#the crow spoliers

[tfg-16-art]

o wow betty drew yukichi again who would've thunk it

[destinywillowleaf]

so apparently I've headcanoned these two as brothers since at least 2018 and I'm not stopping any time soon >:) debeste-fulbright sibling rights now and forever

also I think Sebastian would be a detective/investigator and not just a prosecutor, I can and will elaborate

[freddycartr]

if kaz went that fucking hard after pekka because he owned inej, i cannot fucking wait to see when he goes and takes a piece of pekka’s hide

[hazbinash]

i hate Netflix now

why did they do this , i just finshed the king of scars book and i noticed how the bee went to zoya in the tv show and how they also has stuff about perum . netfix with the crows in shadow and bone took some stuff and made it before the mine soc and ck books so it whuld be hard to do now

[pxme-granate]

I choose to believe this means Jupiter was flirting with this guy while he was trying to fix up Mog’s leg

[freddycarterus]

I wasn't prepared for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NONE OF IT!

[ldthegreen]

The crow companion- I know a lot of you were begging for Zevran and my stance on that I think will still prove accurate, not going to be a companion but prob going to pop up like in da2. I personally thought Lessef from An Old Crows Old Tricks would have been interesting, she could have been a way to diversify the party's age while still being jovial, kind of like Oghren. Viago was never going to be it. I adored him but he was the main character for a short story and typically they don't get even more (with the exception of Cole and now Lucanis) also, he's literally a talon (and now a really high up one). That would be like if you got a merchant prince in your party. The later also goes for Andarateia but I was hoping so badly that it'd be her. She's fascinating and I would romance her so fucking quickly it's not even funny. That being said I think Lucanis Dellamorte should prove incredibly useful and intriguing. He's the first talon's nephew and a renowned crow in his own right. I really didn't think it'd be him because that's like having a DND background with legendary adventures only to start at level one.... I have no idea how that's going to be handled but I look forward to finding out.

[have-some-heals]

Ardent-2 & Nova on the future

⚠️ Spoilers ⚠️

A ring of light circled the small ghost as it flexed in and out adjusting to the new shell the titan had found for them.

“This feels a bit plain” Nova said after a moment. The ghost’s titan was laid out on the ground surrounded by old magazines that had been collected. A large sheet of paper laid in front of them. Gently the titan flipped through pages and every now and again ripped one out.

“The idea is to blend in while standing out… it’s called peacocking” the titan pointed at an article in the magazine. “You said you want Veles to notice you so maybe this new shell will do the trick” ripping another page out of the old magazine Ardent-2 added it to a pile of other photos.

“And what is it you are doing again” the ghost asked after expanding in anger but biting back the argument and instead changing the subject to the odd behavior of the titan.

“After the mask incident last week I went to Eris to talk and she said something about this being one of the methods her therapist recommended for trauma… it’s called a seeing sheet.” The titan sat up a bit and looked at the ghost. “ I’m supposed to take pictures from these old printings and cut them out. Then I stick them in this bigger paper and I hang it somewhere to remind me what I’m aiming for…”

“Isn’t that why you guardians have that Bray site where you press the little add button and things get added to a digital folder?” The ghost moved over to the computer and pulled the screen up navigating to the built in app. The message icon in the corner flashed as the ghost looked through what the titan had already added. “Are you planning a togetherness ceremony?” The ghost asked as the images were mostly stills of other events. Every few adds there would be some image of a dress or suit, or a food arrangement, a table setting, and even some rings”

“No, that’s just in case one day they ever do get to talking” the titan said standing up after a few moments. He moved to the screen and skimmed the messages deleting a few from a particular warlock.

One message caught his eye though and he quickly opened it.

Ardent-2,

Come see me when you can,

Crow

The message was short but had been sent recently. Ardent-2 waived his hand sending the screen away and set course for the helm. “Wonder what he could want with us”

———

The Helm looked the same as ever as Ardent-2 made his way to where he had been told crow was. The newer guardian rarely called on him so he figured it must be important.

Crow was standing in the hall where he normally stood, only Ardent was noticing some odd details. More books, more furniture… more stuff. ‘I wonder if they moved him into the hall’ the titan thought as he looked around.

“Guardian, thank you for joining me” Crow spoke softly and steadily as ever. “I hope I didn’t panic you with my message but glint insisted we see you in person to get a report on the headless ones.” Crow gestured to a small bench and indicted the titan to sit.

“Oh I’m not much of a researcher” The titan sat on the bench cautiously- Not putting all his weight on it. “And to be honest I’ve been out of sorts recently…” he looked over the other guardian a pang of guilt washing over him. Who was he to miss Amanda and pity himself when Amanda and Crow had- his thoughts were cut off.

“I understand. I know what it feels like to learn something shocking about yourself.” Crow offered the titan a smile and sat next to him. “When I found out I had caused, no had planned Caydes death…” Crow took a breath and then rested a hand in the titans back. “If you find you can’t keep looking back then I suggest you find something to look forward to.” He stood slowly and gave a nod to the titan before moving to a bookshelf to straighten a few of the books. “If you learn anything Glint would love to know… and here this was in Amanda’s things” Crow handed a photo of the titan and pilot working on his ship. The expo was covered in oil and Amanda was clearly laughing at him.

Ardent-2 took a moment to look over the photo before pocketing it. He then nodded at Crow as he stood. “I know it’s not my place but Amanda would give me a lashing if I didn’t say anything to ya while I was here… she’d be okay with you falling again. In fact, the Amanda I knew would be pretty upset with us both…” The titan didn’t hang about to talk more about the sensitive matter.

Crow waited till he was sure he was alone before opening the book where the photo had been inside there were a few other photos. The one in top now that of Amanda and a hunter who had taken over Caydes ship. The pair were working on the inside and it seemed like both were unaware of the photo being taken. He flipped the card over and traced the names with a finger.

Amanda & Ace, finally fixing Caydes comms

Crow closed the book and slid it back into its place. He hesitated a moment before pulling up his messages and entering the hunters information. He typed on word.

Ramen?

His finger hovered over the send button, his hand trembling slightly as he looked over the one word message. The words the titan had spoke rang true and Crow knew that like his dark past he had to move forward with this loss as well.

With a breath he pulled his hand back having sent the message before he could chicken out. Behind him the sound of sliding doors echoed down the hall. Soon the sound of Eris talking reached his ear.

“Don’t make me call yours”

[sakuraswordly]

You want to know why King Gilgamesh chose to go back to Uruk and was very serious about becoming a king who ruled his people after the quest for immortality? [Connect to this hint]

Sonic Prime is the best example, Shadow tried to reason with Sonic and leave those friends behind because they were not real friends they knew. But why did Sonic give his life to his friends whom he met only briefly, even Nine?

Shadow: It's the end of the universe and you're still thinking about your friends! Sonic: Of course, I am! They're all here, fighting, sacrificing themself for me!

In the same way the people of Uruk, they're like Sonic's friends who suffer because of King Gilgamesh's actions. After Sonic knew it was his responsibility to destroy the world, the same way after King Gilgamesh realizes it was his fault for Enkidu's death and his people's suffering. Both Sonic and King Gilgamesh choose the right thing and never leave them behind, not because of their duty but because they're like their family to them. Even though they had never spent much time with these friends before.

Gilgamesh:  I had no reason to fear death. I could simply be there, in that era, presently invincible, and gaze upon the distant future with no need for the passage of time. — mankind’s oldest story. My duty as hero who would be spoken of in ages to come would be fulfilled. That’s all there is to the story. I was born as a human being, and after tasting joy, as a human being I died. I’m sorry. Earlier I said that I have been perfect since my birth, which was inaccurate.

he is king. he is god. he is neither, in the end. perhaps it is lonely.

(Note: "Mankind’s oldest story I was born as a human being." In Tsubasa of Phantasia, Gilgamesh grow to feel more human and gain more human emotions that's why he said that he's Mankind’s oldest story. Gilgamesh travelled and came back as "a normal human.")

Both Sonic and Gilgamesh never be a hero but because of their friends, they call Sonic and Gilgamesh as "Hero". You can see how much the people of Uruk care for King Gilgamesh just like Sonic's friends care for Sonic. This is the same reason why Punch Whalen chose to go back to her friends and never leave them behind, no matter how bad the action or betrayal of her friends. (And this is why Asha chose Punch and be by her side as her friend.)

[davytheshark]

All SOC fans KNOW that one fucking fanart that spoiled CK! WE ALL KNOW THAT BITCH!

[she-posts-nerdy-stuff]

Shadow and Bone show moments that are on my mind at any given moment

(Spolier warning, this encompasses both seasons!!)

Arken: What amount of prayer can forgive murder? Inej: Ask the Saints for me (Me: *cries*)

When Jesper orders a shot and Kaz drinks it, then he orders another one and Inej drinks it

Ivan: you’re a… Jesper: *knocks him out*

The introduction of Jesper and Kaz in the crow club

Daisy Head as Genya. Just everything about her. Amazing. Perfection. When I tell you I’ve rewatched season 2 three times and she’s made me cry every time damn do I mean it

When Kaz thinks Inej is in his room and he turns round to talk to her, but actually it’s Pekka’s men

Freddy Carter and Amita Suman’s deliverer of the “stay” and “how will you have me” scene

The fact that they put the major Kanej scenes in both seasons in Ravkan churches, consider this formal thanks to whoever made that decision because they absolutely smashed it, knocked it out the park, thank you very much for your service

“You could’ve ring the bell, little one” “ding ding”

^^^same scene, that moment when Inej rises up off the floor and into the shot I can’t explain it it’s just pure magic

Every time Patrick Gibson was on screen. Literally every millisecond. Perfection

Calahan Skogman’s delivery if “I’ll swim. You… I’ll swim” is just complete and utter perfection, I’ve seen a couple of people talk about it before and just yes amazing love it

… this is genuinely just the tiniest tip of the iceberg. This list feels kind of unnecessary but ah well, feel free to add any more I’d love to hear them

[faygosemen]

ion know what I'm doing here, but let me cook.

Rick Grimes x F!Reader

It's Alright

Era: Early Season 6

Summary: You have been with the group since Woodbury, surviving alongside Rick and his family up to when they found Alexandria. Now that they have "jobs," it's made tensions rise... until one night.

TW: SPOLIERS!!!, MDNI, 16+, age gap (early 40s-early 30s), mentions of trauma, death, dirty thoughts, pet names, praise, semi-public, maturbation, voyeurism.

You've been through a lot. Surviving the apocalypse with a toxic, manipulative, controlling man (the governor) didn't end well once he found Andrea and lost interest. As so once the attack on Woodbury started, flight really kicked in and you ran into Daryl, seeing him get toyed with like that; with a screaming mind and a weak stomach, you ran to help, dragging him out of the way of bullets. One of the people saw you drag him and yelled out with a furious, southern draw, "Hands in the air, NOW!"

Daryl quickly jumped in and started talking to him, the man and his expression softened slightly as he looked back at your wide-eyed stare before ordering the two of you to follow him.

Skip forward long, gruesome years later after joining their group, they arrived at the holy grail of the apocalypse: Alexandria. Many of the people unknowing of the horrors and willing to let people in. Houses down streets, electricity and plumbing, the closest thing to normal since the walking dead. The leader, Deanna, has you taking stock, farming, and a close friend of hers, and it's exhausting. All the while, Rick's back in a uniform... it couldn't get any better. Then Deanna decided to host a party, hoping to see everyone. There was a dress, however, a lavender color with velvet patches in the shape of roses. It barely went down mid-thigh. Something you haven't seen in years. It couldn't hurt for one night, right?

Your scavenged heels echoed against the hardwood as you walked throughvthe door, expired mascara on your lashes and a pink gloss on your lips, looking and feeling a bit out of place. Your past confidence slowly dwindled as you made your way through the crowd, that is until Deanna walked up with a large smile. "Y/N, good to see you made it. I hope you're getting to know everyone just fine." Nobody's even tried getting to know me, you thought, but put a kind smile on nonetheless. "It's almost like a dream being here. Thank you, Deanna."

The conversation is brief as Deanna wanders off, and you can sense a pair of eyes, looking around to see the man himself- Rick Grimes. His piercing blue eyes trained on you, a fresh shaven face, you noted, and a button-up with a few buttons open, revealing some of his curly chest hair. You audibly gulped. It was probably written all over your face, because he smirked and shook his head, sipping his beer. It was... nice seeing him like this, not scared of being eaten alive every minute of the day. But as soon as you seen him, he was walking outside, a last glance at you before shutting the door- an invitation?

You don't know of you're imagining things or if the juice is spiked, but you feel your heart fluttering and your stomach, face, and ears warm. What else is there to do?

Heading outside, you forgot how chilly it really was. Rick was leaning against the balcony, beer in hand as he looked out. His head turned at the click of the door, his steely yet warm eyes wandering- you hope he can't hear your heart racing. "It's strange, ain't it?" His voice is raspy, low, his southern draw evident when he drinks. You smile sheepishly and nod, standing beside him as the crickets chimed. "Which part? The normalcy or the ignorance?" Rick chuckled, the crows feet neer his eyes visible when he smiles. "Lil' bit of both." His gaze falls on yours, the wide eyes that have been diving him crazy for years on him. "... Interestin' dress, sweetheart." Your heart skipped a beat, but your smile grew and so did the heat on your cheeks. "I hoped you'd might like it."

It was his turn to be suprised, a sly grin creeping onto his features. "Just for me?" He asked, a little hesitant to believe it. Leaning into his side, your voice just above a whisper, "Just for you." Suddenly the door opened and you jumped away from him, giggling softly as it was Maggie and Glenn leaving, smiling to each other knowingly as waving the two off. The both of you looked and each other the same time and you giggled, a sound that made him start chuckling too.

"... Let me know if you need me, Rick," you spoke softly, batting your lashes with a smile. Before Rick could really say otherwise, you already started to walk off, heading back to your house for the night, his eyes watching every step.

As soon as you got home, you were kicking off your shoes and heading to the bedroom, flopping down on the bed all giddy like a high-school girl. Rick Grimes looked like he wanted to eat you whole, and you would let him. Your hand drifted down to your core, already a damp spot from your conversation earlier, a soft sigh leaving your lips. It felt wrong, but it only made the sensations sweeter, the tip of your middle and ring fingers teasing your sex with a gasp falling from your lips- you're too caught up in the euphoria you don't hear the front door closing.

He couldn't help but come back, not after what you had said to him; he needed you right now. But as Rick let himself in, there was silence- other than what sounded like a person talking upstairs. After taking a closer look by heading up the stairs... he heard his name. His breath hitched, peeking through the cracked door at the sight before him...

should I make a part 2? depends if this is a flop or not :]

[thedelusionreaderbitch]

Kaz Brekker x gn! Reader - Dros; "Thaw" part 1/3 of the Cold world, warm hearts miniseries

A/n: Dros is thaw in ravkan

Summary: You're from Ravka, and somehow you got caught up in the dregs. When you go on the ice court heist and come even closer and closer as you all get further along on the heist. Yet you still hold a secret close to your heart, one that might save or kill you all.

Warnings: death, violence, fire, spoliers, mentions of addiction, implied abusive parents, I think that's it? You have been warned!

The three p's:

[Pronouns used: you/your] [Pov: 2nd person] [Pairings: (romantic!) kaz x reader, (platonic!) crows x reader)

Part 1/3 Part 2/3 Part 3/3 (all coming soon)

*not my gif*

You're all so close, so close to the end, the end where you all get to go home.

Home, where was your home? Could it be Ravka in the little palace where you're parents reside? Playing with masks and fake words? Or beyond somewhere different, perhaps in Novyi Zem where the old king and queen rest.

Glancing over to Kaz, you question if it could be Kerch. Could Ketterdam, all in it's grime and crime be your home?

You didn't know. You didn't know much.

An inferni is nothing without their flames, are words that your own mother whispered in your ear as she taught you all that she knew. You know how to summon the flames from a lighter that you carried everywhere even if you haven't done it in years. You were sure that you were still proficient in it though, you were the best of the best.

Blaze, that's what that they used to call you. Blaze because you were the best inferni not because you were the most powerful but because you knew your craft better than anyone else. You knew the language of the flames.

Then there were the uncertainties; like where would you go after this? Were the crows people you truly could become friends with? Have you already? Would coming back with the money finally please your parents? What about Kaz, would you just leave him?

So many uncertainties, things you couldn't figure out, unlike your flames. Your certain, beautiful flames.

Yet as you scanned the area around the eight of you, you couldn't think of a single uncertainty or certainty. You just knew these terrible people did not deserve to die.

Especially Kaz Brekker. Kaz Brekker was not going to die today.

As Nina took the parem out of her pocket you snatched it out of her hands before she could take it.

"What are you doing!" She screeched at you.

"I can't let you take this."

"There's no other way!"

Tilting your head, you smiled sadly, she was so desperate to save everyone without a second thought. Although you weren't even certain you were doing the right thing.

Looking over to Kaz you stare at him, at his beautiful blazing pools of darkness and did something only a criminal would do.

"There's always another way."

You tilted your head back and threw the parem into your mouth.

Instantly the power flows through you like a title wave and you feel your skin heating up, shimmering. You were going to show them, you were going to show them all what it meant when they go after your friends.

You don't say anything as you step forward and raise your hands like you're surrendering them before flicking a light up into your one hand not even bothering with gloves and letting all of it go.

Frejdan soldiers burst into ashes the flames barely touching them before it shallows someone else. Others simply just explode, you couldn't stop, it was too much power. Yet still not enough, you weren't satisfied, for you they hadn't paid their price.

Then out of the corner of your eye you saw Matthias and Nina speaking to that stupid drüskelle, Jarl Brum. You didn't manage to catch most of the conversation because the blood was running so fast in your ears it was the only thing you could truly focus on. Though you did hear him threaten their deaths, and that was all it took for you to start walking over.

Jarl Brum sneered as you came over. "You cannot kill us witch, our armor is reinforced with Grisha steel." He paused, and a sick smile came across his face. "Though, I would like to see you fail."

Staring at him blankly, you close your eyes and feel the energy coursing through their veins. Fire is just a source of energy, right? Surely, you could do more then just summon flames.

A laugh is torn out of your throat and the men behind him start to groan in pain as you slowly drain the energy from them. For them it would be a slow, painful death, you want Frejda to remember you when you left, to remember the inferi who showed them mercy.

By killing them.

"Don't kill them." Nina whispers, her body shaking as Matthias places his hands on her shoulders. "You don't have to kill them, don't give them another reason to fear grisha. Don't become another story for Frejdan's to tell their children at night."

Perhaps you should let them go, but how many more grisha would die because you let them live? No, that was playing a fools game, you would show them your kindness, and teach them why they should fear grisha like you. Grisha who are angry, grisha how don't care if their name is whispered in the same breath as monsters.

You would become a new legend, you would surpass Kaz, you were sure.

"What do they say?" You ask quizzically, as if you were truly pondering the question. "The ice does not forgive." You snarl and you turn to Brum as you raise your hands. "But in my flames you will find mercy."

You grab a hold of the energy in their veins, and watch them combust, as you change it to hot fire.

"Y/n!" A voice screams from behind you.

"Y/n! Come back!" You turn your head and Kaz is there offering a desperate hand for you.

Suddenly you blink and you realize what you're doing, you're razing an entire community of people. Faintly, you realize that you're not even doing for your own survival but for the survival of others. Others you care for.

"We have to go!"

And you're walking towards him, and you take his gloved hand, the only hand you can even hold right now without even burning them.

__________________

The ship is quiet, not a single person had come up to you, and you're not surprised, you had lied to them.

It still hurt, because you risked your life - you still don't know now how the parem will take course in your body. But you know you would do it again.

A subtle clank of a cane comes like music to your ears as Kaz comes up from behind you.

"You know I didn't see that coming." He said quietly as he leaned against the railing next to you.

"I didn't either." You answer honestly as you gaze at the ocean.

There's a silence as Kaz struggles to say something, to convey what he's feeling.

"You know I'm not angry."

"You're not?" You frown, finally you move your head so you're looking at him as his gaze still sits on the blue waters.

"Should I be? I see no reason to."

You sigh, "I lied to you, I lied to everyone. Anyone on this boat has every right to be angry."

You pause before adding; "Especially you."

Kaz shakes his head and at last looked at you with his piercing pitch black gaze.

"Everyone has their secrets yours," He taps his hand on his cane, "Just saved my life."

"So Kaz Brekker is in debt for the first time in his life." You say then start to immediate his rasp. "Oh! What will he do!"

"I don't sound like that." He deadpans.

"You sound exactly like that." Your sentence trails off into laughter at the end.

There's a tranquil quietness that descends on the both of you. It's like that for some time before the bastard speaks;

"You know I am in debt to you"

Pursing your lips you nod your head. "I know how you can repay me."

"I'm listening."

"Stay with me through the process of the with drawl and whatever this drug does to my body." You look down at you're glowing skin.

"And no matter under any circumstances give me parem, no matter how much I beg or cry. Don't give it to me, it will just kill me more."

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-thedelusionreaderbitch

Grishaverse taglist: @kaqua @rika90 @thefandomplace @musical-theatre-obsessed-dumbass @gallysonegoodlung @navs-bhat @sumsebien @dontjudgeabookbythecover @brekker-zenik @alohastitch0626 @brekkers-desigirl @emmsamultifan06

[ratheread]

I started reading Six of Crows I'm chapter six (I think but I'm not sure. Anyways here are my thoughts

!SPOLIERS!

I literally love Kaz (not romantically). And Kaz and Inej I ship. I don't where its gonna go but the one scene where their talking and Kaz is just casually changing and cleaning himself like what- I was dying and my friend looked at me weird since it was during lunch.

[stardust-does-things]

I just finished watching season 5 of Demon Slayer (Slight Spoliers ig-)

Honestly, I loved every second of it. (I'm going off memory, so sorry for any wrong details, I have a bad memory) I loved how we got a back story for the Stone hashira. At first, I thought it was another "Demons killed my family" storyline, but it wasn't, and it was actually AWESOME (especially the animation). The way he describes how he felt about killing the demon was genuinely so cool. I don't know why, but his dialog is so fitting and cool. Also, it's not that I don't like the "Demons killed my family" backstories, it's just that it feels a bit overused. All of them are unique and are an understandable plot line for the show, but I think there a few too many (I think there are actually just two of those stories- I need to rewatch sorry).

But I really want to talk about the last episode. The last episode was beautifully animated, and I think I rewinded it like 5 times near the end. The animation of the crows flying through the building things (?) was SOOO good. I loved seeing everyone's reaction and perspective to falling. (Side note, the song "Worried About Ray" by The Hoosiers matches the vibes of the last part of that episode. Also, watching Zenitsu grow to be calmer and see his character development was so nice. Also, we got to see Muzan!!!! His dialog is so COOL! I loved watching Muzan, and Ubuyashiki talk was so cool, I love both their characters and the way they interact. The twist worked really well, 11/10

Also, Tengen Uzui is so hot in this season

[jillybean-seighdrasov]

Stardust and The Crow ch. 106

~SPOLIERS To LIGHTFALL~   So if you haven’t played it and don’t want it to be ruined, then please don’t read until you have played the Lightfall campaign. ~

Seighdra took off in the direction of the fortress with one thought: get Calus and take him down.

“Lightbearer, you have a dangerous mission ahead of you.  Storming Calus’s stronghold won’t be easy.  Normally, I’d have more intel before a direct attack.”  Rohan graced their ears with his advice.

“The Young Wolf has faced the unknown and prevailed every time.  She is equal to the task.”  Osiris spoke up on Seighdra’s behalf making her feel worthy because most of the day he had been barking orders and complaints at her.  At least he thinks she is capable of doing this job…for now.  “The Radial Mast is somewhere on Calus’s ship.  If you strike swiftly, we can remove it as a threat before it ever reaches the Veil.  Enter Calus’s fortress, find the Radial mast, and destroy it.  Those are your orders.”

“You heard Osiris, we have our orders.  Let’s go and stay focused.  You guys are doing a fine job.  I never would have asked you to do this if I didn’t trust you all.  Now, who’s ready!”

“We are!”  They all hollered.

Once they were close to Calus’s fortress, they found themselves once more within a suppression field.  “Oh, they’re rolling out the red carpet for us!  Raven joked.  Seighdra snorted at his remark.

Knowing what to expect now, the girls used the abilities they had access to and focused on those.  They quickly made it to the fortress and entered but were stopped by a barrier.

“Be cautious Calus is smart he’ll have his most powerful forces guarding the Radial Mast.”  Rohan informed the girls.

“Got it.  We’ll keep a look out.  Thanks, Rohan.” Seighdra responded back.

“Okay, how do we get in?”  Lilith asked as they stood at the entrance of the fortress staring at a barrier shield.

“Huh, some kind of energy block.”  Raven chirped.

“Ya, think, Raven.”  Seighdra jested.

“Disrupting the circuit should open the door.”

Seighdra shot at the energy source to disrupt the field and the girls headed inside.  They were led through spaces in the walls, down halls and dropped down into rooms.

“There’s something strange here too.  A powerful concentration of…Light energy?” Raven said.

“Something’s not right here.”  Rohan said next.

“Wait.  A source of Paracausal energy?  It could be the Radial Mast.”  Osiris added.

“Whatever it is Osiris, I feel it too.”  Seighdra said as she jumped down and out onto a platform.

The Shadow Legion have the corridor locked down tight.  Even if we could fight through, they’d have enough time to secure the Radial Mast.”  Raven said calculating pathways through the fortress.

“There must be more than one path to the Radial Mast.  Stand by.  I’ll send you all the sensor scans we have” Rohan said.

“You want them to take indirect route?  We can ill afford to waste time!”  Osiris barked.

“And Osiris, Raven said it would take much longer going in the traditional way.  We would have to fight our way through all of that.  It is heavily armed.”  Seighdra responded to him.  He didn’t answer, but she could hear him scoff.

“Thank you, Rohan.” Raven said once he received the scans.  “Seighdra, I’m working with less data than I’d like, but I’ve mapped out an alternate route through the ship.”  The girls set out on the new route through the ship.  They could see green fiber like strings within the fabric of space as they walked through a hallway.  “Seighdra, do you see that?  It’s more of that strange Darkness energy.  What is it doing here?”

“Well, we are dealing with Calus so it could be something with the Witness.  Whatever it is Raven, we will get to the bottom of it.”  Seighdra stepped up to an opening in the floor.  “Time to jump and watch out, there are a few warbeast.”

“Where to next?” Pasley asked as she took out the last warbeast.

“Looks like we go up” Lilith said as she looked around the room and saw the only way was to go up then she jumped up on the ledge.

“This place is so confusing” Vivian said jumping up next.

“OH crap!  A turret!” Radiance yelled as she got sprayed with bullets.

Seighdra jumped up and took out the turret then Dren went to work healing up Radiance while the group ran to her and stood guard just in case something emerged from the walls.

“That was stupid of me.  I should have checked first.”  Radiance said, getting up from the floor.

“Hey, I still make stupid mistakes.  No worries.  Come on girls let’s push forward.”

“More warbeasts in this room.”

“Shadow Legion too!”

“Looks like a dead end.  Hang on, I’ll reroute us.”

“You’re losing valuable time.  This is exactly what I was concerned about.”  Osiris piped in.

“Would you like to come and do this then, Osiris!”  Seighdra yelled at him as they followed Raven new directions.  More scoffing from his end of the comms lines.  Seighdra just shook her head.  She would much rather be with her kids, not doing this and being yelled at every freaking step of the way.

Read the rest of the chapter on my Ao3 page https://archiveofourown.org/works/42047427/chapters/119393602