#they're in a coven

[egophiliac]

LEON

LEON YOUR EYEBALLS

[brighteuphony]

Got a bunch of Sasuke-centric asks, so here we are!

Sakura has some complicated feelings about Sasuke.

In my AU, Sakura was born to civilian parents who didn't really want her to become shinobi, even though that had been her dream for as long as she could remember- and it was no secret in the Haruno household that they were hoping she'd drop out, or at the very most, be career genin.

So Sakura never really had anyone to believe in her and had to go into the academy (late!) as a civilian-born, meaning she was automatically behind in development (and status) compared to the clan kids. (I headcanon that until the Academy, Sakura didn't ever spar with anyone, versus clan kids who had probably learned how to wield kunai before they knew how to walk).

So Sakura worked hard and did her absolute best to get the barest minimum that clan kids were afforded by default. Unfortunately, her best, without the resources/opportunities, just wasn't good enough. And Sakura knew it. Academically, she was brilliant, but that's not enough to be a good shinobi. And somewhere deep down, Sakura (at the very least Inner Sakura) knew it.

It's why I headcanon that she developed such a violent temper. People who are secure in themselves don't have such explosive, uncontrolled outbursts- it's why she picked on people like Naruto, who was probably the only person below her in the pecking order (maybe Tenten? But they're equals I guess). It's why she's so quick to anger and usually has those responses OUT of combat- it's because that's the only place her violence is actually effective.

It's also why she's such a teacher's pet- she needs validation from others to try and fill the gaping void.

So when Sasuke appeared on the radar, and everyone wanted him, so did Sakura. Because if she got him, she would do something that no one else- clan-privileged and better- could do. In fact, she staked most of her identity (her hair, her diet, her clothing) on it.

None of this was conscious. She really did have a crush on Sasuke, but the seed of it was born from a very misguided desire to prove herself on an even playing field.

After all, she didn't have a clan upbringing/resources to teach her how to find self-worth and actualization through her skills (she went home, and her civilian parents praised her for things that absolutely didn't matter in shinobi reality, amazement that she could throw a kunai! how good her grades were! and how cool it was that she could jump high!)

(and Kakashi absolutely didn't help, lol), so she defaulted to what she knew- which was being a regular girl with a regular crush.

Now, as an ~adult, she's come to the painful realization that her love for Sasuke was just a goalpost. Ironically, she set her sights on someone who would inadvertently feed into all of those insecurities, and because Sakura didn't love/believe in herself, she accepted Sasuke's abuse.

She also understands that she ran into the Chidori/Rasengan deathmatch of her own stupidity, but she just can't forgive Sasuke for leaving. For never owning up. 'Cause that's just coward behavior..

Basically, Sasuke's cruelty was just a reflection of her own self-loathing, and unfortunately, Sakura just wallowed in denial and ended up paying a hefty-ass price.

So if she ever sees Sasuke again? Honestly, she doesn't know whether she wants justice or revenge. It's complicated.

Whew- that was a text dump....

Once again, thank you so much to everyone for all the interest and asks! I'm so happy we can all share Naruto rotbrain together.

[waywardsunlight]

AU where Hunter found out about the basilisks and did a very well timed request of his uncle (also known as, in front of reporters and Coven Heads) to ask about them. Vee Coven Scout/ Sibling energy with Hunter AU.

[pourablecat]

SPACE COVEN SPACE COVEN

[aparticularbandit]

If Rio is Death and is after Billy for escaping his death.

If Rio cannot kill Agatha.

If they maintain the end of the initial Road story.

I think we might see an Agatha sacrifice for Billy.

Because she would be keeping him alive when she couldn't keep Nicholas alive.

Because dying might mean she could be with Rio.

Because finding a way to reverse her siphoning would mean that she can control it.

Because Rio cannot kill Agatha.

(Rio cannot kill; Rio takes what is already dead.)

Because if Agatha dies, Billy can probably bring her back.

If Billy dies, Agatha cannot bring him back.

[batcavescolony]

Why do people keep saying they want Agatha to adopt Billy or that Billy is a motherless child or that Agatha is Billy's new mom.... Y'all he says Rebecca is his mom, canonically in the show. Agatha isn't his mom.

[lollyposp]

okay so agatha all along episode 5 spoilers and all that but are we ignoring the fact that evanora set up that entire scenario to FORCE someone into attacking Agatha to "prove" that she was evil?????? and also the like. severely heavily implied abusive relationship between agatha and her mother??? because im not

[deathcomesforyou]

im so slow i just made the señor scratchy / nicholas scratch connection ohnmy god im sick. im SICK. I DONT DESERVE THIS.

[dazeddoodles]

Adding on to what I brought up. Raine immediately saying this to Kikimora, (the person who was in charge of petrifying Eda) with the context that Dana said they had been watching and were horrified, means that it has not left their mind. After this episode they definitely did not want to risk Eda almost dying a third time.

[ashtxeman]

I feel like Charles and Wilbur would throw backhanded compliments at each other during any interaction. And Charles knows Wilbur could easily put an end to everything he has without even breaking a sweat but he isn't afraid because he knows that for some reason he won't, and he personally interprets that as Wilbur somewhat respecting him. They hate each other but they're both such good manipulators they could easily convince people they're actually working together, but if Charles had the power he'd try overthrow Wilbur immediately, to fulfill the usual desire of been superior to everybody else. Frankly the only thing that stops Charles from going after Wilbur is that he's mortal (relatively speaking) and Wilbur isn't.

[brighteuphony]

I was curious and I don't know if you've said any where, but why do you call your civillian Sakura au Coven!sakura?

It was because I wanted Sakura to go for a more witchy/healer vibe as a counterpart to the canon doctor/medic- I mentioned in an earlier post that Saeko was once part of a mermaid coven (covens being almost pregenitors of clans as we know them), but since giving away her pearl, was outed from the coven and forced to wander the earth- so I eventually had her and Sakura become a coven together (first human matriarch in ages!!!), in which they become bound by blood and chakra as family.

Being in a coven is like being in a clan, but with extra benefits (and costs)

Also because Sakura's civilian status doesn't really describe the vibes of the AU as well as Coven does (in my head). Hope that answer that! It's very convoluted and silly!!

[mayhaps-a-blog]

OK. OK. SO!

Obviously there is something going on here

Option 1: Mae did start the fire, using the Force (Dark), which caused it spread uncontrollably. The Jedi rush in to help, find Osha, and flee, everyone else dead.

Option 2: Mae did start the fire, spreading uncontrollably. The Jedi rush in to help, and the witches react violently, sparking a fight that kills all of the witches and destroys the compound.

Option 3: Mae started a fire, and the Jedi sense the use of the Dark Side and rush in to "end the threat." The witches fight back, and all are killed and the compound destroyed by the Jedi.

Option 4: Mae started a fire, but it happened to coincide with the Jedi attacking to destroy the cult/"save Osha", who they fear won't be allowed to leave. They pin the blame on Mae to hide their fuck up and try and shield Osha from the truth.

Option 5 (Wild Card): Mae started a fire, but it happened to coincide with a different group getting involved (her new master?). The Jedi rush in to ~do something~, and end up escalating the situation to a fight, resulting in the deaths of the coven and the destruction of the compound. Ill at ease with the Dark Sider involved and not wanting to explain complicated issues to a traumatized child, they pin the blame on Mae and take Osha in to protect her from the mystery attacker.

Questions driving my thoughts: Why were the Jedi so close to the compound? Why was Sol the only Jedi seen? Obviously the fire spread supernaturally quickly (and over stone!) suggesting either Force involvement (from Mae?) or something more sinister (a bomb or incendiary weapon?). Why did Mae blame Osha when they were on the bridge (sibling reaction to sibling 1 blaming them? Blaming Osha for Jedi involvement? Blaming Osha for spilling secrets that let to a Jedi attack?)? What did the coven do to create Osha and Mae, and could that have prompted a Jedi attack? How did Mae go from crying next to Osha's tree to training with a Dark Sider (did he find her before or after the fire? Or did she find him?)?

And finally... they both fell at about the same time. Could Sol not catch both of them? (Perhaps not, it's been a failed by Jedi before.) Or did he pick which one he caught?

[calamaricollie]

Working on a few designs for my fic :3

Still haven't finished Aym and Baal oops

Top one is actually gonna be an illustration, second one will be a side character called Adelaide

[the-mjolnir-owner]

Blood Hunt #1 to #3 (2024)

[kairithemang0]

Thinking about Golden Treasure <3

[goldenhour-s]

vampire gfs who would love to join @birdietrait's coven 🦇