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thatfairyfangirl · 6 years ago

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Blind Date Chapter 6

“Oh Matt...my adorable superhero...my love….” You cooed as you snuggled into him under the blanket, the crisp october air spilling in through your open window as the day began.

Matt wrapped his arms around you eyes yet to open from his sleep. “Finally ready to ask for what you've been wanting?” He mumbled sleepily as he pulled you in close. He could tell for weeks something's been on your mind.

“Well the thing is Samhain is coming up and I need to let everyone know if you're coming or not.” You looked up to him as he sat up, able to tell from your pulse and breath this one was important to you.

“Samhain? You've told me about that one before.” He thought out loud as his fingers traced small circles over your shoulder. “That's the super magic witchy one on Halloween isn't it?” You nodded, knowing he knew you did. “Oh I don't know sweetie.” As much as he wanted to support you in your religion something like Samhain sounded like something he should stay away from.

“Oh pleeeeeease? I know I promised I wouldn't push but Samhain is really important. Everyone will be there and they all want to meet you.” You pleaded with a soft pout. “You don't have to participate...just come upstate with me? Besides, you've been working so hard...let one of the others protect the city for a night.”

He sat there for a moment mulling over the idea. You had him wrapped around your finger and with the way you were pouting he was sure you knew it. “On one condition. I'll go with you to your ritual if you come with me to Saint Patrick's.” Fair trade to him, but he could hear your heart race with nerves at the suggestion. “Father Lantom is a good man, and he's dying to meet the girl that actually puts up with my shit.” He chuckled. “I went to confession after the other night...when I told him you knew and how you reacted he told me I better start thanking your gods and mine for you.” He paused cupping your cheek, letting his lips brush against yours in a soft loving kiss. “And I do...every day.” He assured you as he rested his forehead against yours.

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The smell of wet autumn leaves hit him all at once as he got out of the rent a car. In the distance he could smell burning and hear wood cracking as someone put more wood on a large bonfire. A smile drew on his lips as he heard the sound of children giggling while carving pumpkins in the kitchen. So far it seemed like a normal Halloween.

“Hey everyone, Bug's here!” An old man called into the house as you reached into the back to grab a large box of cookies Matt recalled you calling soul cakes. His muscles tensed as he heard the man rushing toward them before taking control of his instincts and relaxing as the long haired slightly rounded 60-something scooped you up into a hug.

“Hi dad.” You chuckled lightly as you worked to balance the box until he let go. “Oh! Dad this is Matt.” Matt smiled politely though slightly confused as he reached his hand out in any direction. Dad looked him over, noting the glasses and cane before kindly taking the hand and moving in front of him as to not embarrass the por guy.

“I'm sorry I'm confused. Sweetheart I thought I was coming to meet your coven?” Matt asked softly, hoping to not offend anyone.

“That's alright son, very common mistake with newcomers.” Dad said lightly as he took your overnight bag from the trunk for you both. “In this coven we're both.”

“Most of my coven is family. And those who aren't,” you paused helping Matt up the front porch steps for appearances, he loved that you instinctively knew to play the act, “we think of as family. I'm sorry I should have been more specific.”

“No it's alright Sweetheart!” Inside he could smell fresh baked bread and pies, it was obvious where your talent came from. But in the back of his nostrils he could smell something else, something he couldn't quite place his finger on...something sweet and comforting but somehow unsettling deep down. “So...Bug?” He couldnt

“Yeah...its short for boggart.” You explained as you placed the box down on the table, children rushing from the livingroom to get their hands on the small cookies. “Its a mischief making fairie.”

“And this little bug was the biggest handful when she was small.” Dad added as he took a soul cake for himself. “But hey, you guys are here just in time, Nana is upstairs getting her cards.”

“As fun as that sounds I think I'm going to have to sit out.” Matt said with an awkward smile, amazed Dad didn't feel the slightest bit bad about offering a blind man a game of cards. “I've got a pretty good poker face but never can tell if I have a good hand.” He joked with a light smile.

“Oh no” you explained taking Matt's hand, “Nana does tarot readings.” You then turned to your father with a sorry look. “And umm Matt's a Catholic Dad.” You watched your father blink in disbelief as the commotion of the house went quiet at the news. Matt could feel all eyes on him, realizing how rare news like this was to this family. He could hear soft whispers of the family ‘Be on your best behavior he's a Christian.’ 'Oh I hope we won't scare him.’ He couldn't help feeling a slight sense of relief hearing no negative words.

“Oh! After that loser I assumed you were going to find a good pagan boy.” He finally said before resting his hand on your head. “Leave it to my bug to bring a Catholic to Samhain.” He added with a laugh.

“Mr (y/l/n) I assure you I'm nothing like Johnny. I treat your daughter with respect, including her religious beliefs.” Matt stated reassuringly. “I'll just be sitting out of all the...umm magic stuff.”

“Oh I know. If you were anything like him You wouldn't be here.” Dad said with a smile. “Welp, tomorrow's All Saint's Day, I'm sure you have some Saints you can pray to while we're calling our gods.” He offered as a way to compromise.

Matt smiled at the thought, appreciative of the feature. “Oh no,” he waved his hand in protest, “this is your day. It wouldn't be right for me to interfere with your traditions. I can just sit out on the spell stuff.” He said respectfully.

He stuck close to you most of the day but all the while he couldn't shake the feeling in the pit of his stomach that there was something juat behind him though he knew otherwise., While you carved your pumpkin he listened to the story of Stingy Jack and the origins of the tradition Nana told the children. While you took your tarot reading he couldn't help smiling to himself as the lovers and the devil were announced as pulled. “Bugger,” the old woman said peering up from the cards to Matt, “did I hear your father say your friend is a Christian?” He knew you were nodding. The old woman lifted her head, addressing Matt. “I'm truly sorry young man, the cards seem to have included you.” Every muscle in his biddy stiffened, did she know? How?! “I'm an old witch with an old deck young man, I see many things in these cards, especially on Samhain. And right now they tell me your love for my granddaughter saved her from that wicked boy. I do hope I haven't offended you. These cards have a mind of their own.”

Matt breathed out a soft sigh of relief with a polite grin. “It's alright ma'am-”

“Call me Nana” Matt could feel you beaming with delight at her words.

“Nana,” he corrected with a bashful smile, “it's nothing a confession can't fix.”

As the sun set the bonfire burning on the back of the property and the pumpkins became the only light casting an ethereal glow around the property as the scent tickling Matts nostrils grew, if magic had a scent this would be it. He followed you to the fire, sitting himself on a stump as you called the corners and welcomed your gods and the spirits passed on. He could feel a static in the air and the hairs of his body rise as Nana lead the rituals. “Matthew” a familiar voice whispered in the air...She was here. He could taste her on the back of his tongue, almost feel her breath on the back of his neck. “This is different for you.” He stood looking around for the source, for Elektra but could not find her. “You are truly happy now, aren't you Matthew?”

“Elektra?” He whispered, his heart racing. “How are you here?”

“I'm not. Not how you think. I came to say goodbye Matthew. It's time for me to be at peace.” He could feel an emptiness in the pit of him as the formless apparition of his past love brushed invisible lips against his before vanishing from his senses entirely,replaced by the scent of sage and burning wood. But Elektra left him with a sense of empty guilt in its wake, for a long moment it felt as if he lost her all over again.

Matt turned his scenes to you, resting one of your soul cakes on a stone alter a few feet from the flames. He felt an energy coming from you and the rest of your coven similar to Danny's hand, yet worlds different. He stood for a moment letting the smoke from the fire and the smell of burning sage cleanse the thoughts of Elektra from his mind. In his strange way he watched you, listening to praise your gods. Was this your doing? He felt a gut wrenching guilt just thinking it. The static in the air grew. He was all for being supportive but he realized now that this was to much too fast.

The smell of aether washed over him once more followed by sweat blood and boxing leather. “Dad?” He shook.

“Hey Matty. Look at you. A lawyer like you've always wanted.” Matt felt a chill down his spine and an unseen hand resting on his head just like Jack used to. “Reading that braile faster that I did regular books yet?”

“You can't be here.” His heart races as his mind tried and failed to wrap around what's happening.

“I'm so proud of you Matty. Fighting the good fight. Hells Kitchen is lucky to have you fighting for them.” And then with a short burst of wind he was gone leaving Matt to wonder if he was ever really there as midnight rolled in

You rushed to Matt wrapping your arms around him but he just stood there, blank. “Baby? What's wrong?” All color had left his face. “You're pale as a ghost!”

“I thought we agreed I wasn't going to be part of your spells.” He finally said flatly

“Matt, I didn't. I swear.” You insisted with a soft defensive voice, unsure where this was coming from.

“Really? Because I've never heard ghosts before tonight.” He hissed under his breath, low enough for only you to hear. “Never smelled or felt someone...something that wasn't really there.”

Your hand clasped over your lips as you listened to him. “Come with me.” You whispered urgently as you grabbed his hand, leading him in a rush into the house and up the stairs to the bedroom you were staying in for the night. “What happened?” He told you of the visitation from his twice dead ex and long gone father. “Matt, I swear that wasn't me. Hell, Nana's the oldest practitioner here and the most powerful thing she can do is read cards. And that's just from years of intuition and learning” You ran your fingers through your hair as you searched for a reasonable comparison. “It's all on faith. My spells works on the same level your prayers do.”

Matt shook his head. “No. That was way more than a prayer.”

“Well, I mean tonight is when the veil between worlds is the thinnest and you were sitting at the edge of the circle…” You let out a sigh as you mulled over what happened, digging through your lifetime of learning. “I've felt things before, like 'this is what Gramps would want to say to me’ or ‘l almost feel like mom is here’. Maybe with your heightened senses in the circle you just had a more vivid experience.”

Matt let out a sigh as he sat on the bed, still shook by tonight's events but conceding to that mmm more than likely being the cause. “Well...I suppose it does feel good knowing what they told me...but don't want to go through that ever again.”

You sighed sitting behind him, gently rubbing his back to calm his nerves. “I wish I could have witnessed what you did.”

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THE GREAT CRUNCHYROLL NARUTO REWATCH Has Come To An End!

Welcome back to the final edition of THE GREAT CRUNCHYROLL NARUTO REWATCH. I'm your host this week, Daniel Dockery, and after 200+ of episodes of high stakes ninja battles, low stakes ninja filler, and medium stakes ninja fart jokes, we've come to the end of Naruto. Every week since the beginning of the year, we've watched seven episodes of the show and every week, we've come together to discuss our feelings on them. Whether we were basking in the wonderful glow of Rock Lee or begging to be done with another filler escort mission, we did it together. We're like a family that gathers on a weekly holiday to complain about Sasuke. That's truly a family that we should all aspire to have.

But it is now over, which means that it's time for reflection. It's time to look at the series as a whole and see what we liked most, what we got out of the whole experience, and what we want in the future. If this was a movie, "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" by Green Day would be playing as the school year ends. We'd all give each other hugs and cry a little bit and then Joe Luster (played by Miles Teller, probably) would say something like "Same time next week?" and we'd chuckle, because it's only kind of a joke. We'll be starting a few new series soon before we jump into Shippuden, and you'll just have to wait to find out what they are.

We're gonna START this week with the HIGHS and LOWS from the last few episodes:

Joseph: The high point for me was seeing this series of corny battles wrap up and finally, FINALLY send us packing toward Shippuden. The low point was... I just can't believe this filler story was the finale.

Kara: The high was the very end... seeing how far Naruto and everyone else have come both in their own skills and their estimations of each other. I think I mentioned before, but it's wild to realize we've gone from "tie Naruto to a post and make him skip lunch because he failed that hard" to his peers talking completely unsarcastically about trying to measure up to him. Low point was the fact that I couldn't focus when I realized this series was going out on a story where Naruto tries to teach Japanese Merlin the power of friendship or whatever.

Kevin: High - I actually kind of liked the last scene or two, where everyone realizes that Naruto's about to leave with Jiraiya, and Naruto stops for a ramen lunch with Iruka before heading out. It's a nice bit of counterpoint to the beginning of the series, showing how Naruto's succeeded in getting people to recognize and accept him.

Low - Gaara's basically out of chakra to the point that the enemy doesn't think he can even fight. Clearly that means he has just enough power left for three major attacks, the likes of which we've either never seen or would almost certainly exhaust him if he were at full strength. I guess this arc really is taking ideas from Shippuden, because willpower is apparently more of a factor in battle than actual physical limitations.

Dishonorable mention - Admittedly, I don't think anyone ever explicitly stated how Gaara's sand works, but I was always under the impression that Shukaku was in control, or at least powering it, rather that Gaara using his own chakra. Also, when I heard that the armor absorbed chakra, my first thought was that Lee was a great match, because Taijutsu doesn't use chakra. I guess I was wrong. Either that, or the people writing this last arc were making some assumptions about how Naruto works.

Carolyn: I would have to agree; watching everyone actually care about Naruto leaving was very sweet. He's spent so much time caring for his friends and feeling like an outcast and now he's found a family. That's a definite high point. My low point would be the fact that the final episodes weren't really about Naruto at all. They were about Gaara. Which, while I like Gaara, seems like a weird choice.

Jared: That last bit with Naruto leaving was real good. Seeing how everyone was reacting to him heading off with Jiraiya, although it's kind of funny that Jiraiya gives him the whole spiel about training and it takes him 80+ episodes for him to actually do it. There was also a small scene where I liked how Neji was basically trying to wingman for Hinata by having them stop training so she could see Naruto off. Low point would be just how bland the final villains were for this last arc.

Noelle: I'm with everyone else, Naruto leaving was definitely my high point. After all, this is his home, and he's leaving all he's familiar with in a bet to possibly get stronger. It isn't just hollow either, because he has people who will miss him and come see him off. It's very touching, especially considering how Naruto has always been framed as being alone. Low point... this last arc felt so dull? Surprising, considering I adore Gaara but I really wasn't feeling it.

Paul: My high point is the realization that Sakura's Medical Ninja training consists of using her Chakra to revive progressively larger and more expensive fish. My low point is related: Sakura and Ino have now both been relegated into roles as healers. I think Kara previously brought this up many, many episodes ago: that sort of power, while crucial, is a fundamentally reactive power rather than a pro-active power. I worry that going into Shippuden, the girls will still be playing second fiddle to the boys.

Danni: The high point for me was the final few scenes. Seeing Naruto say his goodbyes to the Leaf Village while everyone else vows to get stronger as well got me real excited for the impending timeskip. I really can't wait to see how much they've grown when Shippuden begins. The low point for me was how underwhelming the villains turned out to be. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I wish this arc had been longer so there could be more time to flesh out the Artisan Village and the Four Celestials. The inexplicably magical Voltron armor gets an honorary mention.

David: My low point is similar to last week: despite liking everyone involved in this arc, all the best parts mostly felt like the show nudging my shoulder and asking if I remember this cool stuff from forever ago. High point seems to be echoing most everyone else: finally saying goodbye before we come back to see how everyone has changed.

Welp, that's it, y'all. How are you feeling? Relieved that it's over? Ready for a break? Eager for Shippuden? Frantically writing Sasuke fan fiction?

Joseph: I'm somewhere in the middle. I'd say I'm eager for a little bit of a break, but I also desperately want to wash this taste out of my mouth with some sweet, sweet, main storyline action in Shippuden. I wanna watch Naruto get good again!

Kara: It's about the same for me. As excited as I am about Shippuden, that was a lot of filler and I need a few minutes.

Kevin: Honestly, I'm ready to go to start Shippuden. Throughout this rewatch, I kept remembering just how much changes between the two series. Naruto starts with actual ninja techniques and ends up with Naruto being accepted by the other genin and a selection of higher ups. Shippuden starts with Naruto trying to save a world leader, and (without spoiling too much) ends with fights to save the planet and a war that takes over 200 episodes.

Carolyn: I'm very happy to have a break in between Naruto episodes.

Jared: It's going to be real weird not having Naruto in my weekly schedule, but I think a break is going to be good. I'm pretty excited to get back to non-filler writing though.

Noelle: I have been in filler jail for so long, I'll take that break.

Paul: I'm ready to move on to Shippuden, and I've even added it to my queue. When I was in college, among my social circle, Naruto was held in low regard. People treated it as a series for babies, and being a Naruto fan was synonymous with having questionable (or at least very "basic") taste. I never thought I'd pick it up so many years later, or that I'd enjoy it as much as I have.

Danni: I'm not gonna lie, as soon as I finished episode 220, I considered secretly starting Shippuden right away anyway. It's been the light at the end of the filler tunnel for me for so long that I'm actually bummed I can't dive right into it just yet. I just bought my first Naruto t-shirt from the Crunchyroll Store, and now I have to wait to break it in until [redacted].

David: Despite the last few months of disappointing filler, the actual show up until the retrieval arc turned out to be some of the most fun I've had watching anime every week, so count me in with those who kind of wish we were just going straight into Shippuden.

What is one character that you desperately wish had been given more to do?

Joseph: I would have liked more Kakashi in these filler storylines. The fact that it was a shocker when he occasionally showed up speaks volumes. Instead it felt like we were getting the same or very similar teams on each mission.

Kara: Hinata. She got to do some awesome stuff, granted, but I'm so tired of her one line being "Naruto-kun..." I mean I know how they end up, and it's kind of a gateway spoiler for even knowing what Boruto is about. But considering her capabilities, it's a little annoying to see her constantly fall into the role of Girl Who Likes Naruto instead of that being, you know, just one of her things. Because it's okay to have a crush on a boy. It's okay to have an embarrassing crush on a boy. It happens. But I'd love that to be an aspect instead of a good chunk of her identity.

Kevin: Tenten, absolutely. She's a bit of an obvious choice, since most people know the joke about how little screen time she gets, but her abilities are legitimately interesting and could be extremely versatile, she's just not given any time to show off her prowess.

Carolyn: S A K U R A

Jared: Basically any of the girls. I don't know if the last bit with Ino was an actual tie-in to what happens in Shippuden, but to have her just do the same thing as Sakura really feels like a "hey we have no clue what to do with you" type moment.

Noelle: We all know that Kishimoto is really not good at writing women, but it just stands out so, so much with Sakura. She has a couple of moments and that's it, versus Naruto and Sasuke who are consistent all throughout. Give her something to do, it's not that hard. Please.

Paul: My first instinct is to say Kakashi, but I'll echo the others and say Sakura, and I'll add a little Hinata into the mix. I'd like to see them given a chance to shine, too. Sakura and Hinata have had a few iconic moments, but not to the same degree as Neji, Choji, and Kiba, who not only got dramatic death scenes but also got to survive their heroic sacrifices by pure plot fiat.

Danni: As much as I missed Kakashi in all this filler, I'm gonna have to go with Sakura as well. Despite being one of the three main characters, she's done next to nothing at all. Her main roles have been victim and healer, which are some really disappointing tropes to fall into when writing a female character.

David: It feels weird to say this since everyone including me loves him, but Rock Lee actually? After his big moment he gets relegated to a hospital bed with no discernible improvements made until suddenly he's ok now, I guess. I wish that were handled a little more gracefully.

Have any favorite moments from the series? Favorite fight scenes? Favorite quotes? What sticks out to you as the curtain (momentarily) closes on Naruto and His Amazing Friends?

Joseph: I miss the tournament arcs during exams. Those were really fun, and it was always exciting to see who would emerge victorious and how the animators would handle it. For sheer animated splendor, though, I have to go with the battles during the whole attack on Konohagakure village.

Kara: As messed up as their individual stories can be (especially Jiraiya), I really love the older generation. I like the feeling - not just the feeling, the fact - that the story didn't just magically begin with Naruto, and that there are several levels of information we're still unpacking. My favorite moments tended to touch on those multigenerational elements in some way.

Kevin: If I had to pick a single high point in the series, something that would be an exemplar of how good Naruto can be when it isn't bogged down by endless filler, I would probably go with Naruto's Rasengan training into the Kabuto fight. It shows off Naruto's dedication, ingenuity, and willingness to put himself in harm's way in a fight to save those he cares about, and also opens up the world more by revealing some of the history of the Leaf. It's not quite as emotional as some of the character deaths, like Zabuza and Haku or the Third Hokage, but it showcases some of the best aspects of the show in quick succession.

Carolyn: I think I'll always be partial to Rock Lee training outside the hospital. He's such a good boy.

Jared: I came into this knowing relatively little about the series and leave knowing that Rock Lee is the best boy. That fight against Gaara is just something else, even if that was one of things things I actually knew coming in. When this show is good, it's amazing, which is kinda hard to remember when you're locked in filler jail.

Noelle: I think overall, my impressions stayed fairly consistent from when I first watched it to now. I think I definitely enjoyed the Chunin arc more, since I thought it dragged when I was young, and I really appreciate Rock Lee. I can't believe I used to think Rock Lee was annoying, this kid rules.

Paul: My favorite moment is still the scene where, while training with Sakura and Sasuke under Kakashi, Naruto gets caught in a rope trap, escapes from it, then immediately gets caught in another rope trap. Another scene that really stuck with me was when Naruto and Sasuke teamed up against Zabuza and together they hide Naruto (disguised as a shuriken) in the shadow of another shuriken. Finally, a phrase that stuck with me is: "A ninja is one who endures." That phrase is the thesis statement for what defines heroes and villains in the world of Naruto.

Danni: The battle between Naruto and Sasuke in the Final Valley, for sure. Their relationship is the backbone of the entire show in my opinion, and that fight was an incredible turning point and moment of understanding between them. It also just looked really freaking cool.

David: The scene where Sakura tries one last time to stop Sasuke from leaving. It's sort of understated but there is a lot of emotional complexity going on there, down to her 'confession' hail mary that is completely ineffective. The show isn't usually great at writing women, or even emotions in general that aren't loud and clear, but that's definitely a place it got things right and sticks out to me even now.

I want you to sum up your experience with Naruto in three words.

Joseph: Always Craving Ramen.

Kara: My Queen Tsunade.

Kevin: Ninja wizard president.

Carolyn: I like Naruto?

Jared: So much ramen.

Noelle: Power of friendship.

Paul: Not Kid's Stuff.

Danni: Only just beginning.

David: Please less filler.

What advice would you give to someone that hasn't watched Naruto but plans to try?

Joseph: Don't be stubborn. Listen to what longtime fans say about the filler and don't bother with it. Don't feel the need to absorb every bad episode and just follow the main story through both this and Shippuden. Failing that, read the manga.

Kara: I know the main advice is "seriously, skip the filler," but my friend circles are made up of a lot of completionists and telling them to skip it would just make them watch it harder. So whatever. Honestly, even without the filler, Naruto has highs and lows. So I guess I'd say don't expect all 220 episodes to be fried gold, but enjoy it as a chill watch and just appreciate when those really solid stories come along.

Kevin: If they already want to start, my advice would be to binge the first season to get to the Zabuza arc. The earliest stuff is important, but not necessarily the most interesting. If I need to show them something to convince them to watch, then I'd probably recommend the Chunin Exams. Some of the details might be confusing, but it's some of the best self-contained storytelling in the show.

My general advice is honestly to go back and keep pace with the Rewatch if you want to watch the entire show. There are over 200 episodes, around half being filler, so you're not going to watch the entire show over a weekend. The Rewatch keeps a brisk pace that gets through all of the less interesting bits without going so quickly that you accidentally skip the emotional resonance of the better arcs. If they just want to watch those better arcs and skip the likes of Filler Jail, then watch from around the Genin Exam or Land of Waves arc to episode 130 or so (it'll be obvious when the filler starts).

Carolyn: Yeah, skip the filler. Watch until Sasuke leaves and call it a day.

Jared: You don't have to watch all of the filler. There's certainly a few arcs that if you wanted to check out as a buffer for Shippuden that would be fine, but going through it all isn't necessary. Although if you're liking things and get to the filler and want to keep going, who am I to stop you? I'm not your dad.

Noelle: It's a lot less compact compared to more modern shonen, but it's still got plenty of substance. Naruto, at the end of the day, is a good kid that's worth rooting for. Also, skip the filler, you won't miss anything.

Paul: When you're going through Filler Hell, keep going. A ninja is one who endures.

Danni: Just skip the filler. I'm saying this as someone who endured all of Dragon Ball without giving in to everyone telling me to skip certain batches of episodes. Skip the filler.

David: Don't watch too much at once! This show doesn't exactly have a reputation for solid emotional or thematic setpieces but I think that's because there is so much content people lose the details, so watch a little at a time and let it sit with you.

And before we depart from our journey, we have a question from a reader:

"What were some of your favorite Opening and Ending Theme Songs (or intros and outros, respectively)? Are there any bands/groups/artists you are now a fan of, but weren't previously, because their work was featured in Naruto?"

Kara: "GO!!!" by FLOW is absolutely my favorite opening. I envy everyone who gets to see them live at Crunchyroll Expo this year! As for endings, "Yellow Moon" by Akeboshi really hits me. I also liked "Wind," but this is the one that sent me looking for more music by him. "Parade" by CHABA is a close second, but that's mostly because it sounds like it's by The Killers.

Joe: I'm gonna go classic with Far Away as my favorite OP, and Wind as my favorite ED.

Noelle: Far Away is probably my top fave op because of how absolutely rad it is, but I'll be lying if GO!!! isn't the first thing I think of when I think of Naruto openings (fighting dreamers!). I'm also feeling Wind for my favorite ed, because it's very touching, but it's also so radically different compared to the rest of the endings? A top fave.

Jared: "GO!!!" and "Wind" are definitely top tier when it comes to openings and endings. I also actually went and purchased "Far Away" and "Pinocchio" so those would be up there too.

Kevin: Interesting that someone asked this actually. Since we're nearing Shippuden, I've been occasionally listening to all of the Shippuden themes together, and it is quite an experience to go through 500 episodes of content in a half an hour via song.

To the actual question, for openings my favorites are probable Far Away and GO!!!. Between the two, I'd probably have to go with Far Away as my favorite, because while I didn't know the artist when I first heard the song as a kid, it technically introduced me to Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and I don't think I've heard a song of theirs yet that I don't like.

For endings, to be honest I had to go back and relisten to literally all of the Naruto endings, because I seriously don't remember any of them. As a result, I guess the first ending, Wind, wins by default since it is the only one that I've actively sought out and listened to outside of the show. That being said, I actually found that I liked Mountain-A-Go Go-Two and Speed much more than I thought I would.

David: I really couldn't believe how good Wind is as it had somehow left my mind but now it's my favorite ED in original Naruto by far. GO!! is unsurprisingly my choice for OP both because it is very good and how much it represents the feeling of watching Naruto in general.

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Episodes 211-217: Nearing The Finish Line

Episodes 204-210: Escort Mission Time

Episodes 197-203: Solving a Mystery

Episodes 190-196: Matchmaking Gone Wrong

Episodes 183-189: No Laughter Allowed!

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Episodes 141-147: Mizuki Strikes Back!

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Episodes 92-98: Clash of the Sannin

Episodes 85-91: A Life-Changing Decision

Episodes 78-84: The Fall of a Legend

Episodes 71-77: Sands of Sorrow

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Episodes 43-49: The Gate

Episodes 36-42: Through the Woods

Episodes 29-35: Sakura Unleashed

Episodes 22-28: Chunin Exams Kickoff

Episodes 15-21: Leaving the Land of Waves

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rhymingtree · 2 years ago

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I am genuinely scared.

Btw happy birthday, you sadist.

Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself.

Starting off strong. This is terrifying.

Can I just say you're awesome at environments. I love how you describe not only where Ghost is, you perfectly visualized the stark shift between the dread in the desert and the dread in the bunker

10/10 good writing bad feels i am scared

WHAAA WHY DID THE MACHINE ONLY KICK IN WHEN SHE WOKE UP WHAT THE FUCK WHY

Oh its to subdue her and keep her asleep so she wont try and bite anyones head off

Danny was still out there. He’d be coming for you like he always did.

😬☹

Business Suit Man... my favorite evil scientist... hiiii

i'd like to reiterate that i am scared

it makes sense that he knows about Danny but... it hurts man

get his name outta your mouth

“He’s dead, love.”

and here come the tears

aaaand here come the pain

woohoo time for two fucking years of torture

TWO YEARS JESUS CHRIST HOW THE FUCK IS THIS WOMAN STILL ALIVE

OLIVER

YOU SON OF A BITCH THIS IS YOUR FAULT THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT

😭

“You’re alive!”

Unfortunately, he is.

The only person in the world that really understood you. The only man that you had shared unconditional love with.

at this point i feel like i could just stop typing and leave you with ow and it'd be enough 🙃

it would be so interesting to have someone read BS:U in chronological order, with the Flashbacks first, then TS&TS, etc etc... just to see how someone would feel with all the details laid out before it's all hidden behind unreliable narration

Maybe if I had read it like that the first time, I'd suspect Oliver earlier

Or maybe I'd be more led away, it's hard to tell what Ollie is doing right now...

He's kinda good at pretending he cares, not gonna lie. I feel like he neglected to put Masters in Theatre and Performing Arts in his resume.

“Hurts.”

“What does?”

“My everything.”

“Oh.”

haha me during exam season

Then again, you were known for your ability to bullshit your way through just about anything, just as long as Danny was there to be your safety net.

Wait…

Oh…

Oh no.

I'd laugh if it didn't hurt

How does Novak know how her parents died? Did Ollie tell him all of this? How did Ollie know?

I love how her way of deflecting Novak's questions is just basic Childishness. I love her. I'm scared for her.

I wonder how giddy Ollie is, watching her get more battered and broken each day she gets thrown back in her cell.

Little sadistic rat.

If there was one thing you were grateful for, it was that now you weren’t alone in a cell. You had Ollie to return to after your time with the Doctor.

I would not be so grateful if I were you

But thats the thing im supposed to be Ghost so this only hurts even more because these are flashbacks because though this is new to me, this is not new to Ghost I am supposed to be remembering this

i have made things more complicated for myself

“(F/N)!” Ollie screeched as two of the men grabbed him before they hauled him to his feet, “Let me go!”

Farewell ya sack of shit

“I…” You sucked a breath, “Can still kick ass.”

Yes you fucking can.

But you're getting ahead of yourself babes it ain't your time yet

you haven't even met ✨soldat✨ yet bro... chill

no no no no what are you doing

ghost no no no

noooo why is she giving herself a bunker tour honey no you're gonna get into a lot of trouble

look here comes the consequence, consequence, consequence, look here comes the consequence its coming for you noooow

“Naughty. Naughty.”

LOOK HERE COMES THE CONSEQUENCE

Lower? THERE'S LOWER THAN FIVE!?

Day 199... I'm just surprised she's still counting them down...

Hey you gotta hand it to her, she almost did it three times. She's stubborn as a mule

“Something very special. I made it just for you.”

mmm

it's your birthday present happy birthday he remembered yaaay

nah wait its koolaid

no NO its liquified smurfs

no i know what it is im just in denial

oh god here it is

😑 welp... that was... fast...

OH MY GOD HERE HE IS

METAL ARM DUUUUDE

am i in pain or am i thrilled i have no idea

“Of course you do. I heard you. In the desert. Remember? After you killed my fiance?”

its pain it is definitely pain

I’m a ghost. That’s what he called me. That’s what I named myself. Are you one too?

she sounds childlike. in a really sad way. i dont know how to fully describe it

Yes. That is why we have a test subject.” He paused, looking over you once more before finally turning to you, “A volunteer.”

His name is OLIVER WALSH AND I FUCKIN HATE HIM

Wait, the first one was only a prototype?? Damn, how many of those is he gonna put in her?

Your gazes met and for a second, you swore he shifted his weight toward you.

So.. his first instinct had always been to protect her, even from him?

🥺

“Дышать.” A low voice came from the corner of the room, bringing you back to your cell as you shivered.

Your gaze snapped to the sound as the soldier stepped from the shadows. His voice was hoarse, almost as bad as yours and it cracked as he spoke.

“What?” You wheezed, your brows furrowing as he took a step closer.

“Дышать,” he said again, his voice muffled by the mask he wore.

Breathe.

bitch im trying but its hard to fight back the tears

That's not very helpful…Soldier Boy.

omg sparks were literally flying in this scene

sparks... into her...

get it

cause... of the electrocution

you know what i'll stop

i love that the gif in the note is just Christoph Waltz introducing you.

Because you are literally the author of all my fucking pain. Happy birthday you tall piece of shit.

CHAPTER 80 // FLASHBACK : THE ONE TO SURVIVE

To all my live reactors,

Please, please, please, hide your reactions under a Read More cut. I don’t want any spoilers floating around.

To all my Anonymous Avengers,

If you want to react in my asks, feel free. However, I won’t be answering any of them until at least Wednesday if they contain spoilers.

Thank you,

Darke

┍━━━━━━━━ ★ ━━━━━━━━┑

Your eyes narrowed at the man, your brows knitting together as you shook your head, “I don’t know what you want.”

“The formula!” He snapped suddenly, throwing his clipboard over his shoulder and stalking across the cell toward you.

“What formula?” You snarled back.

“The notebook,” he growled, “Red ink—”

“With the fuckin’ octopus?”

“It is not an octopus—”

“In Colombia?” You asked, “In that fuckin’ morgue of yours?”

“Lab.”

“Morgue!” You managed to yell, “You fuckin’ sociopath!”

“Psychopath.” He corrected you with a scowl, “You wouldn’t want to be caught anywhere near a sociopath, my dear.”

“You expect me to remember what happened how many months ago? You expect me to remember a chain of letters and numbers like they’re my phone number?”

The Doctor paused, “You do remember it.”

“No.” You shook your head, “Nobody would remember that.”

“You will,” he said, brushing a piece of hair from your face, “I’ll make you remember.”

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