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[a-lurking-fae]

◇ SYNOPSIS ¡ — in which a girl is born, only to live in conplete and utter tragedy.

◇ WORD COUNT ¡ — 1.4K

◇ SERIES ¡ — BATFAM X FONTAINE! NEGLECTED READER

The sounds of a baby's wails plague the halls of the Wayne Manor, Richard Grayson— the adopted son of Bruce Wayne, who watches on his father's misery. His mother, well, adopted mother, has just passed away from childbirth. Her child (Name) is being held by their most trusted butler, Alfred.

Bruce holds his wife's hands as if it was his only lifeline, his screams of anguish mirror the infant’s cry for their mother. The night is filled with horrible memories, forever to be remembered.

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(Name) walks the halls quickly and quietly, afraid of the monsters that may take her if she is not careful. She opens the door to Jason's room. He was recently adopted by Bruce and was a delight to be with. Jason was her only refuge for warmth in this cold manor, although she was not oblivious to their… nightly activities.

She smiles at her brother, who just came from a mission, holding a book in her hand. “Hey bub! Do you want me to read you that one tonight?” Jason beams at you. A cute little sister to see him after he gets home? YES.

Jason lifts you to his bed, setting you near the wall to make sure you don't fall. He picks the book up and starts reading. After lulling you to sleep, Jason kisses your forehead, wishing you sweet dreams.

Jason is dead. That is what you can think about. Your father held a funeral for him to honour his memory. You hold onto his stuff. Sometimes, you sneak in his bed and sleep in it. The remnants of him were preserved in that room. You wished he could have seen you sing the songs dedicated to him on stage.

Tim came into the picture. He saw you as a weakness in the family. You could easily be kidnapped, an innocent civilian never meant to be here. But he cared for you in his own ways, how could he not? You were a bit younger than him, a cute little thing with doe eyes and chubby cheeks.

He maintained his distance, making sure not to get attached. He never really knew how to handle things like family after all. Barbara came to the manor sometimes, although you both never really had much interaction. Damian came into the picture. He was cute but a demonic thing nonetheless.

Cassandra, Stephanie, and Duke came to the family, with them being Orphan, Spoiler, and Signal. You were pretty jealous of Cass. She always seemed so… loved. You truly wanted to bond with them all.

They always spend time with each other, and heck, Dick sometimes came to the manor to spend time with Damian! He had time for everyone except you. Jason? He's avoiding you like the plague! You don't really understand why though, did you do something you weren't aware of? Tim, the boy barely interacted with you!

Damian? Nope. Barbara? Too busy for you, apparently. Cassandra? She's a bit scary, but she's fine. Stephanie? Also too busy! Your own biological father (who should definitely just be called sperm donor), ignored the fuck out of you.

You went to the beach to let out some stream. After all, can tears be seen and shed underwater? You swim to the far sea, the waves soon taking you deep. You try to reach the surface, but you can't. You breathe and— wait, breathe??

You open your eyes to unfamiliar waters, you see land and quickly swim towards it. Coughing up some water, you see two men, a flying snowball, and a very pretty lady. You feel dizzy, your eyesight is blurry, and… you lose consciousness!

You wake up, lain in soft silk sheets that definitely beat yours. You look around to see some people surrounding you. “Hello, dear. I am Furina de Fontaine, the Hydro Archon, God of—” She gets cut off by the snowball, “Just get to the point already!�� she huffs in the air, kicking in frustration.

“Fine, fine!— Man in blue, My Iudex, Neuvillette. Man in black? The Duke, Wriothesly. Blondie, Lumine. Flying pet, Paimon.”

“I am not a pet!—”

Ms. Lumine— you believe, covers her mouth and takes her away with Mr. Wriothesly behind them. “Right, back to the topic, do you know this person, little one?” Mr. Iudex points to a painting, and you froze.

The painting looks hauntingly like the woman plastered on the walls of the manor— “Mom…” they both look shocked at your response, nodding at each other. “I am your grandmother, my dear. He is your grandfather. Do you think you could tell us what happened?”

“I… She's dead. She passed away after giving birth to me.” You look away. They're sure to hate you, too. Furina embraces you tightly, tears roll down her cheeks. The loss of a child is never light. Neuvillette pats her back, and you hear a light drizzle outside. It quickly becomes a turbulent storm, as Iudex weeps as well. The three of you embrace each other, unwilling to let go.

You eventually figured out how to get between the two worlds with your mother's diary. It was kept by Iudex, and not an inch of dust has reached its pages. You read about her adventures, how she ended up in Gotham, and how she decided to leave Fontaine.

“Your mother was a cheerful person. You certainly took after her the most. ”Neuvillettes's eyes softened at you. “My dear, do you truly have to return to that place? You could simply stay here—” Furina looks at you, you were an adventurer, she never really had the ability to keep you down. After all, she knew what that felt like.

“Nana, I like to explore, a trait from my mother. I have two vast worlds that allow me to see magical places. Who am I to refuse such sights?” You stuff your mouth with cake, it was your favourite flavor.

“The abyssal corrosion is taking me slowly, I believe I have enough time to explore more. That is my wish, nana.”

You smile at them, their expressions are unreadable. Neuvillette clenches his teacup, nodding at you. “If that is what you desire, then so be it my dear.” Tea time soon ends, and you return to Gotham.

You lay in your bed. ‘One last chance, then I'll stay in Fontaine forever.’ You think your performance was coming up soon. If they didn't come, then that is it.

The next few weeks were certainly nerve-wracking. On the day of the show, you get up on the stage, and do your absolute best. You sang your heart out like never before, people shed tears during your performance. They were nowhere to be seen. You should have expected this.

“Great job, (name)!” A stage designer came up to you, handing you some gifts from the crowd. You adorned a smile, pearls on your neck lit up at the lights. There are so many praises from people you don't know, yet not a single family came.

You return to the manor, quickly writing a letter to Alfred. You knew it couldn't be helped. You make your way to the beach, Alfred came home right when you left.

The letter sat on his desk, opening it shook him.

Dear Alfred,

It has truly been a delight to be with you. It is hard to simply leave you, so I leave you this letter. I hope that you may find your peace in this manor, thank you for all these years.

Truly yours,

– (Name) de Fontaine.

Alfred quickly went to the batcave, calling everyone on patrol. He accessed every camera nearby, trying to find you. Were you trying to kill yourself?

“Alfred?” Dick spoke first. The rest listened. “Ms. (Name) might be trying to kill herself, I'll try to find her.

Bruce is shook. What parent wouldn't be after hearing that. He doesn't know where to start looking, so he and Damian search the places your mother would go to.

Alfred finally finds you heading to the beach. You loved that place. “She's at xx-road, heading to xx-beach.” They all rush to the coordinates, hoping they weren't too late—

There you were, in a white dress, you could get sick in that! “Goodbye.” You start to turn to foam. They rush towards you, but they are too late. Your shawl floats to Bruce. He grabs it, trying to find a semblance of you. They'll find you soon, just wait for a bit.

You return to Fontaine, going to Palais Mermonia, munching on some pasta Furina made, as they both work.

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NOTE : Whew, so that was chapter 1! I'm loving the gradient hehehehe. (If I learn more I will become unstoppable)

[babybirbb]

me when glen powell

[the-blossica-fan]

Side note, I ended up stumbling upon Lucy/Simone twitter, and I gotta be honest I see the vision!

Like, at first, you think it's your typical struggling assistant/eccentric boss based on the trailer. But then you actually *get* to the chapter, and it turns out nah nah nah. Simone is extremely used to working under Lucy and, in fact, understands how she thinks very well. She knows exactly what to say to keep Lucy motivated and on task during times of high stress and knows her limits. Simone also never forgets that Lucy isn't "human," so there are things that she might not understand, but she'd appreciate knowing the answer to.

Lucy, vice versa, trusts Simone implicitly. She tells Simone her plans and knows that even if Simone doesn't "get it," she'll do everything in her power to see it done. She also doesn't question Simone's insights or dismiss her questions, showing a level of respect befitting towards an assistant. Simone is Lucy's subordinate, but (probably because she's an Awakened) she doesn't treat Simone as actually beneath her.

Which is why I think that even if Lucy is "on vacation" in Vertin's suitcase, Simone is there too. We never saw Simone lose her position as Lucy's assistant, so clearly, that's still her job. When asked, Simone clarifies that on all official documentation, she is listed as Lucy's assistant, not the director of Laplace's assistant. So until Lucy herself deems her presence unnecessary, by her side, she will stay. Lucy nods and will immediately explain the benefits of keeping Simone with her and that Vertin is free to request her assistance in administrative duties if need be. Vertin wisely realizes their relationship is like Madame Z and Toothfairy's and wishes them a pleasant time in the suitcase and to let her or Sonnetto know if there is anything they need before leaving, making a mental note that despite her words Lucy just seems happier having Simone at her side.

YES

YES YES YES YOU SEE IT TOO

Lucy x Simone is an interesting ship because despite being Boss x Secretary, it's a break in the usual formula, and it's also not just quirky boss and tired secretary either, they both understand each other and know how to keep the other going.

It's such a good ship and I love it so much I need people to talk to it about me as passionately as we do about every other ship. I think it's pretty underrated.

Lucy is certainly non human, and it shows a lot in everything she does, yet Simone is never truly bothered by it. She doesn't question Lucy because she knows what she's doing, so much different from everyone around her who views her as someone who doesn't understand humanity.

It's just so good man, I think most R1999 ships break an already established formula in the most interesting way and it should be pointed out more, it makes them more compelling and endearing even if you don't ship it.

That being said

HELL YEAH WE GOT A NEW LUCY X SIMONE ENJOYER GOD IS GOOD

[a2zillustration]

✨OOPS IT'S BLACK FRIDAY ✨

Everything in my store is half off until the end of the year (with the code at checkout)! I have prints! Stickers! Charms! Buttons! Lanyards! And a lot of those things are ALREADY ON SALE! HALF-OFF THE SALE PRICE!!

✨✨✨✨VISIT MY SHOP HERE!!!!!!!!✨✨✨✨

[xxplastic-cubexx]

Question: IS there any place you posisbly do more....Naughty cherik art?? Asking for. Uh. A friend

its a special place called My Mind and im afraid you only get access if youre charles xavier. or emma frost.

[burntpaws]

w my last reblog (the night fury thing) i have always been so angry about that detail in THW because. MAN. you mean to tell me that all the flying toothless did in RTTE was done in increments?? you’re telling me that the flying he did in HTTYD2 was bit by bit? NAW. STFU.

i feel like the people who called the shots for THW hadn’t seen anything from the franchise bc i swear everything grimmel says in that movie is contradiction.

[ev7nescent]

So... Link Click Bridon Arc.

*curls up on the floor and sobs pathetically*

[mc-critical]

1.10 / 1.09

[aliott-art]

Kirbtober day 24 : Another dimension

I had already drawn another dimension in the cutescene redraw day. So here, Magolor is trying to explain kirby lore to kirby (he probably won't get it the first time). Elfilin is here to help too !

[passerinesoncaffeine]

the irony of one the first main things established about omori as a character is that he's known for his great memory as if he hasn't lost the entire fucking plot repeatedly for years.

like he has a great memory!! if you don't take into account He's Actually The God Of Repression.

[lunaetis]

@rvinfall asked :

[x] It was unusual, very much so, to find such a lovely woman on her own during a festival meant for reunion. The moonlight seemed far too cold for Changli, yet Xiyang found himself by her side, his fan folded and resting in the crook of his elbow. His good eye fixated on her. "Do the games and showmanship hold no pleasure for you?" His fan moved, tilting beneath her chin to lift her gaze. "Selfless little thing that you are. If you're going to destroy yourself for them, at least take some pleasure from their festivities." With a graceful twist of his wrist, the fan snapped open in a burst of color. He sniffed, haughtily. "Follow me, then. Surely, you eat?"

mid-autumn festival ( inbox call. ) || always accepting

─「长离」─  CHANGLI was someone who was used to the life within the shadows. she was used to being the one behind the scene, weaving her plans and tactics for those she wanted to protect. even those who worked for her sometimes were unable to locate the counselor herself if she did not wish to be found. that fact, however, appeared to have a few exceptions, the selected few of people she allowed close enough to do so.

                he was one such people, both in the subject of her letting close and the one who was skilled enough to find her despite her effort to stay hidden. much like now.

                though the vermilion bird didn't comment out loud, there was a sense of WARMTH rising from within the organ in her left chest knowing that there was someone who, regardless of her attempt to keep herself concealed, was still able find her. that he was that observant to realize where she would be when others do not. the thought made her gaze mellow when his fan shifted underneath her chin, lifting her gaze to look at him to which she did willingly so.

                " perhaps i'm more used as an observer than a participant. " with her limited time, she knew there were things she should not, and could not get attached to. her mind worked in a way that she existed to pave way for the FUTURE she wouldn't be able to witness. that was alright. selfless, he said ... she wondered.

                how did you find me ... ? why did you find me ... ?

                the questions went unsaid. she simply wore a soft smile no others had ever witnessed from her. that was his privilege as someone who managed to warm his way into her burned up heart. golden hues watched him most carefully, almost fascinated. he was such a mystery to her, sometimes. or maybe all the time ?

                " follow me, then. surely, you eat ? "

                the words earned a tender chuckle from her lips, eyes closed momentarily to smile to herself. haughty. as expected of him.

                " you're more demanding than i thought, xiyang. " the tone she carried was of FONDNESS. it was warm and soothing, tinged with gentle note. it was a jest on her part, of course, as she finally moved to follow him. the moonlight above them provided quite a comforting light to the two, and the shadows from their forms merging to one behind them. for the first time in a long time, changli didn't mind being seen, being understood, being found.

                ah, he might make her regret the shorter time she had left on her lifespan if he kept this up. that could be troublesome. however, that was a problem for another day.

[fruity-legos]

It's hard having a fav character with no content

[iniziare]

Tag drop: Aventurine.

[hetchdrive]

It continues to be wild to me that John was like "we can't let Scorpius find out I'm in love with you" to Aeryn at the end of Twice Shy. Like I'm sorry but there's no way he doesn't know that. I can't suspend my disbelief on this. If Scorpius never uses Aeryn against John it is because it is a choice he is making which is honestly way more interesting anyway, like...

[yanderespamton78]

ive already shown this to anyone who actually cares pretty much loll (anyone following the addison arg) but i might as well post it on here

this is actually the first proper animation ive done :'D like other than this ive animated a ball bouncing but that was more to test the software than anything,, lucky for me i consume animation memes more than i consume water so i know the basics B)

[cheetahsprints]

S3 Spoiler

What they meant

Sonic: Grab my hand, no homo :)?

Shadow: Yes homo

Sonic: Ok your idea is better so how ya doin 😏