you to approach him from time to time.

Shoto though... He doesn’t even speak to anyone, save Momo but that’s really rare.

You’d invite Hitoshi to your table with Izuku, Ochako and Tenya, allowing him to make more friends, and to also share your excitement to the purple haired boy from being accepted quickly by Class 1-A. 

Because of Hitoshi helping Tenya, Ochako and Izuku with your vocabulary, the 3 of them became your official translators of Class 1-A. 

Izuku went the extra mile of course, writing a ‘help’ book for anyone who wants to understand you, and asking you for more of your ‘safe words’ to translate. 

Your heart would explode because of this and you’d do everything for him. He’s such a nice friend!

Every time Katsuki bad mouths Izuku, you’d command, “Shut it,” and let him target you instead of Izuku, except he’s not barking anymore and instead biting by trying to explode your face.

You still stuck around him, just because you thought the angry boy entertaining, but also curious what goes on inside his head.

You officially became “less annoying” than your other classmates along with Ejirou. What an honor! And yeah, because of that you and Ejirou got really close.

You’d help him with his studies but... you know, your quirk.

You instead found this hilarious. He’s trying to hard to open his mouth but can’t. Aizawa-sensei doesn’t approve of this but ‘forgets’ to scold you about it and sometimes whispers you to command the class to be quiet.

A lot of your classmates carries things for you to soothe your aching throat. Izuku gave you a tiny kit of medicines and cough syrup. Shoto (you know, once you all get close) prepares you tea on the spot. Momo would take out a tea cup, let water boil with Shoto, then Tenya gives her remedial tea he always carry for you. 

Huh, you have a whole protection squad.

Oh? Katsuki gave you a piece of candy that helps soothe the throat? He’s so nice! Ah, he threatened to kill you if you told anyone about this? Classic Katsuki.

You’re Ejirou’s back up as the class’ “Bakugo’s impulse controls”. When he becomes too much to handle, even for Ejirou, you’d command him to stop. At first he’d try to kill you even more, but now he’s pretty okay with it.

You might want to be careful once you go out after Sports Festival... You got villains eyeing to take you in because of how powerful your quirk is.

Mei, the support class girl who shamelessly used Tenya for an advertisement during Sports Festival, makes you a lot of experimental equipment for you. You get to use a megaphone to avoid straining your throat! (I just HAD to add that in, Toge’s megaphone.)

You team up very well with you classmates, but that doesn’t mean you can rely on them all the time!

Katsuki really wants you to use your full potential when you spar with him but no matter how much you arm him that it could literally kill him, he’d still pester you about it.

Stopped asking when you said “Explode” to a horde of robots during practice. 

I think you’d definitely need a weapon to be able to help more.

ALSO THEY REALLY LIKE THE MARKS ON YOUR MOUTH!

“Woahh, Y/n! I really like the marks on your mouth, how did you get them!?” - Denki

“K-konbu...” You said, flustered, then pointed at your neck, and shrugged. 

“She said ‘thanks’, also how the fuck did you just notice??” - Katsuki

Yep, even he picked up your vocabulary.

Over all, the class adores you even though you can’t communicate well.

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