#other cute animals for him would be caracal...

[ai-kan1]

Ace has the energy of a spoiled cat but also a scrappy alley cat at the same time...

[ryuichirou]

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One reply + suddenly a hc list today! About the animals.

Anonymous asked:

Normally I rather dislike ace and duece as a couple but something about your art makes it ok... or at least more so than normal

lol thank you Anon!

I’m glad the way I draw them makes it more appealing to you.

thestarlightfae asked:

If the twst cast were animals, which animals do you think they would be?

Hehe, I’m coming back to your last question!

I feel like we talked about similar topics every now and then, so for this post to not sound very repetitive I thought that I’m going to make it more difficult for myself and actually give everyone a couple of animals. I also tried not to be too obvious, but I’m not going to not call the Leeches eels…

Also there is no equality there, some guys have more animals than others :( Sorry!!

Riddle –  a hedgehog, a mouse, a house finch… he just feels like a loud little bird sometimes lol He’s small but he could bite or prick or peck you. Of course, he is also a goldfishie..!

Ace – a fox, a red panda, a red cat. Always getting in trouble, but still pretty independent and sly, but also ekekek’ing happily when fed and spoiled. Capricious but also an idiot.

Deuce – a jack rabbit, a dog (a mutt), a rat… I don’t know he just feels like someone who could be a great and dear friend if you let him into your life <3 He is a little bit wild, but also easily tamable.

Cater – a ferret, a parrot (not sure which one), a husky-golden retriever mix. Kind of obnoxious and loud at times, but so incredibly magicammable! At the first glance at least, but he really needs an owner that understands him.

Trey – a bear, a badger, a turtle. Once again, Floyd’s nickname feels like it works perfectly for how chill he is… but he could still somewhat dangerous, even if he looks cute and cuddly.

Leona – a lion (shocking), a maine coon (is this cheating?), a panda. I don’t know man, he’s just here to relax, even if it bites him in the ass sometimes… but maine coons are supposed to be good hunters, so!

Ruggie – a hyena, a magpie, a raccoon. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – he is excellent at finding stuff that he wants and taking it without anyone noticing.

Jack – a wolf, a kangaroo, an irbis.  Sorry, he is such a pup it’s very difficult to think about anything else, but… don’t provoke this guy!! He’ll fuck you up!

Azul – an octopus, a Turkish angora cat, a ram. Very careful and anxious, but also gracious and smart… and super stubborn and scary when angry!!! Also, angoras love to swim! And have the most gorgeous blue eyes.

Jade – an eel, a scorpion... But I also want to acknowledge dolphins because of…certain shenanigans that they do… anyways, this one is a huge DANGER sign. Anything venomous feels pretty much like him.

Floyd – an eel, a shark, a husky-wolf mix. Once again, the first two are pretty obvious, but he is also a wild fluffy beast running around and yelling… when he feels like it. When he doesn’t, he is super lazy and gets very angry when bothered.

Kalim – a mongoose, a puppy (can’t even give you a breed, just a puppy, something super expensive though), a parakeet parrot. A mongoose is just too ironic not to pick, but he is also super friendly, excited and sociable! And colourful, of course. Always the center of all the attention.

Jamil – a snake (viper/cobra), a chameleon and a caracal cat. Once again, cautious, independent, ready to attack but very sneaky about it. Also very gorgeous looking, it’s difficult to look away even if you know it’s dangerous…

Vil – a peacock, a show dog with tons of medals and awards, a horse. Speaking of gorgeous… Truly a magnificent creature that knows his own worth. Perfectly fit, perfectly pampered and groomed, but also has quite the temper.

Rook – an eagle, a fox, a hound. I feel like it describes Rook pretty much perfectly… An excellent hunter, but also there is something so sneaky about him. But then you look at him and see someone who is very friendly and open-minded, just like a dog! Weirdo…

Epel – a bunny, a chinchilla, a Pomeranian. He would be so mad, but let’s be honest, am I wrong? The last one especially feels like a no-brainer to me: so small and oh so fierce.

Idia – a skittish cat, an anxious borzoi dog, a fallow deer. Somehow both a loner and enjoyer of good company… he is cute and long and kind of both gracious and clumsy at the same time.

Ortho – a dog (Cerberus!), a clione (sorry it’s too cute Floyd is right again), a tiger cub. The last one is probably kind of sudden, maybe I should’ve went with something flying instead, but he does feel like a little pouncing hunter sometimes…

Lilia – a bat, a sugar glider, a shrike. Small, adorable, but oh god how fucking deadly. The more I think about it, the more I think of how much of a shrike he is…

Silver – a jackalope, a unicorn, a hippogriff. All fictional animals because he is just that otherworldly lol Probably isn’t fair to everyone else, so I’ll make it even more unfair and give him three normal animals: a swan, a hare, a deer.

Sebek – a crocodile, a bull, a dog (Doberman or Rottweiler?). He is a such well-disciplined dog, but also stubborn and kind of easy to provoke. Still, he is such a pup sometimes.

Malleus – a monitor lizard, a crow, a panther. The first two are pretty explanatory, but I just couldn’t resist the last one – had to give him a big gorgeous black kitty.

[alexanderlightweight]

I am IN LOVE with dragon Alec and snow leopard Magnus 🙈 They are so cuddly and so cute and adorable. I’d love to please see kinda jealous Alec when he meets Chairman….or maybe Alec realising his feelings for Magnus? (sexual or not, I think I saw he was demi somewhere?). Thank you! This mini fic is such a treat <3

i'm glad you love it so much! i also am loving writing it so i'm happy to write more! i love all my verses, mind you, but there is just something about character who can shift into animals that i just love. i also love predator/prey vibes as well so they tie in well together.

also i love exploring the difference in instincts etc.

(i write demi-alec into pretty much anything. it's actually the walls of adoration, claws of desperation. i mentioned he's 'super-demi' in that verse (kind of like i'm always ace but sometimes i'm super-ace - @saeths says this makes sense and agrees that this happens w/me frequently).

but yeah it's probably going to take Magnus to make a move because Alec is like just going to follow his lead and will probably wake up naked and curled up with Magnus at some point - and this will have been happening for weeks at this point - and realize he's incredibly sexually interested in Magnus. before that, he just wanted to have sex cause he enjoyed the intimacy of it and adores Magnus and thinks he's beautiful and likes being as close to him as possible and he also loves being able to help magnus feel good.

Magnus before Alec realizes he's sexually attracted to magnus: sleeping with alexander is amazing

magnus after alec realizes he's sexually attracted to magnus: sleeping with alexander is amazing but neither of us are going to be able to keep this pace

... yeah i started rambling again. oops. (saeth teases me because i wrote 'just one more sentence in one of my ask answers' and then proceeded to write paragraphs more)

but anyways, i hope you enjoy

<3 lumine

ps - ask your ace friends if they know if love game by lady gaga is a sex song. if they say no??? wdym??? they're super ace. -@saeths

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It’s the screaming the alerts Magnus to a problem.

Well, the yowling really.

He looks up from his book and over to see if whatever cat fight on his balcony is happening has upset Alexander, except his boy is no longer there.

Magnus snaps the book shut with a scowl, because he’s Magnus Fucking Bane and yet he can’t even corral his own fucking dragon long enough to read a chapter.

If Alexander has once again slipped away to the roof, Magnus will be tempted to destroy the damn thing. Or, more likely, turn his entire loft into a garden so that Alexander won’t ever need to leave wherever Magnus is.

Before he can hunt down his dragon however, he has to deal with the still screaming cats.

Or at least, that is the plan until there is a sudden roar, the kind that makes even Magnus’ spine tingle with the promise of a powerful predator.

Magnus waits for a moment and then he sighs, pinching his nose before he walks around the balcony to the other side, where the cats are.

Or… where the cats should be.

Alexander is sitting, looking smug and caracal sized as he preens, watching the alley below.  Magnus steps close and looks over, staring at the ten or so cats fleeing his building.

“Was that really necessary?” Magnus asks, intending it to be a tease and he’s given an affronted, irritated scowl. It’s adorable on Alexander in such a small form but Magnus winces mentally, because apparently it was necessary.

Alexander doesn’t normally look at him so seriously.

“They were encroaching.” Alexander bites out, shifting to human form, his scowl looking even more like a pout as he crosses his arms over his chest and leans against the railing. “Trespassing.”

Magnus would love to point out that Alexander was also originally a trespasser, but since he’s still trying to slowly figure out how to keep Alexander close, he chooses not to.

“They’re stray cats, treasure.” Magnus murmurs, because he’s noticed that Alexander enjoys specific terms of endearment.

Things that reference power, riches, hoards… all the things’ dragons adore.

“They’re vermin.” Alexander sulks, giving Magnus a petulant look, “they’ve been shedding all over you.”

Magnus pauses as he suddenly has a better understanding of the problem and it sends a thrill through him, at the idea that Alexander is jealous of all things.

“You’re absolutely correct,” Magnus snaps his fingers as he speaks, ignoring Alexander’s suddenly skeptical glower. “Absolute vermin, pests.” And then, because he knows exactly how to distract him, he adds, “do you know, darling? I think they might not be here for the milk, perhaps they’re actually after the koi.”

Alexander — who is incredibly protective of the magical fish who provide him snacks — turns back, glaring at the now empty alley below and he’s hissing.

Magnus wasn’t aware the human body was capable of making noises like that and he reminds himself to brew some good tea with honey.

“At least you’d never harm my koi,” Magnus teases, because he adores his little trespassing dragon. Alexander barely hears him, too focused on the street below. Magnus watches him for a minute and then sighs, reaching out to rest a hand on his shoulder. “Come treasure, back inside.”

Alexander doesn’t turn, even though the soothing tone Magnus uses normally works to coax him. He shakes his head, still glaring with slightly glowing eyes at the street below.

“Alexander—” Magnus purrs as he presses a little closer, pressing the warmth of his body against his boy, “the fire is on. Come with me.”

“I’m staying here, to make sure whatever you did works.” Alexander looks stubbornly apologetic, and Magnus doesn’t even let the doubt bother him, too shocked to care.

“You are not staying out here all night, watching to make sure the cats don’t come back.”

“They’re after the koi, Magnus.” Alexander looks as if he’s ready to turn back into dragon form and go hunt them down and Magnus reminds himself — once again — to never underestimate a dragon’s devotion to their snacks.

“Alexander, they’re not going to come back. I fixed the tear that let them in.” Magnus doesn’t realize he’s said something wrong until Alexander turns, looking absolutely shocked.

“You were purposefully letting them in?” Alexander seems almost betrayed and a little horrified and he’s giving Magnus a look that Magnus isn’t sure he likes.

“You left a hole in your home, in your lairs defenses, on purpose?”

Magnus swallows because he’s very aware right now that Alexander is judging him and it’s not a feeling he finds he enjoys.  Normally, the judgment of others slides off of his back, but he finds he feels rather helpless in this moment. Magnus is powerful enough that he doesn’t have to worry about such a little thing, but Alexander is looking at him with something that borders on mistrust.

It’s with a sinking feeling that Magnus remembers how ardently and viciously dragons protect their hoards. To have such an opening, purposefully no less, in the heart of Magnus’ lair must seem like the worst kind of incompetence.

—

Alec is fuming and not only because the little vermin stealing into his hoard’s home have been leaving their disgusting scent about.

Magnus is clearly unaware of how amazing and valuable he is. 

If he had any idea, he wouldn’t leave any possible way into his lair, especially not purposefully.

It’s one thing for Alec to slip past Magnus’ amazing, beautiful and intricate wards — he’s traipsed through Idris enough times to bask in Lake Lynn to be assured that he’s never met a ward he can’t cross — but for vermin?

Magnus is leaving himself open to all sorts of danger and he doesn’t even seem to realize it.

You don’t leave treasures up to chance. You protect them, viciously, devotedly, obsessively.

You give your treasures all of yourself to hoard them and you leave nothing to fate.

Alec has seen how well guarded the things Magnus values are.

Out of all the treasures in his house, the one most in danger from such a flaw would be Magnus himself.  Which means that Magnus doesn’t value himself the way Alec knows he deserves and should be.

It’s almost heartbreaking and Alec can’t help the soft croon that leaves his throat.

How is he ever going to be able to let Magnus leave his side, when he can’t trust Magnus to protect himself above all else.

[mutogamingco]

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Honestly, I am super happy that Sika Deer won, and completely understand why Crested Porcupine was a top contender. I will still finish and share all there designs so that people can see. I am also relieved the Porcupine did not win because as much as I think it's a really neat idea and I could have fun with it, I very quickly grew tired to drawing all of those quills.

My personal feelings on adding the Sika Deer to the poll is thanks to @nevertem who asked me which animal I feel symbolizes Yuugi the most. I wasn't sure, because most often, I had used the caracal for personal reasons, but it had nothing to do with how much it represented him. So I basically said that it would have to be an animal that is thought of as gentle, peaceful, cute, and easy to take advantage of but if angered could absolutely kick your ass. The response was I was thinking of a deer. (Seriously, you can easily find videos of deer beating up on people and other animals even if they don't have the antlers to do it). After finalizing his deer design and looking at official art I am inclined to agree, he is like a deer. I chose Sika Deer because they are native to Japan of course, and my favorite things about them other than their reputation in Nara, are that their antlers are easier to draw for me, they keep their spots well into adulthood, and they are smaller.

Thank you to everyone who voted!

Round 2: A new challenger has appeared

Running this quick poll for today only. I have come up with designs for all three and am leaning toward picking between two of them but was curious about what my followers thought.

[specialmoogakii]

Sparkling eyes. (yandere visual novel in production)

Here some spoilers and concepts i got for the game: (it may change,it may not. Depends) Here the post i did before about sparkling eyes: https://magicaljuni.tumblr.com/post/687746506795728896/game-idea-technically-already-in

!!.GENERAL STUFF.!!

The game name is Sparkling eyes (the best name i could come out with,lol).

i did a early concept of the logo since i needed one for a drawing. Here we go. It’s was my first time doing a Logo! Maybe i’ll post it or not.

The game will start by your workplace and the introduction of your life started there, i won’t put any pronouns (like,she-he-they) or something that specify your mc’s gender. I was thinking to use “You” as a form of pronouns. Since,i don’t want to make anyone uncomfortable because it didn’t have their favourite in there.

At the start,you would feel weird noises around the house when the “boyfriend” started to live with you or feeling a sense of danger whenever you sleep. Then this would slowly die after the boyfriend start to be obsessed with you (that doesn’t mean he will stop looking at you when you sleep)

“Why doesn’t he immediately kill you?”, where the fun in that? :( The “Boyfriend” would find it boring to kill someone without having a little bit of fun with them first,just messing around and cause a little bit of trouble. Ya know.

“:GAME IDEA:”

You and him meet eachother though a love contract

(kind of like “renting a boyfriend for the san valentine weekend”)

. You decided to accept the contract since you didn’t want to spend the san valentine alone like always. You were a bit sketchy because you did it once, almost killed you because of the other boyfriend you rented got mind controlled to murder you. You tried again and you end up with HIM.

There is a rivaly between the mind controlled boyfriend and the hero boyfriend.

The mind controlled boyfriend have a Cold stars power, is a mix between stars and ice power (still figuring it out how to make it sound cool) while the hero boyfriend have a Thunder //// power.

Usually in this world,everyone got two powers fused together. Like Cold and hot,steel and liquid, gravity and strenght. I figure out that i want to struggle with this lol.

Mind controlled boyfriend and side characters will have their own focused time in order to not rush the game and let the hero fall in love with you immediately.

This game is meant to be cute with a little bit of wary feelings because of The hero. You don’t know much about him in the game,since he come from another country.

There going to be domenstic scenarios with the hero. He will think of everything to make you comfortable and still act like a goofball to catch your attention.

There going to be other danger scenarios since you are a hero too after all. That how the hero kinda realized he was falling for you in that way. (still don’t know if im going to use this.)

His goofball personality is not fake. Its actually is real personality before becoming a villian. So,if you’re worried that he is going to be different,no. He doesn’t like to lie in that way.

Don’t lie. It’s a warning. You can still die before he become a yandere. He hate lies with his whole body,cuz he is hiding his villian side not lying about it so he want honesty from you as a.. “gift” for his busy working on making you feel love.

--LITTLE MC LIFE--

You are a very famous hero and pretty much know in town. This what make the Villian get attracted to you and with the intention to kill you.

You’re rich and live a pretty comfortable life

you got three abnormal animals that your maids have given to you (Ferret,fennec fox and caracal cat)

The maids are two and they are couple (making you feel even more lonely). You three have a special relationship,but unfortunately when you start the game they are on vacation.

Your father finally got out of an alcohol addiction and depression after your mother death. He know he messed up the chances to get closer to you when you were little. But,he is trying to make a connection with you right now to show you that now he is better state. (He never hurt you.)

Your older brother has taken care of you and he visit you monthly to see if you’re okay. (with his daughter) He tease you to dead with love of course,nobody would believe you thought. He is literally mister perfection on everyone’s eyes.

Your hero power,personality and outfit is all based on your choice. I got no business into making an mc for you lol. ............................................................................................... Heyy!  i hope you like the concepts so far! You can tell me some of your ideas to improve it or tell me your idea in general. I hope this still up to your taste-

[noname-friend]

NCT Hybrid Au?

I dunno just felt like sharing what animals i think each member would be lol 

Taeyong: (Grey) Wolf

-a pack animal, feels most safe surrounded by others

-playful yet protective

-probably the best at maintaining animalistic behaviors

Taeil: Koala 

-loves a good snuggle 

-can’t find him? Then he’s taking a nice nap in a tree probably

-doesn’t play much, usually too tired

-earned the nickname “old bear” because of that lol 

Johnny: (White) Bengal Tiger

-how beautiful is he

-always turning heads

-rather large in both human and tiger form

-just kitty that likes some pets though

-give him a nice spot in the sun and he’s content

-does like a good jog or game as well

Yuta: (Ussuri) Bear

-Absolutely intimating upon first meetings

-even when he smiles, sometimes those large canines scare people

-really sweet and fun!

-truly a healing lad

-loves to give some bear hugs

Kun: Lion

-Another natural pack/pride animal

-enjoys leading

-always looks his best

-do not touch the mane 

-chooses to watch rather than join

Doyoung: (Amur) Leopard or (New Zealand) Rabbit

-can’t decide to be basic or basic lmao

-He can be feisty like a rabbit

-but also seems to like to be alone like leopards

-either way he packs a punch (kick or bite lol)

-fast runner and good hider

-if he doesn’t want to be found you won’t find hiim

Ten: Kangaroo Mouse- 

-I know I know, weird choice lol

-but these little lads are good runners and jumpers

-fast and small, like ten-

-sometimes sings in the middle of the night

-can’t help it, just an animal behavior 

-no pets

Jaehyun: (Arctic) Wolf

-piercing eyes like no ones business

-not so much a leader as a fighter

-strong, loves to spar with Johnny

-happy growls 

-likes pup/cubs/babies in general

-like his tail will wag every time 

Winwin: Red Panda

-intimidation: -10

-pretty shy

-his tail is long than his body, which he’ll wrap himself in

-adored by everyone in the house

-might hide behind Jaehyun or Kun 

Jungwoo: (Border Collie) Dog

-cuddles cuddles cuddles

-be his friend pls <3

-people pleaser

-loves to be a companion even if it’s just vibing on the couch

-absolutely loves pets and praise

Lucas: Jaguar 

-beautiful and illusive

-be weary- he’s a pouncer

-despite being a big cat, likes to lay on laps so he might crush you

-it’s ok the big smile he gives you is worth it

-loves to play with Jungwoo in the yardd 

-might play a little too rough with the smaller hybrids

Mark: Cheetah 

-I couldn’t help myself

-easy to get to purr (fun fact: cheetahs purr :D)

-genuinely thought Johnny was just an albino cheetah so he wanted to get close to him

-eventually realized he was not but they still got close!

-often wrestles with Lucas for fun 

Xiaojun: 

-come back to 

-head empty

Hendery: (Bengal) Cat 

-This guy really stumped everyone when he joined the house

-thought he was a jaguar cub, Lucas wasn’t too happy about that

-it’s ok he’s a domestic house-cat so no issue

-Very pretty though, in both forms he’ll turn heads

-very playful but also kinda shy

-usually sticks to others he’s comfortable with

Renjun: (Fennec) Fox

-So soft and small and cute

-Not so cuddly

-Likes to steal socks just to be a nuisance 

-very slippery as in it’s hard to catch him without just full on tackling him

-even then he might manage to get away

-has a cute little butterfly-like marking on his fox form nose

Jeno: (Samoyed) Dog

-Full of energy and smiles

-Yet also strangely chill

-good vibes all around

-part of the workout squad of hybrids

-also probably the smallest in that group, he keeps up though

Haechan: Puduu

-How can I not make him a Pudu? It suits him so well-

-If not a Pudu, a Grizzly Bear

-Him and Yuta would have some good ol bear matches in that case

- Either way, he loves berries, wild berries are just so sweet and good

-Kinda knows which berries are poisonous- sometimes

Jaemin: Caracal

-Caracal are one of those big cats that get along greet with doggos 

-would you happen to know his best friend is Jeno the doge?

-in his human form, he seems like he’d be a rather big cat

-in his caracal form, he’s rather small (smaller than cheetahs)

-chilled and love to daydream

Yangyang: Ram

-ah be careful, he likes to headbutt

-no one else has the head strength or durability to headbutt him back 

-usually a game of runaway from yangyang then 

-sometimes the cats will give him a nice headbutt+nuzzle which is much gentler but he appreciates it anyways

-Maybe when Sungchan’s horns grow in he’ll want to 

Shotaro: Bobcat 

-would never imagine he was a predator

-nevermind a big cat and not a little domestic cat

-well he’s not a big big cat but still

-good climber

-does play like a house cat often though

-he likes the little sting toys lol

Sungchan: ( Caribou?) Deer 

-big beautiful eyes like galaxies

-does get seasonal horns, he’s not full grown so they’re not full size nor hardness yet

-spooked rather easily

-though he’s pretty huge, the predators can overwhelm him often

-no fault of theirs, just an animal behavior

Chenle: Panda

-snacks all day

-usually lounging with Taeil 

-comfy life 

-most expensive - in sense of food

-usually inside playing video games though

Jisung: Hamster

-absolutely stuffs his cheeks when eating

-just a habit he can’t break

-him and Doyoung(bunny) share snacks all the time

-thinks it’s fun to scare the members 

-but also gets scared easily

-because prey intsincts

-burrows sometimes, usually clothes and blankets usually

Yoo i figured out how to fit them all on 1 post! Nice! These are fun to do lol Let me know some suggestions for things I should write!

[uchihashisui-kun]

What trait does Itachi have? Crow wings/feathers? Or do all Uchiha have cat ears (maybe some have lynx ears or caracal cat ears, some have panther ears and some have more typical cat ears? Idk.)

I am actually very conflicted about Itachi, because on one hand, kitty ears. But on the other hand, weasel ears

The idea of crow feathers is also actually very cute, maybe he has some feathers around his ears/along his neck, and then down from the small of his back that grows out as a little crow tail

I mean, I think Itachi would probably be cute with every animal you give him...

[cherubluver]

YESSS you get it !!! laois is def considered an outcast because he's not social and doesn't do the whole sharing tongues thing and other bonding customs like the others. he weirdly knows more about the anatomy and even the behavior of prey animals, like migration and mating cycles. he'll be like " oh, this week the doves will be exceptionally plump and tasty because of their nesting season " or something like that and everyone's like ummm ok weirdo ,, and side eye him and his unnerving pale eyes. falin and him stick together and no one outwardly bullies them bc while weird, laois is considered a " good warrior " and hunter and does his fair share of the warrior duties. but he probably won't ever get an apprentice. falin is treated a bit more like a saintly figure because of her visions and connection to starclan, so the others are polite, but not necessarily seeking friendships with either of them.

and ooo yes kabru is exceptional at reading others and negotiating. i'm not sure what would work better for this au, if they're all in one clan or separate!! and oooo yes and marcille def tends to her fur and pays more attention to her appearance and likes cute accessories! someone else said this, but itsuzumi's name def stays the same as well.

i loveee your ideas for chilchuck and they def all think he's wayy too young ( and small ) to be a warrior. i really think it'd be interesting to implement all the age and biological differences of the races, but i feel like it'd be a bit difficult since they're all technically cats.

your senshi is perfect !!! down to his name, his eyes and nub tail ,,, chef kiss

manga spoilers just in case

i adore the suffixes seer and sight !!! and i def think some form of feather or owl would be perfect for falin. i think having her new form would be so cool but i'd have no idea how to incorporate it into the world without adding more fantasy and magical elements, same with thistle ,,, and oh !! the high council elves would be so cool, i think that's what they're called, but they'd need to be like ,, caracals or something idk a different feline to show their power / status ??

his ears too big for his gotdamn head ,,, oh squirrel chilchuck you mean sm to us already ,, idk what would be better, his suffix a play on his true personality, like caring too much for others, or what others believe him to be; selfish and wily

++ also also the overall plot i guess would be them going on a journey to save marcille but my brain is not big enough for that magnitude of world building

i like mashing my interests together and rn that's dungeon meshi and warrior cats walk with me here ,,, laois is def a pale ginger tabby and he's generally kind and a good warrior but they find him ,,, unnerving. in this world i would say he has a fascination with other predators like owls and foxes and examining their behavior as well as untraditional creatures like insects and wanting to try them all.

senshi is a heavy set and short warrior with broad shoulders and a darker color palette. idk if i want tabbies everywhere. he and laois are considered weird and they hangout together experimenting new " dishes "

laois would def have the prefix ' lion ' but im still stuck on the suffix,,, lionblaze would be so cool for him if it wasn't taken already. senshi I'm blanking on names and chillchuck im stuck between fox or squirrel

marcille would be an alchemist and hate that laois and senshi take all the important herbs to create weird dishes like stop adding them to the fresh-kill !!!! weirdos !!! i like fawn or doe for her prefix cause she reminds me of one but idk still brainstorming !! falin hmmm she's the healer but im blanking on names for her,, i think matching with laois would be cute like maybe they're both named after big cats?

idk where izutsumi fits in cause she's already a cat and also im anime-only rn so i don't really know her !! maybe she's a different creature altogether?

also i wish warrior cats had more magic and fantasy elements to it idk why. i vividly remember thinking ' monsters ' meant actual magical monsters and twolegs were some weird, humanoid wizard creatures idk

anyways those are all my thoughts for now ,,, opinions, ideas ??! it's just me alone in the venn diagram of my interests im ok w that ,, kicks rocks with my foot gently

[mediioxumate]

soft headcanon meme || accepting!

@offiiciium : shinji, asuka, kaji [ 1/3 ]

[ shinji ]

what they smell like: cheap drugstore deodorant - usually leans scents with foresty/musky notes. something cedar smelling usually from soap. 

what their favorite smells in the world are: the air just before it rains, fresh miso soup, and literally whatever kaworu smells like on any given day.

what pajamas they wear/what they wear to sleep in: extremely liable to literally fall asleep in Whatever he’s already wearing. if he does change, usually just t-shirt and boxers, keeps it simple. 

my favorite ship (if applicable) and a cute hc about them: kawoshin bc im a man of culture. they develop a good system of nonverbal communication because it can be a struggle for shinji to voice things. 

my favorite friendship (if applicable) and a cute hc about them: asuka! when they get older, they have a stupid drunk heart to heart where they cry on each other and asuka apologizes for any and all cruel things she said/did to him before. very healing for both of them, and they have MASSIVE hangovers the next morning. 

a song that reminds me of them: sometimes || bo en

what animal i think they would be if they were an animal: puppy...

what position they sleep in: on his side, preferably holding someone or something

their favorite drink: green tea with a little too much honey

a gift i would give them if i could: happiness. or like, a record player. 

[ asuka ]

what they smell like: fruity and floral - tends to try to get her hands on perfume that she thinks makes her smell mature. always has shampoo that smells a little too sweet. 

what their favorite smells in the world are: roses, the smell of the labs at NERV, and unfortunately kaji’s cologne

what pajamas they wear/what they wear to sleep in: simple nightgown or tank top and shorts. 

my favorite ship (if applicable) and a cute hc about them: asuka/mari. mari calling asuka princess for the first time literally kickstarts her gay awakening and it turns from a teasing insult to a term of endearment over time. 

my favorite friendship (if applicable) and a cute hc about them: since i already said shinji... w/ kaworu! it takes work, but they do understand each other, and asuka can and will throw down for him. has yelled at someone for him. 

a song that reminds me of them: the middle || jimmy eat world

what animal i think they would be if they were an animal: caracal.... long orange angy cat.

what position they sleep in: either fetal position or full sprawled over the entire bed, no in between. 

their favorite drink: says it’s unsweetened matcha, but it’s really strawberry calpico

a gift i would give them if i could: a chill pill.

[ kaji ]

what they smell like: kaji has STUPID expensive cologne with like ~cedar, and black walnut, and musk~ or whatever because he’s the worst. can’t stand him. aftershave smell even when he doesn’t shave. when will this man be stopped.

what their favorite smells in the world are: chocolate, earthy smells from his garden, literally whatever misato’s shampoo smells like.

what pajamas they wear/what they wear to sleep in: either whatever he was wearing that day, or boxers. no in between. 

my favorite ship (if applicable) and a cute hc about them: kaji/misato/ritsuko. they have a semi chaos apartment with a giant bed, and all try to take care of each other. 

my favorite friendship (if applicable) and a cute hc about them: kaji and ritsuko. they’re less romantically involved so much as both involved with misato, and best friends about it. but they stick up for each other. 

a song that reminds me of them: hallucinogenics || matt maeson

what animal i think they would be if they were an animal: wolf energy i think

what position they sleep in: side sleeper/back sleeper

their favorite drink: asahi beer, or canned coffee

a gift i would give them if i could: conspiracy theory board and endless red string and pins. 

[twi-liight]

imagine or headcanon where lucio reacts to meeting a gender neutral apprentice’s familiar, who’s a very small donkey? :3c

Omg this was so much fun to write, I….. AM So So Sorry, Anon, I have a feeling you might have wanted this to be pure. A pure imagine where Lucio oohs and aahs over their familiar and isn’t an absolute dickhead. But alas, I wrote the (kind of) exact opposite off that.

It was a good way for me to try and flex out my muse for him??? Which is apparently “Regina George meets Maddy Perez”.

・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。..・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

“…Ew.” Lucio’s face screws up in disgust at the thing, whatever the hell it is. “This… thing. Is your familliar?”

The foal’s big, round eyes peer up at [F/N], practically begging for Lucio’s righteous retribution. Any other person and they would have dragged their ass to hell for insinuating that their precious familliar is anything but adorable, but this is different. Lucio is their idiot. They flash an apologetic look to their familiar.

 [F/N] squares their shoulders, looks Lucio in the eye, and answers, “Yes.”

“Ha!” The laugh that leaves Lucio’s mouth is condescendingly lyrical. And they can tell, much to their chagrin, that Lucio isn’t trying to stop. He finds this hysterical. Gasping, he tries to sputter out words, lifitng his head in a vain attempt, but it’s all for nought as he ducks down and bursts into laughter again.

Between a fit of giggles he gasps out, “What even is it? It’s so– Ugh!” He shivers violently, frantically jumping away from them and their familliar. “What is it, a midget horse?”

“She’s a donkey!”

Lucio wheezes in laughter, doubling over and pointing at them. “A donke- Oh gods. A mystifying force out there took one good look at you and thought… Wow, what a sad, sad apprentice with a miserable life. What a time. What a vision. Time to make their familiar an ass.”

Their familiar makes a soft whining sound, nudging her head against their leg.

“Lucio, you’re being an asshole,” they say through gritted teeth. Patience. Patience is key with Lucio. He’s not all sugared words laced with venom. There’s reason behind what he says.

All laughter is squeezed out of him. Surprise paints his face, and then he pouts.

Oh. Now he’s pouting?

His lower lip juts out as their familiar lingers behind their legs, watching Lucio warily. “Sweetpea, you know I didn’t mean it like that. It’s just... You’re you.”

They level him a withering glare. Lucio sweats, staggering backwards a little. “What’s that supposed to mean?”

“This is all coming out wrong. Please hear me out.”

Now he’s begging.

Lucio scrambles forward and grabs their hand, trapping it between his: golden metal and flesh and blood. “Familiars are supposed to represent you in some way, right? Like Asra with Faust, because Asra’s an ungrateful snake. Julian with Malak, because he’s a bird doctor, and, you know, birds. That and he’s got a natural connection with death, bless him. So on and so forth. They’re all poor, so they only have one bonded animal. Me? I have plenty. You’ve seen them lounging about. They adore you. They adore me.”

This is going somewhere. They narrow their eyes down at him. He sputters, and hurries it up.

“When I see you,” he says, “I see grandiose animals that speak true of your potential and beauty. I see lions, I see sunset moths, I see caracals, I see dragonfly, I see tigers, I see swans. I do not see prey.”

Lucio eyes the donkey with indifference, his lips curling into a slight scowl.

“I do not see weakness.”

“Lucio...” For a second they trail off. Their familiar peeks out from behind their legs, then digs its face into the back of their calves. She’s still shy, huh...? She is just a foal, after all.

Gathering their thoughts, they sigh. “I mean, I’m flattered, but we don’t choose our familiars. We don’t choose the connection. When I saw her, all of the pieces fell into place. It just felt so right. All this time I’ve been so envious of everyone having a connection with their own animal. Now I have one.”

His eyes, silver and sharp, meet theirs. Understanding flickers beneath the surface.

“Could you try and be happy for me, please...?”

“... Of course.” He smiles dazzilingly. “I will try and be happy for you.”

“Thank you.”

“Even if it’s hard to look at. It’s sleeping on the floor, by the way. Not in our bed.”

Bonus:

“Did [F/N] name you yet, ugly duckling?” Lucio asks nonchalantly, barely sparing a glance to the donkey curled up on F/N’s side of the bed. From the corner of his eye, he sees her perk up. Her ears twitch.

Then she tilts her head. Big, round eyes openly gape at him... Before she lowers her head again.

“You don’t really occupy my thoughts, ever. But it bothers me that you don’t have a name. I’m doing this for them, not for you, by the way.” He hums, eyeing himself in the mirror. He looks good today, wow.

“I was thinking... Daisy? They’re flowers that represent hope. And I think you give my cute little magician hope, don’t you?”

Daisy. She lifts her head and meets his eyes. She makes a little hee sound, an approving sound.

... Huh.

She’s kind of cute, isn’t she.

[floatingpetals]

Caracal || Shifter Series

Pairings: Bucky Barnes x Shifter!Reader

Warnings: Cute Fluffiness

Word Count: 1000+

Summary: Bucky wasn’t sure what to make of the newest recruit. What he thought was the new team pet was really a shifter in disguise. He learns she’s not afraid of much, whether it’s himself, or walking around all natural. Having the unique ability to change into several different kinds of animals makes her a bit more in tune to her animal instincts as well. Things are hardly ever dull anymore with her around.

A/N: I hit 900 followers!!!! Thank you everyone whose following me! I’m also really excited that so many people enjoyed the second part to this series. I’m hoping you all enjoy this part and the rest! Let me know what you guys think! Tell me I’m pretty!  Also, a bit of a clarification, she is more of a kitten in this form, and not a full size Caracal in this part. LOOK AT HOW FIERCE! Enjoy!

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Duckling | Caracal | Golden Retriever |  Series Masterlist

“So, can you feel things with your arm?” The curious question pulled an amused sigh from the brunette on the other end of the couch. Bucky turned to the smaller woman, his personal shadow he somehow acquired over the past month, and raised a brow at her. She blinked up him with innocent doe eyes that always manage to tug at his heartstrings.

“Yes, I can feel with my arm. Can’t you?” He smirked, wiggling his flesh fingers on the defenseless skin of her feet. Y/N squealed and tucked her feet protectively under her thighs, attempting to keep from breaking out into giggles.

“That’s not what I meant.” She whined. Bucky knew what she meant, but decided to skirt around the real topic of conversation. He wasn’t ready to open that door yet. Instead, he snickered and turned back to the television.

Y/N narrowed her eyes at him, more than aware of what he was doing. She had been working on getting him to open to her for the past few weeks. Something about him drew her in and she wanted to crack him open. Ever since she watched him collapse on the couch, she knew there was more to him than meets the eye. He had so much pain bottled inside him from his past, and Y/N wanted to help him find peace. She partly blamed it on her animal’s compassion, but she knew it was because he deserved happiness.

Giving up on prying for the moment, she huffed and shuffled back into the cushions, throwing her feet into his lap. Bucky didn’t even flinch, just lifted his hands from his lap to make room for her feet. When she didn’t settle, he dug a knuckle into her arch, grinning at the indignant squeal.

“Stop it!”

“Then stop moving.” He countered with a chuckle. Y/N grumbled but stopped wiggling in fear of another attack on her sensitive feet. She hated that he figured out one of her weaknesses. “You can quit glaring at me, kitten.”

“I told you I don’t like that name.” She growled low, sounding dangerously close to her favored animal form. Bucky was pushing it.

“Right, sorry. Kitty.” He purred her loathed nickname with a sneer. She stilled in her seat, her muscles tightening under his arms. Bucky’s smirk grew, prepared for what was about to happen. Without warning, Y/N launched herself at him with a playful growl, shifting in midair. He couldn’t stop from laughing when a small Caracal latched on to his face, small paws framing his face as she gnawed at his nose. He laughed loudly, a deep belly laugh, at her attempts at sounding fierce with her yowls. He gently took hold of her smaller body, cradling her close as she stopped her halfhearted attempts at taking his nose off to glare at him with her brilliant purple eyes.

“You’re right, doll. You’re not a kitten. You’re a fierce tiger. However, did I get it mixed up?” He wheezed, sitting back as he snuggled with the spitting kitten. She chattered in agreement, her tail flicking against his arm. Bucky giggled, and kissed the top of her head, tweaking the long black tufts on her ears he grew to love. Y/N countered with a swipe of her paw but melted into the cuddle. 

He cradled her close, running his fingers through her fur, every once and a while batting away her attempts to nip at his fingertips. Her back paws thumped against his arm, growling softly in response to being held like a stuffed animal. She didn’t mind though. If she did, she would have already twisted from his grip with ease. She didn’t, however, appreciate the occasional mock pained gasps he would let out after a particularly hard bite. It would send her into a panic that she had hurt him, but his cheeky smirk only proved he was fine. He just enjoyed teasing her. The jerk.

Eventually, the two settled into a comfortable silence, save for Y/N loud purrs from her position on his chest after giving up the false escape attempts. Bucky had grown use to her sounds of pleasure, he found he loved the soothing vibrations and her occasional chirps in his ear. His favorite was when she would knead against his chest, careful of her dangerous claws every time, despite Bucky telling her it was alright. He wasn’t made of glass. Y/N never wanted to hurt him. She also was delighted to know that he enjoyed their snuggling just as much as she did. It wasn’t uncommon to walk into a room and see them sprawled out on furniture, with Y/N in some form on his chest, and the two passed out. Which is how Steve found the two of them an hour later.

Steve stood behind the couch, water bottle and bowl of popcorn in hand, looking down at them torn. He really wanted to watch his tv show, but at the same time, he didn’t want to wake the adorable couple. He didn’t miss the pile of clothes on the floor, no doubt Bucky pushed Y/N’s buttons causing her to shift to her current form. It was a daily occurrence with the two of them. Bucky pushed just enough, and Y/N retaliate with some form or another. Typically, it ended just like this.

Y/N’s little body had twisted upside down around Buck’s neck like a scarf. Her paws were up in the air at all angles twitching, while her little head was buried in the crook of Bucky’s neck. Bucky’s metal hand cradle her close, his other hand thrown over the arm of the couch. His metal fingers were laced in her fur, occasionally tightening in the reassurance that Y/N was still there in his arms. Soft snores came from his parted lips, and Steve couldn’t help but feel a bit of jealous at the content expression his friends face. Y/N tore down barriers with ease that Steve struggled to climb, and Bucky was a noticeably strong person because of it. He wasn’t sure how she managed it and in such a short time. He was grateful someone was able to help his friend in ways he couldn’t.

Pulling out his phone from his back pocket, Steve snapped a quick picture of the disgustingly cute displayed before him. Just because he was Captain America didn’t mean he wasn’t going to take a few blackmail photos for later use. He grinned at the screen before shooting them one last fond smile before he left the room as quietly as he entered. He could always watch his show later.

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Backstory stuff for a dnd character!

Here it is, the story of my Tabaxi Ranger Croxxs

Croxxs grew up in a small clan, that laid at the base of a mountain. She enjoyed watching the birds live amongst the trees. She started learning the ways of a ranger from the moment she could run and help her kind. Mostly a wholesome child, she would mostly be on her own along side her  teacher. Though by their clan's tradition around the age of seven, she got to train on her own. For a year this continued she slowly got better, taking an even better liking towards the adorable feathered animals amongst the trees. Leaving some of her hunt catches to them in hopes to gain their trust. She got scolded for this sometimes. All was well and calm for her home.

   Until one day, giants raided and rampaged through their home clan causing death on most. Croxxs was out practicing her aiming skills while this happened. Her arrival back home was heartbreaking. The grounds covered in burnt skeletons of family and friends, ash of their tents and huts. Nothing was left, she felt sadness, angry and fear for the unknown and lonliness. As she wiped her tears trying to stop crying her blurred eyes noticed footprints on the ground, they were huge ones. The only thing that came to mind was tales of a large distructive creature, a giant. By the looks of her surroundings they were most likely the fire giants, or at least ones who enjoyed yielding fire. Her mind was quick to think of the neighbouring clan, not to far from her own. She hoped they'd take her in, though sadly to her she didn't know of the politics between her clan and the neighbouring one.

    The two weren't on the best terms, to which she found out the hard way.. Once she arrived asking for help they refused. The adults didn't want anything to do with her, though a child was an exception. A young Serval girl noticed her parent's and elders bickering at another child, overhearing everything. The only person to try and help, in secret she followed after Croxxs. Holding a small pouch of dried fruits and meat, along with her own saved gold. "Hey.. psst!" She called to the caracal who was lost on where to go near the edge of the clan's territoy.

    Croxx immediately turned around, slightly startled. Though relaxed seeing it was another child near her age. "I have some stuff for your journey, it's not much.. I know you'll make due with it!" She purred handing her the pouch. They didn't chat for much longer than that. All the other child mentioned was what she heard was past the mountains, stories of towns. With that information they parted and Croxxs started her path alone. Her time after was spent in the woods and mountains which she learned of its surroundings and secrets Never venturing past just yet. A few years passed as she still fed the birds she came across but one continued to stick close to her, watching, eating what she gave.

   Eventually she got what she wanted, trust. Trust between her and the creatures she loved. A female bird which she came to uderstand, especally when she got to see her nest up close. She found eggs, she had to push away the urge to just take them for her meals. They weren't close to hatching at all, much to her dismay of seeing owlets. Though as time went on, hunting for the mother, occasional father, and herself she got to slowly figure out how to get closer to small preditors. Eventually even get put to the test of protecting them. As she was sleeping next to the nest leaning against the tree for support her ear flicked when she heard noise. Slowly she opened her eyes looked down seeing a weird and dangerous looking creature. Her fur stood up on its ends, she slowly pulled out her bow and arrows.

   She only waited for the creature to even come close, only then she'd know if they'd be in harm. The creature walked towards the tree and investigated trying to see if anything would be hiding inside the many tree holes. The mother awoke as well, already getting territorial going to try and protect her babies. Thats when Croxxs knew she had to attack. Firing her first arrow, she struck it arm. She gulped anxiously, trying to be careful of where she fired not to harm the mother. Though in her moment of pause, she heard a loud cry and a puff of feathers. Her stomach dropped. "Nonononon!" She yowled, her eyes tearing up, a thump hit the ground. She was too slow with her reactions. She was upset and fired the rest of her arrows she had on her before jumping down, next to the pained bugbear. pulling a small dagger from her side she slashed at the beings back, tears blinding her aiming. Soon enough she hopped onto it's back digging one set of her claws into it's flesh for support holding on. Breaking her dagger in it neck, throwing the handle anywhere. She tried her best to grab hold of her arrows, pulling a few out before getting knocked off.

   She didn't land to well, rolling to a stop on the ground. Whimpering slightly as she heard it's footsteps come forwards, though another screech was heard. The father, he swooped in to barely claw at it's face. Though soon the bugbear grabbed it off it's face, horrificly ripping it in half, just to have a piece. Probably in hopes to gain more health. Something in her completly snapped in that moment, anger and pain got her swiftly to her feet again, grabbing an arrow from the ground, shooting it right inbetween the monsters forhead. It fell limp to the ground. Panting, she glared fiercly at its corpse on the ground. A choked sob escaped her muzzle as she gribbed her bow in her paw. Her drooped ears soon perked up towards the tree hearing a crack and some noise. The eggs! They must have hatched, she struggled up the tree to go watch and make sure they were alright. Three eggs were halfway through hatching, disturbing, wet, small babies were emerging. Seeing this she forgot about what just happened, her heart was only warm for this moment, a purr started to errupt from her chest. Eventually they were out and making noise, which she assumend it was due to them being hungry. Climbing down she ripped pieces of the bugbear bringing it up to feed them, making sure to give the tiniest pieces. Once they were fed she went back down to bury the owls next to the tree, searching the monster for anything on it. Going back up, staying up for the night to keep watch.

  Months went by since then, she raised the owlets to the best ability a preteen could. bringing them with her to the town passed the mountain and back, where she grabbed books to learn how to get better at hunting, spells and the native language of the town (dwarvin). Eventually the owlets moved on to the forest, but one stayed, a cute little owl she named Charlie. She decided to move on from her homesafe of the mountains and forest to venture off and explore. Taking jobs here and there for money risky or not. Though she always ket her bird companion safe, even talking to him using her first spell. Time went on and she only went into areas with groups of people when absolutly needed.

[mischiefandspirits]

We Are One

Sequel to Roar

Now that all the lions have been found, the team are faced with new challenges and changes. While the paladins and their cats learn how to work together, Allura and Coran prepare the castle to take their fight to the stars. Until then, they get to meet new friends and defend against an old enemy.

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Part 4: Interlude: Mother of Cats, Part 2

Red doesn't understand organic creatures, but she still ends up adopting a baby.

“Liva, you made it!”

“Of course I made it! How could you think I’d miss your birthday, little Shiro?” Liva laughed, holding out the bag she had brought with her.

Takashi, or Shiro as Liva had taken to calling him, eagerly took the bag and stepped aside so she could come into the house. “You’ve been gone for forever!”

“Forever, huh? And here I thought you were just turning nine. I don’t think my gift is right for a forever years old. I guess I’ll just have to take it back.” She mocked reaching for it and the boy jumped away.

“Okay, so maybe it wasn’t forever, but it was still a long time.”

“It was two weeks.”

“Exactly!”

Liva chuckled and ruffled the boy’s hair.

Shiro huffed then he spotted the nose peeking out of Liva’s purse. “Is that Romelle? She's even cuter than the pictures!”

Purring, the caracal kitten peaked out at of the bag, then jumped at the boy.

“Where’s your brother?”

“He’s in the back making hamburgers. Can I show Romelle to my friends?”

“Hm, I don’t know, what does she think?”

The kitten glanced between the two then let out a huff and nuzzled Shiro’s chin. Taking that as acceptance, the boy cheered and ran off.

Liva smiled and headed out into the back. When she got there, she spotted Akira by the grill with a couple of Shiro’s friends’ parents. “Akira!”

The man looked up and waved. “Liva, glad you could make it.” As she walked up, he introduced the others. Liva did her best to interact, but even after nine Earth months on the planet, she still had problems sometimes understanding human culture and behavior. Thankfully she got through it and the party went on.

An hour later everyone was seated around a couple tables. The burgers had been finished off and Akira was bringing out a cake to the cheers of the kids. Liva stood to offer to help cut it, but the moment she smelled the cake her stomach twisted.

It was odd, sugar was one of her favorite things about Earth. She’d never tasted anything so delicious as Earth food, especially desserts, yet the sweet smell was making feel like she had to…

Liva ran into the house and threw open the door to the bathroom.

“Liva?” Akira called, rushing into the bathroom with Romelle close at his heels.

“Mrrrrr?”

Liva groaned and pushed a few loose strands of her hair away from her face, glad she had put it up for the party.

“What happened?”

“I-I don’t know. My stomach just…”

Akira knelt down and rubbed her back. “You going to be okay?”

“Yeah, don’t worry. Get back to the party. I think I’ll just get cleaned up and head home.”

“You sure? Maybe I should give you a ride.”

“No, it’s fine, really. The feeling’s passed. I’m just going to go home and rest. Just tell Shiro I’m sorry.”

“Well, if you’re sure. At least let me walk you out. The kids are all focused on the cake.”

“Alright, just give me a second.”

Liva sat up once he stepped out and moved over to the sink. She washed her face and rinsed out her mouth before looking at herself in the mirror. What had happened?

Once Akira saw her out, Liva got her bike. Instead of riding home, though, she and Romelle headed towards the forest.

“Wrrrr?”

“I need to figure out what’s wrong with me, and it’s not like the human doctors will be able to help.”

Once they reached the tree line, Liva tucked the bike behind a bush and the two headed in. As soon as they were out of sight, Romelle squirmed out of Liva’s purse and dropped to the ground. She shook herself then shifted, taking on the form of a gremop, a creature similar to Earth tigers with the height of an Earth horse and six tails.

She crouched down and stared at Liva.

“You’re going to be exhausted after this, you know.”

Romelle just continued to stare.

“Alright then, if you insist.” Liva sat down on Romelle’s back and grabbed the fur on her neck.

Once she was sure Liva was ready, Romelle stood up and took off into the forest. She ran until she reached the hidden cave where they had stored the pod. When they got there, she let Liva off before collapsing off by the wall.

The woman chuckled and stroked the gremop’s side. After letting the nausea that had risen up once more fade, she headed inside the pod to the emergency kit and pulled out the biometric scanner. She scanned herself then sat down to wait.

Red’s tail flicked back and forth as Liva delivered the news to Akira, who looked shocked.

Honestly, Red didn't think she'd ever understand how organic creatures could be so ignorant about what was happening with their bodies. Sure, they couldn't just run a diagnostic scan, but their bodies still gave them so many hints!

She supposed Liva could have a pass -- How were they supposed to know humans and Galra were compatible -- but Akira? What did he think was going to come from what they had been doing?

Red huffed and nosed Shiro’s hand so he'd start petting her again.

“I was so careless! But how was I supposed to know… I didn't think I could… What am I going to do?”

“Hey, it’s gonna be okay. You’re not alone with this. I’ll help you through this.”

“I can’t ask that of you.”

“You didn’t have to. I'm not just going to abandon you, Liva.”

Teary-eyed, Liva threw herself at Akira and pulled him into a hug.

“I wish I was human.”

Red yawned and turned her head to look at Liva, who was laying on the bed next to her flicking through one of the pregnancy books she had picked up.

“I mean, they're so fragile -- look at the mortality rate for both the mother's and the children! -- and who’d want to run the risk of carrying multiple children inside you, but otherwise their pregnancies are so simple! Some cravings, nausea, pain, and mood swings. That's it! No nesting! No fur and hair going pale! No spurts of temporary blindness!” she sighed and tossed the book.

Red flicked her tail before turning away. She forgot how insane people were when they were carrying a child.

“Is it going to be a boy or girl?” Shiro asked.

Liva frowned. How would she- Oh, right!

“It’s going to be a girl.” Just another thing she didn’t understand about humans; human genders were determined by sex markers until the human said otherwise. And even then-

“So is Liva going to be my sister?”

Akira spat out his coffee and Liva blushed.

“Have you settled on a name?”

Akira glanced over at Liva, who smiled. “Not yet. We’re still debating between Angel, Sora, and Ha-neul.”

“Those are such cute names. Of course, with a mother like you she’s sure to be just as cute!” Shiro’s teacher said as she led them out of the classroom.

“Yes, I suppose they will.”

“Well, it was nice meeting you both,” she said as she opened the door for them. She smiled at Shiro, who was waiting outside, and added, “Although hopefully we won’t have to meet again. Not that I’m worried. As I said, Takashi’s a model student.”

“Are you two going to get married?”

Liva glanced towards the woman standing next to her -- the grandmother of one of Shiro’s friends -- then turned to Akira. He wrapped his arm around her waist and answered for her. “We haven’t made any decisions, yet. We both agreed to wait until after the baby’s born so we can be sure that’s not the only reason we’re doing this.”

“Smart,” the woman chuckled. “Too many kids these days, off getting married before they know what to do with themselves. No wonder people are getting divorced left and right! Now, how far along are you darling?”

“About twenty-five weeks.”

“Ah, right in the middle are you! Have they started kicking yet?”

“All the time,” Liva chuckled, resting her hand on her stomach.

“May I?”

Liva nodded and the woman brushed her hand over her stomach. The woman chuckled as she felt the baby kick against her hand.

“I have three kids and seven grandkids and still, this never gets old,” she sighed, pulling away. “How’s little Takashi handling it?”

“He’s thrilled. He hasn’t stopped talking about his little niece. He even set aside a few of his stuffed animals for her,” Akira laughed.

“That’s good, especially if you two do end up getting married.”

“Where is it? I know I had it on me when I left. It has to be here somewhere.”

“Wrrrrrr?”

Liva only wasted a second to glance at Romelle before going back to work. “I’m looking for a vial. About this big, bright purple liquid inside, should be connected to a chain.”

The caracal’s head tilted to the side and she slipped into the pod to duck under a few boxes. When she pulled out again, she had a chain clenched in her teeth.

“Oh, you found it!” Liva ran over, as fast as she could with only a few weeks left until her due date, and took the vial.

Romelle nosed her leg and she looked down with a sad smile. “It’s a surprise.”

“I still say I should go with you.”

“It’s fine, really. You’ve got work and Shiro’s got school. I’ll be okay. The doctor said both the baby and I are fine and showing no signs of complications.”

“I wish you could just stay and have the baby in town.”

“I know, but even if my family’s gone, I still want to follow their traditions. I won’t be gone long and I’ll call you everyday.”

“Alright. Is there anything you need before you go?”

“No, but thank you. I’ve got everything packed. I’m just waiting for my car now.”

“Be safe.”

Liva froze, then let out a shaky sigh. “You too. I’ll call you once I get there. Love you.”

“Love you too.”

Liva hung up the phone and drooped in her seat. “It would be so much easier if I could just tell him.” She looked over to where Romelle was sleeping before getting up to double check her bags. Once done, she pulled out her portable holoscreen and brought up the feed. “Only a few more weeks.”

Red paced back and forth outside the pod. How long were these things supposed to take?

Left. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right. Left. Right.

<Ugh! That’s it! I’m going hunting,> she hissed.

The pod doors swished open and Red was immediately in front of them. The droid Liva had modified beeped at her before turning around and floating back inside. Red followed it inside, past a small pile of bloody fabric to where Liva was lying curled up in a much larger pile with a small squirming thing tucked against her chest.

Red nosed Liva’s leg, pushing her towards her seat, but the woman waved her off with a chuckle. “I’m fine!”

Red huffed and her ears pressed flat against her head. She turned away, her tail flicking back and forth, and slipped into the nest of blankets to curl around Kitten’s small form.

“There, everything’s complete. Now there’s just one last thing to do.” Red looked up as Liva approached. The woman tucked the papers from the machine she had set up months earlier into her bags and pulled out the vial Red had found for her weeks before.

Only now the liquid inside was a golden green color.

<What’s that?>

Liva smiled and stroked her head before carefully picking Kitten up. The cub whimpered and shifted, his yellow eyes flicking open for only a second before he covered them with a whine. “Sorry, love. I know it’s a little bright in here. Mama’s not used to it so dark anymore. This will help. Open up.”

Red was immediately on her feet as Liva opened the vial and brought it towards Kitten’s face. <What are you doing!?>

Liva gave her a sad smile. “It’s okay, Romelle. This is just going to help Angel fit in. It won’t hurt them.”

Red shifted nervously as Liva poured the liquid into Kitten’s mouth. She didn’t like the feel of the liquid. It smelled like dark magic, like the witch that had been following around Reject. Liva wouldn’t hurt the cub though, right?

Kitten whimpered again and shifted in Liva’s arms. Suddenly, his ears began to shift, becoming small and rounded like a human’s. The fluff of hair on top of his head darkened to pitch black. The vibrant lavender skin around his eyes and most of the splotches around his body changed to match the cream tone he’d gotten from his father. Finally his eyes opened and instead of the normal Galra yellow, his eyes were a shade of dark grey-blue-purple.

<What did you do?> Red hissed as she sniffed at the cub.

She could barely even smell the Galra underneath all the human and magic! Wouldn’t have if she hadn’t been looking for it!

“Hey, it’s still Angel, Romelle. They just need to look fully human if th- we’re going to keep hidden.”

Red’s ears flicked at a knock from the front door, but ignored it in favor of watching Kitten gurgle in his sleep. She heard voices in the living room, then the bedroom door slowly opened.

“Quiet, Shiro. They are probably still asleep. And don’t get too close, Romelle’s been in full mother cat mode lately.”

Red looked away from the pillow bed’s occupant to see Shiro tiptoeing into the room. “Okay Liva,” he quietly called as he turned to shut the door.

“Honestly, you’d think Angel was her’s the way she’s been acting,” Red heard Liva sigh just before the door clicked closed.

What did Liva expect? She had used dark magic on her child! Clearly Red would have to step up to be a proper mother for Kitten!

Shiro tiptoed across the room, pausing halfway when he noticed Red watching him.

“H-hey, Romelle,” he whispered. “It’s okay, I just want to see the baby. Is that alright?” He knelt down and held out his hand.

Red eyed him and his hand, her tail slowly waving back and forth. She’d seen how rowdy human children could be, Shiro included, and her cub needed his rest. Human children could also be extremely clumsy. Although, Shiro didn’t seem nearly as bad as the others. He was also kind and gave great scratches. Then there was the fact he felt like Black… Yes, she supposed she could trust Shiro with her cub.

As long as she watched him, that is.

<Fine,> the caracal purred and turned back to Kitten. Shiro waited a moment before slowly creeping forward. He sat down next to Red and smiled down at Kitten. Red curled up against him and set her head on his knee.

“Hey bro,” Shiro said before spooning more cereal into his mouth. “Can we get a cat?”

“Wouldn’t you rather have a hamster? Or a pet rock?”

Shiro turned to his brother with a pout.

Ring. Ring. Ring.

“We’ll talk about this later,” he huffed.

“Or never,” Akira teased before picking up the phone. “Hello, Shirogane residence.”

Shiro sighed and turned back to the tv.

“WHAT?”

Shiro jumped at his brother’s shout. He looked over his shoulder to see Akira frowning at the wall. He glanced over at Shiro then left the room.

The boy watched the door until Akira came back ten minutes later, calling out for Shiro to, “Grab your shoes.”

“But school’s not for ano-”

“Now, Takashi!”

Shiro’s eyes widened and he ran off to get his shoes from his room.

Shiro shifted nervously in his seat and watched buildings flash by the windows of the car. His worries didn’t let up when they pulled into the parking lot of the hospital. “Akira, what’s going on?” he asked as they got out, but his brother just ushered him inside.

“Go sit over there and wait for me,” Akira said, distracted, before rushing over to the reception area.

Shiro bit his lip and glanced towards the waiting area, before sneaking off after his brother. He ducked behind a plant when he saw Akira talking to a police officer.

“Any news?”

“No, but we’re looking. We’ll find her.”

“But will she be alive?”

“Calm down, sir. We have reason to believe she is alive.”

“The officer before said her apartment had been trashed.”

“There were signs of a struggle, yes. But there were no signs of blood so her attackers either managed to subdue her or knocked her out.”

“Or killed her.”

“As I said-”

“Do you have any ideas yet about who did this?”

“I can’t release-”

“What about Angel?”

“The baby was unharmed. She was found asleep, hidden under some blankets in the mother’s bedroom closet. The assailants must have missed her. We probably would have too if we hadn’t been looking and for that cat.”

“Romelle. What happened to her?”

“Nearly attacked my partner when he opened the closet door. It seemed to calm down when it got a look at us though and fled out a window. That’s when the baby woke up.”

“And you said she’s fine?”

“Yes, she was only brought to the hospital as a procation because of how young she is.”

“Can I see her?”

“We have a few questions for you, but then you’ll be able to take her as soon as the hospital allows it. It should only take a moment.”

“Alright, let me just check on my brother-”

Shiro didn’t hear the rest of Akira’s words as he fled back to the waiting area. He grabbed a magazine at random and dropped into a chair just before his brother came into view.

“Shiro,” he called and Shiro looked up from pretending to read the magazine. “I need to take care of something, okay. Don’t go anywhere. If you need anything, just ask the lady behind the counter, alright.”

“Okay, bro.”

Shiro waited exactly one minute after his brother had left before tossing the magazine aside and calmly walking up to the reception counter. “‘Scuse me, miss,” he said in that soft, kiddy voice Shiro knew made women do stupid things.

Like clockwork, the woman looked down at him with a wide smile. “Oh, hello there sweetheart! What are you doing here all alone?”

“My brot’er had to go talk to the p’lice offercer, but he said you could get someone to take me to my baby nib’ while I wait.”

“I don't know…”

Shiro slumped his shoulders and pouted, giving the woman wide eyes. “Pweeeeease!”

“Oh, alright. Just give me a sec, cutey. What's your name?”

“Shiro.”

“And your nib’?”

“Angel. Mun.”

“Of course, the poor thing. Don't you worry, they'll find your sister soon enough.”

Shiro nodded and forced himself not to start tapping his foot.

A man in a nurse’s uniform walked up and the reception woman whispered something to him before saying, “Shiro, honey, this nice man is going to take you to your niece, okay?”

The boy gave her a big smile and replied, “Okay! T’ank you, miss!”

As soon as Shiro had been guided into an elevator and the nurse was distracted pressing the button, he dropped the act and rolled his eyes.

Why were adults so stupid? He was nine and nine months, not four!

Shiro followed the man through hallway after hallway until they reached a big glass window with a ton of baby beds on the other side.

“Wait right here, okay?” the nurse asked before ducking through a door. He returned a few seconds later with a woman holding a pink bundle.

The boy frowned when he spotted Angel’s head peaking out of it. “Why is the blanket pink?”

“It's to help us keep track of the babies’ genders,” the woman said, kneeling down next to him. “Boys get blue blankets and girls get pink.”

“Liva says we won't know what gender Angel is until they do, and that won't be until their older.”

The woman's nose scrunched up like she smelt something bad and Shiro wondered if Angel’s diaper needed to be changed.

The man laughed and Shiro gave him a confused look. “What's so funny?”

“Nothing, little man. Liva is very smart.”

“Smarter than her and the other people who work here, apparently,” Shiro said, gesturing to the woman, who really needed to change Angel’s diaper if her face was any indication. “You should give them a blue one. Or if it would be too confusing for you, red will work too. You should do it quickly though.”

“Oh, why's that?” the man asked, still chuckling.

“Romelle hates pink.”

“Romelle?”

“Our cat. She destroyed the pink blankets Sona’s mama got us. She doesn't like most other color's either, but she's okay about yellow and green sometimes. Blue and red are her favorites though, especially blue.”

“Well, your cat won't be allowed here so it won't matter,” the woman snapped.

“But Angel is Romelle’s baby! And Romelle is really sneaky. She's probably already here. She doesn't like leaving Angel alone.”

“Takashi!”

Shiro jumped and put on his most innocent expression as he turned to face his brother.

“I told you to stay in the waiting room.”

“You also said I could ask the lady if I wanted anything. And I wanted to see Angel.”

Akira set his hand on Shiro’s shoulder and gave the look that meant he'd be going without tv for awhile.

Red flicked her tail as she passed over the vaporized remains of the pod.

She was going to kill Liva if they ever crossed paths again.

The caracal had been worried when she'd woken up inside the closet with Kitten to the sounds of breaking glass and other such destruction, but hadn't wanted to risk leaving and exposing her cub. So she'd waited, curled up with him underneath the mound of blankets and ready to pounce the moment someone unfriendly opened the door.

She was shocked when the door was opened by a human policeman. She was moreso when she jumped out of the closet, startling the human, only to find that the two human’s scents were the only ones inside the apartment that she didn't recognize. Knowing the policemen were protectors, Red left Kitten in their hands so she could track down Liva.

Which led her to where she was now and the facts were easily put together. The pod had been self-destructed. There was evidence of the one-person stasis shuttle that had been in the back taking off. Only Liva’s, Kitten’s, and Red’s scents were in the cave. Liva’s scent was the one all over the apartment. Liva had trashed the apartment. Liva had left Earth.

Liva had left her cub and Red behind on Earth.

Red growled and swatted a loose rock away from her. She wasn’t really angry that Liva had left her. The pull that had attracted her to the Galra woman was gone. Had been for a little over a month. Had been since shortly before she had stepped into the pod and first laid eyes on Kitten, though she hadn’t realized at the time.

No, she was furious that the woman had abandoned her cub. Red had never had children, but she knew parents were meant to be protectors and that she understood.

You did not abandon the one you were most meant to protect.

The caracal growled again and stomped out of the cave. It seems she was right before. She would have to be the one to take care of Kitten.