#tatakae bitches

[ditadaydreams]

"Was it you who led me all the way here? You must have been waiting, all this time... Since two thousand years ago, for someone."

- Eren Yeager / Shingeki no Kyojin by Hajime Isayama

close up on an unfinished aot fanart sketch in my journal

the emotion in this frame has always punched me in the gut. the grief, regret, shame, anger, and almost joy at finally being the one to choose for herself.

Ymir is the best literary dichotomy, a true portrayal of trauma bonding and a desperate search for love from the wrong places. but she also shows it doesnt have to stay like that. you can, right now, change the fate of everything around you by choosing to fight. the person you are waiting to save you, is you... tatakae bitches

[stickers-on-a-laptop]

"no offense sir, we're getting our BUTTS KICKED OUT THERE"

well, TATAKAE, bitch!

[imcreatinganewblog]

girls when they cant cry because they hav so much work to do and/or dont hav the right space and time to cry so they coax their feelings into a canvas;girls throwing the pencil across the room in fits of anger only to realise they have broken it(like bitch why did u overreact rip staedtler lumograph pencils ilysm);girls when they hav to speak to someone who scarred them for a lifetime(makes me wanna rip out the vocal cords with bare hands and gouge the eyes out but ugh);girls falling asleep with their glasses to the same song on repeat they hav been hearing for months now;girls always having a lipbalm in their pocket and yet wake up with chapped lips tasting blood(manh its really cold);ALSO girl [<-doomed by the narrative(?)] gripping the edges of sink bloodshot eyes (fucked sleep schedule) tying her hair up-tatakae (x3) [<-attend class,two meals a day,remember to take the meds,respond to phone calls and texts,dont die];girl unable to sleep at night (too many unnecessary thoughts) sits upright hugging her knees.hair falls over her face and all she thinks is-wow wtf my hair smells good.must be the conditioner.also girl draws funky shapes near her eyes with eyeliner listening to indie rock in the middle of night suddenly hit by a random wave of sadness (not random,its always there idk) lies down on floor staring at the ceiling-dim light-slow creaking fan-night cicadas at distant-rain patters-a half cleared cobweb-chilly floor-(dont even knw what song’s playing at this point); girls just want to become a deep sea water jellyfish; girls just want to go to the sea and became the line between the blue of the sky and the sea

[princebensxlo]

My tumblr will become Eren and Daenerys defense squad, and Jon and Mikasa protect from slander. Like Reddit people are putting Eren and Dany together and saying “killed by nephew/sister”.

Mikasa Ackerman is not even Eren JAEGER’s sister. My man LITERALLY SAID “I’m not your brother nor your kid”, so many times. Western people oft misinterpret the way Japanese relations are often described like???? They have their customs too, and I’m sorry for your lack of reading comprehension. If you were watching Attack on Titan just for the blood and plot; good for you. But at least don’t come and spill shit if you don’t even try to make some research, read a damn thing, good reviews, and educate yourself before making a statement or sharing your opinion. If you didn’t like the ending, good for you, neither did I (lol, to some point. I’m STILL GRATEFUL THO AND IM NOT DISRESPECTING THE AUTHOR NOR REWRITING HIS CHAPTERS, y’all)

Dunno where you get your stupid “incest thing” based in the fact of the Eren’s waity/chapter 123. And Mikasa’s answer of “you’re family”. I can totally understand if people are confused about this, it’s okay. But certain chad stans and delusional shippers claiming to still be incest cuz Eren sees Mikasa as a “sister”, when even THE author himself said that he was confused as to why people would claim that, for he made it evident MULTIPLE times throughout the manga that it was otherwise. And for people that says “they barely interacted, Eren treated Mikasa as shit”. Were you even watching aot with open eyes? I certainly noticed that change of feelings. AS TO HOW EREN USED TO BE ‘ANNOYED’ to Mikasa’s protection, to finally making peace with it, thanking her, ‘ILL WRAP THE SCARF AROUND YOU’. When she got hurt (this is something we only saw in the manga) BUT LETS TALK ABOUT EREN’S MEMORIES. From all the tiny pieces of his memories that we know of, Mikasa was always the centerpiece of them. Isayama drew the panel of kid Eren wrapping his scarf around her many times that seriously, are y’all blind or just ignorant? But hear me out because this same people are rocking chair enthusiasts so I don’t know what to think of them. They were literally harassing the editor, Isayama, the VA’. Hell, they were harassing half of Japan if possible. So disrespectful in truth. I’m just waiting for Isayama’s interview and his perspective of Eren’s character conclusion, plus Eremin’s convo. Anyway...

NOW AS FOR DANY. I’ve been in this fandom for two years now. I’ve gone through my Stark phase and my Targaryen phase. I’ve seen every argument (nah, every day people comes with more ridiculous things) I’ve saved my own opinion, often just sharing it casually with my friends, and genuinely trying to enjoy the content in the fandom. But ugh, it’s impossible. So if you wanted your beloved queen Sansa to put Dany in her place, and just being a Dany Anti as always and a Stark-ending enthusiast of your beloved season 8, so be it. Let me invite you to Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and probably Jaime and Tyrion’s funerals. They died of character assassination, killed by the horrible writing. My opinion is that their conclusion could’ve been sooooo much better, in reality. But DANY’s overall. She was one of the main characters and at least, she deserved that. If you were planning of her going “mad”, you could have give us more “hints”, but that’s bullshit for its so out of character. And even if it wasn’t, you could at least put, again, more hints. Now, why people thought Eren Jaeger was so “out of character” is beyond stupid. It’s clear that the boy grew up but was still a kid, and he’s known to be so emotional. WHAT DID YOU THINK?? THAT HE WAS JUST GOING TO DITCH HIS FRIENDS LIKE THAT?

Going back to Dany. She should’ve just grabbed her dragons and her army and let the ungrateful lords and lady of Winterfell to their own luck. That just proves that no matter what you do, or how hard you tried; even if a threat is looming over you, conflict would never end, cuz northern lords didn’t accept Dany but still took her armies and dragons, okkkk

MY POINT IS THAT WTF ISAYAMA? You knew that conflict would never end no matter what. But you still made Eren a mass-murderer, a genocide and all that stuff. U better explain

[gangrenados]

Geez I feel powerful now lmao ✨

this site makes a poem out of your birth chart and it’s so cool

[katsukissy]

ONCE AGAIN, EREN IS TOO DAMN FINE TO BE ACTING LIKE THIS

[breadqueen95]

What Pets the AoT Characters Would Get with You

This has been bouncing around in my brain so here

Modern AU (because I just want them to be happy ok)

Various AoT characters x fem!Reader (although romance isn't the main focus the relationship is part of it)

Characters included: Eren, Armin, Levi, Mikasa, Connie, Sasha, and Jean

Eren

Eren absolutely at LEAST has a dog. I can see him being a really big animal person in general, like the man doesn't discriminate in the slightest. But just starting out, he just has to get a dog. All the ideas of things you can all do together "as a family" (as he likes to say) keep bouncing around in his head; taking the dog for walks in the evenings together, cuddling on the couch to watch a movie, laughing at all the silly things they do, that sort of thing. But his favorite, absolutely and unequivocally, is the idea of getting an addition to your little two person unit that you both share. He just can't help it; he's so in love with you. Like of course Eren has always wanted a dog, but watching you love a pet that is part of your family is something he can't let go of.

So after talking about it for a couple of weeks, you both decide to take the next step and go to the shelter "just to look". Eren firmly believes in your abilities to only do just that, but you're not deluding yourself. Knowing both yourself and your very impulsive boyfriend, you'll have a new pal by the end of the day. You take your time; really looking at all the dogs and their information, trying to find the best fit for both yourselves and the dog. BUT THEN, this little skrunkly terrier mutt lets off the LOUDEST fucking bark. Like you'd think it had come from a bigger dog, but nope. Just a little guy. You and Eren both glance down, and see this pup just square tf UP. Seriously, the closest living personification of >:(. Eren's hooked immediately, and frankly so are you. You take the time to meet him outside in the back, and while it takes him awhile to warm up, he's happily chasing a ball for the both of you in no time.

And just like you predicted, he comes home with you that same day. Then he's home, and he makes himself at home right away. As you're discussing names, Eren jokes that you should name him Tatakae. But now he refuses to answer to anything else and now you're stuck with it. It fits him, if anything else. Tatakae is still pretty grumbly and never scared to tell you exactly how he feels, but he's not fooling anyone. He's a lapdog through and through. Eren actually buys one of those little baby slings and carries him around in it day and night. Doesn't matter that you live in a tiny one bedroom; that dog isn't walking anywhere if Eren has anything to say about it. And just like he predicted, Eren's favorite thing to do with his little family is when you take those evening walks together.

Armin

Armin fucks it up with some fish. SAY IM WRONG GO AHEAD. But this bitch loves a good body of water. While he’d be open to any pet you want, even you can see how happy an aquatic pet like a fish would make him. When you move in a couple months into your relationship, you’re shocked that he didn’t already have some. So you go out and get a small filtered tank for him. You think about getting some fish while you’re at the store, but knowing Armin, he’d want time to think about what he wants and then what the species prefers in their home. He’s so touched that you surprise him with it, even putting a little blue bow on it and everything. So he starts looking into it, and decides on a couple of freshwater species that get along well with each other. As much as he wants to start with saltwater, he knows it's a little trickier and wants to ease into things. You both go to the store together to get all the supplies you need so you can get the tank put together and in the right spot, then another trip to a specialty local store to get the little lads. When you ask why you couldn’t just get everything in one go (you were excited let’s be real) he so patiently explained that he wanted to make sure the habitat was already set before trying to acclimate them to the water. That's your Armin, always thinking ahead.

And Armin EATS THAT SHIT UP. He loves the meticulousness of it all, and how there’s so much more to it than meets the eye. Once you both move into a bigger place, you go all in on a giant tank that sits in your living room. Armin does research for MONTHS. This thing is his passion project. Puts his whole Armussy into it. All the planning pays off, and he puts all that effort into creating one of the most beautiful and well thought out underwater microbiomes you’d ever seen. The creatures that live in there live like fucking royalty. But what Armin loves the most about it is how much you want to be part of it. You always let him lead, but you eagerly await anything new he’s learned. You’re always down for going to the specialty store for supplies. You listen to him talk excitedly for hours and never doze off, always asking questions. More than anything, his favorite thing around the fish is when you both lay on the couch together and watch them after a long day. Armin lays under you, you laying parallel on top of him, as he runs his fingers over your hair or back.

Anything that goes in the tank, be it live plant or fish, gets a name from a jar with little name ideas already in there. When either of you thinks of a potential name, you put it in the jar. Trust and believe that Armin is a pun person, so his favorite name you ended up using was Gillbert. He doesn't care that it's unoriginal it makes him giggle, which in turn makes you laugh. And that's his favorite thing ever, so he's okay with it.

Levi

Levi is a cat person. Like, he's the human equivalent of a cat. Of course he has that agility, standoffishness, and general attitude, but he's got the rest too. LOVES getting head scratches. Makes a weird little wrinkly face when he smells something weird. He doesn't absolutely love all these comparisons when you try to convince him to get a cat, and he hates admitting this, but it's what eventually wore him down. And it definitely took awhile to get there. He never had pets growing up, and with all the fur and mess that can come with pets, he's not super down with the idea. But he can sort of see the appeal, especially with a cat. Levi isn't as harsh as he tries to think he is; he loves a soft cuddly thing just as much as anyone. He just forgets, bless him. And cats are very independent, just like he is, plus they keep themselves clean. But more than anything, Levi loves how excited you are about the whole thing. You get this very childlike glow, and your smile is contagious beyond belief. He hates saying no to you, so he folds.

Knowing Levi isn't used to animals, you try to make the experience as comfortable as possible and try to combine choosing a cat with something he loves. So you make a day of it and go to the closest cat café. He's not too sure about having animals so close to his cup of tea, but even he can't resist their wide selection. The two of you sit together in a sunny spot, watching the cats snooze or explore all the different people coming in and out. Levi's only focused on the cats, but you're also focusing on him. You've learned to read his face down to each little twitch and nostril flare, and you're looking for some sign of a connection he's feeling with one of the cats. Even as cats come visit, purring and meowing as you give them all sorts of scritches, Levi still seems hesitant. But that changes when he notices a little black cat across the room. You turn just in time to see him tilt his head, sharp slate blue eyes narrowing in on the cat. Deciding, he puts down his cup, grabs your hand, and starts to pull you over. The cat is definitely shy, and tries to make itself smaller as you both get closer. So you both stop, and you're beyond ecstatic as Levi immediately drops to his knees, placing himself on their level. You join him. The manager notices, and explains that she's been here for a couple of weeks and is having trouble getting adopted. That's all Levi needs to hear, and with one silent conversation with you, he's getting to his feet proclaiming that you'll take her. He has a soft spot for small things that feel stuck in the dark. So do you, if your taste in men has anything to do with it. But you wouldn't have it any other way.

It takes her quite some time to warm up to you both, but neither of you mind. You just try to give her the space she needs to adjust and feel safe. You and Levi share a two bedroom apartment, and with the second bedroom acting as a guest room, you get her set up in there so she has her own space. The first day she chooses to sit next to someone, she chooses Levi. He's drinking his tea in the morning as you make breakfast, but you don't miss the happy little grin on his face as she settles in and lets him pet her for the first time. You're happy she chose him; Levi deserves to feel chosen and special and you'll die on that hill. On Levi's end, he loves watching how soft and gentle you are with her. Nurturing. He decides right then and there he wants to have a family with you one day, be it children or more pets. Levi starts calling her Little Shit and the name sticks, but it makes complete sense.

Mikasa

Mikasa has always, ALWAYS wanted a pet snake. She thinks all animals are great, but there's always been something about snakes that she's fascinated by. They're so mysterious, but also can be weirdly cuddly and kind of cute. She doesn't know this, but as she's telling you all the those things that interest her about them, she's describing the general characteristics that drew you to her in the first place. It's very precious but it would embarrass her, so you settle for encouraging her to start looking into it. Mika never jumps into anything without learning everything she can. She spends hours combing the internet for what snake species make the best pets and why, what kind of environment they do best in, and which ones are more friendly. She doesn't really have a preference, but if you ever wanted to hold it, she would make sure she'd give you the best chance to have a buddy that doesn't mind being held. She asks you all kinds of questions so that you're part of the process, and really takes your opinions into account.

You both end up deciding on a Hognose. Nearly every website said that they're good for beginners and relatively easy to handle. And you both love the little upturned nose they have. You actually cooed when you saw a picture of it for the first time, and whenever you make those cute little noises, Mikasa can't ever resist. She needs to see you melt over a slithery little reptile again, thinks it's the cutest thing in the world. Even then, Mika doesn't rush into things. You make one big trip to the local specialty reptile store to get everything you need. She asks the employees all sorts of questions to make sure she makes the best little home for your new friend. You watch in awe; Mikasa has always been confident in her own quiet way, but this is the most outgoing you've ever seen her. It's how you know she's really excited about this. You decide to get everything set up and ready to go before you bring the snake home. The store mentioned that they had a couple available, and after you look at all the options, you both decide on a hatchling male so he can get used to being handled when he's still young. You bring him home the next day.

You and Mika immediately take to caring for the snake. Setting everything up before you brought him home was smart, as he burrowed and hid right away. Mika thinks it's funny when you call him your son, and she giggles every time. So of COURSE you'll never stop saying it. And, you can't help but think it's indescribably sexy seeing a snake draped over her shoulders. Like. DOESN'T SHE KNOW SHE'S CAUSING CARDIAC ARREST. Mikasa goes back and forth on names for a couple of days, but ends up deciding on Button after you compare the snake's nose to one. You used that little cooing voice like before, and that pretty much settles it for her.

Connie

Connie wanted a pet from the moment you both started getting serious. He kept joking with you about how he thought it was time to "settle down, start a family", but really he was only half joking. Once Connie was sure about something, he was going to make sure he held onto it. And he sure as fuck was sure about you. Wanna know what else he's sure about? FERRETS. He keeps seeing TikToks about those funky little dudes going absolutely apeshit over those long accordion tunnel things, and he feels an immediate kinship. Luckily, you found them just as funny. You just knew that all of you together would thrive in the chaos of it all. It would be a perfect fit. And with his boundless energy, ferrets are the one pet that could keep up with him.

He was ready to go out the next day and try to find one (Connie baby they're not goldfish), but with him you have to be the reasonable one in the relationship on most days. You make him sit down with you as you start doing research on your laptop so that you both know what you're getting yourselves into. Ferrets definitely require more care than you had initially thought, but it doesn't dampen your excitement about it, and the same goes for Connie. Once you both affirm that this is absolutely still what you want, you go to the pet store to get everything you need. Because people end up not preparing for the realities of owning a ferret, they tend to end up in shelters. So Connie suggests that you wait until the local shelter has some up for adoption so they can be in a home where they're well cared for. He's a sweetie like that sometimes. And he has to admit, he loves seeing you take charge and lead like this. Connie is nothing if not self aware; he knows that his enthusiasm tends to run away with him. But he's more than willing to be bossed around by you, and to your chagrin, he wiggles his stupid eyebrows at you more than once at the fucking Petco. You both had been saving for a pet for awhile, so you end uo being able to get everything you need: a huge cage, specialty ferret food, toys, and the like. Connie starts brainstorming on names the minute you start putting the cage together. It makes it real for him, and he's so happy when you start bouncing ideas off him too. He truly feels like you're doing this together.

It take a couple of weeks, but eventually, two bonded ferrets get put up for adoption by the shelter. You and Connie had added your names to a list, so they called you as soon as they were ready to be adopted to see if you wanted them. You said FUCK YES without hesitation, causing the older shelter employee to erupt into laughter on the other end of the line. Serendipitously, you both had the day off, so you get ready as fast as you can and head over. You're both in love the second you lay your eyes on them; one snow white, the other the more common black and cream. Despite having been surrendered to the shelter, they're both incredibly friendly. After signing all the paperwork, you're carrying them out to the car, both grinning like fools. It takes them a minute to get used to a new home, but it absolutely helps them having each other. You're so happy that you and Connie did your prior research, but nothing could prepare you for the sheer joy that comes from the way they scamper and scuttle around your apartment when they're in the mood to play. Just like the TikToks would suggest, they love those weird tunnel things, and you can't get enough of their infectious energy! Connie starts calling them "the twins" and you think it's the cutest thing in the world. Because of how bendy and flexible they are, you often compare them to noodles. So that's the inspiration for their names: Connie chooses Linguini for the white one, and you choose Farfalle for the black and cream one.

Sasha

Sasha wants nothing more than to get a dog. She's like a little puppy herself, always excitable and ready for a snack, so it makes sense. No matter what universe she's in, Sasha is very athletic. She's always down to go for a walk or a hike, go to the gym with her friends, or even get a group together for a last minute game of football or ultimate frisbee at the park. She just loves moving! And when it comes to dogs, her dream would be to have one that she could take along with her. Sasha is always happy when you go with her, and if you both end up adding another part of your family, she wants them to be able to come to. Leaving them behind would make her sad :( All you ever want is to make Sasha happy (you already do but you wanna make her even happier ok)

All Sasha's talked about since you got together is how she can't WAIT until she can get a dog. She's just never had the stability for it, or the space. But then you both end up moving in together and somehow find a decent sized apartment with a dog play area as one of the amenities. Even though Sasha doesn't bring it up, you see her eyes light up when she notices it the first time. She's just excited at the prospect of getting to see all the pups playing whenever she passes by, but you have a surprise in mind. Your parents had told you about a family friend whose dog was pregnant. As soon as you get confirmation that they'd be adopting out the puppies (you would hate to get Sasha's hopes up) you sit her down one night and tell her the news. That you had first dibs on a Border Collie puppy, and that if she wanted it, you would love to get her one. Sasha takes a moment to process the information, but as soon as it sinks in, she's so fucking excited she can't stand it. This girl (who doesn't know her own strength mind you) tackles you in the BIGGEST bear hug, peppering kisses all over your face while squealing "YESYESYESYES OH MY GOD YES!!!!!" So as soon as the puppies are old enough, you and Sasha drive out to the farm where the puppies are so she can pick one out. She keeps asking if you wanted to pick, but you insisted. You knew how much Sasha has wanted this, and you wanted her to pick the pup she feels the most connected with. She has trouble picking at first, but then she sees you playing chase with one. Seeing you giggle like that makes her warmer than she could ever describe, and she knows that puppy is the one.

The chosen puppy is a little lady, with all the typical black and white splotches of a Border Collie, but also with little white freckles dusting over her back. Sasha, ever food oriented, names her Beignet (she'd also just watched Princess and the Frog and she can't stop thinking about them). Just like you hoped, Beignet is full of boundless energy. She loves exploring with her girls. She's also a certified dog genius, and is able to be quickly trained off-leash in appropriate areas at the park so she can play with everyone during one of those games. The entire group loves her, and how could they not?? But the most important part for you is how much she makes Sasha smile, and it's the same for her. She ends up being the most perfect addition to your life together.

Jean

For as much as Jean pretends to be the cool guy and oh so above it all, he's the biggest softie you know. ESPECIALLY when it comes to you. Once you start talking about getting a pet, he's literally all for it. Whatever you want as far as he's concerned. But he has to admit, there's something super intriguing to him about getting a bird. Jean absolutely suffers from a "I'm not like other girls" complex, but he also thinks they're really funny. His mom has also had a bird feeder and birdbath in the backyard since he was little, so there's a lot of sentimental value there for him as well. You notice how many bird TikToks he sends you, so you make the suggestion of maybe looking into getting one yourselves. Jean, who never voiced his secret want and never thought you'd share it, is definitely surprised. He reminds you that it's harder than it looks, but you already know that. You'd been doing your fair share of googling. But you suggest volunteering together at a bird rescue that's nearby together so you can both see everything that goes into it, and Jean's down for anything with you, so of course he says yes.

You both learn there's even more than you expected as you ease into bird world. A lot of people don't educate themselves before getting one, so they end up getting neglected and end up in places like this. They need constant enrichment and attention, and because of their extended lifespans in some cases, they need someone ready to commit to the long haul. It makes him a little uncertain, but the second a bright yellow parakeet chooses your shoulder to perch on, he decides he really does like the idea. Especially when he sees how bright your smile gets as you talk and play with the little bird. Jean's absolutely the biggest romantic sap, and all it takes to get him to melt on the spot is seeing you smile. The pair of you continue to volunteer every Saturday for the next few weeks to learn everything you can, and to your surprise, you and Jean both end up bonding with the same little parakeet from that first day. He follows you around as you work, making indignant little noises if either of you give any sort of attention to the other birds and cooing when you give in and scratch his downy little head. Jean was even more surprised when the bird gets attached to him too, and you love how soft and gentle he gets with him. But what makes you giggle is when the bird gets an attitude, and how excited he gets when Jean gives it right back to him. It's honestly a perfect match, and you see that more and more as the weeks go by. Luckily, the employees of the sanctuary agree when Jean approaches them about adopting the parakeet. He surprises you with the suggestion one Tuesday evening, and you ecstatically agree that the little friend absolutely HAS to come home with you.

You'd developed good relationships with all the employees, and they send you a list of everything you'll need to get for your new pet and where to get it. They even include a list of the best brands for each product! You and Jean spend the week putting together his little house, setting up space for his big cage in the living room so he doesn't wake you up during the night. And while you're both over the moon, no one's more excited than the parakeet when you bring him home after your shift on Saturday. That entire first night, you and Jean cuddle together on the couch and play with him as he bobs merrily around his new space, bouncing his head up and down and whistling as he goes. He even gets up to periodically check in, pausing for his favorite head scratches before continuing to explore. You both decide on naming him Omelette after Jean’s favorite food. Jean’s a little bashful over the reminder of all the embarrassing stories his mom told you about him when he first introduced you, but if he’s being honest, he loves having a reminder of that part of his life. Even more so that now it’s directly connected with the life he shares with you now. Most importantly, he always makes you two laugh. Jean ends up being so thankful for the endless amounts of bird TikToks he sent you, and how you cared about him so much that you suggested the idea in the first place. And Jean's not worried about the long lifespan commitment; he already has a ring for you hidden in his bedside table drawer for you. He's already planning on the long run.

*****

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[stannienight]

in common new-aot-fan fashion, today i pointed at my brother and whispered “tatakae”

he just went “OH YOU WANNA TATAKAE BITCH I’LL TATAKAE YOU” and started attacking me-

[californiasnow]

if i was an aot character pt.10

*at the beach for the first time*

me: and so - this is called a starfish, because it’s shaped like— ARMIN NO DON’T TOUCH THAT IT’S A JELLYF-

armin: *screams*

the scouts: *screaming too*

me: … it’s a jellyfish … and it stings like a bitch

armin: AM I GONNA DIE? PLEASE TELL ME

sasha: omg armin please no you’re so young you can’t die

connie: OH PLEASE SOMEONE SAVE HIM

jean: guys �� it’s clear. someone has to suck out the venom from him, i’m gonna do it

me: WTF JEAN NO—

eren: it’s okay armin, keep fighting. tatakae. TATAKAE.

me: GUYS— STOP— HE’S GONNA BE FINE JUST PEE ON THE WOUND

everyone: WHAT?!?!?!?!

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armin: i am no longer interested in going to the sea.

connie: *zipping up his pants* i can’t even look at you right now

me: i don’t even know what to say. honestly.

[erenoir]

Okay but rockstar!eren having a rough show where the crowd weren't as into it as normal and storms into his dressing room, knocking everything over and smashing the mirror because he knows y/n was always the one to get everyone excited during shows like that so he calls y/n screaming illegibly and like a boss bitch she goes "I have work in the morning. Maybe one of your groupies will care" and hangs up and eren just SEETHES to the point where his manager (who 100% envision as Armin) has to drag him out before he gets banned from the club

MISS PRINCESS! YOU DO NOT MISS!

tw: mentions of alcohol

if i may add a little bit more *angst* to that…rockstar!eren lowkey having a tatakae moment in the mirror (i’m sorry.)

eren has a fit on stage too, he’s on his last song of the night and he was less than pleased with what the show turned out to be, that’s how they always went these days. he didn’t sing the way he used to, he didn’t dance the way he used to, and the fans had noticed. they noticed how eren’s fire had withered into a small flame, desperately fighting to stay alive with the feeble gusts of wind that it was being fed. eren couldn’t tell you what came over him… was it rage? was it pity? why the hell did he feel like this? but as he strummed the last chord out on his guitar and looked out into the audience one last time, all he saw were thousands of faces mocking him, looking at him like he was a joke, a sellout, an old dog that couldn’t be taught new tricks. he realized what was missing… and it was you. he missed your face, your pearly whites beaming at him from general admission, he missed watching your body move like no one was watching as he sang his words for you. eren was jealous, you had moved on with your life and didn’t drop everything for him the way you used to. his mask cracked on stage, the one that put forth his massive ego. his “i don’t give a fuck” attitude. his ability to hate with no inhibitions. fuck you for not being there, fuck you for moving on, and fuck himself for letting you. eren didn’t give his usual “goodnight *city name!*” goodbye speech. instead he pulled his mic out of the stand and threw it onto the stage, the high pitched wailing of it short circuiting made ears bleed across the stadium. eren ripped his guitar off of his back and beat it into the ground, angry tears of abandonment and jealousy flowing down his face. “fuck you! fuck you! fuck you!” he screamed into the giant arena, his voice echoing as shards of wood and metal from his fender bounced off the ground. the audience stood and looked on in shock as eren broke down, phones out and recording him, broadcasting his most vulnerable moment to the world. he wishes you were there, you would’ve stopped them. he stumbles to the front of the stage, pulling a bottle of jack from the compartment he kept it hidden in, and took a swig, downing the whole bottle in front of thousands, excess liquor dripping out of his mouth. he stumbled over to where his microphone hit the ground and fell to his knees as he brought it up to his lips. “i hope you’re fucking happy! do you hear me?! i hope you’re happy you fucking bitch! fucking tweet this you motherfuckers! y/n if you’re listening… fuck you…”

*then ensues tantrum in his dressing room shortly after his own security and manager!armin have to carry him off the stage like a baby!*

[kaiyaki-sano]

You really wanna square up with someone nonny? Come see me, my fingers are ready to knock your socks off. 😌 I’ve had enough of your bitch ass attitude. Better leave my fuckin waifu alone before I bring hell down on you. 🥰

- @bakubabes-tatakae

Y’all better chill out I have an army like BTS💅🏻💅🏻

My waifu is married to Draken and Bakugou for a reason😌💞

[thegetoufather]

Pretty tatakae boi will never leave your brain

he wont and im suing him for emotional damages DIS BITCH

[faetarou]

pls we really gotta ground eren’s ass how bout he “tatake“s his failing grades in chem 😐

BYE LMFAO NO BC YOU'RE RIGHT

i could make so much money off tutoring s1-3 eren's dumb ass i bet mikasa would pay me so he doesn't flunk out of their shared class into a lower one NO THIS IS CANON WAIT IM LAUGHING MY ASS OFF

a 27%? tatakae that, bitch :/

[hanak0toba]

Lyrics Translation: BAD HOP - KAWASAKI DRIFT

*this song contains some explicit lyrics in English

This song is from their BAD HOP HOUSE album (2018).  Side note, I was a little more casual and used more slang than I usually do when translating, but it fits the song style better.

KAWASAKI DRIFT Romaji

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki matagari zenkoku HANDORU kiri Low kara TOP Kinou no ore furikiru kyou AKUSERU zenkai de ikou Machi no fame, kane ni CHENJI Suruze kono Flow Kowasu chain, fukasu ENJIN Machi wo DORIFUTO

[Verse 1: Vingo] Machi kara kuni e　daishibashi no ue Tokyo kara Kawaski-koku　nakama no moto e Tokyo ga ore PAWAASUPOTTO Notteru Iketa oto Majime dattara deki ne Orera zenkoku muteki menkyo? Hi wo fuku MAFURAA　mitoreru onna Hayasa wa Kawasaki Ninja H.2.R Mieru ore wa toughboy Nokosu TAIYAkon Hisshi ni senaka otteru dake De omae no tabi wa long way Susundara kaerenai Home e Yasunde mo tomaranai tokei Kagami ENEMY Yasumanai oretachi Furikitta mukashi no DASAkatta ore

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki matagari zenkoku HANDORU kiri Low kara TOP Kinou no ore furikiru kyou AKUSERU zenkai de ikou Machi no fame, kane ni CHENJI Suruze kono Flow Kowasu chain, fukasu ENJIN Machi no DORIFUTO

[Verse 2: G-k.i.d] Skrr skrr　SATSUyori saki ni Skrr skrr　MAFIA ga ugoki Mata yobidashi Naru phone ga mezamashi Chi de chi arai　shigaramu machi Furyou kara mananda SHINOGI ni reigi HAMAtteta BARI kara ongaku ni CHENJI Highway kazakiri　wataru hashi Mirror utsuru Kawasaki ghetto city

[Yellow Pato] Ima ja kanshi KAMERA no naka　tobidashi SUTEEJI no ue shashin wo torareteru　oretachi ARAsagashi ni Hater wa hisshi Ogame toki na gamen goshi ni Saki ga nee　sarumane　dake no fake Tsuruma nee　subete ga masayume Orera wa yasuma nee Wakate　chuuken karaku okizari KYASSHU de omoi BAGGU Sekai no KAWASAKI

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki matagari zenkoku HANDORU kiri Low kara TOP Kinou no ore furikiru kyou AKUSERU zenkai de ikou

[Verse 3: Bark] Mata dareka ga tsubuyaku Kono machi kara derenai Yokubou ga machi uzumaku Dedokoro na ikegami Gang bitch yokome fukasu weed ni AKUSERU NEZUMI no you　CHEDAA ou KIDS tachi no yume ni naru Hi wo fuku Ninja KAWASAKI

[Tiji Jojo] Jamamono tachi furikiru Flow Orera no mae ja subete ga Slow SUPINsuru TAIYA agaru kemuri Kozeni ni surane seikatsu nukete　mukau TOP Sodatte kita machi　tobitatsu GARUUINGU Antei nante iranai　tataka nee ishibashi Yogore teru te de hoshii mono zenbu ubau JENGA no you　kane tsumiageru

[Benjazzy] Dou kirinukeru Machi no jiken wa taema nee Dare ga mukashi KATAGI de Katae atama to KORUKU METTO Hayaji ni shite YATSUra no sonae Te wo nobasu furousha to onaji DNA Orera kakuse nee Kenami kara chigee MISUrya ato ga nee GAKI no akogare Mi kara deru sabi de sabita katai chain Tsunagareru　nariagari no tameni Orera tomaranee

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki matagari zenkoku HANDORU kiri Low kara TOP Kinou no ore furikiru kyou AKUSERU zenkai de ikou

[Verse 4: T-Pablow] Doromizu kara champagne KAPPU men kara ROBUSUTAA Kawarazu owareru mi Shounen A kara SUPERSTAR Tsugi ni okumanchouja naru RAPPAA dare Mochiron sore wa ore (pablow) Mochiron sore wa ore NINJA hiku RAJIKON　Nintendo FAMIKON Ore no machi de wa sugi ni hagare sabite kusaru PACHIMON Kawasaki-ku de yuumei ni naritakya Hito korosu ka RAPPAA ni naru kada ARU PACHIINO janakute ARU KAPONE Yakudzukuri janakute kore wa ikizama I’m a trouble man

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki matagari zenkoku HANDORU kiri Low kara TOP Kinou no ore furikiru kyou AKUSERU zenkai de ikou Machi no fame, kane ni CHENJI Suruze kono Flow Kowasu chain, fukasu ENJIN Machi wo DORIFUTO

KAWASAKI DRIFT English Translation

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki takin’ over the country Swervin’[1]  from down Low to the TOP Today I’m shakin’ off my past Gonna take off with the accelerator at full throttle My Flow is gonna change This town’s fame and my fortune Breakin’ the chain, revving the engine Drifting [all over] the city

[Verse 1: Vingo] Heading to our hometown from the city　over the Daishi Bridge From Tokyo to our native Kawasaki　back to the place we all began Tokyo’s my power-spot Riding that sound I can do it if I really try, [2] ya know Can we get a nationwide license to do what we want[3]? Ladies so attracted to　the flames shooting outta my tailpipe Our speed is like a Kawasaki Ninja H.2.R[4]  I look like such a toughboy Leavin’ behind tire tracks All [you see] is my back as you desperately try to keep up But you got a long way to go [to catch up] If you keep moving forward, you may not ever make it Home Even if you stop to rest, the clock won’t stop ticking The ENEMY is in the mirror So we ain’t never gonna rest [Til] I’ve outraced my messed-up past

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki takin’ over the country Swervin’ from down Low to the TOP Today I’m shakin’ off my past Gonna take off with the accelerator at full throttle My Flow is gonna change This town’s fame and my fortune Breakin’ the chain, revving the engine Drifting [all over] the city

[Verse 2: G-k.i.d] Skrr skrr　[stayin’] ahead of the cops Skrr skrr　the mafia [5] is on the move Another call comes in Blowing up [6] my phone Their bloody feuds　are tied to this city Because of the gangs, I learned how to survive But because of those snags that tore at me, I became a musician Blowing down the Highway　crossing that bridge My Mirror reflecting Kawasaki ghetto city

[Yellow Pato] Now we’re busting out of the surveillance cameras And they’re snapping photos of us　on the stage Haters always tryna find fault with us While they worship us through the screen First off, yo　they ain’t nothing but fake　imitators It’d be a dream come true　to never have to deal with them Yo, we ain’t ever gonna stop Leaving those trivial, mediocre　kids [in the dust] Our wallets fat with cash [That’s] world-famous KAWASAKI

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki takin’ over the country Swervin’ from down Low to the TOP Today I’m shakin’ off my past Gonna take off with the accelerator at full throttle

[Verse 3: Bark] Someone’s bitchin’[7]  again Ain’t never getting out of this town Desire [for more] flooding the whole city My birthplace, Ikegami[8]  Glancin’ at that Gang bitch smokin’ weed as I fly by Chasin’ after that cheddar　like a rat Becoming the dream of all the KIDS My fire-spouting Ninja KAWASAKI

[Tiji Jojo] Leavin’ those lame-asses in the dust with my Flow Everything in front of us is movin’ so Slow Raisin’ smoke with my spinning tires Heading towards the TOP　to a lifestyle where money ain’t no thing In this town where I was raised,　them gull-wing doors [9] going up Don’t need no predictability;　I just go for it[10]  Snatchin’ up everything I want with my grubby hands Stackin’ up that money　like [I’m playin’] Jenga[11] 

[Benjazzy] How you gonna survive? The trouble in this city is endless [Honestly,] who’s that out of touch with reality[12] ? So hard-headed [it’s like they’re wearing] a helmet[13]  This goes out to all those guys who died too young Reachin’ out my hand to all you outcasts [14] with the same DNA We ain’t gonna hide We can’t change who we are It ain’t no mistake We’re what little punks [15] aspire to be We’re like family[16];　sendin’ this out to all the young wannabes Rust rubbing off on their skin from their tarnished chains We ain’t gonna stop

[HOOK: YZERR] Kawasaki takin’ over the country Swervin’ from down Low to the TOP Today I’m shakin’ off my past Gonna take off with the accelerator at full throttle

[Verse 4: T-Pablow] From muddy water [17] to champagne From cup-noodles to lobster Unrelenting in the pursuit of my true self [I went] from “Boy A[18] ” to SUPERSTAR And then which rapper was it who turned into a millionaire? It was me, obviously (pablow) It was me, obviously Runnin’ you over with my R/C[19]  NINJA　[got my] Nintendo Famicom[20]  My town used to be a cheap imitation, rusting and peeling But I’ve gotta become famous in Kawasaki ward [The only way to do it is] to become a murderer or a rapper Like Al Capone instead of Al Pacino[21]  This ain’t about having influence, it’s a way of life I’m a trouble man

[HOOK: YZERR]

Kawasaki takin’ over the country Swervin’ from down Low to the TOP Today I’m shakin’ off my past Gonna take off with the accelerator at full throttle My Flow is gonna change This town’s fame and my fortune Breakin’ the chain, revving the engine Drifting [all over] the city

Translator’s Notes:

 [1] This uses a phrase that basically means “cutting the steering wheel” (ハンドルきる/HANDORU kiru).

 [2] He switches back and forth (as do a few of the other guys) between singular 俺 ore / rough-sounding “I” and rough-sounding plural “we” (using ore with suffixes tachi or ra).  I did my best with the pronouns in a couple places, but it wasn’t obvious if he was saying “we” or “I” in this line.  He said “I” in the Tokyo power-spot line, and then “we” in the certified invincible line next so…

 [3] This seems to be a play on 無免許 mumenkyo, meaning unlicensed (driver).  無敵 muteki means “invincible, unrivaled, undefeatable,” so basically, a license that can’t be taken away or a license to be whatever they want to be without limits.

 [4] The Ninja H2R is a hypersport motorcycle produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.  It’s apparently only intended for closed-course racing and is not street-legal (so you can’t drive it on public roads or highways).  It’s hella fast, with a quoted max speed of 240mph/380kph, and since it doesn’t have to meet sound ordinances for public-street use, it’s also super loud.

 [5] Kawasaki has a yakuza presence and is the home grounds of the Yamakawa-ikka syndicate.  More info here, though the page is only in Japanese.

 [6] The word used is 目覚まし mezamashi meaning “alarm clock” or “keeping oneself awake.”

 [7] The word used is つぶやく tsubuyaku, which could mean either “to tweet (as in on Twitter)” or “to mutter/grumble.”

 [8] Ikegami is a city in the Kawasaki ward.

 [9] Gull-wing car doors hinge at the roof rather than on the sides, so they open upwards.  Some older-model cars (Mercedes Benz from the ‘50’s and ‘70’s) had gull-wing doors; as far as I know the only recent-ish model with them is the Tesla Model X.  This could also refer to the style of door on many Lamborghinis, which open on an angle rather than a real gull-wing (also called scissor doors or Lambo doors.) More on cars with gull-wing doors here and scissor doors here.

 [10] This seems to be a variation of the idiom 石橋を叩いて渡る / ishibashi tataite wataru which is literally translated as something like “inspecting the stone bridge [for damage] before crossing.”  The English equivalent is “look before you leap,” meaning, think about what you’re going to do and weigh the consequences before proceeding.  The way he’s phrased it (叩かねぇ石橋 / tataka nee ishibashi) has removed the verb for “crossing” but turned the verb for “inspecting” to a negative as well – so it’s literally something like, “I’m not even checking that bridge,” which in turn means he’s not being cautious or careful, but just doing what he wants without really thinking about it too much.  More info on the idiom here (in Japanese only).

 [11] Jenga is a game of physical skill where players take turns trying to remove and replace wooden bricks from a stack which becomes increasingly unstable as the game progresses.  More on Jenga here.

 [12] 昔カタギ mukashi katagi literally means “old-fashioned spirit, old-fashioned way of thinking,” which is the kind of thing you’d say about someone who is stuck in the past and doesn’t see what’s going on around them.

 [13] He says コルクメット KORUKU METTO, which is literally “cork helmet.”  Specifically, pith helmets are made of cloth-covered Indian cork, so I assume that’s what it’s meant to refer to.  More about pith helmets here.

 [14] This is a little loose.  The actual word is 浮浪者 furousha which means “vagrant, vagabond, tramp.”  

 [15] This is the noun ガキ gaki, which is a kind of derogatory word for kids.  It’s usually “brats, urchins, little devils” and the like, not typically well-behaved children.  The kids in the tough neighborhoods where they grew up want to be successful like them; they’re not necessarily saying the kids themselves are bad, but the area they’re from is not the greatest, so they’re all kind of assumed (by people who don’t know them) to be punks and hoods.

 [16] This isn’t family in the traditional sense – 繋がれる tsunagareru is defined as “to be tied together, to be connected to, to be related to” but not necessarily in a blood-relative kind of way.  This is like, “We understand where you’re from because we’re from there, too.”

 [17] So, 泥水 doromizu can mean either “muddy water” or “red light district.”  I’m going with water, because these lines are saying “We used to be on the bottom, now we’re on top,” or “We went from rags to riches.”

 [18] The only real references to 少年A / Shounen A I found online were in relation to the Kobe child murders (the murderer was given the nickname Shounen A since he was too young to have his name released in the media) – but I think this is just meant to mean, “I went from being from some no-name kid nobody knew to being a superstar.”

 [19] ラジコン / RAJIKON is short for radio-controlled, often abbreviated R/C.  This is usually a toy (typically a car or other vehicle) that you can control with a joystick or buttons to drive it around.  From the “Ninja” reference, and the references to the Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle earlier, I’m guessing he’s talking about a radio-controlled motorcycle toy.

 [20] 任天堂ファミコン Nintendou FAMIKON was the original Nintendo “Family Computer” platform that was remarketed and exported as the Famicom or simply N.E.S. in the US.  It was one of the best-selling game platforms of all time.  More info here.

 [21] Al Capone (also nicknamed “Scarface”) was a notorious American mafia gangster. Al Pacino is an American actor who plays a lot of gangster-type characters in movies (including a few loosely based on Al Capone), but is not, in fact, an actual gangster.  So one is (was) way more dangerous than the other, who is only acting like a gangster.

[istanelectricaltape]

tatakae tatakae bitch

🤍💙🤍

[pinkylethea-blog]

CHAPTER 3: INVESTIGATE.

Chapter 3: Investigate.

Maaga akong umalis sa dorm ko. I think, 5:30 am ako umalis at 7:00 pa ang umpisa ng klase namin. Hindi muna ako didiretso sa classroom. Gusto ko pang makita ang ibang parte ng Gridiele University.

Habang naglalakad ako ay may nakita akong grupo ng mga kalalakihan sa na puro nakaitim na-t-shirt. Nagtago ako sa likod ng isang malaking bato upang pagmasdan sila. Napansin ko ang dalawang lalaki na may hawak hawak na sako at halatang parang bigat na bigat sila sa pagbubuhat noon.

"Ano 'yon?" Tanong ko sa isip. Nang makalagpas na sila ay tsaka ako lumabas sa pinagtataguan ko. Naisip ko silang sundan kaya sumunod ako. Na-curious ako dun sa sako nilang dala.

Habang sinusundan ay bigla sipang tumigil kaya nag-tago ako sa likod ng puno. Narinig kong may sinabi sila.

"Merong sumusunod sa atin" rinig kong sabi nung isang lalaki. Nanatili lang ako sa pinagtataguan ko.

"Tignan ninyo" utos nito. Napalunok ako. Wala na akong choice. Kailangan ko nang magpakita. Mas malala pa siguro kung sila pa ang makahanap sa akin.

"Ako ba ang hinahanap niyo?" Tanong ko. Lahat sila ay napatingin sa akin. Nakita kong ngumisi iyong lalaki nasa unahan.

"Binibigyan kita ng pagkakataon na tumakas" nakangising sabi niya. Ngumisi rin ako. Bakit ako tatakas? Hindi ako duwag.

"Bibilang ako" sabi pa nito.

"Isa"

"Dalawa"

"Tat-" hindi na niya naituloy ang pagbibilang niya dahil kaagad akong nakalapit sa isa niyang kasamahan at tinutukan ko ito ng kutsilyo sa leeg.

May dala na akong kutsilyo kanina pa. In case na mapaaway ako.

"Gusto kong makita yung nasa loob ng sako" kalamadong sabi ko pero may awtoridad. Natawa siya sa sinabi ako.

"Matapang ka" sabi niya. Ngumisi ako.

"Gusto mong makita? Go ahead" sabi nito at inutusan yung dalawa niyang kasamahan na nagbubuhat nito na ilapit sa akin yung sako.

"Buksan niyo" utos nito. Agad naman nila iyong sinunod. Bumungad sa akin ang isang bangkay ng babae.

"Kung ayaw mong mapatulad sa kaniya, tumakas kana" sabi nito. Hindi ako umimik bagkus ay tinitigan ko lang yung bangkay.

"Natatakot ka ba?" Tumatawang tanong nito. Tumingin ako sa kanya tsaka ako ngumisi. Natawa ako ng bahagya tsaka umiling.

"Ako? Matatakot? Ang isang Kim Alvarez ba natatakot? Siyempre hindi" sabi ko. Mas idiniin ko pa ang kutsilyo sa leeg ng kasamahan niya.

"Hindi mo ba ako nakilala?" Medyo galit na tanong niya. Tumawa ako tsaka umiling.

"I don't care about you bitch" sabi ko. Halatang nagulat siya sa sinabi ko.

"Pwes magpapakilala ako" sabi niya tapos ay naglakad alapit siya palapit sa akin. Nang makalapit siya ay pinantayan niya ang mukha ko. Masyado siyang matangkad. Inilapit niya ang bibig niya sa tainga ko.

"I'm Jake Bautista, the leader of the gang group 'Dangerous Dark' and the one and only superior 2" sabi niya tapos ay lumayo na siya sa akin.

"Ikaw?" Medyo natatawa kong sagot.

"Hindi ko inexpect na isang mahinang katulad mo ang superior 2? Oh god, Sa tingin ko ay wala naman pala akong mapapala sa'yo. You weak" pagkasabi ko nun ay itinulak ko yung lalaki tapos ay ibinato ko yung kutsilyo sa isang lalaking nakasandal sa pader. Tumama ito sa gilid ng tainga niya. Alam kong nadaplisan ang tainga niya. Mukhang nagulat siya sa ginawa ko.

"Sa inyo na yan. Hindi ko na kailangan ang walang kwentang bagay na 'yan" pagkasabi ko nun ay tumalikod na ako sa kanila. Pero laking gulat ko ng may dumaplis din sa tainga ko.

Hinawakan ko ang tainga ko. Dumudugo ito. Tumingin ako sa likod ko.

"Payback bitch" pagkasabi ni Jake nun ay umalis na sila ng mga kasamahan niya. Tumalikod ako at nakita ko ang kutsilyo na may bahid ng dugo.

"Pagbabayaran mo 'to Jake Bautista" sabi ko at naglakad na palayo doon at hindi ko na ininda ang hapdi ng tainga ko. Malayo 'to sa bituka. Hindi ko ikamamatay ang simpleng daplis lamang.

Habang naglalakad ako ay nakaramdam ako ng panghihina. Hindi ko alam kung bakit. Basta nanghihina.

And just like that, everything went black.

***

Nagising ako sa isang kwarto. Alam kong hindi ko kwarto ito. Pero nasaan ako?

"Gising ka na pala iha" wikang isang tinig kaya napalingon ako. Nakita ko ang isang medyo may katandaan nang babae. I think nasa 50 plus na siya. At... Mukha siyang nurse.

I think nasa clinic ako.

Naramdaman ko rin na parang may benda ang tainga ko. Kinapa ko ito. Meron nga.

"Why I'm here?" Tanong ko sa nurse.

"May nagdala sa'yo rito. Huwag ko na raw sabihin kung sino siya. Ngapala, napagalaman kong may lason ang kutsilyong ipinanghiwa sa tainga mo kaya ka nawalan ng malay" sabi nito. Naalala ko na lahat. That bastard. I really really hate him.

"Pwede na ba akong umalis?" Tanong ko.

"Oo, maaari ka nang umalis. Nagamot naman na ang sugat mo at na-injectionan na kita ng pangontra sa lason kaya okay kana" sabi nito. Dali-dali akong bumaba sa kama. Kinuha ko ang bag ko tsaka ako lumabas ng clinic.

Tinignan ko sa wrist watch ko kung anong oras na.

It's already 6:55 am. Kailangan ko nang bilisan ang pagtakbo para makaabot pa ako sa klase. Mabilis akong tumakbo.

Pagkarating na pagkarating ko sa classroom ay wala pa ang teacher namin. Mabuti naman. Tinignan ko ang wrist watch ko.

6:58 am na. Agad akong umupo sa upuan ko. Pinagtitinginan ako ng mga estudyante rito sa loob ng classroom. Umirap na lamang ako.

As if naman may pakialam ako. Tsk.

Maya-maya pa ay dumating na si Kian at naupo sa harap ng upuan ko. Dumating na rin ang teacher namin.

Lunch. Naglalakad ako papunta sa cafeteria ng makita ko ang buong Dangerous Dark na naglalakad papasok doon.

Pumasok ako sa loob ng cafeteria. Habang naglalakad ako ay biglang humarap si Jake sa akin at nginisian ako.

"Masakit ba?" Tanong niya. Nginisian ko rin siya pabalik.

"Yung ginawa? Ha. Yun lang ba ang kaya mo? Wala kang originality" pang-aasar ko at halatang napikon siya pero hindi niya iyon ipinahalata dahil mapapahiya siya sa oras na gawin niya iyon.

"That's just a beginning Kim" pagkasabi niya nun ay tumalikod na siya sa akin. Napakunot-noo ako. Paano niya nalaman ang pangalan ko?

Umirap lang ako tsaka humanap ng bakanteng upuan dito sa cafeteria.

That's just the beginning? Well, I'm just at the beggining too. Hindi niyo pa ako lubusang kilala. I came in a family of assasins kaya sanay na sanay na ako sa patayan. Kayang kaya kong makipagsabayan kung patayan lang din naman ang paguusapan.

***