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noir-wanderer · 10 months

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BIBLIOTHÈQUE NOIR.

Here, you will find the most comprehensive list of tags and links to navigate around this labyrinthine blog.

BULLETIN — CHAMBRE NOIRE.

In the deepest part of the claustrophobic maze, there lies a chamber where the faceless puppeteer lives. They control this troubled soul from within, dictating what you need and don’t need to know about him.

lfrp | updates

WRITING — REQUIEM NOIR.

No one knows where the song of requiem comes from; it echoes throughout the labyrinth with such sadness, such rage… such joy that the colors of changing emotions would briefly light up the dark walls with a splash of his past across different worlds.

isorawrites | otherwrites | ffxivwrite | ffxivswaps

VERSES — MURMURE NOIR.

Hushed whispers resonate beneath the requiem, seeping into the music with their own notes. Sometimes they compliment the main verse and the song grows into a majestic fanfare; other times they twist the melody and phase into a different scene with playful staccatos.

verse; generally lore-compliant, adhere to the canon.

chronogenesis (msq)

nostos (ancients)

headcanon | what-if

au; alternate worlds and crossovers ft. my muses.

yorha: dark aftermath (nier/drakengard)

sora holmes case files (sherlock holmes)

chilling adventures of sora (chilling adventures of sabrina)

phantoms of the seventh hell (phantom of inferno)

pokemon stormblood & shadowbringers (pokemon)

ANSWERS — RUMEUR NOIRE.

Rumors may float around the maze, tickling you with curiosity and amusement. What do you know about this man of mystery? Is he a man… or a woman, or more? Ask to find out more, but beware: only one truth is hidden amongst lies of nine.

ask answers | quiz results | qotd replies

GPOSE — MIROIR NOIR.

Mirrors reflect not just the light we see, but also the shadow beneath the blinding brilliance. Only the purest of souls would view the reflection as it is, while most others are clouded by the mist of their deepest and darkest desires.

gpose | scenery | cosplay | crimes

AESTHETICS — ACADEMIA NOIR.

A library, by definition, is a collection of multimedia items. From books to films, these records are kept together and organized systematically for reference and research purposes. Here, it is where these information are archived as inspirations to study the rich history of Yiuno’s immortal life.

quote | gallery | musique

OOC — BALLADE NOIRE.

After countless wrong turns and life-threatening traps, you spot a figure in the middle of a crossroad. Approaching the person cautiously, you realize they are a bard playing a sad song on their broken harp. A ballad for your end…

lore | abstract

L’AMOUR. — ROMANTIC SHIPS

Wip.

npc; with canonical characters.

bibliomantiques; Yiuno x Y’shtola.

shenanigans; Yiune x Emmanellain.

netheromantiques; Persephone x Emet-Selch.

oc; with my muses or other player characters.

wanderomantiques; Yiuno x Sora.

misadventurers; Yiuno x Aisa.

au; relationships beyond the realm of Etheirys.

murderomantiques; Yiune x Sora.

esperomantiques; Dio (Yiuno) x Ena (Sora).

FAMILLE. — FAMILIAL BONDS

Wip.

necromantiques; Yiuno & Yiuna.

bromantiques; Yiuno & Estinien.

TROU NOIR.

Close to the end of your nightmare in this twisted labyrinth, a rabbit hole stops you from reaching your goal—your gateway to freedom. As you ponder about a solution to overcome this obstacle before you, a scarier thought flashes across your mind: why not try jumping into this swirling darkness and sink deeper into the unknown?

bunker; blogs curated for ff/nier fandom.

@silver-tempest (oc; sora)

@copied-factory (main)

@isorawrites (writing) | AO3

@xivacademia (gpose)

portkey; blogs curated for other writings.

@ravenael (literature) | AO3

(anime) | AO3

(poetry)

(original)

tenebris; personal blogs.

@magus-noctis (multi-fandom)

(main)

(academia)

#chambre noire.#noir; taglist #-- masterlist; tags & links #-- work in progress

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365daysofsasuhina · 4 years

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[ @sasuhinabigflash2020 || Day Five: Something You Heard a Friend Say ] [ Uchiha Sasuke, Hyūga Hinata ] [ SasuHina ] [ Verse: A Light Amongst Shadows ] [ AO3 Link ]

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Rumors were quick to spread through the Academy like wildfire. Though scarcely through their first week of classes, the newest group of shinobi-to-be were already settling into new friendships, new rivalries, and new crushes...which meant speculation and assumptions abounded.

Admittedly, Hinata had yet to do...any of those things. Withdrawn and quiet, none of the other girls had bothered with her yet. Nor was she exactly decent material for a rival, given her lack of confidence or real skil. And as for crushes...well, one boy had caught her eye, but apparently she was in the minority.

While he hadn’t been as completely isolated as she was growing up, Uchiha Sasuke was still a relative unknown to most of the other children. Being part of a clan - especially one considered to be one of the four “royal” clans - typically meant socializing far more with your kin than outsiders. It was simply how most operated, though to differing levels of severity. Hinata, for example, had only met a few other up-and-coming heirs of other clans, and briefly.

Sasuke was one of them.

According to her father, they had distant shared roots, the Uchiha and the Hyūga. So out of the other children she’d seen - those like Yamanaka Ino, Aburame Shino, among others - he’d been the most frequent. But even then, meetings between them were rare. Hyūga were simply withdrawn as a clan.

Hinata would later learn this was both out of secrecy, and a thinly-veiled feeling of superiority compared to other clans.

Hence her lack of surprise at seeing him again in their Academy class. She was already a bit...desensitized to him.

But for most of the other girls, especially those without clans, it was their first glimpse of the younger Uchiha heir.

And that meant quite a few of them immediately falling for his well-bred appearance.

While Hinata was in no way opposed to Sasuke in their youth, she just didn’t latch onto him like so many others seemed to. Whether it was that familiarity taking away whatever edge entranced the rest, or some other reason, she wasn’t sure.

But when the rumor began that he had a penchant for girls with longer hair, it just...didn’t phase her the way it did others. Most girls her age had short hair to begin with anyway. Hinata had her hime cut that she liked just fine. It was technically her father’s doing - something about a traditional style for young Hyūga girls. In truth she didn’t much mind what she looked like. But as time passed in the Academy, more and more girls let their hair grow longer, while Hinata - partially out of deference to her father, and partially out of a lack of caring much in the first place - kept her same old style, which led to the assumption she wanted nothing to do with him.

But then that fateful day arrived when the genin teams for their year were announced...and Hinata found herself assigned Uzumaki Naruto and Uchiha Sasuke as teammates.

Needless to say, she was taken aback. Partially due to her long-standing crush on the former, and her complete lack of exactly that with the latter.

And sadly...it resulted in more than one angry girl from their year. While she wasn’t exactly what she would call friends with any of them...the sudden shift in attitude from apathetic to antagonistic took her completely by surprise.

“I still can’t believe she’s on a team with Sasuke-kun…”

“Ugh, I know! It’s so unfair! I mean look at her - she clearly doesn’t care about him like I do!”

“Or me!”

“Her hair’s even still short. How long have I grown mine out to get his attention, and now this! It’s almost insulting!”

Hinata did her best to ignore them, pretending she didn’t hear the biting words and accusations. She didn’t even want Sasuke’s attention…! And now suddenly every mouth in their year was saying the same thing:

What a waste.

It echoed sentiments she heard so often at home - while differently rooted, still bearing the same message. And that proved to be harder to bear than she’d initially thought.

She’d even gone to Iruka to ask for a new assignment. Even if that meant giving up her being Naruto’s teammate.

But the decision was final. Barring something catastrophic, nothing could change the team assignments.

She was stuck with them.

So...Hinata was left with no other option. Grit her teeth, and bear it.

But that didn’t make it any easier.

A final straw was reached a day after training. Sakura and Ino had caught sight of her on her way home, and in what was clearly meant to be heard words, hashed over the same tired accusations.

And Hinata found she just didn’t have the energy to keep up her walls. Not after an entire session of hard work and the exhaustion it brought. Instead, everything they said slipped right past her armor, and nailed her in the heart.

Tears springing to her eyes, she’d sprinted past them, not caring where she was going so long as it was away from them.

And eventually she found herself slowing to a stop in one of the village’s park-like gardens. Still visibly upset and wanting to disappear, she curled up at the base of a tree and buried her face in her arms, as if she could truly vanish if she just made herself small enough.

But for better or worse, her plan failed...and she found herself discovered.

“Hyūga.”

For a moment she didn’t move, but then pale eyes peered up at her companion: none other than Sasuke himself.

“What are you doing out here?”

She almost considered ignoring him, but...well, he hadn’t done anything wrong. Taking out her temper on him - even in such a quiet way - wasn’t fair. “...I just...w-wanted to be alone,” was her lackluster explanation.

“You look like you’ve been crying.”

To that, she had no retort.

“Did someone hurt you?”

The question took her by surprise. What did he care? “...no…”

“Then why are you crying?”

The blunt inquiries saw a tiny spike in her temper. “It...it doesn’t matter.”

“Of course it does. It made you cry. That means it matters enough to do that much.”

...he was making too much sense. Wiping at her cheeks with a sleeve, she considered how much to say, and how much to leave out. “...people have...been saying untrue things about...a-about me.”

“Like what?”

She sighed. “...Sasuke-kun, why...why do you care?”

“Because you’re my teammate,” was his simple response. “If something’s bothering you, it’s going to affect our team.”

Her gaze flickered over his face, feeling like that wasn’t the complete truth, but having no evidence to the contrary. “...some of the other girls were...a-angry I was picked to be your teammate.”

“Tch. Jealousy.”

The term made her stomach squirm. “...it’s like they...they think that I s-stole you from them. But I didn’t pick you as a teammate. N-none of us got to choose. So why take it out on me…?” Her tone began to break, eyes stinging once more as she fought the feeling.

“Because that’s the easiest way to take out their frustration. Which is cowardly. You had nothing to do with the team arrangements. Neither did I, or any of them. But they let their jealousy turn them into nasty brats. Don’t worry about it, Hinata.”

“I...I don’t, but…”

“But what?”

...okay, this was getting awfully close to something she did not want to talk about. “...it’s just been a constant...this whole time. I’ve been t-trying to ignore it. And it worked for a while. I just…” A shaking breath escaped her. “...I’m tired today. I-I let it slip.”

His eyes flickered over her, clearly as unconvinced she’s being truthful as she’d been over his earlier claim, but just as unwilling to call it out. “...I’ll talk to them about it.”

“B-but -?!”

“If they won’t listen to you, then I’ll just have to take care of it myself. I can’t have a teammate being harassed and losing their grip.” Looking out to one side, it was clear he was trying to appear nonchalant. “Surely that’ll put a stop to it.”

Looking to him in obvious surprise - she never expected him to go that far for her sake - Hinata just...nodded slowly. What else was there to say?

“I’ve faced my share of rumors, good and bad,” he then murmured, surprising her further. “I know how bad it can get. Best we stomp this one out before it gets any bigger. If anyone else gives you crap...let me know.”

Brow wilting in lingering confusion, she simply replied, “O...okay.”

“So, who was it this time?”

“Er, um…”

“Out with it, Hyūga,” he demanded, but not unkindly.

“...Sakura-chan and...I-Ino-chan.”

“Tch, should have known. At least they’re big enough gossipers it shouldn’t take long for word to get around. If not...we’ll have to have another talk.”

With that, he simply turned and made to leave, and Hinata watched him go. By then she knew there was no convincing him otherwise, and...while she didn’t want to turn the situation into some dramatic affair or get the girls in trouble, she couldn’t help but hope it would stop - or at least lighten - the verbal abuse she’d been getting.

Left alone with her thoughts, Hinata stewed in them for a time before hauling herself to her feet. By then, the sting of their taunting had faded. And it was getting late. Break her curfew, and Hiashi would be even harder to deal with.

Otherwise...she’d just have to wait to see if Sasuke’s stern words would have any effect. The offer still left her feeling...uncertain. While he hadn’t been at all aggressive or dismissive of her, they were far from being friends. Him going so far out of his way seemed odd.

And yet something told her his unfeeling reason for doing so wasn’t the entire story.

But, she couldn’t really give any other evidence to the contrary, so...time would have to tell. Perhaps the Uchiha boy wasn’t as withdrawn as he made himself out to be. Mulling that over, Hinata gave a little shrug and began the walk home.

She could puzzle it out more in the morning.

Okay so this is technically related to an idea I started during my year-long challenge, but...given it’s mostly just a concept and not really an established story, I figure that’s passable xD Aka, my team seven!Hinata verse, which I’m sure has been done before. So this isn’t...quite accurate to the prompt since the rumors aren’t really from either of their “friends”, but...it’s late and I’m out of time and ideas so pretend it’s a sarcastic friends instead lol I think what I love most about this concept is that it flips a bit dynamic of OG team seven on its head: rather than the girl wanting Sasuke, she wants Naruto...which I think opens up a lot of interesting possibilities that I...do not have time for in this drabble xD And I’m not sure I’ll ever fully flesh out this idea since...it would likely involve a LOT of canon bending and that sounds exhausting bahaha~ ANYWHO I need to get to bed, I had a long day full of toothaches, so...I’m gonna go crash. Thanks as always for reading! <3

#sasuhinabigflash2020 #shbf2020 #sasuhina #uchiha sasuke #hyūga hinata #a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]

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kusunokihime · 4 years

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[ @oc-lootcrate ] [ Starter Call ]

For once...Hyūga Hinata doesn’t have a mission this afternoon.

Instead, she’s taken the time to visit Ino’s flower shop, acquiring a few new pretty plants that caught her eye. Thankfully other Hyūga help keep things watered for her whenever assignments keep her out of the village. Otherwise...she’d come back to a graveyard about once a week.

Once she’s got an armful of them, she says goodbye to Ino and heads back outside, taking a deep breath and feeling at ease in the sunshine.

It’s then she notices another young woman nearby, looking in through the window at a display. “They’re, um...they’re having a sale right now!” she decides to offer, overcoming her shy nature to offer a little input. “They have a lot more p-plants inside, and in the back! That is, um...if you’re looking to buy...”

#[ closed starter ]#a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]#oclootcrate #sorry for the wait on this kjfdgkjfg

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foxesnflowers-a · 4 years

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Standing outside the confectionary shop, Kei thoughtfully itches a cheek with a finger, humming to himself. He just finished a mission, and wants to spend a bit of his hard-earned ryō...but on what? Sure, this is only one of his first few as a genin, but already he’s trying to be both frugal, and yet indulge just a bit.

Focus entirely on the window, it takes him a long moment to realize that someone’s come up to stand beside him. Blinking, he asks, “Oh, uh...sorry. Am I in your way?” Seems he’s not the only one window shopping!

#[ open starter || kei ]#a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]#the kits are sleeping [ queue ]

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kusunokihimea · 4 years

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✥ Play fighting! (Because we both know, smol Koto would want to fite Gramps Madara)

[ Acts of Affection ][ @historias-multorum ][ Accepting ]

Grinning as she hops back from a parry, Koto sizes Madara up for another strike. She knows well enough she could hardly pray to leave a mark on him, especially since she’s not even a genin yet…but if anything, that makes it all the more fun. She can go all out, no holds barred, and he’ll barely break a sweat. Which means she doesn’t have to worry about accidentally hurting anyone or going too far. Not like the spars she has with her brother.

“See? I almost…had you there!” she brags between heaving breaths. Hands brace against her knees as she thinks up another plan of attack. All the while, he just gives her that hint of a smirk, posture lax in waiting.

What she wouldn’t give to have that kind of power and confidence someday…but for now, well…she’s barely able to scratch that surface. But that’s what practice is for…! Once she’s got her breath back, she gives a battle cry, sprinting back across the yard for round two.

Maybe it’ll last longer than ten seconds this time!

#are we done here? [ koto replies ]#a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]#historiasmultorum #guh tumblr hiccuped and for a second i thought it ate my tags #don't dO THAT TO ME TUMBLR #but yes #she totally would xD #she tries to sneak attack him all the time #and he's just like 'oh please'#but you know he loves it xD

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hyuuchiha-a · 4 years

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“Just leave. Please.” for Sasuke

[ Angst Starters ][ @kindandgentleolderbrother ][ Accepting ]

It pains him to see Itachi like this.

In a way, however, Sasuke understands. Sometimes even the smallest gesture of support can feel…stifling. And admittedly, Sasuke has been hovering over his brother since Itachi’s cheating death and Sasuke’s learning the truth.

He doesn’t want to lose what he can only assume is all he has left of his clan.

Still, he isn’t about to refuse a direct request. He knows what it is to want to be alone.

“…all right. I’ll give you some time.” But just in case, he summons a small hawk, leaving it to perch in Itachi’s open window to let in the clean breeze. “If you need anything, just send her to find me, and I’ll return. But for now, I’ll leave you to it.” Sasuke then gives a somber nod before slipping on his boots and heading out of their temporary quarters.

At least he’ll have an excuse to think.

#make it quick [ sasuke replies ]#a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]#kindandgentleolderbrother #watching and waiting [ queue ]

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whitefangwanderer-a · 4 years

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“ You’re sick, just stay home today and rest. “ (helloooo!)

[ Protective Sentence Starters ][ @quiet-kunoichi ][ Accepting ]

“Sadly, days off are a bit harder to come by in a position like mine,” the Rokudaime sighs in reply. In truth he’d be all for a day to recuperate from what he has a feeling is one of those pesky twenty-four hour flus, but…well, he’s got a village to run, even if he really never wanted the position in the first place. Naruto’s still catching up in his ranks and the overall political climate is still, well…a bit unstable.

So, here he is, helping dole out missions (which miss Tamashi is here for) even though he’d rather be holed up under some blankets somewhere. He gives her a rather strained smile.

“So, given that neither of us are headed home any time soon, and I’ve got a backlog of missions, what do you feel like taking on, Tamashi-san? I’ll let you take your pick.” With so many to go through, she might as well just take what she’d prefer until he can get enough shinobi wrangled to handle the rest.

#hm? need something? [ kakashi replies ]#a light amongst shadows [ canon ]#quietkunoichi #getting lost on the path of life [ queue ]#heyyy! :D #how are ya?#(i wasn't sure about a verse so here's canon lmao)

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kusunogatari · 5 years

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[ About Time ] [ @gentlegraceful-and-fatal ] [ Uchiha Sasuke, Suigin Ryū, Hyūga Hinata, Uchiha Shisui, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, Inuzuka Kiba ] [ SasuHina ] [ Verse: A Light Amongst Shadows ]

He’s never been a fan of these sort of things...but surely putting up with one for an evening will be better than the harping he’ll get for weeks to come for missing it.

Besides, the rest of his family seems eager to go - even his stoic older brother, clad in a haori and hakama, smiles as they get ready.

It’s not often, lately, that he’s seen Itachi smile. For that alone, he can grin and bear a matsuri...and its lights, crowds, and noise.

Ryū attempts to wrangle her twins as they double-check nothing is being forgotten, graciously handling her daughter’s whining and her son’s uncertainty. Nearly ten minutes after they intended, their little group manages to leave the manor behind, strolling through the empty land of the rest of the compound. Beyond it, the fervor of the festival can be both seen and heard. As they go, Sasuke mentally braces himself for the assaults on his senses, going so far as to dryly think a prayer that they avoid as many of his agemates as possible. The last thing he wants to compile on top of everything is dealing with Naruto, Sakura, or anyone else that seems to enjoy butting into his business.

The nearer they get, the clearer drifting music becomes - koto, taiko, shakuhachi, and even singing voices drift through the air. Strangely, it manages not to become a chaotic cacophony over the murmurs and shouts of the crowds. Letting himself focus on that as they go, his gaze wanders mostly above them. Lanterns glow softly in the night sky, hung back and forth over the road in various shades. Occasionally, a rogue firework goes off before the official show later in the night, civilians too eager to wait.

Most distracting, however, are the smells. The underlying smoke is accented with scents of seared meat, hot broth, and plentiful sweets. Sasuke’s stomach clenches against a gurgle - Ryū had insisted they forgo dinner at home as best to save room for festival food.

“Ah, konbanwa, Hinata-chan!”

A single dark eye snaps forward at the healer’s voice calling the familiar name. Rather than escorted by family or teammates, it appears the Hyūga is traveling - for the moment - alone. She flashes a polite smile at them all, exchanging pleasantries and shallow, informal bows. At the rear of the group, it’s he she greets last.

“Good evening, Sasuke-kun.”

“...Hinata,” he greets, forgoing her surname.

The action doesn’t go unnoticed, milky lavenders alighting for a moment before her attention is directed elsewhere, Ryū asking if she’d care to join their party. “I told my team I would meet them later for the fireworks, but...until then, I suppose I can wander with you all.”

“Perfect! We were going to peruse the food stalls first - have you eaten?”

“I have…”

“Well, we’ll just have to find you some sweets to top it off, then!”

Arms folded, Sasuke follows as their group begins to move again. For the moment, Hinata walks between his brother and his wife, each carrying a toddler and making small talk. A fourth wheel, Shisui lets himself drift back to walk beside his cousin. “She’s part of your year, right?”

“Hn.”

“Thought so.” The eldest Uchiha gives Sasuke a hint of a grin. “Didn’t know you were on first-name terms.”

“Didn’t know it was any of your business.”

“Aw, c’mon Sasuke! Given how small our clan is now, there’s no use in trying to avoid the rumor mill.” Shisui bumps Sasuke’s hip, ignoring his half-hearted glower. “I’m just glad there’s someone you get along with outside our family, huh? You’ve been a bit of a recluse since I came back, and I’m willing to bet it didn’t start then.”

“...you really can’t imagine why?”

“Didn’t say that. What I am saying...is that it’s good to see you making some progress.” For a moment, Shisui sobers. “...I know this isn’t easy for you. But she seems like a good place to start making friends. Get the impression you two have similar temperaments. Not, uh...like your teammates.”

The reminder deadpans Sasuke’s expression. “...yeah.”

Considering things for a moment as they reach the proper aisle for food, Shisui meanders forward and catches his sister’s attention. That, conveniently, leaves Hinata without her prior conversation partner as the rest of them peruse the menus.

...damn it, Shisui.

Heaving a small breath of a sigh, Sasuke closes the gap between them, hands in his sleeves.

“Hungry...?”

“Mm. Best to wait, though.” Sasuke nods to his cousin. “I’ll never get anywhere until he’s done.”

Sleeve lifted to her lips, Hinata giggles softly, and Sasuke can’t help but blink as the sound lifts his mood...ever so slightly. “Shisui-san is rather...vivacious, isn’t he?”

“You have no idea. He’s loud, forward, and he makes...puns.”

Another laugh, and another blink. “Not your typical Uchiha, is he?”

“No...he got that from his mother. She was also just...different. But not as blatantly as he is.”

“She was...your aunt?”

“My mother’s sister. Lost her husband in the third war - I never knew him. She almost married my dad.”

“Really?”

A few minutes pass in more idle chatter as they wait for the line to move. Why he’s decided to ramble about his family, Sasuke isn’t sure. He’s not even certain if Hinata cares, though she seems at least passably interested. It’s odd...she’s just so easy to talk to. Maybe because she - unlike his teammates - doesn’t feel the need to fill every spare moment with noise. He’s so used to being talked at, it’s just...different to be the one allowed to speak.

...pleasantly so.

Reaching the head of the line, he gives her a glance. “Sure you don’t want anything?”

“No, thank you. I ate with otōsama and Hanabi earlier.”

A brow perks a hair at her lackluster address of her sister, but he makes no comment. Instead he just orders his food, wrapped in paper and stuck on a skewer. Hopefully she doesn’t mind him eating in front of her...but she did say she wasn’t hungry…

From there, they all meander toward the games. Most players are kids, but that doesn’t stop Shisui from participating, promising his niece and nephew his prizes. Ryū lets them down to the road to watch the goldfish swim in a kingyo sukui stall, laughing as Shisui fails at his ring toss...and fails again.

“Want to try your luck?”

“...never played before.”

“Really?” Hinata’s head tilts before looking to the prizes. “I still have a plush panda from when I was young and won once. I should have gotten the rabbit…”

Glancing at her, Sasuke follows her gaze to a soft white bunny plush, its beady eyes seeming to stare down at him. Taunting him.

“...hold this.”

Jumping a bit as Sasuke hands her his last skewer, Hinata blinks as he takes the stall beside his cousin. So...he just has to land the ring on the right peg? Doesn’t seem that hard...Shisui’s just an idiot.

He pays the ryō to play, accepting a handful of rings from the game master before eyeing his target, hand bobbing slightly as he familiarizes himself with the weight. If he can hit shuriken targets...he can beat a measly ring toss game. A wrist flicks, sending a ring sailing...only for it to land a few inches off-target.

A blink. How did…?

“See?! It’s harder than it looks!” Shisui insists from beside him, clearly already frustrated. “These things are rigged!”

Sasuke’s stance shifts slightly. Okay...so there’s a trick to it. They’re probably more weighted on one side than another to warp their flight. He can compensate for that. Another flick...and it lands behind. Flick. To the right again. Flick. Falls short nearly a foot.

A vein ticks in his temple. This is ridiculous! And he’s out of rings!

Another few ryō coins are exchanged for another set. Eyeing them critically, a glance shows the stall keeper just smiling pleasantly. Now he’s between a rock and a hard place. Keep going, and make a fool of himself if he fails again...or quit and feel a keen sting to his pride.

And it has nothing to do with Hinata watching.

Squinting at the peg, Sasuke pulls back his arm, tensing to throw...only to twitch as someone loudly calls his name.

...to his amazement, it actually lands.

“Congratulations! Go on - pick a prize!”

Blinking, it takes him a moment to recover before snatching the rabbit - he’s not staying a moment longer. It’s then he can turn back around, finding the last two people he wanted to see tonight flanked on either side of his prior companion.

“Nice toss!” Naruto calls in greeting, grinning. “Those things are impossible, eh?”

“Tch...just gotta figure it out,” Sasuke scoffs in reply - he’ll never admit to the fluke. Handing over the plush, he barely restrains a twitch of his lips as Sakura jolts out of the corner of his eyes. “Here. One rabbit.”

Trading him back his skewer, Hinata laughs. “It seems I owe you!” Fingers scritch at the stuffed animal’s ears as she beams. “Thank you, Sasuke-kun...but you didn’t have to do that.”

“Figured I might as well.”

“So, uh...are you guys going to the fireworks?” Sakura manages to ask, smile looking a little forced. “We were on our way over!”

“Oh...I should find Kiba-kun and Shino-kun,” Hinata muses. “It is getting rather late…”

“...if you can’t find them, we’ll be around,” Sasuke offers offhandedly, tucking his arms back into his sleeves.

“Mind if we join you?” Naruto asks.

“What, you two aren’t on a date? We don’t want to interrupt.”

The pair of them stutter, and this time Sasuke can’t help a small, triumphant smirk. Hinata lifts a sleeve to her mouth, clearly hiding a smile.

“Sasuke! C’mon, we’re gonna miss the opening ceremony!” Shisui calls, the rest of the group already heading down the road.

“Let’s go,” Sakura sniffs, dragging Naruto one aisle over and ignoring his stuttered questions.

Sasuke just snorts. “...good luck finding your teammates. At least you want to see yours, hm?”

“They’re not that bad, are they?” Hinata teases, still smiling.

“...maybe not. But they’re the sort I get my fill of quickly,” he begrudgingly amends.

“Well...I appreciate you tolerating me for so long.”

He nearly pouts at her taunt. “...I don’t need to tolerate you, Hinata. I...”

The reply seems to catch her off-guard, and there’s a small jump at a dog bark behind them.

“Oi, Hinataaa! We gotta go!”

“K-Kiba-kun! Where have you two been?” she demands with a turn.

“Oh, y’know...around. Shino’s finding a spot - it’s gonna fill up quick!”

For a moment, she looks a little conflicted. Giving the Uchiha a glance, Hinata ducks a quick bow. “...enjoy the rest of your night, Sasuke-kun.”

“You too.” Expression guarded, he watches her trot off to catch up with the Inuzuka, a light tension in his gut.

...and it’s not jealousy.

...maybe just...a little loneliness.

Shoving the feeling aside, he moves to catch up with his family. Itachi gestures him over, the lot of them snuggled up atop a small knoll. His niece babbles excitedly, pointing from her father’s lap as the first batch of rockets go off. Her brother, however, burrows into his mother’s shoulder, occasionally peeking out shyly.

“Thought you’d bring her back with you!” Shisui teases between volleys.

“...she had prior arrangements.”

“What, and you didn’t drag her over? I’m disappointed, Sasuke.”

“I’m not an ass - she had plans,” Sasuke retorts dryly. “Besides, she could have changed her mind, and she didn’t. It’s not a big deal.”

“Whatever you say, little cuz.”

Scowling, Sasuke just reclines to watch the show, attempting to drown out Shisui’s taunting in the concussive explosions. Can’t he have just one aspect of his life avoid scrutiny by anyone else? Does everything he'll ever do really necessitate being picked apart and analyzed? They get along - so what? His social life isn’t a sample in a Petri dish!

Breathing a sigh, he heaves himself to his feet.

“Sasuke…?”

“Need a break from the noise.”

Ryū’s brow wilts, but she makes no attempt to stop him.

Wandering back from the show, a hand lifts to his brow, pushing at the drawn-up muscles. He really shouldn’t let a little teasing get to him, but -

“- told you before: I have an early clan meeting, so I can’t stay out too late. I’m sorry, Kiba-kun. Please don’t miss it on my account.”

“Who the heck plans a clan meeting the morning after a matsuri?”

“The Hyūga, apparently,” Hinata replies dryly. “Really - go back. I’ll see you tomorrow afternoon. You can tell me all about it, okay?”

The Inuzuka heaves a pouty breath. “Yeah, yeah...well next time, you’ll stay all evening. And you won’t spend half of it lookin’ for us in a wild goose chase.”

“I promise. Now shoo!”

Rounding the corner, Sasuke catches as Hinata literally (gently) pushes her teammate back toward the park hosting the firework display. She watches him go, posture wilting slightly.

“Doesn’t clan head get some say about meetings?”

Jolting in surprise, Hinata wheels around, only to go slack at the sight of him. “Some, yes...but not all. Hyūga elders are notoriously stubborn.”

“Yeah, old people tend to do everything slowly...including changing their minds.”

Hinata can’t help a humored huff of breath. “Very true…”

They reach an impasse.

“...well, I’d better not keep you. Can’t have you oversleeping before that meeting.”

“Certainly not. Though...I never did say thank you for letting me tag along earlier.”

“There’s no need to -”

Clearly ignoring him, she steps up a little closer, a hint of mischief in her eyes before leaning up on tiptoes. Lips press chastely against his cheek, practically along the corner of his mouth.

“...goodnight, Sasuke-kun.”

Comically wide-eyed and stock-still, he can’t manage a reply, able to do little more than watch her go. It’s only once Hinata slinks out of sight that he blinks, spell broken as footsteps sound behind him, accompanied by sniffling.

“Feel better yet?”

A pause, and then he turns. “...somewhat.”

Gently bouncing her son against her hip to soothe his tears, Ryū just smiles. “You’re not the only one who found it a little overwhelming, it seems. But I think it’s almost over...we can head home soon. All the better. These two need some sleep.”

He gives no reply.

It’s then the night sky goes quiet, and crowds slowly begin to disperse. Ryū glances back with a thoughtful look before offering, “You can head back - I’ll gather up the others.”

“I can wait.”

“Mm...you could.” Greys glint as her smile grows, answering his questioning look with, “...but then everyone would see that lipstick mark on your cheek before you can wash it off.”

Balking, Sasuke smears at his skin with a palm, coming away a light but noticeable red. “...uh...y-yeah.”

“See you at home, dear.” Watching him retreat, the healer giggles softly to herself, drawing Fu’s curious gaze. “...about time, ne? Come on...let’s go find the others.”

*falls over* THIS IS SO UNGODSLY LATE I’M SORRY. I’ve had the wORST block for like...a few months with drabbles beyond like one or two things, blugh. BUT, hopefully this was worth the wait! And more hopefully I wrote your Hinata properly - I always get nervous writing other people’s muses ;;;;; But I gave it my best shot, aha - and I can make corrections if need be, just let me know! But yeah! Here’s our babbs bein’ cute dorks. Matsuri setting cuz...I’m a sucker for it x3 Poor Sasuke just can’t catch a break - everyone’s gotta get up in his business. At least one person seems to let him off the hook...with just a minor hint of teasing, lol Anywho, I guess that’s it, haha - hope ya enjoyed, Dani! <3

#gentlegracefulandfatal #uchiha sasuke #suigin ryū #hyūga hinata #uchiha shisui #uzumaki naruto #haruno sakura #inuzuka kiba #sasuhina #a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]

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[ SasuHinaMonth Day Nineteen: Jealousy ] [ @sasuhinamonth ] [ Uchiha Sasuke, Hyūga Hinata, Haruno Sakura, Uzumaki Naruto ] [ SasuHina, NaruSaku ] [ Verse: A Light Amongst Shadows ]

He doesn’t like to call it jealousy. Jealousy is a petty, insecure thing. And Uchiha Sasuke is not insecure.

...though he may, in some small ways, be just a little bit petty.

It’s hardly unheard of to run into his teammates while out and about. Konoha may be big, but so too does it crawl with people he knows, whether it be as well as the rest of squad seven, or just acquaintances he knows by face, if not by name. And anymore, he has quite a few outings with Hinata. Another unsuspicious thing, given that they are, indeed, dating.

...but still…

Like themselves, Sakura and Naruto tend to travel in a pair. That, at least, doesn’t bother him in the slightest. They suit one another, he thinks. Both loud, obnoxious, but with good hearts. Just like he and Hinata are quiet, unobtrusive, and fairly good people.

...perhaps she more so than him, some days.

...most days.

Today they run into one another along one of the village’s busy shopping district streets, the dark-haired couple just emerging from a door as the others pass by. Without pause, Hinata (a few paces ahead of him, carrying her bags) gives a greeting, asking how they’re doing, what they’re up to.

Cocking a hip and preparing to wait, Sasuke leans against the building, expression cool and hands in his pockets, handles looped around his wrists. And he watches.

She’s so good at talking to people. Which, admittedly, wasn’t always the case. There are few who weren’t aware of Hinata’s reclusive nature as a child. But time and experience have helped temper her hesitation. She quips openly with Sakura, making plans to see them again (something he’ll have to put up with for her sake). Naruto then chimes in about how they haven’t seen each other in a while - feels like they’re all so busy!

And then he...hugs her.

Sasuke’s one eye narrows ever so slightly as Naruto’s blooming height reaches down and gives the little Hyūga a warm embrace. She smiles, laughs a little.

Something clenches in his chest.

“So, we’ll see you Friday, then!”

“Yeah for sure!” the blond replies, grinning. A hand reaches to the back of his head to scratch. “It’ll be good to spend a little time together, eh teme?”

Broken from his broodings, Sasuke blinks. “...sure.”

Sakura makes a small sound of disappointment, planting hands on her hips with a forward lean. “Don’t sound so enthusiastic, Sasuke-kun. It’s not like we’re going to be torturing you.”

...aren’t you? “...we should get going, Hinata.”

Looking to him curiously, pale eyes blink, clearly a bit taken aback by his wanting to leave. “...all right. I guess you are carrying all the bags - here, let me take some.”

Wordlessly handing them over, Sasuke gives the others a curt nod before they head down the roadway.

Silence hangs for a few minutes. Only once she’s sure the others aren’t near enough to overhear does Hinata ask, “...what was all that about?”

“What?”

“You sounded...annoyed.”

“Dealing with those two is exhausting. Something I have to build a buffer for.”

In spite of herself, she laughs softly. “I know...but still...are you sure nothing’s bothering you…?”

His one dark eye glances to her, trying to see if she’s cheating and reading his chakra flow. “...I just want to get home. Shopping’s not my thing. Didn’t want to just stand around and chat when we’ve got things to do.”

Another pause.

“Sasuke-kun...you aren’t jealous, are you?”

There’s a clench of his jaw. “No.”

“...are you -?”

“Look, maybe it’s a little hard to see you and Naruto act so buddy-buddy sometimes.”

“...but -?”

His mood is souring, and he wouldn’t admit this otherwise, but he’s already said too much. Might as well just go all-out. “...I know you cared about him. That you loved him. And I know that sort of thing isn’t so easy to let go off.” He’s seen someone else close hang onto a love even after the atrocities her heart’s desire had done. “...maybe I’m worried you’ll...fall back into that sometime. Don’t you feel that way when Sakura talks to me?”

For a time, Hinata goes quiet, and that only serves to make him more...nervous.

“...no. I’m never jealous of Sakura-chan.”

He gives a snort of disbelief.

“...because I know you never loved her. Just like Naruto never loved me.”

...oh.

Watching the ground as they walk, it’s clear she’s mulling over her words carefully. “...Naruto-kun was...everything I wanted to be. Confident, not caring what people thought, without the burdens I bore. I wanted that freedom, that ability to love myself and turn my back on all the bad things people thought about me. But…” She sighs, shoulders wilting. “...eventually, yes, that turned into a crush. And maybe something more than a crush. But...I think I was still just chasing what he had. He was getting so strong, and everyone was rallying to him. As I was. And while it’s true, I do still care about him...I know now I don’t feel about him as I did before. Naruto-kun is a wonderful person, and he’s a good friend. But...he’s not someone I want to spend the rest of my life with.

“What I have now - how my life has changed - isn’t quite what I envisioned when I was young, and when I idolized him. I gave up being heiress. I no longer want to impress my father...I just want to be myself, and be strong for myself. My clan is moving in a better direction...one I helped start. And I have a job now that lets me feel...appreciated. Useful. More involved with my village. It makes me happy.”

Turning to him, she gives him a warm smile. “...and you make me happy. I have everything that I want, even if it’s not what I started out wanting. I’m...content. And I wouldn’t risk that for a moment. I don’t want you to feel...uncomfortable around Naruto-kun when I’m there – he's your best friend! I hope you know...I don’t have any intentions of ever chasing after him again. That’s in the past. And you...you are my future.”

Silent as Hinata speaks, Sasuke can’t help but swallow thickly at her last words. He glances aside, trying to disguise his faltering expression.

Gods he’s an idiot.

Averting her eyes as not to make him uncomfortable, Hinata instead gently weaves fingers with his own, feeling his grip clench tightly. “...let’s go home - it’s getting late. I need to make dinner, and you need to be ready for your early shift tomorrow.”

“...so do you.”

“Which is why I’ll be right beside you.”

Word count: 1124 Cumulative: 24,396 Welp, another one a day late - yesterday was a rather not great day, sooo I thought better to try today as not to let that tamper with my writing~ Uchiha certainly never get jealous. Jealousy is beneath them! They just...are very protective of what’s theirs. That’s all x3 They also don’t get teary-eyed when their girlfriends get mushy. Nope. Not at all. I’ll probably do today’s ACTUAL prompt later on this evening. I’ve got a lot to catch up on my RP blog, too. But I should (gods willing) see y’all again tonight with today’s drabble!

#sasuhinamonth #uchiha sasuke #hyūga hinata #haruno sakura #uzumaki naruto #sasuhina #narusaku #a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]#sasuhinamonth2018 #shmonth2018

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wangxianficrecs · 3 years

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Okay, this is me trying to catch up with my inbox, so here, have another deluge of

I’m In The Mood For A Fic Where...

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1. Hiii can you help me find fics in which madam yu cherishes and loves wei ying like her own son?

some things go forward by everythingispoetry (T, 73k, wangxian, my post)

❤️in case of fire, break glass by Jenrose (T, 65k, wangxian, my bookmark)

And Time Is But a Paper Moon by sami (M, 139k, wangxian, my bookmark)

all the light of the world by charsystem (G, 3k, wangxian, my post)

a different reflection by silversshadow (T, 32k, wangxian)

the thing with feathers by RoseThorne (G, 31k, wangxian, WIP)

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2. hi! i’m looking for two types of fics, but id be happy for any at all. (a) sect leader jiang yanli (b) au or canon divergent where the yunmeng siblings are happy, or that wwx has a happy childhood. thank you!

where do we begin (the rubble or our sins) by KouriArashi (T, 42k, wangxian, my post)

from the other side of sorrow by Sour_Idealist (E, 128k, wangxian, you want #3)

picking up the pieces by KouriArashi (M, 90k, wangxian, WIP)

the thing with feathers by RoseThorne (G, 31k, wangxian, WIP)

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3. Do you know any fics where it's wwx taking care of lan wangji?

i don't wanna lose you (hope it never ends) by annemari (t, 21k, wangxian, my post)

Do not waste your pearls for me by moonwaif (G, 9k, wangxian, my post)

A Lot of Edges Called Perhaps by hansbekhart (E, 22k, wangxian, my post)

❤️Spellbound by Latios (T, 37k, wangxian, my post)

❤️shadows in the sun rise by Yuu_chi (E, 25k, wangxian, my post)

The Sun and the Storm by OnlyMeAndMyBones (T, 78k, wangxian, you want part 2)

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4. Hello, i just wanted to say that i really appreciate all your doing here! You're blog is amazing!!! [I really appreciate that, thank you!] Also, if it's not too much trouble I was wondering if you have any recs for fix-it fics that are wangxian centric with jiang cheng and wwx resolve their issues and nie huaisang is a little shit (but like in good way)?

Silver & Gold by beeswaxing (E, 162k, wangxian, my post)

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5. I (like the other tumblr) would also like some sort of recommendation or list of hurt!LWJ. Any sort of whump Lan Zhan. If possible with comfort or others being protective of him. He has suffered enough, he deserves some love and being taken care of. Thank you for all the effort you put into this blog.

Here are fics under my hurt lan wangji tag -- AO3 bookmarks b/c that always gives more results.

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6. I saw this on twitter (it isn't mine) and I wonder if you know any fanfics like this: We always see Wwx as being the super popular kid in school, but I want the AU where he’s the social outcast bc ppl find his energy exhausting. And Lwj, the aloof accidental popular boy (who doesn’t care about popularity at all) is the only 1 to see past all of it to befriend him.

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7. Hello! Love your blog! [Thank you!] Do you have any mxy!lwj recs? Thanks!!

all the same reasons by aghostandchangeling (not rated, 187k, wangxian, WIP)

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8. Any fics in which wwx is like a Robin Hood figure shoes steals from the rich and distributes it amongst the poor?

Outlaw: Guardian of Yiling by milesofheart (M, 35k, wangxian, WIP)

love goes on and on by whalerdaud (G, 4k, wangxian)

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9. Do you have any recommendations for long fics that have identity shenanigans? Some that I really liked were An Arrow Through Time, focal, filler, and line, true gold fears no fire , silhouettes to steal this night , coming of age, coming alive, wifi/bluetooth videogame, yiling vlogging, catfish texting, but honestly ill probs reread so rec any. im mostly looking for wwx/yilingpatriach/moxuanyu in canonish verse, but im a-okay with modern aus and any other character identities. thank you!

The Fault in Our Stars by Vamillepudding (T, 18k, wangxian, my post)

The storm comes and goes (and I keep walking) by Naamah_Beherit (M, 41k, wangxian, my post)

By Any Other Name by ShanaStoryteller (not rated, 32k, wangxian)

不忘 | Don't Forget by dragongirlG (E, 50k, wangxian, my post)

the stars in the hazy heaven tremble above you by cicer (G, 64k, wangxian)

all your life you'll dream of this by Attila (T, 22k, wangxian, my post)

Our Red String of Fate is a Wireless Connection by TheLegendOfChel (M, 15k, WIP)

Shine Brightly, That I May Glow by TheLegendOfChel (M, 34k, wangxian, WIP)

Bound Only by the Sea by levament (E, 215k, wangxian, WIP)

Different Paths to the Same Route by JustAWanderingBabbit (T, 184k, 3zun) - WWX, reincarnated into a magically constructed body post-Siege, is wandering around incognito

Rise of the Peacock by JustAWanderingBabbit (not rated, 59k, 3zun, WIP) - espionage, intrigue, and disguises galore

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10. Hi, do you have any recs for AU where LXC scheming to get wangxian going, maybe LZ jealous and WWX is just oblivious. It’s the best delight if it’s LWJ’s pov, explicit rating is even better, lol. Thanks a tons!

Smile for Me by kuro (T, 9k, wangxian)

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11. Hiya! Do you happen to have a tag or any recs for fics where wwx gets his original body back? Those always seem to be interesting takes to read so I was just curious!

Thank you so much for your tagging system by the way, it makes things so easy. [Yay, I’m glad to hear that.]

Transcend by covalentbonds (not rated, 8k, wangxian, WIP)

Saw My Life in a Stranger's Face by timetoboldlygo (T, 27k, wangxian)

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12. Hiii! This might be a bit too specific (which is why I didn't find on ao3 with my searching skills lol) but I was wondering if you or your followers know of any fic where wwx and the jiangs live in America and wwx goes to China where he meets lwj? As I said this might be a bit too specific but I really want to read something like that (I'd actually love to write it but I've tried so many times I just can't get it right fml, which is why I was like if I can't write it I might as well read it but I'm not good at searching for stuff :( ) anyways hope you can help? Thank you and thanks for the great recs as well!!! [No suggestions on this one: I encourage you to write!!!]

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13. Hey, do you have any fics where lwj (or lan clan) visit Yunmeng and have culture shock? How everyone is so touchy with each other and how loud it is etc...?

Summer Heat by tulirepo (M, 6k, wangxian, I THINK this fits? my post)

sweet chaos by eachandeverydimension (G, 36k, wangxian)

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14. Hi! Do you know if there are more fics about WangXian's life as a married couple? Like fics showing their life together at cloud recess - glimpses of them doing household stuff etc? Thank u!!

midnight oil by cafecliche (G, 1k, wangxian)

In the Morning Hush by mondengel (not rated, <1k, wangxian)

As You Like It by cosmicmilktea (T, 9k, wangxian)

gravitational potential by chinxe (T, 1k, wangxian)

kiss me back to sleep by MuseofWriting (T, 3k, wangxian)

for you, a smile from heaven by jiazhen (writingpenguin) (T, 5k, wangxian)

Far away on the cold mountain by chajatta (T, 2k, wangxian)

Library Pavilion: Mo Dao Zu Shi Ficlets Collection by Shinocchi (E, 101k, wangxian, chapter 4)

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15. Hi! Before I ask my question, I just want to say that your recs make my day better. And whenever I am having a bad day I know I can come here and find a story that will make my dark day seem a little brighter. [Oh, this makes me so happy to hear! Thank you.] So, I was just wondering if you know of any fics where Jiang Yanli and/or Jin Zixuan come back to life. I don't mean a time travel fix it, more like they were dead for some time and then came back. - @brokenhalo1

where do we begin (the rubble or our sins) by KouriArashi (T, 42k, wangxian, my post)

Dream of the Gold Chamber by JustAWanderingBabbit (T, 9k, meng yao mostly?)

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16. What are your favorite 3zun fix-it fics? I’m in desperate need of this ship with happy endings.

To Fix Your Twisted Reflection by Dgcakes (ficsnfun) (E, 174k, 3zun)

JustAWanderingBabbit has earned one bookmarker’s tag #JustAWanderingBabbit’s 3Zun Repair Service; check out her works:

MDZS Work For Your Happy Ending (T, 188k, 3zun, series in progress)

Rise of the Peacock (not rated, 57k, xuanli, 3zun, wangxian, WIP)

Different Paths to the Same Route by JustAWanderingBabbit (T, 184k, jjin guangyao & lan xichen & nie mingjue, 3zun

Alliance of the Traveling Pants (G, 96k, 3zun, wangxian, WIP)

Odd Crimes and Misdemeanors by JustAWanderingBabbit (G, 56k, original work with actors) - a modern cultivation original fic in which she’s fancast Wang Yizhou, Liu Haikuan, and Zhu Zanjin.

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17. do you have any wangxian fic recommendations where they’re raising a child (or children) together. i am in desperate need of serotonin 🥺👉👈

❤️Attempting the Impossible by Ariaste (T, 36k, wangxian, my post)

so take my hand (take my whole life too) by cicer (E, 92k, wangxian, my post)

❤️The Simplest Way Forward by harriet_vane (E, 71k, wangxian, my post)

Blue Blood by PotterheadAvengerDemigod (T, 72k, 17 works, series in progress, my post)

❤️The Yiling Wei Clan by scifigeek14 (G, 45k, wangxian, my post)

Let's Play Pretend and Live Our Lives by Tassos (E, 51k, wangxian, my bookmark)

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18. Hello! Do you have any happy fics that focus more on Jiang cheng and Wei Wuxians brotherhood? Just fluffy he's my best friend and brother type stuff.

And Time Is But a Paper Moon by sami (M, 139k, wangxian, chengqingxi, my bookmark, sweet if not super-fluffy)

By Any Other Name by ShanaStoryteller (not rated, 32k, wangxian)

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19. do you know any fics where wwx calls lwj a/his good boy cause i just need that in my life rn

Maybe You're the Reason by Clearpearls (E, 58k, wangxian, WIP)

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20. Do you hav any recs where Chengqing is a side couple? @starcrossedrose

A Bell That Tells Us to Rise and Fight by DeerstalkerDeathFrisbee (T, 121k, wangxian, chengqing, my post)

And Time Is But a Paper Moon by sami (M, 139k, wangxian, chengqingxi, my bookmark)

a bow for the bad decisions by curiositykilled (T, 154k, wangxian, chengqing, my post)

anything by Scrippio if you like modern au’s

#wangxian #mdzs #the untamed #wangxian fic finder #in the mood for a fic #i haven't read these unless noted #crowd-sourcing #fic finding #fic finder

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365daysofsasuhina · 4 years

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[ @sasuhinabigflash2020 || Day One: Chance ] [ Uchiha Sasuke, Hyūga Hinata, Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura ] [ SasuHina, NaruSaku ] [ Verse: A Light Amongst Shadows ] [ AO3 Link ]

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With the end of the war and the aftermath all around it, Sasuke finds that what he feels the most is tired. Between the fighting, the politics, and his own personal struggles, all he wants to do upon securing his freedom is lay down and sleep for a thousand years. No more risks, no more struggling...just some peace and quiet.

But unfortunately, life waits for no man, not even Uchiha Sasuke. So, while he spends a great deal of his time cooped up at home, he eventually finds he can’t do so forever. While he has plenty on his mind, and could think himself through an entire day, there’s more that needs to be done.

Like work.

Missions are hardly a challenge, and he only takes them occasionally. Enough to support himself. Otherwise, he’s not too keen on supporting a system within a village that’s so cruelly wronged him in the past.

...but that’s what he devotes all of his spare thinking time into: it’s not going to be this way forever. So in the interim, he does what he must.

But that’s not all he finds himself unable to avoid.

“Oi! Teme!”

Lying on his stomach on a couch, Sasuke’s eyes peel open, gaze already murderous as Naruto quite clearly pounds on his door.

“I know you’re in there, ya bastard! Open up!”

Teeth gritting in a snarl, Sasuke takes to his feet and wrenches the door open. “What?”

Retreating half a step and looking ready to block a blow, Naruto hesitates a moment. “...jeez, what’s got you so crabby?”

“You, obviously. What do you want?”

“Well, uh...how to explain…” A finger itches at his chin. “The Academy’s putting on a fundraiser, and...I thought I’d ask if you could...help?”

“...help how?”

“Well the point is, it’s supposed t’be, like...a little carnival! Booths and all that. And you pay to play games or eat food or whatever. So, I thought, if you had some spare time tonight while it was going...you could maybe throw a few ryō their way…?”

Sasuke’s eyes narrow. “I can’t just make a donation or something?”

“Well, sure! But...c’mon man, that’s no fun! The kids have been working really hard on all their booths! And you know they’d be psyched to see ya!”

At that, the Uchiha’s expression painfully sours. “...I doubt that.”

“No, really! Look, I know…” Naruto sighs, a hand at his neck. “...I know it’s not easy. But these kids need people to look up to. And hey, you want people to know the truth, right? Well...where better to start than with kids? Before they get other garbage in their heads!”

He considers that. “...anyone else going?”

“I’ve got a few others roped in, but some of us are on missions right now. Sakura’s going, Kiba, Shikamaru...I think Ino said she’d think about it, and Hinata’s going!”

Though unchanged in expression, Sasuke internally brightens just a hair. “...all right, I’ll come out for a bit. Just...don’t expect much. I don’t want to be out late.”

“Oh please, they’ve all got bedtimes, too. The kids, I mean! It’s not gonna run all right or nothin’. It’ll open at two! So, y’know, you’ve got a little time.”

“Fine. I’ll be there.”

Naruto’s blues go starry. “Thanks, man! It means a lot! Iruka-sensei’s really excited about it!”

Ah, that explains a lot. Nodding, Sasuke watches the blond retreat before shutting his door. A little carnival, huh?

...sounds cute.

After a proper breakfast, some kata, and then a shower, Sasuke deems himself ready. Dressed as casually as any other day, he meanders toward the Academy grounds to see - as Naruto promised - little aisleways of booths.

...huh.

“Sasuke-kun!”

Repressing a cringe, he turns to see Sakura waving him over. Beside her stand Naruto and Hinata.

“See? Told you he’d come!”

“I’m a man of my word,” he replies blandly as he approaches.

“So, where to first? Games, food…?” Sakura asks, digging out her wallet.

“Games!” Naruto declares, hands thrown into the air. “I’m gonna win all of ‘em!”

“Carnivals are known for their rigged games,” the rosette counters with a grin.

“Pshhh, they’re kids! How much could they do?”

Heading for the proper booths, Sasuke stands idly toward the rear of the group, watching with guarded eyes. He hasn’t been to the Academy since…

“See anything you want to try, Sasuke-kun?”

Glancing to Hinata, Sasuke then roves eyes over the games. Most are...pretty basic. A ring toss, catching fish with a paper net, hitting targets...but one catches his attention. A game of chance, it declares.

“What’re the rules?” he asks the kid behind the booth, who quails slightly at the sight of him.

“We’d like to play, if that’s all right.” Coming up beside Sasuke, Hinata smiles charmingly. “But...we don’t know how.”

Glancing between the two, the little girl offers a set of dice. “...w-we roll. Whoever gets the higher number wins. The more rolls you do, the...the bigger the pot.”

“What are your prizes?”

After a pause, she fetches a little bag of...smaller bags? “I...made treats. If you win more, you get a bigger bag.”

“Well I like treats,” Hinata chirps in reply. “How about...two out of three to start?”

Nodding, the student hands Hinata a die, and they both roll. Hinata’s stops on a three, and the girl’s a five. Again. This time, Hinata’s six to her two.

In spite of himself, Sasuke finds himself watching the last cast a bit nervously. Hinata’s die lands with a five facing up. But the other spins and spins on a corner, landing on...a six.

“Aw, you got me!” Hinata laughs, handing over the proper ryō. “Want to try, Sasuke-kun?”

Eyeing the prizes, he admits, “...I’m not a big fan of sweets…”

“Well, maybe you can win them for me! And I’ll trade you another booth’s prize later.”

Again he glances to her, a flicker of uncertainty in his gaze. “...all right. Two out of three.”

Looking far more wary, the girl hands him a die. His first roll is a four, hers a one. Then his two to her five.

“Sure these dice aren’t loaded?” he teases, hesitating as she swiftly shakes her head.

“N-no! I just bought them this morning, I promise!”

“It’s all right,” Hinata gently cuts in. “He’s only joking. It’s all a game of chance after all, ne?”

“...yeah.” Taking up his die, Sasuke waits for the girl before casting. He ends up with a six, brightening only to see...a second six.

A tie.

“...roll again?” he asks, looking up.

Clearly unsure, the girl rapidly shakes her head again, and just hands him the bag. “T-thank you for playing!”

“...hey, I -?”

“Thank you,” Hinata intercedes, a hand on Sasuke’s arm before guiding him away.

In spite of himself, he feels his shoulders wilt. “...I just…”

“It’s all right, Sasuke-kun,” Hinata murmurs.

“No, it’s not. I knew coming here was a mistake,” he hisses bitterly. “I knew they’d -”

“Opinions are some of the slowest things to change. Sometimes...they never do. But not all of them matter.”

Watching a gaggle of students crowd around Naruto, Sasuke finds himself surprised by the painful pang in his chest. “...some matter more than you think.”

Softening, Hinata lays a hand upon his shoulder. “...it might not mean much, but...I’m not afraid of you, Sasuke-kun. I might not know or...understand completely, but I hope you know I’m on your side.”

Looking to her touch, Sasuke makes to reply...but soon finds himself interrupted as Naruto and Sakura rejoin them.

“Whoa, win some candy? Nice!”

“It took Naruto ten tries to beat the ring toss,” Sakura offers with a smirk, ignoring as the Uzumaki tries to make excuses.

Shaking his head, Sasuke hears Hinata giggle beside him, clearly amused by Naruto’s pleading.

...it brings another feeling to his chest, but...not quite the same as before.

“I vote we try some food next!” Sakura then offers, cutting Naruto off. “You can buy me my portion since you borrowed ryō for that game, Naruto.”

“But -! Sakura-chan, I -!”

“You want anything, Hinata?” Sasuke asks, following as the other pair start to move.

“No, thank you - I think the candy will suffice,” the Hyūga replies, smiling. “I don’t want to get a bellyache. Besides, I’m happy you won it for me.”

Ever so lightly, pink blooms along the bridge of Sasuke’s nose. “...hn. You’re welcome.”

Maybe this was all a good chance to take.

Heya everybody! Long time no see! Not gonna lie, it feels both good and yet a little weird to be posting on this blog again, haha! Since I wasn’t able to participate in SHM this year due to the schedule change and my own busyness, I’m super psyched to be able to do this event. Admittedly I’m a little on the slow side writing lately (I recently took nearly a month hiatus from my main blog), but I’m going to do my best to do every day that I can, and try and keep the same word count average I had during the year-long challenge. That said, there might be days I skip if it keeps to be too much. But I’m hoping that will not be the case! Anywho, just a little canon-divergent fluff-angst combo. I tried something in a modern verse first but it...flopped lol, so we have this instead which I like a lot better. Poor Sasuke...he has a lot to come to terms with and face upon his return after the war. But at least he’s got someone in his corner! That said, it’s very late and my eyeballs are not happy lol, so I’ll be back tomorrow! Thanks for reading!

#sasuhinabigflash2020 #shbf2020 #sasuhina #narusaku #uchiha sasuke #hyūga hinata #uzumaki naruto #haruno sakura #a light amongst shadows [ canon verse ]

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