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I want to see more of Wukong interacting with the general public of heaven and surprising them more and more with how wrong they were in their assumptions of his character. Like I can imagine the plumhill boys and/or peach madens wanting to hang out with him again and setting up a picnic in one of the public gardens just to run into some nasty noble or smth. I like to think that besides the Havoc itself, the peach madens were actually pretty cool with their little monkey boy, bonus points if they called him baby brother or considered him One Of The Girls(tm) since if I remember correctly the jade emperor had no sons therefore the peach madens had no brothers but then one day this funky, clever little monkey dude was given the same job as them with a fancy title and they're like "Aw this ones ours now🍑❤️🧡💛💚💙💜" wukong is just so "Please like and adopt me, idk what I'm doing" coded even if he is competent and self sustaining, he's just so cute, look at his little face!

- @fruit-fight 💜

"How can anyone hate him? He's just a little guy!" - A Peach Maden

"Well, you see, he *lore dumps about Wukong*" - Celestial Soldier

"AND???!!!" - Other Peach Maden

To them, he is very much one of the girls. Wukong is very happy they still feel that way about him.

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Nezha brought Wukong to a café in the Celestial Realm one gentle morning. Sun Wukong had been slowly getting more used to using mobility devices in public. They were chatting while Wukong sat in the rollator anxious about his surroundings. He hadn't made many public appearances at this point and was concerned with how the other celestials who noticed him felt about his presence, especially in his current condition.

An elderly woman entered the café with who appeared to be a descendant of hers and just... stared at Wukong. Deer in the headlights kind of look. The young man only took a quick glance before turning to his elder.

"Grandmother, there's no line."

"Whatever is Nezha doing with that thing?"

"Grandmother, he's a monkey, not a thing. And I'm certain the Marshall has a good reason for the company."

"Hmm.... I'll go ask him."

"WAIT, GRANDMA NO!!!"

Wukong ducked his head and awaited the inevitable. Nezha noticed and scooted into a more protective position next to him.

'Grandma' bombarded Nezha with a million different questions about Wukong. Nezha answered her patiently, not wanting any trouble. Her grandson looked embarrassed.

Luckily, the grandmother seemed content with Nezha's answers and walked away when finished. The grandson apologized profusely for his grandmother's behavior.

Twentyish minutes later, the grandmother returned and placed a cookie in front of Wukong and pinched his cheek.

"Now, you keep being a good boy and get well soon. Alright, dear?"

"Yes, ma'am. I will."

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Nezha had dropped Wukong off at the Demon Bull Family's place while he went to another boring meeting. As usual, he eavesdroped on the other celestials while he waited for things to get started.

The rumors were different than normal.

"Did you hear that The Monkey King is sick? The poor thing!"

"Wukong's living with Nezha now? How sick is that guy? Do you think he'll be okay?"

"You should have seen him in the market the other day, all cozy with his blanket holding onto Nezha! Oh, he's the cutest!"

"I was planning on dropping off some medicine at Nezha's place for Wukong if you wanna come with."

"Gods, I hope that The Monkey King feels better soon. Even my children have been praying for him."

Nezha smiled. These weren't the tones his dearest friend was usually spoken about with. It was a nice change. If only Wukong had heard it himself.

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I feel like everyone would be baffled by the way FloaPS!Nezha and FloaPS!Wukong just... share and enjoy the mundanities of life.

Wukong can't do much since he's sick and wheelchair bound, and Nezha's own health fluctuates, so they've learned to just enjoy and talk about the most minor and seemingly boring parts of everyday life.

Little bit of FloaPS Lore:

When Ao Lie was still alive, he and Wukong would sit outside in the mornings and have tea and snacks together before their children woke up (and all hell broke loose).

Wukong does the same with Nezha. Only now, there is not really a time limit on how long they can spend sitting, talking, and drinking tea.

Their most recent unbelievably in-depth conversation was about soup. Yes, soup. Not for any reason in particular, it just came up.

🥺 MY HEART

It’s both so sweet and so sad. Nezha not being the best of health some days, and Wukongs wheelchair bound state just… chilling, making the best of their lives even if it’s not the grand adventures

To no suprise, the Lionsword couple are the ones who relate the hardest. Having fought for so long in war and the personal battles along the way… yeah, they can understand. And LS!Jing is happy his son has found someone who understands him, even if it’s not romance.

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I love that Wukong love flowers in your story 💕

Funny because there is proverb about that in my language

"Bagai kera mendapat bunga"

"Like a monkey get a flower"

It's use to refer for someone who do not know how to appreciate other people gift for them. Funny how it the opposite of your story heh

That's ironic! Also, what language is that in?

As for FloaPS, I try to have the characters, especially Wukong, be grateful for what they have and the people in their lives.

Here's a bit of FloaPS lore:

Wukong assigns everyone he loves a flower:

Red Son = Red Peony

Nezha = Daffodil

Ao Lie = Snapdragon

Demon Bull King = Primrose

Princess Iron Fan = Jasmine

Macaque = Orchid

MK = Chrysanthemum

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[autism-autobot]

Idk if you already did this but

Wukong making flowers crown for everyone

Oh, he absolutely does this!

The lock screen on Nezha's phone features him and Wukong wearing flower crowns. Nezha's is made of daffodils, and Wukong's is made of grape hyacinth.

A solid half of Red Son's baby pictures show him with flower crowns and bracelets.

Demon Bull King's head is so big that daisies are barely noticeable in his fluff.

Princess Iron Fan doesn't like anything or anyone touching her hair, so Wukong settles for making flower bracelets for her.

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…Sooooo what I'm hearing is…

Wukong and Nezha need life alert. Or something.

Yeah, basically.

Nezha never really cared enough about his own health to have something like that, but with Wukong in the picture, he's a lot more careful about his health.

Amazing what a great friend and roommate can do to a person.

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You mentioned Nezha also doesn’t have the best health. Have they (Wukong and Nezha) ever had a day where they were both just particularly sick that day?

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Yes, they have. It happens a bit in Part 12, but that's one where Wukong is less sick than Nezha for once.

They have had days where neither of them were able to care for themselves or each other.

Once, they both woke up too sick to move. Nezha tried reaching for his phone to call his father for help, but it was charging on the table on the opposite side of the room, too far away to get to.

They just laid there in their suffering. Wukong wasn't necessarily muted by his sickness, but he found it hard to talk. Nezha talked enough to keep they both of them entertained until they fell asleep together.

Demon Bull King had gotten in the habit of calling Nezha to check in on his brother. Nezha woke up to the sound of his phone ringing on the table. Wukong heard it, too.

Knowing that this could be their chance to call for help, Wukong grabbed his plushie with his tail and tossed it at the phone.

He made the shot! The phone was answered, and Nezha yelled for DBK to send help.

Red Son and Princess Iron Fan were there in an instant, DBK was waiting outside since he was too big to fit in the house.

Chrisis (kinda) averted!

Iron Fan and Red Son helped in whatever ways they could, even spoon feeding Wukong as Nezha often did when Wukong found it hard to move.

After that whole fiasco, Red Son made a special "S.O.S. Button" wristband for Nezha just in case this were to happen again.

Which it did. A little more often than he'd like. The Demon Bull Family never minded. They just wanted Nezha and Wukong to have the help they need when they need it.

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Had a thought, does Wukong have anyone that treats him like a beloved cat but like in an unhinged way?

Like I can imagine someone picking him up without warning, stretchy cat style, and calling him names that's any diabolical string of words but his actual name. Maybe he's not fully present, like half asleep or something, but he can't get mad at what he's being called bc it's just that absurd. Maybe it's more cutesy. Like DBK scooping him up for a bath and, copying what he's seen online, goes "Stinky. Stinky baby man. Mr. Stink." To tease him. Or one of the Plum Hill Boys giving him agressive pets in their lap and going "tiny bastard man. Evil boi" How would Wukong even react?

Idk it just seemed funny as hell in my head

- @fruit-fight 💜

People do that to him. A lot.

Mostly Nezha, surprisingly. Bathtime teasing is almost mandatory at this point.

Once Nezha and Wukong were comfortable enough with each other, Nezha started teasing Wukong in ways he knew Wukong wouldn't take to heart. He only does this when he thinks they're alone.

At the Demon Bull Palace:

Nezha: *sniffs Wukong's head* Oof, stinky mister. Bathtime! *picks up Wukong*

SWK: *chirps*

Nezha: Mister stinky needs a bathy-bath!

SWK: *blows raspberry*

Nezha: You're getting a bath, smelly nugget!

SWK: *sniffs Nezha's hair* *fake retches*

Nezha: I don't smell that bad!

SWK: Sweaty man, icky tailless monkey!

Nezha: Am not!

SWK: Are too!

~~(This continues for a while)~~

Nezha: There! Done.

PIF: Good. Now it's the icky tailless monkey's turn.

SWK: HAHAHAHAHAHA

Nezha: Auntie!

DBK: Wouldn't want him smelling like "mister stinky" now, would we?

Nezha: Uncle!

SWK: HAHAHAHAHAHA

~~~

This only applies to family + Nezha. No one else is allowed to talk to Wukong like that.

They may call him a baby, they may call him kind and endearing things, but they can not refer to Wukong in a teasing manner.

Being called naughty or similar mean terms aren't allowed by anyone, even family.

Wukong was called so many hurtful things over the course of his life regarding his behavior that it's a bit of a sore point for him. Being called the wrong term can sometimes trigger his ptsd. Tang Sanzang and Zhu Bajie used to call him certain things right before the circlet was activated, so those phrases are an absolute no-go.

Ao Lie used to tend to Wukong's wounds while calling him a "smelly boy" and a "fluffy monkey baby". So babying terms are alright and sometimes preferred by him. They make him feel safe.

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Was re-reading through the posts and-

Nezha’s laugh sounding like his dad and immediately connecting it to Jing- and therefore Nezha- to being a mister is gold. Especially if you pair it with the hc that Nezha’s laugh sounds like a hyena , so Nezha would have had to hear his father’s rare laugh to be able to make that connection since the sound would be very distinct.

I also love how Nezha still internalizes the idea that he is a monster, even if it’s vicariously through Jing.

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I think it's funny how you hc that Nezha's laugh sounds like a hyena, because I've been told that's what my laugh sounds like!

I do a lot of projecting onto Nezha during this series, and this was a bit of an angsty twist on a phrase I had heard from another part of Tumblr that is so easy to apply to anyone.

Not quite sure what you meant by "being a mister" though😅. I don't think I've ever heard that phrase.

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AAAAAAAAAA SO FREAKING CUTE! Being spotted snuggled in a blanket at the market and janging on to Nezah so he doesnt get lost! Oh my HEART! The mental image!😭 The almost karen giving him a cookie and pinching his cheeks!? I CAN'T!😭 He's just a nervous and traumatized little therapy monkey! Like when you adopt from the pound and suddenly the "aggressive" animal is the sweetest bean in the world bc he finally feels safe.

It makes me laugh, though, because I can imagine any part of wukong's support system updating outsiders start to sound like Wonky Wednesdays from Megan on TikTok. They're so silly.

Moving on I personally love the headcanon that the plum hill boys used to invite Little Wukong to play sports and games with them back when he was a stable boy bc they thought the little guy was cute but he also kept up really well (AirBud ass monkey) but now they made gentler versions of the games so they can still play and give him exercise on good days.🥰🥺

- @fruit-fight 💜

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Wukong loves playing with the Plum Hill Boys, and whoever else is willing to play with him! Games used to be much more intense than they are now.

When his condition allows, he likes playing catch with them. Any game that doesn't involve much running around can be good.

Plum Hill gets more snow than Flower Fruit Mountain, so snowball fights and sledding are both fun. Though since Wukong doesn't have much fur left, the boys make sure to bundle him up tightly. Wouldn't want an already sickly monkey getting frostbitten! Igloos are fun to make, too.

Erlang Shen once helped strap Xiaotian Quan to a sled for Wukong to ride in. Snowy conditions can make it hard to use mobility devices. Wukong enjoyed the ride.

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Bc we're seeing so much progress with the Monkey recovery group, what's up with the others? I just went back to reread the first part, according to what you told me in replies MK and his friends are still heros and got to keep the powers but sounds like MK still owes Wukong big time since he seems at least remorseful for diving Wukong away. He admitted that this fallout was on him. Also, I believe it was mentioned that after Macaque apologized and made up with Wukong, he went on a self finding journey of his own. So they're cool. With wukong living in Heaven with Nezha(out of earshot) and coming down to the mortal realm to live with the ironbull fam, does Macaque ever drop by to say hi and see how everyone is doing when Wukong is within earshot again.

- @fruit-fight 💜

MK has gone/is going through therapy and has come to understand his falling out with Wukong was his fault. He is remorseful and has tried to apologize, but Wukong wasn't in the headspace to hear the apology.

Despite this, they never stopped caring about one another. Pigsy eventually told MK that Red Son knows where Wukong is. He also mentioned that Wukong helps pay for MK's college and art classes and didn't stop after the fallout. MK learned to make Wukong's favorite dish and makes it himself whenever Red Son shows up to order it.

Wukong is in a much better headspace now and could probably work things out with him, but initiating contact is terrifying to them both. They've both said things that deeply hurt the other, even if it was out of self-defense or pain.

Macaque and Wukong are cool with each other again.

Wukong isn't going to stay with the Bull Fam forever, just while he recovers from surgery. Nezha thought it'd be a good way to ease their fears, and taking care of Wukong post-surgery might require more hands than Nezha could provide.

Princess Iron Fan notified Macaque about the surgery.

Macaque visited Wukong in the hospital and apologized for leaving Wukong in such a vulnerable position last year, but Wukong didn't mind one bit. They talked a while, and Macaque commented on how Wukong sounded far healthier than he had in centuries. Macaque fell asleep with Wukong, his head positioned against Wukong's heart. The heartbeat doesn't sound quite the same as before, but it sounds healthy.

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Off topic but I saw a lot of people hc Wukong that he cry blood tears

My people like to say "Nangis lah, menangis sehingga keluar air mata darah" (depends on how people talk here)

"Go ahead,cry until tears of blood come out "

Those words are spoken to people whose mistakes will never be forgiven. (It's personal uses)

First off: Oof

Secondly: Wukong doesn't cry blood tears in FloaPS unless a circlet migraine gets to the point where it is so painful that, yeah, blood tears happen. Usually, Wukong passes out from the pain shortly thereafter.

This has only happened a handful of times, thankfully. Post-surgery, Wukong became a bit more trusting of the particular doctors who worked on him. Those doctors then recommended others in whatever field Wukong needed. One such doctor suggested using a certain brand of pills created to help with migraines.

Wukong's migraines still happen but rarely get to the point where it isn't tolerable.

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Uhhh why does a lot of people say that Macaque is gay, like- Is that only because of shadowpeach? Or is there something else?

Honestly I would say he is more bisexual/pansexual.

I don't know. He seems bisexual to me. I guess it's the fandom's general headcanon.

In my fanfic Flower of a Poisonous Seed, I keep character sexualities ambiguous unless it's to show that a pair is queer-platonic. Though, for this ask, I will say that Macaque is bi in FloaPS.

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Okay, at this point, I think my fanfic is the longest sickfic in the entirety of the lmk fandom.

I mean, if you take one look at the Masterpost, you'll see it has over 20 parts to it.

[autism-autobot]

@swkbiggestdefender @starrclown @istopaskingmemate @ainnur @then-be-a-warrior @weaverpop

Ask box is open!

[autism-autobot]

For my Flower of a Poisonous Seed readers:

If you want to suggest something in the notes, you're more than welcome to! Maybe it'll even become canon to the story! :)

Also, my ask box is open if you have any questions about it.

[autism-autobot]

No problem!

It was honestly something I had never thought of before and I liked it!

Feel free to let me know any other ideas you may have, I'm always open to suggestions! My ask box is open for everyone!

Flower of a Poisonous Seed Story Facts!

Will be called FloaPS Facts!

Wukong carries his blanket everywhere with him now.

Nezha can tell when Wukong's pretending he's fine but really isn't. (Most people can't tell when Wukong is having a bad day)

Nezha found out that Wukong loves flowers and gets them whenever possible.

Spicynoodles and Freenoodles are canon in FloaPS

Red Son still doesn't know what happened between MK and his uncle Wukong.

MK seemed angry and quite nearly lashed out at him when asked, and Wukong just stared into the distance like he was having flashbacks and started crying. Red Son never asked either of them again.

MK and the rest of the crew don't know Wukong is sick. What they do know is that Wukong's house is covered in blood, smashed in picture frames, origami dragons, and drawings of various flowers.

Nezha was never able to fully wash the blood out of Wukong's house, and he stopped trying. Wukong didn't like seeing his house in such a state as it triggered him further. They've stayed at Nezha's house since then.

DBK carries Wukong around in a swaddled blanket. Even when Wukong could still walk on his own unhelped, he still did this.

Macaque hasn't seen Wukong's house yet, but noticed Wukong's heartbeat hasn't been at his house in a long time, and it concerns him.

MK didn't tell Red Son about Wukong's house because he didn't want Red Son or his family to worry about him.

Nezha has a list of planned babysitters for Wukong: 1. DBK + fam 2. Erlang Shen 3. Xiaotian Quan (Erlang's dog, who is very capable) 4. LITERALLY ANYONE ELSE 5. Li Jing

Most of heaven is aware that Wukong is sick. Some people don't care, others gossip about it, and some leave "get well soon" gifts for him, i.e., medicine, blankets, balloons, flowers, food (not peaches, not again), etc.

The initial reason Nezha didn't immediately take Wukong to a doctor is that hardly anyone in the medical field knows anything about stone monkeys.

Wukong's first pica incident left him without three of his limbs (arms and a leg), they grew back.

Nezha sometimes cries himself to sleep after Wukong has an incident and is asleep himself. Wukong doesn't know this.

DBK + fam aren't much better off, they worry too, but they're able to comfort each other.

Sometimes, Wukong gets overwhelmed and overstimulated and gets very quiet. Nezha has learned that quiet is rarely a good thing when it comes to Wukong.

Wukong likes to cuddle the closest person he's comfortable with when he's overstimulated. He'll smell their scent and get comforted by it.

Red Son once caught Wukong sniffing his hair and thought he just liked his conditioner. Wukong was just trying not to have a meltdown.

Wukong's only had a meltdown once since getting sick, and it caused him to be bedridden for a few days afterward.

Macaque can't hear Wukong's heartbeat when he's in heaven.

Wukong's favorite mobility aid is his cloud (which he also considers a pet), but it comes and goes as it pleases. He doesn't want to guilt-trip his cloud into staying with him 24-7.