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the-darklings · 5 years ago

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—𝗖𝗢𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗤;

Hello, everyone! So with COA being such a long-running series and new readers finding it constantly, I have come to realise that a lot of questions I get often repeat. So to keep everything easy and clear and friendly for everyone regardless of whether you started COA at the very beginning of the story or just recently found it, I have spent the day relaxing, eating junk food, and compiling this FAQ. Please read through it because chances are the answers are here somewhere. I have sectioned the guide into following: general, story, ships, original squad (OCs), AUS, OC!V and tips/advice. If the answer to your question is not here, please feel free to send me a message and have a wonderful day! <33 - kat.

GENERAL:

when does this story update?

I try to keep a bi-weekly schedule (now usually Sunday updates). But I always let you know when the chapter is done by making a final word count post (pre edits).

do you have a masterlist?

yes, you can find it here.

do you have a tag list?

not for COA. they’re very time consuming and I’m already really busy sorry :(

are your requests open?

I rarely open my inbox for requests. the only exception being the monthly blurb nights. then I reblog a prompt list and let people send some requests in for any fandom/ship. however, usually due to how many I get, it only happens every few months. that being said, you can still send me ideas/suggestions and if it inspires me, I will write it. that’s how the majority of the AUs have come about. but i’m also a very busy person so sorry if I can’t.

can I make X or Y for COA and tag you?

yes. yes. yes. please, please, feel free to create whatever for COA (no matter how small or silly) because I consider it a great honour that I’ve been able to inspire someone else. whatever it is, please tag me. I wanna see.

okay, I made a thing and tagged you but you didn’t respond :(

Tumblr is notorious for eating my notifs. whatever it is (art/post/etc) if I don’t respond to it in a day or two, please give me a nudge. you’re not being annoying, I promise. chances are I missed it/tumblr ate it.

I wanna scream/discuss/theorise about COA with others, is there any way for me to do that?

my amazing readers have set up this reddit page that is full of lovely people, theories, and memes etc. I check it often and interact on there, too, so feel free to drop by.

STORY:

how many chapters will COA be?

25. the last one being a very long epilogue.

have you decided on the ending yet?

yes. from as early as part 2. it's barely changed since.

will we ever see more of Prague/Naples? hoe, please say yes.

yes. I plan to write both as COA bonus stories after the main story-line concludes.

will there be a sequel?

depends. on two things: 1) if anyone will even care by that point 2) time. this story has consumed 5 months of my life entirely. i’ve been incredibly strict with myself when it comes to writing it (in a good way) but at best it won’t be finished till the end of august/beginning of september. so likely even if I do, there will be a break for a few months at least. I do have ideas though.

you promised us smut. where is it?

patience is a virtue. ;)

happy ending or tragedy? (please don’t say tragedy, you monster)

I would describe it more as “bittersweet” but whether it leans more towards bitter or sweet you’ll have to see.

SHIPS:

any endgame hints?

you know more about the ending than you probably realise

can v/s finally go to Paris? for the love of GOD? pLEASE?

hector + v? powerful. will there be more of them in the future?

agreed & yes. hector and v have their own arc to go on. it’s actually one of my favourites in this story. I don’t want to say more than that right now because I have plans for their dynamic so no spoilers. :)

please stop bullying john. give us some j/v content please?

i, for one, adore john. it’s team S that’s bullying him lol. but wait till parabellum. i’ve always referred to that portion of the story as the second coming of j/v.

does lucien actually have a thing for v or is it a creepy obsession?

it’s both.

I ship v with everyone :/ is that bad?

the sky is the limit. ship all the things proudly (but seriously, no, it isn’t. I ship all the ships, too, and that’s the fun of it)

v/elder tho? 👀

🔫🤡

j/v or s/v? be honest.

you fool,,,, you buffoon. ot3 j/v/s is where it’s really at. imagine their POWER.

ORIGINAL SQUAD:

what do the Elites/Lovers look like/how old are they?

please refer to this

will there be more step??

of course. he’s my baby. :)

will we see more of camorra/learn more about the elite’s and their backstories?

while I would love to take the time and flesh them all out with full backstories, only hector will be getting his backstory explored in the main canon because plot.

does lucien care for mika anymore or has he replaced her with v?

lucien is a messy hoe. mika is his subject of “affection” but v is his foil and equal. he recognises the same hurt in her that he has gone through himself so it’s more of a fixation. with time, lucien would likely destroy v so no bueno.

I ship our OCs.

I do, too.

can we write about your OCs/V?

so you would have to come to me and discuss this more in private but I’m fine with this sort of thing usually. in fact, a prequel hector story already exists so you’re likely good but please contact me first.

AUs:

when/how often do you update the vampire!au?

whenever I have time/inspo. mainly time. so this means you can get it daily or not get it for several weeks because COA is priority. I keep you all updated on when I have something cooking tho.

what is the actual pairing for vamp!au?

undecided as of yet. i’m leaning more towards ot3 right now but we shall see.

how often do you update flowing in me?

same as the above. whenever I have the time but I will keep you updated.

how many parts will flowing in me be?

I have 5 parts(ish) planned.

do you have a tag list for flowing in me?

I will. please leave a comment on the story if you want to be tagged in future parts!

will flowing in me feature other characters (john, winston etc.)?

this story is mainly camorra-centric but I do plan for John to appear at some point.

how did you come up with your lore in vamp!au?

to be completely honest....I just wrote a bunch of stuff down and used what stuck. mostly the ideas were pulled out of thin air while still trying to keep within the spirit of the canon material (the high priest, the holy church, the twelve priests, john being the boogeyman etc). camorra as the natural enemy seemed fitting and santino as a vampire prince even more so.

can we send you new au ideas/expand on old ones (manager!V etc)?

yes, always. I always try my hardest to reply but ofc I can’t promise I’ll be able to use them all but thank you in advance.

OC!V:

who is the face claim for OC!V?

weronika spyrka

what is her real name?

clara

how old is she at the beginning of the story and now?

23 beginning of chapter 1, 30 beginning of chapter 4 (current timeline)

will/would you ever write an original story about her?

I have considered creating something original out of COA itself or one of its sister series/concepts (like FIM). since I really started working on COA during last year’s NaNo, that might be the time I create something original this year.

TIPS & ADVICE:

how do you write so much, so quickly?

I don’t think that word count is really reflective of the quality work itself. I don’t think you should worry how much you write, either. 100 words can be just as valuable as 1k. most of them time I have a deadline breathing down my neck and I do work well under pressure so that inspires me to force the chapters out. I also do very long days because despite what it might look like I’m not a fast writer.

how can I improve my writing?

read and practice. I know it’s dumb and overused advice but it’s how I learned english and found my style (still a mess and WIP) but still this advice does help.

how do you keep motivated?

spite, your support, genuine adoration for these characters/word, a lot of spite.

do you plan? outline?

I have a vague story outline with specific scenes in mind as I go along (helps to set up foreshadowing, twists, and those ‘full circle’ moments). I also plan each chapter scene by scene and know what each chapter is meant to accomplish. So yeah in a sense.

#i will add more in the future if it comes to mind #with this future parts coming up i imagine more questions will repeat lol #faq post #fic: children of ares

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mayquita · 6 years ago

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Call Me (23/?) - It’s a Matter of Love

Hi again! As usual with this story, I changed my mind and I’m going to split the next chapter into two parts, first because otherwise, it would be super long, second, because I think the two parts work well as independent chapters and, finally, because I can post it earlier.

Thank you, everyone, for all your support, thanks for all your kudos, likes, reblogs, reviews and comments. It means the world to me :)

Special mention to @saraswans and @onceuponaprincessworld for your help, your suggestions and for always believing in me and supporting this story.

Summary: Emma loses her phone after a chase, but she finds a phone in a cafe just when she needs it most. Killian forgets his phone in a cafe when he is about to take a flight to Ireland. Killian makes a call to his own number hoping someone answers on the other end of the line. What will happen when Emma is the one answering the call?

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Chapter 23 - It’s a Matter of Love

Killian Jones loved Emma Swan. He had come to terms with that irrefutable fact for a while now. It was useless to deny it when he could feel it in all the fibers of his being like a warm feeling at times, making his stomach flutter or like a flow of sensations burning through his veins up to reach his heart in other occasions. But it was one thing to accept it and quite another to express it, at least with words.

That spiral of feelings had begun to set in early, maybe even from those first days when they were separated by an ocean and he hadn't even seen her face. What at first had been only a barely perceptible sensation was gradually increasing, causing a whole series of physical reactions in his body to anything related to Emma.

He had felt the need to pronounce the three words aloud for the first time just after his breakdown a few weeks ago. Back then, he had decided to hold them back, waiting to find a more appropriate, unique occasion, or waiting for the time to pass and for their relationship to take hold. Or simply waiting for Emma to confess her feelings. After all, she had been the one who had led all the steps of their relationship until now, right?

There were times when he found his need to pronounce the three words more manageable, moments in which his heart fluttered subtly as a reminder of his feelings. Those moments were interspersed with other occasions where the intensity of his feelings was such that he found it terribly difficult to keep his mouth shut, the words pushing hard and struggling to get out and be heard.

Usually, the little details were the ones that caused a more subtle reaction, like a warm sensation invading his body, and an imperceptible I love you caressing his lips. Sometimes those little moments caused a much more powerful reaction, catching him off guard, words burning on the tip of his tongue.

They spent almost every weekend together, most of them in his apartment, regardless of whether he had to work or not. On those occasions, it was usual for him to wake up with that warm feeling washing over him, not only on a metaphorical level, but also in the most literal sense of the word, with Emma's naked body entwined with his own.

Sometimes he managed to keep that warm feeling at bay, enraptured by the features of her sleepy face, by the soft smile she gave him before she even opened her eyes, or by her bright gaze through her half-closed eyes. Other times, though, the smile turned into a naughty smirk, the glint of her gaze giving way to a blazing fire, and her body burning against his. He was unable to keep his mouth shut in those amorous encounters, but he reserved the precious words for another, even more special occasion. Instead, he always tried to demonstrate his devotion to Emma using other ways.

His hands caressed every inch of her skin. I love you.

His lips and tongue savored every corner of her body. I love you.

His gaze bore into hers as he slipped inside her and let himself be enveloped by her warmth. I love you.

The moment both reached sweet release the words were momentarily forgotten, both his body and his mind too consumed by passion, leaving him unable to elaborate any rational — or even irrational, for that matter— thought.

That need to express his feelings out loud was a constant whenever Emma met Little Leo or talked to his nephew and niece through the screen. Somehow, the image of Emma interacting with children caused his heart to melt in the process. He would remain enthralled at times, simply observing their interactions, without bothering to intervene. It was easier to observe without being seen when they kept video calls with his family. Another thing very different was to stay spellbound during the Sunday brunch while Emma interacted with little Leo. That had earned him more than a joke from David and several dreamy glances and speeches about true love from Mary Margaret.

Emma was a complex woman, of that he was sure. He found it particularly enthralling when she decided to expose — or he managed to discover — some of the peculiarities that made her unique. There had been glimpses of her incredible potential back in Ireland, when she had revealed some personality traits over the phone. Now, after more than two months dating her, Killian was more aware than ever that beneath all those layers, behind that facade of a tough girl, there was a gem waiting to be discovered, waiting to show all its splendor.

Her attributes were not only limited to the physical aspect —her natural beauty was undeniable — not even to the features of her personality he was so attracted to. She was bloody brilliant in everything that she set out to do. She was much more than a simple bail bondsperson. She seemed to have an innate ability with all kinds of technologies and was especially good with website design, although she insisted that she had only taken a few classes a few years ago. She was a natural. Or maybe he was totally biased. No. She was really good, Will and Belle agreed with him.

She had taken seriously his suggestion to improve the Jolly Cruises website, taking advantage of every moment she had free to grab her laptop and work on a more innovative design. He could stay entranced for hours just watching her work, a concentrated expression, her lips slightly pursed, a small crease between her brows while staring at the screen as her fingers moved nimbly around the keyboard. She exuded an aura of efficiency and professionalism worthy of admiration, even though she was sitting on his couch in his living room. And the best part was that she was doing it simply because he had suggested it, without expecting anything in return. How could he not love such a wonderful person as Emma was? Again, the words burned in his throat as he watched her. His lips remained sealed, though and so they would until he found that ideal moment or until Emma got ahead of him, as usual.

Friday, September 1, 2017

"We should go for a walk." Belle suggested, pointing to the exit with the pool cue she was holding.

Belle's words seemed to distract Will, failing in his attempt to hit his balls. "Bloody hell woman, do I have to remind you that we're on the same team?" He complained, a sullen expression on his face. For all answer, Belle arched an eyebrow in an unimpressed way. "It's almost midnight, we're playing pool and our glasses are still half full, why should we go for a walk?"

Killian chuckled quietly before pushing himself up from the stool and headed towards the pool table. "My turn." Ignoring his companions, he bent over the pool table, adjusting his position to get a better aim.

"I think it's an excellent idea. Going for a walk, I mean." This time it was Killian who lost his goal due to Emma's unexpected words, the white ball sliding down the green baize without even going near none of his balls. He raised his head as he shot an inquiring look at his girlfriend. She grinned at him as she put one arm around Belle's shoulders in a gesture of complicity.

It was a special night, the beginning of the long weekend since they would be celebrating Labor Day the following Monday. They were in one of their favorite bars, like every Friday night, carrying out one of their established routines lately. They used to go for a drink, play pool, darts or just hanging out together, enjoying the good company. The Nolans joined them on some occasions, when David's shift allowed it and they managed to find a babysitter for Little Leo. It was not the case this time, so that left only the two remaining couples.

"We haven't even finished the game." Will protested, both his voice and a scowl implying his obvious reluctance to leave the bar.

"Oh come on!" Belle rolled her eyes as she approached her boyfriend and pulled the pool cue out of his hands. "I'm doing ourselves a favor. We're losing, buddy."

"May I ask the reason for that sudden interest in going for a walk in the middle of the night?" Killian cocked his head to the side as he cast a curious glance at the two ladies.

"It's a long weekend." Emma shrugged. "And your schedules are clear for tomorrow morning, due to the holiday. We are in no hurry to go home.”

"I'm the one who makes your schedules, so she's right, I checked it." Belle added. "Besides, even though we’re already in September the temperature is still warm at night. We should take advantage of it before the cold arrives."

"And we're near the harbor, there's a good night view of the city from there." Emma looked at Belle with a conspiratorial gesture as she raised her hand for a high five.

Despite Will's initial reluctance, it was a fact that he was incapable of denying Belle anything. And neither did he to Emma, of course, not when both of them were being so convincing in their arguments. Resigned, Will took the contents of his drink in a single gulp and after casting one last glance at the ceiling, he reached out his hand pointing to the exit.

That's how they ended that night in early September, walking along the docks enjoying the warm temperature and the good company. Maybe the fact that they were a little bit intoxicated caused their inhibitions to disappear, or maybe the reason was that they were comfortable with each other. It was as if a feeling of camaraderie enveloped them, as if he had returned to the old days, when he was just a child, before everything went to hell, when one of the lads came up with a mischief and everyone else in the group decided to follow him, when it seemed that, despite all the miseries that could haunt them, they still saw the future as something promising, full of possibilities.

They felt like children that night, when Emma and Belle decided to use the pier as a catwalk while he and Will acted as photographers using their respective phones. She was radiant, her face illuminated by her bright smile and a special glow in her eyes. She swayed suggestively without a care in the world, sharing knowing looks with Belle as they posed for them.

His heart swelled as he filled his My Swan album with new content and watched Emma in awe through the screen. It was incredible how the lonely, guarded person he had first met had blossomed into the wonderful woman he had before him, so carefree, so affectionate to Belle, so happy.

As he held the phone in his hands —the device that had brought them together — an almost irrepressible desire to shout from the rooftops his love for Emma came up suddenly, the depth of his feelings struggling as never before to be revealed. He had to restrain himself, though, waiting to find another —more private— moment to confess his feelings. But he found it increasingly difficult to bite his tongue when his whole body was humming his love for her. Soon, he promised himself as he captured her captivating smile once more and kept it in the space reserved for his most precious memories.

Monday, September 11, 2017

That unique moment never seemed to come, though. The first days of September brought an unusual activity to Killian's business, everyone seemed to want to go sailing taking advantage of the last vestiges of summer, before the fall came irremediably. Emma, on the other hand, had gotten a difficult case, an extremely elusive jumper. Catching him had become a challenge, although determination was Emma’s trademark, so Killian was convinced that she would get him sooner or later.

They were so busy that they usually only had time to share brief moments together and both of them used to fall down in bed —together— with no time for much more. At least sleep was something they could do at the same time, and if nothing prevented it, in the same bed, Killian's.

However, their time together was about to be reduced even further when a unique opportunity for his business arose. A group of friends had decided to enjoy the last days of their vacations together by sailing the seas, so they proposed him to rent the Jolly Roger for a small route along the coast that would last several days, which would provide him a substantial increase in his profits. They had expressly indicated that they wanted his ship, no other of his small fleet, so Killian had no choice but to accept the proposal and prepare to travel with them. The possibility of entrusting one of his employees with the task of captaining the expedition did not even go through his head, in any way he was going to stay away from his precious ship and remain oblivious to what might happen.

He had been tempted to reject the business opportunity though. The incipient profits and the fact that Will would accompany him as his first mate were not enough incentive, especially considering that he'd have to stay away from Emma for several days. You better get used to it, his inner voice kept reminding him. You will have to travel to Ireland soon and stay there for several months. Without her. He dismissed those ideas almost at the same moment they appeared in his mind, ignoring the tug of uneasiness that settled in his stomach every time that kind of thoughts began to haunt him. They would have time to cross that bridge when they reached it.

In the end, it was Emma who practically made the decision for him. She had gotten a clue that placed her jumper in another state. True to the determination that characterized her, she didn't hesitate for a moment to follow that hint and go after him, even if it meant traveling hundreds of miles away. After all, he would be sailing, wouldn't he?

Have Will and your clients already arrived?

Not yet, in half an hour.

Knowing you, I'm sure you've left the ship as good as new, all shimmering, polished wood and immaculate sails.

Killian was on the Jolly Roger's deck, exhausted after finalizing the preparations for the imminent arrival of his clients, but that didn't stop a smile from appearing on his face while reading Emma's text. In response, he took a picture of the deck and sent it to Emma, so she could check it out for herself. He had said goodbye to her —quite enthusiastically —a few hours earlier, since she would begin her road trip the next day. He had dedicated those hours to polishing, cleaning and equipping the ship with all the supplies necessary for the small tour. The result had been quite satisfactory but his considerable physical effort had taken its toll. In addition to his extreme tiredness, he needed to take a quick shower before the others arrived.

I knew it. As good as new. All ready to receive an unexpected visit.

His heart skipped a beat as his eyebrows knitted together in confusion, his fingers sliding quickly through the keyboard, searching for a clue to her cryptic message.

I'm afraid I'm not following you, love.

Look down towards the pier, sailor.

A wave of excitement seized him as he hurried to the railing, his gaze traveling across the pier until he spotted her. She was a vision. There were still a couple of hours for the sun to set, but its rays were doing wonders on Emma, bathing her with their luminosity and endowing her with an aura that made it impossible for him to take his eyes off his girlfriend.

His heart thudded in his chest in anticipation, the desire to hold her in his arms once more before parting humming under his skin.

"Hey there, sailor. Permission to come aboard?" Emma asked, a mischievous smile gracing her face as she began to climb up the access ramp.

A pleasant sensation of déjà vu hit him, taking him to that moment two and a half months ago when Emma first climbed on his ship, the first step of what would be an unforgettable experience aboard the Jolly Roger.

"Uhm, I'm not sure, love, since you keep forgetting my actual rank." As on the previous occasion, Killian leaned his elbow on the railing, resting his chin on his hand as he watched her ascent.

"Oops, I'm sorry. " She said, her tone not apologetic in the slightest even though she accompanied her words with the gesture of pressing the palm of her hand over her mouth. "Are you going to punish me, captain?" There was something almost obscene about the way she moved her lips to utter his range, causing his blood to run burning through his veins heading south.

"Mmm, tempting..." He closed the distance between them, wrapping his arms around her waist, his mouth a few inches from hers. Two could play this game. "But I prefer to know first to what do I owe the honor of this unexpected visit."

"Maybe I wanted to say goodbye again?" She muttered, placing her arms around his neck. Before he could react, her lips were on his in a demanding kiss with the ability to take his breath away and make his head spin. He responded with fervor, lost in the incredible feeling of kissing Emma again when he had already made up his mind that he would not see her for a few days.

Her lips did not leave his as her hands traveled over his body in an almost desperate attempt to remove his clothes. There was something urgent about her movements that made him think that maybe he wasn't the only one affected by their temporary separation.

A flash of lucidity crossed his clouded mind before he surrendered completely to the passion as he realized that they were making out on the very deck of his ship, exposed to anyone who might pass by. He was also aware of his condition after his previous physical exercise. Although reluctant, his lips parted from her enough to seek for her eyes.

"It's not that I'm complaining, Swan, but, uh, if I had known that you would come to visit me maybe I could have freshened myself up a bit." Killian pursed his lips slightly in apology as he pointed to his dirty, sweaty t-shirt.

"Don't care." She muttered, her lips searching his again insistently.

"So, you like a little dirty, eh darling? Good to know." He managed to mumble against her mouth. "But maybe we should take our activities somewhere more private?"

"Okay, take me to your quarters, captain."

The moment they entered his cabin closing the door behind them, he caught her between the nearest wall and his body pressed against hers. His lips began their exploration through the bare skin of her neck and collarbone, while his hands wandered through her delectable curves. The delicious sound that escaped from her mouth did nothing but increase his urge to take her right there.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to take my time with you, love, the clients will come at any time." Somehow, the possibility that they could be caught in this way only increased his arousal.

"I can be quick." She muttered as she unbuckled his belt in a fluid motion, as if to prove her point. "Besides, I may have talked with Will and suggested that he distract any possible client, since we're going to be a little busy." She bit her lower lip while throwing a disarming glance at him.

"You did it, didn't you?" He separated a little from her, watching her in awe. "You're a bloody marvel." He mumbled before capturing her lips with is own again. Somehow, Emma always managed to surprise him in the most unexpected situations, getting his love for her to grow in such a way that he found it increasingly difficult to restrain it. Maybe the moment to utter the words aloud had not yet arrived, but he had half an hour to show his feelings with actions, while their hearts, minds, and bodies generated new passionate memories that would accompany them in the following days apart.

When they emerged to the deck forty minutes later, Will was already there, alone. He gave them a recriminating look as he pointed to his watch.

"You're late, guys. Luckily for you, the clients have suffered a little inconvenience and will arrive in ten minutes, and yes, I say luckily because anyone who looks at your face will be able to figure out what you two have been doing below the deck." He crossed his arms over his chest and pressed his lips into a thin line trying to keep a serious expression, and failing miserably, the amusement written all over his face.

Killian couldn't help glancing at Emma. His friend was right, of course. Despite the fact that they had made an attempt to clean themselves up a bit, her hair still appeared slightly disheveled, her cheeks flushed, her swollen lips drawing a sated smile. He supposed that his appearance wasn't much different, but he couldn't care less.

Emma gave him a look of complicity before addressing Will. "Thank you, Will." The soft kiss she placed on his cheek caused his friend to blush, while Killian caught his bottom lip between his teeth in an attempt to suppress the grin that threatened to form. "See you soon. Take care of him for me, okay?" She muttered before reaching out to take Killian's hand.

"Don't worry, lass, he's in good hands." Will assured with a solemn expression.

"I'm right here, in case you haven't noticed." Why this habit of everyone talking about him as if he wasn't present? "And I'm already a grown man, I don't need anyone to take care of me, thank you very much." He added in a tone that was perhaps too smug as he frowned.

Emma snorted and mumbled something unintelligible that sounded like don't I know it while Will ignored him completely, addressing Emma again. "Good luck with the chase, see you soon." After making a subtle bow with his head he tapped him on the shoulder and stepped away, giving them some privacy to say goodbye.

The time had come to face the inevitable so Killian had no choice but to resign. With their hands entwined, he accompanied Emma until they reached the access ramp. Before descending, she cupped his face in her hands while bringing her mouth up for one last kiss. Her lips moved gently against his causing a warm sensation to spread through his body. "I'm going to miss you." Her whisper caressed his lips one more time before she moved away, starting down the access ramp.

"Even at the risk of sounding cheesy, I miss you already, Swan."

Her hypnotizing green gaze still lingered for a few seconds on his before she finally turned away from him.

"You got it bad, mate." Killian looked away briefly, watching as Will shook his head. " The Swan Girl has truly bewitched you."

He ignored his friend, but his lips curled into a reluctant smile. He turned his gaze back to Emma, who was moving farther and farther away. Suddenly, something fell on him, a kind of cloth. “What the hell, man?” He directed an inquisitive look at his friend.

"It's for your drooling, you know." Will smirked at him before continuing in a somewhat more serious tone. "She’s really good for you. You deserve it, you know that, don't you?”

No, he didn’t know it, he still found it difficult to believe that luck had finally fallen on his side, putting Emma in his path. Killian approached Will, reaching out to squeeze his shoulder. "The only thing I know is that we are the luckiest guys, mate.”

"We are, we definitely are." Will agreed, the wide smile on his face, a clear sign of who he had his thoughts on. An unexpected wave of affection over his friend, his faithful companion, seized him as his heart fluttered at the thought that they, his friends and family could finally see the real Killian, the one who had remained for too long half buried by the burden he carried.

After giving him a frank smile, he looked away to the dock, where he could still see Emma walking. He stayed there a little longer, enraptured, following her movements, reluctant to let her go. An idea appeared in his head at that moment, a kind of bet with himself. If she turns once more before disappearing from my sight, I’ll confess my feelings towards her the moment she returns. He held his breath as his stomach tightened into knots in anticipation as he watched her intently. Just as he was about to give up, Emma turned her head and gave him a bright smile full of promises. That was all he needed.

Thanks for reading. I’d like to know what you all think :)

Since the following chapter was part of the same original idea, its structure will be similar, although from Emma's POV.

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agron-rebel-general · 7 years ago

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1 Year Aggiversary Giveaway!!!

HEY EVERYONE!!! SO today marks my ONE YEAR AGGIVERSARY ON THIS BLOG!!! And maaan, has it been a year!! As most of you know, or have stuck with me since the beginning, my tumblr journey has not been an easy one!!! But where the first few months were difficult, the next several reminded me of what I MOST enjoy about rping!! Getting to meet AMAZING people, getting to interact both IC and OOC and so on!! And throughout this process, I have made friends who I consider to be some of my BEST ones!! We all have to accept that there is going to be toxicity in every fandom and toxic people who perpetuate it!! BUT what we should focus on is not the negativity, but rather, the positivity!! We should focus on all the WONDERFULLY KIND AND SUPPORTIVE people out there cause they far outweigh all the negative ones!! I have been very fortunate to meet such kind people through the past several months!!

With that said, I want to offer you guys a VERY special giveaway!! There are TWO parts to it: one is a POSTCARD GIVEAWAY and the other is a DRAW FOR A MUG GIVEAWAY!! Take a moment to read the guidelines for each cause . . . who doesn’t like free stuff?!?! You can do both if you want btw! Its not an either/or kind of thing!! You can claim a postcard AND enter the draw to win!! The ONLY requirement . . . is that you have to be following me!!! And it doesn’t JUST have to be this blog! You can be following me on ANY of my blogs!! [ @rebellxblake . @natexmiller , @varro-answers , @argumentwithimaginarycat , @ask-barca , @felixvalerius , @magnusbane-warlock ]

I will make one small note and that’s regarding the shop I recently started called One Word At A Time! Merchandise in the giveaway can be found there for purchase and 75% of the profits will be given to charity!!

POSTCARD GIVEAWAY

I’m going to have to limit it to one postcard per person and will let you know if this changes! But IF you want a postcard for ANY of these characters/duos, ALL you have to do is give this a like (if you want to reblog it to help me spread the word that would be EXTRA AWESOME!!), and then inbox OR IM me which one you want by giving me the character or ship name as listed below, AND the mailing address you’d like it sent to!! Below are a list of available postcards:

[don’t worry... the actual postcard does not have the watermark on it ;)]

Spartacus:

Agron | Nasir | Nagron | Nagron Postcard Pack [all 3; this is a VERY special offer!]

The 100

Marvel & DC

Miscellaneous

Blake Belladonna [RWBY] | Malec [Magnus & Alec from Shadowhunters] | Reylo [Rey & Kylo Ren from Star Wars] |

MUG GIVEAWAY: ENTER THE DRAW

SO, this is how its gonna work!! There are going to be 3 winners!! Which means I will draw three names from those who entered!!

How do I enter: SIMPLE! Reblog this with an added comment of how you are entering the draw! Please DO NOT only put it in your tags!! I may miss it! It MUST be in the comments on the reblog!

What do I win: A MUG!! But this is what makes it special . . . YOU get to pick the character or duo you want on there!! Even if I don’t have the design already made for it, I will make it FOR you!! It can be any character or ship from ANY fandom! It can also be an OC from a role play!! I will be working WITH you to make sure its exactly what you want!! Also, any of the characters or ships listed for the postcards, I have mugs for!! Additionally, I have MORE designs for character mugs than I do for the postcards so if there is a particular fandom you are interested in, let me know!!

How many winners will there be: There will be 3 winners!! Each one gets the same prize!

Will this cost me anything: NOOT a dime!! I will be making it AND mailing it to you free of charge!! The shipping is my responsibility! Regardless of where you live! This is for ALL my followers from ALL over the world!!

How long do I have to enter the draw: You have 12 days [one representing each month I’ve had this blog!!] starting today!! So that means that the draw will close on Monday, March 26th!!

Note: Its ONE entry PER mun!! Reblogging it multiple times will not get your name in there multiple times!!

AND THATS IT!! From the BOTTOM of my heart, THANK YOUU to each and every one of you for ALL you have done for me!! Whether its followed me, liked/reblogged my stuff, posted with me, or chatted with me!! I love each and everyone of you!! Please help me spread this post and sprinkle some positivity all over!!!! MUCH LOVE AND HUGS!!!!!! Can’t wait to hear from you all!! <3

#one year aggiversary #I CAN'T BELIEVE ITS BEEN A YEAR!!!#and omgg #its amazing how much the fandom has flourished in that time!!#THANK YOU EVERYONE #for sticking with meeee!!!#i love you guys!!#and I would LOVE to give you something back for all your support!!#and for following me!!!!!#will be reblogging this throughout the day #.. and probably next few days!!

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edream93 · 7 years ago

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Tbh I'm grateful for you, kindofchaoticgood, and all the Huma fanfic writers out there. We only got 10-15 minutes of Uma and her gang in the entire movie. Less of the time was of Uma and Harry together so us huma shippers didnt get much content but all you huma writers fill in gaps or expand on their relationship or continue the story. Its awesome! We would only have the books and D2 if it wasnt for all of yall. Thank you for putting all the time and effort in to write and share! 😊

Oh my gosh anon. You really don’t know how much I needed this right now. So first off, thank you for such kind words.

Obviously I can’t speak for @kindofchaoticgood or anyone else for that matter but I think I can say it’s really thanks to our readers, the people on here, AO3, and FF.net that not only read but who like our stuff, review/comment, reblog, whatever other form of interaction there is that says you like our stuff that really helps us to keep doing stuff.

I know for me, first and foremost, I try to write what I personally would be interested in reading but what keeps me going even after the hype of Descendants 2 has died down are such kind and awesome people like you. Like, I wish I could give everyone a hug because you all have been so great and supportive and I really love how there’s all these cool discussions going on in this fandom as a whole and also specifically in regards to Huma.

I’ve mentioned this before but I’ve been in the fanfiction game for about 11 years now (I’m currently 24 years old), and though each fandom has been great in their own way, I think this is the one I’ve been most invested in and it’s because of fantastic and marvelously talented people like elphaba (kindofchaoticgood) who deal with my self-doubt about my chapters and let’s me bounce ideas off of them and has kind of inadvertently been my motivation, since offering to be my beta for “We’ll Light the Fuse”, to improve, to be more creative, and to dig deeper with my writing; it’s wonderful and hilarious and vibrant and imaginative people like @humahaven, @dxscxndxnts, @adavendescendants/ @malikorianlover, @whats-a-queen-without-a-king, @okayaqua, @johnproudstr, @aristeil, @askauradonprep, @disneydesencants-headcanons and a whole other list of people who I unfortunately am forgetting at this time and who some of which I may have never really talked to directly before but I’m always so amazed and inspired by each post that they do and the time they commit to this fandom and those in it; and also it’s to people like @ijohns5833, @misstyless, @smarterthanthoust, and many others who, again, haven’t really talked to but I appreciate their encouragement through their likes and reblogs, whether once or multiple times, that tell me that at least someone thinks what I’m writing is remotely interesting.

Anyway, this was longer than I intended to be and a bunch of people who probably never even seen my stuff before are gonna get some random notifications (sorry, I just wanted to give you the recognition you deserve) but what I’m really trying to express is that I’ve really viewed this as a team effort of inspiration building off of inspiration, from the people who come up with headcannons and prompts, to the writers, to the gif makers and photo manipulators, to the roleplayers, to those who like and reblog, and to everyone else in between.

I’m so grateful to everyone, you included anon!

Thank you!

#edream93 answers #edream93 thanks everyone #everyone rocks #disney descendants #descendants 2 #descendants fandom #so grateful to you all #also sorry for random notification

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nightglider124 · 7 years ago

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I am a new writer and I'm really shy. I have a full written story sitting in my drafts. Any advice?

Hello, new friend and welcome to the world of writing. Would you like a cup of tea?

I’m going to bullet point what I can think of as the best and kinda most beneficial advice, I can give to you.

Write for you. This is something a lot of writers tend to forget as they get a bit more popular and get a few more followers etc. But, please, do not allow yourself to be swayed by others. Do not let anyone dictate how you write your stories. It’s nice to have readers and to get recognition but do not bend to others. You write stories how you want to write them. That is key. Always, always remember that one. For your own benefit, moreso.

Don’t force yourself to write things. This is similar to the above but what I mean is, if you’ve promised 3 written things, don’t force it. There will come times when you will get serious writers block and it is not fun. It’s frustrating and you go through a bunch of lame emotions because of this mental block on the creative side of your brain. Don’t worry. All writers get this and it happens a hell of a lot more than people think it does. You could be midsentence and get writers block. But, there are hundreds and hundreds of writers out there that you can vent to and who understand your pain.

Writers block is the evil incarnate. (Just to really emphasize that bullshit thing that happens now and again.)

When you post a story, you might not get reviews immediately; especially if you are writing for a fandom that isn’t that popular or as active anymore. Like, the fans would have dwindled a little. Fanbases aren’t always as huge as others. The thing to remember though is that reviews do not make the story. They are great to receive, a smile lights up my face when I get an email saying I’ve got a new review. There’s no denying that. But, they are not everything. So, don’t be disheartened if you aren’t immediately getting flooded with reviews and comments. It does not mean you are a bad writer or anything akin to that; it’s purely because reviews aren’t always given which is a shame but you gotta make do, ya know? It’s frustrating to have people reading your story and not actually comment about it but that is, unfortunately just how it is sometimes. But, main thing to remember, it doesn’t mean a thing so don’t overanalyse not getting a string of reviews.

Once you have a respectable band of followers and readers, don’t lose your head. There are many writers out there, whether they mean to or not, that get to a stage where they feel, ‘accomplished’ and ‘superior’ to others. Avoid this at all costs. It makes a shitty person. If you’re like on your game and on a roll, then by all means, revel in that. Be happy. However, don’t shun new writers or don’t be mean to new writers or anything like that because it does happen. People do do this kinda thing and it’s just not very nice. Always respect fellow authors. No one is better or worse than anyone else. Everyone has different styles and different methods in what they write. It’s all about the respect in this game. I guess, just never be a douche for no reason, ya know?

Adding onto that one, after reaching a stage where you feel pretty in there with writing where you feel able to give advice and like you know a thing or two, help other authors out. It can be very hard to start writing. You’re effectively working hard on something only for it to be essentially judged by others. So, always be nice to other authors. Help them out. Offer praise. Offer criticism. Offer advice. Offer tips. Anything to help them improve themselves, get on in there. The smallest compliment or comment can make an author’s day. So, just kinda be there for other authors. Gotta have each other’s backs.

Do not be afraid to put yourself out there for the world to see. You’re creative; you want to write and be a storyteller. Do not let anyone stop you from doing that. Take that leap of faith and post your stories because really, when you think about it rationally, what is the worst that can happen? Not a lot. It’s always worth a try, just to see how it feels, you know? I suggest always at least posting something. You don’t have to go and be a full fledged, stick to a schedule writer but do at least have a go. If you have that inside of you, the desire to write and create, don’t let it be quenched without really going for it first. Don’t be afraid. There are nice people out there and we do not bite, nor are we malicious about new writers. Promise.

Off the back of that, there are some downers in writing. Salty people and haters are a thing. These pathetic people do exist and can be disheartening. They can make you feel crappy but you’ve just gotta pick yourself and think, “Fuck you. I don’t even know you so I’m not gonna let your rude words get to me.”. There are some people who will complain because a story isn’t being written the way they think it should be or they see fit. There are some who will leave hate because they don’t agree with your romantic pairing or something. There are some who will leave hate because they are jealous of your abilities, plain and simple. There are some who are oh-so sure they can do it better than you. You’ve got to take these numpties with a pinch of salt. It’s what makes positive comments and reviews so much sweeter when you get them through. These people are vermin and purely strive to make you feel bad about yourself because they have nothing better to do. So, if you get those, just shrug them off and laugh, because they’re not worth stressing over.

Recap; nasty comments and reviews mean nothing. They do not change anything. Don’t let them get to you; as hard as it can be. You gotta keep believing in your skills and realise, “Actually, I’m a badass writer so screw you haters.” And that is that.

Be open to criticism. Hate is not to be confused with criticism. It will serve you well to be open to criticism. Having someone point out your flaws will help you in the long run. Sometimes, it might come across like you’re being attacked or something but honestly, they’re not trying to do that. People will comment with things you could possibly do better. Doesn’t necessarily mean they’re right but they’re always something to consider. If you aren’t happy with their criticism, then politely thank them but don’t change yourself. Just be aware and be open to criticism because some people will give it without even being asked. But, that’s just people’s way of trying to be helpful sometimes.

Engage with your readers. Some of the nicest people end up being your story readers. There are so many lovely humans out there who take the time to review and gush over how your story connected with them. These gems are not to be ignored. Remember, it’s give and take. If you post something and there are people responding, especially with comments, then they deserve a private message or at least a thank you somewhere along the lines. It’s so nice to interact with your readers because some of them are so damn into your stories and it’s so heart-warming to see. Always remember the good’uns. They’re special ones.

Talk with other people in your fandom. Make some friends; so easy to do once you’re contributing to the fandom and chatting about a mutual love of it. I know you’ve mentioned you’re shy and that’s okay. Just remember, it’s through a screen and nothing can physically harm you from taking that jump and getting your work out there. You’ll be okay. But, making some internet pals really helps not only your exposure but also your confidence. I personally love my little circle of mutuals and friends on here because they’re so damn supportive and it’s so comforting to know they have your back. Writers really tend to rally around other writer friends. When you post, they’re just so good and helpful. They guide you in your strengths and weakness’ and they reblog and kinda get the word out there for you. It’s so lovely to have people like that and you honestly, will make internet pals in no time at all. All you’ve gotta do is step out of that comfort zone a teeny bit at a time and you’ll be alright.

Take some time to read through old work of some of your favourite authors or some kinda high up there authors within your fandom. Do this so you can see that even the best have had to work hard to get to where they are now. Practice is key and dedication to writing is your priority. This helps to understand that it isn’t instant; people reading and loving your pieces of writing. It does take time but its a fun journey to get there. Jheez, I can still remember my very first written piece. It’s actually still on my deviant art account and it was a Bakugan oneshot and it is atrocious like it makes me cringe so much. But, you know what? I keep it there to remind myself of how far I’ve come since then and how much my skills have improved. Always know your worth and never sell yourself short. That is important.

Lastly… Have fun. Writing is a fun medium; a great hobby that really lets your explore your creativity and imagination. Don’t get swept up into this “writing for likes or favourites or reviews” mind-set. That’s not what it is about. You’ve got to write because you love to write. If there’s no heart and no soul in your stories, then what’s the point? Also, have fun because at the end of the day, it’s something to do as a hobby or in your free time to relax. Fanfiction for example, it’s not a job like we do not get paid to write chapters on the clock so never stress; go at your own pace and write for yourself. Always.

Hope this mega long response helps. Happy writing and don’t be afraid. Be brave!

#night's writing tips #hope this helps #these are the things i could think of anyways #sorry for the ultra long post ya'll #writing #author #Writing tips #nightglider124 #asks

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witchtarts-blog · 8 years ago

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I am Leaving

Hey everyone, so as you may have heard, I am leaving Tumblr. I am pretty sure this is permanent this time but there’s always a possibility that I will come back sometime. I have announced it on @thatdragonplace and I feel terrible for leaving on this note. It’s for the better and you’ll get a full explanation as to why in the other post. One reason I am leaving this blog that is not mentioned on the other post is because I dont want to watch myself be forgotten on that blog and basically be a lump of flesh sulking around Tumblr all depressingly. I hope to inspire you to become happy with who you are and if you already are, well i hope i did something for you lmao.

“I want to thank every one of you for making this such a wonderful experience and I feel absolutely terrible for leaving when so many people look up to me for help and as a guide. I never have expected to impact people’s lives (even if it’s just to reblog a post that someone may use) in this way and being told that someone uses me as a reference blog, still completely blows my mind. I want to let you know that i love every single one of you. So much. And I hope my actions have somehow influenced you to grow as a person and if not, well I hope you continue to keep being you and continue for the better. Thank you for every single positive thing anyone has said to me/about me, it has brought me so much positivity and inspiration that I even tried to influence other people to do the same for anyone else in the community because feeling the way I do is something i would not want to wish upon anyone (hence the #positivityforyourface) and I encourage you to keep spreading love and positivity, and remember that you are talking to actual people on the other end here. Your actions/words may stick by someone for the rest of their life, whether good or bad, and you should ALWAYS remember that. I actually think the comment I remember the most was an anonymous comment dropped by more than 6 months ago. It said “Your blog gives off such warm and positive vibes and its just very welcoming to be here.” Even if it wasn’t those exact words, that’s how I remember it and it was awesome.” (<<< wow that was copied and pasted off of the other post. How original am I?)

I’m going to link some blogs that I have found helpful if you ever need anyone to help you, these dudes are awesome. @slum–lord (literally one of the first people I followed when being on Tumblr. They offer wonderful readings and if you have anything to spare, you should go and help them out) @hoodiecladknight (OMG ily sooo much and you’ve seen me leave like twice? Before but not on a note this high. I just want to let you know that you were a huge inspiration to me and I hope you continue your amazing art and being your beautiful self. Did i mention that this person also does ART COMMISIONS???? Yeah well you should go support them and commission them an stuff) @wackydoodledevon (This person isn’t really a witch related blog but they’re an art blog and i see their amazing art on my dash every day and they deserve more love so GO SEND THEM POSITIVE COMMENTS AND LIKES AND REBLOGS as my dying wish) @sigil-seer (You are like my smol child. I feel like i have raised this one because you are amazing and I got to watch you grow from a small bean. They offer a lot of the information I have as far as reblogs and posts so I mean. Yay.) @basilvercrow (I dont know this person but i get a lot of my posts from them and they are a blog a lot like mine so if you need help when it comes to all general stuff, I would recommend this person!! Ily though) @urbanspellcraft (This person I also dont know personally but they offer great information for people and this blog is a key blog if you need help) @smallspacewitch (Also a blog a lot like mine, they are more active when it comes to original posts and honestly their altar is so cute. (Yes i saw) You’re p neat and I hope you continue as an awesome person!) @pocketfoxs (Ok can I just say you’re amazing and I love you so much? Because you’re such a wonderful person and I look up to you. You put off such wonderful and comforting vibes and they make me want to continue being the best person I can be. Oh did I also hear something about READINGS OR SOMETHING YOU NEEDED HELP WITH THAT I CANNOT REMEMBER FOR THE LIFE OF ME WHAT IT SPECIFICALLY IS LIKE 3000 DOLLARS? Yeah go support them in what they do and help them go on that trip because honestly, fox deserves it so much. Ily fam) @shards-of-wanderlust (oh oh oh I saved the best for last. Thank you so much for helping me through this process and being the one to volunteer to help me with the adoption center, you are an awesome help, I will always have a special place for You. I’m so glad you approached me on that day when i reblogged all the shit on your blog and you were like ‘wow human interaction. This means frien’. But Yeah, you are a HUGE part of my life and I love you so much.) @witchy-black-cat (I’m not as sad now so fuck you. Just kidding, you’re amazing and i love you. I feel bad just leaving you (and cat) to the blog because abandonment. I’m here if you ever need help and I want to thank you for being there for me and basically carrying my lazy ass around and convincing me that its ok to put myself before others and I shouldn’t care about other people. You are probably the person that I aspire to be, because what I get from you is so strong and care-free, that i know I can’t ever be that person. I love you!) -There are so many more people i want to mention but this post has already taken me too long. I love you all and wish for you the best.

Hey! Don’t be that sad, I’ll still be available on the discord chat as the creator of it and you can DM me on discord if you ever need to chat: Https://discord.gg/4ucttWC

And lastly, please open this song and listen to it as my last dying wish and gift to you. Don’t exit out if you think I’m joking because I’m just that awesome (listen to it ALL). https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ

Ok anyways, goodbye everyone! I hope you all achieve your goals and what not because I love you. As always, good luck and I’ll see you later!

-Max🍆

#damn max why all the good laughs all of a sudden?#because fuck you

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