#but i will return with some wild crossover

[jaylalolz]

,,BEST PART’’ nicholas chavez

a/n : since none of yall wanted to make a fic about this lovely man.. imma do it myself

warnings : none

summary : in an interview, actress Madelyn Kennedy reveals her celebrity crush on actor Nicholas Chavez, sparking excitement among her fans. It quickly gets attention on social media, with fans buzzing about the potential chemistry between the two.

Madelyn Kennedy adjusted her microphone and smiled brightly at the camera. The vibrant buzzed with energy as the host, Jake Harrington, settled into his chair across from her. The air was thick with anticipation, not just for Madelyn's upcoming projects, but for what might unfold during the interview.

“Welcome back to Hollywood Spotlight! Today, we have the incredibly talented Madelyn Kennedy with us,” Jake announced, his enthusiasm infectious. “Madelyn, it���s great to have you here!”

“Thanks for having me, Jake! I’m so excited to be here,” Madelyn replied, her heart racing slightly. She loved these moments, sharing her passion with fans who tuned in from all over the world.

“So, let’s dive right in! Fans are eagerly awaiting Outer Banks Season 4, which is set to premiere on October 10th. What can you tell us about it?” Jake leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Madelyn took a breath, her excitement bubbling over. “I can’t wait for everyone to see it! This season is going to be the biggest yet. We’ve really upped the stakes with the storylines. There’s more adventure, more twists, and a deeper exploration of our characters. I think fans are going to be on the edge of their seats!”

“Sounds thrilling! Any hints you can drop about what to expect?” Jake pressed, a grin spreading across his face.

“Well, without giving too much away,” she said, playfully biting her lip, “let’s just say the Pogues face some serious challenges that test their friendships and loyalty. It’s a wild ride!”

“Now that sounds like something to look forward to! But let’s switch gears a bit. On a more personal note, do you have any celebrity crushes?” Jake’s tone turned lighter, inviting her to share something more intimate.

Madelyn paused for a moment, a playful smirk creeping onto her face. “Actually, I do!” she said, leaning in slightly as if sharing a secret. “I have a crush on Nicholas Chavez. He’s just incredible!”

The studio erupted with a mix of gasps and excited chatter, and Madelyn’s cheeks flushed slightly. She could feel the buzz of energy in the air as Jake’s eyebrows shot up in surprise.“Nicholas Chavez! That’s a popular choice! What is it about him that draws you in?” Jake asked, clearly enjoying the moment.

Madelyn laughed, her confidence returning. “I mean, he’s such a talented actor. I loved his work on General Hospital and recently Monsters, and he just has this amazing energy. Plus, he seems like a genuinely nice person. What’s not to like?”

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user wait bc they would be such a hot couple…

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user nicholas just pulled the baddest bitch

[drdtfuitgumies]

special event coming up next month!

for the entirety of April 2025, not only are daily posts returning, all of them will also feature the cast of tetro danganronpa pink! and of course, you can send requests for what situations you'd like to put them in! more details under cut

for this year's april fools, i was just going to do a little joke for the continuity. possible candidates were "artstyle change specifically for whit", "swapping certain characters' heights", "arei and whit disguising themselves as each other", and my personal favorite: "everyone dressing up as xander". but none of these called to me. i was just going to do that last idea until Me, Stupid Idiot, Booboo The Fool, near-exactly a month after my DRDT anniversary, decided to finally watch Tetro Danganronpa Pink and "find out what that fox-masked girl's deal was"

I love her more even after That, for the record.

anyways. april situations are about to be weird. here are some rules that will apply for april 2025: -) some of our current continuity bits will be disregarded. this means whit will miraculously recover from his wound (singular), while ace and nico will no longer be trapped in a get-along sweater! design changes however will stay, and that especially goes for our resident invasive species (arei). i have accepted that i'll keep mistakenly giving her david's hairclips even outside the fuit gumy blog -) i'm calling the tetro pink cast by their last names. i tried using first names and it felt Wrong. they will probably be referred to with first names in-universe though -) i am fully caught up on tetro pink, but i will try my absolute fucking best to limit spoilers, particularly those of character deaths. as little tetro pink spoilers here as possible! ...with the exception of You-Know-Who's "theatrics", so to say, which i'll tag properly. (hint: this tetro pink character would be veronika's best friend) -) all thirty posts will feature at least one character from BOTH despair time and tetro pink's casts. i'm leaning onto the "crossover event" aspect -) this includes birthdays! those with good memory will also recall that both j and yanagi share the exact same birthdate (20/04), so That's gonna be fun -) right now, i plan to have seventeen situations with only two characters; one from each series. the rest of the month is reserved for Group Shenanigans. the entire month is going to be So Crowded and it's going to be Very Fun -) i would like YOUR help. i IMPLORE you. please pleasepleaseplease send me requests ESPECIALLY for the "pair situations". give me ANY combos. do you want charles and kamimura to infodump battle in the chemistry lab? do you want watari to induct arei to staff shenanigans? do you want combos that don't make sense but you have a situation in mind for them, no matter how oddly specific or fantastical? go CRAZY go WILD with it SEND PIPEBOMBS TO MY INBOX FOR ALL I CARE. I WILL HEAR YOU OUT!!!! I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING I RECEIVE IN THE INBOX BE IT SITUATIONS OR MESSAGES EVEN IF THEY MIGHT NEVER SEE THE LIGHT OF DAY -) for the record i could try to make my own prompts for the entire month i just want to hear the Voices of the People . -) i want to have fun, and i hope everyone has fun too! daily posts can be quite taxing because i'm Picky about characterization and dialogue but. out of the fire into the deep fryer or however that goes

[squirrellypoo]

Loustat fic rec

Since my last fic roundup it appears I've been promoted into the role of Loustat fic librarian, LOL. I've been asked for a lot more recomendations, and I thought I'd group these thematically rather than by length or AU type. There's a few repeats here from the previous list but that just means you really should read them!

Time-bending

“Once more, with feeling” Human Loustat are caught in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over… By @cher-horowitz

“Come (Back) to Me” Modern painter Louis is drawn to a painting an an old chateau and time travels back to the 18th century to meet the young marquis in the portrait… By @suikamelon6

“Return” Modern vampire Louis suddenly time travels to 18th c Paris, where he encounters human Lestat and Nicki at the theatre… (ongoing)

“Ten Minutes” Lestat’s caught in a time loop, destined to relive the Paris trial again and again

“Daniel Molloy, Time Bandit” Daniel time travels from 1980s Night Island back to 1790s TdV where Armand doesn’t know him, but is intrigued… (This one's not Loustat but I still wanted to include it)

Fairy Tales

“Tale as Old as Time” Beauty and the Beast AU with Loustat trapped in a cursed castle

“Fly Away with Me” Peter Pan AU mixing childhood memories of the du Lac children flying to Neverland with grown-up Louis and Pan/Lestat (ongoing)

“La Bête” Human Louis travels to France to research a mysterious 18th tale of a beast that roamed the Auvergne… (ongoing) (Not a straight 1:1 fairytale but fuck it, I love this one so much and it deserves more readers) By @penguinsandbats

“Bittersweet” (ch18) Standalone Beauty and the Beast Loustat chapter from a month-long challenge

“Rumpelstiltskin” Louis wakes up in the Dubai penthouse and must complete tasks for his mysterious captor will eat him (Loumand, not Loustat)

“The Wolf Fur Slipper” Prince Louis must get married, and a Cinder-fella Lestat dreams of escaping his awful family to live in a fairy tale romance…

Crossovers

IWTV x The Newsreader: “One of our Reporters Is Missing” The original crossover fic! Louis sees Dale on Australian tv, and travels to reunite with what he thinks is a mind-wiped Lestat. By @angstosaur

IWTV x The Newsreader: “Roving” Helen Norville meets up with Daniel Molloy in the 1980s in America and travels to NOLA, tapes in tow, and stumbles upon Lestat…

IWTV x The Newsreader: “I thought we could have an orgy” Loustat/TimDale PWP set in the Darwin episode of S1

IWTV x Cunk on Life: “Cunk on Fangs” Philomena Cunk is asked by her good friend Daniel Molloy to travel to Dubai to interview a vampire with him… (ongoing)

IWTV x Ted Lasso: “No Such Thing As Bad Publicity” Keeley is employed to improve Lestat’s PR for his European tour

IWTV x Killing Eve: “In the White Room (L’homme Lestat)” modern vampire story where Lestat is kidnapped by a mysterious organisation and forced to become their assassin while Louis and Armand try to help/rescue him with help from Villanelle. By @angstosaur

IWTV x True Blood: “Under the Blood Moon” Human Louis finds out at his dad’s funeral that the company is bankrupt and meets a vampire Lestat at a dive bar while he’s drowning his sorrows (ongoing/abandoned?)

(There's also some IWTV x Hannibal ones but I'm not really into that show SORRY! Feel free to suggest some in your RBs if you're into it though)

Sex Workers

“Before You See Me” Human AU with sex worker Louis hired to help heal a heartbroken actor Sebastian Wilde (Lestat). Sex with all the feelings. By @suikamelon6

“Many happy returns” Modern human PWP with sex worker Lestat delivering a birthday gift to Louis in the library

“Make me, break me, shake me” Human AU with escorts Loustat as roommates until Louis realises what Lestat really needs - a good dicking.

“Baby Treat me Nice” Human AU with kindergarten teacher Louis discovering the dad of one of his students is actually his Only Fans crush… (ongoing/abandoned?)

“Assignment” Modern AU with an anxious and stressed human Louis requesting professional services to lose his virginity, and a blond man appears at his door... By @riley-beautrelle

“Pretty Boy” Daniel discovers after Dubai that Lestat became a porn star after being left for dead and penniless and is now the highest paid gay porn star in America

“Music When the Sun Goes Down” Modern human/vampire AU with sugar baby Louis gaining a new & exclusive rich blond client… (ongoing/abandoned?)

I've tried to tag authors where I can but my memory is terrible when AO3 & Tumblr handles differ... sorry!

[magianas-costa]

Caleb was born under the Roman sky, the youngest in a family where magic wasn’t a secret, but a second language.

He came into the world surrounded by warmth - older siblings who bickered like birds and cast protection spells into his soup, a Nonna who kept basil by the windowsill to ward off bad luck, and parents who loved gently, fiercely, without condition.

His childhood was filled with garden soil under his nails, half-understood rituals at twilight, and stories whispered over tea with a little too much honey.

But not all magic protects. Not always.

When he was still a child, his family left Italy - not in haste, but with quiet urgency. First Miami, all glittering heat and unfamiliar streets. Then Seoul, a colder kind of city, but one that held strange beauty in its rhythm.

It was there that the shape of his life began to shift.

His uncle, who used to make him laugh until he cried, died too soon.

He had to cut off the rest of his family.

And people Caleb once thought would always be part of his world slipped through the cracks - some gently, others like sudden storms.

What remained were fragments. A name. A pulse of magic still rooted in the natural world - leafs, salt, wild things. And wounds. Some visible. Most not.

Caleb has known darkness that crept in without knocking. He lived through nights where survival felt more like endurance than choice.

There were moments when even he wasn't sure he’d make it.

But there is softness in him still.

These days, he lives quietly in Seoul, in a home where light filters through linen curtains and two cats rule the rooms. He works as a cook, turning spices and memory into comfort.

And he shares his life with Delian - someone who never tried to fix him, only stayed long enough for Caleb to remember how to fix himself.

With Delian, joy returned like spring.

Caleb relearned how to laugh without flinching, how to trust without fear, how to want something that lasts.

He doesn’t let many people in. But if he does, it’s with quiet devotion.

His magic is subtle—drawn from soil, breath, and the quiet language of plants.

It hums in his fingers, in the way he stirs soup and touches skin.

This blog is a collection of pieces -

of grief and green things, of healing that doesn’t follow a straight path,

of the strange kind of alchemy it takes to grow where you were once uprooted.

It is a space for softness, for scars, for magic that doesn’t ask to be loud to be powerful.

“Chi ha il cuore ferito conosce il peso del silenzio.”

“Those with wounded hearts know the weight of silence.”

— Anonimo italiano

Disclaimer

Mdni; 21+

Semi active; Novelist; writing in german

Crossover friendly

Triggerwarnings: Selfharm, Suicidal Thoughts, Selfhate and more.

MeWe: hereticchild.68

Wire: hereticchild

╰── ✩ Feel free to write me, either for plotting or straight up a starter. I don't mind which Genre!

╰── ⋅ ⋅ ── ✩ dividers used on this blog are from @bernardsbendystraws

[penna-nomen]

White Collar Reboot Wishlist

Inspired by the lists I've seen from other fans, here's what I'd like to see:

Something to honor the characters who can't return because the actors have passed away: Mozzie, Hughes, June.

Return of Jones, Diana, Lauren, Sara. Give me Sara! I want Neal and Sara together and happy!

Mozzie leaves a puzzle or secret that needs a combination of Neal's and Peter's skills to resolve.

Acknowledgement of Mozzie's conspiracy theories and how some of them don't seem so wild anymore.

Peter, El, and Neal Burke, with a dog to remind us of Satchmo

Cleaning house at the FBI -- dealing with agents like Kramer and Rice who tried to abuse Neal.

More backstory for Peter and Neal. More about Peter's parents and Neal's mom.

Neal's art. I want to learn that he's found his voice and is creating original art -- and that his talent is recognized.

Loopy Neal. Singing Neal.

A reference to Psych. Yes, they should have had a crossover since they aired at the same time!

A heist that involves Neal and Peter. Something like the time they broke into a bank together.

Neal and Peter on a road trip.

Neal and Peter stuck in an elevator.

Raising my virtual cup of coffee to my fellow White Collar fans, hoping this list inspires even more ideas from you...

[morphpride-2025]

Morph Pride 2025 - Introduction

Mark your calendars, because the Morph Pride event is now returning this upcoming Pride Month in the year of our Lord 2025! Taking place from Sunday, June 1 to Saturday, July 5, this month-long celebration of our dearly beloved favourite shapeshifter goof and queerness will (hopefully) be a blast.

Here's the plan:

Just like last year, we will be bringing back the colour-coded weeks. They are as follows:

Week 1 (Sunday, June 1 - Saturday, June 7) - Red, orange, yellow

Week 2 (Sunday, June 8 - Saturday, June 14) - Green, blue, purple

Week 3 (Sunday, June 15 - Saturday, June 21) - Black, white, silver, grey

Week 4 (Sunday, June 22 - Saturday, June 28) - Pink, gold, super suit + any colours not mentioned above

You may use these colour schemes to inspire outfits for Morph, etc.

You do not have to use these colour schemes! They are provided as inspiration. You also do not have to do every single colour scheme if you want to do one. You do not even have to use every colour in the set.

What about the final week, you ask?

Well!

Week 5 (Sunday, June 29 - Saturday, July 5) - WILD WEEK! During every day of this week, there will be a different prompt (think... fanfic prompt) and you can submit ideas via this form. On Monday, May 26, I will release a three-day long poll with some of the ideas from that form for people to vote on. The top results will become the prompts during this week.

What do we do with these prompts? Follow them by means of fanfic, art, video edit, or any form of fan content creation, or completely disregard them and go wild. IT IS COMPLETELY UP TO YOU.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW THIS SCHEDULE! IT IS ONLY FOR INSPIRATION.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN KIND OF FAN CONTENT CREATOR! LITERALLY EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE TO ANY EXTENT AND IN ANY WAY THEY LIKE. This means you can make fanart, fanfics, video edits, collages/moodboards, anything!

MORPHERINE SHIPPER? MADDIEMORPH SHIPPER? MORPH X PSYLOCKE? JEANMORPH (Jorph??)? MORPH X SCOTT? POLYAMOROUS SHIPS? ALL SHIPS WELCOME except ones that involve incest, pedophilia, or any weird stuff. You're also welcome to create content that doesn't involve ships. I don't care.

CROSSOVERS? Sure.

GREY MORPH ENTHUSIAST OR TAS MORPH TRUTHER? FEMME MORPH, MASC MORPH, OR ANDROGYNOUS MORPH? THEY/THEM MORPH, THEY/HE MORPH, OR HE/THEY MORPH? MORPH, KEVIN, OR SYDNEY? It's a free country, Morph is non-binary, and they're a shapeshifter. Do whatever you want.

THIS EVENT IS LITERALLY JUST BAIT TO CELEBRATE MORPH AND PRIDE MONTH!! LET YOUR CREATIVITY SOAR!

Done with your creations? Post them under the tag #morphpride2025 and tag me at @morphpride-2025!

Questions, comments, feedback? Feel free to ask me by means of askbox, reply to this post, or DM! You can also find my main blog at @makuyi13.

I will post the final event information on Thursday, May 29!

[catofadifferentcolor]

Terrible Fic Idea #87: Percy Jackson, but make it MCU

Look, I didn't want to come up with yet another crazy PJO crossover, but here I am. Because instead of just coming up with the lightest, fluffiest, gayest PJO romance possible - which is what I wanted - I had to turn it into an MCU identity reveal fic too.

Or: What if post-ToA Percy Jackson was Peter Parker's caseworker following Aunt May's untimely death?

aka the I would stay forever fic

Just imagine it:

Tony Stark first meets Percy Jackson in the ICU of Metropolitan General the day after Peter and his aunt are caught in a terrible subway accident. May dies on scene. Even with his advanced healing, Peter is badly injured and taken to the nearest hospital - where it quickly becomes apparent he's Enhanced. It takes about 24 hours for the news to make its way to Tony, who immediately storms the hospital with the intention of taking Peter back to his Tower to heal-

-only to be told Peter's not going anywhere by the social worker assigned to the case.

This is remarkable for many reasons, not the least because the social worker is an unassuming, overworked 27-year-old wearing Finding Nemo socks and a faded Save the Oceans t-shirt. That the case worker - Percy Jackson - stands his ground in the face of Iron Man's wrath is even more remarkable, but Tony is forced to admit the kid has a point: he can't just let someone without any obvious connection to a minor walk off with said minor, particularly when that minor is Enhanced.

It takes Tony a couple days to get his ducks in a row, proving that he is not only able and willing to take in Peter, but is the one his aunt wanted to take care of him in the event something happened to her. During that time he has JARVIS research everything he can on Percy (lives in a Central Park penthouse owned by his long-time boyfriend, a successful music producer; volunteers for a NPO started by his best friend dedicated to restoring the wild; brief stint as the youngest ever on the FBI's most wanted, etc), but finds nothing to suggest he's anything other than a social worker trying to do what's best for his charges.

Percy becomes a semi-regular fixture at the Tower. At first it's just business, checking in on how Peter is doing and facilitating the foster care/adoption paperwork. Later it becomes something akin to friendship, with Percy being utterly unimpressed by Tony's fame but remarkably charmed by his inventions and philanthropic efforts. (He also comes to have strong feelings about the Rogues and their actions during the Civil War once he learns of them, helping Tony to see their betrayal for what it is. This alone makes him one of Rhodey and Pepper's favorite people.)

This goes on for quite some time - though I see this as happening post-CACW, we don't jump straight into the Infinity War, with there being several years wherein the Accords are ratified, the Rogues found and tried for their actions in the Civil War, and for the most part allowed to return to the Avengers on a probationary basis - until Thor finally arrives with news of Thanos' impending arrival.

Only Percy happens to be visiting when Thor arrives and the Avengers naturally have questions after Thor addresses him as Prince Perseus.

The truth of Percy's identity comes out in fits and starts (demigod son of Poseidon, saved the world a couple times, ascended to become God of Heroes, Natural Disasters, and Poison as well as Patron God of New York City; has been dating Apollo since he was fourteen; yes, is actually a social worker, albeit one who takes cases across the country to protect demigods and Enhanced), which is not helped by Thor (who can't help but comment on what he knows of Percy's heroics) or Apollo (who shows up after Percy texts an SOS but can't help but talk up his boyfriend either.)

The Infinity War still happens, albeit rather differently than in canon - perhaps Thanos turns out to be a disgruntled child or sibling of Gaia out for revenge, justifying Greek/Roman interference? But the details don't really matter as much as the identity reveal.

And... that's really all I have with regards to plot. But there should be a lot of character moments leading up to the reveal that hint at who Percy really is but which don't form a coherent narrative until the truth is revealed.

Bonuses include:

The softest, fluffiest romance possible for Apollo and Percy, with the pair more or less falling head over heels at first sight at the start of TTC, having their first kiss at the party at the end of the book, and dating throughout the rest of the Titan War. Apollo goes absolutely batshit insane when Percy goes missing at the start of HOO and breaks out of Olympus to crash the Senate meeting at the end of SoN and check on his boyfriend, and eventually gets made mortal for helping too much during the Giant War. The broad strokes of ToA occur with Percy fighting at his now-mortal boyfriend's side, and Percy ascends to godhood when Apollo regains his. There's some tension (Zeus is not happy about his firstborn son's choice of lover, fearing overthrow; Poseidon fears Apollo will end up breaking Percy's heart, but softens after Percy ascends and his chance of becoming a flower diminishes; many CHB campers think Percy's mad for dating a god, etc) but for the most part it should be as fluffy as circumstances allow.

Percy having been really obvious about his background, but in ways that seem reasonable ("How did you meet your boyfriend?" "I was at a really bad party when a friend ended up calling her brother to pick us up early. I fell in love with his car and then with him.") or like jokes ("Those sea turtles really seem to like you." "I like them too." "I guess they're kind of cute." "Excellent conversationalists too.") until the full truth comes out; and

Thor attempting to make up for blowing Percy's cover in dramatic (and hilarious) ways. This should include the gift of at least one native Asgardian water plant ("Dude, have you never heard of invasive species?") and end in a bakery's worth of Asgardian baked goods.

And that's all I have, though given the way this has been living rent-free in my head all week there may be more. As always feel free to adopt this bun, just link back if you do anything with it.

More PJO Ideas | More MISC Ideas | More Terrible Fic Ideas

[animalsalvationassociation]

Hey friends, I’m going on a Hiatus . . .

(Please read till the end — There’s a doodle & a cookie for anyone who read all the way through)

My plan is at most a month, which to me isn’t very long, but maybe to you guys it is. Though who knows maybe it’ll be shorter, I have no idea.

One part is my mental health and work. It’s hard to worry about posting when you’re trying to meet daily deadlines at your job (as low as the income is I do need it). We have also been going through a management shift and it’s been kind of hard but we’re pulling through. I’m proud of my team, it’s just hard some days when it’s the summer and we get a lot of business and hundreds of tasks.

The other part is my art. I’m not short on ideas, but I am struggling to post every week. I have all this art stored up, but because it’s not (directly about) “The Octonauts” my view count is tanking.

That’s not the only reason, but it doesn’t really help my self esteem when I’ve spent 20+ hours on a illustration that took me 10 more to just sketch out on paper, only for 25 people (bless their hearts) to even leave a like on it.

(I’m working on trying not to focus so much on the count again, but it’s kind of hard sometimes ngl)

Anyways, I’m going to be gone for next little while working very heavily on lore and re-explaining my world because I’m not entirely sure how much you guys understand about it. And I mean, how are you meant to enjoy it if you don’t know what you’re looking at?

(I’m also in the process of illustrating another book so I need to focus on that before August — Aka it’s due date. I’ve put it off long enough that I just want to get it done with before mid July)

Thank you guys for understanding, and I also wanted to thank you because we’re up to 360+ followers which is beyond amazing!

To everyone who sent in an ask within the last two months, you are my top priority rn besides my main lore. As soon as I get back you are the first people to be mentioned!

I will be returning: July 2025

Please expect these things when I return:

Answered Asks

“Make Your Own A.S.A. Oc!” Sheet

Gen. 1 of the Octonauts

Shellington/Inkling’s Redesigns

(Possibly) Vegimal Redesigns

Species “Types” Explanation (Wildes, Forerunners, Elected, Variants, Primals)

The Grassland Wars / The Palace (Ref Sheets) — Basically the Risen Arc (Also just an explanation of all my arcs)

Cryptid References

Meme/Image Redraws

Start of Crossover Redesigns (Ex: Zootopia, Creature Cases, Sing, etc)

Sneak Peaks for the Metropolis / Fallen Arcs

(I may tweak this list depending on what I actually get done but this is my plan!)

Thank you all for your amazing support, please take care of yourselves and I’ll see you soon! <3

~ MR

(💙🍪)

[patriamrealm]

I have thought about this silly little idea too much and doodled some things so might as well share. It's going to get a little long so bonus stuff under the cut

For this gravity falls crossover I like to think Stan and Ford didn't get their first pokemon until after they're falling out. Stan found a little Abra while on the road. He tried to ditch but it reminded him of Ford and found he couldn't just leave it behind.

For Ford things were going missing, eventually he caught the little theif, a happy misgivous Zorua that loved shiny things. He tried to get it to return back to the wild but it kept coming back and making a game of it. It reminded him of Stan and he wound up keeping it.

I like to think both wound up with 3/4 pokemon before they met again. Stan - Abra, galaren meowth, and gimmigoul Ford - Zorua, Venomoth, Absol, and Dehlmise

The portal incident Ford tossed both his journal and only managed to toss three of his pokemon to Stan.

I can absolutly see Zorua with a lack of other pokemon and people to mimic winds up mimicking Ford but it never quite gets it right which just reinforces Ford's reminder of Stan. This changes a few things.

As an entirely rediculous bonus Stan's Meowth is the crustiest old cat that steals sponges from the whole town and only sponges. Stan has to keep telling people that it's fine it's just like that.

[thewickedjazzy]

so uh- hi?

yeah yeah, i know it’s been a hot minute. i’m not here to spill my entire life story, but i do wanna clear the air a bit. long post, bear with me.

first off: i don’t feel comfortable here. full stop. my stuff’s been plagiarised way too many times and i’ve already talked about it more than once. but at this point? i’m just tired. writing here doesn’t feel safe or enjoyable anymore so i’m stepping back.

that said - no i haven’t stopped writing. in fact, i’ve been pouring my soul into a proper book built from my own lore + rem’s (yes, it’s one big emotionally-damaged pot of character trauma.) and if i post it, it’ll be on ao3 not here.

i might return to my dishonoured/bsd crossover universe if things chill out, but right now? people have been wild. like. y’all are mad that i’m not posting? sending me passive aggressive crap? asking for release dates like i’m your unpaid content creator?

HELLO?

a) you don’t know what i’m dealing with irl.

b) i’m not on your payroll.

c) i write for free and i’ll do it when i feel like it.

respectfully? go touch grass.

that said - some of you have sent me the sweetest messages the past few months, and i mean it when i say i appreciate you with my whole heart. truly. you’ve made my day more than once. i will respond when i’ve got the space to.

okay that’s it. love y’all (the non-feral ones) xx.

[kitsune024]

Jujutsu Kaisen Fic Recs

My Hero Academia

Crossover : Harry Potter

Hyakki Yakō by Nyanko13 I Chapters 10/? I Getou Suguru-centric, Eventual Gojo Satoru/Getou Suguru, BAMF Getou Suguru, BAMF Gojo Satoru

Time's Curse by The_Jade_Samurai I Chapters 20/? | Time Travel Fix it, Dark Yuuji, Alive Geto, Yuuji is not the vessel, Bamf Yuuji

Everyone is dead. Yuji is the last one standing, but even he eventually falls to Sukuna. But instead of dying, Yuji wakes up in the middle of Shibuya… in the year 2005. Lost and alone, he seeks out the only person who he knows is alive at this time: Gojo Satoru. However, he finds Gojo as a simple first year at Jujutsu High, alongside the infamous Geto Suguru, who has not yet fallen down the dark path that made him the most dangerous special grade sorcerer of the modern era. Yuji must navigate through a time before everything went to shit, in order to save his friends, family and all of Japan from Sukuna’s return and Kenjaku’s machinations. Can he do it while also hiding his true identity?

A Gentler World by SunglassesCat I Chapters 35/35 I Completed Self-Insert, Sikuna fic, Good Sukuna, Soft Sukuna, AU - Canon Divergence, Fix-It

An unknown Jujutsu Kaisen fan becomes Sukuna. He tries to change the future, but will anyone trust the King of Curses?

You have everything, but not anything that matters by NotoriousSagacity I Chapters 10/? I Tired Sukuna, AU - Canon Divergence, Yuuji can't suppress Sukuna but Sukuna pretends that he can, Sukuna's obession with eating

If Sukuna was changed by his time sealed away. Oh, that doesn't mean that he's a good person, he's just less likely to massacre thousands at a time. Pookie is a little OOC, but oh well.

Carry Me Home by @valleykey I Chapters 11/11 I Completed Getou Suguru-centric, Getou Suguru/Gojo Satoru, AU - Canon Divergence, Time Travel Fix-It

The boy shifts on his feet. “The year is two thousand and eighteen? Common Era?” Slowly, smile still plastic on his face, Suguru faces Satoru. This fucking dumbass. “Satoru,” he says, dangerous edge to his voice, “what did you do?” Satoru makes some bastardization of a sound, half between a laugh and a cough. “...Whoops?” “I,” Suguru grits, pinching two fingers together, “am this close to mass murder.” He’s joking. Probably. ///OR: Shortly before Getō would have massacred a village, he and Gojō are thrust eleven years forward into a would-have-been future that Getō is conspicuously absent from.

vessel of greatness by karmauh I Chapters:1/1 I one shot Angst, Tragedy, Character Study, merging

“There’s a separation.” Yūji says, he asks, he begs. Sukuna doesn’t do anything⎯ except smile, maybe, “Two sides,” he says, like he’s in mourning too, “one coin.” or— The line between Itadori Yūji and Ryōmen Sukuna blurrs.

In Search of That Blue Sky by SunglassesCat I Chapters: 45/45 I Completed Sikuna fic, Yuuji & Sukuna are Twins, Childhood Friends, Good Sukuna

Itadori Ryou wasn’t supposed to exist. Yet he was born as the older twin brother of Itadori Yuuji. He knew this wasn’t where he was supposed to be. After all, he had seen the future of this world, and he had lived twice. In his first life, which he had almost forgotten completely, he was just a normal person who read this story. In his second life, he became the dreaded King of Curses. He remembered he had split himself into twenty fingers, so why the hell was he still reincarnated as a human again? Also, how the heck did he just meet a wild gremlin child named Gojo Satoru?

[phneltwrites]

Writing tag game!

thank u @tencrimes for the tag 💚

1.How many works do you have on AO3?

159. haha

2. What’s your total AO3 word count?

1359725 (ok actually an aside about this. im pretty consistent it's about 250k a year give or take)

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Right now just YR and adjacent

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

all of these are mdzs fics for wangxian

Love is More Than Telling Me You Want It: my structural inequality, yin imbalance cultivation magnum opus. 99k because I deleted 300 words so it wouldn't hit over 100. It's the first omegaverse fic I wrote and that was a learning curve and nothing I ever write will be this popular again and that's fine. Also an amazing moment in being like i have communicated my intent!!! when a lovely commenter was like hey are you familiar with this feminist theory of the abject and i waslike MY DUDE I AM LITERALLY BUILDING ON THAT YESSSS. anyway nerd moment

Yeah I Know How You Like It: telepathy sex. yes i did write this sort of out of spite because so many people were like haha lan wangji horny jail and then i was lke have you CONSIDERED that the false dichotomy between honourable and shameful desire is what caused lwj to initially reject wwx and live in a state of internal conflict and internalised hatred and only when he was able to be like no i want him and i love him and i respect him and i want to do these things to him was he able to actually love wwx and be loved in return. also. it's hot.

your persuasions: yeah big dick fic with all the programming jokes

the earthquake in the room: toast fic! what a... experience posting this fic was. anyway uni au engineer/literature student romance

wild for your skin: cnc pwp. glad it found its people

5. Do you respond to comments?

Yes! Barring some unforeseen circumstance. I know a lot of people don't and there's no one right way but it's important to me to try, i write fic because we're all in the space together and commenting and responding to comments is how I stitch the fabric of fandom

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

I don't think I write angsty endings as a rule... also trying to answer these I keep going through my ao3 like i wrote that??? i have no memory of this place

maybe my Eleanor/Tahani from The Good Place fic which ends with them together (yay) but the situation is that they are still struggling with the loss of Chidi's memories and his love and also that they haven't fixed the afterlife.

NO WAIT it's the John Wick fic I wrote about Helen because it ends with her deciding she'll help John Wick get out of the life (I made her chief Operator in this fic) but WE know as readers that she dies later.

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

mmm maybe my yr post-s3 fluff fic where they picnic by the lake and are full of joy and happiness

8. Do you get hate on fics?

I get so much more love on my fic than anything else. And a lot of people who were brave and wrote their first comments which can be super intimidating.

9. Do you write smut?

yeah :) i like to write holistic life fic

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

yes! I also write fusions. My craziest crossover was a Princess Bride one where I took Inigo and Fezzik across a bunch of fandoms including Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and Pacific Rim

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

Had them reposted on wattpad but no one's claimed them to be theirs as far as i know

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Yes! oh hm looks like there's no easy way to see which ones have translations...

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

Yes, twice! One beach volleyball pwp (the one time the beach volleyball was literal and not a metaphor) and one Leverage fic. Both experiences were totally different because the pwp we wrote together on voice chat, so that was simultaneous writing and the Leverage fic was done async, by drafting sections and then rewriting them and reorganising them.

yes, that's right. smut written on voice chat.

14. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will?

My avatar/pacific rim fusion... I love that fic, love the worldbuilding, lost my fandom love right before the last chunk of plot and haven't gone back. I dream of it though. They were finally gonna drift together.

15. What are your writing strengths?

I think my writing strengths are extended metaphors, smut, and. yeah i guess that's the set. Wait. Worldbuilding. i dunno. i don't think i have strengths...

16. What are your writing weaknesses?

My sentences are really short and that can make the writing choppy.

I'm also working on my pacing I like a fic that clips along but right now my fic can feel like being strapped to the top of a high speed train and I'd like a bit more breathe in there, but I'm not really sure how

17. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic?

this is such an odd question like sure? if it's fun? ok actually i DO have thoughts on this if the characters are already speaking that language and then words are sprinkled in I think that breaks immersion but also. do what you want. I do that myself with pet names sometimes. like sure i studied some philosophy of translation stuff but fundamentally i don't care i am here to make macrame.

18. First fandom you wrote for?

Leverage! The first fic i wrote is up on ao3 "The Offside Trap Job"

19. Favorite fic you’ve written?

I think it's falling til 4 a.m. which is my 90s Seattle radio host/barista wangxian au. I had a really specific vibe of longing and disconnect that I wanted to capture and I think I did. Also I did a lot of 90s research and got told it felt right so that felt nice. idk it's a really personal one despite it not being about my life. But sometimes you're far from the people that used to be your people but you can listen to them talking and it's the thinnest of lifelines.

tagging @in-amor-veritas @grounded-parasocial @gulliblelemon @malinowaj @caramelpenguin @bigalockwood @enjoythesilentworld

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Okay since @palmolli asked, I'm posting the Boots Link meets LU crossover thing I've got written. It's not even close to finished but here's what I've got:

The portal had dropped them in an incredibly non-descript forest.

“Does anyone recognize these woods?” Time asked.

“Nope.”

“It looks like almost every forest I’ve ever been in.”

Wild was up a tall tree in a moment, disappearing in the leaves. 

“Edge of the woods is that way!” he called out.

“No one can see what direction you’re pointing!” Twilight shouted up to him.

There was a rustle and then Wild dropped from the tree, pulling out his paraglider just in time to stop himself from hitting the ground hard.

“That way,” he said, pointing again.

“Then we’ll head in that direction,” Time said. “See if we can’t find some people to get information from.”

The group made their way to the edge of the woods and onward. It wasn’t long before a fence came into sight, though the only thing beyond it seemed to be fields. Still, a fence meant people, so the next step was obvious - follow the fence. A house or town would likely be somewhere along the way.

Eventually, the grass turned to dirt road and a small house appeared in the distance. Wild and Wind immediately hopped over the fence.

“Can we, just once, respect people’s property?” Time sighed. “There’s a gate right there.”

Hyrule lowered his foot from the fence sheepishly and followed the rest through the gate. At this point, they had a routine when it came to gathering information, whether it be a town or a single dwelling.

For a house like this, the majority were to linger back to avoid immediately overwhelming the occupant while Twilight and Warriors were sent forward to get information. Twilight had that good-natured country-boy energy and Warriors knew how to turn on the charm. They were usually the best choices for this sort of thing.

Leaving Epona with the others, the rancher knocked on the door and then stepped back. It didn’t take long for light footsteps to approach and the door to swing open. A teenage girl stood there, blinking in surprise as she looked over the two.

“Mornin’ miss, I hope we didn’t disturb you,” Twilight said.

“No, it’s alright. How can I help you?” she asked politely.

“My friends and I have lost our way a bit,” Warriors explained. “We’ve been traveling and trying to take care of any trouble people might have and it seems we’ve gotten ourselves turned around. Would you mind telling us where we are?”

“This is Faron Town,” the girl said. “What do you mean by trouble?”

“We’ve uh, heard there might be monsters roaming around,” Twilight said. “Do you know anything about that?”

Her eyes widened a little. “Monsters…? I think… you would be better off talking to my brother about this.” She turned towards the inside of the house and shouted, “LINK!”

Everyone in the Chain exchanged startled looks. Link?

“Do you think he’s one of us?” Wind whispered to Four who shrugged.

“Dunno. Maybe it’s just a coincidence.”

“Sorry, he’s probably still sleeping - he’s always so bad about waking up,” the girl said, a bit of embarrassment on her face when there was no answer from her brother.

“I change my mind,” Four whispered to Wind. “That sounds like evidence he might be one of us.”

Wind snorted and elbowed Sky, who rolled his eyes. 

“Pot calling kettle,” the Skyloftian muttered.

“I’ll go get him,” the girl continued, “if you folk don’t mind waiting out here for a moment.”

“That’s no trouble at all,” Warriors assured her.

She nodded and disappeared behind the door. They heard more shouting, and then a loud thud, followed by a young man’s voice going, “OW! Kara, what was that for?!”

The response and conversation afterward weren’t quite loud enough to make out.

While everyone waited for the girl to return with her brother, Legend noticed two kids creeping toward the group, curiosity on their faces as they kept low to the ground. They looked similar - twins, probably.

The two came to a stop, shoulder to shoulder, whispering to each other about who the group might be - Knights from the castle? But they’re not in uniform -  words only barely loud enough for Legend to make out. It didn’t take long for the subject to change though.

“I bet you I could hit his shield from here.” The boy closed an eye as he aimed his slingshot thoughtfully.

The girl’s nose wrinkled. “The one with the fur? No way. Even if you could, I bet you couldn’t hit the middle.”

Legend nudged Hyrule, gesturing with his head just a little towards the kids with a smirk. Hyrule peered past him, spotted the slingshot, and stifled a giggle.

“You’re on,” the boy hissed, pulling the band tight and then releasing. The pebble sailed through the air and knocked against Twilight’s shield. Not quite the middle, but pretty close. Not bad.

Twilight and Warriors spun around, reaching for their swords but stopping short when they saw the two kids, who both pointed to each other, words overlapping.

“He did it!”

“She dared me!”

The girl turned to look at her brother. “Did not!”

“Did too!”

“Did not!”

The front door banged open and attention turned to the blond boy, glaring past the group with stormy blue eyes, his gaze locking onto the twins with impressive speed as he marched forward a few paces, Twilight and Warriors stepping aside for him.

“Ollie, Ellie! What sort of trouble are you causing now? Get inside and leave these people alone!”

As the twins grumbled and marched past the group and into the house, glances were once again exchanged amongst the group. Though not everyone in the group had blond hair and blue eyes, there were more who did than didn’t. Another point added to the likelihood of this boy being a hero.

It was only once the kids were herded inside, Link closing the door behind him, that he gave the group proper attention. 

“My sister said you folk were looking for monsters?” he asked as his gaze swept over Twilight and Warriors before leaning forward to check out the group lined up near the fence. Before either man could respond, the boy’s eyes widened before furrowing into something frustrated as he suddenly stomped over to Sky.

“Where did you get that sword?” he asked, tone sharp and demanding. His clear recognition of the Master Sword sealed the deal. “You can’t just take that! First of all, not just anyone can use that, and second of all, do you know how annoying it is to get to the Temple of Legend? Now I’m going to have to cross that stupid river and climb that stupid cliff again to put it back.”

Legend startled a little at the temple’s name as several curious gazes swung his way. He lifted his shoulder with a shrug.

“I know not just anyone can use the Master Sword,” Sky replied mildly. “She only accepts certain wielders.”

Link opened his mouth before his expression shifted from anger to surprise, mouth snapping closed. Suspicion crossed his face as he turned and looked across the group and all their weapons again. His gaze lingered for a moment on Legend’s Pegasus Boots.

“Who are you guys?”

Everyone looked to Time who hefted a heavy sigh. None of them had expected to have to explain this to a brand new Link this far into their adventure.

“...It’s going to sound crazy,” Time prefaced.

“I saw the desert turn to snow and the ocean dry up,” Link said flatly, arms folding. “Try me.”

“We’re all… Link. That is, we’re Hyrule’s Chosen Heroes from different eras throughout time,” the man explained. “For some reason, we’ve been brought together and have been traveling through time to face an enemy together - an enemy we unfortunately still have much to learn about.”

“Dunno why we’re only just meeting you since you’re clearly one of us,” Wind interjected.

“Which is why,” Time said, giving Wind a look for interrupting, “you are in no way obligated to join us on our venture. For whatever reason, you weren’t called from the start, so if you don’t want to join us-”

“But you were brought to my time,” Link said.

“...Yes, we were.”

“Then there must be a reason.”

“It could just be that monsters will be appearing in your land. That’s usually how this works - a portal opens up, takes us to another time, monsters show up somewhere, we deal with them, and then another portal appears.”

“If it’s my time, it’s my problem,” Link said, expression setting into that stubborn look that seemed a little too familiar. “Even if it’s not, if it’s monsters - if I can help-”

And there it was. No one was surprised by the response. That was just how Links were.

“If you want to, then you’re more than welcome to join us,” Time said softly.

Link sighed, shoving his fingers through his thick bangs, looking up at the sky with a weary expression. “Ava’s gonna hate it if I leave again so soon. She's gonna cry again.”

“Who's Ava?” Wind asked curiously.

“The cutest girl in the whole world,” Link replied sadly.

“Your girlfriend?” Sky tried.

The boy's expression immediately soured. “No, gross. She's my baby sister. And she's gonna be really upset that I'm leaving again… but I wouldn’t be able to stand it if I didn’t do something to help.”

“How long has it been since your journey ended?” Twilight asked curiously.

“About three months,” Link replied. He looked them over again. His gaze lingered for a long moment on Warriors feet before lifting again. “You’re all really from different parts of history?”

“History or the future,” Four said.

Link scrubbed at his face, muttering, “Zelda’s gonna lose her mind. I’m never going to hear the end of it.” He lifted his head with another sigh. “Alright, follow me. I gotta check on the girls, but I want to know everything that’s been going on.”

Twilight tied Epona to the fence for now and everyone followed Link as he headed toward a small barn, though before anyone could offer further explanation as to their situation, he glanced back. “What’s your horse’s name?”

“Epona,” Twilight replied, lips immediately lifting into a smile.

Link stopped short, whirling around with wide eyes. “Her name is Epona too?!”

“You’ve got an Epona?” Wild asked.

“Almost.” Link’s face scrunched into a frown. “As soon as I can afford her. I’ve got the barn all ready, but I’m still saving up and Zelda’s still trying to get the whole reward thing approved so-” He shook his head and stared at Twilight’s Epona with sad longing in his eyes. “Doesn’t matter. She’ll be mine soon enough.” There was a long pause where it looked like Link was fighting the urge to go over and give Epona attention before he shook his head again and turned, grabbing a bag of sunflower seeds from just inside the barn, giving it a good shake.

“So, this enemy of yours. What’s their deal?”

“We suspect that it’s the cause of these portals we’ve been going through - it’s certainly capable of making them,” Time explained.

“It also seems to be… infecting monsters. They have black blood and are much stronger than the usual foe,” Warriors added.

“There shouldn’t be any monsters to infect in this land. There haven’t been any since I defeated Ganon,” Link said, giving the bag of seeds another shake.

“Doesn’t seem to need already existing monsters - I think it can make them. Or bring them from other lands? Hard to say, but we’ve seen monsters from other eras where they don’t belong,” Twilight said.

“We’ve only seen the presumable source of all of this a handful of times,” Time told him. As he explained the appearance and shape-shifting capabilities of their enemy, three sheep came trotting towards them, seemingly having been drawn by the sound of Link shaking the bag.

“Aw, sheepies!” Wind exclaimed.

“Wilma, Nellie, and Baby,” Link introduced, giving each one a good pet before checking each over, from their ears to their tails to their hooves.

“Aw, he’s like you!” Warriors teased, elbowing Twilight lightly. 

“Huh?” Twilight’s brow furrowed, not understanding Warriors’ implications.

“Goats and sheep are basically the same thing, aren’t they?”

“Absolutely not,” Twilight and Link said in unison.

Warriors burst out laughing.

(I want to put a joking tease about "maybe this kid is YOUR descendant, Twilight" in here but idk how to work it in atm and I don't feel like figuring it out rn)

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(Jumping to Some Time Later - at some point after they've been properly introduced and Boots has heard them call Warriors "captain" so he could ask and get the explanation of him being captain of soldiers in his era, maybe while they're traveling or smth idk man)

“Alright, what’s your deal? You keep looking at my feet,” Warriors said.

Link rubbed his neck, looking away. “It’s your shoes.”

“What about them?”

“They’re…” Link looked back at Warriors’ shoes as though they had personally insulted him. “They’re just so stupid.”

Twilight cracked up immediately as Warriors’ jaw dropped.

“What?!”

“They provide no ankle support! They’re just shoes with a shin guard strapped on and blue socks underneath! That’s not going to do anything to keep you from rolling an ankle!” Boots exclaimed.

“That’s not- Those aren’t socks. They’re puttees,” Warriors defended.

“Puttees?” Link stared at him. “You're the captain of an army and you have puttees instead of proper boots? What, is your kingdom poor? Can’t afford to give their soldiers- their captains proper footwear so you have to resort to wrapping up your legs instead?! That’s ridiculous!”

Warriors looked a cross between shocked and offended by his words while some of the others snickered. Even Time looked to be fighting a smile.

“He’s got a point,” Twilight wheezed.

“They are pretty stupid,” Four agreed.

“I never put much thought into it before, but he’s right,” Legend said. “It’s pretty ridiculous you don’t have proper boots.”

“I can’t take this anymore, I can’t stand here and let you snap your ankles when I could be doing something about this,” Link muttered, kneeling on the ground as he began digging through his bag. He lifted out a pair of black boots before returning them with the shake of his head.

“You carry extra boots with you?” Wind asked as Link pulled out boots with beautiful feathers adorning them.

“Yeah,” Link replied, setting those aside and then pulling out a pair of what were quite obviously Pegasus Boots, albeit more decorated than the pair on Legend’s feet.

Twilight whistled. “Fancy.”

“Why do you carry so many boots with you?” Wind questioned as Link set the Pegasus Boots down. When Link pulled out and set aside a pair of armored boots, Wind added, “And how many do you have?”

“They can come in handy,” Link said. “And I’ve got… seventeen if you count the ones on my feet. The goddesses or whoever seemed to think it would be pretty funny to give the cobbler’s son all boots.”

“Seventeen?!”

“I know what we can call him then - Boots,” Sky said with a light laugh.

Link looked as though the life had been sucked out of him at that sentence. “Might as well,” he muttered. “It always comes back to the boots.”

Finally, Link pulled out a pair of brown, slightly saggy and older looking boots.

“Those are my boots!” Legend blurted. “I don’t really wear them anymore since I’ve got the Pegasus Boots but I think…”

“Are you sure? They look a lot like the ones I had as a kid,” Time remarked.

Legend crouched, picking up the left one and looking at the back of it, running his finger along a thin gouge in the leather. “Yeah, these are definitely mine.”

Link looked at him with intrigue. “Huh… They’re called the Hero’s Boots - I’d wondered if they actually belonged to a hero once or not. I guess that’s my answer.” He looked thoughtful for a moment. “Do you go by Legend because you’re the Hero of Legend?”

Legend looked away as he set the boot back down, expression awkward. “That’s what Hyrule said they wind up calling me.”

“So you come after Legend too, huh?” Hyrule said. “I wonder if you’re before or after me.”

“Sorry in advance,” Link said.

“Why?”

“Because I think you’re Zelda’s favorite historical figure and she gets really excited about this kind of stuff. If she talks your ear off, I’m sorry in advance.” Link looked tired at the very thought while Legend looked a little flustered at the idea.

“Oh…”

“Here,” Link said, changing the subject as he gestured to the boots he had set out. “There’s the Pegasus Boots - I’m sure you already know what those do. The Roc’s Boots here can help you jump higher and fall slower. The Armored Boots make you more resistant to attacks. And the Hero’s Boots - if Legend doesn’t mind, anyway - make your attacks stronger.”

Legend nodded in approval. “They’re clearly not my boots anymore by this point in time. Do as you please.”

“Then Warriors, you can borrow one of these, as long as you’re willing to give them back later if I need them. I mean, any of you can borrow any of my boots as long as I can have them back as needed. I’ve got plenty to spare and can only wear one pair at a time. But I figured these might be the most preferable. They’re the least ugly, anyway. Well, I’m not a big fan of the armored boots, but you’re wearing armor, so they’d probably look fine on you.”

Warriors looked torn between refusing for the sake of his pride and accepting the offer - some of those abilities sounded pretty nice.

AND THAT'S ALL I HAD WRITTEN 👍

[echoingbirdsofprey]

Delicate (Jake's Version)

22 - Share In Your Suffer (Is All I Can Do)

Pairing: Jake 'Hangman' Seresin x OFC Samantha Kazansky

Rating: Explicit (MDNI!)

Warnings: Fully fleshed out emotional trauma, Mentions of Dubious Consent, a certain R word, and Jake's capture/torture

A/N: I have no effing idea where this chapter came from but its damn heavy and it needed to be here. There's a shitload of trauma dumping here between Sam and Jake, with mentions of dubious consent (not by Jake, though he does say a certain word that begins with R) and he begins to unpack his capture. I know I've made Rooster the villain here, but I PROMISE he will get redemption at some point. Just not right now. Also I know I'm skipping a lot of time but the next thing coming up is going to be the Navy Ball and then the first chapter of the crossover so I had to. I will still be writing chapters for Delicate and Lightning concurrently with the 3rd part too so just be aware of that! As always, likes, comments, reblogs are the most appreciated. Thank y'all for showing this story as much love as you have.

This was wild to write but I loved every fucking second of it.

Tags: @djs8891 @mrsevans90 @gpsmississippihippie @barnesboo1967 @dizzybee03

Jake decided the best place to meet Maverick would be on base. It would be the first time he was stepping on base since the mission. He’d also decided that he needed to try to do this without Sam, so while he really wasn’t supposed to be driving, he promised he’d be careful, and went alone. He needed to do something by himself. It wasn’t that he didn’t want Sam to help him, but it was a matter of his own pride, his own ego, that needed a boost. Sam would wait with bubbling anxiety until he got home.

He pulled into the base parking lot and hopped out of his truck. It felt good to drive his own vehicle. He had begun his physical therapy, but he still had to wear the sling during the day. He’d felt much better about his body within the first appointment. He had been extremely sore the next day, but he appreciated the soreness. It meant he was getting better. 

As he walked toward the main building, he noticed Nat leaving. She smiled at him and approached.

“Hi, Jake. How are you feeling?” She asked, pulling him into a hug. He accepted warmly and hugged her back.

“I’m okay. Just trying to get better. I’m here to see Mav. I wanna talk with him about Rooster.” Jake said and Nat nodded.

“Sam told me what happened. Rooster is pretty broken up about it. He didn’t mean to scare her. He wanted to talk to you when he got back.” Nat explained and Jake tilted his head.

“Where’d he go?” He asked and Nat’s brows furrowed.

“You didn’t hear? He asked to go back to Virginia. He’s deployed on a short mission.” She said and Jake took a breath in disbelief. He pursed his lips and then smiled at Nat, patting her on the shoulder before returning his hands to his pockets.

“Good to see you, Nat.” He said as they parted ways. He continued into the building, and headed to Cyclone’s office first. He knocked on the door and heard Cyclone’s voice say ‘come in’. Jake entered and found Maverick and Warlock there as well.

“Lieutenant. Have a seat. Good to see you.” Cyclone said, and Jake did exactly that. He pulled a chair from across the room and sat diagonally to Maverick. He folded his arms across his lap. “You’re out of your sling?”

“Just for a few hours during the day and to sleep. I’m supposed to put it back on if my shoulder starts to hurt or feel fatigued, per the doctor. I don’t particularly want to put it back on at all, but Sam is keeping me honest, so we’re rotating how long it stays on.” Jake explained and all three of the other men smiled wide, knowing all too well that Jake was being a stubborn patient, and they weren't the least bit surprised by it either.

“So, you wanted to discuss Rooster? We were just talking about him coming back after his current deployment.” Maverick said, cutting right to the chase. 

“Yeah. I didn’t realize he’d requested another deployment so soon.” Jake said and Mav swallowed hard.

“He’s running away from his problems, as usual.” He said and Jake’s brows furrowed. Maverick continued. “He’s pretty fairly broken up about Samantha. He’s always been in love with her. They met when they were teenagers, just through Ice and I being friends and wingmen. Bradley was less bitter about his dad then too. And then his mom passed and I pulled his papers. That pissed him off and when he finally graduated, he tried to be as far away from me as he could so Oceana base was where he settled. A few years ago, Ice and I ended up needing to attend a funeral for a friend and fellow pilot down there, and Sam had come down to visit her dad from college in that same week. While Ice, our friends, and I were out reminiscing, Bradley was trying to romance Sam. It worked for about two days and then Sam headed back home and the next time she saw Bradley, it was like nothing had ever happened. You can imagine how much that pissed Bradley off.” Maverick explained and Jake stayed silent as he disgusted everything that he’d been told. Sam had told him some of this but not all of it. 

“Sam can be harsh, especially if a guy is being a jerk. It doesn’t come from a place of entitlement either. She wants respect. She demands it. But I think guys see all that she gets, and don’t get me wrong she’s worked her ass off to get where she is in her job, but I don’t know how many pilots have found out that she’s Ice’s daughter and they just try to make a play at her because of it. She’s developed an armor over her heart because of that. I’m surprised she let you in, honestly. But the bigger issue with Rooster is he tried, and succeeded in getting a night with her so now he thinks he’s entitled to it again. He sees you and knows you’re getting everything that he thinks he deserves. What he doesn’t see is what I assume is all the work you put in to get her. And the way in which you went about it.” Maverick’s analysis was spot on to what Jake was thinking. He knew that Rooster was jealous because he had Sam’s heart. And when looking in from the outside, it didn’t seem like Jake had done much to get it, but he had. All the texting, sweet talking, buying her breakfast, lunch and dinners, and it helped immensely that Rocco immediately liked Jake. 

“I want to try to iron things out with Rooster. I know it’s never going to be completely smooth sailing, but I’d like to coexist at the least without having to have Sam be stressed the fuck out every time he’s around. We’re all friends with the same pilots.” Jake said softly and Maverick reached over and squeezed his shoulder.

“Well, now you have some insight on Rooster. A lot of his problem is me and he and I are trying to work everything out, but it’s going to take time, like anything that needs fixing. You know that all too well. I can’t say fixing our relationship will fix everything between you and him and Sam, but I do think it’ll smooth some of the sharp edges that are there.” Maverick said and he smiled at Jake. “I’m sure when he comes back, he’ll have had enough time to think about things and he’ll come apologize. He always apologizes. He’s not all bad, he’s just in his head too much. But let him come to you. If you try to approach him, it’ll just make it worse.” 

“Noted. Thank you for telling me. I just feel like he’s trying to compete with me and with Sam it’s not a game. At least I don’t see it that way. I haven’t ever been interested in settling down, but with her, I have this overwhelming need to do anything and everything for her. I feel like that’s more a life purpose than a game. I’ve played the game long enough. I tap out.” Jake explained and all three of the other men chuckled and nodded in agreement.

“I can see why your fellow pilots said you’ve grown outside of work as well. It’s funny when you figure out that you can fly not only for yourself, but someone else as well.” Cyclone added and Jake smiled. There was a comfortable silence that fell over the room then, and suddenly Jake felt like he’d grown up. He wasn’t the little kid in his bedroom playing with model planes and pretending he was flying a jet in the back yard with his brother. He wasn’t the kid who thought he was invincible driving fast down route 57 in Arkansas, racing his brother. He wasn’t the young man flirting in the bar after his first air to air kill with every pretty girl that came along. He wasn’t the man who unknowingly fell for the Fleet Commander’s daughter at first sight. In that moment, in that room, he’d become a man whose purpose was now to build a family with the woman he loved. He had something more than himself to live for.

While Jake was at the base, Warlock elected to show him the office that they had prepared for Jake when he was ready to come back to work. He and Sam were planning to go down to Oklahoma for Christmas, immediately after the Navy Birthday Ball, which was in a few weeks time. Jake was doing everything he could to be out of his sling by then because he was absolutely not accepting his Navy Cross in a fucking sling. After setting foot in his office, which was small, just enough room for the desk and the shelves that were there, as well as a couple chairs, he glanced out the window, which overlooked the taxiway. It was a nice view. Jake thanked Warlock and when he left, he stood for a few moments in the front lobby. 

There was a memorial board of Iceman that people had tacked their favorite pictures on. There were old pictures of him and the pilots from his and Maverick’s squadron. There were pictures of him and pilots shaking his hand at their graduation from Top Gun and from the Naval Academy. And at the bottom, there was a picture that only one person could’ve put up. It was of Ice, Mav, Rooster, and Sam from that funeral. Just the four of them, but Jake’s brows furrowed at the way Rooster’s hand was wound tightly around Sam’s waist. Jake shook his head. He understood all too well why Rooster was so willing to help Sam when she needed it and to protect her when he thought she needed it. It wasn’t Sam’s fault for reciprocating the one time. Jake figured she’d thought it was okay to give him a chance, and she probably regretted it a hundred fold now, because it had backfired on her in such a spectacular way. She was probably kicking herself every now and again for letting Rooster in that one time. 

Jake walked out to his truck and stopped for a moment, taking a heavy breath before climbing in. He didn’t want to know at first but now he needed to. He needed to ask Sam what happened between her and Rooster, because he was getting the feeling that something wasn’t lining up the way it should. Something about the whole thing wasn’t right.

Arriving at home, he found Sam comfortably napping on the couch, the dogs all around her. Of course, they had come to greet him at the door, but they’d immediately went right back to laying in the vicinity of Sam. Javy and Maisy were out again and he shot Javy a quick text, asking when they’d be back. A couple of hours had been his response. Jake went to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of water and sat at the small island. He then heard the shaking of tags on collars and soft footsteps on the carpeted floor. Samantha appeared, yawning and stretching. She stepped behind Jake and wrapped her arms around his waist and placed her chin on his good shoulder, pressing her lips to his neck then.

“You came back in one piece.” She mused and he turned in his seat and pulled her between his legs. 

“”I did. Hey...listen...I wanna talk about something.” Jake said, averting his eyes for a moment. This was going to kill him to ask.

“Sure, is everything okay?” She asked, placing her hands on either side of his neck. That was good. He could keep her close in case she got emotional. He was banking on it.

“I don’t know, you tell me.” He said, his tone with an accusatory edge that made Sam pull back. “I know I said I didn’t want to know, but now I need to. Tell me what happened with you and Roos all those years back, please.” He demanded and Sam’s eyes drifted shut for a moment before she took a shaky breath.

“I told you. We had sex. It was shit. I wasn’t interested in going further than the one night with him and that pissed him off.” Sam said, her gaze drawn down to Jake’s chest. Her fingers lingered on his neck but they stilled and Jake could tell she wasn’t telling him everything.

“Run me through that night.” He said, his tone softening significantly, reaching up to cup her cheeks with his hands. Her face contorted into a painful grimace and she bit her lip.

“Only if you tell me what happened when you got captured.” Sam said, hoping that he would give something up too. His lips thinned and he glanced away for a moment before his thumbs rubbed along her cheekbones.

“Okay. But...it’s going to scare you, so remember that you asked.” He whispered, poking his nose toward her. She met it with her own and her fingers clawed at his shirt.

“My story is going to make you want to kill Rooster, so...I guess we’ll be equal in some aspect.” Her eyes fluttered shut and she pulled away slightly with a heavy sigh. She leaned against one of his thighs and the side of the counter before beginning her story. “So...we’d gone to a funeral that afternoon for a friend of my dad’s. Then we all went to dinner that night and some of his friends stayed at the restaurant and some of them wanted to head to a bar. Rooster was all sorts of mad at Maverick and I was trying to be a good friend and went to the bar with him. We had some drinks, we danced, had some more drinks, and then he got a little handsy which I remember at the time I wasn’t having. And of course as Rooster does, he apologized, telling me he was just mad and he really needed a friend right now. I told him maybe we should go back to my room or his.” 

Jake swallowed hard and his brows knitted. It was hard for him to hear, but it was because he loved Sam as much as he did. He couldn't stand the thought of another man having her, even though it had already happened, but as he understood Rooster more, he thought less of him as an enemy and he just felt plain sorry for him. Sam searched Jake’s face for a signal to continue then. She took the gentle caress of his fingers across her jawline as exactly that.

“Rooster and I went back to his apartment, which was just off base. It wasn’t terribly late and he asked if I wanted anything else to drink and I said sure. We were already pretty buzzed at that point so I remember him handing me a glass of tequila or whiskey, something like that, and saying what a terrible idea that was. We sat on his couch, drank, and listened to music. At some point he...decided that he wanted to kiss me. I...allowed it once...and then pushed him away. I told him he was being stupid. We sat there for a while and then he tried again, the same thing and I got kind of pissed at him because he just wasn’t getting it and obviously we were drunk so I was trying to give him the benefit of the doubt. I pushed him away and then he walked away. Of course I felt bad. I went looking for him and he’d gone into his room. I remember leaning against the door frame...and he stood up and I went to leave but he grabbed me. He kissed me and I tried to push him away...” Sam hadn’t realized that she had tears running down her cheeks and that was when Jake stopped her, his stare hard, his nostrils flared. 

“Did he force you...did he...?” Jake couldn’t bring himself to say it, but Sam knew what he was asking.

“I let my pity for him get the better of me. He...kept pulling me toward the bed and I tried to stop but he kept telling me he just needed a friend right now’ and that I was ‘being such a good friend’ and I just didn’t understand what exactly was going on. I felt bad for him...so I just let it happen. We were so drunk, Jake...I just...didn’t know what to do...and I wanted to help him because we’d been friends for so long. I think I felt obligated...” Sam explained and Jake’s hands steadied her at the sides of her head.

“You should never feel like you need to do that. Even for me. Sam...he coerced you to have sex with him. That’s not something a friend does. That’s borderline...rape.” Jake said, his lips tight. His jaw tensed and he searched Sam’s eyes then, seeing in them understanding for what he was saying. She knew the whole exchange hadn’t felt right but she believed that Rooster wasn’t intentionally trying to hurt her. His basal instincts took over and he wanted connection, which for him, the only way he knew to do that was through sex, and Sam being drunk, was all too willing to give in that night. Sam became bubbly and overly nice when she was drunk. She hated that part of herself.

“That’s not how I thought of it...at least not at the time. We’ve never talked about it...Roos and I...” Sam sounded apologetic and Jake’s brows furrowed and his tone became edged with anger.

“Don’t you do that. Don’t you be sorry for him acting like a shitty friend. Don’t you ever feel sorry for that.” Jake growled and Sam took in a sharp breath at his words. “And you have every right to be an asshole to him. I get that you were both drunk but even then he shouldn’t have been begging to fuck you. If he was a good friend he should’ve respected you. He can’t even respect you now. I just needed to know how deep the disrespect runs because it’ll inform my interactions with him from now on. You won’t be alone with him ever again. That’s on me.” 

“Are you mad?” She asked and Jake shook his head.

“No. I feel sorry for him. He’s so angry and conflicted inside because of his parents and Maverick.” Jake said. He pulled Sam into a hug and all he could do for Rooster was to forgive him. There was nothing that could be done. It wouldn’t help Sam for Jake to go and beat the shit out of Rooster. It wouldn’t help Jake to hang onto a grudge. Jake had his fair share of drunk hookups. Jake would probably want to hit Rooster the next time he saw him, but knowing that Sam was trusting Jake with an experience so raw softened that urge. 

“I left in the morning. I felt like that said enough. Rooster and I never spoke about it again. I’ve never told anyone else about it, not even Nat. At least not the truth.” Sam said.

“And that’s the whole truth? You swear?” Jake asked and Sam nodded.

“I wouldn’t lie to you about something like that, Jake.” Sam said and she realized just how mature Jake was in that moment. Most guys would run off and try to kill someone that did something like that to their girl in the past. Jake was cool and calculating, sagacious in a way that she wasn’t expecting. She didn’t know why though, because she’d come to know that Jake was consistently this way. He was observant and watchful, and everything he did was planned, even if it didn’t look like it was on the outside. He thought a million ways to one how to make things work. His hands dropped down to her waist and then his eyes became apprehensive. 

“I don’t know how much I can offer...but let me start with my nightmare the other night. You did so good telling me...so I want to give you something like you asked.” Jake said, tone unsteady. Sam leaned closer, her hips meeting his. He intertwined his fingers around her back and the sage of his eyes held distress as she watched his thoughts grow dark. There was a shroud that washed over him, his muscles tensing as he shared what he felt he could. “When I tell you the only goal they had in mind was to make me suffer, Samantha, I’m being serious. These men did not care whether I lived or died. I was starved. They withheld water as long as they could. They taunted me. And you know how I can’t help making a smartass remark, but there were things they said to me that made me stay quiet. I’ve never been so scared. The worst part was the pain. Not just from the broken bones, but my whole body ached from dehydration and starvation. And they had the ability to take that away, but they wouldn’t.” 

“Jake, you don’t have to tell me anymore, right now. I get the gist of it. And I know you’re probably never going to want to tell me all of it.” Sam said softly. Jake brushed his cheek against her cheek.

“That’s the thing, Sam. I do wanna tell you. But I’m still sorting it all out in my head. I need you to know it all, but I’m fucking terrified to tell you, not because of what you’ll think, but because it scares me how much my love for you and my need to get back to you made me shatter myself to pieces. I would destroy every part of me to love you.” Jake murmured. Sam didn’t know what to say, only that she couldn’t put anything quite that eloquently, so she wasn’t even going to try. She couldn’t even begin to. 

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My Laker star (Lesserafim)

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I had this custom story made when I was watching the game and realized that Lesserafim was at the building. so it may not be perfect and I have decided to change it up a bit. (7k words)

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"Y/N McDaniels with the ball. He faces up against his opponent and goes into a smooth crossover, faking right and then slicing diagonally to his left. His defender is slow to react, and he blows past him with a step to his right, going up with the layup. He puts it up with authority, sinking the shot, and the crowd goes wild as the Lakers take the lead!"

"McDaniels on defense now, his opponent trying to drive to the hoop, but Y/N stands his ground and uses his superior length to contest the shot, and it's a miss!"

"McDaniels has been on fire tonight; nobody has been able to stop him. He gets the ball on the break, and he's one-on-one against his defender. He puts the ball down and drives, beating his man and going up for the layup, but his opponent puts a hand on the ball and tries to block the shot. It could have been a foul, but the refs let the play go on! McDaniels brings it down and puts it up again, sinking the shot! Another bucket for McDaniels!"

"McDaniels has it at the top of the key. He sees LeBron James open down low, and he makes the perfect pass, whipping it down the court with lightning speed. LeBron jumps up to meet it, and he throws the ball down with authority, and the crowd goes wild as the Lakers stretch out their lead. McDaniels and James are working great together tonight, and the crowd loves it!"

The huge ovation from the audience caused Kazuha's phone to ring, surprising her members who were gathering their breath after packing their belongings. With their hard work and sacrifice, the world has gradually acknowledged the ability of six girls who only wanted to play on stage.

"Zuha, What are you watching? Sounds like a parade there?"

Chaewon, their leader, inquired as she sipped her drink. When the firm gave them a ton of work, they didn't grumble and instead went out to perform with their hearts out, giving as much as their fans gave to them. To them, being an artist is not as simple as it appears. Some must make significant sacrifices in order to make their debut and demonstrate their skills. Because the sacrifices often may not equal the return, being a successful artist sometimes need luck.

"Ah, Sorry Unnie…my bad hehe.."

As a brilliant smile came on Kazuha's face, she murmured humbly. She was so engrossed in what she was viewing that she forgot about her surroundings, but can she really blame herself? When someone is completely absorbed in what they are doing. They tend to lose sight of the people around them and concentrate only on what they are doing. In this example, Kazuha was watching a thrilling Los Angeles Lakers game.

"Hearing the sounds…is that a basketball game Zuha?"

"Oh yeah Unnie."

"Eeeppp!! Is that the Lakers?! Girl let me watch!"

Yunjin dropped her luggage and sat next to Kazuha, her gaze fixed on her phone. The viewing tool for the game was minimal, but for die-hard fans like Kazuha and Yunjin, it was far superior to watching streams with so many strange adverts plastered left and right on a website.

"Eh? Yunjin, you watch basketball?"

Sakura inquired, closing her suitcase carefully. Sakura has already checked her suitcase three times to ensure that everything she needs for their short holiday is in there. Her suitcase was more ordered than their Maknae's luggage, who wasn't even packing and was sleeping. Sakura sighed as she began organizing their Maknae's stuff and placing everything in her suitcase.

"Of course Kkura Unnie. I have a few friends in New York who are basketball Junkies. Heck, I used to play basketball with them a few times before."

Sakura nodded in agreement as Yunjin's response demonstrated his familiarity with basketball. Given that she grew up in New York and discovered that their culture was much different from the society to which they were used. Sakura, on the other hand, knows basketball for two reasons. One is that in the early phases of her career, she was urged to do insane things in order to be elected, and basketball was one of them. She still suffers nightmares when she tries to remember those events. The second is that her childhood pal is now a basketball player. She last heard from him when he moved to the United States to play collegiate basketball, and after that, all forms of communication were cut off.

"Eh? You used to play Basketball Unnie?"

"The opposing team is looking to get an easy layup off of a fast break. McDaniels races back down the court to do his best to stop the play, but the defender is already airborne, ready to dunk the ball into the basket. McDaniels jumps, putting his body on the line to try to reach the ball. He tips it with his fingertips, and LeBron James comes soaring in from behind, blocking the ball and preventing the opposing team from scoring. McDaniels and LeBron high five as they force a turnover."

Yunjin nodded her head as her mouth formed an oh shape as she just saw an amazing play from the king, Lebron James.

"Yeah. Basket is literally a part of American culture there so yeah. Anyway, What's the age of Lebron again? He isn't suppose to be doing this things at year 21! My god…"

Yunjin was left speechless and at awe by the amazing feat Lebron James was showing. But Kazuha was more focused on the efforts of the other player. Y/N McDaniels. Kazuha knew that Lebron was the one who erased that easy layup but she knows that Your the one who prevented it to even making it graze the rim at all.

"Well He's Lebron Unnie. What can you say?"

As the opposition team requested a timeout, Kazuha laughed gently. Growing up, Kazuha was a tremendous basketball lover since her father was a huge basketball fan. Either the A or the B. The NBA or the Premier League. She recalls becoming exposed to the game of basketball during the 2009 NBA Finals. It was Game 6 of the NBA Finals, and Kobe and the Los Angeles Lakers were giving the Boston Celtics a fight for their money. Kazuha saw his father so engrossed in the game that she imagined herself in the stadium with her father, watching the game. Some would claim it's dull to watch, and who could blame them?

10 guys try to get a ball and score on each other and it just repeats over and over again. What's so fun about that? Add in the stereo type that Girls don't like basketball because it's too simple just makes Kazuha love the game even more.

Basketball became her method to hang out and interact with her father over time, since they were both die-hard Lakers fans. The Lakers have long been popular across the world, thanks to Kobe Bryant. His fame, combined with his influence, made the Lakers renowned all over the world, as it is constantly rated first in the world. So it's no surprise that the majority of the individuals Kazuha knows are huge Lakers fans. It is, after all, the city of angels..

"Hmm.. That guy McDaniels seems familiar and good too don't you think Zuha?"

Yunjin inquired as Kazuha nodded. Throughout the game, Kazuha was analyzing every player's mistakes and excellent plays, and in her opinion, you were the one with the fewest bad plays and the most team plays. Of course, she recognized your name; after all, you were the first rookie to lead your team to the Western Conference without any assistance.

"Of course Unnie. He's actually the only rookie to bring the lakers to the west conference finals when Lebron, AD, Dlo and Reaves were all injured. He went head to head with the Golden State warriors and got the respect from Curry, Klay, Draymond and even Kerr. Obviously the lakers lost because He was just a rookie but he made Golden state question their defensive scheme to stop him. "

Kazuha's words were full of pride in them as she spoke with confidence. She will never forget the headlines you made during that series and it was the buzz until the season ended. Expectations were set high for you following your next season and you didn't dissapoint at all.

"Oooh he sounds like a problem. So did he perform well his next season? Last year? Did he?"

Yunjin eagerly asked as Kazuha smiled and nodded her head.

"Yeah Unnie. He actually destroyed all expectations and showed the world and the team that he's legit. There were concerns about his fit with Lebron and AD but he showed them that he's a team player."

Everyone was taken aback by her remark. Few individuals can swallow their pride, especially in basketball, where many players are overly full of themselves and want to prove that they belong in the NBA. With the added pressure of playing with LeBron, your faith in yourself was unshaken, and it just fueled your desire to win.

"Seems like an amazing player. Also… He's kinda cute in a way.."

Yunjin said as she eyes you from Kazuha's phone. Chaewon sighed and gently smacked her arm reminding her that they are idols and not any ordinary people.

"Yah Huh Yunjin. Don't do anything stupid when we go to the states got it? We're still idols remember that."

Chaewon's leader side was showing as Yunjin could only laugh at her remark. Of course Yunjin was only half joking about her comment on you. Again, the word there is Half joking meaning, in a sense, she was admitting a small truth in her words.

"I know I know. I'm just half Joking Unnie hehehe~"

"Yah Yunjin."

The two began to do a playful banter as Kazuha was once again focused on the game. Sakura finally finished fixing the luggage of Eunchae who happens to wake up from all the noise her Unnies were doing.

"Did..did I miss something?"

Eunchae yawned as she slowly stretched her arms up trying to wake her body up.

"Not much. Just the typical chaos your used to Eunchae. Also, try to lessen your clothes in your bag. You have more clothes than me."

Sakura scolded their youngest who just cutely smiled at her as she knows that Sakura would listen to her no matter how much she scolds her. After all, Sakura loves her too much.

"It's fine Kkura Unnie. It's cold there in America and it's better to have thick clothing right? Hehehe~"

Eunchae did have a point as autumn has finally started in that country. But then again, Sakura knows that Eunchae would be spending a lot of her allowance in buying clothes there so what's the point of her grabbing many clothes when she will just buy new ones there? This somehow confused Sakura but she still had to scold her for it.

Meanwhile, the game concluded for the victory of the Lakers despite them struggling earlier on with their shooting which was always been the problem. There was this crazy conspiracy that all shooters that come to play for the Lakers suddenly forgot how to shoot the ball into the net. Of course seeing the terrible 3 point shooting of the Lakers pissed Kazuha off. But then again, the lights are the brightess in Los Angeles so that could be a huge contributor to why some of their players shoot bricks.

"Everyone! Have you all packed your stuff? Remember, we're going to watch the Lakers game in a few days from now after our short vacation in New York."

Their manager arrived in their dorm suprising everyone with what she just said. Kazuha's eyes widen hoping that she wasn't hearing things just now. Everyone was frozen shut as Chaewon tried to confirm what they all heard.

"Wait Unnie. We're.. We're going to watch an NBA Game? The lakers?"

Their manager nodded her head confirming that they infact heard the right thing.

"They Invited you girls to watch their game against the Clippers. And they also have you girls buy whatever you want in Los Angeles NBA store."

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"Shit Man I'm tired.."

You sat in your place behind your locker as the squad pulled off a hard-fought triumph against the opposition. Playing on the road has always been difficult since the supporters would be cheering on their squad, which may be detrimental to any team. So you have to be prepared to perform well and bring your best against road opponents, otherwise the media will either condemn or acclaim you. There was no middle ground.

"Well we got the dub, that's all that matters. Now we have a 3 day rest before we return home and play against the Clippers"

Austin Reaves, your teammates spoke making you sigh deeply. Even though that team was in the same city as yours, they have been quite the nuisance with all the noise they have been making in social media. Sure some of those don't really affect you too much but the fact that ESPN always hype them up like that have achieve something annoyed you. For you personally, your a person who doesn't really have a talent to basketball at all.

You just worked your ass off to where you have been.

"Nah like they probably gonna play like it's Game 7 or something against us again."

Anthony Davis added to the group. Even though AD was a very dominant starting this season, there was. A few instances where he would dissappear in the 2nd half of the game and it's either Lebron, Dlo, Austin or you has to carry that slack up. But considering the start of this season, he's playing like a Defensive player of the year so far and the most important thing is that he's healthy to start the season.

"Don't let all that get in your heads. They wanna start putting all this in your head so that when the game arrives, you will be shaken"

As LeBron talked, the atmosphere in the room calmed down. He has always been admired and idolized by many people, and his skill set at his age just serves to reinforce why he is regarded as an all-time great in the sport of basketball. Not only that, but he has been an excellent mentor to you from your first year with the team. His training routines were difficult, but you kept going because you didn't want to be pleased with an alright outcome; you wanted a greater result.

"Alright Guys. Great win today but for now, let's all rest and pick up our practice once we returned to LA okay?"

Coach Darvin said as everyone nodded at him. He may have been doing some questionable lineup for the past 3 seasons but right now, with you at the starting lineup, he finally found the recipe to win games and close them out. Coach Darvin also has been a big part of your rise to all star level as he has been training you on and off the court about Basketball and about life as a whole. You got nothing but respect for him. As everyone was preparing to leave the arena and head to their hotel, Austin pulled you to the side confusing you.

"Hey man, let's walk around New York shall we?"

"For what?"

"Oh come on don't be a party pooper. This is the only time we get to New York you know. Come in dawg, I just wanna walk man."

You sighed at his recommendation. As weird as it sounds, This was the only time you'll visit the Knicks this season as the second time you'll meet would be in your home court. Most of the time, you'll face a team at least 3 times but for this season, You'll only face the Knicks twice. And New York has always been an iconic place in the whole world so why not visit it around right?

"Alright, alright."

"That's my brotha right there. Alright let's go."

Austin Changed his outfit to his regular clothes and by that, it mean his hoodie and pants. No fancy clothing or anything like that. Austin in your eyes has always been a simple man but you could guess that a huge part of that is his place of birth and growing up in.

As you two exited the arena, you were welcomed with a massive edifice and a plethora of lights that represented New York City's nightlife. You were surprised at how many people flocked to this location despite the large crowds. The numerous digital billboards drew your attention as award shows and musicians were advertised on the colorful billboard.

"This is so different than LA…"

Austin could only laugh at you remark as he couldn't help but add in his own joke.

"You should visit Arkansas, you'll be greeted by cows and beautiful grass than this."

"Sounds relaxing in my opinon."

He laughed as both of you continued to walk. Many kinds of act was caught by your eyes ranging from magic tricks, mimes and the one that caught your eye is a bunch of people dancing to some Korean music.

"Hey, why are there so many people dancing to a song they can't understand."

Austin looked at you rather annoyed and in disbelief. He was kinda caught off guard with your question as he took a few seconds to answer you.

"Dude, Music transcends language. It's a universal language that no words needed."

"Right…."

You realized how stupid you looked asking that question so you just decided to ask a different question this time. Something more reasonable.

"Then what music is that?"

"That's Kpop bro haven't heard of it?"

He looked at you with an eye raised eyebrow. He looked rather quite suprised by you not knowing Kpop since it's kinda blowing up in the west. Even kids nowadays nows Kpop and have many Kpop artist on their Spotify Playlist.

"Sorry I haven't. Educate me AR"

"Fuck you man. I'm older than you, But basically Kpop is Korean Pop. That's it. It has many groups doing many category of that genre."

"Such as?"

"Cute, girl crush, retro and many more. Some are experimental"

You were quiet suprised by the many genres of one music has but you have to consider that Kpop is a pop music and pop Music can vary from time to time depending on what the listener wants.

"I see…I wonder if Jen achieved being an Idol…"

"Who?"

You shook your head not wanting to confuse AR further. You just smiled and nodded your head.

"Sounds intriguing"

"Oh it is. Anyway, buy me a New York Hotdog rookie"

"But I'm already in my Sophomore year."

"Did I stutter?"

You groan at him and walked away from where he was standing. You can see him enjoying the people dancing to Kpop songs and for you, it was interesting to say the least. It's music was something you haven't heard yet and it's not bad to try something new once in a while. Perhaps you should take this Kpop music a thing a chance and who knows, you could end up enjoying it.

As you approached the food truck with Hotdog on the menu, your eyes searched for the neighboring hotdog stand. But something else drew your attention away from the menu. You noticed the merchant attempting to communicate in English with a female wearing a hat and mask. You could see the bewilderment and fear in her eyes. You sighed as you noticed a long queue forming behind her, so you sped your feet and stood behind her, hoping to assist her.

"Is everything okay Miss?"

You asked as she look behind you and you saw her look up from her height as her changes to look of confusion and worry to amazement.

"Uhh… Food.. Eerr….want..This.."

She was trying her best to communicate with her broken English as she pointed at the Hotdog with bacon in them. You immedietly knew what she was trying to say as you nodded and spoke her order.

"Sir, she's ordering 5 Hotdogs with bacon toppings in them."

And just like that, the vendor sold her 5 hotdogs which she payed well for. It wasn't much of a big deal for you helping her but in her eyes, she was so glad someone from a foreign land helped her.

"Ah thank you very much~"

Her voice was high pitched and you would though that she was a singer with how her voice sounded.

"It's no problem miss. Hope you enjoy your food"

"Ah, You too."

It was preety obvious that English wasn't her primary language as you can hear the forces accent in her words but you didn't pay mind to it as you just nodded your head as she left with her food and you ordered your own. You pulled out your wallet hoping that it wad empty but you forgot your a millionaire athlete as you cursed AR.

"Damn you Austin!"

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Kazuha was lounging on her bed, watching highlights of the Lakers vs. Knicks game that had just ended. Despite their hunger, they waited for Chaewon to return with their New York Hot dogs with patience. Kazuha was so engrossed in the game highlights that she couldn't help but replay the highlight of the Lakers' action every time. But her heart would race as the scoreboard went from 2 to 7 down in an instant.

She is aware that the Lakers have a tendency to forget how to shoot, especially in crucial times, but based on the clips she was viewing, the Lakers were able to hold themselves to catch or tie the score. But, among the Lakers players she was watching on the phone, her gaze was drawn to you since your team's performance usually amazes her. She knows you had the ability to take over and fire as many rounds as you want, but you weren't pressing the trigger. Kazuha understands that basketball is a team sport, not an individual sport, and that getting the team involved in a play is what important in basketball.

"I'm back!"

Chaewon's voice made everyone look at her with a grin as their leader was back safely with food at hand. Eunchae ran out of her bed quickly as she rushed towards Chaewon sniffing the food in her hand.

"Gimme gimme gimme please~~"

Eunchae's cuteness was over the roof for Chaewon but Sakura once again scolded her.

"Yah, Eunchae Wait for everyone okay?"

Eunchae could only pout her lips as Kazuha pauses the video on her phone and went towards Chaewon with a small grin seeing her safe.

"Welcome home Unnie. How was your English skills?"

Yunjin smirked hoping to hear great news from her but Chaewon just simply chuckled and scratched the back of her head signaling that something didn't go well for her.

"Hehe… I kinda fumbled my English when I was speaking with a local. Hehehe…"

Chaewon shyly smiled as she felt embarrassed by what happened earlier. Everyone knew that Chaewon was confident in her English as she was practicing really hard for it and Kazuha knows it too. So for her to say that she failed means that Chaewon needed more practice. Sakura distrubuted the food to each one of them as Yunjin asked Chaewon.

"So how were you able to order this then Unnie?"

Their attention went to Chaewon who suddenly got embarrassed with their stares. For her, it felt she was the center of attention and she wasn't familiar with such feelings.

"Oh umm.. A tall person helped me out. I was kinda scared at first since he looked so tall but he ended up helping me out."

"A tall person? What does he look like Unnie?"

Eunchae asked seemingly intrigued as everyone else. Chaewon tried to recall your feature but the only thing she could remember was how nice you were to her.

"He's tall. I feel like he's an athlete and he's nice too."

Sakura widen her eyes as she immediately asked

"Does he look Japanese?!"

Chaewon shook her head making Sakura sigh and look away dissapointed. Kazuha noticed this and perhaps there was something more than what meets the eye for her.

"Well anyway, we should start getting ready after we eat as our flight will be tonight alright?"

Chaewon reminded them all that they still need to fly to LA since the Lakers invited them to their game. Kazuha suddenly got excited once again as the though of seeing you and the team as whole got her feeling excited and nervous at the same time.

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After a few days of seeing Los Angeles and shopping at the NBA store, it was finally time to meet the Lakers and witness their game versus their hometown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. When they arrived to the Staples Center, Kazuha was overjoyed. She never imagined witnessing a statue of Magic Johnson in front of her eyes, yet here she is. She took out her phone and began photographing the iconic Magic Johnson, but she was surprised when Mr. Magic appeared in front of them.

They were all looking uo to him who showed a sweet smile at them as they all shook their hands with him. Lesserafim was one of the tallest kpop idol group in south Korea especially Yunjin and Kazuha but standing next to Magic Johnson made them look like average people.

"It's nice to see and meet you girls. Congratulations to your shows Ladies. Can we take a picture?"

Despite him being tall, in their eyes, Magic Johnson was a big ball of sunshine who's smile radiates infront of them. But Kazuha was the most thrilled one when Magic himself asked for a picture with them. Her smile was reaching her ears as Magic Johnson told them to enjoy the lakers game which they will.

Their Manager told them to follow them as they will be guided to the Lakers court which at this point, everyone was excited to see but Kazuha was the most thrilled one. Wearing a custom jersey given to them by the Lakers, getting welcomed by a laker legend, taking a picture with him and now seeing the court first? This was a dream come true for Kazuha.

"Zuha your excitement is showing through your smile."

Sakura said as a chuckle escape from her mouth. Kazuha shyly blushed but smiled happily as her excitement was just off the roof right now. From watching the Laker on her TV and Phone to actually sitting Courtside and walking in the laker court was her dream come true.

"How can I Unnie? This feels so surreal and its my dream come true!"

Sakura could only laugh at her as they were walking the halls of the Lakers. Painting of the great players who wore the purple and gold was hanged on the walls as Yunjin and Kazuha were happily explaining who these players are. The rest were happily listening as they finally arrived at the court of the lakers. The arena was empty as the game wasn't until 10pm tonight. It was here that the girls realized how small they really are compared to NBA players.

"Wow… The rim is so tall.."

Eunchae said as she looked up the rim like it was a big giant tree infront of her. Yunjin chuckled and patted her shoulder.

"Thats why the NBA athlete are crazy good. Imagine shooting so far or even getting into the rim."

Eunchae nodded as the group spotted a few of their fans as well as they greeted them and had a chance to interact with them. Sakura smile quickly dissappeared when she noticed their fans jersey number familiar with her and a name that she was familiar with. Chaewon noticed this as she talked to her.

"Is everything Okay Unnie?"

"H-Huh? O-Oh yeah.."

Sakura returned her smile like usual but something didn't sit well with Chaewon. Meanwhile, Yunjin decided to take picture of them as a whole with the Lakers logo behind them. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for them to step foot on an NBA court and even walk on it. Their manager told them that the lakers have a suprise for them which got the girls intrigued. Eunchae wanted to know what the suprise is but instead, their manager told them that she can't reveal it yet as it will happen during the game.

The girls then went to their seats waiting for the game to start as the crowd was finally filling up the arena. One by one the players were coming out of the locker room and into the court as Chaewon and Yunjin gasped seeing a familiar face. Kazuha smiled happily to see her favorite player out and Sakura gasped seeing a ghost of her past.

"Y/N?!! YOU'RE AN NBA PLAYER NOW?!!"

Yujin's voice was so loud that despite the many people, you heard her as your eyes landed on her. You widen your eyes in suprise seeing Jennifer on the Courtside with a different hair color but you were damn sure she was that Girl you know back in New York. You smiled and went near her seat as Yunjin did the same. Kazuha was shocked that her favorite player was acquainted with Yunjin as Yunjin Rushes towards you hugging you tightly making the girls shocked.

"Y/N! It really is you!!"

Her tight embrace made you feel your chest getting crushed and the air shortening as you breath.

"J-Jen.. I.. Can't breath.."

"Opps. My bad hehe."

Yunjin chuckled as she let go of you. She looked you up and down looking so proud of you as her smile was the proof of that.

"Wow look at you, already an NBA player huh? Damn Daniels, I didn't know you were like that."

"What can I say? I'm guessing you made it too right?"

"You bet! Look look! My jersey is custom gifted by your team!"

Yunjin happily showed you her jersey which you were at awe from. You begin to question why the office didn't told you that a Kpop artist was in the building and more importantly, it was your friend Jennifer. Yunjin called upon her members as they made their way towards you. Chaewon was shocked because the person that helped her out back in New York was you.

"Hey guys meet my friend Y/N McDaniels."

They waved at you as Chaewon smiled at you cutely. Your eyes landed on Chaewon and her eyes immediately made you feel like you have seen her before.

"Have I… Seen you before Miss?"

Chaewon nodded as Yunjin gasped in suprised.

"Oh my! So your that tall person that helped her in that Hotdog stand?"

You nodded your head as Chaewon smiled and bowed at you thanking you for that time of helping her.

"I'm Kim Chaewon. Nice to meet you and thank you"

Her voice made you blush right away since you thought it was charming. Your face flushed with embarrassment as you realized what had happened. You were staring at five attractive females in front of you, and the notion made you feel self-conscious.

"Oh umm.. N-Nice to meet you too.. I-I mean nice to meet you all…"

Yunjin noticed your shy demeanor as a smirk appeared on her face. She playfully nudged you as she found a way to tease you.

"Hohoho~ Look at this, this guy is getting flustered~"

"W-Well why wouldn't I? I'm infront of 5 beautiful ladies."

Yunjin was taken aback by your response, as her cheeks grew rose-colored and her eyes widened. Her heart began to beat faster, and her pupils became wider. This sensation was familiar to her, but she didn't expect it to happen to you.

Kazuha decided to take over as she smiled and offered you a handshake which you accepted.

"Hi, I'm Nakamura Kazuha. I'm a fan of yours."

Kazuha brightly smiled and that alone made you blush even more. There was this pulling string towards Kazuha that got you staring at her beauty. Her smile was so bright that it lighten up your mood even though your not sad yourself.

Chaewon saw that you and Kazuha were staring at each other as she decided to grab your attention with a cough. That snapped both of you as you and Kazuha pulled each other's hand away from each other. Both your cheeks were blushing as Chaewon smiled and offered a handshake.

"Hi again. My name is Chaewon~"

Her cute voice reall got your heart racing and it got you feeling different. You shook her hand and just like Kazuha and Yunjin, her hand was soft and fluffy to touch as your blush only gotten redder.

"Thank you again for helping me."

"A-ah no it's nothing.. Anything to help."

"That's so cute to hear. Hehehe~"

If your think your cheeks couldn't get any redder, it just got redder. Chaewon has this cuteness factor which got you captivated and cling to her. In all honesty, she's quite dangerous for your heart as she could effortlessly grab your heart without you resisting.

"Me! Me! My turn! Me next!"

Eunchae was enthusiastic to meet you as Chaewon pulled away shyly. She herself felt lost in those eyes of yours as she blushes a little and looks away. Eunchae happily and energetically shook your hand which made you smile happily.

"Hong Eunchae!! Hehehe~"

She was really cute with her smile but what got you was her energetic aura that she was showing. She was like a pure ball of energy that just make you smile. In a sense, it made you feel like you need to protect her from the harshness of the world.

Last but not the least was Sakura who smiled happily at you as you shook her hand.

"I'm Miyawaki Sakura. Nice to meet you."

"Hi Ms. Sakura. Are you Japanese?"

"Yes I am."

"Ohhh just like Rui."

Sakura stood frozen upon hearing your word. Everything was starting to line up for her as to why she was given the jersey number by the lakers. Her suspicions could have been answered as You notice her staring blankly at you.

"Sakura? You alright?"

"H-Huh? O-Oh yeah. I'm fine. Is this Rui… Named Rui Hachimura?"

"Yeah."

That was it. Sakura was right all along. Rui Hachimura is here in the NBA. Her eyes began to dart everyone trying to look for him as Yunjin decided to slip in to talk to you again.

"Well you know our seat Y/N, that means you know where to look at hehe~"

Yunjin's words was kinda filled with teasing and a little bit flirty as Kazuha and Chaewon got what Yunjin was planning too. Chaewon was filled with worry about her Idol career if she was to get into a scandal with you. Kazuha on the other hand felt jealous that Yunjin was a step ahead of her when it comes to getting to know you. She pouted her cheeks as she looked down a little annoyed by herself.

"Alright, alright. Well I hope you enjoy the game guys."

You smiled once again before returning to the court warming up with your teammates. They returned to their seat as all of them began asking Yunjin how she was familiar with you. Sakura on the other hand was solely focusing her stare at one player, and his jersey number 28. She was feeling a mixed emotions seeing him as she has many questions more than answers.

"どうして私を捨てたの?"

(Why did you leave me?)

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The buzzer sounded and the atmosphere was filled with energy coming from the lakers fan as a whole. Lesserafim was shocked to see how passionate the fans of the lakers were but they immediately got themselves immerse into the game.

When your name was introduced, Lesserafim was hyped up cheering you on as Yunjin and Kazuha took Out their phones taking a picture of you on the big screen.

After trailing and suffering from the 1st half, Lesserafim realized how stressful it is to watch a game for the Lakers and how great it feels to comeback from a huge lead. They could feel the intensity of the game and the support of the fan cheering on.

"Wow this is… So this is the feeling of Live NBA basketball.."

Kazuha said as her dream of being in the NBA has finally happened. It was dream come true for her seeing NBA players up live and seeing you up close.

"I think my throat is getting dry from screaming earlier…"

Eunchae remarked, making the others laugh. What she claimed was correct since they had entirely forgotten that they were Kpop Idols while immersed in the game. Sakura was screaming her lungs out trying to defend the Lakers from questionable fouls, Chaewon was trying to understand the game but she was also cheering and defending the Lakers, Kazuha was explaining the game to her but she was also cheering you on, and finally Yunjin was cheering and reacting to every play with her heart. Her expressions were spot on.

But despite the hardship, the Lakers managed to take a win against their hometown rival and was able to snap their 11 losing game streak with them. Their manager then decided that it was time for them to get the suprise they were anticipating. She smirked as she called Lesserafim over. Excitement was evident on their faces as they suddenly walked down to the tunnel as they were standing waiting for something.

And that something was unexpected to say the least. You came out holding their Album and a pen as your sweet smile made them know what your goal was. Yunjin was more than ecstatic to sign the album as she slowly began planning on how she'll write her number on the album. Kazuha was blushing as this was her one chance to get you more than just a player and as a friend. Perhaps down the line that friendship could evolve to something beautiful. Chaewon was feeling a little nervous as she was contemplating on whether or not she should be bold or keep her thoughts to herself. She wanted to know you more and be friends with you because she has this weird attraction towards you. Eunchae wants to have an NBA all star friend so she can boast it to her friends back at home.

But Sakura found this as an opportunity to find more about Rui. So when you went towards them holding their latest album, you kinda felt self conscious about yourself.

"Heh, Lesserafim Huh? Guess you girls have an NBA fan now."

Your words was all the thing they need to feel like they are on top of the world. Kazuha couldn't be more happier when you spoke those words. To her, this was the biggest dream come true for her. She couldn't be more proud of herself.

Chaewon was smiling ear to ear because she felt proud of their team as a whole. All their hardship and sacrifices has been paid off because now, they are being recognized by people who are adored and idolized in the world. That's not a feat that should be overlooked.

Yunjin on the other hand couldn't help but be proud of herself and to you. She knows the hardship you went through to get through here and she also have to give herself a pat on the back for this one. Her journey wasn't easy as well and there were many times where she though of quiting but she didn't. She pushed through and her determination proved to be rewarded.

"Can I have your autographs?"

You asked them and they happily complied. You were feeling nervous about getting your album signed by the artist themselves but you noticed how Yunjin turned the album around and wrote something else as a Smriks appeared on her face.

"Don't show this to the camera okay? It's my number~"

That made you blush as your eyes widen looking at her. Kazuha knew Yunjin already did something to make you blush so she did the same thing. After signing from the front, she turned it around and wrote her own number as she looked up to you blushing shyly. She quickly turned away with a blushing face but no words were needed to know her intentions.

Chaewon sighed as she already knew what those 2 did but she ended up doing it as well. After all she also has her own goals with you so this time, she choose to be a little selfish.

"That's my gift for winning tonight. Hehe~"

Again, Chaewon's cute voice really got you like a blushing mess as she was very dangerous for your heart. Eunchae followed what her Unnies did but instead of her number, she placed her IG account there.

"You have my permission to talk to me hehe~"

Eunchae's silliness made you chuckle as you almost forgot that 3 beautiful idols handed you their number like it was nothing. Sakura wrote her signature and didn't turn the album instead she asked you.

"Is Number 28 gonna walk here?"

"Oh Rui? Yeah he will. He's just busy doing some interview right now but he'll be here"

"Thank you and congrats on the win."

Sakura smiled as you thanked her and smiled as well. You took picture with the group and signed their custom jersey as well before they could depart in the arena. Yunjin and Kazuha wanted to stay with you more but their manager told them that they have to return back to their hotel now. As sad as it seems, everything wasn't in vain as they gave you a way to connect with them. It made you feel a little sad that you could have spent more time with them but that little time was enough for you.

You looked back at the album and you smiled a little knowing that something could start with this chance. But as you look further on the album, you saw an unfamiliar hand writing that says…

"MY LAKER STAR"

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Rui just finished his interview and was feeling great after that win. He was smiling ear to ear until a familiar person made him stop walking. Sakura closed her eyed before opening them and showing a bittersweet smile. A smile that hold so much emotion but has no happiness.

"It's been a while… Rui.."

"Sakura…."

[phantoms-lair]

Crack Fic Poll

So the school year is over and I discovered rather than a long vacation I am unemployeed due to budget cuts.

Need to drown my focus in crack fanfiction. Which of these werid little crossovers/AU does anyone want to see

Options are:

Power Ranger Multi Cross - Zordon needs five overbearing and overemotional individuals. And sure the grid could grab the people right there in Angel Grove. Or it could maximize the good done by pulling from the multiverse of people who would benefit from a second chance at life (in most cases literally). Red Ranger Charles Rowland, Blue Ranger Edwin Payne, (Dead Boy Detectives) Black Range Danny Fenton (Danny Phantom), Yellow Ranger Adam (Frankenstein), Pick Ranger Grace Garlond (Shadow Hearts: From the New World) (And her +1, the souls of her murderous boyfriend she dragged along with her) and future Green Ranger Jason Todd, fresh from the lazarus pit, has not had time to confirm what Talia said about his Dad replacing him, and has to figure out his moral compass on his own.

WeirdWolf (Batman)- Jason Todd aka the Red Hood has borken into Titan's Tower to teach a little birdy a lesson. Except Tim Drake is almost completely feral, not Robin, and oh yeah the real Jason Todd is here and some kind of werewolf? What the Hell is going on?

Of Fire and Dragons(Avatar the Last Airbender/Overwatch)-A weird dimensional glitch switched Zuko and Genji. And in this strange Spirit-touched place with talking gorillas, and new eyes that glow red, Zuko has never felt more out of his depth. But the longer he stays, the more he questions if he truly wants to go home. Meanwhile former Overwatch Black Ops member, Genji, thought taking out Firelord Ozai would end this war without children needing blood on their hands but he might have just escalated things. Oops.

Side Effects Include (Splatter House)- Rick has saved Jennifer from the Corrupted, detached from the Terror Mask, and returned to normal. He...has returned to normal, right? Yeah it turns out turning into a combat monster was Masks doing, but beefing himself up by feeding on necrotic energy? Yeah that was a Rick choice and some side effects may occur.

When Cousins Come Calling(Danny Phantom/Superman/Freakazoid) - Danny can keep his secret from his parents no problem. But when his Dad's brother and his wife go on a vacation and leave their sons Duncan and Dexter and at the same time his Mom's younger sister asks if cousin Jimmy can stay with them for a while because Metropolis is getting too dangerous, the full house might make it a little difficult.

A Dangerous Mind (Power Rangers/The Shadow)- Billy Cranston didn't think much about the cousin he hadn't known about coming to visit. He certainly doesn't think he'd about to uncover multiple generations worth of family trauma, including that he's far from the first Cranston to be a superhero.

Vagabonds(My Hero Academia/Sentinels of the Multiverse)- The Mistgates pulled all manner of heroes and villains though it in an attept to save the Multiverse by destroying Oblivaeon. But as Fey Diamond died to her power, they destabilized and dragged in those with the potential to become such. In which Izuku, Todoroki, and Toga get zapped across the multiverse by an errant mistgate at a young age and are raised by Darkwatch, with occasional uncle Ansel G. Moreau

Of Soulstone and Spiders (Malifaux/Into the Spiderverse)- Miles Morales took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up lost in the multiverse, in some weird eldritch horror Wild West place. Taken in by a performing troupe who operate as smugglers, he needs to figure out who are his allies, where he stands, and hopefully how to get back.