#shame that u cannot see their fangs but there was no way to do it without making it look silly

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are you enjoying your um. birthday dinner

[acesgarden]

NINJAGO HEADCANON TIME ‼️

I- am shamelessly on a Ninjago fixation again (I blame my irl friends- they’re not gonna see this anyway sooooooooo) yippe. Some of these headcanons are ones Ive see and whole heartedly agree with, and some are just random ones i’ve come up with throughout the years so uh yeah don’t mind that some have more then others haha. I’ll probably post smaller ones (and like a another one specifically for DR headcanons :DDDDD

They are in no coherent order🧍‍♂️

This is long I apologize 😂

Masterlist

Lloyd

• He/They and Panro Ace.

• None of the ninja are not queer and three(?) of them are ace to me (I am projecting.) Lloyd is ace, for I cannot see the words Lloyd and s3x working in the same sentence. In general just idea cannot be fathomed by me. If you do, cool! (We don’t shame headcanons around here!!)

• He is trans masc as well I love trans masc Lloyd headcanons.

• Getting this out the way. I am a s u c k e r for the oni dragon feature headcanons. 👏💳👏💳👏

• He has horns, starting on his forehead following the curve of his head, the horns aren’t to long and are pretty smooth, starting off as his skin color before transitioning into a black color with a green sheen.

• The horns are a mix of dragon shape with oni coloring.

• Lloyd has pointy ears and they do reflect his emotions.

• Like they’re sitting pointed high when he’s really happy, excited, nervous (?) and tend to droop when he’s sad or upset. Though they are typically in a neutral middle.

• Yes he has a tail but he does hide it when in public.

• Does have shape shifting! Just not to the extent of a full blood Oni, he could change into other people or animals but it’s much harder and required complete focus. So it’s better for him to take small characteristics or changes (like his face, hiding scars, etc), or to hide some Oni and Dragon features if he so wishes.

• He can purr, but is very embarrassed by it so other than around the ninja he tries his best to keep it down.

• Short compared to the ninja, like the second shortest, around 5’6”.

• Trust issues, kinda funky to new people like he’s not mean but he isn’t gonna be all buddy buddy and friendly (I blame Harumi & his childhood.)

• Especially after seasons 8-10, absolutely does not trust anybody besides his family.

• Absolutely did not like the new changes of horns and a tail, etc when they manifested. Dreaded it and himself at one point. Took a lot of care, and work, and love (and probably a lot of therapy) for him to feel comfortable again.

• There are days in which he still feels awful but he knows he can go straight over to the ninja when he starts feeling like that.

• Through he did not mind his fangs since he did have them since birth. When they started growing it was not an uncommon occurrence to find him staring into the bathroom mirror as he’d gently poke the tips of his fangs.

• There are some times, rare times, where you’ll still catch him doing it.

• His fangs are not as typically long as a regular onis, but longer that a normal humans canines.

• His nail are in a similar fashion, they grow pointy and a faster than the rest of the ninja, so he often has to file them down at least one or twice a week.(?)

• Even now has the biggest sweet tooth, when he was younger he’d steal some of Cole’s sweets but now they’ve been baking together for a while. He’s gotten pretty good

• Lloyd, like his father, both like shiny stuff or things with nice sounds. Think like dice! some are shiny while others just make the best sound when clunked together. Leads me to my next thing.

• HE HAS PIERCINGS, I firmly believe he had his ears pierced at least once, with like gold studs but will change them out to other gold esk earrings every so often.

• The rest of the ninja have bought them a set of earrings that match each ninja. Quartz studs from Zane. Like a vertical bar hoop earings from Cole, Kai went a little extra and got him a gold lobe to conch chained earring which a dangling piece of chain with a red jewel, Mismatch blue studs from Jay, and Raindrop earrings from Nya.

• He gets constantly reminded ans (lovingly) made fun of his Prime Empire avatar.

• The next few are gonna be angst and possibly a bit darker, so be warned when proceeding.

• Lloyd has had and still has a lot going on, mentally and emotionally.

• You’ve seen the amount of trauma and shit he’s been through.

• When he first found out about being the green ninja he was young, a kid, so he found it exciting imagining himself like that. He felt very important and wanted to do anything and everything to achieve that faster. Kids are oblivious like that. After getting hit with Tommorow’s Tea it finally dawned on him.

• Lloyd got what he wanted but being the Green Ninja was not the simple obstacle to overcome.

• The weight of the responsibility and power was to heavy at first. So he put himself through the training, every morning to night he trained. it got bad at one point because he’d rarely leave, even to eat.

• It was an issue that had an intervention for, he wasn’t allowed to train without someone knowing or supervising for awhile.

• He broke down during the intervention, because he wanted to be ready and to strong enough, etc. But he never did through out the training. That night was a movie night where Lloyd got to watch all his favorite moviess.

• He struggled with getting into better eating habits after awhile of the non-stop training. The others were always patient with him though.

• Lloyd felt he had a lot to uphold and maintain especially as words were used like “chosen one” and “destiny” to describe his role.

• After awhile he started having a harder time expressing his emotions, but the Ninja caught on quick enough and did help him reverse that thinking and process. Sometimes it’s still hard.

• There are times where Lloyd blanks out to his own thoughts and he struggles to come out of them.

• Has anxiety and has had anxiety and panic attacks more then once. Knows the routine on how to deal with them.

• The first time he had a panic attack he was alone and it scared him. But he was to afraid to tell anyone.

• Sensei Wu was the first to find out and talked to Lloyd about it, he got the rest of the team involved after getting a plan and everything set up to help Lloyd.

• Probably has (undiagnosed) ADHD, notable hyperfixations were Sharks, Space (due to a comic book series), The history of Ninjago/the Ninja, and his current Hyperfixation is Plants/botany.

• To lighten the mood, RGB SIBLINGS.

•I am a firm believer in them.

• Lloyd intended to make matching bracelets for him, Kai and Nya but while making them decided to do it for all the ninja so now they all have needed bracelets consisting of a green, light blue, blue, red, black, and white bead.

• They (Kai and Nya) were the first people he saw as family besides Sensei Wu. Then they adopted him very much was like “Yes, he is our little brother. Whatcha gonna do about it?”

• Lloyd started copying both of them because he really looked up to them. Took their sides in arguments but took Nya’s when it was an argument between the two of them.

• Lloyd often let Nya paint his nails and sometimes practice makeup on him.

• He also got roped up into most of Kai’s pranks, he loves it though.

• Rgb siblings have a very good relationship and they are the closest out of any sibling esk relationship Lloyd has with the Ninja.

Nya

• She/They and Bisexual (fem leaning)

• I see a lot of the Ninja as Bi in some aspect (again i’m projecting.)

• Genderqueer but def more feminine leaning.

• Nya and Jay keep their half of the Yin Yang medallion on themselves 99% of the time.

• Nya is in fact taller then jay and is only an inch taller then Lloyd standing at 5’7”.

• Nya and Cole are best friends.

• They work out together go on jogs and help spot each other, etc.

• NYA IS B U F F, Can easily pick up Jay and carry him around.

• Both cringe looking back at the “Cole is my perfect match” thing.

• Has a spice tolerance because of Kai but not at the same level as him.

• P.i.x.a.l. and Nya like to work on stuff together, just like they’ll ask for tiny bits of advice or suggestions. It’s best described as parallel play? but they’re doing very similar things but on their own.

• Can not cook for shit, has burnt food more times then she can count.

• Messy clean room, tbh this can go for all ninja except Kai weirdly enough, his room is by far the most organized out of them all, still can be messy but overall clean.

• Skates, known longboards, regular skateboards and skates, she and Lloyd do it a lot.

•Knows how to ride a motorbike and is very proud of it. That thing is like her child.

• Also post becoming one with the sea she’s grown wayyyy more interested in the ocean and relating topics like preservation, marine biology, how the ocean works and how land is made, etc.

• Side effect from becoming one with the sea is she constantly smells like sea salt

• She also has markings left over in swirly shapes, and her eyes glow a faint blue in the dark.

• Subconsciously understands (aquatic) animals like they make their noises and subconsciously Nya’s brain translates it.

• The monastery has since also been made to follow proper recycling procedures.

• Goes out to help with any kind of beach clean ups, sometimes will drag the rest of the team to help.

• Likes pretty much every and all kinda of music. You name is she’s listen to it. While working on her Samurai X suit she’s find random music to play.

• One of the three (Jay, Her, and Cole) coffee addicts of the monastery, the others either don’t drink coffee (P.i.x.a.l. and Zane), drink tea (Lloyd and Sensei Wu), or drink Redbull (Kai.)

• Feels like she needs to prove her worth 24/7. Especially in early seasons. But she’s learned that she’s loved no matter her worth and that she’s important to the team, but there are times she struggles.

• Back to Nya and Jay, I feel like they’d have date nights once a week.

• It takes a variety of forms, like movie dates, all day dates, or simply staying over in each others rooms to cuddle.

• Or stargazing dates or long rides on Nya’s motorbike.

• I feel they’re 100% comfortable and honest with each other even if they don’t want to. Especially in the later seasons.

• They’ve had a few breakdowns together, relatively no one knows bout this as they take extra care into keeping it private. Unless the other was genuinely concerned then they might get Sensei Wu involved but that is the farthest they’ll go.

• Double dates with Kai and Skylor.

• Nya has two victims when she wants to experiment with stuff. Jay and Lloyd, at this point they have become accustomed to it.

• Couple times the entire ninja crew fell for the skincare ‘dates’ now it’s a once a month thing.

• SHES A GOOD INVENTOR, There’s like 4 (Nya, Jay, Zane, and P.i.x.a.l.) of them now, so sometimes with bigger projects they’ll get together to help out.

• Jaya kiss each other a lot, from pecks, to showering each other in kisses, forehead, nose, butterfly, hand kisses. They’re adorable.

• THEY BOTH ARE SO TICKLISH TO THE POINT THEYLL GET ALL GIGGLY WHEN THEY GET PEPPERED IN KISSES.

• Sometimes while they’ll out they’ll spot a pretty person and point them out and giggle about it to each other.

• Wears claw clips and has noticed Jay keeps an extra one on his at all times.

• They absolutely dance and play in the rain.

• If one of them gets sick because of it they feel bad and will stick with them 100% through it even if they end up catching it.

• They are so silly I love them hehehe.

• Saw this short comic and now it’s my person headcannon Nya for the samurai x idea from Lloyd.

• Daddy’s girl.

Jay

• He/Him and Bisexual (fem leaning)

•Jay is trans, ftm. Another one where I really like the trans headcanon. <333

• Second person in the group to have ADHD. Though he’s known about it for longer and takes medication to help but also has his own routine to help incase he forgets to take his meds.

• When he was younger his main hyper fixation was inventing and now it’s just carried over into regular interests. There are times where it’ll seep back into his brain for a short while but it hasn’t been as big as it was when he was younger.

• Loved building things with his dad ‼️ was bonding moments for them. He still has some of the trinkets they’ve made together. They’re his prized possessions.

• Learned to sew from his mom, which was useful ashe took his stuffed bear, Mister Cuddlywomp, around with his everywhere and he’d either get dirty or ripped so Edna taught Jay to see so he could repair the stuffed bear whenever.

• Had a hyperfixation on video games, birds, and Dinosaurs. His current hyperfixation is back to inventing.

• Rambles a lot and everybody listens, especially Nya. Lloyd on the other hand jumps in and they end up rambling together for hours.

• He also collects stuff, Crow collecting random stuff Jay and Dragon loving shiny Lloyd. They show off their collections to each other atleast once a week.

• He has sensitive ears and can get overwhelmed easily by loud noises. So he caries a pair of headphones on him at all times.

• Lloyd and Jay are very close and definitely hang out a lot whether it’s a parallel play thing (like Nya and p.i.x.a.l.) or it’s talking about their hyperfixations, or their collections, etc.

• Oh yeah, he’s definitely the shortest ninja I wanna say around 5’4”-5’5”.

• Has lightning looking scars from his first few attempts at his power. Can be a bit subconscious about them but then remembers this one time a kid said he looked badass from the scars.

• Again I love him and Nyas relationship because they’re so comfortable with each other.

• He’s the little spoon and loves when Nya plays with his hair.

• Cuddler, enough said.

• Power has gone out multiple times because he’s been jumpscared. So now everybody’s agreed to just not scare him. He’s vulnerable to pranks, no body is.

• Which, Jay has started 2 prank war before, which isn’t a lot but it’s weird it’s happened twice.

• Can’t skate, Nya has tried many times and all failed.

• I feel he definitely has some scaring especially because he’s always be scraped or have bandages on him as a kid.

• Rom com enthusiast ‼️

• Really wants to learn more about his biological parents, especially after that whole thing in Sky bound, I feel like it was just a one up thing and I would’ve loved to see him get to learn about them from Sensei Wu in canon. So after Skybound ended he begged Sensei Wu to tell him about his bio parents. He would’ve said yes and told him as much as he could remember.

• Nervous laughs when he feels awkward.

• Fidgets a lot with his fingers, or random items he has on hand.

• Bit of an artist, says he can’t draw, proceeds to make the most detailed and analyzed sketch of a invention he’s working on and says “I know it’s messy and I was a bit lazy with it sorry.”

• Likes to cloud gaze when he doesn’t have training. He finds it calming and satisfying to watch the clouds slowly pass by. Has almost fallen asleep out there.

• Jay sometimes feel likes he’s the useless member of the team, Kai is pretty useful with his knowledge of weapons, Zane could cook remarkably, Nya has made multiple vehicles and even a secret base as well as repair the bounty, Cole is a good baker and super strong (+ plus he has connections due to his fathers status) and pixel is an major knowledge source for them.

• He will sit in his room thinking about how he could become more useful, one time Nya found him like this and he spent the rest of the night crying to her. Apologizing for ever making her feel this way before.

• I feel they would’ve talk to each other about it more after Jay calmed down and how Nya felt during that time. It made them grow closer and understand each other better.

• Jay always makes sure to include everyone since then. No matter what’s going on.

• Has a stuffed animal collections and they hall have names and elaborate personalities and backstories. Many of them are friends with Lloyd’s stuffed animals.

• He’s a sweetheart overall, possibly writes poetry for Nya, or atleast has attempted it.

• Sharper cainines the left over from when he was a snake.

Kai

• He/They and Bisexual

• Kai is a demi-boy or bigender I can’t really decide because they both fit him.

•Massive spice tolerance, will and can drown his food in black pepper regardless of if it needs it or not. You can smell it.

• He’s a decent cook but has formally been banned from cooking from now on due to an incident where he almost set the kitchen on fire.

• Street smart.

• Avide romance enjoyer, Jays the only one who knows and has it used as blackmail.

• Jay gives him book recs.

• Average height, 5’8” in reality he’s 5’7”.

• He’s really warm to the touch, so he’s like a personal heater when it gets cold out.

• Kai and Skylor love each other a lot. But they were on and off for awhile. Eventually they made it official.

• Visits the Noodle house a lot to flirt with Skylor which she just ends up making him help her.

• Talks shit with Nya in Spanish.

• Attempted to teach Lloyd Spanish, only picked up little things.

• Kai has scars and burn marks from working in his family black smith. He got more the first time he used his powers, he no longer has finger prints.

• The only normal one, has no side effects from being turned into or being related to anything.

• Mama’s boy (cried over the song Mama’s boy)

• Kai has a mild hydrophobia, because he almost drowned as a kid. Nya helped pull him out and that was the first experience of her using her elemental powers whether she knew it or not.

• Kept having nightmares especially after and during Seabound.

• When his sister became the sea he’d stare out at the ocean, it was his two biggest fears combined but he still wanted to be near for Nya.

• He definitely had multiple breakdowns about and overall cried a lot. He was terrified.

• Actually really good with kids, loves them to death.

• Theater kid, even just a tiny bit. Don’t ask.

• Redbull drinker, but will drink other energy drinks if there’s none in the house.

• Scared to lose his power do sometimes he’ll wake up suddenly and try to light his hand to make sure he still has it,

• Could be 25° outside he could wear shorts and a t-shirt and be fine. Despite that he hates it.

Cole

• He/Him and Gay.

• Cole is the only cis person out of the Ninja but he does feel fem from time to time so you can see him experimenting with his styles and tends to keep his hair longer.

• Very good baker! Experiments with different recipes and stuff. Lloyd likes to help with whatever he can however he can.

• The tallest of the ninja at 6’1”

• After reverting from being a ghost he had a hard time adjusting back to being human.

• He had to adjust to eating and drinking again. Zane often would help him but he would forget at times.

• Mild hydrophobia, forgets he can touch water again.

• Forgets he can’t become invisible or pass through stuff.

• Sometimes has phantom feelings of being a ghost still, no physical altercations occurred really.

• He can still see ghost though, freaks him out a bunch but he’s made a few ghost friends.

• Loves music and has a vinyl and cd collections. Cole is very proud of it.

• He eventually began to enjoy dancing, using it to train along with other various forms of martial arts.

• He’s the Dad of the group.

• When he is stressed he bakes late at night, he’s scared a few of his teammates when they came to get water or smth late at night.

• Can kinda like feel the group like tremors, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. Pretty useful and he often uses it when the city doesn’t pick up on stuff.

• He’s scared of being abandoned.

Zane

• He/They/It and Asexual

• I saw this once and I agree, they very obviously feel emotions, like love, heartbreak, happiness, sadness, hurt, etc. But I do not think when they were built their creators had them being sexually active in mind, I do not think they were built with any of those parts at all. And being asexual doesn’t mean you can’t love someone you absolutely can be attracted romantically to anyone just you don’t or barely feel sexual attraction. I’m stating this because of the fact they are Nindroids.

• Zane is nonbinary because i’m nonbinary and I say so.

• Zane and p.i.x.a.l. are dating but they aren’t the typically publicly affectionate kind, they’re obviously a couple but leave affectionate for private.

• Also the mom of the group.

• Most people are banned from using the kitchen except him and Cole. As well as kai if he has either of the two’s supervision.

• One of the more organized people, he’s more organized than Kai. Everything must be in place.

• He also follows recipes to a T. Not a simple mistake in his cooking.

• Can withstand the cold, he’s cold to the touch. Even if he is metal he’s colder than what it typically gets like.

• He’s like an info machine, they ask him lots of questions which can get very annoying at times. They don’t mean for it to be rude, they just want him to show off how much knowledge he holds.

• Second tallest of the ninja at 5’11”

• Let’s the team vent to him and help them find solutions or ways to help at all.

• Likes books but has only really read a few that he truely enjoyed.

Pixel

• Any pronouns and Asexual

• I saw this once and I agree, they very obviously feel emotions, like love, heartbreak, happiness, sadness, hurt, etc. But I do not think when they were built their creators had them being sexually active in mind, I do not think they were built with any of those parts at all. And being asexual doesn’t mean you can’t love someone you absolutely can be attracted romantically to anyone just you don’t or barely feel sexual attraction. I’m stating this because of the fact they are Nindroids.

• Pixel is a demi-girl.

• P.i.x.a.l. is also 5’11”

• Also someone the team vents to.

• Super cool badass but also the biggest softie, While Zane and her aren’t as affectionate, if you’re sneaky and lucky enough you’ll find them cuddling or out watching movies.

• P.i.x.a.l. is very good with kids, finding them really adorable.

[raven-at-the-writing-desk]

Day 7: Free Day / AUs - Lies

To her left was Jade, and to her right was Crowley. Something was definitely wrong with this picture.

Awkward “family” dinner time~

jnjadaafiabasd I was not built to do timed prompts... Everything felt rushed or not fully proofread, but I tried my best with what little time I had! 🎉 This last week was a bit of a struggle, but I’m proud of myself for pulling through in the end!

A flurry of footsteps reverberated through the Crowley household. Raven hurtled down a stairwell and practically threw herself at the front door, flinging it open. Beyond the door, a masked man and his suitcases awaited.

“Uncle!! You’re back!!” she cried breathily—tired from the dash from the attic to the front porch.

“Hohoh.” Crowley lowered the golden key in his hand. “You’ve beaten me to the punch, it seems.”

“It helps when I’ve got a big window to spy from.” Raven grimaced as talons wove themselves into her hair and raked along her scalp. Her head was left a mess, hair sticking up at odd angles. “How was your trip?”

“There will be plenty of time for stories—you do so love those, don’t you? Just give me a moment to get settled back and have a bite first, little black bird.”

“Okay!” Raven chirped. She eagerly reached for a suitcase. “Here, I’ll he—”

“Please, allow me.”

Her fingers met only air, for the suitcase was snatched up before she could make contact. The other was claimed just as quickly, ending up in the hands of a slimy, smiling eel.

“... Jade Leech-kun.”

“Headmaster.” Jade lowered his head in mock deference. “It is a pleasure to have you back with us. I do hope your conference fared well.”

Crowley’s mouth tightened into a straight line. “You’ll not hear a single peep from me!”

“My, my. You’ve entrusted me with handling your home and your niece in your absence, but not with casual conversation? Truly, I am hurt.”

(Raven shot Jade a warning look, but it went ignored.)

“Leave my bags, and leave us be. Your services are no longer required,” the headmaster crowed. He dug into his pockets and produced a (wrinkled) checkbook and gold-plated fountain pen. “Name your price.”

“I believe that is a value that would be best negotiated with Azul—but worry not, I am not personally interested in your madol.”

... That’s obviously a sketchy thing to say, especially for Octavinelle. They always collect what they’re owed, Raven noted. What does he have up his sleeve now?

Jade’s shoulders suddenly sagged, and a sad smile made its way onto his face. “It is a shame, though... to be chased out before I was able to share my cooking with our esteemed headmaster. It brings a tear to my eye.”

Crowley’s ears perked up—while Raven’s stomach sank.

“Cooking, you say?”

“U-Uncle, don’t fall for it...! He’s baiting you!!” Raven hissed, tugging harshly on his cape.

“I had plans to prepare an extravagant feast, too,” Jade continued, “to welcome you home. A hearty wild game stew, garnished with garden herbs. Fresh baked bread, with a thick crust, perfect for mopping up excess stew. Braised duck in a bright citrus sauce, so succulent and tender that the meat falls off at the bone. Mint gelée on the side—”

“I’m listening...” Crowley’s beady eyes narrowed with vague suspicion. “And just how much would this hypothetical feast cost me?”

“Don’t listen to him, Uncle!!”

“Fufu. There is no need to concern yourself with such trivial matters. Consider it a gift from myself to you.”

“UNCLE!!” Raven screeched—but her frantic calls no longer reached him.

The headmaster was far gone, lured to the water’s edge by a siren’s song. Plastering a wide grin on his face, Crowley spread his arms.

“Jade Leech-kun, why don’t you join us for dinner?”

Raven slowly lowered her face into her hands.

To her left was Jade, and to her right was Crowley. Something was definitely wrong with this picture.

Raven glared into her platter of food, refusing to look at either of them. She poked at a slab of meat with her fork, watching the shine of fat dance. Did that glisten belong to a tasteless poison, or to a savory glaze?

Well, the other meals he prepared were safe. This should be fine too... right? Raven carefully inserted a corner into her mouth and tore off a chunk.

Crowley let out a delighted laugh from his seat. “Delicious! Simply delicious!! You’ve outdone yourself with this meal.”

“I am glad to hear that you enjoy it, headmaster.” Jade was handling his silverware a little too deftly for Raven’s liking, driving a knife into his steak with the skill and precision of a predator digging its teeth into vital arteries. And still, that polite smile remained.

She stared—and it did not go unnoticed.

While the headmaster continued to gush, Jade lifted his eyes to meet Raven’s. His smile turned decidedly less kind for a few moments, taunting her. How easily he had infiltrated the home and gotten her guardian wrapped around his finger. It was maddening.

“Miss Raven, you haven’t touched your food,” Jade pointed out.

“Don’t tell me what to do.”

“I am merely advising that you look after your own health and wellbeing,” Jade insisted. “And to think you were so eager to consume my cooking when it was just the two of us...”

“Sh-Shut up...!! I... I can’t help that I’m not used to unwanted guests at the table!”

“Now, now, Raven-kun!” Crowley waved his fork at his niece. “Jade Leech-kun has provided a number of useful services during my absence. We should be more grateful to to have such a helpful young man with us!”

“Do I need to remind you that this same ‘helpful’ young man also ‘helped’ Azul enslave over 200 students?”

“That was then, this is now!”

... You’ve got to be kidding me.

“Yes, I do believe the headmaster is correct. Let us leave the past in the past.”

“As soon as you leave, I’ll gladly purge the events of last week from my mind.” Raven turned to Crowley. “Uncle! I’m no longer a child. The next time you need to leave, you needn’t call for a babysitter—I can take care of myself!”

“Hmm...” The headmaster glanced helplessly between his half-eaten dinner and his niece’s pleasing eyes. “We shall see what comes, given the circumstances.”

Raven sighed—still not fully satisfied with the answer, but unable to wean anything better out of him.

She jabbed her fork into a cherry tomato and chomped down hard on it. Her fangs pierced the red skin, sending some juice squirting onto her cheek. Raven wiped at it with a napkin, then continued to angrily munch on the tomato to vent her frustration.

The clinking of silverware filled the dining room. The air, stiff as stale bread. Crowley coughed—attempting to alleviate the tense atmosphere, but to little success.

“So,” the headmaster began, “did anything interesting happen while I was at the conference?”

“... We argued a lot,” Raven replied flatly. She tactfully left out several details, knowing that she would turn as red as the cherry tomato if she elaborated.

“I did learn quite a few interesting facts during my stay.”

Crowley glanced up from his plate, arching an eyebrow at the eel. “Such as...?”

“Oh, a great many things. For example, how a glittering object catches Miss Raven’s eye, the messiness of her quarters, her midnight musings, the odd manner in which she sleeps...”

Crowley (who had been peacefully inhaling his dinner up until that point) almost choked on a piece of bread. “E-EXCUSE ME?! I don’t recall granting you permission to enter the attic—”

“Wait, you didn’t?” Raven’s brows furrowed. “Then why...”

... Oh.

Another lie.

All along, it had been a lie.

Crowley’s panic, Raven’s confusion—neither seemed to faze Jade. He simply smiled, as collected as ever. Like he had planned this all along, she realized.

“I’m afraid that Miss Raven allowed me in of her own accord. Fufu. I am pleased that she has grown to trust my presence within her private quarters.”

“Is this true, Raven-kun?!”

“Er...” She shrunk back into her seat, wishing she could vanish into her feathered shawl. “I-It was an honest mistake... I didn’t mean to...”

“You know better than that, young lady!!” Crowley chided. “How many times must I warn you to keep shady characters out of your room?!”

“But Jade said--”

“Headmaster, you cannot blame her entirely,” the eel cut in smoothly. “Part of the fault lies with me, as well.”

He’s... confessing? That’s weird.

“I had to deliver her meal, since she refused to eat at the dining room table. Once I saw the state that the attic was in, I sought to return in the subsequent days to assist with cleaning it up. There were also times when I came to check in on Miss Raven, as she has a habit of staying up late into the night. They were all measures I took to ensure her health and comfort, at the cost of breaking a rule--and for that, I must apologize.”

“Oh?” Crowley rested his chin in a taloned hand. “Rule breaking aside, I must commend you for taking action. Putting others’ wellbeing above your own... Perhaps I initially misjudged your character, Jade Leech-kun!”

“I live to serve.”

“How very admirable of you! Yes, yes,” Crowley nodded enthusiastically, “I can rely on such a responsible youth to look after you in the future, Raven-kun!”

“H-Huh? No, no!! He’s definitely still every bit as shady as you thought he was!!” she protested, leaping to her feet and thrusting an accusing finger at Jade. “He’s just lying again...!! He always lies!!”

“Oya, Miss Raven... It’s not healthy for you to become so worked up.” Jade hid his mouth behind his hand--no doubt that his teeth would otherwise be on full display in a cruel grin. “Here, have some more mashed potatoes--I’ve infused them with garlic. This should help temper your blood pressure.”

“I don’t want your stupid mashed potatoes...!!”

Oblivious to the tension in the room, Crowley lifted his glass up and laughed. “Hohoh! It’s nice to see Raven-kun socializing with her peers.”

[dialovers-translations]

Diabolik Lovers VANDEAD CARNIVAL ;; Ruki Route ー Chapter 2

ー The scene starts on the Carnival’s venue

Yui: Come to think of it...You said you don’t know what the ‘Queen of the Carnival’ is about either, right?

Ruki: Yes. I was aware of the existence of the Carnival itself, but never had I heard of there being a Queen.

Yui: You knew about the Carnival already? But you’ve never come here, right?

Ruki: It’s my first time visiting. However, I read about it in Eden in the past.

Yui: Eden?

Ruki: It’s the castle us siblings lived at during the time we had just been turned into Vampires. It is what we would call the place.

Amongst the literary collection at the castle, I found a book which had information on the Carnival and read it.

I believe the book mentioned that the Demon World’s Carnival is set up to resemble similar festivities in the human world. 

Back then, I never even fathomed I would one day be able to enjoy it myself, of course...

I suppose you can never predict the future.

However, thinking back to it now, I am fairly certain nothing was written about a Queen.

That bothers me.

Yui: ( ...I’ve gotten a little anxious. I wonder what the Queen’s duty is? )

( I just hope I don’t get myself involved in anything strange or scary... )

Ruki: ...

Oi, Livestock. We’re gonna take a small break. I’m sure you’re exhausted too?

Yui: Eh? Why would you suddenly bring that up...?

Ruki: There’s a perfect shop over there. Let’s go.

ー Ruki walks away

Yui: Eh? Uhm, Ruki-kun!?

ー The scene shifts to Cafe ‘Tarte Tatin’

Waiter A: Welcome!

Yui: ( This is...a cafe? It looks normal from the outside... )

( But all the customers here are Vampires, right? It’s honestly kind of amazing... )

Ruki: Do you have any spare tables?

Waiter A: Yes, for two, right? Please wait one secーー Ah...

...Pardon my rudeness, dear customer. However, does that lady over there happen to be a human...?

Yui: ( He noticed...My scent should be suppressed by the drug though... )

Uhm, I...

Ruki: If I say yes, would that pose a problem?

Waiter A: I-I never claimed as much but...

Ruki: Then why ask that question?

Waiter A: U-Uhm...

Manager: ーー Pardon me, customer.

Is my waiter causing any trouble?

Ruki: Yes, he made a statement as if this place picks its customers, you see...I was hoping to inquire him about his true intentions.

Manager: ...Is the lady over there a human?

Yui: ( So they really do notice. I wonder if the medicine hasn’t taken full effect yet...? )

( Ruki-kun was so kind to tell me to enjoy myself too, but like this... )

Ruki: Let me tell you, she is no ordinary human.

She is special. One chosen by Karlheinz-sama, that is.

Waiter A: By Karlheinz-sama...!?

Manager: This human is...?

Ruki: If you reject her entrance, you are basically going against that man’s wishes too.

Manager: ...

...Prepare a table on the terrace.

Waiter A: Eh? ...Are you sure?

Manager: I shall permit it. ...They are very important customers after all.

Please excuse our rudeness, dear customers. We shall prepare everything right away, so please wait one second.

Ruki: Sure.

Yui: ( You know... )

Ruki: Why are you looking at me like that? If there’s something on your mind, tell me.

Yui: N-No...

( Ruki-kun is very reliable, it’s at times like these that I realize how lucky I am to have him on my side... )

Ruki: ...Yui. You should learn to be a little more assertive.

Yui: Assertive?

Ruki: You need to learn to voice your own opinion.

Nothing good comes from being too timid.

You are the chosen Eve. Have more confidence. Be proud.

If you stand there cowering, (1) it has a negative impact on me, the person by your side, as well.

Yui: ...Right. I’m sorry, Ruki-kun. 

Ruki: Of course, I know that is simply who you are. Therefore, I’m not exactly blaming you or anything.

I do like that side of you too after all.

Yui: Eh...?

Waiter A: My apologies for the wait. I shall escort you to your seats.

Ruki: Let’s go.

The terrace is a VIP seat. Try and keep your head up high, so you seem fitting of sitting there. Understood?

*TIMESKIP*

Waiter A: Here’s your coffee, cafe au lait and tarte tatin.

*Thud*

Yui: Wah...Looks delicious!  Take a look, Ruki-kun!

Ruki: Oi, don’t make too much of a fuss. Did I not tell you these seats are special? You’re embarrassing us.

Yui: Ah...Sorry.

Ruki: Remain calm when eating. Right now you are reminding me of Kou or Yuma.

Yui: Yes...Well then, I’ll have a bite.

*Cling*

Yui: Nn...Delicious!

Ruki: I see.

Yui: You won’t eat anything?

Ruki: No. Watching you eat something so sugary sweet is more than enough for me.

Yui: However, it actually isn’t too overly sweet, so won’t you try some as well?

We’re here together now anyway, so just one bite, okay?

Ruki: ...If you insist, I suppose I will. Give me some.

Yui: Yes! I’ll ask the waiter for a fork...

Ruki: No need. You are already holding one in your hand, no?

You can use that one.

Yui: B-But, then I’ll have to...

Ruki: What? You can’t...?

Yui: It’s not impossible but...

Ruki: ...You won’t claim it’s embarrassing, right?

You’ve already directly accepted my fangs with your body, yet this much is enough to make you feel shame?

If you don’t like the idea, you don’t have to share with me. I’m not that interested after all.

Yui: I do think it’s embarrassing, but I want you to be able to have a taste as well.

Ruki: Hmph...In that case...You know what to do, right?

Yui: ( Uu...I guess having him on your side can still cause trouble at times... )

*TIMESKIP*

ー They leave the cafe

Waiter A: Thank you very much for your visit!

Yui: That was so good! I’m glad we came.

Ruki: Yeah.

Yui: Say, Ruki-kun. Where are we headed next? 

Ruki: Wherever you want. We are just killing time until it’s time after all.

*Clap clap clap*

Clown A: Gather around, everyone! A spectacular show is about to begin!

Everyone interested should head to Saint Nore Park right away! A fun time awaits ahead!

Yui: Saint Nore Park...? I wonder what kind of show they’re talking about?

Ruki: Want to go take a look if you’re curious? We still have time.

Yui: Yeah!

ー The scene shifts to Saint Nore Park’s venue

Yui: What a crowd...I guess the show will take place around here?

Ruki: Oi, Livestock, don’tーー

*Thud*

Yui: Ah...!

Female Vampire D: Watch your step! Be careful!

Yui: S-Sorry...

Ruki: ...Haah.

*Rustle*

Ruki: Don’t wander around without permission from your Master. Who do you think has to go through trouble if you were to get yourself lost?

Yui: Sorry...

Ruki: If you truly feel guilty, make sure to stick by my side from here on out. I don’t want to get into trouble either.

Yui: Y-Yeah...

( However, aren’t we a little too close right now...? )

ー The crowd cheers

Magician A: This concludes our marionette act. 

We had some close calls with the threads getting entangled, but those kind of ‘small’ incidents are part of the act’s charm!

Yui: ( That’s not a laughing matter...! )

Magician A: Well then, let’s move to the next show time!

I need an assistant for this next act...So could I ask for a volunteer?

Yui: Fufu, this kind of stuff often happens, huh?

Ruki: Usually the assistant is decided upon beforehand though.

Yui: Oh come on...

Magician A: Hm...Let’s see...Ah!

Yui: ( ...Eh? Did our eyes meet just now? )

Magician A: The young lady over there. Would you be willing to help me out?

Yui: ( I knew it...! )

Ruki: ...Are you referring to her?

Magician A: Why of course! I just felt like this is fate.

I feel like my act will definitely succeed if she helps me out. Unlike the one from before.

Ruki: ...I’m sorry, but I can’t hand her over.

Magician A: Eeh? Please don’t say that...Say, young lady? How do you feel about this?

Yui: Me? I...

Selection

→ I want to give it a try

Yui: I guess I kind of want to...give it a shot.

Magician A: See? Did you hear that?

Ruki: ...You fool.

Yui: Eh...!?

( Is he upset...!? )

→ Ask Ruki-kun (☾)

Yui: Ruki-kun...What should I do?

Ruki: ...If you want to try it, you should.

Yui: Thenーー

Ruki: Which is what I’d love to say. But I cannot give you permission this time.

Yui: ( He seems really insistent about it... )

Is there a specific reason, Ruki-kun?

Ruki: ...You know very well that you’re surrounded by Vampires right now, don’t you?

Vampires don’t die so easily. Therefore, even if they make a small blunder, they can just cover it up as being part of the show.

If anything, I heard that sometimes they will mess up on purpose to get a stronger reaction from the audience. I assume that was the case in the previous act as well.

Even if it is something which could usually cost a person their life, for a Vampire who doesn’t die very easily, they can simply laugh it off.

However...You are different. If a mistake were to occur, you’d die.

How could I let you go through with this...knowing very well that is the case?

Yui: ( Come to think of it...Earlier everyone laughed when he said there was a close call as well. )

( If an incident were to happen again while I’m helping out... )

Ruki: Do you still want to give it a try after hearing all of this?

Yui: ...I don’t...

Ruki: Figured as much.

Magician A: Hello? Have you made up your mind?

Ruki: It was obvious from the very start. She can’t help. If you need someone to assist you, you’ll have to try your luck somewhere else.

Magician A: Not even a little? All she has to do is stand there.

Ruki: The answer is no.

Magician A: ...I suppose you leave me with no other choice then.

ー The magician pulls Yui his way

*Thud*

Yui: Ow...!

Ruki: ...Oi!

Magician A: Oh come on, it’ll be over in the blink of an eye.

Yui: ( This person is incredibly strong...! )

P-Please stop...!

Magician A: Don’t be scared. Even if a mishap occurs, we don’t die, do we?

Yui: ( He’s mistaking me for a Vampire!? Because my scent has faded due to the drug...!? )

Ruki: Oi! Let go of her right noーー!

*Thud*

Ruki: ...!? What are you two doing!?

Clown A: No, no...You shouldn’t interfere with the show!

Clown B: We know that you’re worried about her, but this is all for the sake of the Carnival, okay? Can’t you work with us for a bit?

Ruki: Cut the crap!! Kuh...!

Magician A: Well then, everyone! Please behold! What I would like to demonstrate on this lovely little lady isーー

A knife-throwing show!!

Yui: ( Knives...!? )

Magician A: There are three numbers written on the target behind her. I shall throw the knives towards those in order.

If I manage to hit all three without messing up...I would very much appreciate a grand applause from you all!

Yui: ( No way...The number behind me? They’re near the face...!? )

No! Ruki-kun...!

Ruki: Kuh...! Let me go...!

Clown A: Ah~ Yeah, yeah, stop moving!

Clown B: Don’t worry, it’ll only sting a little at worst.

Ruki: ...Only sting a little, you say...?

...Don’t be ridiculous!!

Magician A: Well thenーー Starting with the first one!

Yui: ...!!

ー She closes her eyes

Yui: ( Ruki-kun...! )

Ruki: ...Yui!!

*Thud*

ー She opens her eyes again

Magician A: ...Oh dear?

Clown A: Oh my! Such strength!

Clown B: There were two of us, but he still escaped our grip.

Ruki: ...Are you okay, Yui?

Yui: Ruki-kun...

( I had my eyes closed so I didn’t see what happened but...Ruki-kun saved me...? )

( ...The knife hit exactly the place I was standing up till now...!? )

( If Ruki-kun hadn’t come to my rescue, right now, I would have been...! )

...! Ow...!?

Ruki: Oi, what’s wrong? Don’t tell me, did the knife...!?

Yui: I’m okay...Seems like it only scraped my arm...But, it’s bleeding...

Spectator A: ...Hm? This scent...

Spectator B: A human! There’s a human here! But, this is...!

Spectator C: What a delicious fragrance! It’s coming from that young lady...!

Ruki: Che...Oi, press down onto your arm! We have to run!

ー The two of them run away

ーー TO BE CONTINUED ーー

Translation notes

(1) Literally he says that she is ‘making her back round’, implying that she is standing somewhat leaning forward as if you are trying to make yourself small, with your head bowed downwards.

← RETURN TO CHAPTER 1

→ PROCEED WITH MAIN STORY [CHAPTER 3]

→ SUB-SCENARIO #1 [W/REIJI]

→ SUB-SCENARIO #2 [W/ KANATO]

→ SUB-SCENARIO #3 [W/ AZUSA]

[vypcr]

ahem s4 e9... u know what i'm talking abt <3

@knowsmercy // a scene from Tory's perspective

          SHE'S NOT ALLOWED TO CHEER FOR HIM. She knows that. He's Eagle Fang. He's the enemy . Miguel chose to leave Cobra Kai, and in doing so, he left her. It's the kind of sting that doesn't go away easily. And yet, she can't make herself hate him. ( Not the way she can hate everyone else. ) He was the only one of them who tried to understand her back then. Who didn't take her friendship for granted. Could anyone blame her for falling for him before? He was a soft spot in a world of cold steel. Things are different now, but, in spite of it all, she wants to cheer for him. He's not fighting against Cobra Kai; maybe it would be okay if she did so quietly. A smile when Sensei Kreese and Sensei Silver have their backs turned. The most subtle way to say ❛ you got this ! ❜ To honor everything they once were.

          Miguel spins in the air, and she believes she's about to witness something fantastic. Eyes alight, wide with wonder. ( There's no shame in getting excited over seeing a kickass maneuver! ) The eagle takes flight, ready to pull off a miracle move.

          Then he crumples . A whimper and a scream merged into one horrible, guttural sound, and suddenly she's back at the school, watching him fall from the balcony again. Everything around her merges together in an indiscernible cacophony of noise and chaos. The only sound that rings clear to Tory is Miguel's gasps and screams. Like the sound of a kicked puppy, an awful, unholy noise that plays on loop. Arms hang limp at her sides, body frozen in place as she can't bring herself to look away. Trapped in her mind between the present and the past. The horror on her face cannot be hidden. Mouth agape with trembling lips, hazel eyes transfixed. What should she do? Should she run to him? Run away from the scene entirely? She realizes that she doesn't know exactly who he is to her anymore. She's treated him like little more than a stranger recently. How could she do that to him? Didn't she care for him once? He's taken to the back, and for the first time in her life, Tory finds herself praying to whatever forces are out there to listen.

          Please let him be okay.

[rosemary-morgan]

Josiah Trelawny x F.Reader: You deserve better - Part 1

(Pictures are from Pinterest)

Good day to all of you wonderful people 🌹💗 I started a new story about Josiah Trelawny. I had this story in my head for a long time and now I have decided to finally write it down. Lovely @gangofgunslingers​ inspired me to create this photo collage. She´s also a great writer - you guys should check her masterlist 😉

My sweet @micau2​ also inspired me with ideas 🌹💗 Thank u

Summary: On the way to Saint-Denis you will meet the charming and funny Josiah Trelawny. For both of you, it is immediately clear - you don't want to lose sight of each other. But the social rules prohibit you from meeting him - after all, you were a married woman...

Warning: mention of an abusive husband

Part 2 / Part 3

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You deserve better

You ran. You ran as fast as you could - with your suitcase in your hand you tried to reach the train station in time, but you could already hear the signal from far away. It could be heard all over Rhodes and it was clear that the train was leaving and you hadn't made it in time. With a heavy sigh, you stopped and closed your eyes, trying to catch your breath. "Oh, no..." Your only hope now was that you didn't have to wait too long for the next train - if there was another train today. You entered the station in Rhodes and went to the mailman. You wanted to ask when the next train would come but unfortunately, you were not lucky. "I'm sorry, miss. But that was the last train to Saint-Denis for today. The next one will leave tomorrow afternoon." That was too long. You had to be back in Saint-Denis before tomorrow morning! Rhodes had been a spontaneous trip. Saint-Denis was a big city and it was very exciting to live there, but you also needed a quiet place to relax. You had been there for the past three days. "Is there no other way to get to Saint-Denis? What about the carriage?" That would take longer, but you would be in Saint-Denis in time. However, the young man advised you to wait for the next train. "Well, you know Miss, I don't think it would be a good idea to travel alone. The carriage will drive through Lakay and I fear that this area cannot be avoided. It´s a direct way to Saint-Denis." You sighed softly because you had no choice. What could happen? It wasn't dark yet, but you should hurry if you want to be home before dark "I'll take the carriage, good man." "But miss, that's...!" You placed the money on the counter and silenced him. Your decision was made. It would have consequences for you if you didn´t reach Saint-Denis by tomorrow morning...

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"Miss, I don't want to worry you, but strange things have been happening in Lakay lately. I wish you'd change your mind and not travel with this carriage." The cabby also tried to stop you and that made you feel queasy. Well, you knew about the many alligators and poisonous snakes, but it seemed to be something else. You didn't even want to ask what the real problem was. "Sir, I'm a big girl and I can take care of myself. Also, my husband is waiting for me tonight and I don't want to be late!" Well, your husband didn't even know you were in Rhodes - he wasn't home. He had been out to New York for business and he wouldn´t return until tomorrow. "As you wish, m'am!", said the coachman and he helped you get into the carriage. When the carriage started moving, you stared lost in the distance. Your thoughts were in Rhodes. It had been nice days and it was a shame that you had to leave this place. You were thinking about your next destination. Maybe next time you should go to Strawberry? It had to be a beautiful place. You had only heard good things about that place. The next time Henry left Saint-Denis, you would travel to Strawberry. But Henry was not allowed to know anything about your travels. Because in his opinion, his young wife had to stay at home. Going on a trip and possibly talking to strange men? No way! You sighed heavily when you think of him and your stomach cramps painfully. Henry was anything but a good husband and you were afraid to see him again. But what choice did you have? After all, he was your husband and you had to deal with the fact that you couldn't escape him. You had to live with this man. And it wasn´t easy...

The sun was slowly coming to an end and she covered the sky over Rhodes in a warm orange. The cabby became nervous when he saw that the night was coming. He raised the speed of his horses and you didn't miss that. You had to hold on tight to avoid being hurled over the seats - that was definitely too fast and you shouted to the coachman to slow down. "Can you hear me?! Slow down!" But with the loud noise caused by the wheels of the carriage and the hooves of the horses, he couldn't hear you. The road was very uneven and the carriage slowly got into an imbalance. You shout at the coachman, but he wanted to be out of the marshes before dark. But that would never happen because the next moment the lines that held the horses on the carriage broke and the carriage crashed into a nearby river...

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Two men were riding their horses not far from you. They were also on their way to Saint-Denis and had chosen the same road as you. However, the two men were well armed, which made them feel safe passing Lakay. "It was time to get a revolver, Josiah. You can't be unarmed." "I don't believe in brutality, dear boy." "You will be grateful one day." "Sure, Arthur." Josiah had to admit that times became more difficult for him and for the whole gang and it was probably not the stupidest idea of ​​him to get a gun. Josiah might be a gentleman, but a gentleman also knew how to use weapons. Josiah could also be targeted by the Pinkertons at any time. And O'Driscolls and Lemoyne Riders were also omnipresent in this area. So it would be wise not to remain unarmed. "By the way, thank you, Josiah. You didn't betray us when these bounty hunters had you. I deeply admire that." Arthur had always claimed that Josiah would even sell his own sister to save his own skin - but that was wrong. Josiah had to take a lot when he was tortured. He was a tough guy. "Well, Arthur. I may be a thief, but I'm not a traitor." Arthur laughed softly and they continued their conversation until they heard shouts. The two men immediately brought their horses to a standstill and they looked around. They wanted to find out where the cries for help came from. "That comes from that direction!" Said Arthur, pointing his fingers in one direction. Josiah nodded to the young man and they rode off together. They followed the call for help - your call for help! You were still in that carriage. Water had gotten into it and you couldn´t move your leg without pain. You had hurt yourself and in this dress, which was soaked with water, it was even harder for you to move. "Damn it! What am I going to do now?!" Today was definitely not your day and where the hell was the driver? He was passed out on the floor. He had fallen off the carriage when the horses broke out. "Help! I need help!" Hopefully, someone would come soon and hear your calls for help... You just hoped that it would be good people who would find you here. There wasn't much to steal from you, apart from some jewelry on your body. Like your wedding ring, necklace and earrings. But a young woman alone in these areas would be easy prey for criminals. Especially since you were hurt. Suddenly you heard horses approaching you and you don't hesitate to call for help. The day couldn't get any worse - at least you hoped so.

"Arthur, look!" ' The two men rode to the carriage. This lay overthrew in the river. They also saw the unconscious cabby. Josiah and Arthur saw a suitcase lying in the mud. This must be dropped out during the accident. The suitcase had burst open and clothes lay in the sticky mud. Arthur and Josiah got off their horses and hurried to the carriage, where they heard your voice. "Arthur, I'm trying to open the door. You take care of that gentleman." Josiah climbed over the axle and the rear wheel onto the carriage and then he looked into the two most beautiful eyes he had ever seen. Your eyes looked up at him anxiously and he couldn't blame you for being scared. It was definitely not fun to be in such a situation. You looked up to the unknown man and you immediately noticed his well-groomed mustache, which belonged to a very attractive face. He gave you a soft smile, which you immediately return. You didn't know why, but the stranger's charm attracted you and his sea-green eyes were breathtakingly stunning. "I'll help you out of the carriage, miss. Don't worry. My friend and I heard your calls for help." You were very relieved that you would finally leave this carriage. Josiah bent down, reached for the door handle and tried to open the carriage door. Then he discovered something that worried him very much: a snake lay motionless in the folds of your dress. She was olive green and dark streaks ran through her body. Josiah became visibly nervous because he was pretty sure that it was a poisonous snake that had made its way into this carriage. "Miss, I ask you to stay calm now." His soft voice made you listen and you looked uncertainly at the stranger. What was going on? "There's a snake in the carriage. Please don't move. Just stay calm and I'll take care of it." Your eyes widened in shock when you heard that there was a snake in the carriage and judging the stranger's reaction, this animal didn't appear to be harmless. The snake had just opened its mouth and you could see its fangs and inside its mouth that was as white as cotton. Sweat dripped from Josiah's forehead; his heart was pounding like crazy and yours seemed to jump out of your chest at any moment. "If you stay calm, she will go away on its own." At least that's what Josiah hoped. He didn't know anything about snakes and other poisonous animals. Except that you had to be calm when you met them. For both of you, it seemed like an infinite time that you had to endure in this situation.

"Josiah?!" Arthur approached the carriage and he looked questioningly at Josiah when he saw that Josiah was not moving. Josiah looked over his shoulder at the young man and raised his hand to signal that he should be quiet. "Snake." Arthur understood immediately. It wasn´t unusual to meet a snake in this area. Fortunately, it wasn't a bloody alligator. In the meantime, the coachman was again conscious, but still very dazed. You looked up at the man who had come to free you from this situation and Josiah could see that you were afraid. So he tried to calm you down by giving you a gentle and charming smile again. You return his smile a little shyly, but that passed when you suddenly felt the snake slowly sliding over your lap and you closed your eyes, praying that she wouldn´t bite you. Josiah was also worried when he saw the expression on your face. He grabbed the edge of the window, leaned forward carefully, and then looked down - the snake was finally gone. With a relieved sigh, Josiah closed his eyes for a moment before looking at you. "She's gone", he said relieved and you too sighed softly. "Oh, thank you, sir!" Josiah helped you get out of this carriage and you had to hold on to him well. It was not easy to move your legs with the wet skirt and with that injured leg of yours. Josiah held your hand tight and he made sure that you would stand firmly on solid earth. He held you by your waist for a few moments longer than was necessary. He couldn't help it. Your soft skin, your beautiful eyes that sparkled like two stars, your long hair and by God, your lips were so sensual. "Oh thank you, sir. Thank you very much!" "Josiah Trelawny." He took your tender hand and pressed a gentle kiss on the back of it. "My pleasure, miss." You give him a gentle smile and you stroke a long strand of hair behind your ear. "I'm Y/N Hazard." He was very attractive and he was wearing a black jacket. Underneath he was wearing a white shirt and a blue waistcoat that was elegantly decorated. His black hair was perfectly combed and he had a very well-groomed mustache. But his sea-green eyes were of rare beauty. "Are you hurt, miss?" "I'm fine. No need to worry." However, your leg worried you a little. How should you explain that to your husband? Well, of course, you could lie to him and hope that he believes in your story. But Herny was not easy to fool...

"Miss? Are you okay?" Another man came up to both of you. He seemed to belong to Mister Trelawny. He was holding your suitcase in his hand. It was dirty on all sides. But that could simply be washed off. "Oh, thank you!" You wanted to go to the other man to get your suitcase, but every step hurt and an uncomfortable pull dragged through your leg. A soft hiss came over your lips and the two men looked at each other questioningly and then looked at you. "I think it's better if I take you home." "Oh, Mister Trelawny, that's very kind of you. I have to go to Saint-Denis and it's getting dark." And you didn't want to be left here. The cabby apologized to you several times and asked one of the men to be escorted to Rhodes so that the carriage could be rescued. Arthur took on this duty - of course for payment. He could always use money. Finally, the cabby was to blame for this misery. Arthur said goodbye to you politely and he rode back towards Rhodes while Josiah went to his horse. "Don't worry. I'll take you safely to Saint-Denis. I'm on my way there too."

What a lucky coincidence, you thought. If these two men hadn't been, you'd probably be sitting in the cold water for hours, and you might have got a bladder infection. You knew you shouldn't blindly trust a stranger, but it was absurd to think that Mister Trelawny intended to hurt you after he saved you. You also trusted him - for an understandable reason, you felt that you could. You watched him stroke and calm his horse. He gave him a piece of sugar and you had to smile when you saw that. Henry didn´t treat his animals well. He often used the whip against these poor beings. The charming Mister Trelawny looked at you and you felt yourself blush at the sight of his smile. "We should go. Then we'll be in Saint-Denis before dark." You nodded and Josiah brought his horse to you. He helped you get on his horse. You hold on to his shoulders and you looked into each other's eyes as he sits you on the saddle. You had both legs on one side and Josiah sat right behind you. You could immediately smell the scent of fresh mint on him. Josiah took the reins and you could feel his breath on your neck, which gave you goosebumps. It was a very pleasant feeling. Josiah's ocean eyes admired the delicate skin of your neck and the soft hair that fell over your back in big waves. When he woke up this morning he never expected to travel to Saint-Denis with such a lovely woman.

And on the way to Saint-Denis, you talked about many things. He told you that he was a magician and that he made his money with performances - Josiah could hardly tell you that he was a trickster and part of a wanted gang. Josiah enjoyed your presence and he didn't want to scare you with the truth. You had a charming laugh and you seemed to enjoy this little trip with him too. Well, that's what Josiah hoped. And you also enjoy the presence of this charming man very much. You didn't have to feel guilty about Henry. Who knew what he was doing on his business trips? You were caught in a marriage where respect and kindness were of little importance. All you could do was try to be a good wife so as not to annoy Henry and it was pretty exhausting. It was very tiring and sometimes you wished you had the courage to just run away. But the fear that he would find you kept preventing you from...

"Where can I take you, miss?" You showed him the way he should go and enjoyed the last moments in freedom before going back to your cage behind closed doors. When you stood in front of your house your heart started beating like crazy. Fortunately, Henry was not at home and you managed to be here before him. Josiah was the first to get off the horse and again he helped you get off. Your eyes met again, as did a friendly smile. Oh, you could spend hours looking into his wonderful eyes. "Thank you, Mister Trelawny. That was very kind of you." That evening Josiah took your delicate hand again and kissed the back of it and he enjoyed the feeling of your soft skin. God, he hoped to see you again soon. He didn't know that you already had a husband - because you weren't wearing any ring on your finger. You had a habit of taking the ring off when Henry wasn't with you. So you could feel like a free person during this time. "I hope our paths will meet again soon." Josiah looked hopefully into your eyes when he said that and you knew that it was impossible to meet him again. You were married... But something told you that this risk was worth it. That this man was worth it. What should you do? It would be best if you told him immediately that you were a married woman. But why couldn't you say it? Why didn't these words come from your lips? Instead, you looked lost in his beautiful eyes. "That would be great."

That was the beginning of an uncontrollable fire...

[theotherbloodfart]

Hey there! I love your blog and the way you write IT. I was wondering if you'd do a fic where he reunites with a victim he knew as a child. Maybe she wasn't afraid of him so there was nothing in it for him? Idk i just, am really in love with this idea and would love to see ypu bring it to life

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Yes I'm shamelessly killing 2 birds with one stone lol. This is also a part one. Wrote this to Falling Down by The Deadlights

The child stumbles in the darkness. She is long past screaming. For days she has wandered in the sewers. Lost. Missing. Her hunger has ebbed her to trembling weakness. And, although she thirsts, she cannot bring herself to drink the grey water she hobbles thru. Her little fingers trace shapes in the slimy walls of the pipeline as she walks along. She has long grown accustomed to the stench of this place, her watering eyes already nearly swollen closed from crying. And she doesn’t realize……. She is being watched.

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It slathers hungry foam into the water below It’s jaws. This child is practically salting herself! For days It has watched her. For days It has restrained Itself from consuming her. Possessed by an insectile curiosity, It has observed her reactions to this very literal and tangeable sensory deprivation. Has watched her sob for the light. Beg for her birth giver. Has slapped It’s knobby claws to It’s maw to stifle It’s delighted chitters.

This, It’s brutal and cruel experiment, this missing child crawling around in the pitch darkness of these sewers. It’s realm. Searching for hope. Searching for the light.

And she shall certainly find light. It snaps It’s fanged buck teeth into It’s knuckles, sniveling thru the droplets of blood which float into the nostrils of It’s button nose, relishing in the cracking sound of breaking bone, in a nearly vain attempt to silence It’s wicked joy. Oh yes. She shall find light. Deadlight. It scampers off, the sound of It splashing away making the child swoon with terror at its echoing liquid noise.

It feeds now. Sating It’s eternal hunger momentarily on a whelpling foolish enough to stray too far from his mother. These blithering mortals are nearly too easy. But that’s why It likes them so well! Easy pickings! It picks loose flesh and sinew from It’s fangs to chew on them again. So sweet! Luscious innocent fear! Yet It returns to her quickly. She is rarely alone in this darkness, tho it might very well be better for her if she was. It feeds off of her terror, slurping and suckling off the raw emotion which peppers the air. Until one day……. The fear is gone.

It hisses and twists in the grey water of It’s abode as she passes mere meters away. Where has the fear gone? No more sweet pristine fear is this emotion. Only hollow coldness. The thing has finally given up. Such a shame. It supposes It must eat the thing now. No more fun. Can’t have the thing stumbling out into the world. Can’t have the thing recovering to live out its pathetic existence. Such a waste! But perhaps a few more drops of succulent fear can be wrung from the thing.

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A tiny light appears before her. She rubs her eyes with her grubby fingers before looking upon it fully. It buzzes and bips along… like a firefly. She should feel joy. Relief even. But even in her child’s mind she knows this cannot be so. Does not trust this. Yet follows anyway. This tiny light draws her onward, she stumbles over debris in the water and nearly falls, yet clambers upright and continues onward. Reaching out, supplicating with her hands. She doesn’t realize she’s out of the water until the tiny light fades away. She cries again, waterless thirsty sobs. Until she realizes she is no longer in complete darkness. There is a light, dim but sure, drifting down from a source far above.

Her eyes widen and her little mouth parts in dumb joy. She slowly makes her way into the vast room. There is a massive pile of old discarded objects in the middle of this place.

The next thing she sees makes her freeze. There are people floating! They appear to be sleeping. He childish mind wonders if this is what happens when one dreams. Does she float as she sleeps?

The sound of tiny tinkling bells brings her eyes to a large wagon. The paint on the side is faded but she can barely make out the letters. She spells it and sounds it out as she approaches it.

“P. E. N. N. Y. W. I. S. E. Penny. Wisey.”

“Very good, Ellie.” The sing song voice makes her jerk around. There standing spotless among the refuse, is a clown. Not like any clown she’s ever seen before tho. Lanky and thin, crouched on one knee, his hands folded primly on his upraised knee. He is dressed in a silver costume very much like the very old dolls she had seen in an antique store once. His eyes are the most brilliant periwinkle blue she has ever seen. They shine from his white painted face, nestled above cherub like cheeks. His red lips are parted in the most unusual smile she has ever seen. The lower lip droops almost in a u shape.

She laughs, claps her hands delightedly and runs to him. His smile fades for the briefest of moments before immediately righting itself. He holds his arms open to her approach as if waiting for a hug.

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It allows her embrace, not returning it, merely draping It’s arms around her as she cries into It’s neck ruff. Where the fuck is her fear? It knows children are trained from birth to avoid strangers. And It’s favorite form is garish even for a stranger. And yet this tiny thing radiates…… not fear……. Something else. Something It has never felt from a human. It has scented this before. It has scented this from the creatures prostrate at their houses of worship where they supplicate some nameless thing. Some ancient deity in the stars. Foolish.

And yet this emotion radiating from this tiny human is……. Flattering…… it feels pride. A different pride than the paltry smattering after a kill. This…… this is heady. ‘She thinks I am a god.’ It chitters and shakes It’s head, causing It’s bells to jingle and spittle to drizzle into her hair.

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Ellie pulls back arms length from him.

“You’re not a clown are you.” It was a statement rather than a question. “You saved me. Are you my guardian angel?” He hisses in barely repressed laughter.

“Hardly child. But I shall be your friend if you wish?” He places his massive gloved hands on her shoulders and turns her to face the wagon. He then places his chin on her shoulder, making his sightline only a little higher than hers. His soft ginger hair tickles her ear. Raising a silk finger he points at the letters and says the words slowly.

“Pennywise The Dancing Clown.”

When she turns to him again his eyes are glowing golden orbs, one still looking at the wagon, and the other focusing on her eyes.

“Your eyes are pretty Mr Pennywise.” This makes the straying eye snap to hers as well. He tilts his head, looking down at her.

He jerks and snorts from some internal struggle, his face losing its solidity for a moment before righting itself. Lines of spit drip onto his neck ruff.

“Are you hungry too? I….. I don’t have any food. I’m sorry.” Her face lowers.

He uses a hooked gloved finger to tip her face back up.

“Noooooooooo.” He freezes. Much too long, his irises wandering outwards before refocusing. “But I bet you are, aren’t you Ellie?”

Her stomach growls loudly as she nods. He stands stiffly lifting her as well. Lifting her high to sit on his shoulders. She can not possibly know that this was because this entity knows It will devour her if she remains in line with It’s mouth.

They are silent as he walks her out of the sewers and into daylight, before setting her gently near the edge of the barrens where It knows that an adult will soon find her.

“Aren’t you coming too Mr Pennywise?” Her eyes are soulful.

“I’m afraid not Ellie. I am an angel of the sewers unfortunately. But here. Take a little Token to remember your friend Pennywise by won’t you?” He proffers a large red balloon. She takes it and smiles up at him before turning to walk away.

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“You visit ole Pennywise any time!” It’s hold on this town, and a quick sweep of the mind of the whelpling's father tells It that as soon as the girl is returned they shall be leaving Derry.

It feels inner confusion and rage at It’s own actions. It had released a perfectly good meal! No matter. It waves a hand in a huff before slinking back into the sewer.

[prophesyr]

WEEK ONE: CREATION, OCTOBER 7TH   /   no tower will compare to the splendor of the voice. so take your seat at its feet and find repletion in your own winsome self.   —SPECIAL EDITION, THE WORD OF JOSEPH, BOOK OF THE FAITHFUL PART 1.           word count :   923           trigger warnings :   please tell me if it needs tagging.

          In the beginning, our Creator will strip the nations of their thrones, their titles, and their worths. Fire will rain down from the Heavens, and the sea will ascend to consume the land. This Earth will once again be formless and empty, purged of its villainy and disease and left only those which It has deemed worthy.           The sun will rise, and the Voice shall call down to those few remaining ears,     ‘   Light the way.   ‘     We will forge a new path with the PURITY in each and every soul, and It will see it and know that the light is good.           No longer will the paradigm of man and woman hold humanity to its weakest competence, for procreation means nothing without the tools and will to expand our potential. And no more will we be separate from It, as Its word and spirit lives within us all. Do not embrace the snakes within our Garden, but  w e l c o m e  them with smiles and tidings of accomplishment.           Should their fangs bare to you, sever the head.           Remember and steady yourselves: to fall to temptation is not a sin, lest you tempt your neighbors with those same FAULTS. So too shall It cast you from Eden, just as the first man and woman who stepped foot inside our Garden and those who refused to receive the truth after the first great flood.           Do not lust for the blood of your brothers; do not WADE in their suffering in the way of those who came before us. To raise a hand to our own family means damnation. Just as well, those with whom you share blood must not raise one to you. Understand, children, that there is no shame in seeking  a s y l u m , even from the reach of your own mother.           Mankind was once promised that they would never again see the end of days. Never would their world be drowned by the raging sea. And they lied dutifully,     ‘   Never again will we give You a reason.   ‘           HEREIN LIES OUR NEW VOW:           We will no longer try to reach the Heavens in the name of competition and blaspheme. Though we may replicate and pay tribute to the things It has done, we cannot take the place of the Almighty. Learn the language of your neighbor, build strength toward community, but do not take DIVINITY into your own hands. Your palms will burn in contact with Its sanctity, and there is no doubt that Its light will burn your eyes unto perpetual darkness. No tower will compare to Its  s p l e n d o r . So take your seat at Its feet and find repletion in your own winsome self.           Our Creator has answered in kind. Before our movement found its footing, its name, there was the Voice. And in the Voice is the reason, hope, and birth of what will be called forevermore, the PROJECT AT EDEN’S GATE. Far, the Father has traveled to find our new home. His family is boundless and filled with his faith.           And It can see now, even among the vast failures of humanity, that the light is good.           Fear not, for It does not ask what one cannot deliver. When you stand below the cover of night and find yourself wondering what form of  s a c r i f i c e  It may want, reminisce upon all which the Father has given for you. In the face of surrender, he has raised his eyes in obedience. His mouth has called out for your sake, and all which he has given is in your name. You have been offered your own LAMB. Deliver him to the slaughter, and remember his name as he cries out in exaltation. No such truths can reach the ears than what he holds on his own tongue. Come forth, brothers and sisters and receive the word of the Father.           This land which he has worked with his own two hands will soon be yours. With you shall it remain, should you  h e e d  his teachings. Good things come to those who wait, but all good things must come to an end. So where do we find our purpose, if not in faith? Place the needs of the spirit long before that of the body. Use not physical contact for harm or hedonism, lest the Almighty DO AWAY with you as It will the rest of mankind.           What you know and what you love will be DESTROYED. Do not question this.           Take your wrongdoings and your blame and lay them before the Father. Ask that he bless you in the name of the Creator, and you still may you see the next life. Like the mighty phoenix, we will rise. May our ashes ignite and light the way to a brighter future. May our wings help us soar into that unforgiving night.           All who survive must face some form of  p a s s i n g . No one, chosen or wayward, should be denied memorial. Pay out your four hundred silver pieces and bury all which you have lost and ascend at our side.           In the throes of despair, may still we raise our voices to the Heavens in rejoice, may our voices tremble before Its majesty. Praise be to the Father, not for the life he has given, but for the PAIN which he has taken. The noise we make is joyous. How we will laugh and sing in the age adversity. To those who bring false rapport, tell them that they should have felt the  p r e s e n c e  on those nights, when we were till a simple Project, searching for a place to rest at Eden’s Gate.

[waitingtobeimpressed]

The Silent Serpent part 6

" Really Fangs I'm telling you, I'm fine, great in fact" Mae grumbled and she crossed her arms over her chest in a childish manner. She squirmed out of fangs soft grip on her face and jumped off of the motorbike. "Why do you always treat me like I'm made of glass?" She mumbled and she stormed up the steps of the Fogarty residence.

" Because Maeble, your not a Southsider. Hell even a Northsider could defend themselves against a ghoulie."Fangs spat as he trailed up behind her.

Mae furiously span on her heal and faced the tanned boy, staring daggers at him. " Don't you dare tell me what I can and cannot handle, Fogarty." She spat as she continuously poked him harshly in the chest with her forefinger. " I had to deal with countless mean girls who made my life a living hell when I was in England, so what makes you think that this school would be any different? Because I sure didn't."

Fangs looked stunned and her revelation, stepping down a few steps and lowered his head in shame. Mae and Fangs never fought, not even if they were playing. its one of the things that Mae loved most about her cousin. And she was always amused by the fact that he acted like a tough gang member on the outside but on the inside, he was truly a marshmallow.

"Look Fangs," Mae said softly. "I know you mean well but I'm honestly fine." She moved back down the steps and pulled him into a hug.

" i mean it doesn't even really hurt" she said as they pulled away.

Fangs sighed, fighting an internal battle. " I still don't know why Pea would leave you alone..."

" look I'm a big girl" Mae smiled, cutting him off" and big girls look out for themselves"

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Mae sat on her makeshift bed, her back resting uncomfortably against the chipped and greying wall. The only light that illuminated the room was that of her laptop and the dimming fairy lights that hung lazily low from the ceiling.

Mae had always loved writing novels that stretched to the farthest corners of the globe. Maybe because it was a great way to escape her mother and the cruel reality that came with her. Or perhaps it was that she was finally in control of something more significant than deciding which hoodie was was going to wear to bed. Because god forbid that she would wear one outside of her room.

Mae closed her eyes as she felt her body ache, begging her to stop and fall asleep. And she had every intent on doing so until her phone vibrated in her back pocket.

Sighing, mae shifted her weight onto her side and turned her phone on. A pang of anxiousness filled her stomach when she saw the massage was from sweet pea.

Peaface🐍-

Come outside. Now.

Cup'O'Tea-

Why should i?😒

Peaface🐍-

Because i asked nicely

Cup'O'Tea-

No u didn't

Peaface🐍-

Just do it

Huffing in annoyance, Mae, notably dishevelled, clambered out of her bed and onto the hard, cold, laminated floor. Mae made her way to her bedroom door and opened it a smidgen to see if fangs bedroom light had turned off yet. It had.

Mae silently closed the door behind her and quickly descended down the stairs. She quietly opened the front door where she was greeted by Sweet Pea leaning against the porch way.

Mae slid out and shut the door behind her, isolating herself with him, and instantly regretting it afterward.

"Yes?" Mae asked a little harsher than she had intended which caused her to inwardly cringe.

Sweet pea, to put it plainly, look like absolute crap. His deep black hair set off in different angles and tangents, looking highly energetic, while the rest of him seemed to be tired and frustrated.

"Look, mae-" pea said with unusual sentiment. " i feel really bad and i just-"

" shut up" mae cut in. Her head snapped in the direction of the door she had closed. Mae cracked the door just enough to see fangs bounding down the carpeted steps and swing into the dimly lit kitchen that overlooked the living room.

Sweet pea huffed, " would you please just let me talk, i mean i came all the way over here to give yo-"

"I said shush!"Mae whispered and through her hand over sweet peas mouth. Mae glared at him, turning her attention back around to the door. Fangs was stood by the open fridge rummaging around. Mae quietly shut the door again and proceeded to look at sweet pea.

"Now, what is it that you want now sweet pea, because I don't really have the time for this..."mae turned to look at sweet pea and saw an annoyed expression plaguing his face. He rolled his eyes and proceeded to swiftly grab Maes hand and drag her along forgartys garden Footpath towards his bike.

"Like i said before i came to apologise" he snapped slightly shocking mae. "Now get on the damn bike"

Mae looked at him confused and then looked down at herself, shaking her head in amusement. " im in my pjs sweets..." she deadpanned and attempted to take a step back.

"I really don't care thought" he said bitterly. Sweets didn't know why he was acting this way or even where he was going to take her. He just wanted to apologise in person and then quickly leave, but as pure usual Mae was quite unresponsive in his efforts,and this 'really' annoyed him. More than it had ever before.

Hi, sorry I haven't posted in an age i just haven't been motivated and kinda ran out of ideas. I know what i want to happen but i feel it needs a lot of context and thats hard so if u have any interesting ideas or prompts please for the love of god send them my way.