#reading till 3a

[cocoawednesday]

What're you supposed to do with good ass books that you read???

Like I'm in my 30s and I just finished reading a book that's gonna be in my marrow!

Do I write a book report?!

I finally get why people go door to door.

Please read: Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland

[rex101111]

also, this bit? from Delilah’s bio?

Here I thought she couldn’t get any more autistic and I am of course proven wrong. My girl is the best.

[roman-catholic-mass-readings]

5th January >> Mass Readings (USA)

The Epiphany of the Lord

(Liturgical Colour: White. Year: C(I))

First Reading Isaiah 60:1–6 The glory of the Lord shines upon you.

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.

Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 72:1–2, 7–8, 10–11, 12–13

R/ Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king’s son; he shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment.

R/ Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more. May he rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth.

R/ Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him.

R/ Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save.

R/ Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Second Reading Ephesians 3:2–3a, 5–6 Now it has been revealed that the Gentiles are coheirs of the promise.

Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for your benefit, namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Matthew 2:2

Alleluia, alleluia. We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Matthew 2:1–12 We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet:

And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel. ”

Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.” After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.

The Gospel of the Lord

R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Noveritis

Announcement of the date of Easter and movable feasts

(After the Gospel, following a long-established custom of the Church, the deacon or cantor may proclaim the movable feasts of the current year, in the following form)

Know, dear brethren (brothers and sisters), that, as we have rejoiced at the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, so by leave of God’s mercy we announce to you also the joy of his Resurrection, who is our Saviour. On the fifth day of March will fall Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the fast of the most sacred Lenten season. On the twentieth day of April you will celebrate with joy Easter Day, the Paschal feast of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the first day of June will be the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the eighth day of the same month, the feast of Pentecost. On the twenty-second day of the same month, the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On the thirtieth day of November, the First Sunday of the Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom is honour and glory for ever and ever. R/ Amen.

[stabbyfoxandrew]

Hi sorry how do you ask for your wips? Im new here and confused how it works

Hi darling! Welcome to my circus! <3

All you have to do is wait till Wednesday. More specifically, wait until you see my WIPW post (they look like this) announcing that I'm ready to take requests. Then you just send me an ask saying which of them you'd like to read more of!

That's all you have to do. Then I work on the fic and post a snippet for you when it's ready. :) It's sort of a way to motivate me to write. And this way I'm able to release tiny little installments each week instead of having to finish whole chapters before I post. (That being said, when these are finished I will be tidying them up and uploading to AO3.)

Important: ~ I only take WIPW asks on Wednesdays, hence the name. ~ My ask box button will say either 'wipw open 🔓' or 'wipw closed 🔒'. Please do not send asks after it's closed. ~ I do not answer asks in order anymore. I answer all of one AU's requests, then move through the rest until I'm done. ~ The length of the snippets varies, based on how the POV changes or the scenes fall. ~ Please be patient with me. I'm just a little guy. ≽^•⩊•^≼

Also, in case you didn't know, I have WIPW Masterposts- which are linked in my pinned post. You can start reading from one of those by clicking on Part 1. Or you can open the tag for the AU in your browser (use Firefox!) and add /chrono to read in chronological order. :)

Thank you for asking, I hope this helps. (If I over-explained, it's not because I'm being rude. I'm just autistic and I like to be thorough.) <3a

Edit (6/21/24): I no longer add previous/next buttons because it's very time consuming and frankly sucks to do. So just check the masterposts to see if there's new parts! <3

[sujnn]

𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 :: han sujin.

in between drowning in the water of his summons / and a curse of being born under leo skies * ,, HAN SUJIN came to all around broken seashells && a promise to break all that he touches .

STATS / ANOMALY / BIOGRAPHY / PLOTS + TRACKER hi ^^b this is luo's typist bringing up another muse to the dash! his intro is under the read more, so please feel free to look through it! i apologize for how lengthy his profile is but i really love his concept and i hope everyone will too >< please like this post if you'd like to plot, and i will work my magic by reaching out!

did you hear the latest scoop ? we’ve got a new student joining us ! a little birdie told me that they’re called han sujin, but they kinda remind me of park wonbin — don’t ‘cha think ? you’re probably thinkin’ they’re just another 23 year old in their third year of marine biology (bachelors), but wait ‘till you hear about their water bending ! nifty, huh ? especially ‘cause i heard they’re the house pulgasari’s new yang member ! they’re pretty soft spoken on nullivi, but you should watch out for their competitiveness just in case ! anyway — if you wanna check them out, i heard they’re staying at the blue hall. oops ! you didn’t hear that one from me !  ༊*·˚ ( sen, 24, description of self harm/eating disorders)

⊹˚. born n raised in busan, south korea ! han sujin is a silly little waterbender with a need to be liked at all cost. ⊹˚. and i mean it ! bro will spiral if one (1) person tells him they don't like him. ⊹˚. what do you mean you don't like me ? what did i do ? are you mad at me ? is it because i have a higher grade in that one class we have in common ?

⊹˚. naturally, he loves to swim. please, he's literally like a little fish in the water. it's canon that he sneaks inside the pool after hours (he got on the good side of a staff member and managed to snatch a double of the keys!) ⊹˚. it's also canon that he practices his water bending there. ⊹˚. oh ! speaking of ! his water bending style is very similar to the one from avatar the last airbender . . . meaning that he is heavily influences by martial arts, more specifically taekwondo, since he has been taking classes ever since he was a little kid !

⊹˚. he comes from a very supportive family: a father with the profession of fisherman, and the reason behind his anomaly ! after getting lost at sea and nearly dying, he was rescued by a little clan of water benders and was offered their utmost blessing. ⊹˚. a year later, little sujin is born with a handful of sand in his left hand and the rest is history (the history being: chaotic teenage years as he attempts to keep his anomaly under control ! )

⊹˚. because he was born with such promise, the need to be the best is engraved in his mind. he must be the best swimmer, the best fighter, the best student, and the best bender. no matter the cost.

⊹˚. such a mindset naturally gets him in a great deal of trouble: he skips meals often, pulls endless all nighters, and is a little too good at neglecting his overall mental health. but he's fine ! he's so fine ! he's totally fine, you got nothing to worry about !

⊹˚. he is a marine biology major ! he loves all things marine related, naturally, and would love to work with marine animals in the future. he also dabbles a little bit in engineering, and enjoys making silly little gadgets here and there in his free time.

⊹˚. he lives in blue hall: 3A and is roommate with a certain mermaid boy he may or may not be crushing on. but he doesn't have time for that, btw ! he's super busy with more important stuff such as ! well ! other things ! whatever, let's move on . . . !

⊹˚. he is house pulgasari's newest yang member, and he has a lot to show for ! you should totally reach out if you're curious about That. . .

i have a lot more that i want to add to his character, so please expect upcoming lore drop posts and plot calls on the dash !

[catolinewsdailyreadings]

The Epiphany of the Lord

Readings of Sunday, January 5, 2025

Reading 1

IS 60:1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!  Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the LORD shines, and over you appears his glory. Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about; they all gather and come to you: your sons come from afar, and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.

Then you shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow, for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you, the wealth of nations shall be brought to you. Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm

PS 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13.

R./  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king's son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment. R./  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more. May he rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. R./  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. R./  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save. R./  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Reading 2

EPH 3:2-3A, 5-6

Brothers and sisters: You have heard of the stewardship of God's grace  that was given to me for your benefit,  namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation. It was not made known to people in other generations  as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit:  that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Gospel

MT 2:1-12

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod,  behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,  "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled,  and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people,  He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea,  for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly  and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said,  "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word,  that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them,  until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star,  and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures  and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod,  they departed for their country by another way.

[ongolecharles]

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS (DSR) 📚 Group, Sun 05th, 2025 ... The Epiphany of the Lord Year C

Reading I

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Isaiah 60:1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem!  Your light has come,

the glory of the Lord shines upon you.

See, darkness covers the earth,

and thick clouds cover the peoples;

but upon you the LORD shines,

and over you appears his glory.

Nations shall walk by your light,

and kings by your shining radiance.

Raise your eyes and look about;

they all gather and come to you:

your sons come from afar,

and your daughters in the arms of their nurses.

Then you shall be radiant at what you see,

your heart shall throb and overflow,

for the riches of the sea shall be emptied out before you,

the wealth of nations shall be brought to you.

Caravans of camels shall fill you,

dromedaries from Midian and Ephah;

all from Sheba shall come

bearing gold and frankincense,

and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.

Responsorial Psalm

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Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13.

R. (cf. 11)  Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

O God, with your judgment endow the king,

and with your justice, the king’s son;

He shall govern your people with justice

and your afflicted ones with judgment.

R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Justice shall flower in his days,

and profound peace, till the moon be no more.

May he rule from sea to sea,

and from the River to the ends of the earth.

R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts;

the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute.

All kings shall pay him homage,

all nations shall serve him.

R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out,

and the afflicted when he has no one to help him.

He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor;

the lives of the poor he shall save.

R. Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.

Reading II

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Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Brothers and sisters:

You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace 

that was given to me for your benefit, 

namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation.

It was not made known to people in other generations 

as it has now been revealed

to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: 

that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body,

and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Alleluia

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Matthew 2:2

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

We saw his star at its rising

and have come to do him homage.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

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Matthew 2:1-12

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea,

in the days of King Herod, 

behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 

“Where is the newborn king of the Jews?

We saw his star at its rising

and have come to do him homage.”

When King Herod heard this,

he was greatly troubled, 

and all Jerusalem with him.

Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, 

he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.

They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, 

for thus it has been written through the prophet:

And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah,

are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;

since from you shall come a ruler,

who is to shepherd my people Israel.”

Then Herod called the magi secretly 

and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance.

He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 

“Go and search diligently for the child.

When you have found him, bring me word, 

that I too may go and do him homage.”

After their audience with the king they set out.

And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, 

until it came and stopped over the place where the child was.

They were overjoyed at seeing the star, 

and on entering the house

they saw the child with Mary his mother.

They prostrated themselves and did him homage.

Then they opened their treasures 

and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, 

they departed for their country by another way.

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FOCUS AND LITURGY OF THE WORD

"We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”

Secular culture takes what is three-dimensional and flattens it.  Christians, then, must be alert to secularism’s encroachment upon Christian culture.  If, for example, Christians adopt secularism’s counterfeits of Christmas and Easter, not only do Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny become the seasons’ patron saints.  The seasons themselves become distorted, so that Christmas begins on the day after Thanksgiving and ends on December 25th.

By contrast, the Church calls Christians to order their lives in a way that recognizes December 25th as the first full day of Christmastide, and the day of celebrating the first of several mysteries that the Church ponders throughout Christmastide.  Among all these mysteries, the Nativity and the Epiphany of the Lord are the two most important.

The Nativity focuses upon the divine Gift given by God the Father to fallen man.  The Epiphany also focuses upon the gifts that men offer to God in return.  We might say that the Epiphany is the Church’s first focus upon the stewardship of grateful disciples.

In this Sunday’s Gospel Reading, we hear three wise men arriving before the manger.  They are willing to sacrifice of themselves in order to find a newborn King.  Here we see a sign of their wisdom:  their willingness to make profoundly personal sacrifices in addition to the material objects they offer in sacrifice.

Few persons don’t want to be rich.  However, there are many people who believe they’re rich, but who have become satisfied with riches that—in the end—aren’t going to do them real good.

Humility is what we see in the three wise kings.  They were willing to leave the splendor and riches of their earthly kingdoms in order to enter a grotto where animals lived, in order to prostrate themselves before a child born of a peasant girl.

Picture this:  these three wise kings fall to the ground in adoration before the newborn Jesus in a stable, where the hay of the animals was mixed with the animals’ waste.  Would you be humble enough to kneel in that hay?

Look at these three wise kings.  Look at their sacrifices.  Consider two aspects of the sacrifices that the kings make.

The first aspect is their journey.  It is long and fraught with peril, much like the journey of discipleship.  These three leave behind the lands where they rule, where they are in control, in order to bow down before the Ruler of Heaven and Earth.  They make this perilous journey in order to follow Him wherever He asks them to go for His sake.

The second aspect of their sacrifices are the objects that the three wise kings take from their treasuries and place before the new-born King.  These splendid objects reflect their human wealth.

Yet these gifts are given as a response to a greater Gift.  These gifts are more a reflection of the One to whom they’re given than of those who give them.  So also in the practice of stewardship, while one’s giving is in proportion to one’s means, it’s also meant to be given in proportion to the goodness of the One to whom we give.

The gifts the three wise men give to Jesus reflect the divine Person to whom they are giving their gifts.  The gold and frankincense reflect Jesus’ kingship and divinity.  These gifts are foretold in the First Reading from the Prophet Isaiah.

But Isaiah does not prophesy about the gift of myrrh.  Myrrh is a resin used to prepare corpses for burial.  What an odd gift for a newborn!  Can you imagine someone today showing up at a baby shower with a gift obtained from a mortuary?  Nonetheless, the gift of myrrh reflects the wisdom of the three wise men.

It’s often said that God is never outdone in generosity.  That truth is reflected in the gift of myrrh.  God the Father had given the Gift of His Son.  In response, the three wise men give three gifts to the Holy Family.  Yet Christmastide is only the start of the Gospel story, and a preparation for the climax reached during Holy Week.  On Mt. Calvary, God the Son will offer in sacrifice the Gift of His Body and Blood, soul and divinity.  The gift of Good Friday is the source and summit of the Christian life, the gift that gives infinite depth to the journey of discipleship.

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[alexesguerra]

Cat Family Christmas Lift-The-Flap Puzzle: Count Down to Christmas 12 Flaps 76 Pieces (The Cat Family #2) Cat Family Christmas Lift-The-Flap Puzzle: Count Down to Christmas: 12 Flaps: 76 Pieces (The Cat Family #2) Contributor(s): Brownridge, Lucy (Author) , Seo, Eunyoung (Illustrator) Publisher: Kaddo Product Code: 9780711287860 Physical Info: 1.7" H x 8.3" L x 8.3" W (1.1 Pound) Lucy Brownridge is an author and editor of children's books based in London. She writes books for children about history of art, history, animals, and science. She has an MA in history of art from the Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA in history of art from the University of Bristol. Eunyoung Seo is an illustrator from South Korea. She has worked as a graphic designer for 9 years at NHN Korea before moving to Edinburgh to study illustration. She completed her Illustration MA in 2012, and has illustrated several children's books. "The holiday countdown begins in this folksy lift-the-flap book..." -- Publishers Weekly, in praise of the series "...open the little flaps within the endearing illustrations to reveal hidden elements... An attractive, interactive picture book." -- Booklist, in praise of the series Charming Christmas lift-the-flap puzzle: Count down the last 12 days till Christmas with the cozy Cat Family Sturdy gift box contains: 76-piece puzzle with 64 regular pieces and 12 shaped lift-the-flap pieces, plus a booklet with 28 pages; finished puzzle measures 13 × 13 in. / 33 × 33 cm 12 flaps to open: On the completed puzzle, lift a flap each day to reveal sweet holiday scenes Includes story and activity booklet: Read the Cat Family story and find ideas for sustainable holiday activities Christmastime fun for kids ages 4-7: An activity-packed gift to engage kids in Christmas preparations Count down to Christmas with the Cat Family in this lift-the-flap puzzle with 12 flaps to open. Piece together the puzzle to create your Cat Family Christmas scene, based on the popular children's book series. Open the 12 flaps on the shaped pieces to reveal what the Cat Family has been up to as they decorate, bake, and prepare the house for the holiday. Every flap leads to a heart-warming miniature scene that will fill you and your family with Christmas cheer. Infused with the warm nostalgia of a traditional Victorian advent calendar, the puzzle image shows the adorable Cat Family decorating their Christmas tree next to their roaring fireplace, with knitted stockings hung from the evergreen garland-draped mantle. In the enchantingly illustrated booklet, join the Cat Family as they prepare for Christmas Day, decorating their home, baking treats, writing letters to Santa, making gifts, and more. Along the way, find ideas for your own family-friendly holiday activities, such as making your own decorations and gift wrap, and spreading festive cheer in the community. Make your own holiday just as special as the Cat Family Christmas with this whimsical gift. Delight in even more Cat Family fun with the books: Cat Family Christmas and Cat Family at The Museum.

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PERSONAL- a conversation with my future self.

hey future queen, it's Livie! You are so lucky to have a conversation with me today because I can assure you that you aren't going to the get bored.

Hang on, don’t run away! Before you puncture your interest in reading this, I must say that you're the most kindhearted being ever and that is never going to change! I've been imagining and self-searching about this girl whom I would be able to talk to and get to know more about her aspirations and her goals in life...

I’m pretty sure your younger sister has already made up a strong mind and now focuses on what exactly she plans on doing, unlike earlier, acting like a headless chicken... ‘CHUCKLES’.

I’ve been quite curious and anxious on knowing one thing! Did you ever get to actually do what you have been planning for, since grade 8? Well, I’m sure you still have your focus on the backbone of your career, History! Being able to achieve what you have been thinking of pursuing and to all intents and purpose being able to grasp that in your hand is the greatest feeling one could ever have. If I were to walk all this earth by myself and also having you beside me without being too hesitant to question you, it would take me from the slightest of happiness till my last happy breath. No one in this world can predict the future but I'm so lucky to have the opportunity to talk to someone who lives the future. Things have become pretty complicated ever since UI turned 15 but I'm somehow surpassing all the rollercoasters. I have one serious question for you, how do you face every problem in life that you know may cause you a lot? I'm not that experienced in giving pep talks to people, but I definitely have basic information about how to go about it. I'm indeed very grateful to have you and hope that every dream of yours is fulfilled love you from the bottom of my heart. Byeeeee

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16th August >> Mass Readings (USA)

Wednesday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time 

or

Saint Stephen of Hungary.

Wednesday, Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time

(Liturgical Colour: Green: A (1))

First Reading Deuteronomy 34:1-12 There Moses died as the Lord had said, and since then no prophet has arisen in Israel like him.

Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, the headland of Pisgah which faces Jericho, and the LORD showed him all the land— Gilead, and as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negeb, the circuit of the Jordan with the lowlands at Jericho, city of palms, and as far as Zoar. The LORD then said to him, “This is the land which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that I would give to their descendants. I have let you feast your eyes upon it, but you shall not cross over.” So there, in the land of Moab, Moses, the servant of the LORD, died as the LORD had said; and he was buried in the ravine opposite Beth-peor in the land of Moab, but to this day no one knows the place of his burial. Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were undimmed and his vigor unabated. For thirty days the children of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab, till they had completed the period of grief and mourning for Moses.

Now Joshua, son of Nun, was filled with the spirit of wisdom, since Moses had laid his hands upon him; and so the children of Israel gave him their obedience, thus carrying out the LORD’s command to Moses.

Since then no prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. He had no equal in all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh and all his servants and against all his land, and for the might and the terrifying power that Moses exhibited in the sight of all Israel.

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 66:1-3a, 5 and 8, 16-17

R/ Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth; sing praise to the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Say to God: “How tremendous are your deeds!”

R/ Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!

Come and see the works of God, his tremendous deeds among the children of Adam. Bless our God, you peoples; loudly sound his praise.

R/ Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!

Hear now, all you who fear God, while I declare what he has done for me. When I appealed to him in words, praise was on the tip of my tongue.

R/ Blessed be God who filled my soul with fire!

Gospel Acclamation 2 Corinthians 5:19

Alleluia, alleluia. God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel Matthew 18:15-20 If your brother listens to you, you have won him over.

Jesus said to his disciples: “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell the Church. If he refuses to listen even to the Church, then treat him as you would a Gentile or a tax collector. Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again, amen, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”

The Gospel of the Lord

R/Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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Saint Stephen of Hungary 

(Liturgical Colour: White: A (1))

(Readings for the memorial)

(There is a choice today between the readings for the ferial day (Wednesday) and those for the memorial. The ferial readings are recommended unless pastoral reasons suggest otherwise)

First Reading Deuteronomy 6:3-9 Love the Lord, your God, with all your heart.

Moses said to the people: “Hear, Israel, and be careful to observe these commandments, that you may grow and prosper the more, in keeping with the promise of the LORD, the God of your fathers, to give you a land flowing with milk and honey.

“Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD alone! Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength. Take to heart these words which I enjoin on you today. Drill them into your children. Speak of them at home and abroad, whether you are busy or at rest. Bind them at your wrist as a sign and let them be as a pendant on your forehead. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.”

The Word of the Lord

R/ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 112:1bc-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9

R/ Blessed the man who fears the Lord.

Blessed the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commands. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed.

R/ Blessed the man who fears the Lord.

Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his generosity shall endure forever. Light shines through the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and merciful and just.

R/ Blessed the man who fears the Lord.

Well for the man who is gracious and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice; He shall never be moved; the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.

R/ Blessed the man who fears the Lord.

An evil report he shall not fear; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD. His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear till he looks down upon his foes.

R/ Blessed the man who fears the Lord.

Lavishly he gives to the poor, his generosity shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in glory.

R/ Blessed the man who fears the Lord.

Gospel Acclamation John 14:23

Alleluia, alleluia. Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him. Alleluia, alleluia.

Either:

Gospel Matthew 25:14-30 Since you were faithful in small matters, come, share your master’s joy.

Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man who was going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one – to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. But the one who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money. After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’ Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made two more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’ Then the one who had received the one talent came forward and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a demanding person, harvesting where you did not plant and gathering where you did not scatter; so out of fear I went off and buried your talent in the ground. Here it is back.’ His master said to him in reply, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I did not plant and gather where I did not scatter? Should you not then have put my money in the bank so that I could have got it back with interest on my return? Now then! Take the talent from him and give it to the one with ten. For to everyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. And throw this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth!’”

The Gospel of the Lord

R/Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Or:

Gospel Matthew 25:14-23 Since you were faithful in small matters, come, share your master’s joy.

Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man who was going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one – to each according to his ability. Then he went away. Immediately the one who received five talents went and traded with them, and made another five. Likewise, the one who received two made another two. But the man who received one went off and dug a hole in the ground and buried his master’s money. After a long time the master of those servants came back and settled accounts with them. The one who had received five talents came forward bringing the additional five. He said, ‘Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.’ Then the one who had received two talents also came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two talents. See, I have made two more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy!’”

The Gospel of the Lord

R/Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁

𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙧! 𝙗𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙭 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙮 || Your neighbour is not who he seems to be.

𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 || yandere, stalking, very creepy behaviour, break ins, licking..?. MINORS DNI

This is a DARK story!

I hadn’t written something dark in a while so I decided to write this. I know I told y’all about the pirate Bucky fic which is coming real soon. But till then enjoy this!

This is during the time between tws and cw when Bucky is on a run. Also this is vaguely based on an urban legend I read on Reddit.

Your smile.

It was all it took for him to fall in love with you.

He lived in flat 3A and you lived exactly across him in 3B. He had seen you for the first time on the day he had moved in. Your eyes were tired and your hair was out of place. You were definitely tired from working all day long, he deduced.

But then the moment you had seen him standing in the hallway, you had smiled at him. And at that instant, and every instant after that, you were the most beautiful person he had ever seen.

You had introduced yourself and asked if he was your new neighbour. He didn’t speak much, and he was wary of the people who did; but not you. Your voice was so soothing, he didn’t want you to stop.

He knew people were looking for him and he was being framed for the things he hadn’t done, or probably he had, he didn’t really remember much. And all he knew was that he had to be a step ahead of them.

He had changed many names and addresses and looks. But when giving his name, without hesitation he had replied, “James.” And from that day, your fate was permanently sealed.

On the second day, he tried to stop himself. Don’t James. Just don’t. He read the newspaper, he went to the market, mapped the surrounding area for exits and did all that he could to stop thinking about you.

But it was like a mad scientist and his equally crazy invention that no matter how much he tried, it wouldn’t just leave his mind. You were stuck in head, morning, afternoon, evening, midnight.

On the third day, he simply said fuck it and tailed you. With keen eyes, he observed every move you made. He had actually hoped that his infatuation would diminish after a day of getting to know you, but it only increased.

You were sweeter than the plums and radiant like the sun. Despite how clearly taxing your work was, you were always polite and helpful. You helped the old ladies in the market and asked him how his day was when you returned.

By the fifth day, he knew your entire life history by heart. Your parents. Your college major. Your job description. Your friends. Your favourite flower. Your route of walking home. Everything.

On the seventh day, he found himself standing in your house having a staring contest with your dog, Max. He was a sweet dog and he always greeted you at the door when you came home.

You dearly loved Max. And what you loved, Bucky loved too. There was a completely different exhilaration about being in your house. It was as if knowing you from the inside; it was very intimate for him.

From the book on your bedside table, to the pattern of your arrangement of shoes, Bucky noticed it all. He walked like a breeze in your house; silent and observant. As he walked through, he knew there wasn’t a chance he was ever giving up on you.

It was the twenty third day, and he sat deadly silent on a chair in your bedroom as you slept peacefully on the bed. Watching you sleep was very calming for him.

He had began this a long time back, but he didn’t mean any harm. The neighbourhood wasn’t really safe and break in’s were common. What if something happened to you?

He had made much progress with you. You still didn’t suspect a thing, and instead had invited him for a movie night with you last Sunday. He had thoroughly enjoyed watching you and you watched the movie.

But something disturbed your sleep as you closed your partially open mouth, furrowed your eyebrows and scratched your face. You must be dreaming.

Like a ghost, he silently got up from the chair and slipped below your bed. He very well knew that the ending of dreams usually brought along consciousness.

And as always, he was right. You slowly blinked your eyes open and changed your sides on the bed. You were still very sleepy and your vision was hazy but something felt different, as if someone else was there.

“Max, is that you?” Max had a habit of entering your room and strutting around. So you put your hand below to bed to pet your dog without really opening your eyes.

You felt him lick your palm and you patted his head with your eyes closed. “Good boy.” You were just too tired and drowsy to look down and you went back to sleep.

Bucky smirked to himself as he relished the taste of your skin on his tongue. He knew he needed to do something or else you would’ve woken up if you hadn’t got any response so he just licked your hand.

And you were just too sleepy to realise the difference between the short hair of your dog and long strands of Bucky’s hair when you patted his head. Luck is on my side tonight, he thought as went back to keeping a watch.

You stretched as you woke up in the morning. You really had a great sleep and an even better dream where you got some action with your mysterious neighbour, James.

Smiling to yourself, you walked up to the door and twisted the doorknob open with a signature click. When you heard the clicking of the lock, your blood ran cold, replacing all the joy you felt just moments ago.

The click indicated that the door was locked from the inside, so that meant…. Max couldn’t have possibly licked your palm at night. Then who?

The door was still locked that means someone had entered from… the window? You whipped your head around and saw the small chit neatly placed on your bedside drawer.

Running quickly, you took it in your hand to see a messy handwriting scribbled across. Breath left your lungs and you collapsed into the bed as your read the words,

‘dogs aren’t the only ones who lick’

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Thursday 12 March 1835

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no kiss rain in the night and damp morning raining a little   ready in ¾ hour - F42° at 8 ¼ am  Reading Hooper’s medical dictionary till breakfast at 9 ½ to 10 ½ - had William Keighley for a minute or 2 at 9 - he and Richard Woodhead gone to cut down and larches at Lee Lane and John gone with the cart to bring a load back - from 10 ½ to 12 ½ (except having Pickells for a minute or 2 to say 2 persons had on the part of Mr Jeremiah Dyson [tendered] him 1d for passing thro’ the bar on the 11th ultimo but he had refused taking it saying there was no trust - that the affair was in Mr Parker’s hands and he would settle it - they supposed 1 of the persons was Hitchen the attorney - but P- himself did not know him - from 10 ½ to 12 1/2 with the above exception looking over large plan - the separate field of Mr Samuel Halls may contain about 3a.2e.30p. and the rest that CR- can get the coal out of with his present Loose may be about 21 acres or something  more - I should suppose 25 acres all that CR- can get - his Loose sums to run in a line from just above the Mytholm dam stones (that we take up one level from) just on the Lowe side of Upper Place house and about 30 or 40 yards on the lower side of the law belonging to Walker Priestley - it will loose all the 4 Mytholm far fields except a bit of the far corner by the brook side - note from Mr Parker at 12 enclosing a note he had had from Mr James Norris dated yesterday to say ‘I beg to state that I have sent up to pay the demand at the gate..........’ I shall instruct Mr P- he will take the toll (2nd for twice passing) and set the matter if Mr Jeremiah Dyson will pay the expense incurred - wrote the above of today till 12 50 Off to Halifax at 1 35 having been downstairs talking to A- who was at her Rent-books - down the old bank to Mr Parker’s office - saw only Mr Adam - mentioned Pickells’ having declined taking the toll and instructed Mr A- to do as named above - he said we had no means of making him pay the expense - I said I would have done all that Talent and money could do rather than be beaten - Messrs. A- and P- to consult together -afraid as the toll had been tendered we had no ground of action - they had sent a copy of my letter because they could not better express what was intended and my letter had given us the vantage ground - I said surely we should have some remedy for tho’ the toll had been tendered that was only one of the 2 conditions offered to pay the toll and expense - Mr A- settled to take a pleader’s opinion which could be had for 7/. - then told Mr A- to try very snugly to get me Rawson’s small timber yard opening from the top of Broad street into my Northgate property - hoped no one could surmise that I wanted it - no! thought he could get a master builder whom he and Mr [P-] had obliged and could trust to manage the matter for me - then to Whitley’s for a minute or 2 ordered 2 or 3 more of Philips works - octavos perhaps altogether about 20/. to 28/. - then to Birtwhistle’s and paid for the books I got on Monday - Nicholsons’ elements of architecture 3 volumes octavo (as word came tonight) sold - then to Mr Batley’s (confectioner opposite to Northgate house) - it was his wife who asked Marian the other day if I would sell them a bit of ground to build on - he said today would give me 30/ a yard for it - said I should not sell any - long talk about the house he lives in - belongs to 2 Messrs. and 1 Miss Chamberlain of Skipton who will not see a yard unless they sell at 10/. per yard the whole field adjoining my sheep croft - but they have spoilt the property by selling a bit off the bottom to Mr Joseph Whitley with a right to him of road up the rope-walk - Batty house and the other about 14 yards of frontage -a little yard at the back in common between the 2 houses and B- has a little garden about 200 yards square? the old cottage adjoining and that joins to where Mr. Drake lived belongs to Wetherland

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and Mr. Bateman and co. - Batty offered Mr. Mitchell their steward £150 for it - more had been and probably up to £200 - Walker the linen draper anxious to buy it having bought Mr. Drake’s house and wanting more frontage - he would get about 10 yards of frontage - the whole area = about 90 square yards and 30 would be taken if the projected improvements in Northgate were completed - Batty now pays £12 per annum (2 very small rooms below and low chambers or chambers over them) - thought if he could buy the Wetherherd and Bateman cottage for £200 would lay out £400 in building - would pay a rent of £20 a year to me for a good house on my property - yes! thought I would pay £30 if I could accommodate him but he said a basement story (1/2 in and ½ out of the ground) would not suit him - then walked forward to High Roydes - Holt not at home - then by Pule nick to Lee Lane where William Keighley had just felled and did while I was there felled all but 2 of the larches there given me by my father - thought there 200ft. of wood at 1/3 = £12.10.0 - the 2 trees reserved for a ladder (1 would reach 12ft. the other 10ft. length of ladder) worth 15/. -   John Booth had taken home 2 loads - got leave and went thro’ Mr Emmett’s park - 5 loads remaining Richard Woodhead all day with William K- boughing the trees - then walked by Shibden Mill (dam=100x40?) and Mr Emmett’s park and Stump Cross Inn along the Lower brea road - from the turnpike gate (near side) to my nearest wellroyde land=250 yards from there to Wellroyde lane=300 yards more - put my pit in the former situation on the upper side - very convenient and can hide it - or disguise the look of its ugliness as viewed from Shibden Hall - met A- about the Mytholm quarry - we got home at 6 ¼ - some time with my father and Marian who had had Messrs. Brown and Mallinson about assessed taxes composition etc - both very civil - sorry I was not at home - Pickells had a gentlemen licence .:. the law is whosesoever dog or dogs he uses, he must pay for one himself - he came - told him this and said he had better enter one at once - dinner in ½ hour at 7 in ½ hour - ½ hour with my father and Marian - then coffee in ¼ hour and came upstairs - looking over Cabinet Lawyer just come from Whitley’s with Philip on the vital functions - in ½ hour with my aunt till 10 25 - it just as I was sitting with her came into my head for Messrs. P- and A- to write and ask if Mr Jeremiah D- would pay toll and expense and if not to let me know - it being in my mind if he refuses to indict him for a nuisance - wrote all but the 1st 18 lines of today till 11 pm at which hour F43 ½° - fine day

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The Witch and The Wolf Pt.37

Word Count: 2.949

Characters: Derek Hale, Cora Hale, Peter Hale, Lydia Martin, Ethan Steiner, Stiles Stilinski, Isaac Lahey (mentioned), Aiden Steiner (mentioned), Kali (mentioned), Reader

Pairings: Eventual Derek Hale x Witch!Reader

Warnings: angst, some fluff, death

A/N: Season 3A is now complete

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You wrapped your arms around Derek’s unconscious body, pulling him to the bed as Cora sat up, groaning.

You felt slightly worried, trying your best to ignore it. He was no longer an alpha, but both of them would be okay. If Derek ever woke up.

“How do you feel?” you asked.

“Good… what happened to him?” she asked, motioning to Derek.

“He’s fine. Well, he’s alive. He’ll wake up sooner or later,” you said, walking over to Cora as you wrapped your arms around her tightly.

“He better wake up soon. There's a full moon tonight, which means his time is over, and Kali is on her way,” you looked at the sun setting as Peter paced around.

“Maybe you guys should leave,” you suggested.

“I’m fine,” Derek groaned, sitting up as you tensed slightly.

“You’re not strong enough to take on Kali. You and Cora should get out of town,” you said.

“For once, I agree with (Y/N),” Peter nodded.

“We’re not running away,” Cora ran to get Derek some water as you opened your mouth to speak, getting interrupted by a call from Lydia.

“Hey, what happened?” you asked.

“We found the nemeton. But, me and Ethan are right outside the loft,” she said.

You furrowed your eyebrows, running to the door as you pulled it open.

Ethan stood nervously, Lydia standing next to him.

“What are they doing here?” Peter groaned.

“We’re helping you to find a way to escape.”

---

“No,” Derek started.

“Uhm, yes.” you crossed your arms.

“No.”

“Yes.”

“No, we’re not running away.”

“Yes, you are,” you clenched your teeth.

“(Y/N), no-”

“Shut your stubborn ass up and get the hell out of here. You are not at full strength, Kali is coming here, right now. She's going to kill you. Peter is taking you and Cora to get another car, and then you’re out of here,” you continued to scold Derek as the rest of them outside the doors of the loft, not wanting to interfere.

“So what? You’re gonna hold her off? You and Ethan?” he scoffed, crossing his arms.

“Yes, we will. You’re leaving and you have no choice,” you pushed past him as he grabbed your arm, pulling you back as you glared.

“Then what if you get hurt? What if she hurts you?” he asked.

“She didn’t last time, she won’t this time,” you rolled your eyes.

You clenched your fist tightly, feeling an aching pain in your head as you tried to ignore it. 

“But now you’re trying to protect me,” he pointed out.

“Look,” you started.

“Will you just listen to me for five seconds?” he raised his voice.

You exhaled sharply, looking up at him. 

“I don’t want you to get hurt (Y/N), please listen to me,” he begged.

You stroked his cheek softly, breathing softly as he looked down at you.

“Somnum,” your eyes turned black, as he gasped softly, closing his eyes as he fell to the ground.

You closed your eyes, taking a breath as you walked to the rest of them.

“So, do we have a plan?”

---

“Isaac just said that Scott’s dad was at Argent’s house. He’s holding them right now,” you sighed, reading your texts from Isaac as you looked up.

“Okay, well, Derek and Cora are heading out of town now. I have no idea where Peter is,” Lydia shrugged.

You heard your phone going off again.

“It’s Stiles,” you said, reading the texts.

“Me and Lydia can hold her up. Aiden’s on our side too. You should go help your friends,” Ethan nodded softly.

You nodded, running off.

---

“What is it?” you looked at Stiles from the passenger seat as he anxiously drove through Beacon Hills.

“I’ve just had this big headache,” he sighed.

You looked outside the window, seeing lighting from the sky.

“Maybe I should drive then,” you offered.

“No, it's fine. I’ve just been feeling weird since we did that thing,” he sighed.

“What thing?” you raised an eyebrow.

“Sort of like what you did, when you lost your powers, the ice bath thingy. We made a sacrifice to the nemeton to try to find it,” Stiles swerved slightly, putting his hands on his head.

“Sorry,” he said.

“You did what?! You guys could've died! Why didn't you tell me? I could've helped!” you immediately scolded him.

“You were trying to help Cora,” he interrupted.

“I can’t believe you… you piece of-” you groaned, frustrated as you took a big breath, clenching your fist.

“Sorry, my head…” he swerved again as you tensed up, putting your hands on the wheel.

“Stiles?” he fell to the side, leaning on your arm as your heart began to race.

You could see the storm getting worse, hearing thunder as you turned the wheel, trying to keep the car in your control.

He laid unconscious on you as you pushed him aside as quickly as you could, trying to keep the car from hitting anything.

You could barely see the view in front of you, blocked out and covered by leaves and twigs. You winced as you heard someone screech, covering your ears with your head. 

“Oh shit!” you turned the wheel quickly, taking a deep breath before seeing the tree in front of you. You quickly moved, trying to shield Stiles as quickly as you could. 

“Stiles!”

---

You opened your eyes, groaning as you felt blood trickling from your wound on your head. Stiles continued to lay unconscious as you tried to push him up. You tried to move, finding a sharp pain shoot up from your leg as you screamed. You could see your eyesight blurring as you yelled out for Stiles.

“Stiles!” you yelled, watching as he jumped up. 

“W-What?! What happened?!” he yelled. 

“We need to get out,” you said.

He pushed open his door, falling out as he gasped for air. 

“H-How did this happen?” he asked, standing up shakily as he reached for your hand.

“Go find the nemeton and save them,” you said.

“I-I can’t leave you here. Y-You’re stuck,” he stuttered.

“Capitulum quintum,” you used your magic, forcing the door open as you fell out.

“I-I,” he stuttered, running his fingers through his hair as you stood up, leaning against the car, breathing heavily. 

“You gotta go to the nemeton on your own… Lydia’s in trouble,” you said.

“What? How do you know?” he asked.

“I heard her scream. Just go. Take your bat in case there’s any trouble,” you said.

He reached for his bat, grabbing it before he gave you a look.

“Your head’s bleeding,” he said.

“Go,” your voice was distorted as you clenched your jaw, pushing yourself up as your eyes went black.

---

You entered Derek's loft, immediately met with the faces of Derek, Jennifer, Lydia, and Cora. 

You noticed Kali’s dead body on the corner, along with Ethan and Aiden’s.

“You’re supposed to be on your way out of here,” you raised an eyebrow.

“You little,” Derek pulled your arm, harshly yanking you to the side.

“What the hell were you thinking?!” he yelled, pushing you against the wall.

“I was trying to save your life!” you yelled back.

“By hurting yourself?!”

“In case you didn't realize, Kali is laying there, dead, and I wasn't even here to begin with!” you yelled.

“Why is your head bleeding?” he asked immediately, scrunching his eyes.

You twisted his arm back, pushing him away from you.

“What the hell are you doing here, Jennifer?” you clenched your jaw.

“I need yours and Derek’s help. To kill Deucalion,” she said.

“Let the sheriff, Melissa and Argent go and maybe we’ll consider it,” you said.

“She said she’ll let them go if we help her,” Derek sighed.

“First, I don’t trust you. Second, we should just kill you right here, right now. Third, Deucalion will be at his lowest right now. The rest of his pack is dead, we don’t need anyone else,” you said.

“Except he’s not alone. He has Scott wrapped around his little finger,” Jeniffer retorted.

“Well, Scott knows what he’s doing,” you crossed your arms.

“You haven't seen Deucalion at his strongest. I have. That’s why I need your help. If we help each other,” she started.

“Forget it,” you shook your head.

“We’re doing it to save them, (Y/N),” Derek said.

“So then what happens when you go fight Deucalion? Kill Scott too? Scott’s on his side,” you scoffed.

“We’re not gonna kill Scott. Look, we have the eclipse in our favor. Deucalion will be powerless, that’s when we strike,” he said.

“She’s worse than Deucalion! How can you not see it?!” you yelled.

“Deucalion was trying to kill me!” he yelled.

“That was Kali! God, you’re so stupid! How can you trust a single thing that comes out of her mouth?! Didn't she abandon you in the hospital? Kidnap Melissa and Argent and Stilinski! Why are you still covering for her?! She killed 9 innocent people, and she’s gonna kill more,” you could feel your head throbbing harshly as you clenched your fists as tight as you could, almost 100 percent sure your palms were bleeding now.

He looked at you silently, crossing his arms. He scratched his forehead twice, giving you a look as you inhaled deeply.

“So, fuck you, Jennifer, and goodbye,” you rolled your eyes, walking out of the loft as you pulled out your phone, texting Derek.

---

Your hands were shaking as you took a deep breath, hiding outside the building, awaiting the eclipse. The plan was fairly simple, wait till they all lose their power and then use a spell to trap both Deucalion and Jennifer. 

Deucalion wasn't a bad person, you couldn't see him as one, for whatever reason. But Jennifer killed innocent people. She was selfish and only cared about power. You tried your hardest not to bring your own feelings into the reasons why you hated her. Derek cheated on you with her. But she did a spell on him, so it wasn't his fault. You kept thinking back to that fact, finding it hard to process that. It wasn't his fault. She manipulated him. 

But he hurt you. He said he never loved you, not her. He said the two of you were a mistake, not her. But he didn't mean it, did he?

His words continued playing through your head on repeat, as you tried to ignore him. You let your emotions overcome your and your powers, now you killed your dad. Now you're always angry and in pain. It takes all your might to not try and kill everyone around you. But it was different with Derek. It was more painful with him. It’s like he was your anchor.

You looked up, seeing the sky turn an orange hue as you jumped up. That was your signal.

You ran into the building, looking around cautiously. Deucalion was nearly unconscious, laying on the floor, Scott staying in the corner. Jennifer stood up, towering over a bloodied Derek as your eyes went black.

“Lignum unum,” you pulled Jennifer away from Derek, using your magic to hold her down on her knees.

“Saepem coici,” you put a small barrier around the two of you, trapping her with you.

“That was a bad idea for you,” she chuckled, strained.

You squeezed your fist tighter, hearing her gasp for breath.

“(Y/N), d-don’t!” Derek yelled.

You ignored him, clenching your jaw as you tried to hold her down.

“She has her powers still! The plan didn't work!” he yelled.

You continued trying to hold her down, taking a deep breath. You could do this. 

You could hear high-pitched ringing in your ears, wincing slightly as you attempted to hold the barrier together, attempting to hold her down.

“A te removere potentiam,” you continued going along with the plans, trying to stay strong as your head began aching from the noise.

“You can’t do that, (Y/N),” Jennifer began to stand up slowly, fighting your magic as you scrunched your eyes, trying to block out the sound.

“Oppilaverunt in perpetuum,” you let out a soft cry, saying one more spell as you fell to your knees. 

“Your little plan backfired. It’s over for you. Stupid move, trapping us both in here. Now you'll die all alone,” she fake pouted.

“Inter duo,” you saw her stumble backward, looking at you.

“If you kill me, you die too. I linked us,” you struggled to speak as blood began falling from your nose, ears, and eyes.

“No, no you didn't!” she screamed.

She turned slowly, blood dripping from her as well.

“W-We…. can both die in here…. or you can stop,” you gasped for air as you laid on the ground.

You let out a cry, feeling pain ebbing throughout your body as blood dripped.

She whispered something softly, as you felt something break inside you as you screamed in pain.

“(Y/N)?!” you heard Derek yell.

“Let go of me. Now,” she yelled.

“If you hurt me, you hurt yourself,” you cried.

“Then I’ll hurt Derek,” she said.

You turned to him, watching as she used her magic to hold him against the wall, struggling for breath.

“N-No,” you whimpered.

“Let me go!” she screamed.

“Confractus link Index!” you screamed, breaking the link between the two of you, along with the barrier.

She kicked you harshly in the stomach, throwing you back as you groaned, Derek immediately falling to his feet, running to you.

“I-I’m sorry… It’s my fault. I-I thought she was going to lose her powers. God, you’re bleeding so much,” he wrapped his arms around you, lifting up your head as he held it in her arms.

“I-It’s not… your…. h-how long left till the eclipse is over?” you asked softly.

“Now,” you heard Scott’s voice.

Derek’s eyes turned blue, growling softly.

Jennifer grabbed a vial filled with mountain ash, throwing it around herself to keep the three of you out.

“Let go of (Y/N),” Scott growled.

“Or what? You can't do anything to me,” she scoffed.

You saw a small blue light shining, from the corner of your eyes as you squinted, watching Scott try and break the barrier.

“S-Scott,” you whispered.

You gasped softly, watching as Jennifer collapsed to the side, backing away from Scott.

“Let (Y/N) go. Stop the storm or I’ll kill you, I don't care what it does to the color of my eyes,” Scott threatened, his eyes flashing red.

“He’s an alpha,” you said.

“Shh, don't speak,” Derek whispered, holding your hand as he took your pain.

“It won't do anything to mine,” you watched as Deucalion stood up, walking past you and Derek as he used his claws to slash Jennifer’s throat, in one quick motion.

You gasped for air as his body fell limp, holding onto Derek.

“She’s dead. She’s dead,” he wiped your cheeks softly, cleaning away some of the blood.

It was done. She was gone. It was over.

---

“So, demon wolf? That’s how you knew so much about me turning into a demon,” you leaned against the door, talking with Deucalion.

“Yes, and also, I do have a few tricks up my sleeve,” he put his fingers on your forehead, as you closed your eyes, feeling a warm sensation pulse throughout your body.

“Thank you,” you replied, slightly shocked.

“Of course,” he nodded.

“Is there any way to stop it from happening?” you asked softly.

“I’m afraid there isn’t. At least not to my knowledge. But I will tell you this, witches don't usually have anchors. Consider yourself lucky for him,” Deucalion motioned to Derek.

You smiled softly, pushing yourself up as you put your hand out.

“Stay good, Duke,” you smiled softly.

“Duke?” he questioned.

“What? It’s short for Deucalion,” you shrugged.

“Very well then. Take care, (Y/N),” he shook your hand, before turning his back, walking off.

You walked to Derek and Scott, both of them turning to you.

“How are you feeling?” Derek asked.

“Good, Deucalion healed me. What about you two?” you replied.

Derek nodded, as the two of you looked at Scott.

“Well, I’m apparently an alpha now. My mom’s safe. So is Argent and Sheriff Stilinski,” he sighed.

“Well then, time to go home?” you suggested.

Both of them nodded, linking arms with the two of them, resting your head on Scott's shoulder as the three of you walked away.

---

“I’m going back to South America,” you turned to face Cora, your eyes watering.

“You’re leaving?” you asked softly.

She nodded, as you wrapped your arms around her tightly.

“I’m gonna miss you so much,” you sniffled.

“Come with me,” she said.

“I can’t,” you shook your head.

“Why not?” she asked.

“Beacon Hills is my home, Cora. I’ve been living here for the past 19 years, I don't want to leave,” you said.

Cora froze for a second, before sniffling softly.

“You stupid bitch. Making me cry and crap,” she scoffed.

You laughed softly, looking at her.

“I’m gonna miss you,” you said.

“Well, you’re coming with me right now. Derek’s taking me to South America. You’re coming too,” she said.

“What?” you replied.

“You’ll be back in, like, a week. Come on,” she pulled you to the window, seeing Derek and Peter arguing about something, leaning on his car.

“Fine. But only if you promise to text me and call me like every day, okay?” you raised an eyebrow.

“Deal” she nodded, yanking your arm as she pulled you to the car, while you rolled your eyes.

“Hey,” you said to Derek and Peter.

Derek smiled at you softly, earning a glare from Peter.

“So, let’s hit the road, shall we?”