#i am fed and watered

[fosermi]

For you Chibi <3

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Bad things always seemed to happen in pairs. Eclipse knew this, it wasn't the first time his life was turned upside down. But it still hurt all the same.

First it was his son, Dally, deeply injured by wounds from battle. Eclipse couldn't let him see how worried he actually was. When Dally died from his wounds, Eclipse kept a smile on his face the entire time.

And then he was gone.

Days later, still in morning, Eclipse's grief deepened when his daughter Lilith died of pneumonia. Some dad he was, he hadn't even known she was sick. What kind of father was he, when he hadn't even been aware she had been struggling?

Both of them had been adults, Dally was 54 and Lilith had been 51. But to him, they were still his babies. Especially since those two had been the first ever kids he had ever rescued and adopted. The beginning of the Red Arms Rebellion.

Eclipse had always know this day would come. All his kids, including those two, were mortal. He could see it in the way time changed them, how wrinkles grew around their eyes and their fur turned grey. But it didn't make the pain any easier.

Now he couldn't do anything.

Over the years, Eclipse had created a village for himself and his adopted kids. Every time he found children who had been orphaned, he brought them here. Eclipse wasn't naive enough to think he could fix everything or protect them from the flame creatures that were slowly destroying the planet, but their little village was a little haven. A bit of safety.

But that didn't mean they were safe from death's cold fingers finding them.

Dally and Lilith had been his first kids. The very first. And now they were gone.

Eclipse knew there was so much he needed to do, things to check in on but how could he? He had raised and fed and protected and loved both of them dearly, but now they weren't here anymore. His beloved first kids were dead. Gone. Just like the rest of his adopted kids would be. Some day, all of them would be dead.

And he would still be here.

The thought was enough to keep him in bed, his only company his misery and grief. He had already burned through his rage and anger, attacking some ruins of an empty city until it was gone and there wasn't any excuse for him to ignore this part any longer.

Some of the older kids came in looking for him, tried to talk to him, but he couldn't entertain any of them at the moment. Eclipse just wanted to be alone with his sorrow.

Until he heard footsteps coming toward him. And a deep, calm voice said, "Eclipse."

That was enough to make the darkling sit up in surprise. Because Shadow was standing there.

It had been years since the last time they saw each other. In the past, that was because of how much they fought, arguing over every little thing. Now it was because of how busy they were, Eclipse was caring for his village and massive family, while Shadow was on Angel Island.

"What are you doing here?" Eclipse asked, blinking a few times in shock.

Shadow came toward and sat down on the edge of the bed, "your kids are worried about you. One came up to the island to get me."

"Who?"

A that, Shadow only shrugged. "Not sure. But he said you're not doing well."

Eclipse thought about lying, about snarling and snapping and telling Shadow to leave, that he didn't need his help. But that was something he would have done when he was younger. Now, things were different. A person couldn't survive all alone.

"Dally and Lilith died," he muttered.

As soon as she said that, something changed in his brother's expression. And then Eclipse was in Shadow's arms, sobbing against his shoulder.

In the village, he had to be strong. He was the leader, the dad, taking care of all his kids. Most of the time, he enjoyed it and didn't mind. But at times like this, Eclipse realized how badly he just wanted his big brother to comfort him, to say kind words and take care of him for once.

Years ago, they wouldn't have been able to do this, the two of them had been so wrapped in fighting over stupid shit. But now, they could just be brothers.

The decades had mellowed Shadow out. He was never going to be a cuddly person who looked for hugs, but he no longer reacted like someone was electrocuting him every time he was touched.

"What happened?" Shadow had known them, after he first adopted them, Eclipse insisted on his kids meeting their new uncle. But it had been a while since he had come to visit.

Eclipse wiped at his eyes, "injury and sickness." His voice broke. "None of them are immortal like we are... they'll all go someday..."

His brother released him, "That will happen," he said quietly. "And it will hurt. But that just means you loved them. And it's better to have those good memories then to not have those moments at all."

Taking a deep breath, Eclipse looked up at him, "you're sure?"

A nod. "I am," Shadow stood up. "C'mon, we can hold a funeral for them and set up a grave site."

That sounded painful, but not having to face it alone made it a bit easier. Being able to bask in the competency of his older brother would soften this painful blow. Swallowing, Eclipse got to his feet. "Can you stay a few days?" That was a hard thing to ask, since Knuckles died, Shadow had taken over watching the Master Emerald, leaving it for long periods of time was not wise.

Shadow patted his shoulder, a look of almost amusement on his face. "Of course. Where else would I be?"

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

AMES

AMES WHAT THE FUCK

I was silently sobbing in the bus the whole trip back to the dorms!!!! TuT

The brothers the ever!!! I LOVE THIS SO SO MUCH!!!! VERY DEAR TO MY HEART THESE TWO <3 <3

Let me,,,,

Let me go cry some more,,,

[kryte-col]

Look at this LOOK AT LOOK

Medieval fantasy AU

(My goodness, I got a bit carried away. Actually spent an hour trying to learn mando’a grammar.)

Transcription: Vercopaö aru’e cuun motir kar’taylir a’den hettyc be te kal bal ash’amur

[jedi-starbird]

fellas. fellas. listen. qui-gon does express affection towards obi-wan, he just does it in the divorced dad way.

that's his love language, despite never having been married, divorced or had a kid.

[frogfemur]

Heart Pirates Week!

Day 9

Law

Fantasy AU

Dungeon Meshi inspired me

Since it's the last day I wanted to include all the members of the crew but man my brain broke part way through this (don't ask why I made them what they are but Law is for sure a mage)

[arcteris]

thavnair adventures

[thesilliestscrimblo]

I umm... so I painted a picture of Uncle Klunk in Ark Survival Evolved with my Xbox controller..? I KNOW IT SUCKS IT'S THE BEST I COULD DO WITH MY STINKY CONTROLLER PLEASE HAVE MERCY😭😭😭

Atleast I now have a somewhat recognizable art of my beloved Klunk in my base?? Umm anyways below is WIP?? (help why am I so cringe?!)😭

[youngchronicpain]

alight! meds taken, iced cold brew made, snack...planned? (we have so much food and I can't imagine putting one bite into my stomach but I know I need to), over-the-lap-desk in place with laptop and iPad waiting. let's gooooo~

[yourfavoritecascade]

WHAG THE FUCK

NOPE IDC IM BUSTING MY WAY OUT IF HIATUS JAIL FOR THIS WHATGGY THE FUCKKJHK

[gabriellekerrmusic]

the little pause on, ‘I have never known a silence like the one falling yet’ in All Things End is going to get me every time. 

[hibiscuslynx]

STANLEY CUP MENTION IN THE NEW EP. FOR THE NICHE COMMUNITY OF HOCKEY & WTTT FANS WE WON!!!!

AND REFERENCE TO TKACHUK TAKING IT INTO THE OCEAN LMFAOOOOOO

(you are very much not supposed to take the stanley cup into the ocean)

[h-doodles]

not to flex but me getting 9 secrets and all good ends in my first playthough before I ran Miranda's route has got me feeling incredibly. <3 <3 <3 for real. thank u @resident-lover team for my life!!!!!!!!! im going to spin them ALL inside the microwave plate in my head

ALSO WAS ANYONE GOING TO TELL ME HOW WONDERFUL MISS DONNA IS. OR WAS I SUPPOSED TO LEARN ABT MY SWEET BABYGIRL GF IN HERE. im sobbing. she's so baby. i love her so much.. i need to hug and kiss her 24/7. im so emeowtional???? on par w/ miranda as best most wonderful good end routes. to me. (yes i have SO much issues and i love possessive women)

OK BUT MISS MOTHER MIRANDA. oh my god. oh my absolute fucking god. this woman is sooooooooo 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 but what do i do? ofc i do absolutely nothing but 🤡🥰💖🫡🥰🤡✨️🫡🥰🤡💕🤡✨️💖🤡🥰🫡🫂🤡💕💕🤡🥰💕💕🥰🫡💕✨️💕💕🫡🥰🤡🫂✨️🫡💕🤡💕🤡🥰🥰🤡🥰💖💕🥰😔🥰🥰✨️🤡🥰✨️🥰💖🥰💕 @ her. sorry not sorry but i love women's wrongs. and she's also SUCH a mean little bird????? she's MY mean little bird (real) AND SHE'S MY [REDACTED] 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰. loving her NOW and ALWAYS and FOREVER

[solacedeer]

jades emblem flag thingy is so cute. Hearts and harvests for sure

[jojo-schmo]

Hi! Would Elfilis mind if I have them some scratches and snuggles? If not, that’s totally okay! But they seem a little stressed and I want to help.

I adore your roleswap comic and your art so much! Don’t forget to hydrate and eat if you haven’t.

Look at that happy face! They appreciate it :)

Elfilis will be okay I promise! He’s just got a headache. :0

Thank you so much for the kindness!! I appreciate it too <3

[butts-bouncing-on-the-beltway]

If you've never heard an LRAD go off in person, I *genuinely* do not want to hear your opinion about methods of resistance in the US.

[robinsnest2111]

continuation of the quasi sickfic snippet.

Randy manages to hold onto consciousness till the end of his shift but only barely. Its obvious he's not fit to drive home by himself.

Chris and his girlfriend could care less what happens to their whimpy coworker, their boss has dipped early. Benson is the only one who is somewhat concerned.

Instead of asking Randy for his home address and driving him home and delivering him into the (overbearing, smothering) hands of his mom, you know, like a NORMAL person, he decides to take the fever stricken boy home with him. Leads him to his car, deposits him in the passenger seat, lifts his legs inside one by one. Randy immediately sinks into himself, visibly deflating, as soon as his behind makes contact with the cushion and his legs are inside the vehicle.

Benson turns down the radio to a more comfortable volume, pretty sure that Randy is fighting a losing battle against a nasty headache at this point. Reaches over to lower the passenger side window, letting the air flow cool Randy's flushed face.

Halfway home, Benson realises that he now has to find a place for Randy to rest, has to take care of him, has to make sure the boy doesn't succumb to whatever virus it is that's got him in this sorry state. Are there even any meds at home? When was the last time he was sick? He quietly curses himself and his less than thought through decision. The worry about Randy got the better of him.

He makes a quick stop at a pharmacy and a convenience store, picks up the basics of anti-inflammatory painkillers and a couple cans of cheap chicken soup. That'll have to do.

When they make it to the house Benson shares with his mom, Randy is barely responding. Which is concerning. The fever must be in full swing already. He picks the boy up, he's lighter than he looks, which is also concerning. Does he get enough food at home? No wonder this cold has knocked him on his ass in less than 24 hours.

He walks through the front door, past his mom and down the hallway, straight into his room. He places Randy down on his bed, draping his arms and legs into a somewhat comfortable position. Fixes the pillow under his head. That'll have to do for now.

Benson makes his way back out to his car, getting the painkillers and the soup cans. Walks back into the house and into the kitchen, ignoring his mom's questions. At least for the rest of today. It's all about taking care of the boy his boy now, and trying to not fuck it all up.