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kotylynnemerrill · 6 months ago

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Okay...so ch. 2...since I kept picturing different scenes - I'm gonna go ahead and write them out - it gave me the idea to do this fic out of order...like snippets from different times and situations during their lives together. I love fics like this...so this fic is not gonna be in any kind of order...deal with it 😘

Also I really appreciate all of you who like, reblog or comment on this. Means more than you know.

PSA this ch a lil sad y'all. But don't worry...my fics will always have a happy ending.

Also no one said I was good at writing action sequences so...if it sucks y'all have officially been warned.

God I really hope you guys are liking this...

Your Words I Hold Forever Ch. 2

December 19th, 1968 7:20pm

Fez sighed heavily as he peered down at his hands... probably permanently dirty and blistered now. He assessed his handy work thus far, and frowned. The hole wasn't deep enough - no yet. But, it was getting late, and the camp was fairly quiet except for the hushed voices coming from his platoon mates.

He needed a break.

Five minutes. He would get a quick drink of water and sit for just five minutes...then he would get back to it. And hopefully Ethan would show up soon.

Ethan was supposed to be holed up with him for the night (helping dig the fox hole too he thought annoyed) but he hadn't shown up yet.

Where the hell was he?

Fez let out a sigh, figuring he'd show up eventually, and set the short-handel shovel against the wall of the hole next to his rifle with a 'thunk'. He grabbed his canteen and took a long drink, recapped it, and situated himself on the ground. The unusually cool clay felt nice against his back as leaned against it, like an ice pack on his skin.

He set the canteen next to his outstretched legs and his fingers instinctually grabbed at the side of his thigh where there was a large pocket...felt the small notebook there and closed his eyes.

He would finish the letter later...in the morning perhaps, if time allowed. He would let her know he was thinking of her...always. He would let her know he was okay and that things had been calm, peaceful almost.

Nothing like what happened two months ago with Nate, Mackay...and the Vietnamese girl. And certainly nothing like what happened to Nickle...and the attack on that village south of Hol An.

He just wanted to be home, home with his family...home with Lexi.

Fez wondered how Lexi was getting along now...so close to the due date. She had mentioned being tired and sore, and complaining of swollen ankles in the last letter he had received. But she seemed happy and the baby was doing great, and growing...a lot.

It was a trip to think that in just six or seven weeks he and Lexi would be parents. He wasn't sure if he would ever get used to the idea. It still didn't feel real to him. Maybe because he wasn't there with Lexi to experience everything, all the little milestones, like most soon to be fathers.

But he had the letters Lexi would send and he considered that good as gold. He memorized the little details she would share...

Baby has fingernails. Baby's heart kinda sounds like galloping horses. Linea nigra is a vertical dark line that appears on your belly. Baby is literally able to do summersaults. Baby is 17 1/2 inches long, and 6.8 pounds, they're going to be chunky. Baby's kidneys are fully developed now. Apparently, carrying low and sideways means Baby is a boy more than likely, but that information comes from both Kitty and mom - more than likely that's not accurate.

He was thankful Suze had calmed down and was trying to be supportive...had even begun to back off the drinking and found a new jones for painting. And, according to Lexi, was currently in the midst of creating a mural for the nursery.

He hoped he would get to see it.

"Hey O'Neil!" Someone whispered from above him, bringing him out of his thoughts. "Man you got any extra -"

Fez barely had enough time to look up before a loud stream of pops assaulted his ears and he felt something wet spray against the left side of his face and chest. His heart sprung from his chest and lodged in his stomach.

He was on his feet in an instant, bounding up off the ground just in time as the kid...Hardy...he thought that had been his name...fell into the hole. Almost on top of him.

The kids left eye was completely blown out and there was a second hole just below that, nothing but a crater of mangled red meat, bone and teeth.

Fez grabbed his rifle and leapt out of the fox hole, just as a grenade set off on the other side of the camp...then another...closer this time. Once he reached the top of the hole he whirled the m16 quickly into the shooting position and clicked the safety off.

Chaos broke out.

There was nothing but noise and shouting around him now. He could see what looked like thousands of fireflies wizzing by in quick single line successions. First from the south side of the camp, then another a mere two hundred yards to his left.

Fuck! Where was he supposed to aim?

With the approaching dark, and now the smoke from the grenades and m16 rounds shrouding the edge of the surrounding forest in a thick fog, he couldn't make out shit.

He could see only a handful of his platoon mates, rushing to get to the safety of their fox holes. He saw more trying to hide behind and underneath the few M-113 APC vehicles parked at the camp.

Something whizzed past his head causing him to duck down in a kneeling position.

"Fez! Get down!" He looked over to see three of his platoon mates in a fox hole about sixty feet from him. One of them was frantically pointing to his right towards the west side of the camp. "VC to the west! Shoot damnit - shoot -" another explosion ripped through the ground just as Fez turned his head to look where the guy had been pointing.

The sound was deafening and there was a shrill ringing in Fez's ears. The smell of sulfur nearly choked him. When he looked back, the fox hole was now a large crater and enveloped in swirls of smoke.

Fez's turned to head back to his own fox hole, towards safety, when something hit him in the chest...then in the stomach. Another hard thud to his left shoulder sent him spinning and he fell backwards into the fox hole, landing on his side.

He let out a loud gasp and pain exploded within his chest as his body slumped, rolling him onto his stomach, and he tried to catch his breath. He tried to free the arm pinned beneath him, but he couldn't move.

He took another breath in...more pain, this time followed by a distinct squelching rattle as he exhaled.

Oh fuck...

He could still hear the chaos unfolding above him but with dred he noticed the noise was less distinguishable now.

Fuck! Not like this...

Fez had once told Lexi he believed in God...not now...not in this place, but if he was about to meet 'him' he prayed the big guy would take him soon. He prayed he would keep Lexi safe and give her strength.

He didn't want to leave her like this...but...

A rage suddenly boiled inside of Fez. Fuck the big guy...why did it have to end like this...His eyes stung as the tears began to form.

He could feel warmth and wetness spread beneath him. He was bleeding out. A tear slipped out of the corner of his eye, leaving a wavy streak down the strong bridge of his nose.

He thought back to how pissed Lexi had been when he had finally got the courage to tell her he was being shipped out to Nam. All the things he had said...promises he had made. What fucking good were they now...

He always figured he would get fucked over considering his line of work back in Cali. He hadn't been lying when he said everybody eventually had to pay for all the wrong they did...but not her.

He didn't figure she would be punished as well.

Or maybe Lexi and the baby were his punishment. Giving him hope of having something he desperately wanted...then taking it away.

But they didn't need to suffer along with him.

Fez felt heavy now, like his body was weighed down and fused with the dark red earth beneath him. He felt sleepy almost...maybe that wasn't quite the right word. But he couldn't keep his eyes open. He blinked rapidly but it didn't help.

The gunfire, explosions...the shouting sounded even more distant now, like how he would hear it when he had been a newbie stationed in Tien-sha...it sounded miles away. He could still feel the ground shake though, followed by a shower of dirt.

He just needed to close his eyes...

The night he and Lexi met flashed in his mind. The classy outfit, red lips and the most beautiful doe eyes.

He had felt grimmy wanting her, such an obviously good girl...she would never feel the same Fez had told himself but like with most things in his life he felt sure about, he had been wrong...so wonderfully wrong.

The ground shook again, a spray of dirt from the opposite side this time hit him, covering his face.

It was a warm evening, in his grandmother's living room, the music playing softly. Giving her a twirl as they danced.

Their first night together...tears and nervous touches...soft skin beneath his fingertips. Cinnamon colored hair splayed across his pillow...the soft delicious sounds she had made.

Fez slowly flexes his fingers again, moving them until he feels the notebook in his side leg pocket. He shudders...

It was still there. Tucked in between the pages was a photo of Lexi she had sent with her last letter. A grainy photo but beautiful. She was wearing a loose fitting dress and looking down at her lap, a soft smile gracing her lips. She was looking at her hands placed protectively over the growing swell there. Visible proof of the life growing within her...the life he had helped create.

Fez began praying out loud. He wasn't for sure if he was hearing the words he was speaking, but someone was going to fucking hear.

"Oh Lord thou art in heaven...bless them and keep them safe...keep them safe within the folds of your gracious arms...forgive me...forgive me..."

A sob slipped from his quivering lips.

" Oh Lord please forgive me...Lexi please...forgive..."

#angus cloud #fezco #fez and lexi #fexi fanfic #whewwww #seriously hope you guys are enjoying this

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tctteredwings · 1 year ago

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if you’re hearing VOGUE by MADONNA playing, you have to know NATHAN YOUNG (HE/HIM; CIS MAN) is near by! the FORTY-ONE year old PHOTOGRAPHER has been in denver for, like, NINE YEARS. they’re known to be quite COCKY, but being FREETHINKING seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble RYAN GOSLING. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those DESK FULL OF EMPTY COFFEE CUPS, A CONSTANTLY BUZZING CELLPHONE, A PLAYFUL SMILE AND A WINK vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the RIVER NORTH ART DISTRICT long enough!

tw: adultery

ABOUT.

Name: Nathan Young Nicknames: Nate Age: Forty-one Date of Birth: 5th November 1981 Birthplace: Manhattan, New York, USA Current Location: Denver, Colorado, USA Occupation: Photographer Romantic/sexual orientation: Biromantic/bisexual

Nathan was born in Greenwich Village to Enid and Marc . They were big in the community, always doing charity work and volunteering. His father even ran for major at one point. He was expected to get involved, too, but he really wasn’t interested.

All he wanted was to take photos, so at 16 he got a part time job at Starbucks and bought all the equipment his parents refused to. The rest was history as they say.

Eventually drifted away from his parents, the relationship with his younger sisters also suffering as a result.

In his senior year he came out as bisexual and dated a guy from the hockey team for a little over six months, up until college pulled them apart anyway.

The New York Film Academy was his chosen college. He briefly dabbled in movies, but in the end decided to stick with photography, landing an internship at a major fashion magazine shadowing one of the photographers as soon as he graduated.

He worked his way up the ladder, starting with fetching coffee, basically doing everybody else's shit. It took a couple of years, but in the end he got where he wanted, finding himself being headhunted for Vogue, GQ and Vanity Fair.

At 24 he met his soon to be wife on a shoot, she was pretty new, majorly awkward and he fell for her in a big way.

It was proper whirlwind romance, in the space of a year and a half they were married and had a child. Within a couple more years their family of three became four... and then there was the dogs, too. Three of them in total. Fluffy Pomeranian's his wife was obsessed with. They set up home in the Upper East Side and could haven’t have been happier.

Up until Nathan cheated on her anyway.

Flirty in nature he was always chatting people up, just a way to get people to ‘fall in love with him’ for the benefit of the camera, but six years after he first got married, things went a little too far.

He confessed straight away and within a year they were divorced, his wife granted full custody of the children.

Deciding on a fresh start, he up and moved to Denver, setting up his own studio in the city a year later.

His daughters are Lyndsey ( 16 ) and Jessica ( 14 ), who he sees during the holidays for the most part now, the pair coming to stay in Denver with him ever since.

He’s still a flirt, something that will never change, but he’s failing pretty dramatically at getting back on the dating scene. His job is his life now, though, and a lot of his time is dedicated to that and spending time in his studio.

TIMELINE.

1984: Manhattan, New York 2005: Manhattan/Los Angeles 2014: Denver, CO

HEADCANONS.

Despite his protests in the debate over whether to get a dog or not with his ex-wife, he’s found he’s actually quite fond of them now. After spending six years having miniature breeds yapping at his heels, he chose to adopt a Doberman within a couple of months of moving to Denver.

Nathan is a keen reader and considers himself a bookworm. It’s a little known fact about him, but he adores the classics, and his favourite book is War and Peace. One day he hopes to write something himself, although knows it will probably only end up being a photography book or a pictorial of his years taking photos.

WANTED CONNECTIONS.

- two younger sisters; their relationship was strained when they were younger, but I imagine it’s something that’s improved over the years. - ex-wife; they were together around 7 & a half years. a proper whirlwind romance that ended in disaster. - ‘the fling’; the person he cheated on his wife with. it would have been in la in 2013 with someone who works/worked in the arts industry. ( I’ve always head-canoned that they were male, but it’s not set in stone. ) - exes pre-2008; anyone he dated in nyc (possibly la for v.short term things too) before meeting his wife at 24. - failed dates since arriving in denver; he’s been on numerous & they’ve mostly been a disaster. - one night stands; before & after the wife. - people he’s photographed; either for a magazine in the past or since setting up his studio in the city. - jogging buddies; he jogs every day, so I imagine there’s a couple of people he chooses to go with. - good friends; those he’s close to and spends most of his time with. - confidant/closest friend; someone he can talk to about anything and always come to when there’s a problem. - fellow book nerds; he’s big on reading, so just people he can enthuse about literature with. - bar buddies; those he frequents the bars with.

#chq;intro #✧ nathan ( about )

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blizzardz · 10 months ago

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Contributing to my minecraft world lore by writing entries into a book. Today on Nate's Great Minecraft Adventure:

Go to a new island. Witness the the death of a bee. Leave a memorial at his death site and begin the search for his colony to also leave a memorial there. Take shelter from rain at a village and help them fix their flooding problem. Gain a new dog companion. Fail to find the colony. Return home.

#went through a whole arc in minecraft today and still didn't accomplish my goal #we have fun here....

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strideofpride · 2 years ago

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i know in this part of the fandom we talk a lot about how serena (and to a slightly lesser extent nate) needed to get the hell out of new york and the upper east side to actually thrive and self-actualize, and i do agree, but that train of thought always makes me wonder - do you think any of the show’s major characters (sans chuck but fuck him) were actually being served by staying in new york, or would they all have been better off packing up and starting over somewhere new? and, to that end, where would you see each character ending up if they had left the ues as adults?

Yes! Serena is really the only character who no matter what I think would be unhappy staying in New York full time.

I love the idea of California!Nate but also I think simply getting away from the UES would be fine for him (this is true of most characters). Like a Nate who lives in Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn or something would be a very happy Nate imo. (NYU!Nate my beloved)

Same goes with Eric! In her latest fic, Liz has Eric living in the East Village which just makes soooo much sense to me.

Rufus and Lily living on the UES just makes me angry. Like they probably kept them there for production reasons so as not to build another set, but character wise they should’ve moved anywhere else when they got engaged. Personally, I like the idea of them finding a neighborhood that suits both of them a la the Upper West Side or something.

Both Dan and Vanessa I think are most served by staying in New York. Like I think they’ll both go and live other places for a little bit, follow the work, but given what they want to do and also just who they are as people, I think New York/Brooklyn will forever be home to them. And I really do think they belong there.

I know Dairis and all but…I really like the idea of Blair staying and making a life on her own terms in New York. I think her powerful woman goal makes the most sense in New York. I think it’s a big part of who she is as a person just like Dan and Vanessa. Sometimes I struggle to see her ever leaving the UES unless it’s a compromise with Dan (I love Liz’s idea of them in Gramercy Park) or it’s post her marriage to Chuck, in which case I’d think she’d run sprinting from the UES.

Jenny is maybe the hardest one for me. Cause I do ultimately think a career in fashion would be best served in New York. But I also think it would take a lot for her to ever willingly come back from London. But I do like the idea of Jenny returning to NY and moving somewhere trendy. Hell, I could actually really see a modern Jenny killing it in Astoria.

#gossip girl #gg locations #gg headcanons #serena van der woodsen #nate archibald #eric van der woodsen #rufus humphrey #lily van der woodsen #dan humphrey #vanessa abrams #blair waldorf #jenny humphrey #anonymous #strideofprideanswers

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lost-harts · 2 years ago

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Today I am moving home with my family. This bedroom, this house, this village is all I’ve ever really known. I’ve lived here since I came from the hospital as a baby and now I’m 24 ¾ and I’m going to live somewhere else. I’m apprehensive of this move for many reasons. I’m autistic and dissociative so it won’t be easy for me in that sense, but also the new house is on the outskirts of a city and I’ve only ever known rural life.

This is more a post for me, but I thought you’d also like to know and if you have any advice on how a country mouse can adapt to the city, please let me know

- Nate (written by Saiph on Nate’s behalf)

#life update #moving home #cottagecore #forestcore #rangercore

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dollycas · 2 months ago

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Caught on Camera: A Camera Club Mystery by Kara Lacey #Review / #Giveaway - Great Escapes Book Tour @karalaceyauthor @levelbestbooks

Caught on Camera: A Camera Club Mystery by Kara Lacey About Caught on Camera Caught on Camera: A Camera Club Mystery Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - Vermont Publisher ‏ : ‎ Level Best Books (September 24, 2024) Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DGNDGPV4 Blue skies and wildflowers signal the start of summer in southern Vermont, and the Stonebridge Keep it Snappy Camera Club lenses are zoomed in on…murder. It's been more than a year since the sudden death of her husband, and photographer Bobbie Brooks wants nothing more than to escape her grief. Fleeing her life in the city, she seeks a fresh start in the serenity of the Green Mountains. But Bobbie’s new beginning comes to a halt when she finds a member of her camera club dead beneath the village’s idyllic covered bridge. Tragic accident or something sinister? With a keen photographer’s eye, Bobbie suspects murder. As if transitioning to small-town life wasn’t challenging enough, Bobbie’s missing scarf is found at the murder scene, making her the primary focus. Scorned by local gossips, she enlists the help of her camera club and shifts her lens from photographer to amateur sleuth. Using photos found on the victim’s camera, they waste no time setting out to catch the killer—and discover no shortage of suspects. Secrets, lies, and blackmail…Danger abounds as they close in on the killer. Her camera holds the answers… But can she develop the clues in time to stop the killer? Dollycas's Thoughts Photographer Bobbie Brooks needs a new start. Her husband's sudden death a little over a year ago has been so hard to accept. She wants, no needs, to escape her grief. Leaving her life in Boston behind she hopes she will find a way forward in Stonebridge, Vermont nestled within the Green Mountains. It is where her big sister has made her home with her family. She has found a home for herself and Darcy, her yellow Labrador retriever on Main Street with a cute barn that will make a perfect photography studio. Her first step in making her dream of turning her hobby into a profession is starting the Keep It Snappy Shutter Club. The club includes her sister, her best friend Rose, who owns the Rosebud Cafe, Tiffanee Jacobson who is in her mid-30s, pretty brash, and dating Rose's ex-husband, Jackson Gilbert, "an outdoorsy Vermonter with a flair of his own", and Penny Wright, the youngest member of the group and the first to join. Their first photo shoot is a covered bridge, but Tiffanee fails to meet up with the rest of the group. The group split up at the bridge anxious to get their unique clicks. Bobbie takes time to check on each one but she is still worried about the missing photographer. As dusk was falling she starts to take some pictures of her own. She gets an eerie feeling and notices a large bundle. Rushing to the motionless shape, she finds Tiffannee face down on the rocky riverbank. To make matters worse, a scarf she had lost earlier is found at the scene of the crime making her the prime suspect. Bobbie decides to use her unique talents for observation to find the real killer and she asks the club to help. Turns out there are a plethora of suspects and she believes the pictures from the victim's camera can provide clues to bring the guilty party into focus. Can they clear Bobbie's name? And get justice for Tiffanee? Or will the killer take the final shot? _____ Kara Lacey introduced a group of very interesting characters in her first Camera Club Mystery. Protagonist Bobbie Brooks immediately captured my heart. While I haven't lost a husband, I have lost an adult son and know the pain that grief can bring and the way it shakes your whole world. I was happy to see her move to be close to her sister and her family. Alicia and Nate were there for her the whole way. As was her friend Rose. The closeness of these relationships was so heartwarming and genuine. Bobbie also has a daughter Emma away at school and everything about that relationship feels true to life. Readers are also introduced to a variety of Stonebridge residents, all pretty typical of what you find in any small town. I used to have a neighbor very much like Bobbie's Lester Miller, so I could relate there too. Ms. Lacey has crafted a compelling mystery. Secrets and lies abound as Bobbie tries to follow the clues while Detective Cram keeps his focus entirely on her. Things get shaken up when someone else is murdered sending Bobbie's theory out the window. I enjoyed how photos, her knowledge, and her observation skills helped her bring all the pieces together. That and a little intuition set up a dramatic showdown followed by an exciting rescue and takedown. I do find the camera club theme very appealing. Like Penny, my camera is my phone. My husband, on the other hand, has taken his photography hobby to a new level with multiple lenses. Maybe we can both learn something from Bobbie. Caught on Camera is a very entertaining whodunit that has given this series a fantastic start. A strong protagonist, engaging supporting characters, and a top-notch mystery laced with humor, all set in an intriguing small town will delight cozy lovers. The last few paragraphs give readers a little snippet of what Bobbie has in her future. I am keen to see what adventure she and her camera club catch with their lenses next. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About Kara Lacey Kara Lacey is the author of the Camera Club Mysteries. 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nordsea-horizons · 2 years ago

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#home for my new villager Nate!#did a green and yellow version of the house i made for punchy since i let him go..😣#but i love this interior for a lazy it really fits the image i have of that personality💛#however..#i am strongly ignoring that whole i love bugs part of their personality not gonna lie #acnh #animal crossing #animal crossing new horizons #new horizons #acnh inspo #acnh interior #acnh interior design #acnh inspiration #acnh villager interior #acnh home #acnh villager home

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gophergal · 3 years ago

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The Stupid Miniscule Issue I Have With Fallout 4

Welcome to a PROPER Gopher Ramble. Been a while since we had one. Strap in, folks

I've honestly seen so many people talk about their own grievances with fo4, whether they love the game or hate it. Is it old hat? Yes, yes it is. However, I dont really care. I really don't get into a fandom until the source material is super fucking old anyway. Anyway, I've seen some people complain about the settlement system (which is admittedly poorly integrated, but I'm a sucker for resource management and village building games) and the lackluster way companions are handled, but those aren't actually a big problem to me. What is then? The goddamn canon player backstory.

Honestly, the entire inciting incident is uninteresting to me, I really don't care for fo4's "Find your son" plot. However, the more manageable problem comes from the Sole Survivor's background and how it changes based on which gender you choose.

Not to sound like a whiny bitch, but why is Nora/Female Sole Survivor a lawyer? What does that bring to the game? It doesnt give you any special abilities, so why bring it up? Why isnt she a veteran like Nate/Male Sole Survivor?

You can't just say "There are no female soldiers in pre-war Fallout!" or because yes, they actually did. And we have that canon to fallout 4 though environmental storytelling and terminal entries.

Gladys, one of the residents of the retirement home run by Mr. Handys(apparently it's called Sandy Coves Convalescent Home) was a combat veteran. Her room has TONS of military paraphernalia including grenades, for some reason. She was an OLD gal, which means that, before the war, female soldiers weren't a new thing!

But why does it matter? Why am I so up in arms about this itsy bitsy detail? BECAUSE BETHESDA MADE THE GAME WITH A MILITARY BACKGROUND IN MIND

For context, let me explain how power armor worked in fallout 1 through fallout new vegas.

Before fallout 4, power armor was something you had to be trained to wear. Not just to fight in, to actually wear. This primarily came from becoming a member of the Brotherhood Of Steel and getting your training there, but pre-war would have come through army training.

Which explains why Nate can use the power armor found on the roof of the museum of freedom. Sure, the raiders can also use it, but I can excuse that as something they learn from each other (I'm ignoring the settlers using it. DEAR GOD I'M IGNORING THEM USING POWER ARMOR AS A BETHESDA-ISM). Either way, a Sole Survivor not trained to use power armor really shouldnt be able to. Yet either gender can.

Nate makes sense. He was a combat veteran who was trained to use it pre-war. Nora was lawyer, and probably shouldn't be able to use a gun larger than the 10mm if we're being honest.

So why didn't they make her a veteran too? It would have helped to cover their bullshit plothole when it comes to power armor use!

And don't get me wrong, I really like how power armor works in fallout 4. Having it use a non-renewable power source makes it precious. Being able to customize it RULES. But being able to use it Fresh Out Of Vault makes it feel less special, like a sort of toy. ESPECIALLY when your character shouldnt logically be able to pilot it.

Of course, there may be the argument that it changes the story too much from the original because it would change Nate and Nora's relationship. Not really. Legit all that would need to be changed is the opening flavor text where they talk about their accomplishments. It could have been a "met in the army" thing. It could have been a "met before, enlisted separately" thing. Either way, it still works. Besides, the gender or your Sole Survivor makes no other differences in this game anyway (aside from the Black Widow/Lady Killer perk. I miss my gay counterparts to this though U_U) so the choice of making Nora a lawyer baffles me.

Like, I know that having a female player character option is a fucking afterthought in most games, but this honestly feels a little stupid lmao

#gopher rambles #fallout 4 #fo4 #sole survivor #I don't know what else to tag this #analysis #(?)#sure why not #I was possessed to type this #had to get it out there my dudes #anyway I havent played fo4 in several months and dont plan to anytime soon

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yodda123 · 3 years ago

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Ship Stories/Fanfictions Recommendation: Kakashi Hatake/Anko Mitarashi (KakaAnko)

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So I kind of like Kakanko

Since Naruto in a way became Kakashi's "light/hope" in life you could say. I could see Anko with him since she has similar personality to young Uzumaki. Almost being female!Naruto really xP (not Boruto version tho).

And since both of them experienced being betrayed and left alone by people they looked up to (White Fang, Orochi), they could understand each other better then anyone else in village.

I always also found that there is a lot of potential for intriguing chemistry between those two. Calm and wild but both witty and trollish enough and a lot of unexplored story. And it’s good reflected in fics that I will recommend here. Now mind you, it’s not just ships fics. If you just enjoy their characters alone, you will also find something here.

Update/edit number God knows which one:I added few more

Dissimulation by Deviant Nation and Dissimulation (Ending) by Jaded_nobody

| Drama/Adventure | Summary: Because little girls who are traitors with secrets untold and memories that can't be recalled are better off dead. This is for the sake of Konohagakure, this mission is a good thing. Or so the Council says. Anko was never meant to come home alive. |

This is not really KakaAnko ship fic. It’s Anko-centric story. Plot is dark so watch out but interesting and quite realistic. It dwells on what happend to Anko after Orochimaru’s betrayal. If you like just Anko alone as character you might still like it.

Now original story ends in the worst imaginable place! But good news! Other writer (Jaded_nobody) picked up story and is now writing ending for it. Please send support for this person if you enjoy it. Comments and positive reinforcement is one of the best motivations for writer to keep writing the story!

eyesight to the blind by meatballs in the impala

| Drama/Romance | Summary: After Naruto's departure, everything in Konoha changes, yet it somehow stays the same. Kakashi-centric. Kakashi/Anko. |

Now THIS is a gem of Kakanko ship. This fic lay fondation for my interpretation of Kakashi and Anko relationship. Writer really has great take on them. Their interactions are reallty entraining and they nicely bounce off each other while slowly developing believable bond. This fic was the reason why I started to like this ship, with Anko being little playfull sassy boss-bitch that she is and Kakashi’s sarcastic deadpan wit. It's still being updating but updates are slow. So again, comment as much good things you can for writer’s motivation.

Overall all author fics with this ship are a ton of fun. So check other works of her.

Rise of the Rokudaime by Nate Grey

| Drama/Angst | Summary: An assassination attempt on Konohamaru summons the winds of change in Konoha, and Kakashi finds that he can no longer ignore the beckon of destiny. Set during White Dog Night's timeskip. Not Another Romance |

There is really no shiping materal in this fic. It’s just Ibiki, Anko and Kakashi fun interactions and little bit of interesting politics in Leaf village.

Sweet Price to Pay by thir13enth

| Humor | Summary: Anko drags Kakashi to eat with her...at her favorite dango shop, no doubt. But what are her true intentions in bringing him along with her? Because she pitied him that he was always alone, or something more subtle? Suggested AnkoKaka |

Now in this one-shot they are quite mean to each other. Short and spicy I suppose.

Scar Deep by thir13enth

| Humor/Romance | Summary: Complete. Trick for trick, joke for joke, plot for plot, wrapped all up in revenge-when will things get too far? KakaAnko |

Here is a bit of how their relationship could function if they were a pair.

Jealousy by sweetsheart

| Romance/Humor | Summary: Anko's going to find out that dating arguably the most powerful ninja of her generation doesn't come without its quirks. With the arrival of the mail, jealousy rears its head – can Kakashi make it up to Anko? KakaAnko, T for language. |

One shot with fluffy wholesome feeling to it. It’s quite accurate interpretation, if they would be a couple, fitting for their personalities.

Returning Something by GrayWolf555

| Romance | Summary: Memories fade, usually from time, but occasionally for other reasons. Anko gets back what was taken from her in the war. KakaAnko. Oneshot. M for a reason. Just some good, old fashioned smut. |

NSFW but quite nice dynamic of how they comfort each other in harder times. (After Asuma’s death)

Forged in Fire by AlphaEph19

| Adventure/Family | Summary: The shinobi way of life is not kind to families. Many drift apart, or are torn apart. Sometimes the blood that binds relatives together becomes a curse. But not all families are linked by blood. Some rise up out of suffering, formed by individuals who have had enough of being broken down - they want to build anew. These are the strongest families... the ones forged in fire. AU |

Anko with Kakashi are forced by Hiruzen to helps with Sasuke's trauma after Uchiha massacre. So fluff it is.

Chasing a Legend by Voiceofsummer

| Adventure/Friendship | Summary: During one of the most crucial missions in the history of Konoha, Sakumo is forced to make an all too different decision. The White Fang dies as a hero and not in disgrace. The life of Hatake Kakashi is changed forever. AU. |

It has more ship teases then actually ship but it’s really good Kakashi-centric story during Third War.

Let Me Take Him by Durriken

| Humor | Summary: What reason could Anko possibly have for wanting to help Naruto? Let's find out. |

Anko talk with Hiruzen about taking care of Naruto oneshot. Fluff? I think?

Dominion by Don'tChaseWhat'sGone

| Drama | Summary: Kakashi Hatake meets all the requirements befitting a Hokage. The strength of ten men, the respect of a village, and unwavering dedication. The toll it takes on unexplained relationships is a different story. |

Now this fic takes on a lot of interesting things and quite complications that this ship would face if they would be together. It touches on Orochimaru’s return to village after the IV war and Anko bitterness toward that idea and more.

Sensual Country by EEevee

| Romance/Humor | Summary: [challenge fic] Dancing, possessiveness, and country music. Why? Because country is sexy! XD . |

Summary speaks for itself. Anko’s suffering of reluctant dance partner.

Drunken Misery by Meda-Chan

| Summary: Ever since Asuma died, Kurenai drank everynight. Kakashi finds her outside the sake shop and helps her home, Anko with her......This as a kakashikurenaiAnko fiction requested...OK, I got the whole story on there now, im pleased with my reviews. |

Smut for smut although it’s kind of sad one.

The Interrogator by LunarSkies2383

| Romance/Humor | Summary: Anko Mitarashi can be a fierce interrogator. But concerning a certain dog she'll make him bark before the day is done. |

Again, it’s a lemon but this time fun one and more lighthearted

Gelato by LiraWM

| Romance | Summary: The icecream was never this hard to get and taste: KakashiAnko, KakaAnko |

Longer story with smut

Anko & Kakashi One Shots & Minifics by seductivewifey

| Romance/Angst | Summary: This is an ongoing collection of my work dedicated to the kakaanko ship. I personally follow anime only so don't be surprised when things don't fall in line with the manga. This should also clearly tell you I don't own these characters in anyway. 🍋🍋🍋Everything is pretty citrusy so please no one under the age of 18. |

Now I generally don’t trust wattpad webste with good fics. But there are exceptions. And that’s one of them. There is smut a but really fun one. With Anko shining with her personality but also touching a little bit some of their insecurities. Alternative link

A Bad time for Poor Judgement by Whistler1234

| Romance/Adventure | Summary: Kakashi has been charged with bringing in a rogue ninja but she has other ideas.Contains adult themes and language. |

So... this fic was deleted buuuuuuuuuuut thanks to black magic, the way to recover this fic was found... This story is ton of fun. The tags will give away that it’s hot smut story but with a lot of deceptive ninja elements in it. There is a lot of sensuality without even getting into the explicit scenes but it's not easy read. The way author write it, is quite ambiguous and leaves many "fill in the blanks" stuff.

Take It All Off by Annwyd

| Humor/Romance | Summary: A lighthearted glimpse of the sex lives of personally dysfunctional ninja. AnkoKaka. |

I like things that are implied in this fic. Like the last line “Tastes like fabric”, I could find symbolic things in it xP

Friends by TwoTails

| Drama/Romance | Summary: NOW COMPLETE! 1st in AnkoKakashi Friends series. Anko is exhausted after coming back from a mission. An innocent drink or four with Kakashi leads to an interesting test between friends. M for future adult situations. PS, I don't own Naruto. |

Lighthearted story of them becoming friends with benefits. Last chapter has smut in it but they have good fun flirting with Kakashi taking the lead this time. Author wrote many sequels to this. So check on author page for continuation of this fanfic.

Naruto: Altered History by Geor-sama

| Adventure | Summary: Meet Uzumaki Naruto, the number one prankster ninja. He lives in Konoha...and has a dark secret so large that NOBODY knows, not even Naruto. |

Now this in not really Kakanko fic, it has only teases of the ship. But it’s good Anko story, it’s sells the idea of sensei Anko and her struggle of being a teacher. In that, Naruto was Anko's apprentice (his unusual graduation meant the teams were already decided etc) and there is a point where she realizes that she is teaching Naruto the same way Orochimaru taught her. Anko was very much invested in proving that she wasn't a monster because of Orochimaru in that fic which is notable given that some characters (like Kurenai?!) straight up hated her for it.

About a Book by Arkhe

| Humor | Summary: Anko's having a bad day and she's all up for sharing the pain. Kakashi becomes an unwilling participant. [Lime scented] |

It’s sfw. Just Anko teasing Kakashi a bit, while giving her review about his literatura.

Kage Regrets by MsSage

| Angst/Hurt/Comfort | Summary: As long as he didn't act on it, he mused, everything would probably be alright. Kakashi centric musings as he wonders about Anko, Iruka and everything else. Might do a chapter from Anko's POV if reviewers are keen for it, but its a one shot for the time being. |

Now, this one is a bit tragic, no deaths in it, it’s just melancholic. But it’s well written, some of you may like it.

A Bite of Dango by jiemae

| Romance/Hurt/Comfort | Summary: She hated sweets—despised them, really. So it must have been a mistake that she wound up inside a fictional character known for loving them. It must have been. [SI-as-Anko—Drabble] |

As it says, it’s self-insert. But Anko still feels like her, so I wil give it a pass. Plus bonus, Kushina and Minarto still lives in this one and trying to restore her memories.

To Feel Alive by Warrior and Scholar

| Romance/Hurt/Comfort | Summary: Kakashi loses a partner on a mission. Kakashi is hurt by the loss can Anko help him to feel alive? R&R Rated: M for later chapters. |

Kakashi and Anko drink together and play around (but in sfw way, until last chapter). Kakashi may act a bit more goofy here then normal but he is drunk, so you know.

One Eye, Full of Wisdom by MrBright01

| Adventure/Humor | Summary: Kakashi survived his losses in spirit as well as in body, and having learned both wisdom and intellect from his experiences, he now seeks to pass those traits on to his students. Story emphasis is on tactical fighting, mind games, adventure, and the occasional bout of humor. GenFic, no story stealing OC's or creepy romance between children. Current Arc: Jashin Needs YOU. . |

Fic doesn't focus on their shipping but they have great interactions there. Specifically in “Omake” chapters. You can read only those if you just want to see them trolling each other and others.

A Hero's Reward by PurpleFlamingo

| Romance | Summary: Kakashi was having a rough time, having died, talked to his father, and been revived, all in the span of a few hours. Now, he was in the hospital, recovering while the village was repairing itself. And, of course, Anko wanted to pay him a visit. After hours, of course. Kakashi/Anko |

Just smut after the Pain defeat. With Anko and Kakashi not so subtly hiding that they are seeing each other.

Mission: Testing subjects by LiraWM

| Romance |

SFW. Kakashi and Anko go on a mission test, when they have to pretend to be a married couple and discover the identity of their target that is testing their “gather information” abilities. Yeah, the idea sounds cliche but it’s executed in a good way.

Histriōnis by viridian_house

| Angst/Hurt/Comfort| Summary: Anko has a favor to ask of Kakashi—as for why, well, she's sure he already has his suspicions.

SFW (for first two chapter)

Very well written. Touches on Anko's insecurities on how she is seen by the village. On how she uses sex as coping and how Orochimaru ruined her up mentality and her mixed feelings about Sarutobi. Also fic mentions Kakashi’s insecurities about potentially being new hokage, his anger toward his father- which prevents him from creating connection with Sasuke to stop him from leaving for Orochimaru and so Anko decides to step in.

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shenanigans-and-imagines · 4 years ago

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Legends of Tomorrow: OC Spark Sheet

I have a new OC, send help!

Name: Evelyn Doyle

Born in Ireland, 1984

Wielder of the Flaming Sword: the hilt was forged with a nail of the crucifix

Those chosen are given the gift of Sight; the ability to look into a person’s soul and see their true self, also has the side effect of being able to spot demons

Superior strength, faster reflexes, speed healing

Sword can kill lesser demons and injure more powerful ones; also, able to detect other holy reelects and glows hot when near dark magic, able to deflect and shield against dark magic

Random Dialogue

“You’re going to be the death of me.”

“Don’t say that.”

She paused, turning back to John. There was something in his voice and downcast eyes. For the first time since she’d met him, he looked, vulnerable.

“I’ve had a lot of people die on me. I’d rather not add your name to the list.”

She stayed silent a moment, watching him as he kept his eyes far away from hers. Carefully, she took a step toward him, pulling out the sword as she did.

She laid the blade out in her palms.

“John, put your hand on the sword.”

He glanced up, looking between it and her in suspicion.

“Why?”

“Just do it.”

His eyes narrowed, but cautiously, he did as he was told and pressed his hand to the warm steel.

“John Constantine,” she began, “I, Evelyn Doyle, vow not to die of unnatural, supernatural or time related causes, save for old and asleep in my bed. You will not be the one to bury me. And if, for some reason, I must lay down my life, I will not do so without your express permission. This I swear on my honor as Wielder of the Flaming Sword and all the souls who came before me.”

He didn’t say anything for a long while. His throat tightened as he tried to think of what to say.

“That’s a big promise,” he managed.

“Aye, it is.”

“I wouldn’t want to be the one to make you break it.”

“I don’t break promises,” she said, firmly. “But, if something were to happen, I guess that means you’d have to come after me.”

“I guess you’re right.”

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“Where’d you learn to fight?”

“I have a brother. Little squirt used to get picked on a lot, I had to defend him somehow.”

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“All I did was pick up a sword and now I’m a warrior of God. You’d be surprised how much of life happens by accident.”

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“How did you know the sword would protect us?” Ray asked.

“Oh, I didn’t. This thing doesn’t exactly come with an instruction manual.”

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“I can’t look at Ray’s soul directly. It’s like staring into the sun.”

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“My soul can’t be that pure,” Nate said, sounding almost offended.

“Oh it is, just in a different way.”

“How?”

She thought a moment. “Ray’s soul is Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows, while yours is more Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys.”

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“Mick, I’ve seen your soul. It’s burnt and cracked and just a little slimy. All the same, deep, deep down, I know for a fact light still shines in you. You’re a good person.”

Mick glared down at her, giving a low grunt in response.

“Oh don’t growl, I’m not going to tell anyone.”

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“I know what it means to be given something and have the whole weight of its history placed on your shoulders. It’s easy to get caught up in what it meant to so many for so long, you end up losing yourself to it.”

“This isn’t a relic of the past,” Amaya said. “This means everything to my people now.”

“Aye,” Evelyn agreed. “There’s no doubt about that. But, the simple fact is, it isn’t theirs. It’s yours. You decide what it means to you. Now that could mean going home and protecting your village or doing what you’ve been doing, which is protecting the world. Every person who wielded the totem before you had to decide what it meant to them. It’s only as meaningful as how you decide to use it. Don’t let yourself be bogged down by the expectations of the past. Allow yourself to be a person, not a symbol.”

Memes

Rip: Oh, no blood on your hands, that’s a bit holier-than-thou.

Evelyn: I am a great deal holier-than-thou, that’s the whole point.

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Evelyn: I like to think none of this would have worked out if you weren't, at heart, just a little bit of a good person.

John: And if you weren't, deep down, just enough of a bastard to be worth knowing.

#legends of tomorrow #lot #legends of tomorrow oc #john constantine #ray palmer #nate haywood #rip hunter #mick rory #dc #dc comics #dc oc #arrowverse #my oc stuff #evelyn doyle

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tctteredwings · 7 months ago

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[ ben barnes, cis man, he/him ] — whoa! NATHAN YOUNG just stole my cab! not cool, but maybe they needed it more. they have lived in the city for 42 YEARS, working as a FREELANCE/FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER. that can’t be easy, especially at only 42 YEARS OLD. some people say they can be a little bit COCKY and SECRETIVE, but i know them to be FREETHINKING and RESPECTFUL whatever. i guess i’ll catch the next cab. hope they like the ride back to MANHATTAN!

IN A NUTSHELL; a desk full of empty coffee cups, denim jackets whatever the weather, a constantly buzzing cell phone, a playful smile and a wink, loves a candid photo, playing the beatles in the car, scuffed up chelsea boots.

tw: adultery

Name: Nathan Young Nicknames: Nate Age: Forty-two Date of birth: 5th November 1981 Birth place: Manhattan, New York Occupation: Freelance/Fashion Photographer Romantic/sexual orientation: Biromantic/bisexual

IMMEDIATE FAMILY.

Parents: Marc Young & Enid Young, née Carlisle. Siblings: ___ Young & ___ Young ( wc on main ). Children: Lyndsey Young ( 16 ) & Jessica Young ( 14 ). Ex-wife: Daphne Lark. Pets: One Doberman named Bernie.

ABOUT.

Nathan was born in Greenwich Village to Enid and Marc . They were big in the community, always doing charity work and volunteering. His father even ran for mayor at one point. He was expected to get involved, too, but he really wasn’t interested.

All he wanted was to take photos, so at 16 he got a part time job at Starbucks and bought all the equipment his parents refused to. The rest was history as they say.

Eventually drifted away from his parents, the relationship with his younger siblings also suffering as a result.

In his senior year he came out as bisexual and dated a guy from the hockey team for a little over six months, up until college pulled them apart anyway.

At 24 he met his soon-to-be wife on a shoot where she was also working, she was pretty new, majorly awkward and he fell for her in a big way.

Up until Nathan cheated on her anyway...

Flirty in nature he was always putting on the charm, just a way to get people to ‘fall in love with him’ for the benefit of the camera, but six years after he first got married, things went a little too far.

He confessed straight away and within a year they were divorced, his wife granted full custody of the children.

Deciding on a fresh start, he up and moved to California, setting up his own studio in the city a year later. He lived out there for going on five years.

His daughters, Lyndsey ( 16 ) and Jessica ( 14 ), he saw during the holidays for the most part while living in LA They'd come and stay with him for weeks on end, enjoying the sun, sand and sea.

He's now been back in New York for four years, eventually tiring of the new life he'd found and missing his home. With the girls getting older and a friendship forming between both him and his ex-wife, they now have equal custody and co-parent like a dream. The reasons for their divorce a decade ago are never discussed and they've both done their best to move on from it.

He’s still a flirt, something that will never change, but he’s been failing pretty dramatically at getting back on the dating scene ever since separating from his wife. His job is his life now, though, and a lot of his time is dedicated to that and spending time in the studio he'd doing up.

Despite his protests in the debate over whether to get a dog or not with his ex, he’s found he’s actually quite fond of them now. After spending six years having miniature breeds yapping at his heels, he chose to adopt a Doberman within a couple of months of moving to California and he'd travelled back to New York with him.

Nathan is a keen reader and considers himself a bookworm. It’s a little-known fact about him, but he adores the classics, and his favourite book is War and Peace. One day he hopes to write something himself, although knows it will probably only end up being a photography book or a pictorial of his early years taking photos.

TLDR; Nathan grew up in New York ( Greenwich Village to be exact ) and had a pretty good childhood. He clashed with his parents on what to do with his life and during his teens they had a pretty big falling out when he decided to follow his passion for photography. Working his way up the ladder, by his mid-twenties he was one of the most sought-after fashion photographers in the country —- that hasn't changed much. He got caught up in a whirlwind romance at the same time and was married by 25 shortly after his first daughter was born. Over time his flirty personality got him into trouble though and while working away he had a fleeting affair that led to the breakdown of his marriage. He hasn't really been the same since. Moved to LA for a while for work and when he moved back 4 years ago, made his daughters his top priority. He's still a flirt, but has toned it down a little.

#✧ nathan ( about )#boroughs.intro #adultery tw

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multi-fandom-imagine · 4 years ago

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Mr. Wonderful || Nathan Drake || *Rewrite*

A/n: Original work here, this one is not gonna be rushed and it’s gonna have a lot more information regarding the readers and Nathan’s relationship.

Flashback Italicized.

Nathan Drake, so much could be said about the man. ‘Two bit thief seemed to come up a lot in conversations but to you he was much more than that. He was your best friend, lover and husband but soon he was going to be the father of your unborn child.

Sitting on the sofa next to your sister Elena, it was easy to remember when you told the man you were expecting your child.

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“Nathan! I need to tell you something!”

“Can’t this wait honey! We are getting shot at.” The man’s voice shouted over the gun fire. You two were pinned down by some mercenary's...you mentally cursed at Rafe for being such an asshole.

“Which make’s it the perfect opportunity.” Grabbing a hand grenade from Nathan’s pouch you tossed it at the last few of the remaining men. Hearing the blast to took a deep breath doing your best to stem your nerves. “I’m pregnant.”

“You’re what!”

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Snorting you rubbed your stomach feeling the kick over your child, letting out a pained grunt Elena quickly turned her attention to you. Giving you an eager smile she placed her hand on your belly.

“God I pray that you don’t have another Drake on your hand.” She teased.

Smiling you shook your head relaxing into the couch. “Nathan isn’t so bad...I mean he took the news of my pregnancy well.”

“The man looked like he was going to have a heart attack but if you mean that he didn’t just walk off in the middle of a jungle then ya I guess I gotta give him props for that and I hate to admit it but it was cute seeing him get all protective of you and well it was nice that he kept you safe...”

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“Nathan”

“Y/n...please do this for me...I have to go after him...I can’t.”

You knew what he was trying to say, that he could not leave with out Sam, while you hated the thought of Nathan leaving you were not going to stand in the way of him walking away from his brother. Not when you knew of the grief he went through the first time he had thought Sam had died.

“Then let me go with you.” You weakly asked him, you already knew the answer but you just wanted him to know that you did not want him to go alone.

Chuckling, Nathan pressed his forehead against yours then gave you a gentle kiss. “As much as I would like that....I can’t risk losing you or.../” he nervously placed his hand on your stomach. “Our child.” Stepping back he took a deep breath.

“Elena, you make sure Sully takes good care of her.”

Elena sighed shaking her head though she gave Nathan a smile placing a comforting hand on your shoulder. “Don’t worry Drake, I will just come back alive alright.”

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Feeling yourself fall asleep, you kept your hand protectively on your stomach. “I can’t think straight knowing Nathan is-”

“Out their risking his life for treasure.” Elena teased.

Sighing you slouched into the couch more. “That but knowing Nathan he’s going to be doing something completely stupid.”

Elena sighed as she shifted her body so it was facing you. “This is Nathan we’re talking about y/n..plus he has Sam.”

“hmp.”

“And Sully...just take a nap alright...all this stress can’t be good for my little niece.”

Closing your eyes you gave your sister a nod adjusting your body so your head was resting on Elena’s shoulders, a small nap wouldn’t hurt.

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“Listen Drake...”

“Call me Nathan....please.”

The man gave Elena a sickeningly sweet smile, one that she’d love nothing more than to smack off.

“You are to stay away from my sister!”

“She’s a grown woman, she can talk to who-” Giving a glance over in your direction you were to busy taking pictures of the coffin they found. “Ever she wants too.” Giving a wink to the blonde woman Nathan casually made his way towards you.

“Pretty amazing right?”

Giving him a wide smile, you nodded your head quickly. “It is, this is gonna be a great story.” Rolling your shoulders you turned your camera up to him snapping a picture.

“What was that for?”

Shrugging your shoulders you slipped your camera away. “I have my reasons.”

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Nathan winced as he pressed his back against a wall of a crumbling building, himself, Sam and Sully have found the location of Lima’s treasure but of course it meant that another group had to find it too.

Getting shot at was not something he had in mind, the man wanted nothing more than to be at your side while you were in your last trimester of your pregnancy. He did not want to miss the birth of his child, what kind of father does that.

“God dammit! You assholes!” Gritting his teeth he shot at a few of the mercenary's. “Come on, calming thoughts Nate. All you gotta do is get through this and then you can get back home to your beautiful wife.”

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Seeing you again was not something that Nathan Drake was expecting. After the messy break up you both shared he was content no content was t the word, he resigned himself on never seeing you again but here you were standing in front of him looking more beautiful than he last remembered. He could feel his heart clench painfully and he suddenly felt like an idiot for telling you his true feelings.

“Hey y/n.”

“Nathan.” Of course you were cold towards him, the man didn’t blame you for it. Biting his tongue he watched as you turned you back towards him, you were talking to someone though it was Elena that blocked you from his view.

“You’re a real prick you know that right?”

“Ya...I know.”

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Nathan should have seen it coming, he should have pulled you out of the way. You shouldn’t have been the one to get hit with the blast, it should have been him. But now he had the risk of losing you, he knew that he had to move you but he did not want to injure you further.

“no-no-no...c’mon...you’re going to be fine.” Placing his hand under you lower back he tried not to flinch at the sound of your pained gasp’s as he and Elena carried you off to safety while Chloe became the look out for any of Lazarević’s men. While he knew he had to stop the man, he did not want to leave you alone.

Carefully placing you against a crumbled pillar Nathan hesitantly grabbed your hand. “Hey y/n...how ya doin?” He did his best to smile but seeing you like this was killing him.

Chloe gave a glanced towards you, you were breathing to heavily for her liking. Lowering her head so that Elena would not hear she lent closer to Nathan. “Not good.”

Digging his nails into his palm Nathan frowned digging his nails into his palm. “You go to the gate as fast as you can.”

“What? No...no way! Don’t you dare take on this crusade.”

“I have too, just get her out of here.”

Before Chloe or Elena could protest Nathan took off running and for the two it felt like hours before the man came running back. He made some quip but Elena could tell his heart was not in. As the place came crumbling around them Nathan let out a cruse as he lifted you up bridle style in his arms. “We need to move faster.”

Getting to the village was the easy part but Nathan did not like how you went silent in his arms. Placing you down on a small cement bed he placed his hand against your cheek. “God no.no no...you’re going to be fine y/n...please.” Moving his hand to your shoulder he tried to shake you awake. “Y/n..hold on all right? Just hold on.” His voice sounding more panicked. “C’mon, stay with us.” Rubbing your shoulder he had to fight back the tears. “You’re going to be fine.”

Turning away, Elena could feel her own tears falling down her cheeks as Chloe tugged the woman into her arms doing her best to sooth her.

“You’re going to be just fine.....y/n don’t do this....y/n. ”

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Waiting for any news of how your were doing, Nathan just prayed that you were okay.

“It’s been a long, strange trip hasn’t it.” Chloe stepped close to Nathan, Elena must still be with you.

“Yes it has...you should play hero more often. It suit’s you.”

“Nah...say...tell me something Nat.”

“What?”

“Do you love her?”

Nathan frowned turning his full attention to Chloe. “Chloe I’m sorry I.”

“No...it’s fine....really it’s alright...just do yourself a favor cowboy and tell her.” Turning her attention to the voice’s both of them watched as Elena helped you out of the small home.

Waving goodbye to Nathan, Chloe walked away from the two. Taking a breath in Nathan cleared out his throat. “Well well....look who’s not supposed to be out of bed.”

“Ya well my sister is a lousy patient, stubborn as hell.”

Letting out a scoff you gave your sister a small shove. “I’m not stubborn just restless.”

Shaking her head Elena glanced at you both, wetting her lips a small smile came to her face. “Say which way did Chloe go.”

Sighing Nathan pointed in the direction though he was surprised as the young woman walked off.

“You did good Nate.” Lacing your arm through his you gave him a smile as gave his arm a small squeeze.

“Ya?”

Giving him a teasing smile you shook your head, your wounds may have hurt but it did feel good to be in Nathan’s arms again. “So where do we go from here?”

“HUh? I didn’t think that far ahead.”

Standing on your toes you pressed a small kiss to the corner of the man’s lips as Nathan wove his arms around your waist. Sighing he then pressed his forehead against yours. “I love you...I should have said that sooner.”

Grinning you wrapped your arms around his neck tugging him in for a kiss. “Isn’t that funny? I love you too Nathan Drake.”

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“Nathan! Hey Nathan snap out of it!”

Blinking a few times Nathan didn’t even notice how long he had zoned out for. “What??”

“What is right? you were just standing their lookin at nothin!” Sam wrinkled his nose.

“I was just thinking about y/n..”

Sully let out a chuckle patting Nathan’s shoulder as they turned to the treasure, all three looked like a mess but they finally did it. “Let’s just get this on the plan and you can be back with her soon enough.”

As the three worked together, Nathan tensed hearing the familiar ring of phone going off.

“Can someone grab that.”

Letting out a grunt, Sam opened up the satellite phone though he nearly dropped it from what the voice said on the other line. “Uh we might wanna hurry this up.”

“What? Why?”

“Congratulations Nathan, Y/n is going into labor. You’re gonna be a dad.”

“What!”

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Nathan knew that he must have looked like a crazy person but he had to get to you. He was surprised he didn’t get shot by the security guard the moment he ran into the hospital though he did feel bad for scaring the nurse due to his appearance.

“Mynameisnathandrakeandmywifeisgivingbirthwhatroomissheein?” The words came out a jumbled mess and just as he was about to be taken out Elena rushed over to him.

“Nathan you!...you look like shit.” Shaking her head the woman turned to the receptionist giving her a smile. “He’s the father...he’s an uh archaeologist...it’s why he looks so dirty.” It was the only thing that came to mind and before the receptionist could protest Elena dragged him off to the elevator.

“How is she? How’s Y/n! please tell me I didn’t miss the birth.”

Letting out a laugh, Elena shook her head. Patting him on the shoulder she sighed wiping the dirt off on her pants. “Y/n is fine Nathan and no...she did not give birth yet. Her water broke when I made that call...you...you do know how babies work right?”

Wrinkling his nose, Nathan shook his head as he shifted his weight from one foot to another becoming antsy. “OF course I do...I...I just want to see her.” It took all his will power not to rush out of the elevator as he slowly followed Elena to the room.

Once he arrive he quickly slipped in, spotting you comfortably on the bed. Your hand on your stomach.

“Y/n! I’m here!”

“Nathan!” You couldn’t help but smile hearing the mans voice though your eyes went wide seeing his appearance. He was covered in dirt and what you hoped was dried mud. His hair was in complete disarray, shirt torn and while he may have a few scrapes and bruises he seemed to be fine.

“I can see that but Nathan.”

Grabbing your hand gently he pressed a small kiss to the ring on your finger. “Yes?”

“Go take a shower and change...Elena brought a bag for you.” Giving him a smile you ignore a contraction as Nathan let out a sigh.

“Okay okay.” Giving you another kiss the man slipped into the bathroom to take a quick shower not wanting to leave you alone for much longer.

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Now cleaned and dressed Nathan made his way over to you, sitting in the seat grasping your hand. “I’m sorry for being late...for almost missing our child’s birth.”

“Nathan…”While you were touched by what he was saying you did not want him to feel guilty for it. “It’s not your fault...just next time. Try not to go on anymore treasure hunts when I’m pregnant.” You were trying to make light of the situation despite doing your best to ignore the creeping pain though you were sure the baby was coming now.

“Like I should have been the one to take you to the hospital not Elena.”

Taking a deep breath you glanced over at the man,he was hunched over not looking you in the eye“Nathan.”

“I mean I get that she is your sister but I’m your husband…I shouldn’t have been looking for the next clue.”

“Nathan!”

Gritting your teeth, while you loved your husband and while you did think that his rambles were cute you just wanted him to shut up so he could get a doctor.

“Huh? what?” Nathan quickly looked you over to see if anything was wrong.

“Get me our doctor…the baby is coming now and if you don’t grab her I am going to kill you.”

“Right!” Scratching his cheek he pushed the chair back before he rushed off to grab the doctor. While it didn’t take long to find her, it seemed like it took even long to push the baby out.

Letting out a scream you pushed whenever your obstetrician told you too as Nathan held onto your hand.

“Nathan.” Biting your tongue you squeezed his hand tightly. “I can’t do this.” You could feel the tears slipping down your cheeks as Nathan let out his own small laugh as he brushed a strand of your hair away from your face.

“Are you kidding me beautiful. You know how many place’s you and your sister..and Sully helped me discover.”Bringing your hand to your lips he gave it a soft kiss.

“Just…Don’t let go of my hand, okay?.” While he hated seeing you in so much pain, he was excited to see his child soon. “I will always protect you.You can do this.”

Nodding your head you swallowed thickly squeezing Nathan’s hand tightly, with his encouraging words you pushed again missing the grimace on the mans face from your tight grip.

As time went by you felt a small amount of relief hearing your obstetrician letting you know it was time for the final push and went it was done you heard a tiny cry followed by Nathan’s relived laugh.

“She’s so tiny y/n.” Pressing a small kiss to the side of your head, Nathan watched as one of the nurse’s took the newborn away then turned to the obstetrician who was fixing you up.

“You did great beautiful,,,I’m so proud of you.”

Chuckling you gave him a tired smile leaning into his embrace once he settled himself next to you on the bed. You forced to keep yourself awake, you wanted to hold your newborn before you fell asleep.

Once the nurse came back with the baby, the woman gently placed her in your arms showing what to do. Looking down at the sleeping bundle in awe you glanced up at Nathan seeing that his eyes were tearing up.

“She’s beautiful….perfect…our little Cassandra.” Hesitantly reaching out, he let his thumb gently brush against her cheek.

“Your mother would be proud Nathan.” Smiling up at him you let out a small yawn.

“You think she would?”

“I know she would, though we should probably tell Sam, Sully and Elena.”

Scratching his cheeks he nodded his head seeing you drift off, clearing out his throat he gently took the newborn in his arms sitting in the chair, cradling her gently. “Ya…later, just let me bask in this bliss but get some rest y/n…you deserve it.”

“Hmm you’re right…I do.” Wincing, you adjusted your body to watch your husband, you managed to grab your phone beside your table. Biting your lip you took a few pictures before placing it back down as your eyes started to close.

“I’ll hold her till you wake up..or uh till she needs to eat.”

Snorting, you smiled for a moment. “Sounds good honey.”

“Oh…y/n…so I guess this mean’s that you can call me Daddy Drake…right.”

Groaning you tugged the hospital pillow closer to your head. “Nathan!”

“What!” Holding his newborn close, Nathan gave you a small grin. He couldn’t believe how lucky he was. Meeting you on that dock, nearly losing you....that was something he did not want to think about but at least he got to confess his feelings to you then finally asking you to marry him.

With everything you two went through, everything that you had to put up with he knew he was a lucky man. “You’re gonna be loved Cassandra, you will have a happy family.”

“I promise.”

#Nathan Drake #nathan #nathan drake x reader #nate drake #Uncharted 2: Among Thieves #uncharted #Uncharted: Drake's Fortune #Uncharted 2 #uncharted x reader #female reader #reader #reader insert #rewrite #drabble #drabbles

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backtothestart02 · 4 years ago

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My TV & Movie Ships

(more to be added as I think of them)

TV Ships:

Gossip Girl – Chuck/Blair, Dan/Serena, Nate/Vanessa, Carter/Serena, Jenny/Damien, Rufus/Lily, Ivy/Max

One Tree Hill – Nathan/Haley, Lucas/Peyton, Jake/Peyton, Brooke/Julian

The Vampire Diaries – Damon/Elena, Klaus/Caroline, Stefan/Katherine, Damon/Katherine, Jeremy/Vicki, Jeremy/Bonnie, Stefan/Caroline, Matt/Caroline, Elijah/Katherine

The Originals – Elijah/Hayley, Klaus/Cami, Kol/Davina, Hope/Roman

Legacies – Hope/Landon, Raf/Josie, MG/Lizzie

Once Upon a Time – Snow/Charming, Rumple/Belle, Neal/Emma, Philip/Aurora, Robin/Regina

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland – Will/Ana, Alice/Cyrus

Revenge – Daniel/Emily, Charlotte/Declan

The Secret Circle – Adam/Cassie, Nick/Melissa, Faye/Jake, Faye/Lee

Into the Badlands – Ryder/Jade, MK/Tilda

The Shannara Chronicles – Wil/Eretria, Amberle/Lorin, Bandon/Catania

This is Us – Jack/Rebecca, Randall/Beth, Kate/Toby, Kevin/Sophie, Kevin/Sloane, Kevin/Olivia

Single Parents – Will/Angie, Poppy/Douglas

Manifest – Jared/Mich

The Resident – Conrad/Nic

Riverdale – Betty/Jughead, Archie/Veronica

Mayans M.C. – EZ/Emily, Angel/Adelita

American Gods – Shadow/Laura

God Friended Me – Miles/Cara, Rakesh/Jaya

Roswell, New Mexico – Liz/Max, Michael/Maria

The Flash – Barry/Iris, Ronnie/Caitlin, Wally/Jesse, Cisco/Cynthia, Barry/Patty, Zoom/Black Siren

Legends of Tomorrow – Sara/Leonard, Ray/Nora, Nate/Zari 1.0

Supergirl – James/Kara

Constantine – John/Zed

Smallville – Clark/Lana, Chloe/Oliver

7th Heaven – Lucy/Kevin, Simon/Cecilia

Full House – Jesse/Becky

Stranger Things – Nancy/Steve, Mike/Eleven

The White Queen – Edward/Elizabeth, Richard/Anne

Poldark – Ross/Elizabeth

Great Expectations (2011) – Pip/Estella

And Then There Were None – Vera/Philip

Life Unexpected – Lux/Jones, Lux/Sam

Teen Wolf – Scott/Allison, Stiles/Lydia, Scott/Malia, Liam/Hayden

The 100 – Clarke/Finn, Clarke/Bellamy

90210 – Liam/Annie, Liam/Naomi, Dixon/Silver, Navid/Adrianna, Annie/Ethan, Annie/Jasper, Dixon/Ivy, Max/Naomi, Kelly/Ryan, Naomi/Austin, Ivy/Raj, Annie/Riley

Elementary – Sherlock/Joan

Everwood – Ephram/Amy, Bright/Hannah

Friends – Ross/Rachel, Chandler/Monica, Mike/Phoebe

Reign – Mary/Francis, Kenna/Bash, Greer/Leith, Leith/Claude, Greer/James

Law and Order: SVU – Elliot/Olivia

Scrubs – JD/Elliot, Turk/Carla

Pretty Little Liars - Spencer/Toby

Cloak & Dagger - Ty/Tandy, Ty/Evita

Batwoman - Alice/Ocean

iZombie - Liv/Major, Ravi/Payton, Liv/Lowell

Hart of Dixie - Zoe/Wade, Lemon/Lavon, George/Tansy, Lemon/Peter

Still Star-Crossed - Benvolio/Rosaline, Escalus/Rosaline

Gilmore Girls - Rory/Jess

...

Movie Ships:

Star Wars – Anakin/Padme, Han/Leia

Lord of the Rings – Aragorn/Arwen, Faramir/Eowyn, Sam/Rosie

The Hobbit – Legolas/Tauriel

The Day After Tomorrow – Sam/Laura

Sweet Home Alabama – Melanie/Jake

The Wedding Planner – Mary/Steve

Life As We Know It – Holly/Eric

The Lake House – Alex/Kate

The Village – Ivy/Lucius

Spiderman – Peter/Mary Jane

The Notebook – Noah/Allie

The Ring – Noah/Rachel

Titanic – Rose/Jack

Pompeii – Milo/Cassia

Romeo & Juliet (2013) – Romeo/Juliet

Mirror, Mirror – Snow White/Prince Alcott

A Walk to Remember – Jamie/Landon

Chasing Liberty – Anna/Ben, Alan/Cynthia

It – Bill/Beverly

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before – Peter/Lara Jean

In the Heart of the Sea – Owen/Peggy

The Host – Jared/Melanie, Ian/Wanda

He’s Just Not That Into You – Gigi/Alex

The Longest Ride – Luke/Sophia, Ira/Ruth

A Beautiful Mind – John/Alicia

The Legend of Tarzan – Tarzan/Jane

Pirates of the Caribbean – Will/Elizabeth

Red Riding Hood – Henry/Valerie

Safe Haven – Katie/Alex

The Woman in Black 2 – Eve/Harry

Woman in Gold – Maria/Fritz

Jurassic World - Owen/Claire

Hitch - Hitch/Sara, Albert/Allegra

The Mummy - Rick/Evie

Age of Adaline - Adaline/William

Far From the Madding Crowd - Gabriel/Bathsheba

Everything, Everything - Maddy/Olly

5th Wave - Cassie/Ben

If I Stay - Mia/Adam

Pride & Prejudice & Zombies - Darcy/Elizabeth

Enola Holmes - Enola/Tewkesbury

The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes - Coriolanus/Lucy Gray

#about me #tv ships #movie ships #tbc

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shy-violet-soul · 4 years ago

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Stuff You Should Be Reading - Marvel/other Avengers

18+ readers only! Some of these fics contain adult themes!

Sam Wilson:

Just Us Two by @nacho-bucky - Sam’s got a bit of a problem with his wings, and the cute but hangry new mechanic in R&D isn’t willing to help without some spicy incentive. Tacos…it’s…it’s tacos.

Tony Stark:

Lullabies by @avengerscompound - Tony just wants to make sure Eddie is okay.

Bruce Banner:

Protector by @avengerscompound - She’s made to heal, he’s made to destroy.

Clint Barton:

Legacy by @avengerscompound - Nothing is the same after the events of Endgame. When Clint has trouble returning to a life where his family hasn’t changed but he has lost everything, he moves back to the city and tries to move on as a single parent. When Nate finds you bruised and pregnant in the stairwell of his building, he decides that there might be another way that he can make Nat’s sacrifice worth something.

Vent Rats by @avengerscompound - when it comes to Clint in his vents, Tony is at his wit’s end.

Spinach Milkshakes by @nacho-bucky - what happens when sugar-fueled Agent 41 has to stick to veggies?

Double-Spooned by @nacho-bucky - Clint overhears a conversation...does he really have to do a threesome?

Trick or Treat by @nacho-bucky - Halloween holds more than tricks for Clint and Agent 41.

Hello, Bird by @welldonebeca - No one imagines the Avengers getting home from missions and going straight to things like feeding a baby and changing diapers, but that’s Clint’s life, and that’s exactly what makes him happy.

Small Gods: First Cup by @avengerscompound. Clint Barton has a coffee addiction. One day that addiction brings him to The Elysian Fields coffee shop where he meets you. Soon Clint feels like his addiction isn’t just caffeine-based. But things are not as they seem. With a store that only appears under certain conditions, no customers, and a dog the size of a Dire Wolf, Clint isn’t sure there’s not more going on with you and he isn’t sure how to figure out if his feelings are real or just a side effect of his addiction.

Thor

Man in the Storm by @welcome-to-my-daydreams - It’s rut season at the compound. Omega Reader plans to ride it out alone, locked in her room away from any unwanted Alphas. But she finds that to be a lot easier said than done when the team’s strongest Alpha pays a visit.

Baby Fever by @tropicalcap - Four years into a relationship with Thor, and he’d very much like to have a baby with you. This is the story of your relationship, and how it’s affected by the new addition to the family.

Roses by @tropicalcap - Thor’s never celebrated Valentine’s Day, but there’s always a first time for everything.

A Wife for Thor by @shreddedparchment - You’ve been alone your whole life. Life is uneventful and you like it that way. That is until David, your family lawyer comes to see you with news that you’re the descendent of a nomadic royal family. This revelation wouldn’t matter if it didn’t mean that you’re obligated to meet with Thor, King of Asgard as he searches for a queen. With so many other options, better options, what are the odds he’ll pick you?

All There’s Left to Do is Run (AO3 link) by @spacelabrathor - Horse warlord Thor finds you a captive in a raid of a desert village and gives you a choice. Freedom by a quick death or taking his hand and going with him, to be his. You choose life, and with it, a husband who is wild and fierce and more than you could have ever imagined.

Tale as Old as Time (AO3 link) by @spacelabrathor - Thor is a beast, prowling the halls of an empty castle alone, living a life of cold, barren solitude. Villagers visit once yearly to bring him gifts he does not seek, piling valueless trinkets at his gate they feel will keep him appeased. They hate Thor and Thor knows, someday, that they will breach his gates and come for his head. He wonders to himself, often, if he will try to stop them when they do.This year, though, the offering has changed. Thor finds not trinkets at his front gate, but a girl, and then everything begins to change.

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slytherinbarnes · 4 years ago

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Sub Rosa [35]

vi. bitter harvest

Pairing: Bellamy Blake x reader

Word Count: 4.7k

Warnings: violence, fighting, character death, language.

Summary: Pike sets his sights on a Grounder village, much to your dismay, and plans to take it over. Octavia, however, has other plans. Someone makes you an offer you weren’t expecting, and you watch one of the 100 die.

a/n: hi no new episode today which is sad :( so please enjoy this sub rosa update instead! also, I think we will be moving to three posts a week NEXT WEEK so stay tuned!!! the taglist for this series is open! I hope you enjoy, please let me know what you think!!!

previous chapter // season masterlist // series masterlist

You roll over in bed, reaching out for Bellamy, surprised to find nothing.

You open your eyes and look around, gaze falling onto a note on the pillow beside you.

Went to talk to Pike about Clarke and Octavia. Meet us at the Chancellor’s office when you wake up. -Bell

You sigh and dress quickly, mentally preparing yourself for another day of spying. You head straight to the Chancellor’s office, thinking about the breakfast that will have to wait, sure that the two men are already waiting for you. Sure enough, as soon as you appear in the doorway, Pike smiles. “Miss Griffin! Nice of you to finally join us.”

“The first sleep after getting hit with the shock baton is always the hardest.”

He ignores the quip, the allusion to your criminal background, and ushers you inside instead, closing the door behind you. He turns to face you and Bellamy, expression stern. “We need to talk about your sisters.”

“Griffin.” He watches you carefully. “Is Clarke a threat to us?”

You consider this, thinking hard about how much to say and how much to hide. You settle on the truth. “If you’re asking if she’ll sneak back into camp, I suspect not. She knows you’ll be looking for her and she won’t risk it.”

“Not even for you? Your mother?”

“I made it pretty clear to Clarke before she shocked me whose side I was on. Besides, she left us pretty easily after Mount Weather, so this isn’t new. She’ll stay away.”

“Good.” He turns to Bellamy, expression turning hard. “Mr. Blake, your sister, however, is a different story, isn’t she?”

You see the muscle in Bellamy’s jaw twitch, the subject of Octavia always a touchy one. He grinds out, “Yes, sir.”

“Her Grounder boyfriend is locked up, and I’m told the woman we spared, Indra, trained Octavia in the Grounder ways.”

“Yes, sir.”

“She has something to fight for. A reason worth coming back.”

“Yes, sir.”

“She’s your sister, family, and we protect our own. I promise you that if she comes back to this camp, she will understand her place in it, but she’ll be safe with us. Understood?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Good.” He moves to the door, opening it, motioning for you both to leave. “Dismissed.”

Four days after Clarke and Octavia’s escape

Kane checks the halls near his room twice before leading you to his door and ushering you inside. As soon as you’re safe from prying eyes, he turns to you with a smile. “Octavia just radioed. Lexa decided that blood must not have blood. They’ll send riders today to deliver the message to Pike.”

You let out an audible sigh of relief, whispering, “Clarke did it.”

As soon as the words come out, a realization hits you like a ton of bricks. Clarke did it. Clarke convinced Lexa, “blood must have blood” Lexa, to let the massacre of her army slide. And you don’t need to go over the reasons on how she managed it, because you think about the soft way she says Lexa’s name, even when she’s angry, the rapport she must have built with her while in Polis, and you have your answer. Because you know Clarke and you know when she’s acting differently, even if you’ve only seen her once in the last 3 months. Clarke Griffin is in love, and, apparently, Heda Lexa feels the same.

Kane pulls you out of your thoughts, distracting you from the revelation. “We can’t let our guard down yet, because Pike is still in power, and he still hates the Grounders. We’re safe, for now, but the second Pike violates this peace offering, we’ll be in danger again.”

“Then we better make sure he keeps the peace.”

“Easier said than done.”

You let out a scoff, “You’re telling me.”

One week after Clarke and Octavia’s escape

You pour over the maps in front of you, checking over the borders that Pike has drawn to represent the New Arkadia. You shake your head, scrubbing a hand over your face, wondering how you’re going to talk him out of this when you hear a knock at the door. Not expecting anyone, you glance towards it in confusion, standing and crossing the room to pull open the door, revealing Nate. “Miller. What are you doing here?”

“I just have a question about the guard schedule.”

“Uh, okay.”

You step aside, making room for him to enter your room. He turns and checks the hallways both ways, before waving someone towards you. Kane comes quickly, sliding into the room behind Nate, both of them turning to face you. “Any news?”

You shake your head. “I’ve got a meeting with Pike and the others today about the village, but I still don’t think we’ll be able to talk him out of it. He seems dead set on kicking them out.”

Kane nods. “Octavia radioed. Gillmer, Hannah, and a few guards are out getting soil and water samples nearby, and they almost killed a kid when he stumbled upon them. Luckily, she was able to save him.”

“Weird. Wonder if it’s connected?”

“That’s what we want to find out.” He pulls out a small black object, holding it out to you. You take it, flipping it over in your hand, and you realize it’s a listening device. You look up at Kane in surprise, “Where did you get this?”

“Not important. Can you get it in Pike’s office? Somewhere out of sight.”

You give him a skeptical look. “I don’t know. His security is tight.”

“I can get you in.” You glance over at Miller, and you shake your head with a smirk. Of course he can. “You said it yourself, he’s expecting you in his office today. It won’t be weird if he catches you.”

You look between the two of them, and then back down to the listening device. “Okay, fine.”

They both nod, and Miller looks at you. “If we’re doing this, we need to do it now. Pike’s on the other side of the camp, checking the armory with Bellamy. We have a small window.”

You grab your guard jacket, heading towards the door. “Then let’s go.”

They both follow you out of your room and towards the Chancellor’s office. Kane is careful to keep his distance from the two of you, but you and Miller walk side by side, keeping up a light conversation, nothing suspicious about two guards together. When you reach the hallway and find it empty, Kane jogs up to you and Miller, walking beside you. “You step aside in case someone answers.”

You turn to Kane, “You should both step aside since I’m the only one that was asked to be here.”

Miller rolls his eyes, “I told you, no one’s home.”

Kane and Miller each step on either side of the door, and you knock, waiting to hear a response. You hear nothing, other than Miller’s quiet laugh, and Kane turns to him in confusion. “What?”

“Bet you didn’t think we’d be breaking the law together when you arrested me on the Ark, huh?”

Kane pushes past you to grab him by the vest. “This isn’t a game, Nate. If we don’t find out what Pike’s up to, more people will die.”

“Then let’s not get caught.”

Miller types in the keycode and opens the door, and as you push it wider, someone down the hall says, “Chancellor Pike, good to see you.”

You all exchange a worried look, and Kane presses the bug into your hand. “You put this somewhere smart, out of sight. I’ll buy you guys some time.”

He turns and leaves quickly, and you slip inside the room and crack the door, while Miller stands guard just outside. You look around the office, considering the best place to put the bug. You quickly decide against the meeting table, because although it’s the closest to the heart of conversations, it's the most likely place it will be discovered. Your eyes scan over the file cabinets, the couch, the bookshelf, rejecting them all. They finally land on Pike’s desk, and you walk over to it, looking it over, deciding that the bottom of the desk is hidden enough to do the trick.

You get down on your hands and knees, and stick it to the bottom, making sure to flip it on before you stand. You walk around the desk, checking it from every angle, making sure it can’t be seen, before you slip out the door again. Miller glances at you and you nod, which he returns before walking off down the hall. You can hear Kane’s voice down the hall. “Public opinion is a funny thing, Charles.”

“My job is to keep us safe, not to be liked.” Pike’s voice grows closer, so you step to the side of the door, standing and acting casual, waiting.

As Pike and Bellamy come around the corner, Pike greets you. “Glad you could join us.”

You nod as he steps up to the door, typing in his code and motioning for you and Bellamy to come inside. Bellamy squeezes your hand in greeting as he passes, his face blank and unreadable. Pike leaves the door open behind him, waiting for the others to show up, keeping up a light conversation with Bellamy. You only half participate, worried he’ll find the bug before it even gets used, but he never sees it. Instead, he calls the others inside as they all show up.

They all file inside the office, coming to stand around the table, and you’re surprised to see Monty and Monroe among them. Bellamy stands to your left, and Bryan on your right. Monroe is on Bryan’s other side, while Hannah, Pike, and Monty stand across from you. Pike’s gaze bounces over each of you. “Okay, let’s get this meeting started. Welcome Farm Station’s own Monty Green, and factory girl, Zoe Monroe, as we begin our next crucial phase: expansion and salvation. And this will lead the way.”

He holds up a vial of dirt, and you remember your conversation with Kane and Miller earlier about Octavia’s discovery. Monroe eyes it with confusion. “Dirt?”

“Soil. Fertile, arable soil. Vastly more rich than anything we’ve found since landing. We’ll clear the trees and plant within the month.”

Hannah smiles at everyone around the table. You know she’s Monty’s mom, but you can’t help but dislike her. “We start with soybeans and corn. They grow the fastest.”

Monty, who has been taking this all in quietly, wanders over to the map behind the table. You turn and watch as he eyes it with suspicion, pointing out the Grounder village. “Is this where we’re going?”

“That’s right.”

“There’s a village here.” He turns, eyes finding yours and Bellamy’s. “What about the people who live here?”

Bellamy turns away from Monty and gazes at Pike. “That’s sector four. We talked about this, the people there are not a threat.”

Pike sighs, “We need that land. With the loss of Mount Weather’s resources, Arkadia will be starving in less than a year.”

Bellamy’s gaze drops as he digests this new information, before he mutters, “With all due respect sir, you still haven’t answered Monty’s question.”

“You know the answer. Every field must be cleared of stones before it’s tilled.”

You glance at Bellamy from the corner of your eye, that haunted look now back in his eye. Monty, who’s now standing behind you, shifts uncomfortably at Pike’s plan. Hannah watches her son and says, “We were spotted by a child, so they’ll be expecting us. But they lost their fighters when we took out the army, so we don’t expect resistance.”

“They’re Grounders. They’ll resist.”

Bellamy shakes his head, “Even if they don’t, the Commander’s message was clear. Blood must not have blood. That doesn’t mean we can start taking-”

You hide your surprise at Bellamy’s resistance to the plan, and his willingness to voice that with Pike. You start to wonder if maybe he isn’t so lost after all. Pike cuts him off mid sentence. “What would you prefer: die fighting for your home or starve to death? Will you do what needs to be done for your people to survive or not?”

Bellamy glances over at you, his eyes landing on the locations of your hidden wounds, before he turns back to Pike, jaw set. “We’ll do what needs to be done.”

Pike explains the teams, who is expected to do what, and then he dismisses you.

Bellamy is silent as he leads the group to the rover, meeting up with Gillmer and a few of the guards along the way. You sneak a few glances at him as you walk by his side, watching the muscle in his jaw clench and unclench as he thinks. You can tell he’s lost in his head, in his thoughts, as the conversation ebbs and flows around him, and you wish he would just talk to you, the way he used to.

Joining Pike made him silent, and you hate it. Hate the wedge Pike drove between you two, whether Bellamy noticed or not.

Once you reach the rover, Bellamy pulls himself back to the present, leading the others and directing them on what to load up and what stays behind. He leaves you at a table with Hannah, loading bullets into magazines, and you hope she can’t feel the annoyance that her presence brings you.

Bellamy comes over to collect the weapons you’ve finished, grabbing the magazine and the gun off the table and loading it, as Kane wanders over. You only glance at him for a second, avoiding his eye as he focuses on Bellamy. “That’s a lot of firepower.”

Bellamy barely glances his way. “Let’s hope we don’t need it.”

“What’s the mission?”

He pauses, giving Kane a serious look. “Planning for our future.”

“You know, that looks a lot like our past.”

“We are building a life here.” He turns and looks at you, and you can’t tell if he’s trying to convince Kane, or himself. He turns back to Kane. “Not trying to make peace with people who only understand war.”

Hannah nods. “Damn right.”

Your annoyance threatens to break free, but you close your eyes, take a deep breath, and remind yourself to stay calm. No one seems to notice, because Bellamy calls out, “Let’s move out.”

Everyone makes a beeline for the truck, but Kane grabs your arm on the way. “Can you stop it?”

“What? Me vs the rest of the group? Not a chance.” You watch his face fall. “Did Octavia not get them out in time?”

“She’s gone radio silent.”

“Shit.”

Bellamy calls your name, followed by, “Everything okay?”

You turn and look at him, concern written on his features as he takes in Kane’s grip on your arm. “Yeah, I’m fine.”

You look back to Kane. “I’ll do what I can, save who I can.”

“Don’t expose yourself. We still need you.”

“Will do.” And then you raise your voice slightly in case anyone is trying to listen, before you yank your arm free. “Go float yourself, Kane!”

He plays his part well, looking stunned, and you jog over to the truck, taking the hand that Bellamy extends to you, helping to pull you inside. You plop down beside him with a frustrated huff, and his voice drops to a whisper as the truck starts up and pulls away, “What was that about?”

“Nothing. Just another Kane lecture about choosing the right side.”

He hums in acknowledgement, having received his fair share of those lectures. “He’ll understand soon. We don’t want to do this, kick out these Grounders, but we’re building a life for ourselves, a future.”

“I know.” You place a quick peck on his cheek, before leaning back and sitting in silence for the rest of the ride.

The rover comes to a stop in the village sometime after dark, the moon your only light as you all jump from the vehicle in formation, splitting off into two groups. You follow right behind Bellamy, all of you scanning the edge of the village for signs of movement, surprised to find none. The silence is deafening as you scan the empty village, and Monroe’s shaky voice reaches you from somewhere nearby, “I don’t hear anything. Maybe no one’s home.”

In front of you, Bellamy stops, eyes trained on the village as he yells, “Hello? Anyone here?”

When no one answers, he turns to look at you, his eyes asking a silent question, and you understand before he even opens his mouth to voice it. “Maybe they only know Trigedasleng?”

You understand what he’s asking, and turn to the village, projecting your voice. “Osir gada imfou kom Chansla Paik kom Skaikru. Osir gaf chich yu wocha op.”

We have a message from Chancellor Pike of the Sky People. We need to talk to your chieftain. You hear Gillmer scoff as soon as you finish speaking, and you resist the urge to roll your eyes. You all wait and listen again, hoping for an answer, but hearing nothing.

“Maybe they saw our lights and left,” Hannah muses.

Bellamy waves you all forward, and your two formations continue towards the village, one on each side. As you move deeper and deeper into the village, you come across no one, the living space seemingly abandoned. Rain starts to fall from above, running down your face and clothes, chilling you to the bone, but you ignore it as you stop at one of the fire pits in the middle of the camp, eyeing it. Logs are held together at the top with a rope, which is dripping with a bright yellow goo. Curious, you reach out to touch it, stopping when you hear a horse whinny in the distance. Bellamy yells, “Contact. Two o’clock.”

You take off running behind him, watching his back as you run towards the sound. As you come to a stop near the edge of the village, Hannah and Monty right behind you, you hear Octavia’s voice yelling down to you, “Bellamy, get them out of there! It’s a trap!”

Before he can say a word, you hear someone in the distance yell, “Fire!”

Seconds later, flaming arrows rain down from the ridge towards you, and you yell out, “Incoming! Take cover!”

Bellamy wraps his arms around you and you both duck, watching as all of the arrows miss your group and land on the fire pits lined up in the middle of the camp. They light quickly, a small fireball bursting from each one, and Octavia’s voice yells down to you once again, “The smoke is poison!”

You and Bellamy exchange a worried glance before he yells to the others, “Fall back, fall back! Stay away from the smoke! Get back to the rover!”

As you all start to run back towards the rover, avoiding the smoke, you hear Monroe let out a pained cry, screaming your name, then Monty’s, then Bellamy’s. Monty turns immediately, heading back towards her, and you turn and follow him. Bellamy yells your name, voice panicked, and you feel him reach out for you, but you slip from his grasp. You follow Monty into the smoke, both of you yelling Monroe’s name, coughing as the smoke enters your lungs.

You can still hear Bellamy yelling your name from the other side of the smoke, held back by the others as you move deeper and deeper into the toxic cloud. You hold your breath, trying to avoid breathing as much as you can, the smoke irritating your lungs each time it enters your body. Finally, you and Monty find Monroe, laid out near one of the fires. You both reach down and grab her, throwing her arms around your shoulders and dragging her out of the smoke and into fresh air.

As soon as you’re out of the toxic haze, you take in a long breath, your lungs still burning with irritation, but feeling better with fresher air. Bellamy runs forward and grabs Monroe’s legs as she starts to collapse, helping you and Monty carry her far away from the smoke and onto a patch of grass near the rover. You put her down gently, before dropping to your knees at her side, looking her over.

Her breaths come out as tight wheezes, the air struggling through her lungs the best it can. You can do nothing but watch her hopelessly, unsure how to treat lung issues without a tank of oxygen to help. Her wheezes turn to gasps as she struggles to breathe, and you glance over at Bellamy, his expression distraught. Behind you, Bryan mutters, “How the hell did they know?”

Monroe’s gasps grow louder and quicker until they stop completely, and she grows still. Bellamy’s voice is panicked as he gazes down at her, “Monroe? Monroe!”

You reach up and check for a pulse, head dropping to your chest when you find none. You look up at Bellamy, tears in your eyes as you shake your head. His head drops, tears filling his eyes, and Hannah turns to Bellamy, tone accusatory. “Your sister did this!”

Unable to contain it any longer, your annoyance from earlier boils over and you snap, “Shut up, Hannah! Just shut the hell up for once!”

No one says anything, now frozen in place as they look down at Monroe’s dead body, and you can see the haunted look in Bellamy’s eyes, the weight of the world dropping onto his shoulders again, and you know that someone has to be strong, take charge.

You turn to Bryan, wiping your tears away as you do. “Find me something for Monroe. A tarp, a blanket, anything. And some rope.”

He nods, before turning away. You look over at Monty, Hannah, and Gillmer. “Get up to that ridge, and tell me what you see.”

They stand frozen, looking at you, and you yell, “Now!”

They jump in surprise but do what you say, running off to search the ridge. You look up at the two guards left. “They have a well at the edge of camp. Put out those fires.”

As they turn to leave, you look back at Bellamy, still frozen in place, staring down at Monroe. You reach out for him, grabbing his hand, and he looks up in surprise, like he forgot you were even there. “She’s only here because of me.”

You think of Roma, speared to a tree, and of Bellamy turning to you, telling you the same thing then. You shake your head. “Monroe was here because she wanted to do better, be better. She believed in building a better life.”

You reach up, put a hand on his cheek, and he leans into it. “We can’t let Monroe’s death, or those that died before her, be in vain. It has to stop, Bellamy. The killing has to stop.”

You know you’re toeing a dangerous line, letting your true feelings get this close. Feelings that are in direct opposition to Pike and what he seems to stand for. But Bellamy’s conflict is palpable, his disagreement with Pike and his methods growing everyday. So you say enough to get into his head, but not expose yourself. “Do you understand what I’m saying? Peace. We need to work for peace.”

He nods his head, mulling over your words, and you pull away from him when you hear someone approaching. You turn and see Bryan, holding up a blanket and some rope. “This is all I could find.”

“This is perfect, thank you.” You look around, surveying the two groups. “Can you go check the ridge with the others?”

“Yeah.”

“Thanks.”

He leaves you and Bellamy alone again, and you lay out the blanket. Bellamy stands and helps you move Monroe’s body on top of it, both of you pulling the blanket over her body and tucking it underneath her. As you pull it over her face, you whisper, “May we meet again.”

You hear Bellamy echo the words before he helps you secure the sheet with the rope, the way the Grounder’s taught you after Finn massacred the village, and once you're done, you both silently carry her body back to the rover and set it inside. As you finish, the radio at Bellamy’s side crackles to life with Hannah’s voice. “The Grounders are gone now, there’s no one up here. We’re coming back down.”

“Copy that.”

You and Bellamy lean against the truck, waiting for the others to return. The two guards that you put on firefighting duty return first, letting you know the fires are out, before the second group arrives a few minutes later. Everyone is silent, defeated, and Bellamy takes one look at them before muttering, “Let’s go home.”

Hannah runs to Pike as soon as you’re back and tells him everything, and he calls you and Bellamy in for a meeting before you’ve even finished unpacking the rover.

You both walk to the office together, silent, neither of you looking forward to the impending lecture. You knock once you arrive, and Pike opens the door and ushers you both inside. He leans against the table, watching you both, and Bellamy shifts on his feet, uncomfortable. You glance over at him from the corner of your eye, and you can see him working his jaw, trying to keep his emotions at bay. Pike’s gaze bounces between you. “How are you two holding up?”

“Fine.”

“I’ve been better.”

He turns to Bellamy, focusing on his response. “Yeah, we all have.”

He takes in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. “We need to talk about your sister. One of our people died today because of her. Not to mention, the ash poisoned the soil, making the land useless.”

“The Grounders did that. Octavia tried to warn us.”

“Yes, after she warned them. Someone in this camp is giving her information. I need to know who.”

Bellamy gives him a knowing look. “We all know who.”

You feel your stomach drop, worried they’re onto you, and Pike states, “Kane.”

Despite not being your name, the answer doesn’t leave you feeling better. Pike looks between you and Bellamy again. “We have no proof. You two need to find me some.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Bellamy, you’re dismissed.”

Bellamy looks at Pike in surprise, and you feel anxiety prickle across your skin. This is it. He knows the truth and he’s going to take you down. Alone.

Pike looks over at Bellamy, who is still beside you, hesitant, and he nods at your boyfriend, letting him know he heard right. Bellamy gives you a worried look and you give him a small smile, letting him know you’ll be okay. You hope.

He turns and leaves, closing the door behind him, and you glance at Pike, watching him watch you. You’re sure that he’s going to give you an earful for snapping at Hannah, or he’s going to expose you for being a two faced spy, but he surprises you by saying, “Hannah says you showed true leadership out there.”

Caught off guard, you shrug and offer, “Not really. Just offered my assistance to Bellamy when he needed it.”

“That’s not what she told me.” You shrug again, not sure what to say, and he pushes on, “Are you interested in leadership, Miss Griffin?”

“Not really. Being the leader was always Clarke’s thing. I’m more than happy to follow, and offer my support when needed.”

He hums. “I’m looking to form a team. One that will go out and search for more villages like this one, with rich soil and a good water source. You’re strong, you know how to fight, and you speak the language. You’d be a good fit. A good leader.”

The offer surprises you, which you forget to hide. “Sir, I’m not sure-”

He cuts you off, “Just think about it. You wouldn’t need to decide right now.”

“Thank you, Chancellor.”

He nods. “We’ll meet in the morning, discuss next steps. Let Bellamy know.”

“Yes, sir.”

“You’re dismissed.”

With that, you turn and walk out the door, eager to search for Kane.

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