#when the Yuri so unhealthy one of them eats the other

[cry-ptidd]

"And she had brown eyes like a lamb, innocent and golden"

[rarepairronpa]

an ideal date

The people are yelling, copycats of her beloved and crude. Nothing like them, nothing like the real thing. Imitating both her beloved and their group, but inferior to both. Not worth her time. She ignores the screaming, ignores the pleas. People in pain are everywhere. That never changed from the start. She, chosen and holy for it, could only shake her head in disgust and a little pity. She ignores their cries, clutching her phone as she turned up her headphones. (Blocking out them begging for help like they ignored her.) Junko’s voice, bright and peppy and out of place, comes through like music on the other side. “Mikan-senpai, Mikan-senpai, aren’t you excited?!” They squealed, and Mikan smiled fondly. “Of course,” she murmured into her headphone’s subpar mic. “I’m with you, after all.” - Mikan and Junko hunt down her past bullies. [Dangan WLWeek day 5: The Tragedy/Ship With A Trans Headcanon.]

Junkan for day 5 of @danggirlronpa 's WLWeek! This is actually an idea I've had for a long time- Junkan hunting down Mikan's past bullies. I originally wanted to write it for my BNHA/DR crossover (with Izuku tagging along), buuut I don't think it'll work for the already established timeline of that work, so I had to scrap the idea. Still! I was super fond of the idea of it, that when I saw the prompt "Tragedy", my mind immediately went to that. This is Junkan, so they are an unhealthy relationship in this, BUT they're also very sappy and cute, in a morbid way- so I think people who like fluffy Junkan might like this one too, along with people who like the more toxic yuri aspect. It is ultimately unhealthy, because Junko is encouraging Mikan to be her worst self, buuuut there's definitely moments in it that I go, "oh, that's sweet". It has layers! Is what I'm saying! Sometimes what makes toxic relationships so hard to get out of is that they have moments of tenderness and genuine love.

This one is also, obviously, a no brainwashing video AU. I leave Chiaki's fate ambiguous; whether she's dead, never existed as human Chiaki, or is a Remnant that will eventually betray them isn't... known in this. I feel like any could be applicable, so go crazy with whatever interpretation you want. I don't go into detail how Mikan became a despair, either, just that it's not through brainwashing. I also mention that she knew about Yasuke- in my head, she had him kinda had a Greg and Pearl (from Steven Universe) dynamic. Which she thinks she's "won", as Yasuke was killed by Junko.

As for Junko, they're nonbinary in this- I'd say close to a demigirl, though she's never defined it. They use she/they pronouns and feminine terms such as "girlfriend". I explain it a bit in my notes. If she doesn't read as feminine aligned enough, I will be willing to edit it to make this more clear.

Also- there's no actual graphic torture in this. Because. I didn't want to write that for a fun ship week. And that would also involve a lot of OCs to fill out Mikan's bullies. It's more of a lead up to Mikan finding her past bullies than her actually confronting them. So, if you're faint of heart, you'll still probably be fine with this one as it's mainly implication.

Over all, this is my favorite of what I've written for this week (with my first day nanamiki one being my second favorite). It has a concept I've been wanting to do for ages, mentions of Yasuke and Mikan knowing each other (which I eat up), and has nonbinary Junko, a headcanon I love. I also think the Junkan has a nice mix of being both disturbing and cute. So, if you're going to read any of what I've written for this week, I definitely recommend this one!

[eparvierr]

linda for the ask game !! maybe miss holloway too if you.would like<3

YAYAYYAYYAYYA

linda

- favorite thing about her: god. her daddy issues (family trauma). 36 years old and still willing to KILL PEOPLE for daddy's love. zero self respect zero dignity. and then she doesn't even get it

- least favorite thing about her: mmm. i love everything about her so this is hard. OH how mean she is to becky. dont get me wrong, i wouldnt love her like i do if she was nice. but. still. fucking bitch

- favorite line: EASY. "i've met god. he had nothing nice to say about you." [slashes throat] INSANE & ICONIC. but "i'm not a boomer, i'm a super cool millennial" comes dangerously close. pathetic wet cat of a woman.

- brotp: HER AND TED. we cooked this up genuinely they'd be so fucking funny

- otp: barnroe. you know it. but jane x linda (toxic doomed unhealthy therapist x patient yuri), sheilinda (chefs kiss), medicinal alcohol (weirdest threesome ever), linda x zoey (unhealthy but hot), and barnroers (second weirdest threesome ever) come after that. but barnroe 🔛🔝

- notp: linda with any man 💗

- random headcanon: she used to paint (bc she was forced to) but hated it. bc it wasnt fun to constantly hear "you need to be better". so she stopped as she got older. and when she finally finally finally started processing her family trauma she started painting again (her first painting after like 20 years was of becky. they both cried)

- unpopular opinion: much to all starcanwrecked confessions account anons' chagrin, she is THE comphet lesbian ever. i need to find the essay i wrote on it it's somewhere in my notes app

- songs i associate with them: good luck, babe! & little miss perfect are the main ones, but i do have a playlist for her with other songs

- favorite picture of them: i took this while i was makign gifs and ive been in love ever since

miss holloway

- favorite thing about her: NO EMPATHY!!!!! shes not a mom friend shes not a sweet gal shes kind of a bitch and i love it

- least favorite thing about her: n. nothing. weirdly. oh red hair, thats a satan thing

- favorite line: "s'good, right?" after mind-forcing rose to eat her pie with that stupid smile on her face. wow that sounds. So disgusting 😭

- brotp: holloweane. i dont give a shit that you want them to kiss; theyre queerplatonic to me

- otp: WINE AND DINE!!!!!! Theyre so horribly perfect & perfectly horrible for each other

- notp: her and wilbur cross....sorry i barely give a fuck about most male characters but an evil one who eats apples & wears triple denim? could not care less

- random headcanon: AUTISTIC AROMANTIC

- unpopular opinion: shes not a sweet sunshine rainbow gal shes actually kind of weird and creepy /aff

- songs i associate with them: choke by idkhbtfm 💗 also bleed magic by idkhbtfm. idk why i just...want her to be so evil and edgy and a poser

- favorite picture of them: THIS BECAUSE THIS IS RIGHT BEFORE "s'good, right?" SHE IS ACTIVELY MIND CONTROLLING SOME PUNK BITCH AND THIS IS THE EXPRESSION ON HER FACE? FUCKJNGG FREAK!!!!!!!!!

[webtoonpolls]

Brunettes with Horrible Silver-Haired Supernatural Partners

Alex & N (Boyfriend of the Dead)

i havent read it in years but these two pissed me off so bad i developed media literacy skills theyre alright as characters separately but when theyre dating theyre completely unbearable the main thing i remember is this arc where they took a break from dating and alex started hanging out with her zombie friend lily being wholesome and enjoyable and the cast started being like oh watch out n lily's gonna steal ur gf and one of the character outright was like hey the japanese word for lily is yuri and yuri is slang for lesbian and there was an april fool's joke page about the title being changed to girlfriend of the dead and alex/lily being the main couple but then its over alex and n get back together and theres like a moment where they fucking ACKNOWLEDGED that theyre the worst together but alex is like if we're both awful lets be awful together or some shit i stopped reading after they introduced a girl named elsa and alex started getting pissy about it or some shit im a sucker for romance where the people involved suck and its a hand in unlovable hand type deal but it wasnt even close to that and exhausting to read.

On one hand, I'm biased against "tsundere"-coded characters. On the other, N wanted to eat her on their first meeting and DID spend 50+ pages lying to her about it.

Malori & Queen Velverosa (Mage and Demon Queen)

People like it because it's one of the few fantasy GL, but when you read it you can easily see it's pretty unhealthy. In the story Queen Vel's portrayed as a "tsundere" and her henchmen are all "she's lonely - you should accept Malori's affections!" She literally kills Malori on a regular basis (resurrection is a thing in the worldbuilding), and Malori STILL doesn't accept her rejection. It's unhealthy for both of them. If it was a dark comedy or psychological thriller I wouldn't mind, but the story portrays it as "cute" and "funny".

i used to love them so much but now they’re just kind of annoying. sorry but it’s just how i feel. and the age gap is kind of weird but i dont think too strongly about age gaps if one of them is immortal unless the webtoon is really weird about it.

[mcchazzy14]

Jim Hopper x Dmitri Antonov SFW Headcanons

Part 1? Maybe. (More under the cut!) I’m gonna do an NSFW one too. Any specific headcanons (SFW/NSFW) that you want answered, let me know in replies or shoot me a message.

Let’s Get Started!

1. Jim asked Dmitri out first. It was on the way back to American from Russia. It went something like:

“Hey, so…do you wanna see where your nickname came from?”

(Murray choked and Joyce rolled her eyes. Yuri wasn’t surprised at all)

2. And yeah they definitely went to Enzo’s for their first date. Dmitri’s never had Italian food before and Jim finally got those breadsticks he’d been dreaming about.

3. Dmitri gets nightmares from the prison. The demogorgon really scared the shit out of him. He’ll wake up sweating and shaking, feeling just inches away from death. He can usually pull himself back to reality if Jim isn’t awake but he usually wakes up when Dmitri does. So Jim will pull him into a hug and tuck Dmitri’s head under his chin, rubbing his back until he calms down again.

4. Jim’s physical affection in public towards Dmitri is more squeeze of the shoulder, brush of the back when he passes, etc. Once they’re alone he gets more comfortable with it and he’ll pull him into those big bear hugs we all know he gives.

5. Dmitri’s a cuddler. When they’re sleeping, he’ll either hug Jim from behind and bury his face in between his shoulder blades, or he’ll force his way into Jim’s arms and curl up to his chest. He’s got little spoon energy.

Jim’s hesitant on it at first which is why Dmitri is usually hugging him from behind. Once he’s more comfortable with it though, he’s all for holding him close every night.

6. Jim loves the height difference between the two of them. It’s only a couple of inches, but it’s enough. Makes him easier to hold.

7. Dmitri cooks a lot. He’s definitely better than Jim is. He wakes up early to cook breakfast before Jim goes to work and he’ll make El waffles with extra sugar until he gets in trouble.

8. Jim came home to Dmitri and El sitting on the couch watching movies. El had a plate of waffles, covered in chocolate syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles, and tons of other toppings. Dmitri was eating peanut butter straight out of the jar with a spoon. Jim didn’t stay late at work anymore after that so they didn’t get into anymore trouble.

9. The two of them are constantly teasing each other. It’s one of the ways they show their affection for each other. From an outsider’s view it might not look like they like each other, but they’re so goddamn in love, it’s ridiculous.

10. They fall asleep on the couch together a lot. Like an unhealthy amount. If they put a movie on, there’s a 50-50 chance they’ll both pass out halfway through it. They’ll wake up around 1am and stumble back to the bedroom.

11. Jim calls Dmitri ‘D’ a lot. It’s quick to say if he’s in a hurry, but he uses it affectionately as well. Especially after nightmares.

Dmitri occasionally calls him ‘American’ as a joke and usually gets a smack on the head for it.

12. Dmitri said ‘I love you’ first. He mumbled it in Russian a lot before he said it in English since Jim didn’t know those words. But eventually, they were alone, having dinner together and it just slipped out. He waited about thirty seconds for Jim to say it back to him.

13. The keep using the ‘What are the odds?’ joke. Jim will ask him stupid questions and Dmitri responds with equally ridiculous ratios. He never gives him a 1:1. Well, except one time….

“Hey, D, what are the odds that you’ll marry me…?”

“I’d say…..one to one.”

That’s it for now!!!

[im-just-a-simp-le-whore]

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[thatsamericano]

She Tastes Like Apple Juice and Peach

Pairing: Nyo America/Nyo Romano. Mention of Nyo Romano/male OC, mention of nyo Ukraine/nyo Canada. Human AU. 

Rating/Warnings: Teen. Compulsory heterosexuality and internalized lesbophobia from the POV character. Mix of fluff and angst, with an ambiguously sad ending. (The pining is mutual, but they’re not ready to talk about it yet.)

Word Count: 2337

Summary: Amelia kisses Chiara when she’s just 14 as “practice” for her future boyfriend. Amelia doesn’t even know if she wants a boyfriend, but she also doesn’t know how to tell her best friend the truth.

A/N: Title from “She” by Dodie. I use “Yuri” as the name for nyo Ukraine, which I got from this post by @feynavaley. This fic will be up on AO3 soon.

Amelia was glad to catch up with Chiara, and glad that she actually got to hug her and speak to her in person. She couldn’t begrudge Kiki for spending time with her family in Italy, and it wasn’t like Amelia had been completely alone with nothing to do this summer. But she had missed her best friend, and it was nice to spend the night together eating junk food, watching TV, and enjoying each other’s company.

Amelia liked hearing about Chiara’s cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, but the one thing she could have done without hearing about was this boy Chiara had met. He lived in the house next door to her grandparents, and he was named Salvatore. Chiara’s eyes sparkled when she talked about how cute and nice Salvatore was, and her cheeks flushed a shade similar to the color of her ruffled rose pajama top. Amy smiled, but she felt a little queasy when she heard the name the special emphasis Chiara put on his name. Maybe she had eaten too much popcorn, or maybe it was the fact she’d never really felt like that about a boy. Gilbert and Magnus were her friends, but they were in the grade above her and treated her like a little sister. Tolys and Kiku were also fun to hang out with, but she never got butterflies around them, and definitely not like the overwhelming sensations Madeleine seemed to experience around her friend Yuri. Many times, Maddie blushed bright red as she shyly confided in her twin about something sweet Yuri had said or done. Amelia had never felt the urge to gush like that about anyone (except Chiara, which didn’t really count, since they were best friends and both girls).

Maybe it was like her dad had said, and Amelia was just a “late bloomer.” Or maybe she was weird for not getting crushes on people. She always felt strange whenever girls her age started talking about the guys they liked, because she never had anything to say. She felt strange now, because she couldn’t understand why Chiara was so impressed by stuff like Salvatore being a good soccer player. Amelia was good at lots of sports, including soccer. Even if he could beat her at soccer, she could probably kick his ass at baseball.

The bottom dropped out of her stomach when Chiara started talking about a date she and Salvatore had gone on. It wasn’t much, just a trip to the movies and a walk around town, but it was more romance than Amelia had ever experienced. That was why she had to hide her jealousy behind a fake smile.

Chiara giggled as she got near the end of her story. “And then when he was dropping me off at the house, Totò, he uhh… he kissed me.”

“He kissed you?” Amelia repeated. She was surprised, and her chest felt weirdly tight. Probably indigestion from all that popcorn.

Chiara nodded and tucked a strand of wavy hair behind her ear. “He did. It was my first kiss ever.”

Amelia nibbled on her bottom lip and looked away. She hadn’t been kissed yet, and she was sad that her best friend had experienced something so life-changing without her. “Was it nice? Did it feel good?”

“It was okay, I guess?” When she glanced over, Chiara was frowning at the memory. “Honestly, it would’ve been a lot better if he hadn’t pulled away after two seconds and sneezed in my face.”

Amelia laughed. “He sneezed in your face?! Who the hell does that?”

Chiara tossed a pillow at her. “Shut up, idiota! It wasn’t his fault! He was allergic to my perfume!”

Amelia took several more seconds to calm down. “Still, that sounds horrible, Kiki. I’m sorry.”

“It was kinda gross,” Chiara admitted with a shrug. “The second kiss was better. I was wearing a different perfume then.”

So, Chiara had kissed this boy multiple times. Amelia hadn’t kissed anyone ever.

“So is he your boyfriend now, or…” Part of Amelia really didn’t want to hear the answer, but she felt obligated to ask.

Chiara sighed. “He lives in Palermo, so that wouldn’t really work. It was a summer fling, and it wasn’t meant to last. We had fun, but we’re both okay with it being over now.”

Amelia nodded, even though it didn’t make much sense to her. She didn’t think it was possible for Salvatore to get over someone as beautiful and amazing as Chiara. No boy would ever be able to.

“Well, while you were breaking boys’ hearts in Sicily, my summer was much more boring by comparison. Just the normal stuff you’re used to.”

Chiara chuckled and nudged her side. “So no torrid summer romances for you?”

“Nah. I guess guys don’t see me that way.” Amelia knew that was supposed to bother her. It bothered her mom, who had repeatedly told Amy that boys would never notice her if she kept acting like such a tomboy. But Amelia wasn’t even sure if she wanted boys to notice her. She wasn’t sure how she would react if they did.

Chiara rolled her eyes. “Boys are stupid. I wouldn’t waste too much time worrying about what they think.”

Amelia frowned and stared down at the toenails Chiara had painted for her earlier. “Easy for you to say. You’re super pretty, like a 14-year-old version of that famous Italian movie star whose name I can’t remember right now. And I’m just… well, me.” She was chubbier than a lot of girls her age, had metal braces on her teeth, and had to wear glasses if she wanted to see worth a damn. Amelia didn’t think she was ugly, but she didn’t think she was particularly pretty either, and that made her feel bad for reasons she didn’t entirely understand. Why did it matter how she looked when she wasn’t even sure if she wanted boys to notice her as an attractive young woman?

Unless she wanted girls to notice her as an attractive young woman. But that couldn’t be true, right? Amelia was straight. She had to be. There simply wasn’t any other option.

“Cara, you shouldn’t talk about yourself that way.” Chiara reached out and covered Amelia’s hand, which made Amelia turn to look at her in surprise. “You’re gorgeous. Anyone who can’t appreciate what’s right in front of them isn’t worth your time.”

Her voice was soft, and her hazel eyes were full of conviction. Amelia’s heart raced inside her chest, but she didn’t think she was having a heart attack or suffering from some kind of illness. It felt too wonderful and bewildering to be unhealthy. Was this how Maddie felt with Yuri?

Amelia grinned. “You think I’m gorgeous? Really?”

Chiara’s face turned red as she huffed and pulled her hand away. “I’m not blind, okay?! There’s no need to be so smug about it!” She wrapped her arms around her knees, clearly embarrassed, and Amelia wanted to hug her. Or something.

She opted for the hug. “I’m not smug. I’m just… really flattered. You’re the prettiest girl I’ve ever seen, so you saying that I’m gorgeous is kind of a huge deal.”

“G… grazie.” Chiara sounded shy and flustered, which was adorable. God, the guy who got to be her boyfriend someday would be so lucky.

Amelia frowned. Ugh, there was that feeling again. That heavy, sinking feeling in her gut. She didn’t want to think about Kiki with a boyfriend. She didn’t want to imagine her best friend kissing a boy, touching him, talking about him with the same gleam in her eye she’d had when she spoke of the boy she kissed on vacation. Or maybe a brighter gleam because her boyfriend would mean more to her than a short summer romance.

Amelia let her arms fall away from Chiara and gave her the brightest smile she could. “It’s probably for the best. I don’t think I’m ready for the whole boyfriend thing anyway.” She wasn’t sure if she’d ever be ready for that. “Especially the kissing part. I wouldn’t know what to do if some guy tried to kiss me.” She’d probably freeze or run away.

“Well as long as you don’t sneeze in the guy’s face afterwards, you’ll be doing better than Salvatore.”

Amelia laughed. “True.”

Chiara looked nervous all of a sudden. She started playing with her hair. “I could show you, if you want.”

“Show me?”

“How to kiss people.”

“Oh. I mean, yeah? If that’s not too weird for you.” Amelia wondered if it should be weird for her. The idea of kissing Chiara didn’t feel weird at all.

Chiara smirked at her, nervousness apparently gone. “If it was too weird for me, I wouldn’t have offered, would I?”

“No, I guess not.” Amelia tilted her head towards her best friend and squinted in confusion. “Should I?”

“Just hold still.” Chiara cupped her face, leaned in, and connected their lips. Her stomach swooped like she was on a rollercoaster, and Amelia was too stunned to move or even close her eyes.

Chiara pulled away. “You’re tense. Just try to relax. Close your eyes and pretend I’m someone you want to kiss.”

Not a problem. Amelia nodded and closed her eyes, waiting for Chiara to kiss her again. This time she was prepared, and when she felt that swoop in her stomach, she sighed and parted her lips against Chiara’s mouth. Her mouth felt tingly and kind of staticky, but in a good way? She liked it. She liked kissing Chiara.

Chiara moved her lips hesitantly, and Amelia tried to copy her movements. Chiara’s tongue flicked over her lower lip, and Amelia let out a startled whimper. Chiara ripped her mouth away suddenly.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to! I got caught up in the moment and took it too far. Dio, I never got close to kissing Salvatore like that…”

Amelia caught her flailing hands in her own. “It’s fine. I didn’t mind.”

“You didn’t mind. You didn’t mind that I almost French kissed you? Are you fucking insane?!”

Maybe she was. She had been disappointed that Chiara stopped, but Amelia couldn’t say that, could she?

“We were practicing,” Amelia claimed, ignoring how her gut churned with guilt. “It doesn’t count.” Amelia hated lying to her best friend, but she didn’t know what else to do.

Chiara’s eyes looked troubled. “No, I guess it doesn’t count. But if you start to feel uncomfortable, just tell me to stop.”

Amelia nodded. “Okay.” She didn’t think she’d want to stop Chiara, so the promise was unnecessary.

Chiara slowly began to lean in, and Amelia closed her eyes.

The kiss was warm, gentle, and sweet. The tingly feeling in Amelia’s lips returned instantly, along with the roller-coaster swooping in her stomach. Chiara’s tongue shyly entered her mouth, and Amelia could taste the apple juice she had earlier along with her peach-flavored lip gloss. Amelia idly wondered if she should have brushed her teeth first or maybe put on some kind of lip balm.

Chiara pulled away a few seconds later, flushed and panting for air. “That… that was…”

“You taste like apples and peaches,” Amelia told her, too stupefied to say anything else.

Chiara giggled. “You taste like popcorn and soda. I kinda liked it, though.”

“Do you think I need more practice?” Amelia asked. She tried to make sure her voice didn’t sound too hopeful.

“Probably not. There’s nothing wrong with the way you kiss. You just have to remember not to freeze up at the beginning, and you’ll do just fine.”

It was the best answer Amelia could have realistically expected, but she still felt keenly disappointed. There was an ache inside of her that hadn’t existed before.

Chiara snuggled into her side and turned her gaze towards the television, so it wasn’t all bad. Amelia put an arm loosely around her and pretended to watch the TV too. If she breathed in, she could smell the remnants of popcorn and candy, along with a hint of lemongrass and oranges. It was coming from Chiara, and it might have been the perfume Salvatore was allergic to. She chuckled softly at the thought.

Chiara yawned. “What’s so funny?”

“Guess we know I’m not allergic to your perfume. I didn’t sneeze on your face.”

Chiara snorted. “No. No, you didn’t.”

Amelia felt the urge to confess the truth, but she pursed her lips and kept silent for the next several minutes. Only when she felt Chiara’s body growing heavier and her breathing getting softer did she dare turn her head to look at her best friend.

Kiki’s chestnut hair was tousled up against her shoulder. Her eyes were closed, and her eyebrows were slightly arched. Her nose descended in a straight line, and her lips, full and reddened from just kissing Amelia, were parted slightly. She was by far the most beautiful thing Amelia had ever seen, and that ache inside her grew. She felt the butterflies everywhere, not just her stomach.

“I don’t think I want a boyfriend,” Amelia whispered, so quietly Chiara probably wouldn’t have been able to hear it even if she were awake. “I think I just want you, and I think maybe I always have. I know you don’t feel the same way, and that’s okay, as long as I still get to be your friend.”

Chiara frowned in her sleep. “Amore,” she mumbled, but didn’t say anything else. Amelia had no idea who she was talking to. Probably not Salvatore, since that was just a summer romance she had claimed to be over now. Perhaps, a silly part of her mind whispered, she meant Amelia. Perhaps their practice meant something to her too, and she didn’t want a boyfriend either.

Amelia let herself bask in that delusion until the program she was only half-watching was over. Then she turned off the TV, closed her eyes, leaned into her best friend she loved more than she was supposed to, and fell asleep.

[toonstarterz]

BECAUSE I’M NOT POPULAR, I’LL READ WATAMOTE: CHAPTER #154

The Sports Tournament Arc has come to a close (watch me eat my words), and while things may not have ended in the most spectacular or dramatic fashion, it does offer a healthy dose of retrospection after the flurry of emotions we’ve undergone during this whole thing. Tomoko’s world may be winding down for the moment, but as we all know, that just sets the pace for things to spring right back up. 

Chapter 154: Because I’m Not Popular, The Sports Tournament Will End

Watamote has always been relatively good at picking apart what it means to be female, and acknowledging their habit for casual grooming is just one of those times. But where this series shines is that it neither advocates or condemns stereotypical female behavior. Its stance has always been, “it is what it is,” and the reader is open to make their own opinions on that.

Well, I never expected them to win, honestly speaking. This ain’t no shounen sports manga after all, where the underdogs make a dubious comeback thanks to Nakama Power™. The obligatory homosexual subtext was there, though.  

Yeeeah, one of Yuri’s biggest flaws is that it takes her some time to admit, or even recognize her own responsibilities. Naturally, that includes pointing out other’s faults before her own. That being said...

Is Yuri being Bitchy or Awkward? An Analysis to Come in A Couple More Pages.

Tomoko, being the one to slightly raise up everyone else’s spirits? I’d be more shocked if her growth didn’t already make that actually kind of plausible.

This right here is the single coolest girl in the entire manga.

Side note: Komi’s rekt face is sublime. 

That hit had so much force, it burst through the panel borders. For once, poor Minami.

I see friendships all over the place.

In spite of (or perhaps because of) Komiyama’s overzealous nature, she can also be hit pretty hard with a sense of shame when her efforts prove fruitless. Maybe Itou plays the role of the “Lift Their Spirits” Friend in times like this.

At least the other girls are also taking their defeat in stride. Although, Minami seems particularly down for once. Perhaps she surprisingly feels some disappointment over their loss.,,

....or maybe she just feels jaded watching Mike and her Boyfriend make kissy-face. 

The thing about Kiyota is that he doesn’t seem like an especially capable guy. But from what we’ve seen, the dude’s got a pretty agreeable personality that sort of just makes it easier for people to follow him. It’s the same reason why he became the class representative. Kiyota may not be at the top of the class in any way (that we know of), but his likability makes him a natural leader.

Of course, his true friends will still give him hella shit for it.

Like many loners with self-esteem issues, no one cares about winning until they actually start winning.

Hey, hey, hey! It seems that the disastrous fallout between Tomoko and Ucchi didn’t the stop the latter from making good on her claim to cheer Tomoko on. We don’t know if the Emoji Gang ever intervened after those events, but if Ucchi still has the nerve(cluelessness) to cheer the girl she berated, that can only be a good sign.

It’s kind of weird seeing Hirasawa next to her though, considered how Ucchi cut her down that one time. Long-term grudges do not exist unless you’re Tomoko.

Fuuka, eh? The gap between a character’s first major appearance and their revealed name gets smaller each time.  

So these two are close friends, I see. They certainly give off those “alpha girl’ airs, but not in an unapproachable way. Contrary to what Western media has fed me, bitchy queen bees aren’t actually that popular. 

I’m sure many a shipper thinks that Katou chose table tennis to be with Tomoko, but I don’t that’s the only reason. It could just as well be that she’s into the sport. For the longest time, Katou’s personality has increasingly contrasted with her appearance. On the surface, she looks like the stereotypical beauty whose friendly, girly, and is super popular. But underneath, she’s also rather unaware, possibly perverted, not actually that good with makeup, and frankly, a bit of a weirdo. She’s all full of surprises, and it honestly makes her feel more human.

That was probably not her intent, but a mini party is definitely more up Tomoko’s alley. She just barely made it through the KBBQ party after all, and while Tomoko would’ve probably made it through another large-scale party even easier, small get-togethers are the introvert’s bee’s knees.  

It’s still hard to get a read on Futaki’s sociability, but she seems like a middle-of-the-road case as far as we’ve seen.

Yuri using Tomoko as a support beam is way within my expectations of her. It hasn’t steered too far into the Unhealthy Zone (yet), but I do enjoy that Tomoko’s simple company is all Yuri really needs to enjoy herself.  

Introvert Problems #092: Preoccupying yourself with your beverage to break the awkward silence without realizing the social cue of waiting to clink glasses before drinking. 

Smooth move, me Tomoko.

Good taste, my girl. Very good taste.

I love how the artistic license in this series is played completely straight. Girls with cat smiles are a dime-a-dozen in manga, but it’s usually a visualization only apparent to the readers. But not here. Emoji eyes and a feline grin are just as ludicrous in-universe as it is to us.

Yeah...I have no idea what to make of this. Guess Yuri has her own weird quirks, after all. What makes it extra funny is when you remember that Tomoko is strangely good at cutting things. Ironic humor at its finest.

Harking back to what I said about Katou being full of surprises, it’s easy to judge Katou sorely on her appearance, given how much more refined she looks next to the other “plain" girls. But when you look beyond what’s skin deep, Katou actually has more similarities to Tomoko than she let on. Being decently athletic, but not sporty; having a high tolerance for perversion, and socially naive at times. Katou’s affection for Tomoko had always felt out-of-place when we didn’t know her personality too well. But now that we’ve gotten a good look at it, her budding friendship with Tomoko feels all the more authentic.

Being the Nucleus Friend is never easy, Tomoko. 

Ah, Tomoko, regrets are natural. One of the more informed aspects about Tomoko is that she doesn’t dwell on the past too much. Her episodes of cringe hardly have everlasting negative effects on her personality, and the only times she does dwell are when she comes to terms with the mistakes she’s made. The twist now is that Tomoko puts a positive spin on it this time. Instead of bemoaning how she did something bad, she now reflects on how she could have done something good. It’s a layer of positive reinforcement that I think Tomoko has truly benefited from.  

Futaki coming through with the Nakama Speech™. It’s a pretty good one, too. Not heavy-handed or overly sentimental, but it’s from a place of earnestness that many can appreciate.

And I just realized that Futaki has been going through a quiet development from being a single-player gamer to multi-player gamer. Damn, that was slick, Nico Tanigawa.    

Hey now, those Spot the Difference games are totally legitimate critical thinking exercises.

It’s easy to think from first glance that Yuri is being purposely insensitive by the way she’s ignoring such a heartwarming speech, but I don’t think that’s really the case. It’s not that she doesn’t care about it, it just that those dining table games are too damn engaging for her introverted mind to resist. Yuri’s personality is a lot of things, but a lack of empathy is not one of them. 

Even though that’s true, it sounds vaguely hypocritical coming from you, Tomoko.

As I thought, Mako the Mom is also Mako the Enabler. 

Is Yuri Being Bitchy or Awkward?

Neither. She’s being a weirdo.

We all know by now that Yuri’s no sheep. She’s not going to pretend she’s something she’s not just to reciprocate the mood. But at the same time, she’s aware enough to adjust herself in situations where just doing anything she wants would be potentially hurtful. Of course, that’s only when she realizes she’s being hurtful. And there’ve been a number of times where she failed at that. Yuri’s behavior is very much circumstantial, and in cases where she’s expected to fit in with the crowd, she can be bitchy, awkward, or neither based on how well she can read the atmosphere. 

And that, my friends, is why Yuri’s a weirdo.

I don’t know about that, Tomoko. As absurd as her face and gaming skills are, Futaki’s personality has always seemed fairly normal to me.

Don’t judge an emoji by its emoji.

You may laugh at their apparent difficulty at finding them all, but I read up that these specific Spot the Difference games are a reference to the ones they have in Saizeriya restaurants, which are known for being notoriously tough. (Seriously, a dude called up the manufacturer because he couldn’t find the last one). Thanks as always, /r/watamote!

Eat your words, Tomoko! Just because you have more friends now, that doesn’t mean you’re hot shit and too good for “childish” games. Not that I can blame her too much, though. It’s understandable that Tomoko feels there are certain social conventions that come with increased popularity. But if there’s one thing that Tomoko still has to realize, it’s that popularity doesn’t equal maturity. No matter how high you are on the food chain, doing dumb kiddie stuff is present all across the board. 

Didn’t I tell you that, “Not that I care” was going to be this series’ tsundere line? 

When you think about it, Yuri’s come a long way from how she was at the start. At the end of second year, she lamented that her new friends might drift away from her. Compare that to now, where she’s actually more optimistic about her relationships. Sure, the fact that they’re now in the same class is the key difference, but the sentiment is still there, and feels a lot more impactful given that Yuri has never really been this open about her feelings. 

That’s what happens when you get the last word in.

As with most of these arcs, it’s the journey rather than the end that has the most impact on our characters. For some, like Ucchi and Yuri, it was a major game-changer in their relationships with Tomoko. For others, like Itou and Hirasawa, it was an exploration of what made them the way they are. And then there’s Tomoko, still fumbling around with a degree of popularity she was never fully prepared for. 

But for everyone, it was all about trying. Trying something new, putting in the extra effort, and reaching out to others. While the results were kind of a mixed bag, nearly everyone came out of this tournament with some form of victory.

[blue-likethebird]

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Anime/Manga psychopaths

Hi there! So, for this post, I’ll present you 10 anime/manga characters who are showing psychopathic traits. Maybe some of them weren’t intended by the authors to be a psychopath, but they still possessed lots of psychopathic traits. Before you begin your reading, there is something I need to clarify first. I had seen many lists made by other people about psychopath characters, but I had noticed that most of them didn’t seem to know what exactly psychopathy is. They seemed to think that a murderous and crazy character, as well as sadistic, was necessarily a psychopath. It’s false. Even if psychopathy is a mental disorder, psychopaths aren’t crazy. They understand what they are doing and doesn’t care if it’s wrong. They aren’t always killers either. Crazy characters who are killing for insane reasons are most likely psychotic, which isn’t the same thing.

I’ll give you a quick definition of a typical psychopath: Charismatic, manipulative, can easily gain people trust, can easily fake normal emotion and looks normal, seem like a nice and friendly person, lack of empathy, remorse and fear, unable to forme real bond with others, dubious morality, narcissistic, selfish, liar, like to have control over others, view others as object, easily bored so they always search for excitement, feal pleasure over others’ pain, often really smart.

Do not mix them with sociopaths. Both psychopathy and sociopathy are part of the same disorder, which is anti-social personality disorder. Even if there are similarities between those two, they are also different. Both lack empathy and remorse and are often charismatic and selfish, as well as liars. But when it comes to murder, a psychopath is able to plan it meticulously, while sociopaths often kill by impulsion. Their motives are also different. Psychopaths kill usually for pleasure, while sociopaths it’s usually by anger or revenge. Psychopaths enjoy causing harm, while sociopaths simply are indifferent to others pain. Psychopaths can more easily control their emotions then sociopaths.

Without further ado, here’s my list of 10 psychopathic characters from anime/manga I had seen (warning: spoilers):

Hisoka (Hunter x Hunter)

The murderous clown of HxH. He’s charming in a way (pretty sure Biscuit would agree), but also really eccentric. Hisoka’s main interest (or even only interest) his to fight powerful people (nen users) and kill them. He even gets sexual pleasure by doing so. He killed a lot of people in the series, and never show any kind of remorse or empathy towards others. He’s only sparing those he knows would become strong later, so he’s not really sparing them, more saving them for later, with the intend of eventually killing them. Gon is one of those he is waiting to kill, despite his young age, showing that he’s patient and able to control is murderous pulsions. He’s also able to look sympathetic, just as he did in Greed Island.

Takechi Otoya (Akuma no Riddle, shojo-ai)

One of the psychopaths on this list that I don’t think it was intentional from the author. For this one, I think the author simply based her on real serial killers, and most of them are psychopaths, and some sociopaths or psychotics. That’s probably why Otoya has traits from those three disorders, such as careless when she kills (sociopath) and insane behaviour when she’s about to kill (psychotic). But overall, she fits the psychopath type: she charismatic, charming, she’s able to charm and trick her prey in a really manipulative way and pretends to be a friendly person. She’s also a serial killer who had killed 29 people (women) for sexual pleasure and show no remorse or empathy for her victims. Her motivation is only for her own pleasure and doesn’t seem to have any hatred towards her victim. If you're interested, I made a more complex analysis about her, you can click here.

Yagami Raito (Death Note)

Or Yagami Light if you prefer. This one his a good example of a psychopath who is hungry for power, since he also has a God complex. Raito is a model student, really intelligent, and able to look nice and reliable to others. while in reality, he has no real attachment to those people, views them as disposable, almost as if they were tools for him. He has no problem killing innocents or even allies to get what he wants. He’s manipulative and charismatic, and even if he claims to want to make the world a better place, his true goal is to become the new God of the world, because he thinks only him could have this position, which is kind of narcissistic. He seems to feel pleasure when he’s able to trick people and kill them and has no real bond with anyone, not even his family or his girlfriend.

Towa Monaca (Danganronpa)

Ah, the mini-Junko, also known among the fans as Satan. Even if I doubt the author really intend to make her a psychopath, she does fit pretty much all the criteria. She seems to be an innocent little girl, she’s charismatic and can easily gain her “friends” trust, but in reality, she’s manipulating them, she doesn’t care about them and is absolutely not sad when some “died”. She’s a genius who enjoy others’ misery and pain, and has no remorse for those she hurt, she doesn’t seem to have any empathy. She toying with others and use their weaknesses to make them do what she wants and have no regret for the pain she causes them. All she wants is to create more chaos and is ready to sacrifice a lot of life for that (including kids). And her behaviour is not because of Junko, even before meeting Junko, Monaca tried to make her friends commit suicide just for fun. Monaca’s psychopathic nature is probably because of her childhood, since she was abandoned by her mother and abused in her father’s family. Psychopathy can be a mix of genetic and environment, which could be the case with her.

Oh Sangwoo (Killing Stalking, yaoi)

Okay, he’s not from a manga, but from a manhwa, but close enough (those are even called Korean manga these days so...). Sangwoo looks really friendly and charming to others, he’s charismatic, smart, popular and can easily gain others trust. But in reality, he’s a serial killer, he’s sadistic, manipulative, and can plan his murder. He likes to have control over others and show no remorse for his crimes. He toys with his victims and is able to manipulate almost everyone, including the police. He also has a bad childhood, with an abusive father, and a strange obsession towards his mother. According to some studies, an unhealthy relationship with the mother can be what triggered psychopathy in those who have this gene.

Baek Yeonhwa (White Angel Have no Wings, yuri)

Another manhwa, but this time a girl. She’s a good example of a non-murderous psychopath. But it’s not because she isn’t killing that she’s less psychopathic than the others. She most likely isn’t interested in killing because of the risks and because she has other ways to satisfy her sadistic desires. Yeonhwa is acting as a frail and sickly girl, using her albinism, but in reality, other than the fact she has a bad sight and is weak under the sun, she’s far from being frail and is, in fact, a strong fighter. She’s playing the innocent a nice girl with others, a model student, and even stands against bullies to befriend the main character. But in reality, despite her charming look, she’s manipulative and cruel, she’s treating others as her toys and enjoy mistreating them, hurting them, bullying them and even sexually assaulting them. Even her sister admitted that she enjoys others’ pain. Her sister is one of her “toys” and Yeonhwa showed no regret for what she did to her, even when her sister ran away from home. Even when other people show worries towards her victims (without knowing Yeonhwa is responsible for that), she has no remorse and even uses them to torment her victims even more.

Makishima Shogo (Psycho-Pass)

What to be expected from a series where the name is literally a pun with the word psychopath? In the Psycho-Pass universe, they are people known as criminally asymptomatic, people that can commit crimes without being spotted by Sybil (who is able to spot criminals or potential criminals). Those people are most likely psychopaths. Shogo is a good example. He’s a charming man who can easily gain people’s trust to do his bidding and highly manipulative. He treats others almost as toys for his own amusement, and toss them away when they are not useful to him. He has no hesitation to kill and no remorse, he even enjoys it. His pastime is to make others kill, and toying with the police. He was ready to cause the death of a lot of people simply to change the country to his own taste, which is chaos and violence.

Orihara Izaya (Durarara)

Yeah, that guy. I heard that in the novels there is more depth for that characters, but I’m basing my analysis on how he his in the anime only. And in the anime, he fits the psychopath type. He’s a rather charismatic man who can easily gain others trust, but he’s usually manipulating them for his own enjoyment. He claims to love humans (even if he’s technically one, it’s almost like he doesn’t view himself as one), what he likes about them is their unpredictiveness. He likes to put them into chaotic situations just to see them struggle and observe them. He never seems to feel regret for his actions and can hardly bond with others. He’s messing and toying with others for his own pleasure and even tried to make someone commit suicide. 

Kamishiro Rize  (Tokyo Ghoul)

A beautiful and charming woman who easily charm men in order to trick them an eventually eat them, taking her time to play with them and even torturing them. Lovely. She has no regards for human lives (and it’s not only because she’s a ghoul, many ghouls do have respect for human lives). She remorsefully manipulates men by playing the nice girl, just to sadistically eat them and enjoying the pain she inflicts them. I must admit that I didn’t read all Tokyo Ghoul:re, so maybe there are some elements I’m missing.

Sebastian Michaelis (Kuroshitsuji)

Okay, let me beings by saying this: no, I don’t think Sebastian is a psychopath. Then why is he on that list? Well, I know his behaviour is because he’s a demon, but still, most of his actions and personality fit the psychopath type, and he does have psychopathic traits. He’s charismatic and charming and can easily make others trust and even like him. But in reality, he is a sadistic being who doesn't care about others, he only cares about himself. The only reason he takes care of Ciel is because he wants to eat his soul, otherwise he doesn’t care about Ciel, he enjoys to see him struggling and even tried to eat him when he thought Ciel had given up on his revenge. Sebastian is enjoying killing and clearly have no empathy towards others. So he may not be clinically a psychopath since he doesn’t have a human brain, but he sure does act like a psychopath.

So those were 10 potential psychopaths. As you can see, they aren’t all the same, even if they share similar traits (lack of empathy and remorse, charisma, sadistic). They all have a desire for dominance over others, and some use murder to achieve it, other by positions of power, and some by control over others. If there are other characters you think are psychopaths, or if you think that those I view as psychopath aren’t, don’t hesitate to comment this post or send me a message and I’ll analyze your opinions to see if I may be wrong about some of them. If you liked it, I may make another post about psychopath characters with your suggestions, or about other mental disorder (such as autism/asperger syndrome). Thanks for your reading!

[ranchonmysteak]

My issues with DITF: My first thoughts

The anime community has been sort of amping this anime up and I’d heard it was like super deep and interesting but it dropped off in quality in the last few episodes. Due to raving nature of the reaction surrounding until the last 2-3 episodes, I was naturally intrigued by this anime. What exactly caused the positive reaction and how had the last few episodes caused such a violent response? (by the way, this rant will be very disjointed and I might clean it up later... If you haven’t watched this anime, you will get very confused.)

I watched the first few minutes and right off the bat, I’m already disappointed. It starts off with a monologue by Hiro, the main character, about a species of bird (this is a plot point later but literally no one cares for now) that requires a male and female to be able to fly. If you couldn’t already tell, this is an analogy for the way the mecha are piloted in the anime and gives off the impression that this anime will be analysing how relationships work. 

Now, on to my disappointment: Why did this piss me off? 

First off, it’s an incredibly unhealthy expectation of a relationship. It doesn’t really work that way. It’s fine not to have things completely work out in the beginning but one should never have the expectation that a romantic relationship will save your life and if you don’t, you will literally die. Hiro’s words, not mine. He’s not wrong, either. After all, to pilot a mecha in this series, you should have sex! (wow, it’s not like you could just have sex outside a relationship) Shipping off teenagers to have sex to save the world and we don’t even really know if they’re into each other is not problematic at all!

Secondly, it’s heteronormative. You might say,”oh, but it’s Japan. No shit” and I’d like to say that’s racist. Anime and manga are 100% completely able to discuss queer issues. In fact, the studio also created Little Witch Academia and you’d be hard pressed to find someone deny that Diana Cavendish is, at least, a little gay for Akko. Furthermore, this is anime where relationships are discussed and to sort of hamfist a heteronormative moral isn’t great. 

I continued watching and found that it was completely boring. I am not kidding when I say I probably accidentally skipped half the episodes just because I was thinking of the better anime I could watch. Jesus Christ. One episode had the girls be really angry at the boys for ogling them which, if you watched anime in the early 2000s, have probably heard of this plot line. It’s about as boring as you could imagine and more!

Side note: how many times has a female character, who has not been established as a pervert, ogled men? It’s a very weird convention than women’s (weirdly enough, straight women get the brunt of this but I watch yuri more often so it might just be me) sexualities get brushed off. 

For an anime that is obsessed with sex, it seems really bad at sex ed. It literally only shows one position (missionary) and never quite talks about kink, safe sex and consent, which is wager is incredibly important to educate teenagers on.  Sadly, the creators are likely only interested in selling Zero Two figurines to a bunch of horny anime fans who will eat anything up so they don’t give a shit about that.

Which is another thing the anime community duped me on. 

They kept mentioning Freud and really interesting sex comparisons (really, it’s about as basic as a 7th grade biology lesson) so I thought that this anime would have something interesting to say about sex. It did not. It may have been more sex positive than other anime but given the characters are technically married (the first episode had allusions to marriage), it probably isn’t extremely sex positive and more creepy. Power to them, I guess.

However, that’s not my point.

My point is that I’m sick of people throwing out references and pretending that means they are very enlightened and they are very interesting! References should have a purpose and be a narrative device in the story. One example that does this well is Flip Flappers. It references ojou type women which were a staple in Class S yuri manga, which the show obviously carries some influence because it is also yuri. The women are perfect and prim and the world is equally perfect and prim. However, the catch is that the world resets at midnight and the day repeats itself ad infinitum. This is a clear parallel to old yuri conventions where lesbian relationships must adhere to traditional Japanese conventions of femininity and stop by graduation. By having the characters fight against this is a statement that this anime will not trivialise the characters’ sexualities and refuses to compromise to homphobia. Here, the reference has a use.

In DITF, there is no use apart from short hand that the robots rely on sex.

That’s it

Speaking of lesbians, there was a lesbian character, Ikuno, who is completely in love with Zero Two, the main love interest for Hiro (because of course). Of course, the robot doesn’t work when the two of them are together because of their incompatible sexualities. Which would be a statement if it weren’t for the fact this character could clearly work with men in the mecha even though she is explicitly lesbian so the point is sort of moot and the sentiment was lost.

She did get a girlfriend, which is cool, I guess.

There was also a bi male character but because his bisexuality is so vague, it almost doesn’t count as representation.

Also, the ending has Zero Two and Hiro die for each other which would be tragic if it weren’t for the fact that the two are unable to function without the other. Again, the anime glorifies an unhealthy and toxic relationship and the fact DITF doesn’t even acknowledge that is worrying given that it’s explicitly about relationships and there are hardly any media which discuss just how hurtful being in this type of relationship is.

[miyoron]

Miyo’s Anime of Various Notes 2017 Edition

This year was a good year for anime. I liked a lot of shows this year and I thought I would write up another one of these! Again, they're in no order really!

Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Dragon Maid

Dragon Maid as a series has definite problems. There's some kind of gross fan service and some really unhealthy feeling fetish stuff, especially from what I've heard and seen from manga snippets. However, despite all that, Kyoani was able to polish this show up into a nice little story about a dragon and her love for the woman who saved her life..and drank with her a lot out in the boonies one night. It's a really nice story though of a lonely person slowly getting a new lease on life with new friends who happen to be dragons. There's lots of good little character moments and it's nice that all of the characters grow as time go on really, even when one just plays MMOs all day and writes curse doujinshi. Also I can't listen to the opening theme without getting butterflies in my stomach from cute lovey doveyness.

Girls' Last Tour Girls' Last Tour takes place in the shell of a world that is on its last legs. There are crumbling buildings, technology long since in use and even the occasional grave site. Really, the world itself is kind of bleak, but the story of Chito and Yuuri is not an overtly sad one. It's the story of how as long as you have each other, you've got all you need in life. Seriously though, there are some good heart warming moments in here. The girl's have weirdly cute wide Hidamari Sketch style heads against the bleak background but it works really well. It has some really nice music too:  the rain drops song in patricular is super duper chill and is just a joy to listen to.

Recovery of an MMO Junkie It's nice to see an anime about people my age, that might be why this one interested me at first. On top of that though, it's a show where one can find a lot of familiar stories, especially if you've touched an MMO at any point in time. First and foremost though, Recovery of an MMO Junkie is a story about relationships though and how helpful they can be. These don't pertain to just romantic ones of course. Friends are super helpful when you're having a bad time, and as the show goes on, you can see just how much the friends Moriko is making along the way mean to her. It's a cute little story with some very cute moments and character designs. Morimori-chan is one of my favorite characters this year and I support her in every way. Sakurai is also a very good boy of course.

Love Live Sunshine Season 2 Last year I had season 1 on my list and the trend continued this year. The girls in Aqours just seem so much more realistic in their struggles than Muse ever did in the original show. They don't always get what they want; life does not just throw out miracles like Chika wants it to. But they don't let it stop them, and the girls keep going because, to quote the opening "we got dream." Seriously though, I am consistently pleased with this show and it helps that my favorite girl got her own episode early on. Also the studio has FINALLY figured out how to make the CGI look good compared to the previous series' attempts. Good music, good girls, good show. It still has 2 more eps but I'm confident with placing it here in my shows of the year of note.

Little Witch Academia Little Witch Academia has been bouncing around through various OVAs for the past couple years, so it was nice to finally get to see this show...be an actual show. It has a few ups and downs, which mainly are wishing a few characters got more screen time, and one specifically LESS screen time, but it's a very nice show. It's got a fun doofy protagonist who is doing her best even though she is terrible at magic. It has a haughty rival, even though only Akko sees her as on the same level, a cute nerd pal who reads anime Twilight and a mushroom obsessed creepo who got vored by a slime monster. I really do not know what else you need me to say. It's by Trigger so it's beautiful to watch? It has a Moomin reference? You can see the dumb guy from Pawn Stars but anime? It's a really good show. Real good.

Restaurant to Another World This show is a guilty pleasure honestly. It's fun to see the weird fantasy creatures ordering, mostly Japanese, cuisine in an interplanetary restaurant, yes. The main draw though is seeing the wonderfully animated and drawn food though. Every week watching this just made me hungry and it was hard not to drool a lot of the time. The characters are all really fun, even if they're essentially all interspersed between episodes. Almost all of them get their own little spotlight episodes in conjunction with their favorite particular dish. Most of all, I'll never forget Restaurant to Another World for giving me so many furry vore retweets from a random image I got from an episode. It's a fun show you can watch in the background and just admire the tastiness. Just, you know, maybe eat dinner first.

Interviews with Monster Girls Interviews with Monster Girls is not Monster Musume, that's the thing I can stress the most about this. It's about a world where there are just...monster girls! Join our way-too-into-them sensei as he...tries to honestly just learn about the differences between the folklore surrounding various monsters and how it ties into how they actually live in society. Also root on for a succubus as she tries to just let her mature woman side fly. It's very rough being a succubus in a super packed society did you know? Seriously though, it's a nice little show that oddly has more continuity than you'd think since it's not just an episodic 4koma style show. It's also got a dumb vampire with a shirt that has a cape design on the back, it's great.

Kira Kira Precure a la Mode This was the first Precure I've watched as it was on-going so it's been a fun ride. It has a bunch of magical girls who are also animals but ALSO are desserts. It also has some of most fun looking CGI I've seen in anime before, but that seems to be what Precures are good at so it's not that surprising for series veteran watchers I'm sure. Either way, it's a good story about friends and fairies and sweets. It's made me want to bake dumb anime cookies for an upcoming con and fill them with kira*kiraru. It has a really fun ending theme too...well both of them really. I'll look forward to see what the Precures are up to next in the coming series, but I'll never forget these girls.

Umaruchan R I liked the original Umaru season well enough, but the second season has really been going all in on the fun. On top of that, a lot of the characters have gotten more screen time and more character development even. We learn more about Sylphin, Kirie and Ebina, and  Umaru and Taihei's sibling relationship is shown to be a lot nicer too. It's not like before where she was always just a terrible brat trash girl, now she's just that SOME of the time. You can tell they really love each other though, and not in a gross way that other anime like to do with siblings. Also it's shown just how being friends has helped the other girls, and even Umaru herself really. It's a good show and I'm glad that it managed to get better on its second at bat.

Big Gold Star Show

Kemono Friends Kemono Friends is...well It's not really a good show. It has a hilariously low budget and even worse CGI. It's a lot like a picture drawn by your 5 year old where it's not fine tuned yet but it makes you feel kind of good anyway. It has some really cute character designs of this bunch of doofy animals that are just living their lives. Whether it's going to battle every day against their long time rival, wandering ruins looking for coins or just singing to their hearts content, there is something about the Friends that just makes you root for them. It's not a show you need to watch, but you might just like it if you do. Sugoooooi~

Old Anime of the Year

These are shows that I watched that didn't necessarily come out this year but that's when I watched them. It's pretty simple!

Osomatsu-san Sheeeh! I watched this one on the recommendation of a buddy. A remake of a series from the 1960's about sextuplet brothers modernized into terrible dirtbag NEETs. This show is full of weird, often gross, things, but there's something about its manic humor that just speaks to me. The brothers are terrible terrible terrrrrible boys but you can find good points about them too. I've been watching season 2 as well this season so this will probably carry over into next year as an old anime of the year. Sooo...let's just say Osomatsu-san is an Old Anime of the Year 2016-2018. Ok? Cool!

Yuri on Ice I had this on last year's list of shows to look into and I'm very glad I continued it. It tells a really good story about gaining confidence and learning to feel good about yourself. Yuuri's journey along the way is wonderful. Because of that, this is another series I'm looking forward to the second season of to see where it goes. My only complaint was that it was a little repetitive but that's probably how sports anime go huh? I liked watching the routines and listening to the songs. It also has a great cast of side characters like Chris with the great butt, the weird vampire guy and Phichit, your best friend. There's also J.J. who is full of himself, sure, but there's just something fun about him still. Here's to more ice boys!

Konosuba Konosuba is a series full of lovable dummies. Like...execeptionally dumb. Like..super..SUPER dumb. But that's really what's so fun about them. I had some Ah! My Goddess vibes with the series' set up except Aqua is a much much much more flawed goddess than Belldandy ever was. Seriously though, this series takes the isekai/reborn in another world from our world genre and takes it in a direction that's actually fun instead of retreading the same old stories. It's got explosion mages, it's got really awkward paladins and it has a very put on dullahan who just wants to have his evil schemes go the way he planned. I need to watch season 2 still, and if it's more of the same, I'm in for sure.

Heart Catch Precure This show was actually my first Precure several years ago, but my buddy and I didn't finish it before. Since we had been watching the new show, we decided to double up and watch both of them at the same time. Heart Catch is honestly a delight and has some of the things I like most in a magical girl show. It has fun heroes, it has really doofy villains and it has a whole lot of heart. It's episodic sure, but it has a really great art style that just makes it even more endearing to me. Also, episodic magical girls with dumb monsters is why I loved the original Sailor Moon anime. I also enjoy that the Precures just punch and dropkick things as their first course of action. You just can't step to a magical girl that's gonna just pop you in the jaw.

Ugh show?

Gabriel Drop Out I don't know whether to call this show an UGH show or just an ultimately lame one. I know it definitely is a 1 or 1.5 character show though. The best character is sweet dumb demon Satania who the show seems completely content to just dump on whenever it has the chance. I do not appreciate that anime. I don't at all. Please do not bully this sweet evil girl because she does not deserve it. This show was not as heinous as last year's Kuma Miko, but one of the characters is for sure a bad bad ugh one.

Anime to Check Out

I have a few shows I've had on my list to look at, mostly on my Crunchy Roll queue that I haven't gotten on due to a crazy good Fall season/laziness. Here they are!

Alice to Zoroku I watched the first episode of this back in the summer and I didn't take the time to finish it up. I plan to fix that in the coming year since I like the premise and I really liked the old man especially. I look forward to learning more about them in the future!

The Ancient Magus' Bride This one I've mostly seen interesting looking pics of so I'm curious. I like cool skeleton wizard looking things and anime. This seems reasonable enough to me.

One Punch Man This is still happening right? Yea, definitely gonna watch that.

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Ace

part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4, part 5, part 6, part 7, part 8 (you are here), part 9, based on @skygemspeaks‘s prompt

The first time Yuuri meets Lev’s friends, he’s inexplicably charmed.

There’s the small one, who Yuuri correctly assumes is Yaku, and he looks awkward. He would probably prefer to be anywhere but here at the moment, and honestly? Yuuri can’t bring himself to be offended. Meeting a (from the way they look at each other when they think the other isn’t looking… potential boy?)friend’s parents is always awkward.

Then there’s the captain, who reminds Yuuri a bit of Mila in all the best ways. He takes Alisa’s defensiveness like a champ and comes back from her obligatory shovel talk looking more protective than defensive.

And finally, Kenma, whose last name is actually Kozume but who seems to have no patience for honorifics. Yuuri heard all about him when Lev first started volleyball. Kenma is everything Lev isn’t: calm, quiet, strategic. But one thing he and Lev (and Yuuri) have in common is the one thing Yuuri would never wish upon anyone.

He’d hoped originally that Lev was exaggerating Kenma’s anxiety, that perhaps it wasn’t as bad as it appeared or that maybe Lev was seeing symptoms where there are none to be seen. But when he sets eyes on Kenma (and, consequently, Kuroo; it doesn’t take long to figure out that they’re a set), he sees. He sees the quiet boy stick close to Kuroo, clutching his sleeve without even realizing. His free hand stays in his jacket pocket unless he’s using it for something and Yuuri would bet his medals that he’s using the cubes Yuuri gave him.

Later in the night, when the dishes are done and there’s a lull in conversation-- or as much of a lull as there ever is; Victor and Lev are still chatting quietly --Kenma tugs on Kuroo’s sleeve, looking up at him with wide eyes that make Yuuri want to squish his cheeks.

He doesn’t, of course; that would be wildly inappropriate.

It’s not the last time any of them are over; now that the season is over and Yurio isn’t around all the time to scare off Lev’s friends, it’s as if their house becomes one of the bases of operations. Lev claims that it’s because of their massive living room and TV, so it’s easier for strategy meetings, but Yuuri can’t help but think that it’s because he’s finally found his niche.

Generally, it’s the same three boys that come over, because they tend to stay the longest at practice. Occasionally it’s only one or two, or other members of the team, but all three of them come home with Lev more often than not. With a little patient prodding, Yuuri discovers that Kenma is a mochi monster, and can eat more ice cream in ten minutes than Yuuri could probably handle in a week. Kuroo is witty and unerringly sharp, despite the way he tries to portray himself; he reminds Yuuri of Victor. He learns that Yaku’s favorite dish is stir fried vegetables (which he uses as an excuse to cook them, since he’s partial to them as well).

After a month of this routine, or lack thereof, Yuuri is surprised to be pulled aside by Kenma. The boy’s hair hangs in front of his eyes, as it usually does when he talks to Yuuri alone. Yuuri doesn’t take it personally.

He squirms for a second before taking a deep breath. Yuuri waits, giving him time to gather his thoughts, and he’s rewarded with a quiet “Thank you. For the cubes. They help a lot in class.”

“Oh.” Yuuri is surprised, but he smiles. Kenma is nearly his height, and he’s glad he doesn’t have to look up or down at him. “Of course. They were Lev’s idea, though.”

Kenma nods a little. “I know. I’ve… I’ve thanked him already. But you were the one who bought them, so. Thanks. And… thank you for letting me and Kuro impose so often.”

“You’re welcome here anytime, for any reason,” Yuuri says automatically, sensing Kenma’s discomfort. “We love having you all here, it makes the place even livelier.”

When Kenma nods, but still doesn’t meet his eyes, Yuuri takes a small risk. He puts a gentle hand on the boy’s shoulder. “I mean it, Kenma-kun. You’re a pleasure to have you over. Even if you just need somewhere to get away from the world, all you have to do is knock.”

He can tell he’s hit the nail on the head when Kenma’s shoulders tense. “Kuro… Kuro said you might be able to help me? With anxiety. If that’s alright. I don’t want to put you out--”

“Put that thought out of your head right now,” Yuuri says firmly. “Of course I’ll do whatever I can to help you, Kenma.” You have no idea how much you’ve helped my family.

It takes more reassurance on Yuuri’s end, and some mental preparation on Kenma’s, but he slowly opens up. He tells Yuuri about his color system with Kuroo (which is ingenious, in Yuuri’s opinion; if he’d thought of that he may have had an easier time all those years ago) and about how, despite how much Kuroo tries to help, he doesn’t really know how.

Yuuri has Kuroo talk to Victor about that, discreetly.

After all that, they start spending even more time at the Kastuki-Nikiforov-Haiba home, sometimes without even using volleyball as an excuse. Lev is ecstatic to have his friends over so often, and Yuuri makes sure to keep extra mochi in the house.

Kuroo asks him to stop enabling his boyfriend’s mochi addiction.

Lev says Kenma has never agreed to toss to him this often before.

Yuuri keeps buying mochi.

When he’s feeling especially brave or it’s a particularly green day, Kenma will be the one to approach Yuuri, asking shyly for advice about something.

Once it’s about whether Yuuri agrees with his parents about his “unhealthy” gaming habits (“Not at all! I played a lot of games and I think I turned out just fine, don’t you?”). He brings up being a burden on their household several times, claiming that he spends more time here or at Kuroo’s than he does at home (“As long as your relationship with your parents isn’t suffering, that isn’t a problem”). One particularly memorable time, he asks in a very small voice if Yuuri thinks he’s too dependent on Kuroo, because a teacher mentioned it today in school after separating them in a group project.

“Of course not!”

It’s not Yuuri that answers him that time, but Lev. He seems to have wandered into the kitchen for a snack, but stops when he hears Kenma’s question.

Kenma looks at Lev with wide, shocked eyes, but Lev hurries on. “Clinging on to something that makes you feel better isn’t a bad thing, Kenma-san! All it means is that you have a reason to get out of bed in the morning. Kuroo-san is to you what… what skating is to Papa, right? Or what volleyball is to me! And if Kuroo-san or skating or volleyball are our reasons, so be it.” And with that vaguely heartbreaking (to Yuuri at least) statement, Lev grabs a soda from the fridge and walks back out to play Mario Party with Kuroo, Yaku, and Kuroo’s friend Bokuto (who’s been showing up more frequently lately) without another word. Kenma looks floored. Yuuri can relate.

“What he said,” Yuuri says lamely, opening the freezer and pulling out a mochi ball for Kenma.

But surprises and anxieties aside, they’re a good group of kids, and Yuuri couldn’t have asked for better upperclassmen or better friends for his son.

So when Lev approaches him in the summer, waving around a permission slip for a volleyball field trip to training camp, Yuuri and Victor sign off without hesitation for the first time in their lives. The whoop that he releases is loud enough to wake the dead (read: his Uncle Yuri) and he rushes to pack his bags, much to Yuuri’s amusement.

“Lev, the camp doesn’t start for another week!”

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SNSD as Mothers

TAEYEON

Probably has three kids since she grew up with an older brother and a younger sister. She loved her childhood and wants her kids to have the same experience

Has a group chat with all of them and you, which consists of all five of you sending memes

Would encourage music to her kids. They’d be interested in writing lyrics, and of course, singing. 

Taeyeon would be overjoyed when her middle child told her she wanted to become an idol as great as her mom

However she knows it can be a tough life, so she’d always be there to guide the way and support them

Her kids may be a little quiet and introverted, but everyone sees them as kind and polite individuals

JESSICA

Fashion Mom no.1 Her family is always dressed to the nines, even just for trips to the grocery store

However, you all end up in your pajamas, cuddled up to watch a movie

Probably has two kids, both girls around the same age

Probably the perfectionist mom, who’s also the Head of the PTA

Organizes all the bake sales, all the fundraisers…

Encourages her kids to go into business and marketing, but would never force them. After all, she knows how important it is to follow your dreams.

She loves taking them to her fashion shows and her work shops, and they love seeing all the pretty dresses

She especially loves when they run up on the catwalk at the end with flowers for her, while you try your best to run after them

Is a little tough with their grades, only because she wants her kids to have the best in life

While you and her go on dates, the girls spend time with Auntie Krystal

Her kids would grow up to be strong, fierce, and determined young ladies who know what they want in life and will fight until it’s theirs.

SUNNY

Raises two little boys

They grow up just as cute as her

She’d want to raise them to be kind and giving, always taking them to volunteer with her

The most affectionate mom, embarrasing them with cheek kisses at school

She wouldn’t really care what career path they have, as long as they can take care of themselves and are happy

As they get older, she teaches them to respect women and not take advantage of them

When out in public, guys assume she’s their sister, so her boys end up telling all the creeps who hit on her that she is in fact married

Literally strives to be the perfect mom, giving everything to her kids

TIFFANY

Has an older boy and a little girl

Her son is her little prince, and her little girl is her shining treasure

All her kids friends love coming over to their house because Tiffany is just so caring and easy to talk to

Always tells her kids that she would protect them from anything, but then a spider comes along and she makes you kill it

Like Sica, she’s surprisingly tough about grades, just because she wants her kids to know the value of hard work and good education

She’d want to build holiday memories. Christmases would be unforgettable

Spoiling them with presents

Spending hours baking them cakes for their birthdays

She knows better than anyone how valuable a mother is, so she’d strive to give her kids the world

In conclusion, Tiffany would be a loving mother who values her kids more than anything else in the world.

HYOYEON

Such a dance mom

No literally, her kids are involved in ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, and more…

They’re reigning champs, the captains of their teams

Hyo would be fine if one day they wanted to give dancing up for a different dream. She would never force them to follow her dream

Loves baking and cooking for her kids

I can see her having a big family, like 3-5 kids

As with SNSD, her happiness would be teasing them and making them laugh, always joking around with them

Her daughters would want to become her, probably going to the same label as Taeyeon’s child. Whether they were back up dancers or idols, Hyo would be super proud

Would be pretty chill about school, it’s not the most important thing to her. As long as her kids are kind hearted and happy, she’s content.

YURI

Raises two older boys and one little girl

Her kids are super athletic

Like state placers, MVPS, the works

They’d chase swimming, since Yuri would be the school coach

However, they’d also enjoy baseball and running

Yuri gave up her workout room and converted it into a trophy room

It’s loaded with her kids’ trophies, medals, and ribbons

She’d never pressure them to be the best though. They inherited athleticism from her and absolutely love sports

Health nut mom, wants her kids to be strong and smart

While grades aren’t her biggest concern, her kids are surprisingly intelligent

Kind of overprotective

“Young lady, it is two minutes past your bed time, where are you? You have a meet tomorrow!”

But it’s only because she loves her kids so much and wants to give them the best she possibly can

SOOYOUNG

Probably has one oldest boy and two twin girls

Fashion Mom no. 2

Her kids probably grow up to be models or smth

They’re all freakishly tall and incredibly beautiful

Her kids always look up to her, as she’s always so poised and put together

Like even as she’s baking a cake, she looks so chic with her pearls and red velvet dress

If not fashion or modeling, her kids would probably pursue musical theater

Soo would love taking her kids out to eat, it’s how they all bond

“Yah, which one of you can eat the most teokkpokki?”

Also loves being a cooking mama, she’d love giving them tasty home cooked meals

She’d not care much about academics or athletics

As long as her kids are healthy and happy, and kind and respectful, she’s happy with how she raised them

YOONA

Only has one little girl

Her daughter is very strong and mature, she never let boys pick on her, which made Yoona a proud mama

She was surprisingly intelligent too

But everyone was always so jealous of her because of how pretty she was

She definitely inherited her mother’s beauty

However, she has an even more beautiful heart, making lots of friends and helping lots of people

Yoona is a little tough on grades, but only because she knows her daughter is capable of getting good ones

Yoona would spoil her with toys and dress up clothes

But as she gets older, she’d teach her daughter everything she knows about beauty. But only if she really cared.

Yoon taught her daughter to have high standards when it comes to dating, and not take nonsense or less than she deserves

Her daughter would probably pursue something like acting or dancing, probably on the same team as one of Hyo’s daughters

She’d be more interested in theater though

Like Tiffany, Yoona knows how important a mother can be, so she’d strive everyday to give her little girl everything she deserves

SEOHYUN

Has two twins, boy and girl

Everyone was scared for her kids, they thought she’d be a tough tiger mom

When in reality Seohyun was a very kind and loving mother to her kids. She just disciplined them because she knew they were strong and intelligent enough, and wanted the best for them

They have such high IQs omg

Probably end up being at the top of their class

Like Yuri, she has a shrine for her kids awards

However it’s from academic decathlons and math bowls instead of sports

Seo would never pressure her kids for school, she knows that too much stress at a young age is unhealthy. They got good grades simply because they inherited her intelligence

She’d be very disciplined about their diets though

Only healthy food, she’d want her kids to live long, happy, healthy lives

They’d grow up to be respected doctors or lawyers, but if they happened to want to pursue another career, Seohyun would be fine with it. After all, they could get any job with the brains they had.

Author’s Note: I hope you enjoyed this! Let me know if you’d like to see more about SNSD as mothers! Or other groups as mothers!  

-Marie 💗

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How a Breakthrough Discovery From a Busy Mom and Dad Helps Your Body Burn Fat 24/7 Without Counting Calories, Starving Yourself, or Relying on Unhealthy “Diet” Foods

Hey, Yuri Elkaim and Amy Coates here and we’d like to ask you a question:

Are you fed up with not being able to lose weight and keep it off? Sick and tired of constantly trying to figure out what to have for your next meal? Are you bored of the same old bland meals?

This letter will change all of that for you.

Did you know that in 2013, Americans spent an estimated $2.4 billion on weight-loss diets and pills, according to a report by research firm IBIS World?

Yet, still more than 2/3 of Americans are overweight or obese. So what’s going on here?

Well, one of the largest studies on this topic out of UCLA found that people who diet typically lose 5% to 10% of their starting weight in the first six months, but between one-third and two-thirds of them end up REGAINING more weight than they lost within four to five years.

Why does this happen?

First, when you eat foods that trigger inflammation inside your body – like many diet and processed foods and even seemingly healthy foods like whole grains and soy – your adrenal glands pump out the stress hormone cortisol. Over time, this chronically high level of cortisol prompts your body to store more fat around your stomach and vital organs.

Also, worrying out about what to eat is another form of unneeded stress that leads to elevated cortisol and eventually increased belly fat.

Second, leptin is a hormone that is produced by your fat cells, which tells the control center in your brain (known as the hypothalamus) that you’re “full” and have enough “energy” to function.

Normally, when you eat, your fat cells increase in size slightly, and leptin is released, telling your brain to STOP eating.

However, when you’re overweight or eat processed foods that contain brain-disrupting ingredients like sugar, fructose, MSG, or aspartame, your hypothalamus becomes resistant to leptin.

That means that your brain NEVER gets the message that you’re full and so you feel like eating everything in sight. Your brain’s “off switch” no longer works properly.

So…can you see why eating common “diet” and processed foods (and being overweight) is so dangerous?

Have a look at most of the people you know that have gone on a diet or obsessed about counting calories. Have a look at women and men who choose the low-fat yogurt, the margarine over butter, or think they’re doing good by drinking diet sodas.

Now, you tell us: have their bodies changed at all in the past 90 days? We’ll wager you said, “No,” And you would be correct.

And that’s because most people can’t keep themselves from eating forbidden foods for long…so when they do, they BINGE, taking in a ton of “bad” calories all at once.

The result is simple – MORE fat on your hips, thighs, belly, and everywhere else!

If you’ve ever found yourself in this situation then please know that it is NOT your fault.

Why? Because good people just like you have been misled and lied to by the food and diet industry. You’ve probably even been brainwashed to believe that low-calorie diet foods are “smart” options because they supposedly help you lose weight…quickly and conveniently.

Just pop them in the microwave or open the box…and enjoy!

But the TRUTH is that sneaky food companies vilify health-transforming whole foods because they supposedly take too long to make…and so they force their man-made products on you as the quicker, healthier solution.

(We’ll show you otherwise in just a moment. So keep reading.)

According to a 2006 study in the Journal of Marketing Research, people who saw a “low fat” label on a food package ate up to 50% more of that food in a sitting than people who didn’t. No wonder diet foods make us fatter!

And a 2010 study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that the actual amount of calories in frozen diet foods was an average of 8% higher than what was listed on the label, and that items served in restaurants had 18% more calories than the menus said they did!

The TRUTH is that the diet industry is in the business of making you scared of real, wholesome food and getting you addicted to their quick-fix (yet dangerously fattening) artificial products.

Living off “low calorie”, “low fat”, and other “diet” foods NEVER works in the long run. And it drives you crazy in the process!

Have you ever heard of the French Paradox? It was a catchphrase, first used in the late 1980s, that referred to the paradox that French people have a relatively low incidence of obesity and disease, while having a diet rich in delicious natural foods, including saturated fats.

How could this be?

Here we are in North America obsessing about every little calorie and avoiding the very foods that are helping the French stay lean and healthy.

Michael Pollan, in his book In Defense of Food, explains it best by saying:

“…not any single nutrient, but the combination of nutrients found in unprocessed food; not any one nutrient, nor the amount of carbohydrates or fats or proteins, but the whole length and breadth of nutrients found in “natural” foods as opposed to “processed” foods.”

Eating REAL FOOD made from scratch is how the French and most indigenous cultures around the world have remained lean and healthy.

And that’s exactly how YOU will do it too. And the best part is that you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen.

We’ll show you how in just a moment…

I (Yuri) used to live in France and experienced their culture and delicious foods firsthand. And I can tell you that calorie counting and diet foods were never a part of their diet – until they recently adopted more American dieting ideals.

And the best part is that we’re going to show how to enjoy the fat burning and health benefits of eating delicious “real” meals in just minutes per day!

Now, we’re sure you understand how important it is to eat real food. We’re not going to insult your intelligence.

But we also know that one of the reasons many people don’t do what they know (ie. eat better quality food) is because most healthy recipes either taste like cardboard or require too much time to prepare.

It’s certainly a lot easier to order take out or rip open a bag of chips when you’re stressed or tight on time.

We get it.

But what if you actually craved delicious, whole food meals? Meals that are simple super to make and that dazzle your tastebuds. And best of all, meals that take mere minutes to make…that you could turn to in a pinch.

Both Amy and I are naturally quite lazy so we completely get not wanting to spend all of your time in the kitchen. Yes, we love good food but we’d rather have it sooner than later, right?

That’s why we only create delicious whole food recipes that burn fat and take no time at all to prepare. We’ve quickly become known for providing the BEST quick and delicious healthy meals that burn fat.

Recipes and meal plans that work for the busy, over-30 man or woman who wants equally FAST results… without spending all day in the kitchen, counting calories, or the same old bland recipes.

Listen: We don’t spend more than a few minutes preparing our meals. We’ve got 3 young boys (and ourselves) to feed so we don’t have time to mess around. But we also love great tasting food that’s good for us and that’s exactly what we’re here to provide for you as well.

Are you tired of feeling like a prisoner to impossible dieting rules and bland health foods that take forever to make? Are you tired of beating yourself if your diet isn’t “perfect”? Are you done feeling guilty for enjoying foods that actually taste good?

If so, then the “Food Freedom Formula” that is integral to this program will finally give you the FREEDOM (and mouthwatering, healthy meals) you’ve been craving for far too long.

Let us quickly tell you about the 3 tenets of our Food Freedom Formula:

Is that something you want?

I bet it is.

This is truly the ultimate done-for-you solution for quick and delicious healthy meals that burn fat…without counting calories, feeling guilty about food, or spending all your time in the kitchen.

It takes the frustration and thought out of meal prep and resets your body’s natural ability to start “burning” every ounce of unwanted fat…

…fat that has been “trapped” inside your body for years.

And yo u’ll get to do this all while savoring delicious dinners, sensational smoothies, healthy “wonder” breads, and even irresistible homemade desserts as often as you like.

Whether you’re looking for paleo or vegan options, you can enjoy the most delicious healthy meals that will please your tastebuds and sizzle away fat. And you’ll get the daily meal plans and grocery lists to make eating yummy, fat-burning meals as easy as 1-2-3.

As a leading holistic nutritionist, health expert, and New York Times bestselling author who’s helped more than 500,000 men and women to amazing health over the past 15 years…

I (Yuri) can tell you that the most important thing you can do to lose weight and keep it off is to focus on the QUALITY – not quantity – of the foods you eat. That means calories matter little if you eat foods that are packed with high quality nutrients.

And that’s what my wife (and fellow nutritionist) Amy and I have spent so many years compiling for our clients. And now you get to benefit from it as well in a way that simplifies your life and allows you to enjoy great tasting food once again.

Here’s what a few of our clients have said about delicious, fat burning meals:

“Eat your way to a new healthier you with Yuri, Amy, and their team’s fantastic recipes! Yes you can eat and love it along with loving your newfound energy and body!! I did and I am!!!”

– Nadine Miral

“I thought that I could never stop eating bread and cheese, but now that I’ve started using these recipes, I can’t imagine eating any other way. Most meals can be prepared in less than half an hour, and they taste great. More importantly, I feel so much better. My acid reflux and IBS symptoms have improved tremendously, and so far I have lost 23 lbs!”

– Michelle Urena

“I have been so impressed with all of the recipes on this plan. They’re simple to make and all very satisfying. I especially love the Creamy Tomato Soup with Sausage, my kids love it too and that is a big plus in my household!”

– Hillary Lambrecht

Having helped more than half a million people to amazing health and lean bodies over the past two decades I’ve seen it…I’ve tried it…and I keep coming back to what really works:

Eating real food in a way that is simple, tasty, and nourishing. No deprivation or complicated dieting schemes.

Did you know that most people have been duped into believing that secret diet foods are required to lose weight and that eating real wholesome foods takes too much time, is too expensive, and is too complicated?

Well, that’s exactly why I’ve put this together Fast Fat Burning Meals cookbook!

You deserve to feel FREE and no longer held hostage by stupid diet “rules” or meals that are impossible to make.

Unlike traditional cookbooks that simply “fire hose” hundreds of time-sucking recipes at you – that are likely more suitable for professional chefs…

The simple “done-for-you” recipes and meal plans inside our cookbook give you fast, fat-burning results, while allowing you to once again enjoy your food – without the guilt!

And you can feel like a hero in your kitchen because they’re so easy to prepare.

Ah…doesn’t that just feel great?

You just have to be willing to follow the recipes and simple meal plan and your body will take care of itself. There are no complicated meal plans, counting calories or points, or gimmicky diet foods found inside.

Why? Because none of that nonsense works…and you know it.

Every shady marketer, diet book, and food company wants you to believe there’s some kind of shortcut to the body and health you desire. They’re full of it. You’re too smart to buy into that, right?

Remember, Amy and I are in our mid 30s. We’re extremely busy raising 3 young boys (under 5 years old), and are on a mission to serve millions of people around the world. We don’t believe in stupid, time-sucking diets or laborious, tasteless recipes.

We put this solution together with busy men and women like us (and older) in mind, and it’s specifically and uniquely tailored to provide you with quick and delicious healthy meals that burn fat.

People like Patrick Diaz…

A busy new dad who for years struggled with being severely overweight. However, following these types of delicious fat-burning meals he lost 30 pounds in just 42 days!

Or look at Michelle – another one of our client’s who was always tired and bloated because she relied on convenient processed foods for most her meals.

After just 21 days she noticed increased energy and that her pants were looser. She even fit into an old pair of skinny jeans!

By day 42, her cravings were gone and she had lost 13 pounds, 4 inches, and 6% body fat!

And it’s these same real food-based meals that will slow the aging process, help you lose years of “trapped” fat, add a pep in your step, and overcome food cravings that may have held you hostage for years!

You’re going to eat anyways so you might as well be eating foods that create the body you want.

And just know THIS…

Over the past 15 years, we have seen the same common “stories” told over and over again…

“I’m too busy and I don’t have time to prepare healthy meals”

“I don’t know how to eat healthy”

“Eating healthy is too expensive”

“I’ve tried everything…I simply can’t lose weight!”

We want you to realize that these stories are just that – stories. And if you have been telling yourself one or more of them, they will hold you back from achieving the health and body you want!

That’s going to stop today because:

The Fast Fat Burning Meals cookbook is a simple, proven system that works for anyone at any age, without overhauling your life.

That means you can prepare delicious healthy meals for yourself and your family without becoming a slave to your kitchen or blowing all of your money on expensive foods.

Amy and I use these recipes to make dinner together with our kids and we have a blast. Most importantly, we look and feel better than ever.

And so too have our clients all around the world. Here’s what a few of them have to say:

“These healthy but oh-so-delicious recipes are the number one reason why I decided that going gluten- and dairy-free is not so bad after all. I couldn’t have done it if it wasn’t so delicious! These meals are amazingly delicious, they make me feel so much happier, healthier and more energetic. They completely changed the way I look at food and eating.”

– Judite Senkane

“Eat your way to a new healthier you with Yuri, Amy, and their team’s fantastic recipes! Yes you can eat and love it along with loving your newfound energy and body!! I did and I am!!!”

– Nadine Miral

“I’ve been everything from vegan to paleo and tried all sorts of eating plans. Yuri’s fat burning meals have been the easiest to make, follow, and most importantly enjoy! They are delicious and straightforward, and easy to incorporate into my busy lifestyle. Moreover, I can make them for my husband and he has no complaints either!

– Kate Skeith

Although we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of men and women around the world to radiant health, know this:

We aren’t genetic freaks. We both had to overcome years of terrible eating habits. And we certainly don’t spend all of our time in the kitchen.

In fact, up until her mid-twenties, Amy struggled with her weight. In college, she exploded past the typical “freshmen fifteen” by packing on a total of 30 lbs in just one year.

It didn’t help that she also worked at McDonalds’ flipping burgers as a teenager. Growing up on fast food and rarely ever having a meal at home that was made from fresh foods, was a ticking time bomb that eventually forced her to body to pack on stubborn weight.

For years, she tried every diet under the sun. She would lose some weight here and there, only to put it back on (with interest) shortly thereafter. It seemed like the more diets she tried, the more weight she ended up gaining afterwards. By following the latest “low fat”, “low calorie”, and other diets-of-the-day she likely did more harm than good.

Then, one day, Amy snapped.

She was gearing up for a hockey game. Getting undressed in the locker room with all the other girls, she felt embarrassed about her body. She was certainly more comfortable hiding under her hockey equipment. At least she thought so.

As she started to “gear up”, she slid her legs through your hockey pants and pulled them up. But they wouldn’t budge! She couldn’t believe it. She couldn’t even fit into her big hockey pants anymore. She felt like running away and hiding in a cave. She knew something had to change.

Then there’s me:

I certainly wasn’t always a highly sought after health and nutrition expert or New York Times bestselling author… and I certainly wasn’t always a regular guest on shows like Dr. Oz or The Doctors.

Growing up, my terrible diet caused me to suffer from a host of health problems that I thought would simply take care of themselves because I was so active.

Instead, my digestive problems, eczema, asthma, and low energy eventually erupted into a full-blown autoimmune condition, in which my body attacked my hair, leaving me complete bald from head to toe just before my 17th birthday. I later discovered that this was largely caused by my diet and eating a lot of supposed health foods.

Because of our mutual struggles growing up on foods that are known dangers to the human body, Amy and I have always been passionate about learning the truth about what creates optimal health and a lean body. We wanted answers to our problems and those answers came rushing in when we returned to school in our mid-twenties to study holistic nutrition.

Since discovering the life-changing health and nutrition secrets from that schooling, Amy has lost years of stubborn weight, had to buy smaller hockey pants, and kept off the weight even after multiple pregnancies. And both of us are leaner and healthier than we’ve ever been.

And we’re motivated more than ever to keep eating this way so that we can provide our kids with the best start in life as possible. Something neither Amy nor I had growing up.

It just so happens that the very meals that have kept both Amy and I super lean and our entire family healthy are the SECRET to helping you burn more fat as well.

Amy and I are not genetics freaks (as we just showed you) and the recipes and meal plans that you’re about to enjoy inside this cookbook haven’t just transformed our bodies and health…

They’ve also done so for countless other men and women around the world as we showed you above.

The same exact system that produced the above results can give you the health and body you want as well. But how?

No matter how much weight you have to lose…no matter if your hormones are a mess…and even if don’t think you can lose weight and keep it off…

You can! And you will because:

Our “unique” whole food recipes help your body in TWO specific (and powerful) ways:

They cool deadly inflammation, and

They rebalance your hormones and re-establish normal hormone-to-brain communication that puts an end to cravings, insatiable hunger, and excess fat storage.

And this is crucial since we’ve already shown you that eating the wrong foods that disrupt your hormone and create inflammation are the very cause of your weight gain!

Thus, eating foods that fight inflammation, like the ones that are abundantly found in our Fast Fat Burning Meals cookbook, is vitally important at helping you beat belly fat.

In fact, ALL of your hormones will start to function properly as you start eating the right kinds of foods…

The result…effortless weight loss!

Now, here’s the really good part (and ladies, listen up!) You are in TOTAL CONTROL — you simply eat when you want and stop when you’re full. At last, your body works as it should and you are in control of what you eat – not the other way around. You enjoy complete peace of mind knowing that every meal and necessary shopping list is provided for you. No more guesswork. Doesn’t that feel awesome?!

I know, this sounds so incredibly simple… and it is. You see, you might be confused right now about how to eat to lose weight…in a way that is actually easy and healthy for you.

There are so many super-complicated diets and recipes out there that are not as healthy as they’d like you to believe – it’s enough to confuse anyone! And it’s not your fault.

So many magazines print the most confusing, and downright STUPID diet plans and recipes (loaded with inflammatory and hormone disrupting foods) we’ve ever seen! It’s no wonder the nation is growing fatter by the year, and people have no idea how to eat well.

Our motto is: radiant health and lasting weight loss begin in YOUR kitchen with clean, simple, and great-tasting whole foods.

So, let’s recap what we’ve learned so far:

Since your body is truly made in the kitchen, the fastest way to lose years of “trapped” fat is to have “done-for-you” recipes and meal plans based on real, whole foods that fight inflammation and reset your body’s hormones to function properly. NOT counting calories, relying on fleeting willpower, or turn to “diet” foods that send a wave of toxins into your body that disrupt your ability to lose weight and keep it off…and drive you crazy in the process.

The mistake you absolute MUST AVOID is obsessing about calories and depriving yourself of delicious REAL foods. Because, if you do, it’s only a matter of time before you rebel and eat everything in sight…causing you to pack on even more fat!

The solution is to focus on eating high-quality foods that are fast and easy to make so that obsessing about calories becomes unnecessary. Remember, low-calorie “diet” foods disrupt hormones in your body and create excess inflammation, which forces you to store fat and eat more. By contrast, eating delicious (even higher calorie) REAL food lowers inflammation and helps your metabolism reset so that it can naturally release unneeded fat. And you get to actually ENJOY your food again!

The results have been proven for centuries by generations of men and women who ate real food found in nature. Not the processed crap that you see on TV and down most aisles in the grocery store. Now, YOU can have the exact “blueprint” to give your body exactly what it needs to shed fat and feel amazing! And it’s easier than ever before. Just eat!

Unless you’re a NY times bestselling nutrition author and health expert who knows exactly the right foods to eat for cooling inflammation, resetting your hormones, and releasing “trapped” fat, OR…

You’re a trained chef who knows exactly how to make mouth-watering healthy meals in a matter of minutes, OR…

You already have a proven “done-for-you” daily meal plan with itemized grocery lists that’s actually getting you the fat loss results you want, THEN…

You simply cannot find anything like the Fast Fat Burning Meals cookbook anywhere on the planet but on this page.

Sure, you can find copycat approaches to meal planning online. And there are certainly no shortage of cookbooks at your disposal. If you really wanted to, you could order every cookbook on Amazon and try figuring out which ones will help reshape your body. You could also spend about 100+ hours on Google and probably track down 80% of what Amy and I provide for you in the Fast Fat Burning Meals cookbook.

You could do that…but why?

After all, that’s the exact reason why we created this solution. We’ve not only created the system FOR you. We’ve already put the beautiful recipes with full color professional photos that make your mouth water, the daily meal plans, and the action steps all into one convenient, easy to follow place that you can access AND put into action immediately. That’s it. Quick and delicious healthy meals that burn fat – every time!

So, it’s up to you: get access to everything we’ve created for you – for pennies on the dollar – or start digging around and hope you figure it out.

And, no matter what you decide, you will never access our amazing transformation stories (just look where Amy started after 3 pregnancies), all the specifics that can make or break your results, and all the ridiculous freebies I’m about to show you without trying out this one-of-a-kind cookbook.

Here’s what you get TODAY:

Fast Fat Burning Meals Cookbook($37 value)

Enjoy 30 of our best fat-burning meals that you and your entire family will enjoy. They take less than 15 minutes to make, are 100% allergy-friendly, and big on flavor.

Plus, we’ve organized them for you in a convenient and easy-to-follow 30-day meal plan so that you know exactly what to have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Now you can look forward to eating again without all the fuss – quickly and conveniently! Finally, enjoy – 100% guilt-free – delicious, healthy, fat-burning recipes like these:

And many more!

Easy-to-Follow 30-Day Meal Plan ($17 value)

Built into this cookbook is a “done-for-you” 30-day meal plan that structures all of your recipes into a daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner MENU for faster fat loss and so that you never have to stress about what to have for your next meal ever again.

Itemized Grocery List ($7 value)

To make your life even easier, you’ll also get an itemized shopping list for all of the necessary ingredients for each meal so that you know exactly which foods and ingredients (and in what quantities) to grab at the store. Having this detailed breakdown will save you time and money on foods that may otherwise go to waste.

Together, that’s a total retail value of $61 and even at that – it’s a total steal. Yet, that’s not what you pay today because I’ve set up a special discount just for you to make grabbing the Fast Fat Burning Meals cookbook as an absolute no-brainer!

Go it alone, and you will end up confused and frustrated…and you’ll end up right back here where you are right now. Amy and I have seen it time and time again – people try and do it on their own without our super simple recipes and daily meal plans.

The results are NOT pretty.

Sure it sounds easy to “eat healthy” and that you can probably get similar solutions elsewhere. But let’s get real: if that were true, you would have done so already and would look and feel exactly the way you want.

Without using our “Food Freedom Formula” your body will continue to struggle with excess inflammation and messed up hormones that are preventing you from losing weight and feeling more youthful.

That’s because our Food Freedom Formula is highly specific and requires eating (and omitting) exactly the right foods. It requires adhering to a simple-to-follow, yet specific, daily meal plan that is proven to melt fat.

You can’t just slap a bunch of recipes together and expect great results. That’s what amateurs do. Pros follow a proven plan that is developed by experts who have discovered the “formula” to quick and lasting results.

That’s what Amy and I have spent the last 15 years mastering. Now, for less than the cost of a greasy pizza you can tap into our expertise and enjoy the quickest, tastiest, and healthiest meals that burn fat – quickly!

There are some people we simply do not want to give a copy of our cookbook to… and we mean NO offense, but we just don’t want you to waste your time and money. Fair?

You think “simple” means we’re going to “hand deliver” these meals to your front door. Dream on. You are the one that has to take a few minutes each day to prepare your meals. We’ve done everything for YOU except shop, chop, and cook your food…making it as easy as possible for you to meet us half way.

You don’t want to improve the way you are eating. We cover some very simple, basic dietary improvements that you will need to make to see results come extra fast. These are essential, especially if you need to lose weight. Nothing radical, but still…you will not be eating pizza, French fries, and ice cream and wake up with the body of your dreams.

You don’t love great tasting REAL food. Both Amy and I are big time foodies. We love good food that’s actually good for you…and that’s what we specialize in creating for you. If you want to rely on “diet” foods that come in a box, then isn’t for you.

Or, you refuse to move away from counting calories and worrying about grams of fat. Once again, calories matter very little when you eat the right nutrient-rich foods. Sure coconut milk contains more fat and calories than margarine, but you know which one is better for you, don’t you? So let’s agree to just eat natural, whole foods without fussing about that nonsense.

Or, you are just one of those folks who will buy the cookbook and then let it sit on your desktop and never put it to use. Please, don’t waste your money if that’s the case. However, if that IS the case, just realize you’re only going to gain more and more weight…lose control over your diet…be held hostage by food cravings….and perhaps even become ill…unless you do something about your diet and health, starting today.

Look around you…drive down any major street…walk through any food court…

What do you see?

Nothing that will support your goal of eating healthy and losing weight. In fact, the onslaught of terrible fast and fattening convenience foods is exactly why Amy and I are determined to get these simple, healthy fat-burning meals into your hands.

We know you’re pressed for time. So are we. We know you don’t want to give up delicious foods. Neither do we. And we know you’re done with all that calorie counting nonsense, right?

We want you to succeed and we want to make it easy for you to incorporate fast, healthy fat burning meals into your life.

That’s why we’re giving you this to you TODAY at such a ridiculous discount.

Also, this is not some super-fancy hardcover book with a million-dollar publisher’s ad budget. This is just a simple, yet beautiful, comprehensive, and to-the-point digital cookbook (PDF format) that will give you the everything you need – recipes, inspiring pictures, meal plan, ingredients – in as little time as possible.

Plus, we’re on a mission to transform the lives of more than 10 million people by 2018. And we know that the only to do that is by making done-for-you healthy, fat-burning recipes and meal plans more accessible to reach as many people as possible.

Which means that if, within 60 days, you do not feel that the Fast Fat Burning Meals Cookbook has saved you time, given you more peace of mind, and helped you stay lean without ever counting calories and giving up delicious foods, then you don’t pay a dime…. and you still get to keep the cookbook as our gift to you!

If you aren’t impressed before the end of your FREE 30-day trial, then simply email us so we can cancel your membership.

To celebrate the release of this new cookbook, we’re giving you a $20 discount. However, this offer is only valid for a few days – until this countdown timer on this page expires.

After that, this RIDICULOUSLY low price will be gone and we’ll be increasing the price of the cookbook to its higher regular price.

So you best order now to make sure you lock in the lowest price possible. Plus…

Yet, We Wanted to Give You These Extra Gifts Today…

To accelerate your success and give you even more quick, healthy “done-for-you” meals, we’re also throwing in the following 2 “juicy” bonuses:

Wheat-Free Wonder Breads ($17 value)

Who doesn’t love bread? Sadly, most breads are terrible for your health, create high levels of inflammation, send your blood sugar soaring, and force your body to store excess belly fat.

Well, not anymore! Now, you can have your bread and eat it too with our delicious gluten-free, wheat-free “wonder breads”. You can enjoy these delicious breads until your heart’s content because they’re 100% healthy, loaded with fiber and protein, and take less than 30 minutes to bake in the oven. You’ll enjoy breads like our “Guilt-Free Super Bread”, “Delicious Dinner Rolls”, and mouthwatering “Banana Bread” – just to name a few.

21 Slimming Smoothies ($17 value)

Making a smoothie is one of the easiest ways to send a surge of easily absorbable “high-power” nutrients into your body. In just one glass, you can get 3-5 servings of vegetables and fruit, which provide the vital nutrients your body needs to stay lean and healthy.

In this recipe guide, you’ll get 21 of our best slimming smoothies that you can whip together in 3 minutes or less so that you can get on with the rest of your day and feel about yourself. These are perfect to use when you’re pinched for time and want a quick, healthy “liquid” meal.

Then, we’ve got to be really honest with you. We don’t like sugar-coating the truth and that’s part of the reason we’re so good at helping people transform their bodies and health.

Moments from now, you could be transforming your relationship with food, eating as much of the right foods as you desire…all while burning more fat than you thought possible.

But here’s the thing:

You can keep doing exactly what you’re doing now. You can continue struggling to find the right recipes that are proven to prime your body to release “trapped” fat. You can count all the calories you want without seeing any difference on the scale. Your pants will still feel tight. And you’ll still be held hostage by food cravings and last-minute “convenience foods” decisions because you lack the right plan.

Your “obsession with food” will kick into full gear…all while others who are using our Food Freedom Formula are FREE from the shackles of dieting struggles. They’ll be in full control of the foods they eat. You won’t be.

The months and years will pass, and you will have LOST a golden opportunity to take advantage of a proven system…at the absolute lowest price that will ever be offered.

Sure, that may sound harsh but we’d rather be honest with you then pretend that everything is going to be ok if you try figuring this out on your own.

But never forget this:

Both Amy and I believe in YOU. We believe that you will make the best and only decision for your greatest chance at shedding years of “trapped” fat, eating healthy consistently, turning back the clock, and living a life full of energy.

Your friends in deliciously healthy and simple meals,

Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, RHN New York Times bestselling author, The All-Day Energy Diet

Amy Coates, BSc., RHN Creators, Fast Fat Burning Meals

P.S. Every second you wait the odds are good you will do nothing. Success in life requires action, so act right now while it’s fresh in your mind…

P.S.S. Remember, you have a full 60-day trial period to put Fast Fat Burning Meals to work for you! Put these meals to the test and you’ll see and feel the difference almost immediately. With today’s special discount and “no questions asked” Money Back Guarantee there’s NO WAY you can lose…

“Excellent easy to follow recipes. Most importantly, they are delicious and healthy and I look forward to making them. Now I consider myself a better cook and the credit goes to Yuri and his team!”

– Seann Vinyasa-Billson

“Loving the recipes – common grocery items, easy to put together, and taste wonderful! My hunger is totally satisfied and there are enough servings for your better half or family to eat, too. I’m already feeling more energy and less bloated. Yuri – you should have your own show on the Cooking Channel or Food Network!”

– Brenda Halverson

“These recipes have been a life saver for me! It takes all of the guesswork out of what to cook everyday. Not only is the food delicious, but it makes me feel great! Thank you, Yuri, for making weight loss so simple!”

– Allison McWilliams

Q. What makes this cookbook any different from all the rest?

No other cookbook uses our “Food Freedom Formula” which gives you delicious whole food recipes that take less than 15 minutes to make. The end result is that you are in full control of what you eat, free of bad choices, spend less time in the kitchen, and are eating your way to the body of your dreams.

Each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful picture that will make you salivate just looking at it. And to make your life even easier, we’ve provided a no-thinking-required 30-day meal plan so you’ll know exactly which of the meals to make and when. Plus, you’ll also get an itemized grocery list so you have pinpoint accuracy when buying your groceries – this saves you both time and money! Good luck finding all this anywhere else, at such a no-brainer price.

Q. Will these recipes fit into my paleo/raw/vegan, etc… lifestyle?

Yes, the recipes we create that can soothe all eating plans. Some are perfect for paleo, others for vegetarians, and so forth. The one thing they all have in common is that they’re low in sugar, allergen-friendly, are quick to make, and taste amazing.

Q. Are these recipes suitable for the entire family?

YES, they are absolutely family-friendly. Amy and I have 3 young boys and they eat what we eat, which means our meals need to be healthy and delicious. You’ll enjoy most of the meals we make at home as well as those from our contributors, which even the pickiest of eaters will fall in love with.

Q. What if I’m allergic to dairy, gluten, soy, or eggs?

Not worry. None of the recipes contain gluten, dairy, or soy and we have many egg-free recipes as well.

Q. Is this suitable for a non-cook?

YES! On top of all the recipes you’ll learn simple and essential cooking techniques that deliver outstanding taste and great nutrition in no time at all. You don’t need to be a pro to enjoy clean and lean food at home.

Q. Is it going to be really expensive to follow the recipes?

No. We’ve committed to making this easy for you to follow and light on your wallet, especially when you consider spending less money dining out and more time dining in and enjoying the food you cook in your own kitchen.

Which means that if, within 60 days, you do not feel that the Fast Fat Burning Meals Cookbook has saved you time, given you more peace of mind, and helped you stay lean without ever counting calories and giving up delicious foods, then you don’t pay a dime…. and you still get to keep the cookbook as our gift to you!

If you aren’t impressed before the end of your FREE 30-day trial, then simply email us so we can cancel your membership.

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Sins of the Past~Chapter 2

Post Season 8 AU: While in the midst of her travels Abby contacts Bonnie saying she needs to tell her something important and it can only be said in person. Together they travel to Alaric’s new school for the magically gifted so Abby can introduce her to a young woman. A young woman whom Abby kept secret from Bonnie for more than 20 years.

...I’m beyond sorry for how long this took. I’m not even gonna make excuses, I was lazy and lacked motivation for a while. To make up for it, hopefully, this is a pretty long chapter with plenty of BonKai interaction ;) Once again I must thank @fuckitimfangirling for being such a wonderful beta reader and all around beautiful friend. As mention before constructive criticism please, first time fanfic writer here.

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Bonnie shifted uncomfortably under Kai's not-so-subtle ogling of her. She took a nice, deep breath and then slowly exhaled before walking directly up to Kai. "I need a favor." It took everything in Bonnie to get those words out. She pursed her lips at his facial expression.

Kai couldn't hold it back any longer, he let out a condescending laugh. "Oh I'm sorry, I thought I heard you say you need a favor. You've definitely gotten better with your jokes that's for sure." His eyes danced with mischief, "The last time you came here I learned you can be - what's the word for it - ah right, domineering and oh-so-vicious when you need to be. Though it wasn't all bad, especially when you-" Bonnie gave him an aneurysm.

Her face was twisted with rage. "Shut. Up. Kai." She spoke the words with a deadly calm.

Alisha, who was peeking her head out from behind the mini bar, was beyond bewildered. Sure, they've gotten to know each other over the past week, but seeing her sister's reaction to Kai was something to behold. She didn't even respond to those two intruders like she's doing with him. Whatever happened between these two was - no, is - extremely intimate.

Kai adjusted himself in the chair, smirk still on his face. "So, seeing as you need my help for whatever reason, I'm assuming your oh-so-reliable friends aren't around?"

Alisha snorted and then muttered to herself, "Yeah right, they would make it worse somehow."

Kai laughed and said, "I know right? I wouldn't be shocked if they're just sitting back and expecting her to do all the work as usual." He looked over at Alisha. "Sorry, I didn't notice you there, excuse my manners, I'm Kai." He gave her his signature finger wave.

She waved back awkwardly. "Alisha."

Bonnie turned to glare at Alisha, who put her hands up in surrender, before turning back to Kai. "I specifically need your power. Look I'll...let you out...permanently...if you agree to this."

He sat there staring blankly for a minute and then his eyes became half-lidded. "So, what's the catch? What do I get out of this besides my freedom?"

Bonnie looked like she wanted to kill him. "You get your freedom. What more could you want?" she said through clenched teeth.

Kai stood up causing Bonnie to take a few steps back. He kept walking until her back hit the bar. "I had something else in mind." He stepped closer so now their chest were practically touching. The look she gave him reminded him of when he told her to focus and block out Damon's crap. Of course, she quickly masked it again with anger. A smile slowly etched onto his face and he leaned closer, his lips slightly brushing against her ear, and whispered. "I'll only agree to help you if I get to spend a whole month with you."

She drew in a sharp intake of breath and shivered. "No way in hell is that happening!"

He stepped back a little, shrugged his shoulders, and said in a nonchalant voice, "Well, that's just too bad. I guess there's some more siphoners out there you can get to help you then?" He could hear her grinding her teeth, her eyebrows drawn down in anger.

She let out a frustrated sigh. "Fine."

He leaned closer to her, his index finger on his ear. "Sorry, what was that?"

She snatched him by his ear and yelled, "I said fine!" She roughly let go of his ear, sliding closer to where Alisha was standing, trying to calm her rapidly beating heart.

"Great, so it's decided!" Alisha had to use false excitement to cover up her nervousness. The tension between those two was ridiculously palpable. She almost felt like she was intruding on them.

Kai snapped his fingers in an eureka moment and walked to a corner of the place to grab a large black suitcase and a duffel bag. When he turned around, he came face to face with Bonnie leering at him. He raised a hand to placate her. "It's just necessities, like a tooth brush, clothes, condoms, etc."

Bonnie blanched, eyeing the suitcase distastefully now, while Alisha was staring intently at her phone to try to avoid their awkward thing. Bonnie rubbed her temples while muttering, "Come on." She pulled out the knife, cut her hand, and began chanting with Alisha. Before her sister could reach out to grab Kai, Bonnie gripped his wrist tightly.

He glanced down at her hand on his wrist. "Bonster, if you wanted to hold my hand, all you had to do was ask." A cheeky smile was on his face.

She ignored him and a moment later they were engulfed in a bright light.

As soon as they arrived back at Bonnie's house, both Alisha and her phones went off, implying they had a lot of text messages and missed calls. Both sisters groaned in annoyance.

Alisha swore under her breath, "Apparently, there's some Council members at the school." Her eyes widened. "Oh, crap! My parents called four times..."

Bonnie couldn't even respond before Kai was dragging her to the kitchen looking for something to eat. "Wow Bon, when was the last time you went shopping?" He was rapidly going through her cabinets and then the fridge. "Most of this stuff is out of date, that's just unhealthy." He looked at her in disappointment.

She just stared back at him blankly. "Let's just go to the school."

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It had only been a hour at the most since Bonnie and Alisha left, and then these people had shown up. Jeremy stared rather irritably at three people in front of him. They were Council members judging from the insignia on their shirts. He just hoped Bonnie or Alisha got his messages.

The one who looked to be the leader spoke up. "Hello, I'm Bradley. We came here to speak to Mr. Saltzman. We will also like a report with what happened down to the last detail." His voice was clipped and straight to the point. He then adjusted his horn-rimmed glasses before rigidly dropping his hands back to his sides.

Jeremy regarded them coolly and said, "Yeah, that's going to take a while and as for Ric, you guys just missed him." He wished Ric would hurry back already; he was annoyed from the earlier events and didn't feel like dealing these people as well.

The cocky-looking redhead interjected, sounding smug with his Australian accent, "Hey look, we get it. You guys without a doubt couldn't handle the situation here." He gestured to the chaos around them, "That's why we were called in. We'll wait for Ric to get here while you scurry off to go write that report for us." He winked and made a shooing motion with his left hand.

Jeremy's eyes narrowed to slits. Bradley clamped a hand on the redhead's shoulder. "Yuri, that's enough! Don't be rude, even if the first half of what you said was true."

The brunette-haired woman with them laughed quietly.

Jeremy's lips drew back into a snarl. His shoulders were squared back, but before he could say or do anything he heard a car pull up. All four people turned as Bonnie and Alisha stepped out along with a sour-looking Kai Parker. His mood immediately brighten when he saw the newly installed but now broken vending machine though, poor thing never stood a chance.

"Hey, Jer." Bonnie's eyes darted between each of the Council members, lingering on Yuri's face the longest. "What the hell is he doing here? Wait, he's a Council member?! Dammit."

Yuri's face lit up seeing Bonnie and he casually sauntered over to her. "Hey! I haven't seen you since Barcelona! Those days were so much fun, we should do that again sometime." He winked at her suggestively.

Kai's hand abruptly paused from digging into his bag of sour cream chips and he leveled the guy with a menacing glare. Bonnie chuckled and stepped back to put at least a foot of space between herself and Yuri. "That was a one time weekend fling. Nothing more."

Jeremy looked disgusted, Kai's glare worsened, and Alisha felt a chill go down her spine. “If that guy gets any closer to Bonnie, he's gonna become another casualty here.” She stepped up beside Bonnie. "Look, wouldn't it be easier to get a report from Tiffany? You know, the admin? We need to make sure the children are okay, and we have a lot of cleaning to do as you can see."

Yuri seemed annoyed at that. "I'm pretty sure you three don't need Bonnie for that." He went to reach for her, but then he grabbed his stomach and doubled over as if he was in pain. His two subordinates swiftly settled into a battle stance, looking between the four of them.

Bonnie's head snapped quickly over to Kai, who was innocently munching on his chips. He arched one eyebrow. "What?" he said in a nonchalant voice. He looked past Bonnie at the Yuri guy hunched over. "He okay over there? Lookin’ kinda green in the face. He should do something about that."

Said guy mumbled something under his breath. Bonnie leaned closer. "Yuri?"

"I said, where's the bathroom!" he yelled.

Alisha stopped gathering up the bodies and pointed down the hall to her left. "Third door on the right."

He darted off in the direction she pointed to. Alisha's eyes met Jeremy's, "I'm not cleaning that up," she said darkly.

"Yeah, that's gonna be Ric's problem," he said, as he dragged another body over to the left hand corner of the room.

Alisha walked to the middle of the area and began chanting. Slowly, the building started to go back to the way it originally looked, and thus made it easier to get to the other bodies. When she was done she looked around slowly. "Eight more to go." She let out a deep sigh.

Bradley adjusted his glasses again, "Do you know when Miss -Tiffany, was it?- when she will be back?"

Jeremy looked up, fuming. "Gee, I don't know! Maybe when her and the rest of the staff are done calming the kids down!"

He flinched slightly. "On second thought, I'll just go look for her myself," he said briskly. He lightly tapped his other subordinate on the shoulder. "Let's go." Together, they walked through the double doors leading to the student dorms.

"You should've been doing that!" Bonnie yelled out to them as she casually walked over to where Kai was, taking one of his bags of chips. Kai looked offended.

"Hey, I got those fair and square!" He started gathering the rest of his bags closer to him as if to protect them from her.

"The machine was broken, Kai. Not to mention you grabbed enough bags, you won't miss one," she replied, a fake polite smile on her face.

The doors flew open and there stood Alaric. "Bonnie!" He sounded relieved to see her. As he strode over to her, his eyes made contact with Kai's.

Kai waved at him with a smirk on his face. "Long time no see almost brother-in-law! How have you and my nieces been?"

To say things got hectic was an understatement. Alaric pulled out a stake and swiftly advanced on Kai. Jeremy kept moving the bodies, ignoring what was happening, but Alisha accidently dropped one in panic, while Bonnie casually moved out of the way. Alaric swung the stake from overhead and Kai jumped back, then Alaric went to do a roundhouse kick but caught air as Kai vamp-sped near the vending machine. Bonnie, of course, was getting her share of entertainment from watching this.

"Hey Ric, come on now - do you really want to kill the one guy who can defeat the person responsible for this?" he questioned as he ducked from an incoming right hook.

"Bonnie can find a way to deal with this without you." He did a thrust kick into Kai's stomach causing him to stumble backwards into the machine, the metal pieces digging into his back. He went to bring the stake down again, but was hit with a motus. It sent him flying into a bookcase on the other side of the room.

Kai looked over at Bonnie, but she was looking at Alisha. A rather pissed-off Alisha. "Like hell she will! We let him out to help us deal with this problem. Magic doesn't work on this lady, her power cancels it out. If you kill him, the only other people we could use would be your daughters. And seeing how hell bent you are on killing him, I guess you have no problem sacrificing your kids, right?"

Alaric groaned and struggled to his feet. "Bonnie always found a way to deal with a threat. She doesn't need him for this." He pointed an accusing finger in Kai's direction.

"I like how you think my sister is going to be the only one dealing with this problem - like your useless little gang always did." She glared daggers at him. She then went back to placing the bodies along with Jeremy.

Alaric briefly assessed her for a minute, then turned his head away in shame and went to help with the bodies.

Kai twisted around trying to check the back of his shirt. "Shoot, I'm going to need another shirt." He looked at Bonnie. "Bon, I need your car keys."

"No," she said and folded her arms over her chest.

"Aw come on you really want me to walk around with a bloody shirt? Or do you prefer me with it off?" He raised his eyebrows and gave her a lewd smile.

She just facepalmed. Jeremy stood up, wiping his hands on his jeans, "Ric, since you're here you can finish this up. Oh, there's also some Council members for you upstairs." He then turned to Bonnie. "The arrow's behind the front desk. I didn't want those guys taking it as evidence before you could use it."

Alisha looked appalled. "Whoa, whoa, whoa, you talking like you're not sticking around!"

"I'm not. I'm going back to my apartment to sleep," Jeremy said, already halfway to the front door.

Alisha ran over, grabbing his arm pleading. "No, no, I need you on this! Those two can't fight physically to save their souls!" She turned and smiled apologetically at Bonnie. "No offense, sis."

Bonnie waved her off and Kai put his hand on his chest in mock hurt. "I can totally fight!"

She sized him up. "Right, okay dude. You have the build but I can tell you mostly rely on magic."

Kai didn’t even try to put up an argument. “Well it’s not exactly a lie.”

Bonnie leaned back against the broken front desk. "She has a point, Jer. I don't do physical combat and Kai can't fight his way out of a paper bag. You're needed on this. The newly formed Council never comes here, they're mostly sent to areas with extreme problems. The only thing that would interest them would be the shapeshifter, but my intuition is telling me that's not the case. Since they're supposed to be, you know, extinct; they came here for that Ness or whatever her name is woman."

Jeremy just sighed in defeat.

Bonnie turned, walked behind the desk and reached for the arrow. As soon as her hand made contact with it, she winced in pain and clutched her head. Images flashed by rapidly: A battered woman's blood being taken, a man writhing in pain, and an abandoned building. When she came to, she was looking at a worried Alisha and Jeremy hovering over her.

Alisha was holding her hand. "Bon, are you okay? What was that?" Her voice was trembling.

Bonnie nodded her head. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just my lovely psychic abilities at work." She suddenly stiffened, realizing whose arms she was in. One would've thought she was accidently burned with how fast she moved away from him. She leered at Kai while getting up, using Jeremy's shoulder as a crutch.

Hurt flashed in his eyes for a split second before vanishing. "Gee, a simple thanks would be nice. Eh nevermind, I'll just let you hit the floor the next time that happens, capiche?" He said.

She just glared at him.

"I think I'm witnessing something I'd rather not see." Jeremy muttered to himself looking away.

Bonnie patted his shoulder. "Thanks for doing this, Jer," she whispered.

"No problem, Bon, you're my friend." He smiled at her.

She glanced around the room, she noticed Ric wasn't there. "Okay, so we should hurry up and perform a locator spell. We don't need the Council following us."

Jeremy raced upstairs to get his equipment. Alisha pulled out a world atlas book and Kai wiped the blood off the arrow, handing the napkin to Bonnie. She chanted a spell to liquify the blood, letting it drip on the book pages, and then Alisha chanted the locator spell.

Kai looked over Alisha's shoulder, his upper lip raised in disgust. "Really? They're in Philly?"

Alisha nodded. "Yup."

Bonnie's eyebrows were furrowed in confusion. "How did they-"

She and Alisha locked eyes. "The rogue witch," they uttered in unison.

Jeremy came bounding back down the stairs with his backpack. "Ready."

Kai raised his hand. "Question! Are we using magic to get there or are we taking the car? It takes 6 hours to get to Philly, maybe 4 if there's no traffic and how fast we're going. It'll be late when we get there. Sooo..."

Alisha slammed her palm into her fist. "We can use time magic! It's my coven's specialty. I mean, my adoptive parents' at least."

Bonnie looked over at her. "Okay, we'll discuss it in the car."

As soon as they opened the front doors of the school, they saw a car pull up with Abby and a light-skinned woman who looked to be around the same age.

Alisha flinched. "Shit. It's my mom." She hid behind Bonnie.

Kai laughed while putting his junk food in a plastic bag and Jeremy smirked, adjusting his backpack.

The woman was yelling as she got out of the car, her Jamaican accent thick. "Alisha Marie Warren! Why have you not called me or your father, young lady!? Do you know how worried we were?!" Her mom pulled her from behind Bonnie and into a suffocating bear hug. "Thank god you're okay."

"I'm...sorry...mom." Alisha was smacking her mom's back frantically now. "Can't...breathe!" She gasped the words out. Her mom let her go reluctantly. Alisha had her hands on her knees trying to catch her breath. Bonnie was patting her back with a grin on her face.

All the anger and worry washed off her face as soon as she laid eyes on Bonnie. "And you must be Bonnie. I'm Zora, Abby has told me so much about you. It's nice to finally meet you." Her voice was gentle.

Bonnie smiled brightly. "Likewise."

She looked over Bonnie's shoulder. "Oh hello, Jeremy."

He waved back, eyeing her car with hope in his eyes.

Zora smiled apologetically. “No food today son.”

You could actually see the moment when Jeremy’s heart broke.

"Zora! It feel like it's been ages since I've last seen you! When your daughter mentioned time magic, I was like, no way, she's still around here? I thought you would've went back to Jamaica." Kai excitedly bounced over to them.

"And you are?" One eyebrow raised in question.

"Ah silly me, the last time you and Abby saw me I looked like a frat boy and not like,” he gestured to himself. “- this. It's me Kai, Kai Parker!" His hands were in his jean pockets and he was looking at Zora and Abby expectantly now.

Abby's eyes widened and her lips thinned into a straight line. Zora became as still as statue. Bonnie gripped her mom's arm. "Don't, unfortunately we need him alive to deal with this crisis," she said through gritted teeth.

Abby stared at Kai pensively. "I thought with the help of my mother, Joshua locked you up in a prison world for good."

"Well, you can thank your daughters for letting me out this time. The first time it was Bon, not intentionally though, then she trapped me in another one, and I got out using your ancestor Qetsiyah's blood. Then Bon-Bon stuck me in another prison world, but of course she came back to see me a day later for some-aahh!" Bonnie slammed one of her wedge boots down on Kai's foot. "Ow! Dammit Bonnie!"

"Your gift for gab will keep us here all day and we have places to be." She pushed him towards her car. "Abby, I'll call you when we get there."

"Your daughter is mean, Abby!"

"Oh mom, we need to perform a time spell. The people we're going after already have a two hour lead on us and it's going to take at least 4 to 5 hours to get to Philly." Alisha said.

"Do you really have to do this?" Zora asked.

"Mom, they're my kids! And I honestly don't know which one she's after so I rather just take her out for good," Alisha replied.

Abby, with her hands on her hips, said, "I'm with Zora on this, let someone else make the sacrifice this time."

"Abby, nobody's being sacrificed, we're just making sure this won't happen again." Bonnie side-eyed her mother now. "Let's get this spell done."

They formed a six person circle. Kai clasped Bonnie's left hand causing her to look at him in contempt, while Alisha held her right. Abby seized Jeremy's right hand and Zora's as well. Zora began chanting with everyone else following suit after hearing the words repeated. The wind gradually slowed down, and time itself stood still. Kai squeezed Bonnie's hand a bit too hard.

She hissed, "Kai! What are you doing?!" She tried to pull away but he wouldn't let go.

"It feels just like the prison world."

"Oh." She forgot that was his biggest fear.

He recovered quickly though. "I call shotgun!" He opened the passenger door of her car before Bonnie could protest. He finally let go of her hand as he settled down into the seat. Jeremy was tossing his backpack in the trunk and getting in the backseat on the driver's side. Kai was mumbling a spell to change his shirt.

Abby put her hands on Bonnie's shoulders. "Please be careful." She looked over at Alisha. "Both of you."

"We will." They headed for the car.

"This spell should give you kids at least 4 hours until everything returns to normal! Oh Ali, just so you know, Chase is working at the restaurant now!" Zora yelled.

Alisha froze. Bonnie stopped and looked at her, "Ali?" She reached out her hand, but Alisha flinched from her.

"I-I'm fine, sorry."

"But you're not fine, Ali."

"I'm just tired is all. Been up all day and that spell is taxing on the body."

Bonnie just stared at her blankly. Alisha was hugging herself now. "Chase is - it's complicated. Just know he was a terrible boyfriend, who really lives up to his name. I don't want to talk about it."

"We'll deal with him when we get back."

Alisha's eyes widened in surprise. "Bon -"

Bonnie put her hand on Alisha's back. "Move it, we got places to be. Shapeshifters, rogue witches, and weird siphoner women to take out."

"I'm so sorry, Bon, you shouldn't even be involved in this. We wound up releasing a guy who you prefer to never see again and I just - you shouldn't have to put up with this."

Bonnie just shrugged her shoulders. "Eh, Kai's not a problem, just a pain in the ass. I just chalk it up to being a Bennett. We unfortunately get caught up in stuff whether we want to or not."

"And wind up being unsung heroes."

"Ha! Truer words have never been spoken. Come on."

They both got in the car and Bonnie started the engine. "Finally! I was about to beep the horn for you guys. By the way Bonbon, I never got around to asking, but what make and model is this car?"

Bonnie rolled her eyes. "First, stop calling me that, we're not nor will we ever be friends. And it's a 2016 Toyota Camry." She saw Kai pout. She smirked to herself and pulled off, heading for the highway.

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"Ali, wake up. Ali, wake up!" Jeremy was shaking her to wake her up, or at least trying to. He gave up after a while.

Kai was humming Why Should I Worry while moving cars out of the way with magic so they can have a clearer road, much to Bonnie's chagrin. "Kai stop that! There are people in those cars! When the magic wears off, there's going to be car accidents everywhere because of you."

"So you just want to be stuck on the highway behind time-frozen traffic?"

"I was maneuvering around the cars just fine Kai!"

"Riigghhttt. I've seen old people drive faster than you. What I was doing got us here faster."

"Yeah, you would know, seeing as you're old enough to be everyone in this car's dad."

Jeremy snickered. Alisha finally woke up and Jeremy breathed a sigh of relief. "About time. We're ten minutes away from Philly."

"Oh, sorry. Bon, make a right at the Island Ave exit."

Jeremy looked at his watch. "Bon, we have twenty minutes before the spell wears off."

"Shit Bonnie, drive! The last thing you want to be is stuck in between cars frozen in time in the middle of a narrow street."

"Which way?"

"Keep going straight!"

Kai stopped eating his chips to grip the oh-shit handle. Jeremy and Alisha threw on their seatbelts. After fifteen minutes, Alisha spoke up. "Pull in this parking lot."

Bonnie pulled in the lot and put her forehead on the steering wheel. Time slowly went back to normal, and the sounds of traffic picked back up.

"Well, that was fun while it lasted. It's time to deal with civilization again," Kai said, back to munching on his chips again.

Bonnie groaned. Alisha took off her seatbelt and leaned over. "Hey Bon, switch with me. I'm pretty well rested and I know my way around here. Take a break."

Alisha opened the door on her side and Bonnie got out of the car. Alisha crawled into the driver's seat and adjusted it to fit her longer legs. The car door slammed close, signaling Bonnie was in the car. "Okay, we are heading downtown. We can get a hotel room."

"In my vision, I saw an abandoned building, it looked like some type of power plant or factory."

"An abandoned power plant or factory?" Alisha stopped at a red light. She banged her head on the steering wheel. "That's-Ugh! At least it's narrowed down somewhat."

Jeremy was searching Google on his phone. "Well, there's 7 different places we have to search then."

Kai was still munching on his chips. "Where's the closest one?"

Jeremy craned his neck to see the street sign. "We're on...56 and Chestnut. The closest is between 22nd and Carpenter."

"South Philly it is then," Alisha said, swerving around a car. "Damn Philly drivers."

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Meanwhile in Philly Ness walks along Broad Street, taking in the sights of the Avenue of the Arts near the Kimmel Center. A little after 7:30, she comes to a stop in front of the Academy of Music. A man with golden olive skin and dark green eyes, who was sitting on the steps and chewing gum, stood up to greet her. He had a southern drawl in his voice. "Inessa. I would say it's good to see you, but we both know that's a lie."

She sneered at him. "You just don't like the fact that you're powerless in my presence. Literally."

He spit out his gum on the sidewalk. "Bitch."

In the next second, her hand came across his face, hard. "Watch how you talk to me. Remember Vinny, you are expendable. I can easily find another witch."

His eyes darted downwards, his hand on his right cheek, his lip bleeding. "Sorry."

"You better be happy that I find you useful to me, otherwise you’d end up with the rest of your family. Now, give me an update on things."

He looked directly at her face. "I had to get, um, physical with the woman; broke her leg when she tried to run, but I got more of her blood. The problem is, no matter how much magic I use, I can't find the kid. Those bastards are using some damn powerful blocking spells."

"No matter, send the school his father's ear."

"Can it be his mother's instead?" His eyes were hopeful.

"Whatever. No, you know what, send his ear and a finger of choice from his mother."

"On it!" Vinny says excitedly.

"Make sure they're wide awake when you do it, too."

He makes a gesture signaling he understood while running off. Ness turned, heading towards South street, a smile on her face. There may have been a minor setback, but everything else was going according to plan.

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Bonnie was resting her eyes while Kai was busy flipping through radio stations. "Which one is the station for alternative?"

"104.5"

He stared at the radio like it was broken. "What in fresh hell?! Yeah no, I'm hooking up my phone. Where's the aux cord?" He turned in his seat to look at Bonnie.

Her face was void of emotion. "No. You had that grunge shit playing all over your house in 1994, I refuse to go through that again."

He whined, "Bonnie!"

"I said no, Kai!" Her eyes narrowed.

Alisha just turned it to 105.3. "There, it's now on a station that plays old school hip-hop, R&B, and soul. So, you two can quit having a lovers’ tiff."

Jeremy had his headphones in, Bonnie looked all types of offended, while Kai just grinned. "Bonster, I think I like your sister." If Kai wasn't necessary for this little mission, he would be dead from the look on her face. His grin just widened more.

"Turn back around now." Alisha could feel her sister's eyes burning holes into the side of her head. "You and me are having nice long chat when we get to that factory." Alisha slouched down in the seat and continued driving.

Thirty minutes later, they arrived in front of the factory. Everyone got out and Kai let out a low whistle. "This place has seen better days. Reminds me of the places my friends and I used to hang around."

"You had friends?" Jeremy said the disbelief in his voice evident while giving him a sidelong glance.

"More like people I tolerated. Since Papa Parker was involved with real estate, I used to sneak into his office, take some documents and explore whatever building he was working on at the time."

"I doubt you just explored."

"Of course I didn't. We'd usually trash whatever building or house he was supposed to show off to a client the next day. Fun times."

"Wow, you were an ass even back then," Bonnie said sarcastically as she stepped up beside him.

"Aww, thanks for noticing, babe.”

Bonnie shot him a nasty glare at the babe comment. Jeremy went first followed by Bonnie and Alisha with Kai taking up the rear. Jeremy easily breaks the lock holding the chains that were wrapped shoddily around the fence. They walked until they reached one of the beaten down doors. He pushed lightly against it and the door fell away.

Kai's face scrunched up. "I smell blood - not the human kind - and barbecue...burnt barbecue."

Alisha sighed. "I'm hoping it's just homeless people." The sound of non-human feet skitter across the floor, kicking a piece of debris. "But I guess that's too much to ask." A howl rang out and everyone went absolutely still.

"We would end up in a place occupied by werewolves." Jeremy bunched up his headphones and put them in his pocket.

"Okay, so she's definitely not here, unless it's the guy." Kai said.

"He wouldn't be here without her." Bonnie replied.

They turned to leave, but two wolves were blocking the door while a man with pale skin and platinum blonde hair stood in front of them. "So, your little crew think y'all can just barge into my pack's place and not pay a price?" His voice sounded grave.

"Actually, we were just leaving," Bonnie stated matter of factly.

"Since you lot trespassed into my territory, I think not."

"So, I'm guessing negotiation is off the table?"

The guy tapped his chin in thought. "You lot broke my chains and my door."

"Get better security then, it was easy to pick that lock, the chain was rusted beyond repair and well you and your pack did pick an abandoned building." Kai sounded and looked annoyed at the fact that he had to point that out.

They all looked at Kai incredulously. The guy sniffed and then his eyes narrowed. "Vampire." The two wolves beside him growled and stepped forward.

"Seriously? I thought we moved past the vamps vs wolves thing." Kai could feel Bonnie's magic crackling. He licked his lips, her magic was always so intoxicating to experience, whether it be through siphoning or her just using it. She began chanting.

"Lost that right when ya broke in." When they charged forward, her hand went up as she finished the incantation. "Prohibere!"

The three of them came to a grinding halt. "You're a witch?!" He gritted his teeth in frustration from not being able to move his body.

"Yes, I am." She waved her hand to the right and they went flying. "I suggest you not move from that spot until we leave."

The guy grunted in response. They strode out of the dilapidated factory. Alisha turned around to mutter a restoration spell so that the door and gate would be fixed.

Jeremy sighed, trotting alongside Alisha. "Well, that was ten minutes that could've been better spent elsewhere."

"That was hot, Bonnie." Kai said as he leaned against the car, smirking.

She rolled her eyes and ignored him. "Ali, where's that hotel again?"

"Oh, it's at Rittenhouse Square, downtown."

"Okay, here's the deal, we're going there to get rooms so we can form a proper plan. Jeremy, are there anymore factories near there?"

He was swiftly scrolling on his phone. "There's two, one on Beach St and the other's on 9th and Callowhill."

Everybody got in the car. Alisha back in the driver's seat. "Rittenhouse, here we come!"

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They were on the expressway now. Jeremy was nodding off in the backseat. Bonnie was checking messages.

"I'm going to need a computer or laptop so I can access the Gemini archives."

Bonnie looked up in confusion. "I thought those were still locked up somewhere in Portland."

"They were, but I got a tech savvy buddy of mine from back in the day to transfer most of the files and books onto some USB cards for me."

"And you didn't kidnap him or a family member to force his hand?" Her voice was deadpan.

"No Bonnie, how rude! He was some nerdy kid I saved from some bullies back in the day. It was a debt being repaid among other things."

"You willing saved a kid with no benefit to yourself whatsoever?" She sounded skeptical.

"I needed to vent frustration from the crap my sister and brother pulled earlier that morning. It was an opportunity that worked in both of our favors."

Alisha glanced over. "What did they do? If you don't mind me asking."

Kai sat in thought before shrugging his shoulders. "If I remember correctly, they took some of my mom's documents for a high profile case, locked Chloe in the basement because she saw them - she was the youngest after the twins, and stuck them in my room under my mattress. When she finally found them, I had to go to school with a bruised eye from getting hit in the face with a belt buckle."

The silence in the car was deafening. Alisha made a turn onto Walnut Street and kept driving straight. "Um - well, your mom sounded lovely."

"Eh, she was just as much as a piece of shit as the rest. Of course, she wound up dying from a poisoning two years later anyway. I did make sure to get those little bastards back though. My sister had went shopping that weekend, so I poured bleach on all her colored clothes. As for my brother, I dowsed the diving board with lotion; Idiot broke his ankle trying to show off."

Bonnie didn’t say anything, she just leaned over to gently shake Jeremy awake. He woke instantly. "We're here."

They got out, Kai grabbed the cooler and his suitcase while tossing Jeremy his backpack. Alisha handed the car keys to the valet. Bonnie was tucking her phone back in her pocket. "Okay, so who's paying?" They all looked at Alisha.

"Fine. I was the one who wanted to come here anyway." As she bounded off to the front desk, Kai was absorbing the place in wonder. The last time he was here - in 1994 that is - the building didn't look like this. The lobby wasn't as grand or as bright. Bonnie and Jeremy sat down on the charcoal colored sofas.

"Jer, I never got to ask, are you sure you're okay on working with Kai?"

"I worked with him before and he got stuff done, so I don't really have a problem with it."

She put her hand up to stop him. "Whoa, hold up - when did you work with Kai?"

"To get you out of 1994." He said it so casually, as if it was nothing.

"I thought Damon did that with help from Lucy."

"Yeah sure, he got the blood and low-key manipulated Kai into helping, but that was it. As soon as Elena wanted to talk about their relationship, it was up to Kai and me. Liv had attacked us and he was dying; he could've easily stopped, but he didn't, he performed the spell again. Thanks to that, I was able to leave the map and open the garage door."

Bonnie's face was blank. “That was Kai and Jeremy? I thought that-but Damon said - no! Even if he did that, it changes nothing. He was the reason I was stuck there in the first place... But he in that moment did more for you than even some of your friends ever did.”

Alisha came back over. "Hey guys, I ordered the 2-bedroom suite with a connecting executive king room."

"I call dibs on the king room!" Kai shouted from the other side of the lobby. The people glanced at him in disbelief and strange inquiry.

"Guess I'm taking the sofa then?" A tired smile formed on Jeremy’s face.

"If it helps it's a sofa bed." Her face shifted to a look of concern and she crouched down. "Bonnie? You okay?"

Bonnie blinked in surprise. "Y-yeah. I'm okay. What floor are we on?"

She was staring at her curiously now. "5th floor, room 513." She handed the keycard to Jeremy. "You guys go on ahead."

Jeremy hesitated for a moment, but when Alisha waved for them to go on, he got on the elevator with Kai. Before the doors closed she saw Kai tilt his head quizzically, gazing at Bonnie. Alisha put a comforting hand on Bonnie's. The woman had a small smile on her face. "I'm good, I just learned some events in the past didn't go the way I thought they did."

"That's what, twice now?"

She let out a sad chuckle. "Go figure."

"More with being a Bennett?"

"No, more like having a terrible best friend."

"Oh, I could've told you that one."

"Hey!"

Alisha put her hands up in surrender. "I'm just pointing it out from an outsider's perspective. Your friends were kinda shitty, sis."

Bonnie sighed. "Let's get to our room, I need to charge my phone."

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Bonnie opened the door; their room was nicely furnished with cream colored walls, plush carpet, and windows with white lace curtains showing the park. Jeremy was passed out on the couch, his backpack thrown hazardously on the floor beside him. The adjourning room door was open, with loud grunge music playing. Bonnie went into one of the bedrooms and closed her eyes - when she opened them, her luggage was on the bed. She then hooked her phone up to the iPhone charger.

Alisha came in and plopped down on the bed. "So, what we eating?"

"I'm not hungry." Her stomach growled. "Okay, maybe I am. What's a good place around here to eat? The last time I was here, I didn't stay in this hotel."

"The Cheesecake Factory, in my opinion."

Bonnie assessed her quietly for a minute. "If the food is nasty, I'm ignoring you for the rest of this little trip."

Alisha feigned mock hurt. "How cruel!" She smiled. "All joking aside their food is really good." A little booklet appeared in Alisha's hand. She spread it out on the bed. "I already know what I'm getting, so I'm just waiting on you."

"Hmm." Bonnie silently flipped through the menu. "I'll take a caesar salad andddd stuffed mushrooms."

"Okie dokie!"

"I'll take a grilled rib-eye steak, medium rare, thank you." Kai was casually leaning in the bedroom doorway, dripping wet in only a towel.

Bonnie flinched while Alisha let out a yelp and grabbed her chest in shock. "Dude, make your presence known next time!"

Bonnie frowned at him. "He has a nasty habit of doing that."

"You know me so well." Smug grin on his face. "I suggest you get something to write this down."

"I - Fine." Alisha dug in the drawer on the side of the bed and pulled out a small notepad with a pen. "Go ahead."

"Besides the rib-eye steak," he walked over to the bed, positioning himself next to Bonnie. "I'll have two mushroom burgers, everything on them," he flipped a few pages. "Some parmesan-garlic cheese bread, and a slice of toasted marshmallow s'more cheesecake." His smile changed from smug to genuine.

Alisha stood up. "Let me leave now, because this order is going to take all night. I'll be back sometime soon, I hope." She left the hotel room.

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As soon as Alisha was out of earshot Kai grinned at Bonnie. "I got my hands on a laptop by the way."

"Kai." Her voice stern, she put her hands on her hips. "Where did you get a laptop from?"

"I compelled it from the guy in room 514," he said it as if it was something done normally.

"Kai!" she hissed.

"Oh relax, he's watching tv. Though after you see what's on his computer, you might want him thrown under a bus." Kai strode from the bedroom to his room. He turned, making sure Bonnie followed behind. She dragged one of the armchairs over to where Kai was now seated.

She eyed him with disdain. "Are you going to put some clothes on or what?" She immediately regretted those words because Kai - without an ounce of shame - stood up and dropped his towel. He then strode over to the bed where his black sweatpants were and put them on, slowly. Bonnie admitted to herself that he had a nice ass.

He sat back down. "Ready?"

"So help me, if I see something disturbing -"

He quickly cut her off. "Whoa no, I was talking about the Gemini files, not that stuff. I was going to show you that later." There was a lot of folders on the USB card; he clicked on one titled Callista, scrolling down until it read 1872. "Remind me to send Saeed a thank you basket when we're done, his organization skills are to. Die. For. Anyhoo, here it is; it says my ancestor worked with an Erzah Bennett to lock up a shapeshifter in Silver Spring, Maryland."

Bonnie leaned forward, eyes glued to the screen. "Erzah...Bennett? That date, he had to be Emily's younger brother. So he managed to escape to Maryland." She patted his arm. "Keep going."

"Hmm, they didn't get his name, just why they imprisoned him. Apparently, he enjoyed the taste of human flesh a little too much, in and out of form. FYI, this includes children and old people."

Bonnie sat back with her arms folded, in deep thought. "This just tells me the Gemini Coven and my family have been working together for centuries. I want info of every Bennett that worked with your coven."

"Got it. Oh yeah, I meant to show you this." He clicked on some images, and a man and a boy popped up in one, a woman and a little girl in another.

Bonnie was sick to her stomach. "Compel him to turn this into the authorities."

"Nah see, I'm thirsty, so I was thinking I could just feed on him, thus killing him ‘cause those blood bags only do so much, and killing two birds with one stone."

"What the hell, Kai!? No! You can't just go around killing people!"

"Get off your moral high horse! Your friends do it all the time! You really want someone like him to still be around?"

"We don't just kill humans!"

"I'm a vampire - okay half vampire - and that's what we do or did you forget? I need blood and the guy is scum."

Bonnie bit her bottom lip.

"I also found these as I was looking for his wireless mouse." He threw what had to be at least 6 different ID cards on the desk. "As you can see, he has quite a few identities. And there's a mother and child a few doors down in 510. It's a win-win situation, Bonster."

She blanched. She didn't want to kill anyone if she didn't have to, but she couldn't just ignore this obvious threat. She put her head in her hands, her mind in turmoil.

Kai's head inclined to the right. Kai got up and walked to the hotel room door; he opened it as quietly as possible and peeked his head out. The little boy from down the hall was knocking on the man's door holding a toy car in his hand. Kai motioned for Bonnie to come over with urgency. She peeked her head out from under his arm - the child had to be no older than nine. She took a sharp intake of breath.

The boy’s shoulders sagged in disappointment. Bonnie moved Kai aside and stepped out into the hallway. "Hey little guy, what're you doing out here by yourself?"

He jumped due to the unexpected voice and pivoted, facing Bonnie. "The man said I could play with his car collection after showing them to me earlier."

She kept her face in a perfect mask. "I saw the man leave an hour ago." The boy looked crestfallen.

"Do your parents know you're out here?"

"No, my mom's in the shower."

Bonnie thought to herself. She had her hands behind her back, mentally chanting an incantation. A model airplane appeared; she offered it to the kid. "How about you play with this instead?"

His eyes lit up. "Really? I can play with it?"

"You can keep it, I have more."

"Thank you, miss!" He ran back to his hotel room.

Bonnie straightened herself up. She stared at Kai blankly, he had a smirk on his face. "Do it."

He did a mock salute. "On it, boss."

"Hold it, I'm going with you."

He grunted in response. Kai pulled out a keycard and together they snuck into the man's room. He was sitting on his bed watching tv. Her stomach was churning at what she was about to do. She quietly whispered a silence spell over the room and nudged Kai. "Compel him to tell everything."

Kai raised his eyebrows in question. "I want to hear exactly what he did," she said quietly.

Twenty minutes later, Bonnie was bent over a trash bin, hurling. Kai was finishing up his feeding; no one would miss this sick creep. Kai licked his fangs. "Have to admit, his blood tastes pretty good. Nice and healthy, which is just all types of wrong. So which one of us is doing the honors?"

"I'll do it. Help me with the body."

"Don't mind if I do." Together, they dragged the body to the bathroom.

She looked down at the man in disgust. "Phasmatos Incendia." The body burned until it became ash. Kai swept the ashes up and threw them in the trash. "Done."

"I can't believe I just - I need a shower and a drink." She wiped a sweaty hand through her hair.

"Ooh, you should let me join you, to help save the environment and stuff."

"I'd rather bathe in acid."

"Your loss," he said as he turned and opened the door.

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An hour and a half later, Alisha arrived with their food. "Hey, I'm back!"

Kai was the only one sitting at the table waiting. "Where's Bonnie and Jeremy?" She sat the food down. He started sifting through the containers until he popped open the one with his burgers. "They're asleep. Okay well, I put Gilbert to sleep, Bonnie's-" He leaned back in the chair. "Tossing and turning."

She rolled her eyes, turned around and came face to face with a peeved Bonnie. Bonnie plopped down in the chair across from Kai. "I can't sleep. Everytime I close my eyes, those images keep flashing in my head."

Alisha looked between the both of them. "Did something happen?"

"Me and Bon Bon teamed up to kill a guy."

"WHAT?!"

Bonnie kicked out her foot, but missed. Immediately, it became a weird game of footsie between them. Alisha glanced at them, bewildered. "So in the span of two hours, you two decide to commit a spontaneous murder?"

"To be fair, the guy was a pedo and planning on going after the kid down the hall," he said before casually taking a bite of his burger.

"Oh? Well, you two did the world a favor then."

Bonnie leaned back in the chair, looking how she felt, exhausted. There was a rustling noise and Jeremy's head popped up. He stretched and then laid back against the couch. "You guys are so loud." He shot up. "Food!"

"Yeah, I got you three smokehouse burgers with fries."

"Thanks!"

Bonnie managed to eat some of her salad, but was poking at her mushrooms. Alisha tapped her shoulder, nodding her head toward the bedroom. The door clicked softly behind them, Alisha was positioned against it. "Get dressed."

Bonnie looked at her confused. "What? Why?"

"You need to blow off some steam and what better way to do that than to go clubbing?"

"Hold up, we have people to find and catch."

Alisha waved her hand in dismissal. "Ness and her little crew are still in the city." She slightly winced at Bonnie's facial expression. "Just call it a gut feeling."

"No. I don't really do clubs anymore."

Alisha pouted. "Aw, come on! It'll be a good way to get you tired."

"Ali, if you want to go just say so, don't use me as an excuse."

"What I want is to go with my big sister. Please, please go with me."

Bonnie flopped down on the bed, glancing at her phone. It read 10:36 pm. "Ugh fine! Stop with the puppy dog eyes already," she groaned.

"Yes! You won't regret it, I promise!" Alisha began digging through Bonnie's clothes. "Let's see what we have to work with."

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Two hours later, Alisha was putting the finishing touches on Bonnie's hair. She had it in a wavy half updo hairstyle with a few tendrils of hair cascading down her face. Alisha had picked out everything for her to wear, from the black high close-halter neck blouson mini dress, to the matching pair of black Anne Michelle ankle-strap, open-toe stilettos. The jewelry too - a pair of gold dangle teardrop earrings and a bracelet. She stepped back while motioning for Bonnie to get up and slowly turn in a circle. "I think I did a pretty good job, if I do say so myself."

Bonnie looked at herself in the mirror, a smile on her face. "I dare say I agree."

"Sweet!" Alisha replied happily as she was trying to get her hair up in a high ponytail. She was already dressed with a stylish black sleeveless backless cowl neck top with a tube top underneath, dark denim skinny jeans and a pair of matching black Zara ankle boots.

Bonnie was busy putting her heels on. "So, what's the name of this club?"

"Coda. It's like two blocks down from here. They had some renovations done, so now it can hold like 4000 people," she said in a huff. She was becoming frustrated with trying to get her hair into a proper ponytail.

"Sit down, I'll fix it." A minute later and Alisha's hair was in a perfectly curly high ponytail.

After applying lip gloss (pink for Alisha) and lipstick (nude for Bonnie) they were ready. When they came out Jeremy was sitting on the couch wearing a dark green graphic tee that said ‘I ran out of fucks to give’ and cargo jeans with camo Chucks. "Wow, you two look - wow!" His eyes lingered on Bonnie's legs before meeting her eyes and then looking away sheepishly.

"I know right? She's already super gorgeous, so I only had to do her hair." Alisha was bouncing on her heels. Bonnie blushed. Alisha abruptly stopped. "Oh." Her gaze was on Kai in his outfit. "You clean up nicely, Kai!" He was wearing a gray, short-sleeve button up with black trim, the two top buttons undone, loose fit skinny jeans and white Adidas sneakers. She nudged Bonnie with her elbow, causing her to look directly up at Kai.

Bonnie sucked in a breath. His shirt fit him to the point almost nothing was left to the imagination - not that she needed it because of earlier - he did look good, but she wasn't telling him that. And of course, Kai's gaze was transfixed on her like she was the only other person in the room, his gaze appreciative. There was something about the way Kai looked at her that simultaneously made her skin crawl and tingle. So, she did what she would normally do, knowing it would bother him; she ignored him, turned on her heel, and proceeded to walk out of the the hotel room with everyone following behind.

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Their arrival at the club set Bonnie on edge. While the place was simply gorgeous, the club was a melting pot of supernatural people. Faeries, kitsunes, vampires, you name it - it was probably there. As they made their way to the bar, everyone's eyes were on them; okay, moreso on Kai. Some were still dancing while others stopped and stared. It was like they could sense his abnormality. She felt their apprehension and curiosity as most of them were all wondering the same thing: How could he be both a vampire and a witch?

"I just love being the center of attention," Kai sarcastically whispered in her ear. She just walked faster.

"We make quite the little group," Alisha said as she maneuvered around a dancing couple.

"That we do," Jeremy said, squeezing passed two werewolves. Bonnie was already downing a shot as they reached the bar. They all - save for Kai, who got gin - ordered a shot of tequila. The DJ shouted that it was time for the early 2000s hour. Alisha was already heading to the dance floor as Gimme the Light came on.

Two young women came over to Kai, one blonde and the other a redhead, asking if he wanted to dance. He couldn't get a response in edgewise because Bonnie's glare sent them on their way. Kai casually sipped his drink while looking at her. "Didn't take you for the jealous type."

She snorted, busy nursing her third shot glass. "I did those girls a favor keeping them from you. You're unpredictable and I trust you as far as I can throw you."

"Ouch. So harsh."

Her brows furrowed. "Is it true?"

"Is what true?"

"That you nearly died helping Jeremy get the map to me so I could get out of 1994?" Since Jeremy brought it up earlier she thought she might as well mention it.

"Yeah."

"Why didn't you - I don't -" She pinched the bridge of her nose in frustration. "Why didn't you tell me that or at least mention that if you died, so would your coven?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "What difference would it have made Bonnie? You told me you would melt my face off if you saw me again. Your hate for me ran that deep. If Damon had told you the truth, would you have even came back for me? If you knew, would you have forgiven me, or at least given me another chance?"

She leveled her gaze at him. "Yes. I would've come back for you if it meant saving countless innocent lives. And avoiding what actually wound up happening." She thought the last bit to herself. She knocked her third shot back straight. He sat, mulling over his drink. She turned to face him fully. "Just out of curiosity - if Damon had never contacted you, what would you have been doing?"

"Processing my emotions. Weeding out the assholes who locked me up, stripping them of their power, exiling them and then rebuilding the coven with new rules.” He locked eyes with her. “And thinking about you." The look he gave her was smoldering.

She hummed in response, got off the stool and headed for the dance floor. Her thoughts were becoming scrambled, like everything else that happens to her involving him. Those three shots of tequila weren't helping either. Aaliyah's Rock The Boat started blasting out of the speakers. Hopefully, cutting loose on the dance floor could help get him out of her head.

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Vinny sat in his car outside of Barnes and Noble, debating on if he should tell Inessa about Bonnie and her little crew being in the area. On their plane ride back, she had described the two women and the young hunter, but there was no mention of this other dude. As he looked up from his phone, he noticed a Council agent walking through the area. He waited for her or him (he couldn't tell) to turn the corner before getting out of the car. Making up his mind, he headed into the club, handing the bouncer a hundred dollar bill.

Vinny smirked to himself. "It's time to have some fun."

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It didn't work; in fact, it somehow made it worse. No matter how far she moved away from him, she could still feel Kai's eyes on her. She was pretty sure he was still sitting down and chasing off anyone dancing near her. Get Low came on.

Kai got up and made his way to floor. Bonnie felt his approach and prepared herself accordingly. She didn't expect another witch to start dancing with her instead. Quite a few people moved away at Kai's approach, but not this other witch. Bonnie had to admit he had balls, too much apparently. His hands were on her thighs, slowly rising higher.

She burned him. She then spun around to face him with a glare. "Don't touch me."

He backed up with his hands raised in surrender, right into Kai. "My bad, man." As soon as the man's eyes landed on him, they widened.

Kai felt the guy's magic itching to the surface. He raised an eyebrow. "Is there a problem?"

The man snarled. "No." He then stalked off.

Kai shrugged his shoulders. "Oh well." He stepped behind Bonnie.

She went back to dancing. "Just because I said he couldn't touch me doesn't mean you can, Kai."

He leaned in close without touching her. "Oh Bon, we both know I don't need to touch you. Just being in proximity to each other brings a reaction out of you."

Her breath hitched and her skin started tingling. "Wow, can your ego get any bigger? I can control myself around you just fine."

His eyes were glued to the swaying of her hips. "Prove it then."

She whirled on him, her eyes flashing in anger. "I do not need to prove myself to you," she said through gritted teeth.

"You kind of just did." He gazed at her coolly.

"You have this natural ability to piss people off."

"Dance with me."

"Can you even dance? You probably have two left feet." Though she was being a smartass, her eyes danced with curiosity.

"Only one way to find out." Get Low faded into Get Me Bodied.

"Fine, but you better be able to keep up."

Bonnie gave Kai a half-lidded stare, beckoning him to her. He gripped her forearm and pulled her flush against his body. She spun around, her back facing his front, and began to gyrate her hips. His hips matched her movements perfectly. She bent over still shaking her hips and slowly came back up. Pretty soon, they were starting to get into it, Bonnie put her hand on Kai's neck and he placed his hands on her waist.

Kai had his nose nuzzled in her neck inhaling her warm vanilla, honey, and natural earth scent. He felt his fangs itching to come out. The lights around them began flickering wildly as the two of them danced in sync to the music. The music started to become distorted and sparks started flickering from the lights.

Bonnie felt Kai pull her closer and then a prick on her shoulder. She immediately came out of her trance, spinning to face him. The music slowly went back to normal. When she looked at him, she saw Kai's face was slowly starting to transform. Bonnie quickly glanced at the people dancing around them and then back at Kai. "Seriously? You just tried to bite me."

"Purely by accident. It was excitement induced."

She looked exasperated, "Didn't you drink before we left the hotel?"

Kai looked slightly sheepish. "Yeah but...” He just let the sentence trail off.

She pursed her lips and they stood there in silence, with only the sound of the heavy bass party music playing in the background. Bonnie calmly raised her arm, offering her wrist to him. He gazed at it curiously before letting his eyes meet hers.

“Well, I rather it be me than some innocent person and I prefer to keep you in my sights,” she said.

He arched one bushy eyebrow. “Now, why does this feel familiar? Oh yeah, it’s like that time in the woods. Ever the martyr, always willing to make the sacrifice so no one else has to."

She ignored his statement and urged him on. “Do you want my blood or not Kai?”

He gently took her wrist in his hand. “You sure about this?”

She nodded her head, but then her eyes widened. “Wait Kai, find a secluded area first. I don’t want people having a freak out over blood on the dance floor.”

He smirked. “Ha! Nice MJ reference.” He turned and pulled her with him through the nightclub to a secluded seating area with a divider curtain surrounding them.

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"Man, am I tired," Alisha said as she sat down on a stool next to Jeremy.

"That little nap from earlier must've worked wonders. You were everywhere," Jeremy said into his cup.

"So, how come I didn't see you on the dance floor?" Chin in hand, eyebrow raised in question.

"Oh, I was out there with a faerie and an elf, but I decided to sit here and observe instead." He replied, with his eyes searching the area like a hawk.

"See anything of import?"

"Nothing too extreme, but I did see a guy watching Kai's every move after he and Bonnie started dancing together."

"Wait what? Bonnie and Kai?" She waved her hand in dismissal. "Nevermind, that can be discussed later, where's the guy?"

He pointed to a man standing next to the DJ booth. "Over there, with the sandy blonde hair and cup in hand, glaring menacingly at where I'm guessing they are."

"You think he knows Kai?"

"Maybe. Or he could be like everyone else here and doesn't like him on the fact that he's different."

Alisha became oddly somber-looking. "Yeah. Hey bartender, give me a Zombie and Blue Lagoon mixed."

Jeremy looked at her like she was crazy. "Whoa, you're not drinking all that! Hey bartender, split that between two glasses."

The bartender just shrugged her shoulders and went to work. Jeremy was still eyeing the man that was watching Kai. The bartender handed them their drinks.

Alisha patted his shoulder. "Don't worry, I know a spell so we won't get drunk. We'll still be able to keep an eye on him."

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Kai felt her tense behind him. He turned his head to look at her. “Having second thoughts? Or is it because you're alone with me?”

Bonnie shook her head. “No. I can handle you with little to no problem. I just didn’t think you knew who MJ was. I thought you only listened to that grunge crap.”

He fully turned to face her now. “You wound me, Bonster! I listen to other types of music, I just love that “grunge crap” as you so nicely put it, above all else. That, and my sister Hanna would blast his music all over the house.” He was still holding her wrist and his eyes connected with hers again. “You ready?”

She nodded her head again and braced herself for his fangs to pierce her skin. When they did, she shuddered and let out an involuntary moan. She backed up until her calfs hit one of the couches and she sat down. Kai brought his left leg up so that his knee could rest beside her left leg and he could get better access to her wrist. He bit down even harder for more blood.

Bonnie hissed in pain. “Kai, that’s enough.” She was starting to feel light-headed from the blood loss. She underestimated just how much blood he needed.

He pulled away, his fangs coated in her blood. His eyes were dilated and focusing on her neck, then they gradually went lower until they reached her thighs. He was still hungry. Kai bit his wrist and placed it on her lips.

Bonnie wasn't ready for the onslaught of images that flashed around in her head. A tan skinned little boy with big gray eyes excitedly running up to Bonnie with his report card, Kai following behind him equally as happy with a little girl in his arms. Kai sitting in a meeting with other witch covens as the Praetor of the Gemini Coven with Bonnie at his side, a ring gleaming on her left hand. Her being turned and sired by him as Damon looks on in shock. Every vision had him and her together in it. Bonnie quickly threw his arm away from her and scooted back.

"What the hell was that?!" she yelled. She felt like her mind was spiraling into chaos, seeing into Kai’s mind freaked her out; There was so much going on in there, so much information, things she felt better off not knowing. What scared her the most was that she was at the forefront of his mind; That he wants her mind, body and soul.

"What was what?" He asked in a daze. He was still reeling from drinking Bonnie’s blood. It was as addictive as a drug, so rich and extremely fulfilling. A drug that gave him weird visions of a lame ass british accented dude being too close to Bonnie. That definitely wound up snapping him out of his blood induced haze.

"I saw - I was - We were together, married in one, kids in another!" She scooted further back now.

Kai tensed. "How-Oh, I forgot, you said you're psychic. Those were things I saw when I was in hell."

"I don't see memories Kai, I shouldn't be able to see yours," she said, in an obviously repulsed voice. "I have precognition not-" Her nostrils flared. "No, no, no, no! That's not possible! My powers are just advancing, that's it!" Grams words trickled through her mind about her finding peace and being sent to Kai's prison world.

His eyes narrowed. "I don't know, Bonnie, I mean didn't you feel my presence when I got out of hell?" He grabbed her leg and pulled her closer to him. "Try as you might to ignore it, there's something between us, Bonster."

She kicked at his hand and he let go with a yelp. He slapped his hand back on her leg quickly siphoning her. His eyes narrowed his mouth twisted in a nasty sneer. "Cut that out."

"Why? Isn't that a thing between us? Hurting each other?" Bonnie replied sneering back at him.

"Pretty much." He gave a nonchalant shoulder shrug. "I admit you're the first person to truly match me blow for blow. Like a weird game of chess."

"That I beat you at, what, three times now?" Her face was smug and she saw his jaw clench.

"Haha, very funny."

"Did you really plan on -" She was cut off abruptly by the arrival of Alisha. She seemed to be out of breath, her face flushed.

"Sorry to interrupt, but the guy you two encountered earlier is beginning to move."

Kai raised an eyebrow. "And this is urgent because?"

"Because after Jeremy followed him outside, he overheard him talking to a woman about following us. And how he didn't expect a fourth person."

"Dammit!" Bonnie jumped up fixing her dress. "Where's Jeremy?"

"Still tracking him." She darted out of the area with Bonnie and Kai on her heels.

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They ran into Jeremy outside of the club. "He went down Walnut Street." They took off running.

Bonnie was muttering something under her breath, a few seconds later her heels turned into a pair of black sneakers. Kai looked behind them. "We got company."

Two Council members were following them. Kai recognized one of them as one of the girls who asked him to dance from earlier. Kai chanted an illusion spell to make the girls follow what they thought were them. They came to a stop at Broad Street, the guy on the other side smirking at them. When the last car finally passed, they took off again.

Alisha was panting. "I'm going to strangle him when we catch him."

Kai side-eyed her. "You're pretty violent."

"Comes from years of bullying. You either become withdrawn or get a hair-trigger temper. I got the latter.”

The guy made a sharp turn onto 13th Street, he then made a stop at Market Street turning to face them. He put his hand out, making a portal appear. They came to a screeching halt to avoid accidently going in and ending up in somewhere else. Kai jumped back just as another portal appeared under his feet. The guy was trying to split them up.

Bonnie used magic to upend a newsstand and toss it at the guy, followed by a news kiosk. He barely managed to dodge them. Jeremy had his throwing knives out, flinging one into the guy's shoulder.

"HALT!" It was the two Council members that were chasing them earlier. "By order of the Council, you all are under arrest for attacking a civilian!" One had a crossbow in hand, ready to fire, while the other seemed to be wielding brass knuckles.

"Oh, come on! You two had to see he clearly attacked first!" Kai yelled.

"I won't repeat myself." Said the woman with the crossbow readying herself again. Two more members walked up, one Kai recognized as the guy with glasses from the school.

Kai rolled his eyes and Alisha swore under her breath. Bonnie had the guy they were after locked in a Prohibere spell. Jeremy was slightly turned so he could view both oppositions, he had a throwing knife in one hand with the other one on his sheathed dagger. Ignoring the Council members, Bonnie muttered an Elido spell to break the guy's right leg. The guy managed to utter another chant for a portal spell, causing Kai and Alisha to jump away from each other and leaving Bonnie wide open.

The girl with the crossbow fired. Before it could reach Bonnie, Kai's arm shot out to grab it. He threw it back like a javelin into the girl's left calf, shattering her tibia. Bonnie, with her back still facing them, reached out her arm and hit them with a motus. All of them, save for Bradley, crashed into each other, landing on the ground in a heap, hard. Bradley darted toward them, but ran directly into a barrier placed by Alisha. He staggered on his feet, holding what was probably a broken, or at least fractured, nose.

The guy from the club broke free of Bonnie's spell and was attempting to escape, heading for 12th and Market. Jeremy aimed and flung his knife into the guy's other leg, causing him to collapse ungracefully on the ground.

Bonnie turned to Alisha. "Kai and I are going after him. I want you two to make sure they don't follow before meeting up with us."

Alisha and Jeremy went to protest, but she put her hand up. "I'm trusting this to you two to get as much info out of them as you can." Her voice brook no argument.

Jeremy put his hand on Alisha’s shoulder and nodded. "We’ll get it done."

"Bonnie." Kai tilted his head in the direction of the guy. She took off running with Kai behind her, tackling him just as he made a portal to escape.

                                                           ----

They crash landed in an uncomfortable pile in what appeared to be a semi-empty parking lot. Bonnie was sandwiched between Kai and the other guy. "Kai, get off!"

Kai got up reluctantly just to piss her off further. She straightened herself up and looked around. They were in - judging from the signs in Chinese - Chinatown or near the entrance of it. “What possible significance did this place have? This has to be a trap,” she thought to herself.

"Bonster, check it out." Kai toed the guy onto his back. "Doesn't the guy we were chasing have sandy blonde hair?" He bent down to check his pulse. "This guy has gone to a higher plane of existence. He also didn't have any magic." Kai tapped his chin lightly. "He used an illusion spell. Cloaking spells and illusions are a Gemini specialty. Could he be one or did he somehow get access to my grimoires?" He made sure to store that info for later.

Bonnie took out her phone. "Wasn't one of the abandoned plants we were looking for around here somewhere?" She turned to face Vine street. "It says we should find the Willow Street Generation Plant if we head this way."

Kai's head snapped to the left, hearing a noise that sounded like something was being uprooted from the ground. He had a few seconds to tackle Bonnie to the ground, narrowly avoiding a No Stopping sign that was thrown at her.

Bonnie heard Kai's voice in her head: Her skin is so soft.

She stared up at him with an unreadable expression before they both turned their heads in the direction of more noise. Carlos was standing just outside of the parking lot, casually extracting a short street pole, preparing to toss it at them. Bonnie, still lying under Kai, reached her arm out and chanted another Elido spell, breaking his arm and causing him to drop the pole on his foot. He let out a howl of pain while still clutching his arm and simultaneously reach for his foot. Kai then used a motus to fling him across the street into the window of a hair salon.

"I'm going to hazard a guess that the location you mentioned is the right one."

"I would assume so, now move." She pushed him off of her and quickly scrambled to her feet. She started forward and then let out a shriek as Kai came and chucked her over his shoulder. "What the hell are you doing?! Put me down!"

He lightly patted her thigh. "Nope, I'm faster, have better reflexes, et cetera." They both heard an animalistic growl and saw a cheetah leaping out of the debris. Kai wasted no time hitting it with another motus, then vaulting to the iron fence that separated the casual streets from the highway. He switched to holding Bonnie bridal style, making her cling to him for dear life, then took another leap, landing on the sidewalk gracefully. Her face was still buried in his shoulder with her arms wrapped tightly around his neck. It has been a while since she was vamp-sped anywhere.

They heard a few wolf whistles coming from behind them. Two guys were staring at them in amazement. "Yo, you saw that?!" One of them asked, nudging his friend.

"Yeah, that was crazy."

"Man, he landed like an action hero who just finished saving his girl! All he needed was an explosion behind him to complete the image." The two guys walked off, laughing amongst themselves.

Bonnie let out an annoyed grunt. "Put me down now." Kai let her legs go since he was still crouching. She immediately dropped her arms from around his neck and straightened her dress out again. She touched her phone screen so it could light back up and began heading straight for Callowhill street.

Kai was taking in his surroundings, assessing the area. When he tried to make small talk, Bonnie kept shutting him down, so he gave up for a moment. A few minutes passed before she spoke. "Thanks for earlier."

He matched his pace to hers. "Hmm, what was that? It sounded suspiciously like a thank you."

"I'm not repeating myself." She was gazing at her phone screen intensely.

He shrugged his shoulders. "I'll take what I can get.” He went back to surveying the area. “It's jarring how dilapidated the area becomes the further we walk."

"Hmm." She was texting their location to Jeremy.

Kai sped up so he could walk backwards in front of her. "You're ignoring me again."

She scoffed, "I thought I always did that when it came to you."

"Nah, you normally give me a scathing remark. This is more...like you're trying to avoid me or something." He peered at her questioningly, his head tilted to the left. "Something on your mind?"

"I'm just trying to figure out why you're talking to me like we're friends."

"Right, because that's the problem."

They arrived in front of the building. She put her phone in her sneaker. Ever since the visions she had been debating asking him about the siring. She just threw caution to the wind. "You're right, I did want to ask you something. Did you really plan to sire me to you?"

He smirked. "Yeah, I did. If mostly to prove a point, you being a vampire would force your little friends to rely on themselves for once."

"So, it would've been for my benefit? To see the errors of my friends' ways?" Her eyes narrowed in skepticism.

He laughed. "It would've also been to piss you off. What's worse than being turned into vampire, sired to a man you hate, and losing your magic in the process? What better way to get back at the ever so judgemental Bonnie Bennett?"

She sent him a death glare and watched him reel back as if he was in pain. "What the hell was that?!"

"What was what?" She asked genuinely confused.

"You used something that wasn't magic to hit me." He gazed at her quizzically.

"I -" She stopped immediately upon seeing a portal appear. Carlos and the blonde guy stepped out.

Carlos snarled at the man. "You took forever Vinny. Ness is going to be pissed. And to make the situation worse, this is not even all of them." He gestured to Kai and Bonnie.

Vinny waved his hand in dismissal. "Calm down, I have them right where I want them."

Bonnie and Kai edged closer to each other. Bonnie spoke first. "So, are you going to explain what this is about?"

Vinny's eyes narrowed on Kai maliciously. "Him." His lip curled in disgust. "Gemini scum."

Bonnie looked startled and then side-eyed Kai. "Well damn, Kai, what did you do him?"

"I love how you just assume I did something to him. I don't even know him."

They could practically see the steam coming from Vinny's ears. He gritted his teeth. "My name is Vincent Vitali, your father wiped out my entire coven due to his paranoia."

"Okay and? He's dead. And that still doesn't explain who you are to me."

“Ironic how his coven name means life but they're all dead,” Bonnie thought to herself.

Kai smirked at her. "I know right? I wonder what they did do or planned on doing for dear ol' dad to kill the entire coven."

"Wait, what?!" Bonnie was gaping at Kai in horror.

Kai stared at her with a mixture of perplexity and wonder now. Her face flushed and she turned away from him. "No! I cannot be that, not with him of all people!" She nervously made eye contact with him again.

He was staring at her intently now. “That was a rather rude thing to say Bon-Bon.” His eyes widened, “Oh.”

She was able to hear his thoughts as clear as day. That shouldn’t be possible. She’s not a vampire nor was she turning into one. Realization dawned on her as the color drained from her face completely. "Oh god, we're mentally linked."

                                                        -----

Watching Jeremy in combat was like viewing art in motion. Alisha stood by holding two members to the ground with a gravity spell. He performed a spinning sweep kick to the girl with the brass knuckles while pulling out his crossbow and smacking the other member that arrived before with Bradley in the face. He then delivered a swift roundhouse kick to the guy's temple, knocking him out and shooting the girl in the leg with his semi-auto crossbow.

"Nuh-uh, I wouldn't get up if I were you. You're under a gravity spell; if you try to move, I can guarantee you, your bones will be crushed."

Jeremy had his crossbow pointed directly at Bradley. "Start talking. Who is the kid she's after and why?"

They were interrupted by a wolf howl. Bradley smirked in triumph even though it was rather short-lived. Alisha reached her hand out and flung the wolf in front of them with a sickening crash. She then began chanting to forcibly turn it back human. It let out a whimper and then a cry of pain in it's human form. Correction: her human form. Her dark messy hair covered her face from their view, though Jeremy could see Alisha’s shoulders tense up.

Bradley looked dismayed. "Please, let me give her my jacket."

"Fine." Alisha released the gravity spell.

He shrugged the long jacket off and handed it to the girl; Okay more like he threw it on her. He then, rather wobbly, stood up. "The woman we're after is named Inessa Novak. She had first joined the brigade three years ago."

"Dude, we don't need a history lesson, make it quick." Jeremy hissed poking Bradley with his crossbow.

He looked annoyed now. "She's after a boy named Kyle Romero. She apparently wants to get back at his family for sacrificing hers in a ritual ten years ago."

Alisha and Jeremy exchanged looks. "And the shapeshifter?"

It was the girl who spoke up now. "We can barely find any records on him. Normally, with people like him, the Gemini coven would've stepped in to deal with it, but after the wedding massacre... well, you know."

"Yeah," Jeremy replied.

They turned to leave, but the girl yelled out. "Alisha! She's anti-magic, not a siphoner."

She waved her hand in acknowledgement. "I got it." She looked at Jeremy. "We're going to have to steal a car. Do you know how to hotwire one?"

"Yes."

"Okay, then let's-"

"Ali!" The young woman was jogging up to them.

Alisha rolled her eyes. "What?" she snapped. Jeremy raised an eyebrow at Alisha’s actions.

"Here." The girl handed her a set of car keys pushing her hair out of her face. "They belong to Brad. It's parked on Clover Street."

Alisha avoided eye contact with her. "Thanks." The girl just gave them a sad smile and headed back over to Bradley.

They took off back towards 14th and Market. As they were running, Jeremy had his phone out. "They're on 9th and Callowhill." They heard the alarm disable on a white Cadillac Sedan.

The pair came to a halt in front of the car. “Isn’t she the same person on your phone’s wallpaper?”

“Don’t.” She looked down at her feet. “Please.”

He looked at her sympathetically. “Consider it dropped. Toss me the keys, I’ll drive this time.”

She slid the keys over to him on the roof of the car. He snatched them up and they got in and drove off.

                                                        -----

Bonnie's mounting anger at the attack on the school, dealing with Kai, barely having info on anything, killing an innocent man and now being mentally connected to Kai caused her anger to officially reach its boiling point. A whirlwind started to form around them, picking up all types of debris and cars.

Carlos appeared mildly irritated; Vinny, on the other hand, looked ready to bolt at any moment. He put his hands up as if to placate her. "Now, wait just a minute-"

"NO! I'm tired of this!" she bellowed. Vinny was heaved like a rag doll into the side of the building. She glowered at Carlos' attempt to charge her by sending two cars in his direction. He evaded one, but the other car's front end smacked into his left side, knocking him to the ground violently.

Kai was content with just reveling in Bonnie's destructive force. Being mentally connected to her made it better, it was exhilarating. Of course, he couldn't do that because Carlos was back on his feet again. Kai vamp-sped over, delivering a rib-shattering kick to his stomach and then jumping back to avoid the car Bonnie used to crush him. Carlos managed to roll out of the way in time, but came in contact with Kai's foot again. Kai punted him into the fence this time and once again, he was already back on his feet.

"Tenacious bastard," Kai muttered.

Before Kai could react, Bonnie sent Carlos flying a few yards away, along with a huge amount of debris to keep him occupied. The whirlwind began to calm down as Bonnie walked over to Vinny with Kai in tow.

She stood over him with her arms folded. "Spill."

Vinny chuckled and then started coughing up blood due to a piece of metal pipe stuck in his side. "I'm not telling. Especially not to someone who sides with a Gemini," he snarled.

Bonnie casually tapped it with her foot causing him to let out a pained shriek. Kai crutched down on his hunches. "You're only making this worse for yourself, pal. We just want to know where your boss is."

He tried to spit on Kai, but the siphoner moved his head to the right in time. Kai jammed the pipe in further, then snatched it out. "You know, in my 18 years trapped in the prison world, I had a lot of time on my hands. So out of boredom, I studied a ton of things, and one of those things was human anatomy."

He leaned closer to Vinny. "I know exactly where to stab you without you dying. Or would you prefer to be siphoned?" He was flipping the pipe in his hand, eyeing him coolly. "Your choice."

A loud scream from inside the plant caught them off guard. Vinny let out another laugh, his wound almost closed. "We're going to make you lot suffer!"

Kai grabbed his arm. "Yeah, I don't think so." He siphoned him until he passed out. "That's one problem solved."

"That was a woman's scream."

"It came from the fourth floor."

Kai went to grab her legs. Bonnie facing the building, said, "Don't you dare."

"It's quicker, Bonnie." He beamed at her. "But I mean if you want to storm the place from the first level, be my guest. I'll just be on the fourth level. Probably dealing with the dead body of that poor woman."

She gritted her teeth. "You're just-ugh! I hate you. Hurry up, before I change my mind."

She swung her arms loosely around his neck as he scooped her up into his arms. He re-adjusted her before taking a running leap and landing on the second floor fire-escape stairs. Kai dropped her legs and she quickly let go of him and started up the stairs. It didn't take much to open the door. Once they were in, she then let Kai lead because he could actually see in the dark.

"Good grief they couldn't find a better place to hole up in? Saying this place is a pigsty wouldn't do it justice."

"Yeah." She started coughing. "Ugh, I can literally taste it." Her voice was muffled due to covering her mouth with her hand.

"At least we're on the right floor. Imagine if we had to traverse this place from the first floor." Kai said wandering around another corner.

She just pursed her lips in frustration rather than admit he was right.

"Let's just hope she didn't drag the person to another floor." Kai thought with a smirk. He was getting a kick out of being linked with her.

They both came to a stop at that comment though. Bonnie side-eyed him. "Don't joke like that."

"Better hurry then."

They took off down various corridors, ducking and dodging moss covered pipes and other hazardous contraptions. Kai made a left turn down another hall until they reached a lone door at the end. Instead of opening the door slowly, he used magic to blast it off it's hinges and into the room. Bright light seeped out of the room, illuminating the corridor they were standing in. Stepping inside, they could see a generator had been moved and the floor was done over with new slabs of concrete. In the middle of the room sat a man in a fold up chair with a bloody bandage on his head, passed out. Beside him was Ness, wearing a casual form fitting t-shirt, skinny cargo pants, and combat boots. Next to her feet lied an unconscious woman.

"Hello, Bonnie and her vampire companion."

He stuffed his hands in his pockets. "It's Kai."

She ignored him. "I should've known you would come out here, Bonnie. You Bennetts with your hero complexes and self-righteous judgment, always playing God. Where's the other two?"

Bonnie chose to keep silent just folding her arms and raising her chin in defiance.

"Oooh, so what did you do to her, Bonster?" Kai thought excitedly.

"Nothing. I only met her earlier today when she attacked the school."

"Interesting." His thought voice lacked emotion.

The man in the chair groaned while coming to. He made eye contact with Bonnie, "No. Get out of here. She'll...kill..you...too."

Ness elbowed him in the face. "Shut it, defect."

Kai's eyes narrowed and he inched closer to Bonnie. "I hear more footsteps approaching."

She shifted slightly. "Damn, she did say she planned ahead.”

Ness, wiping her elbow off on the man's shirt, smiled at them. "How about I tell you two a story?"

Bonnie and Kai just looked at her incredulously.

"Anyway," she nudged the unconscious woman with her foot. "Thirteen years ago, a young man and woman meet, both witches. Everything was fine until the wench wants out of her coven. Except well - the coven leader won't let members just up and leave. Now, cut to my family: We were living in Roanoke peacefully, but in isolation because my family's powers weren't exactly well-liked. The young couple, in a bid of desperation to get away from her coven permanently, lured out five of my family members to use them as a ritual sacrifice. They were innocent -"

The guy with the bandage cut her off. "Bullshit! Your family got its kicks off killing witches! They got their just desserts."

Ness' eyes flashed with pure malice. She pulled out a butterfly knife and pressed it to his neck. "You know, I was going to originally kidnap your son and make your family watch as I killed you slowly. But I think these two are good enough." She roughly kicked the woman in her side. "Wake up wench." The woman groaned and then coughed up blood.

The footsteps from earlier grew louder until Bonnie and Kai were surrounded by vampires lead by Carlos and a limping Vinny. She and Kai backed up closer to each other.

Ness was grinning like a Cheshire cat. "So, Jacob Romero or - should I say Bennett-Parker - are there any last words you want to say to your cousin, Bonnie? Or how about you Melissa, anything for your cousin, Malachai?"

Jacob's face held confusion, staring at Bonnie and Kai. Melissa's went through wonder, confusion and after settling on Kai's, shock and realization.

Bonnie's eyes widened while Kai's face had an unreadable expression. "Oh my god," Bonnie uttered in astonishment.