#things just don't occur to me until someone brings it to my attention

[hotmessmaxpress]

Mate pleaseeee dont stop writing ever about marc and marco like they areee sososo ughh idk!!!! like it just works so good yk

so thats why i say pretty please with a cherry onntop to give me another snippet of them interacting in anyway🤞🙏

Here is my Bezz x Marc friendship thesis! Which is maybe not what you're looking for but I don't have the brainpower to write an entire scene. I did have the brainpower to dump all of my thoughts about them though!

Okay so in this au there are two main things that I think change Bezz’s view of Marc from enemy to bestie. One is that Bezz has a meltdown about the whole thing and Vale puts him in his place. (I wrote more of this that I might post when I like it!)

The more compelling part to me that I sort of glossed over in the first part of this au is that Bezz has a moment of realization that he and Marc are both omegas. As Marc has noticed, Bezz really doesn’t think too hard about his role as the pack omega. He just is. When Luca first tells Bezz about Marc’s bite and just how badly Vale fucked it up, it sends Bezz into a bit of a crisis that takes him a long time to really confront head on. He sort of just shoves it aside until he has had time to adjust to Marc being in the pack.

Bezz then realizes that no matter what happens, he will always understand Marc better than any other member of the pack because they share the unique experience of being an omega and everything that comes with that. While Bezz’s pack don’t treat him really any differently (at least not in a bad way– if anything they spoil him) than they would if he was an alpha, that doesn’t change the fact that they could. They could take advantage of him, especially during his heats. They could treat him like he’s lesser-than. And none of that ever really occurred to him until he found out about what happened to Marc. And at first, that scared him. The idea that his pack would ever do that to him was terrifying. Pretty quickly, though, he realized that they wouldn’t actually ever do that. Still, that knowledge remained. He and Marc are the only two people in their pack that have to cope with everything that comes with being an omega.

So when it comes to welcoming Marc to the pack (even though it takes Bezz the longest of any of the other pack members) once Bezz decides to love him he loves him. Marc is already a pro at codependent relationships (lol love you Alex) and he and Bezz pretty much latch onto each other.

Marc is who Bezz goes to when he doesn’t feel well. He goes to Marc when he’s tired. He goes to Marc when he needs attention. And on the flip side, Marc goes to Bezz as well. When he needs someone to help him be calm and clear his thoughts, he goes to Bezz.

Marc loves Vale’s room, and he loves that it becomes their room together (he even loves that Vale has a bike in there, a fact which has changed my brain chemistry). He loves the way that Vale has his little pack who all love him and listen to him and look to him for advice. But sometimes he still isn’t sure where he fits into that– he’s closer in age to most of the pack members than he is to Vale, and he really doesn’t feel comfortable giving them unsolicited advice in the way Vale does. He goes to Bezz for reassurance, and he finds himself in Bezz’s room often. There’s something comforting about having a room to go to that doesn’t smell like alpha. Bezz is always happy to have him, too. He lets Marc join him in whatever he’s doing, even if it means Marc silently pressing up against him in bed while Bezz plays video games. Bezz doesn’t even question it. Marc is always allowed in his nests or in his arms.

Maybe they’ve just had a long day of training at the ranch, and Marc’s nerves are frayed because training at the ranch always brings up weird emotions about his first breakup with Vale. And Marc could go to Vale but he doesn’t really want to talk about it and he knows that if he goes to Vale, his mate is going to get all sad-eyed and feel guilty and Marc doesn’t want that! So instead he showers and goes to Bezz’s room, where it smells comfortingly of omega and safety and calm. And Bezz has just showered and his hair is sort of fluffy the way it gets when he allows it to air dry.

Maybe Bezz is even expecting it because he knows Marc gets weird about training at the ranch sometimes (maybe this is even their routine!). So he’s ready and is happy to let Marc curl up next to him in bed. Marc is wearing a sweatshirt that belongs to Vale and he just watches, silently, as Bezz plays video games. He doesn’t join in because he’s tired and emotionally wiped out, but he keeps his chin planted firmly on Bezz’s shoulder. He feels Bezz tense every time he struggles with a battle and feels him relax when he wins. There’s no pressure to talk or explain himself or entertain the other man. They sit in comfortable silence, cuddled together.

Vale comes to check on him usually, and bring them snacks, sometimes, but Marc always stays with the other omega until he feels okay again.

[schizosamwincester]

So, there's this specific conversation that aspec people who don't know they're aspec tend to have. Someone comes to them for relationship advice, and the relationship sounds very bad, and the aspec person, having no understanding of why the other person would want this relationship in the first place, ends up saying, "you should just break up with them/stop being friends with them/cut them off." I had it way, way, way too many times with a specific friend about their girlfriend back before I knew I was aro (honestly they really should have told me to fuck off), and just a week or so ago a friend had it with me about my family before literally going "wait. You actually like, feel a connection with your family and want to be around them?" (Shout out to her for discovering she's afamilial)

Anyway, I bring this up because Dean Winchester also had one of these conversations in Skin (1x04):

I think this conversation may be the most aplatonic conversation anyone's ever had. Dean simply does not understand why cutting off friends is a big deal. I'm pretty sure he has no idea that platonic feelings even exist (which, no judgment to him. I only learned they existed a year ago). So to him? Yeah of course it's easy to just let friendships go. Once they're no longer in front of him, friends might as well stop existing at all.

A few other things to highlight:

Dean keeps using the term "buddy." I didn't really realize until I was looking at this scene how "buddy" is such a belittling term for a friend. The fact that Dean keeps using it suggests that he doesn't actually think of Sam's college friendships as real relationships with any actual meaning.

I also just need to draw attention to how unsympathetic Dean's face is. To him, cutting off all your friends is absolutely nothing. He doesn't even try to show any pity for Sam. He can suggest something that would be devastating for most people with a smile, like the emotional damage of it has never even occurred to him.

Finally, here's what to me is the real nail in the coffin. Sam knows Dean better than anyone else in the world. And how does he cap the scene?

Now, antisocial generally does not equal aplatonic (I myself am very social, it's just that I see people less as relationships and more as neat activities), but in this context? That's pretty much what Sam means. Not interested specifically in friends. After all, he knows damn well that Dean can be sociable when he wants to be—Dean charms countless strangers when they're working together, and Sam has seen him win over God knows how many women in bars. There's only one area Sam knows Dean doesn't do, and that's friends.

So hey, don't believe me about Dean being aplatonic. Believe Sam.

[maarriiii]

Simp (Part 9) | Wilbur Soot

A/N: More of a filler than anything else. Nothing really happens here since I don't know what to write honestly

Summary: You and Wilbur catch up after a couple of days

Pairing(s): CC!Wilbur Soot x gender neutral!reader, CC!Wilbur Soot x actor!reader

Warning(s): None.

my masterlist :))

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Call Me What You Like was out and Wilbur couldn't be more proud of himself and the band. It was a long journey trying to finish this one, almost getting scrapped and tucked away with other unfinished songs that would probably never see the light of the day. Wilbur was glad he stuck with it cause by the looks of things, everyone seemed have positive responses to it. Everyone was enthusiastic about Lovejoy's newest single. His friends, his fans, his family. But, secretly, he wanted to know about what you think of it.

Wilbur hadn't heard from you since almost two days ago—when you made a surprise appearance in his chat. He knew you were busy, promoting your film that he hope would be able to watch soon. So, he had been trying to distract himself with everything he could possibly do—preparing for tour, hanging out with his friends, etcetera. He didn't think of himself as a clingy person, someone in need of constant attention, but with the amount of times he checked his phone for any notification from you only to put it away when he found none would say otherwise.

Wilbur leaned his head back, pinching the bridge of his nose. "They'll talk to you if they have the time. Stop being clingy, man."

"Who's being clingy?"

Wilbur raised his head, seeing Tommy in the doorway. "It's nothing, Tommy."

"You sure?" Tommy asked, amusement in his voice. "Seems like it is something. A certain famous person, perhaps?"

He walked and sat next to Wilbur.

"Shut up, you little gremlin."

Tommy cackled, while Wilbur sat there unamused at his situation. "You're so bad at lying, Wil. I could see it in your face. What's wrong? Is y/n ignoring you?"

The blonde boy continued teasing him, making voices and all. Wilbur sat, taking in at all in, face flat until finally he headlock him.

"Ah! Phil!" Tommy cried out.

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You arrived in New York with a newfound spirit—albeit being tired and jet lagged. You haven't told Wilbur about the news due to you immediately passing out when the soft cushiony bed of your hotel suite touched you and the interviews that happened later that day. The first day of the press junket in New York was busy and packed, and with meeting the rest of the cast again, some of you wanted to catch up in the city. A lot of drinking, eating, and laughing occurred and you thought it was the best way to end the night.

When you finally arrived at the hotel, longing for the feel of your silky pajamas and cloud like king size bed, you tried very hard to fought off the sleep that came. You wanted to talk to wilbur even for just a little bit and also listen to his new song that just came out. You searched for the headphone you always bring everywhere, made yourself comfortable on the bed again, and searched the song on YouTube.

The sight of Wilbur on the screen brought a smile to your lips and you couldn't helped but nodding along to the beat of the song. You thought it was great—though maybe you're just bias—and grew even more excited at the thought of seeing him in one of his shows.

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Late in the night, Wilbur's phone buzzed on his desk and at the sight of your name, his face lit up. He didn't wait for a second longer to unlocked his phone and reply to you.

Hey wil Are u still up

hey there yes I am

Oh good I don't want to interrupt your sleep or anything Sooo I just heard the new song

He exhaled, slowly getting nervous.

what do you think?

I LOVE IT IT IS SO GOOD I'm going to annoy everyone with the amount of times I will play this.

Wilbur chuckled, his nerves eased. He never would've thought this crush towards you—one that exist only because he thought you were good looking and talented—would grow into something more, something genuine that pulled at his heartstring and made his heart just beat a tiny bit faster at the mention of you. It had been awhile since he felt like this about someone and there's a part of him that was scared because it was you, someone he could've never thought because it was just downright mental.

thanks y/n i'm glad that you like it

Also i have something to tell you too

okay shoot

It's about the shows

oh?

Unfortunately I didn't get any tickets Cause i was in the middle of the interview when the tickets went on sales

Wilbur immediately lost his spirit. He knew it was too good to be true. He wanted so badly for you to come to at least one of them. He wanted to see you; your eyes, your lips, your smile. He wanted to hear you; your laugh and your voice.

oh that's okay y/n you're busy and all

But...

but? but what?

You didn't reply immediately and it killed him seeing that three little dots disappearing and appearing.

come on y/n you're keeping me on edge here

Oh who am I kidding I DO HAVE TICKETS SAM GOT THEM FOR ME IM SEEING YOU IN A FEW MONTHS

Wilbur stood up from his bed ridiculously fast, eyes wide and very awake than he was before. He wanted to cheer like a school boy who just got accepted by a girl that he liked, but hold himself back for two reason; one, he didn't want to have a noise complaint from his neighbor and two, he was a 25-year-old man--though he was very much screaming and cheering internally.

y/n that's great!! i can't fucking wait to see you

Wilbur spent the late night talking to you until you had to go, but it prove to be hard to close his eyes and sleep when all he could think about was you coming to see him doing what he loves with a smile on his face, and unknown to him, you were doing just the same.

[mxgalodon]

I've been sleeping far more than usual, these past weeks. Longer hours, deeper sleep. I'm not sure if it's good or bad. Certainly feels good, but...

Before, I'd often lie awake for what felt like eternity, tossing and turning as I tried to settle. If I did sleep, it was for a mere moment - a quick burst before I was stirred awake by a sound or slight shift in the air. The fridge turning on in the other room would wake me as sharply and suddenly as someone screaming in my face, and it would take me so long to still my heart and rest again.

Then Erik came into my life. The first of good things. When he visits, he lies with me, staying up until he's verified I've gone to sleep. Gives me comfort and companionship in ways I never experienced before. I started to rest easier, knowing he was there. Knowing he had my back.

Then, Scarr introduced me to those... weird treats the VIPs apparently had at their parties. They don't affect me like they do others. They don't make me stupid and nonsensical, they just... make me feel better. Before, everything was so fast. I could barely process what was going on, but now it's like everything is going at a normal speed. To top it all off, I'm less tense. My body no longer feels like it's tearing itself apart. When I lie down, I can relax, and what wonders that does for my ability to sleep...

Then, Jones gave me the details on that - what did he call it? - "Headspace Voices Ibuprofen"? Something like that. It brings me a peace of mind I haven't had in a long time. I haven't had anyone speak to me in my head since I began using it, and it's muffled that thing so much, it's a breeze to ignore. It is not perfect, but it is far better than nothing. I can close my eyes and see nothingness, where before I would always see him.

But now it almost felt like I was sleeping too long. I get so much sleep, yet I still feel... not quite exhausted, but worn out. I don't want to do anything but sit around all day, thinking, and then go to bed. No one that's been by lately seems to be concerned. Maybe it's perfectly reasonable, and I'm just not used to it, but...

A waft through the door caught my attention, drawing me from my thoughts as I sat out on the balcony. I purred, turning my head to sniff at the smell - chicken, onions, garlic, parsley...

I have no clue what is for dinner, but it smells delicious.

Turning back to gaze over the island, I marveled at the sea of trees, the strange, colorful things soaring in the sky, tied down to something just out of sight. There were so many hills and mountains, and at night I could see colorful lights dancing on the horizon.

It occurs to me that I have not gone for a drive just for the sake of driving in a long time. I should do that, soon. Just... go. Explore. Wander.

Have some time to myself for a while...

[kingedwardviii]

Hi, it's me again and again😌 I managed to get a PDF version of Working For The Windsors the other day.You are right, it's quite dry and I lost my patience after reading the first half.In comparison,The Windsors I Knew,witten by a woman who also was once WE's private secretary,is more readable and interesting.The anecdotes of WE in Nassau are so cute!

About Once A King,one of the many I really appreciate is that the author offered a fresh perspective on the Jimmy Donahue affair.I knew the affair happened when David was working on his memoir,to be exact,the chapter of abdication.but it never occurred to me that there might be a causal link between these two things.If Wallis was making use of the affair to escape from a painful past and reproduced traumatic experience,her incautious,irresponsible or even reckless behavior in the period is quite understandable,though not necessarily right.although it's only the author's conjecture,it seems the most reasonable conjecture for me,far better than the "Wallis getting tired of David"nonsense some people claimed.

Could you share your opinion please?🫶

I have The Windsors I Knew and agree that's a good book!

When it comes to the Donahue stuff, I do agree with the analysis that revisiting the abdication may have triggered reckless behavior on her part. But I also don't think the relationship Wallis had with Jimmy Donahue was sexual. I've gone into this more on my other blog than here but that's still very much my opinion. I fully admit the situation looks bad for her and of all the 'affair' rumors this is the only one that has any meat to it in the sense that she was very close to this man, they did spend a lot of time together, and it was something people close to her suspected. But there's no proof they actually had sex and the evidence people tend to point to just consists of second or third-hand accounts of comments Jimmy supposedly made implying they had and the fact that they were constantly seen partying together. Jimmy Donahue was openly gay (or at least as open about it as anyone was in that era) and his known sexual relationships were with men. He was known to make sexual comments about a lot of people who he didn't sleep with, especially celebrities, so even if he did say he had sex with Wallis that doesn't necessarily mean he actually did or even that he wanted people to take those comments seriously. Wallis and Jimmy's relationship mostly consisted of going out to nightclubs and parties together, getting shitfaced, dancing, and not leaving until the early hours of the morning. Also this is such a weird thing that thankfully died out a while ago but in the 20th century it was standard practice at formal parties to invite an equal number of men and women, which meant if you didn't have a date of the opposite sex you were less likely to get invited anywhere. Having an 'extra woman' or 'extra man' was a problem, so if David was unwilling or unable to go out with Wallis on a particular night it made sense for her to bring someone else and since Jimmy lacked a wife/girlfriend he was an obvious choice. Another thing that to me points away from the sexual affair scenario is by all accounts I've heard David objected to the relationship after it was brought to his attention by other people, not necessarily because he thought Wallis was doing anything wrong, at least not initially. And even after that, Wallis and Jimmy continued to hang out (often in David's presence) until Jimmy physically attacked Wallis and they both wanted him gone. And though admittedly there aren't a ton of letter exchanged between WE during this time period the ones that do exist in the early 1950s are extremely affectionate on both sides and give no indication of the type of stress an ongoing sexual affair would put on most marriages. I definitely think there was some drama during the specific period covered in Once a King when David was in France and Wallis went to NY but Jimmy was only one of several factors in that, along with the discussions of the abdication and the fact that Wallis wouldn't answer the phone.

Wallis's behavior in staying out all night drunk/high with a very raunchy and controversial younger man was considered highly inappropriate for someone of her age and situation and I think a lot of people jumped to the worst interpretation of the situation, especially given both Wallis and Jimmy were already regarded as sexually immoral though for different reasons. There was also gossip that David was the one sleeping with Jimmy or that it was a throuple situation; obviously these rumors are complete bullshit and make even less sense than the theory that Wallis was the one having an affair with Jimmy but those theories do show up in some books and articles and speak to the fact that no one actually knew what was going on behind closed doors.

[hakaan05]

you

I'm daunted by a white canvas, an empty page, and lines waiting to be written another poem about you, but what scares me the most is the title. The one hook in every novel, in every research paper and essay. A single word or a phrase enough to capture the essence of what would take thousands of words to even properly explain. I could write a book about you, how you changed me for better and for worst, how you opened my eyes to things I wouldn't pay attention to. How you changed my moods and my dialect, my sense of humor and my comprehensive ability, and the time I take getting ready in the mirror. How you make bad days more than bearable, make next weeks look promising, make my half empty glasses to half full. Then I could write a sequel about the way you compose yourself, the way you talk and how you could find the laughter in anything. How you could mishear things, or how random you could be. A whole chapter dedicated to your smile and how I love to hear your voice. How I love your handwriting and your ability to survive with just a handbag. How the way you act brings just enough warmth in every room you enter, that you never fail to make someone smile, how you just draw my eyes to catch even just a tiny glimpse at you. How I can compare you to everything in the universe from stars to northern lights. To storms and drizzles, to a gust of wind and a hurricane, as if these events occur only to justify your very existence. How fascinated I am with the thousands of neurons that work just so I could feel your touch. How I love your pen, and how I love writing with it. How you will never be a topic I grow old of, how I would want to grow old with. How I know so much about you, how I don't know much about you. Of all things black and white, how I love all your perfects and most especially your flaws. How you're my favorite person. How much of an experience you are. How you can be serious when need be, always a reliable person but oddly enough not suited as an emergency contact. I always thought that even if I can write it all, even if I could spell it and detail it down to the minutes and seconds, that it would be near impossible to get the title that could perfectly describe you in words. Until I hear your name and it sounds just about right, that no other name could ever better fit you, and what better title if not you?

[undertale-anomaly20]

Mortal Kombat 9 x reader

final chapter 6

(Name)’s P.O.V

“shit!” yeah that’s the first words you hear coming out of my mouth this chapter sorry but considering that I’m trying to fight off Goro right now I think I have the fucking right and privilege. “puny human you shall die!” he bellowed before I cracked him in the jaw with a broken rail stunning him giving me the chance to run. I run past many soldiers and hide in an alley behind a garbage can. I can’t summon anymore strength like I did in the tournaments, I’m all bruised up and my cuts are bleeding. All I can do now is wait. “well congratulations (Name). This is another fine mess you have gotten yourself into, you can’t do something as simple as remember Shao Khan’s resurrection even now I can only remember what will happen if the event is occurring. No phone, no proper clothes…no friends to help you…just nothing” I tell myself bringing my knees to my chest. The feeling of hopelessness clouded and plagued my mind so much that I didn’t notice someone walking in front of me.

“Hey you ok?” I looked up to see Kabal, the Kabal that I would use as a fighter in my games. I nod slightly “what are you doing here? It’s dangerous” he said offering me a helping hand. I look at it “don’t worry I’m not gonna hurt ya” I take it standing up “I’m Kabal and you are?” “(Name)” “come on, we need to get out of here” I nodded. We ran out of the alley and across the street until we heard a voice “You are not authorised for portal use” I look to Kabal “portal use?” I asked “it’s a long story. And Says who” we turn around to see Sub-Zero but in his cyber form His robotic suit is colour-coded blue, and his hands pulse with ice energy “Kuai Liang” I said sadly Kabal turns to me “you know this guy?” he asked “I did, but he didn’t look like this” I said not taking my eyes off him “Sub-Zero. Unit L-K-5-2-0” Sub-Zero replied “Heh, you say that like it means something. Better stand back ma’am” Kabal said in fighting position “As you will soon discover” Sub-Zero said getting into fighting position as well. They fight. As a cyborg, Sub-Zero is more powerful than ever, boasting an array of ice attacks and cybernetic powers his previous form could never muster. However, Kabal's mastery of his new powers proves to be an equal match to the cyborg and with a few clever moves Kabal manages to disable Sub-Zero and power down his systems. “Ha! Not as cool as you thought” Kabal gloated I walked over to him and raised and frowned “sorry to say but he is my friend” I said kneeling down beside Sub-Zero.

I tear up looking at him “h-hey what’s the matter!?! Why are you crying!?” Kabal exclaimed worried “t-this is my fault! If I had kept in contact with him he wouldn’t have become this…thing!” I whimper placing a hand on Sub-Zero’s. “I’m sorry, Kuai Liang, I’m sorry” I whispered when I heard footsteps approaching. I wipe my eyes and look up to see Sheeva “Why do you turn on your brother, Lin Kuei?” she asks “That is not my brother. He's machine. I'm human” Kabal states “You do not appear human” “Don't let the mask fool ya” I growl “Kabal it’s my turn” I say standing up “you a mere pathetic mortal?” Sheeva laughed “we’ll see who’s pathetic after this, bitch” I growl. I launch at her with a nearby railing, as time seemed to slow down, and hit her directly in the gut, then the legs, then the arms an finally the head. I jumped back to where I was standing before as time sped up again. She wobbled a little bit then fell to the floor “much better” I said walking away. “Sub-Zero!” I turned around to see Raiden standing next to Kabal and Smoke running and kneeling next to Sub-Zero.

I walk over to him “what they have done to him��it is…hideous” Smoke said looking to Raiden “there might be a way to help him” I said gaining everyone’s attention “Lady (Name)? You’re alive” Smoke says with a hint of happiness in his voice I smile and help him carry Sub-Zero.

Timeskip

“Where have you been?” Smoke asked me. After we had arrived at a temple, we had met up with our friends and had Jax try to fix Sub-Zero. “I’ve been trying to find a way home” I replied not meeting his gaze. The way he asked me was as if he were scolding a child “have you had any luck?” “no I’ve been a bit too preoccupied with finding shelter and food” “you could have stayed with us so we could help” “I couldn’t” I said turning away from him only to have him grab both of my arms and held me in place “why not?” “I just couldn’t besides the elder gods would have sent me home. Figured out that already” “lady (Name) please answer” “you wouldn’t understand” “just tell me why!” “Because it would hurt less!” I exclaimed. His eyes widen in shock as he let go of me “it would hurt less ok! I’ve grown attached to you all! Where I come from I have no friends! No one cares about me enough to ask me if I’m ok or if they can help me! With you guys I have people who look out for me and make me feel special and when I go home I’ll never be able to see any of you again!” my voice starts to crack as tears stream down my face “that’s why I didn’t contact anyone or try to find anyone…”

My body trembled as I tried to hold in my sobs when Smoke wrapped his arms around me and pet my hair “please Lady (Name). Do not ruin you beautiful face with tears. wipes away tears with his thumb there much better. If it pained you so much to leave us why not stay?” he asked I looked up at him “I don’t have a choice. Once my duty is done I’ll be sent home. And judging by the point in time we are at now I won’t be here for long” I said sadly. Smoke held my chin with his thumb making me look at him and with his other hand removed his mask. He was so handsome! I blushed a little “if your time here is to be over soon blushes then forgive me but I must do this before you go” and with that he kissed me. My eyes widen and my blush turns a violent crimson ‘my first Kiss!’ my eyes flutter shut as I kiss back. His hand moves to my waist and the other one to the back of my head deepening the kiss. When Smoke’s lips move from mine he smiles and places his mask back on “coughs we better check on Sub-Zero” I say blushing looking at the ground Smoke nods and walks back to the part of the temple where everyone else was.

3rd P.O.V

‘incredible’ Smoke though as he followed behind (Name). He finally kissed her, yes Smoke knew that the other men, even Kuai Liang, had strong feelings towards the attractive young female but Smoke was the first to act on it.

Everyone stands around Sub-Zero. “here goes nothing” Jax says as Sub-Zero turns on.

Sub-Zero's mainframe begins rebooting, all of which is seen from his point-of-view. “You are certain this will work?” Smoke asks “Hell no! I've never done this before. It's not like there's a manual” Jax replied “it’ll work just give it time” (Name)’s voice is heard. The screen is suddenly lit up in red. The word "OVERRIDE" shows up in enlarged text. It successfully engages, and Sub-Zero tries connecting to a wireless uplink. The connection fails and an error pops up, noting his command and control module is missing. With that, his slaving protocols are disengaged and his autonomous command module is engaged, restoring his higher brain function. Smoke looks directly into his eyes at this point.

“Sub-Zero?” Smoke asks then looks to Jax “Can he hear me?” “He should” Jax replied Sub-Zero locks onto Smoke's eye and does a retinal identification. “Sub-Zero?” Smoke asks again. The scan provides Sub-Zero with information about Smoke, including his age, country of origin (both unknown), his allegiance (Lin Kuei) and special ability (teleportation). “Yes, Smoke” “How do you feel?” Sub-Zero sits up on the slab he's been placed on. He grunts in displeasure. “What is it?” “I remember… The things I have done for Shao Kahn…” Sub-Zero says regretfully Smoke places a hand on his friends shoulder. “He cannot be allowed to merge the realms” (Name) walks to the other side of Sub-Zero “sorry I wasn’t around to help, Kuai Liang” she apologized. Sub-Zero looked to her and placed a hand on her head “it is alright, lady (Name). It is not your fault” Sub-Zero replied making the girl smile “I’m glad to see you alive…Smoke and I both thought you dead” Sub-Zero “nice to know how highly you think of me” (Name) chuckles. Nightwolf turns to Raiden and asks “Haokah how can Sub-Zero best help us?” “I do not know. My attempts to alter future events have had negative consequences. Sub-Zero should never have undergone this transformation. Enlisting him may only further divert the flow of time” Raiden replied then turned to (Name) “lady (Name) what are we to do next” he asked.

(Name) turned to him and frowned “haven’t I screwed up enough as it is? Until a certain point in time comes up I ain’t doin jack squat” she said frowning “We need intel, right? Let's send him back to Outworld undercover” Stryker suggested “They will be unaware of my defection. I could deceive them” Sub-Zero said looking at everyone. Everyone nods as Sub-Zero gets up and walks out of the temple leaving everyone to wait for him.

(Name) sits down on the steps thinking about how Smoke had kissed her; she was so confused did Smoke like her THAT way? And how could he? She barely spoke to him at all. Although, (Name)’s heart raced when she thought about it. Boys from where she was from never took interest in her since she was a gamer and to them gamers are supposed to only boys but here a man took interest in her; she smiled at the thought of someone liking her. Not too far away Liu Kang and Kung Lao were looking at (Name).

‘She’s so cute when she’s smiling’ Liu Kang thought with a small blush. Liu Kang had begun to have feelings towards the young girl after he had met her. At first it was in only interest in how she acted but after the battle with Ermac and how she stepped up to the plate and fought with Ermac on her own, with no powers and no training, then winning the fight, he admired her greatly. He was the one to carry her along with Kung Lao to the infirmary to heal, as he sat at her side while Raiden healed her he noticed how afraid he was at the thought that he might have lost her had she lost the battle with Ermac. Liu Kang knew for sure that he was in love with the girl and once Shao Khan is defeated he would confess his love to her.

‘She’s so adorable’ Kung Lao thought smiling. Kung Lao met the young girl after his defeat from Scorpion and he couldn’t deny he found her attractive. She proved herself to be a worthy opponent when she took down Ermac in her first battle and her speech she gave during it lit a fire under his belly and filled his heart with hope, he worried for her once the fight was over and even more when she faced Shang Tsung but her fighting spirit confirmed what he had been thinking since the first match. Kung Lao believed that she was destined to be his and his alone. Once all of this is over he would confess his feelings toward her to her.

Kabal was looking at her as well admiring her looks ‘heh not bad, she’s actually kinda cute’ he thought smiling under his mask. Although he had not known the girl long, Kabal liked the girl. She was cute and adorable on the outside but on the inside was a fighter burning with rage. He liked that in girls. When he gets the chance he would ask the girl out.

Smoke is leaning on a wall thinking about (Name) and how flustered she looked after the kiss ‘so cute and innocent’ Smoke owed much to the girl who saved his life and his friend but felt strong feelings towards her. This small girl warmed his heart and showed him that dying for honour was ridiculous that living to fight another day was worth it. Smoke couldn’t help but fall for her and felt pleased with himself since he had already kissed her.

(Name) stood up remembering what is to happen soon “Raiden, I need you to send me somewhere” she said walking to Raiden gaining his attention “where is it you are in need to go?” he asked “St Dominic's Cemetery” “I am confused why would-” Suddenly Sonyas’ wrist-communicator beeps “This is Sub-Zero. I have encountered Quan Chi. He seems to be casting a spell” (Name) walks over to Sonya when Raiden receives another vision - this one of the Soulnado engulfing New York City “Raiden, what is it? What did you see?” Nightwolf asks “One of Shao Kahn's Soulnados, on a scale I thought unimaginable. All of Earthrealm's souls imprisoned, absorbed by Shao Kahn, multiplying his power!” Raiden said looking at his amulet. More cracks and a burnt signature adorn it “hence why I said to send me there” (Name) said looking at Raiden “very well lady (Name)” Raiden said using his teleportation powers to send her to the grave yard.

(Name)’s P.O.V

I found myself in the graveyard behind a grave next to Sub-Zero “Nightwolf will be here soon” I said surprising him “lady (Name)? But how-” “no time, we need to be quick” I said interrupting him as I stand up and walk into the clearing following Sub-Zero. Noob walks towards us “You. You are not worthy of the name Sub-Zero” Noob said pointing at Sub-Zero “he’s more worthy than you” I said growling, as I walked out from behind Sub-Zero, getting Noob to look at me “lady (Name)?” he seemed surprised “in the living flesh” I said “Quan Chi told me you had died” “yeah well he lied about that now didn’t he?” “lady (Name) you know him?” Sub-Zero asked “you should too. Isn’t that right Bi-Han?” I said not taking my eyes off of Noob “Bi-Han?” “Yes, Kuai Liang. It is I. Quan Chi restored me” “he turned you into a fucking puppet! How can you consider this better than eternal rest?” I exclaim

“I have been perfected, eternal rest means nothing to me now” I clench my fist “For what end? To serve the Netherrealm and Outworld?” Sub-Zero questioned “It suits my purpose” Noob responded “But brother, we—” “We share blood. We are not brothers” Noob said getting into fighting position “Then I will not regret your defeat” Sub-Zero replied. They fight. Bi-Han may have had power granted to him from the Netherrealm upon his death, but Kuai Liang's cybernetic upgrades prove to be superior in battle. After a fierce battle, Kuai Liang manages to defeat his brother and leave him unconscious.

I frown and kneel beside the fallen warrior placing a hand upon his “Bi-Han, forgive me” I said as I felt my heart ache and throb in pain. I look to Sub-Zero “go after Quan Chi. I’ll try to fix Bi-Han” I order as he follows it. I look down again at Bi-Han “I’m sorry. I should have stayed with you to protect you. Had I known that Quan Chi and Scorpion would have went after you I would have never let your side. a single tear slips from the right eye this is all my fault” I said wishing he could hear me “if you can hear me, Bi-Han, please abandon Quan Chi. Save yourself from death. Please” I whispered then lean down placing a light kiss on his forehead, I stood up but was knocked over by a powerful wind I shook my head and looker up to see Nightwolf running to me.

He kept running and as he was about to pass me he picked me up bridal style “we are to leave. The Soulnado has been destroyed” he said as I looked back to see Noob teleport. ‘Be safe’ I look back up to Nightwolf “this isn’t over, Nightwolf. There is one more thing that must happen to stop all of this but groans I can’t remember” I groaned holding my head as it pulsed “once we return to the temple you might remember, Lady (Name)” he replied.

Timeskip

Nightwolf and I both walk towards the others. Sub-Zero rushes to my side “lady (Name) are you injured?” he asked “I’m fine” I reply smiling. “It is done. Earthrealm's souls are safe” Nightwolf says as we all stand around a table. Raiden looks at his amulet. More cracks appear on it. “No! How is it not enough?!” he yells. He slams a palm down on the slab in front of him. “I must speak with the Elder Gods. Shao Kahn's violation must be punished” “But the battle is joined here, in Earthrealm!” Liu Kang exclaimed “We cannot win without the Elder Gods” “But Master—” “Liu Kang, close as a shadow…” Johnny taunted Raiden turned to me “Lady (Name), you will lead until we return” I nod “understood” I say with a straight face. Raiden takes a hold of Liu Kang and they disappear in a flash of lightning.

“Well, now what? Standing around here won't do us any good” Stryker said about to leave “Wait!” Sub-Zero says as he looks around. That’s when I remember “The Lin Kuei! They surround us!” I exclaim ready to fight beside my friends. Multiple Lin Kuei cyborgs reveal themselves around the temple “So much for standing around” Stryker said looking around “lady (Name) your orders?” Nightwolf asked “take em’ down!” I yell charging at the cyborgs. The others follow my lead.

I take two down sweeping there feet out from under them. I notice Smoke having trouble so I run to help him, I grab a candelabra and use it to skewer the cyborg then toss it and him off to the side. I look back to Smoke and help him up when a cyborg came from behind him “no!” I exclaimed and held my hands out towards the cyborg when smoke came out of my hands, instead of the ice, and entered the cyborgs system tearing it apart from the inside out. I look at my hands then to Smoke “h-how…” that’s when it hit me “that’s it…that’s it! Every time before every match I had skin contact with one of my friends which temporarily gave me the same ability they have!” I said happily. “Smoke use your ability to tear them from the inside out. uses wrist guards to make large icicle wanted a sword but ok” I said before running off to fight more. ‘I’ll fight till my last breath and protect those who deserve to live’ I began fighting like I was on autopilot, like I knew how to, as I cut through the cyborgs until they had all been taken down.

I breathe heavily and look up to see Kitana looking for something I walk over to her dropping the icicle “Kitana? What is it?” I asked Kitana doesn't reply at first, but then she spots what she was looking for I follow her gaze “mother” Kitana responded. Sindel walks into the temple, letting off a banshee scream multiplied tenfold from her original powers. Sonya and Stryker are pushed to the stairwell by the force, Sub-Zero is forced to generate ice shield, Jade wards off the attack as best she can with her staff, while Johnny Cage only keeps his balance by holding onto one of Jax's arms. I’m covering my ears as I drop to my knees ‘holy shit, that bitch can scream!’ Only Nightwolf is unaffected by the scream. She finally stops and smirks “Come forward, if you dare. I will finish what the Lin Kuei could not” she says confident. The others get together ready to attack “no!” I yell standing up “all of you stay out of this. glares at Sindel she’s mine” I growl summoning an ice sword. “kid we can take her” Johnny said confident “no you can’t! the original story line, where I wasn’t there to interfere, she kills you! I’m not going to let that happen!” I stand before her ready to fight “find a way to get Raiden here soon! Go!” I shout they make no movement “go!” They all run, after a moment’s hesitation, off except for Smoke “Tomas” I said asking his eyes widen “please go” his eyes showed pain as he nodded and teleported away.

I breath and turn back to Sindel “ok, queenie, let’s dance. Hiyah!” I scream launching at her as she did the same “foolish child! This shall be your final resting place!”

3rd P.O.V

On another plane of existence entirely, Raiden and Liu Kang stand in the temple of the Elder Gods. “Elder Gods, I beseech you. Earthrealm is in danger” Raiden called out There are six Elder Gods, all of varying genders and appearance, towering over Raiden and Liu Kang in spirit form, but they all speak at the same time. “We are aware of your plight, Raiden” “Then you must intervene on Earthrealm's behalf” “We cannot” taken aback Raiden tries to explain “But Shao Kahn… Liu Kang has bested him twice, yet he still—” “Shao Kahn has not violated the rules of Mortal Kombat” “What?! He invades Earthrealm as we speak!”

“Invasion is not itself a transgression. It is the merger of realms that is proscribed” “A distinction without a difference! Innocents are dying at the hands of Outworld!” “It is regrettable. But the Mortal Kombat tournaments are not intended to prevent certain outcomes. They are intended only to maintain balance among the realms” “Please, you must—”“We have spoken. However we shall give you a warning; your champion that has been given to you is the key to both you success and failure” and with that the Elder Gods' spirit forms disappear, leaving Raiden and Liu Kang alone. “The last doors are closing. We are nearly trapped” Raiden says looking to Liu Kang. Liu Kang can’t help but have an unsettling feeling in his stomach “Lord Raiden they spoke of a champion they sent us. But that means-” “lady (Name) is in danger”

(Name)’s P.O.V

I fall to my knees coughing up large amounts of blood while Sindel laughs. I barley hit her at all while she tossed me around like a rag doll leaving me with gashes, cuts, bruises and a broken left leg “those who go against Shao Khan deserve to die” she said smirking. “You…still don’t…get it. Do you” I rasped out looking up to glare at her “you’re his puppet! stands up shaking summoning the ice sword again he had you resurrected that’s true! But do you even remember who you once were?! You stood for peace and prosperity” I say trying to hit her with my sword without collapsing “you gave up your life to prevent that fuck from swing getting into Earthrealm! swing you never wanted a repeat of what happened to Edenia to happen to Earthrealm! swing I swore that I would die before I let this world be ruled by that prick! slashes Sindel across the stomach, giving her a deep cut, causing her to fall back in shock” I sit on her stomach and change the sword to a knife “for Earthrealm, for my friends, FOR OUR FREEDOM!” I scream as loud as I could as I drove the ice knife directly into Sindels’ heart.

As I watched her die, her eyes changed from pure white to brown like Kitanas’. As she laid there dying, with blood coming out of her mouth, tears streamed down her face and she smiled ‘what? why was she smiling?’ “t-t-thank you” she whispered before drawing her final breath. The light in her eyes dimed until they glazed over. Tears streamed down my face after realizing what I had just done.

I took her life

Never in my life have I had the desire to kill anyone, the thought of someone taking another person’s life sickened me and yet I had just done that. Shaking I got off of her and dropped the knife, shattering on impact once it hit the ground, and cover my mouth with my hand as I look at her corpse in horror “o-oh god….w-what have I done?” I say then I take my hands away from my mouth and look at them how they are soaked in her blood, I let out a horrified scream/strangled cry as I dropped to my knees wailing in pain and sorrow. I heard many faint footsteps approaching and the sound of thunder. “lady (Name)!”

Rewind 3rd P.O.V

“damn we can’t reach Raiden” Sonya said aggravated “well we gotta do something! The kid can’t hold out for long!” Johnny said pumped up “there’s gotta be a way to contact him” Jax said crossing his arms “what if we-” Kung Lao was cut off by a horrified and pain filled scream. Kung Lao, Smoke, Sub-Zero and Johnny knew that cry all too well “(Name)!” they all yelled running back to the temple. They were all filled with fear praying to the elder gods that they were wrong, that (Name) wasn’t dead. ‘I should have stayed! I should have never had left her alone to fight’ they all thought. And once they reached the temple what they saw shocked them all including Raiden and Liu Kang who had just arrived. (Name) was soaked in blood, covered in multiple cuts, gashes and bruises, sitting on her knees wailing and in front of her was the body of Sindel. Liu Kang ran over to her after snapping out of his shocked state. “lady (Name)!” he called out

(Name)’s P.O.V

I turned my head to look at Liu Kang as he ran to my side. He placed his hands on my shoulders “what happened?” he asked worried “I-I-I didn’t…I just…” I wanted to explain but I couldn’t, my tears were clouding my vision my body shook as I tried not to sob “take deep breaths and tell me what happened” “I killed her! I took a life!” I cried out. Liu Kang look down at Sindel then to me and embraced me “I didn’t want to…s-she thanked me Liu…she thanked me. Part of her humanity was still in there and I ended it…I’m a murderer…she could have been saved” I cried into his shoulder as I held onto him tightly as if he was going to disappear. I felt his hand pet my hair “you did save her, lady (Name)” he said I moved my head to look at him “you set her free. If what you say is true then she was watching herself hurt others and she suffered just as much as they did. You set her free by killing her you saved her” he said smiling wiping away the tears and blood from my face.

“There now I can see you” I knew what he meant it means I can see you for who you are. I nod and stand up looking at everyone they all ran up to me to see if I was ok but once they see my injuries they looked like they regrated leaving me to fight Sindel “I’m fine really” I said trying to not shake as I put weight on my left leg. Kung Lao picked me up bridal style and carried me over to the table that once held Sub-Zero and places me on it “thanks Lao” I said smiling a little “there was no trouble, lady (Name)” he replied placing a kiss upon my forehead I blushed furiously.

Raiden heals me up along with the others “Raiden send me to the Netherrealm, I may be able to get Scorpion on our side. He might listen to me” I said surprising the others “ok kid how hard did you hit your head? Because you just came out of a near death experience and you wanna go back in?” Johnny asked worried for me “Spector or not Scorpion still has his humanity! He can be reasoned with” I said looking at him directly. Raiden thinks it over “Raiden please. I want to give Hanzo one last chance” I begged him. he nods and hands me a small Smoke bomb “once you are done break this upon the ground beneath your feet and you shall be brought back to us” he said as I got off the table “understood. I’m ready” Sub-Zero and Smoke stepped forward “we wish to accompany you Lady (Name)” they said in unison I nod “alright let’s go” Raiden teleported us to the Netherrealm.

“Scorpion! Scorpion!” I called out looking around the fire filled wasteland when Scorpion appears before me in a flash of hellfire. His eyes widen in surprise “Lady (Name)? What are you doing here?” he asked then noticed Smoke and Sub-Zero “I’m here on a peaceful mission. I need you to help us” I said trying not to provoke him “and they are here why?” he asked. Smoke and Sub-Zero step before me placing me behind them in a protective manner “to protect her” Smoke said glaring at Scorpion “in case you decide to harm Lady (Name)” Sub-Zero said placing and arm in front of me. Scorpion glared and his eyes flashed purple for a split second “you dare accuse me of doing such a thing to her! You will pay with your lives!” Scorpion growled in full rage. I watched as the fought each other when Scorpion used his hellfire to burn them. Their bodies dropped to the ground dead.

“no!” I cried out running to them I kneeled between them both my body shaking I try to hold their hands but I end up burning my own. I glare up at Scorpion who looked shocked “Lady (Name) I-” “MURDERER!” I shriek launching myself at him pinning him to the floor I sit on his waist as I curl my fists holding onto the front of his clothes, burning my hands even more, bringing him close to my face “They. Were. My. FRIENDS! You bastard! First you killed Bi-Han and now Smoke and Kuai Liang! I came here offering you a second chance of redemption and you throw it away! Give me one reason why I should forgive you!” I scream I his face. “I’m sorry” was all he could say I let him go and got off of him. “sorry isn’t going to cut it. You’re not Hanzo Hasashi of the Shirai Ryu anymore now you are Scorpion puppet of Quan Chi and a murderer” I said sadly grabbing the Smoke bomb not taking my eyes off of Scorpion. He held out his hand to me “lady (Name) please!” he begged “to earn my forgiveness, give me back my friends” was all I said before throwing the Smoke bomb to the ground transporting me back to the temple. Once I got there everyone was gone “guys?” I called out when the ground shook I look up at the ceiling “Shao Khan” I said to myself. I run up the stairs when I get pulled into my own mind.

I look around and see that I’m floating in a black void when suddenly there are six Elder Gods, all of varying genders and appearance, surrounding me “your task is almost complete” they spoke together “why have you brought me to this world!? I’ve done nothing but mess up and get people killed! I killed another person, I got Smoke and Kuai Liang killed, I couldn’t protect Bi-Han and I hurt Scorpion! What could you have possibly gained by bringing me here!?!” I yelled “to set you on the path for your life” “what?” “Where you are from you shelter yourself in a home and never go out. You hide yourself in fear of what others may think of you. You are afraid of the world. That is why we have brought you here to show you that you are capable of incredible things. We gave you the chance and you used it to its fullest potential” I look at them in awe.

‘they’re right…through this whole fiasco I’ve done things I never thought I could before. I put my life at risk numerous amounts of times, I faced creatures of the night and faced my fears, I changed so much in the time I was here that I wouldn’t have known had I had stopped and thought about it’ “you have one final task Lady (Name), of earth” they said “I know, but how? I don’t want anyone I care about to die anymore. What can I do to prevent Liu Kangs’ death?” “let Shao Khan pass through then once he has entered Earthrealm we shall aid you. However there is a price, once our power leaves you, you shall die and be sent to back to your world. Do you understand?” I nod without hesitation “yes, I understand” they all disappear and I find myself at the top of the tower where the world looks dead and Raiden and Liu Kang are fighting “STOP!” I shout running to them. They both look at me in shock “Liu Kang Shao Khan must come through. I have a plan” I said looking him in the eyes “but Lady (Name)-” “no buts! Liu Kang this has to happen” “but-” “do you trust me?” his eyes widen.

“well?” he thinks for a moment the nods I smile “thank you” I say before standing in front of them as Shao Khan walks through “Ah, Raiden. You have come to your senses” Shao Khan says as I turn to see Raiden bowing “Raiden on your feet!” I say as everyone joins us on the roof I turn back to Shao Khan “big mistake messing with Earthrealm, ugly” I say cracking my neck “there is no one left to stop me. I have won” I raise my fist prepared to fight “not if I have anything to say about it” we fight I give it everything I have and try to land hits on him but no matter how hard I try I fail. After what seemed like hours, which in reality was only 5 minutes, I upper cuts me and I skid backwards on my back covered in gashes, cuts and some of my flesh was ripped off my body.

I cough up my own blood, and tears of pain and agony rundown my face, as I raise my body into kneeling position I look back, weakly, to my friends who looked like they wanted to join the fight “do you see now, foolish girl? This is the end of all things” Shao Kan said. I laugh catching all of them off guard “what? Why do you laugh mortal!?!” he demanded. I smirked looking right at him with blood oozing out of my mouth.

“Because I have one more ace up my sleeve”

Golden lightning flashes before his feet. More flashes strike the rooftop around us, and from a portal from the heavens, six golden dragons fly out and around my body, lifting me into the air, healing my wounds and making me feel incredible! With a final flash, I stand before Shao Kahn. The dragons still surround me making me glow in a golden light. “You think you have won but you are far from it! The elder gods condemn you to death for your violation of the entering Earthrealm without victory in mortal kombat!” I shout and charge up a golden variation of lightning and blast Shao Kahn with it. It has no effect and Kahn laughs out loud. “An anaemic effort from ineffectual deities. Today, I become THE Elder God!” They fight. The battle is truly epic, with neither the me being given such power or Shao Kahn are getting any clear advantage for the majority of it.

For what seems like ages, the two of us give it everything we have, but eventually I win and knock Kahn to the floor. As he struggles to his feet and tries to charge again, I blast him once more with the golden lightning. “Never again will you harm Earthrealm!” I shout with the elder gods voices as one this time, the blast has an effect, and the dragons surround Kahn as he is blasted. They begin biting into his body at various places, causing him to scream in pain. His body is scorched by their magic. The Elder Gods' assault on Shao Kahn cause the warlord to explode in a flash of golden light that reaches to the heavens.

I hear my friends cheer behind me happy that it’s all over. The elder gods leave my body draining my energy. I feel so…light? I look down at my body to see it eroding away slowly into embers of light. I smile ‘I can’t feel anything except…happiness’ I collapse onto the ground “Lady (Name)! No!” I turn my head to see everyone looking at me then running to my side; Liu Kang dropped to his knees and cradled me he raises my head so that I’m looking at him “lady (Name). What is happening?” he asked on the brink of tears as well as everyone else “isn’t it obvious, silly? I’m dying” I said softly as I looked into his eyes “why! You survived everything else! Why now!” Kung Lao yelled his voice cracking. “The elder gods warned me that if I asked for their help my life would be the price. I’m finally finished my task, I save so many people but failed to save the few who needed me most. Smoke, Bi-Han, Sub-Zero I lost them because I didn’t think ahead” I spoke then looked down at my body to see half of it gone. “please don’t leave” I looked back up to Liu Kang as tears poured out of his eyes and dripped onto me I looked around me and saw everyone was crying from me.

I smiled “I wish I didn’t have to…I would have loved to stay here with you all places eroding hand on Liu Kangs’ cheek wiping the tears away but I can’t, I’m sorry” I said almost gone “I’ll never forget you. I love you” my eyes widen at Liu Kangs’ words “you shall always have a place in my heart. I love you lady (Name)” Kung Lao said his eyes shadowed by his hat but tears clearly shown streaming down his face “آپ ابدی آرام اور امن، زندگی کا بچہ مل سکتی. (May you find eternal rest and peace, child of life)” night wolf spoke solemnly. “Thank you for everything, young lady” Stryker said saluting me as did Kabal and Sonya “we owe you a lot” Kabal said “it was an honour to fight beside you, (Name)” Sonya said trying not to cry “thanks (Name). You made one hell of an action hero” Johnny said taking off his glasses. Jax saluted me “you’re one brave soldier, Kid.” he said smiling “thank you, (Name)” Kitana said trying not to cry “may your soul be safe with the elder gods” Jade said bowing. “We owe you our lives, Lady (Name). I only wish I had seen your death in my visions so I could have prevented it” Raiden says bowing his head. My head has almost vanished I smile one last time and with my final breath I speak “goodwill always wins” then everything went dark.

(Name)’s P.O.V

My eyes snap open as I quickly sit up. I look around frantically to see I was back in my room. ‘No…I couldn’t have been…it was…a dream’ I bring my knees to my chest and hold myself in fettle position and sigh “should’ve known it was a dream. I mean really, a bunch of cute guys crushing on someone like me? Me being super powerful? Me being a hero? Yeah right get real” I scold myself then sigh getting up out of my bed I stretch my arms but they felt heavier than usual I bring them down to look at them and my eyes widen. Bi-Hans' wrist guards!

I couldn’t believe it! I still had his wrist guards on my wrists! I quickly looked to my hair and saw it was still below my knees “but if it wasn’t a dream then…” I quickly ran to my PlayStation and put the mortal kombat 9 disk in and turned it on. As I select story mode it starts off as it normally does except it switches to me! Its shows my dream and how I got there. I play through the game and finally reach the last cut scene “goodwill always wins” is what the video game me says. I watched more of it to see what happens.

Soon Liu Kangs’ arms were empty and embers of light blew away into the wind. The final words of what I had said brunt into their brains and would remain there til the end Raiden remains on his knees, and looks to his amulet one more time. Finally, the cracks adorning it are removed, and it remains as it once was “It is over” he says his heart heavy with sorrow. Liu Kang clenched his fists hard till his knuckles turned white “but at what cost?” he asked as tears ran down his face, Kung Lao placed a hand on his friends shoulder “she still lives, Liu Kang. She lives within us. As long as her memory stays with us she shall live on” Kung Lao said trying to hold back his tears. Then a narrator voice says “Although they have saved Earthrealm they had lost a dear friend who meant so much to them all. One they would never forget” I felt horrible leaving them like that I would have stayed with them if I had a choice.

“Come. Let us tend the fallen. Then we must help our realm rebuild. Our work has only just begun” Raiden say. He then teleports himself and everyone else away in a flash of lightning. Only Shao Kahn's war helmet and my rose? I feel the top of my head with my left hand to find that the rose was indeed gone. Anyway they are all that remains on the rooftop, forgotten by all… except the one who walks through an unseen portal and picks it up; Quan Chi. As he examines the trophies, another being fades into existence before him. “Your plan worked to perfection, Lord Shinnok” Quan chi said smirking “Shao Kahn was blinded by rage. How easily was he convinced that the Elder Gods would ignore his merging the realms” said Shinnok free from his bonds “Yet the Thunder God still lives” “and the girl?” at this I was curious was he talking about me? “Regrettably dead, my lord” “No matter. Neither Earthrealm nor Outworld can now withstand the Netherrealm's onslaught. It is time. Soon I will be free. Earthrealm and Outworld will be ours and that girl shall never intervene ever again”

My eyes widen they planned on using me! I notice that once the main menu popped up again there was an ‘epilogue scene’ option to select curious I select it and watch the cut scene. The scene shows the Netherrealm where Scorpion trying to meditate when Quan chi appears before him “Scorpion” Quan chi speaks “what is it? Can you not see I wish to be left alone?” Scorpion says annoyed by Quan Chis’ presence “I bring news” “why should it concern me? Be gone” “it is about the young fair maiden you had taken a liking to” Quan chi smirked seeing Scorpions eyes snap open “Lady (Name)? What news about her! Tell me!” Scorpion demanded jumping to his feet. Quan chi presented my rose to Scorpion. But I noticed the rose had blood splattered on it “she has been slain in battle” Quan chi said handing over the flower to Scorpion. He held the rose with shaking hands, tears gathered in his eyes “who!” Scorpion yells as hell fire engulfs him “it appears that Sub-Zero had planned to kill her from the very beginning. So before he died he set a trap for her that would go off and kill her. A second body his soul could use before Sindel had slain him” Quan chi said creating another vision “Hanzo he’s lying!” I screamed at the TV knowing it was useless.

The vison showed me, running away from Lin Kuei cyborgs, crying “Hanzo! Help me!” the vison version of me cried out. I was cornered into a corner of the temple I tried to use the wrist guards but they were broken. I cowered in fear with my right arm shielding my head “Hanzo…help” the vision me whimpered when one of the cyborgs stepped forward and approach ‘me’ it was a cyborg that looked like Sub-Zero “Kuai Liang! Please don’t!” Sub-Zero simply raised his ice sword above his head as ‘I’ looked at him in horror “somebody…please help me” were the last words the other me uttered before an ear piercing scream is heard and all that is seen is blood splattering upon the temple walls, the rose I wore in my hair falls to the ground splattered with blood. “no!” Scorpion yells as Quan chi smirks “Sub-Zero is now a revenant and works for us” Scorpion looked to Quan Chi “and what of lady (Name)?” “Regrettably I could not find her soul there for she cannot be resurrected. I shall leave you too your grief” and with that Quan Chi teleports away. Scorpion falls to his knees and looks down at the slightly singed rose and gently stokes the petals. “lady (Name) please forgive me…I had not meant to harm you or your friends. The rage within my being was brought out suddenly I…I had no control” he said I placed my hand on my TV screen as tears welled in my eyes.

“I wish I had told you sooner, perhaps the outcome would have been different, I wish I had told you my feelings towards you. Lady (Name), champion of mortal kombat, hero of Earthrealm and keeper of my heart. I shall always love you in this and every other life” the screen fades to black as the credits roll.

I was in shock, Hanzo loved me. I look out my window noticing it was dawn I stand up and walk over to my window and look out at the scenery. ‘my friends I swear, I shall always hold you close to my heart and pray that one day we shall meet again’ What I didn’t notice was Sub-Zeros’ armour peeking out from under my pillow and my mortal kombat X disc briefly glow for a few moments.

(trust me I know. 17 year old didn't know how to write for shit. I'm only posting this so that the rest of the series will make sense. If I didn't need to post this I wouldn't)

[parabelllvm]

Things my muses do on Valentine's day ( or when in love )

Hayden

In a relationship: He makes a small charm or piece of jewelry out of one of his feathers for his beloved. He'll also arrange for them to have a little outdoor picnic right at sunset so they can watch the sun down.

When in love: I'm a sucker for the "walks somewhere/touches something and flowers bloom where they've stepped" aesthetic so that happens with Hayden. It's not a constant occurence (because Hayden is careful with his magic) but it does happen and if he's sitting somewhere outside, the radius of those pop-up flowers grows the longer he sits there. He'll probably give some of these flowers to his crush if he doesn't lose his nerve.

Kiara

In a relationship: There are several places in the Whitewood that are considerably safer that the rest of it. Ki knows these places and will bring her beloved there at night when the moon is highest in the sky so they can see how beautiful it is at that time.

When in love: She'll write them song after song after song after song. She will write and compose so many pieces for that one special person and she'll save them so she never runs out of songs for them.

Iokua

In a relationship: There are several beautiful waterfalls and beaches that dot Afirewyn... and Yoyo has a soft spot for waterfall and beach dates so he tries to squeeze in both--waterfall date in the morning/afternoon and beach date in the afternoon/evening.

When in love: He will have so many nicknames for his crush. He'll come up with a nickname in his language specific to them, too, so that they know that he is talking to them. He will never use that name for anyone else.

Beatrice

In a relationship: Her family is Disgustingly Rich so she will use that money to spoil the hell out of her partner. Of course, she's going to ask what they want and only get them things they've actually mentioned wanting but could not have for one reason or anything. However, if that so happens to include an extravagant and costly trip, far be it from her to say no.

When in love: Oh--the amount of time and effort Bea will pour into making a weapon or armor for this special someone is something to be admired. She will spend months on it and will constantly make newer versions of it until it's perfect and nothing needs to be changed. It's a labor of love and she wants them to actually use it.

Nathaniel

In a relationship: He is a big proponent of "Stay-in" dates that are just... very relaxed and lowkey and the main goal is to simply enjoy the other's company. wake up, make breakfast together, maybe take a a scenic little walk, get lunch from a cute lil place, and so on and so forth. he cares less about the display of it all and more about... just spending time with a loved one.

When in love: He talks a whole lot more and is generally a lot more expressive and honest with the object of his affections. He also is less worried about Cindrel--his kyrkeidis (bird-cat creature native to Sirecia)--biting or scratching you because Cindrel will probably like you... somewhat.

Jaime

In a relationship: She'll try to take her s/o ice-skating. it's okay if they don't know because she'll walk them through it and will spend the entire date teaching them if she has to. if it doesn't work out, that's fine--so long as they spent time together, she's happy.

When in love: Is a "Hey you want to come with me to this?" girlie. And a "I saw this while I was out shopping the other day and it reminded me of you" girlie. And also a "I know you like this treat so I got it for you" girlie. Jaime is very attentive and will keep track of the things her crush likes so she can surprise with it.

[arorgripi]

So I have spent the first days of 2024 binging Link Click with covid kicking my ass, and it has consumed me worse than the damn disease.

Spoilers for season 2, if you haven't watched it yet go do that (or not. Don't suffer).

So.

These are some general facts that I hopefully didn't misunderstand while sick:

Cheng Xiaoshi inherits all the memories of the person he posesses when he dives, up until the moment the picture is taken.

Unless for the picture taken by Lu Guang in episode 7/8, the only way for Cheng Xiaoshi to know what happens next whilst diving is by combining his and Lu Guang abilities. In this case he knows what will happen because he was there.

I'm not 100% sure if Li Tianxi is actually dead, but it's fair to assume that when someone is dying they can transfer their powers to someone else.

About the last point, this would be the same situation that would allow Lu Guang to get Cheng Xiaoshi's ability.

So, going from here, the thing that I can't get out of my mind is: what type of time loop is Lu Guang in?

Because if it were a spiral kind of time loop (everything rewinds but Lu Guang remembers all the previous timelines) Cheng Xiaoshi should inherit those memories when he uses the picture to get to the riverside, even just because it seems to be one of the most important (haunting) memories that Lu Guang has.

And this would mean that Cheng Xiaoshi would know of his death too.

On the other hand, if it were a closed kind of time loop (everything rewinds, even Lu Guang's memories of the "interrupted" timeline that he abandons to dive back) that would explain why Cheng Xiaoshi didn't see his death while he was Lu Guang, and why Lu Guang is so adamant about not changing the past up until the last scene of S2. But it doesn't explain why his phone password is 091305, or the final scene of the season (if you interpret the thoughts of Lu Guang as something that happens when they return to the photo studio, and not as something he thinks before diving back).

In this instance, it would mean that every single time that Lu Guang goes back he thinks that it's the only time he dives to try and save Cheng Xiaoshi.

And in this case I don't think that it would be a completely repetitive loop, I still think that there would be small differences every timeline, but for Lu Guang it would be a blind try every time, and there would virtually be no changes from his point of view.

And these two kind of time loops offer so much.

In the first case you could have:

Cheng Xiaoshi does know, but he reads it as a nightmare or a fear that Lu Guang has, and not a memory, and he lets it go (as much as Cheng Xiaoshi can let go of things anyway).

He was admittedly pretty busy rushing to make sure a certain event happened, and so he didn't pay too much attention to Lu Guang's memories; he could have probably done that too out of respect for his privacy.

Cheng Xiaoshi knows, and is well aware, and he won't bring it up for fear of being alone again or because he doesn't want to risk messing with time again after Emma. In this season he only really considered changing the past before learning that Lu Guang wasn't dead. In his eyes it's fine if he dies, but he refuses to put anyone else's life or existence in danger.

While in the second case you could have:

Lu Guang keeps on trying to save Cheng Xiaoshi's life, and it doesn't really matter in the end how many times he starts over again, at the end it will always seem like a "first try" thing. He would mess up time beyond any limit and not know anything about it.

I imagine it would be something similar to the Doctor Who episode "Heaven sent" (s9ep11), with the slow change of the timeline occurring over an absurd amount of attempts.

I don't know, it was probably something that will be resolved next season or maybe it was a small incongruence and I'm overthinking it.

[anxiouslyfred]

Need To Fight

for mine and @lostcephalopods mafiau

Summary: The journey of Roman learning to fight including Summer growing an interest in fashion and his husbands trying not to let him fight.

I have reread some of our posts and may have shifted how Summer gets his name, oops, but it fit the story and his interests

/\/\

As much as Roman dreamt of being the hero and saving someone, this hadn't been something he'd taken the time to learn. The most he had ever needed to know about fighting was how to escape Remus when his twin got into a wrestling mood.

Then he'd wanted to learn when Remy finally shared some of the things that were happening around his brother's marriage. It seemed sensible, and a way that his boyfriends might actually tell him more information over what was going on. Besides, if he could convince Janus to teach him how to fight there must be plenty of touching involved.

Roman hadn't seen any flaws to his logic, but Janus had refused, smiling in their teasing way while stating there would never be a need for Roman to fight anybody. They'd protect him and everything would be under their control soon enough.

The words didn't seem entirely realistic given the little he'd known at that point was pretty dangerous for even one wrong move to be made.

It was simply annoying that Remy also agreed with Janus but he did still teach Roman some fighting techniques. Mostly though Remy's method of teaching him to fight focused on weapons, specifically being able to shoot at people trying to attack him, or at worst stab them.

Roman did get given a relatively decorated knife before Remy stopped training him though.

“Such violence, Roman. I still don't believe there was a cause for you to learn these skills. Perhaps you intend to include stage fights within the plays you're writing?” Janus observed when they saw his knife. “Would you prefer to assist instead in our schemes?”

That was the offer that caught Roman's attention. The most he'd learnt since being pulled into the entire thing was that his brother, Janus and Virgil were in danger of the mafia attacking them, and that Remy was as well, but intentionally so having infiltrated the mafia in order to spy on them. “I thought that for my protection, you weren't telling me anything.” He countered still, sheathing the knife.

Janus nodded a little at that. “Well it is safer for you to know less until we are able to remove the threat from the mafia, but the androids we've been speaking with still need help that doesn't include you being shown everything that's occurring, darling.”

“How so? Is Remus not confusing them to sentience well enough?” Roman blinked, sure that he'd heard something regarding that get mentioned.

“Gaining sentience doesn't necessarily mean they know who they are. The androids that Virgil or Remus have been speaking to are essentially reacting to the traumas or still trying to carry on with their previous roles since they don't quite know how to figure out their identity beyond doing things and learning what they hate or enjoy.” Janus mused, describing the situation as a curiosity but Roman could see some concern beneath the words. “As an actor and writer, I thought perhaps you could try helping one or two of them to figure out what they might like. Or maybe just introduce them into some different names as every android who's now sentient is against using the mafia names they were assigned.”

Roman frowned, gesturing to himself for a moment. “You want me to teach the androids acting?”

“Not as such. Really I just want you to spend time with a few of them. We're all going to do so if the androids wish to do so. But one that Virgil managed to bring sentience to via programming has shown some interest in make-up. He's asking if there's anything more he can learn about it and I thought he'd be ideal to ask as a sort of bodyguard for you.” Janus explained, gesturing behind him for someone to come over.

At the description of what the android had liked so far, Roman was already accepting the ploy to give him a bodyguard. He'd have someone to do makeovers with, and possibly even help with costuming if that took his interest. “Well I'm always willing to demonstrate make-up and costuming. Do you have a name in mind already, or shall we focus on your interests first?”

“Colour names possibly? He/him pronouns if you need to refer to me, but I'd prefer to focus on make-up or fashion. That was what Janus said you and he bonded over.” He stated.

“Shopping trip then.” Roman grinned. “Come with us, Janus. Let's get coffee on the way.”

“Of course, Darling. Let's go.”

/\/\

Summer ended up deciding his name based on the mentions of dressing for the season or people being suited to summer colours that he found in the fashion magazines he'd read with Roman. He'd been the one to return to the other sentient androids with the suggestion that they theme their names together also. He'd thought it would be a fashionable way to build a family as well as help the others struggling to figure out their names.

He also loved the discovery of stilettos, both the small knife and the shoe. It quickly became the shoe of choice for Summer and Roman if they weren't doing anything to strenuous, or for Summer even if they were. The idea of wearing weapons on his feet that could either be taken off to stab and whack or just kicked in to do more pointed damage was to his mind the greatest invention ever.

Roman also liked the idea when that was pointed out, but found his balance wasn't the best to try fighting in stilettos. Instead he spent hours with Summer learning the best ways they could harm assailants wielding the shoe in his hand.

Summer took that beginning and ran with it, figuring out the different ways fashion had concealed weapons in history, as well as the ways femininity could be either oppressive or attacking the status quo. He uncovered so many ways self defence could be built into dress, hand bags, shoes, and given Roman was his charge as a bodyguard, everything was shared and taught to him as well.

“Is there a specific way to punch someone which prevents most harm to yourself?” Roman muttered after one run through the latest way an accessory could be used as a weapon. “Other than stage punches where no contact should be made, I mean.”

“How do you not know that when you're one of the leaders of us all?” Summer had exclaimed, staring at him. “Put the accessories down, we are learning proper fighting techniques for hand to hand combat right now, Roman.”

Things hadn't been put away so fast since Roman's childhood as the space was cleared. “Do you mean sparring or just demonstrating techniques?” He checked but stood ready for either.

“Both. We'll start with demonstrations though. How about we schedule some time to teach you this everyday until you decide something else needs your attention?” Summer offered.

“Sounds good to me, so long as I'm not going to be breaking my hand hitting an android.” The concern wasn't a serious one. He knew Summer wouldn't intentionally let him get hurt, even if that meant moving back from his punches if he got a strong enough force behind them.

/\/\

“Well well well, Babes. It seems I've been missing out on tons of fun and all our morning coffee breaks too.” Remy drawled from the doorway just as Roman managed the first throw Summer had decided he should learn.

“Hi Starlight. Do you need us?” Roman didn't pause in getting up to kiss Remy hello.

Remy looked him over, glancing at Summer for a fraction of a second too. “Not at all, though I have been bereft of the time you'd usually spend with me recently. I thought I'd come learn what's been consuming your mornings.”

“I did say I wanted to learn how to fight.” Roman nodded, gesturing over to Summer. “And he got insulted when I questioned the best way to punch someone. We're going to practise sword-fighting some more after I'm able to hold my own in hand-to-hand fighting.”

“Janus won't know what to do with himself. Actually, neither will I. You're too hot to touch already and that was before I saw you throw Summer.” Remy half admitted, half teased.

Roman just smiled. “Well when my husbands have taken over a mafia, I need to be prepared to fight.” He agreed. “If it helps me put you where I want you, all the better.”

With those words he twisted them while going to his knees and ending up with Remy pinned to the floor. He knew it hadn't been fought at all but was still happy to have managed the move without falling or dropping Remy.

“I can't argue with this.”

“I'll leave you two to it then shall I?” Summer's voice was wry and got no reply as he left the room chuckling.

[acetraveler]

Utah Trip, Part 1

This is part of a multi-part blog series for a documentary currently in creation. The purpose is to document the cool things and places visited, as well as discuss being disabled while staying at a hotel. You can find other parts to this particular series HERE.

From the Bay Area to Mohave

I have wanted to keep statistics of my trips for blog posts like this. They make stories so much more interesting! Like, how many miles were driven to each location, how long these trips take, how much you think you'll spend vs how much you actually spend on knick-knacks.

But it is here that I need to point out that this won't be entirely possible for the entire trip. The reason being that I got my car broken into on my last day of the trip. But that will be expanded upon in another post and I'll like it here.

I started this trip for a documentary that I'm working on (yet another post that will be linked here). And it was decided to go in late March. This is important because there were winter warnings going on between the Bay Area and Salt Lake City.

Since there was only a 57mi difference, I decided to go through Las Vegas and go to the farthest National Park first. This way I could hit the other planned parks on the way back home.

In my 20s, I would've thought that I could drive the entire 13+ HRS to Arches. But I'm not so much in a hurry anymore.

This translated to stopping in Mohave, CA for the night. I know nothing about this town and after staying there for a night... I still know nothing. Except that they have a wind turbine farm going on. Something I did not know about these turbines is that they have red lights. Which is unnerving at night if you aren't used to seeing a thousand red dots blinking throughout the night. This is almost certainly for planes flying overhead.

In the past, I've always declared that I would never stay at a motel with a number attached to it. Since I'm a completely different person, and I remember never giving Motel + Number a try, I decided to give the Motel 6 a try. Here is my review:

Motel 6

In short, this place cuts corners. I now know that I'll never stay in another Motel 6. There's a reason they cost $65 or less.

In long: Motel 6 is a mysterious motel that has somehow survived in spite of not having any quality to their rooms.

First of all, there are smoking rooms. As someone with chronic rhinitis, it amazes me that that's something I need to look out for. But smoking rooms still exist. I worry that this point would be considered controversial, but I just don't understand the concept of smoking inside a room. That is a fire hazard, period.

Secondly, I don't know that the beds they own are technically beds. "Slab" would be more accurate. I understand that everyone has a different back. Rock Hard is a weird choice for a mattress.

Everything felt like the cheapest possible version and was thrown into the wash with bleach and cut the dryer out to save on the electricity bill. Towels are rough, as is the toilet paper. And the shower looked like a murder scene occurred there. I have no idea if that's a joke, which scares me.

Back to the Trip...

The last part of this post will cover something I started noticing after the stay in Motel 6. But I was always placed in a second story room.

This is something I hadn't paid attention to until now. My knees are hurting more and more, and bringing everything I own in my car up to my room started to prove an issue. Many people (including a 20yo me) would say that it's not a big deal and that it's laziness to just leave everything in my car.

Simply put, this is a disability to not be able to haul everything up three or four times. That's at least 3 stories! And I'm trying to look out for myself and not push anything over the limit.

But this isn't the first motel or hotel to do this. I will speculate further on why this is a thing in future posts. For the time being, I think this is age-based. Not agism, exactly. The presumption I believe is based on what most people think is an able-bodied person walking into the lobby of the hotel/motel.

[moonlightandlilacs]

Thank you very much for your response. I genuinely appreciate it. I agree that the game is horrible ethically (I've only been hearing over the last few days just how bad it is; I hadn't been following the info about the game, because I knew I wasn't going to partake, so I didn't see the Jewish people entreating people not to buy the game until I saw posts recently on Tumblr and looked into it more), and it should not be publicized. I don't know if my friend was aware of the situation before he bought the game or not, but I will talk to him about it and bring it to his attention, because you're right. He is making a bad choice, and if he continues to make it, he will face the consequences, and that is absolutely fair. I am not at all criticizing your response, and I thank you for it.

I suppose part of my struggle with this that made me ask the question was that I was raised in a non-confrontational way about other people's choices. My parents (and my family) try very hard to be kind and to catch and correct any inherent bigotry that might occur, in ourselves and others. (This is not a virtue session; I feel like this is the baseline bare minimum that people should do, but it's relevant to why I asked the original question and how my opinion has changed based on your response). We have gone to BLM protests, we vote try to make change for the better, we think that all the people are people all the time (which shouldn't be a radical concept). And we subscribe to the idea that we respect your opinion until your opinion disrespects someone else's existence (A.K.A. fuck you Nazis, fuck you transphobes, fuck you TERFS, fuck you Antisemites and racists and bigots in general).

However, we try not to be confrontational about it. For example, I don't eat at Chick Fil A, ever, or Papa Johns, and I don't shop at Hobby Lobby, because I have ethical issues with them. At the same time, I try not to judge other people for doing so, because I was taught not to judge, and I feel like I can't hold other people to my standards. (If you are actually being bigoted, that is a whole other thing, and I will absolutely confront you about it). So that was probably where the initial response came from, that this seemed cruel.

On the other hand, I am not part of the group being victimized in this case, and I therefore feel like I do not have the right to an opinion on what is too far. (That's why I asked you, since you are somewhat of a voice in the community, and I value your opinion and input). I also know that people not part of the affected group frequently think that civil disobedience is "too far." People were upset by the rail strike because it affected them, but that was the purpose and the only way to cause change. It was absolutely justified. The same goes for the BLM protests, and lots of other forms of protest, about nearly any topic. Some people will always argue that even peaceful protest is "too far," because it isn't their problem. And they're wrong.

So I apologize for my... not ignorance, because I knew at least some of this, but... lack of understanding about the seriousness of the situation. Thank you for enlightening me, and for being forthright and not hateful. I really appreciate it.

I'm sorry for the long post; I have been thinking about this all day, trying to make sense of the mix of thoughts, and I wanted to lay them out.

So, this is a somewhat complicated question, and I will do my best not to be judgemental. I personally think J.K. Rowling is a piece of garbage, and I am not going to buy any more things that financially support her, such as the new game. However, I have a friend who streams, and he is being harassed by members of the LGBTQIA+ community (I am Bi, for reference) for streaming the game. There is apparently a website dedicated to cancelling anyone who streams it. This seems slightly cruel to me, but I would like your opinion. I know boycotting her works would be better, but is being hateful to other people for consuming it productive and necessary?

yes it is productive and necessary. he shouldn’t have streamed the Let’s Practise Antisemitism Game created by our favourite Number One Bigot, and those who are harassing the people buying/playing the game are demonstrating to everyone 1) what we have to go through due to the effects of these games and the people who make them, 2) what we will not stand for, and 3) that we are not going to deal with this in silence. i’m sorry if you personally believe that maybe it’s gone Too Far, but it’s a simple case of “you should’ve known that publicly buying/playing a game based on bigotry and supporting bigotry would’ve resulted in public backlash”.

hope this helps clear things up.

(no i will not be accepting criticism. “but hate is bad” wow i’m so glad we agree!! STOP PUBLICISING THIS FUCKING GAME.)

[teenagestrangermoon]

- SHE'S COOL

Aouad x reader

Genre: action? Apocalypse

Warning!: swearing, mention of blood etc

Synopsis: just aouad characters can't help but to feel amaze on how cool you are even you're in the middle of apocalypse and being a new student you are

( authors note: I'm new to this (posting oneshots on Tumblr) cause I'm used to posting and making stories in Wattpad so yeah and English is not my native language so grammatical errors can occur sometimes, and this isn't really follow the series only little)

Being new to this school is fucking hard, like HARD as men's private region, and being in this shitty Apocalypse didn't help either, everyone was bitten and here I am and the other alive, FULLY ALIVE, and I don't even know them cause I'm not in the same section with them

They're not even familiar with who I am, And I'm the same way to them, but the one thing that made me shook is they help each other out just to survive

Others sacrifice just for the sake of others, and I'm here doing nothing it's just I don't feel it's my time to shine

We we're currently in the recording room, Ms park and that whiny bitch left after we know the truth on how that gyung-su guy become a zombie

Their prez see and witness all making the named guy Cheong-san mad and tried attacking the girl, so in short the girl was pushed into her edge and left and Ms park being a teacher at this situation still follow her

I was currently at the shattered window sitting there swinging my feet at I feel the cold wind blows to my face

Thinking on how to survive, there is no food to eat or water to drink, we'll starve to death if no one move to try and get some

As I hear them talking about how the other room was now smelled like shit because of dae-su's poop, making me laugh a little while they suddenly look at me shock

But I didn't notice it cause they're facing back not until someone speaks " Didn't know that you actually know how to speak " A guy said making me turn to who it was only to meet all of their gaze

" I can speak" I calmly said

" Then why didn't you even talk earlier? " dae-su ask

" do I have to? " I calmly answered making them shut their mouth

As I went down now and head towards the table putting my hands in there and looking at them one by one like a boss I am

Of course, I'm a boss that's why I'm kicked out of my former school

" I have a plan " I suddenly said

" But it didn't need all of us to left this room " I continue as they only watch me listening attentively

" We need to get food " I said making them let a 'oh ' face

" Isn't it dangerous? " A guy in glasses ask

" I'm not telling you all to come, you can give me a map from here to the canteen and I'll go there " I sassily said looking at him, making him startle at my attitude and gulp his saliva down break the eye contact

Cute

" But there's many zombie in the canteen" A short haired girl said

" it's night there won't be a problem and it's not like I'm noisy" I answered again

" She can go, the canteen secretly hides some canned foods and others there " Su-hyeok said

" but it is still dangerous " he continue giving me a worried look

I sighed deeply

" there's only two choices, one we starve two we get to eat, and it's not all of your fault if I get bitten or what, we're not close-"

" but you're responsibility, cause you're a new student " the cheong-san guy said

" no need, I can handle myself " I reassure them

" Are you really sure? " A girl in a low ponytail asks I think she's from the music class? Singing class? I saw her earlier when I roam around the school

I nod my head towards her smiling gently making the others blush and look away, thought that I didn't notice it

" I'm not telling you to come with me " I said

" just give me a map or draw a map "

They all look at each other first before nodding their head

I took my bag, yeah I bring my bag all the way down here and took my paper and ballpen, giving it to the president cause she volunteer in making the map

I took my bag and open all the zipper and throwing all the things out there making it fall on the ground

" I need my bag to put the foods in " I explain

I took my cutter and that little thing or a pocket knife I have this in my bag just in case some maniac guy comes on my way

After a minute they gave me my paper, looking at the map that the pres do, she cleanly did it huh?

" okay I'll take my leave now " I said and ready to leave

" Can I come with you? " both su-hyeok and cheong-san said

" you can but who will guard the others here? What if someone comes in? " I ask worried at the others situation while we were out

" It's fine, I'm guarding the door no worries " the three guys left said, making me smile inside, gentlemen's

"Okay, and let me tell you one thing, if ever I got bitten I don't want drama, when I tell the two of you leave, you'll leave immediately, okay? " I said pointing the two of them while they gulp

" Y-yes " they answered

I nod my head and slowly takes a peek at the window looking if there's a zombie roaming in the hallway, luckily none, making me slowly slide the door, before I can leave someone speaks

" Y/n...please Be careful" I look behind me to know who said that revealing on-jo the girl with jacket, how did she know my- oh my name tag

" thanks " I said and went out while the two following me while su hyeok was holding the wooden stick and Cheong-san wasn't holding anything so I took my cutter and gave it to him, I know it really won't help but it can be self defense for uhhh maybe nothing never mind, why did I even request for a map if they'll be coming with me what the fuck

On-jo's point of view

I'm worried at the three of them, what if they encountered those hungry zombies

I'm start to overthink of what will happen to them when ryeong holds my shoulder

" they're gonna be fine don't worr- " she was about to continue her words when suddenly the door opens making us jolt

Cheong-san and su-hyeok both enter catching their breaths, wait where's y/n?

" what happened? " Ryeong asked worried

" we suddenly encounter zombies downstairs, me and cheong-san run back while y/n got separated " Su hyeok explain still catching his breath

" she's probably dead " Ji-min said lowering her head

" I already know that this plan won't work " Wu jin said messaging his head

" Then is she dead? " I ask, Why do I feel pain? We only knew each other earlier

We're not even close

" probably " cheong-san said as he fall at his knees, telling ' sorry ' many times crying on his knees

I immediately went to him and comfort him " it's not your fault, she tried tried to help us but luck wasn't on her side " I explain

And once again one of us died

2 hours had passed and we were all silent no one tries to speak,

Silent was all around not until the door suddenly slide open revealing a bloody y/n with two bag on her hand

" How dare you leave me there assholes " She said and lock the door again throwing the bloody bags at us

We were all shocked to process what we were seeing right now

" you're alive!! " dae-su said hugging y/n while jumping

" yo! Let me go I need to isolate myself bitch " she said pushing dae-su slightly

Namra and Joonyoung opened the bag only to see canned foods and water bottle full in the bag

I take a look making me look at y/n shock

" how did you get all of this? " I ask

" you took hours to get this? " su hyeok ask

" Actually I only found one water bottle at the canteen so I head to a close mini market " she explain, just how did she do it?!

We were all left shocked as she head inside the room, while pinching her nose at the smelly smell in there

She took a marker on her pocket and write at the glass

" I'll ISOLATE MYSELF UNTIL MORNING AND YOU CAN EAT THE OTHER FOOD BUT DON'T EAT IT ALL OR YOU WILL RUN OUT OF IT! " an closed the lid sitting at the chairs

We only look at it before looking at the food

" now I'm guilty for leaving her there " su hyeok said while cheong-san nods in agreement

" but how did she do this all alone? " wujin asked

" Is she an athletic? " Joon young ask

" She's a black belter on her former school but kicked out when she got into a fight " Namra suddenly said

We were all again shock

BLACK BELTER?!!!

" SHE'S SO COOL! " dae-su shouted making the other zombie snarl and tried to find where the sound is

Hi I hope you enjoy this ONESHOT, I'm sorry if it sucks It's really hard to remember the other events that happened there, sorry for the grammatical errors

[whatdoyoumeanitsnotcanon]

Alright, rut Mohg Anon here to elaborate. First of all, I'll apologize for what is surely to become an essay.

Lore reasons! The Omen Bairn states this quote in it "Please, don't hate me, or curse me. Please." So we know that Omen's are shunned away from their families into the sewers or are killed via inhumane horn removal, and between Mohg and Morgott we can see that they still very much wish to be loved. Morgott clings onto the love of his Mother despite not ever actually recieving it, and thus clings to the golden order and the Erdtree (most likely because when he got out of the sewers, it was like a beacon of light. Like someone who'd never gone outside adoring the sun.)

Mohg does the same, although unwittingly. He yearns for love, but rather than seek for it from those who wronged him, Marika and Godfrey, he instead yearns for it from outside sources, hence the Formless Mother, and uh the other thing. So pushing that aside, Mohg is someone who desperately craves love and devotion, as seen from him wishing for his dynasty and Varré's last lines. Though note that Mohg still wants Marika's attention, this is seen in two ways, one by basically doing the exact same thing that she had, conforming to an outer god, and two, you can see a stake of Marika right outside of the main Mausoleum boss area. (Obviously has Mommy issues, so maybe a mommy kink-)

Despite going full throttle against the Greater Will/Golden Order and all that jazz, he still exemplifies that he wants to be loved and I'd believe that his rut would only bring that further. He want's to be worshipped, and while normally, being more reasonable and wanting to uphold his position as Mohg the Lord of Blood, he will demand your affection and obedience in doing so, when he goes into rut it may bring out his baser instincts, his yearning to be loved.

Rather than demand you to do anything, he will beg, he wants you to want him, not for you to do something without any love. He want's your love, your affection, your body. Mohg yearns for someone to love him genuinely, and his rut shows this, as he lusts after your touch, for your hands to drag down his body and touch the most sensitive parts of him and commit him to memory. For your words of affirmation, be it gentle or harsh or teasing or degrading, please just give him all of you, all of the affection you have for him.

He'd beg for you to touch everything that makes him him, from his horns to his wings, make him bleed his omen blood and lavish in it, show him you love every part of him without him ever needing to ask to do any of it. All he would do is simply beg for what you want to do with him, he'd beg for your love.

And that's why I had the thought of Mohg being more submissive (especially in rut). Ask Varré and he'll deny that any such exchange ever happened. Ask Mohg and he will also deny that he ever begged, that is until he falls asleep to a nightmare or his next rut occurs.

Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

No apologies necessary, anon.

This is beautifully heartwrenching. In moments like this, I could see his lover simply holding him and Mohg, despite the heat of his rut driving him, just falls even deeper into their embrace, holding them tight as if he wanted to be one with them.

The facade drops and you see in Mohg the memory of someone rejected for something outside of his control, see in him the hurt and pain that he disguises with grandiosity and a thirst for power, that at its very core, Mohgwyn is synonymous with recognition and validation.

His lover obliges him and for the first time, Mohg experiences the love and affection once denied to him.

...But of course, he'd deny it. Of course. That doesn't keep him from reminiscing about it until the next rut, however.

[barnesbabee]

[ATEEZ REACT - dom!reader]

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ꜱᴇᴏɴɢʜᴡᴀ

-> Seonghwa is most definitely a dom, so if he's to date someone they have to be a sub -> If you were ever to act like a dom, he wouldn't oppose, since Seonghwa is really caring and always worries for others' interests, he wouldn't put it off the table, but it also wouldn't feel natural to him -> However he would find it really hot and cute whenever you tried to take control, and he would let you do it, for his amusement -> 'You're really good at this babe, maybe it's because you have a great teacher.'

ʜᴏɴɢᴊᴏᴏɴɢ

-> He's definitely a switch, so not only would he like it, he would encourage it -> Hongjoong would find it extremely hot whenever you'd decide to take the lead, and whenever you decided that you'd be making the decisions -> He would sit back and smile, tongue poking at the inside of his cheek as he obeyed your commands -> Hongjoong would act like a brat on purpose though, just to tease you and push your buttons, he'd always try to see how far you'd go -> He would often also mimick your actions when he'd be in charge, just to mock you -> 'Ah come on let me touch you! I'm not this mean when I fuck you...'

ʏᴜɴʜᴏ

-> Would 100% be down for it, but wouldn't know how to suggest it -> It would occur naturally, during sex -> You'd pull his hair a little to hard, but instead of arguing he'd just moan, and from there you just got more experimental, until you'd be shamelessly making him beg -> Yunho liked to obey, to be praised and to be called names -> He would always blush whenever you played the dominant role in a sexual scenario, but he loved it -> 'C-Can you do that again? But harder?'

ʏᴇᴏꜱᴀɴɢ

-> Yeosang was 50/50 on the idea -> It looked good, but he wasn't sure he'd enjoy it -> But he would shyly and reluctantly ask you to try it out -> You would have to go slow and easy, no hardcore stuff in the beginning -> Yeosang would lowkey enjoy being the center of attention, so he wouldn't hate it -> But he would have a hard time not flipping you over when you got a little too bossy -> 'Don't you think you're pushing it? Remember next time I'll be in your place...'

ᴍɪɴɢɪ

-> Would adore it. -> Would probably mindelessly suggest it, not thinking much of it -> But when the time would come, he would love the attention, and the fact that you were the one doing all the work, getting him off and telling him what to do -> He would love anything to do with scratching, hair pulling and degrading, but only if he got a nice session of aftercare as soon as you were done -> Mingi would also like to be reminded whenever he did good, as an incentive -> Heavily blushing throughout the whole thing line 2/2 -> 'We should try this again sometime!'

ꜱᴀɴ

-> Wouldn't mind it at all -> I keep my stance that San would try everything at least once, he doesn't seem like the type of guy to back out of things without trying them -> I see San as someone who's a natural dom, however, so if you wanted to try it you'd have to suggest it -> He would say yes, but not before teasing you about it -> San would act like a huge brat, and would mimick the things you do to tease you -> He would always want to see how far you could take him, and he would be surprised -> 'You're good at this, what if we bring in someone else so we can both boss them around...'

ᴡᴏᴏʏᴏᴜɴɢ

-> With Wooyoung it would be something that would occur naturally -> With his cute and needy personality, one session would eventually shift into you bossing him around -> He would love it. Wooyoung loves to please others so he would adore being bossed around and being told how much of a good boy he is ->Wooyoung would get off on the compliments and praising -> Lots of toys, he would love to get experimental no matter which role he played -> 'Hey Y/N I saw this video the other day, maybe we could try this out?'

ᴊᴏɴɢʜᴏ

-> I don't think he'd vibe with it... -> He wouldn't want to say no to you right away but he also wouldn't feel very comfortable, it's just not his area... -> Jongho would let you be the big spoon though! -> 'Sorry baby, I'll make it up to you!'