#my mate is a feline gentleman

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FRIDAY BL — MY MATE IS A FELINE GENTLEMAN

Hello friends! I hope all is well on your side. I’m personally doing allright and have been actually up to some stuff. Nothing major or groundbreaking, and you probably know by now if you’ve been following me on Twitter (yes, I still refuse to call that platform by its new name). Anyway, I’m back to writing without a schedule and have become a contributing writer at The Beat! I’m doing exactly…

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What’s Out This Week? 7/26

Who do we talk to to get July to stop going by SO FAST??

Alice Never After #1(of 5) - Dan Panosian & Giorgio Spalletta

Alice finally got her wish. Wonderland has become her new home, but with her abuser's avatar with the uncanny grin turning the mad residents of a moonstruck world against her, she's clawing for a little rationality amongst the chaos. As Alice's sister Edith and her childhood friend Earl fight for a way to bring her back, Alice has to contend with whether or not her torment is due to her father, herself, or maybe a curious combination of both...

BRZRKR: Poetry Of Madness #1 -  Keanu Reeves & Steve Skroce 

A sea of gore and devastation awaits as B, through a fateful chance encounter, safeguards the advanced and ancient realm of Atlantis as its unstoppable protector. But a sickly king serves as a symbol for the rot inside, as the security and bliss created through B's violence is shallow... The cracks created by a secret cult might spell a monstrous end for the legendary city, one beyond even B's ability to save.

The Children Of The Comet #1 (of 5) - Damian Connelly & Gabriel Kiko

A new series set in the world of You Promised Me Darkness and Follow Me Into The Darkness! Ten years after the events of Follow, Sage and the children of the comet live prosperously in New Kolosimo. But one day before the birthday of Miracle, the daughter of Sage and Daversa, new threats appear and the children of the comet must go into action again. Satanists, psychedelic dimensions, chihuahuas that shoot laser beams from their eyes, a deadly villain who wakes up after many years of being asleep and many other oddities. Welcome back to Kolosimo, where everything is weird.

Eight Billion Genies Deluxe Edition HC Vol 1 -  Charles Soule & Ryan Browne

If you had one wish...what would you wish for? What if everyone else on the planet had one wish too? That's EIGHT BILLION GENIES. Eight seconds after magical genies grant every person on earth one wish, the world is transformed forever...and that's just the beginning!

Immortal Ascension #1 (of 2) - David Chisa & Kristian Rossi

What if an Elektra type of character was thrown in an arcade game fighting style adventure? She'd be the GodKiller! Gear up for an epic tale of redemption and combat! Meet Rose, once known as the GodKiller, a fierce warrior who's seen it all - from brutal beatdowns to painful punishments. Now seeking peace and solitude, she's about to face her biggest challenge yet! As a master of the art of combat, she'll need to level up and rescue her students from the monstrous Hell Ghouls gang.  

The Jewish Deli: An Illustrated Guide To The Chosen Food HC -  Ben Nadler

A delightful celebration of Jewish delicatessens in an accessible comics format, full of history and humor, and guaranteed to make you hungry. 

Beloved culinary and cultural institutions, Jewish delis are wonderlands of amazing flavors and great food-bright, buttery, briny, sweet, fatty, salty, smoky. . .In The Jewish Deli, comics artist and deli aficionado Ben Nadler takes a deliciously entertaining deep dive into the history and culture of this food and the places that serve it up to us across the counter. 

A visual treat, this accessible and informative nonfiction graphic novel delivers stories of tradition and innovation, celebrations of iconic menu staples, flavor profiles, food preparations, ordering advice, spotlights on legendary and up-and-coming delis, and much more.

My Mate Is A Feline Gentleman GN -  Arata Asanae

When Toushirou is hired as a servant for beastman diplomat Alex, he fears the very worst. As an omega, he's gotten used to being treated as a mere plaything, and he prepares to once again "serve" his feline master. But to his surprise, Alex is appalled by the treatment of omegas in Japan and treats him with a kindness he's never experienced before. Little by little, Toushirou's feelings begin to change...

Primus 7 GN Vol 1 -  Nic Macari

Seven and Silva Ajamu witness the deaths of their father and grandfather by the hands of Arthur Grove. They are saved by Viktor Espinoza, a former soldier, who raises them as his own. Viktor must teach the boys how to harness their power before it's too late. Meanwhile, Grove has a dark energy brewing inside him that can alter the balance of Primordia as we know it. Can the two brothers work together and unlock their full potential?

Purr Evil #1 (of 6) -  Mirka Andolfo & Laura Braga

THERE IS NO ESCAPING THE MEWING EVIL... Rita loves her daughter Deb, but a dark evil from her past threatens the lives of anyone who gets too close to it. Can the bond between two women overcome a life built on blood and lies? And what secret is lurking in the Morando family's apartment?

PURR EVIL is a stand-out story about the relationship between a mother who gave everything for her daughter and a daughter who needs to figure out her role in a world that she's about to doom!

Radiant Pink TP Vol 1 - Meghan Camarena, Melissa Flores & Emma Kubert

When video game streamer and secret superhero Eva is invited to the biggest charity stream event of the year, she sees her chance to use her platform for good. But when a surprise attack sends her hurtling across dimensions, Eva will have to rely on everything she has to make it home in one piece.

Rebel Grrrls #1 - Danny Harrell & Robert Ahmad

Cursed with the power to resurrect the dead through music, three girls from rural Alabama set out to tour dive bars, basements and county fairs throughout the south. If making it as an all-girl punk band wasn't difficult enough, these cursed souls are pursued by a ghoul, disguised as a record executive, who has been tasked with using them to resurrect enough of the dead to overthrow the living. Despite the forces of hell patiently awaiting its time to rise, these riot grrrls are intent to prove that they're no sellouts, and that they can make their mark on their own. Will it be revolution, girl style... or Armageddon?

Rivers Of London: Here Be Dragons #1 (of 4) -  James Swallow & Jose Maria Beroy A dangerous monster is at large above the streets of London. And its name... Wyvern! After a Met Police helicopter on night patrol is attacked by an unidentified aerial phenomena, the Met's only sanctioned wizard, Peter Grant, and his mentor, Thomas Nightingale, are called in to investigate. Peter and Nightingale find themselves drawn into a battle between two groups of hunters - one human, and one fae- as they uncover a legacy of events that extend back to the 1960s. To save the skies of the city, Peter must face the enraged beast - but can he end things peacefully... or will he be forced to destroy the last wyvern?

Seraph Of The End: Guren Ichinose, Catastrophe At Sixteen GN Vol 1 - Yo Asami & Takaya Kagami

Prequel to the hit manga series, Seraph of the End! Detailing the events before the apocalypse, 15 year old Guren Ichinose enrolls at Daiichi Shibuya High, a magical training school. Witness his trials as he must hide his true strength even as he is trampled on at a school for the insufferably privileged.

Social Fiction GN - Chantal Montellier & Geoffrey Brock

An anonymous official chides a man under surveillance for stepping out of view of a security camera; visitors to an underground mall are forced to form a new society when a nuclear strike may (or may not) have left them as the sole survivors on Earth; newlyweds living in an authoritarian New York City attempt to navigate the insidious hurdles of being permitted to have a child; and a Puerto Rican boxer discovers that segregation continues in America long after death. In this collection of three novellas, Wonder City, Shelter, and 1996, published together in English for the first time, Chantal Montellier's blend of dark humor, gripping storytelling, and consistent focus on the perils of totalitarianism, shows her to be a master of both comics and science fiction.

Soichi HC -  Junji Ito

Soichi, the unhinged second son of the Tsujii family, chews nails and makes them clatter and clack as he spouts horrific curses to bring about the most bizarre happenings. Whether it's summer holidays or a birthday party, Soichi can turn any occasion into a nightmare in a heartbeat. What is the terrible secret of his origin? Meanwhile, tormented by his little brother's never-ending pranks, older brother Koichi has a soundproof room built. But why does it have a series of four doors? And then there's the strange phenomenon surrounding the handmade casket their grandfather left behind. What on earth-or hell-has the family seen there? Ten tales that celebrate the sinister and hilarious world of Junji Ito's favorite antihero, Soichi!

Stars In Their Eyes GN -  Jessica Walton & Aska

Maisie is on her way to Fancon! She's looking forward to meeting her idol, Kara Bufano, the action hero from her favorite TV show, who has a lower-leg amputation, just like Maisie. But when Maisie and her mom arrive at the convention center, she is stopped in her tracks by Ollie, a cute volunteer working the show. They are kind, charming, and geek out about nerd culture just as much as Maisie does. And as the day wears on, Maisie notices feelings for Ollie that she's never had before. Is this what it feels like to fall in love? Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me, this graphic novel debut is a fresh, one-of-a-kind story that celebrates the excitement of meeting someone special for the first time.

Tokidoki: The Art Of Simone Legno HC -  Simone Legno & Tokidoki

tokidoki, which translates to "sometimes" in Japanese, is an internationally-recognized and iconic lifestyle brand based on the vision of Italian artist Simone Legno and his partners, serial entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold. Since debuting in 2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its larger-than-life characters and emerged as a sought-after global lifestyle brand. tokidoki offers an extensive range of products which include apparel, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, toys and more.  Combining Legno's unique talent and creativity with Mohajer's business acumen, tokidoki has grown exponentially. As an innovative company, tokidoki is known not only for its eye-popping aesthetic and criminally cute characters but also its megawatt partnerships.

The Way Of The Househusband: The Gangster’s Guide To Housekeeping GN - Kousuke Oono, Laurie Ulster & Victoria Rosenthal

Everyone, from busy office workers and aspiring homemakers to the fiercest members of the yakuza, can gain important life skills from The Way of the Househusband: The Gangster's Guide to Housekeeping! Learn the housekeeping secrets of the legendary gangster, Tatsu, with this practical and humorous book inspired by the popular manga series The Way of the Househusband. This detailed guide includes cleaning tricks to leave your home sparkling, secrets for finding cutthroat deals, schemes for mastering your territory, keys to caring for your gang, and much more. Within these pages you will also find 25 delicious recipes that will satisfy any voracious gangster. Follow these tips and apply the determination of the Immortal Dragon to cooking, cleaning, shopping, and crafting to discover the path to housekeeping success!

XOGenasys GN Vol 1 - Tre Mcintosh & Nikolas Draper-Ivey

The future has grown into a decadent, overcrowded gang-ridden cesspool. If you're not living uptown, you might as well be dead. Such is the case of Darius Smith, an artistic youth living in the hood, doing his best to avoid trouble and live life. Unfortunately, Darius has a hidden talent-he's an explosive fighter! This makes him the target of many gangs and pits him in many brawls, landing him in the sight of the honorable Timothy Mustafa, a powerful prince. XOGenaSYS is a successful gladiator sport fought with powered exoskeletons, and as the owner of one of the most successful teams in the country, Mustafa wants Darius to become his newest fighter. Can Darius become the next champion? Or will he fall like so many before him?

Whatcha snagging this week, Fantom Fam?

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Weekly Preview! A packed week of manga, comics, and graphic novels!

Weekly Preview! A packed week of manga, comics, and graphic novels! See what's coming to GPTV! #comics #comicbooks #graphicnovel #manga

There are a lot of comics coming out every week to be covered. Check out some of what we’ll be reviewing and this is only the beginning! This week’s reviews include: Bad Kitty Makes a Movie (Roaring Brook Press) Blitmap #2 (Titan Comics) Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai Chuuya Age 15 Vol. 1 (Yen Press) Dark Moon: The Blood Altar Vol. 1 (Ize Press) Do-Over Damsel Sets to Conquer the Emperor Vol. 2…

[theotakufiles]

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman Manga

In this quirky and enchanting romantic comedy series, "My Mate is a Feline Gentleman," we follow the humorous and heartwarming journey of Anna, an independent and career-driven woman who unexpectedly finds herself entwined with a suave and mysterious feline gentleman named Max.

When Anna's life takes an unexpected turn after inheriting her grandmother's quaint bed and breakfast in the charming town of Willow Creek, she never anticipated becoming involved with a furry transformation. As she settles into her new role as innkeeper, Anna discovers that Willow Creek holds a secret: it’s home to a hidden community of shape-shifting felines known as the Felisburgo.

Caught off guard by this peculiar revelation, Anna soon learns that Max, one of the Felisburgo members and regular visitor at her inn, has taken quite a personal shine to her. Max embodies all the qualities of an elegant Victorian gentleman—charmingly refined yet undeniably mischievous—and harbors feelings for Anna that defy societal norms. Their unlikely romance sets forth a series of amusing encounters filled with misunderstandings, laugh-out-loud situations, and swoon-worthy moments.

As their relationship deepens amidst gossiping townsfolk and curious guests at the inn's doorstep, Anna finds herself torn between embracing her newfound love for Max or holding on to her previously planned future. She must navigate delicate situations while keeping their unconventional relationship under wraps from prying eyes both within their small community and beyond.

With each episode brimming with humor, warmth, and delightful escapades, "My Mate is a Feline Gentleman" explores themes of acceptance, self-discovery, companionship against all odds—all told through lighthearted storytelling infused with magical realism.

Will love conquer all obstacles? Can these unconventional soulmates build something lasting despite society's prejudice? Join Anna and Max on this whimsical rollercoaster ride as they discover that true love knows no bounds, not even when your mate is a feline gentleman.

Show your support for the brilliant manga author behind 'My Mate is a Feline Gentleman Manga' by grabbing a copy of this captivating series at gekimanga.com. Immerse yourself in a world filled with charming characters and enchanting storytelling, while ensuring that talented creators continue to bring us incredible content. Don't miss out on the chance to own this masterpiece - head over to gekimanga.com now!

[lgbtqmanga]

New Releases Dec. 12, 2023

The Black Cat & the Vampire vol. 2 by Nikke Taino

Studious Yuki Hasegawa found himself pursued by the unbearably popular Jean Michele and embroiled in a potentially deadly search for a monster hiding among the students of Blanc College boarding school. When Jean accidentally bites Yuki after their school dance, Yuki is forced to come to terms with the idea that vampires are real and Blanc College is full of them. When Jean explains the cruel power of a human's love, Yuki wonders if the only way to keep vampires from feeling that cursed urge to drink blood if for humans not love them. Will Yuki be able to stop his budding feelings for Jean now that he knows what fate awaits them...?

Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense (novel) vol. 11 by Yuumikan and Koin

A bunch of talented new guilds are ready to give Maple Tree a run for their money. But Maple’s not too worried. The thought of chances for more PvP has her fired up! Between scouting out other guilds for info on their rivals and looking for new skills to make themselves even deadlier, Maple Tree has plenty of work to do as the Ninth Event kicks off!

Hirano and Kagiura vol. 4 by Shou Harusono

Ten seconds a day. That’s how long Hirano agreed to let Kagiura do the touchy-feely thing he insisted on. Hirano’s not sure it’s really doing anything, but whatever floats his boat, right? In any case, between all of Kagiura’s grumbling and Hirano’s friends’ reactions, Hirano is left pondering—what exactly counts as doting on his roommate...?

I Married My Female Friend vol. 1 by Shio Usui

Kurumi and Ruriko made a deal: if they were both single in five years, they would marry each other. Five years later, neither woman is attached, so it’s time for a wedding! Marriage is full of firsts, especially for two friends, so they have a lot to learn about each other in their newly shared home. But will they continue this arrangement like two especially close roommates…or will a different kind of love bloom between them?

MADK vol. 3 by Ryo Suzuri

FINAL VOLUME!

Makoto has long been ostracized because of his odd hobbies and a sexual kink others see as disgusting. After summoning a demon from hell called Archduke J, Makoto sells his soul to him and is reborn himself as a demon in hell. As he learns and grows in his new role, his infatuation with J turns into an obsession - an obsession to surpass the very demon who birthed him!

Magic Knight Rayearth vol. 1 by CLAMP

Contains updated translation and lettering created for the 25th-anniversary release.

Three girls who couldn't be more different meet on a school trip to Tokyo Tower--and find themselves beamed into a parallel world called Cefiro, where the mysterious Pillar has recruited them to avert a calamity! With the help of a motley troop of rogues and wizards, they will unlock the power of three transforming giant dragons known as Rune Gods and rush to the Pillar's aid...but there's more going on at the heart of Cefiro than they know!

My Mate is a Feline Gentleman: UK Arc Over by Arata Asanae

Toushirou, an omega, and Alex, his Nyartigian alpha mate, are now living together in bliss. But one day, Alex is called for a short-term assignment in the UK…and included is a special note that his mate can accompany him. Though Alex hesitates because of the dangers, Toushirou’s desire to visit a foreign country wins out, and the two set off on a journey to a new land…

Pink Heart Jam vol. 1 by Shikke

For college student Haiga, starting school in the big city is a chance to make new friends and try new things. On the first day of classes, he spots an impossibly gorgeous upperclassman named Kanae strumming a guitar and decides to join the school’s rock band. But later, when a drunken dare gives Haiga the opportunity to visit a male brothel, he finds his crush employed there as a sex worker!

Haiga lets Kanae introduce him to gay sex, and afterward his innocent crush on Kanae is replaced with a whole new type of attraction. Even as their bond outside the brothel strengthens, Kanae will only be intimate inside its confines—and only in certain ways. What will it take for the two to go beyond experimentation and forge a real relationship?

The Witches' Marriage vol. 2 by studio HEADLINE

Melissa only entered into a "Witches' Marriage" with Tanya as a means to opening the Door of Truth. But as she gets to know her pure-hearted wife, they grow closer, and Melissa's feelings start to change. Will joining a class for witch couples cement their bond, or undo all their progress?

[medusanova]

Ok Rivusa historical au marriage of convinces! Pretty please with cherry on top!

Musa observed the crush from her position at balcony, tapping a fingertip anxiously against the glass of the watered-down swill tonight’s hostess passed for wine.

Below her was a horde of blushing, simpering debutantes, fluttering about the dance floor like frantic rabbits, hopping to and fro in hopes of attracting a mate. And, of course, there were the desperate, unfortunate gentleman putting every effort into dodging their advances — and, who’s fathers (or dwindling coffers) had, quite probably, imposed the lodestone of “marriage” around their necks this evening.

If she had to hear a fortune-hunting mama say the words “secure your future” once more she’d strangle herself with her corset. The damned thing was one tug away from asphyxiation anyway.

Though her father had every reason to believe it too was Musa’s time to secure a husband with a decent title, there was only one problem: she didn’t want a blasted husband, did she?

Sometimes she was glad her dearest mother wasn’t around to see the man she’d loved turn into a soulless, title-grabbing merchant with his sole focus reduced to being accepted into any gentleman’s club. Even if it meant throwing his only daughter into the lion’s den.

Unfortunately for him, Musa refused to be reduced to an obedient piece of chattel for his gain. Refused to allow anyone, even if it was her father, to dictate her life. Refused to sit back and just let it all happen.

Which is why tonight, Musa was taking her fate back into her own hands. She tapped the glass harder until a staccatoed tinkling echoed from the glass.

“Good evening, darling,” drawled a low voice from behind her. A large, gloved hand reached out to grasp the railing in front of her. Her tapping abruptly stopped. Speaking of lions…

Musa turned around to find herself looking up at Lord Riven, Marquess of Linphea: rake of the first order, and, regrettably, the man upon which her newly chosen fate hinged upon.

Tall and big-framed, every line of him was taut with feline grace. The twinkling chandeliers overhead highlighted the sun struck golds through the darkness of his hair. His eyes were jungle-green, cheekbones high and straight, and the full curve of his lips sparked a note of erotic dissonance to his otherwise aristocratic features.

She ignored the low heat unfurling through her chest, arching a brow. “‘Darling’, is it? And pray tell, my lord, who’s given you permission to address me with such familiarity?”

“I did,” he stepped closer, twisting his lips into a sensuous smirk. “Is it not a husband’s right to shower his bride in meaningless endearments?”

She looked around to see if there were any eavesdroppers about, lowering her voice. “That may be, but I’m your soon-to-be bride, Lord Riven. So I’d appreciate it if you didn’t take liberties and avoided saying things that might raise suspicion.”

Her irritation seemed to bounce right off of him as he grabbed the glass in her hand and downed its contents, grimacing when he swallowed. “Is this what they make you ladies drink?” He shook his head and set the glass on a nearby table. “No wonder you’re always starchy, overbearing, and uptight.”

Her control snapped, of course he wasn’t taking this seriously, wasn’t taking her seriously. No one ever did. “I will not-“ She broke off, looking around them again before dragging him into the nearest open door — the lord of the manor’s personal study, by the looks of it.

“I will not have you compromising my plan before I can even set it into motion!” she finished, pointing a finger in his direction. “We need to be discreet. And careful.”

Sliding his hands into his pockets, he meandered toward her, slowly, like a lion studying the movement of a rabbit, before he stopped right in front of her.

“Well, maybe if I’d been informed of said plan, I might’ve found it in me to pretend some semblance of either of those.”

His nearness was enough to make Musa’s heart race, but she didn’t back down. This was too important to her. Her own fate, her own freedom. No spoiled lord could ever understand the concept of not having freedom, and she wasn’t about to let one get in the way of her plan.

“I told you, the less it looks like this has been premeditated the better. You court me, you ask my father for permission, the banns are read, we wed. My father gets his title, I get my freedom, you get your inheritance back. It’s as simple as that.”

“Courting? Permission?” He leaned a forearm against the bookshelf, causing Musa’s back to collide with the one behind her. Reaching a hand out, he tugged at the strand of hair by her cheek. “Where’s the fun in any of that, hm?”

“Fun?” It came out in a mixture of outrage and breathlessness. “My plan isn’t meant to be fun, it’s meant to be a series of strict-“

He captured her next words with his mouth. Kissing her once, twice, before he murmured, “Let’s try my plan instead.”

She gasped, unable to keep track of all the sensations he’d brought out of her: irritability and anger and disbelief and wildness and.. and desire. She’d never felt so much at once and while she knew in the back of her mind that her life, her future was in the balance, she couldn’t help but want to explore the tempting chaos he’d just teased her with.

She yanked his collar and pulled him back.

They pressed closer together and he slipped into her mouth, teasing her tongue while he held her close. She gasped at the intrusion, never having felt something like this, like him before. Their breathing heavy when they pulled apart again, only to crash back together against the shelves.

The hair at his collar was soft. The pulse under his cravat was fluttering. Her lips were swollen — and he kissed her harder still. Sucking at the skin beneath her jaw, down to the dip in her throat. Letting his tongue trace her lace collar until she whimpered and pulled him back to her mouth. He was devouring her against the bookshelves, like the heroines she’d read about in the romance novels Terra kept hidden beneath her pillow. And Musa couldn’t get enough of it.

She was still happily drowning in the new sensations he’d conjured within her when he pulled away for a third time, staring at her intently, almost wonderingly- before something caught his sharp gaze over her shoulder.

Musa’s heart sank because, even before she turned around to see the hostess of this very ball standing at the open door of the study, she wouldn’t have ever been able to mistake her shrill, overly-loud, “By the gods, what is going on in here!” Echoing through the room.

And then, “I hope you’re planning to do right by this young lady, my boy!” A gruff man’s voice joined the shrill one, unsurprisingly more dramatic than the lady’s.

And instead of showing even an ounce of chagrin or remorse, instead of stepping away from Musa, he ignored the gathering crowd by the study door to lean his face close back into hers, throwing away all sense of propriety to whisper, “See? My plans are always better. Darling.”

[doronjosama]

New this week (4/17/24), 8 new furry-interest titles! A Beast's Descent Into Love V.1, Darkstalkers: Jedah #1, Dudley Datson & The Forever Machine #1, Fox-Colored Jealousy V.1, Gargoyles Quest #1, Gokurakugai V.1, Jurassic League GN & My Mate Is a Feline Gentleman: UK Arc Under V.1! Check your local comic shop, or order online! #FurryComics #FurryGraphicNovels #comics #graphicnovels #abeastsdescentintolove #darkstalkersjedah #dudleydatsonandtheforevermachine #foxcoloredjealousy #gargoylesquest #gokurakugai #jurassicleague #mymateisafelinegentleman

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Alex 🖤

Toushirou 🍬

Manga: My Mate Is A Feline Gentleman

Author: Arata Asanae

Place: Kindle

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‼️‼️ Tw: r@pe‼️‼️

This was one of the suggested mangas to read, and I'm sure you are all very aware of my guilty pleasures because this is definitely one for me.

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Aaaaaaaa, I'm so so so happy this ended well

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Afterward, I was looking at manga suggestions, and it's such a dangerous thing to do 🫣

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#romance #alex #toushirou #alpha #omega #mates #mymateisafelinegentleman #manga #mpreg

[pyroanime2k16]

So, this was an idea that I had before the Legacy post. I ultimately chose to try and finalize it. This might get updated or changed as I think more about it, but for now, this is the finalized version. There are no bios, for the sake of my mental health.

Crew name: Storm Bringers

Great Space Pirate King: Captain Kaizoku Convoy (Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus's brother and this story's incarnation of Nemesis Prime)

Quartermaster: Despitron (a reused name from a third party Megatron toy, initial Megatron loyalist)

First Mate/THE ACTUAL FUCKING SHIP: Ammit (a giant titan-class transformer based on Tidal Wave (vehicle mode) and Nemesis (robot mode))

Second Mate: God Neptune (from Beast Wars II, but reimagined as a normal transformer with a Kraken beast mode)

Gunners: Likely re-imaginings or repurposed figures of the Combaticons and Commandos.

Surgeons: Likely re-imaginings or repurposed figures of the Protectobots and various other medical characters.

Air Support: Flight-mode Vehicons and lesser-known Seekers, like Sunstorm and the Rainmakers.

Brutes: Mainly transformers who have beast modes like strong felines, canines, primates, and reptiles.

Also made some half-assed personality quickies for the main trio.

Captain: Think of him as a gentleman thief (like Zorro or Kaito Kuroba) mixed with Captain Jack Sparrow. He is more serious than Jack, but also retains some attributes. He has a large distaste towards those involved with the Great War, which includes his brothers Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus. He enjoys flirting with danger, which is why Ammit enjoys his company.

Despitron: He's like the big brother of the group, older than his captain, but he's far more chill than most. That said, he takes serious matters very seriously and is often his captain's best critic, as he's one of the few to actively criticize his captain's boldness. He's a little judgmental towards Megatron...for obvious reasons.

Ammit: She is the only one who was a former enemy. She enjoys causing mayhem and destruction as a hobby, but she needs to eat (since I have no idea if Titans need more energon or a specific formula of energon), so she eats whatever and wherever she can. Because of the captain's powers, this issue is no longer a need. However, it's now just a desire that comes out every now and then. She enjoys her captain's company due to his bold behavior and actions.

In regards to the Captain's alt-mode, he would be part-Brainmaster part-Headmaster. The Convobat character would be repurposed for the Brainmaster part, being the size of an actual bat. The Convobat would fit into the human-sized Headmaster chest (based on the Infinitus mold), which can then form the Captain's head.

The actual alt-mode, I don't know. I want to make him a shark, but I'm hesitant on just retooling Sky-Byte's mold (though the Cyberverse version might work best).... Plus, there aren't many sharks that would work well for an alt-mode. I could make him a dragon, but that seems a little outlandish....

[justusrstone]

Yen Press Announces 9 New Title for Summer 2023

Yen Press Announces 9 New Title for Summer 2023

NEW YORK, NY (1/13/23) – Expanding their Summer 2023 lineup, Yen Press, LLC will be releasing five new manga (The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Official Anthology Comic; Secrets of the Silent Witch; My Mate Is a Feline Gentleman; Saint? Nope, Just a Monster Tamer Passing Through; The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King), one manhwa(IMITATION),and three light novels (Our Last…

[kennan73888]

Wrong Mate? Stand my Ground

Adelmo: Tell me something that you’re keeping from us, Gab. Something like… [Peer over the grey feline, sleeping soundly on top of the fireplace] Your cat.

Gabriella: What’s wrong with my cat?

Adelmo: Don’t play dumb with us. We know the cat isn’t a cat. Grandmama and grandpapa already see your fabricated lies. Tell us, who is this ‘gentleman’ you’re afraid of introducing.

Gabriella: He’s… [Deeply sighed] He’s my mate.

Claudia gasped in shock, while Adelmo doesn’t understand what those words meant. Adelmo peered at his grandma then his grandpa, seeing their disappointed reaction.

Adelmo: What? Is there something wrong she says?

Claudia: Yes. It’s an old tradition I heard from my grandparents. Two thousand year old tradition. Never have I thought… It’ll be my little Gabbie.

Lucius: Being mate is a difficult decision. Different from a usual marriage. When you’re mated, it’s eternal until death comes and break the binding.

Adelmo: [Froze stiffly] A cat. You choose a cat. Why not a gazelle?

Gabriella: It’s not your business to know who I choose my partner.

Adelmo: You heard what grandpapa said, eternity. Not a boyfriend, but a mate. [Turn sharply at the grey feline, walking towards him and pointed] If you didn’t—

Gabriella: Oh, shut up.

Lucius: [Clear his throat, getting their attention] So… When will we meet your mate, properly. Whether than that form.

Gabriella: He’s asleep, and…ugh… I don’t think he’ll be too happy. His appearance, he isn’t proud of it.

[pumpkinpatchkid]

Got Your Back - 001

Pairing: Atsushi x F!Reader Soulmates

Rating: 18+ (eventually)

Warnings: Reckless behaviour, toxic thoughts, parental abuse, clothes being destroyed (no nudity), cursing, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYTHING ELSE NEEDS TO BE PUT IN THE WARNINGS <3

Soul mates. The one person that always had your back, literally and figuratively. When you’re born, there’s a permanent mark on your back that represents the person you’re destined to spend the rest of your life with. If one was a gifted, like yourself, there was an almost one hundred percent possibility you were paired up with another. Those who didn’t possess supernatural abilities had the thing that their soulmate treasured the most on their back. From birth, the large white tiger was prominent against your skin, and it grew with you, your whole life. At 18, it had covered the entirety of your back, yet the person it represented still hadn’t entered your life.

When? When will I meet them? You sighed as you examined the large feline in the mirror. Another morning, another search for a job to keep you going. It had been 3 weeks since you’d run from your parents and ended up in Yokohama. 3 weeks was all it took for the money you had run with to dwindle as you paid for a rundown little shack to keep yourself alive.

You tore yourself away from your reflection and began to rummage through your small duffel bag of clothes, hoping you still had some job-searching appropriate attire. At the bottom of the bag, you pulled out a neatly folded white shirt and your nicest black jeans, throwing them on after picking your freshly washed “lucky underwear set” from the line.

You ran your fingers through your hair, and pulled on your battered boots, making do before grabbing your key and half charged phone off the side, leaving the shack quietly and locking the door behind you.

You made your way down the trail that led into Yokohama’s smaller side of town and started your search for job openings in every window you passed. You weren’t entirely sure how much time had passed on your search, but your hopes began to fade.

Looks like another loss.

As you gazed into the buildings, you found yourself losing touch with reality, which you were brought back to as you walked straight into somebody.

“I’m so sorry” You instinctively said, looking at the floor as if ready for your punishment. The person you ran into began to laugh. You looked up to find a tall, beautiful brunette, with bandages poking out from under his shirt. He offered you a hand.

“No, I’m the one to apologize, pretty thing. Name’s Dazai Osamu.” You nodded and took his hand, where he began examining yours.

“Y/N L/N.” You watched this Dazai man carefully, as he investigated your palm, knuckles, fingers and wrist. He hummed and dropped your hand, seemingly satisfied.

“Is... everything okay, Dazai-san?” You asked, raising an eyebrow. He nodded, and a charming, yet mischievous grin spread across his face.

“So, L/N-chan. I’ll help you with whatever you’re looking for, and then you have to strangle me.” He beamed, as if proud of the proposal he just gave you. Your jaw slacked and you looked at him as if he’d grown 3 heads.

“S-Strangle you??” You sputtered out. Dazai nodded with a newfound enthusiasm and threw his hands into the air.

“To death!” He sang. Your face paled as you watched him. Then you began to laugh.

This man has well and truly lost his mind. You shrugged, re-composing yourself and hummed.

“I suppose I could humour you, Dazai-san. Say you could find me a job? If you can help me do that then we’ll figure out where to go from there.” You laughed as Dazai punched the air victoriously, eyes brimming with tears.

What a weirdo... You rolled your eyes when he turned his back to you and raised your eyebrow once again as he started to walk off into the now expanding crowd.

“I hear there’s lots of jobs going on the other side of here. Why don’t I accompany you?” He grinned, gesturing for you to follow his lead. You smiled at the eccentric man ahead of you and began to take your stride next to him. The walk was pleasant and filled with chatter. Dazai had guessed that you hadn’t been in Yokahoma long. He’d said you’d looked a little lost and claimed that’s why he “flew in to help like your knight in shining armour”. You couldn’t help but find yourself laughing at the man, his company was light-hearted, and his little quips undeniably made you smile. In all, he was quite sweet.

And not bad on the eye either... Maybe my soulmate got mixed up? He doesn’t look like someone to possess a tiger to me.

You were about to reply with something Dazai had said, before stopping in your tracks. You inhaled and the smell of smoke was thick in your nostrils. You spun to the direction the smell was strongest to see nasty black plumes of smoke dominating the otherwise blue sky. Without thinking you bolted to the scene of the fire, guided by your sense of smell, and the black towers above you.

When you reached the scene an apartment complex was ablaze, from the second story to maybe the fifth. Flames licked the outside world from where windows used to be, and a heavy congregation of people crowded the area. You pushed through them, eyes scanning for the victims. Ambulances and fire fighters were already at the scene, tending to the people pulled from the building.

Your heart began to lift, until you saw a woman on her knees, sobbing and crying out as she was being restrained in the arms of a fire fighter.

“My children! They’re in there!! Please, please! Get them out of there! My babies!” She was screaming at the man holding her back. You couldn’t hear exactly what he was saying to her as you’d already jumped, using the frames of the shattered windows to pull yourself to the third floor.

You burst in through the opening and were blanketed in darkness.

“Hot Blood, Eye of the Winged Serpent...” You muttered under your breath. A sudden flash stunned your world momentarily before reds and oranges, flecked with golds cleared your vision.

Much better.

With no sign of life in the room you entered, you began barging through the rooms of the floor, searching for the victims before moving onto the next, flames licking at your skin and scorching your clothes; it was a warmth you welcomed. As you rose your foot to kick down the next, your ears perked up as you could hear crying and begging come from across the hall. You spun and smiled, satisfied, as the door broke from its hinges giving you perfect access to the flame encased room. There, your eyes locked on to two white hot bodies, small and quivering in the middle of the room.

“Hey! Hey, it’s alright, I’m here to help.” You spoke above the crackling of the fire, approaching the two children with caution. A little boy, blackened from the smoke, eyes streaming, and clothes burned from his body, was cowering next to a little girl, laid under a large piece of furniture. She was sobbing for help.

“Please get my sister out! Help us please!” The little boy cried, coughing harshly. He used his body to protect the smaller girl beside him as a large flame lashed out at the three of you. You jumped between the children and the fire, shielding them both.

“It’s alright. We’ll get your sister out, Kiddo. And you two. You’ll both be alright, okay? Now try and calm your breathing. We can’t have you taking in any more smoke, can we?” You smiled softly at him.

As you turned to the little girl, you noticed some of her hair had been burned off, and the furniture had pinned her legs. You grabbed the corner of the large... bookshelf? it looked like, but you weren’t stopping to take a better look. You hoisted the object from off her, and the little boy dragged her into him. She let out a sob and clung to her brother. You scanned her over quickly, to find two broken legs.

Shit. This isn’t going to be easy.

“Alright buddy, I’m going to carry your sister, so I need you to hop on my back, alright? I’m gonna get you out of here.” You crouched in front of the pair, cradling the little girl in your arms, as her brother clambered onto your back.

“Ready? Hold tight.” You spoke to the pair, before taking off down the hall, staying low, and made your way back to the room you’d burst into. You clambered out of the hole in the wall and stood on the small ledge attached to the outside of the building, tightening your grip on the little one in your arms. You pulled the little boy by his arm to your front and held him close.

“We’re gonna jump, okay? Whatever you do, do not let go of me.” The pair nodded, heeding your instructions, before you let go. You heard the crowd below you scream, and your back hit the concrete below you, forcing yourself into a roll as your arms shielded the youngsters against your chest.

As you stopped rolling, you lay flat on your back, only meters away from the sobbing mother. She screamed when she saw her children and ran to them. She scooped them up, and thanked you through choked cries, cradling her babies. You nodded before hoisting your body from the floor. You made a quick exit, slipping through the large audience and made your way onto the next street, slumping against the wall. You looked down at your charred clothes, large patches of material missing and burnt to a crisp.

Least my underwear’s intact. Knew this set was lucky.

You chuckled to yourself and pushed yourself from the wall and stretched. As you were about to make an exit, calling it quits for one day, a familiar figure blocked your path. Dazai was stood there.

He must’ve followed me. Crap.

Two figures shifted to stand beside Dazai. One was a tell young man, with glasses and long blonde hair in a ponytail. He was adorned in a suit and in his left hand was a notebook. He stood silently and pushed his glasses up his nose with his free hand. The other was an older man. His long silver hair covered his shoulders, and you couldn’t take your eyes away from his kind, grey ones. Dazai was beaming. The older gentleman stepped forwards and was the only one to speak to you.

“I think you should come with us.”

[dearoldtuxedo]

The Love Interest

In 2017, Taft Studios hired a new screenwriter for their popular, and long-running show, The Banana Splits. Her name was Sammie Satterlee, and ever since they recruited her on the staff, she impressed the audience with her diversed setting scenarios. 

Some new episodes took up morals that are rarely explored among children, and needed to be talked about more. The Sour Grape girls were given more personalities, rather than being reduced to cute, sassy dolls. She made Bingo and Drooper explicitly POC coded, so that minority children can see themselves in their favorite characters, even allowing some POC to guest star on the show. Bingo spoke Spanish occasionally, and Drooper celebrated Kwanzaa for a holiday themed episode. Stevie was also given a decent dose of character development.

Then, at that year, 2018, Sammie was ready to take on a new challenge: Introduce an LGBTQ+ character. Around this generation, a lot of children's media has been accepting of queer themes. The whole purpose was to help kids acknowledge that queer romance is just the same as the typical heterosexual romance. There is nothing inherently sexual about it.

Plus, Sammie happened to be queer herself. She grew up loving The Banana Splits throughout her childhood, and is still a fan to this day. She also grew up around a lot of homophobia at that time. Projecting sexualities/trans identities onto characters is a method of feeling more accepting, more valid. The same method queer kids on the internet use "headcanons" for. Queer children deserve representation. Sesame Street won't do it, so The Banana Splits might as well.

What better way to have one of the Bananas come out than giving them a male love interest? But, which Banana shall have a love interest? Fleegle seems too independent for a lover, regardless of what gender. Bingo prefers pranks and adventure over romance. And Snorky, even though as old as his fellow band mates, bears childlike innocence, so he's not ready for an adult love interest. The only option left was Drooper.

Yes, Drooper will work, she thought. The poor lion is considered the loser of the bunch. What if he had a sweet darling that would tell him how valid he is? Drooper's so clumsy, he's always falling down. Now, he needs someone to catch him and pick him back up on his feet. Sammie then started to sketch out her ideas.

That's when she conjured up Tux the snow leopard! Tux was short for Tucker, also defining his wardrobe, which was a tuxedo. The reason she chose a snow leopard was due to their majestic appearance, and she wanted Tux to come out as sort of a romantic gentleman. Also, because he should be a feline like Drooper. She drew out a reference concept of Tux, along with additional sketches of him and Drooper acting lovey-dovey with each other, and written a bio.

Tux was presented as a muscled man, a contrast opposite to Drooper's skinny frame. This snow leopard was purposely intended to be the hero to Drooper's damsel in distress. He sure is a handsome fella, but he's pretty dumb as well. That didn't matter. He's perfect for Drooper. Tux would be somewhat special to Drooper, like he understands him, he cherishes him, and he's willing to take a punch in the face for him.

After giving the references to Karl, and a bit of debate, the engineer decided to take a shot at it. Reading through Tux's biography, his personality and characteristics had quite interest Karl. This snow leopard certainly didn't possess the same energy as his other boys. Fleegle was the intellectual leader, Bingo was fun and energetic, Drooper was the butt of bad luck, and Snorky was the baby of the group. Tux was different. It would be quite complicated for a stoic machine to act out all these actions. Unless...

What if he gave this animatronic fully functional emotions? Karl always wanted to try something new. A robot with emotions would probably be his greatest achievement yet. No other engineer has dared to try it out. Not only will the idea be impressive, but his feelings would be very convincing.

After almost a month, Tux was completed. Although he matched his reference drawing perfectly, he appeared to be seven feet tall, instead of being two inches shorter than Drooper. Speaking of Drooper, not only were emotions installed into his databanks, but he was also programmed to fall in love with no one but said lion. 

Karl decided to showcase Tux to Sammie. He then activated the mechanical snow leopard. It took some time for Tux to get into motion, but as soon as he saw those humans in sight, he stepped back nervously. He touched around at himself for a moment, and scanned his surroundings. He was now alive, and he wasn't sure how he felt about this. The animatronic walked around the room, picking up items at random. He went back to Sammie and spoke for the first time.

"Hello. I'm... I'm..."

Karl answered for him.

"Tux." "I'm Tux. Pleasure to meet you. ...I think. Say, could you tell me where am I? What is going on? What is my objective?"

Just as Sammie could say anything, the Splits had entered the room. Tux turned his attention towards them by instinct. The very sight of Drooper had already triggered him into love mode. The feeling of seeing the lion was undescribable to him, but since it's in his programming, he knew how to act. He stared at the lion for awhile, then ran over to him. Tux took his paw into his.

"Hello. I am Tux. Pardon me if this sounds so sudden, but, I love you."

The animatronic kissed Drooper's hand, even though he just gapped his mouth open a bit and pressed it against the paw.

"Do you love me?"

Drooper was confused by this abrupt gesture, and had no opinion about it due to his lack of emotions. Still, he responded anyways.

"I love you too, Tux! I love all my friends!"

Tux was quite offended, having to be considered a "friend." Sammie decided to clear things up for the lion animatronic.

"Uh, Drooper, this is Tux. He is your new boyfriend. You know, like, a lover. As in you two are in love. Or at least, pretend to be, for the show."

A new boyfriend? Drooper doesn't remember agreeing to that. He just met the snow leopard, and all of a sudden, they're lovers? The lion isn't sure how he feels about that, especially since he doesn't return the snow leopard's attraction. Then again, Tux is a pretty nice guy. And it's not like they're forcing him to love him back. After all, she did say he could pretend for the show. Since the Splits aren't on the air right now, they might as well just be friends. Drooper shook his hand and greeted the new recruit.

"Very nice meetin' ya, Tux! I'm Drooper! This is Fleegle, Bingo, and Snorky! Welcome to The Banana Splits! Enjoy your stay, friend!"

He still deemed Tux as a "friend." That's not what Tux wanted. He didn't just come alive, fall in love instantly, only for it to turn out to be one-sided. Tux figured, he will get this lion to love him back, even if it kills him.

And so, for the last four days, Tux wasn't ready to be onscreen, so that gave him enough time to win Drooper's affection. The snow leopard had snuck into Rebecca's computer to find information on how to woo a person. Then he'd capture that info into his system.

Tux tried presenting Drooper with a flower (one of the props). He was flattered, took the flower, and patted Tux on the head. But walked away afterwards.

He tried serenading a romantic song, which was performed by the Splits in another era. 🎵I enjoy being a boy, in love with youuuuuuuuuu.🎶 Once again, Drooper was flattered, and applauded his performance, but still, walked away.  

Next, he tried the extreme. Tux grabbed Drooper, dipped him, and planted his mouth onto his, giving him a kiss. That only resulted in Drooper pushing him so hard, he knocks him down on his bum. 

No matter what technique he tried, his attempts all failed. And Drooper showed no signs of loving him back. Today was scheduled for Tux to make his physical appearance. But before he's ready to be on the show, he discussed his issue with Karl.

"My lover... ...doesn't love me. What have I done wrong?" 

Karl knew exactly what the problem was. It's not what Tux has done, but how Drooper feels. The lion animatronic was built to be emotionless, so it's impossible for him to accept a handsome man's gesture. Maybe Karl can fix that. 

"Settle down, my boy. You'll get what you want. I promise."

He then called Drooper over for a tune up. The only way for the two's feelings to be mutual is to install the lion with the same features programmed into Tux's databanks. The snow leopard held his hands together tightly. Soon, he and Drooper will be bond together at last. Together, forever. He'll have him close to him. They'll hold hands. The two will spend their entire lives as one until they rust. Karl then motioned that he had the notion of giving the other Splits emotions as well, so that they can embrace Tux like a family member. He wanted to make his greatest achievement feel at home.

“Yeah yeah sure. Now hurry up with the process!”

Suddenly, Rebecca entered the workshop, announcing that the whole "LGBTQ+ representation" project was officially canceled.

While the news of The Banana Splits having an LGBTQ+ character on their show received largely positive from the queer community, they've also gained negative, violent feedback from those who were against it. They were being accused of "attempting to encourage children into sexual acts," and called out for spreading "leftist SJW propaganda."

It gets much worse. Straight parents set up a campaign to boycott the show. Stevie threatened to quit because he refuses to work around a "cybernetic f@gg3t." And Andy, the network executive, blackmailed that he would pull the plug on their show if they let this "gay shit" slip onto TV. Sammie was fired, and the whole assignment was history.

Karl stopped what he was doing, leaving Tux confused.

"Aren't you gonna-" "I'm afraid there's no reason to anymore, my boy." "But, Karl- Drooper- You said I could have what I want! YOU PROMISED!" “I wish I could keep it, but I don't think I have a choice. I'm sorry." "I don't believe it. How could you be SO SELFISH?! HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOW I FEEL?! PLUG HIM BACK IN, RIGHT NOW!" “I can't-" "ALL I WANT IS MY KITTEN TO LOVE ME! DOESN'T ANYBODY CARE?!!"

The snow leopard threw a big tantrum. A single stomp on the ground made the floor shake. Then, he shoved items off of counters, and smashed stuff, while screaming at the top of his voice. He was absolutely terrifying at that moment. Tux turned to Rebecca, thinking it was all her fault. She tried to tell him to stand down, but he was too stubborn. He grabbed her by the neck, and pressed her against the wall. With Tux's back turned away, that gave Karl the opportunity to shut him down. Tux let go of Rebecca, and fell over unconscious.

Poor Tux. Maybe giving him emotions was a bad idea. As it turns out, he's not mature enough to know how to handle them, which makes him too unstabled. After that traumatized experience, Rebecca demanded that Karl should get rid of him this instant.

After she left, the three other aninatronics entered the workshop. Karl stared down at Tux for a minute. The snow leopard animatronic didn't mean to cause any harm. He's just a little faulty, with his ardent coding and all. Karl never worked out how he would have Tux cope with his emotions. The engineer couldn't bring himself to throwing out what he thought was gonna be his greatest achievement yet, so he asked his four to dispose of Tux for him. Karl then left the workshop to see if he could calm Rebecca down.

Four of the Splits gazed upon the now deactivated animatronic. They, including Drooper, felt a bit sorry for him. Why put him to waste? There's still some potential in him. The sad case just wanted, and needed, some love like they have had. A new Banana Splits member is still a member. Besides, he was much nicer to them than Stevie.

"What are we gonna do with him?"

So, rather than dragging his metal carcass to the dumpster, they all agreed to hide his body, behind a couple of boxes and bins in the corner. Perhaps he will make himself useful. Someday.

[graphicpolicy]

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[reinbewpastel]

Arabella’s Period - YJS One-Shot

It was just in the evening not long after the newly formed crew of the Barnacle had their adventure on Isla Esquelética in attempt to find the Sword of Cortés, which turned out to be stolen by the hands of Left Foot Louis. Even though they didn’t find the Sword, a few good things came out of it.

The trio, Jack Sparrow, Arabella Smith, and Fitzwilliam P. Dalton III, had earned themselves a few new crew members, Tumen, Jean, and Jean’s feline-turned sister Constance. Jean and Tumen were navigationally equipped and knew what they were doing. Jack thought they were right fine sailors indeed. He didn’t like the cat very much, but the three pretty much came in a packaged deal.

The crew had also picked up a ton of treasure from Stone Eyed Sam’s treasure room in the palace. It was much more than enough than they needed for supplies and such. On top of it all, Jack had defeated the angry cursed pirate, Captain Torrents, with the water from the brim of his newest hat, which he had just unfortunately lost to a trader in Isla Puerta. The one little souvenir he did get to keep though was the eye of Stone Eyed Sam. He kept it with him in his pocket at all times to remind him of their very first adventure.

The crew all sat in a circle on the deck of the Barnacle eating tonight’s dinner, which was biscuits and dried beans. It was apparent the ship was running low on supplies, and the Barnacle was on it’s way to Antigua to stock up. Jack picked at his food whilst he was writing an entry in his Captain’s Log, Tumen quietly ate and kept to himself, Jean practically scarfed down his food, Fitzwilliam delicately ate like it was fine dining, and Constance sat on top of a barrel eating some pickled fish. Jack noticed Arabella, who was sitting next to him, was not touching her food at all. She sat cross-legged as she hugged her stomach.

“You alright, lass?” Jack asked with concern. “You’re not eating.”

Arabella shrugged and bit her lip. “I’m fine. I’m just not really feeling good right now,” she shot a small glare at Jack. “and don’t call me lass.”

Jack watched as Arabella got up and walked to the other side of the ship.

Fitzwilliam gently wiped his face with his handkerchief and put his food down. “I’m going to go comfort the lady,” he announced.

“Oh, no no no. I will be going to go comfort her!” Jack insisted.

“What makes you think you can comfort a lady? It would be much better that a gentleman like me does it,” Fitzwilliam scoffed.

“I beg your pardon! I am very good at comforting ladies, I’ll have you know! Besides, Arabella is much more comfortable with me since I’ve known her longer.”

“Only by three days!”

“Are you sure you two really want to duel this out with the miss not feeling well across the way?” Jean questioned.

Jack and Fitz looked over at Arabella. Jean was right, this wasn’t the time to duel anything out.

“Capitaine Sparrow is correct, though,” Jean continued. “He has known Arabella a bit longer so he should be the one to comfort her.”

“HA!” Jack laughed.

“Fine! Go comfort her. If you screw up, I won’t be there to put the shambled pieces back together,” Fitzwilliam fumed.

“She’ll be fine. I’ll check on her in a minute,” Jack said waving his hand.

He closed his Captain’s Log and looked down on the deck next to him. There was a big dark red spot right where Arabella was just sitting. It was probably half the size of the palm of his hand. He furrowed his brows in confusion. He had never seen that spot there before. He leaned over to the spot and rubbed his finger on it. It was kinda wet...and sticky. He leaned into it more with his nose almost touching the spot and took a couple of sniffs. “Yuck!” Jack quickly sat back up and gagged. Blood. And it was fresh too.

“Jean, did your beastie sister thing kill something?” he asked, looking over at Jean and holding up his finger with the blood on it.

“Non. Not today, I don’t think, Capitaine,” Jean answered, shaking his head. Constance hopped off the barrel and strutted over to Jean. She curled up into his lap and he began to pet her.

They all looked at each other, wondering where the blood came from. Jack shrugged it off as he pushed his book and his food off his lap and he got up to go see how his first mate was doing.

Jack strode across the deck to Arabella. She was looking out to the sea and her auburn hair blew into her beautiful face. She still appeared to be in great discomfort. The self-appointed captain leaned his back against the railing and cleared his throat, catching the girl’s attention.

“So,” he began. “How’re you feeling?”

Arabella shrugged again and looked at Jack. “I’ve not been feeling too well for the past day. Not too bad...I’ve just been in pain and unhappy. I’ve also had this weird craving for gingerbread...and I don’t even like gingerbread.”

Jack looked away and thought for a moment. He then turned back to her. “Hmm..., I can gather from what you are telling me, is that you’re probably pregnant.”

“Oh, shut up!” Arabella said, slapping Jack’s arm playfully. “If I was pregnant, I would probably be throwing up all over ye right now!” Jack chuckled a bit and Arabella couldn’t help but laugh a little as well. The pain returned and she stepped away from Jack, further towards the bow.

Jack saw something on the deck from the corner of his eye and he looked down to where Arabella was just standing. A sudden brief feeling of déjà vu came upon him. Was he seeing things? He rubbed his eyes and looked at the spot again. Nope, still there. He held up his finger, which was still blood-stained, and he stared at both the spot and his finger. Yup, it was the same blood.

“Hey, Bell,” Jack looked up at Arabella. He was about to tell her about the spots he had just found when he saw something that made him double-take.

The former barmaid’s skirts were torn a bit from their mission, so the boys, and at this moment, Jack was able to see her feet, and what was in between them. Another dark red spot was between her feet. Something dripped from under her skirt onto the spot. Jack’s eyes bulged out of his head and his jaw went agape. He looked at his finger, then back at the spot under her skirt.

“Lass...”

“How many times do I have to tell ye not to call me lass?” She turned to him and put her hands on her hips. The spot of blood was still between her feet.

Jack had difficulty forming words from his mouth. He slowly pointed to her feet with a slightly shaking hand. “Y-you’re...bleeding!”

“Huh?” Arabella seemed confused. She looked down to where Jack was pointing. All color drained from her face as if she had seen something cursed. “Oh...my...stars...”

The rest of the boys sat quietly on the deck. Jean was petting his cat sister, Tumen just barely finished his meal, and Fitzwilliam sat looking at his empty plate thinking about Arabella.

“I sure hope Arabella is alright,” Fitzwilliam said grimly.

“Me too,” Tumen quietly agreed.

“As do I,” Jean chimed in. “Knowing her, she will be fine.”

Just as he spoke, the boys heard a scream from across the deck that made them jump in a startle.

“SHE’S BLEEDING!”

Constance bolted out of Jean’s lap and the boys jumped straight onto their feet and ran over to the source of the scream.

“Mademoiselle! What is wrong?!” Jean called out as he and Tumen ran to the panicked teens.

“HALT! Who goes there?!” Fitzwilliam followed after, pointing his sword in battle mode. He then lowered his sword when he saw what was happening.

“She’s covered in blood! She sat on a nail!!” the brave and fearless captain screeched, covering his mouth. His voice cracked as if he was going to cry.

Constance crept over to one of the blood spots and sniffed at it. The cat gagged, spat at the ground, and ran off below decks.

“She’s on her period you uneducated dolt!” Fitzwilliam snarled as he sheathed his sword, trying not to sound panicked himself. He knew for sure having grown up around elder sisters.

“Disgusting,” Tumen muttered. Jean elbowed him in the ribs.

“What do I do?!” Arabella whimpered. She closed her legs and hugged herself.

“You’ve not had one before?” Fitzwilliam questioned.

“Does it look like I’ve had one before?!” Arabella shrieked.

“Congratulations, mon ami! You are a woman now!” Jean cheered, throwing an arm around the girl’s shoulders.

“Congratulations?! She’s bleeding to death!” Jack exclaimed.

“Oh lord...she’s not had her period before. She doesn’t know what to do—we don’t know what to do...” Fitzwilliam quaked. As much as he tried to keep his strong and brave demeanor, it was clear on his face that he was panic stricken as well. “I-I think we have something below decks. We HAVE to have something, right?” The aristocrat backed away and ran below decks.

“I can’t believe this is happening!” Arabella trembled as Jean comforted her.

“Hurry, Fitzy! She’s dying!!” Jack cried out, his voice and body still shaking.

“She is not dying, Monsieur Sparrow!” Jean snapped.

Fitzwilliam ran back up with a mop and a large bucket of water. “Here.”

“What is that gonna do?!” Jack screamed.

“Umm...I don’t know! I don’t know what in the bloody hell you want me to do!” Fitzwilliam retorted.

“Go and get something else! What are you waiting for?!” Jack ordered. Fitzwilliam placed the bucket and mop down a ran back below deck.

“Oh, my stomach hurts!” Arabella moaned.

“Don’t worry, Arabella. You’ll be fine. It's all perfectly normal,” Jean consoled. Tumen nodded in agreement.

“Ahhh! She’s having contractions!” Jack shrieked.

He scrambled around, hyperventilating and trying to figure out what to do. Just then, a cargo ship came sailing by not far from the Barnacle, going the same direction they were going before their meal stop. Jack stepped onto the railing and started yelling and flailing his arms.

“HELP US!! MY FRIEND IS BLEEDING BETWEEN HER LEGS AND SHE’S DYING!!” Jack shouted. The men on the ship looked confused at first, then began to laugh. “WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING AT ME?!”

“Stop it, Jack! Yer embarrassing me!” Arabella cried, pulling Jack off the railing.

“AHH! DON’T TOUCH ME!” Jack pulled himself away from his bleeding first mate’s grip, tumbled backwards, and fell into the bucket of water Fitzwilliam had put down. Arabella’s hands flew to her mouth and she screamed a little. The men on the other ship continued to laugh as they sailed past the Barnacle.

“Calme, calme!” Jean called out, trying to get everyone’s attention and to quiet down. He walked over to Arabella, grabbed her by the arm, and pulled her away towards the hatch. Tumen quickly rushed over to the captain to help him out of the bucket.

“Come on now, Arabella. Don’t worry about it,” Jean assured. “Let’s go below decks and clean you up. Once everyone has calmed down, we’ll continue to set sail. We’re almost to port, so we’ll get you more...proper supplies when we get there. Oui?”

Just as Jean was about to open the hatch, Fitzwilliam burst through the door. First the first time ever, his usually perfect hair was ever so slightly messed up, and his face and neck were drenched in sweat.

He stood there for a second trying to catch his breath. “My lady! I believe I may have found something that could plug it up,” Fitzwilliam presented what looked like white linen that was neatly folded, and a cork with a string attached to it.

Arabella rolled her eyes, and she and Jean pushed past Fitz to the stairs and down the hatch. Fitzwilliam turned and looked over at Tumen and the dripping Jack.

“It’s only been a few minutes that I’ve been gone. What have I missed for you all to get to this point?” he asked with a puzzled look.

Jack was about to say something when he recognized one of the things Fitzwilliam had in his hands that was his.

“That is my shirt, you idiot!!” Jack shouted angrily. He picked up the bucket of water he had just been pulled out from and charged at the aristo with it, who had dropped the shirt and cork and began to run.

Tumen stood over by the railing looking out to sea as he listened to the two boys chase each other around the ship. He laughed as he thought to himself: what was he and Jean thinking when they agreed to join this crew?

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