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w00wzerz · 3 years ago

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~The Grayson orbit 🥺💙~

(All that matters in Titans season 3 ep 8)

I have so much to touch on in such little time! So let’s jump right into it shall we?

Kory has got it bad… and I mean bad - bad. From the very moment that her beautifully long legs strutted into the room, her eyes were locked solely on Dick and his polished ensemble. I adore how she harbors a keen eye for the little things - like when she hands her husband a napkin to wipe the crumbs from his mouth.

Dick on the other hand, is simply that - a Dick. Comparatively in this scene where he takes a bite out of his sandwich - the man wants to have his cake snd eat it too!

He is handsomely dressed down in a black suit, his hair slicked back ever so evenly as it glistens the reflection of the dimmed lights in the room. He has plans for a “date” to a gala with Barbara 🙄 but remains at home shooting his pearly white smile and puppy eyes over to an ever so smitten Koriand’r. Gosh this man makes my blood boil.

Now moving on to the next “it” couple of the season! Let me also be clear that I might just be a grand wizard for the amount of accuracy in my thesis of Kom and Conner’s sex life here.

This scene was so HOT! 🥵 I almost found myself stripping right along with them! Lmfaoo that might be a stretch however, despite how entrapped I am by these two love birds - I find it incredibly hard to root for them in the long run.

Who knows what Kom actually has in store for the Titans? And by the way she was so adamant-on her stance of “no second chances” I believe that the writers are probably foreshadowing her role in the soon to come, ultimate betrayal of the team.

Now lets shift our focus onto Dick and the interesting dynamics with Tim.

For starters, can we all appreciate how incredibly smart and persistent my baby Tim is / was in this episode! He had to let Dick know that he WILL not be gaslighted like an idiot. He even got the job done quicker than Dick did in a day 🥴

Personally I believe that once Tim requested to be the new Robin, Dick instantly felt an emotional pull to him, similar to his connection with Jason. However, that chapter has long been shut. Who would’ve thought that Jason would be the first page huh?

Can Tim replace Jason and be the better Robin? In my personal opinion based on the comics - I think so.

Once Tim is shot by Crane, the writers choose to immediately highlight the parallel between Dick and himself. Tim’s impulsiveness, persistency, and determination is the blatant exemplification of the old Dick and his strive. This theory becomes evident when Dick suddenly pictures himself in Tim’s place.

This could also be another foreshadow of Tim’s new spot within the Titans as this particular moment could evoke the parent within Dick and cause him to take Tim in - with the sole intention of keeping him safe and growing the family. Along with his other stray kids Conner, Rachel and Gar.

After Dick discusses the deal with the team that he made with Jason to have him turn in Crane and return home, he ultimately enters extremely hot waters. For many reasons, one being that he made the selfish decision without including his family AGAIN - and two because his hard headed nature just simply will not allow him to listen to anyone!

Once Dick makes a decision, there is no getting through to him. Even as Kory tries to reason with him and call out his BS, he inevitably blows her off - clearly displaying that her words went in though one ear and straight out the other.

I am also really not a fan of the route that the writers have chosen to take these two. They barely have more than 2 scenes together in an episode and they never remain in the same damn room together for more than 2 seconds! They just said screw Dickkory and ALL of their fans huh?

However in the clip Kory brings forth the ultimate one liner from Bruce “be a better batman.” She also highlights that there is a clear distinction in that term, in other words, there is a Batman who kills in cold blood and one who does not.

Kory’s breakdown of the line also properly touches base on the symbolism that ran rampant throughout the last few minutes of the episode. The eminence of fire and water, good and evil. They both cause major destruction however, one is intentional and the other is just simply erratic.

This points out that even some humans with the intention to do good, may ultimately gain an evil label. Kory using her powers to accidentally leak Crane’s gas into the water drain of every civilian in Gotham, will be the prime example of this.

The next step in the Titans future will be as rocky as ever, but with each new step also brings about new beginnings. Hopefully a Wanted title will be enough to wake them up!

But thats all I have for this week’s analysis! I have full hope that Tim will survive because he is my little baby of courseee, anyways see ya next week 💕

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gallavictorious · 4 years ago

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So, returning to the happy topic of Tami learning shit about Mickey... I can't stop imagining various ways for her to trip over the fact that Mickey wasn't just some random junior delinquent turned convict but in fact the terror of the neighborhood.

Could be she gets friendly with some ladies her own age in her local aerobics class or whatever (which she joins solely to get some desperately needed her time) and maybe they occasionally go out for a glass of wine or two, and one night one of her new friends (who has previouly confessed to having a tiny bit of a crush from afar on Lip in high school) casually namedrops Mickey. Maybe she tells the tale of how her younger brother once tried to get his hands on some drugs to impress a girl he was smitten with, but failed miserably because he didn't really understand what he was supposed to be doing when picking them up from Mickey Milkovich and then the guy working the cash register at the store where it all went down chased him off and yeah, her idiot baby brother never tried to buy drugs again.

Tami looks up, vaguely interested. ”Mickey Milkovich?”

”Yeah? You know about him? But I didn't think you were from around here.”

”No, but he's my brother in law. Well, kind of.”

And there'll be widened eyes and many an exclamation and oh my god my high school boyfriend was terrified of him – well everyone was he put Georgie Green in the hospital and did he really escape from prison and what's he like now? and the the next time Tami runs into Mickey she gives him a meaningful grin, ”So, heard some stuff about you.”

But because we all love family kitchen scenes, I prefer to think they're all chilling at the Gallagher house when Debbie bursts in, rolling her eyes and on a roll about how one of her friends has gotten herself entagled with a real bastard and now she's a mess an Debbie saw it coming, saw it coming from a mile away, and she tried to warn her, but would she listen? No! ”What is it with people falling for the whole bad boy thing?” she demands of the room at large, dropping her bag at the table.

Ian looks up from his phone and grins. ”Yeah, I wouldn't really know.”

There are snickers all around and Mickey, seated next to his husband, flips him off without taking his eyes off the paper he's idly leafing through. (I am unfortunately envisioning him wearing that awful robe and I'm very mad about it.)

”Please,” Tami says from over by the stove with Freddie on her hip. ”Mickey isn't that much of a bad boy. What?” she continues, off everbody's incredulous stares. ”I mean, I know he went to prison and likes to steal thing, and that whole thing in Mexico, but... ” She gestures vaguely in Mickey's direction. ”I've seen him with Franny. And Ian. Definitively more bark than bite there.”

Lip chuckles. ”Yeah, you didn't know Mickey before Ian worked his whole power of love mojo,” he says, taking Freddie from Tami and bringing him over to the table to spoon-feed him tiny morsels of carrot puré. ”Turning him from a complete asshole to, you know, slightly less of an asshole.”

Mickey flips him off too.

”Really?” Tami looks intrigued rather than disturbed by the information, eyeing Mickey in open appraisal.

”Yeah, Mickey wasn't a bad boy, he was the bad boy.” There's absolutely a tinge of smug pride mingling with a teasing note in Ian's voice. Might be some excitment, too; he very much does have a thing for bad boys, after all – well, one specific bad boy, at least. ”I mean, all Milkoviches were pretty bad news, but everyone knew that Mickey was the one to really look out for.”

Debbie nods sagely. ”Probably overcompensating for being gay.”

Mickey doesn't flip her off, for whatever reason, but makes a disbelieving face. ”Jesus fucking Christ, you a fucking shrink now?”

”I mean, she might have a point.” Ian reaches out to briefly touch his husband's thigh, a placating gesture. It totally works, too, but Mickey still tries to scowl like it doesn't't. He's not fooling anyone, mind.

… and then the whole thing devolves into Tami demanding to know how sweet, innocent Ian (she's seen pictures! she's seen the bangs!) ever hooked up with the bad boy and yeah, that one takes a while. At first, Mickey's too busy muttering about how Ian wasn't actually all that sweet (LIES MICKEY FILTHY LIES!) and Mickey wasn't overcompensating for shit and Lip can fuck right off with that power of love crap and –

– but Ian's hand is warm on his thigh, and though there's plenty of teasing there's nothing but warmth in this kitchen too, and yeah okay, he supposed he can live with being slightly less of an asshole.

#ian wanting mickey to stop doing crime doesn't prevent him from finding mickey getting his badass on hot #the gallgher kitchen conversations #gallavich #tami tamietti #meta ficlet #my stuff

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babybatscreationsv2 · 4 years ago

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A King on a Leash ch13

Marvel | Starker

Tony Stark is a powerful man with a beautiful husband and a loyal crime family, but it looks like he didn’t keep his husband on a short enough leash. After turning Peter lose on a Cuban gang leader, Peter’s life is in danger. The real trouble is that Tony now realizes that Peter is the only thing in this world that he cares about and he never meant for that to happen.

Sequel to A Doll on a String

Rating: Explicit

Full Fic

A Doll on a String

Warnings under the cut*

warnings: violence, blood

Happy pulled the car up to the curb. Peter could see Harry through the window, waiting inside the cafe. There was a camera on the table beside him and across from him were MJ and Amy. He checked his coat to make sure his gun was hidden. He ran his fingers over the engraving and his heart gave a little flutter. How could he still be so damn in love?

"Thanks, Hap." Peter smiled at the man, his fingers curling around the door handle.

"No problem, kid. I'll be out here if you have a problem."

"I'm sure you will." He rolled his eyes. "I'm to assume there's someone already inside scouting the place."

"Oh yeah. Those two clowns aren't exactly on a date as much as they're trying to look it."

Peter looked again through the window and shorted. Sitting at a table by the window was a couple in their early thirties sharing a coffee cake. Only, they were dressed in black from head to toe and their coats were long enough to conceal a weapon in every flavor. They were so obviously mafia soldiers that the table across from them had shifted as far to the opposite sides of their chairs as they could and kept looking at them sideways. They were probably waiting for a shoot out. Peter hoped Chili wasn't feeling brave today. There was no way every crime lord in New York didn't know where Peter Parker was at exactly this moment.

"You sure I should go in?"

Happy turned around to look at him. "Now, you're being cautious?"

Peter chewed his lip. "I worry about Tony."

"How about you worry about having the correct number of holes in your head," he huffed, then he took a breath. "Sorry, I just wish you didn't insist on going out right now. It'll never be safe for you. Not with things how they are."

"I can't take being cooped up. Besides, I'm doing good work with Harry. We can't talk business with MJ here, but I need him to trust me."

"Try to not think of your friends like that, Pete. Harry is good to you. You be good to him to and not just for Tony's sake."

"What would you do for Pepper?"

Happy snorted. "If she told me to shoot a friend I'd shoot a friend, but do you know why?"

"Why?"

"Because Pepper wouldn't say a thing like that for fun. She would have a real reason."

"You're sounding pretty judgmental for a glorified babysitter," Peter snapped. He ripped open the door and climbed out. It slammed shut behind him and a few passersby looked up before walking a bit quicker. He crossed the sidewalk but he didn't make it to the door before an unfriendly sneer caught his eye.

Adrian Toomes stood puffing a cigarette, leaning against the brick of the cafe. Peter rolled his eyes. Great, another old man waiting to tell him why he's an idiot.

"You know it's rude to smoke in a doorway like that. Some people have asthma."

Toomes laughed. "Some people have no respect for family."

"Really? You wanna do this now?"

He shrugged. "I'm not here to do anything, Parker-"

"It's Parker-Stark now."

"Of course I know that you little harlot. How many powerful beds did you try out before you found one that would keep you?"

Peter's fists clenched. "You better watch your mouth-"

"Or what? Your daddy gonna gut me? I'm sure Fisk would like that." Peter heard a car door behind him. Toomes's eyes flicked up, probably looking at Happy, but Peter didn't turn his head.

"There's no Boss of Bosses anymore. Fisk doesn't get to tell anyone what to do."

Toomes smirked. "I bet you think he likes you because you remind him of Vanessa, but here's the thing, kid. Fisk woulda put her down like a dog if she ever did what you did. And you're just another bitch." He flicked his cigarette to the ground.

"If it's your goal to annoy me to death it's not working. You're just another ant on the sidewalk."

"Cute." He glanced into the cafe. "I see what you're up to with little Osborn."

"And what exactly is that?"

"You're playing him. Setting him up to owe your man, but it's not gonna work."

Peter smirked. "How much of Octavius's old territory did Harry take back from you? You must be really feeling the hurt if you came all this way to chat me up."

Toomes narrowed his eyes. He stepped into Peter's face. Happy was at his back in a flash.

"I think you'd better take a step back, Mr. Toomes," he warned.

Toomes's eyes flicked between their faces. "Couple of dogs aren't you? The guard dog and the house bitch."

"Sticks and stones, Toomes, but words are all you have because we both know you don't have the balls to lay a hand on me."

He stepped forward and Happy got between them, looking down his nose at the man like he was a rat. Peter laughed. "See you around, Mr. Toomes. I have a lunch date." He gave a little wave and stepped inside the building. He walked to the table where the obvious non-couple sat.

"Back Happy up and find somewhere else to stake out."

They both nodded. "Yes, sir," they mumbled. Peter watched them go, making sure Toomes backed off of Happy and no one came to his aid. The fact that he didn't have anyone else with him seemed odd. Tony and Wilson always had men with them. Did Toomes not have anyone he trusted to watch his back? Peter wished he could exploit that enough to stick a knife in it.

He caught his friends all stared at him from across the cafe. Peter plastered a pleasant smile on his face and strode over to them like nothing was wrong. He sat down next to Harry.

"Who was that?" Amy asked. Her hair was dyed pastel pink now and it brought out the permanent blotchy red of her cheeks. It was cute, though, like she was always blushing.

Peter waved his hand like it was nothing. "I've seen them around the city before and I thought I saw their car being towed."

"Really?" She turned and looked out the window. MJ put a hand on her shoulder and Amy shot her a questioning look as she turned back to the table.

"We've got big news!" MJ said, tactfully changing the subject.

Amy smiled practically bouncing in her seat. "Okay, it's not really news and it's not exactly big, but it is super cute!"

Peter laughed. "What is it?"

"Amy's cat has found the perfect sun spot in the new apartment," MJ said. Peter knew the look of 'I'm pretending to be excited for her sake'.

Amy giggled. "He's so cute! Every morning he lays down on the rug and stretches his little legs and curls up in the sun spot and he's so cute!" she babbled. MJ smiled at her, totally smitten.

"That sounds so cute," Peter agreed.

"When is Muffin getting a brother?" Harry said.

"We did talk about visiting the shelter some time this week." MJ shrugged. "Our apartment said we could have two so we thought why not?"

"We're getting a kitten!" Amy squealed.

"How about a grumpy old street cat who has seen some things," MJ suggested.

"Either way sounds nice," Peter said. He looked past them out the window. Happy caught his eye and gave him an OK with his hand before getting back into the car. He saw the man from before leaning against a mailbox, pretending to check his phone. He didn't know where the woman went. Probably across the street. He wondered what it was Toomes had wanted. Had he planned to scare him away from Harry? A couple of threats that he might tattle to Fisk were hardly concerning, but it wasn't like Toomes had a lot of cards to play. If he hurt Peter it would kind of make him a hypocrite and Peter wasn't technically breaking any rules by forming an alliance with Harry. The Bosses were supposed to be brothers so convincing Tony and Harry to help each other should be encouraged. Toomes was just pissed that he couldn't take advantage of Harry's lack of experience so long as he had Tony to call.

The girls left early to get back to couple stuff. Peter hugged them both goodbye and shook his head as they hurried off. MJ had her arm around Amy's shoulders while the pink-haired girl babbled excitedly. Then they were gone and it was just him and Harry.

"I gotta thank you for hooking me up with Brock," he said.

Peter shrugged. "That was all Tony. He always knows what to do."

"Yeah well, he's pretty solid. Who was he?"

"He was one of Tony's own soldiers. Don't know what gig he was running, but Tony was confident he would be able to help you out. He says the best Consigliere is an experienced enforcer with a little bit of morality. Like Happy."

Harry cringed. "Enforcer?"

"You'll get there." Peter patted his shoulder. "The first time someone points a gun at you, you'll be glad your men are experienced. I would strongly recommend you get your first kill under your belt sooner rather than later."

"You sound like Tony."

"He is a wise boss."

"You really admire him. It's sweet."

Peter shrugged. "For a couple of bloodthirsty killers, I guess."

"Does there have to be so much killing?"

"Eddie will help you out. Help you see the good in the ugly."

"You mean the money."

"That money is gonna change hands one way or another. Might as well put it in your own hands." Peter phone buzzed against the table top. He glanced down to see Tony's face along with "Daddy" on the screen.

"Sorry, Har." He picked up the phone.

"No problem."

He answered the call and put the phone to his ear. Tony spoke before he could say anything. He was breathing heavy.

"It's time, angel. I sent Happy the location."

"Nat found him?"

"Don't be late, angel, or I'll start without you," he purred. Peter felt that down in his groin. Time to do what they did best.

"I'll talk to you later, Harry," he told his friend. He stood and stuffed his phone in his pocket.

"Business?" he asked. "You need some help?"

"Yes and no," Peter smiled. "I appreciate the offer, but you're not ready for this one."

"Some other time, then."

"Call me." Peter slapped his shoulder as he passed, then he was out the door. Happy climbed into the driver's seat as he came outside. Peter got into the back. The man and woman joined them in the car with the man up front.

"You ready for this, kid?" Happy asked, cruising at ten over the speed limit.

"More than ready." He pulled his gun from his coat and held it in his lap.

"Put one in him for me. I haven't gotten any sleep in weeks," Happy grumbled. It hadn't occurred to him how much this had affected the rest of the family and he felt a little guilty.

"Sorry to put you through this."

"Not your fault, kid. Well, no it is, but Tony should do a better job of intimidating people if he's going to let you loose like that."

"I'm not a wild animal."

"You act like one. I heard about the other night, you know. You get off on this shit, the both of you. But I don't. I'm just doing what I'm good at, making a living. I'm not judging. I'm just asking you to think of the family before you go dancing on graves that didn't need to be there."

"Ya know, if I had just stolen the diamonds, they would have come after me anyway."

Happy shrugged. "Maybe the whole gig was doomed from the start. Or maybe nobody would have put as much work into finding you if it were just some stones they were mad about."

"Nah. They would have come after me."

Happy didn't say anything to that. Peter knew that he didn't approve. He never did. As much as Happy tried to be the voice of reason, he was in just as deep as they were. He didn't have to like killing, but he did have to jump when Tony told him to. Daddy says 'shoot', everyone fires. No questions asked.

They pulled into the back of a store boasting 'rare oriental rugs'. There were way too many cars in the rear parking lot for it to not be a front. Either cops in this neighborhood were dirty or they were blind. The man and woman went in first. Then Happy got out and scouted the lot. Peter sighed to himself while he waited. Then Happy finally came to open to his door.

They walked up to the building. Happy opened the door. The smell of fresh death wafted out. Peter went inside and nearly ran back out. There were bodies everywhere, blood on every surface, and through a door on the other side of the room Peter could hear more screaming. There had been a massacre.

#marvel #starker #au fic #mafia au #violence

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drunkkenobi · 5 years ago

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Hello there! The @skepticbeliever-bookclub came up with the idea for all of us to do some rec lists while everyone is stuck at home reading fic. To make it a little bit easier (because this fandom produces so much quality fic), some of us picked themes for our recs. I went with AUs! of course, all rpf fic is an AU, but for this purpose, it meant that BFU does not exist in any form. A caveat before I get into this: this list is by NO means exhaustive. It’s actually only 11 fics long, but I wanted to keep this short (I wanted to keep it 10 so I almost succeeded) and highlight my absolute favorites.

So, in alphabetical order by title:

2:10 to Wellton by quackers. Western AU. 6641 words, rated T. As you will see, I love a western AU, especially when it also feels arranged marriage and a scene where Shane frets over his injured sheriff husband. Lovely writing and a world I’d love to spend more time in.

Crystal Clear by punk_rock_yuppie. wellness employee/ghost blogger AU. 6050 words, rated T. A very funny and charming AU based around a prompt involving Ryan thinking a crystal ball could burn down his house. Always love any fic that makes fun of Ryan as much as possible.

Every Open Door by beethechange. Dirty Dancing AU. 34315 words, rated E. One of my favorite fics in the entire fandom. Set in the early 1960s, Shane is Baby, on the verge of discovering himself, and Ryan is Johnny, the gorgeous dance instructor who changes his life. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sweat, it’s a beautiful story about forbidden love and growing up.

every road leads to you by abovetheruins. Western AU. 9976 words rated M. Oh the writing in this one will transport you back to the old west, when times were as tough as the people. Ryan owns a ranch, trying to hold onto the vengeful bounty hunter Shane who won’t keep trying to leave. This one will stay with you for a long time, darlin’.

how big your heart can get (with a little water and sunshine) by abovetheruins. Flower and tattoo shop AU. 18453 words rated E. Real world AUs are not always my go-tos for this fandom, but sometimes you just want to read a couple of cute dummies come together in a different way and this is a great example of that. Plus, picturing Ryan covered in gorgeous tattoos is something I think about A LOT.

imagine me and you (i do) by loveontherocks. Petshop employee AU. 14939 rated M. Ryan works at a petshop where Shane is absolutely not smitten with a particular dog and particular beefy employee, no siree. It’s very very sweet and fluffy and there’s a saucy and romantic sequel too.

play me like a love song by sky_somedays. College AU. 9972 words rated T. The first of the college AUs! I always enjoy these because college is such a weird time, but it’s something most people have experienced one or another. This one has Shane as Ryan’s TA, which I know can be close to student/teacher for some, but it’s all handled well and there’s not really a power differential. Some very funny stubborn dumbass Ryan moments in this one too.

Say You Want Me, Too by sequence_fairy Hollywood/Actors AU. 5985 rated M. What I love about this fic is that it’s written almost entirely without dialogue. It gives it an almost dreamy quality as the story of Shane and Ryan, actors who fall too hard too quickly and break-up before eventually reuniting. It’s a very unique read and the writing is beautiful. Heed the tags for some angsty turns, but rest-assured the ending is happy.

theft by finding by varnes. Indiana Jones AU. 26541 words rated E. Oh dear reader, this fic is just *chef’s kiss* from top to bottom. It’s a Raiders of the Lost Ark AU, where Ryan is Indy (of course) and Shane is Marion, but their dynamic mirrors themselves more than the movie. As they race against the clock to find the Lost Ark, they fight and fall back in love and it’s gorgeous and hilarious and so much fun.

want you in my room by beethechange. College AU. 13425 words rated E. Of the college AUs I’ve recced, this one leans the most into the frat boy/nerd dynamic and it’s oh so hilarious. Ryan pines endlessly over his study buddy and is a godawful flirt while Shane resists his own attraction to this idiot muscle frat boy. Until he doesn’t.

winter things by loveontherocks. College AU. 8251 words rated E. And last, but certainly not least, is another college AU. This time with our two goofballs doing some early Christmas shopping and smoking weed and finally admitting their feelings to themselves and each other. Lovely as fuck.

#shyan #skeptic believer #buzzfeed unclean #shyan fic recs #skepticbeliever-bookclub

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ruritto · 5 years ago

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Hello ahhh I know everyone is on the prisoner felix bandwagon but but omg I found you when you posted about the jealous sylvain and everyone loving felix and thats just ahhhh perfect!! And I cant find any good fics like that and just if you are still doing prompts I would love to read more about it or if you want to expand on that or just SOMETHING I would love you I mean I already love you with all the sylvainxfelix you post but anyway I'm sorry to bother you and or if I dont make sense sorry

Skdlnglag anon please come to me any time you want to talk about that cause Jealousy fics are *chef kiss* anyway lemme try

Sylvain isn't gonna lie. When Professor Byleth chose their class he was very happy. The professor was unbeliavably attractive after all. Not to mention she really is an amazing teacher and a kind person. So yes, Sylvain was happy, the whole class was, so he was even willing to look pass the whole crest thing. Particularly Dimitri, who Sylvain is amused to see looks absolutely smitten with the professor, and even Felix who proceeded to ask for a spar everytime they had free time (Sylvain has needed to patch up his friend more time in the last few months, proving the professor's skill).

When students from the other Houses started transferring in, well, sure it was surprising but hey, they all got along and the girls who transferred were all beautiful women he was more than willing to get to know.

But then...

It starts with Dorothea. While his interactions with her haven't quite been... positive, he finds himself wincing as he watches her approach Felix while his training. He has to appreciate her guts. She may be husband hunting and the Fraldarius might be a good snag but to actually approach Felix...

Huh.

Sylvain pauses. Somehow... the thought doesn't sit well with him.

'It's just, I know Felix. It's not something he'd want' He thinks to himself with a shake of his head. And knowing his dear friend he'd offend Dorothea.

Grinning he enters the training grounds in time to watch the show. Felix of course rejects her invitation and outright shoos hee. He winces but can't help but snicker at the expected outcome, earning a frown from Dorothea as she passes. He's about to apologize for his friend and offer his own company when a noise of disgust from Felix stops him from following her,

"Must all of you interrupt me?" He demands.

Sylvain is chuckling and approaching before he even realizes he's doing it, "Aw, come on. And here I was being a good friend and inviting you to dinner,"

Rolling his eyes, Felix turns away to continue his training but Sylvain throws an arm over his shoulder, "Hey!"

"Come on! I'm hungry and I know you actually want to try the dish at the dining hall," he says physically dragging his friend, thankful for the height advantage and the fact the training sword is blunted. Felix still punches him in the side though, but only to demand he return his equipment and shower before their meal.

He winks at Dorothea as they pass, feeling oddly smug.

He'd thought that would be the last of it. After all, Felix is prickly and harsh at the best of times, outright cruel sometimes. But apparently the new students of their class are as immune as the rest of the Blue Lions.

He watches as both Annette and Mercedes spend more time with Felix, Mercedes actually once petting the swordsman's blue hair (The sight made him clench his fists to stop from grabbing Mercedes's wrist, the urge surprising him into inaction long enough for the two to walk out of sight).

He's seen Lysithea trying to force cakes at Felix and had considered warning her off only to see the two actually enjoying the sweet treats together a few weeks later. (He was honestly so surprised he could only stand there, eyes transfixed on Felix eating the cake)

Even scared little Bernie who had ran from Felix the first few weeks she'd joined their class now approached him to chat happily! (Something in his gut twisted horribly as he watched Felix listen to her attentively. It's odd... Usually Sylvain would be the one chasing down Felix not Felix chasing someone else)

Something snaps (and even he isn't aware what it is) when he goes to the training grounds to join Felix, knowing the other would be the only one crazy enough to start training this early. He can't help but shake his head in amusement because really? Did he miss Felix that much that he's waking up to train???

Except his plans are ruined as he comes in to the sight of Felix and Dorothea, already about finished sparring.

Felix had an amused smile on his face and Sylvain feels like someone poured freezing water on him. He plasters a smile on his face and makes his presence known.

"Well well, this is a surprise," he says, strutting forward, "Didn't expect you to get caught up in this guy's insane training,"

Dorothea shrugs, "We've come to an understanding,"

And what? What did that mean? He almost wants to ask but Felix butts in.

"Are we getting tea or are you two continuing to flirt?"

There's something in the way Dorothea glances from him to Felix then back that he feels he should worry about but he shakes it off raising an eyebrow at his friend. Felix wasn't really a tea person, as far as Sylvain knew he's only ever joined when it was the professor that asks, but those tea sessions were special. Odd but he could go with it.

Then the girl is wrapping her arms around Felix's surprising even him. "Fine, fine, you're right. See you Sylvain,"

Sylvain blinks. Oh. Them. The two of them were having tea. Not including him.

Felix shrugs and allows Dorothea to drag him away to tea.

"What.." he mutters as Dorothea throws a wink at him over her shoulder, just before the door shuts behind them, "What in Seiros' name!?"

Sylvain stands there for what feels to him like hours, confused. The twisting in his gut is uncomfortable know and Sylvain's brows furrows in confusion. Anger?.. No it wasn't that..

Then...

Jealousy??

But, he wonders, what is he jealous of??? That Felix got to have tea with Dorothea??? Why would he be jealous of that???

The answer hits him like one of Dimitri's over powerful punches.

Oh. He's jealous that Dorothea got to have tea with Felix. He's jealous Lysithea got to share her cakes with Felix. That Bernadetta cuaght Felix's attention enough to be chased down by Felix.

He can practically hear Felix's scoff of 'Moron' as his knees fold on him and he buries his reddening face in his hands.

When the hell did he fall for Felix!?

Confused and despodent Sylvain spends the day in the bar. Both he and the barmaids are shocked he barely pays them attention but he's too busy thinking about his revelation. What exactlt was he supposed to do after realizing he's probably in love with his best friend!?

Same best friend that ladies were now realizing was a catch.

The thought frustrates him because he's always known Felix was kind behind his cruel words. Always known Felix's training was to be strong enough to protect. He was the one Felix used to run to...

'Used to...' he groans and decides wallowing here drinking is doing nothing for him, making his way back to the monastery.

Of course, karma is out to get him and he bumps into Dorothea and Felix on his way back to his room.

Did they spend the whole day together??

The thought brings back his annoyance even as he watches Felix's expression go from flushed and surprised to confused to annoyed.

"Really, Sylvain? The bar? You really spent the whole day chasing skirt-"

Oh! Oh that was it! Sylvain did not spend the entire day in an existential crisis to be told that.

He scoffed, "Do you really have room to say that, Felix?"

Confusion before Felix realizes Dorothea is right beside him (the girl has smacked a palm across her face, which what??), and then Sylvain isn't even going to blame it on being drunk, as he stands there and does nothing as Felix's fist meets his face.

He groans, the force knocking him down.

"You!" Felix growls, "You utter imbecile! You're the one I-"

Biting down on his words Felix glares at him before stomping off, grumbling under his breath.

Well... fuck. He's really messed it up hadn't he?

"Well fuck Sylvain, you've really messed it up," Still clutching his cheek he looks up at Dorothea, "And after I've set it up perfectly too!"

What?

Sylvain is slightly drunk, and Felix's fist might have caused temporary brain damage but he's fairly certain the girl isn't making sense.

Crouching down before him, Dorothea gives him a look that tells him she thinks he's an absolute idiot. Which... okay fair. But nothing was making sense!

"Felix is in love with you, dummy," she sighs as if it's the most obvious thinf in the world (It is not! He would notice!), "I finally managed to get him to think it's a possibility considering how you reacted earlier when I asked him to tea,"

Oh.

"You boys are pretty dense," Dorothea states then thinks it over, "Well you are. Felix just follows your lead to much on this."

He flushes at the thought of Felix liking him.

And then promptly blanches.

Oh!

He's stumbling up, managing not to knock Dorothea over as he takes off running after Felix.

"Thanks Dorothea!" He yells back, "FELIX!! FELIX WAIT UP!!!!"

Catching up to Felix is a pain, and Sylvain is fairly certain he's dying.

Bent in half and panting, he's thankful he's stronger than Felix as the other tries to pull a bony wrist free from his grip.

Frustrated with the struggling, he takes one last gulp of air before throwing himself forward to catch Felix by the waist and hauling him up, face buried in his shoulder.

"What the hell, Sylvain!? You brute! Let go!" Felix demands.

Ignoring the slaps to his head, Sylvain tightens the hug, "I'm so so so sorry Felix," he starts, "I was being a jealous idiot. And then I was too dumb to even realize I was being jealous," Felix's stopped struggling now, looking at him in surprise, "And then I didn't know what to do and said that just cause I was jealous you were with Dorothea,"

He must look pitiful enough because all he earns is a light headbutt, "Yes you were being a moron. Why would you think I'd be interested in her anyway?"

Fair question. Felix has never shown interest in a woman. Which considering all that was revealed makes warmth bubble in his stomach.

His hold has loosened now allowing Felix back on his feet. The other stays close though grumbling against his shoulder, "It's always just been you... Our promise..."

Ah. That promise..

"I'm dumb," he says again, "I'm sorry,"

"Hmph, you're lucky I love you..." was said quiet enough he almost missed it, and then a louder, "I'm still going to kick your ass in training for being an imbecile,"

Uh. So yeah. Idk???? Hope you like it????

#sylvix #fic #fe3h #dumb boys

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fuwafuwamedb · 5 years ago

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Singularity Subspecies V: The Holy Land: Jerusalem: Jerusalem of Holy Sin: Chapter Eight: Identity

Chapters: Prologue - Chapter One - Chapter Two - Chapter Three - Chapter Four - Chapter Five - Chapter Six – Chapter Seven

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“David?”

They moved through the streets, knocking out guards around each corner. She could see Cu doing a good portion of the work, leaving the rest of them to follow. Further and further into the heart of the city they went, until David looked around and found a place for them. They ducked into a house finally, curling up by the hearth.

A fire was stoked.

David began to pace back and forth as Gudako found herself shaking her head.

“So giants, huh?”

“I fought him when I was young,” David told her. “Our army was facing his, struggling to fight against him and his people. I trusted in my capabilities and managed to defeat him… If I had the slingshot or rocks from before-“

“Oi oi!” Cu leaned back, stretching out on the floor. “Anyone want to tell me why there’s two little brunettes runnin’ around with divine power?”

“Ninkasi and Nefertari. Yeah. I don’t get that either.”

She looked over her shoulder at Ozymandias, earning a head shake.

“Nefertari is my wife and is no doubt here for finding Moses, but I came merely because I had been told by the king of heroes that there would be battles worthy of me here.”

He’d come for fighting?

Had Gilgamesh done that?

She was ending up with more questions than answers. This wouldn’t do.

Thus far, they’d entered the city, tried taking up jobs to no avail, ended up… whatever this was. Drunk.

“What do you think, Cu?”

Cu Chulainn glanced over at her, snorting.

“We’re too damn drunk to think clearly. Let’s wait out the buzz.”

True.

“I need to get the army,” David told them. “I can beat Goliath. Just wait here until I return-“

“Oi!” Cu grabbed him, pulling him down onto the floor beside them. “Rest, you dumbass! You were getting your ass handed to ya.”

“Fighting this giant is the moment my people realized that I was truly their king!” David glared at the Celt, pressing a hand to his chest. “I can fight and I can win!”

Not like this.

“We don’t work like that anymore, dumbass,” Cu Chulainn shook his head. “And you weren’t doin’ too hot when you were fighting earlier.”

“He took me by surprise.”

They needed help.

“If I cannot defeat Goliath, then I don’t deserve the name King David.” David pressed a hand to his chest. “Watch me fight. Watch me win.”

“Watch you die,” Cu corrected. “Can you believe this shit, Gudako? Idiot doesn’t realize we need help.”

No. Realization struck her as soon as Cu said that. What they needed were those two goddesses on their side.

“Ozymandias.” Gudako looked over at the pharaoh, “do you think we could make a deal with Nefertari?”

“My wife would agree to anything.” The man replied, waving a hand.

They needed to get Nefertari to help.

If Goliath was the cause of all the trouble, then having Nefertari help would bring Ozymandias to his wife and would allow them to have an extra hand in defeating their enemy. They could send Ozymandias back with Nefertari, have Nefertari make Ninkasi talk to Gilgamesh enough for them to knock him back, and then the problem would be solved and Moses could get back to…

Whatever the hell Moses did here.

Fool proof.

It felt good to be able to have enough experience with these situations to be able to resolve the problem before it got worse. No deaths, no destruction of the entire kingdom; they were just in and out.

“Alright. We’re napping and then tomorrow we’ll meet with Nefertari.”

“I don’t like it.”

Nefertari glanced over at the woman as they finally returned to their hideaway.

“I had to help my husband.”

“Bullshit.”

All she could do was sigh at the woman.

It was true that she really hadn’t needed to help, but the thought of Ramses being hurt because she decided to stay back and not act was too much for her to bear. Ramses was the most thoughtful and loving husband that a person could ask for. He was filled with such inspiration, such motivation.

“Smitten fool,” Ninkasi scoffed.

“You helped too!” Nefertari shook her head, moving over to the woman’s side. “You came to aid them too! Don’t forget that! You rushed in and helped me knock that enemy back from the city.”

She was frowning.

“What did you do as a goddess?”

“I don’t know.”

That wasn’t true.

She knew something about herself. Whether it was a moment of weakness or a moment of overpowered strength, there was something itching at her memory and she needed to embrace it! A pharaoh always embraced who they were! They stood proud and proclaimed their name for all to hear!

“Ninkasi!”

“I don’t even know if I’m truly Ninkasi.” Her dear partner in arms argued. “Leave me be.”

She wouldn’t do that.

No.

“Ninkasi please.” The woman tried to turn away, but she wasn’t going to have that.

Nefertari found herself grabbing the woman’s hand, pulling her close and hugging her tightly.

“It doesn’t matter who you were, my fellow pharaoh,” she cooed to the amnesiac. “You are my sister and friend. You and I can fight whatever comes to hurt my brother and we can help my husband to protect this world. As far as I’m concerned, you are Pharaoh Ninkasi, my sister and my friend. Anything else that you remember is just additional words for an introduction.”

The woman laughed a little, hugging her back.

She smiled as she looked up at her.

“Additional words for an introduction?”

“Only my opinion and that of Ramses matters. Therefore, anything you remember is just nice detail.”

It was as simple as that.

Ninkasi pulled back, nodding again and looking out at the kingdom. Her smile was faltering, her hands grabbing at the windowsill.

“I sense the master who summoned me getting close… I don’t think he’s figured out how to use his command spells yet.”

“That’s good.” Nefertari smiled. “Let’s keep away from him a little longer. We’ve almost made the entire kingdom drunk.”

Ninkasi nodded.

“Nefertari?”

“Yes?”

“Thank you.”

#drabble #drabbles #singularity drabble

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shemakesmeforget · 6 years ago

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25 fics to pick you up

Humor, crack not crack, romcom fics for @cuttlemefishwrites and y’all. I tried to make this list short, I SWEAR idk ENJOY!! Also you can check some other fic recs by moi here, here and here.

(i'm) the boy you'd die for by jenmishe

Canonverse, Rated T, 6K

v-nikiforov ✓

[Video: A short clip where Victor is laying dramatically on the couch with miserable expression. “Heartbreaker” by Marina and the Diamonds is playing.]

13,481 likes

v-nikiforov✓ Am I the another one? (((

vitYASS victor,,,, honey,,,, i lvoe you so much,,,, but WHY are you like this.

red-blue-gay but??? does that mean that somebody has broken victor’s heart???? I DON'T UNDERSTAND

christophe-gc ✓ You’re ridiculous.

starsaregay But who recorded it?? Makkachin???

vityathebabe user @starsaregay asking the real question.

--- The adventures of Yuuri "Heartbreaker" Katsuki, or: how Yuuri became known as a cold player full of himself who doesn't care about anyone. (Hint: it's an anxiety and obliviousness.)

• ADORE!!! oblivious heartbreaker Yuuri + social media fic. The best description is actually one of the tags: everyone is in love with Yuuri: the fic.

He Should Know by Lady_Ganesh

Past Yuuri/Chris, Canonverse, Rated T, 2K

A public service announcement Chris and Yuuri made for the Sochi Olympics comes to light.

• HI HI this speaks to me directly: Viktor is a dork and jealous and Yuuri is precious.... I just love this so much.

Master Plans by Qwertzu (@qwertzu824)

Canonverse ish, Rated T, 17K

Who wouldn't want to date Yuuri and/or Viktor? Nobody is immune to their charm - including random strangers, who unfortunately have no idea the two are happily married and totally smitten with each other...

• This series!!! outsider pov, identity reveal, and the last installment!!!!! I die. You'll laugh and you’ll feel sorry for these people at the same time.

The Way to Life and Love is a Curved Trajectory by crossroadswrite (@crossroadswrite)

Canonverse, Rated T, 5K

“Do you know Katsuki Yuuri?” Victor asks Chris, two minutes later, when he finally manages to convince himself to stop looking at the dip of Katsuki’s back and his powerful thighs in those tight Mizuno track pants, and the way his hands are poised in the air mid-skate, and his slicked back hair and brown eyes and flushed cheeks.

Christophe hums into the phone in a way that suggests he not only knows Katsuki Yuuri but he’s acquainted with him. Chris’ version of acquaintance is very physical and usually involves a healthy amount of groping. “Don’t you?”

“He’s Japan’s Ace,” Victor says, trying to rack his brain for more information. “His step sequence is good?”

Chris hums again. “You’re not that oblivious that you haven’t heard of Unfairly Beautiful Yuuri.”

“Who?”

(Or, the one where Victor falls - literally and then figuratively - for Yuuri. Also something about a Best Ass Poll that is way more official than it should be.)

• Alternate first meeting <3<3<3 you have it all: social media, pining and THAT ASS. I would say 12/10 would read again, but I have already, a bunch of times.

What you should know about dating a man with children by SassySalchow (diedraechin) (@diedraechin)

Canonverse, Rated G, 2K

Based off a tumblr drabble prompt and then grew too big...

"AU scenario where the skaters mistake the triplets for Yuuri's kids when they first meet him, possibly when he brings them to the skater-only area as a b-day treat, or something? (Kudos if you can work in jealous!Victor somehow, but the skaters having a fun reaction would be A+, tbh. Would be lovely if you could include Chris and/or Yurio :D )

• Ahhhhhh my quick fix for whenever I’m feeling down, this Viktor is such a dork and extra, I love him.

5 times Viktor encountered culture shock in Hasetsu + 1 time Yuuri did by forochel (@forochel)

Canonverse, Rated T, 3K

this fic ... basically does what it says on the tin.

• I adore not so smooth Viktor in an environment he can't control (or at least do some research lol), good stuff.

Five Times Chris's Dating Advice Was Ignored By Russian Skaters by liliths

Canonverse, Rated T, 3K

—and one time it wasn't.

Christophe Giacometti. Twenty-five. Cat lover, chocolate eater. Professional Swiss figure skater and confirmed Grand Prix finalist. Running an unofficial dating advice ring for Russian skaters who don't listen to him to begin with. How did his life come to this?

Chris-centric, in which he is done with literally everyone. Except the dog.

• Chris is heaven sent and deserves a medal for dealing with awkward russian skaters.

just like me they long to be by sparklespiff (@todaythesamesky)

Canonverse, Rated T, 3K

"Haven't you noticed that Yuuri gets everything he wants?"

"Everything that's in somebody else's power to give him," Mari says, before Victor can bring up last year's GPF. "He's not magic, just pretty."

"But it's like magic. My theory is that it's because he's sneaky beautiful, so you're not expecting it, and then, under all that stuff, whoa! Gorgeous. And it's too late to save yourself."

"Stuff?" Victor keeps smiling but makes his voice cold, the way he does when reporters overstep. His Yuuri doesn't have stuff. Everything about him is beautiful.

or:

Yuuri lives in a Beautiful Person Bubble. It's Victor's responsibility to make sure he never finds out.

• Again with oblivious heartbreaker Yuuri, this is ridiculously funny. Also, Mari and Phichit??? A++

The Boyfriend Paradox by japansace (@japansace)

Canonverse, Rated T, 3K

For some inexplicable reason, Yuuri speaks Russian.

Now, as everyone knows, there are only two viable reasons why anyone ever learns a foreign language:

1. For school. 2. To impress a foreign love interest.

And Victor can’t quite bring himself to believe that Yuuri would be at all studious enough to hunt down Russian classes in Detroit of all places.

(Or: Victor gets jealous of a boyfriend that doesn’t exist.)

• We all think Yuuri is dense and oblivious but like Viktor is just????? SO BLIND???? it’s adorable.

The Thirst Trap by CharmingMonsters

Canonverse, Rated M, 12K (WIP)

Victor Nikiforov reads Thirst Tweets for a Buzzfeed video; Yuuri is anonymously quoted and wants to die. Phichit makes sure everyone is properly hydrated.

• Awkward meet cute, Yuuri the fanboy, sad pre Yuuri Viktor, hilarious but the feels omg

Giacometti & Co. by Anna (arctic_grey) (@finleighsaid)

Past Viktor/Chris, Past Yuuri/Chris, Canonverse, Rated M, 7K

Against his shoulder and into the fabric of his t-shirt, Yuuri mumbled, “HaveyoueversleptwithChris?”

He choked on his breath. Oh. Uh. “Errrr…” His mind raced. “A little?”

aka the fic where both Viktor and Yuuri have slept with Chris.

• Amazing!! I owe this fic so much! like really, this is cute, fun and jealous Viktor is the cherry on top.

The Early, Awkward Years by Nomanono (@nomanono)

Viktor/Chris, Canonverse, Rated E, 6K

Victor Nikiforov wasn't always smooth and suave. His singular focus on skating created a pronounced inability to people, and Chris winds up bearing the brunt of his sexual incompetence.

• This is beyond funny, I had to stop reading 3 times to properly laugh. Inexperienced, not a playboy Viktor is the best best and Chris tries so hard, poor thing.

it's like you're photoshopped by Metis_Ink

Actors AU, Rated T, 10K

Not-So-Local Ex-Dancer Upsets Coworkers by Failing to Communicate with Celebrity Castmate, details at eleven.

//Yuuri just wants to retire already.

• The actual movie is amazing? the author literally wrote an entire musical for this fic, mad respect. And at some point I cried, legit tears, because I was laughing so hard.

Pinning and Pining by Multiple_Universes (@witharthurkirkland)

Porn actors AU, Rated E, 51K

Victor starts his career as a porn star, working for a studio that has a somewhat… artistic approach to the whole genre. But that’s not the problem. The problem is: he can’t find a way to ask his hot co-star to be his boyfriend.

An AU where Victor and Yuuri are both porn stars who, despite all the hot sex filmed for a ton of movies, still end up in a situation where Yuuri is oblivious and Victor is pining away.

• The porn movies are so cheesy and bad but like artistic so you just laugh and laugh. Viktor is such a softie and there’s so much unresolved romantic tension, a big fave.

though the stars walk backward by alykapedia (@alykapediaaa)

Space AU, Rated T, 8K

“Trust your heart if the seas catch fire, live by love though the stars walk backward.” - E.E. Cummings

Yuuri's only ever wanted to send a message out into the great vastness of space, maybe witness First Contact during his lifetime. He gets his wish. And then some.

• Alien viktor!!! an intergalactic booty call!!! fantastic!

Much Ado About Something by eternalsunshine13, Skowronek (@eternalsunshine13, @kaja-skowronek)

Space AU, Rated T, 33K

By day, Victor Nikiforov is the head of European operations for LearX, a company on the forefront of private space travel. By night, he is makka-baby on Tumblr, a prominent figure in the small but passionate poodle fandom.

By day, Yuuri Katsuki runs F.O.O.L., a subsidiary of Katsuki Enterprises, whose stated goal is to bring LearX down one lawsuit after another. By night, he’s oodlesofpoodles, an active member of the poodle fandom and possibly makka-baby’s biggest fan.

By day, they duke it out in court. By night, they become friends—and maybe something more—as they fall for each other one Tumblr message at a time.

Or: a romantic comedy starring two idiots in love, the Katsuki family, the mothers Nikiforov, the husbands Chulanont-Giacometti, two doggos, six hamsters, one Yurio, and many, many schemes to get our favorite lovebirds together.

• Do they really hate each other?? are they falling in love?? is the tumblr app gonna crash all the damn time? I won't tell, you gotta read this.

The Vastness of Space by shysweetthing (@shysweetthing)

Space AU, Rated E, 16K

As chief communications officer on board the Interstellar Alliance Fleet’s Star Ship Victory, Yuuri doesn’t have to think about who he actually is on his home planet. He just has to listen to his captain, do his job, and…not fall in love with his best friend, the ship’s science officer, Victor Nikiforov.

Well. Two out of three’s not bad.

Then his mother calls with the worst possible news: She, the Empress of New Nihon, has arranged Yuuri’s marriage. There’s only one thing Yuuri can do: Fake a boyfriend, and fake one fast. Who better/worse to play that role than the friend he wishes was more? What can go wrong? It’s not like Yuuri can fall more in love...

• Mutual pining, fake dating and arranged marriage AND SPACE UGHHH all my weak spots. So sweet and good and the writing is on point, i cry.

The Unknown Unknown by opalish

Superpowers AU, Rated T, 7K

Yuuri never meant to become a supervillain. These things just happen to him.

• One of the funniest fics I’ve ever read, the author has the best comic timing and this fic is beyond me like I practically laughed the whole time.

Dr. Shiny and the Case of the Beautiful Man by ShatteredPrism (@etherealalchemist)

Doctors AU, not rated, 6K

There are about five things that Victor, in this very moment, is absolutely sure of.

1. The spawns of satan are here 2. they are not accompanied by their angel of a mother 3. they are with the most beautiful man he's ever seen 4. his scrubs are wet from where he'd dropped water on himself 5. and Victor is very, very gay.

Emphasis on point five, with a side of cupid's arrow and "ba-dum ba-dum" on a plate.

Because he is Very Gay, and not only is he Very Gay but he is also Hopelessly Attracted to a man who is undoubtedly Very Straight and very Unavailable and is perhaps the Most Beautiful Man Victor has ever seen.

---

in which Victor is a doctor, Yuuri is a godfather, and Yuri just wants some peace and quiet and a larger stash of lollipops.

• So pure and fun and Viktor is so so so extra.

pass that dutch by kiaronna (@kiaronna)

High School/Mean Girls AU, Rated T, 5K

Maybe Viktor shouldn't have watched Mean Girls before he started his first day of high school in the United States, but he can't help it if he is suddenly inducted into his high school's very fashionable, Instagram-obsessed royalty. He can't help falling in love with the cute soccer player in his literature class, either. Even if he's supposed to be off limits.

• This captures the feel of the movie just right and Viktor is a mess, it’s just so cute.

esnake artist by sizhu (@sizhu)

Neighbors AU, Rated T, 1K

Yuuri meets the disarmingly attractive neighbor from upstairs, courtesy of Phichit forgetting to feed their scale baby.

Snakes like to go on adventures, too.

• Sassy Yuuri defending his reptile baby, a blessing.

all the types of dating by igneousbitch (@makkachinning)

Geology AU, Rated E, 8K

The only type of dating geologists are good at is radioactive carbon-dating. The rest goes completely over their heads.

(Viktor and Yuuri are geology professors leading a field course in Western Australia. Chaos ensues.)

Alfred shifts awkwardly. Looks at Viktor and Yuuri, and asks, “So, uh. Are you guys dating?”

Yuuri greatly misunderstands, and Viktor panics.

Of course we are, Yuuri says. Rather critically, he thinks to himself: why else would he be here, in the scorching, godforsaken heat, surrounded by a hundred kilos of rock, if not for the purpose of radiometric dating?

• I have no idea about geology and I still enjoyed this AU a lot, they’re pining so hard and ugh friends to lovers, my kryptonite.

Unconventional by so_shhy

Fandom AU, Rated M, 4K

After freezing up in front of his idol at a comic con panel, Yuuri decides that he needs an awful lot of alcohol to get over the embarrassment. It is a decision he will regret.

The fandom AU I can’t believe I wrote, featuring movie star!Victor Nikiforov and fanfic author!Yuuri Katsuki.

• So much second hand embarrassment but in a fun way, just brilliant.

If you can't take the heat... by mtothedestiel (@summersteve)

Reality show/Chef AU, not rated, 81K (WIP)

Stay tuned, coming up next it's Top Chef: International! Join thirteen chefs from around the globe as they battle it out for glory and prizes in the one and only New York City (and share all their innermost thoughts along the way!) Who will emerge victorious, and who will burn out?? Heartwarming triumphs, devastating eliminations, and even ~forbidden romance~ are all coming your way on this showstopping season of Top Chef!

• The script format threw me off for some time until I decided to read it and omg?? what a fool I’ve been for so long!!! this is incredible and well researched and makes me hungry all the damn time.

Coming Home Again by carafin (@carafinn)

Roommates AU, Rated T, 10K

Yuuri, given to periodic bouts of paranoia, would often wonder if Viktor is, in fact, a Russian drug lord on the loose, seeking refuge in a nondescript town in America. This would explain a manner of things: his evasiveness whenever probed about his job; the way he’d unpredictably throw out incisive, thoughtful commentary about the morning news over breakfast; his expensive tastes in shirts, watches, and wallets alike; why he’d want to stay here with Yuuri, of all places, when the contents his wardrobe alone could probably afford him a year-long stay at any condominium of his choice in the trendiest part of town.

And then he goes on to discover that Viktor actually has a premium account on club penguin, and that his five penguins are named Peanut Wigglebutt, Luke skyhopper, Zing Zing, Otto Von Longdong, and Mooshoo Vegetable, and beats the idea to death in his head.

• High quality hyper realistic amazing Yuuri the medical student being a mess, Viktor being a mystery but still a dork. Cute romance!!

#yuri on ice #fic rec #yoi fic rec #it's incredibly difficult to not rec z her own stuff #chel fic recs

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glowinthedarkcarebear · 6 years ago

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character name/codename: Raymond “Ray” Terrill-Snart || The Ray

character age: 33 (Almost 34)

faceclaim: Russell Tovey

species: Meta-human | Hero

occupation: Glow in the Dark Care Bear Freedom Fighter/Vigilante

biography (ooc note: Freedom Fighters: The Ray has been added to the Arrowverse timeline but there are a number of continuity errors that don’t add up. I tried to fix it in his bio here.)

past: Born in March 1985 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Earth-1 to Robert and Grace Terrill. He lived a fairly normal human life, although it wasn’t without its issues. His older brother Michael was a Marine killed in Afghanistan and Ray always aspired to be just like him. Ray chose a different way to help people though and worked in Tulsa’s Department of Fair Housing until a congressman shut them down.

After being fired, Ray went home to his parents place for dinner - his mom’s meatloaf. In his distress, he blurted out that he and his friends in the Department of Fair Housing had been fired. His parents were sympathetic but his dad made the comment that maybe now he could get a “real job”. Annoyed, Ray went out into the back garden and made a call to his friend from the department, John. The call was interrupted when Ray’s doppelganger from Earth-X arrived, handing him Red Tornado’s cortex and then dying in a burst of light, which then hit Ray. Ray discovered that the light from his doppelganger was photo kinetic energy that in turn made him a meta-human with the ability to fly and shoot beams of light from his body. It also gave him the ability to vibrate the molecules of his body to disperse and rejoin at will, making him temporarily intangible.

He managed to activate the cortex and learn of the evils on Earth-X, deciding to go there and help with his new powers. Ray teamed up with the Freedom Fighters, fighting by their side and becoming somewhat of a leader of their resistance group. He also meet the love of his life in the Resistance, Leo Snart.

Several years pass and Earth-1 becomes a target to the rulers of Earth-X. Leo and Ray help the heroes of Earth-1 and then Ray returns to Earth-X to finish the job of overthrowing the oppressors. Leo stayed for a bit on Earth-1 then came back and proposed.

present: Things on Earth-X are going a lot better these days, especially now Ray is married to Leo. (Seriously, he is so smitten with Leo it’s enough to cause toothache). There are still struggles on Earth-X but for the most part the world is rebuilding and healing. Leo and Ray heard through the grapevine that things on Earth-1 were starting to go a bit pear shaped.

Leo didn’t hesitate to go and help their friends but Ray paused. Saying he wanted to tie up a few loose ends on Earth-X, Ray stayed behind. Although, truth was he was a bit scared going back to his home world knowing how much his time away had changed him - Ray was always a bit shy when it came to getting acceptance from others, in particular, his parents, who kind of don’t know that he is married. (Oops). It took him two weeks to realize what an idiot he was being and then he found a way back to Earth-1, landing in Central City.

positive traits: Dedicated, generous and selfless (which are kind of the same things), extremely tolerant.

negative traits: A little naive, overprotective, and can not leave a job unfinished so will work to the bone to see it through (can be a positive but he is very lucky to have a husband that understands that he can’t just up and leave for another Earth like he can).

para sample: No sooner had the portal to Earth-1 closed behind Leo, did Ray feel like he had made the wrong decision. He had wanted to go with Leo, show him his world. But there were still things that needed to be done on Earth-X before he could go home. It had nothing to do with the fact he hadn’t been home in years and had no clue as to how his parents would react to him being gone so long, let alone finding a great guy that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Honest.

Okay, maybe worry over his parents reaction had a little to do with it. But they were conservative.

With a sigh, he turned from where the portal was and headed back into the main room of the Freedom Fighters headquarters. It was looking less and less like a military base by the day and slowly becoming a construction site for the new era that was being built. “Hey Ray! Can you give us a hand over here?” Someone called from across the room, waving in his direction.

“Sure. What do you need?” Ray called back, making his way over. There was still a lot to be done and Ray then knew that even though he wanted to travel with his love, he made the right choice in staying behind.

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thehelleniclunarwitch · 7 years ago

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The Demon’s Lady: 05

Pairing: Kol Mikaelson x Reader

Fandom: The Originals

Warning: Language

Tagged: @theroyalbrownbarbie

“This is the third weekend in a row that you’re going out with Kol,” Rich whined.

“Why are you whining? You should be happy that your sister is getting out of the house,” Jean shot back at her husband.

“Because he’s a Mikaelson!” Rich exclaimed.

Y/n rolled her eyes. “Rich, come on, you have to know that those are just stories,”

Rich crossed his arms over his chest.

“Well, I forbid her from going out on any more dates with him,” Rich said.

Jean scoffed as threw her hands up in the air in defeat

“You’re not the boss of me, Rich,” Y/n said.

Jean covered her mouth to hide her chuckle.

“What did you just say to me?” Rich said.

“You heard me, Rich. I appreciate you looking out for me, I really do. But this is my choice. I really like Kol. I enjoy spending time with him and that’s that. I’m sorry that you don’t like it, but that’s what I’m going to do,” Y/n said.

Rich let out a long sigh.

“If he lays one finger on you,” Rich began to threaten.

“You’re not going to do anything, Richard. She’s going to be fine with Kol,” Jean interrupted her husband.

“Fine, I’m going to see the kids,” Rich pouted as he stormed out of the living room.

Y/n looked over at her sister-in-law.

“Don’t worry about him. He’ll come around. Your his little sister he has to keep an eye on you,” Jean explained.

“I know. He’ll get used to it one day,” Y/n replied.

Y/n stayed with her family for a few more hours before heading home. Kol had invited Y/n over to his place tonight. The past few weekends the Kol had taken Y/n out on the town. This time he wanted her in his home where he could cook for her and sweep her off her feet.

Y/n dressed in a pair of jeans and one of her nicer tops. She kept her hair piled on top of her head. Once she was dressed and feeling a little less nervous, Y/n finally made her way out to her car, but she was surprised to see a black limo sitting at the end of her driveway. The driver gave her a small wave and a smile.

“Miss Y/n?” The driver asked.

“That would be me,” Y/n answered.

“Mr. Mikaelson sent me to drive you tonight,” He said as he opened the door.

“Of course he did,” Y/n said with a shake of her head before climbing in.

Inside the limo, Y/n pulled out her phone and dialed Kol’s number.

“Are you on your way love?” Kol asked.

“You know I am more than capable of driving myself, right?” Y/n asked him.

“I want you to enjoy yourself tonight and you can’t do that if you’re worried about driving,” Kol told her.

“Kol,” She began.

“We can talk about this when you get here. See you soon, love,” Kol said before hanging up.

Rolling her eyes, Y/n stuffed her phone back into the purse. She watched the city of New Orleans fly by as the driver drove her across the city to Kol’s place. When they finally arrived, Y/n went to open the door, but the driver was already there and opening it for her.

“Mr. Mikaelson is waiting for you at the door,” The driver said as he helped Y/n from the car.

Looking over at the door Kol was just pushing the door open. Smiling, Y/n headed towards him. Kol came over to her and greeted her with a small kiss on the cheek.

“How was the ride over?” Kol asked.

“Just as lovely as if I would have driven myself,” Y/n told him.

Kol laughed. “Love, just let me spoil you,”

Y/n looked up at him. “It’s hard, Kol, I’ve had to work for everything I’ve ever wanted,”

Kol pulled her in closer to his side. “You’re with me now, love. I’m going to spoil you the way you should be,”

Y/n looked at him with wide eyes. “All of this terrifies me, Kol,”

Kol opened the door to his apartment pulling her in with him.

“Why would you be terrified?” Kol asked.

Y/n gave him a look. “It’s you Kol, you’re an original vampire, with a really damn powerful family, and I feel like one wrong move and you’ll rip my throat out,”

Kol kissed Y/n softly.

“I don’t want you to be scared. Especially of me or my family. I really don’t mean you any harm. I like you a lot, Y/n. More than any other human or vampire that I’ve ever been with. I’m drawn to you and I only want the best for you,” Kol explained.

Y/n stood on her tiptoes so she could kiss Kol.

“I’m only asking for some time, Kol,” She said.

Kol nodded. “But just remember I want you to talk to me. Don’t leave me in the dark. If I do or say something that upsets you please let me know,”

“I will, I promise,” Y/n said.

“Good, now come on I’m making you a real treat,” Kol grinned.

Kol dragged Y/n into the kitchen. He pushed her into her seat at the bar before pouring her a glass of wine.

“So what have you cooked for me tonight?” Y/n asked.

“First off, for an appetizer, I have bruschetta and mozzarella, tomato, and basil salad,” Kol said.

“It all looks so good,” Y/n grinned.

The two of them fell into a simple conversation. The more Y/n was around Kol the easier it was for her to open up. She was falling for him and deep down she knew that in the long run that was going to be trouble, but she really didn’t care. There was something about Kol that just made her feel so alive.

Throughout the night, Kol told Y/n stories of his life. She always found it so fascinating when he could tell her stories from long before her own time. He even told her about the times he fought with his older brother Klaus and how Klaus would dagger him to keep him asleep for years at a time. That always broke her heart whenever he would tell her things like that.

Even though, now things seemed to be better with his siblings, Y/n could tell that Kol still held resentment towards Klaus. And he had every right to be. When Y/n found out that his brother Elijah and his sister Freya caused the death of his last girlfriend, Davina, Y/n’s heart raced.

“Have no fear, love, they will never lay a hand on you,” Kol informed you.

“Not to be brash, but you couldn’t even save Davina, how could this time be different?” Y/n asked.

Kol leaned over his glass of wine, wrapping his hand around the back of her neck to pull her in close.

“This time my love isn’t going to be my weakness,” He whispered before taking her mouth with his.

She could taste the wine on his lips as he deepened the kiss. A sudden knock on the door had Kol pulling away with a curse.

“Who could that be?” Y/n asked in a hushed tone.

“My annoying sister Rebekah,” Kol growled as he flew to the door to answer it.

“Hello baby brother,” Rebekah grinned.

“What are you doing here Beks?” Kol hissed.

“We’ve all been dying to meet your mystery lady. I thought I’d be the first one to introduce myself,” Rebekah said trying to walk past her brother.

Kol kept the door blocked.

“This isn’t going to be another Davina situation, Beks. You’ll meet her when I want you to meet her,” Kol explained.

Y/n slid off the stool. It was taking an awfully long time.

“Kol?” Y/n called out as she walked towards the door.

“Do not come any closer, Y/n. I will be right there,” Kol said.

“Okay,” Y/n said freezing her spot.

Rebekah looked up at her brother.

“You can’t keep her hidden from us forever, Kol,” Rebekah said.

“I know that, but bug off. It’s date night,” Kol growled.

Rebekah smiled. “So my baby brother is smitten and domesticated,”

Kol pushed at her. “Go Rebekah and don’t come back tonight,”

Rebekah flicked her hair over her shoulder. Kol narrowed his eyes at her.

“Fine, but just know Kol that Klaus is very determined to meet her,” Rebekah warned before dashing off.

Swearing, Kol slammed the front door before punching the wall next to it. Y/n came around the corner.

“Kol?” She whispered.

Kol looked back at her.

“Sorry, love don’t be afraid,” Kol replied.

“I’m not, but are you okay?” Y/n asked.

“Actually, love, I’m not,” Kol admitted.

“Do you need me to go?” Y/n asked him.

Kol turned to face her.

“No, I need you stay. Stay the night with me, please,” Kol pleaded.

Y/n bit her bottom lip. She wasn’t sure if she was ready for that.

“I’m not asking to ravage you. We’ll just cuddle and sleep,” Kol reassured her.

“Okay, Kol, I’ll stay,” Y/n finally gave in after a few minutes of silence.

Kol exhaled.

“But Kol I don’t have any pajamas or a toothbrush,” Y/n trailed off.

“You can borrow a set of mine and I have a spare toothbrush,” Kol said.

Kol came over to her and took her hand in his. He pulled her along behind him to his bedroom. He pushed her towards the bed where she took a seat. Kol pulled out a pair of black sweatpants and a deep red shirt.

“Change into these and in the left top drawer should be a new toothbrush,” Kol said.

Taking the pajamas, Y/n disappeared into the bathroom. Kol pulled out his phone and went to the group text message.

To: The Original Idiots

One more person tries to spy on Y/n and I’ll have your heads.

-Kol

Don’t be over-dramatic dear brother.

-Klaus

I mean it I’ll rip them off myself.

-Kol

We only want to meet her.

-Elijah

So you can kill her like the last one?

-Kol

Kol, you’re going to have to eventually forgive us for that mistake.

-Freya

Never.

-Kol

You know Klaus won’t stop until we meet her.

-Rebekah

You will when I decide the time is right.

-Kol

It better be sooner rather than later

-Klaus

I hate you all.

-Kol

Love you too.

-Freya

Throwing his phone onto his nightstand Kol looked up when the bathroom door opened and Y/n finally emerged. His sweatpants hung loosely off her hips and she looked delectable in his red shirt.

“Ready for bed, love?” Kol asked.

She nodded.

“Go on and get comfortable while I get around,” Kol said leaving her alone.

Nervously, Y/n crawled into Kol’s massive bed. She slid under the covers and turned onto her side so she was facing the huge windows in his room. A few minutes went by before Kol returned. He was wearing plaid pajama bottoms with no shirt.

“Was the no shirt necessary?” She teased.

Kol grinned. “I’m hot,”

Y/n rolled her eyes before turning away from him again. Kol killed the lights before sliding into the bed behind her. She didn’t put up a fight when he slid right up to her and wrapped his arms around her pulling her in close. He pressed a kiss to her neck.

“When you sleep do you look dead?” Y/n asked.

Kol let out a hearty laugh.

“No, I look like I’m sleeping,” Kol reassured her.

Y/n only nodded. She ran her fingers up and down his arm while she slowly drifted asleep. Kol listened to her breathing slow as he held onto her for dear life.

“I think I love you,” Kol admitted to the darkness and saying those three words didn’t terrify him like he thought they would.

#Kol Mikaelson #Kol Mikaelson x Reader #the originals #insert reader #klaus mikaelson #elijah mikaelson #rebekah mikaelson #freya mikaelson #vampires #originals

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ithinkthe4thkindisabuttthing · 6 years ago

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Oooh, I know this isn't exactly what you asked but do you think maybe write some HCs for Mike/Will/Eleven? I have a mighty need for some cuteness for you because let's face it you are AWESOME at it 💟❤💓💕

Um, YES. Anything for you. I just got back from outside where it is 900 million degrees, so even tho I just wrote a summer thing yesterday, here we effin go

its the last summer before college and it is fucking h o t

everyone has a lot to worry about - college, jobs, etc

but mike just wants to spend time with his bf and gf, he doesn’t seem to be stressing like most of his friends

will tries to encourage mike and el to be serious about college apps - will’s already been accepted into art school but mike never wants to talk about school stuff and el follows mike’s lead - frustrating to say the least

mike distracts will with kisses, which will is embarrassingly weak against

el whines the most about how hot the summers get

whenever the three of them spend time in mike’s basement, el strips down to her underwear cause she’s still hot

mike and will have stopped trying to tell her not to do that, she knows better and she just doesn’t care

they have a lot of instances of shoving el into her ever-present blanket fort when mike’s mom checks on them

mike’s mom has no idea the three of them are dating

(sometimes karen thinks mike might be dating el, he’s clearly smitten with her, but she’s also seen el holding will’s hand and mike never seems to spend time alone with el anymore so…)

mike’s parents are the only ones who have no idea about their son’s odd relationship… joyce pretends she doesn’t know because will is so happy, hopper isn’t the happiest camper but as long as el keeps her door open when they’re over and they treat her respectfully, then he’ll deal

its almost impossible to keep el away from water

sprinklers going? she’s running through it, no shits given

lake? jumping in. city swimming pool? she’s not opposed to using her powers to scoot people out of her way. bathtub? she doesn’t even lock the door, its led to a few awkward moments

mike thinks its cute most of the time and always attempts to grab her for hugs and, if no one’s around, he’ll kiss her face all over - its sickeningly sweet

will wishes she’d show just a little restraint cause sometimes she gets yelled at for running on people’s lawns and its uncomfortable, also she’ll grab will’s shirt and get it all wet

but they both love swimming with her when they get the chance cause she’s so happy, even in the public pool

el likes to wrestle in the pool, mike’s always up for it even tho people give them dirty looks

will doesn’t necessarily mind except that he always loses wrestling matches with el

el challenges will to contests like ‘who can hold their breath the longest’ instead

there’s always lots of fleeting touches in the pool cause no one’s paying that much attention to them, its thrilling

will especially gets a kick out of that cause he can’t hold mike’s hand in public or give him kisses, but if mike wants to touch his waist or hold his hand or even pick him up in the pool, no one even looks twice

dustin, lucas, and max like to make fun of them

of course they know their friends are dating, they’re not effing blind and at this point they’re used to it

so lots of joking around and fake gagging noises at pda and sometimes when they’re just hanging out around town, the whole group likes to debate who’s gonna take who’s last name when these three losers get married

(mike is not thrilled that his friends think it’ll be mrs. jane eleven hopper with her husbands, michael hopper and william hopper… that’s not even funny, you losers)

will always gets a little emotional when his friends joke about marriage cause he loves mike and eleven so much

el was really mad the first time mike explained to her they couldn’t all ACTUALLY get married

mike was really flustered about it cause the explanation also felt like a promise, a really big one…

el complains whenever their friends want to hang out outside or at the park

she and max are ultra awesome skateboard buddies now and el loves it but she also hates being hot so its a toughie

she’ll tolerate it though, as long as its a private enough place that she can lean on / snuggle / kiss one of her boyfriends when the sun tires her out

thankfully these nerds also like to hang out in mike’s basement and play d&d, especially since this is the last summer they’ll all be together

mike and will do stop eleven from stripping to her undies when their friends are around tho

el eventually cuts up a pair of her jeans to turn into short shorts to wear when she can’t strip

mike choked the first time he saw her in ‘em, its so far from her usual style and her legs look really nice and he’s kind of scared if she bends over that everyone’s gonna see way too much

but she only wears them in the basement and she always puts a blanket over her lap if mike’s parents check in, so its tolerated

will’s always been way more attracted to boys - namely, mike - so sometimes he gets overwhelmed with his feelings for el

he’s gotten used to seeing her in bathing suits and her underwear so that’s ok, but sometimes she still catches him off guard by little things, like when she smiles and his heart beats faster…

why her smile affects will more than her state of undress is a good question, and he used to worry about it, but he does want to kiss her and touch her and he likes it when she touches him, so he tries not to worry about it too much

on fourth of july, hopper takes them to downtown indianapolis for fireworks

(lucas couldn’t come because his mom wanted one last holiday before he moves away for college; dustin was excited about going but max offered to watch fireworks in town with him… cause max isn’t oblivious that mike, will, and el have a chance at a ‘date,’ if hopper doesn’t supervise too closely)

its more of a festival than any of them thought it would be, except hopper who’s been there before years ago

hopper gives el money and tells her where to meet him for fireworks later in the evening, but he’s giving mike and will some disapproving looks the whole time too

still… hopper leaves them alone, and mike wonders not for the first time if hopper knows more about the relationship than he lets on

festivals are fun… mike and will try to win teddy bears for el at various games

will has to explain to el several times why she can’t use her powers to win, but she still ends up getting mike and will a few teddy bears

they end up giving all their winnings to some little kids but will keeps one of the bears el won for him; no one asks questions, el just kisses him on the cheek when she notices

fireworks are fun

they have a blanket in a grassy area; hopper sits next to el, el next to mike, mike next to will…

if hopper notices that el and will are holding mike’s hands, he doesn’t comment

as summer starts to come to a close, will is low-key having an anxiety attack about college

mike’s been reassuring all summer that it’ll work out and their relationship is ongoing but will doesn’t even know where mike and el are going to school / if they’re going to school / where they’re going to live

mike is finally like ??? “we’ve known you were going to art school since junior year so i figured out what was nearby”

will could just hit him… but mike doesn’t see what the big deal is

mike’s going to school to be a doctor, which totally blows will’s mind - mike’s talked about it in passing before but he never sounded super serious

mike admits that he doesn’t know what eleven is gonna do, she keeps insisting on wanting to be a police officer but she’s also been hoarding pamphlets for some social work school

will is half-relieved they’re going to be close, half-mad that mike never just told him that

“i didn’t think it was a big deal”

yeah, mike’s an idiot

#tag: my hc #blah i hate tagging things #stranger things #mike wheeler #eleven #jane hopper #will byers #byler #mileven #byleven #is byleven their ship name #idk i feel like i knew it once #help me out here people #is there a ship name for all three of them?#byeler #milevill

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homeofthelonelywriter · 7 years ago

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Can I keep you? Pt. 4

(A/N) I just pressed the wrong button and uploaded it without all the tags! :D I’m a genius. Either way. I hope you like this part. Side note: I haven’t seen ‘Homecoming’, but I heard something about Tony giving Peter a suit or soemthing like that. If you know more, feel free to let me know!! :)

Summary: Imagine being Tony’s adoptive daughter no one knows about because you’re studying abroad. One day you come home without saying a word and all the Avengers are confused by your appearance and especially Loki being quite smitten by you. The Avengers, especially Natasha being very protective of you when they notice the tricksters’ interest in you. You on the other side, being the curious girl you always were, wanted to know more about the mysterious guy and the world he comes from.

Pairings: Loki x Reader ; Tony Stark x daugther!Reader

Warnings: swearing

Original: here

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Even though it was the middle of the night, the city was as bright as day thanks to all the lights. Loki still had his arms wrapped around my body, while I lied my right cheek against his chest and stared out at Manhattan. Neither of us spoke, the only sounds were those of the people and cars and me sniffling from time to time. Silent tears still ran down my cheeks and Loki’s shirt already had a wet stain on it. “I’m sorry ‘bout your shirt.” I tried to take a step back and distance myself from the god, but he immediately pulled me back against him. “Have I ever told you how I found out that I was adopted?” His chin rested on top of my head, while he slowly stroked my back. Shaking my head, he took one of my hands and let me to the edge of the flat roof. Sitting down, with me leaning against him, he started telling me the story, while using his magic to produce images. “To be honest, I’ve always felt different from Thor. Not just because we are so different in every single aspect, but I’ve never felt as if I really belonged with him, Odin and my moth-Frigga. Odin always treated me differently, he obviously liked Thor better. I just told myself that it was because Thor was older and was more brutal than me. I was just as good in fighting as he was, but I…I was more graceful. And as a bonus, I studied ‘magic’. Thor tried, but didn’t get very far. But, that’s a story for another time. Either way, my suspicion was finally confirmed when I visited, well ‘visited’ is not the right word, we somehow attacked Jotunheim. For our defense, they attacked us first. That somehow was my fault as well, but I’ll tell you about that another time. So we attacked Jotunheim and the ‘Frost Giants’ didn’t really liked us being there, so they fought against us. During the battle, I was touched by one of them. You see, normally, if someone, that isn’t a ‘Frost Giant’ is touched by one, they will suffer wounds from the cold, but I…I just turned blue. Or better said, the part where he touched me turned blue.” “That sounded sexual.” “Oh hush! Where were we? Right, during the battle, Odin appeared and rescued us all. He banished Thor, since it was his idea to attack and break the peace agreement. Shortly after, I confronted Odin about my true heritage, but he, being the weakling, he is, broke down. Again, story for another time. My mo-Frigga told me that they loved either way, but…well…how was I supposed to believe that? Odin always chose Thor over me, and it finally made sense why. At that time, I wished that old oaf would’ve just left me on Jotunheim to die when I was just a baby, aft-“ “Don’t say that!” I hit his chest, causing him to look at me with wide eyes. “I’m happy that Odin took you with him! I’m happy that everything turned out the way it turned out. If it didn’t…well…you wouldn’t be here right now. And I don’t want that.” I didn’t look at him while ranting about my feelings. I still couldn’t look at him after I finished. Well, not until he took my chin and made me look at him. “You don’t know how happy I am to hear that, my sweet Y/N.” He kissed my forehead and pulled me down to the floor. Peter and my father were long forgotten. I would have to face them soon enough anyway. That’s why, I decided to enjoy my time up here. “Does your story continue?” “There is not much to be honest. I tried to take over Asgard, and failed. I tried to take over New York, and failed. Now I’m here and my main goal is to annoy the Avengers as best as I can. Other than that, there is nothing.” I didn’t need to be the goddess of mischief to know that he was lying to me. There was more. But for now, I’ll leave him be. So, we stayed up on the roof until, I had troubles keeping my eyes open. Loki picked me up bridal style and teleported to his room. Outside, we could hear a commotion going on. The others were apparently searching for me and Loki. Loki! I forgot! The others still hated him! They will never trust him after today! I’m such an idiot. “I need to go to my room.” I was already at the door, when Loki grabbed my wrist and pulled me against him. “I won’t let you go tonight. You need someone, and unless you don’t want me to, I’ll be that someone.” He was right. I needed someone. Plus, I didn’t have enough energy to face my father or Peter yet. I allowed Loki to pull me back, towards the bed, and tug me in. Without asking, he picked up Pride and Prejudice and continued reading where he left off yesterday. It didn’t take me long to fall asleep, and again, just before a dream took over my mind, I felt Loki lay down next to me. In my dream, I was on a cold and dark planet. I’m positive, I would’ve frozen to death, if it wasn’t for a blue giant, with red eyes, protecting me.

Natasha POV

After Loki teleported out of the room, with Y/N in his arms, shit got real. Tony send most of the guests home and everyone that was left, helped searching for the two of them. I didn’t trust Loki, why would I? He, kind of, kidnapped Clint and tried to take over planet. No reason to trust him. Still, I couldn’t shake the feeling, that this time he was the knight in shining armor and Tony and Peter were actually those who we should protect Y/N from. I searched the floor where the living room was located on, together with Steve and Peter. We looked into every room, searched every storeroom and broke open every locked door. Still, we couldn’t find Y/N or Loki. Sitting down on a couch in the living room, only an occasional sigh or huff was heard. Well, until I couldn’t stand the silence anymore. “What did you do to Y/N?” I turned to Peter, who looked at me startled and with fear in his eyes. “Ah…I-I didn’t do anything!” His lie was as obvious as Thor’s pride. “Spit it out boy!” Steve towered over Peter, while still sitting. I guess, I’m not the only one that developed a liking towards Y/N in those two days. “I-I made a deal with Mister Stark. He helped me learning to control my powers and gave me a suit. In exchange, I looked after his daughter at college and played her boyfriend. Just to, you know, keep the other guys away from her. I never thought she would really lov-“ He was cut short by Steve grabbing his collar and lifting him up. “What the actual fuck were you thinking?!” I looked at Steve stunned. You really made him mad kid. That was the first time I heard Cap swear.” I walked over to the patriot, glaring at Peter. He was clearly scared, looking between Steve and me, never setting his eyes on one of us. “What is going on here?” Tony walked in and Steve let go of the boy. Peter ran out of the room, fleeing from the scene. “You are asking us?” My voice was laced with venom. All I wanted to do right now, was to kill Tony then and there. “What do you mean?” Pepper, who has returned this evening, stood beside Tony, and looked at me with confusion written all over her face. “Well, just that great Iron Man here, bribed your daughters, now ex-boyfriend, into faking a relationship with her. In exchange, he gave the boy a suit.” Pepper’s eyes narrowed and she turned towards Tony. “Are you serious?! And you say Loki is the bad guy here!” Pepper continued to yell at her husband, who had nothing to say in his defense. I decided my job here was done. Walking to the elevator, one final idea, where to find Loki and Y/N popped in my head. Going to their floor, I quietly opened the door to Y/N’s room, but found it empty. Okay, that would be too easy after all. Checking Loki’s room, I found the pair, sound asleep on Loki’s bed. Smiling at the sight, I decided for myself that I will support the two, no matter what.

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GoT Afterthoughts 7x07 The Dragon and The Wolf (Jonsa Edition) SPOILERS

So here we are -the finale. I’d like to bitch about how badly we’ve been ripped off by D&D, but I don’t want to be repetitive. lol We begin our episode outside the walls of Kings Landing. It looks like the Unsullied have abandoned Casterly Rock for a display of power and muscle, and are quickly joined by the Dothriaki -whooping and hollering in a most obnoxious way (I truly dislike them). Jamie and Bronn watch from atop the ramparts for some lively “cock banter”, ya know, since D&D are epic writers and such. Side note: I love how they slowed down Dany’s theme song here. At least the musical score is never disappointing. We get a nice aerial shot of Euron’s huge fleet, as what’s left of Dany’s sails towards KL. Jon, ever a Northerner, is NOT impressed with KL. Stay true to your roots, Jonny boy. Suspiciously (not really), Dany is absent. Gee … I wonder if she’s planning on a flamboyant dragon-styled entrance? The Hound goes below deck to check if Bones is resting comfortably. The box is quiet -must have been that Dramamine they gave him to counter his seasickness. Nope -he’s awake, and clearly feels their hospitality leaves something to be desired. Side note: I wonder if Jon inquiring how many people live in KL is a foreshadowing of a future disaster there? Remember that there are casks of Dragon fire buried everywhere beneath the city. I’m almost positive that will come into play next season. We jump quickly to Cersei in the Red Keep who’s been informed that Dany isn’t with her entourage. How much you wanna bet that Cersei’s thinking the same exact thing I wrote above? She informs Ser Gregor that if anything goes wrong, he’s to kill the silver haired bitch first, then her brother and then the bastard who calls himself King. Now we’re back with the entourage, and we get a bit of a history lesson about the dragon pit ruins, and Jorah says something I perceived to be very important (as well as synonymous of Dany and her conquering Targ ancestors): Jorah: Dragons don’t understand the difference between what’s theirs and what isn’t. Land, livestock, children. CONQUERORS! We learn how over time, with entrapment, the dragons withered away to nothing, small as dogs. This particular part didn’t serve any purpose, other than to reunite the original brotp3, Pod, Bronn and Tyrion. We see that they all still have a fondness for each other -and perhaps a foreshadowing that Bronn will be switching allegiance soon. The Hound and Brienne also have a surprisingly friendly reunion, as they bond over their adopted daughter, Arya. I’m glad they brought her up, and I’m so very excited to see a Hound/Stark girls reunion next season! So, we’re in the Dragon Pit now, and truthfully -this entire 20 minute scene was utter garbage, and I’m pretty pissed that they wasted nearly the entire finale on this flaming dumpster, tbh. Clegane bowl is coming. Cersei is annoyed with Dany’s theatrical entrance (and truthfully, the extra-ness of it all was kind of lame). I guess it was necessary to put Drogon in the dragon pit? But when he flew away, let’s be honest -his wings would have sent those canopies hurling away and knocked everyone on their asses, too. Euron’s a dick. Tyrion attempts to open the floor for Jon, Cersei is her usual snarky, skeptical and extra self (I fucking love her), and finally Sandor releases Bones, and …… the Dramamine must have kicked in? Time for a jump scare! Bones charges Cersei and is yanked back just in time. The Hound cuts him in half, but he keeps on coming until Jon does his sales pitch demonstration (how sad do you think Kit was that they made him do this terrible scene?) of fire and dragon glass (thanks Davos, for your assistance). Euron peaces out -all but throwing up deuces upon his hasty exit, but not before propositioning Dany. Cersei agrees to the truce -tell me honestly -did you all REALLY believe her? She suddenly became so reasonable, which is schiesty as hell, if you ask me. She throws some shade at Dany, and asks Jon to stay neutral. Cersei specifically evokes the honorable Ned Starks name, insinuating that she can trust the son to be as honorable as daddy dearest. Did this jump out at any of you? Because of course Cersei does know that Ned was honorable -yet, she also knows that he had forsaken that very honor in the end, for his daughters -at the request of Sansa (per Cersei) to save his life (and probably hers) which was all for naught because Joffrey was a cunt, as Sandor would say -but you get the point to this clunky run-on sentence, right? And not only that, but he LIED to everyone, and especially the people he loved and cared about (his wife, best friend, family) to save the life of his nephew -and he went to his grave with that secret. So what am I saying? Honorable Ned wasn’t above lying for the greater good, or to protect the ones he loved. Does that put some things in perspective for you? Back to our story (however shitty it is for the time being) Jon declines. Choosing this moment to back Dany, and again “figuratively” bending the knee to her -this time publicly. Side note: Dany’s face in this moment. She’s so smitten with Jon. Cersei basically tells everyone to fuck off, and exits stage left. Brienne attempts to slap some sense into Jamie, uttering two words that stop him dead in his tracks: FUCK LOYALTY. This isn’t about honor and following whomever you’re loyal to -it’s about humanity. Did she appeal to his better side? Methinks so. Now everyone takes the time to belittle Jon for doing the very thing that they haggled him about for the entire season. But Tyrion the KING of bad ideas this season, has yet another -he’ll go talk to Cersei alone. He magically warps to the Red Keep, somehow making it through the city and the castle without being murdered for the hefty price on his head, but …. that D&D logic, tho. He and Jamie say “goodbye” one idiot to another (hey, you guys said it -not me), and as foreboding music drones in the background, the standoff begins. But, so I guess that Jamie and Tyrion decided to let bygones be bygones? And to one of my favorite scenes of the episode -my God, Lena and Peter SLAYED THIS SCENE! After the accusations fly, Tyrion tells Cersei to have him killed -the Mountain reaches for his sword and begins to unsheath it, but the order is never given. Cersei looks torn. Perhaps she isn’t as heartless as she tries to portray? Perhaps a tiny part of her does have affection for her little brother? Or maybe she just doesn’t want anymore Lannisters to die? I’m not entirely sure of her motivations, but she certainly looked gorgeous in this scene, though. After Tyrion collects himself (and likely wishes for a clean pair of shorts), he downs a goblet of wine and pours his sister a cup. We know now that he does regret killing his father (despite deserving it), and that Tyrion really doesn’t want to see the end of his family. Is he lying? Doubtful. He loved her children as she did (except for Satan incarnate, Joffrey). He realizes that Cersei is once again pregnant, and somehow appeals to her better senses …. And I’m just here SCREAMING at the TV: why do you all believe her??? This is Cersei -the son Tywin always wanted -but with a vagina (oh, the irony)!! We jump back to the Dragon Pit where Jon is back to brooding as he shuffles through some dragon bones. He lets his disappointment in the turn of events known, as Dany decides to join him. She tells him she respects what he did (is that what we’re calling it now? did ya’ll see her face when he announced his allegiance with her? It’s cool Dany -I “respect” Jon snow sometimes when my hubby isn’t around, too 😂) and then begins telling him how the end of the Dragons is what really spelled the end of her house. The dragons made them extraordinary -without them, they are just like everyone else. (BINGO). This leads to Jon complimenting her -she’s not like everyone else and her family hasn’t seen its end because she’s still here. Dany follows up that she can’t have children -in case you missed that last episode Jon, when she said the Dragons are the only children she’ll ever have, and then you nodded your understanding when she point blank asked you if you understood. Remember? Oh, are you just double checking? Okay my son, carry on …. *So this is important: J: Who told you that? D: The witch that murdered my husband. J: Did it occur to you she might not have been a reliable source of information? (Because clearly it’s occurring to Jon). D: You were right from the beginning. If I’d had trusted you everything would be different. J: So what now? D: I can’t forget what I saw north of the wall, and I can’t pretend that Cersei won’t take back half the country the moment I march north. So -let’s do a bit of reading between the lines here, shall we? What we know now: Dany fully trusts Jon, when she didn’t before. When Jon asks her “what now?” It’s pretty clear that he’s unsure whether or not he can trust her to prioritize the NK and his army over Cersei and the Iron Throne. And her answer lets him know that he’s in the right with his suspicions. J: It appears Tyrion’s assessment was correct, we’re fucked. You sure are, Jon. Better think of something quick -because apparently just “bending the knee” may not be sufficient -and you do need those dragons and army. As if by cue, Tyrion returns -Cersei and her entourage in tow and she agrees to help and delivers one of the most epic lines of the evening: “perhaps you’ll remember that I chose to help with no promises or assurances from any of you.” YOU LIE LIKE A RUG CERSEI, BUT SLAY YOU UNAPOLOGETIC BITCH -I LOVE YOU!! Now I want to ask if ANY of you caught the look that passed between Jon and Tyrion here? Admittedly, I didn’t on my first watch -but it’s plain as day. Remember it -I’ll return to it later, because I actually think it may be important. Now we take a ravens POV, flying through the heavy snow towards Winterfell. Sansa sits irritatedly tapping her message from Jon on her desk. She’s not happy about the news she’s received. Seems like Jon finally decided to write home and let her know he bent the knee. You broke up with the North in a text message? Really Jon? Little Finger does what he’s always done -acts like he’s on everyone’s side while sewing his seeds of doubt and dissension. For those of you who were waiting for the crypt scene payoff: here it was … While discussing Jon’s “reasons” for doing this, he drops the bomb that the Dragon Queen is rumored to be very beautiful. Why? My guess is he’s wondering if Sansa has the same subconscious affections for Jon that he displayed in the crypts. S: what does that have to do with anything? LF: Jon is young and unmarried, Daenerys is young and unmarried. S: you think he wants to marry her? (the thought obv never occurred to her, due to her reaction). LF: An alliance makes sense. Together they’d be difficult to defeat. He was named KitN, he can be unnamed. S: Even if I wanted to (she doesn’t) Arya would never go for it. Shut down AGAIN, LF -Sansa isn’t going to turn on Jon. So, he switches gears back to Arya, thinking that’s the key to driving a wedge between her and Jon and setting the crown on Sansa’s head -get Arya out of the way. He continues his little mind game, encouraging Sansa to play along, and by the scenes end, we’re made to believe she’s fallen for it and is on board. Really -unbeknownst to him, he just planted the solution to Jon’s birthright situation in her lap (when it’s revealed). Unite the North and South by marriage -together they’d be difficult to defeat …. hello Jonsa season 8! And we’ve warped back to Dragonstone. They’re planning their strategy to head to Winterfell. Jon suggests that they sail together, and Jorah thinks Dany would be safer flying Drogon. Of course because she’s hot on Jon -she’ll take his suggestion -especially since we ALL KNOW the Northerners will NEVER see her as an ally. But she’s all: I’m going north to save them, not conquer them. 😏 So many nervous glances here amongst all the men … The meetings over, and Theon catches Jon and Davos as they pass through the throne room (anyone else curious about what they may have been talking about?). Okay, and OMG, another important conversation with so much hidden in the narrative! (I may paraphrase a bit here) T: What you did in KL, you could have lied to Cersei about bending the knee to Daenerys. You risked everything to tell an enemy the truth. But …did he? J: We went down there to make peace, and it seems to me we need to be honest with each other, if we’re going to fight together. See above. T: You’ve always known what was right. Even when we were all young and stupid. Every step you take …it was always the right step. J: It’s not. It may seem that way from the outside, but I promise you it’s not true. I’ve done plenty things I regret. T: Not compared to me you haven’t. Clearly, he’s referring to betraying the Starks. J: No. Not compared to you. Clearly he has no intention of betraying his family like Theon did -although I do believe he intends to betray someone. T: I always wanted to do the right thing. Yada yada. It always seemed like their was …an impossible choice I had to make. Stark or Greyjoy. Confirmation here. Jon’s angry. He’s angry that Theon betrayed their father -who although may not have been his true father, he treated him like a son-better than Theon’s own father -sound familiar? J: Our father was more a father to you than your own father ever was. T: He was. J: And you betrayed him, betrayed his memory. T: I did. J: But you never lost it. He’s a part of you, just like he’s a part of me. Jon may as well be having this conversation with himself next season! Well - at least parts of it. T: But the things I’ve done … J: Its not my place to forgive you for all of it. But what I can forgive, I do. You don’t need to choose. You’re a Greyjoy and you’re a Stark. *I love this little nugget, because I feel like it gives credence to my Wars of the Roses meta theory -that Jon will combine both sides of his heritage/houses into one. Although, the deeper meaning behind it, is he’s allowed to be both without betraying the other. And …. he will always be a Stark. The conversation continues with Theon explaining that Yara tried to save him -she needs him now. And Jon gives Theon his blessing to go get his sister: “So why you still talking to me.” This scene with Jon was truly beautiful, with true healing quality for Theon. A little bit of old Theon emerges when he doesn’t stand down to one of Yara’s men and takes a hell of a beating (damn, he really is a Stark -can’t keep my babies down!) and succeeds in rallying the men behind him. Not for him -for Yara! We return to Winterfell where a very forlorn Sansa stands upon the ramparts in her and Jon’s “spot”. Is she thinking of him? I believe so -but that might just be my pesky shipping goggles. Sophie Turner has looked exceptionally beautiful this season -like bewitchingly so. She’s always been lovely -but damn. Shaking off her sadness: my skin has gone from porcelain, to ivory, to steel -she steels herself for what must be done, and orders the guard to have her sister brought to the Great Hall. We flash to the Great Hall. Arya is escorted in, as Sansa and Bran sit like they’re about to judge her. Arya and LF share a “fuck you” stare, and Arya asks Sansa if she “really wants to do this?” Sansa replies that honor demands it, and after Arya’s “get on with it”, Sansa rattles off charges, and then flips the script on LF, leveling the charges on him. Haha! He blinked so hard, I thought he was about to fall over! As Sansa annihilates him with charges, he stumbles with excuses, but all 3 Starklings gangbang his ass, and he’s done for. Using his own lessons and words against him -the student has surpassed the teacher. “I am a slow learner, it’s true -but I learn.” SAVAGE. MY QUEEN IS SAVAGE. And with a nod of Sansa’s head, and despite his resorting to crying and begging, Arya slits his throat before he even realizes what hit him. For all his scheming, what was his legacy …? I would have liked to see him go out with a bit more fight -but maybe that’s the point. BY THE WAY -I WANT FUCKING RECEIPTS!! I TOLD YOU ALL MY GIRLS WERE PLAYING HIM!! To the Starks, who fought to make it back to Winterfell and each other -family is everything. They’re a united front. We jump back to KL for the last time this season. Jamie is going over battle plans with the Lannister soldiers. Cersei dismisses them and asks Jamie what he’s doing- he tells her that he’s planning his expedition north. Cersei resorts to her usual cruelty: “you really are the stupidest Lannister.” She tells him it was all a ruse, and Jamie’s not happy about this. After accusing him of conspiring against her and telling him that Euron didn’t really tuck tail and run, but instead went to pick up the mercenaries she purchased with the help of the Iron Bank, Jamie finally grows a pair! He pledged to ride north and he intends to. Cersei’s last bit of treachery is FINALLY the straw that broke the camels back! Cersei threatens his life -reminiscent of her earlier scene with Tyrion. Jamie calls her bluff, and again she doesn’t act on it. And as our hero leaves for the North, Winter has finally arrived at KL. (Told you better things were in store for my Golden boy … can he really be TPTWP?)!! We head back to Winterfell -Sam and Gilly have arrived and Sam seeks out Bran. Not gonna lie -this part confused me a bit, because I thought Bran was all knowing ….yet, he asks Sam WHY he’s come to Winterfell. Also -it’s Sam who informs him that Jon isn’t a bastard. Also -why has Bran told this to Sam, and not his sisters? Unless he has? And we just haven’t seen it? Like the Starks conspiring against LF? Makes me wonder of the other things that may have happened offscreen this season, too …. Bran does what he does and goes back in time to witness Lyanna and Rhaegar’s marriage -Roberts Rebellion was built on a lie. Jon’s real name is (barf) Aegon Targaryen, and he’s never been a bastard -he’s the TRUE heir to the Iron Throne -all of this over boatbang, sucking all the romance out of the coupling and painting it in an ominous light -just as I suspected. Remember when I told you all that CONTEXT was everything, and that there was a reason we found out about Jon’s parentage prior to boatbang -and the reasoning behind overlapping R/L’s wedding wasn’t to depict this EPIC romance, but to instead imply incestuous overtones and foreshadow the future Targbowl? Yep. That’s about it in a nutshell. But, more about boatbang towards the end -as well as my suspicions … We return back to Winterfell, where our Starkling sisters are perched upon the ramparts. Here they confirm their bond, both understanding the true strength of the other, and that despite each others quirks -they love one another and will take care of each other ….just as their father would have wanted. “When the Snows fall and the White Winds Blow, the lone wolf dies, but the pack survives.” Despite their losses, the Starks are a pack, and they will endure. Lastly, we shoot to Eastwatch, where everyone’s favorite ginger is perched atop the lookout post -probably daydreaming of Brienne. A horn blows as the NK’s army has finally reached the wall. Viserion, gorgeous blue eyes shining soars through the air with the NK on his back, and shooting flames to match his eyes -the wall begins to crumble. We see people getting caught up in the destruction -hopefully not Tormund, because I’ll fucking riot, as the wall falls and the dead march forward into Westeros. Winter is here. Okay, so back to boatbang. Aside from the basics I outlined above -let’s break the scene down. Jon stands before Dany’s door. His expression is troubled. He heaves a heavy sigh, then he lifts his hand to knock on the door -yet he hesitates before actually knocking. Why? After Dany bids him entrance, Jon closes the door and we see Tyrion emerge from around the corner. Unless he’s been stalking Jon -he has perfect timing. Why is this? Could it be that Jon was just with Tyrion? Could that look they shared at the Dragon Pit mean something? Could Jon be the means as to which Varys suggested Tyrion find a way to make Dany listen? Tyrion’s expression doesn’t look like jealousy to me -he looks concerned, worried even. Has he conspired against his queen, knowing how smitten she is with Jon, to stay the course and maybe feels guilty because he knows she’s falling for Jon and he’s playing her? Have secret discussions been going on offscreen, like with the Starks, only to be revealed later? You’ve kind of gotta wonder this season … Look, whether or not you subscribe to the undercover lover theory or not, you’ve got to admit that there’s been a lot of oddness surrounding this rushed romance. Two episodes ago, Jon was ready to hightail it out of Dragonstone and never look back (and he didn’t, although Jorah did), and we’re suddenly supposed to believe he’s smitten? I guess If I shipped them, I’d want to believe that -but what about Jon’s odd behavior? The fact that while Dany has literally poured her heart out to him, yet he’s managed to share absolutely NOTHING personal with her is a HUGE damn red flag to me. Not.One.Damn.Thing. Could he be attracted to her? Sure. She’s quite beautiful and he’s not blind, but it seems that D&D have been hiding little clues within the narrative -they’ve also managed to successfully sabotage this relationship before it even got off the ground -with the parent reveal last season. The way I see it, is we’ve got a strong case here, and a 50/50 chance that this is all for show and Jon’s actually LISTENED to Sansa -that he’s being smarter than father and Robb, that he’s NOT a Northern fool -and he REALLY does know how to play the game. All this talk of Ned, and honor? OR, he is truly a damn fool and Jon Snow really does know nothing …. I just can’t stand by this. If I’m wrong, fine -but everything screams at me that that Jon knows Cersei was lying, or just doesn’t trust she’ll follow through. Jon knows that once Dany figures that out, she’ll probably want to go back south with her dragons and armies -pledging himself to her clearly didn’t work (as witnessed by her words at the Dragon Pit) -but clearly she’s smitten with him …he’s seen her heart eyes. What’s a sure-fire way to get her to commit to the war and assisting the North in fighting? Why, committing to her man, of course. So, back to analyzing the sex scene. There was no lead up -no first kiss, no tender caresses -just a closed door and then BAM two naked (damn Kit, daaayum!) people. Dany seems to have taken the aggressive stance on top. Jon flips her into missionary, and before he thrusts, STOPS -again, like at the door, he’s hesitating as he looks down at Dany, regretful -like he’s not sure he should do this -NOT because he doesn’t want her (he IS a man, after all), but because he’s feeling guilty about what he’s about to do (to her), as she stares up at him all dreamy-eyed and awestruck, and he doesn’t feel the same way. Make no mistake that I do believe he likes her as a person, but love is not reciprocated here. He heaves yet another heavy sigh, with this same haunted expression, and then pants as he steels himself to go on -seemingly forcing himself to continue, squeezing his eyes shut as he kisses her. All I heard in my head was Arya saying “get on with it”. This was not romantic epic love. Jon didn’t look at Dany like she hung the moon. We’ve all seen the way he’s looked at Sansa -

Vs. a very intimate moment with the woman he “supposedly” has fallen for?

Nope. I may be wrong about undercover lover, but I think that there was so much more than meets the eye here. Buckle up babies -we survived season 7 and boatbang. Season 8 is ours and Jonsa is STILL endgame. It is known. 😘

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minervacasterly · 5 years ago

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~The Saintly Wife & the Heathen: Ivan IV's First 2 Wives and Parallels to the Tudor Consorts (Part 1)~ Russia has a rich history. There have been famous kings, queens, emperors and empresses, not to mention revolts that remain notorious. Among the former is none other than Ivan IV, also known as Ivan “The Terrible”. This derives from the Russian moniker "Grozny", although a more accurate translation into modern English would be "the formidable". Certainly to many of his contemporaries, especially the common folk, he was formidable and in spite of all his terrible acts, he remained popular with them. Tudor fans may think that Henry VIII’s marital history is indicative of his excesses, but they’d probably change their mind if they grew up hearing about Ivan’s eight spouses with the same frequency as they did about the founder of the Church of England. No. Ivan did not break away from the Orthodox Church -founded by apostle Paul according to its popular accounts. Nor did he sacrifice the well-being of his entire kingdom because of one of his spouses (or at least tried to make it seem that way like his English counterpart to avoid any responsibility for his actions). But he was responsible for several of their deaths. In fact, even for the time -when kings and queens were demanding more autonomy over religious matters and as a result, often clashed with the Church- some of Ivan’s actions were seen as extreme. Sure, you can say that so were Henry VIII’s, but even Henry VIII had *some* limitations. Ivan was under huge pressure to keep everything in order. Like many Tudor monarchs, he was on thin ice. His life was far from easy. As he got older he got more paranoid. If someone were to ask him if there was one time in his life where he did feel happy, he’d immediately refer to his darling Anastasia, his first wife. Anastasia was handpicked from a handful of maidens, aristocrats’ daughters who were brought to the palace for him to choose. In a Cinderella style ball, the monarch danced with almost all of them until his eyes landed on her. Time seemed to stop and according to contemporary accounts and popular legends, it was love at first sight. He knew at once she was going to be his queen. And what he wanted, he was determined to get. Just as contemporaries said that Kathryn Parr -Henry VIII’s last consort- made every day feel like a merry Sunday, so did Anastasia. More importantly, her presence worked wonders on Ivan who had always been prone to fits of anger. Sadly though, their union didn’t last. After she died, Ivan’s descent into paranoia began. He suspected the Russian nobles (better known as the boyars). He believed they had poisoned. Legend has it that before she died, she begged Ivan not to marry a heathen. This is a direct jab at his next wife. Wife #2 was none other than Maria Temryukovna. Meant to fill the hole that Anastasia Romanov had left in Ivan’s heart, Maria was presented to Ivan less than a year after her predecessor’s death. Ivan was so smitten and taken by her beauty that he began courting her and shortly afterwards, married her. But Ivan grew disenchanted with her. In his opinion, Maria was a poor replacement, and an idiot. She could barely read or write and had a poor relationship with her stepsons. To make matters worse, poor Maria was also despised by Russian courtiers. Like Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, people spread horrible rumors about her. Some claimed that she was a witch and that her good looks were owed to a deal she had done with the devil while others didn’t believe she was a true Christian.* Anastasia had been loved by the general public. Even her detractors considered her a sweetheart. The same cannot be said for her successor. Courtiers and commoners alike resented her influence and in a highly religious age, they believed that her miscarriages and short-lived son, were proof of divine punishment. God was displeased with Ivan for taking a witch as a wife. And also like her English counterpart, she served as a scapegoat for Ivan’s actions against those who voiced political dissent. To be fair though, some historians have voiced support to this theory, pointing to Maria’s brother who was one of the leaders of this secret police known as the “Oprichnik.” The Oprichnick were brutal. They were the Tsar’s praetorian guard and were deeply committed to their sovereign. They were easily recognized by their black uniform and black horses. Ivan would ride with them at times to make sure that the deed was carried out, and that all uprisings were squashed. The truth as always, must lie somewhere in the middle. It is possible she could have planted the idea in his head, but given what is known about Ivan thus far, it is far more likely that Ivan was already toying with the idea and knowing that his wife and her family (eager to maintain his favor) would support it, he voiced it to them. Maria died on the 1st of September of 1569, eight years after her marriage to Ivan. Just as with her predecessor, there were rumors that she had been poisoned. Except this time the blame was laid directly at Ivan's door. Ivan always denied this and tortured those whom he believed were responsible for her death. Aftermath - Then & Now *While Maria was a practicing Orthodox as her husband and her predecessor, many believed that she was a secret Muslim whose family only pretended to be Christians to get close to Ivan and be the new power behind the throne. To make sense of this, we have to look at where Maria was born. Her father (Temryuk) was from Kabardia had a long history of conflict with Russia and the Turks. Maria's father was one of the many Kabardians who fought against the Turks and to keep the region safe from other raiders. A year after his daughter died, Temryuk died fighting the region's other enemies, the Crimeans. When Maria became Ivan's wife, Ivan was committed to secure Russia's borders. His marriage to Maria was not well seen by his fellow Russians who believed that due to their ancestry, Maria and her family were only there to undermine Russia's crown and the Christian faith. This is a stark contrast as to how Anastasia was -and continues to be- remembered. In August 2010, Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna of Russia established the Imperial Order of the Holy Great Martyr Anastasia for women. The order is named after martyr Saint Anastasia who died on December 25th, 304, and Ivan IV's first wife. The order is granted to women who have distinguished themselves in the fields of science, art, education, among others, and raised social awareness. Images: Ivan the Terrible (left), Anastasia (upper right) and Maria's ring (bottom right).

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cutshoe15-blog · 5 years ago

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Game Of Thrones Power Rankings: Medieval ‘I Never’ And Cersei’s Superweapon

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Boy, if you thought last week’s episode involved some questionable military tactics, this week’s episode must’ve really been a treat.

This episode went from feeling like slightly stilted, expository fan fiction (but funny) — turning “previously on” into a game of medieval “I never” was an interesting choice — to strong conflicts about how to recognize a tyrant, to an episode of Hitler’s superweapon, all while wiping their ass with basic physics. Now, you might say it’s silly to quibble about physics and realistic tactics in a show about dragons and zombies. And to that I say, if you can’t figure out a believable way to fill plot holes in a universe where shapeshifters, talking animals, and powerful wizards exist, what are you even doing?

Down: Daenerys

You know how sometimes you just want to Yaas Qween but the crossbros just won’t let you? Must we relitigate the 2016 primary again?

It’s weird, because this episode was so strong on the subject of trying to recognize a future tyrant and yet so weak on basic physics. I’m just saying, if a fleet of giant crossbow weapons just destroyed one of my dragons and my entire fleet, my first reaction probably wouldn’t be 1) fly my last remaining dragon directly at all of the crossbows while screaming, and 2) conveniently assembling the vanguard of my army well within crossbow range.

When Daenerys first started flying straight at the crossbows I thought, “Oh, maybe she’s drawing their fire, because crossbows are notoriously slow to reload. Or maybe she’s just wheeling around behind them because surely ships can’t turn as fast as dragons.”

But nope, turns out that was just Daenerys blowing off steam. To quote Hot Fuzz, haven’t you ever fired your gun up into the air and gone “aaaarrggh?”

Still, we have to give her a little credit. Things would be better in Westeros if only people would actually listen to Daenerys. Did she not tell Jon that he would ruin everything if he told anyone he was a Targaryen? So what does he do? Tells everyone that he’s a Targaryen, of course, and ruins everything. Way to go, dumbass.

So yes, Daenerys is about to go a little nuts, but can you really blame her?

TORMUND, slapping Jon on the back: What kind of person climbs on a dragon? A madman, or a fucking KING!

DAENERYS: [*angry Tracy Flick music plays in background*]

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Maybe that’s the thing about absolute power. Maybe it only corrupts absolutely because the more power you have, the more dumb bullshit you have to deal with from idiots who drive you crazy. Oh, did you like it when the man rode the dragon? Did you not like it when I was doing it two seasons ago while freeing the slaves, you ungrateful proles!

VARYS: “Hmm, I don’t if we can trust her, she seems a bit nuts.”

Down: Ser Jorah

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Dry ol’ Mormont, not even dying for his lady could get him a kiss on the lips. You hate to see it.

Down: Tormund Giant’s Bane

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Poor Tormund, everyone’s favorite party animal, cockblocked by Jamie Lannister, the greatest fuckboi in all of Westeros. “Pardon me, m’lady, it seems I’m having trouble taking my shirt off.”

You hate to see it. Why don’t women ever go for nice guys instead of rich phonies? Then again, maybe Tormund saying “find the coward who shit in my pants” isn’t the greatest pick-up line.

“Women don’t like me here.” Yeah, well virgins don’t either. Know your audience, man.

Up: Euron Greyjoy

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Euron’s collection of flowing scarves and devastating sneers are really helping tide me over while I wait for Young Pope to come back on. It looks like he’s really lucked into a good thing here thanks to Qyburn’s crossbows. And good on him for not snickering when Cersei brought up having a child. “Babe, babe, you’re an aging ex-dowager who’s had three children by her own brother and failed utterly at keeping any of them alive, and I’m considered a Tomcat even by the standards of the race of grumbly, bickering pirates who steal everything they own from which I come. But for sure, yeah, I think we’ll make great parents.”

My man looks like Pacey from Dawson’s Creek.

Way Up: Qyburn

Qyburn is quickly turning out to be the MVP of this whole conflict. You really have to give the guy credit for developing a giant crossbow thingy that can:

-fire massive, dragon-killing bolts thousands of yards. -be mounted on ships and fired at sea -reload almost instantly, despite the fact that the hand-held version are notoriously slow -snipe an animal no one has ever seen before out of the sky with deadly accuracy

…and are apparently light and portable enough to be carried up to the top of a castle’s walls via man and horsepower. Those things are a real game changer. Who knew a necromancer would be so damned good at engineering and organization? The Citadel really has egg on their face for kicking Qyburn out.

Down: Dorn

Hey, where the fuck are you guys? There are only a few episodes left, are you ever going to originate a substantive plot in this show? So far your most valuable contribution is as a place in a song where someone “slept with the Dornishman’s wife.” Cucked province.

Up: Cersei

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I admit, I questioned the wisdom of shacking up with a weaselly, iron-born rebel, but between Euron and Qyburn, Cersei is fast beginning to seem like she has a real gift for staffing. Still, I have to question some of her choices.

For instance: When you take out your enemy’s fleet with giant crossbows and they wash up on the beach, you just let them run off home? Or did they just respawn back in their own lair like a video game? Either way, that seemed like an ideal time for host-crushing. Instead you… took a bed slave hostage? Interesting.

Also: if you dispatch a professional assassin to kill your dwarf brother because said brother is allegedly such a valuable asset to your enemy, and said brother just waddles right into arrow range unarmed, why wouldn’t you just kill said brother? Was it not elaborate enough? I feel like Cersei can’t stand to see her enemies die unless it involves wildfire, necromancy, superweapons, or elaborate schemes. Foolish Tyrion, invoking Cersei’s children. Clearly, it’s the drama that she loves.

Up: Bronn

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Speaking of, how the hell did Bronn just show up alone in a room with the hand of the king and Jamie Lannister in the middle of their entire army? And shhh, quiet, I don’t want the explanation from you. That just seems like something it would’ve been cool to see, and/or have someone on the show question in any way. Instead, they were like “Oh cool, Bronn’s here! That makes sense, he’s definitely a character in this show.”

[*Tommy Wiseau voice*] Oh, hi, Bronn.

Up/Down: Tyrion and Varys

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Thank God for these two, they’re the only ones keeping this show from going completely off the rails (or at least, the ones keeping it semi-watchable even as it leaves the rails far, far behind). It’s nice to watch them discover that perhaps the best person to lead Westeros is the person who’s least interested in leading Westeros. The same rules apply to taking kids on a camping trip.

Still, I have to question Tyrion’s strategy of appealing to Cersei’s better nature. And walking right into crossbow range. And assuming Bronn wouldn’t slap him around just because they had history. Honestly, for a clever character, Tyrion is starting to become a real dumbass.

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Down: Jon Snow

Wow, man. Are you seriously going to pull a Lena Dunham on the dog who just lost an ear protecting you from the undead? Not even one last nuzzle and “who’s a good boy?” Also, way to just let your dragon die, you dumb asshole. Jon’s leadership favorability really starts to take a hit once you factor in pet ownership.

Up: Brienne Of Tarth

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The former Maiden of Tarth got to have two men fight over her, finally got it in, and in the end learned a valuable lesson about thinking you can change the handsome charming rich guy who kills people and fucks his sister. You hate to see it. In any case, it seems like she’s better off. And there’s still time to run through the proverbial airport after Tormund.

Up: Starbucks

Excellent product placement, so subtle I barely noticed.

Still, my favorite Game of Thrones coffee tie-in has to be this one.

Even: Arya Stark

Between “I’m not a lady” and “I respect that,” Arya is getting the most consistently fan-fiction-y dialogue in this show. Still, she managed to make a full recovery from getting stabbed by the Night King in less than a day and made Gendry Baratheon fall in love with her after just one roll in the hay. What tricks did she learn from the Faceless Men? Or maybe Gendry was just smitten ever since he thought she was a young boy named ‘arry. Either way, it was probably smart not to husband that one.

What Will Next Week Bring?

Some Cleghane-on-Clegane action? Qyburn getting a taste of his own dark magic? Greyworm going John Wick on some fools? Dorn… well, Dorn factoring into this story in any way? Daenerys letting those Aerys genes shine through? Necromancy spells (Jon, The Mountain) beginning to wear off? Whatever happens, I just want Davos to be okay.

Vince Mancini is on Twitter. You can access his archive of reviews here.

Source: https://uproxx.com/tv/game-of-thrones-power-rankings-the-last-of-the-starks/

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