#its the devil reversed :]] freedom

[mqqqteor]

i know you're strong enough to do this on your own.

[atelierlili]

ok besties, i'm planning to make a major arcana tarot card collection for the THG, but I need some help because 1. i'm kinda stumped and 2. I havent finished TBOSAS so maybe area i'm missing have characters that suit them well. Anyway I'd love some feed back to bounce some ideas around. I don't mind if some characters are used more than once, but Im trying to limit to 2 cards per character.

The Fool (Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit); Effie Trinket. The unaware, optimistic character of the fool, feels fitting for Effie. As for most of the series, she goes around somewhat unaware of the hurdles and dangers that lie before her towards the end of the trilogy.

The Magician (Manifestation, resourcefulness, power, inspired action): Cinna (and Portia??). The magician manifests his goals into the real world. This feels self explanitory.

High Priestess: (Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind) UNDECIDED. But I am leaning towards either Mrs. Everdeen or Finnick Odair. The High Priestess provides deep intuitive understanding  and awareness via hidden/secret information. These are the two characters that a lowkey guide us throught Katniss' inner state. Finnick does it more openingly in the story, but its through her mother and her failings that we true see and understand Katniss' character.

The Hierophant: (Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition,institutions) UNDECIDED. But maybe Plutarch or Caeser Flickerman? As they both have a hand in imparting knowledge (from a higher authority) to the people via their platform. Oh maybe I can use them post. One to represent the Heirophant upright, and the other to represent it do downright. Reversed, it represents Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo, which I think aligns more with Plutarch.

The Empress: (Femininity, beauty, nature, nurturing, abundance) UNDECIDED. I'm so torn. This feels like a good fit for Katniss, BUT I already have plans for her in the other cards and I want other characters to have representation. My other picks are Lucy Gray and Prim/Rue, but like I said I haven't finished TBOSAS yet. lol

The Emperor: (Authority, establishment, structure, a father figure) It's Snow. lmao

Lovers: (Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices) Of course. It's Everlark

The Chariot: ( Control, willpower, success, action, determination) Alma Coin. Feels very fitting considers that the rebels one and she tried to take full control afterwards.

Strength: (Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion) Prim and Rue? But Johanna feels like a good fit too.

Hermit: (Soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance) Haymitch Abernathy ))))):

Wheel of Fortune: The reaping bowl.

Justice: Gale Hawthorne

The Hanged Man: (Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives) UNDECIDED. I'm kinda torn between Peeta, Prim, Johanna and Cinna for this. The Hanged Man is the card of ultimate surrender, martydom and sacrifice for the greater good. Katniss would also be a good pick too.

Death: (Endings, change, transformation, transition) 74th Games bloodbath?

Temperance: (Balance, moderation, patience, purpose) Finnick Odair. The Temperance card is stabilize you with patience and moderation, not force or resistance. It's fitting for a character who was helping Katniss ground herself during Mockingjay.

The Devil: (Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality) MJ Johanna feels fitting for this. Not because she's the evil, but because she's kind of represents the dark and more negative side of Katniss. As she engages in Katniss' worst habits, such as anger and isolation. And would choose short term gratification and the expense of long term prosperity. But Snow (as the symbol of the capitol) would fit as well. Which is like duuuuh

The Tower: (Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening) Blowing up the 75th Arena or maybe the Capitol bombs??

Star: (Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality) It's the boy with the bread! Peeta. Originally I was going to give him the Sun, but I felt like Primrose fit better over there. The star brings hope, love and purpose after great turmoil and challenges. And its fitting that Katniss' lover is the star in the sky that guides her.

The Moon: (Illusion, fear, anxiety, subconscious, intuition) Katniss! This is Katniss. All her main motivations in the story are fueled by these factors.

The Sun: (Positivity, fun, warmth, success, vitality) Primrose. The sun card radiates optimism and positivity. Which is fitting for someone who brings so much warmth into Katniss' life.

Judgement: The Mockingjay

The World: (Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel) Toast Babies. Children and children death and suffering. Are the core subjects of the book. The toast babies exists represent the wholeness and achieve of everyone Katniss and the rest of Panem has to suffer to end the games.

[theoccultmoon]

⛤A Card a Day ⛤ 

Day two 

Welcome back to A Card a Day, where we break down the meaning of a single Tarot card each day! Yesterday, we explored the intense energy of The Devil. Today, we’ll look at another powerhouse card, one that can strike fear in the hearts of Tarot readers everywhere: The Tower. 

The Tower is a card of upheaval and dramatic transformation. Though its energy can be overwhelming, it’s a reminder that destruction often clears the way for rebuilding stronger foundations. Let’s dive deeper! 

Today’s Card: The Tower ⚡🏰 

Upright Meaning: 

The Tower signifies sudden, unexpected change, often in the form of upheaval or chaos. It can represent the breaking down of false structures or beliefs, forcing you to confront uncomfortable truths. Though it may feel destructive in the moment, this card ultimately makes room for growth, authenticity, and freedom. It’s the universe’s way of saying, “It’s time to start fresh.” 

In Love Readings ♡ (Upright): 

This card can indicate a shocking revelation or a major shake-up in your relationship. It might signify the end of a partnership that was built on shaky foundations, or it could point to a necessary reckoning to create a healthier dynamic. 

Reversed Meaning: 

 Reversed, The Tower suggests a softer landing. While upheaval may still occur, it’s less catastrophic and more controlled. This card reversed can also symbolize resistance to change, urging you to let go and embrace the inevitable. 

In Love Readings ❥︎ (Reversed): 

The reversed Tower may indicate avoiding a breakup or skirting around deep issues in a relationship. It might also suggest that the worst has passed, allowing for rebuilding and healing after a crisis. 

What The Tower Teaches Us: 

 Though The Tower can feel overwhelming, it carries a profound lesson: sometimes, we must let go of what no longer serves us to build something better. Trust the process, even when it feels like everything is falling apart. 

What has The Tower revealed to you in your readings? Share your thoughts, experiences, and insights below! ☽⛥☾

[thesweetestdevotion]

Skz groups dynamics pls

SKZ Group Dynamic Reading:

Dice: Moon, 1st House, Sagittarius

The Dynamic of the group as a whole: Nine of Wands, Four of Coins Reversed, The Moon Reversed, Eight of Swords Reversed, The Devil, Nine of Coins, Three of Cups

its giving frat energy. They're generally very open with each other about all sorts of things. I think they might tend to get into some trouble together, especially relating to partying, gatherings, and things done as a group. They may be a very tight knit group and they rely on each other for support and nurture. They are very defensive of each other and like to protect and maintain everyone in the group. I see that they have a very free-spirited vibe together, they may really enjoy going on adventures and seeking out new things together, and they definetly like to have fun and entertain themselves a lot. Big jokester energy so they are definitely comfortable with each other and like to tease and play around. Its just like a big friend group honestly, some people may be closer to each other than others but overall its a very trusting and free group dynamic. Its like a college frat party 24/7 lolll, though when it comes down to it theyre very hard working as well.

Each Member's Energy:

Bang Chang: Ten of Swords, Three of Swords Reversed, Ace of Cups, Page of Swords, The Emperor, Seven of Coins Reversed

I think he may be overburdened by his leadership. The emperor came out and I had to look up why, and saw that he is the leader of the group and this made a lot of sense. I think in the beginning he used to feel that his responsibilities were too heavy and he did not enjoy them at all. In his current energy I see him being a bit more neutral about it, though hes still not too happy in the position I see him trying to see the upsides to it. I think he's still feeling like its not the best place for him, but he may also really enjoy being part of the group so he bears with it. He's definetly very skilled at what he does. he has the tools and abilities to do his job very well which he realizes, but he still hates it loll. Its like when you accidentally become important at your job when you didnt choose to be hehe. Hes trying to balance his feelings out more though, because i see it did bring him a lot of pain in the past.

Lee Know: Five of Cups, Temperance, Knight of Cups, Three of Coins

Hes like super chill here lmao. I think he feels good being part of a team and it brings him a feeling of fulfillment. I think he really loves his job but he may also have some fears about having to leave? or he feels like since its so important to him, losing it would ruin his life. It sounds a bit dramatic that way, but I see he really likes being in the group so he cherishes it a lot and does not like when things threaten or disrupt this balance. He may also be one of the sensitive ones of the group and feels really sad when disagreements or arguments pop up. I think him along with Bangchan may play the role of peacemaker a lot of the times, though bangchan is more levelheaded about it.

Changbin: Ten of Wands, Four of Cups Reversed, Eight of Swords, Seven of Wands Reversed, Seven of Swords Reversed, Knight of Pentacles

I think he's very aware of the ups and downs of his position in life. I see he enjoys the stability and opportuities that his job brings, while also despising the lack of freedom and the inability to do as he pleases. I think he may have been a bit rebellious in the past, but now he feels like its not worth it. I think he feels like his life can be a heavy burden at times, and he may feel like he wishes things were different. Its a very black and white energy because on one hand he appreciates the good, but he is really held back by the negative things. I think he may also just be going through a hard time and feels like there is very little he can do about it. I hope he finds healing soon, as i feel this energy may be really affecting him, whatever it may be.

Hyunjin: The Sun, Death Reversed, Five of Swords, The Fool

Lol i get the feeling he's a bit of a jokester here, and also kind of conflict prone. I think he's very active and may be a moodmaker in the group, he likes to keep it light hearted but he may come off a bit foolishly because of it haha. Though i feel he just doesnt like to dwell in harsh or deep energies. He may be the type to help other memebers when theyre going through a dark time. I think he's also really funny, and may be the type to instigate debates and lighthreated chaos within the group. His energy is very straight to the point to be honest, I think he may be this way as well. Not someone who is deeply mysterious of secretive, what you see is what you get with him haha. I think he's also a very good learner, so he may be always gaining new skills and finding things to focus on. If he has adhd i wouldnt be surprised (not to diagnose anyone lol) he just feel really chill and fun haha.

Han: Two of Swords Reversed, Two of Cups, Five of Wands, Three of Wands Reversed

I think he really enjoys being part of the group, but it feels like when it gets too chaotic or rowdy he sort of checks out lol. I think he's a very harmonious person and the other members may be attarcted to his balanced and calm persona. I think he also may find himself in a lot of conflicts for some reason, which he doesnt like haha. He may feel like being part of the group can sort of limit his horizons in a way. Its like he may have things he wants to do but cant due to his responsibilities. I think he overall very happy though, and really enjoys the relationships he has with other members.

Felix: Seven of Cups, The Hermit Reversed, Nine of Coins, Knight of Swords, Page of Pentacles, Five of Coins, The Hierophant Reversed

i think Felix feels as if he's being limited as well, specifically for him he may have many different opportunities that have been presented to him, but he's had to turn them down or prioritize the group more. I think this may make him feel like he's at a loss and he could often think about what his life would look like outside of the group. Though i think he really appreciates the other members and he's also very diligent when it comes to his work and responsibilities. He feels like a very serious type of person behind the scenes. I see that he may not be the most outgoing of the group, and he's also someone who is a bit detached and cold. But i see he appreciates everyone around him, while also wanting to forge his own path and have more freedom to choose, in many ways.

Seungmin: The World Reversed, The Magician, King of Cups, Nine of Cups

I think he feels like there are things he still wants to achieve with the group. He may be at the crest of a creative endeavor or is very highly inspired at the moment. This makes him very inspired and optimistic about the future. I think he's also one of the more mature and emotionally balanced of the group. He seems to be very comfortable and fulsilled with his position and is looking forward to playing a bigger role in projects and things like that. I think he's a highly creative persona and may be a source or inspiration or optimism for the others. He seems very well established and happy.

I.N.: Judgement, King of Pentacles Reversed, The Devil Reversed, Knight of Wands, Queen of Pentacles

I think he may feel like he has a lack of agency? its like he's made to take on a more spiritually feminine role instead of a leading and masculine role. What i mean is that he may have ideas and want to implement them or just have the ability to lead in more ways than he does now. I think he's really good at being a second hand and really appreciated being able to get involved, and yet he feels like he somehow can't do more than he's already doing. he may feel like it's not his place or that he'd disrupt the order of things too much. I think he's a really bright and creative spirit so he needs outlets to let those energies out or he feels restless and troubled hehe. I think he's also the more... well behaved of the group haha, its like hes very straight and narrow and doesnt like to get in trouble, though he may be pulled into the antics of other members many times lol.

Its interesting to do these types of readings, so I'd totally be willig to do more of them. Hope ya'll like it! xxx

[snobgoblin]

How would Danny react to knowing his patron is The Devil... Does he know?

HE DOES NOT KNOW hehehe this is fun to think about, though. gonna do a little mini fic- I'm not a great writer but this is gonna be a little too long for me to do a comic

Danny had been in the upstairs area of the shop all day. He had moments like this, where it would all get to be too much, and Asra would take over for the day. He didn't mind, of course.

The day went along as normal, giving people their tarot readings, offering them protection spells, selling them rare herbs, stuff like that. It was just getting to be closing time when a very unexpected customer came from downstairs.

"I think I might be The Devil." Danny's voice was blunt, as it often was.

Asra looked up at him curiously. "Oh, you think so? That's funny... last I checked The Devil was petrified and covered in chains in another realm of existence." He teased, with that mischievous smile of his.

The man shook his head and left the doorway of the stairs. Fidgeting nervously with his rings. "I worded that wrong. What I meant was, I think he's my patron.  Like with you and The Magician. Think about it, why am *I* the only one that can break his chains. That's The Devil's power, remember? Why do I share that... the same way Nadia shares her intuition with The High Priestess. It just doesn't make sense. But that's not all-" He was pacing, struggling to articulate what he was getting at. He opened his mouth, shook his head, and spoke again. "He said we were similar. Remember? I do. It's been bothering me. He said we're the same, we tie others fates to our own. Except... his subjects know who holds the chains," He was running his fingers through his hair, now. Pacing. He couldn't look Asra in the eyes, it was clear he was getting worked up. "I mean... Are we really friends? Or am I just trapping you here and I don't even realize it, I could be manipulating you and I don't even-"

"Hmm." Asra had let this go on long enough. "He could've been bluffing, of course..."

"Arcana can't lie. Remember? You said that."

"They can twist words," they offered, "But, if you're so sure... Why don't you have a seat." Asra gestured to the booth at the back of the shop and locked the front door. He did not want to be disturbed for this.

Once they were settled in the back of the shop, curtains drawn, candles lit, Asra pulled out his deck. He shuffled as he spoke.

"The Devil is not an inherently malicious card. Like any card, it has its good and bad associations. " He separated the deck into three piles. "It can represent being trapped just as much as it can represent freedom. It's all about the context. What it means *to you*, in that moment, in that reading." He picked up one of the piles and spread it out on the table. His usual theatrics were not present, that was just for the customers. "Go ahead and pick three for me."

Danny did as he was told. Soon the three cards were laid out on the table.

Asra overturned the first card. Temperance, reversed. "Temperance can easily become dissatisfaction..." The second card. Justice, reversed. "Justice can easily become corruption..." and finally, The Fool, reversed "and adventure... can quickly turn into endless self indulgence." He has an especially bitter tone with that last card.

"Everything contains multitudes," Asra concludes, "We as humans are infinitely complex. Every day we wake up and we have the choice to do anything..." He pauses. "You wake up every day and decide to be good. That's more than I can say for... others." He swipes the three cards and shuffles them back into the deck.

Danny takes all this in. He had been watching intently this whole time, trying to understand what Asra was getting at. He's too busy thinking to speak.

"Why don't you go ahead and pick one more for me?" Asra offers him the deck, snapping him out of his trance by addressing him directly.

Danny picks up the card. Turns it over so that only he can see. The Devil, Upright.

"Justice can become corruption. Temperance, dissatisfaction. And sometimes... The Devil is the one to free us all." Asra smiles softly as he takes the card from Danny and mixes it back into the deck, never looking at it. "Do you understand, now?"

Danny had been silent for much of the reading, and that did not change, now. He nodded in response, his head whirring. It had put some of his fears to rest, anyway.

"And, for the record, I happen to LIKE being around you."

[theonxepialos]

TAROT OF LOVE -

@napoleonxfalon, @blademasterdior.

Napoleon: (15) The Devil Card - that which is predestined but is not for this reason evil.- upright: excessive materialism, playfulness, lust, hedonism, desire - reversed: restoring control, nurturing independence, freedom, release

❝ You are only limited by what you believe is possible.

Falon: (18) The Moon Card - the moon's light can bring you clarity and understanding and you should allow your intuition to guide you through this darkness. - upright: illusions, intuition, darkness, terror, deception, danger - reversed: stability, constancy, silence, release of fear

❝ We are all like the bright moon, we still have our darker side.

Dior: (19) The Sun Card - like the sun itself, it gives strength and vitality to all those that are lucky enough to feel its rays. - upright: joy, success, vitality, illumination, abundance, growth - reversed: temporary setbacks, self-doubt, negativity, vanity

❝ For even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise.

Theon: (20) Judgement Card - judgement is unavoidable, and that this judgement will be final, for everything comes to an end and a new beginning will come. - upright: reflection, reckoning, awakening, karma, causality, rebirth - reversed: doubt, self-loathing, avoidance, resistance, total loss, weakness

❝ Awakenings come out of nowhere; you may not even know you need one.

[a-d-nox]

0/22. the fool

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upright

jump in

trust in the universe

"just do it"

try something new

question the old way of doing things

reversed

reckless behavior

nonchalant / detachment from the situation

pay attention to your surroundings

card connections

the flower and the dog are a nod to the strength (8) card. flowers and animals appear bigger and more plentiful in that card in comparison to this one - showing the evolution of spiritual growth.

hermit's (9) stick is what is used to carry the fool's hobo-sack. which alludes to the suit of wands and for the fool, it helps to illustrate his passion for exploring the unknown as well as present his ambitions. the hermit's mountain range is also in the background - showcasing that the journey might (or may) have its struggles/obstacles.

the sun (19) is present in the top right corner of the card. illustrating enthusiasm and clarity of what is to come.

symbols

the fool faces the left, he must explore the past before taking a leap of faith.

the bundle is meant to symbolize the fool's worldly possessions.

a white rose (a symbol of innocence and freedom) is held off to the right along with his bundle. depicting his freedom and inner peace in accepting the unknown and when taking a leap of faith off the cliff (he simply trust the universe).

the little white dog is meant to symbolize new found intuition. the dog prances about at the fool's feet yet is ignored as the fool blindly steps closer to the edge of the cliff

things that have fool energy

american romanticism

hiking / backpacking

flirting with others

back to school season

tiktok tarot readers who don't show shuffling lol

children / teens

going on a trip / tourism

foreigners

stage preformance

shia labeouf and other motivational speakers

recreational activities

into the wild

positive affirmations / the law of attraction

mania

cheerleaders

card combos

the fool + the devil (15) -> shopaholic, gambling, and/or bad long-term decision making

the fool + the world (21) -> travel abroad and/or a risk that pays off

the fool + 2 of cups -> trying new things in your romantic life

the fool + ace of swords -> having your mind made up and/or not being willing to listen to advice

the fool + 5 of pentacles -> homelessness and/or having nothing left to lose

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[cruciomee]

 HOTD Tarot Card

“The Devil” represented by Aegon II Targaryen

Its meaning 

Upright: addiction, materialism, playfulness 

Reversed: freedom, release, restoring control

[lunelised]

The self-eating demon visited me,

As I was sitting alone in the Cafe Nocturne.

His frozen smile radiated emptiness,

Blurry shadows whirled in the depth of his pinot noir eyes.

A charming young man sat beside me,

And gracefully swallowed my tears, with taste.

Midnight empty Cafe Nocturne,

twinkling emeralds of dim green lava lamps,

jazz noir record,

a lazy sound slowed and reversed.

A lonely Moth is sipping his Morning Dew,

As he strips his lies

down to the core,

Lost drunken soul,

Reveals true intentions to his shadow.

A charming young lad offers a pill,

Sweet opioid speech,

devilishly merciless;

inevitably true,

The self-eating demon discloses Moth´s darkest shames.

To the Nobody?

To the Nobody.

Stunned and ashamed,

the Moth falls to the bloody dancefloor,

tiny legs stretched up against the ceiling,

Green glass eyes reflect a lurking smirk.

Amidst dark-rouge mist of the windy weeping night,

The dull-blue cigarette smoke covers the wounds,

Muting the non-stop buzzing of sweating nightmares.

A young carefree lad,

slowly he emerges from neon clouds of nebulous horizon.

Gently he whispers a fatal argument,

And hands a pistol to the Moth.

On the Johanneshovs bridge they stand,

The Moth against his shadow,

face to face.

How is that happening?

Sleepy river minds her own dreams,

Ignoring Moth´s tormenting thoughts.

A sudden cry scares the waters,

All at once,

Waves´ drumbeat against spiky rocks,

To the rhythm of Moth´s heartbeat,

All at last,

A wild desire dances tango

with an insane whirl

of devil´s malice and Moth´s anguish.

BANG!

splash…

Fly fly fly, my honey butterfly.

In the rigour of the northern forest,

Falling leaves,

drunk with morning dew,

Scatter a scent of freedom,

Diffuse visions of meadows dreaming.

The Moth woke up, shadowless.

Still lying on the verdant grass,

Trapped in its cold embrace.

Behind the tree,

tricky grin,

Smoky silence,

all birds gone,

The young man furtively reloads the pistol.

A lonely soul,

skilfully he articulates

a timeless monologue of the Danish Prince.

Weakly he chants,

With his eyes closed,

With his heart lost.

In his everlasting smile,

So close to shed a tear,

In the deep shade of his pinot noir eyes,

A lurking shadow

imperiously lures the Moth to switch places.

[julie09tarot]

Q: Give me an overview of the coming week (which will be spent on my period and a bout of hypomania... so I'm not expecting greatness).

This reading speaks to a week of fluctuating energy—enthusiasm and movement, but also moments of restraint and necessary reflection. The Page of Wands carries an adventurous, excitable energy, which makes perfect sense given your current state of hypomania and PMS. The Eight of Swords reversed suggests breaking free from mental traps or patterns, while The Devil warns of excess, impulsivity, or feeling caught in a cycle.

The Osho Zen card, "Guidance," suggests that despite the ups and downs, you are not navigating this alone—there is an inner or external support system helping you find balance. The Spirit Junkie card, "It’s safe to slow down, relax, and let go," acts as an invitation: you don’t need to fight your energy or force control—just allow things to unfold with awareness.

Breaking Down the Message

Page of Wands – The Fire of Movement & Excitement

This card suggests motivation, curiosity, and a strong desire to engage with life. There’s enthusiasm bubbling up—perhaps for a project, an idea, or just the sheer energy of the moment.

The challenge? Fire energy without direction can burn out quickly. Hypomania often mirrors this: bursts of inspiration, restlessness, and the urge to do everything at once.

Reflection: How can I channel this energy in a way that feels joyful but not overwhelming?

Eight of Swords Reversed – Freeing Yourself from Mental Restrictions

This card suggests that something is loosening its grip on you—perhaps a mental loop, an old fear, or a limiting belief.

In the context of PMS and hypomania, this could mean moments where you feel a break from anxious thoughts or find clarity in areas that felt stuck.

Reflection: What can I let go of this week that I usually hold onto too tightly?

The Devil – The Challenge of Temptation & Repetitive Cycles

The Devil in this context isn’t ominous—it’s a reminder to stay mindful of urges, compulsions, or self-soothing behaviors that could lead to burnout or dysregulation.

Given your hypomania + PMS, this could show up as: -Overcommitting to projects out of excitement, then feeling drained. -Overstimulating the nervous system (e.g., too much caffeine, social media, impulsive choices). -Feeling emotionally “stuck” in certain moods or thought patterns.

Reflection: What habits or thought patterns might I need to keep in check this week?

Osho Zen: "Guidance" – Trusting Inner & Outer Support

This card suggests that there is wisdom available to you—but only if you pause to listen.

This could mean guidance from your therapist, your own intuition, or simply allowing life to unfold instead of forcing it.

Reflection: Where am I receiving guidance this week that I might not have noticed?

Spirit Junkie: "It’s safe to slow down, relax, and let go."

This is a direct counterbalance to the Page of Wands & The Devil. You don’t have to act on every thought, idea, or impulse.

This week is not about forcing calmness but allowing it when it naturally arises.

Reflection: Where can I practice surrender instead of control?

Reflection Questions for the Week

What’s the healthiest way to channel my energy without burning out?

How can I allow moments of mental and emotional freedom without needing to control everything?

What behaviors or patterns might be tempting me into overdoing it this week?

Where in my life am I already receiving guidance, even in small ways?

How can I remind myself that slowing down is not the same as stopping?

Affirmations for the Week

I allow my energy to move naturally, without forcing or suppressing it.

I trust my ability to make choices that support my well-being.

It is safe to let go, to relax, and to move through this week with awareness.

Zen Perspective: Flowing With, Not Against, Your Energy

Zen does not say, "Resist the fire." It does not say, "Suppress the energy." Instead, it says:

"Move with the fire, but do not become it. Use its warmth, but do not let it consume you."

This week, let your energy rise and fall naturally. There will be moments of vitality, moments of stillness, moments of tension. None of them are "wrong." The key is to move with awareness, knowing that everything passes in its own time.

Instead of gripping tightly onto control, what happens if you trust the rhythm of your own body and mind?

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[dumbbitchfrommars]

9.10.24

i think i intuitively know we arent going to make it to that music festival.

am i on self built path to destruction?

its in gods hands. remember, its in gods hands. stop trying to control the outcome. its in fucking gods hands!!!!!

lets see what the cards have to say...

its the differences in people that makes humanity great and together we can create smth bigger than anything one individual can accomplish.

i was so afraid of doing tarot thinking it would be harsh and hurt me. im so damn sensitive! its been nothing but kind and gentle... something i have been lacking in my self recently.

3 of swords: pay attention to how you are treating yourself internally. curb the habit..

it breaks my heart to think of him in pain. it scares me how much i love him

6 of swords in reverse: you may feel uninterested in things you once held dear. you have survived this crisis and youre on your way towards well-earned peace. you must stubbornly create you own light and marh towards your brighter future.

im worried about my sister. im sorry i havent been communicating honestly with her. im scared were going to return to bad old habits.

the devil in reverse: bad habits are hard to break, but you are standing on the precipice of something great. an element of detachment cnan help with this. stay true to yourself and loosen your dependence on the parts of you that will only lead you backwards.

i need to tell him about the dream i had. but it needs to be in person. i dont know how to ask, i dont know if im ready to know. its gonna break my heart. is that why he told me about it so soon? has it been hard in the past? or is it something that he hasnt been able to talk about before? why am i analysing this so much?

hes gone to bed now.

why is it so difficult for me to talk to him?

because i have disorganised attachment. pretty severely as well, apparently.

four of wands: as long as you feel secure and loved, there is no wrong way to enjoy this newfound sense of security this hard work has brought you.

i asked my sister what she has to tell me...

two of cups: signifies a very, deep, meaningful connection with another person. there is potential in it to develop into something truly special, something that be a win-win for both of you. in a relationship, this may symbolise a connection that transcends the physical. enjoy the comforts to be found in this new level of mutual respect.

i accidentally manifested too hard. i have everything i asked for! but at a cost. because now im realising, i never actually knew what i wanted to begin with. im not sure if this is what i want anymore. i fell asleep with my hand on hers.

two dead butterflies. what the fuck do you MEAN? what does any of it fucking mean?

judgement: calls on us to rise up and embrace the spiritual awakening at hand. a life-changing decision may be on the horizon. any choice you make will have long lasting consequences. shed your past selves. something grander awaits and its time to grasp this moment of rebirth without fear.

maybe hes my gay awakening? but i also know i love him and am attracted to him. so its not one or the other. its something else. ?

we all want a teenage fantasy. want it but we cant have it... when we got it we dont seem to want it??????

i guess ill have my answer tomorrow.

now im still as confused, but sad as well. i dont want to lose him. but its true, i dont see a future with him. i cant lead him on if thats what he wants from a relationship. what he expects... thats a lot of pressure on me to not fuck things up. to not leave. to not have the freedom to leave. ugh. the dolphin today. what a strange, strange day.

[thesweetestdevotion]

pls can u do the skz reading for ateez thank u v muchly!

ATEEZ Group Dynamic Reading:

Dice: Sun, 9th House, Virgo

Dynamic of the group as a whole: 9 of Swords Reversed, The Emperor, Page of Cups, 2 of Wands Reversed, 6 of Cups, Queen of Wands

I think this group is one that is very cohesive. There is a good blend of seriousness and professionalism with sweetness and playfulness. It’s like they work hard and play even harder. They’re also very protective over each other and the group itself, it seems like they’ve been through stressful situations together and have been able to work through it and grow as a group. I think they’re all very good at nurturing freedom and creativity in each other. It’s interesting because they’ve been together for a long time but their dynamic still seems youthful and fresh. I think they’re all able to balance their energies really well together. They also deeply care about one another and this makes their bond even stronger. They may be being held back in some way? It’s like there is something that is not allowing them to grow, but it seems to come from the outside world, not from within the group. Im not getting clarity on it but it seems important to state.

Each Member’s Energy:

San: Judgement, King of Pentacles, 10 of Swords, 4 of Cups

I think he brings stability and structure to the group. He seems like he’s able to detach his personal feelings from his responsibilities. This allows him to get a lot of things done well, but it may also bring him too much stress. He may feel like he has too much on his plate at times, and me may often wish things were different. I think he may be a little discontent with his position in the group, but he’s also devoted to it. Although he may find it a bit boring?

Seonghwa: 5 of Cups Reversed, 5 of Coins Reversed, 10 of Wands, The Devil, The Chariot, 8 of Swords, Knight of Cups

I think He feels like being in the group has helped him better himself. He may have dealt/ be dealing with bad habits or issues that he’s trying to overcome. For some reason I’m hearing “the busier I am the better” so he may rely on the activities of the group to stabilize himself and keep himself on the right path. I think he’s seen that he need to be proactive in healing himself and being with the others gives him the strength to do it. I wont pry as to what exactly he’s dealing with as there is no need really, but the other’s give him a lot of strength and support and he really loves that.

Wooyoung: King of Wands Reversed, 10 of Coins, 7 of Wands, 5 of Swords

Why do I feel like he is defensive? It’s like he’s protecting or defending the group from a negative external authority or power. I think he may feel like he needs to be the one who advocates and stands for the group. I’m getting the group has dealt with this a lot, but wooyoung seems to be the one who takes the strongest stand against it. He likes being the one who protects the others? Is what I’m getting here.

Hongjoong: The Tower, The Hierophant, The Sun, 7 of Swords, 4 of Swords Reversed

He loves it, being with the group gives him a sense of purpose and drive, and he likes being part of group dynamics and working as a team. It also seems like he’s another person who is protective. He may feel burnt out, and also feels like he needs to play a nurturing role within the group. He may feel like he needs to do this in order to avoid disaster or heal from past disasters. He may feel like he needs to nourish the others, and protect them from sneaky and underhanded energies around them.

Yeosang: Page of Wands, 3 of Coins Reversed, 2 of Cups, 7 of Coins

He may want to be able to do something on his own. I’m seeing he does like to work in the group, but he also has his own ideas and ambitions and may feel like he can’t break out and do exactly what he wants to do. He may want to do both at once and its difficult for him to do so. I see he may feel like he’s enjoying the harvest of his hard work with the group, but he’s ready for a new adventure although he may not have any plans set in stone. Still figuring out what he wants to do.

Mingi: 4 of Coins, Justice, The Empress, 2 of Coins

Another person who feels protective over the group. Is this a common theme with them? I think Mingi may play the main role of nurturing and sweet person. He’s the soft place to land for the group, someone who they can confide in and speak about their issues with. I think he’s the second most fiercely protective of the group, he may speak out in their favor a lot and organize ways to better help each other. He’s really good at balancing the things he needs to do as well. Overall he’s very very strong and capable of taking care of others, i think it comes naturally to him.

Yunho: Queen of Pentacles Reversed, 8 of Coins Reversed, The Star, The Lovers

He may be a bit distracted? Or he seems like he’s not focused on work at the moment. Overall he’s very happy within the group. He may play the role of mediator, or is someone who is easy to get along with and brings a lot of harmony to their dynamic. He may just be the chillest one in here lol. He may oftentimes be a little lazy and need encouragement from the others lol. He may also be the happiest in the group, and it kinda rubs off on the others as well. He’s like the one who starts the party basically .

Jongho: Death, 3 of Cups, 8 of Wands, 7 of Cups

He has the most youthful energy, he’s also the most active out of all the others. He may be overwhelmed by this actually, like hr has a lot to get done and a lot of things to be aware of. I also think he’s very lighthearted and likes to hang out/party with the others. It seems the last two of the group are the moodmakers of the dynamic haha. They’re the ones who lighten stuff up when it needs to be. I think he’s someone who is able to move quickly through life, and he may energize other members because of this. It’s like they admire how much he’s able to balance and take care of.

I think this group has a very lighthearted energy, so there wasn’t that much to go into depth for haha. It’s a great energy to be in, most of their issues seem to come from outside the dynamic/ other people around them so there was mostly good energy here! xxx

[gatheringbones]

[“Another UK Government consultation run in 2021-22 brought into plain view an altogether more sinister convergence- a shared desire to close the cultural space in which trans people are permitted to exist. This time, the matter under consideration was the prospect of banning anti- LGBTQI + conversion' therapies, referring loosely to a set of practices which aim to make gay people straight or trans people cis. These' therapies' are widely considered by medical professionals to be harmful and dangerous, often leading to increased risk of self- harm and suicide, but anti- trans activists continue to cling to the morbid hope that trans people, having exploded onto the cultural mainstream, can feasibly be forced back into a state of repression and self- denial. Janice Raymond, in one of her most- quoted passages, argued that cis women should respond to trans identity by ‘morally mandating it out of existence’, and Helen Joyce has stated that the function of anti- trans feminism amounts to ‘reducing or keeping down the number of people who transition[ because] every one of those people is ... damaged[ and poses] a huge problem to a sane world.’ A large number of conservative evangelical groups, meanwhile, believe that trans people must reclaim their ‘creational' and ‘God- given' identity by laying aside the serpentine deceptions of' gender ideology' and finding true freedom in obedience to Jesus. Being so driven, anti- trans feminists and many conservative evangelicals passionately oppose the banning of conversion practices.

Both projects are ultimately rooted in a misguided desire to reverse the effects of Gnostic/ postmodernist dualism by repairing the wounds that, so the argument goes, are created by the brutal separation of the mind/ soul from its body. However, there is one major point of dissonance evident in the consultation responses of anti- trans feminists and conservative evangelicals. Whereas the former group pursues trans- to- cis conversion as a way to rescue what they see as repressed lesbian, gay and bisexual children from the alleged coercion of gender- affirming medicine, which they insist is' itself a form of conversion therapy, the latter group typically entertains no such reinforcement of non- normative sexualities. The end- goal of most Christian conversion therapies' is not to make a person cis and gay but to make them cis and straight. In theory, this should present a barrier to cooperation, but anti- trans feminist groups, perhaps seeing faith-based conversion practices as the devil they know, are meticulously conscientious to avoid breaking ranks with their Christian allies.

One leading group, Sex Matters, argues in its consultation response that, because ‘the UK is an increasingly secular country' and conversion practices in religious settings are now contained to ‘small pockets’, targeting religious conversion therapy would be ‘fighting yesterday's battles.’ The Welsh group Merched Cymru and the Scottish group For Women Scotland similarly cast doubt on the idea that ‘additional legislation' to stop ‘largely historic conversion practices is necessary. The LGB Alliance describes religious attempts to ‘cure' queer sexualities as ‘abhorrent’, but denies that it is' the role of the state to say some forms of religious belief are valid and others are invalid, or that some religious rituals are acceptable and others are unacceptable. To rally support during the consultation period, the Alliance used a campaign slogan that evokes the common homophobic religious exhortation ‘pray the gay away, but diverts the blame onto gender- affirming medicine- ‘Stop Transing The Gay Away.’ Meanwhile, the submissions of some other feminist groups, including those of the Women's Human Rights Campaign (now Women's Declaration) and the Bayswater Support Group, simply neglect to mention faith- based practices at all, conspicuously glossing over the integral role that anti- trans Christian institutions play in the perpetuation of these acts.”]

rebecca jane morgan, from gender heretics: evangelicals, feminists, and the alliance against trans liberation, 2023

[magicianapprenticelyra]

Apprenticember—DAY(s) II & III (Part I)

Event created by: @ghoulfriendfangs​

Prompt(s): The LIs and your MC’s relationship with them.

The short of it: Lyra is paired with all the LIs of The Arcana. It’s just split into twelve different timelines. For the sake of readability/not wanting to put readers through thorough essays about each and every bit of said timelines, I’ll do my best to condense each bit into small paragraphs.

Asra—

Overall/In Other Routes: Lyra sees Asra as one of her closest, dearest friends. She’ll always find ways to keep in touch: be it keeping consistent correspondence while out of Vesuvia to finding time in her busy schedule to meet up with them. In Muriel’s route, Asra even officiates the wedding! There is, however, one timeline where their friendship is strained to its limit . . .

Upright (TOR: Compass Rose): He’s been there since the beginning of it all. Even if she can’t remember six of the nine years she’s actually known Asra, she wants nothing more than to make new memories with him. Be it in Vesuvia or some far-flung place on the continent over, she’s always found a home wherever Asra is.

Reversed (TOR: Songbird): Asra’s everything to her. He’s everything she’s ever known. He's also the only thing that she remembers.

[more under the cut!]

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Nadia—

Overall/In Other Routes: Depending whether Lyra’s in an Upright or Reversed timeline, Lyra can be anywhere between having the utmost of respect for the Countess, to being totally neutral/indifferent. As a woman in her position, Nadia has a lot of responsibilities; Lyra doesn’t envy her in the slightest. If they’re friends, Lyra’s a visitor that Nadia looks forward to see. If they’re estranged or on hostile/unfriendly terms, at best it is awkward. At worst, it’s bitter and angry.

Upright (TOR: Emerald): Initially, Lyra only knew her as the widowed Countess. As she learned more about Nadia, she found a kindred spirit. While busy with their duties, they find each other—and their friends/loved ones—to lean on. The pair push each other to be better, and to do their best with whatever energies they have on a day to day basis.

Reversed (TOR: Ruby): With the new Devil being her significant other, Lyra’s found herself having many freedoms. Said freedoms, however, are at that the end of a very, very long leash. With the slightest sign of her Devil needing her presence, Lyra’s instantly transported back to the seat of Nadia’s throne. While free to do as she wishes, Lyra’s internal turmoil isn’t quelled in the least.

***

Julian—

Overall/In Other Routes: At best, she gets along with the fellow pun-loving doctor. At worst, interactions between the two of them can be either awkward or leave one or both of them completely and utterly exasperated. Julian isn’t the easiest person to be around, whether or not he does it intentionally. Lyra knows the man means well 89% of the time, but his flair for the dramatics makes her shake her head.

Upright (TOR: Voyager): Their relationship starts off not unlike a roller coaster. He’s wanted for murder, yet he doesn’t remember much from his time in the Red Plague. Lyra knows there’s more to the doctor than he lets on, especially when time and time again it seems like he’s a death seeker. After things are resolved, Lyra and Julian learn each other’s styles of affection. While Lyra is the more ‘serious’ of the pair, she’s not uptight to the point Julian’s shenanigans feel grating. Despite their very obvious differences, deep down beneath, they both care for the same things. They just go about it differently, especially when magic gets involved.

Reversed (TOR: Undertaker): They both have nightmares that feel endless. Both their bodies have changed, and they’re both doing their best to cope with it. Julian’s become something of a raven-based harpy, and Lyra’s shifting into a black sheep of sorts. Travelling together, Julian doesn’t pry much into what Lyra’s seen en route to finding him. It only comes up when Scout and Julian assist Lyra in sheering the excess amount of wool off of her skin and face. Despite it all, they’re together, and looking for their loved ones in their changed world. So long as they’re together, they can do anything.

A/N: It’s been taking longer than I would’ve liked to finish this, so I’m splitting this into two parts instead. If you made it this far, thanks for reading! Part 2 should be coming along soon enough.

PART 2: [TBA]

[peskygirl13]

MK SO-

I just got the Pokémon SWSH DLCs and I was wondering what it would be like for some legendary Pokémon to come to twst and cause some trouble(Legendarys I’d like to do ( you c an pick just one: Kyogre, Giratina, or Groudon)

If you can i want it to be just Diasomina!

This turned out longer than I expected and I got so mad with myself because I was almost done with writing this and I accidently deleted all my new work, so I had to start over from my last save point which is one of the reasons it took so long to post.

I’ve been binge playing the old Sinnoh games and rewatching the anime, so this was fun to write (despite me deleting my work). 

This will have references to the Pokémon Platinum game, so spoilers if you haven’t played the game and plan to. 

Hope you enjoy!

Malleus's favorite time of the day was night time. Night time was the best!

The world was at peace, it was quiet, everything was asleep, save for a few nocturnal creatures much like himself, he could hide from SIlver and Sebek and have some time to himself, and there were no students or humans who would see him and run away in terror.

But his favorite thing about night time was probably when he got to visit his favorite human, (Y/n).

Their situation was a bit odd, having appeared out of nowhere from a world full of creatures called Pokémon, but Malleus didn't care. They weren't afraid of him. After spending a lifetime of having people fear him due to his name, it was a nice change.

Malleus arrived at the Ramshackle dorm to find you already sitting outside, cleaning your Empoleon's feathers.

"Greetings, Child of Man." He greeted, happily walking up to you.

"Hey, Tsunotaro." You smiled, putting down Empoleon's brush to wave at him.

That was another thing Malleus adored about you. Even after finding out who he was, you still didn't fear him and continued calling him by that amusing nickname you gave him.

You both entered the dorm, along with Empoleon, and he was instantly greeted with the rest of your strange creatures. Luxray, Togekiss, Glaceon, Garchomp, and Lucario.

You headed over to the kitchen to make some tea while he got comfortable on the couch. Once he was seated, Garchomp laid its head on Malleus's lap, implying that it wanted scratches.

By the time you had returned with two mugs of steaming tea, all the other Pokémon had already gotten comfortable and most had fallen asleep.

You handed Malleus his mug before sitting down in your chair. Glaceon hopped up and curled up in your lap before falling back asleep.

After you both got comfortable, you began regaling Malleus with stories of your world.

Malleus loved hearing your stories.

From your gym battle challenges to your contests. Catching all your Pokémon and even receiving an egg from a woman named Cynthia that hatched into a Togepi that which layer evolved into your beloved Togekiss.

Malleus has never left the Valley of Thorns, except for school, so he enjoyed hearing about your travels. Your freedom to journey and see so many different places, never being tied down, he envied it.

“May I see your badges and ribbons again?” He asked.

“Sure.” You agreed, getting up to grab them.

At the movement, Glaceon, rather huffily, got up from your lap and moved to Malleus, curling up on his lap instead. He instantly started stroking her with one hand while the other continued scratching Garchomp. He only stopped when you handed him your badge and ribbon case.

He immediately opened them both and admired your impressive 7 badges and 5 sparkling ribbons. 

You had told him that even though you had collected the required number of ribbons, you were transported to Twisted Wonderland before you could compete in the Grand Festival. You also hadn’t yet had the chance to earn your 8th and final gym badge, which allowed you to challenge the Elite Four and the Sinnoh Champion. 

“They are very impressive, Child of Man.” Malleus complemented.

Even though there wasn’t a gym challenge or contests in Twisted Wonderland, Malleus could tell how much value each badge and ribbon you earned had.

“Thanks, Tsunotaro.” You beamed, positively preening at the complement. “Maybe when I find a way home you could come with me and have your own journey. There are a bunch of dragon type Pokémon I bet you’d like. Maybe your starter could be an Axew. Or a Dino. Maybe a Gible seeing how well you get along with Garchomp. There are also rock or electric types. OOH- Maybe a fairy type!”

Malleus tuned your rambling out. His head was both empty and racing.

Him? Go on a journey in another world? The idea was preposterous! Yet... also tempting.

Traveling around with no chains. Nobody knowing who he was, thus no one quivering at the sight of him. No overbearing, but well meaning, guards to coddle him. He liked this idea!

Unfortunately, he didn’t have long to dwell on the tempting daydream when Ramshakle’s door slammed open with a loud bang.

“WAKA-SAMA!!!”

Speak of the devil.

You and Malleus turned to the doorway to a disheveled and hysterical looking Sebek and a normal sleepy looking Silver.

“Sebek.” Malleus greeted, hiding his annoyance of being interrupted during his time with his Child of Man.

“Waka-sama, you mustn’t leave without telling us! What if something happens to y-”

The half-fae was cut off by and ice beam, freezing him solid. You and Malleus looked over at Glaceon who was angry about having her sleep disturbed for a third time. Now quite irritated and huffy, Glaceon angrily marched upstairs to try and get some sleep in your room.

“My apologies.” You jumped when Lilia appeared behind you without warning, hanging upside down as usual. “They ran off when I wasn’t looking.”

You looked back at the other Diasomnia residence. Silver had already fallen asleep, using Togekiss’s soft, feathery body as a pillow, while Sebek was slowly beginning to thaw out of the ice.

You wish you could say this is the weirdest thing to ever happen with them.

After having Lucario use force-palm and free Sebek, you all sat down near the fire.

(You left Silver be since he was already asleep.)

Sebek wanted to know what was so fascinating about you that Waka-sama would continuously come visit you. 

The only thing you could think of was telling them about your journey.

“After I won my seventh gym badge at Snowpoint, I had to meet my friend, Barry, at Lake Acuity and right after that I had to meet with Professor Rowan and Lucas at Lake Verity.”

“Why did you have to go to those lakes?” Lilia asked, genuinely curious as to what value they had.

“Uh, well-- mmh-- pthbbt.” You tried to think of a way to avoid that question, or at least dance your way around it, and the stuttering and raspberry blowing was obviously helping you be discreet in avoiding the question. 

“GLACE!!”

A loud yell echoed from upstairs thatw as loud enough to wake even Silver. You were momentarily grateful that you had been interrupted before realizing ‘Oh shit that’s my Pokémon.”

“Glaceon!” You yelled, bolting from your chair and rushing up the stairs with your Pokémon and the Diasomnia boys at your heels.

You opened your bedroom door with a loud bang and saw Glaceon in a defensive stance, hissing at the mirror with Grim looking frazzled.

“Fgaah! Minion, control your Pokémon! I was asleep and then it started shouting and tried to attack the mirror!” He yelled angrily, before stalking off to the living room to continue sleeping.

You sighed before looking over at the mirror. You held out your arm towards your Pokémon so they knew not to do anything yet. You inched closer to the mirror, pausing only for a second to pet Glaceon and calm her down a bit. You walked forward a few more steps until you were face-to-face with the mirror. 

Now that you were closer, you could see the shadow of something moving within the glass. You didn’t know what it was, but it wasn’t Micky. You leaned a bit closer, trying to make out the figure--

“GIRATINA!!”

Everything went black.

~

The first thing you noticed when you could see again was that you were clearly not in your room. Or your dorm for that matter. 

Everything was weird. You weren’t sure of any other way to describe it other than weird.

Weird and familiar.

“The Reverse World.” You muttered, shocked by your sudden return to the feared Giratina’s playground. 

You didn’t have long to stay dumbfounded when you remembered the Legendary who lived in this world. You frantically looked around you and saw that your team and the boys were with you, which did nothing to curb your panic. Grim wasn’t with you all, so you assumed hoped that he was still at Ramshackle.

You first woke up your Pokémon. They freaked out for a second before realizing where they were, putting them all on guard. They carefully scanned their surroundings for anything they found threatening while you quickly crawled over to the boys, traying to shake them awake. 

“Get up. Guys, get up! We need to move!”

The Diasomnia boys hardly registered what was happening and where they were before you pulled them away. Your team created a barrier around you all as you lead the boys through the strange new world. All they could do was look around wildly.

“Careful, gravity gets weird here.” You warned them. 

True to your words, the piece of land you all were walking on started to curve in the air until you all started walking upside down. Even Lilia, who was used to hanging upside down, was a bit thrown off about this.

“What is this place?” Silver asked what everyone was thinking, knowing that you were the only one who could give any of them an answer.

“The Distortion World.” You explained. “Also known as the Reverse World. It’s kind of like the Underworld of my world.”

That explanation only provided them with more questions but went they entered a place that had these large bubbles floating around them they were quickly distracted.

“Hey,” Silver called, gaining everyone’s attention. “This thing has headmaster Crowley in it.”

Said bubble did have a picture of Crowley in his office, working late into the night. Huh. Who know he actually did anything.

Silver raised a hand towards the bubble. 

“No, don’t touch it!” You exclaimed. Unfortunately it was a second to late and the bubble popped at the slightest graze of Silver’s fingers.

The boys looked over to you at the sound of you yell, seeing your panicked expression.

“Don’t. Touch. Anything.” You order, stressing out each word. “Everything in this world effects the real world. If you aren’t careful you could kill someone through this place.

The boys looked positively alarmed.

“Will the headmaster be alright?”

You waved off their concern, continuing to lead the way. “He’ll be fine. Popping that bubble didn’t kill him, but it did feel like he was hit with a bowling ball.

“How do you know this? How do you know so much about this place, (Y/n).” Lilia asked, dead serious. 

You glance over your shoulder at them before sighing.

Guess it was time to come clean.

“There are some things that happened during my journey that I didn’t tell you guys about.” You confessed.

“While journeying through Sinnoh, I constantly ran into an organization called Team Galactic. Their leader, Cyrus, believed that the world was ugly and needed to be destroyed. His plan was to capture the legendary Pokémon, Palkia and Dialga, and the Lake Guardians, Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. Those three were the reason I met Barry and Professor Rowan at the lakes, Lilia, to try and save the Lake Guardians from Team Galactic. Anyway, Cyrus claimed that he was going to create his own, perfect world using the powers of the legendary Pokémon. At least I think that was his plan. He talks like Shakespeare and I have a middle school education. Anyway, before he could create his ‘perfect world’ Giratina appeared and took Cyrus away to here, the Distortion World. This is Giratina’s domain.”

The boys were stunned into silence. They knew you were strong, but for you to have done all that as well as fighting overblots? They were truly impressed.

“What happened afterwards?” Malleus questioned, enthralled by your story.

“Cynthia, the current Sinnoh Champion, and I entered the Distortion World to save Cyrus. Unfortunately, he saw this place as his ideal world and didn’t want to leave. In the end, we had to use force and I beat him in a battle. And, after that, I had to face Giratina itself. But, I don’t know how, but before I could face it, the Dark Mirror called me to Twisted Wonderland.”

You stopped walking, taking a deep breath before turning to face the boys. 

“We need to find Giratina. Giratina’s the only Pokémon that can travel between worlds and its the only thing that can get us back to Night Raven.”

Your tone alone was enough to my the Diasomnia boys understand the severity of the situation.

“Human, if this creature is as powerful as you claim, then how do you expect to get it?” Sebek interrogated. 

You reached into your pocket and pulled out a purple ball with an ‘M’ on it, showing it the the boys.

“This is a master ball. I stole it from Cyrus’s base when I went to save the Lake Guardians. It can catch any Pokémon without fail. All we need to do is find Giratina.”

“Lucar!” 

“Luxray!”

You all turned to Lucario and Luxray who were growling in the same direction. Looking closely, you could see something coming at you all. Your team took their battle stances and sure enough, there was the Angel of Darkness itself, Giratina. 

Even Malleus had to admit, that creature was terrifying. 

It looked like a dragon and centipede mixed together, but it towered over everything, easily dwarfing them all.

You waisted no time.

“Empoleon, Hydro Cannon!” You ordered. Even Sebek had to admit that your authoritative tone was hard to ignore and resist, full of confidence and superiority. 

Empoleon listened without question, fearlessly attacking the towering giant.

“Lucario, Aura Sphere! Glaceon, Ice Beam! Luxray, Thunder! Garchomp, Dragon Rush!”

All your Pokémon attacked at once, hitting Giratina square on. The legendary screeched before firing a move of its own that your team narrowly avoided.

“Great job. Keep attacking!” You ordered shooing the boys out of Giratina’s firing range.

“What do we need to do to help, (Y/n)?” Malleus asked. He was already gripping his pen, ready to fight.

“Nothing. Just stay put and don’t move.” You ordered sternly. The boys were stunned.

“What?! (Y/n) we can help-” 

“I know you can help,” You cut off. “But I don’t need to defeat Giratina. I just need to distract it.”

You ran off before they could question what you meant, whistling for your Pokémon.

“Togekiss!” You called, jumping off the edge of the land and easily getting caught by your flying type, who flew you behind Giratina. 

You let your team get in one last group attack before throwing the master ball at Giratina. 

The legendary effortlessly went in and after a spectacular dive made by you and Togekiss, you caught the ball and returned to the boys.

The boys ran over to you as you climbed off Togekiss, looking at the ball in your hand.

“I can’t believe you actually caught it, human!” Sebek exclaimed, flabbergasted. 

“Thanks, Sebek.”

“So what now?” Silver asked. The group all turned to you expectedly and you rolled your eyes before turning around to the wide open space and releasing Giratina from the master ball. 

“Giratina,” You called, “Please take us back.”

Giratina stared down at you before letting out an echoing screech and lowing its head to your level.

Immediately understanding what it wanted you to do, you crawled onto its head before waving the boys over.

“C’mon. We its going to take us back.”

Hesitantly, the boys climbed on with your Pokémon and once everyone was on, Giratina soared through the air.

This was different from riding a broom or riding Togekiss, who was happily flying beside you all, but it was exhilarating at the same time.

Too soon for anyone’s tastes, Giratina slowed down to a stop before lowering itself down so that everyone could climb off. 

The place were Giratina dropped you all off was a small patch of land with two lakes on it. You and the boys could see your bedroom in one of the lakes, making you realize that you were looking through your bedroom mirror.

“Alright!” You cheered. “Let’s get back.” But before you could step through the reflection, Empoleon called out to you.

“Empoleon!”

“Huh? What is it, Empoleon?”

He was looking in the other lake, pointing at something. 

You, your team, and the boys looked through the refection and you couldn’t restrain the gasp that left your mouth.

You could see the Mesprit, the guardian of Lake Verity.

“That’s Mesprit, Lake Verity’s guardian!” You exclaimed, coming to several realizations at once. “That’s close to Twinleaf Town. I-I could go home!”

You turned to your team and the Diasomnia boys, your eyes sparking with both joy and a few unshed tears. “With Giratina we can go home and still stay in Twisted Wonderland!”

Mallues watched you with soft eyes. He had seen a side if you tonight that he had never seen before. Your courage, your confidence, your skill. He had these too, but yours stemmed from experience. This wasn’t something you were taught since you were born like him, these were abilities you learned through trial and error with your team. Something that he wanted.

With a new found determination, Malleus turned to his most trusted knights and friends.

“Lilia, Silver, Sebek,” He began, quickly gaining everyone's attention, “I have decided that until it is time for me to receive the crown from my grandmother, I want to travel (Y/n)’s world with a Pokémon of my own.”

Even you weren’t expecting that announcement.

“WHAT?! WAKA-SAMA ARE YOU FEELING WELL?!?!? WE MUST GET YOU TO AN INFIMERORY!!”

“I’m fine, Sebek. And I’m not joking.”

“WHAAAAAAAT?!?! YOU, HUMAN, YOU HAVE GIVEN WAKA-SAMA THIS DANGEROUS IDEA!!”

“I think its a great idea.”

“MASTER LILIA?!?!”

“zzzzz”

You couldn’t help snorting at the scene in front of you. A rather calm Malleus simply being unmovable about his choice of coming home with you, a hysterical Sebek trying to talk him out of it, an impish looking Lilia who actually supported Malleus’s idea, and a snoozing silver, who could still sleep effortlessly despite the chaos surrounding him.

You leaned up against Empoleon’s belly, him and all your other Pokémon already lying down, knowing that this was going to take a while. Even Giratina was curled up!

But, You thought, watching the group was a soft smile, you know that no matter how much you wanted to go home, you would've missed this. And this, your friends and NRC, was something that you never wanted to lose.

Bonus:

After sorting everything out with Crowley, you returned to your world to reconcile with your friends and your mom. It took some explaining, but bringing Grim back with you as well as Malleus with his magic and horns was enough to convince everyone what happened to you.

Afterwards, you were able to compete in the Grand Festival. You didn’t end up winning, however you did make it to the finals. Your opponent, Dawn, had only beaten you by a few points.

The Diasomnia gang, as well as Grim, the Adeuce combo, and the Pomefiore Trio were all present to see this and couldn’t have been prouder.

Once the Grand Festival had come to a close, you headed over to Sunnyshore City and won your 8th and final Gym Badge, permitting you to challenge the Elite Four and Cynthia.

The Pomefiore Trio didn’t watch these challenges, but the other did. 

Their nerves were through the roof when you finally faced Cynthia. And when your Garchomp miraculously out sped her Garchomp with the finishing move nobody cheered louder. 

In the end, you took Malleus to the place where you caught Garchomp back when he was still a Gible and caught Malleus his own, whom he unironically named ‘Gargoyle.’ 

Malleus did have to return to the Valley of Thorns, but not without you promising that the upcoming summer would be the start of his own Pokémon Journey. 

I wrote most of this forgetting about Grim, so sorry he doesn’t have a bigger role or more screen time.

Fun story; I got in trouble for writing down my ideas for this at work even though I did it while the store was dead and I’ve worked there for nearly two years and have either written something or drawn something almost every shift I have. Litterally no one but the manager to caught me cares. 

And, just to irritate me more (whether she was aware of it or not), said manager takes my writings and decides to read them and then proceeds to put them back in the wrong order before lecturing me.

So, yeah, that was fun.