#the concept for that au is perfect for exploring this part of jay's character

[saline-coelacanth]

So I know there's been a lot of discussion going around lately about Jay constantly having to hold back on his powers, but the question I've been wondering is do you think the others know? Do you think the other ninja know that Jay has been holding back the ENTIRE time? I feel like Wu would definitely know since he's probably the one who helped teach Jay how to have better control over his powers to where he doesn't accidentally kill someone. I also feel like maybe Zane and Pixal would be able to figure it out since they're nindroids and they may be able to like... scan Jay and figure out he's only using a small amount of his power. But I feel like Lloyd, Cole, Kai and Nya probably don't know, or if they do, they don't realize just HOW much Jay has to hold back. (Although maybe Lloyd does know since at the start of the series he could control all four elements of creation but idk)

Cause like... thinking back to season 4 for a specific example, when Jay and Cole had to fight each other, Jay was freaking out because he thought he didn't stand a chance against Cole, and then Neuro reveals that Cole also thinks Jay doesn't stand a chance. But like, if Cole knew just how powerful Jay is when he isn't holding back, then I don't think he would think that. Because even though Jay would never use his full power to fight Cole, no matter how mad he was at him, Cole might not see it that way and would probably have that tiny amount of doubt telling him, "Jay could literally kill you with his powers, you should be worried." And yeah, that's still pretty early on in the grand scheme of things and it's possible Jay could have said something to him at a later point, but idk.

And the other thing is that even if Jay did tell them, would they even fully believe him? Because Jay can be really dramatic about things so I feel like it isn't too unlikely to say that the other ninja would kinda downplay what Jay tells them. Cause if Jay said, "Hey guys, you don't understand just how strong my powers are. I constantly need to be holding back and it can be really exhausting sometimes." The other ninja might think of it like, "Yeah, we all need to hold back sometimes and all of our powers have some sort of strain on us, it's not a big deal"

Idk I just have a lot of thoughts about Jay and how strong he would be if he didn't need to hold back and all of the discussion that's been going around lately has just caused this to be on my mind constantly. It's definitely something that I want to explore more in my fics and aus and stuff because I find it super interesting to think about.

[shesawriter39049]

|BRAVADO| HOSEOK| (M)|AU

A/N- I took down the sneak peek, decided to just do a backstory instead, I’ll finish the first part and hopefully you guys enjoy it! 

UPDATED : A bitch caved...lol heres a sneak peek

BRAVADO: A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate.

SYNONYMS: Boldness, swagger, Aura

Synopsis: “Jung Hoseok better known to the world as Jhope, has recently confirmed he has in fact signed a solo contract since the disbandment of Korea's biggest boyband “Spade”. Now under contract with “808” which over the past 4 years has become the biggest “Independent” record label in Asia.” 

The series will follow Hoseok as he makes the transitions from an Idol..to a solo artist. Everything from being able to have free-reign to rap and sing about whatever topic he wants,  too as now he’s not being branded as an “Idol” he’s just ...Hoseok. Down to something as simple as just randomly walking into a bar, or a stripclub with friends if he pleases......

During his 5 years as an idol, he genuinely enjoy himself, the problem was how...cautious he had to be while in the public eye. As the contract he signed was EXTREMELY strict, as well as the group he was in was very…”Innocent” Boy crush if you will. Which was never fully his vibe..especially considering the fact that Hoseok was originally born in LA. Not moving to Korea until he was 14, so the culture shock of idol life was…stressful to say the least! Always having to hide the couple tattoos that he did have scattered around his body, making sure not to swear and always seem like a sweet innocent doe eyed boy. Because that was the groups concept, only able to expand into a more mature vibe on there last album and by then,all the members were ready to explore other projects. Honestly at times he didn't have to “Act” because in all actually he was one of the sweetest people you’d ever met “Our sunshine” was his nickname for a reason, because he genuinely was a very happy, freespritied, positive person! But he also joined the group at 16 and they debuted almost a year later, the natural transition from a teenager to a grown ass man, obviously changed his outlook on his career. And for the first time in years he feels like he can be whatever version of Hoseok he wants to be. Now at 25 he finds himself..tanned...tatted up….and living his best life..the way he wants to live it!

Excited to re-experience his “firsts” in music, the good and the bad weather that be ...his first solo concert, his (Hopefully) first number on single, album release, promo, touring, good and bad press. See sometimes..there's a reason for everything which is something Hoseok will have to learn the hard way. Maybe it wasn’t ALWAYS a bad thing that under his idol contract his private life had to stay PRIVATE. When you have more freedom to do, say, post what you want,It does come with consequences. On top of the stress of being on his own and not having his members to fall back on when shit gets rough, he says he’s ready for the world to see he’s not perfect all the time. Wanting to show and write about his struggles,concerns, his good and bad days... but is he really ready for that!?

You'll also get a candid look at the people old and new, that ride along with him during his journey including Rain (Y/N’s nickname) a freelance stylist and designer who already has a pretty big clientele in America as well as Korea. In her words they were “Just in different circles” that’s why he’s never met her until now. Her clientele over in Korea was more along the lines of: Jessi, Hylon, CL, Jay park, Gray, DPR, Loco, Sik-k, Giant pink...non idols….Now that he’s running with the big boys and not afraid to play dirty. Maybe he’s found someone to call when he needs to realse a little tension..or maybe he’s found even more than that...

The OC is tatted...like a full sleeve..your perfect combination of an edgy girly girl...but it won’t be mentioned too heavily after the intro chapter I didn't get super detail specific as far as her physical features go.

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GENERAL FIC WARNINGS - SMUT/ANGST/HUMOR

LANGUAGE/LIQUOR/MENTIONS OF RECREATIONAL DRUGS

(If this continues there may be chapters with darker heavier scenes..but I will put warnings when need be)

Non Idol mentions/cameos featured (as of part 1) - Jay Park , GRAY

DISCLAIMER: I purposely did not make Hoseok a EX BTS member..because as the story progresses you will see..he wan’t 100% happy with his life as an idol...in multiple aspects. Where as I genuinely feel that Hoseok loves his job (Of course he has his days..hell we all do) , but he loves his members, and he loves the music they put out as it seems Bts have a little more freedom than most Idols. As I referenced earlier his group was very strict, they didn't have a lot of creative freedom, and there groups concept wasn’t really his vibe. I mean hello Hoseok composed and produced a track on Persona...sooooo LOL that doesn't really apply to him. I've just mixed in bit’s and pieces of our Hobi’s character traits into this version that i've created for the story! So pleaseeeeeee don’t read into this too hard and assume I think he’s miserable because I honestly don’t..

OH P.S...Other members will make apperences throughout this..either as Idols/musicans/producers/dancers/ ETC 

Love you guys as always,

ROCKI

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