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fakescenariosbeforesleepblog · 3 months

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Do you know who my daddy is?

Captain price x Fem reader (single mom)

You brought your kid to the base, she has an important homework, talk about what mom/dad does at work. The little kid is in trouble and the best she can do to get out of the problem is lie about who her daddy is.

Warning: it's not very interesting but I had a lot of fun writing it. I like to think about Price having a daughter. Anyway, as usual, grammatical and spelling errors.

- hey my little sunshine! how was your day?

- it was fine, I have homework though.

- oh, what is it?

- I have to talk about your work, what you do and things like that.

- Oh well, I have to talk with my superior and let him know that you will go with me for a few hours just to see what we do, ok?

- Okay

That was the small conversation with your kid, she was very excited to go with you, you talked her a little bit about your comrades and your very handsome captain, she made fun of you for the way you talked about Price and sang «Mommy and the captain, sitting on a tree giving little kisses and falling in love...», of course you warned her to not say that at the base, as every kid, she thinks your job is full of action and adrenaline, because that's what she watches on tv, she certainly wasn't expecting to see you writing reports and reading files, attending some calls, just like you're doing right now.

Price was very kind to let you bring her today, he also told you to give her a small tour around the place to make it more exciting, your poor girl is dying of boredom sitting in the chair of your office, observing the ceiling and the light over your heads.

- I'm sorry darling, we will give the tour as soon as I finish this report, okay?

- I thought we would fight against bad people or that you would show me guns, this is so boring!!!!!

- Honey, making all this paperwork is also a way to fight against bad people, also very important.

- B-O-R-I-N-G...

You sighed, certainly it's not the funniest activity but you needed to finish it as soon as possible, a knocking on your door was perfect to interrupt your girl's complaints, Gaz appeared with a small bag of candies.

- I heard you brought a mini you today, I wanted to say hi.

- Oh Kyle, thanks, come in, this is my daughter (____). Honey this is my friend Kyle, be nice and say hi.

Your girl smiled at Gaz and took the small bag, she started to eat some jelly beans and talked for a few minutes with Kyle.

- (...) And now I'm here! Bored!

- I already say Sorry like a thousand times baby!!!

- I can take her to give a walk while you finish... just if you want (y/n)

- that would be great, I will finish soon I promise!

- YEAH! LET'S GO KYLE!!!

Your daughter took Kyle's hand and left the office, you laughed and continued your work.

Gaz went to the common room so your daughter could say hi to Soap, Ghost and other soldiers. needless to say that your girl was enchanted to meet Soap who played with her and gave her a small gel blaster, both made a mess with those gel bubbles, Gaz and Soap were cleaning up while Ghost and your daughter were painting one of Ghost's skull old masks, but your daughter was impatient to be with you and see the rest of the place as you promised her, she took her opportunity to escape from the three men when Soap attacked Ghost with some of the gel bubbles that were still on his blaster, Gaz was recording so, none of them noticed when your daughter left the room.

«Ah, Guys... Where's (_____)?» «Shit» «Was Johnny's fault»

They started to look for her, while your daughter was walking unsure of where she was going, she brought the blaster that Soap gave to her and started to shoot and play, her fun ended when she accidentally shot a soldier in his eye. The guy saw her alone and started to try to scare her.

- Hey kid, Did you forget the way to the daycare? who gave you that toy? This is not a place for babies.

- I'm 6, I'm not a baby!

- Aren't you? Then, maybe I have to tell you that you can go to prison for what you did?

Your daughter really believed that, she started to feel nervous, she was in serious trouble, what would she do now?. This guy kneeled down in front of your daughter and smirked.

- What will you do now? Cry with your parents?

An idea popped up quickly to her mind.

- I won't get in trouble, Do you have a clue of who my daddy is?

- Do you know who my daddy is?, oh please tell me who's your father, dwarf, I will tell him you're being a troublemaker!

He imitated your daughter's voice.

- The Captain Price is my daddy! He will beat your ass if you don't let me go!

This soldier was ready to say something until someone appeared behind you, he stood up quickly and paled, the little girl thought it was Gaz or Soap who found her and arrived just in time to save her, until she heard the soldier said «Captain!», she paled too and looked behind her, a tall man was observing the soldier with a cold look.

- Is this young man bothering you, my dear?

- He says I will go to prison just because I was playing a little and I hit him by accident.

- I'm sorry Sir, I didn't know she was your daughter...

Price didn't act surprised by the soldier's comment, he continued looking at him and put a hand on your daughter's shoulder.

- Next time I see you bothering my daughter or anyone else, you will be In serious trouble. Do you understand?

- Yes Sir.

- Fine, now leave. Let's go my little princess.

Price kneeled down a little and carried your girl over his shoulders, he talked with her about your work and maybe, your girl talked about how you feel about him, on their way they found Ghost, Soap and Gaz running through the entire base looking for her.

Finally you finished your work and went to the common area to see if your daughter was there, on the way you noticed some soldiers were whispering and talking secretly while you were passing by but you tried to not pay much attention, you arrived to the common area and indeed there she was, she fell asleep on Soap's lap, who was sitting on a sofa.

- Hey y/n you found us!

- Sorry guys I had a lot of things to do, thank you to everyone for taking care of her.

«No problem» «Soap is always here to help» «it was your fault that we lost her!»

- You what??

- Don't worry, nothing happened to her, the Captain found her!

Before you could say something, Price caught your attention and asked you to go out with him to have a small conversation. You felt a lump in your throat and stomach, you felt you were in problems, as soon as you and Price were alone you started to apologize.

- I'm so sorry John, I mean, Captain, it won't happen again I can assure you that...

- Y/n, you're not in trouble.

- wha..?

- I was going to say, you have a sweet and smart daughter and... Very... chatterbox...

- Chatterbox?

- Yes, she said she was my daughter, and then she told me about... Some feelings you have.

- Oh...

You instantly started to try to fix and look for excuses.

- Sir, I'm... She's just a kid, she fantasizes a lot about her father and... Also she understood all I said in a different way, I'm really sorry Captain...

- I see, well y/n, you don't need to apologize, I understand she's just a kid, and as she's just a kid, tell me, who are we to ruin her fantasies about have a father?

He smiled mischievously at you, you were speechless, what the hell was happening?.

- Ah... Excuse me, what?

-Well, she's a brilliant girl and I always wanted to have a daughter and a very attractive wife. There are a lot of reasons to make this come true.

You're still processing all that is happening right now.

- Really?

Price took your hand and squeezed it softly, without losing eye contact with you.

- For sure, by example, everybody around the base is already talking about us and our little daughter and the other reason is that those feelings your daughter talked about, are mutual.

You couldn't say anything, you were lost in thoughts, but your silly smile was enough for Price to go a little bit further.

- So, if you allow me, I would like to take you to dinner tomorrow night. What do you think?

- I would like that, but who will take care of (____)?

He laughed a little and then simply said.

- I think Soap said he's always ready to help, no? And if you don't think he will be a good babysitter... well, I think your daughter has another two uncles that can help.

That definitely made you laugh loudly, Price looked at you with tenderness still waiting for an answer, then, after a few minutes of silence you nodded, that was the story of how you and your daughter won the Captain's heart and three new uncles for your little girl, it would be the story that your daughter would talk about in every opportunity she had.

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evie-sturns · 5 months

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ꜱᴜᴍᴍᴇʀ ᴄᴀᴍᴘ - ᴍᴀᴛᴛ ꜱᴛᴜʀɴɪᴏʟᴏ

part 2 (part 1 here)

summary: you and your best-friend matt, have decided to sign up to be a summer camp counsellor for your school's summer project! will you two stay as just friends? or will this summer turn out different for you guys.

a/n: theres going to be smut in the next part, hope you guys like this, read part 1 first, linked at the top! fuck danielle

contains: swearing, fighting (physical at some points), kissing/making out

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abrubtly matt pulls away, he saw me. his face drops as dani stares at me. my heart thumps as i freeze. matt tries to walk over to me, but its too late, i've already took off in the other direction.

i've found myself in the empty staff bathrooms, hiding in the stalls. matthew wasted my time, i spent half the fucking roadtrip up here comforting him, then he goes and makes out with her a few hours later?

i can't even understand why im feeling like this, why am i so.. jealous?

the door to the bathrooms swing open, probably matt, coming to explain himself.

"hey, come out of the stall please." a female voice calls out, "who's this sorry?" i say, still on the verge of tears.

"danielle."

my breath hitches in my throat, before i swallow hard. "oh." i mumble, unlocking my stall. im met with her face, shes still wearing the same outfit she was wearing while kissing my best friend.

she suddenly interupts my thoughts, "look, i don't know who the fuck you think you are? but don't go snooping into me and matts personal business, unfortunately hes mine." she says while crossing her arms, i scoff.

"funny you say that, because the whole car ride up here matt's been dreading seeing you, his exact words were, 'fucking hate her' so if i were you i'd back away hm?" i say in a 'sympathetic' tone.

she clenches her fist, running her spare hand through her dark brown bob before smashing her fist into the side of my face.

"what the actual fuck!" i yell before jumping at her, throwing her to the floor. the next 5 minutes are a blur of screaming, punching, hair pulling before she gets pulled off of me.

its jessie, the owner of the fucking camp.

she looks pissed.

(15 minutes later)

ive been sitting alone in the nurses office for 10 minutes, its now 11:30pm, i have to be awake in 7 hours for breakfast setup.

the door to the room im in swings open.

its matthew.

"y/n, are you okay? i heard what happened" he says frantically, sititng down on the chair beside the medical bed.

"oh please matt, dont act like you care." i mutter out.

"what?" he says cluelessly.

"look, go find out how danielles doing, oh! or you could fuck her while your there, go back to your cabin with her!" i yell, matts eyes widen as he looks at me.

"we aren't sharing a cabin, im with lincoln, shes with paige." he mumbles as he fidgets with his hands.

i laugh out of disbelief before standing up, pushing past him out of the room im in before swinging open the door to the nurses office.

the cold night air hits my fresh wounds as i approach my cabin, the lights are on inside meaning Xavier is still awake. i swing open the door, xaviers face drops "babe what the fuck happened!" he says, running up to me and hugging me, "danielle happened." i sniff as he lets me go.

"you gotta get some rest, we're helping the kids do kayaking tomorrow okay? gotta be up at 6:30." he whispers, as he pulls the covers down on my bed, letting me crawl in.

(6:30am the next day.)

a loud honk blares through the campsite, before jessie on the megaphone starts "shark counsellers! the shark kids are lined up outside the breakfast hall, go help out in the kitchen"

i groan, my face still throbbing from dani's punches. xaivers sits up in the bed opposite me, "you feeling better.." he says, his voice raspy.

i nod, "mhm, not too excited about dealing with about 25 nine year olds." i mumble getting out of bed "you'll be right, theres 6 of us to control them we'll do it." he says optimistically.

i finish up getting changed, tying my hair into two braids. "you coming?" i say, looking at xaiver over my shoulder.

the hall is only a few hundred meters away from the staff cabins, which is now filled with 200 children. matt and lincoln are walking through the doors, dani and paige follow close behind them, too close for my liking.

i step inside, the smell of oatmeal fills my nose as i look around, theres countless tables filled with friend groups, in the back corner matts sitting alone on the last empty table, picking at his dry toast. i sigh loudly before walking over to him, he looks up at me, his eyes are puffy and red, he looks upset.

i sit down opposite him, his breathing picks up before he starts unannouced,

"dani and i.. have hated eachother since middle school. when i saw you get into your cabin with xavier i got fucking jealous. hate to admit it but i did. while i was walking towards my cabin dani approached me, she started touching up on my arms before pulling me off the path into the bushes. she kissed me, i don't know why i kissed her back, i think it was a jealousy thing, i wanted to get back at you?"

he sighs loudly as silence grows.

"look y/n, i really like you, and-" hes cut off by jessie on her fucking megaphone.

"helloooo campers! this is the first official day of summer camp and here are what each group is doing today!, crabs are doing rock climbing, which means it is mandatory to wear closed toe shoes. Sharks will be doing kayaking, please wear your swimsuit and your counsellers will take you down to the lake!"

i barely take in what jessie says, the only thing i'm thinking about is matt's previous sentence

look y/n i really like you.

(20 minutes later)

we've been sitting by the lake for a few minutes now, watching the kids attempt to kayak, im wearing a triangle white bikini with daisys printed on it, matt's sitting to my left, his eyes have been on me the whole time.

abrubtly he stands up, looking down at me. "come with me." he demands "huh?"

i stand up anyway, he takes my hand and starts to walk towards a shed, he opens the door and switches on the light. the dim warm lighting fills the room, revealing piles of wetsuits and life jackets.

he turns around and closes the door to the shed, locking it behind him.

he looks me in my eyes, his eyes dart down to my lips. "can i kiss you." matt asks, barely audible.

i gulp before nodding my head.

matt's hand holds my cheek gently before connecting his lips with mine. after a few seconds it turns into a makeout, his veiny hand holding my hair.

he pulls away slowly as his phone lights up, he scrolls through it before letting out a soft laugh "no way" he scoffs, rubbing his eyes.

"tonight were sleeping in the kids hall, like me and you, supervising.."

"you're kidding matt"

"nope, apparently theres a small cabin that connects off the kids hall, its got 1 bed that we share" he laughs

my cheeks flush, sharing a bed with matt, after this?..

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hope you guys liked this, like i said there will be smut in the next part!!

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reallyromealone · 9 months

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Tenjiku x male reader x Toman part 7

Part 6 🌸 current 🌸 part 8

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It had been two days of fending off alphas and Shinichiro was ready to throw in the towel when he heard it.

Emma had arrived.

The eldest sibling smiled and felt his body relax slightly, thankfully (name)s heat has subsided considerably to the point he was coherent and he could comfortably leave his sister to deal with the hooligans. The brothers looked on in horror as Emma walked with her two mates, elegant robes and delicately styled hair, pins in it making it look like a waterfall of flowers.

Yazuha and Senju beside her in less frivolous clothes, Senju in a more millantant approach and Yazuha simply preferring simple tastes "you two idiots have been harassing a poor Omega?! Thank goodness Shin kept him away or you guys would kill him!" She chewed them out and no one dare argue with the blond omega who was currently giving the two most feared demons absolute hell on the front steps to Shinichiro's estate, said beta checking in on poor (name).

The three pups perked their little heads up as they smelt the air, takemichi doing a little dance in excitement as he balanced on (name)s knee "Emma!" Koko chewed on his knuckles happily and (name) looked confused "Emma?" He asked softly and the tots smiled "she's our aunty!" And (name) nodded in understanding "can we go say hi?!" Takemichi asked loudly and excitedly and (name) was contemplating, the door suddenly opening with three knocks "not without this... Emma brought it" Shinichiro said kindly and (name) snapped his head up to see a collar with inscriptions all around it "it's one that demons can't snap like thread, it has spells written on it so if one tries to break it... It will cause them harm" he explained and (name) smiled "why don't you three go play and see aunt Emma while I help (name), alright?"

The tots ran off and the black haired demon smiled at them "my... My apologies for kidnapping your pups" (name) said genuinely apologetic and Shinichiro laughed "don't worry about it, an omegas touch is what those roudy pups need" he joked and gently helped (name) put it on, gentle but callused hands touching his skin "I'm also sorry that they dragged you into this, I'm sure "protecting an Omega from a bunch of alphas" wasn't even remotely on your to-do list..."

Shinichiro liked (name), not in a romantic way but... He was good company, hard working and despite it all genuinely did care.

Those idiots didn't deserve him truly.

"Well, I had a few outfits made for you to wear" Shinichiro stepped out and returned with a few boxes "no doubt you wouldn't want to wear the ones previously as those idiots scented it to death"

(Name) felt his eyes water up, never experiencing such kindness from someone who didn't want something back--- hell he wasn't even mad (name) scented his pups!

Never had he experienced this kindness from his village.

"T-thank you..." He managed to choke out between tears and shinichiro held him close, the demon understanding he had gone through great struggles and his brothers clans were absolutely not helping.

By time Emma finished tearing everyone a new asshole, the sun was high in the sky "now... Let me meet him"

Most omegas wouldn't dare speak to alphas like that but Emma was the one entity in this universe that her brothers and by proxy their clans didn't fuck with, parting way for her as she walked in the direction of the Omega "Aunt Emma!" Three little voices chimed out and the blonde smiled at the itty bitty pups "my my~ aren't you three growing like weeds" Senju teased and Yazuha smiled as little Inupi asked to be held silently, lifting the boy "come meet our friend! He's a little weird but he and papa are friends!"

The trio let them lead them through the grand palace Emma grew up in, talking about how "silly " their uncles were and the new game they invented "papa! Aunt Emma is heeere!" Takemichi said happily and Shinchiro smiled as the three women looked at the crying Omega "those idiot's..." Yazuha was tempted to go back out there and lay havoc upon them but held back knowing it would make her beloved Omega upset.

"Truly barbaric" senju shook her head "(name), this is my youngest sibling Emma and her mates" (name) felt at ease with another Omega, he didn't know why he felt so safe but he did and Emma offered him a reassuring smile "I'm so sorry about my brother's, they're idiots" she knew he wouldn't be able to just walk away but comfort is something someone needed especially at times like this.

Emma helped (name) get ready, Senju making him laugh and Yazuha spoke of their trip as the pups wandered off to go play.

(Name) sighed when he was finally left alone in the evening and sat in the gardens to breathe, parts of each clan having to return to tend to things needed.

He heard whispers of some moon, the demons tense as they spoke.

He hoped all would be well.

Mikey was antsy, watching (name) from a distance.

He didn't like his Omega being out of his line of sight for long, especially with threats and whispers in the air. The moon was high when he noticed (name) had fallen asleep on a stone bench in the gardens and decided to bring him back to his room, lifting him and cradling him close "Hmm?" (Name) mumbled glancing sleepily to the blond "don't worry... Go back to sleep" he said softly and (name) subconsciously snuggled in his chest and the smell of matcha and chocolate filled his senses.

#tokyo revengers x reader #tokyo revengers x male reader #tokyo revengers fluff #male reader #omegaverse #omega male reader #toman x male reader #tenjiku x male reader

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ywpd-translations · 2 months

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Ride 772: A jersey never seen before!!

Pag 1

1: Those two are accelerating like they're right before the sprint line!!

Ruaaaagh

Ooooogh

3: Just now it was the second stage “shironeri”

4: Are you surprised, San-na? Obviously, once we get before the finish line, I'll pull out the sixth stage

5: “Golden yellow”!!

Pag 2 / 3

Who will win the title of fastest!?

The black horse Kiji Kyuui!!

Sohoku's Team SS who's aiming to be Japan's number one!!

Or Hakone Academy's Doubashi!!

Pag 4

2: Woah.... what incredible speed! Those two competing for the lead

You're right

Huh!?

3: It's Hakogaku VS Sohoku, you know, those two have the exact same cards – it's exciting

Of course Sohoku's Kaburagi is fired up for his revenge

Incredible, it's the same as last year

4: Oi, they're still coming!!

Ah?

They're chasing!!

Huh

5: They're chasing!?

What incredible energy!!

The one running in the front is from Sohoku, but there's someone else behind....

That jersey....

Pag 5

1: It's a jersey I've never seen before!! Who's that!!

Pag 6

1: It's not Hakogaku, and it's not Kyufushi either

I've never seen them before, is it their first time participating this year!?

2: On his shoulder

3: it says “Gunma”

4: Yon

Gunma!?

5: Yon

Pag 7

1: Yon

3: He's coming up right behind me!!

4: But I won't let this guy go!!

I thought my part was over, but there's still work left to do!!

5: It's a simple thing

Pag 8

1: I just have to stop his legs from 30seconds to one minute!!

2: If I do that, then those two will have passed the sprint line!!

As long as the race is completely over!!

3: I'll make Issa have his revenge!!

4: This is the guy who that day

5: When we were practicing on Minegayama

6: Fell from the sky

Pag 9

1: On a mountain bike

2: The MTB two-times in a row champion!! Gunma Ryosei's Kiji Kyuui!!

Yon

Pag 10

1: And of course he's riding a road bike today!!

2: Road bikes are nice, you know

They're light, they react quickly, there's less loss of mechanical transmission

3: The thing that's most different from mountain bikes is that the road surface isn't uneven but flat

4: Alright, he's clinging to me!!

From now on it's a race! I'll gain time!! I'll stop him!!

5: And, you know, whenever you want

Freely

Pag 12

1: You can accelerate at your own timing!! Yon!!

Ugh!!

2: He got me!!

What was that just now!! He definitely turned his body like he was going right!!

3: I reacted thinking he was going to attack from the right

4: A “feint”!!

5: And from a slanted stance like that he moved straight forward?

6: The left side was narrow, there was nothing but the ditch cover

Pag 13

1: And this guy jumped forward no matter the situation!!

Dammit!!

Pag 14

1: Immediately after clinging to me from the back!!

2: When road bikes cyclists, after a solo run, approach someone from behind

3: they always take shelter from the wind behind them

4: To rest their legs!! At least for 10-30 seconds

5: That guy did it for less than 3 seconds!!

Higaruaaa

6: Dammit, so there's guys who can have their legs recover in just 3 seconds!?

Pag 15

2: This time I'll cling to him!!

Pag 16

1: Three seconds are enough, aren't they?

3: Mountain bike is a sport where you have to continuously produce high output of energy on your own

4: In comparison, in road race, where you can rest behind someone and use them to get ahead, you only need to put out power for a split seconds

5: Really

6: Road racing is full of excitement and learning! It's really....

Pag 17

1: Fun!! Yon!!

2: He accelerated in the curve!!

Pag 18

2: He's controlling the bike's frame tilting it just at the right angle to not let the pedals....

3: hitting the road!!

4: The “tires”!!

I heard that in MTB the control of the tires is essential!!

Is he applying that to road racing!? Dammit!!

5: But!!

6: I wasn't in the SS team for nothing!!

7: I can do something like that too

Pag 19

2: Ruwa-

3: The pedal hit the road!!

Pag 20

3: Ugh!!

Number 5 lost his balance!

He's losing speed

Ugh!! I'll make Issa have his revenge.....

4: I heard a loud noise, are you okay?

6: Huh

Pag 21

1: Stay safe

2: …. he worried about me.... and then left.... taking his time... so that's... Kiji Kyuui!!

4: Hahaha, San-na!!

Pag 22

1: This is the third stage!!

“Pale yellow”!!

2: You're fast..... aren't you strong?

Really, Orange

3: Honestly, when I first heard two of you were coming up, I was disappointed

“This year too, huh”, I thought

4: But turns out it's an equal one-on-one race!!

Pag 23

1: This is the best, Orange!!

You're the most serious guy!!

Let's do it!! A full throttle battle!!

2: I'll take you on!! But I told you earlier!! You don't know my “golden yellow”, you'll lose!!

3: There are 2km left until the finish line!!

#yowamushi pedal #yowapeda #yowamushi pedal translations #yowapeda manga #yowamushi pedal manga #yowamushi pedal spoilers #ride 772 #thank you @watanabe for giving us a beautiful chapter that was also easy to translate for me #so much kiji in this chapter........ and im such a simple girl.... i fall in love a little more with him every time i see him....#prettiest boy in the whole manga im sorry not sorry #look at hiiiiiim #and he stops to worry about danchiku????#(i just know danchiku fell a little bit in love too in that moment okay i think no one is immune to kiji's charm)#btw putting aside my love for kiji for a moment #im sorry for danchiku :')#his race against him lasted so little #its a bit sad #but now i cant wait to see kiji crashing kabu and doubashi's party lmao #bashi is so excited to have a one on one against issa and now kiji is going to ruin it lmao

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venusxsturnio · 2 months

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KNOCK ON WOOD

PAIRINGღ matt x equestrian!fem!reader

SUMMARYღ today is the big tournament. but what happens when y/n slips up, and forgets to knock on wood?

FROM VENUSღ hi guys! do y'all like my stuff fr? be honest. lmk what y'all think. ✿ btw this was a request. lowkey i don't even know how horse racing even works...so lmk if i got sumthin wrong, but remember my requests are always open! and remember i love criticism. :)

WARNINGSღ cussing...fluff...danger...injuries..

proofread!

5:26 am

i was awoken by the sound of my alarm going off. i reached over to my nightstand to grab my phone. i stopped the alarm as i got out of bed. i made my way to the bathroom to get ready for the day. oh shit- i almost forgot today was the tournament. how could i forget today was the biggest day of my entire career?

i rushed out of the bathroom to my room. i grabbed some sweats and a hoodie and threw them on. i went back in the bathroom to finish my routine before heading downstairs. i grabbed my purse, keys, and phone. i practically ran out of the house as i made my way to my car. i started the car and pulled out of the driveway. i propped my phone up in the phone holder and facetimed matt.

the phone rung once before i saw matts big smile in the camera. "Hey babe!" matt yelled. "Well someone's excited." i said playfully rolling my eyes. "Aren't you?" matt asked as a confused expression appeared on his face. "Yeah..." i dragged not wanting to finish that sentence. "Yeah...what?" matt said pushing the conversation. "I just don't want anything bad to ha-" i couldn't even finish my sentence before matt so rudely interrupted me.

"Y/N Y/L/N, take it back right now! Knock on wood!" matt screamed at me. "Take what back? You didn't even let me finish. And plus I don't have wood anywhere near me right now." i said trying to hold back a laugh, but failing badly. matt scolded me "Y/n I'm serious. If something bad happens to you I'll never forgive myself." matt exclaimed. "Ok. Fine I'll find some later." i said, my laughter dying down.

"Ok I'm pulling in. I'll see you when you get here ok?" i said gathering my things. "I'm already here." matt said calmy. my eyes widened at matts comment. "WHAT?! You're here already? It doesn't start till like...7." i said with a shocked expression spread across my face. "I'm your #1 supporter, of course I'm here early. And plus I wanted to get a good seat." matt said smiling from cheek to cheek. "I cannot believe they let you in. Anyways I'll see you later ok? I have to get ready." i said grabbing my phone as i stepped out of my car, locked it and started making my way towards the arena...

"Alright babe, see you later! You'll do AMAZING! I love you." matt said eagerly. "I love you too." i said as i hung up the phone and stuffed it in my purse. i made my way towards my dressing room. i unlocked it and entered. i froze in shock. a bouquet of roses, it had to be at least a hundred. i made my way towards the flowers, and picked up a card. 'From Matt' it read 'You'll do great! I love you so much! Even if you don't win, I'll always support you! :)' my eyes lit up as i read the message. this must be why he got here so early...i placed the note down on my vanity, as i went to my clothing rack and got into my uniform.

6:48 am

i finished getting ready as i made my way out to the stables. i went to the one with my name on it, as i approached my horse 'Lila' and petted her head. "Hey hun, how you doin?" i gave her a little kiss on the head, as she grunted. "I know right. Me too." i said responding to her grunt. "You ready?" i said unlocking her stable door, hooking on to her leash and leading her out of the stables.

we made our way to the arena doors. behind those doors were the other horses and their jockeys. and there were also fans, bettors, and the media. i looked at lila and took a deep breath. in and out. i reached for the handle and opened the door. as soon as we walked through all you heard was screaming and cheering.

me and lila took our place in our lane. i saddled myself onto her and straightened myself up. i looked around the crowd, as my eyes slowly approached matts. i gave him a big smile and waved. he returned the energy. i mouthed 'i love you', i guess he caught on, because he started blowing me kisses. i shook my head and chuckled a little.

soon the ref came on the loud speakers as he started to announce the race and racers. when he said mine and lilas name everyone cheered the loudest they every have. i smiled of embarrassment, but the good kind. the ref started the count down, and before i knew it we were off.

me and lila started off strong, we were in second place. i held on as tight as i could, until my foot slipped out of the buckle. i switched my view from my foot to the track as i tried to quickly place my foot back where it belonged. we were coming up on a sharp turn, and my body started to shift. i felt myself slipping. i tried my best to grip onto lilas reigns.

next thing i know, i'm rolling on the track. everything stopped. the noise. the horses. everyone. all i heard were silent whispers, and cameras flashing. my eyesight started to dim, my vision started to become blurry as i held my arm in pain. my legs found their way to my chest. before my vision fully went out. i could see a silhouette that somewhat looked like matt. then my vision turned black.

MATT POV

y/n was doing good. but then i noticed something wrong with her. her leg had slipped out of the buckle and she was struggling to put it back on. i stood from my seat and made my way down to the ref. i was trying to let him know what was going on, but then out of the corner of my eye, i saw y/n rolling off the track field. my eyes widened at the sight of y/n on the ground in pain.

i tried to run to her but the security quickly caught up to me. the grabbed my arms and were pulling me back. i punched one, and then the other. i ran from the stadiums, and onto the track field, up to y/n. "Oh my god! SOMEONE CALL AN AMBULANCE!" i screamed. i felt tears forming in my eyes, as salty, warm streaks fell down my cheeks.

people started coming to us. and crowding us with questions. i picked up y/n bridal style and pushed our way through the large crowd. i ran from the arena and to the gates. luckily the ambulance was already here. i let the nurses carry her onto the gurney and hooked her up to a bunch of IV and needles.

i hopped in the truck with them. holding y/ns hands the whole ride to the hospital. we sped all the way to the hospital. once we made it there, we rushed inside, and ran to an emergency room. "She's got a bruised rib and arm." one nurse yelled out to another. "I need an IV stat. Get me a crash UCV cart. For emergencies." i couldn't believe this was happening.

9:08 am

i had my head down. resting on my arms as my hands held y/ns. i was just hoping that she would wake up. she can't leave me like this. i felt shuffling in the hospital bed. i picked up my head and looked at y/ns pale sweaty body.

Y/NS POV

"Matt?" i said trying to sit up, but immediately falling right back down, due to my injuries. i winced in pain. "No lay down. You're hurt." matt said sympathetically. "What the hell happened?" i asked my voice sounding hoarse. "Well you were racing. Good as hell I might add. But then I noticed that your foot slipped out. I went to tell the ref, but then you fell. I ran to help you and then the security stopped me. I punched the hell out of their asses. And then I picked you up, ran to the ambulance, and we came here. You had me worried as hell, Y/n" matt said rambling on about the incident. i loved when he did that. it meant that he cared.

"Well I'm fine now aren't I?" i said sarcastically. matt scoffed trying to hold back his laugh. i rolled my eyes playfully. i used the arm that wasn't broken, and lifted it up to his face. i caressed his cheeks softly. he leaned in on my forehead as he gave me and sweet, smooth kiss. matt retreated back from my forehead, and looked at me with love in his eyes. "I guess you should have knocked on wood."

FROM VENUSღ y'all. HOW WAS IT?!?! y'all see what i did there? at the end? matt being such a gentleman the whole story just fascinates me. don't forget requests/dm's are open :)

credits: @hearts4tatemcrae and @sturnad thank you!

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Pregnant? Pt6

Author note:HOWDY sorry this took forever I've been sick the last few weeks and late last week I ended up getting an allergic reaction to something we still don't know yet I see my allergist soon about it but I've also had writers block so I apologize this took so long but here it finally is

Tag list: @hauntedpostpersona @moxkindagirl @babybatlover

Tw: talks of pregnancy, mentions of death and miscarriage, mentions of vomit/throwing up and mentions of sex, use of their real names

It's been about a week since Rhea took the test and you guys went to the appointment and found out that both of you we're in fact pregnant about 2-2 and a half months to be exact. Both of you and all 3 of the boys were very excited but some other people didn't have the best opinions about this. Of course you guys had to tell hunter so he could plan a head and set up a promo to announce you departure from the company for about the next year. The boys decided that it was alternate 1 being home and the other two being away every week so one of them would be home with both girls. Hunter was very excited to hear the news considering he was the one who brought you to NXT from Japan all those years ago. But some of your fellow could workers were not the happiest although you had the ones who were your closest friends out side the WWE Universe like Baily, Becky, Asuka, Seth, liv and so many others but then again not all of you got along in real life like solo sikoa which was weird because the rest of the bloodline were very good friends with you and Damian. Speaking of bloodline Sami was another wrestler fond of you all because of the whole poly thing he never understood and though it was selfish for someone to date more than one person. But all your guy's friends threw a party for you and Rhea as a going away for now kinda thing which was a lot of fun Bad Bunny was there as him and Damian were still the best of friends Rey was there as he was happy he was getting 2 grand kids and he said that if Eddie was still with all of you he would be so happy for all of you and be proud if how far Dominik has come and some of your friends brought their little ones as everyone loved them like edge brought Ruby and lyric and Becky and Seth brought Roux but it was a lot if fun and you were so tired afterwards that when you got home you and Rhea got changed into some pj's and just passed out on the bed. It's been a few days since the party and currently you were sitting on the couch waiting for Finn to finish cooking lunch because you were extremely hungry and today Rhea decided she wanted to backstage with the other two because it was Finn's turn to stay home today so it would just be the two of you.

Hey guys that's all for part 6 I hope you enjoyed again so sorry it took so long I had a bunch if shit going on and I don't always also have a bunch of motivation so being sick and all that didn't help with that but hopefully I will be back to making a bunch of stuff soon and don't forget to check out my request post I'm currently working on one but please feel free to flood my inbox cuz that also give me motivation and also if you aren't sure if I do a character ask in the request and I'll DM you if I make stuff for that character or not

#rhea ripley x reader #damian priest x reader #dominik mysterio x reader #the judgement day #poly! judgement day x reader #finn balor x reader #wwe x reader #demi bennett x reader

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petitelepus · 8 months

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A Loner's Unexpected Journey, Part 5

Kimetsu Academy!Genya Shinazugawa X Fem!Reader

Summary: You wonder what you and Genya are and you soon find out that you might just love him. But fate is cruel and so are girls...

Warnings: None

A/N: Modern!AU, Kimetsu Academy, Female Reader, Genya Shinazugawa

PART 1 II PART 2 II PART 3 II PART 4 II PART 5 II PART 6 II PART 7 II PART 8 II PART 9 II PART 10 II PART 11 II PART 12 II PART 13 II PART 14 II PART 15 II PART 16 II PART 17 II PART 18

So you and Genya… What were you? You and he kept seeing each other during your lunches and by now you had enough money again to buy proper lunch boxes for yourself again. Good thing, because as nice as it was that Genya shared his meals with you, he was a bigger man and needed a lot more food than you did.

And then the two of you started to see each other out of school on… Dates? You weren't sure if you dared to call them dates but you knew that you were just hiding and trying to ignore the warm feelings in your heart whenever you and Genya hung out together.

You actually took him to your usual bookstore where you always bought your manga from and introduced him to some nice series you thought he would enjoy and while he wasn't ready to buy anything, he enjoyed seeing you talk about your passion aka manga.

That date led you to a manga cafe where you guys could read as many comics as possible and it was you who actually paid everything, as a payback from the cat cafe. Something Genya wasn't exactly excited about, but now you could say that the two of you were even.

The two of you were eating lunch as usual, but you noticed that Genya was being a little too quiet that day. You swallowed the piece of meat in your mouth and looked at your friend, "Hey Genya, is everything alright?"

"Huh?" The young man flinched as he glanced at you and quickly averted his gaze, "Yeah, uh, everything is fine…"

"Somehow I feel like things aren't exactly fine…" You frowned as you put your half-eaten lunch down, "You know you can talk to me right? I'm not going to tell anyone if something is bothering you."

"I know you won't…" He sighed, "Well… The tryouts to the nationals are tomorrow and my team wants me to lead."

"That's amazing!" You smiled, but Genya wasn't returning the gesture, "I don't know if I'm good enough…"

"Genya, you are the best shooter I know!" You said, and he looked at you, "You… You think I'm the best?"

"I do!" You nodded, "You're the best of the best and kindest person I know!"

"I…" He smiled a little, "Thank you. You are the best."

"I'm just telling the truth." You said happily and the two of you finished your meals together before leaving the abandoned room… But just as you stepped outside, you heard a familiar sound of giggles erupt behind you two.

"Look, it's the Miss Mood Killer and Mister Short Fuse!"

"Are they actually hanging together?"

"What a joke!"

You recognized those voices as the peppy and obnoxious girls from your classroom. You scowled as you listened to them talk about you and Genya literally behind your backs and you were filled with dread and anger. How can someone be so mean, like they were?

"She's so gloomy and he is so scary!"

"They were, like, made for each other!"

Alright, you had enough! You knew Genya wasn't able to talk back because he was shy around girls but it wouldn't stop you! Those girls could talk shit about you all they wanted, but they would pay for saying such mean things about your best friend and your love-!

"OI!" Genya suddenly shouted out loud, making the mean girls flinch. He wasn't done, "If you got something to say then at least say it to my face!"

"E- EEK!" The girls turned to run away and you blinked as you looked at Genya. You hadn't seen him angry before and you had certainly never heard him shout like that.

He noticed you were looking at him and he flinched before blushing in shame, "I'm sorry… I just… I got so mad when I heard them talk shit about you…"

"I…" You blinked as you smiled in joy, "Thank you. That was the sweetest thing anyone has done for me."

Genya blushed as he looked away from you and you were taken aback by these bubbly feelings in your tummy…

But then you thought about what were you thinking when you were about to shout at the girls and you got confused by your feelings… You knew Genya was your best friend… But did you want to call him your boyfriend? Your loved one?

…Your lover?

You felt your face heat up at the idea of you and Genya actually dating. That would include holding hands, hugging, and oh God, kissing!

Suddenly you felt like you couldn't breathe properly anymore. You had to get some air and get a little distance between you and Genya right now because if you didn't then you were pretty sure that you would say something stupid and maybe even cute.

"I, uh, I'll come to see your tryouts and cheer for you tomorrow if that is alright with you?" You asked and he looked at you in wonder, "You would do that?"

He sounded genuinely surprised and you couldn't blame him, he knew that you hated being near other people, but for him, you were willing to go out of your comfort zone and cheer him on!

"Yes! Unless you don't want me there?" You asked and he quickly shook his head, "N- No, I would love it!"

"It's a dat-!" You quickly cut yourself off, "I mean, I'll be there!"

"Alright," He nodded with a small smile, "See you there."

"Yeah, see ya!" And just like that, the two of you went on your own ways, you in your classroom and Genya in his own… But he didn't leave your thoughts for the rest of the day and those feelings followed you all the way to your home.

You kept thinking about him and how you had these feelings for him. One would think you were a complete noob and new to these feelings, but you did feel them towards some of your greatest manga or anime crushes.

Did it mean that you felt so strongly about Genya that you were comparing your feelings for him to your feelings for your fictional crushes?

"Oh my God…" You gasped as you grabbed your couch pillow and hugged it against your chest.

"Oh my God…!" You repeated and Lady, the little cat you adopted from the streets jumped on the couch to see what you, her owner were doing.

"Lady…" You looked at your cat and smiled, "I think I like Genya. Like, like like, I wanna be with him, love him, and so on!"

You gasped. You said it! You actually said it! You said you loved him! You loved Genya!

You made a detailed plan of how you were going to confess to him after his tryouts. If he made it then it would be a cheerful moment, filled with happiness! But if he didn't make it, you would make sure he knew that you were there for him and that you loved him and wanted to support him.

Yes, with those plans in mind, you went to bed, but you barely got any sleep when you kept thinking of Genya. Morning came slowly and despite sleeping very little, you were both excited and anxious for what was coming.

On your way to school, you stopped but the convenience store to buy your and Genya's usual lunch, meat on rice and you even bought chocolate to celebrate with later. The school was horrible as usual, but you were able to stand it long enough to make it to the grandstand to follow the sharp-shooting tryouts.

There were actually very many people there watching and cheering the shooters on and you almost felt nauseous, sitting amongst them, but for Genya, you were willing to go past your comfort zone.

You followed closely how the sharpshooters showed their skills, but you quickly noticed that they were no match to Genya's abilities. You watched in complete awe how he demolished the targets and people cheered as he was announced as the best shooter out of all his fellow shooters.

And he made it. He actually made it! Genya would be going to the nationals!

You had never been so happy and excited for someone before! Your best friend did so well, you had to go and congratulate him! You rushed to leave the audience filled with people and you were heading to see Genya when you noticed that he was absolutely crowded as his fellow students congratulated him.

He looked… Happy. You were so happy for him, but that was until you noticed that among those students were the obnoxious girls from the last day.

"Hey, uh, sorry about what we said yesterday…" One of them started and the other one finished, "Yeah, we, like, felt awful by what we said…!"

No, they weren't sorry, they weren't sorry even the slightest! You knew their mean tactics, Genya, don't believe them-!

"It's…" He blushed, barely able to look at them, "I- it's alright…"

"Would you, like, want to hang out with us?"

"Yeah, you're, like, so cool now!"

You felt so hurt. It felt like someone had stabbed you straight into your heart and now they were just twisting that knife in you. It wasn't just these girls, but other boys and girls also collected around him.

Genya wasn't alone anymore… But you never felt as lonely as you were feeling right now.

Your eyes stung and before you knew it, tears were streaming down your face. You couldn't take this, this was all too much. You had to get out before your heart would completely give out.

You turned and ran away like an upset coward you were, completely unaware that Genya was calling your name.

You rushed to the classroom to grab your shoulder bag and before anyone could notice or question why you were crying, you left to change your shoes and leave the school grounds.

You needed to be alone for a while, like completely alone with only Lady as your company.

#genya shinazugawa #kimetsu no yaiba #demon slayer #kimetsu academy #modern!AU #reader #reader insert #fem!Reader #writing #my writing #story #my story

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ac-liveblogs · 4 months

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Hello! Just wanna say thank you to you & kyogre-blue (and the anons) for being like the only people I can find that agree that Genshin's storytelling is wack lol I'm surprised how many people praise the writing when it's so confusingly paced and conflicts they bring up don't really go anywhere or the payoff is lackluster. There so much unnecessary dialogue & the last acts of the main story are always such a big rushed mess!

That being said, I wanted to ask if there's any series(game, anime, manga, etc) you'd recommend that does the things genshin wants to do but better, or even just series you'd recommend in general or wish more people knew about!

Hi anon! Sorry for the late response, I have been adding and removing stuff from this list for a few days. I genuinely don't know why people think Genshin is well written - I can understand people thinking it's good in concept and that some of its high concept ideas are interesting, but the actual story itself? Beyond me.

Thank you in return for the validation - the more I see people go on about how great it is the crazier I feel...

As for recs...

The real issue is that Genshin tries to do a LOT of different things, but there aren't a lot of games that do ALL the things Genshin tried to do. That's what makes Genshin stand out, though obviously a lot of what it does do leaves a lot to be desired... I am mostly going to stick to anime/manga/games per your request, but if you like fantasy worlds with lots of lore there's a lot of western high fantasy that might also be your thing.

And you know, these are gonna be subjective recs.

In general, if you're looking for more JRPG fantasy games - Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Tales of Franchise are good places to start. They're all self-contained stories and you can easily jump from one entry to another. My experience with anything except Final Fantasy is really spotty, but narrowing it down a bit;

Tales of Vesperia and Tales of Symphonia are generally the most well-regarded Tales of games; they're on my 'to-play' list so I can't rec them personally. I am playing Tales of Berseria (very slowly) and quite enjoying myself, but it's supposed to be pretty different to the rest of the series.

Dragon Quest XI is a very well-regarded entry into the series, and the most recent. It's a fun game with a cute cast; it doesn't do anything particularly exciting and is a very standard 'save the world from the forces of darkness!' plot, but it's very cute and I had a good time.

As an generally well-regarded MMO Final Fantasy 14 probably comes the closest to encapsulating what Genshin offers, though I never got far (no shade to 14; I just don't like MMOs). Apparently the guy that wrote FF16 is also a 14 writer, but I thought FF16's writing sucked so take that with a grain of salt. Actually, FF16's combat reminded me a lot of Genshin too lmao. Lots of waiting for skills to cool down.

Final Fantasies 6, 7 and 9 are generally pretty safe jumping-on points - 7 being the most well-regarded for a reason, though arguments on the 'best Final Fantasy' can get vicious. 15 is also open-world but, uh, I got bored and couldn't finish it.

Final Fantasy Remake, Intergrade and presumably the upcoming Rebirth are very good, I just disagree with some choices made (and every they're not ALL bad choices.) Rebirth will apparently be open-world, but it's not a cheap investment to get them all.

Games that have elements similar to Genshin's;

Legend of Zelda; Breath of the Wild inspired Genshin's open-world and though it's not as pretty, it's certainly more engaging. It's not as story-heavy as Genshin. It handles exploration a lot better in almost all regards, imo.

Bravely Default and/or Octopath Traveller (party-based RPGs with HEAVY party customisation options - if you wish Genshin allowed for more variety/options there. Very different experience, BD is a 'complete party' and OT is '8 separate storylines')

Similarly, if you like character/party building and strategy games in general, while I didn't love the story Fire Emblem Engage was really fun to play. If you want a cute party and story, Fire Emblem Awakening is a pretty solid entry too.

Ace Attorney, if you need to detox after Fontaine's attempts at writing trials. Ace Attorney vs Professor Layton has a batshit ending, but its about witch trials, which is cool.

I'd also tentatively recommend Kingdom Hearts. A game about traveling to different worlds, meeting new people, searching for people that you've lost but still care about despite everything. Very fun hack and slash gameplay from KH2 onwards; iconic villain squad and some of the best (bonus) boss fights in the business, incredible soundtrack and plays around with identity and personhood as concepts in more interesting ways than Genshin does. Clunky and cheesy, but still close to my heart. But yes the worlds are mostly Disney.

Fate/Samurai Remnant is both probably currently the best introduction* to the Fate universe and a good game in it's own right. And if you like series with a fucktonne of lore and world-building that take their own spin on history and mythology, you'll probably like the Nasuverse. The original Fate/Stay Night will be getting an official english release later this year, along with Tsukihime. Witch of the Holy Night is also already out - they're meaty visual novels. FGO walked so that Star Rail could faceplant into the ground, etc etc.

Some general adventure anime/manga;

One Piece Live Action: Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this. You might also enjoy actual One Piece, on the off-chance you haven't already seen it. (maybe that's the more sensible recommendation? I really wish I liked One Piece more than I do) After all this time, Romance Dawn is still my favourite One Piece saga.

Hunter x Hunter is generally just good and fun, though its a bit of a slow start. Finally finished 2011's anime adaptation. It made me cry. Also, the Phantom Troupe are just. So fun. Chrollo my beloved scumbag

Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Delicious in Dungeon are two adventure anime with extremely different vibes. Though you might already be watching those. Frieren has themes of living longer than your friends and companions, and watching people you care about vanish while you stay young - what it's like to experience that, and how to move on. Delicious in Dungeon is a comedy in a well thought out fantasy world.

Trigun's anime, Trigun's manga and Trigun: Stampede are all very different but similar narratives about a semi-immortal inhuman character traveling across an apocalyptic planet humanity failed to properly settle. I haven't watched the original anime, but the manga and Stampede were both fun.

If you haven't seen Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood yet, rocket that to the top of the list.

I'm currently watching a mid-2000s shonen isekai - Marchen Awakens Romance - with a friend. We're enjoying ourselves so far... at ep 40/ out of 100ish. If it gets bad it's not my fault.

Classic old-school isekai I haven't seen in ages are Inuyasha and Magic Knights Rayearth. Didn't finish InuYasha, actually. Fushigi Yugi is on my to-watch list.

Tsubasa Resevoir Chronicles is a mid 2000s adventure manga that involves a LOT of dimensional travel and found family feels. It gets very mind-screwy by the end and has a sister series partially needed to understand what's going on - xxxHolic, which I also remember liking though it has been a hot minute (over a decade) for both of them. Go manga, not anime. More of a 'alternative to Star Rail' rec, tbh.

I think if you mentioned some specific characters or potential plotlines in Genshin I might be able to offer alternatives? Like, if you liked the House of Hearth as morally grey found family trying to protect Fontaine, I could say you might like Moriarty the Patriot or Bungou Stray Dogs, but a lot of that's gonna be way more subjective than broader fantasy/adventure story recs...

(If you wish Scaramouche had ever been able to confront his creator and his vague allusions to 'having a heart' and personhood/identity were more of a thing - Lies of P! If you liked Diluc but wish he still did anything vigilante-like, you'll probably like... some... Batman media! Depends why you like Diluc! Stuff like that.)

The thing I've watched most recently that I really, really liked was Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. I read the books in high school and revisiting it (and it revisiting itself) was really interesting. The show has some extremely interesting animation choices and generally looks incredible - it's also pretty funny, so there's that. I'd recommend either reading the books or watching the movie first (the entire movie cast returned to voice act Takes Off, actually - and do an incredible job).

I've also been playing a shitton of Castlevania lately. I didn't like the shows very much, but I found myself enjoying the games I got on the Switch store.

#replies

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setaflow · 7 months

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10 Characters, 10 Fandoms, 10 Tags

Good morning!

Tagged by @ghostoffuturespast on my main blog and both @seeker-of-truth and @ouroboros-hideout on my sideblog-- for the sake of keeping everything jointed I'll post this on my main lol.

Buckle in folks this one's a doozy.

Connor Kenway/Ratonhnhaké:ton (Assassin's Creed III)

Even as the years go by, Connor was the character I made a Tumblr account for and pretty much the only reason I bother still paying attention to Assassin's Creed as a franchise anymore. I was there, man. I was there when everyone in the fandom and their mothers hated this guy, but I will still defend him even with my goddamn life. Characters that go through intense tragedy after intense tragedy and still come out the other side gentle and optimistic are my lifeblood.

2. Johnny Silverhand (Cyberpunk 2077)

(People who follow me for my sideblog make a Surprised Pikachu Face at this placement) My gross rat bastard man I love you I hate you I love you. An intensely tortured character with arguably more negative personality traits than positive ones, but who he is and even why he is is so engaging and tragic that you almost forget he's supposed to be getting on your nerves for most of the game's runtime. Damn you Keanu Reeves and your effortless dorky charisma.

3. Arthur Morgan (Red Dead Redemption 2)

Arthur baby you deserved the world. An insanely complex character with gray morals and a jaded worldview who could never do right no matter how hard he tried until the one moment where it mattered most. I loved John in RDR1 and didn't really expect to get so attached to Arthur, but R* truly did grab me by the shoulders and said "Bet, bitch". To this day, the fact that I never finished that 200k+ word OC fic disguised as an Arthur character study still haunts me.

4. Korra (Avatar: The Legend of Korra)

As someone who'd watched the original Last Airbender series as it aired when I was a kid, I was super excited for a female Avatar when the series was announced back in...god, was I in high school? The point being-- when the show started really hitting it's stride with Korra's character in season 3 I was beyond hooked, and I loved season 4 probably a lot more than I think I should've, but MAN, was it a fun ride. Korra is a character and a show that both got severely panned and honestly I think once you get out of the mindset that you aren't watching Aang 2.0 you'll have a much funner time.

5. Steve Harrington (Stranger Things)

Maybe not as much in later seasons when they really leaned off his popularity + Joe Keery's charisma, but lemme tell y'all season 2 Steve had me in a bonafide stranglehold for two years. "Character stepping up to a leadership role and then getting forcibly adopted by the people they're leading" is one of my favorite tropes and the reason that it worked so well in S2 is partly because the concern of Steve still kinda/sorta had the potential to swing back towards being the bully archetype he showed shades of in S1, so you got to see his relationship with the kids start off as kinda selfish but grow into a genuine protectiveness. GOD this was a top tier man y'all! We had it so good!

6. Rosa Diaz (Brooklyn 99)

Maybe this is coming off the fact that my roommate and I literally just finished binge watching B99 for like the fifth time? But I forgot how much I actually really liked Rosa. One of the best sitcom deadpan snarkers of recent years and I personally liked that they affirmed that she didn't need to see herself settling down to be happy. I'm glad this role basically launched Stephanie Beatriz's career because she truly is the unsung hero of this show's comedy and heart and never really gets enough credit for it imho.

7. Melissa Schemmenti (Abbott Elementary)

Every single time I watch Abbott Elementary. Every. Single. Time. Someone looks at me when Schemmenti appears on screen and goes "Wow, she acts a lot like you do!". And I have to sigh and nod and pretend I don't see it lol. Though unfortunately our differing football opinions means we would probably end up in a fistfight.

8. Takashi "Shiro" Shirogane (Voltron: Legendary Defender)

I will never forgive the VLD showrunners for dropping a nuke on Shiro's character development. Seasons 1-2 Shiro was some of most fun I've ever had following a protagionist's journey to conquer his inner struggles and solely for that, I still have a massive soft spot for him. Dreamworks think about how you massacred my boy and feel bad for it.

9. Benjamin "Benji" Ovich (Beartown Series)

This gif is from the HBO Nordic series (haven't watched it, desperately still want to, don't know if I even can at this point lol), but I'm specifically talking about Benji from the Beartown book trilogy. He evolves into the series deuteragonist alongside Maya and god, he is just such a tragic character who deserves all the world and more. Go read Beartown and scream at me for it.

10. Joey Tribbiani (Friends)

"Characters I See a Lot of Myself In 2: Electric Boogaloo". Joey is the best friend in the entire cast there I said it. Honestly my ideal relationship is a funny overly-assured man who loves the New York Rangers, loves his friends intensely, and has dumb himbo energy. The loud Italian family is just an added bonus.

Uhhhhh who hasn't been tagged yet sorry guys I was late to the party on this one lmao.

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ametistacollinsworld · 1 year

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ツ Thad x Chaotic! Inventor! Worker Drone Reader

My 14 request! Hope you like!

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Thad knew several types of worker drones around the colony, some annoying, some cool, some weird..a certain very hardcore drone girl, Uzi to be exact, and you... who was pure chaos in a worker drone version and Uzi's best friend. When he found out about the things you had done, in addition to your many diabolical inventions against the disassembly drones, he was both impressed and afraid of you- after all, it wasn't just any worker drone that had the guts to take on murder drones... Like:

> You managed to make J think she was about to explode by making a ticking noise while you were hidden from her. (Only worked because she was low on oil- But still-)

> You've made a complex system of mirrors to direct sunlight to specific points in a certain location in the city, thus making that spot inaccessible to the murder drones. (Thad is really curious where you got so many mirrors-)

> Somehow you managed to get your hands on some thermite and so you ended up making some bombs. (Like- How?-)

> You managed to give N a can of oil so he doesn't hunt you down. (You threw the can right in his face- disappearing from sight completely)

> You managed to make V think that some buildings were haunted by human ghosts- (Thad really didn't want to know how you got it- he didn't want to get trauma from you sorry-)

> You used a magnetic arrow to join V and J wings once. (You liked to see the two of them trying to separate their wings- I mean- It's kinda funny I guess?)

> You managed to spoof a call from JCJenson, putting J on hold for at least two hours before she realized and angrily make a scene. (He wanted to see this honestly- lol)

After learning all of your brave and crazy deeds, Thad could now understand why you and Uzi were best friends...you guys were like a chaotic insane super hero duo?- nice.

Another normal day like any other had begun in the colony, with Thad still in his bed, sound asleep while seeming to have a beautiful dream. But suddenly he feels something heavy on top of him... so he slowly starts his systems, blinking his eyes to find only you on top of him... giving him an excited smile.

" Aah- ah?- (Y/n)?- What are you doing? It's still too early..and we still have school today at 6..." Thad spoke in a tired tone looking at the clock that said 2 am .

" Awn! Let's go Thad! I have something new I want you to see! " You exclaimed in an excited tone, still wearing your test lab coat, giving the sleepy drone a few shakes which he made small despondent moans of sleepiness.

" Alright, alright...just get off of me, so I can get ready.. " Thad said giving a small yawn, so you gave him a big smile, rolling off him only to stop on the other side of the bed. The male drone got up, heading to a dressing table there, taking his cap that was hanging and adjusting it on his head.

" What do you want to show me so badly anyway to wake me up so early (Y/n)? Besides having class I need to do my morning workout in 3 hours...and you could have woken my parents up..." Thad he said finally finishing fixing his clothes, then giving you a look in the mirror, which you just gave an innocent smile with bright eyes to your boyfriend.

" I didn't wake you up just to tell you what I built to you goofball... unless you don't want to see it... " You said simply, then faking a sad face that sent Thad into a panic.

" No, no! I really want to see! I'm just sleepy- " Thad said quickly with a panicked look not wanting his partner to get upset with him. You looked at him with a blank expression, then chuckled putting a hand over your mouth.

" It's okay darling..I'm just kidding with you- Aren't you just a sweet guy? Sweetie little guy? Hahaha" You said in a soft teasing tone, soon giving another giggle seeing Thad's cheeks blush.

" Come on (Y/n)... don't do that kind of stuff to me honey.. " Thad said shyly approaching the bed, then stopping in front of you looking into your eyes. You smiled at Thad with an amused smile.

" Are you ready now? I don't have time to waste " You say getting up and walking past Thad with a spin, thus looking at him once more. The male drone gave you a small shy smile, but soon agreed.

" Okay! Let's go now then! " You exclaimed excitedly, soon grabbing one of Thad's hands and starting to drag him out of his room, thus finally starting to walk through the corridors of the colony to your house and personal laboratory.

" I hope nothing got blown up while I was gone... " You spoke in a low tone to yourself, which Thad ended up hearing.

" Blown up?...(Y/n) don't tell me you were messing with bombs again.. I already told you how dangerous that is! Do you remember the last time you made that light bomb? You hurt your cheek really bad- " Thad questioned you with a concerned tone, which you gave a small grim smile at first, but then shook your head.

" No...they're not bombs...well, technically they are actually- " You said absently with a idiot smile.

" (Y/n)! " Thad exclaimed with a worried and sour expression. It made you chuckle softly at him, which calmed the poor drone a bit who looked at you with concern and love.

Thad loved your chaotic self, but sometimes he wondered what you would be like if you weren't so chaotic. But in the end he always thought...You were perfect just the way you were, and he would always love you for who you are.

#md #murder drones #murder drones thad #md thad #md thad x reader #murder drones thad x reader #murder drones x reader

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beileil · 10 months

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WIP folder thing... Atoia Day 7 - Outclassed ?

(WIP folder ask game)

Certainly! I ended up publishing three fics for Atoiaweek 2022, specifically using the Day 1/2, Day 4, and Day 6 prompts. The Day 7 prompts were: AU/Free Day; distractable/excited; and "I didn't expect to see you here, that's all." Outclassed is the story I started writing for the Day 7 prompts but never finished. Unlike the other Atoiaweek fics I wrote, this one is multichapter. The doc is something like 10,000 words at this point. And yet! In that 10,000 words, I could not come up with an actual plot. 😅

Outclassed is a high school AU, but instead of focusing on the students, it follows the teachers. Kamikaze is a chemistry teacher starting his 10th year of teaching at City M North High School. (I wrote him as a chemistry professor in Chemical Reactions, too. Like for some reason I just find the idea of a guy called Atomic Samurai having a PhD in chemistry to be really funny and I will get as much mileage out of this dumb headcanon as I can.) Iaian, in this fic, is the brand new World History teacher, replacing Bang, who has retired. (Kamikaze makes a joke that Bang will be hard to replace because he's "old enough to have been around since the beginning of the world's history.") Kamikaze and Iaian have a meet-ugly where Kamikaze mistakes him for a student. (Though he does have the passing thought that wow, kids these days look so much older and world-weary than I was in school.) The next day when Kama introduces them in the teachers lounge, he has a Gay Panic Attack.

The first part of the story is a lot of 1)Kamikaze denying that he has a crush on Iaian and 2)Iaian initially being kind of cold to him but eventually warming up enough to start asking his advice on how to handle his students. Kamikaze is widely respected and well-liked by students and staff, and Iaian is....well. He's fresh out of college and barely older than the senior students, so he's overcompensating.

Eventually there's going to be a side plot about them sponsoring a kendo club together, but I haven't worked out the details of it.

Other teachers and staff include: Bushi (math), Kama (drama and public speaking), King (computer programming), Saitama (higher level math), [Tanktop] Master (gym and sports coach), Darkshine (weight training), Dr. Genus (biology), Mumen Rider (guidance counselor), Blast (principal...though he's seen so rarely that he's more of an urban legend to the students), and Tatsumaki (vice principal and the one who actually runs things). Maybe others as the story progresses. Bushi and Kama are of course married. Tatsumaki and King get a bit of a ship tease, as do Mumen and Tanktop Master (though honestly the latter could be seen as bromance).

There aren't that many teenagers in OPM so I took some liberties on who the students are. There's obviously the Shitty Teen Squad - Genos, Badd, and Garou - as seniors. Genos had to repeat his sophomore year due to a serious accident he got into, so he's a year older than his peers, but he's super smart and expected to be valedictorian. Badd is the star athlete on the football and baseball teams. Garou is the school's most infamous bully, though in recent years he's calmed down and now only beats up the other bullies. He's got a bit of a cult following among the freshmen. (There's a teensy bit of Batarou in the background. Though I don't really ship it, the scene where Garou asks Badd to prom was oddly one of the most fun to write!) Lily is a sophomore and in the very beginning of the story. Isamu and Zenko are freshmen. I'll share the scene with Zenko, because it's also one of my favorites.

Other fun things:

The school's mascot is the Watchdogs. The student in the mascot costume is very dedicated.

Bushi and Kamikaze are bffs and were in kendo club together when they were in high school.

Kama and Iaian, same thing, though they were a couple years apart.

Kama and Kamikaze are co-sponsors for the LGBT club.

The Shitty Teen Squad became friends in Kamikaze's class during their sophomore year, when there were an odd number of students for lab partners and they were forced to make a group of three. No one really understands this friendship.

Literally everyone, including the Shitty Teen Squad, likes to tease Kamikaze about his crush on Iaian.

Genos has a crush on Saitama, so he really has no room to judge.

Blast's son, Blue, goes to a rival high school because he doesn't want to deal with his dad as principal.

It's implied that the band teacher is Homeless Emperor and that he lives in the school.

Pig God is a cafeteria worker and everyone loves him.

Snippet under the cut quoted below (because the "keep reading" option keeps fucking up). This is a scene that takes place after Iaian starts warming up to Kamikaze and asks his advice. During one of his planning periods, Kamikaze decides to sit it on one of Iaian's classes to see what his teaching style is like. It's an honors class so the freshmen are well-behaved, but seem kind of bored.

A girl with short, jet-black hair held back in barrettes sighed heavily. She looked familiar, but all of Kamikaze’s classes were sophomore level or above, so it wouldn’t be because she was one of his students. Iaian stopped writing and turned around to regard her with a curious look. “Something wrong, Zenko?” That’s why she looks familiar! Kamikaze mused. Her older brother Badd never shut up about how proud he was of her. It was one of his few redeeming qualities. Kamikaze was a little excited to meet the famous Zenko. She was far better behaved than her rowdy sibling. “No, it’s just…” started Zenko. She seemed like she was trying to find the words to accurately explain her issue. “Like, were there any interesting women in history? And I don't mean the ones that have one sentence in the textbook that just say they were so-and-so's wife. It seems like all we talk about is men starting wars and signing treaties and starting more wars. It’s kind of boring.” A couple other girls nodded in agreement. Kamikaze smirked. He liked Zenko already. He did feel a little bad for Iaian, though. Hopefully he didn’t take her jab personally. Iaian raised his eyebrows and stood stunned for a moment. Then, his lips twitched upward into a huge grin. Well, that was interesting. He almost seemed excited at the callout. “Of course,” he said. “There were tons of badass women warriors throughout history. Unfortunately they tend to get overshadowed by their male counterparts…” He grinned wider at Zenko. “You want to learn about some?” The classroom instantly got more animated. The students’ faces lit up, especially the girls, although some of the boys seemed to perk up as well. “Yeah!” exclaimed a few of the kids, Zenko leading the charge. “Okay, well, we’re supposed to finish up this unit on the Habsburg Empire-” A couple of students groaned. “-but I’ll write up a quick summary of it next class,” Iaian finished, waving his hand dismissively. He hopped up to sit on the desk and folded his hands on his lap, i.e. The Cool Teacher Stance. Kamikaze was a little jealous. He didn’t master The Cool Teacher Stance until his second year. “Alright, since we’re already talking about Spain, let’s start with the Order of the Hatchet. They’re one of my favorites. So, the Order of the Hatchet was an all-female order of militants in the 12th century that we’d now refer to as knights…” Kamikaze settled back in his chair, abandoning the papers he’d been grading so he could listen to Iaian. He couldn’t stop smiling. He had been worried about his junior colleague, but as he watched him now, waving his hands excitedly as he lectured (no, not lectured—told a story), his students now fully engaged, Kamikaze knew that Iaian would be just fine. As he found himself falling for the blond, he wasn’t sure if he could say the same for himself.

#thank you for asking!#wip ask game #my fanfiction #atoia

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johnnys-breastmilk · 6 months

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Wally anon: No, it MUST be said that Hooper needed to stay dead. I know he was an important character & all, but the e n t i r e Russian plotline dragged S4 down when we damn well know Joyce could've been doing more important shit elsewhere. So, I'm right there with you on only wanting her to make it from the adults. Winona is the primary reason I started watching the show & they need to stop. sidelining her with the Russians & Hopper & w/e other nonsense they can think up when she was in the thick of shit in 1/2. As for S3, I controversially think the whole goopy, blobby ~consumes everything it touches~ concept is the show's best/scariest monster design & they REALLY dropped the ball not having it cause infinite more damage instead of just using it as an excuse to fully make Billy a villain & kill him off (& still be inconsistent about it cause we get his backstory and. him sacrificing himself, so it's like what do y'all want us to take from him djdgdb). The picking & choosing with characters is just too much to deal with sometimes. 💀

Ya'know, I had not even thought to consider what his full name is so that's a good thing to wonder lollll.

Yupyupyup. It's nice to have that security, but he knows it's very conditional on how well he performs & that's not what he actually wants to do, so it leads to this lonely limbo of kinda sorta contentment. I hope he's able to get a happier outcome as the series goes on (after he finds out more of who he is first) & if not, well, that's what fix-it fics are for. ❤️

In more ways than one, huh? @ inches. 🤫 It's not quite as pronounced for me (I'm 5'10), but 6'+ guys are still huge that it's impossible to not be into the difference on principle.

You're absolutely right about the detention. I feel his thoughts would be even more out of control than the norm cause there'd be nothing else to distract him. So he really lucked out being so charming fr. 👍

Oh, I can completely. visualize the finishing/moving to shake with the same hand djfbdb (spot on Wally headcanon). And you know he'd get even more excited by realizing you aren't a ghost & what that even means & trying to understand how it even happened. And, if you can actually touch him, how that would change things completely for his regular routine. Meanwhile, the entire time, you're still trying to wrap your head around the entire thing (double entendre for the situation itself & ~another thing~ cause the size).

I think what they give her to do in 3 and 4 lines up with her character but it really struggles to be tonally consistent. Season 3 in general is much more comedic and bright (which is why I think the Billy and big gloppy glop falls flat cause it’s in a season with more lighthearted themes). It’s just crazy that she was ready to throw hands with the demogorgon and go into the upside down to retrieve her son (which season 1 has the worst upside down, worst in the best sense because i mean it in violent, unknown, and scary.) But in Season 3 and 4 it’s russians, and terminator homages, and just stuff that’s so unserious. I hate it sm. At least the teens got a better story in s4 than the adults (minus Eddie.)

I wonder if it’s sewn into his underwear ugh that’s such a good way to find out what Wally is short for. (lmao it’s just kinda hot to see the name embroidered in there, because you know they’re his)

I hope he gets to be with Maddy but I can see that season 2 is leading into his downfall because if she gets her body back… she’s gonna get with Simon (no hate to him but Wally clears the floor.)

Dayum five ten is still taller than me by a mile😭 my best friend is 5’9” and he towers over me. But yeah, anyone taller than six feet deserved to be classified as a stratospherical disturbance

The ticking clock and the fact that he’s mere feet away from a teacher who would only have to give his attention to him. Wally would be having a field day in his head about it.

Oh totally, you’re trying to understand that ghosts are real and that you can talk to one of them and this ghost is packing some heat. There would definitely be long silences as you tried to pay attention in class, but he’s filling the empty seat next to you (but it still looks empty to everyone else.) If you can touch him, you can guarantee that he’s got you taking a “bathroom break” every class to sneak off and… well, I’ll let you decide the rest on that. Lunch periods are dine and dash type of events where you eat and hurry off with him elsewhere.

If you guys haven’t gotten to a physical relationship yet, it’s probably best to keep an eye out for him after phys. ed in the changing rooms, because he just might be there… (not in a creepy way, just hormonal teen way yk)

#wally clark x male reader #wally clark x you #wally clark

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yo..if you're the professor....can i be your struggling student 🤨🤨 can we schedule an after class tutoring session....🤨🤨

I HOPE I'M DOING AN ALRIGHT JOB AT MAKING YOU FEEL BETTER??? and thank YOU for talking to me ilysm

I SLEPT ALRIGHT BUT I WOKE UP BECAUSE MY DUMBASS CAT DECIDED THAT MY CHEST WAS A GREAT PLACE TO MAKE BISCUITS ON (???)

okay woozi liking ari, bruno, and justin is VERY k-idol of him... but nasty is a diff level. bro is actually secretly v horny and you cant convince me otherwise.... you're doing detective level work brie thank you for bringing me this info 😂 truly an imaginer...

NOOO A FOREST VENUE ISN'T LAME WTF THAT'S SO MAGICAL UR RIGHT!!!! okay but wouldn't a wedding in the snow be SO cold LMAOOOO the bridesmaids would need parkas or something smh

I'M GLAD I INTRODUCED YOU TO A MEME THAT MADE YOU LAUGH PLS LAUGH MORE, YOU DESERVE IT

and I'VE HEARD OF GG I'VE JUST NEVER READ IT... from where i am it's pretty popular...

OH MY GOD ZACHARY GOODE SOUNDS SO COOL AND PERFECT WTF....WHAT DOES HE LOOK LIKE?? LIKE HOW DID THE AUTHORS DESCRIBE HIM

why does netflix always take the best shows off bro....i haven't finished bloodhounds yet and istg if they take it off before i finish i'm actually going to riot... BUT THANK YOU!! I WILL WATCH DOCTOR WHO AND SUPERNATURAL WHEN I GET MY SCHOOLWORK DONE LMAOOOO

wait...will supernatural ever do a con wherever you are?? like if it's a show based in the US then surely they would do something there.. (im assuming ur from the US but if you're not then sorry..)

THANK YOU FOR REINFORCING MY IDEA HJGHWJKGHK I WAS SO NERVOUS SENDING THAT ASK I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE BEEN SHAKINH😭😭

no but he just responded....HE IS ANNOYING THANK YOU. WHY CAN'T I APPRECIATE MY GUY FRIEND IN PEACE. like when he responds he always gives me like a slightly flirty/playful answer but it's either REALLY later (like 6+ hours) or like right away. no inbetween. the most he's waited before texting me is 1 day, but if we count the days where he left me on read, then like 3. like wtf. AND THANK YOU FOR LISTENING LGOIWJGWOIGJ I WILL DEFINITELY UPDATE YOU IF ANYTHING HAPPENS <33 im scared that people get annoyed when i talk about it SO PLS TELL ME IF IT'S TOO MUCH

also that's one hell of a story....how are you dealing with this so well??? i would've just quit and moved to another city LMAOOO

ben being a capricorn is so funny because every capricorn i've met has been like him...okay but wtf. he cheated on his (ex)gf with a FRESHLY 18 YR OLD??? see, usually you have to see how people you're friends with act around other people, but how tf is he gonna act all dandy with you (and other friends) but then do that to his gf??? he's fishy man...be careful

are blake and nam an item or are they just friends?? and how weird is WEIRD for a group of friends...as in like- you guys are all an odd pairing or are you guys just silly billys 😋😋

and wtf?? leaving emilee after she planned the hangout?? that is really shitty..

i'm sorry that you're feeling depressed man :(( i can't do much more than just be rlly supportive but just know that heart palpitations anon believes in you!! you're not annoying for being excited (which is completely human), so don't forget that!!!

i'm responding as i read rn but like....rachel and sophia do seem like....a little bit of a problem... SORRY IF THIS IS COMPLETELY UNSOLICITED AND OUT OF LEFT FIELD BUT LIKE....THEY'RE DOING ALL THAT FOR WHAT. sounds like a power trip to ME

maybe people aren't mad at you??? no offense girlie, but it sounds like they all have their own problems that they're dealing with by taking their frustrations out on you and the people around you..and can you leave your psychiatrist?? i mean if it's not working for you, surely there can be ways around it right? my friend has SUPER bad anxiety, and they got rebellious and stopped taking their high dosage meds and they literally said that was the first time in ~4 years that they truly felt alive, so maybe it'll help you??

you are NOT a narcissist girlie...this is exactly the type of stuff you would discuss with a therapist, and since you can't find one, you talk to your friends abt it!! it's totally normal, especially when you're in THIS many stressful situations!! you're SO normal and honestly, if i were you, i'd cry a lot too, so you're actually doing great brie. like genuinely, you're so strong

hey,, if you're gonna reject someone, make sure you guys aren't ever alone together in case they get violent :( stay safe!!

IT'S NOT FAIR THAT THEY'RE MAD AT YOU??? if they get jealous or weirded out because you're having a good time with a 'weird' group of friends, then it's not your problem atp...but if all of them are kiiiinda shitty people, then i could see why they think its weird. if they're nice people, then it's rachel and sophia's problem!!

I'M ALWAYS OPEN TO HEARING U TALK ABOUT ANYTHING STRESSFUL!!! pls go ahead and talk about yourself because it's obvious that no one else wants to listen to you :(

you didn't go overboard!! let it all out girlie i love people that explain everything because i am NOSY

remember, if you talk to someone who likes to get tired of people, don't chase them ;( i know it hurts a lot, especially if you literally love them, but if they truly valued you, they wouldn't just...up and leave, ykwim? its like manifesting stuff ig? if it's not meant for you, then it's not. if it is, then it is!! you gotta win the idgaf war brie 😤😤

-lots of support from 🫨 anon <3

Of course omg Office Hours once a week at 2:00am :)

YOU ARE ALWAYS THANK YOU ILYSM2

NOT TO BE ON YOUR CATS SIDE BUT I WOULD BE SO TICKLED IF MY CAT WOKE ME UP LIKE THAT THATS SO CUTE

OKAY I'M SO GLAD YOU GET IT PEOPLE LOOK AT ME LIKE IM DUMB WHEN I AM TRYING TO EXPLAIN THIS SHIT TO THEM LIKE I ANALYZE HIS PLAYLISTS I'M OBSESSED. THANK YOU FOR VALIDATING AND UNDERSTANDING MY OBSESSION

OKAY IT WOULD BE COLD BUT ALSO MAGICAL HAHA YOU ARE RIGHT THOUGH HAHA I HADN'T ACTUALLY THOUGHT ABOUT THAT

YOU DESERVE IT I HOPE I MAKE YOU LAUGH TOO YOUVE HEARD OF IT???? ITS POPULAR WHERE YOU COME FROM THAT'S CRAZY WHAT THE FUCK UHM DARK BROWN HAIR AND GREEN EYES IF I REMEMBER ACCURATELY!!

NO LITERALLY bout to be really mad at netflix I think they just removed my favorite cdrama too

SUPERNATURAL USED TO DO CONS IN THE US YEAH BUT SINCE IT ENDED THEY HAVEN'T BEEN DOING THEM AS MUCH and I was in highschool at the crux of them doing cons and so I never got to go cause who was gonna take me you know.

IM SORRY YOU WERE NERVOUS HAHA DONT BE NERVOUS SENDING ASKS

BOOOOOO YOU SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO APPRECIATE YOUR GUY FRIEND AND ALSO WHAT THE FUCK he should respond more often... THREE DAYS ON READ IS TOO MUCH. I WILL TELL YOU IF I GET ANNOYED BUT ALSO I WONT GET ANNOYED

please don't say that i want to quit and move to another city SO BADLY it's my first INSTINCT IM SO SERIOUS I DONT WANT TO DEAL WITH ANY OF THIS

ALSO OH MY GOD I FORGOT I TOLD YOU EVERY SINGLE DETAIL

HE IS FISHY THOUGH I AGREE.... DONT WORRY THOUGH I am always cautious with him

THEYRE JUST FRIENDS HAHA AND THEYRE BOTH RLLY STRAIGHT AND BLAKE IS IN A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP WITH SOMEONE HOW

and we are all an odd pairing! like no one at work would be like yeah those people should and do hang out cause why would we

RIGHT IT WAS SO SHITTY

thank youuuu

I THINK IM THE PROBLEM they are very intune with their emotions and healthy and adult and I'm still silly brie who cries over fanfictions, makes friends with toxic people, and makes mean jokes

I WOULD LEAVE HIM BUT I LIKE HIM EVEN THOUGH I DON'T LIKE HIM I actually go crazy without my medicine. the last time I wasn't on meds for my mania I didn't sleep for like three days straight, I ALSO can't sleep without my sleep meds, and I went without my anxiety meds for two weeks and was basically unable to do anything it was BAD BUT ONCE I GET OUT OF SCHOOL AND MOVE ILL BE SO MUCH LESS STRESSED SO

i am a litttllleee bit of a narcissist BUT THANK YOU

and i didn't reject him. I still need to. I am leading him on AHHHH

THANK YOU FOR READING ALL OF THAT CAUSE OH MY GOD WHY DID I GENUINELY DROP EVERY DETAIL (I was not on my anxiety meds) you're rightttt though you're righttttt I WILL DO MY BEST TO WIN THE IDGAF WAR THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SUPPORT

#YOURE SO NICE OH MY GOD THANK YOU HAHA #IM SORRY I WAS GONE FOR SO LONG #I MISSED YOU TF

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bottlecaprabbitgames · 1 year

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Weekly Update for 3 April, 2023

Hello, everyone! Welcome to the first weekly update of April!

Mind Games: Trepidation

So, where are we with MG:T?

As of earlier this week, I fully finished fleshing out Scene 1/4 of Chapter 6! I'm also on the very last choice of Scene 2 and it'll be finished, but it is a rather varied section as it changes depending on a choice you made earlier in the chapter, so it might take me a hot second to finish it off. Very exciting, however!

I'm also half-way done with Scene 3's roughdraft, and then all we'll have left is Scene 4, but Scene 4 is an alternate POV so there likely won't be any choices to write, just some variations, if any. We have only a little left to get through, so I'm very hopeful that Chapter 6 is still on track to be released this month!

Chapter 6 is also sitting at a little over 10,000 words! My goal is to hit at least 12,000, but I do feel this will be a shorter chapter, which is totally fine! There's quite a bit I want to go back later and add to, but for now, I am happy with how things have gone so far. Super happy, actually, as almost all the choices I've written so far will have impact as the series progresses, either from you guys setting up more customization or by what you choose to reveal... or keep hidden. And some other interesting things, hehe.

But, overall, I am very satisfied with how Chapter 6 is progressing, and it will all be released as one major update (might also add some other stuff to update along with it, maybe more achievements, other stuff tbd). We will be following the same update pattern as last time: Patreon, Discord, public. I'm really excited to get it out to y'all, as the friend I drop snippets to and discuss stuff with to brainstorm has been STOKED the entire time we've talked!!

Now, as a fair warning, progress this coming week is very likely to be slow. As I posted on here before, my mom has only been home a few days after a 16-day stay in the hospital as she developed gangrene near her broken hip, and she has a lot of care we have to give her. I'll be going this week to finish my training on how to change her bandages (I actually know how to do it, there's just one specific part I'm not so good with, so her wound care nurse is gonna make sure I have that down pat), as I will have to do so on the weekends and any day her home health nurse or wound care nurse are unavailable. Quite a bit of pressure!

And, I also know most of you guys are aware The Wayhaven Chronicles by the amazing @seraphinitegames (just in case you aren't) has its third book releasing this week, and I am gonna be very honest, I'm gonna be absorbing it through my very eyeballs LOL. I am going to be diving in whole-heartedly to enjoy Mason's route and possibly A's or Nate's.

I've also really been in the mood to play games lately, so I'm planning to take time out to indulge a little bit, as I took a good... 5? 6? months or more away from gaming much outside of recording, and given I have Fatal Frame 4 and the OG Resident Evil 4 to lets play... WELL, I am definitely considering dropping loads of time into both and just relax when I can this week!

Alright, I'll see you guys next Monday!

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Scattered Screams (Part 1/12)

January 1, 2023

Notes: Happy New Year! I'm so excited to start this year off right by sharing my first big project of the year! I started working on this back in November, just after I finished writing Magicae Maxima, and although I took a big break from it in December, I'm back to cranking out more parts for this. This first part is only 10 pages, but I have 57 pages in my doc already and they aren't even in the Games yet, so this will be a long ride! I hope you have an amazing New Year and I hope you like this first part! <3

The path before you is paved with broken dreams and scattered screams.

The day before Reaping Day was almost always the quietest day in District 3. The factories, workshops, and labs would close, food in certain shops would be free for anyone eligible for the Games, and almost everyone either stayed indoors or spent time with the people they might send into the arena. Last year, I spent the day with my siblings at my mentor’s house. My mentor, Mick, was the girl I trained under at our lab. She taught me everything I knew about technology and helped me work on little projects outside of work without question. Then, last year, I had to say goodbye to her.

Mick was selfless. I admired that about her. She was quick to volunteer for me when I was reaped last year. I tried to argue, but it was pointless. Regardless of how much I screamed at her and begged her to let someone else volunteer for me, Mick volunteered anyway. She was sent into the arena and lasted until the end with some guy and a little girl from District 6. She died in an explosion and the only one to make it out was the little girl, Kona… Or so we thought.

Long story short, she and the boy from 6, Miles, made it out alive. Mick never really liked to talk about her time in the arena, so I might never know how they escaped, but I guess that’s okay. I’m just happy to know she didn’t die for me. When I saw her for the first time after the Games, I was glued to her side for maybe two weeks. Now, nearly a year later, my anxiety about the upcoming Hunger Games was high and my opinion of the Capitol and its bullshit was at an all-time low. It seemed like I wasn’t the only one aboard the “Fuck the Capitol” boat, so it seemed. Mick and her family, my family, and some of my friends at work were all hopping on that ship with me. Then again, our District was known for its rebellion, so I’m sure there were a lot more people who wanted the Capitol’s top assholes to take a long walk off a short pier.

Hatred of the Capitol aside, there were a few other things I had gained from Mick and her secret victory. In return for me bringing her some projects from our lab to work on, Mick and her parents would train me for the Games in case I needed to volunteer for my sister. I would take whatever they taught me home so that I could teach my siblings, Abigail and Oliver. It wasn’t often that we would train, but when we did, it was usually pretty intense.

As I said before, the day before Reaping Day is usually a day of collective rest to spend with friends and family. My parents had chosen to bring my siblings shopping for new clothes they could wear to the reaping. I was given the option to join them, but I didn’t care much for the shops and the frilly outfits they held. My mom already knew what size I was anyway, so it wasn’t like I’d go without. Not like anybody would care to see me; I wouldn’t be reaped. My cumulative entries are only four since I’ve never put in for tessera. There are roughly 18,000 kids in our district that are eligible for the reaping, give or take for health reasons, and, if you add in more entries from those who put in for tesserae every year, that makes my chances of getting reaped next to none.

I don’t need to be worried about seeing myself on the large screens, showcased for all of Panem to see. I don’t need some new dress for some stuffy shop when nobody was going to see me in the crowd. However, since my parents decided to turn a relaxing day into a day of walking through the shopping center, looking for clothes I’d probably never wear again, I decided that I wanted to spend the day with Mick, playing games or working on tech together. I figured we would just hang out like we always did. However, to my dismay, Mick had other plans.

“You know,” I huff as I dodge Mick’s incoming fist, “when I told you I wanted to hang out today, this wasn’t what I had in mind.”

Mick ducks under my leg and sends her foot toward my other knee, sending me to the basement floor where I’m quick to roll over and get back into a fighting stance. “What could be more important than training the day before the reaping?”

I scoff, sending a fist toward Mick’s gut as she nears me, “I thought we would watch movies or play video games, not fight until I pass out.”

With a sigh, Mick backs away and taps her wrists together in an X, telling me she wants to take a break. I’m quick to take a seat on the basement floor and take a sip from my bottle of water, but Mick shakes her head and sighs, “You’re not taking this seriously, Viv.”

I roll my neck to relieve at least some of the tension before letting out a long breath, “And you’re taking this too seriously, Mick.”

“This is your life on the line, Vivien,” she reprimands. “You need to be on top of things just in case.”

“Last year, I was reaped and you volunteered for me. This year, my name is only going to take up four papers in that giant bowl, the chances of me getting reaped again are slim.”

Mick closes her eyes and I fight the urge to roll mine in return as she sits next to me on the floor. “They might be a lot higher than you think.”

Offering her a sip of water, I ask, “What do you mean?”

Mick takes my water bottle and drains the rest of its contents before reluctantly meeting my gaze. “My parents are afraid the Capitol might rig the reaping as a sort of punishment for Miles and me making it out last year.”

I think over the idea, raising an eyebrow as I wonder, “The Capitol knows?”

“The president visited after the Games and talked with my parents and Miles’ family. They talked about the possibility of us escaping, but my parents are sure that he knows in some way.” Mick shakes her head and lets out a long, slow breath, “I know you think I’m being too extreme with this, but the idea of them rigging the reaping has been plaguing my mind for a while now and I’m worried for you.”

“Why didn’t you say something sooner?” I question, a surge of panic rising in me at the thought. “I would’ve taken notes or had you record our training or something.”

Mick sends me a smile, probably attempting to be reassuring. “You’re an overthinker like me. I didn’t want you to get all worked up over nothing.”

My eyes widen as I let out a noise of disbelief, “I don’t think having my life on the line can be considered ‘nothing’!”

Mick is quick to put a hand on my arm with a soft laugh. “That’s not what I meant.”

I observe her for a moment, trying to figure out what else she could have possibly meant, but in the end, I just ask, “Care to elaborate?”

“There are always some idiots who volunteer for people they don’t know, right?” I nod. “Even if you do get reaped, someone could volunteer in your place.”

“While I like the idea, the chances of that happening are low,” I sigh. “People rarely volunteer after a year with no victor. If I get reaped, the only person I think would try to volunteer for me would be Abby and, despite her bountiful cockiness, we both know she wouldn’t be ready to handle the arena.”

“True,” Mick acknowledges, tipping her head to the side as she nods. “What about the crew from work? Any girls that you’re close to?”

“Most of the girls moved to Perl’s team after you went into the Games,” I say with a shrug. “Now, the only girl is Della, my trainee. Acer, Mac, and Riven are the only others on the team and they’re all guys.”

Mick’s expression feels anything but reassuring, but she eventually wraps an arm around my shoulders and pulls me to her side. “Someone will volunteer for you tomorrow. I’ll find a way to make sure you stay out of the Games.”

“How?” I ask. “You can’t leave the house with all of the Peacekeepers that will be here.”

She takes my shoulders in her hands as she kneels in front of me, sending me a stern, no-nonsense stare as she tells me, “Vivien, you are the closest thing I have to a little sister. I will do whatever I can to keep you safe. I’ll find a way, even if I have to have my parents pull some strings.”

I want so badly to believe her, to take every word she says as complete truth, and not bother worrying about my safety. She’s always straightforward with me just like I am with her. I want to trust her like I always do, but the fear of everything not working out for some reason makes my stomach clench. Instead of letting my best friend see how worried I am, I bring my arms around her and we sit on the floor together for a while. And, just like that, my nervousness hits an all-time high.

After a few hours of reassurance and attempting to keep calm, Mick walks me home under the cover of the nighttime sky. When we reach the door to my house, she hands me a purple case with my name and flowers painted on it. I open the case to find a pair of glasses with the same floral pattern and it doesn’t take long for me to pull my normal, black glasses off and slide the new pair onto my face. I’m excited to find that the glasses are the same prescription I’m used to, but Mick seems just as happy to see them on me as I do to have them on. I thank Mick and give her a tight embrace before telling her to have a good night and watching her head back toward her family’s house in Victor’s Village.

Abby and Oliver are working on a project for their new coding class when I find them in Oliver’s room. Once they see me, the very idea of working goes out the window. Oliver is quick to show me his new outfit for the reaping and Abby reluctantly follows suit before ditching her new dress on Oliver’s bed and begging me to teach them anything I might have learned at Mick’s house. Despite telling them that I only trained with her, Oliver and Abigail still plead with me to teach them. I’m never one to refuse their excitement for knowledge and reluctantly agree, bringing them down to the basement where we’ll have enough space to brawl without getting in trouble for breaking things.

We spar for a couple of hours before Dad calls down to us that dinner is ready. Like every year, our meal is filled with proteins and fats just in case one of us is reaped. The more nutrients we have in us, the better. Mom seems particularly quiet as we eat, but Dad is too busy asking us each about our days to notice. By the time my siblings and I are ready for bed, our parents seem hesitant to let us. It’s almost as though they’re just as worried about the reaping as we are and want to keep us with them for as long as possible. I’m no parent, but I bet a lot of families around Panem are in the same position - parents clinging desperately to their children and kids fearful of the day to come.

Eventually, we say our goodnights and file off to our rooms. Mom and Dad follow Olly and Abby to their rooms to wish them a good night while I sit at my desk, examining the glasses Mick gave me. My old glasses were nice and worked just fine, but I’m grateful for a new pair all the same. These were much more my style and fit my face just fine. Two tiny gold stars take the place of the rivets on either side, holding the temples to the frames in a more fashionable way than the usual metal dots. The ends of the temples are thicker, something I much preferred so they would hold to my face better in the lab. Setting the glasses inside their case, I find a small note sewn into the lid that says, “For good luck and safety. Love always, M.” I close the case with a smile as the door to my room opens and my dad steps inside.

“Hey, pumpkin,” he greets. “You ready for bed?”

I shrug, standing from my chair and making my way to my bed. “I guess I have to be. Tomorrow’s going to be a long day.”

Dad nods as he fills the space on my right, taking my hand in his. “It’ll be over before you know it.”

Mom comes into the room and closes the door behind her, taking a seat on my other side and pressing a kiss to the side of my head. “Every year, the reaping feels like it takes forever, but, once it’s done, it’ll feel like it flew by.”

I nod as Dad places a kiss on the back of the hand he’s holding. “I just want it to be done already so we can move on with life.”

Silence fills my bedroom, but it passes after a moment as my dad hums, “Maybe we can go out for dinner after the reaping.”

“Can we take Mick and her parents?” I ask.

“The Peacekeepers should be gone by then,” Mom says with a thoughtful nod. “I suppose, if they want to go with us, they’re certainly allowed to.”

I smile and thank them with a hug, which they seem eager to return. Not long after, they leave the room, abandoning me with my thoughts. It’s nearly impossible for me to sleep. I find myself staring out the window next to my bed, watching the stars twinkle in the dark abyss surrounding our planet. After watching the night sky for a few hours, I try to find comfort in my thin blankets, but it isn’t until a few minutes after the town clock strikes two that I find myself drifting to sleep.

The next morning fills my house with chaos. Abby, always the punctual one of the three of us, is dressed and ready for the reaping long before I have the desire to pry myself out of my bed. Oliver, like me, takes a while to put on the outfit he’d laid out last night, but he looks a lot like our dad by the time he’s ready to go. I always detest the reaping since we’re supposed to wear our “best clothes” and Mom always makes me wear a dress of some sort, but the fear of the reaping distracts me from the puff-sleeved, dainty, purple dress for the first time. I hadn’t been overly worried about the reaping since I was twelve, so the morning flew by a lot faster than I wanted it to and, before I knew it, my hair was curled into ringlets, I had tossed on a pair of uncomfortable, but fancy shoes Mick had given me from her collection, and we were following the rest of the district to the Convention Center where all of our big meetings and events take place.

The Convention Center is the largest building in the district. It had, at one point, been a series of buildings that were used for local performances and businesses, but after the war and our district’s rebellion, the walls between buildings were torn down and we made it into the Convention Center. There were three floors - one that held the stage and the “reaping zone” where all eligible candidates for the Games would wait around for the inevitable, and two raised levels that had seating for all of the families that wanted to attend the reaping to make sure their children were safe. People that were ineligible and couldn’t find a spot inside the building were directed across the street to Center Square where large screens were set up for optimal viewing.

When we reach the Convention Center, my parents give my siblings and me tight hugs before prying away and heading to the viewing decks. Abby and Oliver sign in ahead of me and wait patiently to the side for my turn. The Peacekeeper that snatches my hand and pricks my finger does so swiftly, pressing my bloody finger to the paper and scanning it before telling me to go. I grab a bandage on my way into the hall, wrapping it around my finger before latching hands with my siblings and walking with them into the old, echoing auditorium. Peacekeepers line the back walls and in front of the stage, making it impossible for someone to run off. Most of the normal Peacekeepers are easygoing and easily bribed, but it seems none of them are present in the Convention Center.

I find a set of seats close to the stage which, on a normal day, would be nearly impossible. Sadly, it was only on Reaping Day that the first few rows of seats were mostly vacant. Nobody wanted to be close to the stage - it’s something of a bad omen, I suppose. Abby was quick to sit on the end of the row, dropping into the cushioned seat and nervously tapping her feet on the carpeted floor. I took my seat between Abby and Oliver, who begins drumming his fingers on the armrests almost as soon as he sits down. It was like this last year, but Mick was with us and we were surrounded by people from school and the factory Mick and I worked at. This year, it was just me, my sibling, and a handful of others, most of whom I barely recognized or had only seen in passing at previous reapings.

I try to remain as calm as possible, but sitting in relative silence, chewing the inside of my cheeks doesn’t seem to do the trick. Making myself comfortable is seemingly impossible as I tug on the ends of my dress to make it look longer and pull my glasses off to clean the nonexistent dust from them. It doesn’t help when a pair of hands land on my shoulders and a thickly accented voice says, “Happy Hunger Games,” in my ear.

I jump, scaring both Oliver and Abigail as I turn around to see none other than Riven Hewlett, the most senior technician in my team at work. He’s a mountainous idiot with arms as big around as my head and sometimes acts like he has no brain inside his skull, but he’s a good friend and a hard worker. He should be working in the factories, piecing together heavy machinery or hauling tech from one building to the next, but he chose to work in the coding and testing department under Mick. His dad, the only family he had, died a few years ago, but he has an abundance of friends that he claims are enough for him. This is his last year for the reaping, and he seems happy to be here despite his numerous entries for taking tessera.

“Riven, you ass,” I groan, slouching back in my seat.

“Nice to see ya too, Pip,” he taunts, a smirk evident in his tone as he climbs over the back of the seat next to Oliver and claims the chair as his own. Riven’s nickname for me, Pipsqueak, had been shortened to Pip over time and started years ago when I first started working with him under Mick’s parents. It didn't take long for the nickname to spread like wildfire through not only the lab but the school too. When I first asked Riven why he’d picked that for my nickname, he said it was because I was tiny and always would be, which I suppose would still true if you asked him. Then again, almost everyone is short compared to Riven. “Ready for the reaping?”

With a shake of my head, I turn to him and say, “Ready for it to be over with.”

Riven props his feet up on the headrest of the seat in front of him, runs a hand through his auburn hair, and nods as he speaks, “I hear you there.”

As more people fill the auditorium, the rows around us begin to fill with reluctant teenagers who come from the far ends of the district and show up too late to find a seat in the back. When the seat in front of Riven is taken by the mayor’s daughter, Bissette, he unwillingly sits up straighter and removes his crud-covered work boots from the headrest of her chair. Despite being known as an introverted, kind-hearted person, Bissette’s appearance at the reaping is a sign that everything is about to begin. She sits rigidly in her seat, staring blankly toward the stage where her father and the past victors from our district will appear soon, but it’s obvious, to me at least, that she can tell the room has grown silent since her arrival.

Not even five minutes go by before the long, beige curtains are drawn back and the typical reaping stage is revealed. There are four seats on the stage, two for Mick’s parents, one for Mayor Cabel, and the last for Halo Sertori, the escort for District 3. Everyone on the stage was pretty nice, taking on strong, positive roles in the district. Then, there’s Halo. Halo is… a question mark, to say the least. Between the gold hair, pasty-white skin, and the hilariously ugly Capitol clothing, Halo is pretty much just this entity that exists briefly in our District and we all feel pretty relieved once they’re gone.

Mick’s parents are talking amongst themselves as Mayor Cabel moves to the podium to begin to read the history of Panem as though we haven’t heard it at least once a year for our entire lives. While he drones on about the Dark Days, I turn to Abby and whisper, “Promise me that no matter what happens, you won’t volunteer.”

“Why would I volunteer?” she asks in return.

“You used to talk about how you could take on the Hunger Games without an issue, but I don’t want you to suffer the way Mick and her friend did.”

“I haven’t joked about that since Mick volunteered,” Abby whispers, leaning her head on my shoulder. “I don’t actually want to go into the Games, Vivi.”

Taking that as her promise, I rest my head on hers for a moment and say, “Good.” She’s the only one of the twins that I felt the need to worry for. Oliver, like most normal children, is terrified of getting reaped. His grip on my hand is shaky, but tight and, upon glancing his way, I find that I’m not the only person he has a death grip on, but Riven doesn’t seem to mind. He used to help his father with the younger kids at school, so maybe it feels natural to him to help Oliver.

Eventually, Mayor Cabel reads through the list of victors which consists of two people - Mick’s parents, Mack and Brady Birch. Then, he introduces Halo Sertori, who walks to the podium like some model on a Capitol runway. It’s hard not to roll my eyes as Halo blabbers on about how much of an honor it is to be in our district. Everyone knows that Halo is probably hoping to get bumped into District 2, one of the Career districts. In 2, they’ll share the Capitol’s excitement for the Games. Here, we view the Games as a bunch of bullshit created by the government that should be done away with. However, with this being the sixty-third year of this stupidity, it doesn’t seem like that will happen anytime soon.

Then, as every escort does, Halo declares, “Ladies first,” and walks over to the bowl on the right side of the stage. Long, clawed fingers dive into the bowl, swirling papers around and digging toward the bottom before pulling out a set of slips. Halo glances at the papers before dropping one and heading back to the podium. Unfolding the paper and smoothing it out, Halo looks almost confused. Then, I find out why.

“Vivien O’Brian.”

Just like last year, I feel the grips on my hands tighten almost unbearably. My eyes wrench shut as my parent yell from the balcony, just like last year. Everyone in Panem is watching me now. Cameras have, no doubt, found me since they already know what I look like. I can practically hear Mick screaming about how the reaping has been rigged and, from the look on her parents’ faces, they feel the same way. This time, there’s a high chance that nobody will volunteer for me. We all know this.

I have no choice but to move from my seat and force myself to the stage. Abby and Olly try desperately to pull me back into my seat, telling me it was probably a mistake and that Halo read the paper wrong. I don’t have the heart to pry my hands away from them. It isn’t until Riven grabs their wrists and takes my seat between them that my siblings allow me to move. Abby snatches my skirt with her free hand as I pass her seat, but Riven is quick to pull her back, trapping both of my siblings in his arms. He sends me a small smile and a nod, encouraging me to move, to get this over with.

Just like last year, I walk down the carpeted gap between rows of seats and take to the stage using the stairs on the side. I spare a glance at Mick’s parents and see them already watching me, a thinly veiled rage in their eyes. They must have tried to help me. I shake hands with Halo and take my place next to the reaping bowl, but when asked, nobody bothers to take my place. Nobody is coming to save me this time. I guess Mick was right about the reaping being rigged, but I was right about not having any volunteers.

My eyes find my siblings, one of them being restrained with Riven’s hand firmly kept over her mouth and the other sitting in stunned silence, his gaze locked on mine. He looks ready to pass out and, to be honest, I feel the same. I try to motion for him to take a breath, but he doesn’t take the hint. Abigail settles as Halo announces the boys are next, but she still looks ready to jump out of her seat or scream… or both.

Halo heads to the bowl of boys’ names, but this time, those clawed fingers only dip into the bowl enough for the whole hand to disappear before coming out with a paper. After Halo returns to the podium, the same procedure occurs - opening the paper, flattening it out, and reading the name. “Oliver O’Brian.”

I glance at Halo before looking at my brother, wondering why he had been brought up. One look at Oliver and it hits me that he’s being reaped. Despite everything in me telling me what I’m doing is improper and will give me a negative opinion in the Capitol, I snatch the paper from Halo’s pasty hands and read the name over and over. It’s true. Halo wasn’t just reading off a name. My only brother was being reaped. My parents’ screams of despair are loud and clear. The reaping is making them lose both their oldest and their youngest in a matter of minutes.

It doesn’t take long for me to find my brother in the crowd. He looks like a mannequin - frozen, lifeless, and pale. The terror in his eyes, the rigid movements as he pushes himself to the edge of his seat, the way he moves so slowly that Riven has to nudge him toward the end of the row. Riven says something to Oliver that makes him stop and nod before making his way toward the stage. He looks a bit less terrified as he walks onto the stage and, instead of giving Halo the chance to introduce him, I bring him into a tight hug.

“It’s okay, Olly,” I whisper to him. “You’ll be okay.”

Oliver’s arms come around me as he says, “I know.”

Before I can question him, his arms tighten around me, and, for a split second I think he won’t let go, but he does. He gives me the faintest hint of a smile and I walk back to my side of the stage, keeping an eye on him as he shakes hands with Halo. The golden-haired ghost of a person smiles out at the auditorium and asks, “Do we have any volunteers to take the place of Oliver O’Brian?”

Almost instantly, a deep voice declares, “I volunteer as tribute.”

I turn to the audience and watch as a walking mountain moves toward the stage. Lights from nearby cameras find Riven as he takes to the stage, making his way to the spot Oliver stands in. Riven stands behind Oliver and introduces himself when offered the microphone, patting Oliver on the shoulders and sending him off with a grin. Oliver is quickly ushered to his seat by a Peacekeeper and gets wrapped in Abby’s arms before sitting next to her. Once I’m sure he’s safe with Abby, I turn to Riven and find him smirking at me. He didn’t have to volunteer, but I guess he must’ve known that nobody else would if he didn’t. I’m grateful, but now I owe him something in return, whether he likes it or not.

The mayor replaces Halo at the podium and begins reading the absurdly long and boring Treaty of Treason, giving me time to think things over. Riven and I could be a good team in the Games. He and I work well together and, with his stature and muscles, we could have an easy time getting sponsors. He could show off in front of the Gamemakers and get a high score. My training with Mick could come in handy.

In the chaos of the reaping, I had nearly forgotten about Mick. I don’t need to wonder if she’s watching… if she knows what happened. All she has to do is turn on the television and she’ll see me and Riven standing in front of everyone, bright lights beaming on our faces and every camera focused on us. She’s probably cursing the names of every Capitol official, the escort, and pretty much anyone else she can think of. I want to see her and tell her that I’ll be fine even though I doubt I will be, but I know it isn’t possible. We won’t see each other for a while. Maybe we won’t see each other at all…

The mayor’s hand on my shoulder snaps me out of my thoughts as he tells me and Riven to shake hands. Ignoring whatever bullshit Capitol protocol there may be, Riven reaches for my now vacant shoulder and pulls me to him. In a soft, dark tone, he whispers, “We’ll get outta this, Pip. Just breathe and show the Capitol a smile.”

I muster a smile as we turn toward the crowd and the anthem plays, but how am I supposed to “just breathe” when my lungs feel like they’re filled with lead? My siblings are watching me like little hawks, and I try to muster a genuine smile for them, but it doesn’t seem to reassure them. As soon as the anthem ends, the long, thick curtains close in front of the stage. It doesn’t hit me until I’m walking with some Peacekeepers to the area backstage that this is real. I’m going into the arena. Within a week, I could be dead inside some random battleground with someone’s weapon impaled somewhere in my body. As the door to my private meeting room closes behind me, I realize that I will soon be on a bullet train heading directly for my demise.

Great. Just… great.

#Scattered Screams

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