#so of course id pick defense

[ryssbelle]

Fractured timelines 'Legend', a knight in Hyrules army, couldn't decide on a red cape or blue cape (theres a certain someone who doesn't think the blue tunic is superior when it is-) so I have two for you guys to decide if you want to help lol

he is not technically Legend as most people know him, tho I did steal the Lu hair from dtbs from myself, he took the name after mysteriously gaining the memories of the past hero and finding a connection with him.

[luvyeni]

❛TAMING THE PILLOW PRINCESS❜ ( n. jaemin )

p. boyfriend!na jaemin x fem!reader w. 1.8k+

warnings? oral ( m. receiving ), uprotected sex, sorta mean dom jaemin (he's such a softie it's hard), a little degradation, breeding kink (?)

— 𖦹 ( you used be such a good girl for him, but thats okay jaemin will fix it ) !

“Come home.” You spoke through the phone. “baby im with the guys I told you I wanted to hang out with them for a while.” Jaemin said, but you could care less. “i don’t care, I want you home now.”

“Ba— come home or you’ll sleep on the couch for a week." Before he could speak up you said something else. “and no sex!” you hung up in his face— he sighed, putting his phone away, he friends already looking at him, your voice was loud enough for them to hear the entire thing. “don’t say anything.” He rubbed his temples.

“jaemin, man I love you and I don’t know how to say this but.” Jeno said. “your girlfriend is a bitch.” Haechan finished. “haechan.” Renjun said, jaemin shook his head, ready to defend you. “she’s just really needy you know?” he said. “she needs attention, it’s okay I don’t mind.”

“she’s also rude as hell, constantly nagging and yelling at you over stupid shit, spending all your money, i could go on.” Haechan said, jaemin sighed. Jaemin loved you, he did — but even he had to admit his friend was right, you were a nightmare dressed in pink.

“does she even you know?” jeno trailed off. “you know give it up?” he said. “sex? of course we have sex.” He said. “does she go down on you?” renjun asked, jaemin tried to remember the last time you did, cringing. “she really isn’t  that good at it, but id rather give than receive.”

“and you go down on her?” jeno said. “I do most of the work, so what?” jaemin said. “that’s your problem, you’ve created a pillow princess with a bratty attitude, and now you don’t know how to handle her anymore.” Jeno said. “I know how to handle my girlfriend.” He said, feeling a bit defensive now that it was finally laid out for him. “do you really?”

That sentence stayed with him all the way home — your attitude was getting worse day by day, and he stayed passive, letting you do what you want,  as long as you were happy, even though it made him miserable— he wasn’t getting sad, he was getting pissed, speeding on the gas all the way home.

You scoffed looking at the time, he was 2 hours late. “im gonna kill him.” you got up out of bed, only in your underwear and a flimsy tank top , making your way into the kitchen to get a drink, opening the fridge — your eyes sat on the last can of jaemins beer, you smirked grabbing the can, opening taking a sip. “serves him right.” You didn’t even like beer, you just wanted to piss him off , knowing he wouldn’t do anything but smile and tell you it would be okay.

Leaving the can on the counter, knowing it will piss him off as well, turning to go back in the room, when the front door open, your boyfriend walked in. you rolled your eyes, he looked at you,  then over by the counter, noticing the beer. “that was my last one.

“So?” you shrugged walking back to the room, the cats following behind you. “why didn’t you throw away the can?” you ignored him, he followed behind you. “you know I hate when you leave the cans on the counter.”

“well go pick it up and throw it away.” You picked up a pillow, throwing at his chest. “you go sleep on the couch while you’re at it.” He looked down at the pillow then back at you, anger boiling up inside him. “go.” You said turning on your side, no longer facing him.

“im not staying on the couch.” He said you scoffed. “well you aren’t staying in here, so sleep in the hall for all i care.” jaemin saw red, and before he could even notice it was like his arms and legs were moving for him — and he was sitting on the bed, you shot up ready to yell.  “I said get the fuc—” he your words were cut short by jaemins hand wrapping around your throat.

“Listen here.” He said, his eyes dark, not like how you’re used to. “i've had it up to here with your bitchy attitude.” He seethed. “letting you walk all over me, you don’t have to do shit, i let you sit here in the apartment i pay for all day and do nothing, while i go out and work my ass off so you can spend my money on your unnecessary shit and how do you repay me?” he squeezed. “by being a bitch.”

You couldn’t say anything, not because you couldn’t due to him choking you, but because you were speechless, he never spoke to you like that — so mean and with hatred in his eyes — it was kind of turning you on. “jae— did i say you could speak?” he said. “that’s your problem, you don’t listen.”

“i've been spoiling you too much, letting you get away with everything.” He kissed his teeth. “that shit stops today.” Before you could say anything he was tossing you over his lap. “i want you to count.” He whispered in your ear. “wh-ouch!” you yelped upon feeling his hand come down on your ass. “fuck that hurts.” You cursed. “good, it’s supposed to.” another slapped made you jolt. “now count.”

“jae– shit!” you cursed as he didn’t let you get your words out, slapping your ass. “one!” you shouted. “good again “ he repeated. “tw-two.” He kept repeating his abuse on your ass, tears wielding in your eyes as you counted all the way until his desired number.

“Good.” He rubbed your sore cheeks. “you actually listened for once.” He grabbed your hair — yanking your hair back roughly, looking you in the eyes “get down on your knees.”

You sat in between his legs, your knees digging into the rug sure to leave them red — your face close to his hard on. “im always going down in you, bout time you give me something in return.” He unbuckled his pants, pushing them down to his ankles. “gonna suck me off real good.” He pulled his cock from his underwear, stroking himself off, his cock dripping with pre-cum from his tip on to your pouty lips.

You hadn’t done this in a while, jaemin always doted on you, so you probably only did it a few times in the early stages of your relationship after a while he just ended up saying it was fine. “go on.” he held the base of his cock tapping it on your lips. “put it in your mouth.”

You slowly sunk down on his cock, he groaned out throwing his head back, his hand resting on the bed, the other in your head. “you’re still just as bad.” Your eyes widening, as he pushed your head all the way down. “it’s like you’re not even trying.” The more he talked to you like that the more turned on you became, your panties sticking uncomfortably to your cunt. “have to do everything.”

He used your hair, guiding you up and down his shaft. “there you go, slowly.” he cursed under his breath. “use your tongue.” he hissed. “i said your tongue, not your teeth — are you dumb baby?” you moaned around his cock. “of course you like being degraded -fuck- i guess i assumed you liked being treated like a princess.”

He pulled you off him, slapping his cock against your lips. “that’s enough — want you now.” you went to lay down like you normally did but he stopped you. “no, it’s not about you tonight.” he laid back against the headboard. “tonight i want you to ride me, i want you to work for it.”

You’ve never ridden anyone, all of them doing the work for you. “i-i.” he picked you, making you straddle his lap. “i'll jerk off right now in front of you and you won’t get anything, if you want to cum, you ride me.” You were desperate to cum, biting your lip — grabbing the base of his cock, hovering above you. “sit.”

He pushed you down, his cock filling you up, you moaned out, holding yourself up by his chest. “jae-jaemin.” you moaned. “now move.” he commanded, you rocked your hips sloppily. “do it right.” He slapped your ass. “i-i c-cant.” you sobbed. “try.” He said deciding to help you just a bit, grabbed your hips rocking you back and forth. “fu-fuck just like that.” He let your waist go, leaving you on your own again.

It just wasn’t enough, you needed him. “jaemin.” You whined. “i-i need you.” He smirked. “yeah.” His hips bucking up. “why should i help you when -fuck- when all you’ve been is a bitch to me?” he grunted, slowly loosing his mind, wanting nothing more than to flip you over and fuck you like he’s used to. “why should i help you.”

“i-im so-sorry.” You stuttered. “i'll be good, i promise.” You sounded so pretty, begging like that. “you will?” he grunted. “no more being mean, and rude?” you nodded, promising him through tears. “i-i promise.”

He flipped you over,  pushing his cock deep into your cunt. “shit!” you screamed as he plowed into you, wrapping your leg around his waist. “shit that’s it.” he moaned. “be a good girl and take my cock.” You grabbed his bicep, eyes rolling to back of your head.

“that’s all you needed, to be fucked back into submission right?” he said grabbing your cheeks, forcing you to look at him. “you’re gonna be my good girl again if i let you cum.” You nodded dumbly. “words.” he said, thrusting deeply inside you,  hitting that gummy spot. “ye-yes i promise.” You felt it coming all you was his word.

“cum.”

Your mouth dropped out, eyes rolling to back of your head as you came with a loud gasp of jaemins name, your head feeling deeper into a subspace as he fucked you through your orgasm. “pretty girl -fuck- gonna cum inside your pretty cunt okay?” you nodded. “pl-please cum inside me.”

His thrust began to falter as he came, his cum pouring into your cunt. “good girl.” He looked at your fucked out face. “there’s my good girl.”

He pulled out of your cunt, watching his cum leaking out of you, laying next to you, caressing the side of your face . “im sorry.” You pouted. “for being such a bitch.”

“it’s okay princess, i still love you and I still want to take care of my precious baby.” He kissed your temple. “just be nicer to me baby.” He said. “as long as you don’t make me ride you anymore.” He laughed. “I don’t ever want to do that again.” He nodded. “I won’t baby.”

“you’ll always be my pretty pillow princess.”

©️LUVYENI

[dollarbils]

focused | j.o.

jenna ortega x fem!reader

context. your girlfriend’s been busy all day. all you’re craving is for her focus to be on you.

warnings. angst, smut, degrading words.

masterlist

she’d been glued to her laptop all day. consumed in this new script she’d received. of course you were excited for her, you’d seen the way her face lit up. but she’d been at it for hours, days.

“jenna, when are you going to give yourself a break, how long is this script?” she wasn’t fully listening, still engrossed by the letters on the white screen.

“hm?” she barely looked over at you, registering thad you’d said something, but nothing more.

“jenna please. i feel like i haven’t seen you in days even though we live together.” she seemed to have had picked up on your tone because this time she turned around, facing you.

“sorry, what did you say?” she asked you to repeat yourself for the second time.

“i miss you, love. it’s been ages since we’ve talked or spent time together.” she furrowed her brows in confusion.

“what do you mean? we see each other all day.” she chuckled, not taking the conversation seriously.

“i’m serious jenna, you’ve been glued to that screen for the past two days, i’ve barely heard your voice. it’s been keeping you up at night too.” instead of self reflecting, she went on the defensive immediately.

“that’s not true. i just really need to get this script looked over. i was told i could comment on anything id like to possibly get changed. do you understand how rare it is for an actor to get that opportunity?” she got up from the desk chair, waving her hands around as she yelled.

“no, of course i do. but that doesn’t mean you can’t at least take a break.” she rolled her eyes.

“i have taken breaks, it’s not my problem you’re so needy all the time.” the insult was misplaced and you felt embarrassed.

“i’m needy? jenna i haven’t had a conversation that’s lasted more than a minute in the last 48 hours. wanting more than that is not needy.” you couldn’t shake the feeling that had settled in, the fact that maybe you were too needy.

“oh my god, you’re so dramatic. just wait for me to finish and then i’m all yours.” her tone was condescending, and you soon found it ridiculous that you were fighting over this.

“it’s not only about me, you need a break too.” she didn’t seem to care.

“just give me five minutes.” you knew five minutes would turn into five hours but it didn’t matter anymore. and once five minutes had passed, you closed your eyes and drifted to sleep, no longer having the energy to fight her.

-

after some time, she came through the door, to find you sleeping. it’s not as if she’d wanted to upset you, but this script was really exciting to her. she hadn’t meant to ignore you.

“baby,” she shook you awake, not wanting to go to sleep without fixing this.

“jenna, i’m not in the mood.” she was slightly taken aback by your cold words.

“i’m sorry, sweetheart.” she sat upright on the bed, caressing your arm gently, coaxing you into forgiveness.

“please.” she repeated, and even without elaboration it was clear what she was asking for.

“okay.” you folded as the soft words left your lips. you pushed the covers back and let her take you in her arms. she kissed your forehead earning a sigh, as you relaxed in her warm embrace.

“what can i do to make it better?” she asked with genuine concern, however your response was a mischievous grin. she raised her eyebrows as she questioned the look you were giving her.

“i could use some head.” she laughed at your reply and kissing your smiling lips.

“i can arrange that.” she whispered in your ear, her hands burning the skin at your waist.

“my poor angel’s touch starved. tell me what you need, baby.” her voice was sick with power. she loved having you so desperately begging for her. although she did feel bad.

“fuck, jenna. i just need you to t-touch me.” her smile widened and she fumbled with your shorts, not planning on wasting any time with you.

“mm, can’t get off on your own huh? need my help.” she urged you to reply and when you didn’t she pulled your chin in order to face her.

“y-yeah, need you to help m-me.” her fingertips were brushing against your clothed clit, causing your words to break up in a stutter. she enjoyed how desperate you sounded beneath her touch, her words rendering you more and more flustered.

“so pathetic aren’t you.” her words were harsh because she knew it turned you on. you were nodding without realising what you were agreeing to, too focused on the filthy words leaving her mouth to ponder on their meaning. she chuckled into your neck, her warm tongue soothing the bruises she’d created.

“jen-jenna, please.” her hands pulled down your panties before she began to play with your wetness, spreading it around and earning choked whines from your throat.

“hm, who are you so wet for baby?” she teased but you didn’t have the strength to reply as she lowered her head between your thighs. her tongue laid flat against your clit, tasting your arousal while her fingers toyed with your entrance.

“f-fuck.” instinctively, your thighs shut around her head, making her hiss.

“open wide for me.” she instructed, looking up to see you fisting the sheets with your head thrown back. however when you had relaxed, you’d managed to comply with her request.

“that’s it.” she affirmed, her mouth latching onto your heat once again. you were soon returned to your previous state, your mouth an exit for all sorts of pornographic noises. you physically couldn’t keep quiet. and when you began grinding against her tongue, she groaned into you, the pleasure of devouring you finally expressed.

“oh my god, jenna please- please keep going.” she smirked into your pussy, flicking her tongue over your clit, and darting it in and out of your entrance. it felt so good. she was too good.

“fuck, jenna. so close, can i-i.” your eyes were shut as the pleasure built up, so close to your release.

“mhm.” she nodded, her face still buried in your arousal, bringing you to the edge and helping you ride it out once that chord has snapped. you felt yourself grow warm as the pleasure consumed you, clenching around her tongue. she came up to kiss you, her tongue sure to penetrate your lips so that you could taste yourself.

“am i forgiven?” she smiled and you couldn’t help shoving her playfully at the look she was giving you.

“yeah, i’d say so.”

[clanwarrior-tumbly]

Pressure reader finding a gun and now can and will defend themself from monster or execute other people for doing something dumb

I'm sorry but I saw this and decided to run with how finding a gun might actually go for a Prisoner!Reader /lh

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"Wow...guess somebody forgot to pick this up. Or maybe Sebastian got tired of me dying to those monsters all the time.."

Staring down at the weapon that was just laying on the floor, you looked around to see if any cameras were currently watching you. Of course, there was a singular one with a red light in the corner above the next door, aimed directly at your position.

They were always watching.

From the comfort and safety of their headquarters, they watched you get maimed by the creatures here over and over again. Whether it's a Wall Dweller sneaking up on you or Pandemonium ramming into the locker you're hiding in nonstop....they've seen it all.

So at this point, you didn't care that they could see your clear interest in the object on the ground.

One you were forbidden to take.

But to hell with them and their rules.

After all you've suffered through down here, you deserved to have some kind of self-defense tool that wasn't just a light source you had to conserve.

Why shouldn't you be allowed to protect yourself? They were going to kill all the creatures who escaped containment, anyways, so if you could kill them now, why not?

Unfortunately, HQ begged to differ, as the moment you crouched down to pick up the pistol, a familiar voice came onto the intercom:

"Do not touch the weapon. Leave it alone and it will be collected by authorized personnel later."

"...figures." You glared at the camera, standing up. "Why don't you tell your "authorized personnel" to put down those sea monsters instead?! I think I'm allowed to defend myself if-"

*pop*

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"Back here again, are we?"

"Yeah..I guess.." Grumbling, you rubbed your neck as you looked up at the familiar trio of glowing blue eyes and angler lure. Even now, you still had a killer headache from the PDG detonation.

Then again, that was your own fault.

You didn't need to read the same document twice.

"I don't recommend defying them again. At least..not until you find a way to scramble their connection." Sebastian advised, sighing as he shook his head. "You gotta remember you have no rights down here. Neither of us do. It sucks but, we gotta deal with it."

"The IDS has gone haywire..but they're worried about me shooting through a glass window.." You huffed. "What if it wasn't even loaded?"

"Well I'm not sure if you know this, but prisoners and guns don't exactly go together. Just use what you've learned in the past to avoid the threats. It doesn't matter to them how "badly" you think you needed a firearm. You'll never get your hands on one, and I'm certainly not gonna sell any to you. Period."

"....I guess that pistol would've been useless if it didn't any rounds..."

"Anyway, here's what your overseer had to say on the matter. It's..kinda funny." Sebastian showed you another file, documenting your time and cause of death, along with a comment.

"The EXR-P stumbled across a small firearm that was left behind during the lockdown and defied direct orders to drop it, thinking they were an exception to the rule. This cannot happen again."

"Okay, that's bullshit. They're making it sound like I was an entitled asshole." You pointed out.

"Yeah, well, I can see why. Backtalking them is funny and all until your head pops. If you want them to take you seriously, you'll have to reach that crystal."

"Fine. I'll be a good little expendable and just focus on that." Putting a ferryman token on the table, you looked up at Sebastian. "Tell the guy downstairs I wanna continue where I was."

"Alright. Better not waste it." He swiped the coin, fading back into the darkness.

In the blink of an eye, you returned to the Blacksite, in the same room that you died in. It was clear of any blood that was left behind after your PDG went off, and of course..the pistol wasn't anywhere to be found.

It would have been useless anyways.

On the bright side, you did find a blacklight and some batteries in the drawers that you didn't check before, and you realized it's wiser to just use them to protect yourself.

'Okay. Let's just play it safe and keep going.'

[levisjinchuriki]

forever yours - chapter 4

summary: you and gojo take small steps towards mending your relationship

warning: mention of nanami, light fluff

word count: 2.7k

the decision to take things one step at a time is easier said than done, but you and satoru are determined to try. the days following your heartfelt conversation are filled with caution, a tentative dance as you both try to navigate the uncharted waters of rebuilding your relationship.

in addition to agreeing to take baby steps in the relationship, you also had a long discussion on ground rules, expectations and what you need from each other moving forward. you both agree to make an effort to communicate more openly, to share your thoughts and feelings without the defensiveness that had often characterized your conversations in the past. without that foundation, you’d struggle to build trust and grow together. 

your interactions are careful to start, as if both of you were afraid of shattering the fragile new beginning you were trying to build. there are times when the weight of your past feels overwhelming, threatening to pull you back into old patterns of distrust and frustration. but there are also moments where you manage to rediscover the familiarity of your bond. a shared smile or a laugh over a small joke speaks volumes—and these are the moments that remind you why you’re willing to try again, focusing on the steps you’re taking together rather than the distance still left to cover. it’s a process, one that needs time and patience. and you can tell gojo’s making an effort to show that he’s truly committed to changing his ways. 

it starts with small changes. when gojo calls to tell haru goodnight you spent a few extra minutes on the phone. texts become more frequent, too. not just about haru, but about your days, his work, and each other’s thoughts on the situation you’re experiencing together. it’s nice checking in with each other, sharing everything from minor frustrations to unexpected joys.

—

the sound of your phone ringing interrupts you as you’re feeding haru his lunch. you glance at the caller id and quickly swipe the screen, tucking the phone between your ear and shoulder.

“hey, kento,” you greet with a smile, dipping the spoon back into haru’s bowl before offering it to him.

“hey got any free time? i finished early today and thought i could stop by if that’s alright with you”. he’s always been a supportive figure, and his desire to spend time with haru spoke volumes about his affection for your son. 

“of course, haru would love to see you. what time were you thinking?” you ask. haru’s eye light up at the mention of his name. you mirror his expression as you feed him another serving. 

“i’m flexible, i could be there in about an hour or so,” he replies. the idea of seeing a familiar face is comforting—aside from gojo, it’s been just you and haru for a while.

“sounds good. i’ll make sure haru is ready for some quality time with his uncle,” you say warmly.

after ending the call, you finish feeding your son, noticing how his eyes begin to droop as the meal takes its toll. you put him down for a nap and within moments, he’s fast asleep. you take the time you have alone to tidy up the place.

as you move through the house, you take in the sight of the toys that are scattered across the floor. it’s a familiar mess, one that brings a smile to your face, but now is the opportunity you have to restore a bit of order. you begin picking up the toys, placing them neatly back in their designated spots, fluffing the pillows on the couch and tidying the kitchen. the space slowly transforms, becoming a calm and inviting home once more. 

as you finish up, you glance at the clock. kento should be here any minute. you make your way back to haru’s room, lifting him slowly to not wake him too abruptly. he stirs in your arms and you rub his back to greet him softly. he gets fussy, still groggy from his short nap. before you can calm him fully your doorbell rings. you look at haru with an excited expression. 

“guess who’s here to see you?” you ask him as you make your way to the front. you open the door with a welcoming smile and can sense the genuine happiness in kento’s eyes as he sees haru.

“someone just woke up, hm?” he hums softly rubbing haru’s head. the boy leans into his touch and his eyes light up as he sees his uncle smiling down at him. 

“nami!” haru exclaims, his little arms stretching as he reaches for kento, who gently takes him from you. haru is quick to bury his head into his neck, a high-pitched squeal of excitement escaping his lips as he wiggles in his uncle’s arms. his little hands clutch at kento’s shirt, holding on tight as if he’s afraid the moment might slip away.

“how’s my favorite nephew doing?” kento asks, his voice warm and affectionate. there’s a softness in his tone reserved only for haru, a tenderness that melts away the stoic exterior he often shows the world.

haru pulls back just enough to look up at his uncle, his eyes sparkling with joy. he’s filled with pure delight as he begins to babble, his words tumbling out in a rush of excitement. some of them don’t quite make sense, half-formed thoughts and phrases that only a child could string together with such enthusiasm. it’s nothing short of adorable as he trips over some words. he’s starting to put bigger sentences together and kento can hear the effort in each syllable. he hangs on to every word, his expression is soft and attentive, completely captivated by his nephew’s earnest attempt to communicate.

as you step back to let him inside, he gives you a kiss on the cheek and hands you a small bag. you know what’s inside already, he always brings over goodies for you both when he comes to visit. 

“we play with my blocks!” haru says excitedly, making his uncle chuckle. 

“okay, little one. let’s play”. nanami gently places haru down before sitting beside him. your heart swells with affection as you watch them together, the sight of your son and his uncle sharing such a special bond filling you with a deep sense of contentment.

haru is much smaller than his uncle, but that doesn’t stop him from tackling the playtime with boundless energy. despite the size difference, haru’s enthusiasm is contagious, and kento easily matches his excitement, encouraging him every step of the way.

as you stand there, watching the two of them together, you can’t help but feel grateful for moments like this. moments of pure, unfiltered joy that remind you of the love and warmth that surround you and your son. nanami’s presence is a comforting reminder of the support system you have around you, one that has always been there and will continue while you and satoru navigate this delicate period of rebuilding.

the visit is comforting, time filled with the kind of easy conversations and shared laughter that make it clear how much nanami cares for you both. the air is lighter, the tension from earlier days melting away under the warmth of familial affection. 

eventually, haru's energy slowly begins to wane. his once lively movements become slow, his eyelids growing heavy as he tries to stay awake just a little longer. but the comforting presence of his uncle proves too much for the little boy to resist.

haru lets out a tiny yawn, rubbing his eyes with his small fists. he waddles over to the armchair nanami is currently sitting in. without a word, he climbs into kento’s lap, seeking the familiar comfort he always finds with his uncle. kento smiles softly, wrapping his arms around the boy as he snuggles against him, head resting on his broad chest.

“tired, little one?” kento asks gently, his voice low and soothing.

haru nods, his eyes fluttering closed. he murmurs, his voice barely a whisper now as sleep overtakes him. kento adjusts his hold, cradling haru close to him as the boy’s breathing evens out, falling into the steady rhythm of sleep. 

kento glances up and meets your gaze, a soft smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “looks like playtime wore him out,” he says quietly, his voice filled with a quiet fondness.

you nod, returning his smile. “he loves spending time with you,” you whisper back, not wanting to disturb the peaceful moment. kento’s eyes soften further, a look of deep affection crossing his face as he gazes down at haru, his little face relaxed and serene.

he lets the lull of the moment sit for a while, just enjoying light conversation until it takes a turn. 

“how are you holding up?” he asks, his gaze filled with concern and genuine care. he noticed earlier that you aren’t wearing your ring anymore—something you had stubbornly refused to take off for the longest time, a symbol of your reluctance to fully confront the reality of your situation. 

you take a moment to gather your thoughts, the silence stretching as you consider how to respond. the question is loaded, and part of you feels the urge to be honest, to lay bare the complexities of your feelings. you hate keeping secrets, especially from your own family. but, another part of you hesitates, wanting this new path with gojo to remain private. everyone had seen just how much the separation affected you and you’re not ready for any external opinions or judgments that might complicate things further.

finally, you decide to share a version of the truth that protects your evolving situation while still acknowledging the difficulties you’re facing. “i’m... managing,” you choose your words carefully. your voice soft as you meet his eyes. “it’s been a lot lately, trying to balance everything and adjust to the changes. i’m trying to take things one day at a time”. 

kento listens attentively, his expression full of understanding and sympathy. “i can only imagine,” he says gently. “it’s a big change”, you nod in agreement. 

“you’ve always been strong. but, if you ever need someone to talk to, or just a break, i’m here for you.”. the sincerity in his voice is comforting and you offer him a grateful smile, appreciating his support, even if you aren’t ready to share everything just yet.

“thanks, ken” you say. softly. “i really appreciate it.”

later that evening, as nanami prepares to leave, he gives you a reassuring smile. “i’ll come by again soon. take care of yourself, okay?”

you nod, embracing him warmly at the door. “i will,” you promise, grateful for his presence. after thanking him again for coming, you watch him leave before gently shutting the door. with a tired sigh, you turn your attention to haru, more than ready to tuck him in and finally get some rest yourself.

—-

the next step in figuring out your relationship with gojo is spending more time together as a family. you decide to spend a relaxing afternoon together at the park. haru is happily running around, his laughter echoing as he plays on the swings gojo helps push him and climb across the jungle gym. Eeach shared moment, each smile and laugh, builds a sense of camaraderie and rekindles the familiar feeling of togetherness. for a moment, it felt like the old days—before everything had gotten so complicated.

as the day goes on, you find yourself relaxing more, letting go of some of the tension that had been weighing on you for months. satoru really does seem different—more attentive, more present. he isn’t distracted by his phone or the constant demands of his work. instead, he’s focused entirely on you and haru, and it makes a world of difference.

of course, haru requests ice cream after his day of fun. satoru agrees quickly, wanting to continue his day with you all together. 

insisting he’s a big boy, haru gets a mix of three different flavors, his eyes lighting up with excitement as he takes his first bite. you’re sure he’ll have a sugar rush and then crash hard tonight, but you allow it.

“thank you mommy and daddy!” he says as his cheeks are covered in chocolate and sprinkles.

you can’t help but laugh as you wipe his face, feeling a genuine happiness that had been missing for too long. satoru catches your eye across the table, and there was something in his gaze—something soft and hopeful—that made your heart skip a beat.

—-

just as you expected, haru had fallen asleep in the backseat of the car. the ride back with him and satoru is filled with quiet conversation and it feels nice to just have a peaceful moment with him. it’s comforting to see him so at ease as he drives you to your once shared home. but with that comfort comes an undercurrent of uncertainty, a reminder that things between you are still fragile, that one wrong step could shatter the tentative progress you’ve made.

you’re pulled from your thoughts as the car turns into your driveway. gojo shifts the car into park, and the silence between you stretches for a moment longer. you both look back at your son, who’s still sound asleep, his head resting against the side of his car seat. the sight of him like this, so peaceful and content, brings a soft smile to your face.

“i’ll carry him in,” gojo offers, his voice low and gentle, not wanting to disturb the tranquility of the moment.

the two of you move in sync, satoru carefully lifting haru from his seat while you grab his small backpack. as you unlock the front door and step inside, the familiar warmth of your home wraps around you like a comforting embrace.

he gently places haru in his bed, tucking him in and telling him how much he loves him even though he’s not awake to hear it. you linger in the doorway, a sense of nostalgia washing over you. this was once your normal—coming home after a day out, putting your son to bed together, sharing these quiet, intimate moments.

when satoru finally steps out of haru’s room, he closes the door softly behind him. you’re both left standing in the hallway, the weight of the day settling over you. 

“today was nice” he says after a moment, his voice is full of content. there’s a vulnerability in his tone that catches your attention, a sincerity that resonates with your own emotions. “it felt…normal. how things used to be” he adds.

you smile fondly, feeling the same way. “yeah, it did” you agree softly.

he searches your eyes, his own filled with such affection that it’s both reassuring and terrifying. there’s a depth to his gaze. 

“i know we’re taking things slow, but days like today… they give me hope”. he looks so much more at peace now that you both have shared the thoughts you’ve kept hidden from each other for so long. 

“me too” you whisper. it doesn’t feel real that this is your life again. although you both still had a lot to work on, today showed there is still the same amount of love between you that you’ve always had.

“one step at a time” he echoes, the phrase that’s become a sort of mantra for the two of you.

you nod, feeling the weight of those words and understanding just how important they are. for a moment, the silence between you is charged with unspoken words and lingering feelings. things are far from perfect, but it’s progress, and that’s all you can ask for right now.

“thank you,” satoru says suddenly, his voice earnest. “for today—for giving us this chance.”

his words take you by surprise, and you can feel your heart swell. 

“thank you for trying. i can see that you are and it means a lot” you reply softly. gojo’s eyes look over your features for another moment. his gaze is intense, but you don’t shy away from it. you feel the familiar pull between you, the one that had never really gone away.

there’s still so much to navigate, so much that could go wrong, but for now, you hold onto this moment, the progress you’ve made, and the possibility of what could be.

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[the-whispers-of-death]

Call to the Headteacher's Office

Asks are open, feel free to pop in and talk or request something!

Okay, this is mostly geared towards Grumpy!Reader whose kid is a teenager. I figured I don't talk too much about a Grumpy!Reader with a teenager kid, so here it is.

One afternoon, John Price is reading in his living room when he gets a call. He checks the caller ID and notices it's the school where Grumpy!Reader's kid is enrolled in. He picks up the phone and is surprised to learn that your kid was in a fight and that he has to pick them up since you're busy at work.

He's not surprised that you listed him as an emergency contact for your kid, you told him before doing so. No, he's surprised they got into a fight. It doesn't sound like your kid, the same kid that he has been hanging out with for months now and the same kid he's slowly seeing as his kid as well as yours.

Of course, John goes to the school to talk to the headteacher. He goes inside the secondary school, heading towards the headteacher's office. He walks inside after knocking and being told to come in.

Naturally, he falters just a bit when he sees your kid with a black eye, but the most surprising part is the other kid looks even worse. Your kid hadn't held anything back, the other kid's body black and blue with bruises on their arms, their face.

"Ah, Mr. Price," the headteacher says with a small smile on his face. He gestures towards the empty chair in the office, the other kid's parents already there. "Please, take a seat and we'll shall start this."

John sits down in the chair, which is right next to where your kid is sitting. "So, what happened? All the secretary would tell me was that {your kid's name} got into a fight." His voice is gruff, no-nonsense.

Part of him hates the fact that your kid has to see him like this. He usually tries his best to show them his gentle side, wanting to be in their good graces. But it can't be helped in this situation.

The headteacher clears his throat, nodding in agreement with John's decision to get right to business. "{Your kid's name} and {other kid's name} did get into a fight, but I'm afraid that {your kid's name} instigated the fight," he replies, making your kid tense up beside John.

"Is this true?" John asks, turning to your kid.

He's perplexed at the thought of your kid starting a fight. He knows that you taught them to never start a fight, to only finish one if it was in self-defense. And from what he has seen from them, they're not one to resort to violence.

And his heart drops when he hears your kid confirming that they did start the fight. "Why?" he asks, his voice full of disappointment.

His disappointment turns to fury when your kid tells him that the other kid had been calling you names that a kid definitely shouldn't be calling an adult and that your kid had snapped.

"As you can see, Mr. Price, {your kid's name} was in the wrong here," the headteacher says, which makes John see red.

John turns to the headteacher, a scowl on his face. "The way I see it, {the other kid's name} had it coming," he growls out, making the other kid's parents gasp. He turns to them, sneering. "You teach your kids that it's acceptable to be disrespectful to adults? Call them names that kids shouldn't even know?"

The other kid's father is quick to defend his kid, which starts a rippling effect. John berates the man—and honestly the headteacher too, quickly turning his furious sight on the both of them. He questions the headteacher on why no teacher had stepped in when hearing the other kid saying foul words before turning back to the other kid's father and just tearing into the man for teaching his kid such things. Him and the other kid's father get into a shouting match.

It gets so bad that the headteacher just begs John to leave and to take your kid home, being suspended due to being in a fight. Since it's not really his place to discipline your kid and he doesn't really want to in the first place, John takes your kid out for ice cream. And he maybe teaches them how to throw better punches.

When you get home and see John in the kitchen cooking dinner, you ask him what the school had wanted with him. You hear the whole ordeal and you're disappointed in your kid, no doubt, but you make them promise not to get into any more fights to defend your honor. And that night while your kid is sleeping, you scold John for almost getting in a fight himself, though his scolding is definitely lighter than your kid's.

John just chuckles and pulls you closer, since he's staying the night. He apologizes, though he'd do it again, hundred precent.

Safe to say, the school tries their best not to call John again, calling you even when they know you're working.

Reblogs are welcomed & appreciated!

[dramatic-dolphin]

Re. Your women being so scared thing. And to be clear I mostly agree with you.

I'm not sure where you're from, but I'm from New York, and I can say for sure that I'd feel more safe in the most dangerous part of the UK than basically anywhere in the US. My Parisian aunt thinks Gare du Nord too dangerous to walk near under any circumstances, but to me it seems like a normal bigger train station level of danger, and the streets around it seem normal. I lived in a university town in the UK for a year, and I never felt in danger there or in London, even alone, even in the middle of the night. I was never alone in Berlin, but I was out at night, and I felt at least as comfortable as I would in New York. So I think, at last in the places I've been and from my experience, America is more dangerous and much scarier. I have never been street harassed in the UK, and I have been harassed and followed in New York plenty, and had several people attempt to attack me. Men in the US will also often harass you from a car, which is an explicit threat. It's also important to remember that parking lots are bad places to be and most of the US has to drive, and therefore park.

That said, I know some women who won't ride the subway at night, or at all, and that seems very paranoid to me. If you're riding at a remotely normal time and are paying any attention to your surroundings, you're almost certainly going to be fine. I also know girls who, even once they're in a car, of course, will send friends their location just in case. This seems extremely paranoid to me. Maybe check you're going the right way like one time. I do still think some of the things people do can be reasonable caution - yeah, didn't go hiking on a first date - but the perspective people are throwing at you strikes me as distinctly privileged. No one who's ever had a job can think that way. I've worked with a few women who took cars home after every shift, or their dad or their boyfriend picked them up in a car, and at that point, you have a job as a hobby, because unless he works nearby, you just spent your minimum wage on gas. If you take a cab home in New York, from Manhattan to any other borough, that's most of your pay. So to me, this level of paranoia generally reads that you've never had to be alone anywhere so you don't understand what it means, and you've never had to do shit with, and if you did do it, the money wasn't important.

Yeah a lot of time I get mad at this online because it just seems overly paranoid to me, and then a woman comes in with a personal experience or anecdotes, and it hits me that maybe the US *is* actually that bad? I live in Hungary, and I really like walking alone in the city at night, or going for long walks in the forest alone, and I've never really felt unsafe doing that, but - and this is crucial - neither have most of the women I talk to. Or at least, not to this degree. So, yeah, the US is possibly worse and more unsafe? I can believe that, it's just hard to conceptualize I guess, since the US likes to portray itself as tbe baseline for a "civilized" country, and I live in *Eastern Europe*. So there's preconceptions here, lol.

But yes, a lot of these, even when corrected for this, are just paranoid, there's no other way to see it. Like, no matter where you live, you truly do NOT need to share your location every time you leave home. And there's also the matter of being disconnected from the people and community around you, like being scared to help your neighbor or someone on your street. We live in a society, you kind of have to take an active part of it.

A lot of it is just a lot of energy spent on being scared every waking moment of your life. Like, okay, in the reddit thread I saw this in, there was a woman saying that she ALWAYS puts her ID in her front pocket when she goes outside so they can easily IDENTIFY THE BODY IF SHE DIES. Like what material good does worrying about this bring to your life? It's not even a self-defense technique, doing this will not help you with staying alive!! All it does is make you think about "oh no, I could get murdered" every time you leave the house. This is NOT a healthy mindset!

It's like a strange and widespread kind of anxiety, and the worst part is, it has you convinced it's necessary, and you can't get rid of it unless you make an active effort to do things despite being scared. First you have to convince yourself that you *won't* get murdered by your date if you don't share your location, and that's the hardest part. And yeah lol, having to do things alone helps you with this tremendously, because you realize that you've just taken the subway at night alone and survived. But if you're never forced to do things alone, you get stuck in this weird fear spiral, and whenever you see a stranger, you end up thinking about how they could murder you.

[goqmir]

what Pokémon types would Trinket, Toby, and Leaf be?

first of all i just wanna say this is such an awesome ask i literally adore answering questions like this thats so awesome thank u :D !!!

well okay so notably dinosaur-inspired pokemon have been fairly consistently flavored with the dragon type (tyrunt/tyrantrum, dracozolt/dracovish), so my first thought for trinkit the yoshi is the dragon type. furthermore, yoshi's final smash in brawl is turning into a dragon, so i would definitely say yoshis in general are dragon-type. furthermore, yoshi has a lot of traits shared by normal types, such as a "rounded" design (pyroar, drampa) and little elemental affiliation (miltank, tauros), so i would say the average yoshi is dragon/normal. however trinkit clearly has a pooltoy motif! pooltoys themselves i would say would be normal/water (though im flashing back to the squeakitties "rubber" pokemon type pixel art post :P), so maybe trinkit would be dragon/water to represent yoshi/pooltoy? :3 of course trinkit is only a pooltoy half the time so its possible the type switches with forms(?) though im very content just saying dragon/water for trinkit. it fits! :D

deciding on toby rubberfox might be a bit trickier. normal still works here to represent the rounder, rubbery parts of toby! i will say however that theres a fairly strong case for the steel type :D theres lots of precedent for the steel type being used to represnt pokemon that are heavily defensive or integrate technology or modern components in their body without necessarily being made out of metal (wormadam-trash, probopass, togedemaru), and toby definitely fits that bill being invulnerable and with several useful electronic systems being built into its body. especially damning here is toby's affiliation with magnets, having them in its paws to pick up items and use its bow; magnets being notably heavily associated with the steel type. additionally, i think toby is clearly a fighting type: he's determined, cares about using and training with weapons, and has a loner streak that's common among pokemon fighting types (too many to list). so, my final answer for toby rubberfox's pokemon type is steel/fighting :3

Leaf is pretty simple: grass! it's literally made of plants from head to toe. Leaf might not even have a secondary type! i go back and forth on it, but the secondary type would definitely be dark if it were present. Leaf dresses like a rogue, a common trait among dark types (thievul, sneasel, meowscarada), and tends to keep secrets like where it's hidden its daisy sproutlings. furthermore, Leaf steals A Lot, generally from caravans passing through the woods. i would say those traits more than qualify Leaf as a dark type, so id say its typing is dark/grass! ^w^

thank u again for sending this ask it was a rly fun one to answer teehee

[reddogf13]

beekeeper Ethan AU

i just started a little fanfiction idea, but am stuck in the -wanna get to the good parts, but the beginnings slow-. so im sharing the plot idea early here to satisfy it. :v//

so basically, Ethan's mold and the Dimitrescu sisters accidentally end up in a positive symbiotic relationship. i thought id be cool as real life insects do get positives from mold, or severe trouble.

leaf cutter ants farm mold to eat, while leaf cutter bees don't eat it, but build with it to keep nastier molds away.

while on the other hand you have deadly mold like cordyceps that kill insects to be zombie like. and i like to think that if Ethan was more aggressive like Eveline, then "his mold" may have worked like hers did. but being passive it takes a more -work together- approach.

it starts when, while fighting and not paying attention, Ethan is injured after a cliff fall and Bela gets stuck with him trying to survive the cold after being too gung-ho on chasing him out the kitchen window.

Ethan feels bad as he never wanted to kill anybody and decides to help her out. to easily stay warm and travel she basically attaches to him as the fly swarm. so now Ethan awkwardly travels with Bela as a crawling fly vest he really tries not to swat or scratch at as it crawls around.

Ethan originally was just gonna escort her back to the castle until he sees a large vanity get launched out the side of it. (Alcina assumes her daughters dead.) and so Ethan decides to take a rain check on going back there. earning him a few bug bites from Bela as shes, of course, pissed to be stuck with him in the snowy outsides. but unable to kill him as she'd die/ be stuck in the snowy village.

hes still trying to find his daughter while she tries to interfere as she still works for Miranda in a way.

but heres where rapid insect and mold evolution kicks in.

Ethan is unintentional shedding micro mold spores everywhere, but since hes not actively aware enough to influence them. they just die off pretty quickly and are extremely unnoticeable. however, since Bela is constantly attached to him, shes being dusted in the mold that manages to stay alive from close contact with ethans body. this doesint do anything really until she has to eat.

Ethan definitely doesin't want her drinking the blood off his wounds so he forces her to eat off all the dead lycans left on his path. which then really starts the positive cycle as Bela unintentionally brings back a little blood and rotten meat bits on the swarm.

the mold lives off of the human food Ethan eats, but its not the best for it. like actual mold it likes rotten or dead things. and after being lightly coated in it off the swarm it gets more of a vital boost. his healing improves and unknowingly the spores hes spreading briefly toxify the land.

the black god mold is old and aggressive, but ethan's was made to be a far more aggressive weapon. it becomes a anti black god fungal and poisoning its presence, including the amount infesting the girls/ lords. which changes their temperaments slightly the longer they linger around him.

bela's changes start by the insects growing bigger. promoting them to take off larger chunks of meat and return with more gore for the mold. their larger size also gave Ethan/ the mold better defense. when a lycan tackles him, they get attacked back by a pissed off swarm that rips chunks off them.

the swarm also begins picking up on more social, bee like, behaviors. talking is too much of a risk at times and a blizzard can be too cold for her to talk anymore. having the swarm "talk" or answer by a rolling wave or flash of movement.

which then eventually leads to her swarm growing fuzz to withstand the cold temps a bit better. overtime she is able to leave Ethan for a few minutes before needing to return. while before it was hardly for a sec or two. the swarm gets better at keeping still on him rather then constantly crawling. blending in more like a false vest unless someone gets a closer look.

i imagine chris and his squad had a heart attack when meeting Ethan again. pushing him around and then immediately receiving a hostile swarm attack. before Salvatore came crashing through.

eventually bela and ethan do figure out mirandas plans and that she really has no care for the lords. which infuriates bela into joining ethans campaign against her. they do eventually return to the castle where her family notices the extreme difference in their bugs.

having become more of a mutant vulture bee then a parasitic fly.

(vulture bees do exist and are pretty cool. :D)

bela's insects are two times bigger(and growing), have better communication across the swarm, better cold resist, stronger exoskeleton and a stronger bigger bite.

from here the girls learn to do other "bee things" like make a healing blood honey and propolis(bee glue) and begin sticking things from decorations to lycan bones as armor on ethan.

[russenoire]

we like to talk about the kind heart beating at the center of mob psycho 100...

its eminently huggable and relatable main characters...

the surprising maturity and accessibility of its psychological themes, the tightrope it walks between pathos and absurd humor, the abundance of sensitive neurodivergent representation within, and—for a story with a predominantly male cast—its largely unsexualized and refreshingly real girls and women.

i could keep listing more aspects of this story that i adore, honestly. but for me, it was one specific aspect of the writing that struck me the hardest.

as a person who used to inhale film and TV criticism like folks in the US devour breakfast cereal, i live for subversions of tired, well-worn storytelling patterns (call them tropes if you must). MP100 is full to leaking with subverted expectations. but only rarely do i ever see a writer subvert a done-to-death pattern and then subvert the subversion.

studio bones and ONE's writing work together to pull this off in the fifth episode of MP100's first season. on my first watch, i had to pick my jaw up off the floor at what i was seeing.

this got... long... more below the cut.

first, a little bit of framework.

the concept of single combat drives much of the action (and comedy) in shōnen fighting series.

it simplifies the conflict between cultures, between ways of life, between ideals, to a question of who is stronger in a no-holds-barred match between two people. the answer decides the fates of whole nations, hopefully but not always spares both sides from further bloodshed, and it's older than dirt.

the cathartic appeal of such distillation is not entirely lost on me, but i also crave novelty and nuance? and seem to be aging out of the shōnen demographic as a result. 'my kung-fu is stronger than yours!' 'yeah? well, i'm fucking bored with attempts to settle this question with fists or magic and no longer care.'

i do not count MP100 as a fighting series; the story doesn't conflate personal growth with increasing skill at punching shit and would hold up as a coming-of-age story quite well without battles. while MP100 flirts shamelessly with many fighting series clichés, it actively refuses to commit to those it engages. it rejects this one entirely by story's end.

when teruki hanazawa first becomes aware that shigeo kageyama exists and shares his easy facility with ESP, he and the audience are led to believe that the two boys will enter into a showdown like those we've seen so many times before. they'll fight it out like the real men they'll be soon, and a clear victor will emerge from the wreckage in their wake.

shigeo, of course, is flatly uninterested and baffled at this stranger fighting him unprovoked. teru figures he can preserve his view of the world by simply bringing the boy to heel, just as he has with everyone else around him. even after the little blond chuunibyou twists him until his bones crack... waterboards him in the depths of black vinegar middle school's swimming pool...

[image ID: a teenaged boy in his physical education uniform of white tee shirt and red shorts is shown from the back and below him... at the very bottom of a swimming pool. he has been plunged in against his will; a barrier of sorts can be seen around his body -- his own defense against the middle schooler attacking him.]

demolishes much of the school grounds, wielding his spindly body as a wrecking-ball...

shigeo will not yield. nor does he indulge teru in his pointless lust for battle.

he doesn't see him as an enemy and, more importantly, doesn't want to hurt him. the child is painfully aware of how easily he could kill this boy, so he endures the abuse, though not without protest. i'd never seen a shōnen anime series that even presented refusing to fight as an option.

[image ID: a bowl-cut-sporting teenage boy in a white tee shirt with a red collar stands hunched over and facing his antagonist offscreen to the viewer's right, in anticipation of another attack. he is saying 'i told you to stop that.' in the background is a statue of a human figure with arms raised above its head in victory. it will soon be made to topple onto him.]

though shigeo refuses to play this game at all, the lack of damage teru is able to inflict on him with ESP and his concise verbal summation of the profound insecurity driving teru's behavior already prove shigeo's superiority. teru needs to feel supported and justified in this unwarranted attack on another boy just like him, and so he demands, over and over, that shigeo fight back... that he show his powers. but it never sinks in for him that he's seeing them in action.

in the end, teru gives up on forcing shigeo's submission with ESP and uses his raw physical strength to strangle the young kageyama... who then plays this trope straight and utterly traumatizes teru into adopting a different outlook on life. after he passes the fuck out.

with teru's one-sided, tragic attempt at a brawl between himself and another esper child, ONE sends up the entire concept of magical single combat so hard it hits low earth orbit.

to make abundantly clear just how ridiculous this shit actually is? shigeo strips teru naked, then drains him dry of psychic energy by way of his fucking groin (in the anime) for even forcing him into this. you know, just for the extra humiliation. the boy's already been shaven like a fallen samurai at this point.

and teru's need to resist the challenge shigeo's existence presents to his way of life? we are made to see just how much harm that resistance to reality actually causes.

shattered glass, crushed concrete, wrecked doors, busted faucets spewing everywhere and wasting water—the camera lingers on these in-story, real-world consequences. actual shōnen fighting series rarely address such collateral damage outside of personal vendettas or playing it for comedy. (the comic bits here are almost necessary to leaven the pathos we're seeing, and are inseparable from that sadness.)

teru nearly commits first-degree murder twice and causes major property damage i doubt he had the power to fix. don't you dare look away, MP100's creators say. we need you, gentle watcher, to bear witness. teru is wrong. THIS WHOLE APPROACH to conflict is wrong. look again. does this remind you of anything?

and shigeo doesn't get off the hook either, though i'm inclined to give him a pass because reasons. he summarily flattens the rest of teru's school, finishing the job, and launches it (and him) above the clouds, but at least murder isn't on the table? the child suffers greatly for this unconscious act of retribution and continues to punish himself for this madness for some time... even after cleaning up the mess they both made when he returns to his senses.

no one wins here. what is 'winning'? what is 'losing'? are we even asking the right questions?

this arc—but especially this 'fight'—is darkly, absurdly funny, thought-provoking, and one of the most heartbreaking and moving things i'd seen in a long time. it sold me on this story and keeps me coming back in astonishment and gratitude.

(this is an expansion of part of a recap i wrote for this episode. you can read it here.)

[ohshy]

Just so ya know you’ve asked for it

WHO’S YOUR TOP 3 FAVORITE BOXERS

MAY WE SEE THE WOMEN’S CIRCUIT AND WHOSE DESIGN ARE YOU MOST PROUD DOF FROM THAT

And finally who would be trusted to watch your kid to watch your children most to least with both men and women circs (hypothetically)

(Giving an anon emoji sign off bc why not statue of litterby )

-🗽

ALRIGHT BUCKLE UP ANON AND THE REST thisll b a long one

king hippo (Duh)

von kaiser

hmmmm thats a tough one uhhhh probably either bear hugger, disco kid, aran ryan or soda popinksi !! but id i had to pick, rn itd b (joe biden voice) SODA !!!!

and now for the womens circuit !!!!

Ok so... starting with the challenger, Cassidy Cornfield !

hailing from farley, iowa, shes a little off her rocker. She believes she was put on earth by aliens to box. Though, this is likely just smth she made up as a result of a vivid dream she had when chowing down one too many corn nobs! Speaking of corn, she WILL talk your ear off about all the supposed ‘’proof’’ she has of alien existence, like the crop circles that show up frequently around her hometown. That being said, she IS determined to prove herself for her alien overlords, so prepare for a challenge!

She's modeled after glass corn, which looks like this (thanks to charlie for that idea !!):

Other details include...

her full name is Cassidy C. Campbell (she won't tell what the C stands for)

she's of irish/cherokee descent

they are a tiny straw weight standing at 5'2 feet and weighing 90 lbs, and an adult little mac trains her !!

Speaking of little mac, unlike him, she had to wait a year to get her boxing license for her 18th birthday. She simply doesn't look old for her age😔 Poor girl still gets handed the childrens menu at restaurants as well!

Her gimmick is that when charged with enough punching power, she can unleash a painful series of punches known as the ‘’Glass corn combo’’. think hondo rush, except like the star punch, it cant be countered, only avoided.

Next up, Beauty Bling !!!

All bling and no brawn !

I've posted her bio before, so i'll keep it brief; basically shes macho man's fame monger younger sister, and unfortunately for her, shes all bling and no brawn! Despite herself though, she's no quitter! She once pulled many all nighters trying to figure out computer science, and now it's one of her biggest hobbies !

other little factoids about her are...

her full name is Brittany Anita Jones

Cis woman, she/her

shes mixed white/native hawaiian (i hc macho to be white/native hawaiian as well).

She's modeled after 00s/y2k fashion

talks like a valley girl

talks on her phone during intermissions. will either b calling her dad or her friends.

Gimmick: Similarly to glass joe, she has poor defense and rarely attacks. Her special attack is her stepping back, moving a hand through her hair, and saying ''Ready to be punched in style?'' and releasing a very easily avoidable uppercut.

Will also say ''rude!'' when you avoid her punch

Next... Axelerator !!!!

The Mighty Mechanic!

This Welsh wrestling-watching mechanic from Cardiff packs a meaner punch than his predecessor ! Too bad this motor mouth gets so excited he can’t resist calling out his attacks every time he throws a punch ! But hey, gotta put on a good show, just like those cool wrestlers on tv !

other factoids about him...

his full name is Axel Cadogan

21 years old

hes a cis woman but goes by he/him pronouns bc hes swag like that

stands at 5 foot tall and weighs 220 lbs.

he wears a mechanic outfit as his boxing uniform.

Gets flustered really damn easily. Especially around hot women. 

Gimmick: Basically a huge motor mouth (haha geddit) who calls out all of his attacks, and gives you plenty of time to avoid them. You do gotta watch out which way you dodge, though. Next up, Silver Hook and Scallywag !!!!!

The Meanest Hook Of The Seven Seas !

Ever since she was a little girl, she wanted to be just like the pirates from the stories she read all the time. This of course, includes having a parrot, which she affectionately named Scallywag. Unfortunately, Scallywag keeps running her mouth and telegraphing her owner’s moves ! Despite this, however, Silver can’t stand the thought of not having her emotional support parrot by her side. 

Other factoids about her:

Her real name is Maria Bermudez

Cis woman, she/her

shes 29 years old

stands at 6'2 feet and weighs 200 pounds

from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Her parrot is a Black-legged parrot. She’s had it since she was 5 years old.

Brings her parrot literally everywhere

Gimmick: Sure, she might be faster than Axel, but she's still a rather predictable fighter who telegraphs her attacks very clearly. You do gotta watch better which way you dodge, though. When the parrot says ''left!'', well, you better watch your left.

Up Next, the minor circuit champion, Dancing Queen !!!!!

Lay All Your Gloves On Me ~

A huge fan of ABBA, if that wasn’t already obvious, veteran Queen’s entire gimmick is based on that of 70’s pop and disco. She’s also by far the happiest person of perhaps the entire WVBA, despite being arguably the lowest ranking champion of all circuits. Some even theorize that she’d be happy, even if she was THE lowest ranked boxer. That’s because everytime she gets in the ring, she’s 17 again. That’s just how happy those Swedes are !

Other factoids:

Her real name is Heidi Karlsson

She's a trans lady, she/her

shes's 45 years old

she stands at 6'4 ft and weighs 215 lbs.

From Jönköping, Sweden

Always seen smiling. Always.

Became a boxer partially to let our her frustrations about disco fading away as a trend

Gimmick: she has a special move called the criss cross punch, where she diagonally raises her fist to punch you and then the other, similiarly to that iconic disco dance.

____________ Now for the major circuit !!!

Disclaimer: I do Not have designs or certain info for the majority of the characters from here on out. Please bare w/ me

Next up, Black and Bunraku !!!!! (props to charlie for the name)

A Boxer based on the japanese art of bunraku, Black and Bunraku actually consists of ''two fighters''; A puppet who hits you, and the puppeteer who controls the puppets movements, covered from head to toe in black. As a result, the woman's identity is a real mystery.

Other factoids:

Refuses to say her real name, age, height and weight, instead letting the puppet do all the talking.

From Osaka, Japan. This is also where the biggest bunraku theatre is located.

Gimmick: Hitting the puppet won't do anything. Once you figure out the trick to hitting her in the head, she's a fairly easy opponent to take down.

Next up: Nike the Great !!!!! A threatrical tirant and a complete history and art geek, Nike longs to be a wise philosopher slash theater actor like the ancient Greeks, with a boxing twist. Her stage name ‘’Nike’’, meaning victory in Greek, is one she holds because she is sure to be the victor, despite only being in the lower major circuit. Oh well, confidence is a stepping stone to success, right?

Other factoids:

Her real name is Nikki Ioannidis

She identifies as a nonbinary woman, she/he/they

27 years old

She stands at 6'0 feet and weighs 220 lbs.

From Athens, Greece

HUGE rivals with Narcis Prince. only ONE can wear the V for victory and that's HER.

Huge rivals with A Lot of people, including Monarch Mayhem (keep reading to see her bio !!)

During her intermissions and fights, she'll show you some of the art she's made, like painted vases. If you punch it out of her hands, she’ll get REAL mad though, so watch yourself !

Gimmick: Pretty clean fighter, outside of the fact she brings art into the ring. Hey, she's an artist after all !

Up next, Moto Mauler, The Electrifying Biker !!!!!!

This biker chick loves nothing more than the rush of the road and the wind in her hair ! and a good tussle of course. She will make sure to knock you out with the great speed she feels on her motor cycle.

Other factoids:

Her real name's Nguyen Lihn

She's a trans woman, she/her

24 years old

She stands at 5'9 ft and weighs 170 lbs.

From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

During her intermissions, she'll talk about how beautiful the sights are and how you oughta be quicker on your feet.

She gets along swimmingly w/ Axel bc duh. mechanic x biker chick, cant go wrong w/ that right?

Gimmick: Clean fighter, outside of entering the ring on a motorcycle. Will try to exhaust you with quick jabs, and when you're tired, releases a series of punches to take you down.

Lastly, Monarch Mayhem, The Monarch of the Major Circuit !!!

Formerly known as Butterfly Bash :3

An unsuccesful artist turned boxer, Monarch Mayhem brings her frustrations into the ring, and with success! She is the crown jewel of the Major Circuit after all. That being said, she will NOT let you forget she's an artist! She will try to hypnotize you with stunning butterfly patterns on her sleeves made by herself of course, and dodge equally elegantly. At least the boxing crowd appreciates her !

Other factoids:

Cis woman, she/her

She's 31 years old

She stands at 6'1 ft and weighs 175 lbs.

From Calabar, Nigeria

Gimmick: Like i said, she'll try to stun you with hypnotizing patterns on her sleeves. The way to avoid this is to block your face, otherwise you'll get dizzy and become incapacitated ! Additionally, she does a lot of fake-outs, making her a formidable champion.

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Now for the world circuit !!!

First off, Scarlet Fever, The Bad Omen !!!!!! Clad with arguably the most unorthodox boxing wear, a robe with a plague doctor mask, Scarlet Fever serves as an omen that the next opponents you’re about to face are the real deal. Other factoids:

Trans woman, she/her

She's 55 years old

Stands at 6'7 ft and weighs 210 lbs.

From Florence, Italy

Doesn’t speak, but does speak in Italian sign language.

Also does plenty of hand gestures in the ring

Secondly, Flossin' Fury, The Mental Dental Case !!!!!

After getting her medical license revoked for malpractise, she's now a dentist turned boxer. Got any cavities? Let's find out!

She's my newest addition to the OC roster, so i. Don't have much apart from a basic premise. She'll get developed soon though dw dw ! Thirdly, Sunny Gunny, The Granny with Guns !!!!!

After becoming tired of being bullied all the time, she trained to defend herself against bullies. Don’t let her old age fool you, she’s still a tanky old lady who can deal quite the mean punches ! That being said, whether you win or lose against her, she’s a nice old woman who’ll bake you some delicious goods !

Other factoids:

Her real name is Sondra ‘’Sunny’’ Seydoux

Cis woman, she/her

She's 80 years old

Stands at 6'5 ft and weighs 180 lbs

From Tallahassee, Florida

Of Haitian American descent

Of course brings baked good in the ring during intermissions. Also Oft seen knitting as well.

Balls of yarn spin around her head when she’s stunned

Gimmick: She just loves hugging her grandchildren, and this bleeds over in the ring as well; she's a real powerful hugger to the point you can b immediately incapacitated when you're hugged. During title defense, She will protect her body with her knitted blanket that can be removed in a certain way. Next up, Butch Diamond, A Girl’s Best Friend !!!!!

An Australian football player turned boxer, Butch has a robust body and an near impenetrable defense, making her a formidable fighter ! She puts her skills she learned from football into good use, so be quick on your feet ! Albeit somewhat cocky, she mostly just hams it up in the ring, and is a kind soul outside of it.

Other factoids:

Her real name is Desmond Kelly

GNC cis woman, she/he

He's 39 years old

He stands at 6'0 ft and weighs 235 lbs

She's from Melbourne, Australia

She's of Aboriginal Australian descent

Very sociable and friendly

Gimmick: Your Glass corn combo won’t work on her stomach! In fact, if you try it, you will lose HP! Instead, try stunning her and hitting her in the face with it! During her title defense, she’ll train harder, and somehow become even more robust. Now, your hands will be incapacitated for a short while if you try to hit her in the stomach repeatedly, longer if you try to do a glass corn combo.

And lastly but not leastly, Nessie,

The Shadow Champion !!!!

I've talked ab her before too, so again will keep it brief.

Gimmick: She's called a shadow champion for a reason ! Somehow, her surroundings become all dark whenever she enters the ring. During title defense, its as if you get pulled underwater. Does she use magic? Is she just that powerful? Nobody knows.

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As for who would be good w/ kids...

Cassidy Cornfield: Not good with kids. Keeps scaring them with stories about aliens.

Axelerator: Axel co-runs his dad's mechanic shop, so hes definitely used to the responsibility.

Silver Hook and Scallywag: Makes kids laugh with her parrot, so pretty good with kids !

Dancing Queen: She has a couple kids of her own ! She's a great momma :3 Loves dancing with them

Black and Bunraku: Nah. Has made kids cry with her puppet. On her own, she's kinda awkward.

Nike the Great: Loves kids ! She loves telling them all kinds of stories ab ancient Greece and myths and being all theatrical about it.

Moto Mauler: Cool big sister type figure. Has a tendency to be too lenient towards kids though.

Monarch Mayhem: Think's kids r alright. Despite how difficult her path as an artist has been, she'd 100% encourage kids to follow their dreams.

Scarlet Fever: Same w/ Cassidy and Bunraku, she scares kids (albeit unintentionally).

Flossin' Fury: She's a dentist. and a scary one at that. So no, kids dont even get close to her vicinity.

Sunny Gunny: Has grandchildren, so naturally adores kids. Would bake delicious goods n spoil them rotten.

Butch Diamond: Also loves kids ! Loves carrying them on her shoulders n letting them climb all over her.

Nessie: Again, scares children, although she finds it funny.

[jondoe297]

first flea market trip of the year(i can't stop goin an spending money on toys)

attempting once again to get back to regularly sharing these trips. anyway here's what i got

Speedy from Teen Titans 2003 :')

ID/image description: photo of an action figure of Speedy from the 2003 Teen Titans cartoon standing on a bookshelf with books and comics visible behind him. end description.

og Kenner Stormtrooper an Scout Trooper. from New Hope an Return of The Jedi.

ID/image description: photo of vintage action figures of a Stormtrooper and a Scout Trooper from Star Wars standing on a bookshelf with books and comics visible behind them. end description.

this mystery lady i picked up cuz she had 1997 DC comics stamped on. obviously Kenner but i dunno what from somehow?? looked her up an she's a Lt. Sparks from the Shaq Steel movie. i didn't know they made a toyline for it! an i mean i haven't.. watched the movie. she's Shaq/Steel's tech support an she uses a wheelchair and according to her DC wiki she was actually based on Oracle. so there's that. they gave the figure of her tactical/military gear(which ties into her backstory as she was apparently with Shaq in the military an was injured,but i'm pretty sure she doesn't actually wear this in the movie. but then again 90s toyline) and a 'Mobile Defense Power Chair' which of course has a big cannon. which is definitely somethin. it's pretty neat that they made a figure of the "girl character" in the toyline at all though.

ID/image description: photo of an action figure of Lieutenant Sparks from the Shaquille O'Neal Steel movie sitting on a phone charger adapter on a bookshelf with books and comics visible in the back. end description.

and Deathstroke from the Mattel Dark Knight toyline. yes the movie The Dark Knight. even though he obviously doesn't appear in it. they also made a Firefly figure too.

ID/image description: photo of an action figure of Deathstroke standing on a bookshelf with books and comics visible behind him. end description.

[ever-fics]

Miguel O’Hara X Reader PT2

Sfw fluff/Angst

2099 Miguel is done for when Miguel ,regular Miguel, Y/N’s Miguel dies…. He tries to avoid it but he cant

Why? Simply because he knew whet it was to loose Y/N and he wasn’t about to let Y/N go through that same grief loosing him.

And he especially wasn’t going to let his daughter have to mourn her father … not when in his timeline he is alone hurt and resentful…. He knows he would be happy here and so would his family. Especially if they never knew what they’d lost.

As soon as Miguel steps into what he knew to be his … his other-selves… home and he sees his Y/N for the first time… Really sees them after all this time. He starts crying when he realizes … this, this is actually real. Everything he ever wanted … needed. Every feeling he had learned to bury for duty and to be spiderman to be alone…. He didn’t need to burry it anymore so it was all just back … his heart came back with y/n of course it did… loosing y/n washow he…lost it in the first place.

So when Y/N Asks Miguel if he’s okay… not knowing their Miguel had passed… Miguel isn’t sure what to say but answers honestly.

“Im Fine. It’s just seeing you in front of me… after so long without you. I never thought Id get to see you again… not even once. This means everything to me.” Miguel chokes out to a confused Y/N.

“Miguel what do you mean I just saw you this morning are you sure your okay.” Y/N is worried

“Im okay we are both here together now.” Miguel replies

“As long as you are alright.” Y/N replies caressing his cheek.

“This might seem silly but I missed talking to you so much… To be able to talk to you… I took it for granted.”Miguel smiles with all the decades of love stored … repressed that Miguel hadn’t been able to give Y/N.

Seeing Gabriella up close … that … that is the second he honestly believed he found heaven.

“Gabriella O’Hara.” Y/N calls in a sing songy way.

“WHAT?” Gabriella replies

“Ven Aqui Bebé.” *Y/N calls.

Miguel just gives Gabriella the biggest hug… shocked for a moment that she is real… For a moment he chuckles because he notices she had picked up on some of the faces Y/N makes out of habbit…

At first he is so afraid to touch Y/N or Gabriella afraid of breaking them like glass

Miguel smiles as he sees his spouse step out of the bathroom … in…. the version of them that got to grow up still liked soccer …

“Miguel … You got it into Gabriella’s head she can best our record….” *Y/N shakes their head and smirks.* “Ive got to go help her practice…. You can come too… but I know your probably scared deep down O’hara.” *Y/N teases.*

Again Miguel got everything he wanted …. Until he lost it all again lost Y/N again…. But more than that his selfishness cost…. Cost their Gabriella…

However Miguel wasn’t going to let loosing Y/N be something that didn’t get justice not this time…And Miguel’s Gabriella wouldn’t be lost without reason. So Miguel … well Miguel wasn’t doing well not without Y/N …. He needed the more outgoing parts of their personality to contrast his so he works on Lyla an AI that … he gives all the best personality traits of Y/N because he cant do this alone…

Miguel finds an odd peace in the purpose the defense of the multiverse … the protection and the memory of his family…

This peace goes out the window when Jess finds you and quickly befriends you brining you to the spider-society … To Well At first Jess asks Lyla to tell Miguel that Jess brought a new recruit …. Lyla who knows Y/N’s face all too well pretends to glitch to malfunction … Jess had never seen her do that. So then how would Miguel react

[marcothephoenixhusband]

Part 2 Your Isekaied to the one piece world

>18+<

Marco x F!Reader

PART 1 IS ON MY FEED

You bit into a golden devil fruit making you a full blood angel

Your age is 31 and Marcos is 45 after the two year skip here. Some plot errors sorry this has gotten too long.

Marine Ford

Sphinx Island

Warnings: Hard sex?, Soft sex?, Marriage, Pregnancy, pregnant sex, angst

Marineford

~

After coating the entire Moby Dick with the underwater coating its surfaces in a surprise attack in the Marine Ford bay along with three other ships belonging to Whitebeard. Standing beside Marco you both watch as Whitebeard uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit to summon a tsunami.

"Pops!!" You hear Ace yell from the stage.

"I told you to go, Ace was only following my orders isnt that right Marco" Pops says.

"Yep I heard it myself then you left. Sorry to give you so much trouble. Teach broke the rules on our ship, you were only seeking justice. Everyone in the world knows what happens when they mess with one of our crewmates. If they do then their gonna pay the price Yoi" First commander Marco says. As Aikeigi freezes the tsunami, a lot of the commanders jumped onto the frozen iced over water running to fight the marines. Suddenly Kizuru teleported to in front of Pops.

"Yazikani sacred jewels!" Kizuru yells. As his attack gets closer to Pops as you feel Marco transform into his hybrid form and fly to block the attack.

"Huh well fancy that" Kizuru says.

"Its Marco the Phoenix!" A grunt yells.

"The kings off limits if you wanna reach him you gotta go through me first Yoi!" Marco says as he transforms into full Phoenix and flys into Kizurus bolts of light and kicks Kizuru in his arm.

"Well now thats quiet the painful kick" Kizuru says.

"Now your lieing Yoi!" Marco yells as he kicks Kizuru into a wall hundreds of feet away. Kizuru teleported back to the ground and said

"My bad I really should have know better if your boss was that easy to kill he wouldnt be here right now" Kizuru says.

"Gaint squad keep an eye on the sky from now on" Kizuru says. As you see the line up of gaints.

"Make a path!" Jozu yells as he punches the ice which breaks in a circle he picks it up and chucks it at the vice Admiral on stage.

"Damn those two cocky hot heads abandoning their posts like that" Akainu says.

"Great eruption!" He yells as he evaporated the gaint ball of ice. He started shoots balls of magma into the lower section on the ice. One goes hurling towards Pops as Pops used his glaive to stop the magma ball onto the tip of his glave.

"This ill have you light the candles on my next birthday you magma punk" Pops says.

"Ha id rather provide the lighting for your funeral how about it old man?" Akainu says. You stand to the side of Pops and say

"Heavenly Prayer!" As a ball of light encompasses you and Whitebeard granting healing, attack, defense, and ups devil fruit abilities as you put your hands together praying eyes open you transform into your hybrid form just in case. Orz Jr. came from the sea reaking havic on the other gaints. As marines and pirates fight theres only more blood shed. Orz Jr. Talks with pops about saving Ace. Suddenly the pirate empress goes into attacking the marines and pirates. Then as Orz Jr. is walking up to ace. Kumas building up an attack

"Prepare yourself for the Erzas Shock" and it released into Orz Jr. knocking him down. After he gets back up he continues to walk towards Ace Doflamingo cuts off Orz Jr.s leg. Then Moria uses

"Shadow Spike!" Drilling into Orz Jr.s throat sloshing out blood.

"Orz Jr. No!!!!" Ace yells out as Orz falls to the ground defeated just out of reach of Ace.

"Shouldnt drop your gaurd Whitebeard!" A gaint attacks Pops. Pops used his ability to crush the opponents weapon and then his helmet and head as the opponent falls off the Moby Dick you look while still praying.

"Go over the bridge Orz made!" Pops yells as all the pirates run through fighting.

"Of course hes got a plan up his sleeve" you hear Pops say. Suddenly Luffy, Jimbe, and others fall from the sky as Luffy yells

"Im here Ace!!!" Aces eyes open wide as he sees his brother.

"Go fly my child" Pops says to you as you stop praying and join the fight in the sky shooting laser beams from your beak at marines. You glance at Macro who noticed you leave Pops but he continues fighting.

"Heavenly Rail Gun!" You call it into existence it over your shoulder like a rocket launcher and start shooting railing away gaint chunks of the marine base.

"Whose detroying the island?!"

"Look up its that woman!"

"Who is that?!"

"Its (n) the Angel shes wanted for 700,000 berries in just two years!"

Akainu yells

"Stop that gold bird!" With bullets and cannon balls flying your way you skillfully avoid them all and use your light to make a sheild for yourself. Meanwhile Crocodile flies over to Whitebeard attacking him but Luffy stops him.

"Hey squirt that strawhat your wearing it looks like the one red haired Shanks wore" Pops says

"Your right it was his hat he left it to me" Luffy says

"You came here to save your big brother?" Pops asks

"Thats right" Luffy says

"A squirt like you is gonna get slaughtered easy do you know what were up against?" Pops says

"Shutup you dont even know me!" Luffy yells.

"Ah so it runs in the family Yoi" you hear Marco say.

"I know what your up to you want to be the king!" Luffy yells as Whitebeard swirls his glave then pounds the tip on the ship.

"You cheeky little punk, dont come crying to me if you get a few boo boos" Pops says.

"Ya right im not old like you!" Luffy retorts.

"Old man I heard on the marine ship-" Luffy explains

"So their moving up the execution"

"Just thought you should know since your friends with Ace" Luffy says.

"Allright thanks kiddo"

"No problem" Luffy says as he runs off with many pirates following his lead. You see Marco fly down and says to Pops

"Hey Pops in case you didnt know word on the street is their expediting Aces execution Yoi"

"Strawhat told me. How are Squire and the others?" Pops asks.

"Their tangled up pretty close with the vice admirals at the bay. I was just about to fly over there and lend them a helping hand Yoi" Marco says to Pops

"No wait not yet something tells me Sengoku wanted that information to get leaked so we would advance. That old bastard is too clever to let his strategy get out" Pops says.

"Huh Yoi" Marco pauses.

Suddenly you hear a commotion about Luffy and Akinu. Looking over to Luffy he dodged Akinu then Hina as he pummels marines. Then you hear.

"Stay away Luffy!! You only wanted to be a pirate and go out to sea because I wanted too!! Your such a wimp what makes you think I want you to save me huh? Go home Luffy!!" Ace yells to Luffy.

"Ace Yoi" You hear Marco say loudly.

"Say all the mean stuff you want im still going to save you!!" Luffy yells to Ace.

"Hey Marco dont let that kid die no matter what" Pops says to Marco.

"You got it yoi" Marco says back. Akinu used his light beams to penetrate your sheild luckily your like Marco and regenerated.

"Ill have to make a note of that" Akinu says as you lock on to him powering your Rail Gun with Haki you shoot lasering his right wrist off. He grunts in pain as you redirect your attention to Pops and Marco. You fly back to them to rest on the head of the Moby Dick. Using a snail Pops says

"Come in this is Whitebeard put Sqhire on the line now."

"Oh pops he was right here a few minutes ago but the thing is I cant see him anywhere"

"Ya go figure all that tough talk then hes not even around when you ask for his help Yoi" Marco says as you all face the battle field.

"Hm well so it goes get me the Decalven brothers then" Pops says.

"Hey Pops whatsup? Yea Pops whatsup?" They say

"I want you to follow my lead take command of all pirate devisions around you"

"You got it and whats the command?" They ask.

"Just focus on sinking all the Navy's ships just trust me on this one. Ive got a bad feeling about those ships" Pops says

"Well you can count on us Pops. Thats right!" They say. Soon the word spreads as the different devisions attack the Navy ships. You say

"Heavenly Rail Gun!" And lock on to a Navy ship

"Boom" you say as you pull the trigger blowing up an entire ship. Huffing as you fall to your knee and drop your Rail Gun out of existence sparkling away.

"You need to save your strength my little bird Yoi" Marco calls to you as you just nod feeling hot headed. You put a hand to your head and slide the sweat away.

"Are you all right Yoi?" Your Phoenix asks you.

"Dont worry about me Marco ill be okay" you reassure him as your transform back into human form. He nods not convinced and redirects his attention to the battle. Suddenly your hit with a light ray with Haki in the stomach coughing up blood. Marcos to your side in a flash with his healing flames you try to regenerate but its slow. Huffing hard Pops glances at you.

"Are you going to be all right child?" Pops askes as your wound closes up.

You just give him a thumbs up. Marco turns back into human form and notices now that luffy is having a hard time with Mihawk.

"Vista Pops said to make sure Aces brother doesnt get killed go back him up Yoi" Marco yells.

"Got it!" Vista yells back. Marco jumps down onto the ice and observes everything once your healed. He looks up at you and Whitebeard and says

"Pops.. Yoi" suddenly you hear a lot of laserbeams behind you and Pops attacking the pirate ships.

"Sick bastards are willing to sacrifice their own men... Dont loose faith march on charge the enemies with all your might!" You hear Pops yell.

"The only retreat I know is death but ill rescue Ace before they can send me down that road" you hear Marco say.

You redirect your attention to Luffy as Vice Admiral of light kicks Luffy way back. You call on your Rail Gun and transform into hybrid form, fly above the many Kumas that appeared behind the pirates and lock on squeezing the trigger you managed to take out four of them before they looked up and locked on too you. You dodge every beam except one goes through your wing.

'Dammit they can use Haki?!' You think as you fall then transform again into Angel Bird form keeping them busy while you fly around. Your close to the Moby Dick and hear a

"Hey Pops"

"Oh Squire good to see your alive" Pops says as the Kumas redirect their attention back to the pirates you transform into hybrid form calling

"Heavenly Rain Light Arrows!" As hundreds of light arrows fall from the sky over the Marines.

"Yea barely" Squire says

"Is that so I was trying to reach you earlier. How are things looking at the bayhead now?" Pops says.

"Im sorry to say but your allies were beaten pretty badly. As for me I only managed to get out through shear luck" Squire says.

"Sengoku is one merciless bastard hes pulling out every dirty trick he can think of" Pops says.

"Judging by your shift in tactic im guessing you picked up on the Navys plan?" Squire asks.

"Little does he know it works in our favor to attack from the rear. Im joining the fight. Our only chance is to keep pushing forward" Pops says

"I couldnt agree more" Squire says. You and Marco notice Squire standing next to Pops.

"Whats Squire doing up there Yoi?" Macro asks himself but your close enough to hear them all flying in the air observing everything.

"You have forty-three allied Captains willing to die for you. We are all in your debt for now and always. We consider it a privilege to risk our lives for you and your crew" Squire says.

"And im greatful but this is-"

"Yes I know this fight is to save a member of your family. The great pirate Whitebeard is a man who would do anything for his family. And your loyalty inspires loyalty. Thats why everyone followed you to this hell." Squire states as Whitebeard steps forward about to join the fight.

"I do wish things were different but at the end of the day... im not apart of your family." Squire says as he unsheathed his sword then slices Whitebeard through his core out through the other side. Everyone looks in disbelief at Whitebeard.

"Pops no!!" You scream and fly over jumping into human form. Marco looses his cool and jumps on Squire

"How dare you Squire!!! Why the hell did you attack Pops huh?!! Answer me now or ill kill you!! Yoi" Marco yells while pinning him down on the head of the Moby Dick.

"Yea well this whole mess is his fault anyway!" Squire yells back.

"What do you mean? Do you even realize what youve just done?! Yoi" Marco yells. Pops kneels on one knee as Marco gets up and goes over to Pops and says

"Dont move Pops youll make things worse if you keep squirming Yoi" Marco yells.

"Heavenly Grace!" You yell as tears stung your eyes you put your hands up to Whitebeards wound and start healing as much as you can.

"Im telling you this battle is a fake! You made a deal with the government to have assurance that none of your crewmates gets scratched. Theyll just go after your allies!" Squire yells.

Squire goes on and on about how Pops kept it a secret that Ace was Rogers son and how Squires whole crew was wiped out by Roger.

"It was a miracle that I was able to stab you. I didnt want to believe it, were all sons to you. But I guess some kids are just worth more than others-" Squire says but is cut off by Pops

"Your a dam fool the Navy is deceiving you Squire why trust them instead of Pops?! Yoi" Marco yells as he grabs Squires shirt.

"I know your in the deal dont play dumb with me! Your the First devision commander your basically Whitebeards right hand man! If anyone knows about his deal with the Navy its you!" Squire yells in Marcos face.

"Its not Aces fault what happened to Squire but it is mine. And I can only blame myself for keeping it a secret for all these years. The Navy made the right move" Pops says. You can feel Marcos eyes on you he seems to be thinking as you glanced back then back to healing. Pops gently makes you move aside.

"But Pops im not done healing you im barely one third of the wa-" you were cut off by Pops saying

"I dont know if you realize the magnitude of what youve just done Squire. You thrust a sword into your fathers body trying to kill him. Youve lost your way my poor stupid son!" Pops raises his hand then embraces Squire in a hug.

"But I still love you even if you are a dam fool" Pops says.

"Cut the crap you sold us out all of us" Squire responds.

"Who took your steadfast heart away from your father and delivered it into the hands of our enemies? Now you tell me his name" Whitebeard says to Squire.

"Aikainu.. he said if I killed you he would save all your new world allies" Squire says.

"I understand your pain. But its ridiculous to blame a child for the sins of his father. Did Ace ever do a thing to hurt you? I never gave a dam who Aces father was and I still dont. And where ever the hell we came from doesnt mean a thing anymore. I dont love Ace anymore than any son of mine. On that you have my word. Every single one of you is part of my family!" Pops explains as he lets go of an emotional Squire and walks forward as you just sit next to them. Pops uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit in both fists and crushes the gaint ice walls that were built up. Pops stands after breaking up the ice so the path to leave isnt blocked anymore.

"If your a true pirate then you choose which path to take on your own." Pops yells as Squire starts crying.

"Those of you who will still follow me put your lives on the line!" Whitebeard yells as pirates cheer. Pops runs off the Moby Dick and lands on the ice pointing his glaive at Sengoku making pirates run towards Sengoku. Pops uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit to blow back cannonballs and they explode on the Marines.

"Dam I bought that story fish line and sinker" Squire says as you look to Marco whose standing close to you. Marco just looks at Squire with a frown. Squire crying says

"What have I done? Im so sorry Pops please forgive me Ace!" Squire yells.

"Hey Squire pull it together tears wont fix what youve done Yoi" Hearing Marco say to Squire you stand. Looking for Luffy. Pops uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit to tilt the land and seas splattering the Navy ships into splinters. As you and marco flew up waiting for the tremor to be over. Pops engages in battle useing his fruit sending a shockwave into the scaffolding but the three Navy Admirals blocked Pops attack. Suddenly the Marine Ford inner walls came up blocking most of the pirates attack.

"Now thats a noble death" Squire says kneeling on the head of the Moby Dick talking about Orz with you and Marco.

"He may be dead but hes still fighting impressive huh? Yoi" you hear Marco say. Akainu shot up magma meteors into the sky. You all wait for a minute as they come flying down attacking the pirates and the ice trying to drownd them. Once the meteors fell down they broke the ice and started melting everything making the sea boil.

"Hurry get on the ice!" You hear a pirate grunt yell. Then the walls shot cannonballs at the pirates and when they retreated all of the Kumas started firing their lasers. Pops used his fruit ability to punch the wall but it stayed standing.

"How is it still standing after Pops?!" A pirate yelled. You hear Pops give a small growl as the meteors destroy pirate ships. Suddenly some meteors crashed into the Moby Dick.

"Hurry put out the fires!"

"It just wont be the same sailing with Ace without the Moby Dick!" Another pirate yelled as they splashed water everywhere. You fly off in hybrid form use your light like a bucket thats huge then splash the Moby Dick putting out some of the fire while your doing that Akainu says

"Whitebeard watch your legacy go up in flames" you cant put out the fire so you just stay put by Pops transforming back into human form. Pops turns to the Moby Dick and says

"Im sorry .. old friend" suddenly you hear

"Phase two execute Portgas D. Ace" from Sengoku. Causing Luffy to run wild on top of Orzs dead body but two surprise cannon balls hits Luffy sending him flying into the water. You hear Ace cry out

"Luffy!!!!!" As soon as someone dives in to save Luffy. Little Orz braces himself on his elbows

"Im here Ace ill save you!"

"Little Orz no!!!!" Ace screams seeing all the bloodshed.

"And fire at the gaint!" Sengoku commands as the marines fire away causing Orz to fall again.

"I gotta do something. Jimbe I need a favor from you" Luffy huffs on the ice. Kizaru points a finger at Orz saying its one hundred percent effective to do it his way. Then you hear Jimbe yell

"Ocean Current Over Flow!" Then Luffy pops out in front of the three admirals.

"I see so you found a way up" Aokiji says.

"Youve done well son of Dragon" Akainu says. Your hear Pops say

"Well done brat"

"Its a fluke youve gotten this far and your too green to get any farther" Aokiji says to Luffy.

"He and his brother are two of a kind they just dive right in without even thinking" Whitebeard says next to you.

"Orz stay put I need your help one more time!" Pops yells.

"Sure Pops" Orz says.

"Jozu the trump card!"

"Yes sir!" Jozu yells.

"We need to move everyone were charging straight into the plaza!!" Pops yells as you follow behind.

"Jet gatling!" You hear Luffy in the distance. After that you all hear Sengoku yell

"Go do it!" As the executioners raise their swords

"Ace no!" Pops yells.

"You monsters!" Jimbe yells.

"No stop!!" Marco yells. In slow motion everyone is watching. Suddenly the executioners were blown away at the last second. Sengoku looks around yelling

"Who did that?!" Then a figure shows up on the battle field. Sengoku gives Crocodile an earful. You fly up to where Marco landed on top of the wall.

"Whats goin on I didnt have a chance to show off Yoi" Marco says.

"Just a short while ago Crocodile was trying to murder Whitebeard, wonder what transpired to make him change his mind" you hear Jimbe say.

"I can kill that old dying buzzard whenever I feel like it but as of right now im not gonna let you tatse victory you and your crooked operation" Crocodile says.

Doflamingo and Crocodile exchange words. Then while everyone's distracted Luffy runs to Ace kicking and punching Marines left and right. Hes stabbed in the shoulder by Aokiji with an ice spear.

"You feind I wont let you hurt my darling!" Snake Princess yells but Marco beat her to it. Marco swipe kicks Aokijis side knocking him into rubble.

"Ah crap! Whitebeards first division commander Marco!" A marine yells.

"Thanks buddy you saved me" Luffy says.

"Ah dont mention it pal Yoi" Marco responds. You fly up above Marco staying put just in case. When you hear a commotion of pirates from the Moby Dick thats sinking swimming across the bay to Orz. The marines use cannons to fire into the water killing more Whitebeard pirates but they keep going. Suddenly a coated pirate ship came up from the depths and saved the pirates who were swimming. The battle boat was too fast for the Navy. As it reached the plaza Orz picked it up and put it into the plaza. With a shimer of hope all the pirates cheer.

"Thats enoughh!!!!" Ace yells on deaf ears. As Orz was speaking the Marines shot him with cannonballs.

"Orz noo!!" A pirate called out. Whitebeard walks forward onto the tip of the boat then jumps off.

"Its Whitebeard hes entered the plaza!" A marine yells.

"My sons stay back" Pops says as you fly behind Pops with Marco. Pops uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit on his glave blade then throws it forward cracking everything. Marines go flying away as the Vice Admirals stay put. Then Whitebeards commanders jump down next to him. As you go with Marco and you both transform into human form he says to Orz

"Orz thanks pal Yoi" as you both turn your attention to Pops.

"Clear a path for me and hurry up!" Pops yells.

"Sure you wanna do that Aokiji says as he turns some of his body into ice. Pops uses his fruit on his glave but then Aokiji uses

"Ice Wall!" And encompasses Pops in ice.

"Whitebeards a popsicle we got him!" Some marines cheer. But as soon as they do Pops breaks out and Aokiji jumps forward getting stabbed by Pops glaive. Aokiji freezes his glaive then makes four spears to throw at Pops at face range but Jozu tackles them all.

"Go ill fight" Juzo says to Pops.

"Im counting on you son" Pops says. You watch the battle with Marco. Luffy keeps running then runs into a Vice Admiral with a sword and gets cut but not bad. Suddenly theres two Vice Admirals. Luffy gets tossed around like a ragdoll. You see Kizuru shoot a beam of light at Luffy so you fly up in hybrid form, call apon your Rail Gun lock on and slice his whole right arm off as he had one finger before. Luffy lays on the ground as the Admiral yells in pain but kicks Luffy into Whitebeard who grabs Luffy. As you fly back down to Marco Ivanka and Jimbe are on top of the wall now.

"See I told you he was in trouble!" Ivanka says to Jimbe.

"I think this little fellow belongs to you" Pops says

"Old man let go of my legs im so close!" Luffy yells

"Hes done his fair share now treat him!" Pops says throwing Luffy gently onto awaiting arms of Whitebeard pirates. He squirms out of their reach though.

"Hes my only brother I have to save him!" Luffy runs off but collapses.

"Hurry treat him!" Jimbe yells at the medic. You fly over and say

"Let me help!" As your hands begin to glow. He has multiple broken bones and muscle tears but you try and heal him regardless. Akainu and pops block eachothers attacks while your trying to heal Luffy. You can feel Marcos eyes on you knowing hes watching just in case his little bird gets hurt. Suddenly Akainu and Pops go at it while the warlords go in fighting now. You look around only to see Marco running towards Ace then transforms into full Phoenix.

'Please be careful my love' you think as you move your hands to a different section to be healed. You feel something off. Looking to Marco, Garp uses Haki and punches Marco into the ground fast.

"Marco!!" You yell as you see him stand.

"Im fine little bird!" Marco yells to you which relieves some tension.

"If you want to reach the scalft youll have to go through me first!" Garp yells.

"We didnt make it all the way here just to loose to an old man, legends ant nothing but words!" Pops yells.

"I might say the same thing to you Whitebeard! Your glory days are just a dieing memory now!" Akainu says as he punches with magma. As thats going on theres fighting all around you and Kumas who are lasering your friends. Back to Luffy the medic says

"It isnt good first aid isnt going to cut it im afraid"

"I cant continue either theres just too much thats broken" you admit as your glow stops.

"Its not ideal but take Strawboy back to the ship!" Ivanka says. Luffy grabs Ivankas ankle

"I need one last favor from you"

"Dont say one last anything were getting out of here alive darnit!" Ivanka yells at Luffy.

"You realize what the reprocutions would be dont you?" Ivanka says with Luffy panting hard on the ground. Looking back at Pops you see Marco a little bit away from him. Then Akainu shot magma at Pops which Pops deflected. Whitebeard put a hand to his heart falling on his knees. As you and Marco make eye contact then look at Pops. Pops spit up blood then said

"Son of a"

"Are you okay?!" The closest devision commander's ask.

"The ravages of time humble us all even you" Akainu says pumping out lava and magma.

You hear Marco running turn to look and get your Rail Gun out transforming into hybrid form you lock on to Akainu.

"Screw the fight this is what I was afraid of Yoi" Marco says.

"Wouldn't turn my back on me if I were you!" Kizaru says to Marco as he blasts two rays of light through Marco causing him to spit up blood.

You turn your Rail Gun on Kizaru and fire cutting him using you haki with your light but he teleports.

"Marco!!! Pops!!!" You scream.

"You gonna make the same mistake?" Aokiji says as he freezes Jozus left arm and leg.

Then Akainu uses his magma to punch Pops in the guts.

"Pops no!!!" Ace cries out.

"Another hormone shot do you want to die?! Your passed your limit!" Ivanka yells at Luffy as you teleport to Marco, you start to heal his wounds. You put a lot of power behind healing as hes your mate.

"Im begging you, you have to let me fight!" You hear Luffy yell at Ivanka as you start healing Marcos second wound.

You hear Luffy get up and scream a scream as if he was healed. Then he starts running beating up marines left and right while Ivanka follows him. Suddenly the Kumas lock on to Luffy and Ivanka. But Hancock gets in the way letting them pass by while she beats up the Kumas. Marco gets up and says

"Hold on Pops im coming to save you.. Yoi" but he gets hit with Kizarus beam of light again. As you stand.

"Wow it went straight through" Kizaru says as Marco starts running with his flames appearing.

"Yea just try and stop me!" He yells.

"Ah well that certainly throws a wrinkle into my plan regeneration. So thats why they must call you the Phoenix. Hey give me a hand will you?" Kizuru says calmly. Suddenly a Vice Admiral uses black arms to pin Marco and shackle one wrist with sea prism cuffs. Two more beams are shot through Marco as he falls to the floor.

"Commander Marco noo!!" Everyone yells. At this you turn your weapon and slice the Admiral who pinned him in half.

"Marco!! Nooo!!!" You teleport to him.

"Jozu is frozen soild too!" The crew yells. As you get to Marco you say

Heavenly Chainsaw! And start cutting away at the sea prism cuff. While your doing that you hear Jimbe say

"You fools I will not be chained!"

"Now take out the head!" Sengoku yells to Whitebeard. As four Admirals charge towards Pops he takes all the blows and stabs.

"Pops!!" You and the crew yell. As pops falls backwards he grounds himself with his other foot.

"No stay back! You really think thats all it takes to defeat me?!" Pops yells. Pops uses his glaive to slash marines away into the sky. Pops leans down in pain. Sweat all over your face from fighting.

"(N) you cant cut through sea prism just go help Pops Yoi" Marco looks at you as he gets up. Since your mainly a long ranged attacker this war is doing a number on you.

"You think this will stop me? That ill lie down and give up?! Knowing that cold truth I cannot allow myself to submit not until the bitter end. So ill wait until ive taken care of the future for my sons.. got it Ace?" Whitebeard yells.

"Concerned about the future ill be happy to show you, execute him now!" Sengoku says. The whole crew yells

"Ace no!!!"

"Dont make me laugh you think I cant stop those runts from doing it?" Pops yells then falls on both knees coughing up blood.

"From the start this was the only way!" Sengoku yells. As they swing the swords about to execute Ace. Luffy yells

"Dont do it!!!" Using the conquerors spirit. Then running with Ivanka.

"Dead or alive you cannot let him escape take him out we cant afford to let him go!!" Sengoku yells as marines cheer.

Pops uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit to knock away the marines.

"Focus on Whitebeard first then go for the kid!" A Admiral yells.

"Crap come on, I cant help them as long as ive got these things on Yoi" you hear Marco say as he kicks a marine. You fly in your full form to Pops side.

"Stop everyone theres a new plan. Im either gonna live or im gonna die so help out Strawhat with everything youve got!" Pops yells.

"What the hell? Yoi" Marco says.

"Stop your gawking and take out Strawhat allready!" Kizaru says. Everyone is lending Luffy a hand running towards Ace.

"Maybe we should change up our tactic?" An Admiral asks another.

"No we must defeat Whitebeard!" Another retorts.

"One or one hundred it doesnt matter!" Pops yells as he charges he blade with Tremor then swipes in a circle blowing everyone away.

"Dam hes still standing what will it take to put him down?!" An Admiral yells.

As Luffys running Mihawk clashes with Crocodile and lets Strawhat pass. Luffy eventually makes it up the ramp to the stage but Garp stands in the way.

"Come on grandpa let me pass please?!!" Luffy yells.

"The bridge is gonna give out Strawboy!" Ivanka yells. As Garp punches Luffy hes over come with emotions letting Luffy punch him off the walkway. Luffy keeps running as you teleport next to him.

"Ive got your back Luffy im from Whitebeards crew names (n) Marcos partner" you say as you both asend.

"The bird guy oh yea thanks (n)" Luffy says to you. As the bridges gives way your in your hybrid form, you grab and swing Luffy up onto the platform where Ace is. You just fly up higher a bit and watch them. Then you hear a commotion downstairs that Pops got hit by Kizarus light finger. All you manage to make out is

"Pops noo!!" By the crew.

"Finally I told you id do it!" Luffy huffs as Ace replys

"Luffy? You really are crazy"

"Ya well" Luffy just smiles as you get out your Rail Gun surveying the area. As Luffy tries to unlock Aces cuffs Sengoku grows in size turning gold all over.

"Struggle all you like your trapped in the palm of my hand!" Sengoku yells. You lock on to him and *click*. Your beam shoves him back as you hold your position waiting for Luffy to unshackle his brother.

"Thats not something you should have Strawhat" Kizaru yells as he beams of light the key in half.

"Ive had enough Strawhat ill execute the both of you right here and now with my own two hands!" Sengoku yells as you run out of Rail Gun power you drop it out of existence it shimmers away. Suddenly mr. Three plops down from the sky as Sengoku punches down, Luffy creates a balloon while Mr. Three creates a wax wall for him and Ace. Mr. Three creates a wax key and throws it at Strawhat.

"Thanks three!" Luffy yells as he unlocks Aces shackles right when the cannonballs come flying down as the staged had collapsed. You fly down to the side of Luffy and Ace.

"Ever since you were little youve never listened to a word ive said have you? Then you run off and do something crazy. Like old times huh Luffy?" Ace says.

"Yay Ace!" You cheer as everyone looks up to the scene. Everyone cheers.

"Their alive!!"

"You did it Strawhat!" Everyone cheers.

Suddenly you hear Sengoku yell

"Dont let those three escape they all must die!"

Marco looks over and yells

"Nooo!! Yoi"

"Lets split up for now" Ace says to you, Luffy, and Mr. Three.

"Got it!" Luffy says as you hover in the sky above them.

"Flame commandment!" Ace yells as marines are flung about.

"Can you still fight Luffy?" Ace asks

"Of course I can!" He replys.

"Luffy, Ace!" Jimbe yells as Whitebeard smiles.

"Never thought id need my little brother to save me. Guess ill swallow my pride this time I owe you one Luffy" Ace explains as Luffy laughs.

"Thanks but I sure couldnt have done it if Whitebeard hadnt have shown up" Luffy says.

Marines attack Luffy but Ace jumps upside down with one hand on Luffys head causeing the marines to miss their attack through Aces flame body as he jumps of flaming the two marines.

"Thats my little brother your trying to attack. Ill have to ask you to stop! Fire fist!" Ace yells as he blows away marines.

"Fire gun!" Ace attacks while Luffy holds up the rear.

"Their a fine team dont I say" One of the commanders says

"Were pulling out make a path!" Another commander says. As Luffy and Ace attack running towards the exit they smash and light up marines one by one.

"Ive gotten to admit, you've gotten pretty strong Luffy" Ace says to Luffy. Suddenly Aokiji shows up as Ace puts an arm up to Luffy to slow him down.

"Ill take care of this" Ace says.

"Your not gonna survive to see tomorrow im afraid" Aokiji says to Ace and Luffy.

"Stand back Luffy" Ace commands and Luffy obeys. As Aokiji throws a gaint ice bird Ace counters with a gaint flame wall evaporating his ice. Soon their back on the run. Then the last boat starts running on land.

"Who is running the ship?!" A crewmate yells

"Its Squire and his crew!"

"Make a break for it Pops will guard you!" Squire yells.

"Dont be an idiot Squire you got a death wish or something?!"

"Of course, after what ive done to Pops this is the least I can do!" Squire yells back.

"Squire no. Think anyones gonna be happy with a plan like this? Hey hurry up and get these cuffs off of me!" You hear Marco yell. So you fly lower to the battlefield between Ace and Marco.

"For Pops!" Squire says. But pops stops the landboat with one hand.

"Dont you know how cruel it is to force a father to bury his own sons! And show some humility. You think im on my last legs because of one meesily poke? It was settled long before I came here. Everyone has to grow old and die some day" Pops says.

"Listen up Whitebeard pirates and listen well, these are my final orders as your Captain so you better follow them. Even family must parts ways now and again. You must survive continue your legacy without me!" Pops says as he uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit on the base which makes it crumble.

"Now go and forge your own path!" Pops yells.

"What are you" Ace yells.

"Lets finally put an end to this, you Navy bastards" Pops yells. You fly down since your tired inbetween Ace and Luffy.

"Commander Marco lets head back" one of the other commanders says to Marco.

"Pops" You hear Marco say.

"Hurry Strawhat weve got to move on the double!" Ivanka yells.

"Ace hurry up the old guy made up his mind weve gotta go" Luffy yells to Ace but Ace just stands back to us all looking at Pops while your in the middle.

"I know this is it. Back off you bastards!" Ace yells while throwing a firebolt towards the marines that were behind Pops.

"The time for words has passed my son. But tell me one last thing.. are you happy to have this old fool as your father?" Pops says to Ace.

"Of course Dad!" Ace cries tears down his face. Bending over. He gets up and we all start running along with Jimbe.

"As soon as they rescued Fire Fist Ace they fled what a cowardly crew along with their Captain. Its not your fault thats just your Captain a washed up failure" Akainu says to Ace.

Ace stops making you and Luffy stop, you in the middle.

"Take it back or else" Ace turns to Akainu.

"Ace no dont just keep moving!"

"He can say whatever he wants lets go" a crewmate says to Ace. Ace shrugs off the crewmate and says

"No one gets away with mocking Pops!"

"Ace stop!!" You and Luffy yell but it falls on deaf ears.

"Take it back huh? Its not an insult its the truth" Akainu says then mocks Pops more.

"Shut it!" Ace says

"Leave him run!"

"Ace!" Everyone yells as Ace and Akainu go toe to toe throwing a magma punch and a flame punch. Ace falls back on his stomach in pain holding his hand as Akainu mocks him now too. Luffy tries to walk forward but falls on his knees trying to grab aces vivre card Ace yells

"Wait Luffy!!" As Akainu jumps up with a magma arm you teleport in front of Ace trying to use iron body haki but you were too slow as Ace protects Luffy. Akainus arm goes straight through both of you and Ace as you have your arms raised. Everyones mouths are agape. Both you and aces back to back spit up massive amount of blood.

"Ace! (N)!!! Noo!!! Yoi" You hear Marco yell. As everyone runs to get revenge you hear Marco yell

"Hurry up get these dam things off me!! (N)! Ace! Yoi"

"Im trying my best but there just too strong!" A crewmate yells back.

"Hey wait a sec, he can help us, you know the guy who opened Aces cuffs!" Another crewmate says. Akainu jumps back as you fall on the floor regenerating but slowly the pain is overwhelming. You cant see Marco anymore as you just lay there next to Ace bleeding out eyes closed listening to the battle. You hear Akainu say as he walks back over after a failed attempt to fire missiles at Akainu from your crewmates.

"Dont do it!" You hear Luffy yell at Akainu.

"Ace!! (N)!!" You hear Pops yell but when he goes to throw a Tremor a light beam goes through his arm at least thats what it sounds like. With all you can muster you teleport onto the ship where Marco is on deck a gapping hole in your stomach gasping for breath as you cough up blood. Marco notices you and crawls over to you.

"My poor sweet little bird Yoi" tears stung his eyes as he says to you not daring to touch you lest you might die. Slowly you try to get up but Marco gently pushes you down.

"Just rest (n) youve done enough Shh dont try and talk Yoi" Marco says as you open your eyes to look at him. Hes tearing up just looking at the hole in you petting your hair as hes still shackled to sea prism with holes in him still. You turn your head to see whats going on. Jimbe had blocked Akainus magma with fishman karate as Ace just stood there with luffy in back. Marcos tears stop as he says

"Jimbe Yoi"

"Marco we got the key guy!" A crewmate yells to him.

"I thought I was dead but you saved me" Mr. Three says.

"Save it for later unlock these cuffs!!" Marco yells at him.

"Seems my job is never done" Akainu says. As a commander yells

"Jimbe get down!" As Marco and the lower ranking commander slice Akainu Marco with his talons and the other commander with swords.

"Haki users what a pain. But your far too late" Akainu says.

"We were so close!" You hear Marco say.

"Dont give up yet theres still a chance" the lower commander says.

"The battle has ended Fire Fist is done for and I got (n) the Angel as well now its time for this brat" Akainu says as he regenerates himself. Ace exchanges some words then Luffy throws a fit yelling at everyone to help Ace. Then they exchange some heartfelt words. As everyone looks to Ace he collapses on the ground. Everyone starts crying but you can barely breath let alone keep your eyes open. As your blood pools around you. Your getting slower and slower at regenerating. Luffy goes straight into shock as Akainu says

"I wont miss twice!" Suddenly Marco flies straight into Akainus fist attack.

"Ive seen enough death for today! First Ace then my mate! Back off! Marco yells as he flares in a circle to keep Akainu away from Luffy.

"Luffy wake up weve got to go!" Jimbe yells but to no reply.

"Listen we can not give into despair! Go carry Strawhat if he wont run hurry! We may have lost Ace and (n) today but hell live on through Luffy!" You close your eyes and listen to Marcos words.

"If Ace cant protect him than as his family we have to step up! Ace is our brother! Fight like your prides on the line in his honor!!" Marco yells.

"When I hold an execution I make sure to dam well finish the job!" Akainu yells and blasts crewmates and Marco away.

"Mmm-" you try to yell Marcos name but almost nothing comes out.

"Shh (n) dont speak your barely alive"

"I dont think shes gonna make it look at that gaint hole!" some of your crewmates tell you on deck.

"Look behind you Akainu sir!" Some grunts yell as Whitebeard appears behind Akainu using his Tremor-Tremor fruit smashing his head into the floor clearly pissing off Whitebeard.

"Come on we gotta get outta here! All the pirates left on the ice yell as they run. Whitebeard throws a series of blows to Akainu but Akainu uses a surprise attack thrusting his magma fist into Pops core.

"Oh no!!" You hear your mate yell. As you turn your head eyes blurry you make out that Pops wasnt going to live but you all ready knew that since your from the future you almost forgot. As Akainu withdrawals his punch everyone yells out

"Pops no!"

Suddenly Pops grabs Akainu by the collar and raises him up then throws him up as he falls Pops uses his Tremor-Tremor fruit to shatter Akainu and Marine Ford causing massive titanic earthquakes splitting apart from his sons so a massive gap appears.

"Dammit why?!" Marco yells as Pops says on the other side.

"I am your enemy should you have the resolve come and fight me!"

You suddenly hear your first commander yell

"Retreat get back to the ship!Yoi" Pops fights off hundreds of marines as you see Marco pull out a vivre card while watching the battle.

'He seems tense too tense' you think as you spat out more blood barely breathing.

"Hang in there (n) Marco will be back soon" your crewmates reasure you. Suddenly Blackbeard appears from behind the building of the Navy stepping onto the battlefield.

"Hey Pops glad I could make it to your funeral haha you miss me?" Teach yells to Whitebeard.

"Lets finish this you dam traitor! Teach!" Pops yells back.

"Marco!!" Pops yells to him as he transformed into a Phoenix.

Marco turns back into a human and yells to Pops

"Let me help you!! Yoi"

"Listen you stay out of this one boy!" Pops says to the First commander.

"But your hurt! Yoi"

"Didnt you hear me?! Go take care of (n) she suffered a great blow" Pops says back.

"Now lets finish this!" Pops says looking at Teach. As Teach coats the battlefield with darkness you allready knew how it would end. They exchanges insults as Pops attacks with his Tremor-Tremor fruit teach says

"Vortex!" Sucking up Whitebeards power. Teach punches Pops easily once hes grabbed onto Whitebeard. Suddenly Pops caught his glaive and slashes Teachs shoulder.

"You know when I captured Ace I almost got that Mate of yours too Marco too bad, I was plannin on havin some fun with her before turning her over too" Teach yells. Which you could tell it pissed him off.

"I wont let you ever touch her!! Yoi" Marco screams.

"Your a fool you were never fit to be in my crew!" Whitebeard clutches Teachs face with his hand. You feel like your soul is slipping away but you stay conscious to watch this play out. Pops used his power and crushed Teach while everyone cheered but then stopped as they noticed Teach was still alive.

"Come on finish him Pops!"

"One more time Pops!" The crew yelled.

"Hes not budging Pops!" A crewmate yells.

"Hes taken on a lot of damage today. On top of his worsening health. All this fighting is starting to take its toll. Pops is still strong but his body is..." you hear the Phoenix say.

"Stay away from me you monster!" Teach yells in fear and pulls out his gun. Firing at the same time Pops would have hit him with a tremor but his Tremor disappears.

"No!! Dont do it!! Yoi" Marco yells.

"Finish him off hurry!" Teach commands. As his crew come together they relentlessly attack Pops continuously but Pops just laughs.

"Nooooo!!!!!" All the Whitebeard pirates yell. Whitebeard says a lot about a war thats going to happen in the future.

"The One Piece!! The One Piece is real!!!!" Pops screams as you see everyone crying especially Marco. You would cry but you could barely breath or keep your eyes open but a single tear managed its way out.

"Hes dead I cant believe that bastard! He just died on his feet!" Teach yells. You see Marco fall to the ground crying. Of course even though you were with them for a short time you finally found a family. You shared in your lover sentiment for Pops though you knew it cut your Phoenix deeper than you could imagine. After the tears everyone started to escape on ships.

"Thats bastard! Yoi!" You hear Marco curse.

"Marco for what its worth we all share your sentiment. But its not the time for revenge" A commander says putting a hand on Marcos shoulder.

"Ya I get it lets go Yoi" Marco said as they ran off towards the ships him looking at a vivre card. Suddenly Aokiji froze the ocean and Akainu popped up in front of Jimbe having a little chat with Akainu while things get more heated down there they move out of your line of sight. As you see Marco running to your ship you also see Teach use his Dark-Dark fruit then use Pops Tremor-Tremor fruit in his other hand.

"Ah no it cant be Yoi!" Marco yells.

"He stole that power from Pops!"

"I know but how that isnt normal is it?!" Crewmates yells panicked.

"I thought if you tried to get a second devilfruit power then your body would like blow up?!"

"Yea for normal people thats how it works. But you know as well as I do that Teach is anything but normal. And with that body of his he could pull a trick that we couldnt even dream of. Hes probably been planning this thing for ages now Yoi" you hear Marco say. Teach gives a speech which you cant follow. Suddenly you hear a loud collision. Followed by meteors falling from behind you on the island. Suddenly Crocodile unleashed a twister making Jimbe and Strawhat fly up in the air Buggy cetches them and flies away from Akainus magma fist.

"Noble sentiment from a bunch of criminals, but in the end its just empty talk. I wont hesitate to strike you down" Akainu says.

"Same here, your insistence on killing Strawhat just proves to us how much you fear him and if a tough guy like you is scared of a boy like him then that means hes worth protecting to the death if need be! Yoi!" Marco yells. As a submarine surfaces you hear a voice yell to Buggy

"Strawhat may be my enemy some day but ill let the fates decide that one. Either way would be a waste to let him die here. Hand him over and we can escape! Hell die without my help! Trust me im a doctor Ya" you hear a familiar voice say as you then pieced it together.

'Its Trafalgar law' you think to your self as your vision began to get blurry. You see Marco fly up and block Akainus attack.

"Thats enough your not laying a finger on Strawhat or anyone else Yoi!" You hear your Phoenix say to Akainu. You hear a bunch of marines join the battle.

"Youve done enough!!!" Koby screams.

"A marine? Yoi" Marco says. Koby gives a speech and as Akainu uses his magma arm to punch Koby but Red Haired Shanks blocks his attack with his sword.

"A splendid speech touched my heart, and they were few those small moment of courage will change this world though only the future will tell if its for the better or for the worst" you can make out what Shanks was saying here and there.

"Its Red Haired Shanks oh no!!" Marines shout. As battles go on around you. Your lulled into unconsciousness. As your regeneration slows even more agaping hole in your stomach. You bet your vivre card was slowly disintegrating.

~

End Of Marine Ford

~

Eventually you feel warmth after the long embrace of coldness and maybe death. Your grogginess feels lighter and lighter as your brought to the surface of life again. Hearing a heart beat monitor getting faster paced you felt so heavy but your eyes flicker open, blurriness as the hear beat monitor increases in bpms. You hear a man exit the room yelling

"Marco!!" Soon you hear the door open hastily and you see Marco in front of you. You try to get up but Marco comes round the med bed and gently pushes you down.

"Not yet my little bird. I was so afraid that I was going to loose you too. I managed to get to you in time to boost your regeneration, but youve been out for a week soild. At one point you did.... die.. I dont even know how you came back... Yoi" tears forming in his eyes as he sat in a chair. The two of you were alone in this room full of medical equipment. You use most of your strength to lift you right hand to his cheek wiping away his tears. Soon his tears subsided. He takes off his glasses to wipe the rest of his tears away then puts on his glasses again.

"Let me do an examination Yoi" he does the full examination then says

"You just need rest, but ill use my restoration flames to help you again my little bird Yoi" your Phoenix says to you as you gasp at his flames feeling strength return to you.

"Are you in any pain dear? You shouldnt be I made sure you have IV drips Yoi" Marco says concerned. You swallow hard and he hands you some water supporting your back so you can drink some water. After he lays you back down you manage to get out.

"Mar... co..."

"Yes mate Yoi?" Marco answers.

"I blacked... out.. what... happened..?" He fills you in and after some time of getting used to talking again you say

"I couldnt leave you even if I tried im yours Marco from the begining to the end. Though I will admit death is comforting. But when I could I would dream about you" he cups your cheek and says

"Dont do something that stupid ever again Yoi" Marco seriously says. You just say

"Yes Marco I promise... I just thought I could save him..it was just instinct." you both sit and lay in silence for a few minutes thinking back. To that time.

"The past is the past for a reason (n) ..... lets leave it there Yoi" he responds and you nod slowly.

"Oh thats right it must feel like minutes ago the war was going on for you. I cant believe I overlooked that fact. Im sorry (n) Yoi" he says as he pets your head.

"Yea it feels like the battle is still going on I lost dad and my best friend...." You say trailing off as you notice its night time.

"Were taking people home now itll probably take a long time. Ive been charting everything out for the past week. Yoi" your Phoenix says.

"Captain we need you about some of the restoking" you hear a crewmate behind the curtains.

"Captain??" You question Marco. He looks a bit flustered behind the curtains.

"Ill be right there Yoi" he replys to the crewmate.

"Allright Captain" and you both hears footsteps going away. Looking at you again he explains.

"When Pop's died I had to take over as Captain to make sure everyone gets home safely. Yoi" he says.

"Then wheres our home...?" You question.

"Were going to end up on Sphinx Island we will call it home. Its where pops grew up well bury them there. Itll take about a couple weeks to get there with all these stops but once we get to our island theyll take the remaining people home Yoi" the Phoenix explains as you nod.

"Wait your disbanding the Whitebeard pirates?!" You sit up fast and gasp in pain. He gently pushes your shoulders downback onto the bed.

"I have to go now, will talk later but youll be happy about this Yoi" Marco hands you a wanted poster

"Its me..." you read the bounty

"1,100,000,000 wanted dead or alive (N) The Angel ahh thats so cool! Yes!" You chimed happily which made Marco chuckle and pat your head.

"Your almost up there with me but im retiring from piracy. I just want a family and to help others Yoi" Marco smiles at you and you nod in approval.

"I guess that means im retiring also" you didnt know what to express.

"Allright I have to go now, just rest and gather your energy back my little bird Yoi" Marco says as he turns and walks out dimming the lights for you.

~

Three Days Later

~

Marco has been checking in on you and likes your steady rate of improvement he discharged you today. Saying no heavy lifting until your completely healed.

You go to the cantina and pick up a banana and start eating as you havent eaten in a long time. It takes you a long time to eat it but you do. You decide to go up to the crows nest so you fly up there perched at first then transform back into a human and layed down eventually falling into a deep sleep. After a long time you open your eyes only to be met with Marcos Phoenix form staring at you up close.

"Uh hi..." you whisper as he transforms into human form and stands above you.

"Shes fine shes up here everyone! Yoi" Marco yells down to the crew.

"Okay good Captain!" The crew yells back.

"Huh?" You just muster.

"Weve been worried sick that something happened to you mainly me so I had the crew search the ship but you were no where to be found. So what are you doing up here Yoi?" He asks crossing his arms while you lay down looking up at him.

"Remember how we used to perch up here sometimes on the Moby Dick? I just missed it.." you say tears tugging at your eyes as his gaze softens. He kneels down and wipes your forming tears away.

"(N) you know we have a bed on this ship in the Captain's quarters. Yoi" he retorts back.

"Its just not the same without them..." you start crying then Marco picks you up and flies down to the deck transforming into human form again holding you bridal style.

"Hey Captain is (n) allright?" Some people made a semi circle around you and Marco.

"She hasnt had time to grieve yet leave her alone just bring her food and only water to the Captain's quarters. Yoi" your Phoenix says to the group as he walks to the Captain's quarters enters and lays you on the bed.

"Ill be back soon I have some things to take care of first. Yoi" he says and you just nod on the bed tears streaming down your face.

'I prefer it this way, where no one can see me cry for now' you think.

~After Awhile~

You hear the door open as you reach for a lamp and turn it on.

"Oh your still awake Yoi" Marco says seeming exhausted. He crawls into bed with his clothes on looking at your eyes. You reach over and touch his clothes teleporting them to a chair then his shoes.

"Being Captain doesnt seem to suit you Marco look at you, your exhausted all the time." You say concerned.

"Someone has to do it, and besides after this is all done we can finally make a happy family in peace. Yoi" he says with a smile.

"Wait why did my bounty go up if their supposed to think im dead?" You question.

"Its because you teleported away so they couldnt finish you which was a smart thing to do or you would have ended up like Ace ..and Pops... and I would have lost the love of my life forever. Yoi" Marco says saddened.

"Well im right here so quit mopping my Phoenix" you roll over and hug him close kissing his faceand neck, nuzzleing his neck as he wraps his arms around you.

"How about a quicky? Yoi" Marco looks at you with lidded eyes and you felt his bulge against your stomach. You put a hand on his bulge making him moan softly then you tlelported his boxers off onto the chair along with your clothes too. You kiss him passionately as he does you. Then he flips you on your back pumping his dick with precum leaking out. He gets his dick wet as he feels your slit.

"I love how your pussy always wants my cock Yoi" he says as he positions his cock at your entrance then slowly slides in then out then in further repeat until he reaches your wall stretching your walls for him to fit

"Oh MarcoOO!!" You yell in a moan as he moans in your ear.

"Ill never get over this Yoi!" Moaning he slides in and out while rubbing your slits button making you cry out in ecstacy

"Oh Captain!!" You moan loudly. His balls slapping your ass. He slaps your ass hard making you gasp and moan sultry like and very loud. Everyone knew not to interrupt you both while love making was going on. He started relentlessly pounding you sucking on your neck everywhere giving you hickeys to show others who you belong to.

"Oh Marco your gonna make me cum!" You yell as he takes a deep breath from your hickeys as hes pounding you in your g spot.

"Your gonna make me cum too (n)! Cum with me my sweet bird Yoi" Marco yells not giving a fuck who hears. After some more minutes of pounding you moan

"Marco im, im cumming my Phoenix im cuming!!"

"Good girl! Im cuming with you (n) my Angel Yoi" he moans. As your pussy sucks his cock in more and he creams deep inside you. You both riding out this high then slowing down and stopping. Hes bent down on you hugging you.

"Did any of that hurt my sweet little bird? Yoi" he asks and you just shake your head no.

"Good my love. Hang onto me my mate Yoi" he says as you teleport upright in the shower. His back against the wall with thud. He slowly lets you down as you whimper at his missing girth. He turns on the water as you see yours and his cum flowing down the drain. You both get cleaned up and wash your hair. You run shampoo then conditioner through Marcos hair giving him a head message. Once your both clean you exit the shower but theres one towel left. He wraps you up in it and turn into hybrid form hugging you close wrapping his wings around you getting you dry first. Then he dries off and hangs up the towel. Turning back into human form. You both put new underwear on and crawl into bed.

"Are you feeling any better?" You ask your Phoenix to which he replies

"Yea actually I might have been pent up from not having sex while you were out. I mean once we started we did it everynight. Yoi"

"Well just let me know next time and ill help you out" you say with a wink. He just kisses you, biting your lower lip then releasing you.

"Come here im cuddle deprived Yoi" he whines which made you giggle. You wrap your left arm around his waist as he wraps an arm around yours and pulls you closer into his arms. Both of you smiling.

~

Wedding at sea

~

"Land hoy Captain!" A crewmember yells from the crows nest.

"Got it thanks Yoi!" Marco yells back as you teleport and try and sneek up behind behind Marco almost there to surprise him but then you hear

"You know I can sense your presence. Its hard not to my little bird Yoi" Marco says to you. You stand and go

"Ahh dammit guess I have to work on it!" You pout go up behind him and hug him while hes helming the top deck.

~Once On Land~

"Ah sweet land!" You exclaim as you jump over to land.

"Hey! (N) dont stray to far. Keep your gaurd up! Yoi" Marco yells after you as you wave at him as a yes sir. Then you run off too the shops. First the jewelry shop as you enter you hear a jinggle of bells and a

"What can I do for you miss?" The keeper of the store asks.

"I need a sapphire ring." You say.

"Ah over here miss. If I may be so bold whats your name? Our finest sapphire rings." You ignore the name question not wanting to draw attention to yourself. He brings out the case so you can see them. One cetches your eye its a circle gold ring with a good sized sapphire with a gold Phoenix feather curled like its fallen onto the gem.

"Oh I see this one tickles your fancy this one runs 100,000 Berries" he says. You turn on your glowing eyes and look him in the eyes after a minute you speak.

"So how much was it again sir?" You speak softly and seductively.

"Uh oh 60,000 Barries right?" He says hypnotized. As you pull out of thin air a golden bag you start setting down gold objects until it reaches 60,000 Barries then take the ring. You drop the bag out of thin air as it dissapears out of existence. Its also where you hoarded all of your items and gold. You quickly run out of the shop and place the ring in your golden bag in an alley then it dissapears again. Soon after your sure the shop owner wont come after you, you walk out of the alleyway and spot some crewmates at the bar. You go over as they greet you sit on a stool by the bar and order a cherry soda paying with some Barries you have on you. Soon you sense Marco come up behind you and hug you then releases.

"What are you doing at a bar (n) thought you were allergic? Yoi" he asks.

"Barkeeper whats in the drink she ordered?" Marco asks.

"Ah soda cherries and some vodka" he replys then you just get up and walk to the ship with Marco following.

"I swear it didnt have alchohol in it but better safe than sorry." You yell back to your Phoenix.

"(N) what happens when you drink alcohol? Yoi" he asks you.

You look back at him.

"I throw up real bad" then you turn looking forward again. Once to the ship you go to the Captain's quarters and throw up while Marco holds your hair and rubs your back. Once your sure your done you brush your teeth and gargle then spit in the sink.

"Ugh thank you my mate im better now" you say to him. You feel his hand on your forehead.

"You seem to be doing fine now. Dont ever just assume something doesnt have alchohol in it! What if your symptoms were life threatening? Yoi" Marco says almost yelling but not.

"Your right I should have told you Doc but you never asked either." You reply as his expression twists into ah right. He takes off his glasses and pinches the bridge of his nose.

"So are you fine now? Yoi" he asks again and you just nod. He sighs in relief. Putting his glasses back on.

"Its close to the departure time. Time to wait for the restock... Yoi" Marco says as he glances at the closet then back at you. You unaware of his sight as your thinking about the ring.

"(N)? (N)?Yoi" Your snapped out of your thoughts as Marco waves a hand in front of your face.

"Lemme guess daydreaming? Yoi" he chuckles as you blush red and nod.

~The Next Day~

You wake up the next day, back on the ocean, but you only feel covers around you making you pout.

'He must have gone to work allready.' You think and curl up in the blankets. Just not feeling it. Eventually you turn a see a white dress with a pinned note.

"How did I not see this?" You say outloud. Unpinning the note it read

-My Dear (n)-

When you wake up get ready and wear this dress and accessories. Open the door slightly and say Im ready! Count to thirty then come outside.

-Love Marco The Phoenix

'Awe how sweet but this is a ... wedding dress!' You think loudly in your head. Once dressed you poked your head out the door and yelled

"Im ready!" Then closed the door hear a commotion outside.

"Hurry (n)s ready! Captain"

"Yes I know get into position" you hear Marco command. After thirty seconds you walk out slowly walk onto deck to see flower petals scattered everywhere and an alter. But mainly its Marco dressed up in a white wedding suit it took your breath away. All the crew was there

'They must have set anchor. Ahh my darling is so handsome!' You think as you walk between rows of crewmates up to Marco with your veil covering your face. Once to the alter Izo begins speaking.

"I became an ordained minister because of this dont you dare break up." After some time of him going through texts he finally gets to the good part.

"Now do you Marco The Phoenix take, (N) The Angel as you wedded bride through sickness and in health?" Izo asks him. Marco smiling says loudly

"I most certainly do! Yoi" he says smiling from ear to ear. Which made your eyes glow bright smiling wise as well.

"And do you (N) The Angel, take Marco The Phoenix to be your wedded husband through sickness and through health?" Izo asks.

Smiling from ear to ear you happily say

"Yes yes I do"

"Do you have the rings? You may now put them on" Izo says as Marco pulls out a beautiful ring a sapphire one with a gold feather on one side and its in the shape of a heart and slips it onto your finger.

"Its beautiful Marco a perfect fit" tears starting to form but you wipe them away and dig in your golden infinity bag finally you find it but it was less than thirty seconds. As your bag dissapears you slide the ring onto Marcos finger using your glow to reajust the ring till its perfect. Marco cant help but tear up too but keeps it to a minimum he examines the ring saying

"Its perfect (n)" Marco tells you.

"With the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife you may now kiss the bride!" Izo and everyone cheers. You both lean in giving eachother a warm gentle kiss appropriate for the occasion.

"Youll have the sign this to make it official official" Izo pulls out a marrage certificate and you both sign it.

"Ill save this in my bag" as you put it away then your golden bag dissapears. The crew cheering for you both then bring out a largish white cake and sets it on a table on deck handing Marco the cake knife.

"Ready (n)? Yoi" and you nod holding his hand on top of his to cut the cake you both take a small piece of cake loop your arms and feed the other a bite of cake, un looping then put the cakes on one plate for you both to enjoy with the crew. Everyone gets a piece of cake and sits on deck with tables and chairs chatting and congratulating you and Marco. You both happily accept as you feed eachother with forks now. Once done you both get up and Marco says to everyone.

"Now to seal the deal Yoi" as the crewmembers all knew what he ment. Suddenly he says

"Come here you gorgeous woman you Yoi!" He yells as he picks you up bridal style. You blushing hardcore with him being so direct about your love making time. He opens the Captain's door and slips you and him inside where he lays you on the bed. You both hear hollering and whistling from outside, as the crew enjoy refreshments.

"This is going to be fun Yoi!" Marco gives you that devilish look as you dont realize the magnitude of what your about to go through. You hear the door lock. As he slowly undresses jacket, vest, shirt, pants, shoes, socks. He crawls on top of you and rips your dress down the middle from the front making you gasp and look at him in awe.

"I told you little bird im stronger than you Yoi" he chuckles as you get the wedding dress of laughing throwing it on the floor revealing your wearing a black body harness with your pierced breasts pointing through, fishnet tights with a hole in your pussy area. With no panties or bra. He blushes cherry red as you touch yourself rubbing your legs together.

"Oh MarcoO I need you Mate" giving direct eye contact. Making his bulge twitch. You touch his boxers and teleport them away on the floor.

"Dam! (n) your so sexy like this Yoi" marco says as he pumps his cock lots of pre cum flowing out as he gets his dick wet.

"These are future love making clothes hehe" you say. He uses his other hand to check your wetness

"Dammit love your dripping like a waterfall over here Yoi" You hear Marco say as hes found your button and started swirling around it seductively making you moan loudly. He bends down to kiss you. Opening your mouth you both make out using tounges fighting for dominance breaking for air leaving a saliva string on you. You flip on top of him using both hands up above your head to glide down his abs then go down his V and pelvis to his cock were your mouth was waiting. A massive glow in your eyes piercing into Marco blue flaming ones. As you made any movements your glow traced them. Taking his tip in your mouth you suck harder than usual causing him to moan loudly enough to be heard by others. Then you go deeper, suck and repeat until your deep throating his hard cock making him moan your name.

"Shit your gonna make me cum (n)!! Yoi" Marco is alerted but that was the whole point, was to get him to cum. You go harder suppressing your gag relax. His hot cum shooting out.

"(N) Im cumming! Yoi!" You hear Marco yells mainly to you but I bet the crew heard too. You keep pumping through his high swallow then are shoved onto your back gasping for breath.

His eyes has that blue fire in them as if your his prey now. Your eyes glowing gold as he uses his hands to pin you then raise them above your head pinning you with one hand hard as you squirm he goes down to your ear and whispers

"Your in for it now Yoi" using his deep voice which made you shiver as his breath cascades down your neck only making you wetter.

"Captainnnn" you moan teasing him. As he goes straight for your neck sucking extra hard making you surprise moan very loudly.

"MARCOO!!" which surprised even you. As he sucks hard all over your neck he uses his free hand to play with your button deliberately edging you on. You whine at his teasing which makes him chuckle.

"You doing all right my sweet little bird? Yoi" he asks. You whine his name

"Marcoo stop teasing me I didnt tease you. Fill me up put a baby in me!" You moan loudly the second part.

"Fine you want it that badly Ill put a baby in you then! Yoi" He yells as he keeps you pinned his other hand slides up and down on your slit making you moan uncontrollably very loudly legs twitching. He rubs his cock with your liquids and presents himself at your entrance. He at first slides in slowly then forces the other half in hitting your back wall making you scream

"MARCOO!!! CAPTAIN CUM IN ME FILL ME UP!!" As tears form in your eyes, he pounds you relentlessly as you moan trying to remember to breath. His sweat drips onto you as he grunts and moans your name very loudly.

"(N)!! You feel so amazing!! Yoi!" He lets your pinned hands go and pulls out making you whimper and commands you

"Turn over on all fours on your hands and knees! Yoi!"

"Yes Captain!!" You yell and do so then you moan loudly as he shoves his cock back into you hitting your g spot making you see stars

"OH MARCOOO!!! YES RIGHT THERE!!!" You huff as he continues his old speed which is fast and hard in to your g spot making you see stars. He grabs hold of your thighs to pound you harder. Eyes swirling tounge out.

"OH MARCO YESSS!!" you scream faceing the bed ass in air with Marcos fucking your pussy so good.

"MARCO IM GONNA CUM! I CANT STOP IT!!" You yell

"Cum with me my little bird!!! Yoi!!" Marco dam near screams. He keeps hitting your g spot making you arch your back.

"MARCOOO im, im cumming!!!

"(N) im .. cumming!! Im gonna put a baby in you!!! Yoi"

"Do it!!" You yell. As you both orgasmed at the same time your walls constrict making all his sperm shoot out into you filling you up. He contines to pound you through your and his highs then slowly pumps until he comes to a stop. Huffing both of you he asks.

"How ...*huff* was.*huff*.. that? Yoi" your Phoenix asks.

"*huff* It was *huff* mindblowing Marco" he stays inside you while you both cetch your breath. You teleport your future clothes off you onto a chair. After you do you tell him

"Grab my stomach and hold me up lover~" he does what you say and you teleport to the shower then he slowly pulls out holding your whole body since hes just that strong. After hes out he lets you down shaking legs you turn around hugging him for support as he holds your arms up to support you.You whine at his missing girth seeing both of your cum going down the drain. After you can manage to stand you both get cleaned up. As you hear hollering from the deck. You just rest on your lover him hugging you the shower cascading down you both. After five minutes he turns of the water which was sea water because its most efficient but it weakens both of you everytime you shower.

"Here lets dry off my cute sexy bird Yoi" he wraps a towel around you as you dry off somewhat then try to dry him off. He chuckles using his wings to dry you both off outside the shower now as you wrap the towel around him he hugs you close.

"I love you my wife (n) Yoi" he coos making you blush bright red.

"I love you my husband Marco!" You reach up on your tippy toes as he leans down to kiss you tounges playing around then breaking for air.

"Your still as cute as the first time we met Yoi" Marco says suddenly you grow bright red more than before.

"You thought I was cute back then?!" You say startled as you put a hand on your face bending down.

"Oh do tell more" you acting dramatic then stand hugging him.

"I thought you were cute too back in the future im so glad you brought me here Marco thank you again" you say softly breath on his neck him gaining goosebumps.

"No thank you (n) without you I wouldnt have a family Yoi" Marco says while throwing the towel over the shower to dry. You both get dressed in sleepware and crawl into bed cuddling as close as possible. While drifting off to sleep.

~

Months Later At Sphinx Island

~

"Your sure your just sick? Yoi" Marco asks not buying it crossing his arms. Youve been puking everyday lately.

"Yea im just sick I swear doctor" you lean over to him on the bed sitting up and clutch his shirt ploping down with him. You resting halfway on him.

"Im so tired.... Marco" you say softly as you hear him sigh then sit up you laying on his lap now.

"I think its time my little bird" you look up at him confused. He just gently slid you off him as he goes into his office for five minutes.

"Ah here they are!" You hear him say as he walks back out holding a rectangular box.

"Sweetie its time Yoi" he says again as he walks over and hands you

"A pregnancy test? I dont think I am but I mean I could be I dont know. Okay fine but come with me please?" You question.

"Allright lets go to the bathroom Yoi" he says picking you up and going to the bathroom then sets you down on your feet. You pull up your shirt and pull down your pants and panties sit on the toilet and open the box reading the instructions. As you pee on the stick you shake it off and put it on the counter to develop. You wipe and pull up your panties and pants pulling down your shirt starting to over think. You wash your hands. You set the toilet top down and sit hands in face after a couple minutes you look up to Marco whose smiling ear to ear at you.

"What?" You ask.

"Take a look my little mama bird Yoi" what he said made you wip around holding the instructions and stick

"Im pregnant..." in shock you drop both things and look to him

"Im pregnant Marco!" You repeat as he nods and just smiles wide chuckling at you waiting for it to sink in for you.

"Im gonna be a mom... your gonna be a dad" you say pointing at you then him then stand and jump on him wrapping your arms and legs around him.

"Marco were gonna be parents!" You say happily as he chuckles holds onto you and replys

"Im gonna be a father im so happy! And your the mother of my child!! Yoi" he yells wrapping his arms around you hiking you up so your eye level with him. Your lips meet his as your both embrace eachother. He walks into the bedroom and lays you down on the bed

"Now what about twins? Yoi" he asks as you stare at him like no way which makes him chuckle.

"What twins too much for you? I can understand my sweet little mama bird Yoi" Marco states.

~

A Two And A Half Months Later

~

"Let me go too I have the infinity bag anyways and im not too far along and I know how to protect myself and youll be there to protect me too." You whine at Marco whose in Phoenix form hugging him begging him to let you go.

"Huhhh allright Yoi"

"But you better stay on my tail Yoi" hugging him tighter then releasing. You transformed into full Angel form with a bulge on your stomach which you caught Marco smiling at.

"What?" You ask. He just embraces you in a hug in bird form.

"Its just my baby is inside my Mate I love you both so much Yoi" your Phoenix says and you giggle, him releasing you.

"Its time lets go to the nearest island Yoi" he states and you nod some of the villages kids say goodbye to you both as you both fly up high and away. Half a day later you arrive at the medium sized island.

"Marco theres a Navy ship docked there" you say through telepathy.

"Lets get lower to the water and land over there behind the wall hopefully no one will notice Yoi" he says back. As you do you hear some marines yell

"Thats Marco the Phoenix and (N) the Angel we must report this in!" As they run towards their boat, Marco flies off quickly grabbing the two mens heads with his talons flying back to the wall knocking their heads together knocking them out. As you both land and transform behind the boarder wall of the town where its non accessible you hold Marcos hand and teleport forward into an empty alley way. And then holding hands blend in with the crowd. First you both go to the maternity shop and buy pregnancy clothes for you, baby clothes, a crib, some more necessities. Your stomach rumbles as you both exit the shop.

"Looks like my babies are hungry. Come with me I know a great restaurant youll love it Yoi" your Phoenix says as you nod grabbing his hand letting him lead the way. Once at the restaurant you say to Marco.

"Theres Marines everywhere I wonder who their commander is"

"Dont worry little bird I can talk my way out of things if necessary Yoi" Marco whispers to you as he glances at you and you nod. You get seated in a booth with him across from you. A server comes quickly to take your orders. Marco chats with you as they bring your drinks and food. A cherry soda non alcoholic drink for you and a pineapple smoothie for him. He smilies to you as you looked at your food crab legs and fries with lemon and melted butter sauce. For him he ordered cooked meat and steamed vegetables.

"Lets dig in as Pops would say Yoi"

"Yay! It looks so yummy thank you Marco" you chimed as he was sipping his smoothie.

"Of course my little bird Yoi" he smiles at you happily.

"So can we call this a date? Hehe" you joke.

"If you want it to be then it is Yoi" he replys as you struggle to crack open the crab.

"Here give it to me Yoi" he says so you slide the plate over to him as he cracks all the crab for you then slides the plate back to you as he digs into his food.

"There you go love, Yoi" Marco says to you. You smile at him and say

"Thank you my dear husband" you tell him and he nods while wiping his mouth occasionally. After eating he pays the bill you both leave the restaurant only to see.

"Hina!" You run up arms out for a hug but she puts up a hand block you on your face.

"What are you doing here (N) dont tell me your causing trouble again?" She says as Marco seems tense and walks up to the both of you over hearing you guys conversation.

"No of course not im here with my husband doing traveling all over" you say as she lets her hand down.

"Husband noo! You won the bet dammit! And your pregnant?" She replys

"Yup expecting our first" you say proudly. Rubbing your stomach.

"Uh (N) should you really be telling a Vice Admiral all this? Yoi" Marco says frowning slightly.

"Oh dont worry Marco the Phoenix we once spent three days and nights on a deserted island fighting then we talked it out and made a bet before we were found. I ran into (n) a lot in the past on patrol. I wont say anything out of respect and she won our bet so.." Hina says in the crowded square.

"Well we should be going, safe travels Hina and also there are two knocked out marines around the boarder of town sorry!" You say waving at her bye as she does the same then facepalms. Walking back to the alleyway then teleporting behind the wall onto grass and a beach.

"Ready my little bird Yoi?" Marco asks and you nod. Both of you transforming into full bird forms.

"So what was your guys bet? Yoi" Marco asks you.

"We bet on who would get married first if its me then she must protect mine and your whereabouts but if she won id let her take me in as a prisoner. It was rather easy to be honest she shes such a hot head id figure I win" you laugh and look at Marco who looks shocked mouth a gape.

"You bet your life on if I would marry you or not?! Yoi" he says seriously giving you upset Marco vibes.

"I never said I wouldnt fight back silly" you state and he sighs in relief.

"Stay on my tail now or on my side Yoi" Marco thinks to you and you reply

"Yes sir hehe lets go babe" you both take off its sunset now as you both shimmer in the sky away from the island.

~Once Back Home~

You both circle and land in front of your cabin. Once inside you start pulling out things of your infinity bag as Marco places everything in its proper place. Once done he grabs you gently and kisses you. Spinning you around so his front is towards your back he places his hands on you small swollen belly, whispers in your ear

"Who do you belong too my little sweet bird? Yoi" he huffs slightly you feeling his bulge in your lower back.

"I belong to you Marco the Phoenix" you state as he turns you around, leans down and kisses you with such warmth and passion making you moan softly. His bulge hardening.

"You make me want to put another baby inside of you dammit (n) Yoi" Marco lets a small grumble in your ear causing goosebumps all over your body. He takes the invitation and kisses your neck sucking hard in various spots while rubbing your stomach turning you both on even more.

"Marcoo" you coo to him letting him know your turned on. You unbutton his shirt slowly planting kisses along his chest and abs he moans slightly as you unbutton the rest of his shirt as he tosses it on the counter. He slowly takes off your t shirt revealing your semi plump belly he leans down and butterfly kisses your stomach before taking off your shorts then sliding down your wet panties. His hand reaching under your belly to feel your slick.

"Looks like someone wants daddy Yoi!" Marco chuckles as he swipes you up goes to the bed room and lays you down. You grab onto his pants and boxers a teleport them on the desk. You stare at his erection with a smirk you say.

"Looks like someone wants mommy" you giggle as he hops onto your legs staring at you like your his prey. With one hand he positions his cock at your entrance sliding up and down making you moan his name.

"Marcoo! Fuck it give me twins!" You moan extra sensitive because of the pregnancy. He lickes your pireced swollen nipples as you wrap one hand around his neck and the other hand rubbing on his chest and abs.

"Ahh mommy bird your making me drip Yoi" marcos voice is deep and husky in your ear.

"So do something about it my Phoenix" you tease.

"Your going to be tighter than normal are you ready mama bird? Yoi" he asks your permission.

"Oh Marco pleasee~" you moan as he slowly slides into you stopping at times your face squints coming out then going back in for more wetness so he doesnt hurt you. After he hits your back wall you both moan eachothers name

"Marcoo!"

"(N) Yoi!!" As he starts sliding in and out you continously moaning his name being overstimulated as you allready are. After twenty minutes

"Marcooo im, im gonna cum!!" You yell fingers in his hair.

"Cum my little bird cum Yoi" He moan, yells as his pace increased from slow to medium pace.

"Ahh Daddy bird im cumming!! Ahh!!" You yell as theres noone around to hear you both.

"Good girl but im not letting you go from this bed until morning Yoi" he softly growls in your ear nipping at your ear and neck hot breath making you shiver as he continuously pumps in and out of you, proping himself up on his elbows and hands to avoid your belly. Sucking hard on your neck giving you all kinds of hickeys. While speeding up you yell his name more

"Marco!! please harderrr! deeperr! Ahh right theree!!!" You yell tears flowing down your face

"Pregnant sex is amazing!" You yell as he smiles

"I agree (n) Yoi ahh! Im close (n) Yoi!" Marco moans and grunts as he speeds up even more pounding you you can barely breath.

"Mar...coOoO ....yess!!!" You yell on the cusp of cumming.

"My.. Pho.. enix .. im... gonna cumm!!!"

"Just a few more pumps (n) im going to cum too little bird! Yoi!" He huffs as he pumps again and again till

"Marco im cumming fill me up with your seed!"

"(N) im cumming too my mama bird im filling you up dont worry Yoi!" He yells loudly as he continues to ride out both your highs then slowly comes to a stop. Sweating dripping from both of you.

"Luckily theres a towel right here. We cant just teleport to the shower anymore Yoi" he says

"How unfortunate hehe"

"Im going to pull out now okay Yoi?" He asks and you just whimper. He takes that as an okay. As he slowly pulls out you moan

"Marcoo" as he pulls all the way out he shivers and tries his best to clean you both up so you can shower.

"Come now lets get clean my darling little bird mama Yoi" he helps you up and you both make your way to the shower and turn on the water.

"Imagine when he comes out of you Yoi"

"Wait how do you know its gonna be a boy?" You ask quizzically.

"Just a hunch Yoi"

"Well I love you Marco my Phoenix"

"And I love you (n) my Angel" he leans down to kiss you with love.

~

When Its Time

~

It was morning time your nine months pregnant ready to pop. In the kitchen you feel strange then you feel your water break but Marcos at work. You wobble over to the snail phone and call him.

(N)? Whats wrong you never cal-" you cut him off

"Marco my water broke I need you now" you almost yell panicked. He knew you well enough to know what you were feeling.

"Be right there Yoi!" He didnt hang up the phone facepalm. "Im gonna be a father! I have to go!" And another voice says "Goodluck Marco!" *click*

'Oh thank god someone turned off the snail phone' you think as you start contracting but holding on the the kitchen table grip as hard as steel. You look to the window and see blue flames.

'He must have flew here ahh!' Another contraction. Gripping the table with all your might you hear the door open and your swiftly picked up and layed down on a medical bed. Marco had set up a whole half side of the babies room to give birth in the house.

"Ahhh!!!! Marco help im freakin out" you cry out while hes got a rolling tray he pulls it to you.

"Stay still for a minute Yoi!" You try your dammdest to not move as he injects you with three shots. Then goes down to your pussy thats birthing, sitting on a rolling chair.

"Breath in one, two, three, four, five in and out. Oh shit its crowning now. Ready one two three push (n)! Yoi" you just listen to what Marco says as you both hear a crying baby you immediately relax but then felt like pushing again. Marco cuts the cord properly and lays the baby on you.

"Marco! Im not done!" You yell as you push again holding your first crying baby.

"Its crowning! One more good push (n)" you hear Marco say as you do you both hear another baby crying. Your huffing dam near about to pass out. Marco cuts the second cord again and goes to clean up baby number two then switches with you and cleans up that baby. He grabs some pills and gives you water to swllow them.

"These will help. Let me also use my regeneration fire itll help ease the pain Yoi" he looks down at your pussy whitch was regenerating allready. He hands you baby number one as he takes off his gloves and doctors coat and goes to throw them in the hamper. Then comes back

"Let me put an IV in you dear, hand me our first born. Yoi" to which you hand the baby over and you glance back to see Marco put it into the crib

"Now baby two dear Yoi" you hand them over gently to Marco who put it in the crib as well. Babies calming down lulling to sleep thank god. As Marco cleans you up he puts an IV in you. As your clean you take of you maternity dress feeling hot.

As the panic dies down Marco says.

"Look at that mama bird you did so wonderful! Yoi!" He praises you petting your sweaty hair.

"So what are they boys or girls or what?" You question Marco whose staring into your eyes.

"Their both boys, twins! Yoi" he says happily with the hugest smile on his face while you give the biggest smile you could.

"What should we name them?" You question.

"Ill name one you name one Yoi" he says as you think.

"I want the second child to be named Kai" you state as he nods on his rolling chair.

"And id like our first child to be named Rey Yoi" you both hold hands and smile then he gets up and hugs you close.

"Let me just write up these birth certificates Yoi" he says as your still shaking.

"You can sign them later Yoi" Your Phoenix says.

~

Days Later

~

Your pussy is healed with the help of Marcos flames and your regeneration power you still feel exhausted because you both have to get up in the night in shifts to feed the babies. You finally managed to sign those birth certificates. Marco is ecstatic to be a father the whole village on Sphinx Island knows.

~

One Year And Three Months Later

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You and Marco are sitting on the grassy ground watching your babies fly around as it was the first thing they did not even run or walk yet.

Looking up to Marco you nudge him and he turns his head to you raising an eyebrow.

"Remember when we met in 2023? You were unsure whether or not to take me with you?"

"Yes what about it? Yoi" he asks. As he picks you up and lays you on his lap kissing your neck.

"Are you happy Marco?" You ask bluntly. He uses his fingers to turn your head to look at him.

"I am immensely happy (n) thanks to you Yoi" he says as he kisses you deep and passionately then breaks for air after a good minute.

"What about you (n) are you happy? Yoi" you could feel his heartbeat rise. You just turned, wrap your arms around him fall backwards you ontop and kiss him deeply then say

"I could never be more happy than I am now Marco thank you for choosing me I love you my sweet sweet Phoenix~" you say sweetly making him smile from ear to ear.

"I love you too my little mama bird Yoi" he says as he embraces you while you both watch your kids play flying close to the ground.

[omegaprotocol]

Hailey Meets Dr. Rovert

Hailey wakes up in her home alone. She takes a shower, gets dressed, and sits down on her couch in front of her TV to open her laptop and read the damage. She checks her emails and sees that she has ten more rejected job offers. She closes her eyes and breathes heavily hoping that when she opens them again that the problem will be gone. She thinks about what she should’ve done differently but she can’t think of anything. She would either have to build an ultimate weapon or lose everything that she worked for since middle school. Its a lose lose no matter how you slice it. She opens her eyes again and checks her phone. Turns out that she has two missed calls. One from Jason, and one from an unknown number. She turns on the voicemails and listens.

“Hey, Hailey, It’s Jason. But you probably already knew from caller ID. Uh, I know that you're having a tough time right now with the jobs and everything so I wanted to say that if you needed help with anything just let me know. I’m gonna be at the Fareway for lunch today so if you want to meet me there we could talk about it. Or just hang out, that works too. Umm, ok bye.” Hailey laughs at the awkwardness of the voice mail. Some things never change. She opens the next voicemail.

“Hello Dr. O’hara, this is Dr. Rovert, the dean of the Rosen Institute of Technology. I wanted to talk to you about your application to be a professor at our school.” Hailey’s face lights up, as this is the first real response she has gotten from anyone in days. “I had some things I wanted to discuss with you if you're interested before offering you the position. If you're still looking for the opportunity, why don’t you stop by my office today at the university at around 1:00. Thank you for your time, have a good one.” After the voicemail ends, Hailey screams. She looks at the time on her phone. 12:40. She immediately enters panic mode and drops everything to get ready and out the door as quickly as possible.

Later when Hailey gets to the university, she walks into the pristine front office. Everything is totally new and spotless. Hailey expected nothing less from an ivy league school. She checked the time, 1:03 pm, hopefully she wasn’t too late. She steps up to the secretary.

“Hello, I’m Dr. O’hara here to see Dr. Rovert.”

“What time was your appointment?”

“1:00”

“Hmm, I’m not seeing anything on Dr. Rovert’s schedule for 1:00, are you sure that is the time?”

“Uh, I’m pretty sure, I had received a voice mail from him asking me to be here at one.”

“Ok, well I’ll let him know you're here, so it will just be a moment. You can go ahead and have a seat until he is ready for you.

“Yeah, no problem, thank you.” Hailey picks one of the many uncomfortable chairs to sit in, and contemplates what she is going to say. After pushing the hair out of her eyes for the millionth time, she worries about whether Dr. Rovert will bring up the latest buzz about her career, or worse, the defense grant. She sits in agony in anticipation as time seems to slow to a stop. It had only been two minutes.

“Dr. Rovert is ready for you, just go ahead and head inside.” Shocked by the break in silence, Hailey jolts up and walks into the office. Inside she finds a well dressed man in a suit, sitting at his desk surrounded by books about various topics.

“Ah, Dr. O’hara, so nice of you to drop by. Please, have a seat.”

“Of course, and thanks for replying to my application.”

“Absolutely, after all it did seem strange to see your name appear on the applicant sheet. The job listing seemed a bit below your station, and I just wanted to make sure you knew that we were just looking for a professor to teach intro level courses.

“Yes I’m aware. I wanted to put my hat in the ring for a change of pace from my usual work, ya’know? Figured I could give teaching a try.”

“Oh yeah, I get it, I mean getting to be on the cutting edge of robotics I’m sure is super tiring work.”

“Yes it is. And to be honest I don’t know if I’m really cut out for it.”

“Oh nonsense. I’ve read your books, and more importantly your dissertation, and I have to say, I am very impressed with your work. Truly you are ahead of your time when it comes to learning algorithms.” Hailey is a bit taken back by the compliment. It’s a nice change of pace from the things her colleagues are saying about her.

“Thank you so much, it really means alot to hear that.”

“Of course.” There is a small pause while Dr. Rovert contemplates how to say what he wants to say next. “I did however want to address the elephant in the room.” Hailey’s heart drops as her worst fears come true. “You lost the International Defense Grant. And despite frankly being over qualified for the position, I wanted to ask from a first hand source what happened. I heard many rumors from word of mouth but it felt unfair to make my own judgment without hearing from you first.” Hailey breathes in deep.

“Yes, well, it was unfortunate what happened. I programmed and made several systems as requested by the government, but unfortunately they were not satisfied with the final product and provided corrections. I changed my programs to compensate and was successful in all my changes and even delivered before the deadline, but the government was moving in a different direction so they decided they would go with someone else.” The words felt like glue trying to leave her mouth. Every word made Hailey angrier and angrier remembering how Roland had dismissed her like nothing. And even worse, now she was trying to relay that to her next potential employer who had no reason to believe her.

“I see… So if you don’t mind me asking, what are you working on now? No one has really heard from you in a few weeks after what happened.”

“Well, right now I’m in the process of writing a new book, it’s only in the beginning stages but I feel like it’s a topic that is very relevant to the future of robotics, true AI.”

“Ah yes, correct me if I’m wrong but that was the topic of your dissertation.

“Yes it was.”

“Have you built any prototypes of a project like that? Even just a proof of concept I feel would be rather impressive.”

“Yes, actually, I do.” Hailey opens up her laptop that she had brought with her and opened her rough drafts for the Omega Protocol. Many of the vital parts of the code were missing, and Hailey had made sure of it so Dr. Rovert couldn't see anything that would compromise Omega’s safety. Dr. Rovert however was very interested in her rough drafts.

“Wow, amazing. Well I think with that we can go ahead and conclude the interview. I think as of right now, you are just far too qualified for the position, and to be honest the pay really doesn’t reflect your academic achievements.” Hailey was overcome with dread as she heard those words. Feeling like she was back to square one, she began to pick up her laptop and was fully ready to cry in the car. “But, I think that we can come to a compromise. The university could really use classes about learning algorithms and AI. Just teach one or two higher level courses, and publish your book through the university press, and I will raise the annual salary to match your merit, and hire you for the start of next semester. What do you say?”

Hailey couldn’t believe the roller coaster of emotions. She was so happy, she felt like she could just scream at the top of her lungs. It was finally over, and now she could get back to getting her life back to normal. However, that would be unbefitting of a new professor.

“That sounds more than generous Dr. Rovert. I would love to teach here.”

“Perfect, I’ll have Susan upfront give you all the paperwork.” Hailey exits the office feeling like the world is finally breaking her way. She signs all the paperwork and goes to her car and immediately calls Jason.

“You’ll never guess what happened!”

“What?”

“I have a new job! I’m a professor at an ivy league school!”

“Hailey, that’s awesome! I knew you could do it! See? It’s only a matter of time before we get everything all figured out, now all we gotta do is handle the whole saving the world thing. Easy peasy.”

Meanwhile back in Dr. Rovert’s Office, Dr. Rovert walks out to talk to his secretary.

“Susan? Can you make sure that a second key is made for Dr. O’hara’s new office? I want to have a spare just in case. And also get agent Roland back on the phone. Tell him that I’m accepting the defense grant offer. I have some new ideas that I think would solve our alien problem.” Susan timidly looks down at her keyboard as if she’s afraid to speak up.

“Yes sir, right away Dr. Rovert.” Without saying a word, Dr. Rovert walks back into his office and shuts the door. He grabs Hailey’s book that he had sitting on his desk and throws it into the trash with a disgusted look on his face

[meiko3323]

Julien (Chiovreuse kiddo)

ok full disclosure - i actually dont know how i feel abt the final colours, i think i may have overcooked my boi a bit QQ chiefly the bottom "flames" part of his kimono (which turned into like grass or sth), and his sunset gradient socks. PLEASE lmk if its downright terrible and what would look better instead, im at a bit of a loss 😵‍💫

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alright, now to transcribe+ elaborate on my chicken scrawly design notes:

- he is left-handed! and thus the fingers of his right hand have bandages covering numerous cuts/ nicks from his needlework (oof i notice i forgot to flip the J in this closeup and its bugging me now QQ)

- he has the same embroidered arm band as Max, except w a (teyvatian) J and as you may guess, he is the redacted friend that made it

- he wears his vision around his neck like a choker pendant thing

- the kimono design is meant to be a zig-zag of pressed rainbow roses

- wears his right sleeve loose and left sleeve rolled up, and held in place by a rope that loops around these shoulder buttons (i rly did miss a letter in diamonD smh)

- the bottom part of his outfit is meant to be a pleated skort* ik i wrote shorts but it looks like a skirt anyway, so mb the middle ground is what it is

- the golden yellow ribbon on his back is tied into a rabbit, and he has a similar, smaller one on the front

- and finally, a pic of young Julien, from before he started wearing a mask to hide his buck teeth

and finally some lore!

Name: Julien (or Jules for short)

Pronouns: he/ him

Vision: Pyro

Weapon: catalyst

About Julien (childhood):

Jules was interested in fashion from an early age. Chiori used him to model her various designs, and it is through this process that he zeroed in on his more Inazuma-style attire, preferring it to the more constricting Fontaine garb. when he got older he even started sewing his own clothes.

though Chevreuse has her hands full catching criminals, she did take time to teach Julien some self-defense and how to handle a musket. but being a much less confrontational person than his parents, he dislikes using force to solve his problems. also, being very compassionate, Julien fears he will hurt the other party if he retaliates. instead he rolls with the punches and bottles up his pain.

About his mask:

Julien was born with very prominent front teeth, and was relentlessly bullied by his peers for this. he took to covering them up with bandanas and scarves, and eventually made himself a mask. he never leaves the house without it, and only takes it off while eating. as a consequence, Julien also doesnt like eating in front of other ppl/ strangers

Least favourite food:

Juliens young tormentors would among other cruel things, throw carrots at him while chanting for him to eat them. as such, hes developed a strong aversion to this vegetable. his parents of course accomodate this dietary choice, and will omit carrots from his dishes.

About Julien (hobbies):

under Chioris diligent tutelage, Julien masters all aspects of clothes-making, but has a particular affinity to embroidering. he even made arm bands for Max and [REDACTED] as a token of their friendship.

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and thats it for the introductory lore drop for Jules! i didnt realize till actually writing it all out how very close he is with Chiori, Chevvy barely got a mention lol. theyre not at odds or anything! but due to the nature of his interests and talents, he bonds w Chiori more.

and ofc i had to tease my 3rd child in a redacted mention 😉

oh, id like to include a footnote about how i picked Juliens name cuz its kinda incredible how well it lined up. so here was my process: im like ok, hes the son of a fashion designer and himself has interest in that, lemme name him after a famous couturier. *google list of couturiers, open the wiki page* hm no.. no.. nah.. ooh Julien, i had an old coworker i liked named Julian (w an A tho), how abt that? *click to that wiki page* turns out before getting into fashion bud went to uni for biology/ medicine! and Jules is a healer! also his last name means like furnace or sth and Juliens element is pyro. i must emphasize, these are all aspects of him i worked out BEFORE choosing his name. isnt that crazy? its like the universe aligned for me to make this boi 😸