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Hey there~ I was just wondering, how are you feeling about Castlevania's ending? :)

Hii, ghostflora!

Well, it's a mixed bag. SPOILERS BELOW:

I think I'm torn because while I am happy many characters got their happy endings- I'm disappointed because it clashes with the pre-established tone and feels like there are absolutely no consequences for the main characters.

Season 3 and Season 4 may as well be different series for the amount of stuff they dropped or shoved under the rug; 

Lenore being confident and secure in her established role as a diplomat who can also kick ass? Now she's a fretting wilting flower who confides in Hector all her worries and insecurities. Despite him being ya know...her pet in Season 3.

Camilla being a confident, ruthless, intelligent woman? Now she's gone mad with power! Muhohaha! Makes it easyyy

Striga and Morana being die-hard loyal to their sisters? Pssshh they can leave them without a backwards glance in season 4. 

St Germain? Ehhh let's drop all intrigue and just say he's a simp who 'did it all for love' plus he's mad now too. Makes it easyyy

However I think the worst examples of arcs or themes being dropped are Hector and Alucard. Hector is now in love with Lenore despite every abusive thing that's happened to him. This wouldn't be a problem if it was shown as an abusive attachment- something he's done time and time again, trusting the wrong people- but nope, the cycle continues and we're expected to feel something when Lenore dies. Oh such sweet sorrow. 

Alucard though...oh my sweet boy. My sweet sweet boy. The writers have friggin tortured this poor man with trauma after trauma...only for none of it to matter pretty much by the end of episode 1 season 4. He's a 'little' cautious of people but give him a hot second and he's blurting everything to Greta and him impaling people who betrayed him on spikes is treated lightly. Again, he's like Hector in that he hasn't learned. He's trusting so quickly and easily by blurting his secrets because he’s so friggin lonely and desperate for connection. And I get that, I really, really do. But Season 3 may as well never have happened. There is no way he'd open up so quickly again after what he's been through, I'm sorry, it's shitty, rushed writing that undermines what happened to him. Alucard in season 4 is written as someone who is grieving, not traumatised. 

 If you want an example of a character whose trauma is handled well - look at Guts from Berserk. Even in the anime, which doesn't go into Gut's past (enduring rape) you can tell this guy has been hurt, badly. He won't allow touch, and he distances himself from everyone in the group. 

When he does finally warm up to Casca and sleeps with her in the manga - he's triggered, and it's an extremely harrowing scene. I'm not saying Alucard's trauma needs to be deeply covered but fuck give us something. Otherwise it completely undermines what he went through.

A few - UWU I'm too shy to play with the children moments is so friggin tame. There's a reason the majority of fanfic writers apparently wrote Alucard as distrusting of humans and fearful of getting close to them- Because they get that Trauma. Has. Consequences. But yeah, aside from that I am very happy Alucard is surrounded by people at the end, since he's an extremely lonely character. It's a lovely thing that he gains a village and exactly what he needs. I just wish it had been handled better. 

Greta needed a flashback scene too, I wasn't particularly invested in her but that would've helped. The true MVP of Castlevania is Isaac though. Best arc and best culmination of his journey. His story flows well and I loved watching him.

I haven't been all too interested in Trevor and Sypha since season 2 but eh they were fine. The 'bickering' couple isn't my fav trope and Trevor seems two seconds away from referring to her as 'the old ball and chain.' 

And as much as I love my OTP for the show, my sun and stars, light of my life, monster boyfriend x human loving ass- I do think Dracula and Lisa should have died. And stayed dead. Like show Alucard seeing them in the netherworld being at peace. They could carve out a place for themselves in hell, Dracula has enough loyal followers there to do so. They could be content while also showing there are consequences. 

Because that's what this show used to be. It didn't shy away from showing the masses die and suffer. The main characters were no different. But now in season 4 they're suddenly exempt. I wouldn't mind the happy ending at all if it didn't clash so hard with the pre-established tone of other seasons where the past is framed as something golden and gentle...

...but the present is awful and people must face harsh realities in order to carry on living.

Again, if you want more examples of grimdark shows staying faithful to their tone, look at Berserk or Devilman Crybaby. If you want Castlevania's tone to change, then more emphasis on HEALING is needed. And that could be done by confronting trauma and moving on. I like Isaacs journey because it SHOWED that change.

I mean friggin Princess Tutu felt like it had more consequences for characters actions than this show. I personally think an ending similar to Madoka Magica (first series, I haven't seen any others) where everything is 'fixed' but there's still loss would be a more fitting end for what was built up in Castlevania. But yeah...I liked Death's character, Isaac's arc, Alucard’s ending and that the lesbians survived and kicked ass. Striga's scene with that armour was oof. That was cool. I LOVED seeing Dracula x Lisa again too (that scene of them being combined had me screaming at the tv going - No, no, NOOOO!) 

Everything else is like a big mess of feels. I want to like it, but I can't turn my brain off and ignore the writing flaws. So...ultimately I don't think I'll rewatch it again despite really liking the promise shown in the first few seasons. It's by no means a complete train wreck, but it is disappointing to me.

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Karin, Sasuke and Sakura + Love

*TO ANY HARDCORE SASUSAKU FANS, READ AT OWN RISK. I AM AWARE SOME ARE CHILL ABOUT THESE POST SO ITS IN THE TAG.*

So I got into a rather heated debate with a tumblr person whom I shall not name, but could be figured out considering how they made a post based on the worst points I mentioned. Head is more in gear now and so wanted to make my points more clear based on these 3 individuals.

Starting with Karin. Now, I have noticed alot of sasusaku fans tend to make Karin look bad, alot in order to make sasusaku seem like the ‘better’ choice, not just because it’s canon. My problem is that the one reason they berate Karin for is how she let Sasuke sink deeper into the darkness.

Okay, actually, let’s put Sakura and Karin together and compare their lifestyle and actions. For starters, at the end of part 1, Sakura insisted to join Sasuke in his quest for revenge (Not bothering to get manga caps because that is 1. too much hassle 2. describing scene and time shall suffice so feel free to prove me wrong otherwise but I recall the scenes well enough). Now if Sasuke didn’t say no to her and let assist him. is that much different from what Karin was doing? They both wanted to just be by his side. Yes, one can argue that was past Sakura but I am judging it from if Sasuke didn’t say no. After a while of assisting him, she would most likely think it was wrong, though left short on options: go on a suicidal short mission and try to stop him only to be killed or attempt to escape back to the leaf to seek help. The latter seems more plausible, but nonetheless she at least had people to turn to for help on saving Sasuke. And since then and part 2, it’s has mostly been either her heavily relying on others to do the job because she can’t or her foolishly charging in without much of a decent plan. She couldn’t bring herself to do it.

In Karin’s case, she is stuck in the dark side (No stars wars ref intended); no-one to turn to if she thought what he was doing was wrong, no full sense of morality, surrounded by bad guys whom are now neutral/good. Would Karin, in Shippuden timeline which means Sasuke was far more powerful and sinking further even before he recruited Karin..Would she really be that stupid to just throw her life away in vain, knowing full well saving him by herself (The others wouldn’t help since they don’t oppose his path.) would end in inevitable failure and cost her her life? No. What she was doing was unhealthy on both sides yes, but if Sakura was in her position, her upbringing, things wouldn’t be much different. At the end of the day, they wanted to be by his side. Also, Karin based it off one’s chakra and Sasuke’s was warm and okay up until mainly summit/Danzou fight where she finally realised that it was wrong. She had no village to return to. No-one to rely on. That is a major difference and they shouldn't be compared over that as to who was better. Upbringing/past makes up a majority of what you end up becoming in the present. Sakura had light/joy, Karin had darkness/despair, someone who was deprived of anythung good in their life (Hinted when she saw Naruto’s chakra and thought how lucky Sasuke was to have comrades/friends like them). End of.

Moving onto love. Sakura’ literally birthed from superficial reasons that were equal to that of Ino’s..He was cool and strong. That was it. No depth, nothing more..That was all we got as to how and why she fell for him. I am not saying there needs to be reason, but for a love that grew so unhealthily strong from something so weak and a mere childhood crush, that is what I call bad romance. Yes, she spent most of time with him, however they were rarely alone. Naruto was there, they barely had one-to-one interaction that didn’t add any depth to the ship when there was plenty of opportunity, unlike in Karin’s case (Sad side character life). After he left in part 1 on a bad note (the beginning of dark age puberty), that was 3 years of his absence. 3 years of no interaction nor bonding, let alone any communication at all for that matter and on their first reunion in part 2, what was she greeted with? Near-death by katana if Naruto wasn’t there to save the day for the 100th time.

Lets be realistic, if you loved someone back in childhood days only to see them leave at the start of teens, only to come back years later and not even on good terms, then there’s a problem. That problem in Sakura’s case was how self-absorbent she was with her feelings. yeah, she developed abit in Shippuden, but for someone who is set as female protag, that doesn’t suffice for decent character development/characterisation. Her love for Sasuke was ultimately what backfired her character as whole that even the plot changed for the majority of part 2. Naruto: Sasuke Hunt. Yes, the others made the choice on their own, like Naruto anyone would feel responsible on trying to make someone they love happy. Sakura was pleading throughout for Naruto yet fails to consider to his feelings until late in part 2 which was handled terribly with the fake confession, after that whole thing with Hinata protecting Naruto in pain arc too and her acknowledging Hinata’s feelings for Naruto. Good job.

Regarding Gaiden, that didnt really help much either since Sasuke was absent for long period again, and moment he comes back, can barely make eye contact or even kiss his own wife. For someone who could bang a chick and agree to a long term mission with her present only to come back all shameful/undeserving of her affection, that is rather odd. They literally became canon after Naruto done the saving, and had less depth than naruhina, despite Hinata being one who could be considered side character when looking at her screentime in comparison to Sakura. It’s a shame honestly, but am going from what was given to use and quite frankly, sasusaku ship was handled poorly and out of blue since the last Naruto vs Sasuke fight. His poke to her forehead doesn’t even justify the ship especially when just before the that fight, Sasuke acknowledged that he saw no reason why she loves him and visa versa, Christ, he could be considered a narusaku shipper as he let Sakura know of naruto’s feelings and seemed like he wanted to push away that moment for that ship to be canon.

Back to Karin. Her love for Sasuke birthed from during the chunin exams when he saved her and greeted with a ‘warm smile’ that she dearly missed in Shippuden. They spent majority of time together in Taka, not alone just like team 7. A few moments that were mainly for comic relief. Her character never really went up or down, it was pretty straight throughout. Unlike Sakura whom had plenty of screentime to see her grow, Karin was rather neglected as an individual character. Not much can be said on her end. Her behavior was vulgarly unhealthy, yes but with lack of guidance or discipline when it comes to morality, what was right and wrong? From our perspective yes, it was bad and so would be from Sakura’s perspective but from Karin’s, it didn’t seem all that bad. It was normal behaglvior to her maybe. Besides, she is not mwntally well…Clearly shown when she was, for example, locked up and had 180s over Sasuke despite planning for escape. No-one questioned it on her side, maybe background ‘ew’ reactons from Suigetsu but no-one stopped her. She wasnt emotionally manipulative like Sakura was...She comically forced herself into his personal space yes..But didn’t take it any  further.

To me nothing is more pathetic and desperate than to force ya emotions onto someone the way Sakura did. She may have toned down abit in part 2, but she ended up repeating the same she did back at end of part 1. Joining his personal journey, this time for redemption. Nonetheless, it was bad and she know Sasuke rather wants to do it alone if she really knew him. After all, claiming her strong love for Sasuke, it is rather pitiful how she lacks the understanding or even knows Sasuke from what we have seen.

That whole thing in gaiden made it more stupid when Sarada questioned if he ever wore glases and Sakura wasnt sure. Way to make her top wife. barely knows her bloke, even physically in that time.

Also, same could be said for Sakura’s relentless chase which I find bizarre when it comes to not be opposed. If I was Ino (Whom gave up on Sasuke knowing it wasn’t good for her), I would have gave some talk no jutsu or at least try. Doubt Sakura would come launching with a katana anytime soon for trying to stop her (LOL)…or choked or kunai’d (ninja shank).

They both were let to have this unhealthy obsession with Sasuke, but I am mostly disappointed with Sakura, since she is the main female. One that young females would want to look up to. Did I? No. Kishi has handled this heroine so poorly to the point where even he thought other fem characters in Naruto like Hinata would be better as the Heroine (Higher popularity) and of all shounens I have seen, she is on the low rank list for top female protag and is replaceable as a character in the series, the story would end the same anyway. Not just because of her love for Sasuke, but how she handled situations, almost cost the rest of team 7 their lives for her pointlessly reckless actions (Going to Sasuke with only a kunai for sneak attack, after literally gassing Kiba, Lee and Sai who only wanted to help. Good job. Like she could do better alone and put them out of harms way? Her likeability certainly dropped after that.) and doesn’t hold any vital part to the plot which is sad for she is the lead female. Just there to shoutout to Nardo or Sasuke and be saved or throw punches. It was Naruto and Kakashi’s choice, yes, but she should very well know them by now that they wouldn’t let her just die in vain (The repercussions of her actions are costly) and for that is one of reasons why I think Karin was wiser with her actions. She was aware of her capabilities and the outcome besides the Danzou fight - false hope. She knew her place and supring thought straight. Hell, if she was in Sakura’s place as main female, she would have grown so well as a character considering her upbringing. She’s a mix of Hinata and Sakura but more eccentric.

My point is, be it Karin or Sakura, not much would be different. The story would end the same, Naruto saves Sasuke. Both girls failed, none better than the other when it comes to love for Sasuke even if one was more in the light (Sakura), same outcome though. What would have looked better as gay couple considering the lengths they’ve gone for each other, ended up in heterosexual relationships with near to zero interaction/good bonding.

The only canon ship that made sense was ShikaTema because they had build up and were mutual. No one-sided, only the girls get their crush happy ending bullshit.

Sasuke was no good for Sakura nor Karin, but if I had to choose (Tho don't ship him with anyone tbh), SasuKari. Mainly because since the ending wouldn’t be different and ships became canon after Sasuke was saved by Naruto (‘Woken up’ by the hokages somewhat), it would be no different than sasusaku relationship except Karin would be more understanding of his actions that may look sketchy during and after sasuke shinden and would scold/berate him for doing anything stupid (As she was with him in his darkest times and shares similarities such as being the last pure bloods of their clans and losing entire family, so the empathy would be great. Saying Sakura was also with him at his darkest moments only counts for part 1. He was far worse and changed as anyone would during teens, in part 2. Plus, we barely see Sakura actually give him any rightful scoldings for his shit, even after he returned. Lets him off easy.) and it would just be the same as sasusaku was, except Karin didn’t emotionally damage herself as much Sakura had over the course several years when it comes to Sasuke. Sakura was empathetic, yes and cared but again, her actions were what ruined that. On the other hand, Karin didn’t get as much chances shown to us on to actually understanding/convey her feelings for Sasuke and see how she would be given the fact she was only in it for Sasuke’s goal. We know how she came to like him and the fact that his happiness comes before her own feelings whereas in sakura’s case, it was 50:50. She said better more selfless words back in part 1, can’t say the same as much in part 2; the scene where she was pretty much begging if there was thought of her in corner of his heart, come back pretty much. ‘Not too late’ (Sure as hell late to me, that was a horrible ending. Nopity4Sasuke.) That scene left a small distaste in my mouth though. Could have been written better. And the fact she always to be by his side when at times clearly he wants to do what is right for once, alone, like get over it and give the guy time & space..I was hoping that it would be different in part 2 near the end and she wishes him well on his journey but nope..part 1 repeat (Character development backfire, nostalgia fail)..Though she was more chill this time. However, it is really hard to compare two girls from completely different sides and whom is more right for Sasuke or meaningful feelings, especially when you barely see much of Karin and her development/growing up. Sakura would have blossomed better as a character if she got over Sasuke. I am not saying the ship is better, just prefer it judging by what it does for character and the handling. Karin’s obsessive odd behaviour wouldn’t last long as she seems to have matured and became less of comic relief in that moment she was shown in Boruto mini series with that horrible pointless plot. And although Sakura’s feelings were selfless in part 1 mostly, it was 50:50 between selfish and that depending on what Kishi decides to do with her this time when it comes to Sasuke.

I don’t care who y’all ship, just don’t go berating a character that threaten ya ship or is shipped with one of the characters from your ship just to make them look good. It's okay to ship multiple pairings that may involve the same vharacter that than ship one ir the other since both are ship threats to one another.

On another note. Sasuke…

‘Curse of hatred’ does not excuse Sasuke of his severe actions that done more damage than most of the villains we’ve seen in the Naruto verse, emotionally and physically. Letting him off with ‘oh but he was influenced greatly by curse of hatred like Hashirama said’ is like excusing a drunk man of their violent crimes because they were ‘drunk’. It may change ones behavior, but NOT their morality. He succumbed to it willfully as it was a ‘need’ in his quest to avenge his clan that was long planned before this ‘curse of hatred’ came to be known. It just fed off his anger, but it didn’t have control over his actions, that much was proven when he overcame the COH. A poke to the forehead as sign of affection after all that mess does not redeem nor justify the sasusaku ship that may have looked goodnback when they were kids and was only chick on team he was stuck with. But hey, guess Kishi started the shounen trend of throwing all these senseless couples to shipsville by the end, albeit Kubo’s ships weren’t bad to an abusive degree and was more agreeable.

Sasuke was right to say Sakura has no reason to love him. He has done nothing good since end of part 1 and I don’t even recall him doing more good than bad to her throughout. Failed to reciprocate and was absent for most of her teen years, only to come back after shinden for quick shag maybe…Go again on his travels only to have Sakura inviting herself rather than be invited on his travels then voila..Sarada, a megane child (For no reason other than to rile up the two rival ships on who is the real mother. Ugh) to piss off again for a long mission.

Overall, Sakura, a main female, isn’t far off from a side character like Karin (Both use a close friend as punching bags to vent emotion.), a major side character at that and that is bad to say because if anything, Sakura had so much potential and opportunity to be better (A promising start at beginning of part 2 then flopped after that reunion with Sasuke.) but ends up being an unoriginal Tsunade throw strong punches copycat who can’t even oppose Sasuke or berate him like she does with others (Mostly to one who done her the more good than one she loves. Constant punch-ins; comic relief or not, that was only funny in part 1..Totally appreciative) when he should be getting the most smackin’ and continues to follow him to the point where had Sarada whilst doing so. PLUS, the fact she just sweeps everything Sasuke did under thr rug and still insist to join another quest of his just baffles me..Willing to leave the leaf behind for someone that has yet to redeem himself and goes with a mere apology that was accepted just like that. For one who is said by Kishi to be the most normal and realistic girl, set a pretty bad example. At least Karin’s character was shown to be more mature with her feelings (Despite the ‘comical’ flirt attempts) and handled rejection pretty well for someone who was completely obsessive. She respected Sasuke and Sakura ending up together and I would just love to see how it would be if it was the other way around. Karin is not a bad person nor is Sakura..Just hated how she was written and all. Try considering other ‘love rival’ character’s upbringing and quality of life/circumstances, before bashing them out over narrow reasoning.

And regarding this whole Sakura didn’t force Sasuke to reciprocate or that wasn’t her goal. I am sorry, but if she really didn’t care about that, she would have put her feelings to the side and focus on the actual saving instead of constantly tearfully screaming out her feelings to him as if expecting that would ‘save the day’. That scene where she looks back on a photo of team 7 and is shown to miss Sasuke isn’t an SS moment. If it was, both sides would have been involved, but you don’t see Sasuke thinking or missing Sakura. People need to stop making a panel that involves their ship but not exactly in romantic sense, rather one sided, need to get their delusional minds straight on thatpart (Honestly hate that word since alot of shippers tend to use it on notps for something they are hypocritical for judging their notp shippers for). SavethepainofconstantrejectionSakuralove. That is no different than forcing ones feelings onto another or wanting them to reciprocate. Thus another reason which bothers me on how she goes about situations/predicaments. Emotionally manipulative, be it pure good intent or not. Ending it with just because it’s canon, doesn’t make it right or a reason to ship. Sasuke was better off alone continuing long solo travels like that. No point of putting the two together..Just because they are mains and since naruhina got canon gotta have these two sent to shipsville too? Was it really worth all that wait Sakura did to finally get Sasuke but not in the way one would expect of a couple with constant distance on Sasuke’s end and withdrawn to even show affection - from what we’ve been given in canon (‘He thinks he doesn’t deserve her love’ doesn’t excuse forbmany reasons..One being they banged and had Sarada so clearly made love yet now he is like no..I don’t deserve it. C'mon.). He would have been better off dead. His character hadn't improved much besides being allies once again with Lead, but still acts aloof and withdrawn. He got over his goal with partial achievement and is just there, unable to love his supposed wife properly. Like urh, pointless. Should veen the end to uchihas during war. Some noble sacrifice or whatever...Not some poxy rival fight to then be 'saved'.

I forgot what else I wanted to vent out about this but for now that is all. Don’t think my thoughts came out clear as I would have liked but fawk it.

P.S.I am not going just put this in anti tag, for I want everyone to know. I want discussions..Debates, no ‘yes I agree, lets bash bash bash’. Not about that life. Anti tag is pointless because the purpose of these post if for discussion/debate. By now we should be decent mature beings and accept different opinions & criticism, if ya won’t let it slide..Come reply then. A reasonable one would be nice too instead of pointless anonymous death threats.

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Date On ICE

Yuri on Ice: Date on Ice (Viktor x Yuri) Inu_Sensei Source: http://archiveofourown.org/works/8486863?view_adult=true Summary: A beautiful theme that brought two diferent people together. Work Text: Title: Date on Ice Plot Writer: NerdyInuProductions Manga/Anime: Status: Complete ONESHOT Disclaimer: I don't own this Anime, Manga and its characters, but I proudly own the Plot and the Story which I thought and loved to share, hope you give me some reviews and tell me what you think. Salamat! As the Yuri now back in Japan after the Grand Prix, Yuri had won the competition he was sad going home alone from Russia, after winning he knew this would have happened, his family were worried, his only smiling only to show he was fine but to his parents they knew something is bothering him. He was happy he made new friends along the way many Grand Prix competitors, they kept in touch, but they heard little about Yuri, they are also practically worried about him, he refuse to have interviews or publicity. Especially his friend that goes the same name as him is heavily worried since he knew why he was depressed despite he won, Yuri Plisetsky kept on calling and checking up on him, sometime the Japanese Yuri would be mused to his tsundere friend being the softie. While his Singaporean friend Lee, would scold him being depressed. One day he received a call from his old best friend slash cousin, looking at the picture frame he gave a weak smile. “Sup cuz, I’ll be home at last… ten years had passed I want to see momsy and popsy” his cousin said on the phone. “You’re going home?” he said surprised. “Chill, cuz! Just visiting since our game would be in my home base Japan we’re playing in Tokyo, can you watch?” “Sure! Besides I miss you to brother” “Great, I’ll be there in a few days, me and the lads well be back from Canada from our training” “Keep safe, brother” he gave his weak smile through the video chat. Little did he know his cousin knows about his current emotional struggle and was pissed knowing it was his Russian love fault. Looking at the gold medal on his shelf together with the trophy, his tear fell after he saw his photo with his first love. Going through his phone looking at their many photos he cried silently till his eyes were puffed and red. He slept with his eyes all puffed up and dinner left untouched. The next morning when he was done washing up and headed down to help his parents, “ARF!” the dog he come to love and know knocked him down. “It can't be?” he looked at the dog with shock. “I missed you” a familiar voice ringed to his ear. “Vi-Viktor” he said in a low tone, eyes big as saucers. “Sorry I intended to make you happy by surprising you that I’m moving but I guess I made you sad and upset our friends” scratching his neck. “M-moooove?” again he was shocked. “Here” helping him stand, “Uh-huh I intend to stay after I got to know you and fell for you, however I thought of asking you seriously about being my boyfriend after the competition to keep your head clear and stop thinking that all my advances were jokes” holding his waist. “Wait, are you serious?” “Yes I and and your parents are gonna be witnesses, Yuri I’m serious, will you be mine?” he kneeled Yuri covering half of his face out of shock, his parents were watching with a smile, when suddenly Minako arrived and squealed taking out her phone and snapped many pictures. “For goodness sake Yuri say yes!” Minako shouted. And Yuri could only do is nod, Viktor lifted him and hugged him tight swirling him around. To their surprise he kissed him, “Always wanted to do that” and he touched their foreheads. “Minsako-san, can you not post that yet? I want to post it myself can you send it to me?” he requested. Later that afternoon, “Now I want my payment” Viktor smirked. “Eh? How-how much?” Yuri stammered. “Your love and life, well what I want is your whole existence” holding his hand tightly as they sat on Viktor’s old room, his staff are still there, “What do you say?” “Uhh… are you proposing?” “I am proposing but I’m not taking no for an answer so what do you think?” “Yes” he said blushing madly, suddenly Viktor pulled out a box on his pocket, and showed a silver band with many diamonds that goes around it. Viktor raised his hand that has the same ring, “Give me your hand and you’re mine and mine alone” Yuri shakily gave him his hand and Viktor put’s the ring. Viktor started to kiss him, from short kisses to a full blown make out session they ended up getting naked and slumped on the bed. Both taking a rest and panting, Viktor took Yuri’s hand that has his new ring together with his he snapped a quick photo and puts it on instagram, “Hashtag Finally Mine” he said and kissed Yuri, tagging his name too. That evening they were called for dinner they were surprised that many food was served though the couple only asked for a big bowl of katsudon for them to share since Yuri won. When it was time to sleep, “Where are you going Yuri?” Viktor stopped him. “M-my ro-room?” he trembled. “Nu-uh.. you sleep with me from now on my beloved piggy” and he pulled him to his room. Yuri held Viktor tightly thinking it was all a dream afraid he would lose him and leave him, “Yuri, what’s wrong?” he asked. “This feels like all a dream” snuggling his face on Viktor’s bare chest. “It is not Yuri I tell you, I promise when you wake up I’m still here holding you” Yuri shifted to his on his abdomen and started to kiss him. He started to take his shirt off and started another session with his new fiancée, “I’ve been meaning to ask” smirked by the Russian. “Have you gain weight again? Coz I can see chub-chubs again” he chuckled, Yuri pouted. “You sir is ruining the mood” and so they continued. The next day as promised Yuri woke up beside Viktor, touching him if he’s real, “I’m real Yuri, so go back to sleep” sinking back to the comforter and hugging Yuri’s lower abdomen, Yuri smiled and kissed his crown. Few minutes later they woke up and freshen up, heading to eat breakfast, as they were asked to help some errands suddenly more guests arrived when Mari suddenly burst, “Sister-in-law what’s wrong?” joked by Viktor. “Yurio!!!” she jumped. “Oh… Yuroi! You came to visit!” Viktor was also surprised to see their friend Pachit, Lee, Leroy, Nikola and Christophe. “VIKTOR!?” they burst. “What are you doing here?! I thought you left Yuri?!” pointed by an angry Plisetsky. “I technically didn’t, haven’t you seen my post?” he smirked. “What is all that como-“ Yuri stopped on his words, “E-e-everyone?”left his mouth hanging. Inviting them all to the lobby they talked a bit, suddenly Yuri’s phone ringed. “Oh… it’s Hiro-kun!” he said as his mother hurried to see. “I miss that boy, go ahead!” she told her son. “How’s the almost married man, doing?” Ddoing well, my friends came to visit actually, you?” “I’m cool just getting my rhythm before my game there, ohh I also sent some jerseys for you guys I actually sent too many extras just in case I don’t know your sizes so I sent a lot, I hope you can wear those in my game” “Of course, no problem, anyways when are you gonna go home? And how did…” he blushed. “You’re engaged? Well, the witches…” he flatly said. “Don’t say that, Mari-nee can hear you and if she did Minako-san and Yuuko will hang you” “Then I aint be going home” “Tubby you promised to see us” Yuri’s mom said. “Oh… hi Momsy? Hihi, and I presume that guy on your back is your beloved hubby?” Yuri blushed and his friends could hear it and kept their amusement, “Uh… I’ll introduce you to Viktor when you get home cousin” he sighed. “Great so I can beat him up for making you sad, anyways I got to go I need to warm up” as they bid Yuri then was made fun by the Russian Yuri. After that call they talked a bit while Mari offered them some tea. “Why did you name Plisetsky, Yurio?” Lee asked. “I named him that so we won't get confused” Mari replied. “And by the way, your play is very relaxing!” said Christophe. “Thank you” said Yuri. “That is why I love it here, wait till you get to know the people living here too they are all so warm and kind!” boosted Viktor. Later the new guests settled and the couple toured them around the area, when they got back there were many media waiting when Minako arrived to stop them, the guests and the couple stayed in. “Is it true you’re engaged?!” pushed by the other female reporter. “WAAAAH the other famous skaters are here too!!!” said another. “Oh my gosh, Pichit-san!” one fangirl said. As they headed in quickly to avoid the crowed, they sighed in content as they stayed at the leisure area watching some new and surprisingly they were the hot topic. “Well, Hatsetsu never change” commented by the Russian Yuri. “Haha, I never knew it’s fun here” commented by Pachit. “You’re just happy because some people have has a crush on you here” laughed by Yuri. After eating dinner and sharing Yuri’s favorite food to them, instantly they fell in love with the dish. Yuri now snuggled beside Viktor, “So I guess our first date is going to be in a hockey game?” he asked. “I guess, but I like that” hugging him tight. Maccachin snuggled to them too. When they were about to sleep his phone ringed again, seeing the caller it was his old reporting friend Hisashi. “Hello?” “Sorry to bother you all of the sudden, but the commission of sports had called me and wanted to contact you” “Huh? What seemed to be the problem this time” Yuri sat up making Viktor wake up and lean on the phone to listen. “This coming Monday, before your cousin’s game you and Viktor-san are gonna have performance for the exhibition they said it’s for the formalities and publicity since you had been refusing some interviews” “Well, do something alright?” said Viktor surprising the reporter. “”Why is Viktor-san with you?” “Well, were engaged, people who are engaged should sleep together, dasvidanya~” and Viktor pulled the phone from Yuri’s ears and turned it off. The morning later their friend joined them to the early jog and a short journey to making Yuri lose all the weight he gained. After arriving at the Ice Castle, “So what piece are you two gonna dance with?” Yurio asked. “I chose this piece called History maker” said by Viktor. “I also like the theme of it” Yuri said shyly. “You just like it because your hubby chose it~” joked by Pachit making poor Yuri blush and turn around. “Gosh you two are so cute!” commented by Christophe. “It’s not like that actually… I mean the lyrics it’s like how I started I mean I was tired off feeling depressed and I though of my performance wasn’t enough” Yuri stated and everyone listed the triplets were taking pictures of them Yuuko is having a fit on the corner. “As I met Viktor I told myself that my dream of winning will come true since he’ll be with me, and he’s been pushing me to believe and that made me feel loved and I saw no more darkness since he’s been helping with my confidence” he smiled at the Russian who hugged him from behind. “I guess you just made a history for yourself” said by Leroy. “Then that song’s perfect” added by Lee. “But your theme?” asked by Pachit. “Date on Ice” they both said. They started practicing, the others just came to watch and took some photos, Leroy and Christophe were so in to the triplet’s antics. Few days later they headed to Tokyo for the game and the opening performance, Yuri then was bombarded with many questions since they revealed that he and Viktor was engaged since many snapped a photo of them wearing the matching ring. As they were about to step in the huge buss stopped behind them, many huge guys came out much more taller than Christophe, they were all wearing combat pants and shirt that has a print Scottish lads on, one familiar and much bigger figure came. “Cousin!” Yuri had a bright smile. “Where’s my hug?” the big guy asked as many media came to cover it. “Ohhh!!! Two Katsuki’s met!” said by Hisashi. “Ugh! How’d you get big like that?” Yuri joked. “Katsudon and a lot of work out” “Stop joking, I’ve been fatting up with those cutlet bowls” he laughed. “You’re boyfie there won't appreciate if you get buffy like this, well, anyways I gotta go… the Scotts man might be looking for me. “Listen up thug, I told you to listen to every word I said and what are you doing, I just told the team to change immediately and start warm up why are you here” his coach grabbed his flannel shirt on its mid part because he can't reach. “Sorry coach I was just saying hi to my cousin” “Well, if you’re done get your ass back in there!” and there he gave the sorry guys gesture and head back in. “Wow…” commented by Viktor, “Your cousin’s big” he said with his usual smile. “I think I have a crush on him” said Christophe which the others laughed at. Heading in the locker room where Viktor and Yuri change, Yuri had worn the while long sleeved button up neatly tucked to his pants while Viktor had worn a black one. As they walk to the rink side Viktor’s coach side suddenly got the better of him, “Wait you lips are chapped” pulling out his lip balm he applied it to Yuri who tanked him. “Don’t be nervous, I’m with you” Viktor assured and have him a tight hug and a quick kiss, the ladies beside them squealed. “Ladies and gentle men please welcome Japan’s Figure Skating Pride Yuri Katsuki and his Coach the five time world record holder and gold medalist Viktor Nikiforov!” called by the As the music started Yuri started to do his opening, “Can you hear my heartbeat? Tired of feeling never enough I close my eyes and tell myself that my dreams will come true “ This time Viktor came in both now circling the rink and everyone awed at their starting performance, witnessing Viktor’s graceful performance both of the dancers swayed with grace. “There'll be no more darkness when you believe in yourself you are unstoppable Where your destiny lies, dancing on the blades, you set my heart on fire” Yuri came close to Viktor and danced with sync. “Don't stop us now, the moment of truth We were born to make history We'll make it happen, we'll turn it around Yes, we were born to make history” Both now danced with sync and did a few jump which they landed flawless, everyone was fired up. “Can you hear my heartbeat? I've got a feeling it's never too late I close my eyes and see myself how my dreams will come true” “There'll be no more darkness when you believe in yourself you are unstoppable Where your destiny lies, dancing on the blades, you set my heart on fire” “Don't stop us now, the moment of truth We were born to make history We'll make it happen, we'll turn it around Yes, we were born to make history” The end of the song was Viktor hugged Yuri from behind which was a bet solemn since both had got their relationship embraced. (A/N: please watch the video I uploaded for reference) The announcer came on their way, their figures were shown to the big screen outside and the score board of the rink, “Wow, that was an amazing, can you tell us what is the theme of your performance?” Hisashi asked. Both replied with a smile, “Date on Ice” “Can you tell us why?” “Well, I guess it’s our first performance together and we think it’s like a date, also the music tells the story about how I started and thought of retiring, but until I met Viktor everything changed” “In short he just changed his history” Viktor this time spoke as he held Yuri by the waist, some gave both of them flowers and hugs they were then met by their friends and now they immediately chaned. EXTRA~ As they now took their place on a VIP area of the bench they watched the locker room interview of the Scott’s man Hisahi now with his friend interviewed the coach of the Scott’s man team and focused on Yuri’s cousin who is punching some bags. “Uh… Coach, this is a HJockey game right? Why is Yahiro Katsuki-san punching some bags?” “You’ll see later why” “Can we have a few words with Katsuki-san?” “Sure” said by the coach a bit. “Yo, Alastair! Get some push up, and I want some weights too don’t forhet closed fist” “GAAAAAAAAA!” he angrily said. Meanwhile at the bench, “Is he always that pissed?” Lee the Korean skater asked. “Someone must have ticked him off” Yuri scratched his cheek. “Haha, I think this is fun to watch” said Viktor with his usual chibi look. “Uh… Katsuki-san how do you feel now that you’re home?” asked the reporter. “I feel comfy I guess, since my cousin’s watching I even feel more motivated, he’s the one who pushed me to hockey since I sucked at being twinkle toes, I can't even do jumps” shaking his head as he do some pushups while two of his team mates are at his back. “How do you feel now that his engaged, I know you two are like brothers and I asked him how you feel he said a bit upset, is that true?” “Upset? Well yes he didn’t even tell me though calls, but I’m furious about his partner since he made him sad and a bit chubby” “So how do you feel about them?” “See that punching bag there?” points at the item. “Yes” “I imagined that was the Russian douche” Finally it was the start of the game three men in kilt skated the on the center of the rink and played the bag pipe as the Scott’s man entered the rink, Scottish flag were raised while Hiro raiseed his own nationality flag and that’s Japan. Everyone around cheered for him. As the game started Viktor is somehow enjoying it while the other skaters exchanged some Ohh and Ahhs due to some violent crashes. When suddenly the Japanese national Hockey team gave a violent reaction to the Scotts at the half of the game. One of the Japanese guy from the national team was confined n the box while Hiro who just came in the game suddenly was grabbed by one guy from the collar and started to punch him harsh he wasn’t punching back. “What the fuck are you doing Alastair? FUCKING HIT EM!” as the coach said that, Hiro started to demolish the poor face of his fellow country man. “Sorry lad, an order is order” and he pounded his face as it became bloody. “OOOOOOHHHH!” Viktor commented. “I’m in love” said Christophe. Yuri gave a giggle. Another came to attack him behind but he elbowed the guy while another about to tackle him, kicking his opponent’s gut he then threw his stick to the guy that’s about to launch himself. “AND FIVE MAN DOWN! THAT GUY IS TOUCHED WITH THE FIST OF SATAN!” laughed by the foreign announcer. While he grabbed the bloody guy and threw it to the glass divider wall near Yuri and Viktor, blood splatter on the glass lee look horrified while Pachit gave a laugh at Viktor since Hiro gave him the ‘I’m watching you’ sign. “Looks like he was quite ‘very’ upset with the unannounced engagement” laughed by Hisahi. As he was contained at the penalty box, he knocked he climbed out of it and headed to Yuri and Viktor, sitting beside Chistophe, “can I?” asked to get some of the popcorn. “Have as many as you want hunky” said by Christophe that Pachit laughed so hard. “What is Katsuki-san doing there?” laughed by the announcer. “Quality time!” he replied by a joke while his coach. “Get back to the box!” everyone laughed. “I’ll see you both later” he patted Viktor. Few minutes have passed when the person Hiro looked up to as a boy knocked on the other penalty box, “Hey kid, you ready?” he asked. “Thank you for politely asking, sir” the audience at the back laughed. When the box opened suddenly their teammates stopped as they saw both guys dropped their gloves and helmet and a brawl broke in, referies dared not to stop them when the olderman was down on the ground and the younger marched back to his team receiving some high fives and nuggies. I didn’t know this was a violent game” said by Leroy. “I like it!” replied by Yurio who’s been cheering ‘beat him up!’ all the time. “What did you get your cousin in to?” said Lee out of shock. “I didn’t know either” Yuri said in horror. “You’re quite a motivation ehh, Yuuuuuri” Viktor kissed him. After the game Hiro goy a cut lip and few bruise while he had gone home with the Skating party. Yuri at the back of the buss was so absurd talking to Yurio and the others while he talked to Viktor. “I’m warning you, man, I don’t want to see my big brother that depressed again, he can't even eat his dinner right nor go exercise” “Don’t worry, I promise to you that I will take care of him on the rest of our lives together” “Well, you better be since I’m leaving everything to you” he patted. Though the little demo I made earlier was for you, so remember that” and he changed seats. ~END~