#meanwhile nico is quiet

[review-anon]

Despair Time crew, are you guys enjoying the dance?

I only came because Eden kept insisting I dance with her.

Come on Teruko admit you are enjoying it!

I am tolerating it.

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Whit this is not dancing.

It totally is.

I really hope we go out in the first round so I don't have to do this anymore.

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*Rose and Nico are quietly dancing together, not making much noise*

[nicossunshine]

It’s definitely been mentioned before but I love the idea of the 7 + Nico on the Argo II just doing dumb kid/ teenager stuff??? Like yes they’re all powerful demigods on a dangerous quest but they’re also a group of teenagers (some as young as 14) with ADHD and minimal adult supervision.

You’re telling me during a quiet shift on night-watch Leo and Frank didn’t snicker whilst daring each other to spit off the side of the boat?? Like imagine Percy and Jason having a game of ‘who can yell this dumb phrase the loudest without laughing’, or Piper and Annabeth borrowing Hazel’s drawing equipment to do ‘portraits’ of each other, or Hazel and Nico both awake at 3am making crazy concoctions with the unlimited food in the ship’s cafeteria. Meanwhile Coach Hedge is running around yelling stop it shut up don’t waste perfectly good pancakes building a food castle

You’re telling me no one packed a deck of cards for this journey? They didn’t have a single UNO tournament?? They didn’t all set up their sleeping equipment in the mess hall for a sleepover one night???

[yanderes-galore]

Yandere Crocodile and yandere Robin who both fallen for the same darling in Alasbasca while their do work together to win the reader affection; their won’t hesitate to one kill another once their rival usefulness runs out . 

Those two are already tense around each other... So this'll be fun.

Yandere! Sir Crocodile + Nico Robin with a Darling

Pairing: Romantic - Rivalry

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Manipulation, Possessive behavior, Overprotective behavior, Violence, Ownership, Isolation, Kidnapping, Biting, Attempted murder, Forced/Dubious relationship(s).

Both of these characters have trouble trusting people.

Let alone one another.

Sir Crocodile is known to use deception and not trust his subordinates.

They're pawns to his goal, even Robin doesn't have his trust.

Robin, on the other hand, has been on the run since a young age.

She's used to betrayal and has trouble trusting people due to that.

I imagine you'd be part of Baroque Works in order to be close to them.

That or someone forced to work for Crocodile that lives in Arabasta.

Obviously I feel the one best for you is Robin.

She seems like she'd genuinely care for you when she sees how Crocodile is with you.

Meanwhile Crocodile has a better chance of treating his obsession like a doll for his entertainment.

I imagine this rivalry is relatively quiet.

You don't know much about it as Robin and Sir Crocodile are subtle.

Those two already have their own goals.

Crocodile only wants Robin for her ability to read Poneglyphs.

Robin, however, is simply there because it's the only place she can be right now.

Crocodile provides protection for her services.

Neither of them like or trust one another though.

The only person the two would "trust" is you.

Even then, for Crocodile it isn't really trust.

It's hard to trust anyone in Baroque Works.

Even you struggle at times with other agents.

For the sake of this rivalry, I'm going to say you're an assistant of Crocodile.

You're like a personal servant that Robin often speaks with... yet you're mostly around the Warlord.

If I read your request right... The two may work together for minor things when it comes to you.

For example, Robin will help Crocodile with keeping you under Baroque Works control.

For now, Crocodile will allow Robin to speak to his prized pet since she helps keep you under control.

Although even this deal is fragile.

Crocodile only allows Robin access to you because she helps with his own goals and your discipline.

While she may seem like an enforcer or oppressive force to you.

When Crocodile isn't looking... Robin may tell you she's on your side.

She may work for Crocodile, but she never dehumanizes you.

Even as Miss All Sunday, Robin treats you more like a friend than Crocodile.

While calm, mature, and mysterious... You may trust her as a friend compared to everyone else.

Robin feels you are one of the only people she can trust.

She tells you to keep your bond secret from Crocodile....

While part of her has a feeling you might tell Crocodile things out of fear... She's careful about that.

As her feelings increase, she makes sure it's hidden from Crocodile and you temporarily.

After all, while Crocodile lets Robin have access to you...

The Warlord may not enjoy Robin getting involved with his pet in any way other than business... especially romantically.

Crocodile is a possessive man.

He wants to be the only person who gives you any "romantic" affection.

In reality, he likes the control of it.

He likes having you in his lap while he does paperwork, whispering to make you flustered as he nibbles your neck.

It's even better when Robin enters and visibly tenses at Crocodile staking claim over you.

It makes her upset as she doesn't like the idea of you being owned or used.

Not only that, but she feels her affection would be so much nicer than his.

You no doubt sense the tension between the two as you interact with them.

Crocodile's grip is tight when Robin is around, he often orders you to stay in his office while he discusses things with Robin.

Meanwhile when Robin gets you alone, usually during escape attempts, she expresses distaste for how Crocodile treats you.

Who knows, maybe when you and Robin are alone, she offers to comfort you.

She wants to show you love isn't what Crocodile gives you... and she wants to experience it with you.

I imagine the rivalry would come to a peak when Luffy starts getting involved.

It's around this time Crocodile is getting impatient and suspicious of Robin's actions.

He suddenly isolates you from Robin, keeping you in his base of operations and having other agents keep an eye on you.

Crocodile has a feeling he knows what Robin's doing.

She's trying to seduce your loyalty, trying to make it so you love her more, so you help her against him.

He won't let that happen.

Crocodile is always sure to mark you, to show everyone he's claimed you.

He's more aggressive now.

He often snaps at others and isolates you more and more.

Robin rarely gets to see you unless Crocodile needs you to follow him somewhere.

Around the end of this arc, Crocodile actually makes an attempt on Robin's life.

Until Luffy steps in.

So the rivalry dynamic becomes Crocodile trying to keep you as his pet in Alabasta... while Robin insists on taking you from Crocodile and later joining the Straw Hats with you.

Robin acts like she wants a better life for the both of you.

Yet even if she does get you from Crocodile... She may just be bad for you in an entirely different way.

Honestly, I can see Crocodile threatening your life if Robin doesn't forget about you.

He has poison in his hook... If he really wanted, he could prevent Robin from having you by poisoning you.

Especially if she plans to make you a Straw Hat.

He doesn't mind killing you if it means Robin doesn't have you.

You belong to him, after all, so better hope someone has an antidote.

Although, this rivalry may end with Robin having you in the end with help from Luffy.

You may not be much of a fighter... yet Robin seems hesitant to leave you alone.

Even in Water 7, she feels you'll be happiest with the Straw Hats as they're a capable crew.

Overall, their rivalry is mostly just tension since they both need each other.

But you are right that they'd kill one another...

Robin would only win with Luffy's help.

Yet if Luffy wasn't there, Crocodile would have her killed for daring to steal what's his.

If we're going with the ending closer to canon... Robin promises to take good care of you.

She'll show you her love is much better than Crocodile...

Even if she's isolating you in another way.

Let's just hope you aren't at Marineford later on...

Reuniting with them both would only bring more tension.

[brainddeadd]

https://www.tumblr.com/brainddeadd/764943775834488832/a-platonic-request-shes-a-very-young-player-on

ok this is freaking adorable and i need to as for more

maybe she’s having a hard day missing her family and nico or jack or even luke notice and maybe jack makes her favorite meal for her and nico and luke do something else?

Jack Hughes x fem!reader, Nico Hischier x fem!reader, Luke Hughes x fem!reader, Dawson Mercer x fem!reader

Part 1

The day started off on the wrong foot, and it didn’t seem to get any better. No matter how hard you tried to shake it, that homesick ache gnawed at your chest. You were still new to the NHL, still young and finding your footing in a league that sometimes felt way too big and overwhelming. Being so far from your family didn’t make it easier.

Normally, you loved being with the Devils—their energy, the camaraderie. The guys had taken you under their wings from the start, treating you like a little sister they needed to protect. But today? Today, all you wanted was a tight hug from home and your mom’s cooking.

By the time practice ended, you felt drained and on the verge of tears. You tried to sneak off to the locker room quickly, hoping no one would notice your quiet mood. Unfortunately for you, being the youngest on the team meant everyone noticed—especially the guys who cared about you the most.

Jack was the first one to clock the shift in your demeanor. He exchanged a knowing look with Nico from across the room, and within seconds, they were both hatching a plan.

You were curled up on the locker room bench, trying to keep your sniffles quiet, when you felt the familiar presence of Nico Hischier next to you.

“Hey, kid,” he said gently, nudging your shoulder. “Rough day?”

You sniffed, embarrassed to admit it. “Just… miss home. A lot.”

Nico’s expression softened instantly. He leaned down so you were eye to eye, giving you his full attention. “It’s okay to feel that way. I know what it’s like, being far from your family.” His voice was warm and steady, wrapping around you like a blanket.

Without another word, Nico pulled you into a tight hug, and you melted into him, pressing your face into his shoulder. He didn’t rush you, just rubbed soothing circles on your back and let you breathe through it. “We’ve got you,” he whispered, his tone so reassuring it made your chest ache a little less. “You’re never alone here.”

By the time Jack found you, Nico had already passed you off with a pat on your shoulder. Jack grinned as he approached, a familiar mischievous glint in his eye. “Guess what I got.”

You blinked at him, sniffling. “What?”

He pulled a stash of your favorite snacks from behind his back—candy, chips, and even that one weird soda you thought only you liked. “I had to drive halfway across town to find this stuff,” he said dramatically, “but, hey. Anything for my favorite teammate.”

You couldn’t help but laugh, and Jack beamed like he’d won a prize. “There it is,” he said, ruffling your hair. “That’s what I was hoping to see.”

A little while later, you were back at your apartment, tucked under a blanket on the couch. Jack, Nico, and Dawson had insisted on coming over, and when Luke showed up not long after with a soft, “Heard you needed a cuddle buddy,” your heart cracked just a little.

Luke didn’t wait for an answer. He plopped down beside you, pulling you into his arms like it was the most natural thing in the world. You let out a content sigh as you settled into him, your cheek resting against his chest. Luke wasn’t the biggest talker, but he made up for it with how effortlessly comforting he was.

Meanwhile, Dawson busied himself in the kitchen, humming as he worked. “You’re lucky I know how to make this,” he called from over the stove. “You’ve got fancy taste for someone who’s always stealing my snacks.”

You giggled, feeling lighter by the second. The ache of homesickness wasn’t gone, but it was starting to ease, thanks to the guys making it impossible to feel lonely.

Dawson emerged a little while later, grinning as he set a plate of your favorite meal in front of you. “There. The chef’s masterpiece.”

“Thanks, Dawson,” you said with a smile, feeling genuinely grateful.

“Anything for you,” he said with a wink, ruffling your hair.

The final touch of the night came when they all piled onto the couch with you, each finding a spot to squeeze in. You smiled to yourself as Nico grabbed the remote, already knowing what was coming.

“You really want to watch this again?” Jack groaned, though there was no bite behind his words.

“You know the rules,” Nico said with a smirk, scrolling through the streaming options until your favorite show popped up. “We’re on her time tonight.”

You couldn’t help but laugh as the familiar theme music played, even though you knew they’d all seen the show a million times with you before. They never complained, not really. They just wanted to make you happy.

Luke’s arms stayed wrapped around you the whole time, Jack kept passing you snacks, Dawson nudged your shoulder every now and then to make you laugh, and Nico kept the mood light with sarcastic comments about the plot.

By the end of the night, the homesickness was still there, but it was bearable—because even though your family was far away, you had a new one right here, one that refused to let you feel anything less than loved.

And with them by your side, you knew you’d never have to face a hard day alone.

[huntingrays]

solangelo/valgrace au/prompt:

au where will solace is a famous singer who writes all his songs. he’s known for writing songs that are either personal to him or are inspired by experiences in his life. he’s been known to include easter eggs in every part of his releases, from lyrics to album names to music videos. he was known to encourage fans to search for them and discuss them amongst fellow fans.

recently, he’s been in a bit of a slump. he hasn’t had any inspiration to write any songs. with no love life and a quiet, uneventful life, he hasn’t had much to write about. since his songs are so personal to him, he doesn’t want to make things up to write about.

inspiration finally hits when a friend of his, leo, returns home out of the blue. he’d been living in another country with his girlfriend but, according to him, their relationship turned sour months ago and kept getting worse until it crashed and burned. now, he was back and ready to heal by spending time with his friends.

as their friend group is hanging out, will notices things he hadn’t put much thought to regarding jason and leo’s relationship. specifically, he notices how jason acts around leo. he sees the longing glances, the lingering touches, the way he can read leo like a book, the physical affection, the inside jokes, the way they bounce off each other, the playful bickering, all of it. he sees how hard his friend is pining and that they should cut the crap and get together. they would be a good couple.

with the return of his friend comes inspiration. each time he hangs out with the two, lyrics and melodies fly around in the head, ready to be brought into the world. he’s reluctant to write about his friends. it was a line he hadn’t crossed before. he wasn’t sure how they would feel about their perceived emotions being out in the public eye.

however, no other inspiration comes so he bites down his morals and writes a song. it was only one song, one that would never see the light of day. it was just to get back in the swing of song writing. it was only one song. but then one song became two. and two became three. before he knew it, he had a whole album inspired by his oblivious friends.

most of the songs were written from jason’s point of view about leo. he wrote them that way since he could see feelings from jason’s end but was unsure if they were reciprocated on leo’s end.

after a lot of debating, will decides to record and release the album. he figures his friends would never guess it was about them and, if they did, maybe it would cause them to finally get together. so, he records and released the album, which he titled ‘te amo’.

however, will forgot about his fans and the fact his friends weren’t public figures. so, while the fans were searching for easter eggs, they didn’t go in the correct direction.

they assumed the songs were about nico di angelo, a fellow artist and rival of his when it came to his career. they had similar levels of popularity and their albums often fought against each other in the charts. also, their fans seemed to hate each other. will didn’t have any ill feelings towards him, especially since he knew nico was friends with jason and leo as well.

the fans don’t pick up on who the inspiration is, but nico does. he goes to will and he’s surprised that nico not only picked up on it but noticed how their friends had been acting as well.

they decide they’ll work together to try and subtly get their friends other through music. to settle their fans, they start a (fake) relationship. meanwhile, they work together to write songs about their oblivious friends. nico writes from leo’s point of view and will writes from jason’s.

it wasn’t meant to be anything apart from helping their friends. however, along the way, will ended up catching feelings.

[latanyalove]

I'm Right Here With You

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Pairing: Chopper x Motherly Y/N (Slight Zoro x Y/N)

Content: Discrimination against Straw Hats, misunderstandings, light angst, hurt/comfort, happy ending in part 2

A/n: Part 2 Here! I'm so happy and grateful for passing 200 followers! For that, we are celebrating this little one's birthday, who is also mine and Zoro's child. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did writing this! <3

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Happy Birthday to my Little Raccoon Dog!

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Even though you were new to the Straw Hat Pirates, there was one member that you had quickly grown close to.

The adorable doctor of the ship: Tony Tony Chopper.

Due to the fact that you are naturally capable of manipulating water without eating a devil fruit, you have suffered a lot of injuries trying to control the sea as a result.

Which meant a lot of visits to the doctor's office, which was great for the both of you. You healed quicker and Chopper had the chance to test out some medicine on you as well as get special plants from the ocean.

Nami would say that you two were two peas in a pod, which would confused Chopper and ask you to explain what it means to him.

You often attended to Chopper's needs, acting like a mother or older sister figure towards him. You would make sure he was eating properly and scold him if he was being reckless.

Chopper would often confide in you, as he knew that you would be able to provide him with the understanding and care he needed.

The crew had just arrived at a new island: even though the crew had been to many weird islands, this one was in the top ranks.

Apparently the whole island thought that they were in the year 1890, their dressing completely different compared to the crews clothes, all of us receiving stares especially towards Nami, Franky and Brook.

"Why is she wearing hardly any clothes?" "Is she not ashamed?" "She must be a slut,"

Listening for only a second, you quickly drapped your coat over her shoulders, staring back at the civilians. Nami looked self-conscious, which was never the case. Ever.

Luffy didn't even know half of the words that were said but seeing Nami's reaction made him boil in anger. Fortunately Franky caught on and closed Luffy's mouth before he would start yelling at the citizens.

"Let me go!" Luffy tried to say but Franky whispered something which kept him quiet for the meanwhile.

After a while, the mayor finally revealed himself to them, demanding why pirates were coming to 'terrorize' this island.

The calmest of the crew, Nico Robin, stepped forward and tried to explain herself but the mayor wasn't calm enough to be reasonable.

"Liar! Pirates are never to be trusted!" The mayor stated, looking for the residents to make the scene bigger.

"Mr. Mayor," Robin started, her voice unrecognisable as the rest of her words were whispered but it seemed to have made an impression on the leader.

"Oh- Okay, you have until tomorrow night to get out of here," The mayor said, trying to mask his fear with a fake confidence.

Robin turned around with a smile, pleased with her work.

"Let's go back to the ship to figure out a plan," She said and we quickly agreed, a path was given back to the ship in an instant. . . .

Chopper had been walking with his crew members through the town aware of the stares that he was receiving but it didn't affect him as much.

He had grown accustomed to the curious gazes and judgmental whispers that followed him wherever he went. He knew that being different was part of his identity as a reindeer with human-like abilities, and he had learned to embrace it.

"Mother! Please help me!"

Chopper's ears perked up amidst the noise of the town, and he quickly turned his head towards the desperate cry for help. Despite the stares and whispers, his compassionate nature couldn't ignore the plea of a child in need.

With a determined stride, Chopper followed the voice, ready to lend a helping hand.

I'll be back soon guys.

Navigating through the crowd, Chopper's hooves barely made a sound as he closed in on the source of distress. The echoes of the child's sobs grew louder, tugging at his heartstrings and fueling his determination to bring solace and assistance.

"Shut up little child!" "Stop crying!"

Chopper witnessed something terrifying: two drunk men beating up a child. His instincts kicked in, eating a Rumble ball to be in the Horn Point form as he rushed forward, using his strong antlers to fend off the attackers and protect the defenseless child.

With the attackers quickly defeated, Chopper's attention shifted entirely to the frightened child.

He turned into his Brain Point form before kneeling down beside them, he offered a gentle smile and reassurance.

"What's your name?" Chopper asked softly, his voice filled with genuine concern.

The child sniffed and looked up at him, their eyes wide with fear. "M-Mark," they stammered, their voice trembling.

Chopper nodded, his heart swelling with a mix of compassion and determination. "Don't worry, Mark. You're safe now. Are you hurt anywhere?"

Mark shook his head, realizing that Chopper was not a threat. Grateful tears welled up in Mark's eyes as he whispered, "Thank you. I'm just scared, but I'm not hurt."

"Mark! Baby! Where did you go!?"

Chopper's ears perked up at the sound of the female voice, and he turned his head to see a woman frantically searching for Mark.

With a reassuring smile, he gestured towards the child and said, "Don't worry, I found him. He's safe with me."

"Thank you so much! I was so worried," the woman said, tears of relief streaming down her face as she embraced her child tightly.

"Come on, Mark, we have to go meet up with your father," she said, grabbing his hand and dragging him away.

As Chopper watched them walk out of the alleyway, he noticed that there were more women with their sons walking in the same direction at the same time.

It was a peculiar sight, but Chopper understood that he couldn't judge their traditions or the reasons behind their actions.

Maybe it was Mother's day? Or a mother and son bonding day for the island?

Suddenly Mark looked back, his eyes filled with terror instead of gratitude.

It was clear that the woman claiming to be his mother was not who she seemed.

Though before he could do anything about it, he felt something make contact with his head, knocking him out. Darkness consumed Chopper as he lost consciousness, unaware of the danger that awaited him. . . .

It has been 2 hours since Chopper had gone missing and you really started to worry. You couldn't help but imagine all the possible dangers he could be facing out there alone in the dark, and the thought made your heart sink.

Even though Luffy said he would be alright, you couldn't help yourself from envisioning Chopper in dangerous situations. Thoughts of him being chased by predators or getting lost in unfamiliar territory consumed your mind, causing your anxiety to intensify.

"He's going to be alright," a voice said behind you, making you jump.

You turned around to see Zoro standing there, a reassuring smile on his face. "Chopper is resourceful and has survived countless dangers before."

"I know but I can't help but worry," you said, your voice trembling with concern. "I know Chopper is resourceful, but what if this time is different? What if he's in real danger?"

Zoro's smile faded slightly, but he placed a comforting hand on your shoulder. "He's tough remember, he's part of this crew for a reason,"

You nodded, staring out towards the island from where they were docked, and tried to find solace in Zoro's words. Deep down, you knew he was right. Chopper had always managed to find his way back to the crew, no matter how dire the circumstances.

Your heart still ached with worry, but you held onto the hope that Chopper's resilience would once again lead him safely back to the Sunny.

Without saying anything, you saw Zoro hand you a bottle of sake and you accepted it, taking a large gulp of it. As the warm liquid burned its way down your throat, you felt a sense of temporary relief wash over you.

"I've been meaning to ask, why do you act so motherly towards Chopper?" Zoro asked curiously, breaking the silence.

You paused for a moment, contemplating his question. "I guess it's because I see a bit of myself in him," you replied. "I know what it's like to feel scared and alone, and I just want to protect him like I wish someone had protected me."

Zoro nodded understandingly, his gaze softening. "Well, he's lucky to have you looking out for him," he said sincerely.

"Since we're asking questions, why do you act so fatherly towards Chopper?" you said, turning to face him.

There was hardly any space between the both of us since you were sitting close to him but you didn't care. Zoro, however, seemed taken aback by your question, his cheeks turning red and his eyes widening in surprise.

After a moment of hesitation, he finally replied, "I guess it's because I see him as a younger brother?"

"Is that all?"

"No," he muttered, his eyes flickering from your eyes to your lips. "It's not just that. I care about him, just like I care about you."

His words hung in the air, and you felt your heart skip a beat at the unexpected confession.

"Well, I guess that makes you the overprotective dad and me the overly concerned mom of Tony Tony Chopper," you chuckled, trying to lighten the mood.

Zoro's cheeks turned even redder, but a smile tugged at the corners of his lips.

"Yeah, he's lucky to have us as his parents," Zoro replied, his grin growing wider.

As the tension between you and Zoro reached its peak, the air crackled with anticipation. Time seemed to stand still as his lips brushed against yours, sending an electric shock through your entire body.

The kiss was soft yet passionate, igniting a fire within you that you never knew existed. Every touch, every caress, spoke volumes of the unspoken desires that had been brewing between you. In that moment, it was as if the world faded away, leaving only the two of you, lost in a sea of euphoria and longing.

"Zoro, are you there?" The voice of Luffy was loud, enough for the both of us to back away from each other in embarrassment. The moment shattered, leaving us with flushed faces and a lingering tension that neither of us knew how to address.

"I'll go with him," Zoro said, quick to get up and leave, his sudden departure leaving you with a mix of confusion and disappointment.

You couldn't help but wonder if the intensity of the moment had scared him off or if there were other factors at play.

You couldn't help but wonder if Zoro's sudden departure meant that he didn't have romantic feelings for you. The lingering uncertainty left you questioning whether the kiss had fallen short of his expectations or if there were other reasons behind his retreat.

Was the kiss not good enough for him? It was your first kiss after all.

"Hey guys! Did you know what happened at the base?" A voice below at the dock said, capturing your interest. Curiosity piqued, you leaned over the railings of the ship to catch a glimpse of the commotion down below.

"No, I've been stuck guarding the area."

"Well I heard that the pet of the Straw Hats, Tony Tony Chopper was captured using our simplest trick," The male laughed, "And here I thought that they were strong!"

Your heart sank as you quickly sobered up at the mention of Chopper's capture. The playful moment with Zoro was instantly forgotten as a wave of worry and determination washed over you. You knew you had to find Chopper and bring him back safely, no matter the cost.

Sorry everyone, I couldn't wait any longer.

Without a second thought, you jumped off the ship and quietly followed the sound of their conversation, determined to rescue Chopper and ensure his safety.

You weren't the best at stealth, but you managed to stay hidden and follow them to their base, careful not to alert anyone of your presence.

As you approached the entrance, you couldn't help but feel a surge of adrenaline and determination, knowing that Chopper's safety depended on your next moves.

"The password?" A voice said behind the door.

"Evolution prevails," The man said confidently and in a matter of seconds, the door opened.

Right. You knew the password, now you just needed to infiltrate the base, without knowing how strong or how many they are.

Maybe you should have waited for Luffy's command.

No, Chopper needs you right now. He could be in the brink of death and you're the only one in the whole crew who knows more than just CPR.

You walked to the door and knocked twice like the previous did, saying "Evolution prevails,"

The door swung open, revealing a dimly lit corridor. As you stepped inside, the sound of faint footsteps echoed in the distance, urging you to tread carefully.

Since you were fairly new to the crew, you didn't have a wanted poster yet so it was easy to talk to people without being noticed.

"Hey old man, do you know where Tony Tony Chopper is being held?" you asked the elderly man who seemed to be drinking alone. He looked up at you, his eyes filled with a mixture of surprise and caution.

After a moment of hesitation, he leaned in closer and whispered, "You're looking for the pet of the Straw Hats? What do you want with them? Are you supposed to be guarding them?"

"Yeah, I'm new here," You muttered, holding back from sending the man flying.

"Really? Well you're in luck, you get to take care of the weakest prisoner. He's already been beaten up in the basement so you can just watch or join in with the beatings!" The old man laughed.

"Who knew that the future King of the Pirates would recruit such a useless-"

He was on the verge of finishing his sentence when his own drink flew out of his cup, forming a helmet around the top of his head and drowning himself in the alcohol.

Instantly, panic erupted in the bar as the old man desperately tried to break free from the makeshift helmet of his own drink, while the other workers looked on in shock and disbelief.

The chaotic scene caused a momentary distraction, allowing you to slip away unnoticed and continue your search for Tony Tony Chopper.

You ran through the corridors, your heart pounding with each step as the image of Chopper's injured form lingered in your mind.

The urgency pushed you forward, determined to find him before it was too late. Every passing second only fueled your anxiety, driving you to search even harder for any sign of your little reindeer.

It was then that you found a staircase going downstairs, leading you deeper into the labyrinthine prison. With each step, the air grew colder and the atmosphere more oppressive, heightening your sense of foreboding.

"Please help!" "This is hell!" "I'll pay you to let me out!"

The desperate pleas and cries for help echoed through the prison, creating an eerie chorus that sent chills down your spine. The darkness of the corridors seemed to consume the flickering lights, adding to the feeling that you had indeed descended into the depths of hell itself.

Chopper, just wait a little.

As you made it to the end of the staircase, adrenaline coursing through your veins, you wasted no time in searching every jail cell with unwavering determination. With each guard that stood in your way, you swiftly overcame them, using your water ability to ensure nothing would stop you from finding and rescuing Chopper.

The prisoners ranged from young to old, humans to animals, but all of them were beaten up and injured. Their bodies bore the marks of brutality and their faces were etched with pain and despair.

It was a grim sight that served as a constant reminder of the cruelty and suffering within the prison walls.

"Y/N?" A voice whispered from a cell you quickly past by.

You recognized that voice straight away, turning back to look inside the cell. It was Tony Tony Chopper, his small frame huddled in a corner, his eyes filled with fear and hope as he saw you.

"Chopper!" you exclaimed, rushing to the cell and reaching through the bars to hold his trembling hand. "I found you. We're getting out of here."

You were shocked when you saw how beaten up Chopper was. His fur was matted with blood, and his limbs trembled with pain as he weakly clung to your hand.

It was clear that he had endured unimaginable suffering, and your heart ached with a mix of anger and determination to rescue him from this hellish prison.

"Y/N?" Chopper asked in a shaky voice.

"Yes Chopper?" You answered, looking through all of the unconscious guards clothes to find a key from the cell.

"Am I really the weakest?" Chopper asked, his voice filled with self-doubt.

You looked into his eyes, filled with determination, and replied, "No, Chopper. You are strong in your own way."

After finding a key, you quickly let him out, unlocking the cell door and embracing Chopper tightly.

Feeling the warmth of his trembling body against yours, you held Chopper tightly, letting him know that he was safe now and that you would protect him with all your strength.

"I thought you guys were going to leave me here," he cried, clinging onto you, his small body shaking with relief.

"Never," you whispered, wrapping your arms around him even tighter. "I will always be there for you, Chopper. As your mother, I would never leave you."

As Chopper clung onto you, his trembling body slowly started to relax. He looked up at you with tear-filled eyes and let out a small, shaky laugh.

"Now come on, let's get back before Dad gets mad," You said, remembering the event of before.

"Dad?"

"You know, the swordsman that always carries you around," You reminded him.

Seeing his face light up made you smile. "Zoro is my dad?!"

You nodded, enjoying to see the grin on his face.

"Hey! A prisoner is escaping!" A guard yelled from a distance.

You quickly snapped back into reality, realizing the danger that lurked outside the cell.

As the guard's shout echoed through the corridor, the sound of heavy boots hitting the ground grew louder, reverberating against the cold stone walls. Each thud seemed to send shockwaves of fear through your body, reminding you of the urgent need to escape and the perilous journey that lay ahead.

"Just don't let go and let me do the rest," you instructed Chopper, tucking him closer to your chest, as you both sprinted down the dimly lit corridor, adrenaline pumping through your veins.

Your ability was very useful since the basement was basically flooded.

As you ran through the flooded basement, you summoned your power, manipulating the water to rise and swirl around you. With a flick of your wrist, you sent powerful torrents crashing into the guards, knocking them off their feet and rendering them unconscious.

Water obeyed your every command, becoming a formidable weapon that cleared your path and thwarted anyone who dared to oppose you. . . .

By the time you two had made it out of the base, you were battered and bruised just like Chopper, your bodies bearing the physical scars of the fierce battle you had fought.

You breathed hard, trying to catch the breath that was knocked out of you moments ago by the doorman. The adrenaline still coursing through your veins, you glanced at Chopper and saw a worried look in his eyes.

"Y/N? Are you okay?" He asked worriedly, looking back to see if anyone was following us.

You reassured him with a faint smile, your voice filled with determination, "I'm fine, Chopper. We made it out together, and I won't let anyone harm us."

As you staggered, each step feeling heavier than the last, you kept your eyes set on the sea shore, where your crew members would be waiting for you in worry.

What would they think of you? Will they be disappointed when they see you because you disobeyed your captain's orders? Will they kick you out of the crew? Will Zoro, Luffy's first mate, hate you?

As you struggled to stay on your feet, the waves crashing against the shore seemed to grow louder. Chopper's worried face blurred in and out of focus, and before you could answer his question, darkness enveloped you, and you succumbed to unconsciousness.

"Y/N! Y/N please get up! If we get to the ship, I can use my medicine to heal you so stay awake until then!" Chopper said, panicked.

"Please, mom," you heard the distress in his voice as Chopper pleaded for you to stay conscious.

The sound of his worry cut through the darkness that surrounded you, urging you to fight against the pull of unconsciousness and make it to the ship where he could treat your injuries. . . .

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[babydollmarauders]

what about the first time the devils met el? i think that would be really cute! :)

i gaze down at the bundle in my arms, watching as she sleeps. Jack and i’s parents just left the hospital to go settle into their hotels, so the room is unnaturally quiet. Jack out in the hallway talking on the phone to Quinn.

i relax into my hospital bed, it’s around 11am, approximately fifteen hours since Eleanor was born, and i’ve only slept for two hours in that time. i’m just starting to enjoy the quiet when Jack walks back in.

“look who came to visit!” he exclaims, a wide grin on his face as a large group shuffles through the door, shy smiles on each guys face.

i can’t help but laugh. i should’ve known the team would come to meet El.

Nico, Dawson, John, Yegor, Jesper, Nate, Ryan, Dougie, and Timo all stand awkwardly near the entrance. meanwhile Luke plops down on the small couch in the room, feeling plenty comfortable, having already been here and it being his brothers baby and all.

“well are you just gonna stand there are you gonna come meet her?” i ask them, giggling at the way Nico pushes to the front of the group, quickly coming over to look at the baby in my arms.

“she’s so cute!” he tells us. “what’s her name?”

“Eleanor.” Jack replies.

“Eleanor Elizabeth Hughes.” i inform them. “El for short.”

“like Jack��s mom?” Dawson asks.

“yeah. mom cried like a, well, a baby, when she found out.” Luke says, making Jack smack the back of his head in defense of their mother.

“can we hold her?” Nico asks and i nod.

“yeah, of course!” i gently place the baby in Nico’s arms, making sure she’s positioned correctly. Nico smiles down at her, just enjoying the baby cuddles as the other boys start asking Jack and i questions about how she’s been the past few hours.

“has it been a big adjustment?” Dawson asks as Nico hands him El. Dawson grins as El opens her eyes, looking at him in confusion before closing her eyes again, not at the age yet where she cares enough about who holds her.

“it’s been different, but i think the big adjustment will happen when we take her home.” i explain, and Yegor nods his head, agreeing as the only other parent in the room. Dawson hands the baby to him.

“it’s hard at first, but definitely worth it.” Shara tells Jack and i and we both nod, as that’s what we figured.

“can’t wait for her to visit the rink!” John exclaims, watching her over Yegor’s shoulder. i laugh in response.

“you’ve got quite a while for that!” i chuckle, maneuvering in my bed to sit up more. Jesper makes it to my bedside faster than Jack can, placing an extras pillow behind my back. “thank you, Bratter.”

“well, maybe not that long. right?” Jack asks me and i smile at him.

“okay, maybe not that long.” i give in, rolling my eyes. the boys let out quiet cheers at my response, trying not to wake El.

Dougie holds her now, his finger clutched in her tiny hand.

“you guys made a cute one, i’ll admit that.” he jokes.

“thank you dougs.” i laugh, watching as he passes her off to Timo.

“she’s so tiny.” he observes, and i nod.

“six pounds and eight.” i tell them. “twenty inches long.”

“ha! Jack, she weighs the backwards version of your number!” Ryan exclaims.

“if only she weighed it the right way.” Jack jokingly pouted but i quickly shook my head.

“speak for yourself! you didn’t have to push her out of you!” i tell him, making the guys laugh.

Timo hands her over to Nate as we continue joking, the guys all fawning over my daughter.

“oh, you’re gonna be so cute on little skates.” Nate says, looking down at her.

“welcome to the team, baby girl.” Nico whispers, looking at her from beside Nate.

Jack stands beside my bed, his hand outstretching to grasp mine as we watch our friends look at our daughter in admiration.

“i’m gonna be your favorite uncle.” Dawson speaks to her, all the guys speaking up in defense of themselves.

“let’s be real i’ll be her favorite!” “uncle Nico is gonna buy her anything she wants.” “oh please! i’ll have you all beat!”

“are you guys forgetting about her real uncle? the one that’ll be living with her and helping raise her? i’ll be the favorite.” Luke finally stands from the couch for the first time in the past forty-five minutes, scooping his niece from Jesper’s arms.

[alpineshift]

potential for jack getting a cat and naming it coco, catching side eye from luke because he’s down bad ridiculously and not as subtle as he thinks, meanwhile nico is letting the kitten crawl all over him innocently asking where jack came up with the name

I am so very sorry it took so long to answer this but I saw it and it was so cute I had to find time to sit down and properly put together a Jack and Nico and Coco the Kitten drabble ❤️

If were ever an image that could melt even the freezing cold hearts of Devils haters, it would be Nico Hischier playing with a kitten.

Jack would bet money on it.

Because what isn't there to coo and aww over? Nico in his favourite black beanie and cozy hoodie - check. A teeny tiny squeaky kitten with enormous brown eyes - check. Nico cuddling said teeny tiny squeaky kitten with his enormous hands against the soft fabric of his hoodie, while giving the little meow-er adoring head scratches - check, check, check.

It's so cute Jack would melt.

It's just too bad Luke would give him shit forever - not that his younger brother isn't already casting incredible side-eye on him while all the guys hang out in their apartment (read: heard through the grapevine that Jack adopted the stray kitten he found around the block and wanted to spoil the little rascal all afternoon.)

"You are so fucking unsubtle."

"Shut up," Jack huffs, glancing over to the den quickly. Nobody is paying him or Luke any attention at all, but the kitchen isn't that far removed from the sitting area, and Luke is very decidedly not keeping his voice down.

Luke rolls his eyes, helping himself to some of the nachos cooling on the counter instead of giving Jack a hand like he said he'd would.

"The aliens could see your crush from outer space. If your cheeks could get any redder, they'd use the colour for brand new Devils jerseys."

"Are you just going to criticize me, or are you going to help host? It's your fault we have a bunch of hungry hockey players taking over our place after practice."

"Listen, I just told Brett. And Brett mentioned it to Merc. And it was Merc who told many, many people. Can't blame me for that one." Luke crunches another chip, and grins at Jack. "Besides, you were a gonner the second Nico said he wanted to come see the kitten. 'Cause you're down baaad."

He says the last part all sing-songy, like Jack isn't above putting tape on his skate blades tomorrow to get him back.

"Go away or make yourself useful and grab the bowls from the cabinet. Not the nice ones from Mom. The Costco ones are fine."

He turns away to check on the air fryer, but a second later he hears shuffling and the sound of doors opening and closing, so at least Luke's helping. For a moment there's only the sounds of Luke stacking the dishes on the counter, the whir of the hot air over the basket, and the soft sounds of the guys playing with the kitten.

Then -

"You could just tell him, you know."

Jack looks up. "What?"

Luke puts down another stack of dishes, then turns to look at Jack. His teasing demeanour is gone, and there's something quietly serious about his expression that makes Jack suddenly want to squirm.

"Tell Nico. That you like him. 'Cause for real, Rowdy, I think it's hurting you more than it is 'protecting' you to keep the truth from him."

He makes air quotes around protecting, and Jack is suddenly very irritated and unsettled at Luke calling him out so soundly.

"I don't really appreciate my drunken bro-to-bro confessions being thrown back at me," he replies coolly, and in the corner of his eye, he sees Luke heave a sigh.

"Not tryin' to razz you, man. I'm just saying, as your little brother, it bugs me seeing you so sad over Nico. Especially when you're dead set on killing the relationship before you could even give it a chance."

"I'm not trying to fuck with team dynamics, Luke. Or ruin the very good thing the two of us already have. Can you believe me on that, at the very least?"

Luke is quiet, but a moment later he nods. "We don't have to talk about it. But - just give it some more thought, yeah?"

Jack opens his mouth, a mostly-honest sure on the tip of his tongue, but he's interrupted by Nico calling his name over on the couch.

"Jack - you didn't tell us - what's this little friend's name?" Nico asks, and Jack flounders for a second before answering. And when he does, he prays his face isn't as red as he thinks it is.

"Coco," he says, with only a slight wobble in his voice. " 'Cause she's, you know, tiny and patchy and brown like a coconut."

"Aww," Nico sighs adoringly, lifting Coco up to face level. Coco meows, a soft, needy thing, and wriggles in Nico's gentle hands. When Nico leans in to give her a kiss on her nose, she purrs and bats her little paws in his direction.

"Oh, Jack, she's so cute. And she was a stray, you said?"

"Yeah." Jack gulps. "Found her in the alley behind the park, all banged up and frozen. She's a tough girl though."

"I can tell," Nico grins back at him. "She's even got a little scar on her cheek, poor thing -" He turns back to Coco, and strokes the fur over her ears gently. "You've been through some shit, huh? I can relate."

Jack flushes, feeling the tips of his ears burn.

Behind him, he hear's Luke's long, and very judgemental sigh.

He whips around, and blindly grabs the air fryer basket when the jingle goes off.

"Not. A. Word."

+

"Dude."

Nico looks up, and he winces at Jonas, Jesper, and Timo's pointed expressions.

"What?"

"Are you kidding?" Jonas hisses, leaning in. "Tell me you aren't losing your hearing, Hisch, because there's no way you missed all that."

"I heard him explain how he got his cat," Nico retorts lowly. "You're the ones reading into things."

Jonas throws his hands up while Jesper coughs into his fist.

"Right. So Jack adopts little fluffy brown kitty -"

"With enormous brown eyes -"

"Names her Coco - and no, his reasoning was absolute bullshit - "

"And she's got a scar on her cheek. On the same side as you. Get real, Nico."

"Have you ever heard of a coincidence?" Nico snaps, then immediately softens when Coco meows at him and taps his cheek with her tiny paw. God, she's so small and wiggly. Cuddling her under his chin is a lot like the times he's spent with a certain someone conked out on his chest after a long day of practice, long brown hair tickling his cheek, but -

Nico immediately dashes that train of thought.

He can tell by the way his friends fall silent that they're apologetic, but he has to admit they've always been good at calling him out on his shit. Still - Nico feels like there should be boundaries.

Because no matter what his nosy friends and teammates like to think and project, there's no possible way Jack is into him like that.

Coco is just a kitten, for crying out loud. Nico loves that Jack went out of his way to care for her, to keep her healthy, and welcome them all into his and Luke's apartment so they can spend time with the cutest addition to their home.

It would kill Nico if he ever fucked up such wonderful moments together by revealing his feelings.

And why would he ever risk all of the excitement, the happy, and the very good thing the two of them already have?

[ask-the-no-killing-game-au]

Can I get a recap of what happened in this AU so far? I'm really confused because it seems like *alot* has happened

No art with this one, sorry - I'll be updating this regularly & a link to the post will be in my pinned post so it can be referenced at any time for anyone new to the blog. I recommend reading even if you've followed the story to ensure you have everything clear.

TW - death (both murder and self inflicted).

Near the start of the blog, Veronika tried to stop herself from living. Arturo walked in on this, recognised that she was in extreme pain, and decided to finish the job for her, killing her just as she woke up.

Arturo didn't realise until after this that both Xander and Nico had witnessed the murder as Veronika's door was open. He forced the two of them to keep quiet about it by threatening to kill them if they told anyone.

Eventually, with the fact that dead bodies' conditions get worse & harder to hide overtime, Arturo forced Nico to help dispose of the body while Xander had to stay inside Veronika's room.

In the building where they're staying, there aren't many places to hide a body, if you consider factors such as blood and the smell. Arturo was also in an extremely bad state mentally, so with him not thinking straight, he hosted a dinner that the whole cast (minus Ace, Arei, and David) attended. However, for the food.. instead of serving the food from the kitchen, he instead made the desicion to cook the dead body.

The rest of the cast, totally unaware of what they were eating, all finished the meal together and split up. This wasn't it, though, as Teruko, Levi, and Ace all searched the kitchen, just to find evidence of what happened. They informed the others, which obviously terrified Nico.

Nico, now convinced Arturo would think they told everyone & murder them, spoke to David, who is also dealing with very bad mental health to the point where he can barely move, and convinced him to dress as them, thinking that if Arturo did try to kill them, David would act as a distraction.

What they didn't take into account was that Xander, the other witness of Arturo's murder, also wasn't dealing with the situation well - but instead of hiding and being scared of death, he became the opposite, obsessive over people "getting what they deserve" and serving "punishment" to anyone that did anything "wrong". And because he wasn't aware it was actually Arturo who cooked the food, but he also didn't want to kill Arturo for the murder incase he fought back.. he instead set out to kill Nico.

Xander found Nico in the bathroom and stabbed them from behind, unable to see their face. It was only when they fell to the floor that he recognised their pale yellow eyes as not Nico's but David's, & ran away panicking upon realising he was now just as much of a murderer as Nico, if not more so as Nico was forced to do the cooking. Hu entered the bathroom with Arei and Eden just to find "Nico" dying (not fully dead) on the floor.

... That's where I'm up to right now. Story post later, hopefully. Thank you all for supporting this AU so far <3

Xander panicked when he couldn't stop everyone else from seeing the body, but instead of being sad, it just revealed his true mindset - that he believed David's death was "supposed to happen", and he became fed up of the attention David got for, well.. dying.

To "fix" this, he decided to put the attention on himself by stabbing himself multiple times, in his chest, stomach, and eye. Unfortunately, because he killed David, nobody cared and left him to bleed out in the cafeteria.. except Arei, who swiftly returned, as the situation had also begun to make Eden a worse person, so she felt that she needed friends.

Arei and Xander thought of a way to get attention - that being a motive. Arei was able to get hold of secrets about every single student, and put them through other peoples' doors.

Meanwhile.. Arturo was getting worse, starting to believe things that weren't true, eventually stopping all his memory of being Arturo and fully convincing himself that he's Veronika.

[keepthedelta]

Hi Delta, what do you mean that Lewis was always more weirder about Nico during their careers? Because I totally agree with you. My older brother, who was quite into F1 since early 2010, used to tell me about these two, who were not teammates but were always together. Nowadays, he is not so into the sport anymore. He says there is no passion and the drivers play too much PR.

okay it's a totally personal opinion, but when you look at their actions when they were racing and after nico's retirement, i think lewis is the one who comes across as a bit weirder. it's stuff like the whole "i don't remember when i met nico that's the sort of thing you remember about your lady" thing, even though he had literally already written it in his book. it's the fact that when things first started getting nasty between them, nico's media line was "yes, there will always be a certain level of respect rooted in that friendship" while lewis went "well we're not friends". and after lewis said that, iirc there was a journalist that asked about their history together and lewis got very quiet and a bit lost and a bit emotional and didn't really have an answer. there was a time when lewis was asked by a journalist how he and nico had changed since they were children, and lewis said "well he's married now" (he did also follow that up with and i'm almost married, so i think some of it was about nicole scherzinger, but i think it's interesting that his response was about their personal lives).

and i think the way lewis has defined their relationship over the years is interesting. he's gone from talking about nico in his book to pretending he doesn't remember how they met to saying they're not friends to saying they were best friends to saying they were never friends. the story has changed so many times from him, while nico has generally been quite consistent about it. and although people think of nico as the one who can't stop talking about their relationship now, when they were racing together, lewis was the one largely defining the relationship to the media. nico mostly stuck to pr line "it's complicated" etc. while lewis was telling them that nico watched him swim in the pool and then came down to talk to him. and while this is something that had definitely happened at some point (i think they mentioned it in 2013), i personally have my doubts that it happened in 2016. lewis said that to the media just after baku i believe, which was where he fucked his quali astronomically and destroyed his drivers room he was so annoyed with himself. niki lauda said that they were barely talking and wouldn't even say the others name in the garage, so while it's very possible that they were trying to ignore each other at work and being desperately weird at home, i think it's equally possible that lewis was making the whole thing up to make the relationship seem better than it was (but also in a way that positioned nico as the weird one).

and then there's all the ways lewis tries not to say nico's name or acknowledge their friendship. when he was talking about coming to monaco for the first time on some british tv show he said he came to visit "a frien - someone i used to kn - a friend". like, someone is clearly not over that whole relationship. and when talking about having harder teammates than max verstappen, he can mention george and valtteri and jenson and fernando, all people he's beaten, but not the only teammate to beat him to a championship? and his excuse of "oh i've just had so many teammates" well you managed to name everyone except nico and lets face it that was not an accident. he put effort into not saying nico's name, and not talking about their relationship. meanwhile nico can say that they're neutral and that lewis gives his daughters presents at christmas because he has totally accepted their relationship and their history for what it is in a way that i don't think lewis has.

and i do agree with your brother, there's way too much pr now. i don't need the drivers to be physically fighting each other on the track but i think the way everyone has to pretend to be best friends is frustrating. it's a sport, and these are competitors, and if the fans are expected to have sports feelings about it then the actual athletes are also going to have sports feelings about their own careers. pretending otherwise is both boring, and almost insulting to the viewer. i know it's for marketing purposes, but most of the people watching are adults who can conceptualise people in competition with each other, even if they're on the same team, not being best friends.

[shitapril]

you know what time it is ! time for my completely non-sensical and inexpert silverstone 2024 race recap -

firstly, a phenomenal, emotional race for lewis hamilton who broke about 73 records with his ninth win at home. his teammate didn't have such good fortune though - george had to retire due to issues that could be potential danger to the cars on track if continued - quiet the heartbreak after having started on pole at home.

now, you may ask, what of the mclarens ? they have the fastest cars right now yes ? and yes they do, but mclaren said a fast car won't stop them from messing up. they ruined one driver's race, and then said "hey one more time!" and it was disappointing. meanwhile max used some insane pyschic race powers to make some excellent decisions and put himself in p2 despite having only the 3rd fastest car.

ferrari continue their downward spiral and while carlos dragged the tractor (even that he had to fight for - fred insisted on a shittier setup initially) to an impressive p5 and even snuck in the fastest lap, his teammate is till paying off his debt from winning the monaco gp.

nico continues his impressive form bringing in 8 points - albon 2 points, and logan almost got there too with a p11. pierre did the formation lap, and i suppose the track did not like the amount of frenchness he radiated with his car so he didn't even get to start.

what a race ! 2024 continues to deliver stunners :)

[bwoahtastic]

A million times yes to Seb and Mark basically parent trapping Jenson and Nico. Seb convinces Nico to come on a girls trip with her, Max and Kev, and she's not afraid to use Max's excited rambling about how she's never been on a girls trip before to guilt Nico into agreeing. Meanwhile Mark basically just tells Jenson that they have a flight booked for two hours time and to have a shower because he is not sitting on a plane next Jenson smelling like booze and misery and Jenson is too shocked to properly protest as Mark bundles him into the plane and then into a hotel on the other side of the world.

It takes a few days for Seb and Mark to properly coordinate their plan, as Nico is actually semi enjoying the hiking and surfing activities that Kev and Max wants to do, and it takes Seb faking a twisted ankle and begging Nico to sit with her by the pool to get her to stay within the resort. Once she's in place, Mark and Jenson casually head past. Jenson spots her right away and tries to turn back only to crash into a waiter, a drinks table, Mark, and then the floor. Nico looks up from her sunbed, and obviously recognises the crumpled heap of man on the floor. She rushes to help him up and sits him down so she can look at the graze on his knee.

Jenson barely breathes when she's treating it. He loves looking at her as she concentrates, her nose scrunched up and eyebrows furrowed. She's so gentle and precise in her movements, trying so hard not to cause him any more pain. When they look up, Seb and Mark are gone, and they realise that they've been had. They should be annoyed with their friends but they can't bring themselves to be, because now that they're together again, neither one of them wants to let go. They agree to do dinner, and the girls all help Nico get ready for her date, making sure that she's got the right amount of cleavage on show and her hair is in perfect beachy waves.

Before they go into the restaurant, Mark and Seb give Jenson and Nico the exact same advice: "remember, he/she is your soulmate".

Plsss!! Seb ofc tells the other two about her and Mark's plan, but Kev is just vibing getting to go on holiday and Max is PURE excitement because she has never been on a girls trip before and she is all giddy and brings way too much stuff kssk. Nico is still sad and tired but Max's enthusiasm is so cute and she let's herself be dragged along, braiding Max's hair for her in the plane and doing her make up cos Max says she wants to have cute girl pics ans needs to look perfect! It gives Nico smthn to do which is nice, qnd Kev keeps feeding her snacks and Seb is her goofy weird self flirting with everything eith a heart beat and Nico just feels so at home with them and dares to relax!

The resort is beautiful and the girls have the biggest suite where Nico shares a bed with Maxy while Kev and Seb are definitely not plotting their mission in the other room.

Jenson meanwhile being given little notice before Mark drags him to the airport, jenson showers while Mark shoves random stuff for him in a suitcase and off rhey go to the resort to, maybe meeting Lewis and Dan there? Boys week lol!!

It takes a while to coordinate the meeting cos Max and Kev want to go hiking and surfing and snorkeling and surprisingly Nico is quite eager to join to empty her head. Seb has to fake a hurt ankle and pouting that she doesn't want to stay alone, so Nico agrees to a day at the pool just tanning and drinking cocktails (and beating Seb at card games).

Mark and the guys managing to get a very uncharacteristically quiet Jenson to join for pool time too. Jenson spotting Nico and just wanting to flee right away, but runs into a water, a sunbed, Mark, and then the floor lol. Nico rushing over and worriedly fussing over Jenson as if his slightly scraped knee is a war wound lol. She cleans it carefully while Jenson just regards her quietly, looking at her slight focused frown and her tongue always peeping out between her pink lips in focus and he missed her so fucking much... nico looking up and both blush at the eye contact and look away, but find the others have deserted them.

Jenson softly asking Nico to join for dinner and she agrees, shyly answering that they have a lot to catch up on. Jenson kissing Nico's cheek as she goes to get ready and Nico can't help but smile as if she fell in love all over again.

She does frown a little at the girls foe keeping it a secret but also needs their help to get ready. It's maxs turn to do Nico's hair for once and Kev carefully inspects every dress Nico brought to pick the right one (Seb doesn't have the right cleavage opinion, Kev thinks). Meanwhile Seb is just sitting with Nico and holding her hand because she can see Nico is so anxious about this! (Also Leais slipping into the suite to help eith the outfit and to give Nico a hug because yes the season was hard but she is still his best friend!)

And pls both Seb and Mark reminding Jenson and Nico that the other is their soulmate PLSSSS the feels!!!

Nico and Jenson talking for hours and it's so nice and easy. They also manage to talk about the fight and the emotions and pls they get back together ofc!

(Also ends up with nico and Jenson getting the girls suite for the night lol for some privacy. And the 3 others gotta share with the boys now ksksk)

[yanderes-galore]

Yandere Platonic Zoro x gn reader x yandere in love Robin hcs please ; maybe reader devil fruit makes them bend wind like an air bender if you will .

I think I'm going to focus on the dynamic all three of you have more than your power, but I hope you enjoy regardless :)

Yandere! Platonic! Roronoa Zoro vs Yandere! Romantic! Nico Robin

Pairing: Platonic (Zoro)/Romantic (Robin) - Sharing

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Overprotective behavior, Violence, Manipulation, Murder, Blood, Dubious companionship/relationship.

When Zoro first met Robin, he didn't trust her.

He respected her intellect and as a member of the crew when he first met her, but did not trust her until later.

Despite this he's still protective and even trusts her after the Enies Lobby Arc.

In fact the two are protective of one another due to viewing the Straw Hats as family.

Both of them are overprotective yanderes when it comes to their obsessions.

Zoro has always been a quiet observing yandere, no matter if he's romantic or platonic.

He's like a bodyguard and overall a good friend to you.

You're one of the people he's closest to in the crew by the time his obsession starts.

Robin is a similar way.

She observes her obsession and views them like family.

Except in this case, she's more affectionate as she views you in a romantic way.

I can actually see these two encouraging one another.

The only time I can't is if you're with the crew before Arabasta and Zoro still distrusts Robin.

In that case, Zoro would be cautious and protective of you since Robin was working with Crocodile.

Robin, on the other hand, thinks it's a fun game to mess with Zoro by flirting with you.

Which makes Zoro irritated as he tries to isolate you from her....

Although, the longer Robin is around, Zoro eventually trusts her more.

As long as Robin treats you well and doesn't use you... Zoro can't really complain.

The thing that makes them work so well together is definitely their similar yandere behaviors.

They're both protective and watch their obsession like a hawk.

Robin is just more flirty due to her interest in you.

Zoro would closely monitor Robin at first when he catches wind of her attraction.

It's ironic because he says he's doing it to look out for you...

But they're both red flags in this so really what is he reporting to you?

Robin wouldn't admit her obsession to Zoro for a long while.

She's aware Zoro acts like a guard dog around you.

He's defensive about you, always wanting to make sure you'll be taken care of by those around you.

If not, Zoro is quick with his swords.

Despite her not telling Zoro, he probably knows.

He isn't that oblivious when it comes to you.

Robin just doesn't say it to Zoro until maybe after the time skip, where the two fully trust one another.

Robin's surprisingly... embarrassed when admitting to Zoro she's been fond of you for about two years now.

Although it's quickly wiped when Zoro waves her off, saying he knew for a long time now.

And, well, out of all people...

Zoro doesn't mind you two together as long as Robin isn't using you.

Robin apologizes at first for her obsessive behavior.

She just loves you... she wants you safe... she's scared someone will take you from her...

Which is why she follows you around and keeps you away from others.

Now, any normal person would condemn Robin for this...

Yet Zoro isn't normal...

In this case, he's just as bad a Robin.

Which means they support one another.

So here's your two walking red flags that you have as companions.

Zoro helps Robin as the two have similar goals.

Your safety and your happiness.

I can see Zoro playing matchmaker with you and Robin.

If you say you're lonely, Zoro calls over Robin.

Need help with something? Robin.

Need someone to help you on an island? Well now you get Zoro and Robin.

Once they know of their goals, they both team up to help you out.

Zoro still acts as your best friend, all while being subtle as he nudges you towards Robin.

Robin meanwhile sits close to you, flirts with you, clings to you...

She makes her adoration for you quite known.

If you aren't ready for a relationship, it saddens Robin, but Zoro tells her to be patient.

You'll come around eventually.

In fact it may just make them try harder.

Surprise! Zoro plays matchmaker.

Their end goal is definitely to have you dating Robin and Zoro encouraging you.

Then you'll have Zoro be your overprotective best friend, and Robin your overprotective girlfriend.

As with most Straw Hat yanderes, these two are a ruthless pair and would definitely do horrendous things for you.

Zoro is the one who primarily does all the violence.

Meanwhile Robin is usually the one to distract you from it.

Essentially, Zoro does all the dirty and bloody work to keep you safe and with Robin... All while Robin distracts you with a date or something.

These two are both toxic and have a tight hold on you.

If anyone tried to convince you otherwise?

Poof. Gone.

That or they are forced to distance themselves from you.

Usually the glare they both give is enough.

But Zoro isn't afraid to take it further if the other person is insistent.

They're both taking care of you well, end of story.

You don't need anyone else.

You have a supportive best friend... a loving and protective girlfriend...

There's no need for someone to tell you they've been killing for you.

Overall, these two both love and care for you in different ways.

They rarely fight, in fact, they encourage one another.

If you suspect something, they're quick to distract you.

After all, no need to worry about anything...

They'll take care of you... They'll be all you need from now on.

[kirasworldofwords]

17 for Nico H., Checo, or Michael?

Me getting a chance to write Michael Schumacher?? Hell to the yes, I'm doing it- Also, because I love all three of them, I'm gonna set the stage in 2012, with baby Nico, baby Checo and Michael functioning as their sort of dad, lmao. 🙌🏻

Prompt 17: Tending to an injury/wound/illness

"Ow...!"

"Hold still, Checo, I know it hurts... It'll be over soon, I promise."

"If only you didn't crash into me, Pérez, then we wouldn't be in this situation right now..."

"Nico, bitte. Stop."

"It's true!"

Michael sighed in exhaustion. Having to tend to one injured grid-mate apparently wasn't enough for the universe - it gave him two instead.

And they bickered like children.

"I told you my brake ripped, mate! It's not my fault the mechanics forgot to look at the braking system!"

The older German gently patted Sergio's shoulder to tell him to calm down again, which... worked for about five seconds - time that Nico needed to think of a response to offset the young Mexican again.

"That's your team, though! You could've told them to check your whole car once more before the race!"

Sergio grit his teeth in anger and growled under his breath at the accusation. What luck he wasn't teammates with that guy...

"Yeah, next time your car suddenly fails and you crash into someone without you wanting to, I'll say that to you as well, Hulkenberg."

"Try me, bitch."

Both rookies flinched when something loud suddenly crashed next to them, a booming voice quickly following.

"Nico, Sergio, be quiet just for once! I'm trying to concentrate on treating your wounds!"

The younger German driver swallowed thickly. He had never seen Michael this angry before... It was definitely a sight he wouldn't forget that easily anymore, and one he wished to never see again at the same time.

"Sorry, Michael."

"Perdóname..."

The older driver sighed, crossing his arms in front of his chest. These two were lucky that he had a son himself, as well as a daughter, and the two liked to bicker as much as his two grid-mates did.

"Seriously, how old are you two again? You're both in your 20's, I thought. Why are you acting like my tween kids? You're better than that."

The two young drivers fell silent and stared at the ground, heads cast in different direction as they did so. One twiddled with his thumbs, the other bounced his leg - and Michael would've been lying if he said he didn't see his kids in these two.

Nico was a lot like Mick. Sturdy, but also often as stubborn as a donkey. Meanwhile, Sergio was like Gina. Kind and gentle, unless someone provoked him, then he'd have the real potential to flip, no problem.

His facial features softened, and he smiled, chuckled, and shook his head slowly.

"You two... You really do remind me a lot of my kids."

Nico and Sergio looked at each other, probably imagining what it would be like if they were truly brothers, before they smirked at one another first, then at Michael.

"Is that why you always take extra care of us? Because you see yourself as our sort of 'grid-dad'?"

The Mercedes driver stopped in his tracks and stared at the bandage he was just about to wrap around Nico's busted ankle. He... did act a lot like their father, didn't he? Was that why Fernando always teased him like that...?

"... Don't push it, Hulk."

His younger grid-mate laughed loudly at that, a broad, boisterous laugh that Sergio couldn't help chiming in on. They knew - they so knew. And it may have taken Michael a moment or two, but he soon smiled and quietly laughed along, going back to wrapping the bandage around Nico's ankle.

Once he was tended to (Nico then proceeded to sit there twisting his ankle in circles just to see if it would hurt), Michael turned his attention towards Sergio, taking the disinfectant bottle and using it to carefully wipe away the dirt that had accumulated in the wound on the Mexican driver's elbow. The small scrape on his knee had already been taken care of, a bandaid sitting idly on top of the bleeding spot, holding back any and all debris that could threaten to make its way back into the open wound.

Upon the disinfectant touching base on Sergio's elbow, however, he hissed, squeezed an eye shut, and jerked his arm back - but Michael firmly held him in place.

"Hier geblieben." (Stay here.)

He carefully placed a cotton patch on the open spot, instructing the young Mexican to hold it there whilst he went ahead and wrapped a bandage around his elbow, fixing it with two strips of tape. After inspecting his little handiwork for a bit, Michael nodded to himself with a self-sufficient smile and stood up again, groaning at the way his bones cracked.

He was seriously getting too old for this...

Regardless, the baron reached a hand up and first ran it through Nico's hair before he did the same with Sergio's, both of them grinning crookedly at their grid-mate.

"Alright, that should be it. You're good to go. But don't choke each other, yes? The sport still needs you."

Both drivers gave each other lopsided smiles before they got up from their sitting positions at the same time, going in to hug Michael as thanks for his help - Michael was taken aback first, of course, but he quickly smiled and hugged them back before sending them on their ways, waving after them shortly.

A snicker came from the doorway behind him after Nico and Sergio left.

"I always knew you were like a father to them, Schu."

Michael sighed in resignation at the voice.

"Do me a favor, and just shut up for a while, Fernando."

[happyk44]

Thinking about a specific flavour of Percicobeth where Nico is so deeply in love with Percy and jealous of Annabeth for having him that he tries to avoid her as much as he can because it's not really her fault she's dating his dream boy and he doesn't wanna be rude, but Nico is important to Percy which Annabeth takes very seriously so she just. Will not. Fucking. Go away.

And Nico finds that she's actually really neat and cool and he's just like "oh my fucking god stop being so awesome, so I can pretend you're secretly awful and hate you in peace" and then at some point over time he realizes he's not jealous of her anymore.

He loves her. Just like he loved Percy.

And it freaks him out because he's never been into girls before. So he just. Bolts instead of talking about it and Percy is panicking and Annabeth is worried and they go searching for him, meanwhile he's just faceplanted on the floor of his dad's office, moaning about his incredibly Terrible luck and Hades is just like "just fuck both of them then and stop dirtying my floor with your tears, I just had it mopped" and Nico is just "fuck off and let me be dramatic"

And ofc they find him and demand he tell them why he just disappeared on them without warning and the confession just spills from his lips and they're just... Shocked. Confused. Percy assumed Nico liked Annabeth. Annabeth assumed Nico liked Percy. Neither of them considered that it was both of them he fell in love with.

And neither of them were ever equipped to deal with his confession in the first place - it always seemed like one of those open secrets they were never going to talk about even though they really needed to. The balance of their friendship is a thin line they didn't wanna break and now it's shattered all over the floor along with Nico's bleeding heart and neither of them know how to fix it.

But neither of them can imagine life with Nico nestled in between them during move nights or combing shadows out of his hair or dragging him along to help pick out gifts or waking up to good morning texts from wherever he is and it's just a quiet oh between the two of them. Because they love him too. They do.

And it's a weird thing while they learn to work around the edges of a romantic relationship with Nico who takes a few years before he finally settles down and realizes it's not a joke, it's not a placation to make him stay, it's genuine and content and warm and home.

[yujo-nishimura]

The Escape - Part 34

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The woman introduces herself as Nico Robin, radiating an air of quietness and gentleness that sets her apart from the two men flanking you. Crocodile ensures that you walk right beside him, never allowing you to stray far from his imposing presence and his gleaming golden hook.

Mr. 3 wears a sly grin as soon as he lays eyes on you. "So we meet again. And this time, there's no Captain Buggy to protect you," he taunts. Anger and heat surge within you as memories of your previous encounters with him resurface. You had thought Buggy had sent him flying, but somehow he had survived, as evidenced by his bandages that barely held him together.

"Do we really need these two to follow us around all day, Crocodile?" you question your captor as the three of you slowly navigate the scorching streets of Alabasta. He simply gazes down at you in silence.

"I had hoped for some... private time," you continue, summoning all your courage as you reach out and gently touch his hand. His surprise is palpable, and his gaze toward you undergoes a sudden transformation.

Nico Robin smiles and halts, causing the group to pause in their progress down the street. "Well, I have other matters to attend to besides this little afternoon stroll... Boss," she remarks, her eyes filled with anticipation as she regards Crocodile. He appears to be grappling with the challenge of replying to two demanding women.

"You may leave, Robin. I will meet you later at the casino," Crocodile finally concedes.

"I wouldn't trust her, Boss," Mr. 3 interjects, his voice dripping with malice. "I've witnessed her devotion to Buggy. I've seen the way she looked at him..."

You fall silent and release your grip on Crocodile's hand. Pretending to have feelings for him is painful, but being reminded of your captain hurts even more.

"You can go now, Mr. 3. I'm confident I can handle a little girl on my own," Crocodile dismisses, his tone firm.

"But Boss..." Mr. 3 protests, his words trailing off.

Crocodile's gaze exudes intimidation, and Mr. 3 quickly grasps the unspoken message. He retreats, leaving you and Crocodile alone on the deserted, dusty street. The relentless sun beats down, intensifying the sweltering heat. You can't understand how Crocodile manages to endure the scorching temperatures while dressed in his fur coat and long trousers. Meanwhile, you find yourself perspiring in the lightweight dress you've been wearing.

A tense silence hangs between you for a moment. Anxiety gnaws at you, hoping that you haven't inadvertently provided him with an opportunity to exploit you.

"Let's continue walking," he simply states, and you comply willingly, noticing that he no longer insists on keeping you within arm's reach. He grants you the freedom to walk at a more leisurely pace. As you walk down the bustling streets, you pass by various shops and small stalls where locals offer the harvest of their farms, predominantly camel meat and exotic fruits that are unfamiliar to you from other islands.

The houses in this city are adorned with beautiful paintings, adding splashes of color to the arid landscape. Despite the sweltering heat, you find yourself captivated by the allure of this place. The air is dry, carrying a hint of desert winds that rustle through the palm trees that dot the landscape. The houses are predominantly made of sandstone, their walls bearing carvings and ornate designs. The city streets are lined with shops and stalls adorned with vibrant textiles, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region. Colorful tapestries and woven rugs hang from shops, providing shade from the sun.

The bustling streets of the town were filled with people, greeting your captor with familiarity. You can't help but wonder if they are aware of the true nature of the man beside you. However, Crocodile seems undisturbed by the reception, and he appears to have noticed your gaze towards the array of fruit displayed on a nearby market stand. Surprisingly, he asks if you would like to try some. In that moment, he exudes a newfound ease, and the kindness he showed you earlier returns. You find yourself hoping once again that he is beginning to trust you.

As you both approach the fruit stand, your attention is abruptly drawn to a familiar voice. "Sanji, I want you to make a fruit dessert with these! And we need to find a butcher to buy more meat!" The voice belongs to none other than Luffy, who stands at the corner of the street engaged in conversation with a tall, blond man dressed in a sleek black suit. Beside Luffy stands a girl with short, orange hair and a blue skirt.

Seeing Luffy in this unfamiliar territory feels like stumbling upon an oasis in the desert. Amidst the uncertainty and mistrust that surrounds you, he is the one person you had at least expected to meet here. The sight of him brings a sense of relief and reassurance, maybe it was no coincidence that he was here now, on this day. 

"Luffy!" you exclaim, waving at him excitedly. However, in that very moment, you feel Crocodile's hook digging into your hip, causing intense pain that makes you instinctively try to escape his torment. "How dare you to talk...!" His threat rings in your ears, warning you against uttering another word, or you would suffer dire consequences. He materializes beside you, his presence suffocating as his hot breath tickles your ear, sending shivers down your spine. The pain slowly intensifies and you cannot move. 

Luffy turns around, spotting you amidst the chaos, and his face lights up with a wide smile. He hurries towards you, his rubbery arm waving in the air. "Y/n! I never expected to see you again so soon! What a surprise! Where's Binky?" he exclaims with genuine delight.

Anxiety courses through your veins as you navigate the delicate balance between revealing the truth and protecting yourself from Crocodile's wrath. The pain in your hip, concealed beneath your dress, serves as a reminder to choose your words carefully.

"Strawhat! Y/n is under my protection now. Buggy has betrayed her, and she has chosen to align herself with me. The rest is none of your concern..." Crocodile interjects, his voice laced with a sinister edge. He speaks fast, wanting to make sure to end this encounter as quickly as possible. You glance at Luffy, fear and pain etched on your face, hoping he understands the gravity of the situation.

Luffy tilts his head, looking at both you and Crocodile with a mix of confusion and concern. "Who is this old cigar-smoking grandpa, Y/n? Is he your new captain now? You seem to switch pirate crews quite often," he remarks, his innocence shining through. Meanwhile, the hook embedded in your flesh sends waves of agony through your body, and you fight to suppress any cries of pain, the intensity increasing with each passing moment. Unable to find the words to respond, you can only nod.

"Well, it's good to see you again," Luffy says, not getting the hint that this conversation is actually over. "This is part of my crew, our cook Sanji and our navigator Nami...!" he introduces, his enthusiasm undeterred. The blond man eagerly extends his hand towards you, attempting to grasp it and gently placing a kiss on it. "Luffy has mentioned you, Y/n, but meeting you here in this dusty town makes me realize he didn't do justice to describing your beauty, like a desert flower in full bloom..." In that moment Crocodile forcefully shoves the cook aside, denying him any opportunity to lay a hand on you. A bitter smile graces your face, mirrored in the surprised expression of Nami, the orange-haired girl. In her eyes, you find a glimmer of understanding, almost a recognition.

With swift efficiency, Crocodile spins you around, drawing you closer to his imposing presence. His words, laced with a sense of finality, hang in the air.

“Was nice talking to ya all.” 

As he forcefully separates you from your friend, the small piece of paper slips from your grasp, gracefully descending to the ground. It holds the message you had prepared in your room the previous day, a silent plea for Nami and the others to discover and understand. With a glimmer of hope, you continue walking alongside Crocodile, knowing full well that his grip remains unyielding, rendering your escape impossible. The pain at your hip finally lessens and as you are far away from Luffy and his friends Crocodile pushes you into a dark corner, against the cool wall of a heated up house. You feel blood running down your hips as Crocodile pins you against the wall, pushing himself against you, making it almost difficult for you to breath. 

"You must put an end to these antics and listen to my words. I am not enjoying it to hurt you...!" Crocodile's voice is a chilling whisper, so near to your face that his words reverberate throughout your being. Overwhelmed by his strength, a surge of anxiety courses through your bones, leaving you feeling utterly defenseless in his presence. He is so close to you now, you haven't allowed anybody to be that close to you, only Buggy had this permission.. you feel like crying again and you try so hard to not give in to your overwhelming feelings.