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Life of a Pirate Chpt 9

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No!" I shouted. He ignored my scream and turned to his men.

"Prepare to plunder men! Have the guns ready!" The crew obeyed his orders but I was stunned to see he had broken our deal. That deal was supposed to get me out of here and find a way to fix my wish.

"You..you promised!" Again, he ignored me. Instead, he walked down the stairs to join his men and I followed, yelling in desperation.

"You said I have permission to go without any harm!" You promised I could go! " I then try to grab his coat without thinking. "You can't break this paraly!..."

He finally snaps and turns sharply at me. "That paraly of yours was pathetic!" I stop talking out of fright while he continues speaking darkly.

"Ye are on my ship. I decide whenever I can break paralys or not." He towered over me and I made myself back a few steps. "I decide who goes or not. I decide if I can give ya freedom or not!" My back hit the main mast preventing me from moving more.

He then leaned close enough can smell rum mix tobacco and spoke lowly. "Once you are on my ship, you ain't going nowhere." Those words of his are like knives stabbing me on my freedom being taken away. I turned my head to avoid looking at him in disgust.

“B.E.N!" I overheard him call and in the corner of my eyes I saw the robot running to us.

"Yes sir!" He asked but gasped to see me in terror position. Before he could ask what was going on his Captain spoke.

"Take her to my cabin and make sure she doesn't go anywhere,"

The robot gulped. "B-but sir didn't you just.."

"That's an order," Flint snarled under his breath. B.E.N wimped and turned to me. I shook my head when he reached and grabbed my arm.

"B.E.N please don't," I pleaded as he started to drag me from my spot. As I was dragged I turned my head around and saw Flint watching me pulling away.

My stomach sickens when he gives me his cruel smile with fangs showing. My emotions were mixed with fear and anger. Of how I was stupid not to listen to Nicolas after he warned me I'd be backstabbed.

And should've taken my chance on planning a backup in case this happened. I could've just rebelled my way out but no. I have to rely on that stupid parlay!

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As I was being dragged on the deck Flint shouted fire and thinking my ears went deaf the cannons blasted out and hit the merchant ship after the walus had gotten close enough.

I gasped in horror when I saw part of the large ship in flames and my mind was set on many innocents were killed without any warning. Soon my mind was cut short when B.E.N kept pulling me. I restrained myself by trying to stay put and pull the other way.

"Ashy come on you be safe once we're in the cabin," B.E.N struggled.

"But I don't want to be in his cabin!" I cried and tried to get his hand off but his grip was tight. "B.E.N please let me go I can't stay here,"

"I'm sorry Ash Captain's orders," He finally replied in glum, pulling me so hard that I almost stumbled but didnt give up fighting to pull away. Then there was gunfire shooting as the navy were out and shooting the pirates. B.E.N made me duck down and kept pulling me.

I can tell he was still sad earlier on me leaving and I wonder if he has mixed feelings now about all this sudden moment on Flint ordering him to put me in his cabin.

I then began to reason with him after I saw the cabin close. Right when we were inside he began to lock the door. "B.E.N I know you're upset I'm leaving but I promise we'll see each other again,"

"But how will I know that after you lied to me?" B.E.N stops and turns to me sharply. "How can I know you can keep your promise?" "You might forget me!" My throat tightened after saw his expression. Not in my life had seen him this upset after watching him in film many times.

Trying not to shed tears I touch his hand. "Because this is the promise I will never break. If..if things are different I want you to come with me," His facial slowly softens when I mention those words.

"You would?" He asked quietly.

I nodded truthfully. "Yes, and you do not know how it hurts me to leave you behind." The words of this is your opportunity to make this choice was trying to sneak the way out of my mouth but I couldn't let myself say it.

I had to keep this timeline sturdy. Or else he will never meet Jim in the future. Instead, I give my last try on pleading, holding his hand still.

"Please, this is my only chance of freedom. I will see you again. I promise." He looked at me long and I bit my lips to hold my tears. About a minutes later, feeling like it's been an hour, he sighs and unlocks the door.

"Go and chase your freedom. I'll see you soon," Right after he spoke, I made a joyful smile and leaped to hug him. He grunted with surprise as I held him close.

"Thank you B.E.N. You are the best friend anyone could ever have." I felt him hug me the same.

"All I ask is don't forget me okay?" He asked. I let go of his embrace smiled at him nodded.

"I won't, that a promise I'll keep." I then hold my hand out. "Pinky swear?" He blinked at my hand position puzzling. He raises his hand and holds out his robotic pinky.

"Pinky swear?" I use my pinky to rope around his.

"It is a sign of a sealed promise," I explained. "Once we make this promise it will never break," He almost nodded understanding and then smiled.

"Alright, Pinky swear! I will see you again Ashy!" I almost laugh and give him my last hug.

"Goodbye B.E.N," After our last hug I push the door and run out.

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The battle was still going on as I stepped out as many pirates were fighting to get on the merchant ship. My mind raced on how I could jump over the merchant without getting shot fearing the navy would see me as one of his crew.

I saw a free rope nearby after someone used it that was close enough to let me swing over. Before any pirate member could reclaim it I rushed over to snatch it. Right when I got it. I thought my skin jumped when I heard this booming voice.

"LASS!" My head turned and saw Flint, looking rage at me. I froze my position in fear and cursed myself for not being sneaky. He was storming towards me and growled.

"Don't ye fuckin dare use that rope!" I force myself to break my spell and I climb up the port fast, gripping the rope. Before his hand grabbed my arm. I jumped and swung over the other ship.

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Third Person POV

"YOU LITTLE WRENCH!" Flint roared. He watches her swing herself to another ship and let go of the rope, With much anger, he looked around until he spotted B.E.N amid plundering.

The robot glances down guilty as the Captain speaks venomously.

"I'll deal with you later," Blind Pew shows up and his head turns towards where the woman is. Smirking he pulled out his pistol and asked.

"Shall I shoot her legs Cap'n?"

"No," Flint answered bluntly. "Your job is to make sure every man does not leave empty-handed." He took the rope from one of his crew members. While the member didn't dare to argue he stepped up on the port.

"This lass is mine. She won’t get away." He leaps and swings over to get her back.

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Ash's POV

Shakingly, I got up and right before I could even move a gun was close to my face.

"State your name pirate!" I perked up and saw a navy alien wearing a blue uniform. I shook my head fast and held my both hands out showing no weapons.

"I was kidnapped!" I gasped. They noticed I was a woman and they lowered their weapon.

"You were stolen?" One asked, making sure he heard it correctly.

I nod in desperation. "Yes! They took me away and I was hold captivity! Please help me!" They helped me up and one had a facial of a dog-like alien, similar to Delbert's look at his companion.

"Take her to the longboat with the others! She'll be safe there."

"Yes sir! Hurry miss," All of sudden, before he could lead me a laser was shot through his head. I let out a scream and watched in terror as a navy fell on the ground with blood everywhere. And some spilled on my shirt.

I looked at the owner who shot him and my face paled to see Captain Flint standing, with his facial filled with fury, looking like a satan that emerges from the pit of hell.

His yellow eyes were focused on me as he snarled lowly.

"Lass, I ordered you to return to my ship,"

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"Run miss! " The dog alien shoved me fast, snapping my trance, and I bolted off.

"Don't make this hard!" I overheard him yell which made me run faster.

Trying not to get myself killed, I ducked and avoided going through sword fighting between pirates and the navy. I also try hard to remember which deck below can lead me to longboats after watching the movie many times.

I picked the one that was closed and rushed downstairs, almost tripping. But as I got down I stopped dead when I saw I was in a gallery, where nowhere to run.

"Shit!" I panted and glanced around fast. "Shit! Shit shit!" I heard his footsteps coming and without much of a choice, I dove into the bottom cupboard and closed it right before I saw his boot stomping in.

I cover my mouth to not make any sound and watch through the cracks of him scanning the room. He took a small sniff and bare his teeth.

"I know you here lass," He snarled. He walked over to the nearby table and added. "If you don't come out, I will tear this place apart!" He uses his one hand to flip the table hard, breaking all the plates and glasses that were on it.

I was trembling to hear him breaking everything I covered my ears to prevent from hearing it more.

"Where are you?!" He screeched. I wimp silently. I had to make a quick getaway, knowing soon he'd find me here. With as much quiet as I could make, I opened the cabinet door very slowly and saw Flint's back.

With him distracting tearing the other cabinets. I crawl my way towards the exit without making any sound. In my head, I prayed to God he was in that same position until I was out.

As I put my hand on the wooded step, it made a small squeak sound. With that sound, I made a sharp gasp accidentally. I looked back and saw Flint turn his body fast, and found me on the spot.

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"There ye are!" I screamed and made a run out of the gallery. I hurried out not noticing how fast he ran. I felt my hair being snatched in his grasp and I yelled in pain.

"Help!" I cried when he pulled me to him and grabbed my arm. "Somebody! Help me!"

I struggled to break free by kicking and squirming but he was strong as he forcefully dragged me along.

"Stop fighting!" He yanked me hard to prevent me from trying to escape his grasp. "You are makin' this difficult!" He then picks me up and I scream more as he tries to put me over his shoulder.

"Help someone help! Anybody!" I kept on kicking but out of nowhere, I felt him gasp sharply as if he was in pain. He dropped himself with me, finally letting me go and I looked over breathing heavily.

Saw his hand covering his side wound where he was shot at. With much chaos going on, I didn't hear someone shooting him.

"Miss!" I glanced over and saw another amphibian navy alien who shot him and reached his hand out to me. "Come on!" I took his hand as he helped me up.

“Hurry this way to the longboats!” I started to follow him, running but then I stopped dead. Realizing Captain Flint was in pain, my mind came forth on the timeline.

If he’s in pain, what if he won’t make it back to his ship? If he dies here then..treasure planet won’t exist! I turn back to find Flint in the same position.

Biting my lips at this hard decision, for the sake of the future, I ran back to help him.

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Don't You Want Me (Baby?) Pt 4

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Steve and Eddie are either hooking up or dating - and are about as bad at keeping a secret as they are dealing with their feelings. (Dustin POV)

1 / 2 / 3 / 4

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“I don’t know Dustybuns…. I know you mean well but - “

“But? I mean well, but what?”

“But sometimes, well sometimes you get these ideas in your head. And really once you think you’re right, there’s just no convincing you otherwise. I just wonder if maybe - you don’t have a full picture of what’s going on with those two.”

“Seriously? They’re my friends, Suzie. I think I understand them just fine. I mean it’s not thermal dynamics. And even that, I’ve got an understanding of the basic fundamentals!”

———

When Dustin got home that night he blew through his homework within the hour. He’s a sophomore - advanced placements even! Still, the work they’re giving out this year is child’s play.

He grazed on snacks until he was slightly less bored. Read the X-Men issue that came out this week - guess Jean Grey alive again. Wonder how long that’ll last…

He tried calling the Wheeler house to see what Mike was up to but he was out, over at Will’s apparently. He tried Lucas after that but he couldn’t really talk since he’d had to put Max on hold just to pick up.

Dustin had to kill a few more hours but eventually he was able to get on the radio with Suzie. Hearing her voice - it’s like seeing the clouds part and the sun light up the sky. Never really gets old.

“That! That tramp!” She said, when Dustin told her about the Flower Situation.

“Right!?” Dustin huffed.

He told Suzie he planned to give Steve a serious talking to, even though Robin had kinda, sorta expressly asked against it. To Dustin’s shock, however, Suzie took Robin’s side.

“I don’t know Dustybuns…. I know you mean well but - “

“But? I mean well, but what?”

“But sometimes, well sometimes you get these ideas in your head. And really once you think you’re right, there’s just no convincing you otherwise. I just wonder if maybe - you don’t have a full picture of what’s going on with those two.”

“Seriously? They’re my friends, Suzie. I think I understand them just fine. I mean it’s not thermal dynamics. And even that, I’ve got an understanding of the basic fundamentals!”

“Oh, Dusty…. Oop. I hear footsteps downstairs.” She whispered. “I think they’re doing a bed check. I gotta go.”

“Bye Suzie. I love you.”

“Love you too.” He could hear her smiling through the crackling radio transmission. Even from this many miles away he couldn’t help but smile back. Suzie paused. “And Dusty, just - be careful. Promise?”

Her line cut out. Dustin switched off the ham radio and frowned. Usually Suzie was so smart. Literally the smartest person he knows. How is it possible she couldn’t see that his friends were in dire need of help?

No way was he gonna abandon them to make a mess of things by themselves.

Though. Maybe there was something he was missing. Some unknown element.

Earlier today… Eddie seemed to know more than he was letting on. Dustin frowned harder.

He creeped downstairs to the landline. Wayne’s at work and Eddie’s a nightwalker so he didn’t feel bad about calling at almost 9pm. He didn’t even feel bad about calling four separate times.

He shook his head when he was sent to voicemail again. He put the phone back in the receiver.

Dustin huffed.

Only then he remembered - the walkie talkie. It had ended up in Eddie’s trailer after the whole Vecna fiasco… Dustin never did get it back. In fact, he’d totally forgotten about it. And if Dustin forgot about it, Eddie definitely had too.

“Eddie. It’s Dustin. Come in, Eddie. Over.”

It took a few tries but eventually he heard a crackly - “sus Christ, how does this thing work, again?”

“Eddie!”

“Dustin?” Eddie said, deadly serious. “What’s wrong?”

“Are you home right now, over?”

“Uh, yeah.”

Dustin waited.

“Yes, I’m home. Over.”

“Then why the hell aren’t you picking up the damn phone?” Dustin said. “Over.”

“I uh - must be off the line or something.”

“Whatever, look I just got a few questions about - “

“Dustin! Is the world ending right now this exact second or what?”

“No but - “

“Jesus…”. Eddie sighed in relief. Then he muttered, “The last thing I need right now is The Monster-pocalypse Part 2 : Electric Boogaloo.”

“We are well past that by now. Gotta be on the fourth or fifth straight to TV sequel at least.”

“Well whatever it is, it can wait. I gotta a lot of - I got enough shit going on right now.”

“You know, you’ve been pulling that card a lot recently.”

“Tell me about it.” To Eddie’s credit, he did sound stressed out. “Anyway - if this is about D&D, sessions canceled tomorrow.”

“Wait, what?” Immediately switching course, Dustin’s thoughts of Steve vanished like smoke.

“Yeah, sorry. Jeff was gonna tell you guys tomorrow at school. There’s this bar in town, their Friday gig canceled on them. Unlucky for them, our merry band of metalheads were the only ones they could find to fill the time slot on short notice.”

“What? Eddie that’s awesome!”

“Yeah, fucking big place too. Me and the boys are there a lot when we’re in the area - The Squeaky Wheel down in Indie. Probably gonna be the biggest crowd we’ve ever played for.”

“Well, I’m definitely coming then.”

“You’re definitely not. We need to be there early. Leaving for town 2pm, sharp.”

“Jeff won’t still be in school?”

“Not if he cuts last period he won’t.”

“Well, what if I - “

“Are you kidding?” Steve’ll fucking kill me.”

“But I still haven’t seen you guys perform for real yet!”

“Maybe next time, little man. Look I gotta go, I’ve been trying to actually get some fucking sleep and having the phone going off all night really isn’t helping.”

“I thought you said it was off the line?”

“Huh? Right, yeah.”

“Nevermind that. You nervous?”

“So fucking nervous I feel like I’m gonna puke or something. Just like, go full exorcist. All over the stage.”

“Ok yeah, don’t do that.” Dustin suggested.

“Hah. Yeah.” Eddie chuckled.

“Come on, you guys are amazing! You’re gonna be great!”

“No, you’re right. It’s gonna be good.” Eddie said, clearly trying to psyche himself up.

“Well, I guess good luck. Over and out.”

“Break a leg you mean. Over and out.”

Dustin sat there fiddling with his walkie for a long couple minutes. There was something kicking around in his brain. A plan, formulating. Even Dustin himself was shocked by its elegant efficiency.

Get to see Corroded Coffin perform? Check. Bring a mob of Eddie’s friends out to support him? Check. Finally get a chance to meet this super secret girlfriend (because who would miss their boyfriend’s bands biggest show yet?) Check! And he can get Robin and Steve on a fun night out together and hopefully smooth over the ‘flower incident’? Check check check!

He tuned his walkie to the open line the party was synced into.

“Everybody, come in. It’s Dustin. We got a code blue which means all hands on deck. We’re going on a field trip…”

Dustin had spent the rest of Thursday night and Friday morning making sure everything was in perfect order.

He didn’t call until Friday, after he got confirmation from Max, the last person he was waiting on.

Only then did he call Steve.

“Corroded Coffin has a show tonight.” He said as soon as Steve picked up.

It was lunch hour and him, Mike, and Will were outside the school building standing around the pay phone. Lucas and Max were on a lunch table near by arm wrestling - those weirdo’s version of PDA.

“Hello to you too.” Steve said, vaguely amused.

“Hello. Corroded Coffin has a show tonight and we’re going.” Mike gave him a thumbs up and Will, an encouraging smile.

“Oh yeah?”

“And before you ask, yes we’ve gotten permission from our parents, yes we have a curfew but - we don’t have to be home till midnight, the bar is 16 and up, I called, itsallthewayinindianapolis but wait ok, before you say no - “

“What time are we leaving?” Steve said.

“I - really? That easy?” He glanced at Will and Mike who blinked at him with hesitant excitement.

“No. This… this is actually perfect.”

“Come on man. I had a whole - thing, prepared. I practiced for this. Flashcards! I made flashcards.”

“What time are we leaving?”

Dustin sighed.

“Six o’clock. If we leave Hawkins by then, we can get there twenty minutes before their show starts. Plenty of time to find parking and get into the venue. Were you wondering how everyone’s gonna fit in your car?”

“Yeah, sure.” Steve humored him.

Dustin flipped to the corresponding flash card. “They don’t have to.” He read verbatim. “I’ve already taken the time to ensure Jonathan could accompany us as well - also Joyce wouldn’t let Will come if he didn’t. Jonathan and Nancy are driving Will and Mike. You just have to grab me, Lucas, and Max. Leaving one seat open for you to bring a plus one.”

“Robin.” Steve said, impressed. “Very thorough.”

“I’ll see you at my house at 5:30 on the dot. We need to be on the road by 6. And Steve? Please try not to dress like a dork.”

Steve laughed.

“Funny how I could say the exact same thing.”

“Also don’t tell Eddie.” Dustin ordered. “It’s a surprise.”

“Dustin, you’re a genius...” Dustin could hear him grinning through the phone.

“I know, I meticulously organized everything down to the last detail.”

“Yeah, uh huh.” Steve said, distractedly. “Shit, ok, I gotta go - and shower pretty much right now if I want enough time to airdry my hair…“

“Well. That was easy.” He said, hanging up the phone rather anticlimatically.

“But he said yes?”

“Oh, we’re going!” Dustin confirmed.

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Just a few hours later Steve’s Beemer sat on the street out front of Dustin’s house.

Dustin emerged from the house at 5:36 in a huff. He got a few steps before he remembered his mom was out and backtracked to lock up behind him.

HONK.

Dustin jumped, almost dropping his keys.

“I’m coming!” Dustin shouted over his shoulder. When he turned Steve was grinning at him, snickering to himself. He peered over his douche-glasses and gave Dustin a goofy little wave.

Dustin rolled his eyes and tugged at the car’s door handle. It didn’t budge. Steve hit the button for the passenger side window and Dustin was forced to wait for it to slowly roll down.

“Taxi to Indianapolis for a Mr. Henderson. Got the right address?”

“Open the door, Steve.”

“Sorry, I’m gonna need you to confirm the passphrase. Company policy.” He shrugged.

“Is it, we’re already running late so open the goddamn door?”

Steve rolled his eyes but unlocked the door so Dustin could finally get in already.

“And whose fault is that?” Steve asked as he started them down the road. Dustin huffed. He was still mad at Steve.

“Yours. You said you’d have Robin already - so now we’re behind schedule.”

“It was please by the way.” Steve glanced his way grinning as he turned on the radio. “Wanted to pick something you’d never in a million years guess.”

“Har har.” Dustin said, humorlessly as he buckled in. He eyed Steve. “You’re in a good mood.”

“I am.” Steve said, checking his hair in his review mirror and flashing himself a grin.

Dustin did a double take when he noticed - Steve was wearing Eddie’s vest. It definitely looked like it had been dragged through the Upside Down. But he had to admit the battle worn look suited it. To Dustin’s surprise, it kind of suited Steve too. He had a white T-shirt underneath, blue jeans, and red converse sneakers. His hair was tall and meticulously coiffed.

Dustin spent quite a while on his own hair tonight, though it wasn’t nearly as expertly styled. Never gonna beat the master at their own game right?

Dustin was glad Steve made an effort to blend at least. The rest of the party had too. Dustin was wearing a black tshirt with ‘Corroded Coffin’ painted in angular white lettering across the front. Dustin had made sure they all brought shirts to school today for Will to paint. He’s glad he put Will in charge of that because they actually came out pretty awesome.

“What’s up man?” Steve asked, taking off his sunglasses when he noticed Dustin’s sour face.

“How’s Robin?” Dustin asked pointedly.

“Uh, she’s fine, thanks.” Dustin glared at him, unimpressed.

“Uh huh.” He said shortly. There was a moment of silence before Steve spoke again.

“So uh, how’s Eddie?”

“Why do you care?” Dustin said.

“I don’t.” Steve shrugged. “Just makin’ conversation.” He said. There was another pause. Steve was drumming along to the radio on the steering wheel. “You guys have been hanging out a lot this week.”

How would Steve even know that?

“What? Did Robin tell you after we came by the store?” Steve looked over at him, as if confused by his antagonist tone.

“Uh, nope. I- “

“She knows about the flowers, Steve.” Dustin said. Steve squinted side long at him, opening his mouth and closing it again.

“Ok?” He said. Waiting for Dustin to continue. Dustin waited until they rolled to a stop at a stop sign.

“What the hell Steve!” Dustin said, smacking him in the arm.

“Hey! You what the hell.” Steve said, holding a palm up to shield himself from further abuse.

“I can’t believe you! I asked her how she liked the flowers you got her and she had no idea what I was talking about!”

“What? Ok, Jesus Christ. Dude, how many times do I have to tell you, we aren’t dating. It’s - it’s not like that, alright. We’re just - Robin’s my best friend.”

“Yeah well have you told her that? She seemed really hurt Steve.” Dustin scolded him.

“Man, I don’t know what you thinks going on but it’s not. I promise.”

“Just, talk to her ok?”

“What, suddenly your the love guru?” Steve huffed.

“Yes!” Dustin cried. “You have a really good thing, Steve. Don’t fuck this up. Have you guys even had an actual conversation about this shit? Like talked about what you guys are in plain words even once.”

Steve sighed, beleaguered. Steve stopped at a red light, fully turning to face Dustin. As if he thought looking him in the eye would better get his point across. Or more likely, finally get Dustin to shut up.

“I’m not having this conversation. You’re a kid, alright. You just don’t get it. You don’t always need to - spell everything out. We’re on the same page, trust me.”

“I don’t know Steve. That sounds like a really easy way for someone to get hurt.”

“I - “ Steve started but then he stopped himself. He paused for a moment, staring into space. The light turned green.

“Steve.” Dustin said, and Steve’s head jerked back up. “The light.”

“Yeah. Right.” He turned onto Lucas’ street.

“So you’ll talk to her?”

“God, is there a reason you have to be so nosey. Me and Robin have nothing to talk about. We are definitely on the same page.”

“Definitely?”

“Definitley.” He assured Dustin. Dustin continued to glare at him.

“Look, I’ll - “ Steve sighed, passing a hand through is hair before quickly checking it’s structural integrity in the mirror. “I’ll think about what you said ok?”

“You better.” Dustin huffed, trying to keep up his stone cold front at least a few seconds longer. “I don’t want to see you fuck this up. You seem, I dunno - happy? Or - whatever.”

Steve hummed, looking out at the road with a contemplative smile.

They stopped at Lucas’ house to grab him and Max, and then headed to Family Video.

“Dude, are you wearing Eddie’s vest?” Lucas said as he and Max climbed into the back seat. Lucas was wearing a matching Corroded Coffin shirt. Max was not. She’s too cool to participate in things.

“You know, just once you could say something like, hey Steve, thanks for the ride. Maybe? Just to keep things interesting.”

“Yeah did you really never give that back?” Max said, ignoring him.

“No, Eddie, he uh, told me to hold onto it.” Steve said, smiling and adjusting the collar in the mirror.

Max scoffed a little laugh, but kept her eyes out the window.

Next they went to pick Robin up from her late shift.

It took a few honks before Robin emerged from the building, calling “Thanks, Todd!” over her shoulder.

She crossed the parking lot, struggling to get into her denim jacket.

“Sorry it took so long Steve, I had to change in the bathroom and let me tell you, that little - “ she managed to crawl into her jacket, then halted when she looked up and saw Dustin in the front.

“You didn’t pick me up first.” She said, standing outside the passenger side door.

Steve shrugged half heartedly apologetic.

“Out of my seat, Gremlin’s 2.” She opened the door and jerked her head in a motion that made it clear she expected Dustin to clear out.

“Yeesh. Not even the original?” He said, reluctantly acquiescing and going to jam in with the others in the back.

Robin got into the car stared at Steve intently.

“You didn’t pick me up first.” She repeated. “I told you to come get me first.”

“I - yeah. The kids were closer. Didn’t want to waste time backtracking in case there’s traffic.”

“Pft. He was just running late.” Dustin said.

“I bet it was because he spent like, 2 hours doing his hair.” Max snorted.

“Alright, that’s enough - from the peanut gallery. Sorry, Robbie.” Robin frownedz. “Don’t worry, you’re still my favorite.”

“Why, what’s up?” Steve said, pulling out of the parking lot so they could finally get on the rode. It was already 6:07! The whole night was turning out to be a disaster.

“Nothing. Nothing. Just was hoping to chat.”

“I literally just called you.” Steve raised an eyebrow.

“Just - Nevermind.” She grimaced.

Dustin caught her eye in the rearview mirror and winked.

Her face paled in a mask of frustration and horror. A look that said, what did you do now, if Dustin’s ever seen one.

“Jesus Christ.” She murmured quietly.

“Hmm?” Steve titled his head towards Robin.

“Nothing!”

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The way they have me LOSING MY MIND. Yes, I know he was not only talking about Mobius. But I also know that Mobius is the only person from that group that Loki has called a friend. And we know how Loki is with admitting feelings, he's not the best at that.

Loki cannonigally wants Mobius. I'm fine, tho. I'm great.

[bl00d-rot]

Was tired of the style I drew him in the past, so I went with something different.

[etheries1015]

Thinking about... (Minor chapter 7 spoilers, probably inaccurate tho, just warning you. I've made a point not to spoil...TOO much for myself.)

Defending Lilia. In front of the people who put him down, belittled him, and shunned him, making him believe he is completely incapable of receiving love. You knew some of this from being his lover for some time during your stay on Twisted Wonderland, but something about this dream twisted a sword into your heart and etched burning words of hatred into your heart. The second the senate began to speak Ill of your lover, despite his stance of taking it in with grace, you refused to allow them to spit such, for lackthore of better terms, bullshit.

So when Lilia could not cry, you did. You cried and screamed for it to stop, you couldn't take hearing such malice about the people you loved. You screamed at them for their incompetence, their closed-mindedness, their tyranny. Sebek, Silver and Grim grabbed your arm and tugged on it to urge you to stop. You fully expected Lilia to interrupt your angry screams of defiance, however he.... didn't, for some reason unknown to him.

"Lilia Vanrouge is the kindest, most down-to-earth and open-hearted person I have ever had the pleasure of falling in love with!" You yelled, "Who are you to decide who is worth something in this world? Who are you to decide the definition of right and wrong? To me, you're nothing but...but a bunch of... "

You spun a slue of... Wordy and inappropriate insults I dare not share out loud. It truly disgusted you. Lilia had the short of the stick for most of his life, orphaned and dejected as an incompetent bat fae, a worthless knight and general, and you knew just how far from the truth they were. By the end of your mental breakdown, you didn't wait for the responses of anyone around you. Turning around and rushing away in tears is all you could do...

You were looking forward to holding your significant other in your arms, and for this terrible nightmare to finally be over.

[iceclew]

Chapter 110

well... this was the first thought in my brain, OK I can't help it..

Also Hoshina, you're just jealous he trained with Narumi as well, aren't ya. (It's OK bb, I get it)

Kafka I love you, but... this is all on you buddy..

[wishchip106]

i wonder how dofp would’ve played out if Erik didn’t attempt to kill Raven

(just gonna appreciate these guys for a sec hold on)

they probably all go back to the mansion

Raven probably manages to escape, maybe destroy cerebro in the process (like in the rogue cut)

more angsty cherik content yum

gotta wonder if Erik would go after Raven and the ending of dofp still happens or if he stays with Charles, Logan, and Hank and it all plays out differently

sighh i just want Erik to stay in mansion for longer 😔

[merlucide]

Isagi’s gone American 🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥🦅🦅‼️‼️🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅‼️🔥🎣🍻🍻🎣🎣🦅🦅🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[13-nothing]

Rapid fire Inky Mystery Theories:

Bendy Shadows = Dead ink illness people (In other words the Lost Ones duuh)

(Tho last chpt descriptions made me think of Canon Bendy more than Lost Ones cause of the teeth and spines on the back, but ehhh, whatever, my statement stands)

Steven = Baby

(Don't kill me but I totally forgot about him til the last 2 chpts cause I don't reread that arc as much and he was a flash in a pan in the over arcing story. Tho I have to admit I got a little choked up realizing he died when I read it the 1st time)

Grandmama = The Eye Looking Through the Crystal Ball

(It's in my theory boards from last time buuuut there was a LOT on there and I didn't want it to get lost)

Bendy Shadows don't want to be humanoid in shape cause they aren't exactly who they were anymore. They're just the inky puddles now.

(Tho it does make me wonder what would happen if he tried to make them look specifically like who they used to be)

The Thing Demons Portal thru = Ink Realm

(Idk what to comment on here it just is)

Bendy's whole purpose is to fix the machine and BOTH of his fav activities will forever be tainted (hehe) by the fact he was created to specifically be good at them and not because he just chose them as HIS things to do.

(It's extremely sad when u think about it)

As of Chpt 268 Angelo was brought to the be with the shadows

(Wow, it's been like 80 something since that happened)

Sooo yeah that's all I got right now. Figured I'd try to get some of my theories out while before we get too far into the upcoming arc. Anyway, uh, thanks for reading and I say farewell to thee my fellow existences!

[fanon-canon-idfk]

Ok but think abt being in a poly relationship with Dazai and Chuuya

Perhaps Dazai has meds he’s supposed to take at night but is so spoiled that he won’t take the pill without you transferring it to him with kiss.

But he can’t just take a pill dry! That’s so annoying.. so he turns over to Chuuya who transfers the water to him with a kiss.

And then he is satisfied and ready to sleep after having his meds. <3

[deadhawke]

Tried my hand at digitally coloring this panel instead and while I may not be the best at it the determination is real and I'm pretty happy with it

[laz-262]

live laugh love stanley

[deiaiko]

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Previously on COTF

Chapter Six (The Magic of Creation) - Previous // Next // Beginning Link to Transcript - Because the script is sooo long, I decided to do a doc format. Let me know what you all think!

[bl00d-rot]

Happy (late) 3rd anniversary for chapter 2!

[ayv-art]

Small BKDK comic I spent forever on, based on a poem by Sue Zhao