#ikari wolf form

[thesilliestrovingalive]

Updated: January 22, 2025

Reworked Character #7: Ralf Jones

POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised due to references to divorce, death, and crime.

Real name: Rafael Paul Jonesbury

Esper title: Avatar of Flaming, Renewal, Forceful Blows, and Physical Destruction

Aliases: One-Man Army and Marauding Lupine Carnivore

Occupation: Colonel of the Ikari Warriors

Retirement plans: To open his own fighting tournament and experience all thrill-seeking activities that society has to offer

Special skills: Driving military vehicles, close quarters combat, orchestrating stress relief programs, proficiency in all weapons, and training recruits

Esper abilities: His go-to esper ability is the Vulcan Punch, a rapid-fire series of punches capable of obliterating everything from humans, riot shields, bulletproof armour and glass, cars, all known Slugs, small to medium-sized tanks, and smaller helicopters. His second go-to esper ability is the Galactica Phantom, which he activates by leaning back, rearing his arm, and then flinging himself forward to unleash an incredibly powerful and explosive haymaker. His arms possess radioactive power, which he can concentrate in his fists. By harnessing this energy, he can unleash an arm-sized nuclear explosion when using his Galactica Phantom ability.

Despite his belly being constantly bloody and inflamed, he experiences surprisingly little pain due to his exceptional pain suppression, increased blood vessel density, resistance to extreme temperatures, and rapidly regenerating organs. This unique combination, coupled with a secondary esophagus lined with razor-sharp, spiky hairs, enables Ralf to harness the inflammation and blood to vomit a controlled stream of scorching, burning red liquid that incinerates his enemies. The sole drawback of his perpetually bloody and inflamed belly is impaired digestion, leading to difficulties in processing food, which in turn causes persistent vomiting and diarrhea.

Ralf can manifest up to twenty quasi-invisible arms composed of solidified telekinetic energy, which can be utilised to move around easily as well as bludgeon and slice through people and objects with precision. These arms can extend up to 20' 5" (622.5 cm) in length, appearing emaciated and twitching with erratic movements. He possesses the durability of a tortoise's shell, the acute hearing and smell of a wolf, and the swift agility of an otter. He can also unleash small, explosive blasts of red and orange flames with a normal punch or the touch of a single finger.

Whenever Ralf is killed, his body rapidly transforms into a cocoon adorned with serrated shell plates, as his corpse dissolves into a mushy, visceral substance. This cocoon then violently pulsates before rupturing, giving birth to a new, fully formed Ralf, covered in bloodied slime and emerging stark naked with no visible injuries or scars on his body. Whenever this occurs, he experiences blindness, dizziness, and intense, bitter coldness for sixteen minutes.

Hobbies: Baseball, participating in the biennial fighting tournaments that the Ikari Warriors host, taking his friends to carnival rides, camping trips, and science and art museums, rewatching his favourite anime movies and shows, and playing arcade games and iconic riffs on the electric guitar

Likes: A medal awarded from the President of the United States, the natural sounds of the jungle, collecting blades that look cool in his eyes, alebrije sculptures, and Clark

Dislikes: False rumours, venomous snakes, abuse of power, children being killed, and people hurting and insulting those he considers as “family”

Favourite food: Intestinal sausages and bubblegum that taste like watermelon and blueberry

Favourite drink: Root beer floats and brandy

Sexuality: Biromantic asexual

Gender: Male

Age: 25 (in 2022), 31 (in 2028), 33 (in 2030), 35 (in 2032), 37 (in 2034), 44 (in 2041), 46 (in 2043), 47 (in 2044), and 50 (in 2047)

Blood type: A+

Weight: 243 lbs. (110 kg)

Design: He's a 6' 2" (187.96 cm) American mesomorph of Latino, Ojibwe, and British descent with a robust build, decently chiselled musculature, broad shoulders, and a bit of a beer belly. He has almond skin, sunburst amber-sage green eyes, toes tipped with black wolf claws, and bear-like teeth. His hair resembles Ralf's from KOF XII and KOF XIII, but it's slightly tousled and a shimmering ash brown, and often tied into a long braid that falls to the middle of his back. His back and armpits are covered in golden brown otter fur, accented with streaks of olive green and tan. Additionally, his back features distinctive white spots outlined in black.

On his left deltoid, he has a tattoo of a stylized red otter playfully escaping the jaws of a black-furred wolf with piercing yellow eyes, clutching a ball of purple fire in its forepaws. On his right forearm, he has a tattoo of an alebrije with undulating cerulean horns, an orchid purple eagle head, languid lavender eyes with aquamarine pupils, a fiery mane, a forest green elk body, and a hot pink salmon tail with red-orange tiger stripes. Sprawled across the right side of the creature in a vertical line is a Spanish phrase in silver: "La sangre nos fortalece", which translates to "Blood strengthens us" in English.

Ralf's military gear consists of a chrome orange bandana with shaky rifle green spots and cinnabar fingerless driving gloves with four ivory spikes on the knuckles. He wears a waterproof dark green vest with the Ikari Warriors logo emblazoned on the back, and a coyote-fur trimmed collar. He wears cargo pants with an army green, brown, and silver-grey camouflage pattern, which aren't tucked into his beige jungle boots. He wears an asparagus-hued sleeveless shirt paired with a yellowish-tan belt featuring four black pouches for bullets and a holster for his handgun.

Attached to his belt are two swords: Harpe, a khopesh-like sickle sword with a flint-encased adamant blade, and Yawarakai-Te, a double-edged katana featuring a green-grey hilt and a hardwood sheath adorned with iridescent crow feathers. When the air gently blows past Yawarakai-Te's blade, it produces a soft hissing sound. Yawarakai-Te's blade is unnaturally frigid, able to cut a leaf in half with ease, and compels its user to spare the innocent and undeserving from attack. Ralf dons a cardinal red waist pack that holds two cans of root beer as well as black elbow and knee pads. On his left, he wears the same drop leg holster as Ralf in The King of Fighters XV, but it holds a Zantetsu Sword.

Over his shirt, he dons a Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS) with a MultiCam pattern, which carries around his walkie-talkie and ammo for other firearms. Above his belt, he has a dark brown bandolier for holding sticks of dynamite. Ralf carries around a yellowish-tan load-bearing backpack that contains camping equipment, tactical explosives, portable ammo boxes, a canteen full of water, maps for all continents, an extra pair of clothes, and a bag of THC-infused box gummies in light orange (mango peach), red (strawberry), and pale yellow (pineapple). His backpack contains an army Medal of Honor, a silver milagro charm in the shape of a fiery heart for good luck and protection, a bottle of his chosen brandy, an empty spotted turtle shell, and a dreamcatcher adorned with a grey web design, song sparrow feathers, and colourful beads in red, white, yellow, and black. It also contains a faded photograph of him and Clark, taken in their twenties, crouched down in a South American jungle. Clark isn't wearing his iconic sunglasses, and they're both smiling at the camera, throwing peace signs.

During downtime on deployment or off-duty hours, he sometimes brings his prized copper-hued Fender Jaguar electric guitar, which is adorned with a curved blue jay tail feather painted on its left side. The guitar's goldenrod-coloured pick holder is stocked with a rainbow of picks—though he jokingly claims to dislike the purple one the most. He wears hook earrings, each featuring three porcupine quills tipped with gaspeite beads, and a Jocla necklace made of alternating white wampum beads, copper beads, and raven feathers.

Thanks to Tarma, he owns a key to access his red-violet Matchless G3/L motorcycle, which has a purplish-black sheen. The gas tank features a sky blue fish scale pattern with malachite green dots at the centre of each scale.

Super Devil form: He's a 15' 7" (474.98 cm) draconic entity with a grotesque musculature and scaly rifle green skin that shimmers with a vibrant hot pink iridescence. He has a cerulean coyote-shaped head with sunburst amber-sage green eyes, hot pink slit pupils, a cardinal red nose, and a wispy ash brown goat's beard. Ralf also has horse ears, an orchid purple snout, two rows of olivine shark teeth, and a slimy, pointed tongue. His arms and legs are enveloped in a thick layer of otter fur, matching the tufts found in the armpits of his human form. He has undulating cerulean horns, a fiery mane, spiked knuckles, eagle-like feet, and razor-sharp wolf claws that tip his fingers and toes.

Three rows of symmetrical, deadly sharp, conical spikes are positioned on his back, running from the base of his neck to just before the start of his tail. He has two massive bat-like wings, boasting an impressive wingspan of 21 ft (640.08 cm). Despite being dull and tattered, the wings' membrane displays silvery spots and a striking gradient from grenadier red to flush orange to selective yellow. Additionally, Ralf has olivine thumbs tipped with copper claws, and his forearms, wrists, and five fingers are dark green. He has a long, winding, serpentine tail, twice his height in length, with fur and colouration matching the fur on his human back. The tail culminates in a silver arrowhead-shaped tip.

Character summary: He's a rowdy and outgoing individual who inspires others to step out of their comfort zones and discover new reasons to live. He's a sassy, stubborn, and refreshingly honest thrill-seeker with an unrelenting passion for action and living dangerously. Unlike Clark, who’s very mature, he tends to act immaturely and come across as arrogant and aggressive, often attacking without thinking. However, he’s self-aware of these tendencies and makes a conscious effort to present himself as more approachable and laid-back. He prioritises relaxation and makes sure those around him take time to unwind and recharge regularly. He strives to maintain an optimistic outlook and is frustrated by pessimism and cynicism, wishing others could focus on the positive and appreciate life's blessings.

After forming a new connection, he rapidly becomes emotionally invested and starts to regard the person as a close family member. He's extremely protective towards new recruits under his command, comrades, and friends, viewing them as family. Thanks to his positive attitude, sense of responsibility, and sincere communication, many people trust him immediately, and he's committed to upholding that trust. Ralf is willing to go to great lengths to ensure their safety and the security of innocent lives, even if it requires taking bold action or putting himself in harm's way. However, he harbours a deep-seated hatred for betrayal, particularly among those in the Regular Army or whom he considers family.

He often enjoys teasing Clark, playfully poking fun at his serious nature while showing him brotherly affection, but also treats him with great respect and compassion. The thought of potentially losing his brother-in-arms, Clark, through unfair circumstances is unbearable to him. He secretly resents being scolded for harmless fun, but Clark's disappointment stings the most, filling him with remorse. Ralf is captivated by Hyakutaro's enigmatic past, pioneering status as the first known esper of contemporary history, and his free-spirited nature. He finds Tarma and Nadia to be absolutely hilarious and has a soft spot for Trevor's nerdy and laid-back demeanour.

He deeply cares about children, recognizing their importance to the growth and future of humanity, and is appalled by those who abuse and harm them. The thought of inadvertently causing harm to a child or being forced to do so is utterly devastating to him. Whenever possible, he enjoys connecting with children through entertaining storytelling sessions and lively games of baseball. Many people describe him as having an "uncle-like" demeanour when interacting with children, yet he can also come across as surprisingly fatherly at times.

Notably, he shares a surprisingly close bond with Heidern, with many speculating that he views him as a father figure. This connection likely stems from Ralf’s gratitude for the opportunity to train under Heidern after being accepted into the Ikari Warriors. He regards Leona as a younger sister, frequently joining her in playful pranks and good-natured teasing of their friends. He goes out of his way to lift her spirits and offer comfort during her most challenging moments.

He’s close friends with Nathalie Neo, and relishes the opportunity to work alongside her on missions. He holds her in high esteem as a skilled and proactive member of the Peregrine Falcons Squad, admiring her willingness to boldly take initiative in battle without hesitation. After discovering that she was the daughter of 2nd Lieutenant Cook, he made a promise to protect her and keep her safe from harm. This was because she was the only thing left that reminded him of one of his deceased superiors and best friends.

He strongly disapproves of Gimlet's misogynistic behaviour and objectification of women as well as his aggressive tendency to provoke physical confrontations with Tarma and Marco. Ralf has a tendency to speak passionately about his interests, which range from his favourite anime movies to his admiration for Marco's team and Division 6. As a confident, self-sufficient, and resourceful individual, he thrives on hard work, deriving a profound sense of fulfillment from completing challenging tasks. When not fuelled by excitement or anger, he exudes a calming presence, often serving as a mediator to resolve disputes among friends and comrades as he detests conflict. His insatiable curiosity drives him to explore thought-provoking questions and his surroundings, usually alongside those close to him.

Similar to Marco, he has a habit of concealing his deepest emotions, particularly those related to the many people he has lost during countless wars and terrorist attacks. Instead, he often tries to drown his sorrows with a few drinks, seeks comfort in the company of friends or indulges in reckless activities. Whenever he gets drunk, he exhibits forgetfulness, clumsiness, mild paranoia, excessive joviality, and loquaciousness. He has a habit of frequently mistaking people's names, often using similar but incorrect variations (e.g. calling Marco "Mark" and Fio "Fia"), which greatly embarrasses him, prompting him to profusely apologise for the mistake. 

He tries his best to avoid water activities like cruising and canoeing as they make him prone to seasickness. He loves his entire blade collection, but he has a particular fondness for those specialising in combat. Additionally, he enjoys a few multi-functional blades in his collection, which offer versatility. He's a deep sleeper, periodically punctuated by soft snores, but his restlessness is evident in his frequent tossing and turning.

He believes that immortality is unattainable for espers and humans, reserved for the psyche and most powerful deities. He's an animist who believes everything is interconnected, and everyone has a vital role in stewarding the earth. He's a devout believer in manitou, which represents the mysterious power of life and the universe. He loves participating in Talking Circles as it gives him an opportunity to connect with friends and comrades through shared stories. Surprisingly, Ralf is a skilled storyteller, often recounting his past experiences and sharing entertaining moral stories his father once shared with him. Although he's a fun-loving, hot-headed enthusiast of arcades and classic anime with a great sense of humour, he possesses remarkable wisdom and generosity. He dislikes the false rumours that surround global events and people's personal lives.

Backstory: Rafael Paul Jonesbury was born on August 25, 1997 in North Dakota, United States. His father, Gabriel Jonesbury, was an Ojibwe shaman and owner of an arts and crafts shop with a spirit name of Kechewaishke. His mother, Javiera, was a British-Latina mercenary who served in the Regular Army’s former private free company, the Phantom Strike. Like Ralf, she was an esper with the esteemed title of the Avatar of Physical Decay, Luminosity, and Fogginess. Gabriel would often share moral and entertaining stories that connected various figures from Ojibwe spiritual beliefs, such as the Thunderbird, Great Serpent, Mishipeshu, and Nanabozo. He also taught him about other important beliefs valued among First Nations peoples, including the Grandfather Teachings and the Medicine Wheel. He sparked Ralf's love for nature and encouraged him to fearlessly explore his identity and interests.

Javiera taught him numerous Latinx cultural values, the importance of family, and how his faith in God would be greatly rewarded. She often crafted wooden alebrije sculptures for him when she was away from home. She usually encouraged him to be proud of his cultural heritage and not let others bring him down for being different. While she appreciated his fondness for nature, she found his love for arcades and anime perplexing. She would unknowingly spark his interest in the military, particularly the mercenary lifestyle, through her stories and experiences.

At age 7, his parents decided to get a divorce due to their differing spiritual beliefs, which were starting to clash more and more. He lived with his father for the most part but was allowed to visit his mother whenever she was between assignments or not away on mercenary work. He also began to take up baseball, which became his favourite sport to play and watch on the big screen. He also developed a passion for extreme sports, often watching them on TV. Meanwhile, Gabriel would take him on extensive trips across the western, northern, and midwestern United States, exploring America's natural wonders, visiting First Nations communities, and attending conferences focused on Indigenous issues.

At 12, with the support of his father and his Ojibwe community, he embarked on his spiritual quest. Due to the extreme fasting, it put relative strain on his body, which activated his esper abilities. Ralf recalls that it produced visions of his future life as a great warrior and storyteller, revealing that he's an esper and teaching him how to harness his powers and access his Super Devil form. After a period of isolation and fasting, it revealed the spirits of his ancestors and his three guardian animals: the wolf, turtle, and otter. Through this experience, he developed his survival skills, gained maturity, and strengthened his connection with nature and the divine forces of life.

At age 14, before embarking on a mission against mysterious terrorist cultists, Javiera gave him her silver milagro charm for safekeeping, telling him it would bring him good luck and protection. Tragically, that mission proved to be her last, as she was captured and tortured to death. When Ralf received the devastating news, he struggled to come to terms with it and felt overwhelming guilt, as if her fate was his fault because he possessed her milagro charm. Although his parents were divorced, Gabriel was deeply saddened by the news and did his best to support Ralf through his emotional turmoil.

Contrary to rumours, Ralf didn’t drop out of high school and become addicted to LSD after losing his mother. Instead, he channelled his energy into his education, using it as a focus for his future. During this time, Ralf briefly explored dating, going on a few outings with both women and men, but eventually stopped searching for love when he couldn't find the right match. Ralf did experiment with LSD once, but the intense anxiety and hallucinations dissuaded him from ever trying the drug again.

When he turned 20, his father was killed during a robbery at the arts and crafts shop he owned. To make matters worse, he was facing financial difficulties at the time and struggling to find a stable job. In his desperation, he turned to an illegal fighting ring, drawn by the promise of cash prizes likely funded by other criminal activities. He participated in numerous fights, both in the ring and on the streets, for profit, eventually becoming the most skilled fighter among them. Ralf also discovered a fondness for THC-infused gummies, which provided relief from his emotional pain and served as a pleasant indulgence.

All of that changed when the Ikari Warriors discovered the famous street fighter's true identity as an esper after he joined their biennial tournament. With little convincing needed, Ralf joined the Ikari Warriors, driven by a desire to carry on his mother's legacy and explore the world. He excelled in all aspects of his military training, particularly in utilising his esper abilities effectively and mastering hand-to-hand combat techniques. Following a mission against a corrupt politician attempting to seize control of Cambodia, Ralf and Clark formed a strong bond, becoming fast friends. During his time with the Ikari Warriors, he formed close friendships with several comrades, including General Kawasaki, 2nd Lieutenant Cook, Eikichi, Leland, and Byron. Leland gifted Ralf his copper-hued electric guitar, complete with a pick holder, as a birthday present and a symbol of respect—a treasured keepsake Ralf still holds dear.

Ralf has been on numerous missions for the Ikari Warriors, rising through the ranks to become a colonel due to his natural leadership skills and courage on the battlefield. He and Clark played a crucial role in defeating a secret society, referred to as the Serapion Fellowship, that had infiltrated and influenced much of Latin America's political and religious landscape, a group that would later evolve into the Ptolemaic Army. During a battle against the Serapion Fellowship on Ilha da Queimada Grande, Ralf narrowly escaped being bitten by a venomous golden lancehead viper. Later, in the Ecuadorian Andes, he had a harrowing encounter with a fer-de-lance, but in a panic, he managed to deflect it towards a group of Ptolemaic Army guerrilla troops. These two chilling incidents instilled in him a deep-seated aversion to venomous snakes.

Rumours have circulated that Ralf and Clark, while returning to base from their battle against the Serapion Fellowship by aircraft, encountered a mysterious storm that catapulted them through space and time. They allegedly became trapped in a parallel dimension, where they fought their way through legions of demons and aliens ruled by a malevolent being. Additionally, rumours suggest that they may have also clashed with a group of invading Martians in the Baja California desert. However, they haven't addressed these claims publicly, despite knowing they're entirely false.

In another notable operation, Ralf, Clark, and a few comrades successfully rescued Elise, the U.S. President's daughter, from a massive criminal organisation that had planned to exploit her to gain access to the President's funds and harvest her organs. Ralf fondly recalls this mission, as it earned him a Medal of Honor from the U.S. President. He acquired Harpe during a mission in Greece where terrorists had raided a recently discovered catacomb. Additionally, he obtained Yawarakai-Te during a separate mission in Yamagata, Japan where a cult with illegal weaponry had taken over an old village, intent on instigating a nationwide war. Rumours have spread that Harpe and Yawarakai-Te once belonged to the Tuatha Dé Danann, which he considers to be legitimate, but for the most part, he remains skeptical.

Ralf has endured numerous tragedies, fueling his determination to improve and protect the innocent. He witnessed the devastating loss of General Kawasaki during a battle against a cartel in Mexico, where he was tragically crushed and burned alive by flaming debris from a missile strike. 2nd Lieutenant Cook fell victim to a traitor within the Ikari Warriors, who ratted them to a bioterrorist group during a mission in Czechia, resulting in her assassination. While investigating a town ravaged by a guerrilla army in Saudi Arabia, Byron was horrifically devoured by a swarm of Man Eaters. Leland met a brutal end during a mission on a stolen submarine, where he was fatally gutted by a criminal. Eikichi suffered a terrifying fate when a bomber variant of a Mutated Soldier latched onto him while investigating an abandoned laboratory and exploded, causing him to be torn into a million gory pieces.

During the Great Morden War, Ralf made a name for himself as he single-handedly successfully defended the United States against the Rebel Army's invasion. Notably, he destroyed The Keesi II, which had been using captured civilians, including men, women, and children, as hostages and human shields, transporting them to various conflict zones where Rebel Infantrymen were deployed. However, upon destroying the aircraft, Ralf was met with devastating news: there were innocent civilians on board, and they had all perished in the attack. This heroic yet tragic act caught the attention of the Regular Army's high command, who subsequently approached the Ikari Warriors to propose a strategic alliance. The offer was readily accepted, and as a result, the Ikari Warriors were integrated as the elite mercenary branch of the Regular Army.

A few months after General Morden formed an alliance with Doctor Amadeus and Rootmars, Ralf was deployed on a mission to assist Nathalie Neo. Their objective was to track down and eliminate a rogue cell of Rebel Army soldiers planning to spark chaos for unknown reasons. During a nighttime operation in a dense forest, they discovered that the Rebel soldiers they had neutralised were, in fact, robotic and biomechanical in nature. Upon inspecting the bodies, they noticed a suspicious logo on the necks of each one, which Ralf recognised from Clark's accounts of being experimented on by a notorious organisation. This revelation led them to realise that the Amadeus Syndicate was behind the sinister operation. They promptly reported their findings to the Regular Army and continued to combat the rogue cell, aiming to disrupt the Amadeus Syndicate's plans.

After Ralf's Vulcan Punch and Galactica Phantom obliterated the Hellfire, their battles raged on through treacherous landscapes. He and Nathalie navigated a jungle waterfall, where they clashed with the Arachnid Bot. They raided an underground base containing numerous cargo crates of trafficked weapons and drugs to launch a daring assault and destroy the Cyclops. Taking to the skies, Ralf and Nathalie eliminated the Mega Laser Turret, cleverly disguised as a Rebel Army plane. While Nathalie fought soldiers on the wing of the plane and attacked the aircraft's weak point, Ralf broke into the aircraft and battled cyborg Rebel Army troops. He stole classified documents, but they turned out to be decoys, containing only basic information on genetics and brain psychology in serial killers and soldiers. This made the reason behind the Amadeus Syndicate's operation a mystery. After destroying the Mega Laser Turret, Ralf swiftly rescued Nathalie using his own Slug Flyer because hers had been obliterated by the aircraft’s laser beam.

As a way to support the Regular Army and show his respect, Ralf frequently trains new cadets to hone their melee combat skills. Due to his mercenary work, he rarely had the opportunity to meet members of the Regular Army's other special forces. He had always heard heroic stories about Hyakutaro and the elite members of the P.F. Squad and S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S., especially those from the Great Morden War and the Extraterrestrial Alliance Clash. He sincerely hoped to meet them in person, fascinated by their tactical prowess and teamwork.

[druigsfavwitch]

Only you, my girl- Druig x Reader

requested- nope i was just looking for an imagine like this and i couldn't find one so i wrote one

~~~~~~~~~~~~SPOILERS FOR THE ETERNALS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

summary- the reader is a fellow eternal and goddess of magic and in the battle she gets blasted away and druig gets upset. turns out, his girl can hold her own

warnings: some cuss words, spoilers again for the movie, a tiny bit of angst, mostly fluff word count- 675

spoilers are below so read at your own risk. i'm warning you

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

You all were standing on the beach, discussing the plan again. Druig was going to put the celestial to sleep to stop the emergence. What they didn't see coming was Ikaris. He was flying towards Druig. You broke free of your hold and knocked him away from Druig.

He flew across the sand and looked at who hit him. You turned to him and your eyes flashed gold. He immediately shot laser beams of of his eyes. You ran and turned into a huge wolf. You jumped on rocks and managed to jump up and grab his leg, pulling him down to the ground.

The others had broken the hold and watched as you fought Ikaris, the man you treated as a brother. Makkari sped over to lend a helping hand. After he slammed on the ground, you turned back into your normal form.

"We trusted you! How could you!" You picked him up and threw him at a rock. You started throwing energy blasts at him while Makkari made sure he stayed on the ground. Druig watched with Sersi in amazement. Thena and Phastos came over as well and watched.

Somehow, makkari got punched, sending her flying and resulting in Ikaris getting up. "I do not want to do this Y/n. You were like a sister to me." He blasted you in your eyes, causing you to scream in pain and gave him time to blast you yards away into a rock, causing them to fall on top of you.

Makkari let out a scream, Sersi's eyes got big and she covered her  mouth. Everyone was in shock. Druig was pissed. He called out to Ikaris. "You bitch! Come down here and fight me." Ikaris blasted him and was about to do it again when he heard rocks move.

He looked and saw the rocks get blasted away. He couldn't see anything except a big ball of light. The ball of light flew towards him and kicked him. He shook his head, trying to get rid of the pain. He looked back at the light and saw it was diming and saw you. Your hair was glowing and your eyes were gold. "Never mess with a goddess." You blasted him, stunning him and started attacking him from all angles.

After a good few punches and blasts, you backed up and closed your eyes, causing more power to rise, making you glow brighter. You looked down at him as you raised him higher. "You will always be my brother but you've hurt me. And that is unforgivable." You blasted him away. You, while staying in the air, dimed the glow and your eyes returned to normal you lowered yourself and you all continued the connection. Sprite ended up stabbing Sersi, for which you blasted her.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

After the emergence was stopped, You all stood on the beach. You looked at Druig and ran over to him. "My love, i was sure i lost you." He spoke and you rested your heads together. "Never. We're stuck together." He laughed and gave a genuine smile. "You're the only girl for me, my beautiful, beautiful y/n." You smiled. "And you're the only guy for me. Forever." He kissed your nose. "Forever, my love."

a/n: i've fallen for Druig and i can't get up

also, i know its short but i like it. let me know if you like it. shang-chi is next ;)

[princess-of-the-corner]

Pragmatic Analysis of whichever Temporary Holders were really needed

Season 2:

"Anansi"- Only necessary for DjWifi's romantic scene, where Shell-ter is used as essentially glorified scissors. Verdict: Not necessary. Ladybug (JadeBug?) would be fully able to do it herself, or do it "traditional way" (defeat Anansi, then cast Miraculous Cure, which would also free Alya from Anansi's web) 

"Sapotis" - Platonic Alyanette was cute, but Ladybug could just give Fox Miraculous to Chat Noir to unify with his own, so... Verdict: Not Necessary.

"Maledictator" - Ladybug was unable to break through mind-controlled blockade on her own, while Chat Noir got kitty-brain-ed, so he was unable to help her. Verdict: Necessary

"Heroes' Day" two-parter - In-Character, Temporary Holders were necessary, due to Ladybug wanting as much people as possible against Scarlet Army. Meta-Wise, their only role was to get akumatized by Scarlet Moth to (very cheaply in my opinion) "increase the stakes", but even their Akumatized Forms just dind nothing except looking dangerous, then being taken out by group of random Parisians. Verdict: Technically Necessary

Season 3:

"Startrain" - Markov was doing actual "helping", while Pegasus was majorly just tagging-along, so Markov, PegaBug and Chat Noir would be sufficient team against Startrain. Verdict: Not Necessary

"Desperada" - Without saying. Verdict: Necessary

"Party Crasher" - Viperion, Carapace and Pegasus (along with Chat Noir, but he isn't Temporary Holder) did semi-decent job of containing titular Akumatized Villain before Ladybug arrived, so they get "Verdict: Necessary", while King Monkey wouldn't be necessary if Ladybug arrived with Rena Rogue (Rena Rogue deceives Party Crasher with illusion of Ladybug, then LadyBee venoms him from behind), so he gets "Verdict: Not Necessary"

"Ikari Gozen" - DragonBug would be able to do exactly the same thing that Ryuuko used to defeat her akumatized mother, so... Verdict: Not Necessary

Season 4:

"Guiltrip" - Ladybug could just use Lucky Charm to escape Guiltrip, destroy his Amok, then easily defeat Reflekta (if latter didn't just willingly give up her Akumatized Item) Verdict: Not Necessary

"Crocoduel" - Ladybug and Chat Noir would easily defeat Crocoduel if they just used Space Power-Ups (and either of them could use unification if Tiger Miraculous was absolutely necessary) Verdict: Not Necessary 

"Queen Banana" - Vesperia did basically the same thing that Chat Noir always does (annoying Akuma of the Week, then getting taken out in retaliation), so... Verdict: Not Necessary

"PenalTeam" - There are two ways to defeat titular Chloe's newest akumatized form: 1) Snake Noir and Lady Macaque (my name for Marinette's Ladybug/Monkey unification) do exactly the same tactic as Miraculous Team canonicslly used, but just by herself 2) Pegabug tekeports hersrlf and Chat Noir out of dome, then he cataclysms PenalTeam's akumatized item, thus bypassing need to fight with her entirely. Verdict: Not Necessary. ALL of Temporary Holders

"Gang of Secrets" - Ladybug could just unify Ox Miraculous with her own, and she would be able to literally defeat Gang of Rehashes just by herself with song on her lips (even if it would be "Smelly Wolf")

"Wishmaker" - Verdict: Necessary (even if it was for unnecessary side-plot about Luka finding about Ladybug and Chat Noir's civilian identities)

"Strikeback" - Only necessary Temporary Holder was Flairmidable (if only Ladybug somehow deceived Felix with fake Miraculous Box that is full of wax miraculous, then his part in episode would be perfect). Rest of them were not only unnecessary, but their only role in episode was to indirectly empower Strikeback. Verdict: Necessary for Flairmidable, Unnecessary for rest of Temporary Holders.

Season 5:

"Evolution" - Alix became Canigirl after Ladybug and Chat Noir had perfect opportunity to take ALL of Monanch's Miraculous from him after he fainted, so Verdict: Unnecessary 

-

Yeah its....

Honestly I don't mind them giving out the other Miraculous and the Unification stuff, but they really need to explain more on why they do one or the other.

[supercap2319]

Golden Light & Shields Chapter 4

Ikaris x Male Reader

A/N: Chapter 4 is finally here.

Y/N watched helplessly as Ikaris was carried away by a Deviant that looked like a bird, or was it a bat? It didn’t really matter at the moment. Y/N twisted in the air so that his face was facing the ground instead of his back. Y/N’s hands glowed red as he held two orbs in his hand and used his telekinesis to slow down his descent. He landed on his feet as Sersi rushed up to him.

“Y/N, where’s Ikaris?”

“A Deviant took him,” Y/N said.

“What?!” she asks him.

“Señorita y Señor? ¿Estás bien?” A man asks as a Deviant comes behind him.

“¡Cuidado!” Y/N says as he brings up a blue shield just in time, as the Deviant was going to kill the man with its stinger. It looks like a giant squirrel. The man runs to safety as a wolf, Deviant, jumps on top of a house as Sersi calls out. “Clear the camp!” The wolf lunges at Sersi, but Y/N catches it in his hands and throws it back as a blast of energy spheres hits the squirrel.

“Get behind me!” Kingo says as he blasts both of the Deviants.

“One of them took Ikaris,” Sersi said.

“It’s an ambush!” Kingo keeps blasting them. He creates a sphere of energy that knocks both of them into a house as it collapses.

“Very nice, sir!” Karun says, rolling the camera behind a tree.

“Are you mental? Hide!” Kingo says.

“We need action sequences. Sir!” The wolf Deviant emerges from the ruins of the house. “Sprite, get Karun out of here,” Kingo says, sending another blast their way.

“How many cameras did you bring, young man?” Sprite ushers Karun to safety.

The squirrel Deviant jumps on a house and uses its tail to knock out a part of the house, revealing a family hiding inside. Y/N rushes towards the creature and creates a bubble shield around the Deviant as he lifts it into the air and slams it against a tree. “Come on! Sersi says ushering the villagers to safety. Kingo blasts the wolf Deviant back as the people follow Sersi. “This way! Quickly! Come on!” The Squirrel creature recovers as it chases after Sersi and the people of this place as it jumps from house to house, closing in on them.

“Get in! Get in!” Sersi hides them inside the building where Druig had talked to them earlier. Sersi uses her matter transmutation powers to turn the wood into metal as the Deviant swipes her away with its tail as she crashes into a nearby house.

Ikaris is flying through the air, the Deviant at his back. He fires his lasers as it slams into him, and the two stumble in midair. The Deviant gets in front as Ikaris chases after it. Gilgamesh and Thena are in the woods, following after Ikaris. A gold light shines on Thena’s face, the Mahd Wy’ry coming to light. Ikaris slams the bat Deviant to the ground and blasts it in the heart as it falls dead. Sharp tendrils pucker Ikaris’s skin as the Deviant from London comes up behind him. Ikaris grunts in pain as he falls to his knees. The Deviant pounces on top of Ikaris as it rolls him onto his back, leaning down to bite him.

“Ikaris!” Gilgamesh says rushing towards Ikaris and the Deviant as he grabs it and throws it off Ikaris. The creature roars as it shoots its tendrils at Gilgamesh, but he leans back so that they miss him. The Deviant grabs a nearby tree trunk with its tentacles and throws it at Gilgamesh, who uses his exoskeleton energy and blocks it. It grabs two more trunks and throws them as Gilgamesh blocks the incoming assaults.

Thena stands there as a gold light snakes across her skin. Ikaris gets up. “I’ve fought that one before. It’s stronger than the others.” Thena forms an energy spear. Ikaris notices and starts moving back. “No.” Thena swings the spear and tries to stab Ikaris as he moves out of the way.

“Terrible timing, Thena,” Ikaris grunts as he dodges Thena’s incoming strikes. “Thena!”

Gilgamesh watches Thena attack Ikaris, but he can't do anything to help as the Deviant charges at him. Gilgamesh charges up an energy fist as he punches the creature back hard enough to break its jaw. The Deviant uses the energy it took from Ajak to heal its injuries. Thena swipes at Ikaris as he dodges it. She forms two swords and brings them down as Gilgamesh blocks them with his energy exoskeleton. “Stop, Thena!” There's a long bang and a rush of air as the two forces collide.

Sersi crawled out of the wreckage of the house as the squirrel Deviant ran towards her. Shots are fired at the Deviant as it turns around and sees the people of this village with shotguns. The creature knocks some of the people away with its tail. Druig grabs a fallen shotgun and dodges the strikes of the beast’s tail as he shoots it in the back with the shotgun. It roars in anger at Druig as he backs away from it. Sersi transforms part of a tree into water as it is cut down and she transforms the rest of the tree into metal as it tips over and falls on the Deviant and Druig as he barely jumps out of the way.

“Druig!” Sersi said.

Y/N speeds over to them. He sees all the innocent people that Druig is controlling. “Let them go,” Y/N says.

“I don’t take orders from you,” Druig said.

“Are you stupid? Let them go right now!” Y/N said.

“Please. I know you’re better than this,” Sersi pleads.

Druig sighs as he holds out a hand and breaks the mind-controlled connection he has on the people. One of the men looks confused. “Druig. qué está pasando?”

“Go! Get to the river!” Druig commands.

The squirrel Deviant crawls out of the tree and roars.

….

Ikaris scans the area, looking at the three Deviants. The bushes are ruffling as the Eternal looks around nervously as he can hear twigs snapping and a growling noise, their eyes glowing as they get closer. “Gilgamesh. A little help here?” Gilgamesh has Thena safe behind a tree, their hands pushed up against each other.

“Stay here,” Gilgamesh says. “Say it.”

“Stay here,” Thena says.

“Good. You’re okay.”

Gilgamesh leaves Thena as she takes a shaky breath.

The Deviant with the tendrils looks at the saber-tooth tiger and griffin Deviants as they run and fly in the direction of the camp. “They’re headed for the camp,” Ikaris realizes. “Y/N.”

“Go. They need you,” Gilgamesh says as Ikaris looks at him. “Go, Ikaris.” Ikaris floats in the air as he blasts off into the air. The head Deviant shoots its tendrils at Gilgamesh as he stomps hard on the ground as little rocks rise and protect him from the attack.

“Sprite, Y/N, somebody buy me some time!” Kingo says as he blasts the incoming wolf, Deviant. He stops and starts charging an energy sphere. Sprite glows as she unsheathes her dagger and jumps on top of the creatures as she stabs it. It violently swings her back and forth. “Whoa. Whoa!” Kingo continues to charge up his attack. “Can you hurry up?”

Y/N uses his telekinesis to hold the Deviant still and keep it from moving. Kingo stores enough power in his hands. “Now!” Sprite pulls her dagger free as she steps back and disappears. Kingo slides underneath the frozen still Deviant. As he points his fingers at its head. “Dishoom!” The blast blows the wolf’s head off as Kingo is covered in Deviant blood. Kingo gasps as it drips down on him as the body falls to the floor with a thud. “Karun! Did you get that?”

“I did, sir!”

Ikaris flies after the Griffin as he grabs it and flies higher into the air and blasts it with his energy beams. Ikaris blasts it again, hitting its wing as it falls out of the sky. He grabs the wing that isn't damaged and throws it to the ground below as he blasts it once more. Ikaris flies and lands just in time in front of the squirrel Deviant as it tries to attack Druig. Ikaris opens its mouth wide as he fires his laser beams into the creature’s mouth full force; it falls to the floor with a thud, but not before trying to stick Ikaris with its stinger. Ikaris grabs it at the last second and falls to one knee as he tosses it to the side.

He pants as he sees the sabertooth charge at Kingo and Sprite as she creates tree illusions. He blasts it with his energy beams. It runs, dodging the attacks as it leaps up and tackles Ikaris into a house. Ikaris groans as the derby falls all around him. Ikaris struggles to get up as the creature swipes him with its paw and he rolls to the leafy ground. Ikaris blasts and punches it as the sabertooth rolls him on his stomach. The Deviant pushes Ikaris’s head down with its giant paw so he can't get a clear shot for his optical blasts. Ikaris struggles, but can't push the creature off of him as it leans in close to take a bite.

“Ikaris!” Y/N says as he runs and tackles the creature off of Ikaris and they both roll to the ground as Y/N stands to his feet and stands in front of the hurt Eternal. The Deviant stands in front of Y/N. The creature looks at Y/N and roars. Y/N looks down at Ikaris, who is bleeding and has holes in the back of his shirt. Y/N glares at the Deviant, his blood boiling as it circles him. “You tried to kill my boyfriend,” Y/N's voice was like venom as a red orb glowed in Y/N’s right hand.

The Sabertooth snarls in response to Y/N as the young Maximoff lifts the creature into the air. “You endangered these people.” Y/N flicked a finger and ripped one of the creature’s limbs off. It roars in pain and anger. Y/N bared his teeth at the Deviant. “You tried to kill my friends.” Another limb went. Y/N’s hand mixed his red and green energies together. “You're never going to hurt anyone ever again,” Y/N promised, and just like Wanda did to Ultron Y/N, pulled on the energy core inside the Deviant, and tugged it forward until it came out of the creature and into Y/N’s body to absorb. Y/N quickly switched to his blue energy as he created a shield inside the Deviant’s body and expanded it until it exploded.

Blood splattered on Y/N’s face and he looked like Carrie White at prom. He wiped the blood from his face as he turned to Ikaris and the other Eternals, who had a look of horror on their faces. Y/N’s eyes were glowing faintly, and he looked confused and disoriented. Ikaris got up and walked towards Y/N.

“Ikaris, don’t!” Sersi warns.

“It’s alright, Sersi,” Ikaris says. “He won’t hurt me.” Ikaris grabs onto Y/N’s shoulders as the younger man looks up at him. “Come back to me, Duckling. Come back to me, Y/N.” Y/N takes a deep breath and closes his eyes for a moment, then opens them as his eyes are back to normal. Y/N frowns. “Iceberg? What’s going on?” Y/N was confused. He remembers standing in front of Ikaris to protect him from the Sabertooth, but after that, he can’t recall what happened.

“Oh, my God! You’re hurt,” Y/N notices Ikaris’s bruises.

“I’m okay, Duckling,” Ikaris said. “Thena and Gilgamesh are in danger.”

“Where are they?” Ikaris points in the direction that they’re at. Y/N nods his head as he runs in that direction. Ikaris floats in the air and turns and looks at his family. “No one tells him anything until I do first,” he warns as he flies after Y/N as the others look at each other, but follow them as well.

….

Gilgamesh punches the Deviant hard enough back that it breaks its arm in the process. Its claws cast a golden light on its injuries as it uses the healing energy it took from Ajak. Gilgamesh gets ready for another attack as Thena begins to glow. Her Mahd Wy’ry coming to the surface. She tries to turn it off. “Stop, stop, stop,” she begs. The Deviant hears her and sets its sights on the more vulnerable victim. Gilgamesh knows this too as he runs towards Thena, hoping he’ll get there first. “Thena!” The creature roars as it almost has the warrior Eternal as Gilgamesh grabs it and pulls it back and slams his cosmic fist into it. The tentacles of the Deviant wrap around Gilgamesh, digging into his skin as they siphon his energy. The Deviant lifts Gilgamesh up and bites his shoulder, its teeth like hot knives in Gilgamesh’s skin. Thena watches helplessly, trying to shut off her psychological affliction.

Gilgamesh tries to break free by punching the beast, but it doesn’t stop the Deviant from sticking a tendril in his neck. Gilgamesh gasps in pain as the creature drains his life energy and powers. A weakened Gilgamesh looks up and meets Thena’s eyes. The goddess of war has never felt so powerless in her life. She had to watch as her friend, her family, was slowly killed. The Deviant throws Gilgamesh to the floor, leaving just enough energy so that it can take the pleasure of snuffing out that last bit of life as it kills him. Thena watched in horror as the Deviant began to transform. Its paws shrink and take on a more human-like appearance.

Thena kneels next to an injured Gilgamesh. “No. Gilgamesh.”

“Stay back,” Gilgamesh weakly says.

The Deviant shifts and changes until it takes on a human-like appearance. It breathes heavily as it speaks for the first time. “Ajak…” It says. “Her memories… I understand now.” The Deviant looks at the two Eternals.

“I can see what she saw. So many planets. So much life is destroyed every time a Celestial is born. Arishem used us and left us to die with each Emergence. We just wanted to survive.” The human-like Deviant glares at Thena and Gilgamesh accusingly. “And then he sent you. I will kill you all for what you have done to my kind. You are not saviors, Eternals. You are murderers.” The Deviant takes a step towards Thena, but Y/N throws it back with telekinesis and Ikaris blasts it. The Deviant turns and runs away as Ikaris and Y/N are about to chase after it.

“Ikaris!” Thena calls.

Ikaris and Y/N turn to see that Gilgamesh doesn’t look so good. He’s breathing laboriously, his energy fading with every second, every time he breathes. He locks hands with Thena, fingers intertwined. “Thena,” he says, it's hard for him to get the words out.

“Hey,” Thena says, feeling tears start to form.

Gilgamesh looks at her, his vision starting to blur. His best friend. The person he promised to look after no matter how tough it got. Even if it cost him his own life in the process; he'd happily do it again. “Remember,” Gilgamesh chokes out, and he doesn't move again as his head is down and his skin turns to a grayish color.

“No,” Thena sobs. “No.” She puts her head on him and begins to wail loudly. “I’ll remember. I’ll remember.” Ikaris looks down at his feet sadly. Y/N looks at Thena rocking Gilgamesh’s body back and forth, crying over her dead partner. The other Eternals walk up to them and see Thena crying over Gilgamesh’s dead body.

“Ajak, you have to help him,” Y/N says.

The head Eternal looks at Y/N, tears in her brown eyes as she says. “I can not heal the dead, Y/N. Even my powers have their limits.”

“But what if I—”

“—Don't you think you've done enough damage?” Druig asks Y/N. A few tear stains on his face.

Y/N frowns. “What are you talking about, Druig?”

“Don't act like you don't know. We all saw what you did to that Deviant.”

“Druig, that’s enough!” Ikaris shouts out.

“I don’t understand.”

“You ripped that Deviant apart and took its energy,” Druig said. “You’re a monster, just like they are.” He turned and walked away from the group. Y/N looks at the others and searches their faces for any indication that Druig is lying. They either look uncomfortable or they refuse to look him in the eyes.

Y/N turns to Ikaris. “Is what Druig said true, Iceberg?”

Ikaris looks down at him with an unreadable expression on his face. “It wasn’t you. You didn’t know what you were doing.”

“Oh, God,” Y/N felt sick to his stomach.

“Y/N, you didn't have a choice. That Deviant was going to hurt me, hurt all of us,” Ikaris said.

“You saved us, Y/N,” Sersi said.

“But not Gilgamesh,” Y/N replied sadly. He walked towards Thena and Gilgamesh’s body. He knelt down next to the dead Eternal. “I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry,” Y/N sobbed.

“Wait, maybe Y/N can save Gilgamesh like he did Ajak,” Sprite says.

“What are you talking about, Sprite?” Kingo asked.

“Back on my farm, Y/N saved my life by absorbing my healing power and brought me back from the verge of death,” Ajak said.

“Maybe he can do it again,” Sprite said.

“Wait, Sprite, I don't think that—” Ikaris began as Thena interrupted. “Please, Y/N. Please try,” she begged. “He's my best friend.” The way she looked at him was the same way Wanda had looked when Pietro had died. His body full of holes. Y/N had saved his older brother that day, but could he save Gilgamesh as well?

“I'll try,” Y/N said. “But I'll need some help.” He looked at Ajak. “Maybe if both of us try together, it could work.”

“Very well, then let us commence,” she said, holding out her hand for Y/N to take. Y/N grabbed her hand as her cosmic healing was absorbed by Y/N. Y/N wasn't sure he trusted himself to do this, since what Druig said he did, but he couldn't deny Thena this request. He promised Ikaris this wouldn't happen again, and even if there was a small fraction of a chance that he could undo this, then so be it.

Ajak and Y/N held out their hands as they flashed gold and greenish-gold, respectively. The healing energy washes over Gilgamesh in soft cosmic light as they both focus on turning back the hands of fate, reversing what's happened. They stay like that for a long time, until they pull their hands back, but nothing has changed. Gilgamesh is still grayish.

“I'm sorry, Thena, but it didn't work—”

Gilgamesh opens his eyes and gasps loudly as he sits up, bewildered. He turns his head, looking around his surroundings. One minute he was gone, the next he was back here. It was impossible. “You're back,” Thena cries with joy as she tightly hugs him. Tears were falling down her face as she felt Gilgamesh’s warmth once again. It was much better than that cold touch she felt a moment ago. “How the hell am I here?” Gilgamesh asked. He was so confused. He thought he bit the bullet. Over and done.

“Ajak and Y/N saved you,” Sersi said.

Gilgamesh looked at his leader and guide, along with the young Avenger. “Thank you. Thank you both.”

“You're welcome, Gilgamesh,” Ajak smiled.

“I'm glad you're okay,” Y/N said. “Looks like something good came out of the mess I made.”

“Y/N wait—”

Y/N super speeded away from the area and headed towards the camp. Ikaris sighed as he floated in the air, with the intent of following after his boyfriend, but a hand grabbed his arm and he looked back at Sersi. “Wait, Ikaris. Let me talk to Y/N.”

“Why you, Sersi?”

“Sometimes it's better to hear some advice from a stranger, then someone they know,” Sersi said gently. “Trust me.” The way she looked at him was the same look she had whenever she was passionate about something. Helping better mankind, seeing the good in people. It’s part of the reason he fell in love with her in the first place. Ikaris knew she could help Y/N. “Alright, then,” he sighed.

….

Sersi found Y/N down by the river. One of the people at the camp said he headed in that direction. Sersi had practiced what she was going to say in her head, but before she could get a word out, Y/N spoke first. “Ikaris sent you, didn't he?”

“Actually, I asked him if I could come instead,” Sersi said. “Mind if I sit?”

“Sure.”

Sersi sat down next to Y/N, watching the water shimmer under a moonlit sky. It was a beautiful night, despite all the terrible things that happened today. Maybe that's why Y/N chose to come here. The absence of chaos. “Do you want to know why I chose this spot?” Y/N asked, looking at Sersi.

“Why?” she asked curiously.

“There was this fountain in the town square of where we lived and after my parents died and we lived in an orphanage. I used to sneak out and go to it, and I would just stare at my reflection for hours until my mind went numb,” Y/N said. “This reminds me of those days.”

“I assume things were very difficult for you and your siblings in those days,” Sersi said.

“They were,” Y/N agreed. “It's how I became like this in the first place.” He levitated a nearby stone and threw it into the river. “To be honest with you, Sersi, I never wanted my powers to begin with.”

“How did you get them?”

“Through painful experiments. A thirst for revenge and a need for peace in my country,” Y/N said. “I had a difficult time learning to control my powers, but Steve told me that the only way to ever truly be in control of my powers was to embrace them. To accept myself for who I am.”

“And looks like you did,” Sersi said.

“I thought I did, but after Westview, I'm not so sure anymore.”

“Y/N listen… I know that you only just met me and you have no reason to listen to me, but I don't think you did anything wrong,” Sersi said. “You saved us. Saved Gilgamesh. A monster wouldn't have done that for us.”

“But what if next time I hurt someone? What if I hurt you or the others or… Ikaris?” Y/N asked.

Sersi smiled. “Well, from what I've seen today, you wouldn't dream of hurting Ikaris. He cares for you a great deal. And you care for him as well.” Sersi's eyes were downcast to her feet. A sudden sadness washed over her. “I must admit that I'm a bit jealous of you. Your relationship with Ikaris.”

“Why would you be jealous of me? If anything, I should be the insecure one. You both were together for like what? 5,000 years? It's a tough act to follow.”

“And in those last 5,000 years, he’s never looked at me the way he looks at you. So at peace. Finally, free of a heavy burden,” Sersi said.

“I never meant to drive a rift between the two of you—”

“—It’s alright, Y/N. Ikaris and I were falling out long before you came. We just didn't want to admit it.”

“I'm sorry.”

“Don't be,” Sersi said. “I have wonderful memories of my time with Ikaris and I'll always cherish our time together, but now it's your turn. Go to him, Y/N. He’s really worried about you.”

That’s how Y/N found himself walking up to one of the houses in the camp. Ikaris was waiting for him. When he saw Y/N walk through the door; he smiled. “I take it Sersi convinced you to come see me?”

“Somewhere along those lines,” Y/N said. “She’s a very persuasive person.”

“Stubborn is more like it,” Ikaris said as they both chuckled. Y/N looked at Ikaris. “I shouldn’t have left like that, and I’m sorry about it.”

“You don’t have to apologize,Y/N,” Ikaris said.

“I should have just stayed with you and talked about it, but I left because I was scared and the last thing I wanted was to be a burden or distraction in your life. I should have listened to you and went back home,” Y/N said. “This mission is too important and I don’t want to mess it up—”

Ikaris successfully cut Y/N off as he kissed him, snaking an arm around his waist and bringing him closer. The two stayed like that for a moment before Ikaris pulled away, smirking. “Thought that would be a good way to shut you up.”

“It’s a very effective method,” Y/N agreed. “Maybe I need some more, just in case?” Ikaris smiled and kissed Y/N again.

“Y/N, listen to me… You’re not a distraction. You will never be a distraction for me, at least not in a bad way,” Ikaris smiled. “You’re an important asset to this mission, and I might not be standing here talking to you if it weren’t for you. None of us would.”

Ikaris held Y/N close to him. “I don’t know why you have this Chaos Magic inside you, but I have to believe you can control it and use it for good.”

“You really think so?” Y/N asked.

“I know so.”

“Well, what’s our plan of action now? Did Druig agree to help?”

“Not really. He's still defensive.”

“Well, maybe I should go talk to him. We need him, and if I can convince him to come with us, then maybe we might have a chance,” Y/N said.

“Are you sure that's a good idea?” Ikaris asked. “You and I aren't exactly Druig’s favorite people at the moment.”

“Well, Druig isn't exactly on my Christmas list either, but we need to work together and rise above our differences if we want to succeed,” Y/N said.

“Aren't you just the heroic one,” Ikaris jokes.

“Yeah, it comes with the job description,” Y/N smiled.

Early morning Y/N found Druig by the river. He was staring out at the people gathering water from the river. “What do you want?” Druig asked without looking back.

“Druig I—”

“—I already know what you’re going to ask Y/N, and the answer is no.”

“Please, Druig. You can’t stay here anymore,” Y/N said. “You may not like me, but the others need you. Are you really going to let innocent people die?”

“Why should I help this world and its people? They are responsible for their own destruction,” Druig said.

“That’s not true, and you know it. Humanity can do better.”

“Yeah? What makes you so sure?” Druig glares at Y/N.

“Because of them,” Y/N pointed to the people by the water. “They are the reason you still believe people are good and just. Otherwise, you would have controlled them to forget their flaws and inhibitions. So, why didn't you?”

“Because without their flaws, they wouldn’t be human.”

“Exactly, Druig. That's what makes humans human, but these Deviants are trying to keep us from killing their own kind. They have a conscience now. That makes them more dangerous,” Y/N said.

“No, Y/N. That makes them us. Eternals and Deviants,” Druig said bitterly. “Arishem’s children. But you are asking me to take control of the mind of a Celestial. I do not have that kind of power.”

“Maybe not by yourself, but with your family by your side, you can do anything,” Y/N said.

“You'll need Phastos, but good luck. He gave up on humans a long time ago.”

“So, is that a yes? You'll help us?” Y/N hopefully asked.

“If I say yes, will you leave me alone?” Druig said, annoyed, but smiled just a tiny bit.

Y/N smiled too.

….

Y/N, Ikaris, Sersi traveled to Chicago, Illinois to find Phastos and his family. A husband, and a son. A suburban area that reminded Y/N a lot of Westview. A young boy is throwing a football to his dad, as his other dad watches from inside the garage, fixing his son's bike. Y/N smiles at the sight.

“Daddy, Daddy, watch this.”

“Yeah, okay.”

“Watch this.”

“Let me see. Let me see it.”

“Dad. I’m only a starter.”

Phastos frowns when he notices Y/N, Ikaris, and Sersi. “Hi,” Sersi greets.

“Hello. Can we help you?” Ben Stoss, Phastos's husband asks. He throws the football back to his son.

“Hey, Jack. Ben,” Phastos chuckles as he walks towards Y/N and the others. “Hey, guys. These are my friends from college.” He points to each of them. “Uh, this is Sylvia and, uh, Isaac. That’s Isaac. And that's…”

“Y/N,” Y/N smiles.

“Right, Y/N. How are you doing, man?” Phastos smiles tightly.

“Isaac?” Ikaris whispers.

Jack walks up to them and gasps as he grasps his dad's arm in excitement. “Dad, that’s Superman,” he points to Ikaris. “Dad, that’s Superman!”

“Jack… That’s really funny, Jack,” Phastos says, nervously. “That is definitely not Superman.”

“No, no! He is Superman,” Jack protested. “I saw him on TV. He was in London, fighting a monster.” Jack pointed to Ikaris. “And you were with a cape and you were shooting laser beams out of your eyes.”

Ikaris was speechless at the young boy’s description of him. Y/N giggled. “He’s right, Iceberg. You would look good in a cape.” Y/N looked at Jack and smiled. “What color do you think?”

Jack smiled back. “Red. Definitely red.”

“I don’t wear a cape, Duckling,” Ikaris said.

“Oh, sorry,” Jack apologized. He looked at Y/N. “Are you really an Avenger? I’ve seen you on TV with Captain America, Iroman, Hulk, and Thor.”

Y/N’s hand glowed as he flicked a finger and the football floated off the ground and into his hands. “What do you think?”

“That’s so awesome!” Jack said.

“Okay, well, we should just go inside, right?” Phastos said, ushering everyone inside.

“Superman? Me, Superman?” Ikaris said incredulously as they walked inside.“I’m way hotter than him.”

“Have you seen Henry Cavill?” Y/N said. “He smokin hot.”

“Not funny, Duckling,” Ikaris grumbled. Y/N laughed. “Can I call you Clark? Is that what you go by now? Because, you know…”

“You’ve called me worse. Like Daddy, for instance,” Ikaris smirked at Y/N blushing face. He looked absolutely mortified.

Sersi, Y/N, and Ikaris watched Phastos help Jack brush his teeth. “You got it, Jack?”

“Mmhmm.”

“Way to go,” Phastos said.

“Yes,” Jack said.

“All right. Show me how it’s done. Round and round and round and round and round.” They both chuckle.

“They remind you of someone?” Ikaris whispered to Y/N. Y/N smiled sadly. “Yeah, they do.” Phastos turned back and looked at them. Ikaris, Sersi, and Y/N all ran into the kitchen trying to act natural. Sersi grabbed a coffee cup. Y/N grabbed a Star Wars book, but Ikaris took it from him. “Hey, I had that first!” Y/N protested.

Phastos walked into the kitchen. “Yeah. Incredibly natural, guys,” he said as Ikaris put the book down. “So, after all these years, even you fell for Ajak’s lies.”

“No need to rub it in,” Ikaris said.

“Mm. It all makes sense why she wouldn’t let us interfere with human conflicts. Conflicts lead to war, and war actually leads to advancement in lifesaving technology and medicine,” Phastos said. “So our mission was never to make a peaceful or harmonious world, but to increase the population at all costs. Just farming humans as food for the Celestials, right?”

“That’s bleak,” Ikaris says.

“Well, so is telling your husband and your child that they could be dead within a few days,” Phastos countered.

“Druig said you gave up on humans,” Y/N said.

Phastos turned to Y/N. “I got lucky. Okay? I have a family now. They give me faith again. And I see the good in humanity in them every single day.”

“That’s wonderful, Phastos,” Sersi said.

“Look, I cannot help you,” Phastos said “I am never leaving them—”

“—Phastos…”

“I’m sorry, Sersi. It was wrong for me to use my powers without thinking about the consequences in the first place,” Phastos said. “So, now, I choose to use my hands to fix my child’s bicycle, okay?”

“Do you?”

“I don’t use my powers anymore.”

“You sure?” Ikaris asked. His eyes flash gold.

“What are you…”

Ikaris blasts the door nearest to the kitchen table. A shield comes up and blocks the attack. They are all silent for a moment. “What the hell is wrong with you? My child is right down the hallway!” Phastos roars.

“That looks like someone’s been using his powers,” Ikaris smirked.

“Oh, my God.”

“I bet you’ve built the perfect safe house. What is this even made of? Vibranium?”

“Don’t!”

Ikaris slams his fist through the table and splits it in half. Y/N looks at the ruin table in shock. “Iceberg!”

“How was I supposed to know?” Ikaris defended himself.

“That was a fall collection. IKEA. Ass,” Phastos said. “How did you even deal with this guy for over 5,000 years?” Phastos looks at Sersi.

“If you stay here, you might as well invite the Deviants to dinner. Never mind waiting for the end of the world,” Ikaris told him.

“He has a point,” Sersi agreed.

“No, I’m sorry. You can’t just show up in my life and expect me to go with you,” Phastos said.

“Mr. Phastos. I know you don’t know me and I have no right to say this but—”

“—You’re right. I don’t know you and I don’t have to listen to you. Any of you,” Phastos said.

“Habibi. Listen to what they have to say. Ben is standing in the doorway. He nods for Y/N to continue.

“I know what it's like to want to protect your family. Your child,” Y/N began. “I may not look old enough to be a parent, but I was.”

“We both were,” Ikaris said, grabbing Y/N’s hand and squeezing it in comfort.

“Wait? Are you saying you two are… You’re together… Ikaris you’re… How?” Phastos was confused and so was Sersi.

Y/N smiled. “Long story short, my sister trapped us in a sitcom show in a town called Westview. I was waking up, and she used her powers and gave me a baby. Our son. His name was Icarus.”

“What happened to him?” Sersi asked.

“He’s gone. So are my nephews, Tommy and Billy.” Y/N began to cry a bit at the painful memory as Ikaris stood up and wrapped his arms around him, and hugged him.

“You should go, habibi,” Ben said.

“You want me to go?” Phastos asked his husband, shocked.

“You know what my mom would say to you right now, right?” Ben speaks in Arabic. “Quit procrastinating, Phil, and take care of your business.” He looks at the other Eternals and Y/N. “He’s a chronic procrastinator.”

“I’m not leaving you two. No way,” Phastos protests.

“I’m not happy about it, but if there’s a chance for us to watch Jack grow up to live a life of his own, we should take it.”

That night, Phastos tucks his son into bed and kisses his husband goodbye as he walks out in the night with Y/N, Sersi, and Ikaris.

[spookyboogie3]

MCU Heroes Status

As of Jan 2022

Tony Stark/Iron Man: dead

Steve Rogers/Captain America: ?????

Thor: alive; In space w/ The Guardians of the Galaxy

Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow: dead

Bruce Banner/Hulk: alive; not in professor hulk form anymore. Arm still fucked up

Clint Barton/Hawkeye/Ronin: alive; got his shit fucked up by Yelena

James "Rhodey" Rhodes/War Machine/Iron Patriot: Alive

Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch: alive; grieving/fucking with Multiverse

Pietro Maximoff/Quicksilver: dead

Vision: dead...kinda

Sam Wilson/Falcon/Captain America: living his best life

Scott Lang/Antman: alive; probably doing something illegal on accident

Hope van Dyne/The Wasp: alive

Matt Murdock/Daredevil: ALIVE (i missed him)

Jessica Jones: ???

Luke Cage: ???

Danny Rand/Iron Fist: ???

Frank Castle/The Punisher: he better be alive

Misty Knight: ???

Colleen Wing/Iron Fist: ???

Peter Parker/Spider-Man: Alive but no one knows who the fuck he is

Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier/White Wolf: Alive and it better stay that way

T'Challa/Black Panther: ???

Shuri: alive?

Loki: dead but his variant is alive and running around

Brunnhilde/Valkyrie: Alive; King

Korg: alive

Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel: alive; wont give anyone her contact

Doctor Stephen Strange: alive; really fucking up the multiverse too

Wong: alive; man took a vacation and Stephen fucked everything up

Sharon Carter: alive; kinda a bad guy now

Tyrone Johnson/Cloak: ???

Tandy Bowen/Dagger: ???

Peter Quill/Star Lord: alive

Gamora: dead

Rocket Racoon: alive

Drax the Destroyer: alive

Groot: alive

Mantis: alive

Nebula: alive

Yondu Udonta: dead

2014! Gamora: alive and in the wrong timeline

White Vision: alive

Isaiah Bradley: alive

Monica Rambeau: alive; superpowered

Sylvie: alive; also fucked up the multiverse

Xu Shang-Chi: alive and badass

Katie Chen: alive

Xu Xialing: alive, badass, and probably gay

May Parker: dead (i cant believe i had to put this here)

Sersi: alive

Ikaris: dead

Ajak: dead

Phastos: alive; Gay

Druig: alive

Thena: alive

Makkari: alive

Gilgamesh: dead

Kingo: alive

Sprite: alive; a real girl

Eros: alive; Harry Styles

Yelena Belova: alive; kicked Clint's ass

Kate Bishop/Hawkeye: alive; really confused

Maya Lopez/Echo: alive; P I S S E D

[kaizsche]

WIP List Game

You know the drill: create a new post with the names of all the files in your WIP file folder regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet of it or tell them something about it.

thank u so MUCH for the tag, @katherineholmes!!!

(i was in bed after finishing the movie taken (lmao) when i saw this and i immediately stood up my bed JFHIAHDIAUGDIA - and thought of reblogging but i just have so many darn wips... so get ready)

The Vampire Diaries/The Originals:

and from your lips she drew the hallelujah

superposition

untitled original fam + jeremy trip (trip to nola crack fic)

untitled princess hours au (a kdrama)

1992

i hope you're happy, but don't be happier

isn't it strange?

about you

i wish we had more time (not the final title, lol.)

it's only natural

driver's license

by the gods (not the final title)

your disaster is heavy on my tongue

untitled viking au

untitled princess diaries au

keeping up with the mikaelsons

untitled guardians of the lamb au (a manhwa)

windchimes and kifton suits

untitled klena theatre au

if we make it through december

untitled elejah pregnancy fic

untitled elejah sirebond thing

untitled elejah modern pregnancy fic

untitled the gentlemen au fic

untitled time travel fic

untitled time travel pregnancy fic thing

untitled klaus in wolf form crack fic

untitled wolf mate thing fic au?? idk

time will warp what is mine

elena x mikaelsons (#trying to fit all the tvd characters in this godforsaken fic)

untitled elena + mikaelson family crack fic

Star Wars

don't blame me, love made me crazy (an anon req i havent touched in forever)

ashes on the ground

untitled anakin x reader fic

in my dreams you love me back

rocket man (i think it's gonna be a long, long time)

Genshin Impact

to taste a winner

catching feelings

eyepatches

Wednesday

untitled - addams family kidnaps tyler lol

untitled pride and prejudice au

into the devil's jaws

i'd probably still adore you with your thighs around my neck (draft)

untitled wyler torture scene

Wednesday x The Vampire Diaries/The Originals

untitled enid as klaroline's daughter fic

untitled wyler trip to nola

Star Wars x The Vampire Diaries

happier than ever

NCT

the five stages of separation

hey mama!

Empress Ki

untitled fic

Haikyu!!

krinos

kenma x idol au one shot

Mob Psycho 100

untitled smut fic

Shadow and Bone

the hero

Teen Wolf

till the ends of the earth with you (discontinued)

The Eternals

untitled ikaris fic (discontinued)

The Batman

untitled fic (discontinued bc my friend thought the way i wrote selina kyle was ooc)

ITS A LONG LIST ISNT IT IM CACKLING - pls feel free to ask ANYTHING OR EVERYTHING 😏😏😏😏😏

(didn't include one fic in my gdocs cause it for a gift heh)

tagging: @sunless-garden @itsmejaji and anybody else interested!

[andrewmoocow]

Steven Universe Alternate Future chapter 17: Together Forever (originally posted on July 5, 2021)

AN: Welcome back my loyal readers! Sorry to keep you all waiting these past few months, but I know the wait will really be worth it. The final two parts of Alternate Future might be some of my greatest writings yet, and I'm more than excited to share it all with you starting today. Now without further ado….

Synopsis: Steven tries to become Connie's official boyfriend.

Cast:

Zach Callison as Steven

Estelle as Garnet

Charlyne Yi as Ruby

Erica Luttrell as Sapphire

Deedee Magno-Hall as Pearl

Grace Rolek as Connie

Dee Bradley Baker as Lion

Kimberly Brooks as Cherry Quartz

Noël Wells as Black Rutile

Featuring Ray Chase as George Ikari

--

Pearl stood in line at the Buddwick Public Library alongside many other parents and parental figures like her, waiting as a bearded, glasses-wearing Japanese-American man signed books at a table.

"Hey, you wouldn't happen to not be from around here, right?" a single dad standing behind Pearl asked her.

"Well, technically yes," Pearl informed the father. "I come from a planet of beings similar to myself who are all based around gemstones, which explains my appearance. Also, just last week I helped save your world from a sociopathic revolutionary, so you're welcome."

"You foreigners say the craziest things!" the father giggled in disbelief of Pearl, who just groaned flatly as the line began to pick up.

Eventually, Pearl was at the front of the line and now face to face with childcare author George Ikari, who had his fingers clasped together as he gazed at Pearl.

"Let me guess, you are here because of your own son, daughter, or whatever pronouns your child prefers to be dubbed?" George asked Pearl while he took out another copy of his book, titled "When Your Child Wants Time Apart", to sign for the Gem.

"Well, he's not really my son, but Steven is the closest thing my team, the Crystal Gems, have to one after his mother died giving birth to him." Pearl explained as George got to signing. "And that's not even getting into the fact that his mother was a former despotic alien conqueror who grew tired of her life and the constant neglect from her fellow despots, so she faked her death because of how much she valued your planet as part of a big war, then thousands of years later she met a rock star and fell in love with him before they consummated their relationship and she gave up her physical form to give birth to Steven."

George just stared in shock at Pearl's tale before she tried to continue. "And just last week, there was this other Gem with a vendetta against Steven's mother who tried to destroy the planet and kill us a-"

"Stop." George commanded Pearl with a raise of his hand before handing over the signed book. "Just take the book and leave. Your tales are holding up the line."

"What did I tell ya, foreigners say the craziest things!" the single father from before laughed.

"I'm deeply sorry Mr. Ikari, it's just that Steven has been going through some rough times lately." Pearl apologized to the author.

"I completely understand miss." George said while pulling out his phone to show Pearl a picture of his own son, a young man with scruffy brown hair, a white dress shirt, and a nervous expression on his face. "My son Shane has had his fair share of troubles ever since his mother died, troubles that he insisted on running away from rather than facing them maturely."

"Just like Steven." Pearl compared the two boys sympathetically. "I am deeply sorry for your loss sir."

"Thank you for your kindness." George smiled, putting away his phone. "The best thing I feel could work for a situation like this is to let things play out and discuss his problems when the time is right."

"Thank you very much George." Pearl thanked the author as she finally began to leave the library with her new book in hand. "Though I doubt that'll be of any use to Steven."

--

Not too far away from the library, Steven was sitting in his room talking to Connie on the phone while she was on her study break.

"Wow Connie, looks like you got all this college stuff figured out." Steven laughed with his dear human friend over his phone.

"I've got a whole plan figured out for early admission into the University of Jayhawk, but I'm still not sure about my major," Connie explained to Steven. "Maybe I should major in political science and minor in sociology, or perhaps the other way around."

"Did all our galactic adventures together get you interested in politics?" Steven asked.

"Maybe." Connie chuckled. "But I'm thinking more down to earth, as far as long-term careers go." As the two laughed at Connie's pun, the timer on her phone began to go off. "Wow, fifteen minutes went by pretty fast."

"Aw man, these study breaks are too short." Steven complained before he realized something. "Hey wait, you left a brochure at my place last time." He stated, pulling out a brochure for Connie's college of choice to show her. "You want it back?"

"It's alright Steven, I still have two more, and the Internet too." Connie answered smiling.

"Oh, right." Steven realized. "Well, call me when you still wanna hang out, okay?"

"You know I will, silly!" Connie beamed. "Okay, for real now, bye!"

After Connie ended the call, Steven turned over on his back and gazed at the brochure in his hands. "The University of Jayhawk, huh?" he muttered to himself. "And how far is that from here?" Steven then opened up the brochure to learn how far the distance between Beach City and the university's location in Kansas was. "Oh, that far."

Once again, Steven began to glow pink as he sadly sank into his bed, fretting over how little often he'd be able to see Connie regularly. Gazing at his rose-colored hand, he then started pondering on whether he should do something about this new condition, as he had been thinking about since the titanic battle with Black Rutile.

--

Soon, Steven had decided to get up off his bed and walk downstairs, to which he found Garnet standing in the living room dressed in a hat and kerchief. "Oh Garnet, you're still here?"

"Steven." Garnet greeted Steven tersely.

"I could really use your advice right now." Steven declared racing over to the fusion. "It's about-"

"Not right now Steven, I gotta split." Garnet cut Steven off before un-fusing into Ruby and Sapphire.

"I'm terribly sorry Steven, but I'm running late for my lecture on alternate timelines." Sapphire apologized while taking off the scoutmaster's hat and giving it to Ruby, along with a kiss on the cheek, before racing off to her lecture. "See you soon!"

"Sapphire might be going, but you still got good ol' Ruby to talk to." Ruby said to Steven as she went to fetch a backpack. "Let's walk and talk scout, I got things to do."

"Oh, okay." Steven agreed as he followed Ruby to the Warp Pad, and the two set off.

--

Later that day, Steven had joined Ruby's class, consisting of Onion, Zebra Jasper, and Little Larimar, as they strolled through the woods on a gorgeous afternoon. When the class got to a good stopping point near a stump, Ruby hopped up on the stump to speak. "Okay everyone, you remember what we learned last week, right?" she asked her students. "Well, today is the day! Brace yourselves, 'cause today we're sketching nature and the animals around us!"

Onion and his Gem classmates excitedly took out their notepads to draw on as Ruby continued. "Draw to your heart's content scouts!" Ruby declared. "Feel the beauty of everything around you, and you'll have the honor of receiving this Nature Sketching Badge!" She then presented a patch depicting a paint palette and brush in front of depictions of a wolf and a bird. "Got that? Now get to drawing!"

As soon as the three pupils left to go draw the beauty of nature around them, Ruby took it as her cue to jump down from the stump to talk with Steven. "So, what did you need Garnet for?"

"It's about Connie." Steven admitted to the small red Gem. "Every time I talk with her, I feel like she knows exactly what to do with her life, mostly thanks to her parents, and I don't. When we're together as Stevonnie, I feel so ready for anything, but on my own, I feel so lost. Just, what do I want with life?"

"That's tough Steven." Ruby declared sympathetically.

"Exactly!" Steven replied. "Connie is gonna go super far away for college, and I'm gonna be stuck here in Beach City where barely anything can go right for me nowadays and I don't know what to do about them! I want to be with Connie forever, like how you and Sapphire are basically together forever as Garnet!" That was when he came to a conclusion. "Wait, if I want to be together with Connie, then she's my future!"

Steven's revelation made Ruby super excited, and she began scuttling in place with stars in her eyes, her rapid footsteps creating a small fire beneath her feet. "STEVEN STEVEN STEVEN STEVEN STEVEN!" she cheered, but stopped short once she noticed the fire she created. "Oh my gosh, one sec!" Ruby quickly ran off and came back with a towel that she used to put it out. "Anyways, STEVEN, YOU GOTTA PROPOSE!"

"Wait, propose?!" Steven exclaimed in shock. "But, we're only teenagers, we can't get married yet! But then again…"

"Don't say you haven't thought of it!" Ruby added cheerfully. "Besides, aren't there couples in this country that get married at 18 or something?"

"Y-yeah, I thought of it." Steven began blushing, which he tried to hide within his jacket. "I mean, we just had this discussion."

"Well, what are you waiting for?!" Ruby yelled happily while jumping up and grabbing onto his head. "DO IT, DO IT, DO IT! DO IT LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT!"

"Are you still really sure?" Steven asked the overly eager Gem. "As I said, Connie and I are still only teenagers."

"C'mon, we told you about how it worked for Sapphire and I." Ruby responded. "And if you're successful, you'll have the honor of receiving this!" She presented Steven with a badge depicting one figure popping the question to another. "The Proposal Badge! And if you're not so sure, well, seeing the future would be really helpful here."

Steven gasped, knowing just who Ruby was implying.

--

Far away from Ruby, Sapphire sat down with her class, made up of the Watermelon Tourmaline fusion, two of the Nephrites, Orange Spodumene, Cherry Quartz, and Angel Aura Quartz, while drawing lines in the sand with a stick.

"Okay class, let's begin our lesson." Sapphire announced to her students when she spotted Steven racing towards her with a big smile on his face. "Ah, Steven. I've been expecting you."

"Hi, Sapphire." Steven greeted Sapphire. "I'm sorry to interrupt your class, but I got big news! I've been thinking about my future with Connie lately, and a chat with Ruby convinced me that I should propose!"

"Wait, don't you have to wait until you're a grown-up to do that?" Cherry Quartz inquired with a raise of her hand.

"Let me guess, you're here because of my future vision?" Sapphire asked. "Let's run the numbers then." She then let Steven stand next to her before beginning to speak to her class. "Okay class, let's review what we've learned today." She began while drawing complex math equations in the sand. "Using the concepts we discussed so far, let us calculate the probability of Steven succeeding in asking Connie to marry him. Let's begin with the probability that she'll want to spend her life with someone, and then we'll multiply that by the differential factor in sociocultural marriage acceptance. Next, we multiply that by a possibly happy cohabitation, the factor of fear of engagement, the intensity of the love you share, and finally the robustness of your goals in life." As Sapphire finished her equation, she finally turned back to Steven. "Are you following so far, Steven?"

"Uh, maybe?" Steven answered as he stared at the equation Sapphire had jotted down for him in the sand, but it wasn't long before the ocean tides began to wash them away. "Oh no, your work!"

"And there we have it." Sapphire declared with a chuckle. "Don't you get it, Steven? My marriage to Ruby, our fusion as Garnet, it eluded my future vision for so long, defied the odds, and perhaps even changed the course of time itself!" she declared encouragingly. "We could just write equations in the sand all day, but then a wave of chance can come crashing in and wash everything away! Love is truly unquantifiable! Even with my gift of clairvoyance, I know far better than anyone that love can make the impossible possible! And that is why I say do it! Do it, Steven, just do it!"

"Yeah, you're right!" Steven began getting pumped up before turning to Sapphire's class. "Get one last good look at me, everyone, because after today you're gonna be calling me Steven Quartz Cutie Pie DeMayo Diamond Universe-Maheswaran!"

The class began cheering vibrantly, bringing a big smile to Steven's face as he finally realized what his future now held.

--

As the afternoon slowly began to give way to evening, Ruby and Sapphire reunited by rushing towards each other on the sand, excited about the big proposal.

"Steven told me first, and I led him to you!" Ruby cheered, spinning her little blue wife around by the waist.

"I told him to go for it!" Sapphire laughed. "Oh, it's going to be so wonderful!"

As the two fused back into Garnet, she stood still for a few moments, contemplating her components' decisions before coming to one of her own. "I take full responsibility for their actions." Just then, Garnet heard footsteps and found Pearl walking behind her, her pointy nose stuck in a book. "Pearl, I'm guessing you want to see me about the book you're reading."

"I was just thinking about calling up you and Amethyst," Pearl announced as her gaze turned from the pages to her leader. "Where's Steven?"

"Oh, nothing much," Garnet answered. "Just going to make a rash decision that'll emotionally damage him in the long run."

"Oh, that's ni-" Pearl began before she did a double-take. "WAIT, WHAT?!"

--

As for Steven, he was too busy getting ready for an evening with Connie without a care in the world, picking up a cake from Spacetries that said 'Together forever!' on it, buying some flowers from Crazy Lace Agate, lighting up the glow bracelet that brought him & Connie together to begin with and dressing up in some nice clothes. If all goes well, he would soon become Steven Quartz Cutie Pie DeMayo Diamond Universe-Maheswaran.

Meanwhile, at Connie's house, Connie kept on studying for the University of Jayhawk when she heard a roar coming from outside her window. Walking over to the window, she discovered Steven parked outside her home with Lion by his side.

"Evening Connie, how are you doing?" Steven asked his ladylove.

"Steven?" Connie replied. "What are you doing here, and why are you all dressed up like that?"

"You got a fifteen-minute study break in two minutes, right?" Steven inquired, gazing at his watch to check if his timing is correct.

"Whoa, spot-on!" Connie exclaimed, gazing at her phone to learn that he was indeed right. "So, what did you come here for?"

"You want to go for a walk with me?" Steven offered. "I'm sure you could use some fresh air."

"That's very sweet Steven." Connie smiled. "I'd really love to, but I-"

"Don't worry, we can take Lion, and then I'll bring you home in fifteen!" Steven declared with a thumbs up.

"Okay, let's do this!" Connie accepted the offer and left her room to meet Steven outside, taking a moment to tell her parents along the way. "Bye Mom and Dad, I'm spending my study break with Steven!"

Once Connie was out the door, she and Steven mounted on Lion's back and he ran away from the Maheswaran residence.

--

"Remember when we first met here?" Steven asked Connie as they dismounted from Lion and began walking down the beach.

"You mean when you tried riding a bike in the sand and then started running away screaming?" Connie replied with a chuckle.

"Yeah, I was trying to get your attention." Steven added.

"Last I remember, I was more focused on my book than your silly antics." Connie stated.

"Well, that all happened right here." Steven declared, gesturing to a picnic at the very spot where he and Connie first met all those years ago. "You like what I have here?"

"Steven!" Connie exclaimed in awe at the picnic set before them. "I don't know what to say! I also can't believe you still remember this exact spot!"

"I just remember it like it was yesterday!" Steven exclaimed just as eagerly before running over to a nearby rock to sit on.

"This is too cute." Connie squealed while blushing.

"And without further ado," Steven announced as he picked up a guitar to play while Connie sat down. "There's something very important that I'd like to tell you today." With that, he started strumming the guitar and began to sing. "I'd rather be tall, I'd rather be smart, I'd rather be sure you know I care." He sang for Connie. "Wherever you go, wherever you start, I'd rather be sure you know I'm there. I'd rather I always be a part of whatever you do. I'd rather be me, with you."

Although Connie was a little turned off by the deeper meaning of Steven's song, she chose to just keep those feelings hidden to not hurt Steven's while he continued singing. "Wherever we go, I already trust, I'd know what to do if it were us. I'd know what to say, I'd know how to be, I'd know your entire syllabus." Steven continued as the song reached its climax. "I can't think of any other thing in the world that I would rather do. If I could be, I'd rather be me with you."

"Oh Steven, that's so beautiful!" Connie applauded the love song. "If a little unsettling, but I'd rather not say it out loud because-" Steven then got down on one knee and presented him her old glow bracelet. "Huh?"

"Connie, will you marry me?" Steven popped the question at last.

"Come again?" Connie asked, completely taken off guard by such a proposal.

"Let's get married and live together as Stevonnie, just like Garnet!" Steven reiterated for his possible wife.

"Are you serious?" Connie chuckled at the marriage proposal. "I think we should talk about this first."

"You might think I'm being sentimental, but this makes sense!" Steven exclaimed. "I don't know what you'll be studying, but I'm sure Stevonnie will! We can go to Jayhawk together!"

"I really appreciate this little date, but come on! You're still young!" Connie said as she stood up. "And acting a little clingy, I might add." She added under her breath.

"What was that?" Steven asked Connie.

"Nothing!" Connie lied. "Like I said, we're still young. And even if some couples get married at like, eighteen, I don't think we're fit to be one of those."

"So, you don't want to be Stevonnie with me?" Steven asked despondently, but Connie was there to comfort him.

"Of course I'd want to be Stevonnie, but I'd like to be my own person too," Connie answered reassuringly. "You get that, right?"

"Yeah, but," Steven began while putting the bracelet away as Connie hugged him. "Is it a no?"

"I'd say it's not right now." Connie answered.

"But if we're going to spend our lives together, why didn't you say it now?" Steven kept on inquiring fretfully.

"We got plenty of time." Connie declared, moving on from hugging Steven to holding his hands. "Don't you worry."

"I'm not worried, honest." Steven tried correcting his best friend. "I'm just happy when I'm with you."

"I'm happy around you too." Connie replied. "It's just that-" Before Connie could finish, the alarm on her phone went off. "Oh snap, my alarm!" she yelped in realization while pulling her phone out. "Forget studying right now, I don't think it matters."

"But it does matter to you!" Steven yelled.

"And you're just as important!" Connie responded, beginning to notice Steven getting more stressed out.

"I'm fine, we can talk about it later." Steven began rapidly panting. "Look, Lion's still right there, you can go now."

"Are you sure Steven?" Connie wondered sympathetically. "You're looking a little on edge. Maybe I can hook you up with a good therapist. She's a good friend of my mom named Dr. Rebe-"

"I'm sure I'm fine." Steven cut Connie off. "Now go."

"Okay." Connie obliged before giving Steven a goodbye hug. "I'll call you again tomorrow at noon." She said before walking towards Lion to have him take her home.

"Have fun studying!" Steven continued putting up a happy front as he bid Connie farewell. But as soon as she was out of sight, that front completely fell. "Nobody I love ever wants to stay."

With that, Steven fell back-first to the sand and turned pink, the resulting impact ruining the nice picnic around him as he wallowed in a crater of his sadness, and stayed there for the rest of the day.

--

Many hours later, Steven kept on lying in the crater long into the night with tears in his eyes, and when he finally decided to get up, Garnet was there waiting for him with the picnic basket containing the cake still intact.

"I assume it didn't go well." Garnet theorized as she helped Steven up from the crater and began walking him home.

"I don't get it," Steven muttered cynically. "Ruby and Sapphire said I should go for it, and I did, but everything went wrong."

"I apologize on their behalf," Garnet stated. "You just can't trust love advice from hopeless romantics like those two."

"Then why didn't you stop me?" Steven asked the fusion.

"I couldn't see a future where you didn't try proposing to Connie," Garnet answered. "However, there were quite a few where after she said no, you forced her to fuse with you and subsequently went insane."

"Of course." Steven moaned. "Even in alternate timelines, nothing can ever go right for me."

"Don't be so hard on yourself." Garnet comforted her half-human ward with a hug to the side. "Your soulmate should be your complement, not a missing piece. Ruby and Sapphire may deeply love each other, but they still have their own thoughts, feelings, and lives." The pair soon reached the beach house and sat down on the steps together. "Whatever hole you have in your life Steven, I want you to know that Connie or Stevonnie might not fill it."

"It's just that you guys make it so easy!" Steven revealed as he took the basket from Garnet. "Can't believe I'm saying this, but it's kinda your fault for being so dang perfect!"

"I know you're upset Steven, and I take responsibility for your plight," Garnet apologized to Steven. "but blaming others as much as you blame yourself won't help."

"Then maybe shoving this adorable cake in my face will!" Steven declared as he opened the picnic basket to reveal that the cake was in pieces.

"It probably won't." Garnet deadpanned, but Steven didn't listen and started eating the broken cake anyways.

"Well, I'm still gonna do it!" Steven exclaimed, his mouth now full of cake.

"I know," Garnet added as she gazed up at the sky. However, what she didn't catch was a fly buzzing around her and Steven, and its green eyes started blinking.

--

"Ah, romance. So utterly futile." Black Rutile grimaced as she watched the live footage of Steven drowning his sorrows in cake through a hard light welding mask. "Still, all that trauma could be useful in the future."

As Black Rutile was spectating on Steven's pain, she was hard at work on her plans for revenge, using a blowtorch to put together the final touches on a special wrist-mounted device. Once she was done, the villainous Rutile aimed the device at a rock carved into the exact shape of White Diamond's gem and fired. The resulting blast destroyed the rock and left a massive cloud of ash where it once was, but she wasn't satisfied with the smattering of pebbles that once made up the rock.

"Hm, need to work on the disintegration aspect a bit more." Black Rutile pondered while retracting the welding mask into her visor and began going back to the drawing board.

--

Guess who's back? Back again? Black Rutile's back, she's no friend! And on that rather sad turned ominous note, we conclude the first chapter of Part 3. Now that we have Steven's romance issues out of the way, expect to see the following in the coming chapters, in no particular order.

Garnet, Amethyst and Pearl re-enact Ace Attorney while Steven becomes even more scarred for life.

Viva Los Diego! Lapis & Amethyst get involved with a James Bond parody, Garnet & Bismuth solve mysteries together with a police officer who's basically the Plumber from Ratchet and Clank, Pearl matches wits with a snooty film director who's like Michael Bay, David Cage, Neil Druckmann & Zack Snyder in one, and Peridot tries promoting her CPH reboot.

Steven hangs out with Spinel and plays basketball with Wolverine.

Peridot finally gets her own song.

Jasper finally gets her own song.

A certain Stevonnie-chasing jerk dares Steven to reform him.

And finally, Black Rutile plays a role in a certain event in Fragments, the final chapter of this part.

Have I gotten your interest yet? Good, cause strap in everyone, it's gonna be nuts.

[boatloadofcharacters]

I have a idea for a gokaiger which is similar to Kamen Rider Decade where he fights 5 version of the ranger self based on different types of pirates or off the navy, who are alternate versions of the core members of the Gokaigers to gain new powers with new forms, he is called GokaiSkull, a white ranger with a red visor and the variant will be known as GokaiLady, who is a alternate version of GokaiPink, GokaiCommander, who is a alternate version of GokaiRed, GokaiPrimal, who who is a alternate version of GokaiBlue, GokaiGear, who is a alternate version of GokaiYellow, GokaiMage, who is a alternate version of GokaiGreen. Each version of GokaiSkull will have a different color visor based on the color of the original version of the user but GokaiCommander will have a blue visor and GokaiWild has black visor. GokaiSkull mecha will be made of 5 machines, a wolf, triceratops, a command ship, a bulldozer, and a unicorn, when combined They are known as GokaiMix-Oh. Each universe will have their own version of the gokaiger core team but with their own twist, like one is made up legendary rangers, one is made up of past villains, one is made up of monsters, one made up of main characters who aren’t rangers from past series and the last will stay the same except for that Gai Ikari is GokaiRed and Basco ta Jolokia becomes GokaiBlue as in each world they have their own version of Akared, who are AoBlue, KiYellow, MomoPink, MidoGreen, and KuroBlack or with each first word being replace by the word for each color in a different language for example, AswadBlack.

[marvelgirl7]

White Wolf

Staying at home got you in the dumps? I’m having fun writing Drabbles for @the-ss-horniest-book-club​ check out this amazing prompt!

Warnings: Semi Smut, Alpha Bucky, Scenting

Parings: Alpha Bucky X You

The White wolf was restless he was in his rut he paced back and forth in his hut. He tied his hair up in a bun and slipped on his robes as he decided to go for a walk by the lake. He smiles at the kids as they play and chase the goats. He heads down to the lake and stops. A smell hits his nose it smelt like honey and maple brown sugar. His nose twitches as his growing want to track down scent hits him.

“Its okay White Wolf.” Bucky freezes hearing the voice his eyes take in your form walking towards him. You, the kind nurse who has always been there for him. You taught him how to do his hair in a bun. He, in turn, would braid your hair. You were the scent you were his...

“Mega Mine.” He whispers as You smile Bucky pulls you in his arms as he scents you his ever-growing want and needs to have you.

“Yes, my Alpha.” You kiss his lips gently as he picks you up wrapping his arms around you as he carries you to his hut.

The White Wolf had found his mate.

@book-dragon-13 @abovethesmokestacks @cchellacat, @the-ss-horniest-book-club​, @chuuulip@deaflikehawkeye @eurynome827 @evanstanwrites@godofplumsandthunder @hiddles-rose @jobean12-blog@jewels2876 @loricameback @littledarlinhavefaithinme@jewelofwinter @marvelandotherfandomimagines, @ikaris-whore@randomfandompenguin @sebastiansloserclub @sallycanwait68, @lollypop-lam​, @beckzorz​, @charmed-asylum​, @southernbell91​, @lancetuckershairgel​, @a-mess-of-fandoms​, @marshyrebelcloud​, @lostinthoughtsandfeelings, @this-kitten-is-smitten, @jamesbarnesappreciationclub, @daybreak96, @whimsicalrobots, @thorfanficwriter, @iluvsumbucky, @devildelaney, @hotoffthepressfics, @mycupoffanfictionreplies, @nohemi2500, @marvelfansworld, @mushyjellybeans​, @itsunclebucky​

[episentre]

                                     FRIENDS ON THE STREETS

     Haruka Terumi found herself in the midst of Tokyo, a bustling city she had only seen in pictures and on television. It was so much more and so much less than what she had imagined. Still, she knew she would have to find a place to fit into again, even if it wasn’t as comfortable or tight-knit as a pack. She stayed on the streets, wandering district to district with not much trouble-- she slept in her wolf form, often under park benches or huddled in quiet alleyways, and would often end up eating scraps in the same form. 

     It was during those days that she met Miko Chang (who was Emiko Yuhara at that time) and Ikari Aomine. Both were kids living in the worse ends of the city and they had realized she needed help figuring things out. At that time, they had both managed to enroll in a local high school, but for the purpose of getting an academic degree to make finding jobs easier than anything else, something they encouraged Haruka to do as well. 

     For the moment, the two of them were working odd jobs here and there, sometimes as dishwashers, sometimes as waiters, sometimes as shop assistants, but neither were able to hold a job for too long, as people would find out that they were from a bad part of town. With the money they were pooling in together, they hoped to rent out a nicer apartment, which they invited Haruka into too. She gratefully accepted the offer and let the two take her under their wing. 

[ientina1234]

[TW] Ikari- Yami’s Return Ver.

Previous post explains the original version: https://ientina1234.tumblr.com/post/626984493762347008/gore-ikari-ygoxwolfs-rain-au  And post that explains a little bit Yami’s Return comic/ (story? It’s a story but yeah in comic format..) : https://ientina1234.tumblr.com/post/626979745484177408/comic-au-yamis-return Trigger Warning: Mention of self-harm and semi-nsfw (a suggestive sentence)   Now.. The Yami’s Return Wolf’s Rain AU version. This is a continuation after the events of Yami’s Return Comic (which will happen when I feel motivated...yey.) , the next comic will be named The Revenge due to the nature of the things that happen in it. From here on will be a cut because I might spoil stuff but I’m also going to try and keep plot a secret. Kind of hard to do that, but you tell me at the end if I succeeded or not. 

The one on the left is Yugi from the Yami’s Return Universe, recognizeable after his necklace given by Yami. On the right it’s Ikari. However, here he is under a developed stage of mutation. I have artwork for that but where would the fun be if I post all in one post? No where. so yeah. Behind them are their wolf forms respectively,so you get a pretty good idea of the size and all that. The models of the wolves themselves are quite tall, plus the fur fluff adds to the view.  (Credits: Yugi model by omomo, edits by me; Wolf ripped model by Tokami-Fuko [on dA] ;edit by me)  In Yami’s Return Universe, Yugi and Yami are together. A official couple :3 As time goes by, Kaiba grows a bigger interest into Yami and does some bad things to get to Yami.   When Yugi finds out, well, the ‘short version’ I always told: finds them in bed. Yugi goes downhill. He is struck with the pain of betrayal, but doesn’t give in so easily. However...One day something happens, and Yugi looses more than just Yami, and that’s when he gives into almost insanity.  His powers, as a resort to keep him ‘‘sane’‘, tries to ease the pain by becoming a killer (well he doesn’t want to hurt others but is forcing himself to, or rather, forcing Ikari to). The powers, as stated before, are influenced by Yugi’s emotions. The fact that he feels so broken effects the powers (wolf powers) in this twisted way. Ikari is born from a rageful sadness so to speak, a feeling that will be explained WAY LATER and to actually understand WHY Yugi turns this way.  But just like in the 1st version, Yugi’s own darkness is able to run freely more then before due to the Seal Of Orichalcos that was used in season 4 against Yami.  However, in this universe, Ikari is not out for blood. Yugi actually goes out, goes to intentionally pick fights with gang members and wolf packs in order to hurt himself. Ikari tries to fulfil Yugi’s desire while PROTECTING him from fatal damage. Ikari HELPS Yugi in order for Yugi to stay sane even if it’s just one tiny bit. Basically Ikari will let Yugi go into a fight, but then he simply appears and fights back till the ‘attackers’ either are dead or ran away.  When Yami is around and Yugi feels the pain and rage grow, Ikari appears. Though, Ikari himself is not really a spirit like Yami used to be. And there will be a moment where because of his doubts, his powers will turn against him. Because, after all, with great power comes great responsability.   Even if in this version Ikari protects Yugi, mostly, he still is lethal and sometimes merciless. Because that’s his nature. Darkness cannot be ‘tamed’ so easily in such a short time. Though he and Yugi work well together when it comes to strategical battle/ planning next moves etc. when they are in the middle of a fight, even when fairly out-numbered.   

[kvlt-ov-romance-blog]

Devilman Crybaby and the Occult: A Brief Examination

Akira as Lucifer

Akira in Japanese typically means “bright” or “clear,” primarily in the context of intellect. But if these concepts are applied to the matter of literal brightness, as in lightness, then Akira can be thought of as a representation of Lucifer. Specifically, in the sense that he is the “light bringer.” Lucifer typically is thought of as meaning “devil” but in actuality, the word translates in Latin Vulgate as “morning star,” or “the planet Venus” (the brightest planet) or of course, “light bringing.”

In many Gnostic, Luciferian and other esoteric schools of thought and occult ideology, Lucifer is not a figure of evil but instead he represents the principle of inner enlightenment, a guiding cosmic force of lightness. Another interesting fact is that phosphorus happens to mean “light bringer” in Greek,” and is a substance naturally occurring within all of our DNA – Luciferians argue that the power for spiritual growth and enlightenment comes not so much from external sources such as "God" in the orthodox way, but primarily from within us, recognizing our own abilities and powers.

This information does not come close to the rich history of Lucifer’s true identity but it offers us some fascinating insight into the realm of Devilman Crybaby. As mentioned, Akira can be thought of as “bright” (the connotation with the planet Venus implies he is found of things of beauty, peace, love) and as a light bringer in the sense that he is trying to bring forth change and illumination for a world in desperate need of a savior figure. Luciferianism emphasizes rebellion at cruelty and the intolerance of injustice as well, something which Akira understands and embodies perfectly.

His constant crying, his empathy, his emotionalism, this all grants him a sense of connectivity to humanity, even though once the truth of his identity is revealed the majority of the world still despises him. This is similar to the literal story of Lucifer, in that his identity has been proven to be based largely on fallacies and misconceptions, mistranslated scripture, and superstition, and yet nevertheless Lucifer seems doomed to forever bear humankind’s fear and loathing, much like Akira. There are a number of ways that Lucifer and Christ can be compared in these regards as well and by the time the series ends, Akira himself is forced into a state of what could be qualified as martyrdom.

Additionally, one of the most perplexing things to think about is that Ryo – who is truly Satan – finds Akira to be such a powerful and important figure in his life. In a sense, Akira is the light and brightness of his life: His role in Ryo’s life grants him purpose, it enlightens him into his true form, and so forth. Akira is Ryo’s Lucifer, essentially. This may sound confusing at first but bear in mind these points: 1). Lucifer and Satan are not necessarily the same person, 2). Much like many are familiar with the concepts of beings having the capacity for both good and evil or “God and Satan,” beings have the potential for Lucifer to enter their essence as well. And furthermore, another matter of interest is that some sources have speculated Lucifer and Satan to actually be two sides of the same being: Lucifer represents the spiritual, and Satan represents the earthly – this is similar to say, the holy trinity wherein multiple beings are actually one in the same. This would mean that Akira and Ryo are essentially the same entity.

To really make sense of these theories, one must dive deep into biblical lore, etymology, anthropological history,  and occultism, and must be willing to keep an open mind. In actuality, the story of Lucifer is fundamentally simple but has been made incredibly convoluted over the years thanks to fear mongering, religious bigotry, and a myriad of other errors in human judgment. If you would like to know more on the nature of Lucifer, or further elaboration on the connection I perceive between Akira and Ryo, feel free to comment! In the meantime, I suggest “Lucifer: Princeps” by Peter Grey.

The Demons

The demons throughout the entire series are primarily based off of real spirits associated with demonology. Some date back all the way to the early ages of the clash between Abrahamic religions and ancient Paganism, some pertain to middle ages, etc. In particular, we have The Keys of Solomon to examine. The Key of Solomon itself is known as Clavicula Salomonis in Hebrew, and it is one of the most important examples of Renaissance era magick – from here, the more infamous Lesser Key of Solomon, or the Clavicula Salomonis Regis, was believed to have been written in the 17th century.

Both books deal with magical operations influenced from Jewish Kabbalah, pertaining to workings with various different spirits, but The Lesser Key in particular is known for one of its five different segments: The Ars Goetia. The Goetia bases itself on pre-existing sources of information on demons such as the PseudodomonarchaDaemonum (1577) and it offers rankings, information, and general descriptions of the 72 major demons. Each demon has their own ability, and they are divided into categories such as King, Duke, Prince, Marquis, President, Count, etc.

Demons are not limited to these sources, and many demons or demon-like spirits exist separate from the Goetia (e.g. the Djinns of Arabic spirituality). Further, the issue of whether or not demons are inherently evil is widely debated and much of it goes back to the matter of linguistics. In another article I wrote about demonology (linked below) you’ll see what I mean more clearly, but the key thing to remember is that a “daemon” simply means a wise, intelligent spirit. The evil spirits we are familiar with as demons were either developed as early Christianity’s opposition to “Pagan” idols (e.g. Baal became an honorific title of Lord into one of the most well known demons, Beelzebub became “lord of all that flies” into “lord of the flies”).

In Devilman Crybaby, there are a whole lot of demons. I will not be addressing all of them, but chief among them is Amon, the demon which merges with Akira. Amon is considered in magical lore to be a Marquis of Hell, governing 40 legions of spirits and as described in the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum:" [He] is a great and mighty marques, and commeth abroad in the likeness of a Wolf, having a serpents tail, [vomiting] flames of fire; when he putteth on the shape of a man, he sheweth out dogs teeth, and a great head like to a mighty [nighthawk]; he is the strongest prince of all other, and understandeth of all things past and to come, he procureth favor, and reconcileth both friends and foes, and ruleth forthy legions of devil.”

And by S.L. MacGregor Mathers in the his translation of the Goetia: "The Seventh Spirit is Amon He is a Marquis great in power, and most stern. He appeareth like a Wolf with a Serpent's tail, vomiting out of his mouth flames of fire; but at the command of the Magician he putteth on the shape of a Man with Dog's teeth beset in a head like a Raven; or else like a Man with a Raven's head (simply). He telleth all things Past and to Come. He procureth feuds and reconcileth controversies between friends. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits.” Amon also shares a connection with the Egyptian god, Amun.

Less obvious references are made, sometimes in the form changed spellings. For instance, Kaim instantly reminded me of the demon Caim, a blackbird said to have knowledge of rhetoric, wisdom, and the ability to understand certain animals. Some other demonic figures that appear throughout the series – not so much the new adaptation – include Pazuzu, Lilith and Beelzebub, which shows that the series is not limiting its demonic lore to merely one source (i.e. Pazuzu pertains to Mesopotamian religion whereas Lilith for instance pertains to Hebrew sources of wisdom).

Where is God? And What About the Cycle of Life/Samsara?

This is a tricky one to pinpoint, because the more you attempt to wrap your head around all the different theories, the more you will be left wondering how certain things could have happened, what the nature of God truly is, and so forth. There is a lot of biblical inaccuracy to the show, but in comparison to Gnosticism and other ancient ideologies, God’s role actually makes more sense from these perspectives. For example, some Gnostic sects believe it was the Demiurge who created this world as a sort of “prison,” rather than God representing an all loving and benevolent force. But in the context of Devilman Crybaby, I would say the best explanation we have regarding his absence is the concept of Deus Absconditus which means “[A] god who in his remoteness seems to ignore human suffering,” or similarly, Deus Otiosus which means that God is idle and no longer involved in humanity’s concerns. Theories like these have broad implications with esoteric Christianity and other religions, and so it is hard to gauge how true they may be for Devilman Crybaby. One thing is for sure, the classical concept of Deus Ex Machina never occurs in the show, which does give more credibility to the idea that God may simply not care, be idle, or at the least, His plan is one that we the audience are not made aware of.

Another possible theory is that Satan himself is God. Utilizing a solipsistic framework, similar to what we see Shinji Ikari go through at the End of Evangelion, we see Satan completely and utterly alone in the world. He seems to have complete control over just about everything except for Akira’s death and his feelings. But if he himself were in fact God, could he not choose to end things right then and there. Evidence for this comes in the fact that, ironically, the creators held very true to biblical descriptions of Satan as being the most beautiful, initial, favorite, and most beloved being of God. The fact that he was so much immense power. And the fact that Ryo essentially must awaken to his higher self as Satan is symbolic of the one becoming a God and/or one realizing they are living in a solipsistic world. Solipsism is essentially the idea that you cannot prove anything or anyone outside of you truly exists, that you yourself may be represent the universe and all else is merely an illusion, speculation, or incapable of ever being seen as absolutely certain. If Satan were to have all of these traits, in some aspect, could this not make him a God of sorts? Upon realizing it, he chooses to kill himself and the world and begin the cycle all over again – notice the wheels within wheels that constantly appear during the explosions, these are in my opinion, references to the angelic visions of God’s chariot that the prophet Ezekiel saw.

So basically, Satan is willing himself into another incarnation (I believe that reincarnation applies more to this show due to the fact that Ryo awoke to a past life, as opposed to the idea that by destroying the cycle of life, death, rebirth – samsara – then everything would simply end for all eternity). It seems as though Ryo/Satan enjoys mind games, puzzles, challenges, etc. and so what better challenge than to repeat the process of rediscovering one’s true existence? Or, perhaps Akira represents God and in his final moments on screen, we are witnessing Satan’s ultimate punishment. The idea of Hell is an incredibly complex one, but the main point in Christian scripture is that it is a place in which there is only the absence of God – if Akira represented God and now is lost forever, this serves as Satan’s eternal suffering; God has abandoned him.

Miki the Witch/Color Theory

Miki is frequently referred to as a witch on numerous occasions, and at first we take it primarily as a bad joke based out of ignorance and fear. She certainly possesses some interesting traits such as her speed and agility, but is she really a witch? The answer to that, in my opinion, depends on how you look at things. During the witch trials that took place throughout Europe and of course Salem, women were accused of witchcraft for the slightest of “misbehavior.” Women who were particularly good at something on their own were very much victims of this curse; it was believed often times, a woman simply could not perform abilities of any kind to such excellence without the aid of magic, devils and demons, and so forth.

But in Miki’s case, I think one of the more subtle elements of this matter has to do with her clothing choices. In many scenes, she is wearing green. Green is actually quite an important color in witchcraft, Paganism, alchemy, you name it. It is the color of the heart chakra – Miki representing much of Akira’s love and devotion, his heart. It is associated with the zodiac sign of The Mother Goddess, a figure of Wicca and other Neo-Pagan beliefs who brings forth peace, fertility, prosperity, abundance, luck and deals with matters pertaining to envy, changing attitudes, the environment, and so forth. More “ominously” if such is to be believed, green does carry a more “Satanic” principle of to itself – as explained even in classic anime such as Belladonna of Sadness, it is a symbol for power (green = the color of nature, nature being Satan’s forest in some mythological/religious lore). Other theories – whether as overt as Satanism and witchcraft or more benign such as Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist conceptions of colors can be applied to Miki

Color theory is important to bear in mind when examining all of the characters and scenes as well. For instance, the variety of colors that appears during the Sabbath could perhaps be reflective of a third eye awakening/demonic transformation/etc. As each color represents the seven chakras. The white and black dichotomy between Akira and Ryo is also one that clearly conjures forth images of duality such as the famous yin and yang symbol.

Conclusion

This is merely a short list meant to open the discussion on the new adaptations of Devilman Crybaby and how different realms of spirituality, the occult, the supernatural, religion, faith, and so much more play a larger role in shaping the development of things than you may realize. There are other examples to work with: Akira attempting to pass Ryo the torch and him neglecting it could be a sign of rejecting Lucifer/Christ/some sort of savior figure, it could even be thought of as something more symbolic of phallic imagery with regards to a sort of “creation” origin or the relationship between Ryo and Akira themselves. Everyone seems to be running, runners usually go at the start of gun’s loud bang; the big bang perhaps? Some things may seem like reaching, but just keep calm and think, do research, and come up with your own conclusions, there is more than meets the eye to Devilman Crybaby. Occultism pertains to that which is hidden, so it is up to the viewer to figure these sorts of things out. Also worth mentioning, the subject of will Aleister Crowley is known for the development of Thelema, which states that the purpose of life essentially to discover and fulfill one’s true will. How might this relate to the characters for instance? Again, there are a lot of starting points to go off of here, these are just springboards and suggestions.

Post this however you would like, if you’d like to make any YouTube videos inspired by these subjects just please credit me, Kvlt ov Romance in the description.

My post on demonology.

[ientina1234]

[Gore]- Ikari =YGOxWolf’s Rain AU=

This post it’s labeled ‘Gore’ for the 3rd picture that has blood in it, but also for context of the description. Ikari= (translation) anger, rage, wrath etc. Now here we are to the creation of Ikari, previously named ‘Mad Yugi’ (had a lack of any other name). Ikari, as in the first version, it’s lethal, deadly and merciless. The first/original version was born from this following video that I do NOT own: https://youtu.be/OPLAKsmbxl4  The idea goes in continuation after that video ends. It angered me that Yugi most of the time is either left alone, broken or forgotten and there usually aren’t concequences. (Just to clarify: I don’t see him weak as in physical or emotional, because he has strong feelings, BUT I don’t like Yugi just accepting all the pain for himself and still carrying for others because he’s only one person and at the end of the day he can break as well, he’s human). Yugi is this character that’s all good and can’t do any bad to people, Yugi is all this great person that will suffer in silence no matter what, but why he has to suffer in the first place? Why does he have to be this way? He is strong,yes. This was created before DSOD, so here’s that. DSOD shows that he will stand up if necessary and that’s great. But before that, only in some fanfictions was this happening. Maybe people don’t like Evil Yugi AUs, but this was resulted as a concequence. Just like in the Orichalchos Arc. Speaking of Orichalchos Arc...  (Photo edited in photoshop back in 2015-2016, black lines are the blood veins filled with a darker blood, because red eyes usually are just the blood veins and no actual color in real life)

Yugi had suffered in the past, due to bullies and being isolated by others and himself. He seems ok when around Yami and the only time Yugi is the ‘bad one’ is in the Orichalchos Arc duel.. 

The Orichalchos actually opened/unlocked this darkness of his, all his past problems and feelings fused into his own darkness. And Ikari is born from that same darkness. The day Yugi used the Seal of Orichalchos was the day he had let his own darkness roam a little more free then before. You would think that he would end up hurting himself, but...  What actually happens is that he turns into a murderer.   (Base by Freak-Bases on dA, because wanted to take it easy with art,it’s a recent artwork. Yugi turning to Ikari slowly in his wolf form. Song-theme: First Blood by Citizen Soldier ‘’ It’s your turn to be the victim NOW, Yami! ‘’)

Yugi's sadness, pain and longing turns into rage and hatred, wanting revenge. His powers turned him slowly into something evil and its all because of the door that the Seal has let open,that door to the darkness inside his heart. Yami’s departure with Kaiba had big concequences.  The idea was that after Yami’s and Kaiba’s departure to whatever place, maybe Egypt, Yugi feels lost. He is longing for Yami, tried to contact him, but he never answers anymore. He goes out each night and howl at the moon (cries basically). After about a year or so, this changes. One night, he feels a deep pain in his chest and a insane flow in his veins. He runs out of time before the grief takes over the whole situation. The grief made him so weak that his powers grants him ‘strenght’, strenght to cope with his insanity since he lost his own sanity at that point. He faints from the feeling that his veins are about to explode, his whole body full of adrenaline. When he wakes up, the old Yugi that was hurt is gone. His eyes change to that black-and-red with veins look, and he goes out to hunt.   After a few weeks, Yami hears from the news of this serial killer that seems to lurk around Domino City, each night killing double then before, sometimes tripled even. He starts to worry and then someone tells him about Yugi. What Yugi has become. He’s not even Yugi anymore. Yami couldn’t believe it and he returns in hopes to make Yugi come to his senses. He’s warned of what might happen next...   Kaiba comes with him because he believes Yami needs to be protected. When Yami slowly opens the door of Yugi’s room, he’s frozen and terrified. ‘His’ light had his face covered in blood, fresh blood nonetheless, just as his clothes were soaked in blood. His eyes unfocused, his breath sound of an animal, his teeth...His teeth was absolutely terrifying, long and some even out of his mouth ,reaching the cold skin of his cheeks. He was curled up in bed, against the wall, but turned his head almost an instant when he heard the door open, eyes focused just as fast. And when he saw Yami, he saw red. He lunged at him to bite, scratch, tear him to shreads, lucky Yami that Kaiba was there and closed the door as quickly as possible and helped Yami run long before Yugi could catch up, even if he broke the door, then another door, then the game-shop door.   There’s no return for Yugi. Now he’s just Ikari. And he can be even more then a unpredictable brain-washed ‘animal’. He can be vicious. Very. Can plan ahead. He loves to torture his prey/victims. But his main goal is to make Yami suffer and to kill him.   Note that this 1st version I also use to project my feelings on in different ways. Even if the idea was born this way, for me it’s also a coping mechanism, therefore why I will keep this boy as my oc. His form changes a lot as time passes by because of his remaining anger, in his human form. The wolf form is simply a black wolf with red eyes. 

[ientina1234]

Redemption

Once you cover up my bruises and battle scars

But it always ends the same

Saved myself by turning into stone

So save your judgment 'cause you just don't know

They say I should feel guilty and change my ways

Leaving crumpled bodies in my wake

Swear I didn't mean to make them break

But they're so delicate and so mundane

And they keep coming like a moth to flame

"Ikari gore art let's go" round 2! Well it's mostly Yugi turning in as Ikari fades out (The eye that's the sign. Also the fangs. Because would be way longer and sharper if Ikari was going to get out to fight obviously.

I worked on this...3 days? I was trying to distract myself from the pain by giving Yugi and Ikari painnnnn ;-; I'm torturing those boys to no limits I wonder if at least the artworks look good of them. So this is literally the figurative meaning of "go lick your wounds" because DUH Yugi and Ikari are wolves.

If you can't tell, he just came back from a wolf fight. Probably killed or wounded another pack hard enough, but ended up with wounds as well. The wounds transcend from the wolf to the human form so yeah. The grab wolves has on prey's or other wolves necks is now on Yugi's and you can see he was even pounced as he has those claw marks on his back.

And the song Redemption by Besomorph just portraits SO WELL both Yugi and Ikari, one part being the sane Yugi, the other (the refrain) being the killer machine Ikari, both addresing Yami. Even though Monster by Starset is still the 1st song for those two.

His wounds won't heal a lot, but he goes to a lake so with the moonlight, he'll at least heal a little faster than usual.

I really love how all this came out tbh. Oh btw on phone it's a little more darker than on pc, don't know what to do to fix that so big oof. Also this artwork makes me think of the other one with Yugi eating a chunk of meat. Heh.

[ientina1234]

[TW]-𝕊 𝕐 𝕊 𝕋 𝔼 𝕄  𝔽 𝔸 𝕀 𝕃 𝕌 ℝ 𝔼

Trigger Warning: Gore

''What will it take To rip the heart from your hate,Yugi?'' - www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbMQ1T…

Idea originally originated from the ‘‘A Stranger’s Dead’‘ artwork. While I was making that I thought why not add a tongue too, BUT I almost was done with it SO there's the idea for a new artwork. DeviantArt hated the font I chose for the title, but Tumblr seems fine with it. The process when Ikari's features started to show up was a painful one, while his hatred fuels this process, actually crying and bleeding in pain at the first transformation. Basically he failed to transform in his wolf form and that got brought up in his human form, ending in the mutated version of the human and wolf form.  Some little detail: low jaw front teeth is the first outside the mouth,then the first from the above jaw, just like wolf anatomy! This also was a fun way to practice what I've learned in the previous art: Saliva XD Also wanted to keep it simple so yeah,still I think I added quite some details.

[ientina1234]

[RP]- The Dragon Within Art/Fanart Part 2

Because..there’s more. And I’ll start with a weird but cool idea I had with Yugi while I was just causally drawing him in his dragon form. 

A savage Yugi! What I mean by savage it’s quite simple: based on a dragon’s attribute or power, is a natural disaster or in this case a powerful blizzard (like in The Long Dark Interloper Mode..anyone? No? Fine..), the dragon will come back to his basic/primal instincts of hunting, destroying, claiming teritory as his own through destruction. My friend liked the idea so I kept it. In this case that’s what happens to Yugi. But his form also changed a little bit. His eyes turns a icy blue as from the back of his head to the tip of the tail countless quills appear, sharp and thin between his long scales, and his claws grow longer as well.   

Yugi CAN feel when the blizzard is almost near, and that’s when he paniks at most. The first time was unknown to him, after he lost his parents he was searching for them in the forest and couldn’t find them anywhere. And due to the emotional exhaustion the shifting was easier and almost all of the sudden. People died. Animals died. And forest was partly destroyed. 

You can ignore the title of this one. It was initially a vent so that’s why. Do you see how he just attacks like anything from the top of the mountain? He claims his teritory! It’s primal instincts. But after the blizzard is over he turns back to normal, the first time with no memory of what happened. As time goes on, his subconcious mind shows him bits and pieces of those times.   Here’s a few more drawings of Savage Yugi:

(the one in green color. Was a vent so had to censor something. The others are Yugi normal and Corrupted Blue Eyes)

And then I got a even more crazier idea for another AU. Basically combining my Wolf’s Rain AU with Dragon AU to form this guy right here: 

He looks absolutely terrifying! Or at least very blood-lustful. Basically this is Ikari but in a dragon form because his wolf form evolved to a dragon form. For a while at least.   And then Dragon Au’s Yugi tries to talk some sense into him even though he knowns nothing about Ikari. 

And then..There’s also Yami. Because any dragon can experience this! 

He looks so beautiful but it’s so deadly. I’m not going to give out what causes him to go savage, but all what changes to hi are the back feathers grow longer and so does his claws. And his eyes turn different too. How? No idea yet.