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itsjustmyfantasyroom · 3 years ago

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Unexpected

Warnings: Based on two episodes with my twist. Just case talks, the squad actually not being friendly, hurt reader and fluff

I wrote this SO long ago, second guessed putting it up, but its time it saw the light.

WC: 2226

Enjoy x

“I told you not to put her on the stand. All you guys do is treat me like I don’t know what I’ am doing. I handed you all a solid case that didn’t involve her and you have blown it”

“You’re out of line Detective” Rafael spat back to you.

“No, you’re out of line Counselor, you know it all”

“You need to calm down Y/N” Liv said firmly with a slightly raised voice.

“I’ve had enough of this crap I should have stayed in Brooklyn, at least they listened and wanted me there”

You stormed out of Rafael’s’ office slamming his glass door behind you making the whole wall shake.

“Is she always this emotional?” Rafael frowned at Liv

“Well, No. She is right Rafa, about everything” He rolled his eyes at Liv.

“Who’s the ADA here?”

“You, but she is right”

You had been at Manhattan SVU for 4 months after transferring from Brooklyn SVU. You and Sonny were old friends. You had finished the academy together, and then finally crossed paths again in Brooklyn. You actually wished you had stayed there. Back in Brooklyn you were one of them, you got along with the ADA, and everyone was close friends. Sonny had recommend you to Liv after you cracked a big string of rapes and she wanted to meet you. Liv offered you the position and you stupidly took it, thinking that you would have been welcomed with open arms, how wrong you were.

From the moment you walked in you felt like an outsider, even Sonny was different with you, even though he was your partner. He never backed you up on anything, you were always wrong. They treated you like you didn’t belong there and never took on board anything you had to say. Even if they asked you for after work drinks, you were left out and would leave early. It got to the point that you dreaded walking into the bullpen every morning. Rafael was the worst of all, he treated you like you were invisible, which you hated because you had feelings for him from the moment you laid eyes on him.

A huge case had come in. A women had accused an Olympian, and once it was made public 2 other women came forward. You had a funny feeling about the 3rd women that came forward, all she had was the story, nothing else to back it up. The first two victims had doctor’s reports and had told someone as soon as it happened. You had worked hard on your own to make a new case file with just two victims who had all the evidence from their attack and gave it to Rafael one day when he was in the squad room before the trial started.

“She is lying”

“You don’t know that” Sonny said back to you.

“Barba don’t put her on the stand, I have given you everything with just the other two victims, it's bullet proof.”

“Why Deactivate? Because you have a feeling?” he smirked at you “Three victims have come forward, three victims will be put on the stand”

“You’re making a big mistake”

“How about you let me do my job. We don’t go off feeling here, we go off evidence”

“Yeah and she has none” you snapped back.

Rafael ended up putting her on the stand and the defence ripped her to pieces. She confessed that she was paid by another Olympian to say she was attacked by the other just to get him out of the running for the Olympics, which ended in the case being a mistrial and he got away with the other two attacks.

Rafael had felt bad after Liv walked out of his office. He had put the case file you had made him in his draw the day you gave it to him, not even bothering to take on board what you said. Rafael pulled it out and had a look, you had been right. You had given him a bullet proof case which would have guaranteed the attacker would have been put away.

You were a good Detective and very beautiful, but you never looked happy, you were always stand offish and never got involved with them. Everything fell into place in his mind. Everyone did treat you like you didn’t know anything and they never included you. He thought back to how he treated you and regret filled him. From the first day he meet you and you smiled at him, his tummy filled with butterflies. But he didn’t want to get hurt, so he did what he did best and closed himself off to you, clearly doing a lot of damage.

You sat in Forlini’s on your 2nd double vodka soda. Everything was running through your head, you were so angry it was making you cry. After everything that had happen, you pulled your phone from your pocket and opened your emails and sent one to Liv asking for a personal week next week, and then emailed your old Lieutenant asking to have a meeting with him when he was free.

You couldn’t do it anymore. It was all too much. These last 4 months had been horrible. Your old Lieutenant didn’t want you to leave in the first place, but had told you there was a position for you whenever you wanted to come back. You hit send when you felt someone sit next to you. You looked over and it was Sonny.

“How much have you had to drink?”

“Why do you care?”

“Come on Y/N, why are you acting like this?”

“You’re really asking me that question?” You frowned at Sonny.

“What do you mean?”

“From the moment I walked in, all you guys have done is make me feel unwelcome. You’re my partner and you don’t even back me up. I hate it here, I wish I never made the transfer. We were friends before here, you’re so different. I don’t know you anymore”

“I didn’t mean-Why didn’t you talk to me about it?” Sonny had a sad look on his face.

“And what’s the point in that? You would just laugh it off and go back to ignoring me with the rest of them”

“I’ am sorry”

“Bit late for that. Just go”

Sonny looked at you, got down off his bar stool and walked away.

A couple hours later you were on your 5th drink, it was getting dark out. You could feel the alcohol making your head swim. But you felt numb which is what you wanted.

“How many of them have you had?”

“What’s it to you?” You didn’t even look up to see who it was.

“How many have you had Detective?” Rafael was standing next to you frowning when you finally looked up.

“Why does everyone seem to care all of a sudden?”

“Excuse me” Rafael sat down on the chair next you and ordered some water and fries.

“What do you want Counselor?”

“Look, I should have listened to you. You were-you were right”

You looked up at him through glassy eyes.

“Doesn’t matter now anyway, I’ll be out of your hair soon enough”

“What do you mean?”

“I’ am going to transfer back. Well hopefully I can. I mean I want to. I have a meeting next week. I hope the boss says yes” you skulled down the last of your drink.

“Why do you want to leave?” he all of a sudden filled with sadness.

“You’re as dumb as Sonny if you don’t know the answer to that question” He frowned to you “All you guys have done since I started here is leave me out and treat me like I don’t know my stuff. And you are worst of all, you treat me like I’ am invisible”

“No I d-”

“Yes you do. I can’t believe I ever had feelings for someone like you”

Rafael sat there and watched you, not sure if it was just the alcohol talking or if you really meant what you said. You felt uncomfortable him starring at you so you started to get down off the bar stool.

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“Do you always let your girlfriend drink this much on a Friday night?” the Doctor gave Rafael a funny look.

“She’s not my girlfriend, she’s a co-worker”

“With the amount of alcohol in her system and the knock to the head. We will be keeping her in for tonight. She needs her concussion monitored. Maybe you should take better care of your co-worker while drinking.” The Doctor gave him a dirty look.

You woke up to a dark room and a crashing head ache. You let your eyes adjust and a figure caught your attention. You turned your head and Rafael was sitting there with a hospital blanket over him. You tried to adjust yourself, but you made so much noise, it woke him up.

“Sorry I woke you” you muttered.

“It’s ok” he rubbed his face “I’ am glad you’re awake” he gave you a soft smile.

“What happened?”

“You fell and hit your head on the bar. You have a concession”

“Explains the head ache” he laughed at you “Thanks for staying, but you can go now”

“No it’s ok, I’ am happy to stay”

You laid back down looking up at the ceiling.

“Did you mean what you said?” Rafael asked softly.

“Which part?” you sighed back.

“All of it”

“Yeah. I have next week off and I’ am going to talk to my old Lieutenant when he tells me what day I can” tears were filling your eyes.

“OK. But I’ am not just talking about that”

You took a deep breath and let out a small sigh.

“Why does it matter now anyway” You spat back at him sitting up in bed. Rafael walked over and sat on the edge grabbing your hand in his.

“Because I would like to know. Please”

You pulled your hand out of his,

“Of course I meant it. I just needed 5 drinks to finally say something. But like I said it doesn’t matter now”

“Can we ta-” Rafael started to say before you cut him off.

“No”

“Can I talk?” you finally looked into his eyes, they were such a beautiful shade of green and you slightly nodded.

“I’ am sorry. About the case, about making you feel the way you felt. I didn’t realise how I was treating you. I’ am sorry, please think about staying.”

“It’s a little too late for that.”

****

You were let out of Hospital the next day. Rafael ended up leaving early that morning, the DA called him in for a case. You got home and showered when there was a knock at your door. You were shocked when you opened it, seeing who was standing there, Liv, Sonny, Amanda and Fin, each holding a brown paper bag.

“What are you all doing here? Ah I mean come in” you stood aside and let them all in.

“Barba called Liv and told her what happened, so we decided to come over and I’ am going to cook” Sonny said back to you.

“And we want to apologise” Amanda grabbed your shoulder “For making you feel the way you do. We didn’t mean it, we were assholes and we don’t want you to leave”

“I know you have got in contact with your old Lieutenant, but please reconsider” Liv looked at you with a small smile.

Lunch was amazing and for the first time you felt like part of the squad. You just hoped that it would last. Everyone had left after helping to wash up, clean up, the left overs put in the fridge. You had just sat down on the couch when there was another knock on the door, you were even more shocked with who was standing there,

“I know everyone has left, but I brought dessert” Rafael had a big smile on his face “Can I come in?” you moved out of the way to let him make his way in, sitting the bag he was carrying on your kitchen bench “Sorry I wasn’t here with everyone else, the DA wanted me to go over a case, took longer than I expected. How are you feeling?”

“A bit better, thanks. Why did you call Liv?”

“I was worried about you. And, I guess, I hoped she would talk you out of leaving”

“Why?”

Rafael walked over to you, grabbing your hand to pull you around to look at him.

“Because, I like you”

“Is that how you treat people you like? Hate to see how you treat people you love”

“For that. I’ am sorry. I didn’t mean to. I was protecting myself”

You raised your eye brows at him. Before you had chance to say anything back, his lips came crashing on yours. Butterflies filled your tummy and you lent into him moving your head for him to deepen his kiss, Rafael resting his hands on your neck, you resting yours on his waist. After a moment you pulled away to catch your breath and looked into his eyes,

“That was unexpected” you smiled at him, Rafael smirking back at you.

“I really want to see where this goes, I promise I don’t love how I like”

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gremlinanonstoryblog · 4 years ago

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✨Update✨

So, yesterday, after eveyone was already awake, we talked about all this mess and weeelll I don't remember half of it but they helped me write this (yes, both of them, I will talk about my roommates reaction to this blog later on XD)

So, the first thing me and my roommate did was tell Miss oh honey about our talk and that roommate wants to figure this relationship out with both of us, but the also confessed that they were more confused about their feelings for Miss oh honey than their feelings for me, so, I told them I would leave them for a bit to give them time to talk about it and also make breakfast

Now I'm gonna be writing in roommates POV

Ok, I was confused as fuck

I never thought much about my feelings for Miss oh honey cause she was my best friend and longest friendship I have. I knew I liked her better than a friend but again, never gave it much thought

But at the moment I needed to throw all excuses to not think about it under the bridge and talk about it with the person I am most afraid to talk about it with

And I was not afraid of rejection because I already knew she liked me, I was afraid I didn't like her back

But YOLO I guess...

So, the conversation went like this

"So... You like me"

"I don't like you. I love you"

"Ok yeah... And also love Gremlin"

"Yes"

"How did it started? Like, did you already knew you were poly or..."

"I figured it out when I started get close to Grem"

"Ok right... How does it feel?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean... Liking two people at the same time?"

"It was a little wierd at first... I wasn't expecting to ever love some as strongly as I love you and still love you too... Especialy because how fast my relationship with Gremlin developed... I never- I never got to like- to love someone as fast as Gremlin... It just- I felt so right... It felt like home in some sense... I did got the same feeling about you but it was gradual, like, I had time to realize how much you really meant to me... Does it make sense?"

"It does... It took me a lot of time to even consider that I could have had feelings for you all this time, but you know me, I'm stubborn even with myself!"

We both laughed a little and things got a little less tense, so I took the uportunity to get a vibe check about my feelings, and nothing better to check your feelings than I kiss

So I asked her "Since we are here talking about figuring out feelings, how about a little kiss?"

"K-kiss? On the l-l-lips?"

I need to mention how much I love to get this dum dums all nervous and blushy, it's just too much fun to see

"Yes, a kiss on lips, can I?"

"S-sure"

We did kiss and well, vibe check done, results, I love her and now I need to live with the fact I've been dense about this for years

Oh well, life goes on I guess

Now on to Gremlins POV (my POV :D)

So, after I get breakfast done without burning down the house, I went back to our room, and when I get there I see those two passionately kissing so I just, left the breakfast on the table beside the door and went to living room watch some cartoons with MoonMoon

After some time they got back and without saying a word they sandwich me into a big hug and we stay like that for what felt like hours, until I asked "So... Are we together? Like, three relationship?"

They looked at each other, then me, and said "Yeah"

"And you are sure about your feelings and stuff?"

"Yep"

"okay then, wanna watch cartoons with me and MoonMoon?"

"Hell yeah!" "Sure"

And we stayed like that for a long time, and honestly, I couldn't be more happy

At some point I told my roommate about the blog and they said "Great, now I can go there and read what you thought about me"

I regret this decision... They were making jokes about my gay panics all afternoon ;-;

But then we started talking about being easter tomorrow and it hit me that easter was one of my moms favourite holidays, and I didn't have contact with her since my ex isolated me... So I thought that maybe I could finally go back home and talk to my mom, and hopefully she wants to see me again after I stoped talking with her out of the blue... I even got as far as telling her to stop calling me... I was scared that I would do her harm if she continued talking with me and I was so convinced that my ex was the only one that could handle me and protect me from me that I ended up being a bitch to my own mom... And even if I was in a bad situation that is no excuse to be an asshole to anyone, especially to my mom...

So after dinner and talking to Miss oh honey and roommate about this, I tried to calling my mom but ended up calling a stranger cause aparently, she changed numbers and now my only option is to go to her house personally and talk face to face... And that's something I cannot do... At least not alone... So, my partners and I agreed on going together so they could support me through this, and I'm really glad for their support

Now is 2 pm and we are getting ready to pay my mom a visit. I will also take MoonMoon with me for extra support

So yeah, wish me luck😅

Hope you're all safe and Happy easter😁

- Gremlin anon😺, Miss oh honey😸 and Roommate😼

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sassyduckqueen · 4 years ago

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Miraculous: Rise of Anatis 39

Here's Ikari Gozen! I hope you guys like. I'm really happy with how it came out. Anyway, I thought I'd add a bit of context before I write heroes day, which I hope you guys are looking forward to. I know I am but I should warn you. It will be long. Unlike the previous 'season' finales, it wouldn't be split into two parts and it will also just be called Heroes day instead of Mayura or Catalyst. Also while it's on my mind, I should let you know until season 4 comes out, I will be doing OC Akumas after I've finished with the season 3 stuff. Once season 4 comes out, I will adapt the episodes in this so feel free to suggest OC akumas if you want. If I end up using them, you will get full credit for their existence :D

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Chapter Thirty-Nine: Ikari Gozen

"Hey buddies. As you know, friendship day is officially here," Mireille stated, on the tv as Marinette and the girls glanced at the TV in her room. Aurora was stood next to her and the two girls were smiling. Their friendship had come along way since Stormy Weather's first appearance. Marinette had seen them hanging out around school and had heard from Luka how they were in class. Aurora didn't actually blame Mireille for losing the contest and becoming Stormy Weather. As it turned out, the reason why was because the hose, Alec, had rubbed salt into the wound so to speak and had embarrassed her which in turn had upset her and caused her to become stormy weather but that was then and this is now. Now meant friendship day, an event Marinette was really excited for.

"Today, hundreds of amazing, new friendships will be created all over Paris," Aurora grinned, before turning to Mireille. "Right, Mireille?"

"You got it, Aurora," She smiled back at her before facing the camera. "Once again, buddies, you and your secret new friend... picked at random... will go on an exciting new journey across Paris, searching for a hidden celebrity,"

"And this time, our secret celebrity is none other then the muse of Gabriel Brand. The one and only Adrien Agreste!" Aurora declared, gesturing to him as the camera panned out to reveal him. He smiled and waved at the camera.

"Hello," He smiled, causing the girls to grin excitedly.

"This is gonna be great," Marinette grinned before her eyes went wide. "Oh no! What if I forgot to sign up like last year?!"

"Relax, girl," Alya grinned, taking out a pin and placing it on her jacket. "I know what you're like so as your amazing BFF I made sure to sign you up so everything is gonna be just fine,"

"Thank you, Alya," Marinette gasped, hugging her. Rose suddenly let out a squeal, causing everyone to look at the screen as she pointed at it excitedly.

"Here we go!!" She gasped as she clapped her hangs. "It's starting!!"

"Let me recap for our buddies here," Mireille stated, lifting a tablet that Adrien was holding. It had a red button on it. "When Adrien pushes this button, thousands of texts will be simultaneously sent all across Paris. In the message, you will find a first riddle to solve, which will eventually lead you to your new friend. Then together, you will attempt to solve more riddles which if done correctly will lead you straight to Adrien,"

"Right here in this super secret location where I'll be waiting for the lucky winners," Adrien declared, pointing at the camera before he held up the tablet as Mireille and Aurora joined him. "Ready?"

"Three! Two! One!" They counted down together before Adrien pressed the button, turning it green. "Go!!"

The girls all gasped as their phones vibrated, causing them to open the text. Alya was the first to rush off as reading hers and declaring where it would be. She wished everyone else luck and headed down the stairs. Rose was next, heading towards the zoo and was followed by Alix, who was going to the Louvre. Juleka mumbled before gasping and leaving shortly after Alix. Marinette looked down at hers and decided to read it out loud.

"With one turn of a handle, I can raise the level..." She muttered, frowning before sighing and slagging her shoulders. "What evil mind came up with this one?!"

She began to pace around her room as Plagg flew out of his hiding place.

"If you ask me, this game is a waste of time," He grinned, making her shake her head. "Unless your new friend will have cheese,"

"Plagg, I'm trying to work out the riddle," She muttered, shaking her head. "With one turn of a handle, I can raise the level... game shop maybe... or maybe it's something else... hmm... game shop does seem too obvious for the answer... oh..."

She took out her phone as it vibrated and saw Luka had sent her a video. She pressed play to watch it.

"Hey, Melody. Just wanted to wish you good luck in the friendship day game," He smiled as he was stood by the Seine. She smiled a little as she noticed the button on his jacket. He was playing the game too. "Just about to solve the riddle I got. Not sure if I'll win but this should be fun anyway. I hope you have fun too,"

The video stopped playing, making her smile before she went to make her own.

"Hey, Lu," She grinned, waving at the phone. "Just got my first riddle too. Honestly, can't wait to see who I met. Once I actually solve it that is. Mine's pretty difficu- ohhh! The Seine! Of course, water! That makes sense. I think I just solved it, thanks to you!! Thanks, Lu!! Good luck as well!!"

She stopped filming and sent the message before grabbing her purse and opening it for Plagg, who flew in.

"You solved it then?"

"Yup!" She grinned before running out the house and made her way to the Canal Saint-Martin. She grinned to herself when she got there, causing Plagg to poke his head out and look around. "Here we are! 'With one turn of a handle, I can raise the Level'... Ta da!! It's Canal Saint-Martin!! The water rises when the locks are open with the handle,"

"Meh..." Plagg shrugged, making her giggle.

"You're a little terror," She muttered, shaking her head before looking around. "Now, I just need to keep my eyes peeled. Hopefully, my new friend is here somewhere,"

"New friends are overrated," Plagg stated, causing her to shake her head. "Now if this was a game to find sweet, gooey cheese... then I'd play..."

"That's because you're basically a talking stomach," She smiled, gently patting his head. Plagg grinned and purred a little. "I'll get you some nice cheesy snacks when we've finished today,"

"I can't wait!" He grinned, making her smile a little as they looked around. He tapped her leg, making her look at him. "Isn't that Adrien's girlfriend, Kagami?"

She looked over and saw Kagami stood by a red car before it drove off. She was looking around like she was looking for someone. Marinette grinned and ran over as Plagg ducked into her purse.

"Kagami!!" She called out, making the girl look at her as she raced over. "Hey, I think you're my new friend,"

"So it would seem, Marinette," She replied before moving her mouth in a strange way that showed off her teeth. It unnerved Marinette slightly but she shook it off for now. "It is nice to see you again,"

"Likewise," She smiled as their phones vibrated. "Ooh, the next riddle!!"

She pressed the message, causing a new riddle to come up.

"Congratulations, you have located your game partner and who knows... maybe even a friend for life," The automated voice stated as the two girls looked at their phone. "You've just received the second riddle,"

"To get closer to your goal, you must explore farther and deeper," Marinette read out as Kagami made a thoughtful face. Marinette frowned a little. "Do you think it means to go onto the metro? That's underground so that counts as deeper right?"

"Hmm... no, explore farther and deeper means we have to go farther along the banks of the Seine, which is deeper then this canal," Kagami explained, causing Marinette to look at her with a little awe. That did make sense. "We'll probably have to fish for our next clue. Come on, Marinette, let's hurry up and win,"

"Ok," Marinette nodded, following her as she headed towards the Seine. Her phone vibrated twice, causing her to look at it and smile as she saw she got video messages from Alya and Luka. She opened Alya's first and smiled as she introduced Wayhem before pausing to do a reply.

"Hey, I've got Kagami for my friend. I'm really excited to get to know her," She smiled before sending it then opening Luka's.

"Look who I found," He smiled before moving the camera to Chloe who was looking at her nails. "Chloe decided to join in as well,"

"Is that to Marinette?" She asked, causing him to nod before she moved over and wave. "Hey, Marinette! Just so you know I may be nice now but I'm totally gonna win this! I mean we're gonna win this. Right, Luka?"

"We'll try but even if we don't win, we can still have fun," He grinned, causing her to roll her eyes but she was also smiling. "I hope you're having fun with your new friend, Melody,"

"Oh come on, you dork. We have to find the next clue," Chloe grinned as he waved at the camera before the video stopped. Marinette smiled and set up the camera again.

"Hey, Lu. I found my partner and it's Kagami. She's really smart and has solved the first clue already," She grinned before pointing at the camera. "And Chloe, it is totally on! Maybe the best girl win!"

She grinned and winked before sending the video before running to catch up with Kagami, who had found a magnet and fishing rod on one of the bridges.

"Look, we were right," Kagami stated as she step up the fishing rod, causing Marinette to blink in surprise. "We have to fish out the next clue using this fishing rod and magnet. Here,"

She grabbed Marinette and pulled her over, placing the fishing rod in her hands and securing her hands around. Marinette blinked and when with it as Kagami moved her so she was stood with the rod over the edge before she pushed it down.

"Now fish," She ordered, causing Marinette to blink and reel up the first item she got, which was a rusted whistle. She showed Kagami who pulled it off and threw it in the box. "Probably not the clue,"

Marinette nodded and lowered the magnet again, glancing to the side when she heard a phone notification. Kagami briefly looked at it before facing her again.

"Do you prefer to be known by your whole name or a nickname?" She asked before doing that weird thing with her mouth again, unsettling Marinette.

"Uh... by... my whole name..." She mumbled back, reeling the magnet back up. A rusted saucepan was connected to it. "Though Luka calls me melody and I don't mind that..."

"Thank you, Marinette," Kagami nodded, ignoring the comment about Luka's nickname for her. She looked at her phone again before facing Marinette again. "Uh... your hair is very shiny,"

She didn't the funny thing with her face again before taking the saucepan as Marinette looked at her with confusion and a little fear. Her comment made her wonder if her hair was greasy and gross, even though she took a shower earlier that morning.

"Uh... thank you?" She asked, unsure how to react to her comment. "Uh... your hair is not too bad either..."

Kagami threw the pan into the back and then looked at her phone again as Marinette threw the fishing line again. Marinette frowned a little and tried to glance over.

"What is your blood type?" Kagami asked before once again doing the strange action with her face. Marinette blinked, feeling really uncomfortable as she felt like that maybe Kagami was messing with her and teasing her.

"My blood type? I don't know..." She replied defensively as she glanced to the floor a little before frowning. "Are you messing with me?"

"No, not at all," Kagami replied in an emotionless way. "Everyone in Japan knows their blood type. It tells you who you are,"

She turned and faced the water as Marinette reeled in the line again.

"Mine's O," She continued, making Marinette look at her as she pulled up an old skate. "Which means I'm independent, optimistic, strong-willed and intuitive,"

Marinette frowned a little as she lowered the line again before noticing Kagami glance at her phone again. She tried to look over but Kagami faced her again with a serious expression.

"What's your favorite season?" She suddenly asked, making Marinette jump a little as she did the face action again.

"Summer, cause it's nice and hot... or spring! Because that's when Nature awakens," Marinette gasped a little excited. Kagami finally asked a question that was weird or invasive and was actually kind of normal. "Or maybe the Fall... the colors are so gorgeous at that time of year... but then again, winter inspires me so much,"

"You're indecisive, scattered brain and irresponsible. You have a split personality. Typical AB," Kagami stated, making Marinette frown before she did the strange movement with her face. Marinette went to say something but saw she was looking at her phone again before she looked back at her. "Let's say you found out about some special chocolate ice cream. You really want to try it but someone else gets there first. Do you... A) Steal it from them?"

Marinette gave her a confused and offended look.

"B) Get another type of chocolate ice cream even if it's not as good," She continued, confusing Marinette. "Or C) Never eat chocolate ice cream again?"

She moved her mouth again as Marinette blinked.

"Um I guess I would try another flavor?" She asked, making Kagami narrow her eyes again before she looked at her phone again. Marinette frowned deeply but felt something heavy on the wire. She reeled it up and grabbed the plot as Kagami looked back at her. "Would you like to grab an orange juice with me?"

"N-Now? I mean sure but we're in the middle of the game?" She gasped, making Kagami look at the pot in her hand. She took it out her hand and took out the bottle before placing the pan down before looking up at Marinette.

"The clue... you've done a great job fishing," She replied, giving her a creepy grin as she slowly patted her shoulder. Marinette wasn't sure how to react. "Congratulations, Marinette. First, we win then we get orange juice to celebrate,"

"Oh... right... that makes sense," Marinette nodded, following her as she walked off. The rest of the clue went on the lines of that. They would work together to find the clues but Kagami would ask strange questions and act weird. She would make strange faces and state Marinette's flaws, causing Marinette to frown and feel like Kagami didn't like her. She would also constantly look to her phone, like she was messaging someone and checking the time. It gave Marinette the impression that she didn't want to even be here, which made her wonder. If she didn't want to be in this game, why join? It made no sense. Marinette frowned to herself as they came to the next clue. She was sure that Kagami was messaging Adrien to laugh at her. Sure, they were solving the clues but Kagami clearly didn't like her or want to be friends so she had to be laughing at her. Her phone vibrated, causing her to look at it as Luka and Alya send her messages. She opened Luka's first.

"Well, maybe she is trying to get to know you," He replied, making her frown a little. "But if it's making you really that uncomfortable, you should tell her. I'm sure she would understand,"

She pressed record and held it up to her.

"I don't know, Lu," She sighed, looking down. "She keeps looking at her phone. I think she's texting Adrien and they're both probably laughing at me. Honestly, Lu, I don't think she likes me at all,"

She pressed end and send it before opening Alya's.

"Girl, don't let it get to you," She grinned as Wayhem grabbed the next clue. "Just focus on winning. After all, Adrien is the prize,"

Marinette let out a sigh before pressing the reply button and holding up the phone.

"Which is great but he won't notice me," She sighed. It's not like she could tell Alya that Kagami and Adrien were dating. She only knew that info as Lady Noir after all. "As soon as he sees her, he'll ignore me... they're really close and I think he likes her a lot... not that I blame him... she's pretty and smart,"

She sent the video before walking over a bench and sat down as Kagami read over the next challenge. She walked over to her, causing Marinette to look up at her.

"Trust challenge," She read out. "Exchange unlocked phones. Separate and take a selfie at different monuments, using each others' phones then regroup and take a selfie together like the true friends you've become. Once we've received the selfies, we'll send you a final text revealing where Adrien Agreste is hiding,"

She held out her phone, causing Marinette to glance at it.

"I don't know, Kagami..." She mumbled, causing Kagami to shake her head and take her phone before she pushed her own phone into Marinette's hand.

"You really are an indecisive girl," She declared before beginning to run off. She stopped and face Marinette again. "We'll meet back here once we're done. We're gonna win!"

With that, she ran off, leaving Marinette in the dust. She got up and made her way over some trees before sighing. Plagg poked his head out of her bag and looked up at her.

"If you're that bothered, why don't you just look through her phone?" He asked, making her look at him. "What? At least, that way you'll know for sure if she was laughing at you,"

"Plagg, the point of this excise is trust," She pointed out, making him grin.

"That trust is only broken if she knows you when through it," He pointed out, making her frown. "So have a sneak then take the selfie and meet back up with her. It's not like she's going to check for fingerprints,"

"I don't know," She mumbled, frowning. "It feels wrong..."

"So does her laughing at you," Plagg pointed out, making her frown even more. On one hand, it is wrong to going through her phone but on the other, this would allow her to know how much Kagami does dislike her. "What you got to lost, Dollface?"

She bit her lip and pressed the messages button, frown as she saw that Kagami only had messages from the contest. Thinking that maybe she managed to delete them before the phone swap, she checked her contacts. To her surprise, she only had her mother's contact in there, making her frown. She exited the contact list and swiped across the screen, finding another app. She didn't recognize it so she pressed on it and gasped, making Plagg look up at her.

"Oh, shoot," She gasped, placing her hand over her mouth. "This is what she was looking at all this time,"

"What is it?" He asked, making her show him. "30 tips for making friends..."

"That explains everything. Her strange behavior. Her weird questions. She was trying to be my friend," She gasped, looking down. "She wasn't messing with me at all. She was trying to get to know me and that weird thing she was doing with her mouth was her attempting to smile,"

"Well, at least, she wasn't laughing at you,"

"But now I feel so bad," She gasped, frowning before straightening up. "Maybe there is still time to fix this! We can win this and get orange juice together,"

"Eh... cheese is better..." Plagg replied, diving into her bag again as she ran towards the nearest monument which happened to be the Statue of King Louis XIV. She quickly took a selfie with the phone before running back to the bench that she would meet Kagami at. She frowned as she saw Kagami walking back over to her. She was frowning and handed her phone back to her, confusing Marinette.

"I guess I'm not worthy of our friendship," She stated, looking down before she began to walk away. "Our blood types must not be compatible,"

"Kagami, wait!" Marinette gasped, running after her. Kagami stopped and looked at her, frowning.

"I saw your friend's message. I didn't mean to but it played," She frowned, making Marinette frown. "She suggested that you should quit the game since you don't like me,"

"What?" She asked, confused before shaking her head. "Kagami, it's not that I don't like you. I thought you didn't like me,"

"It doesn't matter anyway," She mumbled, walking away again but before Marinette could chase after her, one of the phone's vibrated. She looked at it and noticed it was Kagami's mother. She pressed answer and held it to her ear.

"Hello?"

"Kagami! Where are you?!" Her mother shouted, making Marinette jump. "You were suppose to wait for me at home!"

"Um... Hello ma'am, I'm not Kagami actually," Marinette gasped, causing her to demand who she was and where Kagami was. Marinette jogged over to her as she called out to her, causing Kagami to look at her. "Um I'm a friend of Kagami's. I'm with her and can put her on the phone,"

"Kagami doesn't have any friends!" She growled, making Marinette frown as Kagami signaled to give her the phone. " "Why do you have her phone?"

"Oh, I can assume you, Ma'am, I am Kagami's friend," Marinette corrected, causing Kagami to look at her in surprise. "In fact, we teamed up for a game,"

"A game?!" She growled, making Marinette gasp. "But I fobade her!"

"G-Game? Did I say game? I meant a grab... uh... to grab..." She gasped. "I invited Kagami to grab an orange juice with me,"

Kagami's features softened as she watched Marinette try to calm down her mother. Even though she knew it wouldn't work, she appreciate the attempt.

"She'll be home soon I promise," She gasped as Kagami smiled. "I'll even walk her home myself,"

"Stop fooling around, young lady and put my daughter through!" Tomoe demanded, making Marinette frown even more. "I can assure you that Kagami will not be enjoying any glasses of-"

"Ma'am, please don't punish your daughter," She gasped as Tomoe went quiet. "Ma'am? Hello?"

Kagami frowned as Marinette glanced at her before Tomoe said something that send a shiver down her spine.

"With pleasure, Hawkmoth," She declared, causing Marinette to gasp. She quickly turned to Kagami and placed the phone in her hand before grabbing her hand and running.

"I'm so sorry, Kagami. I tried to smooth things over with your mum but now she's super angry and will be looking for you," She gasped as they ran. "We should hid somewhere far from here I think,"

She took her phone and activated the akuma alert app as they ran. Literally, minutes after, they heard distance screaming before a huge red centaur jumped towards them, causing them to go fly. Marinette wasted no time and pull Kagami to her feet before running as fast as they could.

"Kagami!" It screamed as it began to chase them, causing Kagami to gasp in shock and trip, letting go of Marinette's hand. "You disobeyed me! You'll never go out again!"

She went to reach for her but before she could, Marinette pushed her down before helping her back up and running behind the centaur. Kagami looked surprise but didn't complain as they ran. The centaur turned around and jumped, landing in front of them, causing both girls to scream and jump back as she reached for them again. She growled and stomped her feet, causing them to fall down and reached for them. However, a yoyo string wrapped around her hand as Anatis arrived, yanking it back so Kagami was far from her mother's grip. Marinette rushed over to her and helped her up as Anatis turned to them.

"Get away from here!" He shouted, jumping away from the centaur. Marinette nodded and ran with Kagami as Anatis kept her busy, throwing his yoyo at her. "You know today is suppose to be friendship day but if you ask me, you're going all the wrong way about it!"

"I don't need friends! I am Ikari Gozen! As elusive as the wind, as powerful as the flood and as swift as lightning!" Ikari Gozen screamed as he jumped up. However, she backhanded him, sending him flying and crashing into a statue but before he could get up, she grabbed him, causing him to struggle. Marinette gasped as the centaur opened her mouth and swallowed him. Her eyes widen as she called out for him but Kagami suddenly grabbed her arm and ran underneath her mother's legs and into the metro station, running down the stairs with her. She didn't stop until they were deep in the station, causing Marinette to gasp.

"Marinette, are you ok?" She asked, causing her to look at her.

"Anatis... he's..." She muttered, shaking her head. "Kagami, stay here,"

She turned on her heel to run but Kagami grabbed her arm.

"If you go out, you might get captured,"

"Someone needs to flag down Lady Noir," Marinette gasped, making Kagami frown but nod. "I promise I'll be careful but please stay here,"

She nodded and ran off. As soon as she was out of view from people, she opened her purse and Plagg flew out.

"Anatis has been captured!" She gasped, making him frown.

"We need to go to Master Fu right now," He declared, making her blink in surprise before she nodded. Anatis told her about him for this very reason. She slipped up from the stairs and saw Ikari Gozen looking around for Kagami. Seeing her chance, she made her way to a building and looked to Plagg.

"How do we get there?" She asked, making him frown. "Hey, I've only been there a couple of times and that was by rooftop,"

"Good point," Plagg stated before flying off. "Follow me!"

She nodded and ran after him, trying to go as fast as she could. Plagg did his best to get her there quickly as well, meaning they took what could be called an ally cat's route but it got them there. She rang the door bell and got buzzed in before she rushed up into Master Fu's shop. She knocked on the door and entered.

"Come in," He stated as she entered. "I expected you would- Marinette?"

"I'm sorry, Master Fu but the akuma Ikari Gozen has captured Anatis and Plagg said we should come here and I don't know what to do!" She gasped, tears in her eyes. She was afraid and worried for her partner. "What if she gets his miraculous and hurts him? Oh, god this is all my fault! I should have just tried to trust Kagami and-"

"Take deep breathes, Marinette," Master Fu stated, causing her to nod and breathe in as he got her to knee down. "All is not lost. You can save Anatis but you will need help,"

He walked over to the phonograph and took out the miracle box, placing it in front of her.

"Marinette Dupain-Cheng, choose an ally to fight along side you this mission," He declared, opening the miracle box, causing the draws to pop open. She gasped in amazement as she saw the miraculous, glancing at them. She knew what some of them did thanks to Anatis and their allies. He had also informed her about some of the abilities but she didn't know as much as he did. "Choose wisely. Such powers are meant to serve the greater good,"

"I need an experienced user... someone who can match Ikari Gozen's ability..." She muttered, frowning. "Someone as elusive as the wind, as powerful as the flood and as swift as lightning... oh... I know... but..."

"Trust your instincts, Marinette," Master Fu advised, making her look at him. "If they tell you that the miraculous you have in mind is the right one then choose it,"

"In that case," She smiled, picking up the dragon miraculous. "It's time for Ryuko to come out of retirement,"

"Ryuko is a good choice," Master Fu nodded. "I'm sure she will be a great help,"

"Thank you, Master Fu," She nodded, turning to leave but he got up and opened a draw before taking out a little hexagon shaped box and handing it to her. "Oh so that's where those are kept,"

She placed inside and put it in her purse before rushing out. As soon as she was in the allyway, she turned to Plagg.

"Time to find Kagami and rescue Annie," She grinned before holding out her hand and calling on the magic words. Once transformed into Lady Noir, she jumped up onto the rooftops and ran across to the metro where Kagami should be. She jumped down inside and rushed over, causing people to gasp and point. She saw Kagami sat on a bench, looking down. She ran over to her, causing her to jump up.

"Lady Noir," She gasped. "Anatis-"

"I know but we need to get you to a safety hiding place," She replied, grabbing her hand and running off with her. They moved up onto the street and looked around before rushing over to an allyway, causing Kagami to look around as Lady Noir faced her. "Sorry but as you know secret identities must be protected,"

"Secret identity? But I'm not Ryuko anyway," She stated before blinking as Lady Noir reached out into her pocket and took out the box. Kagami blinked in surprise as she stated at it. "Is that?"

"Yes. I need your help to save Anatis and what better way to hide Kagami then in plain sight," She replied, causing Kagami to nod. She opened the box, causing Longg to appear. He frowned and huffed, refusing to meet Kagami's eyes. "Uh... Longg, is it?"

"Yes, Miss Noir," He replied, looking around. "Where's the young master?"

"He's been captured by the akuma, " Lady Noir admitted, causing him to gasp. "Which is why I need you to put aside any hard feelings with Kagami,"

"Of course, Miss Noir," He nodded before turning to her. "Well, what are you waiting for, Tsurugi-san? You know the magic words,"

Kagami frowned but put the choke on as Lady Noir frowned.

"Longg, bring the storm!" Kagami declared, transforming into Ryuko before turning to Lady Noir and taking out her sword. "Thank you for the miraculous, Lady Noir but I'll take it from here. Stay behind as this is a personal matter between a mother and a daughter,"

"What?!" Lady Noir gasped as Ryuko jumped off. "Hey! That's not how this works!"

She jumped after her as Ryuko blindly attacked Ikari Gozen, making Lady Noir frown.

"God, she is so stubborn!" She growled as Ryuko clashed against her mother. She took a deep breathe and looked around as Ikari Gozen grabbed Ryuko. "What would Anatis do?"

"Wind dragon!" Ryuko called, transforming into her to escape her room before diving at her. "Lightning dragon!"

"What?! No!" Lady Noir called, jumping up and diving at her. She grabbed her before she could hit Ikari Gozen, causing both her and Ryuko to fall and roll behind a bus before dragging Ryuko to behind a wall as Ikari Gozen turned to look for Kagami. Ryuko pushed her away and growled.

"What the hell, Lady Noir?!" She gasped. "I was just able to defeat her!"

"No, you were about to put Annie in more danger then he's already in!" Lady Noir gasped, making Ryuko roll her eyes. She went to run off but Lady Noir snatched the choker off her, causing her to look at her with surprise as she transformed back. She narrowed her eyes and held out her hand.

"Give it back," She declared.

"No! You are going to listen to me for once!" Lady Noir growled as Longg nodded and glared at Kagami, who looked surprise at the harsh look she was getting. "I trusted you and you just run off without even listening to me! You just wasted two of your abilities and almost put Anatis' life in danger!"

"Oh, the suit would have-"

"That thing is made from metal and you were able to hit it with lightening! We don't know if the suit would protect him but that is not the point. The point is you are willing to put him in danger, despite the fact that he is the only person who can fix this!" She screamed, causing Kagami to blink in surprise. "You are reckless and impulsive! I didn't give you this to settle a score but to help me save my best friend and you just rush off!"

"Well, it's not like you have a plan,"

"Because I haven't had a chance to work one out!" She growled, making Kagami frown before she took a deep breathe. "I get that you want to save your mum but endangering everyone else is not the way to do it,"

Kagami sighed and looked down, clearly looking guilty. For a few minute, she was quiet as Lady Noir gave Longg some cheese to recharge.

"I behaved hastily and I have failed you and Anatis, Lady Noir," She muttered, causing Lady Noir to look towards her as she bowed towards her. "I am not worthy of the dragon or to fight by your side. I recommend that you find a new holder,"

"Kagami, listen to me. Been impulsive can be a good thing but you've gotten be clever and listen to other people. One of the things that makes me and Anatis such a good team is because we listen to each other and work as a team," She replied, causing Kagami to nod. "Yes, you've made mistakes but that's not a reason to give up fighting. You're a good match for the dragon, Kagami but we must work as a team. Only you can help me save your mother and Annie so please, work with me as my friend and ally,"

"Lady Noir..." She whispered before bowing again. "I have clearly misjudged you as I misjudged Anatis. I will follow your lead and help you in any way I can,"

"I'm glad," Lady Noir smiled. "Longg, you all charged?"

"Yes, I am," He replied, turning to Kagami, who looked guilty and like she wanted to say something. Lady Noir had a feeling she knew what.

"Longg..."

"We can talk after we've defeated the villain," He stated, making her nod and re-transformed. Lady Noir blinked in surprise as she looked at her. Like Aspik, Ryuko's outfit had changed but unlike Aspik's, the changes in hers were small and subtle. Her gloves were still the same length but one side had an upright triangle in gold whereas the other one was inverted. Her main outfit was the same but her right leg had a thigh high boot on with a gold trim and her leg had an ankle boot that turned into the dragon tail that wrapped up her leg and stomach. Her emblem was on her belt instead of the middle of her chest. She still had four horns but they were slightly different to the original ones. They had a black strip in the middle with two gold bands around them while the rest were red. Even her mask had changed. Originally it was most red with a bit of gold and black detail but now it was half black and half red with a gold trim. She looked over herself and smiled.

"Ready when you are, Lady Noir," She replied, getting a nod of Lady Noir before the two of them looked over at Ikari Gozen, who was tearing up buildings and crushing cars. The two heroines frowned as they moved back. "She's really on a war path. Do you have any ideas?"

"Well... I have an idea..." She mumbled, making Ryuko raise an eyebrow as she took out her baton and used it to call Anatis' yoyo. He answered, causing both girls to let out a sigh of relief. He was still transformed and ok.

"Is that Ryuko?" He asked with a slightly confused expression, causing Ryuko to wave a little.

"Sorry but you got captured and I had to do something..." She mumbled, looking down. Of course, he would be mad. "Don't be mad..."

"Mad? Why would I be mad?" He asked, generally confused before shaking his head. "Anyway, I'm glad to see you're ok. I was worried she had crushed you... though how did you know I was captured?"

"Uh... live streaming..."

"Yes, almost everyone is filming and there is a live feed on the ladyblog," Ryuko nodded, making him pull a thinking face before nodding. "Any idea where the akuma is?"

"I don't think it's anywhere inside her but she was holding a huge stick..."

"It's called a Bokken, Annie," Lady Noir giggled, making him roll his eyes in a playful manner.

"Anyway, I think that's where the akuma is... it seems to be the most logical place for it to land," He mumbled, making the two girls nod.

"I can destroy it but first we need to get you out of there," Lady Noir mumbled before looking back at him. "Have you summoned a lucky charm yet?"

"No, I didn't want to risk turning back into my civilian mode and risking Hawkmoth finding out who I am," He mumbled, looking worried. The two girls nodded. "But I'll get one now... hang on..."

The screen went dark as before he came back on.

"Bath bombs... I got bath bombs..." He mumbled, shaking his head as he showed them. Lady Noir covered her mouth as she tried not to giggle. Tikki had a weird sense of humor. He glared a little at Lady Noir before glancing around. "Nothing here is lighting up..."

"Bath bombs?" Ryuko asked as Lady Noir straightened up.

"Maybe Tikki is telling you to get a bath?" She asked, smirking a little. He rose an eyebrow at her, causing her to shrug a little. "Just saying..."

"Well... knowing Tikki it's a possibility but they're useless without water," He sighed, looking around. He was still trying to work out how to use them. "And this is a frigging car.... I'm sure of it so it's not going to have a water source in here,"

"Water..." Lady Noir muttered as she looked up at Ikari Gozen before glancing over at Ryuko. Her eyes went wide as an idea popped into her head. "Oooh... I know what we can do with those bath bombs! Annie, hold on tight! We're gonna get you out,"

"Alright," He grinned before she hung up and turned to Ryuko.

"What's the plan?"

"You're gonna get eaten!" Lady Noir grinned, making Ryuko frown. "Then once you're inside with Annie and the lucky charm, activate water dragon. It will flood her from the inside and-"

"Activate the bath bombs which should cause her to weaken!" Ryuko gasped, causing Lady Noir to grin. "Anatis can then escape, you can destroy her bokken and we save the day,"

"Exactly," She grinned as they looked at Ikari Gozen again. "Go full on attack but let her capture you,"

"Alright," Ryuko nodded before she rushed out and attacked Ikari Gozen, striking at her as Lady Noir pretended to sneak up on her. Ikari Gozen caught her and went to grab her, causing Ryuko to push her out of the way and get grabbed instead. She went a wink to Lady Noir before Ikari Gozen swallowed her and turned to Lady Noir.

"I guess I'm the Last hero standing," She grinned, taking out her baton and holding it like a sword.

"And you shall fall like the others," Ikari Gozen replied, charging at her while inside her, Ryuko landed on the seat next to Anatis, who rose an eyebrow at her as she grinned before she turned to him.

"Hold your breathe, bug boy," She grinned, making Anatis grin as he realized the plan. "Water Dragon!!"

She burst into water that began to fill up the area they were in and break down the bathbombs as Anatis grabbed the box that they came in and took a deep breathe before the water covered his head. He felt the akuma shake and jolt before, feeling the water move upwards as she gagged and puked up some of the water with him. He landed on the ground as Ikari Gozen fell onto her side before Lady Noir jumped over as he took the yo

"Cataclysm!" She shouted, slamming her hand onto the bokken, causing it to rush. He kicked it, releasing the butterfly and capturing it as Ryuko reformed from the water. He released the purified butterfly before he threw up the now wet box.

"Miraculous Ladybugs!" He shouted, causing it to burst into the magical swarm that flew around and fixed all of the damage that Ikari Gozen had done, causing both girls to let out a sigh of relief as Ikari Gozen turned back into Tomoe and her car. Anatis pointed at it as the door opened and Tomoe stepped out, leaning on her stick. "I knew it was a car!"

"What's happened to me? Where is Kagami?!" She gasped, causing Ryuko to walk over and take her hand, causing the blind woman to gasp.

"Your daughter is near by, Ma'am," She stated. "She'll be here soon,"

"Ryuko... time to go," Anatis declared before the three of them jumped up to the roofs and ran off. They jumped down into an allyway.

"Before I transform back... I need to talk to Longg..." Ryuko stated, causing Anatis and Lady Noir to nod and move away to her some privacy. She called off the transformation as Anatis leaned against the wall. Lady Noir played with her braid and bit her lip, causing him to look at her.

"Kitten?" He asked, causing her to look at him. "You ok?"

"I... I know you're probably mad at me for get-" She started but he chuckled a little and pushed himself off the wall before moving over to her as she looked up at him before he leaned down and gently pressed a soft kiss to her cheek. "Um..."

"That's for saving me, Kitten," He smiled, making her face exploding into red. "I'm not mad at all. What happened today is the exact reason why I revealed Master Fu's existence and location to you. I trusted you to save me and you did,"

"But I choose Ryuko..." She mumbled, looking down. "And we almost failed,"

"But you didn't," He mumbled, gently lifting her chin up. "I don't know how you nearly failed but what I do know is you overcame it and found a solution.... and it seemed that Ryuko has grown as a person too if her new costume is anything to go by. You made the right call, Kitten and I'm proud of you,"

"Annie," She gasped, hugging him. He chuckled a little before hugging her back as Kagami came back over with Longg. Lady Noir pulled away, looking at them. Kagami looked to Longg, who gave her a smile and a nod before she faced the two heroes and bowed to them, making them both blink.

"I apologize for my earlier behavior towards both of you. I was reckless and petty so I apologize..." She stated, making them blink before she straightened up. "And I thank you for giving me a chance to prove myself. As you know I am not one for many words but I tell you this. You have my allegiance, my respect and my trust. I understand that you might not be able to give me the same in return but I hope that I can continue to build a friendship with both of you. Should you ever need my help again, I will drop what ever I need to and help you as best I can,"

"Thank you, Ryuko... That means a lot," Anatis smiled before looking to Longg. "Have you two made your peace?"

"Yes but we have a long way to go, young master," Longg replied, causing Anatis to nod before Kagami took off the choker and handed it to him. However, he glanced at Lady Noir and smiled at her. Encouraged, she took the necklace and placed it back in the box.

"I should return to Mother and Marinette but thank you both," Kagami smiled before walking off. Anatis turned to Lady Noir as she held out the miraculous to him and gently pushed it towards her, making her blink at him.

"I think it will be ok to for you to return it,"

"But won't Master Fu be worried about you?"

"I'll drop by his later tonight. Besides..." He mumbled, pointing to his earrings that beeped. Her ring beeped as well, causing her to look down at it. They still had a couple of minutes left til they de-transform but not to get across to the other side of Paris. "Can't let the cat out of the bag just yet, Kitten,"

She nodded in agreement as he took out his yoyo and swung up to the roof. He smiled at her and saluted her before disappearing. She looked down at the miraculous before nodding and jumping up to the roof before running across it to get to Master Fu's. She jumped down and landed in an allyway, just as her transformation dropped. She caught Plagg and took out a chuck of cheese for him, causing him to happily dig into it as they headed into Master Fu's apartment. She knocked on the door and waited for permission to come in. Once he called out, she opened the door and entered, smiling at him as she saw he was making tea.

"Ah, Marinette, you have returned," He smiled, walking over to her and giving her a cup of tea. The smell of jasmine drifted up from it, making her smile before she gently blew on it and took a sip. It was the right amount of sweet for her, making her grin. "I take it the mission went well,"

"Yes, Master Fu," She nodded before taking another sip. She put it down for a second and took out the miraculous as Master Fu took out the miracle box and opened it. She put the dragon back and watched as he returned it. "Anatis said he would drop by later tonight but he thought I should be the one to bring it back to you. I hope you don't mind,"

"Not at all," He smiled, sipping the tea. "Did Kagami do well?"

"Well, there was a little hiccup at first but we took down Ikari Gozen with panache," She smiled, making him nod before her eyes went wide. "Kagami! Oh no! It's still friendship day! Sorry, Master, I have to go!"

She jumped up, making him smile. He had never meant anyone like Marinette or Luka. Both were perfect matches for their miraculous. He created his throat before she could leave, causing her to look back at him.

"You did very well today, Marinette," He smiled, making her smile before he walked over to her. "And should you need anything be it miraculous related or not, my door is always open to you as it is to Anatis,"

"Thank you, Master!" She gasped, bowing before rushing out. He chuckled as Wayzz came out.

"She is very energetic," He muttered, making the old man chuckle. "Do you think they realize they are made for each other?"

"Love is the biggest mystery of life," Master Fu mumbled, looking over at a picture of a young him and a beautiful woman. "But if they are destined for each other then even the oceans of time can not separate them,"

~One Month before Princess Justice~

"Sir?" Nathalie asked as she came into his office. She had been summoned by him, causing her to worry. Was her job at risk? Or was it good news? She knew he was actively searching for his wife since her disappearance. She couldn't help but hope that maybe he had found her but then she saw him stood in front of the portrait of Emile. The way he was stood wasn't a man who had finally found his wife back. She could practically feel the sorrow raiding in off him. "Sir, you called for me?"

"Nathalie, please close the door and lock it," He stated in his usual tone but usually he wasn't so secretive. She frowned a little but did as he asked. "Nathalie, I can trust you, can't I?"

"Of course, sir but can I ask what has brought this on?" She asked, confused as he turned around. Honestly, he looked tired and like he hadn't slept properly in ages. "Are you ok, sir?"

"Tell me... what are your thoughts on our local heroes?" He asked, confusing her.

"Well, sir, I'd say they are brave..." She replied, making him nod.

"And the man terrorizing Paris... what do you think of Hawkmoth?" He asked, making her frown. Why did he care what she thought of Hawkmoth?

"Well... he seems to be...." She muttered, thinking about this carefully. She didn't want to come across as a terrorist sympathizer because she wasn't. Not really. She just believed that he was a desperate man. Not that justified his actions but he never actually kills anyone and she had a feeling that he was doing this for a reason. However, she knows she could very much be wrong. Gabriel frowned, waiting for her answer. "He seems like to be a desperate man,"

"A desperate man?" He asked, getting a nod of her. "And why do you think that?"

"I'm not sure, sir," She replied, looking to the side. "It's just the impression I get from his actions. He seems so desperate to get the heroes' jewels that it makes me think he has a reason for it and I don't think it's too rule the world or anything. If he wanted to rule the world, why go after the miraculous when he could just make an akuma who will do the work for him? No, I think he is after something more personal then that and I think it's something he can't do himself.... but sir... how do you know he's called Hawkmoth? Not even the heroes or the police know that..."

"How insightful," Gabriel muttered, nodding before turning around. The statement confused Nathalie. "Nathalie, what I am able to show you must be kept secret no matter what,"

"Of course, sir," She nodded. He gestured to her, causing her to move and stand next to him before he pressed hidden buttons on the portrait. She gasped as the floor shook before they descended down into the floor. Her eyes widen as she saw the hidden garden underneath. She had no idea this place existed. It was beautiful yet strangely full of sorrow. Gabriel opened the door to the lift and stepped outside before offering her his hand. She took it and he helped in her into the garden. They walked over to a strange object in the middle of it.

"You are very resourceful and insightful woman, Nathalie," He stated, making her look at him. "I wish to share my burden with you,"

"B-Burden?"

"My wife..." He muttered, looking down. What did he mean? Her mind raced at possibilities. What if he killed his wife? What if he was about to kill her? This man could be a murderer! "My sweet Emile... she always wanted to live a full and exciting life.... so when we found the miraculous... she was overjoyed. She took the peafowl and I took the butterfly. Oh those days were glorious but then she got sick... it progressively got worst and worst to the point that even the doctors had no idea what was wrong... by all means she was healthy yet a mysterious illness swept over her, draining her... It was then I noticed the cracks on her miraculous and made the link. She had only gotten ill when she started to use the miraculous..."

"It made her sick?"

"Yes... and I searched for a cure but nothing I did helped," He sighed. "Then we learnt from the kwamis that they were other miraculous... in particular two that could merge together and grant a wish that could change the world... we were going to find a way to claim them but then-"

"She disappeared...." She muttered but he shook his head and pressed a button on the object, causing it to come to life and open up, revealing Emile laying inside of it. Nathalie gasped in shock as Gabriel pressed his hand on the glass. "I-is She..."

"Dead? No... she's in a coma..." He muttered, making her frown. Shouldn't she be in a hospital? "This chamber is a life support machine. It keeps her alive and breathing but she is stuck in a coma. This is why I have been creating akumas... if I can lure out the heroes who hold the earrings of the ladybug and the ring of the black cat, I can merge them and make a wish... but no matter how many akumas I create, the heroes I need don't turn up. Instead, I am forced to battle with those two fools, Ryuko and Aspik..."

"Y-you're the one making the villains..." She gasped, making him to look at her. "W-Why..."

"To bring her back to me and Adrien..." He gasped, desperately. "Nathalie, I know this is a lot to take in but I am trying to save my wife's life. No medicine or doctor can heal her and if I bring her to a hospital, they'll declare her dead but as long as I can get those items, I can bring her back. I need to bring her back!"

Nathalie looked at him and instead of seeing an evil villain, she saw a broken man.

"Gabriel... you love her that much?"

"Yes! I would do anything for her," He gasped, making her heart flutter a little. She couldn't help but admire him. He was so devoted to his wife that he was willing to brink her back from the brink of death. She walked over to him and took his hands, surprising him.

"I will do what I can to help you," She stated.

"Nathalie... I only need someone to understand my pain..." He gasped but she shook her head.

"Whatever you need I will do," She declared, looking at him with admiration. "I will do anything for you,"

"Thank you, Nathalie. You really are my trusted friend," He smiled before dismissing her. She walked back to the lift but she failed to notice the smirk that came onto Gabriel's face as soon as she walked away. She would be a perfect ally and never betray him. After all, he knew she was truly in love with him and when someone is truly in love, they just want the person of their affections to be happy no matter what.

~Two Hours After Ikari Gozen~

"Sir, are you ok?" Nathalie asked as Gabriel came up from his secret room. Nooroo was eating a snack and he looked annoyed. He waved his hand and sat down as Nathalie cleared her voice. "Ikari Gozen was the closest we've came to capturing Anatis. We would have succeed if Ryuko hadn't come out of retirement,"

"Yes, I am aware of that," He growled, making her frown a little. "Anatis has gained more allies. It's bad enough that he has Culpeo, Abeille and Leatherback on his side but now he has managed to repair relations with Ryuko and Aspik..."

"What do you want to do, sir?" She asked, making him glance at her.

"Tell me, how is Miss Rossi doing?" He asked, causing Nathalie to look on her tablet.

"She is still hiding away from the shame of her defeat," She muttered, typing. "She has been harboring her anger against Anatis for weeks and with heroes day coming, she will see the object of her hatred everywhere she goes. The mayor has already announced that Anatis and Lady Noir will be a theme on at least one of the floats during the heroes parade. Since she will be faced with his visage wherever she'll go, I predict her anger will reach devastating heights, meaning she will ripe for akumatization. We could bring back Volpina,"

"Interesting," He muttered, taking the tablet she had handed to him. "Heroes day hm? What better day then to claim their miraculous once and for all?"

"So we use Volpina,"

"Yes but she only has some much use," He replied, making her glance at him. "Nathalie, you said you would do anything for me? Does that still ring true?"

"Of course sir," She nodded, looking at him with a serious expression. "What do you need me to do?"

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rexcoatlarchive · 4 years ago

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Four hearts are better then two

Doing another DanAya/RexCoatl fic, kind of a sequel to the last one. This one's a long one.

Rex and Ayako are in the simulator practicing for potential scenarios that could come up on the field.

Ayako: *walking up a hill with Dantes, finds a simulated shadow servant at the top of a tower* there's one of the targets.

Dantes: how do you want to take them out?

Ayako: stealthily sounds like a good idea. Serenity!

*Hassan of the Serenity comes to Ayako's call*

Serenity: yes master?

Ayako: I need you to sneak up on the shadow servant at the top of the tower and take them out.

Serenity: it shall be done *she goes to take out the target*

Dantes: hey, shouldn't you tell master Rex that you found a target?

Ayako: I'm sure it'll be fine, he's probably off finding another target.

*on the other side of the tower Rex is climbing another hill with Quetz*

Rex: oh shit that's one of the targets. Time to take them out

Quetz: how are you going to do that master?

Rex: the not so subtle approach. Heyyo Lalter!

Lalter: *rides in on her horse* yes master?

Rex: think Rhongomyniad can reach that fort over there?

Lalter: but of course

Rex: then let's light em up!

Lalter: *charging up Rhongomyniad*

Quetz: mi amor, shouldn't you be telling master Ayako that you found a target

Rex: I think we'll be fine

Quetz: wait what's that?

*the two end up seeing Serenity sneaking towards the target*

Rex: oh fuck that's Serenity

Lalter: wait what?

*but Lalter already shoots off Rhongomyniad*

Quetz: look out! *pushes Lalter to move the beam*

*on the other side*

Ayako: what the hell was that?!

Dantes: looked like Rhongomyniad!

*the shadow servant sees the blast*

Ayako: oh shit he might see Serenity!

Rex: oh shit he saw the beam, he might catch Serenity!

Serenity: *just manages to catch the shadow and use her np on them before it was too late*

Rex: phew!

Ayako: phew!

Romani: *over the intercoms* ok that's enough, simulation's over

Both masters: what?!

Ayako: but there's still more targets for us to take out!

Rex: let us finish atleast!

Romani: no, it's clear you guys need to work on your communication skills before you can continue.

*the simulation ends and both pairs walk out*

Da Vinci: you guys realize things would've ended badly if your servants hadn't been so quick to act right?

Both masters: ...yeah

Romani: back to your rooms for now, we'll discuss the lack of communication another time.

Both: alright...

*both pairs depart*

Romani: well that could've gone better

Mrs. Archaman: ya think!?

Mash: I still feel that if I was there I could've helped make things go smoother.

Da Vinci: Mash, those two need to be prepared for possible scenarios where you all might be separated.

Romani: and they're not doing a good job of it. They barely know each other but they need to become closer if they want to save the world. Imagine if this happened on the field?!

Mrs. Archaman: I guess this is what happens when the last hope for humanity is a pair of recluse.

Romani: anyone got ideas to get them closer.

Da Vinci: ideally they'd figure out on their own that they need to get closer.

Romani: yeah but they seem the type to still struggle confronting their problems even when aware of them. So we have to intervene.

Mash: I have no ideas

Mrs. Archaman: me neither.

Da Vinci: hmmm... Eureka! I got it!

Romani: what is it?

Da Vinci: it's quite genius really! Something only someone of my superior genius could think of!

Mash: Da Vinci, could you please tell us

*at Ayako's studio*

Ayako: well that was a disaster.

Dantes: took the words out my mouth.

Ayako: wish he told me he was gonna unleash the Lazer spear of death so I can get Serenity to retreat.

Dantes: Ayako, I had told you that you could've told him you found a target. Maybe then he wouldn't had unleashed Rhongomyniad in the first place.

Ayako: ...ok, you may have a point. I guess we're both in the wrong with this one.

*in Rex's room*

Rex: well that sucked.

Quetz: si

Rex: kinda wished she told me that she was sending in the kiss of death so I wouldn't have told Artoria to attack.

Quetz: master...

Rex: ...OK yeah. You told me to tell her and I didn't listen. So we both fucked up.

Quetz: exactly master. Please don't try to avoid taking responsibility for your mistakes.

Rex: sorry...

Da Vinci: *over the intercom* Rex, Ayako please come to the control room and bring your partners aswell.

Rex: well then... that can't be good.

Ayako: this won't end well.

*at the control room*

Romani: so as you two already know you don't have very good communication since you barely know each other.

Mrs. Archaman: and since you both barely leave your rooms that's not likely to change very soon

Da Vinci: so I have devised a genius plan to remedy that. Or atleast set you two on the right path.

Rex: I'm already concerned

Ayako: me too

Da Vinci: oh come now you two will love it.

Rex: I'm calling bs.

Da Vinci: anyways, I want you two to go on a double date with your servants!

Both masters: WHAT!?

Rex: why the hell would we do that?

Ayako: yeah, not happening. Right count?

Dantes: hmmm... actually... that's not a bad idea.

Ayako: what!? You're agreeing to this?

Dantes: oh relax, it won't be that bad. And you two need to be closer

Ayako: but not like that

Rex: nope! I can't be doing something like that! Quetz, please don't agree to this I don't want to do it.

Quetz: come on mi amor! It won't be that bad.

Rex: it might be terrible!

Quetz: but I'll be there

Rex: hmmm...

Mash: senpai calming down so quickly after her saying that is... interesting

Da Vinci: that's enough you two, it's going to happen regardless. But tomorrow, so go back to your rooms... and prepare yourselves I guess.

Both: fine! *leaves*

*at the studio*

Ayako: can't believe you agreed to that count. A double date?! We don't even do normal dates. We just hang out.

Dantes: then it sounds like it could be a nice change of pace.

Ayako: *looking at him, annoyed* really?

Dantes: well it's happening anyway so let's just get it over with.

*in my room*

Rex: *silently sitting in bed*

Quetz: master? I'm sorry for doing that but you two need to know each other better.

Rex: *still silent*

Quetz: try to look at the bright side, we haven't been on a date for a while now. And this one might be more fun then you expected.

Rex: *still silent*

Quetz: ...well I'll just go to my room then master

Rex: no! Please stay. I don't want to talk right now but I want to hold you.

Quetz: of course mi amor.

*we embrace each other and lay in bed*

*the next day*

Da Vinci: *over the comms* alright you four, time for your double date! But first you guys need to be dressed for the occasion

*the studio's door opens and there stand Karna, with some clothes*

Ayako: Karna? Why are you delivering the clothes?

Karna: well miss Da Vinci says we're pretty close so she thought I'd be a good choice.

Ayako: I mean I guess that's true. Thanks for the clothes I guess.

Dantes: *holding up the clothes he was sent* isn't this that one mystic code? Royal brand I think it was called.

Karna: miss Da Vinci said she used that mystic code as a base for the male suits.

Dantes: interesting.

Ayako: *holding up a nice fancy blue dress* this is a bit much

Dantes: I think you'd look great in it.

Ayako: yeah yeah whatever.

*in my room, the door opens and in walks Boudica*

Rex: oh hey there Boudica! So you got clothes for us?

Boudica: yup! Gotta say these are some interesting outfits for you two.

Quetz: *holding up a nice fancy green dress* hmmm, this is really fancy.

Rex: *holding up a nice suit* ain't this a bit much for what's essentially a bonding exercise?

Boudica: well it seems like Da Vinci wanted to go the extra mile. Maybe so you guys aren't too upset about being forced into it.

Rex: still annoyed.

Quetz: I think it'll be fun, we haven't been on such a nice date in so long. And I always liked how you looked in a suit mi amor

Rex: *blushing* ok fine...

*everyone's properly changed*

Ayako: ok so now what?

Karna: miss Da Vinci says to take you two to the cafeteria.

Dantes: the cafeteria? With these nice clothes?

Karna: she says she had it changed to fit the atmosphere.

Ayako: is this why she wanted us to wait a day instead just doing like a simulator picnic or something?

Karna: it would seem to be the case. Shall we be off?

Ayako: alright let's get going.

*on Rex's side*

Rex: so she changed the cafeteria to fit a dating atmosphere? Again, this is just a bonding exercise right? At this point it feels more like she wants to celebrate our anniversaries or something and just used the bonding as an excuse. We don't even share an anniversary.

Quetz: I'm actually pretty excited now.

*the four meet-up right outside of the cafeteria door*

Rex: hey you guys

Ayako: hey there

Rex: well.. you guys look good

Ayako: thanks... so do you two.

Rex: ...thanks

Da Vinci: *over comms* it's time for you to take your seats*

Boudica: good luck you four!

Karna: see you later

*the four enter the cafeteria only to see a much darker lighting with different tables with candles on them*

Rex: ...well then, they weren't kidding

Ayako: yeah... where do we sit?

Da vinci: wherever you want, as long as you four are at the same table.

Rex: how about that booth over there?

Ayako: sure

Dantes: sounds good

Quetz: si!

*they sit at the booth, masters next to servants, facing each other*

*Bedivere comes in a waiter's outfit*

Bedivere: hello you four, I am sir Bedivere. I shall be your waiter for today.

Ayako: every second this date goes on the more extravagant it gets.

Bedivere: yes, that would seem to be the case. And here are your menus *passing out menus*

Rex: overkill *goes through the menu*

Bedivere: I'll be back to take your drink orders

Ayako: cool

Dantes: this is actually pretty fun. We should do this stuff more often

Ayako: now I dunno about that.

Quetz: what do you think master?

Rex: it's nice I guess, but it'd make more sense to me for an actual date for us. Not this forced bonding stuff.

Ayako: I agree

*sitting silence for a while, reading the menus*

*Bedivere returns*

Bedivere: have you all decided on your drinks?

Ayako: I'll just have a water

Dantes: a martini

Rex: mountain dew

Quetz: tequila

Bedivere: of course, I'll be back with the drinks

*more silence*

Rex: so... what you eating?

Ayako: I'm just having some spaghetti.

Dantes: I'm thinking alfredo pasta

Rex: cool, I'm having lasagna

Quetz: and I want this chicken parmesan.

Bedivere: *returns with the drinks* and here are your drinks, and have you all decided what your eating?

Everyone: yes

Bedivere: excellent

*after Bedivere takes the orders, he leaves*

Rex: so... Dantes I noticed you're not wearing your hat. And you even have your hair tied up

Dantes: yes, I thought I'd change it up for the event.

Quetz: that blue ribbon looks familiar

Ayako: it was mine, he took it.

Dantes: just something to remember you by.

Rex: oooh, Quetz we should do something like that.

Quetz: but master you don't wear your hair up, and it's too short in the first place.

Rex: I mean... you could wear one of my hats

Quetz: ooooh, sounds nice.

Ayako: that'd be interesting to see, I never imagined her with a hat.

Rex: yeah... hey uh off topic. You like painting right? Who have you painted?

Ayako: pretty much everyone at chaldea so far... except you two

Rex: oh! Good point

Quetz: I would love to be in one of your paintings miss Ayako.

Rex: yeah... same.

Ayako: well maybe after all this we could all go to my studio and I can paint you two.

Rex: that'd be nice

*not far away but out of the group's site*

Da Vinci: what did I tell you guys?

Romani: yeah yeah, your idea seems to actually be working... somehow

Da Vinci: like I said, I'm a genius.

And that's the story

Based off one of the HCs I made for how Rex and Ayako would interact. I REALLY hope I got Ayako's character right.

@panyum hope it's good

Also tagging @grievouslyxorvia @gxymlky @hasereshdoneanythingwrong

#fate grand order #quetzalcoatl #rex #rexcoatl #ayako #edmond dantes #danaya #leonardo da vinci #romani archaman #mrs. archaman #mash kyrielight #karna #boudica #bedivere

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pheonixfire4015 · 4 years ago

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Peace In the Midst of the Storm By: Eowyn38

I have not written in a very long time and I didn’t have time to have someone review any mistakes. Its not my best, I am tired, so please forgive any kinks I didn’t work out. I couldn’t focus on homework so instead I wrote this. I guess its what I hope a real conversation will be between Elliot and Olivia on their journey towards healing. Hope you enjoy.

Elliot and Olivia Post Episode:

Its 3:35 on a Friday night. Olivia is staring at the white speckled ceiling as it changes shape and color before her eyes the longer she stared. The emotions and thoughts leaving her unable to do anything else but lay there still. There comes a point in life where the pain and emotions become too much and the human brain in its defense turns everything else to a numb gray haze. It took years perfecting and working to keep her emotions in appropriate tightly locked boxes. For the job, for her mother. Elliot was her partner and best friend, but somewhere down the line he became, well, everything. There was this sense of shame Liv felt every time she allowed a trickle of love and longing to spill over. Elliot and all he meant was something she had wrestled with for longer than she can even recall. Learning to live with the hole he left in her when he left, comparing every man to his shadow had become an everyday battle. But she had learned to live with it. Having him back, hearing his voice, holding him…. Had become a dream and a nightmare Liv was not prepared to deal with. Seeing him had been like a magnet snapping back to where it’s supposed to be, It was like feeling apart of herself breathe again, a part of herself she felt had long died.

Olivia rubbed her hands over her face to ease the dry ache of her eyes and turned on her side with a sigh. The range of emotions she didn’t want to feel came in waves, all she wanted was sot sleep, with each wave it left unending hopelessness in its wake as to how to navigate it all, wanting at times to sink into a numb haze instead. She spent her whole existence learning to live with these types of emotions. Seeing the look in her mother’s eyes knowing she was the product of rape. As one of very few females on the job seeing the male cops look at her with distrust and disrespect- having to constantly prove your worth. Coming home to an empty void of a home all thoughts of motherhood and family a far-away dream. Trauma from the job. Noah… had become the one touchstone, the one rock she could pour herself into. The one truly good thing in her life.

Elliot’s words rang in her head bringing with them questions she didn’t want to ask. He was in an emotional war desperately grasping onto any lifeline and madly pushing away at the same time. She knew and understood the signs. Watching him navigate this made her flip flop from anger, to frustration, to desperation, to love, to guilt, and then sinking into numbness. His letter was clear, there was something he needed to share but in the right moment. What could he share she didn’t know, or did she know? Could she trust his emotions, his words? Could she trust he would not push her away, walk away yet again, leaving her with less than she had before?

“I love you…. You mean the world to me….”

Rang over and over, threatening to undo the delicate balance she had created to manage the daily raging war of emotions and thoughts. She kept telling herself all the rationale reasons to keep the inappropriate emotions at bay. Inappropriate was the only word that could summarize the emotions she had shoved to the deepest part of herself, what other word was there for these emotions? Elliot was her partner, a man who had been married, had a family, a wife who just recently died, a woman she loved and respected. She repeated the words over and over willing her rationale mind to win over irrational emotions. Elliot had called 4 times today. She should answer, she should call him, she should talk over what he found in Kathy’s investigation, but she feared if she did the delicate balance she was struggling to hold together would collapse. Was she really that close to the edge, all because of one person?

Knock… knock…

She turned her head to the noise she heard in the other room. Again… Knock…. After determining it was not the neighbors, Noah, or an intruder… she collapsed into her pillow with a sigh…. Elliot. It took all she had left to walk to the door knowing who she would see on the other end of the peep hole. There he stood, head down, dejected, tired…. With a sigh, she batten-down the hatches within and opened the door.

“Elliot… its 3am…”

“I know…” he shook his head… she could see the motors working in his mind… but the words just fell to silence. For a few moments their eyes just did the talking and the reading.

With a sign she stepped aside and let him in. She pointed to Noah’s room letting Elliot know they needed to remain quiet. He nodded wordlessly. She stood watching as he paced… back and forth… back and forth… restless, rubbing his hands over his face and head. Olivia closed her eyes and walked over, placing a hand on his forearm, blocking his restless movements.

“Elliot… sit… please.”

He looked at her with wild red eyes, hooded in darkness. He nodded. Liv sat on the couch. He sat on the edge of a chair on the other side of the room. His leg moving uncontrollably. For an uncomfortable amount of time there was just silence.

“Look… I know the last thing you want right now is me here. I feel like I keep saying I am sorry, like they are these empty words that don’t mean anything anymore. I keep letting all of you down.” Elliot’s leg stops moving for a moment as she watched him try to find the words to articulate, trying to detangle the balled-up twine of emotions. She allowed the silence to stretch, allowing him the space and time.

“I don’t know what to do with all of this Liv, and I don’t even know where to start unpacking this. I keep wanting to do what I have always done, what has always worked.”

At that she spoke… “Has it worked Elliot?” Her voice has a twinge of hardness she didn’t intend, or had she?

Again, silence stretched.

He signed deeply…. “No… It hasn’t worked, but it’s what has been easier to manage.”

She spoke again… “Have you managed it, has it been easier for everyone else around you to manage?”

With that she watched his face drop… confused and deflated. His head fell.

In that moment she regretted her questions and tone. She waited for him to spring up red faced and leave.

“Well, I guess if I was better at this, I wouldn’t be here, would I?”

Olivia shook her head… “Look Elliot, I am sorry. I don’t want to fight with you. I am here if you need to talk. But you are pushing me away, your kids away, and right now more than anything they need you and you need them. You’re not the only one going through this right now.”

Elliot’s hands came up again, rugging his face, wishing… wishing this was easier.

“You’re right. I don’t know what that means or what I am going to do… but you’re right.”

At this Liv’s face and body poster changed, relaxed.

“You read the letter?”

Liv shook her head… “Elliot, we don’t have to do this right now. There’s….Its not the right…” But the words were just lost.

“Look Liv, your right. The time is off. It’s always been off. But I think it’s the only way we can move forward. Your right I need to make amends with my kids, to Kathy, but if I am to move on from all of this I need to make amends to you as well.”

At that Liv had no arguments left, 3am or not, right time or not.

“I don’t even know how to start this….. You know the job is the job. It comes with its battles. Talking over things that we saw with Kathy was just never anything I ever considered. I did my job and I came home and dealt with it. Over time the connection I had with you Liv, what we went through, was unlike any relationship I had had before.”

Liv shook her head, understanding without needing anything more…

“Let’s face it, it was me shutting down and the repercussions, that caused me to lose my family the first time and I almost lost you. And it’s the same mistake I am making now…”

There was silent reflection for a good minute before he continued.

“When Kathy and I divorced. I failed in my marriage, I failed in caring for my kids who were a wreck, and I was unraveling. My feelings… for you...”

Elliot shook his head, unsure how to fully articulate.

“They went deeper than I really know how to express. I felt it was a weakness. You took up so much of my thoughts, so much of my world. The worry, the care, wanting better for you…. I felt I was losing my ability to do the one thing I was good at and that was the job and having your back. I resented you for emotions I didn’t know what to do with. Those feelings then changed into something more, into something different…”

Elliot looked up, to scan Olivia’s brown eyes. She shook her head… the depth of her knowing… her brain a blank mess.

“Ok…. I loved you Liv. I love you. There was a part of me that wanted to reach out because I felt this shift. I felt like the same battle I was fighting; you were also fighting.”

He paused, letting the heaviness of that sink in. He watched as tears began to brim in those eyes he knew so well. His restlessness ceases, and he stood. He sat down gingerly in front of her on the coffee table.

“I knew the implications if we were honest with each other, and all the risks we would be taking. I was drowning, as I am now, and I went back to what was comfortable. What was easier. Kathy got pregnant. I knew in that moment what I had done was unfair to her and unfair to you. It was selfish. I went back to my family, but it didn’t stop what I was feeling… from getting harder, harder to compartmentalize, harder to ignore.”

The tears that had been pooling finally spilled in a steady stream onto Liv’s cheek. In an involuntary response he reached out, and stroked it away. Liv’s eyes widened. He pulled his hand away and lay them back in his lap, looking down at the damp of her tears on the tips of his fingers.

“The job had worn me down, I was scared of ruining… everything Liv… if I stayed. I knew there would be a time I would no longer be able to be who I should be to my wife and be who I wanted to be…. For you. So, instead of being honest, I was a coward Liv. I felt if I left it would give you the ability to move on and give me the ability to devote myself fully to my family…. And maybe make myself a better man.”

He ranched across the short divide to grab her hand, which were balled tightly together in her lap. She looked down at his outstretched hand, a peace offering. She undid her hands that had become white from the pressure, and rest her own in his. For a moment they just looked down, at the connection between them.

Without looking up she said, “If you had been honest with me, even if I had felt the same, I would have never have allowed you to, I would never….”

He looked up, “I know Liv. Unfortunately, I can’t say I would have been able to be as honorable. I knew seeing you, hearing your voice, would knock down any resolve I had left….”

She looked up, realization rolling over her in waves. He loved her, she had not been alone in her slow descending battle of emotions. She shook her head, tears falling this time without stopping. All she had done to survive, all the emotions and battles, they were being undone.

“Funny thing is, I went to the other side of the world. And The first thing I thought of when I woke up and the last thing I thought about when I went to bed…. Was you. I loved my wife Liv please hear that, but I also loved you. Both of those loves were so vastly different.”

With that Liv groaned and the tears came stronger, she grasped tightly to his hand. Something in her that felt lost and abandoned desperately needed to hear… every… word… of this.

“Should I reach out, how would you react, had I destroyed everything, would I cave and come home, what if you had been able to move on and I ruined that delicate balance? So, days just turned into years. But…. When I saw you that night Liv. I felt like a missing part of myself was found again. With all of this…. Seeing you again… Losing Kathy… I just don’t know what to do with…” He motioned with his hands… “all of this.”

With that silence filled the room once again. Liv had nothing… no words… nothing to give. The words hurt, they healed, they explained, they gave hope, they were the end of one journey and aa beginning of a new one. They sat there, both hands now intertwined in her lap. She lifted his hand to her face, nuzzling into their warmth, and looked deeply into his eyes. It’s all she had to give in that moment. He moved closer and stoked her cheek, trying to wipe dry every tear he may have caused, and shook his head. He understood. She had forgotten how easy it could be between them, this silent communication.

“Look, this is a lot.. too much… I don’t know how long this is going to take. I just hope…. We can maybe start over, start clean. I’d love to get to know Noah. I’d love to get my best friend back. I just need… time.”

In that moment Liv felt lighter than she had in a long time, she shook her ahead again wordlessly.

Elliot’s hand dropped back down to her lap… “Can I stay?” She looked at him unsure. “I’m… just so tired Liv… so tired…” Without hesitation Liv moved over and Elliot crossed to sit on the couch next to her. He laid down allowing his head to rest in her lap. He let out a sigh he didn’t even realize he had been holding. Her arms came up around him, cradling his head.

“You have my word I’ll be gone before Noah wakes up.” She stared down at him, smiling, grateful for his understand even in her need to protect her son, stroking the hair behind his neck.

“Thank you, now rest.”

In minutes, his beathing became long and even. His body relaxed and the restlessness ceased, the waging war stilled if only for a little while. She looked down taking in words she never thought she would hear. At some point she would have to unpack them, figure out what they meant, but for now, this was enough. She leaned her head back to rest on the cushion of the couch, staring again at the white speckled ceiling, looking with new eyes, and soon sleep took over. Silent, peaceful, still.

#elliot and olivia

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mercysought · 4 years ago

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romantic headcanons.

name: francesca moritz “moe” bardsley

alias: moe

gender: cis woman ( she / her )

sexual orientation: lesbian

preferred pet names: she’s fine with whatever her partner wants to call her, she’s more used to no one using really pet names. Usually it’s just a variation of her name, though likely focusing on her first name instead of her middle one since the former is more personal. Mori, Franks, it’s all good.

relationship status: single pringle ready to mingle

opinion on true love: she doesn’t really spend much time thinking about this. She believes that there is likely someone that she will be able to settle down with (or rather, have them travel around with her while she works) for the rest of her life and that’s the extent of true love that Moe really thinks about.

opinion on love at first sight: hmmm nah, though she can become stupid at first sight trying to impress someone.

how ‘romantic’ are they?: moe is pretty romantic, yeah. She likes to send messages reminding her girl that she’s fucking amazing. Getting her gifts (both ones that she got and one’s that she steals). I think that the best way to show about romance is basically to use something that she has done (or will do) in one of the ships that I have with @forceblinded: Rein is blind and Moe is non-verbal which makes communication outside of messaging really hard. Despite not liking it, Moe works on a device that allows her voice to be verbalized and improves it to the point where the tone is more human than just a bunch of disjointed vocals that she usually uses out on jobs. That is a lot of work, planning, material gathering ok? That is dedication especially since she would have done this and she wouldn’t even know if Rein likes girls I mean! Moe is pretty damn romantic.

ideal physical traits: Moe really isn’t picky. I think, from the track record, it has to do more with attitude than necessarily anything physical. This being said, she does pay attention to their voice and I think that’s likely the first thing that can pull her in. If you can count that as physical lmao track record also indicates that the women that she’s with tend to have slimmer frames than she does (That doesn’t mean a whole lot since Moe is built like a tank, we love that for her)

ideal personality traits: focused and passionate. I mean someone that knows exactly what they want, where they want to go and are passionate about it. Even that causes trouble for her because she might disagree. Not necessarily something that’s she’s aware of per se, but someone that is more grounded than Moe is. Most of her enhancements / prosthetics (see: crushed knee, see crushed fingers and lower half of her arm) are because she got fucking impatient and some dumb shit happened.

unattractive physical traits: eh, not much tbh. I think that she doesn’t particularly like too many body mods that alter one’s face, but honestly again, physically Moe isn’t that picky.

unattractive personality traits: my god uptightness can drive her up the walls. That and thinking you’re the hottest shit without anything to back it up (example: ‘I want to do x because I say I want to and because I am great.’ meanwhile you’ve never left the confines of your estate before). Uninterested or wilfully ignorant and unwilling to learn.

do they have a type?: probably women that will stop her on her tracks as she’s about to do something stupid and WILL FIGHT HER.

average relationship length: hmmm because of the nature of her work (a bounty-hunter) she just jumps a lot from place to place so she tends to have very short lived romances. The people she often comes across are also not interested in actual relationships and it’s a pity because Moe really would do the long distance thing for the right person. Moe falls in love really easily but can fall out of it just as easily. The only relationship that she had that was out of norm length wise was with a human who was a sex worker in one of the planets in the outer-rim. It lasted around one year before they parted ways. Most relationships really are one night stands.

opinion of public affection: chef kiss, give it all to her. let her hold your hand, the lower back.

past relationships?: mentioned above! Otherwise most relationships are pretty loose and could barely be called that. She has fun though, and she likes the women.

favourite canon ship: don’t have one! If it’s unrelated to Moe I will say that the side ship that me and @mindsmade had was of David (Moe’s younger brother) and Gil (when he still had it in the roster). As it stands now it’s a ship that happens like Dorian and Bull if you don’t romance either of them in DA you know? Otherwise, in the Star Wars universe my brain is empty except for the tragic romance of Darth Malgus and Eleena. Because I am dumb.

favourite non-canon ship: listen non-canon ships are canon in my book as well and I will fight you.

tagged by: @mindsmade (ayy thanks!) tagging: @biirdbone @ardasung (aredhel) @afraidofchange (alice) @suresaint

#moe ( headcanon )#( we love one (1) genius lesbian )

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lenademonn · 4 years ago

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All This Time - 2

*Summary: Elena used to be closed off and composed, always in control of her feelings and actions. She knew how to survive long before world ended and didn’t need anyone to keep her alive. Because attachments are liability, make you weak especially in this new world where dead are walking and living are more dangerous than before.

A slow burn Daryl Dixon x OC; from season 1 forward, ongoing. Angst, Violence, strong language, sarcastic humour and more.

Chapter 2

Day 44

I was having a dream. I knew that part of my psychological training was to recognize reality from the fantasy. And that was definitely the latter, because there was no way in hell that his strong hands were tracing my calves, his calloused fingers making me shiver, and that his mouth was pressed to my core, licking and sucking giving me the endless pleasure spreading from toes to the top of her head. I moved my hips up, bringing myself closer to his face, which earned me a low growl from his throat's depths.

"Elena," his voice did wonder to me, but I also realized that it came out near my ear, so way closer then it should be. "C'mon women, wake up!"

I opened my eyes and sat up straight, knife in hand, quickly pressed against someone's throat. "Whoa, easy, it's just me!" I blinked rapidly and saw familiar blue eyes in front of me, hand grasping my wrist, trying to ease the knife's pressure off himself. He was crouched next to my sleeping bag, ready for the day, tents fold open, allowing the flow of the fresh air. I pulled away and put my hand over my heart.

"Shit Daryl, this isn't how you wake up people, at least not me! I could fucking kill you!" My voice was still groggy from the sleep, and my mind was spinning from remnants of the dream he interrupted. Seeing him here in my tent just seconds after his image - 'Stop it silly!'

"Ya said to wake ya up when I'm goin' for a hunt. " I closed my eyes, trying to even out my breathing.

"Yeah, give me a ten, and I'll be there." He grunted and gave me one last glance before crouching out of the tent.

It was more than a month since we set up our camp at the quarry and my revelations. We were hunting and sending Glenn to gather necessary supplies, we had laundry and cooking duties and perimeter checks. It was usually myself and Dixon brothers in the woods looking for a game for the whole group. Surprisingly, the older brother wasn't that horrible after closer interactions. Of course, he still called me 'Blondie' and 'Sweetcheeks' or 'Dollface' and looked at my chest every opportunity he could get, but after what I told them about myself, he seemed to respect me a little bit more. Maybe because he was in the military once or perhaps because he has morals even if they are a bit twisted sometimes.

Today Merle was going on a run with Glenn, though, so it was just younger Dixon and me. We planned to make it an overnight trip and hunt for something more than only squirrels or birds. Andrea and Amy offered to take a boat they found by the lake and try to catch some fish, so hopefully, we will have enough food to last us for a few days by tomorrow afternoon. If Glenn will grab all the items from the list I gave him, I would smoke some of the meat and make a nice jerky. About the only thing, I didn't fuck up in the kitchen department.

I quickly changed my clothes, including wet panties, and I smiled, remembering a vivid dream from just a few moments ago. It's only because I spend so much time with him recently and because I didn't have sex for months. No need to read into it. Right?

Once dressed, I put on my reigns and stashed throwing knives inside holders, the gun secured on my waist belt. I checked my quiver and counted the arrows, in the backpack I put all the necessary items for an overnight hunting trip and rolled an extra sleeping bag to attach it to the top of the pack.

"How much longer woman?" Daryl's voice startled me, so I quickly left the tent, spotting him next to the entrance.

"Jeez I'm coming, let me just fix my hair" He gave me a funny look "You don't want me to get grabbed, do you?" It came out harsher then I intended, but I just ignored it and pulled my hair down and run my fingers through it. Blonde curls spread all the way to the small of my back, I could fix it before I came out of the tent, but after my dream, I felt the need to show them to Daryl.

Since that day in the woods, when I was gathering things to make my bow, I wanted to make an impression on him and see how much I can push him, and my hair was the thing I liked about myself the most, well just after boobs. I quickly pulled it into a simple plaid and then twisted it, on the top of my head, securing everything with a hair tie. I could feel man's eyes on me through all that process, but when I finally looked at Daryl, he turned around and started walking towards the woods.

We were walking for most of the day, caught a few squirrels and three perky rabbits when we finally decided to set a camp next to a stream we found. Now when I say we caught that game, I mean mainly Daryl. I am good with my homemade bow, but shooting unmoving targets during training isn't exactly this same as using it on animals. One of the rabbits was mine, but that was an accident, but Daryl doesn't need to know that.

We were tracking a deer for the past two hours, but it turned unsuccessful, and we could always pick up its trail tomorrow. Daryl was setting the perimeter with a string and some old cans so we would be notified of any movements during the night. I started skinning the animals putting the guts and useless parts into the plastic bin bag we brought with us.

"I'll run the bag out, circle around, and take the meat to the creek," I told Daryl, and after receiving a nod, I took off quickly and run for about fifteen minutes in the opposite direction of the tracks we saw today. If there is any deer here, the last thing we want is for the dead to eat it. I dropped the bag, dug a shallow hole in the ground, and ditched inside, covering it back up with dirt and leaves, then I circled back towards our night camp, whistled softly while passing why so Daryl would know it's just me and jogged to the water.

I started washing the meat and cut it into the strips, made sure that I cleaned it properly of any spare blood, and put it down on a clean rug on a boulder next to me to cool down. That's the problem with overnight trips, we had to make sure that whatever we caught won't go bad.

We actually worked well together, Daryl was quiet, but it wasn't uncomfortable unless I said something stupid, usually with a sexual context, which made him blush and tell me to shut up. Now that I was thinking about it, I wasn't that different from Merle, when it came to his younger brother, and that thought gave me goosebumps. I scooped the meat and went back towards the camp, bent over the lines to not make any unnecessary noise, and sat down next to a small fire Daryl started when I was gone.

"Pass me my bag, please," I asked him, and he reached towards it and took few steps, so he was next to me, sitting down next to me on the ground to share the work. I took my clean rug from the backpack and set it down on the rock in front of us, and then I passed Daryl a tub of salt. We worked quickly and quietly till everything was done, took a few pieces, and started cooking them while the rest was put into the zip bags and then to into my pack.

"So, how did you learn to hunt like that and using this crossbow?" I asked him and looked in his direction. He was sitting next to me, but with enough space between, and he was turning the meat around. His blue eyes met my grey ones, and his face had a blank expression. I knew that he didn't let people in, but I hoped that the question was innocent enough for him to answer.

"My old man and uncle." He started slowly turning his gaze toward the fire. "Money was tight, and my da usually drank it away, so Merle and I had to learn how to get our own food." Ok, so maybe that question wasn't as safe as I thought. I knew that the last thing he was looking for was pitty over a little boy who grew up in a though home. So I settled for an answer, which hopefully would release the tension.

"Well, sure as hell, it's handy right now. No matter the reasons, I'm glad you learned. I couldn't ask for a better hunting partner" He looked at me again with a slight frown. "'Cause, you know, Merle talks way too much." That finally made him smile. Alright, that wasn't a smile, small side smirk, but I knew I couldn't ask for more, not from him, not yet. That didn't mean I will stop trying.

"What about ya? Were ya really a fed?"

"Really?" I looked at him and slapped his arm. "We don't like that term, just for the future. Yeah, I was. Behavioral Analysis Unit to be precise."

"And what's that?" He side glanced at me, unsure what kind of job I actually did. My nose crinkled as I was thinking of explaining what I did in life before all this shit without sounding like I was bragging.

"Well, basically we were catching criminals, mainly serial killers, based on their behavior. You analyze how the victim was killed and left what was done to them, where was the body left. We were profilers." I was looking blankly in front of me now, thinking about days on the job and all the evil people I've met and spoken to. How many close calls I had with death and yet nothing compared to the nightmare we're living in now.

"Not the most useful skill in zombie apocalypse though. I cannot just talk my way out with walkers by telling them how watching their moma kill herself made them what they are now, right?" I looked at him with a serious face, even if my words were laced with sarcasm.

"Whatever lay down, I'll take the first watch." He stood up abruptly to check the perimeter, and I was looking at him, my gaze following his actions.

"Ok, but wake me up in few hours so we can swap you need your sleep as well, Dixon." It was still early, but I knew we'll be waking up before the first light, plus all this walking around in the woods was tiring, but something didn't sit well with me. Daryl finished our conversation abruptly, even though he seemed interested in my story before.

What did I actually know about younger Dixon? Not a lot, most time we spend together, we were quiet and shared only a few stories before coming back to camp, most of our talks focusing on subjects of hunting or Merle talking his mouth off about nothing in particular. The rest of the information I had was just observation and some comments from Merle, and I didn't know how much to believe in his words.

Alright, so Daryl is in his mid-thirties and lived in Georgia his whole life, most of it with Merle, grabbing some odd jobs before they moved on. I suspected all that moving around was because older Dixon was doing drugs and owed money to many people or was trying to avoid jail time.

But that doesn't explain Daryl's social awkwardness and how guarded he behaves. He definitely is an introvert and doesn't like to be touched even when his brother puts an arm on him, I noticed Daryl goes still and tense. That suggests some sort of abuse, but not from Merle, no, he wouldn't be able to look at him like he does. Daryl actually looks up to his big brother.

I let a low growl of frustration. This new world makes me go crazy; I could separate myself from any personal emotions before all of this, but now we had people to look after, people to protect, and as much as it was flattering, I wasn't used to someone depend on her in that way. I started to care for those people, and my weird fascination with Daryl Dixon was undoubtedly unhealthy. I shouldn't be so invested in trying to get to know him. And for sure, I shouldn't give a damn if I hurt his feelings or stirred something from his past.

"Ya thinkin' so loud, that ya'll attract all the geeks from this woods." His low voice startled me, and I sat up in my makeshift bed. Daryl was sitting across from me, on the other side of our little campsite, cleaning his crossbow, eyes not leaving the weapon, but I could tell that he was alert, ready for anything to make a move in the dark. When I didn't reply straight away, he quickly glanced in my direction, one brow risen in a silent question. I let a small sigh escape my lips as I run my hand over my face.

"What I said before." The words I spoke were quiet and soft, eyes locked on him, watching for any body language changes. "I know that we don't tell each other a lot, but I'd like to think that you don't mind my company. The last few hunting trips were pleasant, and you didn't call me stupid in like a week, so that's progress."

I watched his lips twitch a little making me form my own small smile on my full lips. "But that last comment, about how I'd sometimes talk to suspects..." I stopped when Daryl stiffened, and a muscle on his face twitched while he clenched his jaw. It was very subtle, he was good, very good at hiding his emotions. But I was very good at what I was doing before the world went to shit, so I noticed it even in the dark of the night.

"There, that was this same reaction you have now. Now I don't want to pry... "

"Then don't" He interrupted me, his voice harsh, hands grabbing his weapon just a little bit harder than necessary. I looked down at my hands, thinking on how to play it out. Talking to Daryl was like a long and complicated chess game, one silly move, and checkmate.

"Alright, I just wanted you to know that I didn't mean anything by it." With that, I laid back down, turning on my side, so I was facing away from him, giving a man some sort of privacy.

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jack-andthestalk · 6 years ago

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Our Son, Arc II, Promises, Chapter 9.

Thanks to @balfeheughlywed, she read this from her sickbed and instinctively knew what it needed.

“Someday do you think we will ever get this right?”—my voice trembled slightly—“ us, this?” I waved my hands between the two of us.

Jamie smiled shyly. “I was afraid ye might want to slap me since it appears like I just admitted to knocking ye up purposefully”.

Shaking my head, I gave him a lopsided smile, “no I heard what you said, I understand what you meant, I mean I –“ I fidgeted nervously with my wine glass, choking on words that were hard to admit to myself let alone him.

Jamie reached across the table and took one of my hands in his, he used the other to tuck a wayward curl behind my ear, “tell me?”

“I naively thought we would be safe because of my cycle”, I half slammed my palm against my lap, desperate for some sort of movement to hide my anxiousness. I could feel heat fill my cheeks and I inwardly rolled my eyes at how stupid that sounded now. Dr Beauchamp indeed.

“But like you, I wouldn’t have made that assumption quite so quickly with someone else. I dropped my gaze to the floor. “I had never had unprotected sex, I wouldn’t even entertain it before you.” My lips turned upwards, “I suppose I wanted you and I didn’t let anything stand in the way of that.” the last omission came out as a whisper.

Jamie’s face lit up, “is that so, aye?” a smirk grew across his wide mouth, and I narrowed my eyes at him. He looked jubilant.

“When I rang you that day to tell you I was pregnant”—a whistling breath escaped my lungs—“God I was petrified.”

Lowering my head, I searched for words to describe how it felt, to tell him that our lives were about to change forever.

Beyond the panic, and fear there was this tingling of peace that I was doing it, Jamie. I knew he would look after us. But it mattered so much what he thought, how he felt. As daft as it sounded, I wanted him to be happy.

“When you answered your tone was so gruff, I was afraid to speak.” My admission was greeted by Jamie’s raised eyebrow.

“I was pissed it had taken ye three months to call Sassenach, it was nothing to do with what ye were about to tell me” he shifted in his chair, squaring his shoulders, a riled expression on his face “I was sore over ye, aye?”

“I know, …I just mean that well…I wanted to call before that.” my mouth went dry, and I took a hasty sip of my wine, while Jamie quirked a curious eyebrow at me.

“I gave so much of myself to you that night in the cottage, I was worried that you might think less of me.” I squirmed in my seat, brushing invisible crumbs from my jeans.

When I looked up, Jamie was staring at me mouth agape. “Less of ye?” his voice pitchy, the question came out as an incredulous squeak.

“Well - I had only known you a few weeks, and I worried I had given too much of myself too soon.” I tried to pull my hand away, but Jamie tightened his hold, almost pulling me across the table.

“Less of ye?” he repeated in disbelief, “I was ruined after that night, I couldna have thought more of ye.”

Jamie’s eyes narrowed, and he watched me intently. “Ye were my every waking thought, remembering those weeks with ye, then worrying what I had done for ye to disappear.”

He paused, chewing his lip. “It’s just…” he took his hand away to ruck it through his hair, I instantly felt the loss of his touch, “I was afraid I misinterpreted signs –his tone dropped –“when I didna hear from ye, I well I thought ye had regretted it.”

My answer was instantaneous “I didn’t.” memories of the unregrettable night swirled around in my mind, and I tried to hide the heat that was filling my cheeks and sending jolts between my thighs.

“I am glad of it Sassenach”- Jamie lowered his gaze letting it fall on our joined hands.

I pushed the chair out from the table and stood, taking the small steps to bring me just in front of his knees.

“ You might think that by me running back to Boston at the first sign of trouble – my hand dropped to take his –‘ that it means I don’t love you or that I am running from you, but that’s not it.”

I grappled for a moment to find the right words. “I am going back because I don’t want to be here without you, everything here is you. It would be too hard, and that might mean I am selfish but If you’re gone I need to do what is best for me, I need to raise our son, and I can’t do that if I am stuck here miserably pining for his father.”

Jamie’s hands reached for my hips and drew me between his knees.

He let out a long shaky sigh, “Claire, I –“

“Just hear me out.”

I ran my hand down his cheek, and his eyes shut for a moment instinctively.

“I don’t want to punish you”, – taking my hand away from his face, I ran it over the engagement ring on my left hand – “I can’t tell you how it felt when you slipped this ring on my finger.”

Jamie’s head snapped down to my hand “Claire please dinna –“

Shaking my head, I fought for the words to describe my elation that day in Boston. “I felt like for the first time I actually belonged – my voice sounded strangled, and I cleared my throat – “I belonged to you.”

“I have never wanted anything more in my life,” he said softly.

“yes and right there in that bed, a whole image flashed before my eyes, a home with you, a life with you and Willie, a happy ever after…I suppose.”

He stood suddenly, meeting my eye. “Claire I want so badly to give ye that”

I put my hand up to halt him, “Jamie”, I exhaled before reaching up to skim my lips over his - “you don’t know what is ahead of you, whatever you have in mind – it will take time- before you are free.”

I slipped the ring from my finger, and his eyes dropped to my hand.

“Claire no, please dinna do this.”

“Listen”, - my voice was soft, pleading – “I can’t wear it, I would feel foolish.”

I gave him a half smile, “I am going to be in Boston, and you will be in England, dealing with god knows what.”

I took his two hands in mine, “we are not in any position to get married, and I don’t want a ring for the sake of it.” I placed the ring on the kitchen table, the metal clang filling the air.

Jamie backed away enough to look into my eyes, “It isna for the sake of it dammit”, rucking a hand through his already messed up hair.

“I gave ye that ring because I want ye to be my wife, -the gruff tone softened slightly -, ”I love ye Claire, yer all I ever wanted as a partner.” His eyes stayed fixed on mine, imploring.

When I stood resolute, he continued.

“I dinna blame ye for underestimating me or thinking I am overly optimistic to believe I can outsmart those conniving bastards, but ye have not taken into consideration how badly I want to be back here with you and Willie.”

I bowed my head regretfully. “I do know that Jamie, it’s because I am afraid of what they are capable of-“

“If I get out of it?” his chin tilted defiantly, “What then – for you and me?”

“If,” I said pointedly, “England does not go ahead as planned, then maybe.” I softened my tone, “Maybe there could be a future for us, but what I am trying to say is, neither of us knows what is ahead I can’t postpone living until you work out what you need to do Jamie.”

He stood stock still for some time gazing at a spot on the wall. Then suddenly he took a decisive step towards me, eyes bright. “Claire I am going to ask ye do something for me, he straightened his shoulders resolutely, “I canna blame ye for not seeing our future just now, or because I do, it is my job to show ye that future and that involves me sorting Hellwater.” He tilted his head towards the diamond lying abandoned on the table, “I intend to earn the right to have ye wear that ring again.”

He watched me take this in for a moment, brow furrowed, “So what I want to ask of ye, for now, he pressed his lips into a thin line, “I need to ask ye to trust me.” His hands rose defensively before continuing, “I ken that is a lot to ask right now but ye are right I dinna ken what is ahead of me when I leave here tomorrow. No matter what happens I need ye to know that anything I do, will only be about getting out of there.”

I crooked one eye at him, “Jamie you wouldn’t do anything illegal would you?”

He paused for a minute considering, “I dinna plan on it, and I ken I am no good to anyone in a prison cell.”

I let out a puff of air in relief.

He turned me now, taking my elbow and pulling me towards him slightly. “I won’t be able to speak to you freely once I am there Claire, so I need ye to remember who I am.”

His voice was brittle with desperation. I tentatively reached up and touched his cheek letting him lean into my palm.

“I will, I promise.”

His shoulders slackened with relief, and he pulled me against his chest, burrowing his head in my curls. We stayed locked like that for some time until Jamie shifted and seemed to want to ask me something but thought better of it, instead glancing at the floor, “what is it?”

He lifted his head and

“Well, I was about to say it out loud and realised how pathetic it sounds.”

My heart beat double time from the look in his eyes, and I could almost anticipate what he needed.

“Say it.”

He raked a hand along his jaw and licked his lips nervously.

“I need you,” he said quietly.

I opened my mouth to argue that this might not be the wisest move. Jamie noticed my hesitancy. “After Da’s accident you asked me to comfort you?” do ye recall?”

I nodded and swallowed the lump sliding up my throat. “I think that perhaps it was ye comforting me even then,” he smiled sheepishly “, but ye still asked it of me, aye?”

Another feeble nod.

“So Claire, I am asking it of you tonight, I want ye to come to bed with me, I need to take that with me when I go, to remember what it feels like to love ye.” He said simply.

I whispered his name like a plea, not sure of what I was pleading for. Inching my lips closer to him “Ok”. I needed him just as much.

Jamie ’s eyes scanned my face for a second to be sure of my answer before he pulled me up to his mouth, kissing the air out of my lungs so that I had to stand on tiptoe to accommodate him.

“It has been weeks since I kissed ye” he smirked against my lips.

“You won me over after our first kiss”, his face lit up in pleasure. “Did I then? Well, let me show ye again to remind you.” Our lips met again in a flurry, and everything else went away. We only broke away to fill our lungs with air and Jamie used the opportunity to move us.

Things happened in a flurry after that, weeks of abstinence fueling our desire. Our limbs and hands intertwined, groping wildly until I found myself standing in front of Jamie’s bed about to pull up the hem of my sweater.

“I will undress ye,” he said firmly.

Slowly he raised my hands above my head, pushing the soft fabric over my shoulders and letting it drop to the floor. Jamie allowed his eyes run over my body, before pulling at the lacy material holding my breasts. Pulling it down, he cupped them appreciatively, “God I love them”, he rasped before replacing his hands with his mouth.

After some time, his hands trailed reaching my zipper. Slow trailing fingers found their way into my underwear. Jamie shut his eyes and made a lengthy exhale from his lips as if steadying himself.

“That soft path of skin that leads down there to just between yer legs.” His fingers trailed along it, making me want to grab guiding them where I needed him most. “I tell myself that path is just for me, only for my hands.”

“It is” I half panted.

“Aye, and the whimpers ye make when I touch ye there.” Those sounds are mine. The squeaks when I take ye”.

“I do not squeak.”

“Aye ye do” he replied firmly “, and I fucking love it.”

He pushed my jeans over my hips and let them fall to the floor. “Do ye want to know what I thought the first time I saw ye naked?” he asked trailing kisses along my collar bone.

“tell me?”

Jamie leaned back for a moment, smiling softly at me. “that ye were the most beautiful woman, so beautiful that I kent I would be ruined for anyone else.”

I blushed wildly “you are quite the charmer Fraser.”

“It’s the truth”, he whispered as he brushed a thumb over my bottom lip, “Ye had that wee blue dress on, I still remember it, even the pattern.” His hand rose now stroking my cheek. I remember unbuttoning it slowly like a kid at Christmas, I’d imagined what you would look like naked for three weeks I wanted to savour it, aye?”

I nodded smiling and pulled his shirt up over his head.

“The wee dress, only a slip of a thing”, he said playfully, “it’s a wonder ye dinna catch hyperthermia Claire” he had attempted a stern tone, but his voice was so husky with desire it sounded like he was straining.

“it fell to the floor, and I thought to myself, Christ Jamie yer imagination is shite.”

I couldn’t contain the laughter and smiled at him as he continued determinedly, “because”,- his tongue darted out and slid over my hard nipple. I arched into him, while my laughter died out on his neck, “What?” he asked smirking up at me. “Tis true” – he was beginning to pant out each word, - “Right then and there, with that wee dress about yer ankles, I knew I was ruined.” He rose and kissed me languidly, and while hovering over my lips, he whispered, ”Nothing could have prepared me for you, Claire.”

I blinked back tears at the quiet awe and love in his eyes. Trying to lighten the tone I stroked the length of him and whispered.

“I was fairly turned on by you as well, wasn’t that what got us into all the trouble?” quirking one playful eyebrow at him. Jamie let out a groan of contentment “Christ Claire.”

“Even now when I watch ye in the morning slip out beneath the bedsheets, without a stitch on” - he let out a breathless chuckle – “I canna put my two feet under me for some time until I try and calm myself for the want of ye.”

His hand slid between my thighs and in a swirl of motion he lowered me back on to the bed while guiding two fingers inside of me. Oh my god did I want him. I watched him bit his bottom lip, one hand braced over me, as I writhed beneath him.

“Were no sleeping tonight Sassenach” he whispered against my ear breathlessly.

I snorted but was too far gone to form coherent words. Instead, I stated the obvious. “I want you, Jamie.”

I felt him move then, pushing me up on the bed until he was angled between my thighs he ducked his head greedily sucking and biting down the length of my body before settling his face between my legs. He grinned up at me from his vantage point “Now Claire” he said with authority “no muffling yer wee sounds tonight because of Willie, I need to hear ye.”

“What if he wakes” I gasped as his tongue slid teasingly along my inner thigh. “We willna wake, just relax mo graidgh.”

I dropped my head back, and Jamie pushed his warm flat tongue into my heat, I made a mortifying mewling sound and Jamie’s head returned from between my thighs, “Aye Sassenach, just like that.”

Anything after that was an incoherent panting of his name, mingled with more and faster. My hands holding his head auburn curls between my legs until the building pleasure became too much, each stroke of his tongue taking me higher. I whimpered “fuck Jamie” which caused him to make a groaning sound between my legs, the vibrations were enough to finish me completely, which I did keening over him.

Jamie returned to my side, smiling tenderly at me.

Cupping my face in his hands he whispered softly, “I only really want for two things in this world and they are to be your husband and Willie’s father. I willna let anything stand in my way of that. “I love you” I confessed into the hollow of his neck.

“I am so glad of it.” His hands slid over my hips to graze against his own, urging me on top of him.

“I dinna ken how I am going to leave ye in the morning, but It will be with the taste of you on my tongue and the feel of your soft body against my hands and the sound of you coming in my ears, because ye are mine and nothing will change that”

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isitgintimeyet · 6 years ago

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The Ties That Bind

AO3

Thanks for reading so far.

Thanks to @mo-nighean-rouge for the beta and support. Thanks also to @happytoobservenolongerdistant @faeriesfanficblog @futurelounging for the support.

OK, angst warning - I’m sure everybody knows what this chapter is going to be about...

Chapter 29: An Anticipated Delivery

James: Look, you gotta use Lamaze. It works. My sister-in-law used it. You don't use drugs, and it's better for the kid. Mollie: You know, the only people who say stupid things like that are men, because they're idiots!

-Look Who’s Talking

Claire woke with a start, suddenly conscious of the cold space next to her. The bedroom was still dark, the clock flashing 6:30. It had been a fitful night’s sleep for both of them. Jamie had turned to her in the night, assuming their spooning position, but with his hand wrapped around his phone, rather than its usual place gently cupping her breast.

Shivering, she slipped out of bed and quickly donned her onesie.

Downstairs, she could see Jamie sitting in the dark in the conservatory, sipping a coffee. She poured herself a mug and went to join him. Without a word, he caught her hand, bringing it to his lips as she sat next to him. She leant into him, relishing his body heat though his old hoodie.

“Everything’s going to change.” Claire said quietly.

“Aye.” Unfocused, Jamie stared out into the garden, his mind a million miles away. Then suddenly he refocused, shook his head, and spoke clearly.

“Weel, no’ everything. What willna change is ye and I, Sassenach, and the way I feel about ye. We’ll adjust, we’ll manage… it’ll still be us. Promise me ye’ll stick around?”

“I’m not going anywhere.”

“Good, because…”

The phone suddenly interrupted their conversation. Jamie pressed the speaker button and positioned it between himself and Claire, his hand trembling slightly.

“Jamie, he’s here. Arrived about thirty minutes ago.” Isobel’s voice sounded thrilled but exhausted. “Normal delivery. No complications. They’re just sorting Geneva out now, but the baby is fine. Nine pounds one. And a fine pair of lungs on him. Screaming fit to burst as soon as he emerged.”

“Ah, that’s great news. Thanks for this, Isobel. When can I come and see him?”

In the dawn light, Claire could see Jamie’s eyes: the tears shining brightly, ready to fall.

“Come at eleven, if you can. Hopefully, they can come home later this afternoon, if all goes well. See you later then, Jamie.”

Jamie turned and buried his head in Claire’s neck, his tears now falling freely. Eventually, with a huge sniff, he composed himself and pulled back slightly.

“Do ye...are ye...do ye mind…?” Jamie struggled to find the right words.

“I’m not coming to the hospital with you today.” She interrupted his struggle, saving him from having to say those words to her. Today was not the day for Claire to deal with Geneva, or, God forbid, her mother.

“I’ll have plenty of time to meet your son. Today is between you… and your son.”

And just like that, she felt a little piece of her heart break.

************

Isobel was waiting for Jamie at the maternity reception. Greeting him with a warm hug whilst managing to avoid the large hamper and flowers he carried, she beamed with happiness. “Jamie, he’s beautiful, just you wait and see. And Geneva did so well too, she really surprised me. Anyway, come and see for yourself.”

Jamie followed Isobel through the hospital corridors, just another father excitedly heading to see his child, and much less excitedly, that child’s mother.

He stood for a moment at the door of the private room Geneva was in. She was sitting on top of the bed covers, chatting animatedly to her mother. Unsurprisingly, Geneva’s face looked weary, but fully made up.

When she spotted them, Louisa Dunsany rose from her chair and made her way to Jamie and Isobel. She caught Jamie’s arm momentarily, preventing him from entering the room and spoke in a whisper.

“Geneva’s been magnificent. Look at her, I mean really look at her and think about what she’s done for you… and how you should repay her for it.” In a louder voice, she added: “Come on Isobel, let’s go and find a cup of tea that’s half decent… I don’t know what some of the staff here have been making but it certainly isn’t tea.”

Jamie barely registered the comments. His eyes were fixed on the little Perspex crib by the side of the bed. As Isobel and her mother left in search of a proper cup of tea, he rushed into the room, depositing the hamper and flowers carelessly on the table, desperate for the first glimpse of his son.

He gazed down at the baby lying asleep in the crib. He had seen newborns before, but this one was more beautiful, more perfect than any other. He reached out a finger and stroked the red down on his head, running it around the shell-like ear and on to a tiny fist, practically hidden in the sleeve of a white babygro, too big for the newborn boy. The baby let out a tiny half-cry then settled back into the regular pattern of breathing.

“I hope your hands are clean.”

Staring at his son, Jamie had forgotten the presence of Geneva.

“Aye,” he responded. “I used the hand gel on the way in. Can I hold him? Let me take a couple o’ photos first.”

Geneva nodded. Having taken multiple snaps of the baby, Jamie carefully picked him up, head nestled in one large hand, bottom in the other. He sat down as the baby lazily opened his eyes to stare at his father for a few seconds. Approval having been given, the baby yawned and resumed his nap. Jamie shifted him in his arms, bringing him close to his chest.

“Geneva, he’s beautiful. Thank ye, thank ye. I dinna ken what else tae say. God, he is just sae.. .sae… beautiful… jes’ amazin’. Can ye take a picture of us, me and him on ma phone, please? I want tae have a memory of this moment.”

Geneva obligingly took Jamie’s phone.

“How are ye feeling? I bought ye some flowers, by the way, and the hamper is a gift fer the two o’ ye,” Jamie continued.

“I’m tired and sore and achy. I don’t think I can stand upright. I’m still feeling nauseous from the pain relief. I need a long bath. My breasts are painful and I am forced to wear an industrial strength bra. But, he is lovely isn’t he? Sweet William…”

“William? Ye’ve decided on a name, without discussing it wi’ me?”

“William, it’s a family name. William Dunsany, it’s something Mummy wanted, well, we all wanted.”

“It’s a fine name, but could ye no’ have spoken tae me about it? What about middle names? I ken his surname is Dunsany, but could we mebbe include Fraser as one of his names?” Jamie tried to keep his patience and focus on what really mattered - his son, here in his arms.

“I’ve not decided yet. It depends.”

“Aye? On what?”

Geneva remained silent. Jamie, focusing only on his son, did not question the lack of response.

“Weel, we need tae decide afore we register his birth. We have three weeks tae do that, and I have tae come wi’ ye, ye ken. Then we can start tae make plans.”

“Plans, what sort of plans?”

The hopeful tone in Geneva’s voice made Jamie finally tear his eyes away from his son and look at her. She was staring intently at the two of them, father and son.

“Plans for how we share lookin’ after this bairn, when he’s a bit bigger and can stay wi’ me overnight. And how much child support I’ll give ye. We’ve been decorating a spare bedroom as a nursery for Wee Willie…”

“His name is William, not Willie.” Geneva interrupted harshly.

William began to stir, turning his face into Jamie’s chest, rooting for milk.

“Och, Lad. I’m yer Da, there’s nothing there fer ye. Let me pass ye tae yer Mam.”

Reluctantly, Jamie passed William over to Geneva as she unbuttoned her shirt. He turned his head away, for Geneva’s sake, as she guided the baby to latch on, turning back once he heard the rhythmic sucking sound.

“I’m glad ye’re tryin’ the breast feedin’.” He smiled encouragingly. “Jenny says it’s no’ always easy, mind.”

“Hmm, spare me the details from Saint Jenny, please. I’ve been told, it’s very good for helping lose the baby weight. And also, do not refer to me as ‘Mam.’ If you’re talking about me, please say Mummy.”

“I’ll try tae remember.”

Having managed to find an acceptable cup of tea, Louisa popped her head around the doorframe.

“Everything alright?” she asked her daughter, who gave a tight smile and a small head shake in response.

Louisa immediately came bustling into the room, settling herself on the bed next to Geneva. “Well, I think it’s time we started to get sorted. Doctor will be round in a minute and then we can get off home. Jamie, I expect you’ve got lots of things to think about at home too.”

Jamie recognised the tone of dismissal in her voice. Regretfully, he bent to kiss William a final time.

“Once again, Geneva, thank ye, he is the bonniest bairn I’ve ever seen. Can I come ‘round tomorrow and see him again? I’ll give ye a call first. Oh, and can we arrange a time when Da and Jenny can meet wi’ him? Mebbe bring him round to ma house, if that’s easier. I ken it’ll take a while tae adjust. Goodbye, Louisa, Isobel.”

************

Once Jamie left, Claire needed something to occupy her mind, to save her from dwelling on what was happening at the hospital.

Wandering around the house, she searched for something to do that would engage her fully. As she washed the coffee cups, she decided that she would prepare dinner, add a couple of recipes to her somewhat meagre repertoire.

A quick search of the internet and she found a couple of recipes that seemed simple enough- chicken cacciatore and an apple and cinnamon crumble. Grabbing her coat, she hesitated for a moment. Did this make her seem like she was somehow competing for Jamie, proving she had value as a partner? She let the thoughts cross her mind, but quickly decided not to over-analyse her actions and headed to the shops.

**********

Jamie opened the front door to be greeted by a tantalising smell of casserole, apples and cinnamon. He sniffed appreciatively, his stomach suddenly remembering that he had not yet eaten today, excitement having overridden the usual hunger pangs.

“Sassenach…” he called out as he walked into the living room.

Claire greeted him with a huge hug.

“How is he?”

Jamie disentangled himself from Claire’s arms and, grinning, delved in his pocket for his phone. He quickly flicked to the photos, first of the baby in his crib and then in his arms.

“He is the bonniest bairn ye ever saw. Christ, I tell ye, the sight of him and ma insides turned to jelly. And the little noises and snuffles he was makin’... he looked at me, he kens his Da already. And look...”

Jamie pulled a small photo out of his wallet. “See, this is me as a baby. We could be twins. His name may be Dunsany, but nae doubt he’s a Fraser.”

Claire studied the pictures. She could see the obvious look of joy on Jamie’s face as he held his son. As happy as she was for Jamie, she suddenly felt like crying. Why was she suddenly feeling so sad? Would Jamie’s love for the baby make him reconsider their relationship? And how terrible a person must she be to have these thoughts, to doubt Jamie?

“He is beautiful. And how is Geneva?” Claire tried to keep her voice level.

“Geneva is as she ever was. Havin’ a bairn has no’ improved her personality. But Isobel said she was verra good durin’ the birth, and she is tryin’ tae breastfeed William.”

“So you’ve decided on a name then?”

“Weel,” Jamie admitted. “I had no say in that. She had already decided. I’m hopin’ tae include Fraser as a middle name, but she’s no’ decided on that yet.”

“I canna wait fer ye to meet him, Sassenach…” Jamie continued. “But I havena mentioned that tae Geneva jes’ yet. I dinna ken how she’ll react. I have said that I want Da and Jenny tae meet the bairn. And ye will soon, I promise.”

Claire forced a smile. “I know. Do you want some food?”

“Aye, I havena eaten today. The food smells grand. Who made it?”

“Me,” Claire said proudly. “All by myself, from scratch. Chicken Cacciatore and apple crumble.”

Jamie drew Claire close to him, her cheek pressed against his chest, his chin resting on the top of her head. “Thank ye, Sassenach.”

“It's only dinner…”

“Nah, it’s no’ the food. Thank ye for everything… fer today, fer lettin’ me blather on about the bairn, fer yer patience, fer still bein’ here, fer lovin’ me. Today will have been difficult fer ye, I ken. And ye dinna complain..ever.”

He kissed the top of her head and squeezed her tighter. “We'll work it out, together, Claire. It'll all sort out.”

#outlander fanfic #outlander fan fiction #the ties that bind #Jamie Fraser #claire beauchamp #chapter 29

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ruffiorocks · 6 years ago

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Lena Luthor and her lack of support no matter what she does.

Long post. Not really Kara friendly, but its past events.

Soooo, losing myself down a Youtube rabbit hole of Supergirl clips, i have concluded that Lena Luthor does not receive any kind of support from her friends andor/significant other if whatever she is doing doesn't fit in with their ‘hero code’ that for some reason she still isnt really privy to or involved in. Despite the fact that she has saved the world and Supergirl MULTIPLE times!

It really does play out like this:

Lena, ‘I am going to invent......

Super friends ‘NO Lena you are not allowed to invent that because WE dont think its right!’

Lena, ‘I am pro..

Super friends ‘NO Lena! You cant’ support that because its the opposite of what we think’.

Sooo yeah, basically no matter what Lena does, unless it supports the Superfriends and it has their seal of approval she is some how wrong. Why? Because she has a mind of her own and isnt a senseless drone who believes a smile and hope will fix the worlds problems.

Lets look at some examples:

1. Lena invents the alien detection device, because she believes that humans have the right to know if an alien is among them. Kara, against this purely because she is an alien, actually struggles to come up with an argument against it. But when Lena turns around and says if aliens want to live in America thats their right and if humans want to know who they are than thats their right to, Kara, without a second thought destroys Lena’s device! Lena of course changes her stance at the end of the episode (and Kara does a little to) but even if she hadn't, it doesn't make her a bad person.

Lets review:

Kara went to the sister of Earths biggest alien hater to ask her view on the Alien Amnesty Act. Kara didnt like what she heard, she struggled to actually come up with a decent argument that didnt involve ‘I am an alien’. She then destroyed something that Lena probably spent months of hard work and millions of dollars on because ‘it didn't meet with Kara’s approval’. (Im actually really happy Lena got this working again to use it on Rhea!)

2. Lena manufactures Kryptonite to help save the life of her friend Sam who came to her for help. Now lets remember that Sam did actually go to Alex for help at the DEO and Alex found nothing. So it wasnt like Same didnt have options. But she clearly felt safer with Lena. To be frank,who wouldnt? I wouldnt want to knock on the DEO’s door and be like ‘hey! Im Reign, the murderous alien you've been looking for, but its not my fault’. I digress! Lena made Kryptonite to help Sam!

So, when Supergirl/Kara finds out that Lena has kept Sam a secret and had the nerve to have Kryptonite,(we learn later she made it, but told Kara it was Lex’s) what did she think? Well it was ALL about Kara! Sam wasnt even given a second thought. Kara doesn't agree that Lena should be allowed to have Kryptonite because she doesnt approve and apparently everything Lena does now needs the Super seal of approval. I mean, even Alex was sound with Lena after Lena explained.

Lets review, Lena has Kryptonite and used it to help keep her friend contained so she wouldnt go out murdering people. All this at Sams request, but the first thing Kara thinks of is Kara, because SHE isnt happy and wasnt involved . Because for some reason Kara has to know and be involved in all things and they have to have her seal of approval or Lena is some how bad.

3. Lena approaches Kara/Supergirl telling her she has something for her to help fight Reign and not to be alarmed because its in a lead lined case. Kara instantly alarmed because apparently that super hearing is useless and she is so lost in her current prejudice towards Lena that she has forgotten that Kryptonite can’t hurt her when its encased in Lead. Something that Lena JUST TOLD HER! Supergirl ‘is that Kryptonite?!’ ugh..duh Kara! Anyway, Lena tells her its to help her fight Reign, you know since NOTHING Kara has done so far has had any impact, but Lena (angel that she is) offers her the solution. Kara, ignoring what Lena just said gets pissed and tells Lena she has gall lying to her face, Lena finally sick of Kara’s bullshit and rightfully so, tells her she didnt lie. she made the Kryptonite. (OK i know she did lie, but you saw Kara’s reaction to Lena simply having what she thought was Lex’s kryptonite, could you imagine what she would have said if she knew Lena had made it to begin with? I can promise you one again Sam wouldn't have even factored into it.) Lena tells Kara she made it, and she super charged it for Reign. Kara, once again ignoring the possibility of defeating Reign, saving Sam and the world takes this personally and is like ‘You what?!’ Because once again Kara is the only person on the planet that matters right now. She then ORDERS Lena to give up her formula and anything Kryptonite related and give it to Alex and the DEO and tell her she is never going to make Kryptonite again because errr... KARA says so! I do love how Lena is just rolling her eyes at her. Lena tells her she thought she would be grateful, Kara once again thinking only about Kara doesn't understand how she should be grateful that Lena made the once substance on Earth that can kill her. Errrr because it can stop Reign you selfish, self involved, self righteous Kryptonain arse hole! Lena then tell her lots of things can kill humans but you dont see us being whiny arses about it.

Lena tells Kara she has a God complex, in this situation she isnt wrong. Kara goes off on one about the effects of Kryptonite and a smug Lena tells her thats exactly what she needs to subdue Reign. Kara, realizing that she does in fact need this Kryptonite because she has failed to come up with a solution herself, picks it up and even has the gall to turn around and say to Lena ‘even if we were on the same side’. No Kara! You are on the same side! Lena has been helping, keeping Sam safe and has come up with the solution you need

Lets Review, Lena told Kara she had something and not to be alarmed to which Kara was instantly alarmed. Kara got pissed at Lena for learning to make the one substance that could in fact save the day. She ignored the fact that it could in fact help Sam and thats why Lena made it. No it was ALL about Kara. Kara even told Lena they were not on the same side, even though Lena has done more to help Sam/Reign that Kara has and no one else seems to have an issue with Lena at all. It was all about how this would effect Kara and how wrong Lena was for making it. Once again Lena is in the wrong because Kara doesn't agree, it didnt have karas’s seal of approval, hence forth Lena is in the wrong.

4. While Reign is locked away in Lena’s cell, Lena uses a forcefield that blocks out Reign seeing them, even X ray vision. Kara,who literally just heard Lena say it blocks Reign looking at them decides to try to look through, because reasons i guess? Of course it hurts her and she gets pissed. Even though she just did that to herself! Then she decides to get pissed at Lena (AGAIN), Lena tells her the shock of looking through it keeps Reign in check. But of course that part goes over Kara’s head and it becomes all about Kara. She tells Lena they ‘talked about this; and if Lena made any weapons that could hurt Kryptonians she would tell her. Can i interject that this is Kara’s supposed ‘best friend’ and she immediately jumps to every bad conclusion she can? Lena says its not a weapon and then puts Kara in her place by telling her she will tell her about Kryptonite but she doesn't think about her while she makes other things.

Lets review, Kara who was just told by Lena that the force field blocked out Kryptonians decides to look through it anyway and gets in a mood and all offended because it hurt. Shocker! Lena tells her its to keep Reign (the murderous alien who just threatened to rip out Lena’s spleen, in check). This once again goes over Kara’s head and she immediately jumps to the conclusion that the force field is a weapon that can be used against her and how dare Lena even think of making something without informing this random super hero she barely knows who has no authority other than what she has given herself and from a secret government organisation Lena isn't even supposed to know exits! Kara is going no thought what so ever to Sam (again) or that Lena’s spleen is being threatened. Why? because Lena had the nerve to something without Kara’s approval or thinking about Kara first and we cant have that because the world revolves around Kara. Henceforth Lena is bad.

5. Kara, not trusting Lena at all asks her BOYFRIEND to break her trust and break into her vault to see if there is more Kryptonite there. Kara once again thinking of only Kara, thinks its OK to betray your best friend by getting her boyfriend to break into her personal vault. Kara then gets pissed at James because he suddenly grew a conscience at the very last second, after already breaking into L Corp and getting to the door of the vault, but not going in. Kara is annoyed that James decided to tell Lena what Kara/Supergirl asked him to do. Why? He literally just made the situation worse to score points with Lena. Lena will later learn that Supergirl did this and is notably pissed. Kara meanwhile is surprised by this.

Lets Review, Kara, once again thinking only of Kara, asked her best friends boyfriend to break into her personal vault and betray her trust because Kara is paranoid. Kara may have had a reason to be paranoid, but once again thinking only of Kara she manipulated James into betraying his girlfriend, Kara's best friend. (I dont care if he didnt go in, he still broke into L Corp. If my partner broke into my home but then decided not to steal something i would still be pissed and call the police!)

There are so many other things i could write about, like how Lena saved James’ ass from the DA but he treated her like crap for it. Lena helped to get rid of the Daxamites, but because Kara didn't like the method, one again it was ALL about Kara and her happiness with Mon El, because f**k the fact people are dying. Its technically not just Lena who brought the Daxamites, but Kara and Mon El’s selfishness.(Rhea didnt even attack until Mon El refused to go back with her) Kara not willing to let go and Mon El not willing to give up a cushty life to actually go and help his people become better people) Lena had to suffer the cold shoulder for weeks!)

But lately. its Lena and her idea to give people super powers and work with the government, James is instantly against it because it doesn't fit in with his moral code even though he told Lena he was fine with what she was doing. Until it involved the government. So once again Lena is the bad guy.

No one has a problem using Lena when she is needed though, Like when she saved Supergirls ungrateful ass from Kryptonite poisoning. Or when she created harun el to save all the people of Argo city. Or when she pilated the ship and helped Kara and Mon El fight Reign. Or when she managed to get her and Mon El to safety on the daxamites ship. Or when she saved all the aliens from being poisoned. Or when she brought cat co. Or when she killed the man she loved to save Supergirl etc etc.

Lena, does not receive support unless she is fitting in with other peoples ideals. She has got to have their approval or she is deemed the bad guy or questionable. At this point its a wonder she hasnt gone mad and simply become a villain already. She wants to save the world her way, she does in fact save the world a good few times. But because she doesn't kiss Supergirls ass and look for approval she is seen as the one in the wrong. Oh and Kara, as much as i do love her, can be the most self involved person on the show! Poor Lena proves herself over and over again, but she is never given full approval or trust. The poor girl can not win no matter what she does. Id like to say that Kara’s attitude has gotten better, she has been the one to support Lena defend her, but ONLY if it doesnt effect her directly. This latest season she has barely said two words to her, so only time will tell.

#lena luthor #kara danvers #anti james olsen #anti guardiancorp #supercorp #anti kara #anti mon el #(but only for a second)

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writerman · 6 years ago

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OK, so, I don't know if you've written it yet, but if you haven't, then you should definitely write Christmas fic for them, or the closest available seasonal celebration, let Thranduil show off how the Elves celebrate since Bard probably has no idea.

//OK! So I took an immensely long time to respond to this and I am so very sorry about that ahaha. I ended up picking the Spring Equinox as it is the closest holiday I think Thran would celebrate because Easter would be kind of weird. Even if I totally want to see him hiding eggs for kids.

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The invitation had been extremely formal, written on thick cream parchment in flowing green script. When it had first been delivered Bard had set it aside while he finished paperwork, after all, as the King of Dale he had priorities, even if the fancy sealed letter did look like it had come from the elven realm.

Once everything he had set out to do that day had been done, the brunet returned to the sealed letter, it felt warm under his hands as though it had been laid out in the sun all day. Turning it over his heart have that family flutter at the sight of the elven king’s sealed pressed into the wax.

It always seemed a shame to break the seal but Bard did so and unfolded the letter to read, as he did the smell of spring flowers wafted up from the warm paper in his hands, such a fanciful letter which meant it must have been important.

It was kind of.

A celebration of the spring equinox…

Bard called the children in and explained the letter and three very excited faces peered back as they begged for the opportunity to attend.

“Well… We have all been working hard lately, me with… well being King and you all with school work and whatnot. I suppose we could go, but it all depends on if you think I am the best dad ever or not…” Upon hearing his words the children dive on him wrapping their arms around him and nearly toppling him over in their excitement.

“Da, stop joking around and reply to Lord Thranduil already.”

The invitation was accepted in a short and polite letter and sent off via the bird it had been delivered by in a matter of moments.

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As the celebration was to be at night, Bard, the children and several guards set off in the early afternoon. Though the sun shone down upon them from a bright blue sky they were still wrapped in cloaks to protect them from the sharp cold of the wind, the last of the winter that lingered on.

It wasn’t long before the three children began to whine at the length of the journey, Tilda first as riding horseback was still new to her and uncomfortable. Eventually, Bard stopped and had her riding with him while one of the guards tethered her horse to his and led it down the winding road while Bard entertained all with a short story from his childhood.

Soon the fields and rivers gave way to trees, becoming denser as they travelled deeper into the heart of the great forest known now as Mirkwood.

They were greeted by Tauriel at the gates of the palace and the children called out to her excitedly running to her once helped down from their horses.

Bard was ushered into the King’s rooms almost immediately while the children were taken to the rooms they would be staying in to wash up and change for the evening festivities.

Thranduil was sat at his desk, not dressed as extravagantly as he usually is, a tunic of pale grey, darker leggings and boots the match, his hair in a perfect braid, he had gotten up from his seat as soon as Bard had entered and greeted him with a bright smile, as though disbelieving of the other’s presence.

“Greetings, old friend.” They bowed formally before Thranduil pulled the other into an embrace clearly happy to see the familiar face of Bard. “I must say you look well, perhaps being the ruler of Dale is suited well to you.” He moves back toward his desk where two goblets sat along with a silver pitcher, which was likely wine, pouring drinks for the both of them Thranduil hands one to Bard.

“Starting early are we?” Bard asks but he takes the goblet without hesitation, after the long trek to Mirkwood he absolutely needed it.

“This is a grand farewell to winter, a joyous occasion when the young elves of my kingdom request the hand of those they adore. When flowers start to bloom, we start anew in Spring, Bard. It is a time to lay old hurt to rest and allow life to carry on as it always should.”

The king of Dale merely nodded and took a long drink from his goblet. There was a brightness in Thranduil he hadn’t seen before, he enjoyed it and wondered where it stemmed from.

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Bard stood in front of the mirror in the chambers offered by Thranduil readjusting the collar of his robe yet again.

Something felt off with the whole outfit, Sigrid had dropped in to tell him they were all heading out to the forest without him if he took any longer, she mentioned that his unease was probably because the clothing was the most expensive thing he’d ever worn before, Bard agreed but did not leave his chambers.

The children left for the forest without him with Tauriel in tow ever watchful as they wandered through the twilight lit forest toward the clearing intended for the celebrations.

A knock on the door pulled him from his reflection and he called for whoever it was to enter, his hands still tugged at the fabric of the robe as Thranduil swept in with a knowing look.

Bard caught a glimpse of the elven king dressed for the equinox and his hands stilled while his eyes took in the vision behind him.

Thranduil wore a pale green tunic and leggings under a robe of white and silver, his hair free of the braid now and hanging over his shoulder in a perfect curtain of white blond. His crown was fashioned from silver birch twigs and white cherry blossoms, fine silver chains adorned the twigs and glinted in the candlelight as he moved past Bard’s bed to stand behind him.

“Fair Sigrid was correct, you are worrying yourself over your outfit. Stay your hands Bard and let us join the celebrations before they are over. Come enjoy the night and forget who you are supposed to be and come only as Bard.” The elf placed a hand on Bard’s shoulder and pulled him round away from his reflection, he watched as Bard sighed and moved his gaze from himself to the floor.

“Yes, that sounds like a good plan. Does that mean tonight you come only as Thranduil?” He received an odd look from the king of the forest but Thranduil nodded before moving off to leave the room only stopping to gesture for Bard to follow him.

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The festivities were in full swing, wine flowed easily while music played and many danced around the clearing smiling brightly as those they shared their joy with. Many came with flowers in their hair, some had made flower crowns and passed them out to those that sought out further adornment.

Tilda and Sigrid found them beautiful and Thranduil sought out 2 for the young princesses.

Bard had seen many proposals that night, young elves shyly shuffling up to others and expressing their love and offering shining silver rings which were accepted readily, Bard aw what great joy it gave Thranduil to see his people happy like this and wondered if the elven king had someone in his life he wished to share such a moment with.

As though his thoughts could summon Thranduil the blond appeared at his side holding two goblets of wine, his beautiful silver and white robe missing from his person, though he didn’t seem to miss it so Bard didn’t mention it, he only accepted one of the goblets instead and offered the elf a smile in thanks.

“You don’t seem to be enjoying yourself, my lord Bard. Is something amiss?” Thranduil’s voice was quiet but Bard strangely could still hear him over the music and singing. “I had hoped the celebration would renew you, give you space to be you rather than the king of Dale.”

It had, he just had been lost in thought and those thoughts had run away from him leaving him seemingly out of sorts.

Bard offered a smile to Thranduil as though trying to convince him all was well.

“There were many proposals tonight, do you think you could do all that again?” Bard asks his eyes gaze now turning toward the dancing youths, one of them spots Bard watching them dance and blushes pink, they approach him and take their flower crown from their head and places it gently on Bard’s head.

“This night you are the king of the woodland realm, Lord Bard.” Their voice shook as they spoke but they smiled, all the same, Bard had the suspicion that this was a subtle flirting technique.

As flattered as he was he knew he was never able to reciprocate, even if it seemed only a drunken fling among the spring blooms, his heart was not moved and could not be swayed regardless of the amount of wine he had consumed.

“Would you dance with me?” It was likely an innocent request but Bard could not bring himself to move from his spot under the willow tree, he gripped his drink and prepared himself to say no, but before he could Thranduil stepped forward.

“I believe Lord Bard is too old to be dancing with you, young one. It would be unseemly for him to accept.” The younger elf nodded and hurried off to hide their embarrassment, though they did seem to receive a warrior’s welcome upon returning to their friends, so their mortification was likely soothed.

When Bard glanced over at Thranduil the elf’s expression was stony as he looked out across the clearing. They remained quiet for some time until Thranduil turned the expression to Bard though it softened quickly.

“Forgive me if I overstepped, Bard. I did not think you would appreciate a teenager mooning over you.”

“You’re right, no offence taken, you refused on my behalf but I had planned the same. Though, it does seem to leave me without a dancing partner.” The brunet responded as he set his now empty goblet down on a nearby table. HIs words garnered a smile from the blond and he too set down his drink before offering his hand to Bard to dance.

“It would be my pleasure to take their place.” As they danced amongst the others they chatted idly, Thranduil spoke of letters he had received from Legolas and Bard caught him up on the progress of Bain’s weapons training.

“I… know this may seem a silly question, but is it normal for two kings to dance together this way?” Bard offers a crooked grin as he speaks as though to prove he is merely asking more in jest than worry.

“What happens happens, and anything can happen when the spring equinox is upon us. Should I find you a pretty maid instead?”

“You are prettier than any maid.”

“The wine has gotten to your head, you’re out of sorts, Lord Bard.”

“Quite the contrary, my Lord Thranduil. The wine gives me the courage to say the things I truly wish for you to hear.”

“I see, interesting effect alcohol has on you, I must admit, I do rather like it.”

They both pause their dancing for a moment.

Did they want the same thing?

Without another word Thranduil led Bard away from the revellers and into the gloom of the forest, the music could still be heard but the light from the lanterns was dim here and only they stood among the silent trees.

“Bard... “ The blond stopped, he didn’t know what to say, what could he say to convey just what he wanted, words failed him and he could only feel the thumping of his own heart at that moment and it sped up when Bard smiled at him reaching out to caress the loose strands of white blond hair hanging over Thranduil’s shoulders.

“Might I borrow your words from earlier?” Bard begins, the alcohol in his veins bolstering him in his courage as he moved to close the distance between them. “What happens happens and anything can happen when the spring equinox is upon us.” There’s a beat of silence before Bard presses a kiss to Thranduil’s wine sweetened lips.

Thranduil’s shoulders sag not realising the tension he had held in them as Bard spoke, but now he had time to rejoice, and the relief and joy flooding him was a heady mix. He moaned quietly, his hands moving to grab the fabric of Bard’s robe in a bid to steady himself.

When they parted Thranduil sighed though the sound was one of frustration, it was too little, it was not enough for him, a single kiss…

“Oh, I’m sorry, are you not satisfied?” Bard asks almost laughing as he pushes Thranduil back toward the well-lit clearing, though when Thranduil resists he looks up giving him a soft and affectionate look. “You can have as much of me as you like later, but we need to keep up appearances at this celebration, it is important to you and I am not letting wine and lust stop you from doing your duty to your people.”

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When Bard woke the next morning his head ached like a stampede of horses had trampled over him, his body ached his muscles sore and tight, that wine really had done a number on him and he did not appreciate past Bard’s proclivity for drinking it whenever it was offered to him.

When he finally had the courage to open his eyes he was greeted by a mass of blond hair on his chest. His mind raced through the events of the celebration the night prior. He’d drank wine, watched the party from afar and enjoyed the music, he had spoken with Thranduil then they had kissed…

Then they had KISSED!!!!

The rest of the memories came flooding back and he had to hold back from yelling, he’d slept with the king of Mirkwood.

He, Bard King of Dale, had slept with Thranduil… they’d drunkenly fallen into bed together and…

The mass of hair moved suddenly and Bard heard the sound of a groan coming from his chest. Thranduil pushed himself up into the sitting position and ran a hand through the now tangled mess on his head.

“Why do I do this to myself, every year I remind myself that a king must have self-restraint and yet every year without fail I drink so much wine that I suffer for days afterwards….” He seemed to be talking to himself and Bard jumped when his piercing gaze is suddenly on him, though at least Thranduil didn’t seem surprised to see him…

That was certainly something.

“You look as though spirits haunted you all night.” He said before flopping back down into bed to lie next to Bard. “How is your head?” Bard knew his voice was quiet but he couldn’t help but wince, oh it truly sounded as though the elf beside him was yelling and his stomach did an unhealthy feeling flip as he rolled on his side to face the blond.

“I will be honest, I feel as though someone dropped a mountain on me.” He smiles weakly and Thranduil returns it without hesitation, they lie in silence for a while after that but remain close. Bard rests his hand on Thranduil’s hip and strokes the soft skin there for a long time.

It feels right to be there even if it had taken him some time to realise where ‘there’ was.

“Did you enjoy how we celebrate the equinox here in my kingdom?”

“Oh, yeah, definitely, but tell me, do you usually woo kings of neighbouring kingdoms into bed or am I an exception?”

“You’re the first one to accept… I am, of course merely saying this in jest, I hope you know that this was serious for me.” Thranduil’s playful smile had gone and was replaced with something akin to fear that Bard wanted to remove as soon as he saw it.

“Yes, as it was for me. Though, let us hope no one noticed their king leaving with another last night.”

“They would have noticed but will have the grace not to speak on it, not for a long time.”

“Who knows, maybe the next spring equinox will be just as eventful.”

“We can only hope...”

#Thranduil #Bard #Barduil #The Hobbit #Writing #Writing Prompts #suchanadorer

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itsjustmyfantasyroom · 4 years ago

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Riddler part 9

Master List

Warnings: Episode based on when Sonny was held a gun point and just Rafi loving.

WC: 1431

Enjoy x

You guys were standing out the front of your Tia and Uncles house. It was your Uncles birthday. Your Tia was throwing him a big party managing to get actually get everyone together before Christmas.

“You look beautiful mi Hermosa”

You were dressed in yet Spanish style dress. It had a frill around the hem, which was green with small white flowers, sandals and your hair pulled into a low side bun. Rafael was in a pair of black dress pants and a blue button down. You walked up to the front door, it was unlocked so you opened it and walked in. You could both hear music loud coming from outside and movement coming from the kitchen.

“La princesa esta aqui (the princess is here)” You yelled down the hall rounding into the kitchen, your Tia turned around and see you and Rafael in the door way.

“Hola mi Amor” the little lady rushed over to you hugging you and kissing your face over and over.

“Tia, I want you meet someone”

“Si” she gave Rafael a big smile.

“This is mi novio (my boyfriend), Rafael Barba”

“Nice to meet you Rafael”

“Y tu (and you) Tia” he gave her a hug.”

“donde esta todo el mundo? (Where is everyone?)

“Fuera de (outside)”

“Do you need help Tia” you kissed her cheek.

“No, gracias. Go and see everyone”

On the cab ride home Rafael felt like he was on cloud nine, you had fallen asleep on his shoulder. He finally met the rest of the cousins and wives of the ones married. The Uncle’s and Aunties where amazing and your parents were beautiful, all so welcoming. It was like he had always been there. He was glad he finally got to see you all interact, you guys were a comedy act. He loved how you all switched back and forth between English and Spanish.

He hadn’t laughed so much in such a long time. Your Tia pulled out old albums and showed him all the old photos from your dancing days. They all told funny stories and the dance you and Caesar had done to a Sala song made a smile pull to his face just thinking about it.

****

“You know the drill Y/N, it’s just until you’re cleared, which you will be, and your counselling session is on Thursday. Sonny is waiting for you in the on call room and you guys can leave, you can have the rest of the week off and next week.”

“Hey Hermosa, I miss you”

“As charming as that greeting is Rafael, sorry to disappoint you, but its Blake”

Rafael pulled his phone away from his ear to see if it was your number he was calling from, and it was.

“Oh Hey Blake is everything ok?”

“No not really, can you come to Florini’s?

“Now?” Rafael frowned.

Next thing he heard you screaming in the background.

“Blake don’t tell him where we are! I’ am too damaged, he won’t want me anymore” you sounded extremely drunk.

“OK that’s going to be your last drink” he heard Logan’s voice too.

“Yes now Rafael, please”

You guys had a call come in that morning of a hostage situation involving the victim of your latest case. Sonny and you were the only ones there when the call came in and you guys went out straight away.

“Make sure you have your vests on” Liv yelled out to you both while you were headed out the door of the bullpen.

You and Sonny pulled up at the house and slowly made your way to the front door. You came to where the car was parked, the perp opened a curtain and you both saw that he had a weapon. Sonny pulled you down behind the car. You pulled out your phone to fill in Liv and Sonny called for back-up.

“You go the back, I’ll take the front” you nodded at Sonny, him grabbing your hand before you stood up.

“Be careful Y/N” you squeezed his hand.

“You too Sonny”

You pulled your weapon and went around back and looked around, the back door was unlocked so you slid it open and walked in. You seen Sonny come in the front door, and made his way up the stairs, you quickly looked around down stairs to make sure it was clear. When it was all clear, you made your way up the stairs to back up Sonny. Just as you were getting to the top of stairs, you heard Sonny talking, slowly you took step by step till you were in full view of the situation. Your heart and stomach dropped when you saw what was in front of you. The perp had a gun to Sonny’s forehead, Sonny with his hands up. You seen the perp’s finger go to pull the trigger, but you pulled quicker.

“Sonny, its ok, Sonny look at me, it’s over.” Sonny grabbed onto your shoulders to steady himself. You got on your radio and ordered an ambulance for Sonny and the victim. Because you used a bullet, your gun was pulled for ballistics, you had to have a blood test and your hands swabbed and then it was monitory week off with counselling before you could come back, which Liv had booked 2 days time.

You walked into the on call room with Sonny sitting on a bed with his head in his hands, you shut the door and he looked up when he heard it click. He jumped up and pulled you into him.

“You saved my life” he kissed you on top of the head.

“You my partner and best friend. I wasn’t going to let anything happen to you. You would have done it for me”

“Of course I would have”

“I need a drink, want to come?”

“Na, I’ am going to go home for a few days. But Monday let’s do lunch”

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“Blake, my Twin” you said something else in Spanish that he couldn’t even make out

“Where are you?”

“At Forlini’s. I’ am a damaged person now, no good for anyone”

“Don’t move, I’ am coming”

“Yay” and you hung up the phone.

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Rafael called Liv on the walk over to the bar, she filled him in on what happened. His heart sunk, you had saved Sonny’s life, why would you think he didn’t want you, and you had gone out drinking without him knowing what was going on. He wasn’t your ex-boyfriend, he wasn’t going to leave you over this. He wanted to be there for you, but he knew tonight wasn’t going to be the night for that. He heard you, you were so drunk. He just wanted to get you home and into bed and he would worry about everything else tomorrow. He sent a quick email to Carmen and the DA that he would be out for the rest of the week, but to call if they needed him.

He didn’t know what to except when he walked into the bar. He was preparing for every situation. He knew you were never a nasty person, but he knew that with what had happened and with the amount of drinks you had had, it wasn’t going to easy. He pushed the door open and seen you sitting between Blake and Logan with your backs to the door. The bar was quite, but no one seen or heard him come in, he could hear everything you guys were saying.

“Don’t push him away just because something happened. Let him be there for you. He is a good man. Let him show that to you.” Blake was talking to you firmly.

“You do anything to stuff up your relationship, you’re out and he is in. I like him” Logan tried to make light of situation. “Prima, you saved your partners life today, why do you think that’s so bad”

“I’ am just way too damaged now. The nightmares will come soon like last time. No one wants to deal with that”

“I do” you heard Rafael’s voice and turned to face him with tears coming down your face. You went to get off your bar stool and almost fell backwards off it, Blake and Logan grabbed you and helped you get down. You started to wobble over to Rafael, who quickly came to you taking you in his arms.

“Let’s go home Hermosa. Would you guys mind helping me?” Logan and Blake both nodded and you all got into a taxi back to Rafael’s.

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evilispretty-dead · 6 years ago

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She's coming home , 3a

Part 2 part 1

Clint walked over to natasha looking at the baby's in her arms “ she still not sleeping?” Clint asked as he goes to take the baby from natasha but she pulls her closer to her body “ I got it” natasha said as she looks at Clint as he tries to get a read on her then he pulled a “o” face as he gets why natasha dont want to let go of her daughter in her arms “ tash I promise you that I won't let this family be hurt” tash looks behind him to see copper hawk teddy “copper cant sleep without hawk” she looks back at him “ that is true but he felt that it would help cj with her nightmares” a puzzle look was on natasha face as she moved to their bed room to lay lila down “and who is cj” she asked over her shoulder “tasha I had came up with something as I didn't want to call her catya when copper was in the room” he said as he followed her over to the cot to lay the baby down for her nap “ I will say this once and that it, few more weeks then when we are home she can come home with us but if she gives me one reason at all that she will hurt this family .... I will take her out” natasha stands back up to her full high looking back at him “ what what tasha that will be good for her” Clint smiled at his wife as now he really understands why she didn't want to let their children go the days that they had been home , she was worried that her past was going to take her further away from her “ tash she won't , look we are back to work tomorrow why don't you come train with us” .

The first thing Clint did when getting to base was to go find cj and give her the teddy and he found her asleep in Phil office , as he creeped in “well I was hope she would be awake” Clint smiled as Phil looked up from his desk “she not been a sleep to long so it been a long night” Phil got up and walked over to his coffee pot grabbing two cups pouring them both a drink “so is that your new partner” Phil glanced back at Clint looking at the teddy in his hand making Clint scratch that back of his head “Haha yeah well” Clint looked down at the teddy “well copper thought the cj would want it” Phil smiled “ oh how sweet of him” Phil walked over to him passing him a cup making his way over to his desk “Phil I have something to ask a favour” Clint asked a he put the teddy at cjs side looking back at Phil “she going to need some civilian clothes and move her out of the cell” Phil looked at him “ me and tash spoken and she willing to let her come home but she wants you , Lauren and herself to know how to ground cj if she like she going to blackout” Clint smiled as he said this as this meant that she could have a try at a normal life “ I will see what I can do about the clothes and yes I would like to know as well just in case you are on a mission” Clint smiled at him “ well I got train the new recruits and then we can go over cj training” he gulped down his coffee in one then was gone leaving Phil smiling in to his cup as it was looking like this girl that was now asleep in his office had made her way into Clint's heart and soon she would make her way in to natasha's .

It was late afternoon when Phil and cj made their way to the training rooms “ come agent Coulson tell me why I need civilian clothes” she jog to keep up with him Phil slowed a little to let her catch up with “ I guess you needed some else to wear against your workout clothes” he said as they stepped in and she was still grilling him but stop as she sensed someone else in the room with Clint and she snapped into her mask showing no signs of the girl that had never had chocolate fudge cake until about a hour ago.

Cj looked between Clint and natasha as she was trying to get a read on them but she couldn't , Clint had a little smile on his face but natasha looked like she was pissed with that cj started to walk backwards keeping her eyes on natasha but Phil stop her so she could run kneeling so he could whisper to her “ we are here to learn what you and Clint have been working on” she looked at him biting her lip then nodding her head “ok” she whispered out as she made her way over to the mats with Clint and natasha as Phil walked up behind cj .

“ kiddo dont worry we are doing what we do every time” Clint grind throwing her gloves at her ‘then bow work’ he signed to her making her relax ‘yeah yeah I know’ she signed back

Putting her gloves on she smiled at Clint sweetie ‘ready’ she asked him with her hands as he nodded at her then spoke in Russian with the code words that trigger her to be the weapon that she was made to be .

Natasha watched everything that they was doing watching how the girl moved as he smiled as she ran at Clint jumping so that her legs was round his head pulling her body back so that she could flip Clint over , cj smiled at him as she hopped on her feet waiting for him to come back at her �� good good” clint said as he got up from the floor taking his gloves off and cj did the same .

After some time they had moved on to working with the bow and cj hands had stop shaking and and now was calm all traces of the black widow gone and standing there was a little girl sticking her tongue out as she takes aim at the target, Clint had his hand in the middle of her back steading her shoulders as she pulled the bow string back “breath” spoke so only cj would hear her “now let go” with that the arrow ripped through the air and inbred it self in the target “well done” Clint smiled at her as she looked over her shoulder at him putting the bow down ‘ thank you’ she signed her eyes went over to natasha as she made her way over to them .

Clint looked at cj signing to her to go get changed with that she jog off in to the locker room , Clint put the stuff away as natasha moved back over to him be this time with Phil “ we got it down to just bow work will ground her” Phil nodded “she getting better with the bow” “ yes she is” Clint huffed out “I feel a but coming” natasha glanced at Clint as he leaned back on the table “ I have worked this so it works from me and cj so it will work with you a Phil but Lauren can't fight her but am hoping archery will work” Clint looked to natasha as he went to speak again cj walked back into the room with her bag over she shoulder, all of the adults looked at the 10 year old as she tried to tie her hair back grumbling to herself “give me a knife so I can cut it ” her held her hand out as she got closer them .

Clint and Phil laughed at this as natasha moved to her side “ no you well not .... so let me and maybe we can go get it cut” cj looked at her as natasha ran her fingers through fiery red hair as she pulled it up into a high ponytail taking the hair tie from her hand and tied her hair up , cj stiffen up as natasha did this but she didn't pull away from her keeping her eyes on natasha hands “their done” natasha glanced up at Clint as he tried to hide his smile but it showed in his eyes at seeing his wife and child together ‘thank you’ cj signed to tasha.

End of flashback

“By The sound of that you still didn't want her home so what really changed your mind” Tony asked as he sat down looking natasha “ she had been home with about 9 months and we was still live at are safe house in new York” natasha closed her eyes as she leans back listening to the children whipper “she save my family” she open her eyes so that she could look Tony in the eye .

Flashback

Cj had been living with them at safe house for 9 month and yes they had little meltdowns with her but that was in the first few months now she was like a normal as can be 11 year old with her past , she help out and was loving to her siblings every Clint could of wanted for her natasha still had her guard up with cj but cj was winning her over ever so slowly.

Cj was helping Lauren bring the shopping in to the safe house as she ran back down the stairs to help with some more she noticed 3 men in black suit taking to Lauren and she looked to be confused at what they was saying, cj read Lauren lips ‘I not had the call saying we will be pick up by different agents’ Lauren looked back at the door as the taller man said something she stepped back from then as the other man grabbed her , cj watch as they pulled her away as more men got out of the three black SUV packed over the road “cj run” Lauren screamed out as the men tried to pull her to the SUVs.

With that cj took of running back up the stairs making her way back to the flat behind her she could hear the door behind kicked in and people coming in , she looked over the banister seeing men with masks and guns coming up with that she moved fast soon coming to her floor running down the hallway making her way to the front door, she bolted through it slamming it shut behind her and locking it “cooper cooper” she called out as she made her way over to lila playpen scooping her up in to her arms she looked around for cooper finding him coming out his bedroom cj jogged up to him “cj “ he had a confused look on his face as she grab his arm and pull in to her bedroom “ no time to explain just get to the safe room” they walked in to her bed room as the front door was kicked in making both of them jump both of them looked at each other as the move fast and in to her closet cj looked at lila then to cooper “take lila and go” cooper held lila as he got in to the crawl space “” what you going to do?” He wiped out “da's laptop in the living room and I can't let that be taken” cooper nodded as he got in to the delivery shoot that would take him down to training room panic room in the flat under theirs “ok but you promise you will come back right” cj bite her lip worrying it between her teeth , she was uneaten that she could make it back but she know she had to so that she could keep them safe “I promise I will meet you in the panic room” she said as she pulled the hatch down so it would take them down.

Cj slowly and quietly made her way out of her closet back into her room keeping low as she heard footsteps getting closer to her bedroom as she came to her door a man with a gun stepped in to her bedroom room her had not looked her way yet so with that she drop toe hold him making him fall and smack his chin on the foot locker at the end of her bed she looked at him as he laid there not moving .

With that she made her way down the hall to the kitchen she saw two men in the living room “look look in the kitchen “ one said to the other one with that cj baseball slides behind the kitchen island as the man move in to the kitchen slowly make is way round to where cj was hidden making her move round so he wouldn't see her , her plan way to take them out quietly and get the laptop and get to the panic room so with that she wait for the right moment to knock him out .

Cj crawled round the island to see the man in the living room step out onto the balcony so with that she took her chance to knock the one in the kitchen to the floor jumping over his back and taking hole of the strap of the gun she pulling it round his neck to knock him out , the one from the balcony came back in so cj laid over the back of the men on the floor keeping the strap round his neck making sure she would not be seen .

Looking round the kitchen for something hard to hit this guy over the head she saw one of the heavy ashtray, cj grabbed it of the countertop and waiting for him to walk passed so she could jump up and hit him over the head with glass ashtray , he walked passed with that she jumped up onto the countertop and smashed the tray in to his jaw dropping him to the floor cj watch as the blood dripped from his mouth as she jumped down making her way over to the laptop and picked it up “home run” she whispered to herself .

As she stands back up to make a run back to her room someone behind her shouted in Russian that she was here , cj jumped then ran as she ran pain ripped through her shoulder as she jumped over the breakfast table she cried out in pain as she scrambling to the body in the kitchen taking the gun that was strapped to his leg , she could hear more people coming to the flat “oh God oh god” she muttered in Russian hearing a man take to some one she moved round the island in the middle of the kitchen so she could see where they where .

#she's coming home #clintxnatasha #clint barton #fanfiction #au clintasha #clintasha

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Wendip Week Day Seven - Bedtime Story

June 21, 2024

Pines Residence

Dipper is seated on a folding chair he brought into his daughters room so he could tell a tale to his children and their twin cousins. “And then King Mermando of the ocean kingdom, Costa del Pacifico, sent a missive…”

Lil Debbie piped up, “That means itsa imporant letter.”

“Ohh,” the three younger boys say in almost unison.

“That’s right Debbiekins,” Dipper said as he ruffled his daughters hair “I guess being around Grunkle Ford has helped your vocabulary.”

“Yeppers, and he helped me wif my butterflies.” Debbie said as she was trying to fix what her dad did to her hair.

“Story!” Terry started chanting from his sleeping bag.

“Story!” His two cousins added.

“Alright guys, I get it.” Dipper said as he raised his hands up in defeat, “now where was I, oh yeah the letter. Well in it King Mermando spoke of the fact that a group of his subjects were out on an excursion to a land in the north and had come into trouble. And so he asked that Lady Gwendolyn of the Woods and her companion Stoneworker travel to their last known location and to see if they would be able to help them.”

“Course dey will, Lady Gwennie and Worker are the best.” Ricky called out.

“An de in luv,” Ed added.

“Aw, you always talk luv. Deyre fighters, not luvers.” Ricky said as he shoved his brother.

“Richard, you be nice!” Debbie called from her bed as that one shove became a shoving match between her cousins.

"Do you two want me to continue?” Dipper said in a ‘and I mean it ‘ voice.

Both boys quickly settled back into their sleeping bags, while Debbie had a smug ‘I Told You So’ look. Seeing they quit Dipper continued the story.

“M’lady this shall be a long trek, do you want me to prepare my wagon for the trip.” Stoneworker asked as they went about gathering supplies for the trip.

“It would be best to take my carriage so we will have sleeping quarters if needed.” The redheaded warrior said as she finished packing.

After a quick trip to see Stoneworker’s uncle, the Inventor. He had some gadgets that may come in handy, though Lady Gwendolyn felt that the their own skills would be more than enough to handle whatever they come across.

They head out across the countryside towards the destination they were given in the missive. Their trek took three days and they spent the three nights in each other’s company. On the fourth day they arrived at the location and began their search. It was a beach, but the weather was so cold neither of them wished to take a swim.

“Stoneworker, my trusted companion, it appears they were here recently.” Lady Gwendolyn said as she was studying the tracks they discovered. “A day or two at the most. But they weren’t alone. There are other tracks here. Heavy and larger than normal.”

“From the looks of things the others are definitely bipedal and either they all are dragging a pack of some type, or they have a large tail.” Stoneworker added as they continued their tracking. About a half hour into their tracking they happened upon the start on an inlet.

“There was a scuffle of some sort here. The water has taken most of the evidence, but there are some surefire marks in the cliff wall there.” Gwendolyn said as she pointed out three large gouges the stone. Getting a closer look at them she added, “And these are fresh.”

She pulled out her trusty ax that Stoneworker had endowed with runes of protection. Seeing this Stoneworker activated the enchantments in his own gloves. He still preferred to outwit his opponents, but was perfectly willing to fight his foes and these enchantments gave his punches an added jolt. And from what they found he may need it. There in front of a cavern they were too large to enter and despite there being snow on the ground, stood 4 crocodile Men.

"Wait a minute, Daddy. Great Grunkle Ford says that crocdiles are poikiro, poilikilo, coldblooded.” Debbie said, breaking into the story. Then she asked, “How are they able to be moving if there’s snow on the ground. They should be hypermating.”

Dipper chuckled a little at his daughter’s faux pas before responding, “Well, honey. First off I think you mean Hibernating, and secondly I was getting to that.”

Stoneworker and Gwendolyn moved closer as watched the Croc-Men attempt to reach whatever had hidden in the small cave. They were dressed rather warmly, but even then the cold should have made them too lethargic to be moving. The cold northwestern, winter weather was no where near that of the warm southern swampland these critters usually call home. Then one turned to speak to it’s fellows and we saw it. On his chest there was a glowing stone that seemed to radiate heat.

“They are too well entrenched. Martok take Merlok and find some fire wood. We’ll either smoke them out or have smoked jerky when we get to them. Hahaha.” The one who appeared to be in charge said to the one closest to him.

Gwendolyn signaled to Stoneworker to back out of the inlet. They quickly backed out and found a hiding place, once the Croc-men had passed Gwendolyn signaled to follow them. They stopped around another twenty yards or so and that was when our heroes struck. Gwendolyn tapped the taller of the two on it’s shoulder and when it turned she hit it in the stomach with the flat of her ax. As it bent over she brought her knee up under it’s jaw rocking it’s head up and backwards. While this was happening the other Croc-Man turned to see what happened and was met by Stoneworker. Before he could react Stoneworker reached up and pulled the glowing stone off the Croc-Man. Though it glowed as if it was burning hot, Stoneworker found that he now felt as if he was standing in a warm summer day. The Croc-Man immediately felt the cold and dropped to his knees before falling in a deep sleep.

“That’s what I thought would happen,” Stoneworker said after the Croc-Man fell. Seeing a slightly confused look on Gwendolyn’s beautiful face he added, “They’re reptiles, they essentially hibernate in the cold weather.”

They took time to bound their foes together with their hands tied behind the other’s back so that they could share the stone. They also bound their feet and snouts separately. When they were certain these Croc-Men would not a hassle, they began heading back towards the inlet.

“Alright when we get there I will go for the leader, you take the smaller…” Gwendolyn was saying as they heard a scream.

“No, Somebody help me!” a young voice called from inside the inlet. As they turned the corner they saw The two Croc-Men holding a young bull seal between them. And the voice was coming from the seal. “I just want to get my sister some food, you guys have kept us in there for two days. Do what you want to me but first let me get her some fish. She is young and needs to eat.”

“Tough luck, chiot. We’re hungry enough dat it won’t mattah ta us if she’s skin n bones or not.” The lead Croc-Man said.

"Yes, we be hungry too.” The other Croc-Man added.

“No!” A smaller seal pup called as it rushed out of the cave.

“I knew grabin’ one draw out da others. Grab her.” The lead Croc-Man said as he pulled the seal he was holding out of his partner’s grip.

Gwendolyn rushed towards the two Croc-Men intent on putting a stop to the scene before her, only to be outpaced by her younger partner.

“You need to pick on someone your own size!” Stoneworker said as he jumped and delivered a double closed fist to the top of the Croc-Man chasing the smaller seal. The force of his blow combined with the jolt of electricity his gloves held sent the cryptid to the ground. He then turns to the small pup, “It’ll be ok. We here on the request of King Mermando.”

Gwendolyn continued her rush and quickly brought her ax down across the wrist of the lead Croc-Man causing him to drop the seal pup. She then dropped low and swept his feet out from under him. Before he had a chance to try and rise up she was there with the blade of her ax blade at his throat.

“Give me a reason!” she said as she looked into his eyes.

“Brother!” the smaller seal pup called as it moved towards where the leader had dropped her brother.

“I am fine.” The larger pup said as his sister made it to him, “Father, it is safe. We have envoys from King Mermando. They saved us.”

At that there was a glow coming from the entrance to the cavern and it began to open further. When it was large enough that Stoneworker could walk into it, albeit crouched, out came a large bull seal and a medium sized seal cow.

"Greetings. Thank you for saving my family.” The bull said as he moved towards his children. “I am Jestin, Canciller of my lord King Mermando, and this is my wife Lynneth. We were on a mission to open trade negotiations with the Artic Court when we encountered these brutes. I sent an attendant back to the capital and we hid ourselves in this cave.”

“I am Lady Gwendolyn of the Woods and this is my consort Stoneworker.” Gwendolyn said as Stoneworker was tying up the lead Croc-Man. When he was done she removed her ax from where it was sitting on it’s neck. “We left the other two around the bend. We shall leave their fate up to you.”

“And once the miscreants were gathered Jestin shrunk them down with the same magic he had used on the cave passageway and placed them and a small fish in a jar for transportation. They then bid our heroes adieu and returned to the sea and to their kindom.” Dipper said as he finished up the story.

In a sleepy voice Terry asked, “But Daddy what happen to the bad guys.”

“Well when Gwendolyn and Stoneworker were next invited to the court of King Mermando, they were granted knighthood and they found out that the Croc-Men were released on a small, secluded, swampy island as a prison.” Dipper replied as he turned off the desk lamp, leaving a night light as the only illumination in the room.

As he went out into the hall he was met by his wife who gave him a quick kiss.

“So what story did tell them tonight? How Paz and Mabel took over Northwest Industries by becoming the majority stockholders or maybe Gwendolyn and Stoneworker at the haunted grocers?” Wendy asked as they headed towards their bedroom.

“Nah, I told them about the family of seals we, I mean, Lady Gwendolyn and Stoneworker saved for Mermando a couple of years ago.” Dipper said as he entered their bedroom.

Well better late than never. I decided to finish up the final prompt and post it today as a gift to my fans on my birthday.

#gravity falls #Wendip Week 2018 #wendy corduroy #dipper pines #wendip #bedtime story #next-generation

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