#heart-wit-strength you've unleashed something

[valorxdrive]

A dull, ordinary boy.

The words flood his mind, not his own, but echo in his voice. This could all be a dream; maybe somewhere in deep slumber, his heart wandered. It must be because the boy he sees before him is someone he knows, but they're supposed to be dead. He would know. He killed that boy to be whole.

My Heart Belongs To Me.

That was a lie he chose to believe; even perfectly ripe apples are prone to having a worm invade their core. Roku decides to entertain this ghost.

"Do you know what it feels like to have four-hundred-and-sixty volts of Dark Electricity hitting your brain or have someone take your heart and play? Take what makes you out and stuff something else in?"

His tone was deadpan and hidden by his cloak; the stranger's intent was unclear. The cloaked male exuded an unsettling, twisted Darkness.

Fly. O' King of Hearts, an unknown rival awaits you.

It all begins with the voice that wires itself into a mimicry of his own. Familiar, yet the taste being so vastly different, levels of fate that were enriched into a different spin of brutality.

Settled within this momentary realm between mind and matter, the Heart reigns as the all encompassing, and the strength that fashioned this particular found itself as a star mighty enough to be witnessed within the darkest abyss. Through that very light that managed to sigh measures of hope and strength, bit by bit does the light forge his body into the state of a very much alive apparition.

In truth, this was as true of a form to Sora as their possibly could be. A state of calm keeps his gaze measured as he peeks ahead, attentive to the voice that draws an outline of a grotesque fate being cast. The mere thought brings pain to his heart, the sort that's comfortably embraced, leading to his eyes concentrating on the being.

"..Maybe not in the ways you're picturing, but I don't intend to make this a contest when it's all agony in the end." That inherently felt wrong on the fundamental level of his conduct. Pain was a source in order to let him relate, never to find triumph, never to be a lesson that darker corners could always await those simply unaware.

Pain was a lesson to some, undeserved to countless, and for Sora, a means to ensure that things could be drawn back to a hopeful future.

"If it's someone who can endure that you're looking for. You've found them." Juxtaposed to that writhing, crawling chaos that finds itself leaving nausea, panic and despair as crippling poisons through presence alone, resilience would be the foundational light that keeps him steady. Scintillating sparks began to glimmer and brighten his very being, unleashing a warm hum as the energy cloaked him in phantasmal radiance.

Sora's lips quirked momentarily, assessing the stranger that made the keyblade itch his palm, hissing to him to ready this possibility with the divine instrument that's become another beloved companion.

"And in that case, you've come a pretty long way to find someone who's already lost." A starseeker denied his universes, lost in the folds and film of reality that doesn't recognize him.

Nor does he feel the same to this very realm.

@malchanceuxtreize

[spacecowboysfrommars]

cracks knuckles boi you have no IDEA the kind of lunacy you've unleashed by asking for readers' feelings about "These Webs We Weave" within my hearing. Emotionally while reading your fic I was just making pterodactyl noises. I am STILL not okay.

but alright alright so. Theories.

I have an awful suspicion that John is going to get Peter back at some point and I HATE it. I've got my own Peter Tingle about it called foreshadowing and I hate it so much (but also it's really artfully done though. Chekhov's evil man gonna show up at some point to cause more pain). I'm miserable about it.

I kind of wonder if Tony's going to end up captured too. We do be enjoying when Tony has to watch his kid get tortured. Sucks a lot. Angst, mayhem. Horrible. My only evidence for this being a possibility is like, all that scarring on Peter's back makes me think Tony's going to have to, at some point, bear witness to the location where it happened.

SHIELD is being shady as hell and (Chris Evans voice) I Don't Like It.

The very end of the last chapter (ch 5), for example. Fury: "Call me when you change your mind" Tony: "won't be doing that" and it's like... Tony, babe, why are you ASKING the universe to step on you.

I have another theory where Peter slowly, slowly gets more comfortable being apart from Tony, ease up on that codependency, only for New Trauma to get that whole plan shot to hell and send both of them right back to separation anxiety square 1

Peter deserves to grieve more for the teenage experiences he missed out on. I hope he gets to do that. I hope Tony gets to support him through his journey of doing that.

Here's another theory: Part of Peter's healing could end up being him having to hero the fuck up. Like, he clearly feels really incapable and helpless right now, which makes sense given he's been victimized and tortured for 2 years straight. But if it ends up being up to him to save the day, and if, in spite of his fear, he manages it -- would be absolutely soul ascending

Questions I still don't know ANY answers to:

wtf WTF is up with the clone thing they buried???

(which by the way side now, oh my GOd poor Tony. Stabbing me in the heart would've hurt less thank you)

Is Happy going to eventually encounter the person he reminds Peter of right now? because if so I hope Happy gets to 1-hit KO destroy him

Did the public ever make the connection between Spider-Man and Peter?

Are we going to get any paparazzi trope in this fic?

is Peter going to go back to school? (....I do want Peter to get to graduate, actually :( he deserves it)

Is his body permanently scarred now, even with his super healing?

Does the not eating impact his super healing or strength or powers at all?

Feel free to not answer these questions and just go >:) because yeah I realize now that these are just more theories in question form.

HOWEVER, here are two actual questions for you:

What was the first spark that inspired you to write this fic?

Are there scenes that you're looking forward to writing in later chapters? Will we know when we get there?

To understand my pterodactyl psyche whilst reading your fic, just imagine all of this nonsense happening in my brain ALL AT THE SAME TIME.

YES YES YES I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS

I can’t confirm or deny anything but I WILL say that you’re on to something pretty important >:)

I’ll also say that in terms of his scarring, it’s sorta slowly healing, but it’s a pretty horrific injury that’ll take a lot longer than usual, even with his super-healing. And yes, it’s kinda sorta a little bit implied (in later chapters) that being half-starved for two years impacts his strength, but not by much.

and for the two amazing (seriously you are my favourite person to rant with) questions:

1. The first spark of inspiration was actually a re-read of my all-time favourite fic, Come My Darling, Homeward Bound by buckleyirondad. That was the fic that got me back into irondad back in early 2021, after being absent from the fandom for over a year. It got me completely obsessed with the kidnapping trope, specifically long-term captivity and trying to fit back in to a world they were taken from. I’ve wanted to write something similar for a while but didn’t really figure out exactly how I wanted to do it until my most recent re-read. Highly recommend checking out Liberty’s irondad stories (as well as her 911 fics) because she’s an incredible writer and CMDHB profoundly effected me.

2. Absolutely! I literally get giddy looking through my chapter notes sometimes. Once I actually get the chapters finished and uploaded, I’ll probably post again about what scenes I enjoyed the most. With the adoption storyline in play, there’s a lot of domestic stuff and family drama that I’m really looking forward to.

I adore every single thing you post on here.

[yandere-musings]

Sal Headcanons

Anonymous: Can you do headcanons for Sal from WATGBS on how he meets his Darling and how he'd take care of them if the sea of death took over?

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AN: I both love and hate this piece of trash. I obviously don't condone the things he's done, but I gotta admit that he makes a damn good villain. I didn't expect that plot twist nor the evil that was hiding under that cute face.

WARNING: The following contains dark and triggering themes of emotional abuse, violence, stalking and/or NSFW noncon. Read at your own risk!

Yandere Type: Sadistic, Obsessive, Controlling

• When you first meet, Sal is still under the guise that he's just a sweet shark working for Princess Uomi. One night, Tatsumiya throws a celebratory dinner for all the castle staff and a friend brings you along. When you introduce yourself to Sal, he's caught off guard by how cute and friendly you are. You're just so... innocent. He wants to see more of you. Time flies and you exchange laughs and stories for the rest of the night. A new friendship is born. He pretends to be more drunk than he really is as an excuse to have to take care of him. You can't help but laugh at his silly antics and baby him. As the night continues, he grows more and more captivated by you. It's decided. When Sal brings the Sea Kingdom to its knees, you will be his victory prize.

•You frequent the castle to visit your friends who work there. On your visits, you'd often come across Sal while wandering the many hallways. Actually... You seem to bump into him a lot lately. You could anywhere in the town and you'd always manage to cross paths. Sal's red eyes light up when he pretends to notice you, as if he hasn't been stalking you the whole time. Sometimes he just waves at you and carries on, other times he will approach and strike up a friendly conversation. Sure you lived nearby, but was it really just a coincidence? Obviously not. When he isn't busy planning the apocalypse, he spends his free time stalking you.

"Oh! Hello there Y/N! Fancy meeting you here! How are you? ♪"

• Sal has a reputation for being kind. If you ever got lost in the massive castle or needed help with any errands, he'd happily join you and do his best to assist any way he could. Its so convenient that whenever you are struggling with anything he's always miraculously nearby to help out. He loves the idea of you needing him. He can't wait until he's the only one you can rely on. He might be a bit ditzy and clumsy at times but he has the best intentions. Little do you know that its all fake.

• Rumor has it that he has a bit of a crush on you. And while that's very sweet, you couldn't see yourself ever being with a shark familiar. But he never brings it up, so neither do you. He's still as kind and cheerful as ever, so maybe it was just a rumor after all? Its true mind you, he absolutely adores you. And he's actually the one who started the rumor. It's harder to be suspicious of someone if you know they have feelings for you.

• One day, Sal comes to you in private and asks for a shoulder to cry on. He comes across as the pitiful, lonely creature who only wants to make friends. And he asks for your input because you have many compared to him and he admires you oh so much. He even cries a bit while you comfort him. Its a very convincing act. Sal does this to lower your guard, making you trust him more. Manipulating others is one of his best skills. He enjoys toying with emotions against to get what he wants.

"Oh Y/n, you're just so cool and kind and beautiful a-and amazing!... I wish I could be more like you."

• Meticulously and cunning, Sal is always planning his next attack. He's smarter than he looks, and that coupled with how sadistic he can be, makes him a very dangerous predator. He will play nice for now. It won't be long until all his plans come to fruition. He knows that he has to be patient. He just has remind himself that the rewards outweigh the temptations. You'll be together soon enough.

• As the events leading up to the Sea of Death takeover begin to trickle in, he grows more and more impatient. He can't wait to claim you as his and corrupt you into joining the cause. He has a few things already set up to ensure your compliance. While you're busy panicking from the invasion, he goes behind the scenes to kidnap your closest friends and a few family members. That way he has leverage to get you to obey him and give into his love. You won't be as keen on fighting his affections when their lives are at stake.

• As the hellscape begins to consume the kingdom, the banished creatures and souls of the damned crawl their way from the depths of the unsealed portal. The begin their assault on the kingdom, speading fear and chaos wherever they go. An army of disturbing creatures corner you and before you can do anything, Sal quickly rushes to your side. But instead of defending you, he just smiles and laughs at your terrified expression. He shape shifts, revealing his true form. He pulls you into his arms and hugs you tightly as he begins to explain that this was all his doing.

• Being the mastermind behind the Sea of Death being unsealed, he now had a high ranking status in this new Kingdom. He is bestowed power and authority by the new Princess. After all, it was Sal who made it all possible. Mikostu gives him an entire floor of the castle to live in, where he houses you against your will. Servants will cater to your every whim. And although their mutant forms are unsettling, you eventually become more accustomed to the countless eyes and teeth these new inhabitants bare.

•Its not so bad, although you are very much a prisoner, you are still spoiled and living in the lap of luxury. Sal knows that it would be much easier to just corrupt your soul, but decideds to keep your mind in tract. Its much more fun to slowly drive you to the brink of insanity anyways. He still acts sweet and bubbly, but only towards you. Its very clear with his distaste for anyone else.

• Now that Sal has you right where he wants you, he makes his feelings very clear. You are kept within arms reach at all times, hardly ever being left alone. Wherever he goes, you go. You may as well be glued to his hip honestly. He will gush and praise you whenever he has the chance. But he is only this soft to you. Its a bit odd to see him flip personalities like that. He can go from sweet and cuddly to merciless and vile in an instant.

• Sal isn't afraid to show his dark side in front of you either. He will have random citizens brought to his private quarters where he brutally kills them, all within earshot of your own room. Screams and blood fill the halls when he unleashes his pent up aggressions. You've slowly learned that if you give into his affections that he's less likely to need this kind of release... So for that sake of others, you endure his twisted love.

• Sal has no issue brutally killing or maiming others directly in front of you. Acting violent in front of you come with an added bonus; If you witness his brutality and strength first hand, if might make you more grateful that he doesn't direct it towards you. Hopefully you will be more appreciative of how good he treats you in comparison. But in case you forget your place, he still has one more trick up his sleeve.

• Remember your friends and family he kidnapped earlier? They're in the prison under Sea God Castle. You don't know how many Sal kidnapped but you don't want to find out. The only time Sal reveals anyone to you is right before he kills them while you're forced to watch. He only ever does so as a severe punishment, like when you tried to run away or physically fought back his advances. Its horrible, watching your loved ones suffer and die right before your eyes. But its all for the sake of love according to Sal. Eventually, you'll just obey him without the fear of punishment, he'd expain. It sure as hell makes a convincing argument because you never want to do anything to earn that kind of discipline.

"If you just behave, I wouldn't have to resort to doing this Darling. All I want is your love!"

• But honestly, he doesn't treat you too badly. And he's more than willing to get you anything your heart desires. Just say the word and it shall be yours. But of course, nothing is free. Sal expects you to pay him back, weither it be in the form of kisses or more intimate acts. The bigger the request, the bigger the return will be. It could be something as simple as requesting a meal for dinner or asking to go for a walk outside (where he will escort you, of course). When he's getting more handsy, you know he wants his payment. Be sure not to make him wait too long, otherwise he might just take it.