#tokugawa daichi

[firestorm-fox]

Here's a collection of Astro Boy fan fic drabbles I wrote around 2015/2016 following Atlas at/after the end of the 2003 Astro Boy anime.

MOTHER

She had seen it all on the news. Everyone had. A war start and end in such a short time, from the actions of a small boy. Two boys.

Her boy.

Erika had seen him on the news before, destroying part of the city. She was afraid then. What if he learned the truth and came for her? Was it really even him?

Now she saw him, fighting on the side of the robots against humanity, then risking his life to save the boy who dared to stop the fighting. He chose to put an end to the war. Maybe, there was something…

But she had to act fast. She had to get there before anything else happened. She grabbed a heavy coat and got into her hover car, taking off for Antarctica. Her other children would be okay; they’ve had to be home alone many times before.

She got there as fast as she could. Most everyone was still there, except for the ones that had left in Robotonia itself. The ships were still there. Several had congregated around where Astro had fallen.                                                   …

Atlas had wandered off after going with the others to see where Astro had landed. He didn’t want to see anymore and he figured it’d be best if he hung back from the others. Still, he didn’t feel it was a good idea for him to just take off. Plus, he was just too numb from shock to do anything else but stand there. He had already shrugged off Epsilon’s attempt at being friendly.

What was he going to do? He wasn’t going “home”, that was for sure. He could never go back there, ever. Was there anywhere he could go? What did the humans plan to do with him? He was sure before that they would dismantle him the first chance they got. Had anything changed now that he had opted to stop fighting? No one was here to arrest him.

He was pulled from his thoughts when he noticed a tall figure entering his field of vision. She was middle aged and stared at him.

“What do you want?” he asked in an annoyed tone.

She didn’t answer right away, like she was in a daze. Eventually, she replied, “I… I came, to bring you home. I’m your mother.” Blunt, but that’s always how she was. What would beating around the bush do?

“W-what?” he gasped. His mother? He took in her appearance, noting the red hair and blues eyes; her features. Genetically, it fit, but… “No.  I don’t believe you!  Why would you just come now after all this time?” It had to be a trick. Softer, “He said you left me.”

“We divorced. I… lost you.” She had said it to herself many times, pinning all the blame on Tokugawa; trying to avoid the burden.

“No!” he was getting hysterically angry. Too much had already happened today. “You-!  You left!”

“Daichi, please!  Let me-” She took steps toward him.

“I’m not Daichi!” he burst, tears streaming down his face. She pulled back, wondering if he was going to attack. He didn’t. “I’m not. I’m… my name is Atlas.”

“Atlas,” she repeated. “I’m guessing you don’t plan on returning to your father. Where else will you go? Please, come with me.” She outstretched a hand.

“Why do you even want me to come with you? You never came for me before. Surely you know I’ll just be nothing but trouble.” His head was spinning. It was hard to think clearly; hard to really filter his responses.

“There was nothing I could do before. You weren’t an adult yet. I wasn’t even granted visitation. Itachi and his fancy lawyers saw to that. And then… you were attacking the city and Tokugawa. Then you disappeared.” In space, assumed dead. “As for trouble… I’m a bit of trouble myself.”

“No,” he stated. He didn’t sound angry this time; just firm.

She inhaled and exhaled deeply. There was nothing she could do to force him. “Can you at least tell me why?”

“You’re a stranger and my only friend just died! Ochanomizu said he’ll try to revive him…! But he may not be able to!” Friend. Despite their limited interactions, all in bad circumstances, he felt he was a friend. The only one who cared. Or did this woman who claimed to be his mother care too?

No, he couldn’t let himself believe it.

“Atlas, I-” she began.

“Just go away!” he cut her off. “Go away… or else!” His threat was weak, empty. He just wanted her to leave, and to be alone in his sorrow.

Erika closed her eyes and bowed her head down. Then she turned wordlessly and left.

The cold wind howled, more noticeable now to Atlas. Fitting, he supposed, as it mirrored how he felt.

Alone.

TRIP BACK

Atlas was sitting quietly on the airship, gaze settled on the floor.  He did not wish to speak to anyone here.  He did not even want to make eye contact.

“Hey, you’re Atlas, aren’t you?” someone asked.

“Yeah,” he responded weakly, not looking up.  Why did someone have to bother him?

The person who spoke to him sat down.  Atlas then decided to see who it was.  It was a young boy, probably not too much older than Astro.  He didn’t recognize him.

“Astro told me about you,” the boy said. “Oh, and I’m Reno.”

Atlas wondered what Astro had told him but he figured he wouldn’t have said anything bad even though it was.

“I’m sure Ochanomizu will be able to fix him,” Reno assured.  “He’s a great roboticist.  He’s been teaching me.”

“Why are you talking to me?” Might as well be blunt and to-the-point.  He hadn’t the energy or care for anything else.  Not that he usually did.

“I don’t know.  No one else really seems to wanna talk either.”  Everyone was devastated and had seemed to lose their voices.  “Astro helped me too.  Helped my family.”

“Is that why you’re talking to me?” the destruction robot wondered.

“Maybe.”  Something like that perhaps. “I was raised by circus robots and this one guy didn’t like it so he tried to have them destroyed.  Ochanomizu adopted me so I couldn’t be taken away and Astro helped my family escape.  After learning the truth, that they took care of me instead of kidnapping me, the mayor made them the official town circus.  Then I was brought to the Ministry of Science so I could learn robotics.”

“You were raised by robots?”  Atlas had never heard of that happening.  “What happened to your parents?”

“Don’t know.  I was found as a baby in a junkyard.  Probably abandoned me.” Reno spoke casually as if it didn’t effect him.

“I always thought my mother abandoned me.  That’s what I was told.”  Should he be sharing this?  He wasn’t sure of anything right now.  “But before we took off, this woman shows up, says she’s my mother.  She says she didn’t leave, that she lost custody in the divorce.  That she didn’t fight for me because she discovered she was pregnant and didn’t want to lose both of us.”

“Wha-?  Really?!  Is she here now?  Why aren’t you sitting with her?” Reno asked.

“I don’t know where she is.  She wanted me to come home with her but… I don’t know her.”  He knew nothing about her.

“I guess I understand.  If I ever found my parents they’d just be strangers.  The circus was my family.  Ochanomizu and Astro and Uran are my family.” He didn’t even care to look for his parents. “So, what’re you going to do now?”

“I don’t know.  I know I can’t go back home but I don’t have anywhere else to go.” He couldn’t risk living in his father’s mansion anymore.  He couldn’t trust him.  Not after he tried to kill him.

“Maybe Ochanomizu will let you stay with us for now,” Reno suggested. “Or at the Ministry.”

“Are you sure about that?  I am the destruction robot.  I don’t think anyone would like me staying at the Ministry.  They’d prefer me on the scrapheap.”  His mother’s place was still an option but he wasn’t sure about accepting it.

“Trust me.  I’m sure Ochanomizu wouldn’t mind.  Can’t speak for everyone else though…”  Reno couldn’t refute that plenty of people would probably want that.

“I guess I can think about it.  I’m not even sure what’s going to happen when we get to Metro City.  They may lock me up.”

“I can make sure that doesn’t happen,” someone else spoke up.

“Ochanomizu!” Reno greeted.

“How?” Atlas asked, slightly startled by his sudden appearance.

“I’ll explain to them that arresting you may threaten the peace between humans and robots,” Ochanomizu replied.  “Also, as Reno says, I’m perfectly fine with letting you stay at my house or the Ministry until you figure out what it is you want to do.”

Atlas was quiet, mulling it over.  “I suppose, for now.  You’ve obviously taken good care of Astro.”  Astro hadn’t been used or controlled.  He even mentioned that Ochanomizu had taught him that humans and robots were friends.

“There is something else, and it’s only if you want to do it.  Since Astro is…  I don’t know how long it will take…” Ochanimzu was trying to keep it together but he was clearly having difficulty.  “I may need to ask of your help until Astro is repaired.  You’re as strong as he is and have similar systems and capabilities.  Also, it may help you to keep busy while you think of your future.”

Atlas pondered in silence again.  This had been a very eventful day.  His emotions were all messed up.  It was hard to think clearly about anything.  “I suppose it’s the least I can do.  Community service, huh?”  He uttered a very small chuckle that had no emotion behind it.

“That wasn’t what I had in mind but you could think of it that way if you wish.  It would be helpful in mending your reputation, to show everyone you are capable of more than just destruction.  Which I know you are.” Ochanomizu forced a smile.

“Alright.  I’ll do it.”

INVESTIGATING TENMA’S HIDEOUT

A sizable airship arrived in Antarctica, at the site that a war took place not so long ago.  Probably the shortest war there ever was.  It could have been so much longer if not for the actions of one small robot boy…

…and the robot who was accompanying this crew of scientists from the Ministry of Science.  Atlas had been called by Ochanomizu to help them with this task.  He didn’t want to bother Astro as he wanted to give him a break but also because of what this place was.

Ochanomizu stared at the robot body in the center of the underground hideout; the secret laboratory Tenma was using most recently.  Did he know that the war would happen here?  How much of all this was orchestrated by him?

“Is that the new body Tenma tried to give Astro?” Atlas asked, looking it up and down.  He couldn’t admit that it wasn’t cool-looking armor.  Still, he wasn’t sure he would’ve taken it either.  Who knows what extra coding Tenma put into it considering he wasn’t above erasing Astro’s memories and leaving only Tobio’s.

“Yes, it is.”

“What are you going to do with it?” he asked.  Atlas knew it was a blank shell but he still felt somewhat bad.  It would be a waste for it to just rot here.

“For now, I think I’ll just store it.  Since he made it to transfer Astro’s memories to, it’s not a kokoro robot or even self-aware.  It might be useful to analyze it for any new or improved technologies.”  Ochanomizu was looking it over as he spoke.  It was, of course, impressive but he’d have to put his scientific fascination aside.  “I could put an AI into it myself, but I think seeing it would bother Astro.  He’s been through so much, I worry about his state of mind.”

“Most people probably couldn’t handle what he’s been though.  I didn’t handle what I’ve been though as well as he has.  He’s the only reason I didn’t go any farther.”  Atlas had been so far gone, no one else probably could’ve brought him back.  He had been consumed with pain and sorrow so great it felt like he would be crushed.

“You’re better than you think, Atlas.”  Ochanomizu placed a hand on his shoulder.  “Astro couldn’t have reached you if there wasn’t any good left.”

Atlas felt awkward, not responding at all.  He wasn’t used to people being so nice to him.  He could see where Astro got his ideals and his willingness to see the good in everyone.  He felt like he had somehow crossed over into a whole other world where people weren’t always awful.  Hope didn’t seem dead anymore.

The other scientists were poking around the rest of the lab.  It did appear hastily put together but also still of good quality construction.  Certainly nothing less was expected of Tenma.  If only he had put his brilliance to better use.

A gasp was heard.  Atlas and Ochanomizu rushed over.  They didn’t see any danger.  Only robots in capsules.  Robots that looked like unfinished versions of Atlas.  They hadn’t even been painted yet, being all gray and dull.

“There’s more of him?” one of the scientists complained, forgetting Atlas was there.

Atlas didn’t respond back, instead looking at the capsules himself.  “These are like the one I was in.”  His memories flashed back to when he first awoke and the panic that he felt; the terror.  They jumped to when he came back to Tenma’s other hideout, when he was getting repairs and upgrades; to the pain he felt.  Atlas shook his head.

He looked over to some of the other scientists, who were at the main computer.  Atlas walked over to watch.  The scientists grew nervous at his presence but remained steady.  They were downloading all of the information.

Ochanomizu came over, having instructed some of the others to bring the other robots onto the airship.  It wouldn’t be long before all of the data from this place would be collected. “I think it would be best to destroy this place before we leave so no one can use it.”

Atlas nodded.  “I’ll do it when everyone’s on the airship.”

Once all of the data was collected and everything was taken to the airship that they wanted to take, including the new body intended for Astro, and all of the people were on board the airship, Atlas unleashed his power on the lab.  When he’d finished, he flew out of the rubble to join the others on the airship.  It had felt therapeutic and it worried him just a little.  What if he enjoyed destruction?

[p2ii]

redraw of one of my favourite AB03 official arts

[snaileo]

Astro Boy (2003) Episode Six

Birth of Atlas

[segastarlight]

mighty atom and atlas

[mekkanicalsol]

GRRRRRGRRRRRRRRGRRRRRR ATLAS

[fun-with-god-p]

[ I liked the idea of ​​what would have happened to some of the characters if they had survived. I already have some developments with Tobio, but I haven't even thought about this guy. And it's more likely that if Tobio had survived, Daichi would have survived too. I think so. in this matter relying more on the 2003 manga. ]

Now to the ideas. I can’t speak with 100% certainty yet, because everything is very raw.

1. Dr. Tenma never lost his son, so he never sought to replace a human with a robot. Neither Astro Boy nor Atlas were ever created.

2. Daichi is serious injuries after Katari pushes him off the highway but survives. He is quickly found and taken to intensive care. Advanced technology and his father's money save his life and guarantee an almost complete recovery, even if some body parts and organs had to be replaced with artificial ones.

3. A serious talk with his father is inevitable. Eventually, he will have to take responsibility and become the president of the Tokugawa company.

This is where the character background ends, and then the main plot (which is in development and in disarray).

[ Below I was just fooling around, because while I was drawing, I was very inspired by "Blow Back" by Akira Yamaoka. Probably, the lines from there convey Daichi's state at that moment. ]

then there was the design. uhh, up until that point I didn't really have a clear idea of ​​what exactly I wanted to achieve. maybe after a while I'll have a better idea, but for now we have what we have.

Here Daichi is about 26 years old, and his father passed away a few years ago. So Daichi finally has a little more freedom, which he no longer knows how to use. He does his job well, even if his methods are... unconventional. and even if he himself jumps into the thick of things, risking burning out completely.

[bassdaily]

[astropupz]

Doodles :3

Some headcannons here and there as well-!

Closeups \/

[turbonicflaws]

Mr Blue and some oc x canon

[radioactive-earthshine]

"More" is subjective, "love" is subjective. We're looking at ONLY the 2003 anime (not the manga). Be nice, and debate fairly.

[protect-tobio-tenma]

Atlas appreciation post. 🧡 (1980 & 2003)

[p2ii]

he has big shoulders you carry to carry his little siblings <3!!!!

[snaileo]

Was drawing this on stream before my internet kicked the bucket - Daichi hours

[firelightmuse]

Character Profile 🔥🌸

Yume Aino

Since it is VERY long, it is under a cut. If you do read all of this, thank you so much for taking the time out to do so!!! Enjoy! 🥰

Updated as of Dawntrail Patch 7.1, 12/06/2024

BASICS//

Name: Yume Aino

Name Pronounciation: Yoo-may Eye-know

Name Meaning: Yume = “Dream”, Aino = “Of Love”, both of Japanese origin. In her lore, "Aino" is the name of the now dormant volcanic mountain that Aino Castle is built upon, and the clan itself took its name from the volcano. Theoretically, Yume was named as such because she was to be the "Dream of the Aino Clan".

Nicknames: “Little Bird”, is a nickname from her childhood but is adopted by Zenos as a pet name for her; “My Fire”, “My Light”, and “Mea Amata”, are all other pet names Zenos has for Yume (“mea amata” is Latin for the feminine form of “my beloved”, and is a reference to the Garlean native language).

Unsundered Name: Nemesis (Not Azem)

Titles: Warrior of Light, Warrior of Darkness, Hydaelyn’s Chosen, Scion of the Seventh Dawn, Champion of Eorzea, Eikon Slayer, Savior of Ishgard, Liberator of Doma and Ala Mhigo, Wandering Flame, Ronin of Eorzea, Former Heir of Lord Masanori Aino

Age: 24 in ARR, 31 as of Post-6.0

Nameday: 13th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (May 13th)

Gender: Female, Cis

Race: Au Ra

Tribe: Raen

Nationality: Hingan

Languages: Modern Hingan, Most Far Eastern Dialects, Old Auri Tongue, and Eorzean Common Tongue

Profession: Former samurai and heir apparent of the Aino Clan; Currently a ronin, adventurer, and Scion of the Seventh Dawn

Education Level: Home schooled by private tutors in Hingashi, and is particularly knowledgeable in history, cultures, and languages.

BLOODLINES//

Father: Lord Masanori Aino (48 in ARR)

Mother: Lady Michiko Aino (45 in ARR)

Siblings: 2 younger brothers, Daichi and Kentaro (Ages 8 and 6 in ARR); Numerous half-siblings born of her father and his concubines

Extended Family: Large extended family, but her best friend is her first cousin Rei Tokugawa (25 in ARR)

In-Laws: All in-laws deceased

Children: None, and cannot have any biological children due to her injuries from attempted Seppuku

Pet: An amaro named Nightmare who also serves as Yume’s mount; the amaro was named after Yume’s black horse, also named Nightmare, that Yume was forced to leave behind after she was banished by her father.

ROMANCE & SEXUALITY//

Sexual Orientation: Demisexual

Romantic Orientation: Demiromantic

Significant Other: Zenos Galvus, in a long-term monogamous relationship as of Post-6.0; Will marry at some time in the future

Past Relationships: Briefly dated G’raha Tia during the events of the investigation of the Crystal Tower; Yume’s ancient self as Nemesis was eternally bonded with Ares, Zenos’ ancient self

RESIDENCE//

Place of Birth: Born in Aino Castle, in Lord Masanori Aino's territory, located not too far outside of Kugane, Hingashi

Current Residence: Small house in Shirogane (Located in game at Rafflesia, Shirogane, Ward 17, Plot 33.)

TALENTS AND SKILLS//

Canon Battle Jobs: Samurai (Trained since early childhood; canonically referred to as a Ronin; some of Yume’s abilities are unique and distinctive from the in game job) and Black Mage (Self-taught; some abilities are unique and distinct from the canonical in-game job)

Abilities: Kenjutsu, Martial Arts, Marksmanship, Thaumaturgy, Black Magic, Writing Poetry, Dancing, and Polyglot

Bad At: Singing, All forms of healing magic, Household chores, Public Speaking, Confiding in others when stressed, and Controlling her anger.

APPEARANCE//

Hair: Naturally jet black in color with straight bangs and pulled back into a high ponytail most of the time, and medium-long length.

Eyes: Large, wide set eyes; Royal Blue in color with lighter blue limbal rings surrounding the iris.

Face: Heart-shaped, with ivory colored scales on cheeks and bridge of her long, thin nose.

Lips: Full, plump lips

Complexion: Fair, can mildly tan with extended sun exposure

Blemishes: None

Scars: Though she has many small scars accumulated over the years, the most prominent one is a large, very deep scar from the right side of her abdomen to her belly button that she is quite ashamed of for many years; she only shows the scar when necessary unless she is alone with Zenos.

Tattoos: One large tattoo of a Phoenix spreading its wings that covers her entire back in all red ink.

Height: 5 fulms 2 ilms (Tallest Height for female Au Ra)

Weight: 120 ponze

Build: Petite and athletic but curvy with a large chest.

Features (Au Ra): Horns are slightly curled and sloping backwards away from her face; tail is long and smooth with a few small spikes near the base. Scales adorn her body and face with a small speckling of scales above the bridge of her nose.

Usual Hairstyles: Usually pulled up into a high ponytail for battle, but she tends to also pull up her hair into a side ponytail with braids while not fighting, and recently she has worn her hair loose.

Usual Face Look: Usually wears reddish-pink eyeshadow, black eyeshadow and eyeliner, and mauve colored lipstick.

Usual Clothing: Black leather, black colored robes, black or dark colored kimonos, black dresses, and some dark red and dark purple accessories. Basically, Yume asks, “Does this come in black?”

Face and Voice Claim: Chinese actress Fan Bing Bing for both face and voice claim.

PERSONALITY//

Introverted / Extroverted / Ambiverted (bold what applies)

Positive Traits: Friendly, polite, respectful, reserved, courageous, brave, kind, compassionate, empathetic, open minded, pragmatic, intuitive, loyal, faithful.

Most Positive Trait: Honorable to a fault. Yume follows the Honor Code of the Samurai and will not fight an unarmed opponent, tries her best to not bring harm to the innocent, and she is extremely loyal to those she has sworn to serve. Will give her life in an heartbeat if she deems it to be an honorable death and a worthy sacrifice for a good cause.

Negative Traits: Temperamental, prideful, aggressive, cynical, jealous, possessive, distant, insecure, reckless.

Most Negative Trait: Besides falling in love with Zenos? Yume has a problem with anger management. When she doesn’t keep her anger in check, she gets violent, and will kill an enemy with no hesitation. She has killed many people this way in her past in Hingashi, including killing those that she felt had dishonored her in some way.

Fears: Living a life without making her own choices, having regrets, and the death of her loved ones, though not afraid of dying herself.

Aspirations: To live a life that she has chosen for herself and not forced upon her by someone else, to help others and use her powers for good, and to see the entire world for herself.

Traumas: For past traumas before ARR, you can read Yume’s history below. Most of the events of ShB and EW were really traumatic for her, especially almost dying after the battle with Zenos at the end of 6.0.

Hobbies: Writing poetry, travelling, learning about other cultures, learning history, reading, and shopping.

Vices: Eating too much junk food, bottling up emotions until she explodes, shutting out others when feeling depressed, feeling insecure about herself outside of being a Warrior of Light.

Faith: Believes in the concept of Karma and that everything happens for a reason, but does not believe in the Kami or any other kind of god, at least ones that aren't primals anyway.

Turn Ons: Loyalty, Confidence, Bravery, Integrity, Intelligence, unique eyes, beautiful smile, muscular physique, and a large chest.

Turn Offs: Cowardice, Dishonesty, Disloyalty, Deceitfulness, Superficiality, Greed

Temperament: Phlegmatic/Choleric

MBTI: INFP-A

Soul Type: The Warrior

Tropes: The Chosen Many, Lady of War, Aloof Dark-haired Girl, Dark and Troubled Past, Samurai, Ronin, Warrior Poet, Honor Before Reason, Seppuku, Black Mage, Lady of Black Magic

Songs: “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones (This one is also her OC tag), “Weight of the World” from Nier Automata, “Sayuri’s Theme” from Memoirs of a Geisha, and “Wandering Flame” from FFX

Character Inspirations: Chiyo/Sayuri from Memoirs of a Geisha, Mariko from James Clavell’s Shogun, Auron from FFX, Tifa Lockhart from FFVII, Rei Hino/Sailor Mars from Sailor Moon, Trinity from The Matrix, Daenerys Targaryen from A Song of Ice and Fire, and Jasmine from Disney’s Aladdin

FAVORITES//

Book: Chūshingura, translated as The Treasury of Loyal Retainers, commonly known as The 47 Ronin.

Deity: Nald’thal the Traders

Holidays: Heavensturn and Moonfire Faire

Month: 3rd Astral Moon (May)

Weather: A warm, sunny day with a light breeze and fair to clear skies.

Time of Day: Dawn

Places: Kugane, Eastern Thanalan, Costa del Sol, The Royal Menagerie in the palace in Ala Mhigo, Rak’tika Greatwood, Thavnair, Ultima Thule, and Yak T’el

Sounds: The wind, chimes, Taiko drumming, birds chirping, and crackling wood of a campfire or a fireplace.

Scents: Cherry blossoms, tea brewing, incense, and candles burning.

Tastes: Anything spicy, strawberries and cream, sushi, curry, ramen, matcha green tea, coffee, chocolate.

Feels: Leather, flower petals, Hingan silk, and a warm fireplace or campfire.

Number: 2

Colors: Jet Black, Dalamud Red, Wine Red, and Gloom Purple

SYMBOLISM//

Elements: Fire, Light, and Darkness

Gemstones: Amber and Sunstone

Animal: Birds of all kind

Mythological Creature: Phoenixes

Flowers: Cherry blossoms and sunflowers

Seasons: Late Spring and Early Summer

Land, Sea, or Sky: Sky

Astronomical Object: The Sun

HISTORY//

History (Pre-ARR): ((Content/Trigger Warnings Ahead!! Ritualistic Suicide/Seppuku, Attempted Suicide, Mental and Emotional Abuse, Slight Depictions of Self-Harm, and Discussion of Potential Incestual Marriage; Feel free to skip over this section to avoid!))

Yume was born the eldest daughter of a Daimyo (a feudal lord who ruled over a territory in Hingashi), Lord Masanori Aino, and she was his heir apparent. Yume was raised from birth to become the ideal samurai, who would be able to beat any opponent in battle, and to one day succeed her father as daimyo. She excelled in all her studies and was driven to be the best on the battlefield, yet she always felt like something was missing from her life.

As she got older, she travelled often to Kugane, the famed port city where merchants from all walks of life congregated. Yume was exposed to people with vastly different cultures and traditions from the ones she knew. She was fascinated with the travelers from distant lands that she had never seen before, especially the Eorzeans. Yet she would always do her duty and aspired to live up to her father’s expectations.

When she came of age, Lord Aino began the search for his beloved daughter’s suitor, and he had narrowed down his criteria to a very short but nigh impossible list: 1) Must be a son of a prominent noble family, 2) Must be able to sire children, and 3) He must be Yume’s equal in battle, as determined by a 1v1 duel with Yume herself. The first two criteria were the easy part. Many clans were interested in marrying their son to the daughter of Lord Aino, but Lord Aino looked for perfection, and no man around her age was good enough for his daughter. This is because every would be suitor who dueled Yume for a chance to win her hand in marriage was defeated. There were none that proved worthy of her.

Yume pleaded with her father to allow her to decide for herself who she wants to marry in her own time, but her father forbade her from ever speaking of it again, for she would shame him and bring dishonor to the family name. Soon after Yume’s 18th nameday, her father announced her betrothal to Lord Nobu Aino, her own uncle. Nobu had lost his wife due to illness, and he never fathered children with her. To ensure that Nobu will have children of his own, he wished to wed a young woman with many years ahead of her so that she can give him many children. Yume was appalled; it was commonplace centuries ago for uncles and nieces to marry in Hingashi, but it is a dying tradition that only a few remaining noble families participate in, as most of Hingashi frowns upon it in modern times.

Yume soon felt trapped in the station in life that she was born into. Her family never sought her approval of her uncle as her suitor, nor was there any room for her to decline the betrothal. Though she wished for nothing more than to become a samurai, she did not want to be forced into a marriage with her own uncle, nor to be bound to a fate that she never decided for herself. This led to the biggest decision she ever made: she confronted her father and outright refused to marry Nobu no matter what.

Her father answered her by saying that she has dishonored him and the family, but Yume responded that he has shamed her and she cannot live like this anymore. Lord Aino ended the confrontation by telling her that if she cannot live with the shame, then she must commit Seppuku, or ritualistic suicide.

The next day, the ceremony has commenced, and Yume is fully prepared to take her own life. But just as she began to slit her belly open, her father stops her and tells her that she does not have to die but must live in shame. Lord Aino’s change of heart allows Yume to survive the attempted seppuku, but the damage to her organs was so extensive that her reproductive organs had to be removed, so Yume can never have biological children. Soon after she recovers from her wounds, the family disowns her, she is stripped of all her power and titles, and she must leave her father’s lands, never to return. Yume agrees to this, and she never sees her family again.

After she has fully recovered and left her father’s lands behind, Yume is now known as a disgraced ronin, a samurai without a master. To survive, she makes a name for herself as a mercenary and assassin in Kugane for five years, and was known as the “Wandering Flame”, which derives from her clan living on a dormant volcano, the “flame” part, and “wandering” for her being a ronin.

One fateful day, after hearing the voice of Hydaelyn calling to her day after day to go to Eorzea, Yume decides that since there really is nothing left for her in Hingashi, she leaves her homeland behind for Eorzea, a land that she has always dreamed of seeing, and soon becomes a Scion of the Seventh Dawn and is known as a “Warrior of Light”.

OTHER//

Smokes: Never

Drugs: Never

Drinks: Only drinks wine and certain kinds of cocktails, and she is overall very responsible with her alcohol consumption. She will never drink on the eve of battle, nor ever indulge at times when she needs her mind to be clear and focused.

Mount Issuance: Yume was never given a chocobo, as she flat out refuses one. She does not like the chocobos because of their smell, and still usually calls them “horse birds” out of habit from growing up in Hingashi. She rode a motorcycle built by Cid for a few years (from ARR until ShB) until she is gifted an amaro named Nightmare by the Crystal Exarch.

Been Arrested: Was technically going to be arrested for Regicide during the events of the Bloody Banquet, but Yume escapes Ul’dah along with her fellow Warriors of Light.

UNSUNDERED AND SHARDS//

Unsundered: Nemesis (Not Azem)

Source: Yume Aino, Warrior of Light, 8 times rejoined

First: Renda-Rae, rejoined during ShB 5.0

Second: ???, rejoined in 3rd Calamity (Fire)

Third: ???, rejoined in 4th Calamity (Earth)

Fourth: ???, status unknown

Fifth: ???, rejoined in 1st Calamity (Wind)

Sixth: ???, rejoined in 5th Calamity (Ice)

Seventh: Tifa Lockhart, rejoined in 7th Calamity (Bahamut)

Eighth: ???, status unknown

Ninth: ???, status unknown

Tenth: Auron, rejoined in 6th Calamity (Water)

Eleventh: ???, status unknown

Twelfth: ???, rejoined in 2nd Calamity (Lightning)

Thirteenth: Rubicante, deceased as of patch 6.3

CURRENT STATUS//

As of patches 7.0-7.1, Yume will begin by wandering Tural with Zenos as they hunt down Tural Vidraal, with Yume’s newly self-trained skills as a Black Mage. Yume and Zenos did not assist in the Rite of Succession for any candidate. However, they helped in the defense of Tuliyollal both times that the city is attacked, and they fought in the battle with Sphene alongside Hali and the other WoLs. Following their victory, Yume and Zenos have remained in Tural for a while before they eventually head back to their home in Shirogane.

NOTE: Yume's story follows all of the major events of the MSQ as she is a Warrior of Light. The only major canon diversion is that in her canonverse, there are multiple Warriors of Light (notably my main OC Hali Aloke @starrysnowdrop and my friends’ OCs) and Yume’s ancient self is NOT Azem. Yume won’t always be the main focus of certain MSQ events either, as my main WoL is Hali. Feel free to ask me for any specifics in this regard.

[msnihilist]

I am absolutely obsessed with Tenma's need to bring everything back full-circle. He can't heal, and he ensures that no one else can, either. And it's not just his son's death that haunts him, it's everything that he put Atom through after the fact.

He blames himself for Tobio's death, obviously. That much is clear. And he blames Tokugawa for Daichi's death, too, as a reflection of his own guilt.

But what gets me is that Tenma can't stop there. He just can't help himself. He needs to keep reliving the past, needs to keep recreating it. So much so that he gives Tokugawa a gun to kill Atlas, just like how he killed Atom.

All of this just makes me think: "If your son is a monster, did you ever stop and think who he got it from?"

[fun-with-god-p]

I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY