#jack the bandit king

[mofsdoodles]

Some borderlands boys :) a timmy, bl3 redesigns for rhys and vaughn and an au for august

[tf2occontest]

ROUND 1 COMPETITOR MATCH-UP LIST

Seen below is our complete list of competitors and who they will be facing off against first! We encourage you to check out the versus art announcement as well. Usernames for each contestant are included in case competitors would like to communicate for mash-ups!

!! Clicking on the names of each matchup will take you to their poll!!

Flynn McKinney VS Maple Linwood/The Marksman

@/connicoxd & @/fishiiwasdrawing

WINNER: Maple Linwood/The Marksman

The Bandit (Evan) VS THE HUNTER

@/evangelina830 & @/scozthewoz

WINNER: THE HUNTER

The Cartographer VS “Splatter.” Or The Cleaner.

@/fratboycipher & @/awkward-writes-shit

WINNER: The Cartographer

Yorick Youngest VS PILOT (Viktor Lewis Lovelace)

@/god-mouths & @/karlmanly

WINNER: PILOT (Viktor Lewis Lovelace)

The Trapper (Real name: Angel.) VS Alexandria Marie Pierre

@/vsc-art & @/hypernova-writes

WINNER: The Trapper (Real name: Angel.)

Detective BLU Spy VS Nicole Whitman (The Craftsman)

@/hawki-doodles & @/krispygalaxy1018

WINNER: Detective BLU Spy

Pages/Stickmann VS navyman's bane (navy for short)

@/cometthecoolest & @/scoutbot

WINNER: navyman's bane (navy for short)

Akari Tanaka/Aoki Aojima (aka: The Chef) VS The Reverend

@/mg-dango & @/coopster3d

WINNER: The Reverend

Mathilda Vogal VS Isaac Shale / The Cyborg

@/stangeranfanficion & @/meet-the-cyborg/elliotbizarre

WINNER: Isaac Shale / The Cyborg

Vasya Pupkin VS Ned

@/leharpiste & @/moldforest

WINNER: Ned

Matchstick VS {The observer} real name {Koa Leilani Lopez}

@/bennykinnie & @/yourfavoritecuntist

WINNER: Matchstick

BLU Scout / Maxine Fox VS Miss Kimiko (the Instructor)

@/scorpiolight-madd & @/calsartisttrashbin

WINNER: Miss Kimiko (the Instructor)

Trapper VS The Glider

@/transfrogwithcoolsocks/meet-the-trapper-tf2 & @/ruthytwoshakes

WINNER: The Glider

C.A.A.T VS The Jack of All Trades, Wolfgang Stahl! (Bundled with Bluey, BLU JOAT)

@/coquettesinclair & @/mickmundane

WINNER: The Jack of All Trades, Wolfgang Stahl! (Bundled with Bluey, BLU JOAT)

Dr. Valentina Rosa García, The RED Chemist VS Assassin/Carissa Eirwyn Artemisia

@/archerwolfposts & @/cherry-blxssxm-chaos

WINNER: Dr. Valentina Rosa García, The RED Chemist

Reynold “Roy” Aiken - Class name: The Rascal VS The Barman (Thomas Armstrong)

@/thenumberonerascal & @/trypo-p

WINNER: The Barman (Thomas Armstrong)

Hacker VS SUN! Spy

@/robertazombie & @/moss4ev3r

WINNER: Hacker

Elijah King & Egon; The Assistants VS The Escapist

@/gordonfreemanreal & @/waffleincorperation

WINNER: Elijah King & Egon; The Assistants

Ivan “Volk” Katerzhnik VS Addison Pavone, Scout

@/lifenconcepts & @/theshelledonespods

WINNER: Addison Pavone, Scout

Balloonimedic VS The Blade (class name) / Hemi LaBoh (real name)

@/jolluxiscool & @/bohemianette

WINNER: Balloonimedic

Jack and Maya: The Jack Class VS The Deerhunter

@/msmoon-andmsmoon-and-the-cyberdemon & @/cervianthropy

WINNER: Jack and Maya: The Jack Class

Maria Humboldt VS The Therapist

@/ilovegayvampires & @/hazardtoons

WINNER: The Therapist

Conrad VS Logan Fisher/ The Assassin

@/vixendoesstuffz/orangestrawberries & @/gnarlygoth

WINNER: Conrad

The Ammomancer VS Undertaker ( Martin )

@/catpixi & @/rubyshimmer0x

WINNER: The Ammomancer

The Nightguard VS Muzzlemed / Meyer Stein

@/updogs-blog & @/shadyisabasicblog

WINNER: The Nightguard

The Archeologist VS THE BUTCHER!

@/the-depressed-comedic-relief & @/junkbrainz

WINNER: THE BUTCHER!

Pierce / The Supplier VS The Renaissance Man

@/sharkk-fin & @/mnyehlike

WINNER: Pierce / The Supplier

The Wildcard (RWC/Red Wildcard: Kaito | BWC/Blue Wildcard: Haru) VS The Intern

@/ura-0m0te-lovers & @/queensqueercourt

WINNER: The Intern

Ágatha, the Nurse VS Scurple (Purple Scout)

@/arts-of-gjb & @/cyantt-does-stuff

WINNER: Ágatha, the Nurse

María José Fernández González (The Cook) VS The Mafioso

@/h_xy0k & @/hodgepodgle

WINNER: María José Fernández González (The Cook)

Dmtryo / The Chemist VS Rico Black

@/loverboy-cc & @/blackblackheart

WINNER: Rico Black

Cherry - Scout VS Guǒyuán, The Gardener

@/reptil-enjoyer & @/goosecorp

WINNER: Cherry - Scout

Nathaniel Tumble VS Ray Wexler (GRN Conductor)

@/toyfriskman & @/mxcrowave/conductor-on-grn

WINNER: Ray Wexler (GRN Conductor)

Katherine Slyvia / The Burglar VS The Mecha

@/shepswrath/kleptomaniask & @/clovert3a

WINNER: The Mecha

Hannah Wallace AKA "The Slinger" VS Armani & Marcel, The Decoys

@/bunkless-bed & @/friendlyengie

WINNER: Armani & Marcel, The Decoys

Joseph Panganiban (Defuser Class) VS The Courier

@/that-one-digi & @/sicc-nasti

WINNER: The Courier

[r0tting-rat]

DCA PROMPTOBER 2024

Can I please talk about my God AU? Please please please the worldbuilding is simply delicious please

Day 13 - Night

Pairing: God!Moon x GN reader Warning: None Words: 2400+ Summary: You're a thief and Moon is the God protector of thieves and liars. You strike a deal.

On Ouroboros, a world of wolves, lions, sheep and bunnies, you were a fox. Sly, cunning, evasive and stealthy, a jack of all trades but master of none, doing everything it took to survive no matter the cost. You stole, mostly, and did odd jobs, but for a reason or another everyone in the region knew your name. Or, to be fair, one of your many names. You had made up many aliases during the years—many of which were still spoken like a curse, along with insults and blasphemies—and you would continue to create new ones for each name that would get reported to the guards. 

You were wanted in many cities, looked down upon in multiple villages and beloved by… none, actually. The authorities of each place you had visited in the past had been given orders to arrest you on sight—dead or alive, no one really cared—and for that reason you feared you would need to flee the region of Lumen soon. A pity, honestly, because you were beginning to grow fond of the infinite plains of green grass, immense forests and prosperous cities, but you had to leave them behind and all because of a misunderstanding. You hadn’t stolen the King’s ring, not at all! He had actually hired you to retrieve it after it had been taken by a group of bandits. The king promised you a fortune were you to succeed, but something went wrong while you were rummaging through the criminals’ bags and most recent loot. The ring wasn’t there, but you found many other jewels in the mix which you knew had been stolen along with the ring. You guessed it could have been lost, or maybe they had already sold it, but you thought the king wouldn’t complain too much about it, so you brought back the whole bag. Inside were tiaras, necklaces and golden coins, all belonging to the king and queen of Lumen, but between them there was no ring.

The old man sitting on the throne had stared at you, eyes filled with venom, as you told him everything. 

-It just wasn’t there, believe me, they must have sold it already,- you shrugged, pretending not to see the animosity of the guards surrounding you and pointing their polearms at your throat.

-Do you even know the importance of that ring, thief?- spat the king, but you shrugged once more. 

-Not really,- you replied, -Was it a gift from your wife or something?-

-That ring,- hissed the monarch, -Has the seal of Lumen on it! It has been passed from generation to generation of kings and queens, it has been used to sign laws and documents ever since this city was built, that ring alone is older than history!-

Despite his age, the man stood from his throne to tower over you, imposing in all of his regal glory, and looked at you like you were a mere cockroach which had learned the human language. 

-That ring was a gift from the Sun God to my ancestor, it is proof of the divinity of my role, and I don’t believe you.- The king’s words were spoken in a hateful hiss. 

-What?- you asked, taken aback, -What do you mean?-

-I said that I don’t believe you. What I think is that not only you knew about all of this already, but you have also decided to steal it from me and lie so blatantly about it being “sold” away.- Your eyes darted to the doors of the large atrium, trying to remember if they had been closed behind you after you entered, but the more you thought about it the more you began to panic. -Guards, arrest this thief!-

Before the king could finish barking orders you turned around and ran as fast as you could towards the only exit, slamming your shoulder against the wooden doors decorated with golden flowers and praying they would open. The Luck Goddess was once again on your side and you managed to slip out before any of the guards could lay their hands on you, and before anyone knew it you stole the first horse you found—a beautiful white mare belong to the queen, who had just returned from a stroll—and you left the golden castle behind you.

Just hours later, at the border between Lumen and Umbra, the neighboring region, you jumped off the horse and took a break from riding. There was no time to waste, you knew it well, the king would have your severed head severed on a plate if you didn’t leave immediately, but you needed some time to catch your breath, and you also had a plan to escape. If you managed to leave Lumen you could restart from scratch in the region of Umbra, under a new name, maybe you could even find a dignified job and put an end to your life as an outlaw! The king’s guards couldn’t follow you in the other region, if you crossed the border you would have been safe from them.

Unfortunately, humans couldn’t cross the wild borders between the two regions due to a magical wall that separated the land in two perfectly identical portions, and the only way to cross said barrier was through official roads. Those roads however were guarded on both sides by armed guards, who checked every carriage and requested a permit for each person and animal being transported. Why animals as well? Because of shapeshifters, of course.

That option was completely out of the picture, many people before you had already tried and failed to cross the border via road. Invisibility, faking a permit, corrupting the guards; nothing worked, and you didn’t want to risk being taken back to the king were you discovered. During your many hours of riding however you had remembered about some legends you had heard in the city slums. People spoke of a man, many years before, who had managed to cross the wild border unscathed, after making a deal with the Sun God. Said man was a musician who had been accused of casting a spell on the queen and making her fall in love with him, so he had fled the capital city of Umbra looking for an escape route. At dawn he stopped running and sat on a rock, admiring the sky, and he began to play his lyre, certain that his time was coming to an end.

The legend said that, right as the first rays of the beloved Sun began to peek through, a man clad in a white hood stood in front of him, attracted by the beautiful music. The musician didn’t stop playing despite being terrified of the figure, which towered over him with its inhuman height, but suddenly the hooded stranger spoke to him in a gentle voice. 

-You are talented, human,- the voice rumbled in the air, coming from everywhere around him, -You wish to cross my border, don’t you?- 

The musician found the strength to answer soon after, bowing his head as he recognized the God standing before him. 

-Yes, my Lord,- he spoke, trembling like a leaf, -I have been accused of a crime I didn’t commit by the tyrant of Umbra, there is no place for me here anymore.-

-A crime? Which crime have you allegedly committed, my humble servant?- 

-Adultery!- replied the man, -They claim I have used sorcery on the queen, making her fall for me with my music, but I have done no such thing!-

The God hummed, and from under His hood a gentle smile blessed the eyes of the musician. 

-I am the Sun. Love, music and passion are all part of my domain, so I understand your troubles well. Play a game with me, human, if you win I’ll allow you to cross my border.-

The legend didn’t say which game the two played. It could have been chess, a game of cards, no one knew, the only thing the legend tells is that the musician won, and the Sun God allowed him to leave Umbra and his crime behind. People began to speculate that the Sun God and the Moon God walked the mortal realm during the dawn and dusk, but those that tried to search for Them were rewarded with nothing whatsoever. 

As you sat under a tree, looking at the iridescent hues of the magical threshold in front of you, you wondered if it had anything to do with being “worthy” of seeing the Gods. Night was beginning to fall, the Sun was setting in the horizon and from your spot in the soft grass you could see a myriad of stars illuminating the darkening sky.  

☆

You weren’t sure of when it happened, but you fell asleep. You dreamed of nothing, waking up less than 10 minutes later to a full night sky and a cloaked figure standing before you. You screamed, startled, and immediately your hand flew to your belt, closing around the handle of your dagger. Your wide eyes couldn’t understand what you were seeing, it felt similar to reading in a language you didn’t speak, but your brain was trying to make sense of what was before you nonetheless.

The stranger had a dark hood littered by silver and golden dots, like a piece of the sky had been taken and sewn into the fabric, but the rim of the cloak turned into something akin to vapor when it reached the ground. The fabric which at first reminded you of satin looked almost alive, moving like black sand in the desert during a storm, and just looking at it for too long made you feel dizzy. The figure was way taller than you, forcing you to crane your neck to look at it, but under the hood you saw no face. Still, you felt watched.

The stranger didn’t say a word, you simply stayed there and stared at each other, so you understood that he was waiting for you to speak.

-Am I in the presence of the Moon God?- you asked in a feeble voice, -I… I wish to cross Your border and enter Umbra.-

-What do you think you can give me in return?- asked the hooded being, and his voice was so profound it seemed like it came from the ground under you. You stayed there, puzzled for a moment, before realizing that there wasn’t going to be any game. You weren’t in the presence of the Sun, after all—you were standing before the everlasting Moon. 

-I don’t have much,- you said, -But I promise to do what it takes to pay You back, if You let me escape, my Lord.-

-So you’re asking me a favor based on… a promise?- He laughed, -Don’t you know that promises made by a thief and a liar are less worthy than a handful of dirt?-

-My Lord, are You not the patron God of thieves, liars and wanderers?- you asked, showing far more bravery than you actually had. In reality, you were shaking in your boots just by standing in front of a creature like Him. -Don’t you protect those who walk under your night sky?-

-I’m the God of many things, mortal,- He replied, and you could feel the irritation in the Moon God’s voice beginning to rise, -What you mentioned is just part of my domain. I am the patron God of liars, but I’m also the Law and Justice, or do you not remember?-

You took a step back, ready to flee in case the situation turned sour, but the mist falling from the God’s hood began to envelop you, pulling you closer and making you shiver. 

-I protect those who act hidden by the shadows of the Night I bring, that which you call “Luck” and “Fortune” has been me all along. I have protected you from the harm others may have caused you but I will not stand in the way of justice, for that will be simply the consequences of your own actions.- The God looked down upon you, and your hands lost their grip on the dagger you were holding. You had never felt so afraid in your life, and soon found yourself on your knees in the wet grass.

-Please,- you begged, -I’ll pray, I’ll make sacrifices in your name and forever be devoted if You let me cross, my Lord! I’ll lead a honest life!-

For the first time in your life, ever since you were small, you weren’t lying, and considering the domain of the God you were speaking to you were sure that He was also aware of that. Still, the idea of it seemed to amuse Him greatly, for He began to laugh loudly. Shocked, you stayed still, on your knees, and waited for the divine being to stop taunting your desperation. You uttered a last, choked “please”, which went unheard in the chaos around you. 

-Foolish, oh, so foolish of you!- the Moon God barked, -If you so desperately want safety, then so be it! I’ll save you from an imprisoned future, but I demand a payment.-

The God pulled the hood of his cloak back, revealing His form to you and blinding you with the ethereal beauty of immortality. His dark blue skin gleamed, iridescent like the most precious pearl, and His hair—straight and white—were so long they must have reached His waist. The eyes were red, beautiful and haunting, but the face was a half-blue and half-white mask. He spoke, words came out in His deep voice, but His lips didn’t move, not a muscle did. His expression remained unchanged, stern and serious as it had been ever since the Beginning, just His eyes betrayed His real emotions, and what He was feeling in that moment was amusement.

-You will come with me, human,- he ordered, -You will work as a servant for me and my brother, that is the payment I request in exchange for the safety I will give you.-

Large, beautiful hands covered by silver chains came to grab your chin, tilting your head up and stopping your lips from quivering. His touch was cold, so cold, but at the same time it filled you with joy, elating like a drug. 

-Do we have a deal, my pet?- said the Moon God, -What place is more safe than the side of a God?-

The Moon was offering you more than anyone in the world would have asked for, He was giving you on a silver platter things any other humans would have killed to have, and you…

You looked in his eyes, of the same color of blood, and swallowed. You agreed. 

-Okay,- you croaked, -Deal.-

-Good,- purred the God, -Very good.-

[olibird]

SC, looking for Ocs (UPDATED!! THERE'S A NEW LINK)

Hello! I've made a list of SC OC's! (So I can actually remember who goes to who) Please tell me about your own if you’re not on the list, or if you have multiple and I missed one! Feel free to fill this out to help make it easier :D

Ace by @liamthemailman

Ace, 0-13  by @insomniacsystem

Adam by @sillyguytm 

Agnelli,7-29  by  @asenith

Anderson  by @i-n-k-s    

Andre  by @zelikan-weazel

Angel, 3-13   by @mentally-unavailable   

Apollo, 7-0   by @insomniacsystem    

Arc  by @mp-arc-askblog

Artemis, 0-7    by @insomniacsystem

Ash   by @r0ttenb0gb0dy     

Ash, 9-15   by @honeydew-jam

Azrael, 6-1  by @insomniacsystem

Azz, 3-4   by @doodling-doodle   

Backdoor   by @the11tailed 

Bael, 8-13  by @honeydew-jam

Bandaid, 6-6  by @kings-out-of-pocket-hell

Bandit by @mr-1-2-3-4

Banshee  by @moiyachann (on insta)

Bee, 2-11  by @justasmolbard   

Birde, 9-99   by @i-n-k-s

Boiler, 4-65 by  @honeydew-jam  

Breakfast, 4-63  by @honeydew-jam

Bullet, 7-9    by @walder-138  

Cabinet by @filing-cabinet-shadow

Caleb, 5-05  by  @shadow-5-05

CAT, 2-2  by @sw11ft

Caz by @zelikan-weazel

Cerberus, 7-11   by @pampanope

Charlie by @thechaoticcheese

Chisel  by @chisaikan

Chomper  by @hollow-grave-diggs

Christy by @thechaoticcheese

Coyote, 10-19  by @toastthewolfie   

Crane, 5-67  by @i-n-k-s 

Dawn, 7-28    by @tw1nkee28

Deer   by @mr-1-2-3-4

Donut, 4-6   by @leiradeira 

Dr. Jekyll   by  @strawbkiwi 

Dr. O'Connors, 2-5  by @mothman-juicy-ass

Dr. Strand  by @asenith

Echo  by @kalys-404 

Ek     by @toastthewolfie 

Emery  by @asenith

Eyeball    by @jarofteeths  

Feng, 17-4   by @leiradeira

Firefly, 7-7 by @insomniacsystem

Flannel   by @ram-bams-blog  (Deactivated user)

FISH, 13-13    by @mentally-unavailable  

Flatline, 5-7     by @imakosideas

Freefall, 3-60    by @zante-selachi 

Froggy     by @kaijugraves

Gift, 2-5  by @leiradeira     

Grandpa  by @niresenrab

Gremlin  by @applbottmjeens

Grimes    by @asenith

Grizzly  by @grizzishungry

Gunner  by @krueger-acc

Hadley  by @iburntthewater12345

Hearken, 5-02  by @callsign-hearken   

Holmberg  by @lonetile4  

Husky,77-3  by @kurt-dontcry

Hydra, 2-0    by @edenkyubiko

Hyena, 7-13 by @artisticvixen

Icarus, 1-3   by @insomniacsystem    

Icarus,10-6   by @tiredbi-peach    

Iris, 7-4   by @n0xxoo

Jack, 5-9 by @liamthemailman

Jack, 11-0   by @graynaricsukavluya (User not found)

Jackrabbit, 4-2   by @tw1nkee28

Jaws by @r0ttenb0gb0dy 

Joker, 5-9  by @kings-out-of-pocket-hell

Kapo, 0-9 by @islandtarochips

Kennedy by @graveseveryday

Keys by @mr-1-2-3-4

Kill, 77-4     by @kurt-dontcry

Kirkby  by @strayyyy. on Discord 

KitKat, 19-35     by @olibird    

Lance    by @iamcautiouslyoptimistic  

Lil, 6-21   by @lonetile4

Load, 5-05   by @justasmolbard

Lock, 5-15   by @tiredbi-peach

Loner  by @beescrafting

LoveHurt   by @mr-1-2-3-4

Lovelace, 8-9  by @tiredbi-peach

Lucky, 7-77    by @koirian

Lumi, 6-7  by @insomniacsystem

Lumina, 6-6  by @insomniacsystem

Lynx  by @featheredartist

Lynx, 0-2    by @Chaos_Idiot

Mac, 7-23   by @grimmartists     

Maja by @mellohisan

Matchstick, 9-1    by @tiredbi-peach  

Maverick  by @r0ttenb0gb0dy 

Moff, 4-04   by @mentally-unavailable    

Montessori    by @loneghostdreams   

Moth, 12-3     by @lemons-pears 

Moribund, 6-8  by @tw1nkee28      

Murphy, 3-2        by @i-n-k-s

Muscles, 2-9   by  @frogcereal29  

MUTT, 7-45  by @asshork

Ninja, 7-4    by @the11tailed

Nire, 10-21    by @niresenrab    

Nomad by @mortal-kombattore-115

Notion by @toastthewolfie

Nox by @n0xxo

Orion, 2-15  by @zante-selachi  

Orca, 2-7 by @zante-selachi 

Pancho, 9-12  by @jasl3123

Panops, 1-2    by   @honeydew-jam

Panzer, 1-13  by @lonetile4 

Parlour, 9-3    by @asenith

Peaches, 7-22   by @pampanope

Phantom, 2-24    by  @kalys-404

Phoenix, 7-5   by @insomniacsystem

Pixel, 11-18  by @mr-1-2-3-4 

Plague  by  @mr-1-2-3-4  

Possum,7-89 by @tiredbi-peach 

Red  by @cyanidedrinkers

REDACTED   by @kings-out-of-pocket-hell

Reed, 4-06   by @justasmolbard

Rex,0-2  by @r0ttenb0gb0dy  

Ro, 6-02    by @justasmolbard   

Ruben  by @jaylovesriddussy

Rune, 8-8  by  @insomniacsystem

Salo, 2-1    by @warborn-tragedy

Selena, 10-13   by @toastthewolfie

Sentinel, 0-3   by @kalys-404

Seraph, K-9 unit by @imakosideas 

Screwloose by @kings-out-of-pocket-hell  

Shark   by @tekioshark  

Shark    by @ur-local-snowman

Shark Bite  by @krueger-acc

Shion    by @callsignkatzchen

Shirley  by  @thechaoticcheese

Shrike, 4-14    by @i-n-k-s

Smalls, 3-9  by @rats-in-my-trashcan

Snipe, 0-3   by @islandtarochips

Snitch,19-14  by @codderanged

Sol, 8-9  by @snow--berry

Söli, 10-09  by @ask-shadow-medic-soli

Sparks by @r0ttenb0gb0dy    

Sparks   by @mortal-kombattore-115     

Spitfire by @r0ttenb0gb0dy 

Switchblade, 19-04    by @mythrite

Takker   by @crazyfandomluver

Teneva  by @krueger-acc

Teramen,3-5   by @imakosideas  

Texas, 0-10  by @shadowcompanygirl 

Tick, 8-5   by @imborredandwanttolookatthings  

Traitor, 1-6  by @shadow1-6   

Trigger, 7-9  by @edenkyubiko

V, 0-2  by @insomniacsystem

Valkyrie, 18-1     by @shadow18-1 

Vein, 14-31   by @8-rae-rae-8 

Vendetta, 2-3   by  @zante-selachi   

Violet, 9-14  by @mask-v  

Voitto, 2-2    by @warborn-tragedy

Vulcan  by @toastthewolfie  

Vulture by @thybreadmolds

Walker, 4-3   by @8-rae-rae-8

Walker, 4-3    by @8-rae-rae-8

Wasp by @r0ttenb0gb0dy 

Westin  by @graveseveryday

Wolf   by @ur-local-snowman

Wraith, 6-4   by @sw11ft  

Wraith, 9-02  by @thegreatllamatamer

Wyvern by  @cyanidebitsg

yu yu, 3-13  by @._rin_  on discord 

Камшат by @kankan0fficial

3-09   by @vithoma4-9   

4-9  by @imakosideas

(Here's the google doc full of info I've found on Ocs! Please read over your own Oc's and make sure the info is correct! It helps a lot)

SC Ocs Info Page :D

[ogradyfilm]

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - Hope Takes Root

[The following essay contains MAJOR SPOILERS; YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!]

I. Living Off the Corpse of the Old World

Come on, Max. Tell me your story. What burned you out? Kill one man too many? See too many people die? Lose some family? Oh, so that's it. You lost your family. That makes you something special, does it?

This monologue, originally uttered in 1981’s The Road Warrior, is still thematically relevant to the increasingly sprawling Mad Max Saga, resonating three films and more than four decades later. Every installment in the franchise—from its scrappy, low-budget debut to its most recent spinoff—revolves around loss. The desolate Wasteland takes, and takes, and takes again, consuming friends, family, resources, sanity. Those that linger are little more than disillusioned scavengers—“maggots living off the corpse of the old world.”

That description certainly applies to Dementus, the central antagonist of Furiosa. A charismatic, flamboyant warlord commanding veritable legions of bloodthirsty marauders, the self-proclaimed “King of the Bikers” (one of several grandiose titles that he flaunts like undeserved trophies) quickly establishes himself as a cunning tactician, utilizing an audacious Trojan Horse strategy to effortlessly overwhelm a formidable stronghold with minimal casualties to his own troops.

Despite his short-term victories on the battlefield, however, Dementus consistently proves himself to be an utterly incompetent leader in times of peace, with his conquests almost immediately descending into chaos and disarray. He’s essentially a post-apocalyptic Ozymandias in the making: “Round the decay of that colossal wreck,” you can easily imagine the History Man saying of his ruined domain, “the lone and level sands stretch far away.”

II. A Fuel-Injected Suicide Machine

Of course, it is implied that Dementus’ numerous “failures” are actually intentional. Although he claims to seek a “land of abundance,” finding it isn't his true goal; rather, what he desires is the pursuit of paradise—the thrill of a chase without end, futile and fruitless. To paraphrase Michael Mann’s Heat: “For [him], the action is the juice.”

[FINAL WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW!]

Beneath his boasts, bluster, and pretensions of ambition, Dementus is a devout nihilist, so irreparably shattered by the tragic deaths of his children (symbolized by the stuffed toy that he constantly carries on his person) that even physical sensation—pain, pleasure, exhilaration—now eludes him. As he explains to Furiosa during their climactic confrontation, the gaping wound in his heart can only be healed (albeit temporarily) by violence—the fleeting adrenaline rush of seizing territory and crushing his enemies underfoot.

Perhaps this is what motivates him to “mentor” our young heroine: he wants to remold something untainted by rust and radiation in his own savage image—not merely as an heir or a replacement for his biological offspring, but as the ultimate validation of his pessimistic philosophy. To this end, he forces the poor girl to watch as he brutally murders her mother, burning every excruciating second of agony and torment into her memory. To add insult to injury, he literally tastes the tears that she weeps, reveling in her grief and misery.

III. Feels Like Hope

Nevertheless, Love somehow manages to endure amidst the despair—like a lush and verdant Green Place thriving in the middle of a barren desert. If Dementus is a dark reflection of Max Rockatansky’s worst qualities—selfishness, cynicism, indiscriminate rage—then Praetorian Jack anticipates his eventual altruism. Like Max, Jack’s parents were once “warriors searching for a righteous cause.” Unfortunately, nobility and morality are as illusory and insubstantial as a mirage among the merciless dunes; following their senseless deaths, their orphaned son resigned himself to an empty existence of defending an egomaniacal tyrant’s supply caravans from roving bandits and rival gangs.

In Furiosa, though, Jack recognizes a kindred spirit. While circumstances have reduced them to their basest survival instincts, they both dream of something greater: she of returning to the home from which she was snatched, and he of discovering a purpose beyond the “fire and blood” of the Road War. Together, they forge a relationship that transcends romance, nourishing the seed of Hope in one another. He wouldn’t hesitate to lay down his life in exchange for hers; and she, in turn, would gladly sacrifice a chance at freedom in order to protect him.

Even Jack’s unceremonious demise can’t totally extinguish the faint ember of optimism that he sparked in Furiosa’s subconscious. Though she briefly succumbs to wrath and exacts cruel vengeance on Dementus, she refuses to fulfill her adversary’s grim prophecy that she will become his successor—the personification of his bleak worldview. Instead, she follows Jack’s example; inspired by his inherent goodness, she conspires to liberate Immortan Joe’s abused and exploited “wives” (glorified sex slaves, valued solely as breeding stock), leading them to salvation beyond his seemingly infinite reach.

IV. Some Kind of Redemption

“Who killed the world?” is a recurring question throughout Mad Max: Fury Road; the complementary characters in its belated prequel provide something resembling an answer. Dementus, haunted by his traumatic Past, destroys everything that he touches; by the conclusion of his journey, his band of loyal disciples has dwindled to a meager handful, and he finally marches towards his doom alone. Joe, meanwhile, rules the Present with an iron fist, but his single-minded obsession with producing a “pure” genetic legacy sabotages his dynastic aspirations; without any “perfect” progeny to inherit his cult of personality, his empire is too fragile to outlast him. Furiosa, on the other hand, realizes that the Future lies not in oppression and subjugation, but in cooperation, collaboration, and compassion.

Greed, authoritarianism, and Hate killed the world; it is therefore only logical that Love should resurrect it.

It’s a message as elegantly simple and universal as the archetypes that populate George Miller’s modern mythology. Furiosa is a worthy addition to the legendary series, expanding upon and recontextualizing its predecessors while simultaneously excelling on its own merits. It is magnificent, spectacular, and appropriately epic.

[aspoonofsugar]

what do you of Charlie as a main character, her development through season 1 , and how her development will continue in season 2 now that Sir Pentious is in heaven and the Vees being the main antagonists.

Hi!

I looooooooooooooove Charlie <3 She is my second favorite character in the whole Hellaverse (after Lucifer) and I think she is one of my favorite protagonists ever.

As a main character, I like her for three reasons.

Charlie is at the centre of her story. I HATE when the story tells us the protagonist is important, but they end up having no impact whatsoever. Charlie is instead very active and shapes the conflict, in both good ways and bad ways. She comes up with the Hazbin Hotel project, she goes to meet Adam, she has the idea of speaking with Sera. It is her passion, which inspires both Angel and Pentious to try to be better. It is her bravery, which irks Adam and has him target the hotel. It is her and Vaggie, who find a way to protect Hell. Basically, you take Charlie away, the story disappears.

Charlie is very flawed. The second worse thing after a protagonist who does nothing is a protagonist who is always right. Thankfully Charlie is a disaster. She fails to both listen to others and to express herself. She wants to redeem people, but has no idea how. She doesn't understand neither others nor herself. Even when she is right, she is so for the wrong reasons. Charlie is a person with a lot of potential. She is powerful, inventive, charismatic, smart and determined. And yet, she fails to capitalize on all these talents because she doesn't wanna face the negative things about herself and the world. She is Miss Repression.

Charlie is a complex character. In fact, I think she is more complex than people give her credit for. A good example of this is her motivations. Charlie has two reasons to pursue her Hazbin Hotel Project:

She wants to save the sinners and to build a better Kingdom (selfless reason) > external journey

She wants to matter and to be needed by others (selfish reason) > internal journey

A good way to understand this double journey is to look at Charlie's two major inspirations.

CHARLIE = RAPUNZEL + JACK SKELLINGTON

Design-wise Charlie is a mix between Disney's Rapunzel and Jack Skellington.

Both Charlie and Rapunzel are blond princesses that wear their hair tied into a long braid. Not only that, but their hair is linked to their inner magic:

Rapunzel's hair is associated with the sun, so it can both heal and explode into a beam of light.

Charlie's hair is a metaphor of her feelings. She usually represses her emotions, so her hair is restrained. However, when she enters her demon form and unleashes her power, her hair gets untied.

Both Charlie and Jack Skellington are tall, white, humanoid demons, who wear tuxedos with bow ties. Charlie's allusion to Jack is even made official in some arts:

So, Charlie looks like both a Disney Princess and the Pumpkin King. What about it? Well, the point is that the Princess of Hell doesn't just look the part, but shares deep similarities with both characters.

Charlie is a (tame) deconstruction of the Disney Princess archetype. She is a princess, who is cheerful, optimistic, selfless, good to the bone and likes singing. So, everyone loves her right? Wrong. The world around her isn't as easily impressed by her spirit, but misunderstands it and mocks her. So, Charlie is basically Rapunzel if Raps were met with a cynical world the moment she escaped the tower:

He's got a dream He's got a dream See, I ain't as cruel and vicious as I seem Though I do like breaking femurs You can count me with the dreamers Like everybody else I've got a dream

Inside of every demon is a rainbow! Inside every sinner is a shiny smile! Inside of every creepy hatchet-wielding maniac, Is a jolly, happy, cupcake-loving child!

Rapunzel enters a sinister inn, shares her personal dream and is validated and understood by a bunch of bandits. Charlie explains her well-meaning goal to all of Hell and is humiliated and laughed at by everyone.

Charlie is a Disney Princess in Hell, who wants to grow into a leader who inspires others. However, it does not come easily to her, like it does to Rapunzel.

Charlie's external journey is a deconstruction and reconstruction of the Disney Princess archetype. Which struggles must a Disney Princess face in Hell? How can a Disney Song get through literal demons? How can Charlie maintain her idealism in the hellish world she is in?

Charlie and Jack face very similar struggles. They are the royals of a Kingdom full of fear, screams and pain. However, both are tired of it and decide to change it:

Jack wants to bring Christmas (warm, joy and goodness) in Halloween Town

Charlie founds the Hazbin Hotel to redeem sinners, so those people the universe itself has dismissed as lost

The intentions are good, but Jack and Charlie are not completely selfless, as they pursue them.

This is clear for Jack. The Pumpkin King is forcing Halloween Town to embrace a twisted version of Christmas, so that he can fill his existential void. Deep down Jack wants to change, but he embraces a superficial transformation (Sandy Klaus), instead than a deeper one (Sally).

Charlie is the same, even if she might not look like it. The Princess of Hell wants to redeem sinners, so that she can redeem her parents and so her very existence. She wants to make Hell a better place, sure. However, she wants to do so to prove she has value. Similarly to Jack, she is also superficial in her methods. Jack thinks all he has to do to understand Christmas is to color himself red:

Charlie thinks all she has to do to save others is to give them hugs and fluffy clouds:

Both look for superficial solutions to deep internal issues and complicated societal problems.

Charlie's internal journey is similar to Jack's. Both struggle with their most vulnerable and hidden parts (their shadow), wear masks (personas) and grow thanks to romantic partners (their animus/anima).

CHARLIE = A NEGLECTED CHILD

As a character, Charlie's two main inspirations are Rapunzel and Jack Skellington. As a person in-universe, Charlie's two main influences are Lucifer and Lilith.

Charlie is a mix of her parents, both physically and psychologically:

She looks a lot like her father and has inherited his idealistic disposition and love for dreams

She has long golden hair like her mom and wants to become like her and inspire others with her songs

What's more, it is obvious her parents are the driving force behind many of Charlie's actions. Deep down the Princess of Hell is nothing, but a child from "divorced parents". As a result, she exhibits many traits that can be tracked back to Lucifer and Lilith's separation and neglect.

Charlie deeply misses her family and she is unconsciously trying to get it back. This is why she chooses to establish her Hazbin Hotel in a decadent building, which is full of family pictures and of symbols linked to her parents. Even the room she shares with Vaggie was obviously Lucifer and Lilith's:

This choice has a double meaning. On the one hand it represents Charlie's willingness to restore her parents' dream. On the other hand it is a hidden desire for her family to come back to her. Fully healed and together.

Her issues go deeper when we look at Charlie's relationship with both her parents. Lucifer and Lilith share similar positive traits- they are both charismatic and fierce dreamers - and negative traits - they have both been neglecting Charlie. However, Charlie has compartmentalized her feelings for both in a specific way:

She blames all her parents' misdeeds on Lucifer. She is quick to justify Lilith leaving for 7 years. However, she openly calls out Lucifer's coldness and neglect.

She projects all her parents' positive traits on Lilith. She sees her Hazbin Hotel project as a way to honor Lilith's legacy, but episode 5 makes clear her dream is strongly inspired by Lucifer too.

Essentially, Charlie sees the world in black and white and this is true for her parents too. Despite this, many things do not add up. For example, she says she admires mostly Lilith and is not close with Lucifer at all. However, the way she looks suggests something different.

Some people pointed out that as a teen Charlie used to dress more feminine, like Lilith.

As a young adult, Charlie wears more masculine clothes. Not only that, but her jacket strongly resembles Lucifer's one in his youth.

In short, Charlie says she looks up to her mom, whereas she is estranged from her dad. However, she also tries to resemble her dad and season 1 reveals how much she loves him. I would not be surprised if season 2 were to go deeper into her probably contradictory feelings towards Lilith.

Finally, I wonder what Charlie's feelings are when it comes to Lilith and Lucifer's original sin. After all, Lilith and Lucifer are the ones who brought evil into the world and I doubt such a moral person like Charlie is untouched by it. I wonder if her determination to save Sinners partly stems from some kind of guilt or shame she feels towards her family. It is as if she is trying to redeem her parents' forbidden love and so her own birth:

Charlie: Don't worry, Mom. I'll make you proud.

She wants her parents to be proud of her, but maybe she too wants to be proud of her family.

CHARLIE'S ARC IN SEASON 1

Charlie has both an external journey and an internal journey. How do they play out in season 1?

Internal journey

I have discussed Charlie's internal journey in season 1 in several metas. In short, the two key characters for Charlie's development in season 1 are Lucifer and Vaggie (yes, Angel and Alastor are pivotal too, but I am simplifying things here):

Lucifer challenges Charlie to see positive traits in others. She initially thinks of Lucifer in a negative way. However, after their shared song Charlie becomes able to understand her dad more and sees his hidden light. This realization makes her more self-confident and ready to face a new challenge in Heaven.

Vaggie challenges Charlie to accept negative traits in others. Charlie sees only Vaggie's positive qualities and ignores her flaws. However, after she discovers Vaggie's past as an exorcist she is forced to confront her girlfriend's repressed shadow. This realization has her face her own inner problems and helps her grow.

In other words, Lucifer and Vaggie help Charlie get more in tune with different parts of herself, both positive and negative:

Lucifer helps Charlie express her potential. By showing to his daughter a more positive part of himself, he gives her hope. Moreover, he acknowledges her dream and talent, so Charlie grows determined. As a result, she is more direct as she faces both Sera and Adam in Heaven.

Vaggie forces Charlie to face her vulnerability. By showing her girlfriend a negative part of herself, Vaggie breaks Charlie's coping mechanism. As a result, Charlie struggles with some of her repressed issues and grows. This is why Charlie can express her negative feelings more openly after her fight with Vaggie.

So, Lucifer and Vaggie do not only help Charlie in her inner journey, but accompany her in her external one, as well.

External journey

Charlie's external journey is her evolution into an effective political leader. A good way to summarize it is to use Charlie's songs.

Inside of Every Demon is a Rainbow/ Happy Day in Hell

Charlie's first songs both work as a starting point of her arc.

Both describe Charlie's objective:

There'll be no more fire, And no more screams Just puppy dog kisses, and cotton candy dreams And puffy-wuffy clouds, you're gonna be like "Wow!" Once you check in with meeeee~!

Charlie: If I can show them the dream I've dreamed That any soul can change! Vaggie: Those angels' minds are hard to change Charlie: Then they will know everyone can be redeemed From the evil to the strange! Vaggie: They're bloodthirsty and deranged!

Charlie wants to bring happiness in Hell, but she herself does not really know her people, so she fails.

Inside of Every Demon is a Rainbow shows it directly. Charlie sings to the Sinners calling them "cretins, sluts, losers" and she tries to force her feelings on them. Well, it does not work very well :P

Happy Day in Hell shows it indirectly. Charlie sings about Hell and mentions two places (Cannibal Town and the Porn Studio). She speaks of them fondly, but later on we discover she knows them very little. Moreover, she refuses to listen to Vaggie and ignores that everybody else does not match her song. She sings about today being a happy day, while the people around her suffer.

So, in the beginning Charlie is just terrible at communicating. This is brought up even in the song Hell Is Forever, where she fails both to pitch her hotel and to fight Adam's narrative.

It Starts With Sorry & More Than Anything

As the series goes on, Charlie starts getting through to people. She starts with:

Sir Pentious - He is the first Sinner Charlie convinces to join her Hotel onscreen. She gets through to him by forgiving him and believing in him when no-one does. The Vees consider him a failure and Vaggie and Angel are ready to attack him. Pentious himself is about to give up. However, Charlie doesn't and she inspires him to truly join the project. Charlie has her ideals tested and succeeds.

Lucifer - He is a person Charlie loves and deep down admires. So, it is extremely important that Charlie manages to get through to him. Charlie manages to express some of her deepest feelings. She shows Lucifer her real self and is rewarded.

You Didn't Know

Thanks to her successes, Charlie grows confident enough she can openly challenge Heaven. What's interesting is that if in Hell Is Forever Charlie lacks a retort, here she finds one:

Charlie and Emily: If Hell is forever, then Heaven must be a lie If angels can do whatever, and remain in the sky The rules are shades of gray when you don't do as you say When you make the wretched suffer just to kill them again

She is able to finally tell Adam off and to counter his philosophy.

Ready For This

After facing her "political rival", Charlie is asked once again to inspire her people. Charlie herself is not particularly sure she is gonna succeed:

Rosie: Well how do you normally explain your hotel? Charlie: By singing. But that never works.

However, she pulls it off. The reason behind her success is that she behaves differently from Inside of Every Demon is a Rainbow:

Charlie: Have you ever wanted something That was so clear in your mind that you could taste it? Susan: You mean like human flesh? Charlie: Uhh, sort of.. It's a feeling like a rumbling in your gut That you could finally be faced with A billion needy faces, I guess what I mean to say is For the first time in my life I might have to be ready for this Ready to be the one who's leading from the front Gotta come into my own Gotta come into my throne Gotta take charge and defend my only home And although I kinda feel unsteady Now I need to be ready for this

She doesn't put her feelings and her dream in the spotlight. Rather, she addresses the cannibals in a way that they can empathize with her and understand where she is coming from. In this way, she makes the first step towards truly becoming a good leader:

Charlie: That's a start! 'Cause right now, we need a leader And it seems to me that Destiny has picked me to be that If you'll permit me So who's with me?

Finale

The Finale is a reprise of Happy Day In Hell. However, there are two main differences.

1- In Happy Day In Hell Charlie sings alone, whereas here Lucifer starts the reprise:

Lucifer: Come on little lady, why the frown? In the last 10,000 years You're the first one to change this town You can do this, now I know it! For your story has just begun You can't quit now. Hell, you owe it! There's still damage to be undone You've changed my mind, you've touched their hearts Found the good in souls gone bad The stage is wrecked, the crowd is gone But by God, Charlie! The show, it must go on! Everyone: We can do this We can build it Best hotel that you've ever seen! Twice the bedrooms, we can fill it Lucifer: With more sinners than you can dream! Lucifer and Vaggie: It starts with you, Lucifer, Vaggie and Angel Dust: You know it's true, Everyone: Fulfill your destiny!

And Charlie's loved ones all join in. So, Charlie might not have managed to inspire all of Hell, just yet. Still, she has found a small group of people who support her and are ready to sing her song.

2- In Happy Day In Hell Charlie naively thinks Hell can be fixed in a day (today is gonna be a happy day). Here instead she has accepted time is needed:

Everyone: We can do this (Charlie: We can do this) We'll be better (Charlie: We'll be better) Though redemption may take a while (Charlie: Though it may take a while) Wayward sinners, clear their ledger

So, tomorrow is going to be a happy day in hell.

In short, Charlie goes from a simplistic girl unable to communicate to a more mature adult in tune with her and others' emotions. Sure, she still has a long way to go. Yet, she has made a first step in the right direction.

HAZBIN HOTEL SEASON 2

We don't know how season 2 is gonna play out. However, we can do some hypothesis.

Internal journey

Season 1 focused on Charlie's relationship with Lucifer. The bond starts as strained, but it gets better throughout the season. It is possible season 2 will focus on Charlie and Lilith's relationship. After all, Charlie puts her mom on a pedestal, but all pedestals must break for a child to grow.

I also wonder if Pentious will work as a foil to Lilith, like he is to Lucifer.

It is no secret Sir Pentious and Lucifer are foils in season 1. Both are the convinced by Charlie to support their project. Both have a snake motif. Both are pivotal in the final fight. Lucifer falls from Heaven because of love, whereas Pentious rises to Heaven because of love.

At the same time, season 1 ends with a strong parallel between Pentious and Lilith. Both are two people Charlie misses and they are both in Heaven. From the little teaser with Buxter, it is also obvious Charlie is not dealing with her grief over Pentious well. It is possible her repressed feelings over Pentious's death might mirror her pain over Lilith leaving. Finally, Pentious and Cherri are a couple separated by Heaven and Hell. They might work as interesting foils to Lucifer and Lilith.

External journey

Season 1 focused on Charlie's political battle against Adam, as an example of a conflict between two Kingdoms (Hell and Heaven). Season 2 is gonna focus more on the Vees as antagonists, which means we are gonna explore more The Pride Ring's inner politics. This means Charlie will be tested as a leader in her own home turf.

In general, the story has made it very clear the Vees are negative foils of the Hotel Crew. The current situation in the Pride Ring is that the Ring is divided in an endless battle among Overlords. In particular, the Vees are a new generation of Overlords (hence their links to new medias), who want to take over after the old generation (Carmilla, Zestial, etc.)

This is why Velvette tries to provoke a fight with Heaven. She knows that if Hell goes to war, there is going to be a huge shift in the power balance in Hell. Still, her ulterior motifs are obvious and Carmilla and Zestial see through her. So, Carmilla refuses to give Velvette the information she needs. However, the Weapon Dealer is much more open with Vaggie because the exorcist is much more selfless and honest. In short, Velvette and Vaggie are foils when it comes to Carmilla and their foiling mirrors a broader juxtaposition between the Hazbin Hotel and the Vees. In short, Hell does need a new leadership, but it will be Charlie and her crew who will rise, not the Vees.

This is made clear in the foiling between Vox and Charlie, which starts in episode 2. There Vox is quick to dismiss Pentious once he fails. Charlie instead welcomes Pentious in, despite his mistakes. The two leaders have opposite ideas when it comes to people. Vox sees them as assets, Charlie sees them as individuals. These different approaches show throughout the season.

Vox states he will protect the people of Hell at the beginning of the series:

Reporter: Mr. Vox! What are your thoughts about the new extermination deadline? Vox: My dear people! We at VoxTek Enterprises have always been at the forefront of innovation. And now, with this new oncoming threat, we are shifting our focus, to your protection. We are pleased to announce- VoxTek Angelic Security is coming soon! Trust us, with YOUR safety.

However, by the end he is watching the fight safe on a sofa:

The one who truly fights for the people of Hell is truly Charlie:

Charlie: Tomorrow, the Exorcist Angels will face a Hell ready to defend itself and win! Vaggie: Yeah! Yeah, we will! Tell 'em, baby! Charlie: Yes! And we are-we are going to win! But in case we don't, I want you all to know... that getting to know you has been the biggest honor of my life. Whatever redemption really means, I know you all tried. I have seen the good in all of you. And it's...I-I'm just...I love you all, so much.

And she manages to stop the exterminations and to save Hell.

I am expecting season 2 to explore these opposite factions and their foiling more.

These are my thoughts for now. When it comes to Charlie, we could discuss much more about her motifs, like the apple one, the religious one and how all the people in the Hazbin Hotel embody a specific archetype to help Charlie grow. However, this post is already enough long as it is :)

Have a nice day and thank you for the ask! Also, sorry for the long wait!

[badass-queer-couples-battle]

Sword gays showdown, losers bracket (Round 1)

Propaganda:

For Magnus Chase:

His sword talks and sings great parodies of pop songs. Magnus also refuses sword lessons even knowing it may cost him his life, he does this because he feels awkward for taking so long to get lessons. King move, Magnus

Has a talking sword named jack!!!! Is Pan!!! also is dead!!!

For Frye:

She’s so cool.. canonically a bandit and criminal, pop star, and uses a sword that was a windshield wiper before the apocalypse!! Very cool and gay. Walking enby flag (unless in an alt colour.. which is most of the official art).

[bitchywitchheart]

ygo characters I think aren't cis !

These r gonna b in alphabetical order bc I'm getting names off the wiki to make sure I don't miss anyone o7

Also! Please don't attack me for these I am just diseased (I enjoy a lot of characters enough to bestow them with various levels of lgbtq+ headcanons) (also i think all of them are inherently Not Cis but these are the Least Cis /silly)

Yu-Gi-Oh Season 0/Duel Monsters:

Aigami/Diva - Nonbinary. They/them

Ryou Bakura - ALSO nonbinary. They/he

Bandit King Bakura/Yami Bakura - He's just here because Ryou is. Idk what's going on with him.

Dartz - Nonbinary. He/him but in the way you'd refer to an unknown animal

Insector Haga/Weevil Underwood - Transmasc. He/him. He and Rex are t4t

Marik Ishtar - Unlabelled. He/him, but willing to experiment tbh

Yami Marik - ALSO unlabelled. It/he.

Mokuba Kaiba - Transfem. She/her.

Ryota Kajiki/Mako Tsunami - Transmasc. He/him.

Ghost Kozuka/Bonz - Nonbinary. They/them

Mai Kujaku - Transfem. She/her

Ryuji Otogi/Duke Devlin - Genderfluid. Any

Esper Roba - Nonbinary. He/they

Dinosaur Ryuzaki/Rex Raptor - Transmasc. He/him. He and Weevil are t4t

Yu-Gi-Oh GX:

Johan Andersen/Jesse Anderson - Transmasc. He/him

Daitokuji/Lyman Banner - Cis but a little to the left (he'd align with cat xenogenders if those existed back then). He/cat neos

Tsugio Kanda/Bob Banter - Demiboy. They/he

Mokeo Motegi/Belowski - He doesn't care. He/they but again he doesn't care

Martin Kanou/Marcel Bonaparte - Transfem. She/they

Cronos de Medici/Vellian Crowler - Transmasc. He/him

Yusuke Fujiwara - Nonbinary (Agender, even). They/them

Amon Garam/Adrian Gecko - Transfem. She/her. (HRT wouldn't have fixed anything but she and Echo deserved to be beautiful butches together)

Daichi Misawa/Bastion MIsawa - Transfem. She/her

Edo Phoenix/Aster Phoenix - Demiboy. He/they

Jun Manjoume - Demiboy. He/it (NOT including Chazz because Chazz is too different to me.)

Asuka Tenjoin/Alexis Rhodes - Transmasc. He/him (ALSO important to note I think he's aroace)

Fubuki Tenjoin/Atticus Rhodes - Transfem. She/her

Takuma Saio/Sartorius - Genderfluid. Pronouns are determined by the draw of a tarot card (assume they/them)

Sho Marufuji/Syrus Truesdale - Transmasc. He/him

"Kaiser" Ryo Marufuji/Zane Truesdale - Probably nonbinary but he doesn't have time to worry about that rn

Yubel - Genderless. It/she/they/he

Yu-Gi-Oh 5Ds (SO FAR):

Yusei Fudo - Transmasc. He/him

Crow Hogan - Transmasc, but his gender is the bit (he can and will "God forbid women do anything" you). He/him

Jack Atlas - CLAIMS to be cis but lord knows no theater kid is 100% cis. He/him

Rally Dawson - Bigender. He/she

Yu-Gi-Oh Zexal:

Astral - Doesn't really understand gender. He/they

Cathy - Gender nonconforming transmasc. He/cat neos

Droite/Dextra - Transfem. She/her. She and Gauche are t4t bi4bi

Takashi Todoroki/Caswell Francis - Nonbinary. They/them

Gauche - Transmasc. He/him. He and Droite are t4t bi4bi

IV (Thomas Arclight)/Quattro - Unlabelled. It/he

Ryoga "Shark" Kamishiro/Reginald Kastle - Transmasc. He/him

Number 96 - Genderless. Mirror Pronouns

Dog-chan/Pip - Unlabelled. They/she/pup

Don Thousand - Transmasc. He/him

III (Michael Arclight)/Trey - Unlabelled. He/fae

Yuma Tsukumo - Unlabelled. He/neos

Tokunosuke Omoteura/Flip Turner - His gender is the bit. Whatever helps him scam, really.

Vector - Genderless. It/its. (He/they as Rei Shingetsu)

[deathmetalunicorn1]

Hello can I ask for a Male!reader(if your fine with that!)

that is the first ever emperor/king in human history.

like there the secret Back up in case the God's try anything sneaky.

and after his reveal how would the God's and human's react to his reveal and his fight

His weapon: would be a synth or syth (i forgot how spell it lol) pure red and a lot of details

His outfit: would be kinda like Qin shi Huang's but a lot more red and a lot more details,he would also have claws but longer and on all of his fingers and would use them to claw his opponent

He also has a tattoo on his face but it's red snake 🐍

And yes he is Very VERY arrogant and confident.

(I wish I can add photos but it won't let me🥲)

For the one's i like to see:

Humans:Qin shi Huang, Nikola Tesla and jack the ripper

God's:Hades,buddha, poseidon

(and if you do this I want to say thank you!♡︎)

-Throughout history, many have argued who in fact was the first true king. This age-old question had led to bitter wars and numerous arguments and debates throughout the world.

-Only a few, the earliest inhabitants of earth, knew the truth of the true first king of the world. A fierce warrior and even greater leader, he led his people from the brink of destruction to flourish and live without any suffering.

-His name was Y/N, and if you were an avid history buff, you might have seen his name a few times, but as he existed before pre-recorded history, not much is known about him or that he was even a king.

-Handsome and imposing, he looked intimidating, but it was the aura of a king, of a leader, one who would defend and lead his people himself.

-His most recognizable feature was a tattoo on his face, of a red snake, intricately detailed, but instead of hiding his beauty, it enhanced it, highlighting his features.

-Y/N was one of the first humans to be brought back to Valhalla, dying a hero’s death, protecting a child from a bandit and has since lived in the lap of luxury ever since.

-You enjoyed surprising others, mainly kings, who came to Valhalla, proving that you were the first king and you lorded that over them, your arrogance being fueled by their rage as they weren’t able to refute it.

-Qin Shi Huang became a good friend to you, being the first emperor and the two of you were very similar in personality, both being very confident and arrogant, but you both had the skills and experience to back it up with.

-If anyone were to compare the clothes you wear, they would say it’s similar to Qin Shi Huang’s own clothes, only red in color and more ornate, with fine intricate details, but to the trained eye, they were very different.

-Pairing your fine clothes with long claw fingertip rings made you look like Qin Shi Huang’s ancestor, but there was no connection, you weren’t even from the same part of the world!

-Brunnhilde disliked dealing with you, as you could be a pain in the ass at times, but when Ragnarok was announced, you were one of the first she approached, because your strength and skills were unmatched, something she told you.

-You agreed to fight, and she told you that you were a secret back up fighter, just in case if the gods tried to do anything sneaky, which she knew they would try, and you agreed to her terms, keeping quiet about your position, mainly because you wanted to surprise everyone when you got to fight, because you knew that you would get to fight.

-Chernabog, a deity of evil was suddenly announced as the next fighter and Brunnhilde was scrambling, looking for a fighter before laughter filled her ears.

-She turned with a slight scowl as you were walking towards her, holding your weapon of choice, a massive red scythe, over your shoulder, “Yo Brunnhilde! Looks to me like you need a hand!” she sighed softly in relief as she agreed, knowing you could handle yourself as you walked by, putting a hand on the top of her head, petting affectionately like she was a child which earned you a small pout, but you could sense her elation.

-When you were being introduced as the first king of the world, many who knew you cheered, knowing what a warrior you were, while others who didn’t know about you got a quick history lesson that you were indeed the first king of the world but because you lived before recorded history, nobody knew this but it was true!!

-You spun your scythe easily around your neck, facing off against the massive hulking demon god who looked furious, but you had a feeling he always looked like that.

-You made it look easy, not getting a single scratch on you, and you weren’t even taking things seriously! You looked like you were playing a cat and mouse game with one of the strongest gods out there!! Pairing your scythe with your claws, you were easily tearing Chernabog to shreds!!

-Many of the gods were furious, seeing your strength before you spun your scythe, pointing up at them, “Unlike you lot who have been sitting on your asses for the past millennia- I’ve been training and working hard!”

-Your arrogance was irritating but you were showing that you could back it up and you had the gods quickly eating their words, much to your glee.

-Qin Shi Huang- Was holding his stomach in pain because he had been laughing so hard, seeing you enter and playing around with your opponent- you weren’t even fighting seriously!! Could only watch in amusement as his good friend easily beat his own opponent, leaving you walking out the victor, not a hair out of place as you whistled happily as you headed backstage. When you met up with him a short while later, you pouted, annoyed, “He wasn’t even that strong!” which made your friend laugh again as you leaned into him, your pout increasing, “At least you can give me what I want!” He heard the flirt in your words, as you were a shameless flirt, but then again, so was he, “I’ll always give you want you want~” Brunnhilde couldn’t help but roll her eyes as she passed, hearing the two of you being flirty.

-Nikola- Had sparkly eyes, seeing you using your weapons with such delicate grace, using momentum to make your attacks stronger. Was amazed at how easily you defeated your opponent, walking out the victor while Chernabog was wheeled out on a stretcher. Nikola had difficulties with his own fight, almost winning himself, but in the end, he lost. Once you got backstage you were surprised to see Nikola charging towards you and he skidded to a halt in front of you, having huge sparkling eyes and began to rapidly fire questions about your technique, asking about the science behind your style. He amused you and was appealing to the eye as well, and you cupped his chin, a grin on your face, “Quite the looker aren’t you? Come with me, I’ll answer your questions while we have some tea together.” Nikola turned bright red at your shameless flirting, which you thought was cute before he followed after you as you began to answer his questions.

-Jack- Was impressed with your skills in your fight, you looked like you were born to be a warrior and he couldn’t help but smile, seeing the color of your soul, it was such a beautiful blend of joy and annoyance. He could tell you were disappointed in your match, you wanted a challenge, but you were having fun. You literally ran into each other backstage, both of you rounding the corner at the same time. You were more solid, so Jack was the one to fall back but you quickly lunged and caught him, arm going around his waist as your other hand caught his own, minding your claws. He was stunned before his face quickly went red, trying to pull away from you and you grinned, giving him a wink, “Can’t say I blame you for falling for me!” Jack was quickly standing, trying to regain control of himself but you couldn’t help but smile at his lingering blush, “Thank you for preventing me from falling, sir. I apologize for bumping into you.” You just grinned, flirting a bit more, taking his hand and pecking the back of it, “I’m not bothered, but I won’t say no to learning your name.” Jack was completely tomato red, which made you want to tease him even more- he was so cute!

-Hades- Was very impressed with your skills, you made it look so easy and it made him wonder how powerful you really were. He was still aching from his own match with Qin Shi Huang, who was by no means a pushover. Hades knew firsthand that humans were way stronger than they looked and you were no exception. You made him curious and not many humans were able to grab and keep his attention. When he sought you out after your match, he wasn’t expecting you to be such a gremlin, teasing him about losing to Qin Shi Huang. He surprised you by pinning you to the wall, telling you to watch your mouth and you immediately grinned, “Oh~ I didn’t know the king of the underworld was so bold~ careful now- I just might have to call for help~” you were so shameless- openly flirting with him as he stepped back from you, going to leave and you instantly grin, going after him, now that you had a taste, “Aww don’t be shy- I’m sure Qin Shi Huang wouldn’t mind sharing with me~” Hades didn’t know what he got himself into with the two of you, already feeling a headache coming on.

-Buddha- The two of you have met before, long ago as you were in Valhalla before he arrived, something you liked to tease him about, and the two of you got along well over your fondness for hating gods and eating snacks. There were many who also thought the two of you were dating, with how openly and shambles you both flirted with each other, but whenever anyone asked, the both of you just said you were friends. He couldn’t help but grin, watching you fight- he knew you were extremely strong as you sparred with him all the time and you could hold your own against Buddha, so Chernabog was going to be a cake walk for you. When you entered the waiting room you were sharing with Buddha you beamed, “I’m back darling!” and he grinned from his spot on the couch in the room, “Welcome back love~” you dove into his arms as Brunnhilde rolled her eyes, seeing the nauseating display of affection, “You sure you two aren’t dating?” Buddha grinned, sending her a wink, “Aww~ are you jealous Bru-chan? I’ll always have room in my heart for you~ but no we’re not dating.” she sent him a small glare, crossing her arms over her chest, speaking sarcastically, “And I’m the Queen of Valhalla.” Instantly both you and Buddha bowed to her, speaking in unison, “‘Your majesty!’” she left you both with a large steaming lump on your heads as you two roared with laughter before she left, giving you a small nod, thanking you for winning, which made you beam.

-Poseidon- As much as he didn’t want to admit it, Poseidon no longer underestimated humans, especially after suffering such a humiliating defeat at the hands of ‘history’s greatest loser’ who had never won a fight before. Watching you fight was more proof of humanity’s strength as you were easily beating a god who was notoriously powerful. He leaned his cheek on his hand, a bored look on his face as he watched the match, a little curious about how strong you actually were. After your match he sought you out, wanting to ask for a match, wanting to test your skills against his own as he spoke, “I want to have a round with you.” You looked over and instantly grinned, seeing the sea god, “Oh~ so bold~ at least buy me dinner first.” His trident was instantly against your neck, a dark glare on his face, shadows covering everything except for his glaring eyes, as he hadn’t meant it in that way, but boy you were having fun, “Oooh~ so kinky I didn’t know that gods we- GURK!!” he grabbed you by your throat, going to end you here and now for your disrespectful and shameless flirting before you managed to wheeze out, while sending him a wink, “Harder~” he dropped you on your ass before turning and you were quick to scramble to your fee, chasing after him, “Wait don’t leave! You can’t tease me like that then leave me hanging!” Poseidon has no idea what he has started.

[skysensei07]

Oogie Boogie Pumpkin King AU Lore dump

While he initially followed Edgar, one disastrous Halloween would lead him to later rebel against him, it was also here that he realized that he was simply using him as a way to maintain his cruel ideals for Halloween

in comparison to his original counterpart, this version of Oogie is like a fun uncle figure to the town, especially to Lock, Shock & Barrel

The Neon green he has whenever he's in a fully dark area has now become a permanent color

He still likes to gamble, just not with other people's lives, but as a way to settle disputes in case things got heated as well as for some fun games

The One-Armed Bandits and skeletons from oogie's lair are citizens of Halloween Town

His Pumpkin King outfit was created and designed by Edgar

On the outside, Oogie might seem jovial and joyful (which is mostly true). but deep down, he's burdened by the pain of losing his only friend as well as being the inadvertent cause of Jack becoming evil in the first place as well as the disappearance of Sally

While most of citizens of Halloween Town began to trust Oogie again after he kicked out Edgar, some of them still hate him for what happened last Halloween

Dr. Finkelstein used to be pretty overprotected toward his creations, especially Sally. but ever since her disappearance, his personality changed significantly, for better or for worse

No one knows what happened to Jack after The Pumpkin king competition, Oogie suspects that he might be hiding somewhere in the outskirts. however, he's too scared to see Jack after all that time, especially what happened between them

Recently, there have been rumors circling around claiming that people saw a figure wearing a ragged cloak on the outskirts, no one knows why nor who it is behind the cloak. but people who've encountered it say that it would mercilessly attack anyone who even dared to stare at it. however, recently, it started to gain a huge interest in Oogie Boogie

[media-sneeze]

MASTER LIST PART 2

MOVIES

*Bandits - Terry (Billy Bob Thornton)

*Destiny Turned On the Radio - Julian (Dylan McDermott)

*Happy End (2003) - Jack (Justin Theroux)

*One Point O - Simon (Jeremy Sisto)

*See How They Run - George (Sam Rockwell)

*The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Spiderman (Andrew Garfield)

*The Beach - Richard (Leonardo DiCaprio) - 2

TV SHOWS

*A Murder at the End of the World 01.04 - Bill

(Harris Dickinson)

*Blue Heelers 09.04 - Ben (Paul Bishop)

*Bones 03.14 - Booth (David Boreanaz)

*Bones 04.03 - Lance (John Francis Daley)

*Castle 01.07 - Ryan (Seamus Dever); 05.21

*CSI 08.12 - Greg (Eric Szmanda)

*CSI 08.12 - Nick (George Eads)

*CSI: New York 02.03 - Don (Eddie Cahill); 05.03

*Full House 01.07 - Jesse (John Stamos); 02.14; 06.05

*Hannah Montana 03.16 - Jackson (Jason Earles)

*Hart of Dixie 02.13 - Lemon (Jaime King)

*Hart of Dixie 02.13 - Wade (Wilson Bethel)

*House 02.16 - Dan (Jake McDorman)

*House 07.12 - James (Robert Sean Leonard)

*JONAS - 01.10 - Joe (Joe Jonas)

*MacGyver 03.10 - MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson); 05.16

*Married at First Sight 01.01 - Harrison

*N.C.I.S. 03.11 - DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly); 04.22; 05.02

*N.C.I.S. 07.02 - McGee (Sean Murray); 08.12; 09.06

*N.C.I.S. 14.16 - Qasim (Rafi Silver)

*Reaper 01.16 - Sam (Bret Harrison)

*Rookie Blue 02.02 - Chris (Travis Milne)

*Smallville 06.02 - Clark (Tom Welling)

*Stargate Atlantis 03.03 - John (Joe Flanigan)

*Supernatural 08.15 - Dean (Jensen Ackles)

*Supernatural 15.10 - Sam (Jared Padalecki)

*Taskmaster 02.03 - Jon (Jon Richardson)

*Teen Wolf 01.11 - Stiles (Dylan O'Brien)

*The Amazing Race 35.08 - Greg

*The Crown 03.07 - Buzz, Michael, Neil (Felix Scott, Andrew Lee Potts, Henry Pettigrew)

*The Unit 01.08 - Bob (Scott Foley)

[tinycoded360]

Jack and the Beanstalk One-shot

Author note: You gotta do the Beanstalk story at least once, lol. My own spin and twist on a classic giant/tiny story. 

edit date: 3/2/25

The sun dipped below the horizon as Jack Whittaker, a ten-year-old homeless boy with dirty blond hair and blue eyes, sat huddled against the cold stone wall of an alley.

His tattered clothes barely protected him from the biting wind. Jack's stomach growled loudly, but he ignored it.

"Have you ever heard about the land of giants up in the clouds?" asked one of the boys. "They say there's a whole world up there, just waiting to be discovered."

"Giants? In the clouds?" Jack echoed. "What do they look like?"

"Massive! Bigger than any building you've ever seen!" replied another boy, stretching his arms wide to emphasize his point. "And they live in houses so tall, they reach the sky!"

"Imagine what treasures we could find if we could get up there," mused a third boy, his voice filled with longing.

"Treasures?" Jack's heart skipped a beat. The thought of finding something valuable enough to change his life, to lift him out of poverty, was too enticing to ignore.

"Of course! They're giants, after all. Everything they own must be worth a fortune!" said the first boy with a mischievous grin.

"Jack, you should come with us next time we go up there," one of the boys suggested, noticing the younger boy's interest.

"Really?" Jack asked hesitantly, torn between excitement and fear. The idea of climbing into the clouds to explore the land of giants was both thrilling and terrifying.

"Sure, why not?" replied the older boy, his grin growing wider. "I heard one of the older bandit guilds got their hands on some magic beans. They grew the giant stalk just north of the kingdom. It's still there; neither the giants nor kings men have cut it down yet."

"Maybe...maybe I will," Jack whispered.

One day, Jack found himself surrounded by a group of older boys who were eager to embark on their next adventure

"Jack," said one of the boys, his eyes twinkling with mischief, "we're going up tonight. You've heard our stories, and I know you're curious. Don't you want to see it all for yourself?"

Jack hesitated, torn between the allure of the unknown and the fear that gripped him at the thought of facing the giants. He stared at the ground, scuffing his worn shoes against the cobblestones as he weighed his options.

"Come on, Jack," urged the first boy, slapping him on the back. "You've got nothing to be afraid of. We'll keep you safe."

"Alright," he breathed, his voice trembling with anticipation. "I'll do it. I'll climb the beanstalk with you."

"Welcome aboard!" the boys cheered, clapping him on the back and ruffling his hair.

The massive beanstalk loomed before them, its twisted tendrils reaching for the heavens like the arms of an ancient god. Jack's heart raced as he gripped the rough surface of the stalk, feeling the pulse of life beneath his fingertips.

"Remember, just follow our lead," one of the older boys whispered. "We'll have you up there in no time."

As they finally broke through the cloud barrier, a vast expanse of verdant green stretched out before them. The sight took Jack's breath away – everything was enormous, from the blades of grass that towered above him like redwoods to the insects that buzzed lazily through the air, the size of small birds.

"Come on," the first boy beckoned, gesturing toward a distant mansion. "Let's claim what's ours."

****

As Jack tiptoed through the immense hallways, he couldn't help but marvel at the sheer scale of everything around him.

"Stay close to me," said one of the boys, noticing Jack's unease. "We'll find something valuable soon enough."

Jack nodded, swallowing hard as they pressed on, acutely aware of the danger surrounding them. What if the giants discovered their presence? Would they be crushed like insects beneath their enormous feet?

"Look!" the boy beside him hissed, pointing to a door slightly ajar, golden light spilling from its edges. "That must be where the treasure is!"

The door swung open to reveal a vast, glittering room filled with treasures beyond their wildest dreams. Jack's eyes widened as they took in the shimmering gold coins and precious gemstones.

"Quick, start grabbing what you can!" one of the boys whispered urgently, his voice cracking with excitement.

As they scrambled to pocket their loot, the ground beneath them suddenly jolted, causing Jack to stumble and drop a handful of sapphires.

"Guys, I think we need to leave now," Jack stammered, his heart pounding.

"Too late," another boy replied, his face pale as he stared at the colossal figure that had just entered the room – the giant.

"Thieves! You dare steal from me?" the giant roared, his voice shaking the very foundations of his home. Panic set in as the boys realized they were caught, and they frantically searched for an escape route.

"Run!" Jack shouted, darting towards the nearest exit. His friends followed suit, scattering like mice before a cat.

"Come back here, you little vermin!" the giant bellowed, his massive footsteps echoing as he chased after them.

Jack's mind raced as he sprinted down the hallways, desperately trying to remember the way back to the beanstalk.

But in his haste, he took a wrong turn, finding himself at a dead end. The giant's thunderous footsteps grew closer and closer, and Jack knew there was no way out.

"Caught you, little thief!" the giant bellowed, reaching down to snatch Jack up in his massive hand. As the other boys continued their frantic escape, Jack stared in terror at the enormous face looming above him, knowing that he was truly alone.

The giant's eyes burned with rage as he stared down at Jack, his tiny form trembling in the grip of the massive fist. "What were you thinking, stealing from me?" the giant demanded, his voice thundering through the room.

"Please...I didn't mean any harm," Jack stammered, tears streaming down his face as he looked up at the gargantuan figure above him. The disparity between them was overwhelming.

For a moment, the giant's expression softened ever so slightly as he considered the fear-filled face of the human child before him. "You're just a kid," he muttered, although his tone remained harsh. "But that doesn't excuse your actions."

"Please, sir, I'll do anything to make it right," Jack pleaded, his heart pounding in his chest. He knew that the other boys had managed to escape, leaving him to face the consequences alone.

"Fine," the giant grumbled. "You will work off your debt to me."

Jack resigned himself to his fate as the giant's prisoner. He was carried to a small cage in the corner of an enormous room and locked inside.

The giant man leaned down so he could peer into the cage.

“My name is Argus. You can call me Sir or Master Argus. Now, if you listen well, we’ll have no problems, do you understand?” Argus gruffly asked his tiny captive.

Jack quickly nodded, not wanting to upset the giant man.

“What’s your name, boy?”

“J…. Jack….Sir.”

“Humph, I’d say nice to meet you, but considering you’re a little thief, it’s not.” Argus grumpily grumped. “Now whatever I ask you to do, I expect it to be done, or I will have to punish you.”

Jack nodded his head again, not wanting to gain his wrath.

“Good, now you’ll sleep here tonight. We’ll talk more in the morning.”

***

True to his word, the giant kept Jack busy, forcing him to perform various tasks around the house. Jack was often caged or leashed by a collar around his neck, the gold chain connecting him to the giant's wrist like an unbreakable bond.

When the leash was on, Jack had no choice but to sit in the giant's palm, feeling utterly helpless and vulnerable.

Argus wasn’t too rough with him. Seeming to take great pains not to crush him. He even made sure Jack got a bath and clean clothing. Jack hated to admit it, but the giant kept him well-fed. When Jack gathered the courage to ask about the leash and collar. Argus just chuckled, saying he'll take it off when Jack has earned his trust.

"Hand me that paintbrush," the giant ordered one day, sitting at his desk. Jack, for once not attached to the leash, was given free roam of the giant’s desk. Argus knew full well that the tiny thief couldn’t get down on his own.

Jack grabbed the requested brush with shaky hands and handed it up, his entire body quivering at the thought of accidentally dropping it.

"Good," the giant grunted, using the brush to add delicate details to his canvas. Jack couldn't help but admire the skillful strokes from such massive hands. "Now, hold still. I want to paint your portrait."

As Jack obeyed, he couldn't help but wonder if this was his life now – serving a colossal master, forever bound in servitude. His thoughts turned to the other boys, who were undoubtedly in their own world again, free and enjoying the treasure they stole. It was unlikely the other boys would come to save him. They probably believed his bones were ground up to make the giant's bread. Or they simply did not care enough to risk their lives for him, a simple street rat. Despair settled heavily on his heart as he realized there was no going back for him.

For a while, Jack was despondent, missing his freedom and his friends back home. But gradually, as days turned into weeks, his curiosity got the better of him. He started asking the giant questions about his people and their world. Though gruff, the giant seemed pleased by Jack's interest and would spend hours telling the boy tales of his ancestors.

Argus would often scoop Jack up in his colossus hands and place him on his shoulder as he talked to the boy. Jack felt like a parrot on the giant shoulder, perched there. He had no choice but to grip the giant’s shirt. While listening to Argus talk about his society and history, he felt less afraid of the giant man. Maybe the giant wasn’t as terrible as the stories made him out to be.

The sun was setting as Jack sat on Argus’s shoulder. The giant sat on the hill overlooking the breathtaking expanse of the world below. From this vantage point, nestled among the cottony clouds, Jack marveled at the beauty of the land he had only ever known from the ground.

"Um, excuse me," Jack whispered, tugging at the strands of Argus’s beard. He had scooted closer to the giant’s neck. "I... I need to tell you something."

The giant tilted his head, trying to look down at his tiny companion, a mixture of curiosity and concern etching itself onto his rugged features. "What is it, little one?"

Jack swallowed hard, steeling himself for what he was about to confess. "I... I'm sorry for stealing from you when I first came here. It was wrong, and I shouldn't have done it."

"Thank you for your apology, Jack," the giant said gently, a hint of sadness in his voice. "It takes courage to admit one's mistakes."

Jack felt a wave of relief wash over him. "I want to make things right," he continued, "And... I want to go home."

Argus frowned. “And what will stop you from returning to thievery? Can you even survive on your own? From what you’ve told me, you were a homeless child begging on the streets.”

Jack flinched at the harsh words. “I won’t, I promise. I’ve learned my lesson!”

“Boy, your human world isn’t as kind as I’ve been. I’ve heard they hang thieves, even as young as you, for stealing. Sometimes, they take their hands.”

Jack hunched his shoulders up to his ears. He found it hard to argue. When he saw it happen to other thieves in his group.

“So, I’m waiting. What will you do to survive on your own? Hmmm?”

Jack felt his lip tremble. “I’ll get a job!”

“Will you know? With what skills…. what kind of job can you do?”

“I…... I’ll…. figure something out! You’re being mean!” Jack cried, feeling anger burn in his gut.

Jack yelped in surprise and fear as Argus reached for him. His humongous fingers curled around his tiny form, pushing him into the giant palm. The giant fingers curl around him, forming a fist trapping Jack there. Jack found himself pressed against Argus’s chest.

“Hmmm, I guess I’ll have to teach you then.” Jack could feel Argus’s words rumble in his chest.

“Really? Then will you let me go?” Jack asked with a bit of hope in his voice.

“Only if you learn well,” Argus warned.

Over the next few weeks, the giant man took it upon himself to teach Jack lessons that would prove invaluable in his world. Jack's days were filled with tasks ranging from cooking and cleaning to gardening and sewing. The giant observed him closely, offering guidance and gentle corrections as he worked.

When it was time for bed, Argus gently placed Jack on a pillow on the nightstand instead of the cage. Smiling up at the giant, Jack felt happier than he had in a long time. He was no longer a prisoner here but a friend.

After months go by Jack feels confident and comfortable. One night at dinner Jack decided to confront Argus, asking to be let go.

Jack felt like a tiny mouse sitting before a giant lion as it ate its meal. Jack was thankful Argus had no interest in eating him.

“Have I done well, Master Argus? Have I learned the life skills you’ve given me?” Jack asked once he got his courage. He tried to ask it politely, hoping to gain favor from the giant.

“Hmm, you have. You’ve done very well.”

Jack smiles brightly. “So, does this mean you can let me go? And take me back down to the human realm?” Argus was the only one that could take Jack down there. The giant had poisoned the beanstalk, making it wither. No one could go up or back down.

But Argus seemed to be the gatekeeper of sorts. He could plant a new one if he wanted to. Otherwise, Jack would have tried to escape long ago. But with the beanstalk gone, there was no point in risking his life in a giant world where giant animals could eat him, or another giant could find him and maybe live up to the stories and grind his bones into bread.

Jack's smile faded as the giant's massive fingers curled around him, enclosing him firmly but gently. He looked up, confused, as Argus picked him up and brought him close to his face.

"What are you doing?" Jack asked.

Argus regarded him solemnly. "I have reconsidered. You are not yet ready for the world below."

"But you said-" Jack protested, pushing against the giant's grip.

"The human world is filled with danger and temptation," Argus rumbled. "You are still a boy. I will keep you here until you come of age."

Jack's heart sank. "How long?"

"Eight years. When you reach eighteen, you will be a man fully formed and can fend for yourself."

"No!" Jack cried, tears stinging his eyes. Eight years as a prisoner, even a pampered one, was unbearable. "Please, I want to go home!"

The giant shook his great head. "My mind is set, little one. Do not fight this. I will take care of you." Argus gently smoothed Jack's messy hair out of his eyes, with his huge thumb. Jack tried not to flinch as the giant finger pushed back his hair. “Don’t look so sad. You won’t be a prisoner. You’re just a kid. Think of this as an apprenticeship. This is more than you would get down there.”

Exhausted, Jack slumped in the giant's grasp.

“How will I not be a prisoner? You’re keeping me here against my will!?” Jack asked, his anger getting the best of him.

“Hmmm, I promise, no more cages, collars, and leashes. I’m only keeping you safe as my ward, ok? I’ll even set you up with your own room in the west wing.”

Jack looked up in surprise at this, locking eyes with Argus. “Really? I’d get my own room?” Jack asked. He had trouble imagining it. He’d get his own giant-sized room. More space than he’d ever have on earth.

“Yes. It will be your own space. I’ll even make some tiny doors for you and other ways for you to get around.” Argus was looking at him with a soft look. Which was rare for the grumpy giant.

Jack relented with a huff and a warm fuzzy feeling in his stomach. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad here. Argus had become like a father to him in some ways. He was stern, but he had protected and taught Jack a lot.

So, Jack would make the best of it. And when the day came that Argus unleashed him on the world below, he would be ready.

[st-el-la-luna]

Okay but like, what's with fandoms and their recent obsession with "purifying" themselves and the content in them?

It's one thing if a content creator is outed as a pedophile or a racist or a xenophobe.

What I'm talking about is this newfound hatred towards dark fics and dark subject matter in general. It's like people don't understand that it's fiction. Fiction is not reality. Even if the writing is disgusting or amoral, it's not real. And you don't have to read it.

People have been writing weird shit for ages. So how come we only ever see these purity enforcers attacking fic writers or fan artists in fandoms?

Like, in the COD fandom I've seen a bunch of people getting hounded for posting or consuming dark content, I've also gotten a couple messages about it. And, like, hey buddy? Who really cares.

Fiction and reality are two separate things.

Also, why are you attacking me, a 20 year old who lives with their mom and writes for their ten consultant followers and not, oh, I don't know...

Stephen King, who has that whole underage sewer orgy scene in It.

Or the e creators of call of duty for creating literal propaganda. Because, hey besties, yes, that's what COD is. Propaganda. They want you to see it and be like, "yay, guns and the military!" And that's the thing about fiction. It's allowed.

The issue at hand is, in my mind, an issue of deeper reading comprehension or complex thoughts. And a lack of understanding of catharsis.

No one is saying these things are good. But these things exist in the world, like it or not. And in my mind, it's better to portray them in fiction than not at all. Because at least in portraying it awareness can be spread.

And again, if you don't like something, if it triggers you, just don't read it. It's simple. Like if you're watching a movie and can't stand blood so you cover your eyes not to see. You aren't going to go after the director are you? No. You're going to take steps to protect yourself against content you don't want to see or consume.

I think it's an issue of separating fan works from "real" works. Those who say fan art isn't real art or fanfiction isn't real writing. So perhaps in those people's minds, fan works, not being "real" means that they shouldn't portray things we see in reality.

All this to say here's a non-definitive list of novels with dark/disturbing content that these people would want to oppose:

It by Stephen King: The kids having an orgy in the sewers, child abuse, sexual abuse

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov: pseudo-incest, hebephilia

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Attwood: Women being stripped of rights, education, loss of bodily autonomy, forced breeders (at the hands of a government)

The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks

The Road by Cormac McCarthy: People keeping other people for food, people keeping women as breeding stock (at the hands of bandits in a post-apocalyptic world)

Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews: child neglect, child abuse, forced isolation, incest, rape

1984 by George Orwell: totalitarianism, government surveillance, insignificance and weakness of the individual

The Stand by Stephen King: sex, rape, ableism, abuse of handicapped people, violence and killing

Maus by Art Spiegelman: depiction of violence, concentration camps, Nazis, Nazi imagery, dehumanization, starvation, mass murder

Frankenstein by Marry Shelley: human experimentation, grave robbing, necromancy, technical necrophilia, murder, revenge, suicide

In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami: pedo/hebephilic relations, sex industry, murder

Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy: graphic depictions of violence, use of slurs, child abuse, infanticide (? Been a while since I read it so I might be misremembering), pedophilia, rape, sexual assault and violence

Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica: cannibalism, forced breeding, objectification, slave trade, people being bred and sold for meat

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess: sadism, sexual violence

The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum: captivity, torture, torture at the hands of children, violence, sexual violence, based on a true story

Lord of The Flies by William Golding: shows the truth of human nature, dissolution of society and it's rules, violence as a basal instinct

The 120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade: sex, sexual violence, rape, sex trade, pedophilia, incest, abuse, literally just the whole book

Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh: mental illness, drug use/addiction, infant death

American Psycho by Brett Easton Ellis: violence, gore, rape, murder, torture, misogyny, sadism

A lot of these books, though considered scary and disturbing and gross, are also seen as classics.

It's not the fault of the author or the media they create, but that of the consumer.

You can find it icky and gross after reading or watching such things. Most of the time you're supposed to. That's a good thing, it means you're human. These things make you think and feel and emphasize.

To control what can and cannot be written is censorship. To control how certain things are portrayed is censorship.

Be aware of the media that's out there, because these disturbing things are real issues out there. And if you can't stomach it, don't consume it.

Simple.

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Tis the season so here's a full comprehensive list of all my Rise of the Guardians / Guardians of Childhood characters on this blog! I've got ten different characters from the books, film, and a couple of my own design. Just a quick reference for folk lookin for interactions with them.

The Man in the Moon - Previously @omnipotentmoon. I threw together my own interpretation of him [for a friend's au jack frost ironically] and he grew into his own character. He's stoic but kind hearted-- he struggles with facial expressions sometimes, and tends to have resting moon man face. The Guardian of Children.

Pitch Black - Previously nightmarekiing [now defunct]. This interpretation is HEAVILY book based-- but I use the movie version as a FC for ease of use. He is a pirate, criminal, general, and boogeyman. He has no heart, the Fearlings swallowed it long ago.

Katherine Shalazar - Aka Mother Goose. Katherine is only a character in the books, and is very 'Wendy' coded. Nightlight [and subsequently Jack Frost] are EVERYTHING to her. She's the main character of the books and the Guardians of Childhood wouldn't have formed without her. She's also the one Guardian that Pitch is remotely kind to-- mainly due to her reminding him of his lost daughter. The Guardian of Stories.

E. Aster Bunnymund - The last Pooka [as far as he knows]. Again we have a book based interpretation using movie icons. Though I do adapt the events of the ROTG film to the book Guardians. Bunnymund is a chocolate-obsessed nerd, a far cry from the Australian jock we see in the movie. He made the planet Earth long ago-- and wanted to make it egg shaped [eggs are his special interest.] The Guardian of Hope.

Nicholas St North - Former bandit king turned guardian of childhood. He's Santa. A master in combat and raised by Cossack, he is a force to be reckoned with. North's growth is plastered throughout the books, as he serves as the deuteragonist of the novels. The Guardian of Wonder.

Jack Frost - This is my own Old Man Winter interpretation of Jack-- and he doesn't follow movie or film canon. He did save his daughter from a patch of thin ice-- and it cost him his own life. The heart of a star fell into him-- bringing him back as neither Nightlight nor Frost-- but both blended together. He can shift his age around to appear younger, but enjoys his original form especially. He is the spirit of winter personified, and The Guardian of Fun.

Lord Darkside - Darkside is the result of unintentional magic done by a lonely little Tsarling who desperately wanted a friend like him. Mani turned his very shadow into a playmate. He serves as MiM's bodyguard, though he and his charge are as opposite as two people can be. Darkside is mischievous, puckish, genderfluid, and sassy. While not a Guardian of Childhood, he is The Guardian of the Moon and the Tsar in particular.

NPCs [Characters that aren't main muses but available for interaction nonetheless]

Clipper - Given the name Cieza by @easterelf, this little moonbot is a special sort of creation. She's the artificial intelligence of the Moon Clipper [aka MiM's moon]. She is a reflection of the ship itself, and is rather small due to how old and damaged the Clipper has become over the centuries. She's very small-- standing under three feet in height, and may be more than she seems.

Haru - A Pookan runt. Haru wasn't even intended to survive past childhood. He crash landed on the moon when MiM was a teen-- and devoted himself to MiM since the Tsarling had saved him. He is where most of the rabbit in the moon stories come from. His passion is food and he serves as the ship's cook [and on occasion, the Tsar's tutor]. He is not a Guardian of Childhood-- but he often jokes that his title is The Guardian of Cooking.

Ombric Shalazar - Aka Father Time. He cannot physically interact with the Guardians anymore [read the books for the lore on THAT!], but he still serves as a Guardian. He has full and complete control of time, and can manipulate it to a degree. He's the reason Santa is able to deliver all those toys in one night. He's also Katherine's adopted father. The Guardian of Time.

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Team Starkid Does Into the Woods

Narrator: Lauren Walker

She's the iconic narrator Molag in Firebringer, if I want anything narrated, I'm calling her.

The Baker: Corey Dorris

I've been on the Give Corey Dorris A Lead Role train for a while (even though I'm very new to Tumblr) so this was easy for me. Also, is "A father who's not the best person but is trying his goddamn best" describing The Baker or Bill from TGWDLM?

The Baker's Wife: Bryce Charles

I'm so hyped for her to be the star of Team Starkid's next show, and I need to hear her sing Moments in the Woods.

Cinderella: Lauren Lopez

I don't feel like I need to explain this one? The vibes are just correct.

Jack: James Tolbert

I've only seen him in Black Friday and like 2 seconds of NPMD but he has such a sincere earnestness to his performance, I think he would be a great Jack.

Jack's Mother: Rachel Soglin

She's my favourite exhausted mother in Trail to Oregon, this is the same part but meaner and without an idiot husband falsettoing in a wagon with a floor window.

Cinderella's Stepmother: Mary Kate Wiles

(She's in Working Boys so she counts as Team Starkid) She has a wonderfully dry delivery and while in Spies Are Forever, she uses it for a Jaded Hero character, I want to see her use it for a truly cruel character.

Florinda and Lucinda: Angela Giarratana and Jaime Burns

Both wonderful comedic actresses who would definitely make these relatively small parts very memorable.

Little Red Riding Hood: Mariah Rose Faith Casillas

Is this just an excuse for a (albeit not as direct) third "Corey is Mariah's Father" casting? Yeah, kinda. But also Mariah is amazing in pretty much any part.

The Witch: Jaime Lynn Beatty

This feels so obvious. Her physical acting, character work and amazing belt are MADE to play the Witch. I am always open to constructive criticism except for this one.

Cinderella's Mother: Brittany Coleman

According to the Team Starkid Wiki, she's played this part in the Baltimore Centre Stage production, so she not only would obviously slay this part, she HAS already slayed this part.

Wolf/Cinderella's Prince: Joey Richter

Hmm, who do I get to play two parts, one who's supposed to be creepy and one who's supposed to be irresistibly sexy? I dunno. Anyway, Joey Richter has such amazing range, he plays skeevy villains like Mcdoon (the bandit king) in Trail to Oregon and Wiley in Black Friday , but also is so hot and charming as Ethan in Nightmare time and as Owen in Spies are Forever. Don't know why I bring that up now.

Rapunzel: Kim Whalen

Soprano Queen, actual princess. Also, I want her and Curt to play an actual couple

Rapunzel's Prince: Curt Mega

Not to fall into the Internet Wife Guy Trap but Curt seems so in love with his wife and I think he would be so good as the prince who would do anything to be with her (God please don't pull a Ned Fulmer Curt I swear to God). Also, if you haven't seen him and Joey do Agony for Shitty Broadway, please go watch it, it's amazing.