#adora: we're engaged actually

[thatsgay-writes]

Spop x Reader

Summary: Catching up with your friends at a Glimmer and Bow’s son’s birthday party.

Warnings: Light cursing? (I put that in everyone cause I can’t remember if I swore or not)

A/N: I wasn’t even supposed to post today lol, but I haven’t posted in 2 weeks on my Wattpad plus it’s my birthday (11/17) sooo...😂 here we are.

You smiled as you walked into the dining room, seeing the waiters and other workers rushing around to get the decorating done. It had been a while since the war with the Horde was over, years in fact. You had returned to the castle a few times in those years. A few times for a wedding and then some birthdays and child births. Adora and Catra had gotten married first, then Glimmer and Bow, and finally Perfuma and Scorpia. Sea Hawk and Mermista had finally gotten engaged and were planning on having their wedding next year. The last time you all came together was to celebrate Frosta's 18th birthday. Today, however, you were there to celebrate Glimmer and Bow's son's 3rd birthday. "Y/n!" You hear someone yell before getting practically tackled to the floor.

When you open your eyes after getting hit, you see a poof of blonde hair and Catra standing over you holding Finn. You immediately push Adora off of you and stand up. "Finn!" You say with excitement, causing them to gurgle out a response before reaching their hands out to you. You happily take Finn from Catra and start bouncing in your spot while holding them close. You hear Adora clear her throat and look to see her looking jealous and Catra laughing. You raise your eyebrow at Adora before focusing back on Finn. "Looks like someone stole your best friend spot Adora." Catra says with a laugh causing Adora to glare at her before walking away.

You spent most of the party walking around with Finn and greeting the other princess. You made sure to catch up with all your friends since you hadn't been back in the kingdom for a while. You had been in the Fright Zone, now known as just The Zone, helping it become a kingdom again. It was hard work and still in progress after 7 years but it was almost over now. All your friends thought you would be returning to Bright Moon after it was all over but you weren't and had to break the news to them tonight.

"Food!" You hear Glimmer yell and watch as everyone runs over to find their spot at the table. Sometimes the princesses still act like kids. You find your seat in-between Adora and Perfuma before handing Finn over to Adora. As much as you love that kid, if there is spit up you don't want to be on the other end of it. You spend the whole evening talking, joking, laughing, and just having fun with your friends. You were so happy to see your friends and how happy they were. You all weren't teens anymore, except for Frosta but she was way more mature than her age. Your smile grew as you sat watching everyone interact with their loved ones and children.

*Time Skip*

Now that the kids were in bed, it was time for the after party. Meaning y'all would play truth or dare with alcohol. You did allow Frosta to join you even though she can't drink, usually Catra or Perfuma refrained from drinking too to make sure Frosta didn't feel left out. While deciding on who wasn't gonna drink tonight, Mermista spoke up. "I won't drink tonight." Everyone gets silent and looks at Mermista in confusion, she never turns down a chance to drink. "Are you sick or something?" You ask causing some of your friends to laugh. "Umm... Actually I'm pregnant... Surprise?" You all froze in shock before cheering and giving your congratulations. Mermista didn't really like all that attention on her and quickly moved on, "Alright, let's just play now."

You had been playing a few rounds and now it was Glimmer's turn to ask. "Alright, y/n. Truth or dare?" Now, you had been choosing dare all night but Glimmer's dares were always crazy and you don't feel like drinking anymore tonight. "Truth." Glimmer nods her head in thought and thinks for a moment about her question. "Okay, why are you still single? I mean all of use are either married or engaged, except for Frosta because she's not allowed to date until she's 30." Frosta makes a noise of distaste cause everyone to chuckle. You scratch your neck nervously, "Actually I've been meaning to talk to you all about that." Everyone can detect your nervousness and seem to sober up some. You clear your throat before speaking.

"Well as you know I've been working in The Zone for a while now, helping rebuild and things like that. And we all also know that since Scorpia decided to drop the title of Princess that The Zone has been looking for a new one." Everyone nods their head in understanding. "Well during my time there I met this baker and we became friends. Well recently we had a vote with everyone living or moving to The Zone to choose a new princess. Well the baker I had became friends with won the vote and will be made into a princess once we're fully done with rebuilding." Everyone nods again, completely engrossed in your story. "Well one night, I was walking by my friends new room in the castle and I heard crying and knocked on her door. She let me and it turns out she had been crying and that she was scared about what was to come. I ended up comforting her that night and I don't know what it was or when feelings changed but holding her and looking at her, even with her eyes slightly swollen with tears stains down her face, she was and is the most beautiful women I had ever seen. I ended up spending the night and kissing her the next morning. We've been dating ever since." You look at your friends trying to gauge their reaction. Of course, Bow had stars in his eyes like the first time he saw Catra's space suit ears.

"THATS SO CUTE!"

#spop #catradora #she ra and the princesses of power #characters x reader #x reader #platonic

[kemonododo]

Decided to rewatch the whole series after seeing the finale, here's my thoughts as they come along part 3

There was an old He-man reboot that was cancelled after two seasons, season 3 was being set up as the horde conquering Eternia with He-man and his kingdom being forced into hiding as rebels. Apparently She-Ra would also appear, though knowing that show she'd be lucky to be 1/4th as interesting or engaging as our Adora. I'm saying this because, even though that cartoon was cancelled before it could finish it's story, we were lucky enough to see ours to it's end and in a way that story they wanted to tell exists here with us now. Plus I always disliked that they called themselves "The Rebellion" when they weren't really rebelling against anything, but they are now!

Poor Adora, even after all this time she still has that hero complex eating away at her, telling her she's useless unless she's serving others.

Entrapta's ramblings about space this season are very relatable.

Catra's face when she sees Glimmer be manipulated, you can see so much behind her eyes. Fear for her standing, flashbacks to her own manipulation, shock at how unprepared Glimmer is for this. Love how Horde Prime sees right through her afterwards, she has no power over him.

Poor Entrapta, she hasn't been with the other princesses since season 1, they're opinion of her has been soured by her betrayal and appearance to not care. We know she loves her friends and is trying her best, but the wound is still sore.

Horde Prime using Glimmer's dad as a bargaining chip is extra horrible when you remember that this is when she discovers he's alive.

It's great that the show takes a moment to allow Adora to come to grips with no longer having a clear destiny she can follow. She's so used to being told what to do, this is the first time she's truly making her own decisions. Agency that Shadow Weaver begins to take away from her later.

I love Catra's internal struggles in these first few episodes. She's trying to do what she's been doing, working her way up the ladder, but she can't. Not anymore. Her heart isn't in it, she knows this isn't what she wants, she's just going through the motions. Spending time with Glimmer is the only thing she enjoys, she finally slows down for a moment to just enjoy someone's company and really bond. Her turn to good isn't a 180, we see her mind working and how she comes to the decision of sacrificing herself. Seeing that Horde Prime is a complete psychopath helped of course.

I love how Horde Prime's ship has star themed beds.

I don't know how they did it, but they made Hordak recognizable among the other clones. It's like twins, once you get to know them the difference is obvious. You can look at a clone and see he's Hordak, yet he looks identical to the others. It's remarkable.

These flashbacks Catra has, wandering the empty corridors that her decisions have left her in, it's a testimony to how far she's come that they don't reaffirm Adora's betrayal to her anymore. She wants to absolve herself of her sins, and she decides a sacrifice is the best way. She wants to go out on one good grace, redemption by death, but that action and her apology is what makes Adora sure she still has good in her. Catra has shown she is willing to be good, and that alone is enough for Adora to give her another chance.

This is the first time the best friend squad has been together since Glimmer pulled the queen card, a lot of the wounds are still fresh. I definitely think this is the point Bow and her truly realize they love each other, they probably had a schoolyard crush but the realization of where they are without each other and how much they mean to each other, something really deep sparked here.

The Star Siblings are here to show what life under Prime is like, but also as a quick show of the Rebellion's message expanding. That's a little underdeveloped though, which is mostly a product of time.

Adora's little "she's not my friend" bit is adorable but a bit out of place imo, Adora hasn't really been this outwardly lovestruck over Catra before, and while Adora has decided to give her another chance I don't think that reignition of love would have happened yet.

The thought that Entrapta went out to find that LUVD crystal to bring with her in the slightest hope she would find Hordak and that he would recognize it. Plus the noises she makes and the fact she immediately adopts Wrong Hordak and that we get to see her without her mask, ah she is so cute!

Hive Mind Catra is terrifying and tragic, it feels so violating. He talks about how she wanted Adora to save her, how afraid she was when she was assimilated. We see that numbness and how it would seem appealing to her, but under the cracks Catra is still suffering, and Adora promises to bring her back, tells her how much she cares about her, transforms into She-Ra to save her. And finally, they are together again.

I love Adora constantly checking on Catra, this is the first time in years she has been with her, she just wants to be with her. Catra starts falling back into her old ways though, that anger still persistent, and Adora's honeymoon phase is over already and for a second we're all afraid nothing has changed. You can see Catra doesn't want to make that mistake again, and she finally lets Adora help her, and likewise Adora finally steps back and lets Catra help her too. They've both grown so much, and that growth is what allows their relationship to blossom.

It's great that Spinnerella and Netossa get their time to shine this season. Their arc here parallels Catra and Adora's earlier, and I would say it's unfortunate they have to go through this, but I love the angst.

Double Trouble! Back for a five minute appearance where they admittedly don't do much, but hey they're fun to watch and have some great lines so it's worth it.

Catra in a healthy relationship, with friends that don't fear her and people she sees as equals. People she can just joke around with and be teased by. You love to see it.

Melog is a pretty important addition, as he gives Catra someone that she can fully trust without the baggage from before. He's literally her therapy support pet, and he's the one that stops her from running away again.

Shadow Weaver's little speech here is great, she's been told that the First One's made the magic stronger when they did the exact opposite. It's a commentary on colonialism, "we brought you civilization, our conquest was good actually" is a very common lie.

Catra holding Adora's hand, Glitra kiss, Best Friend Squad hug, Catra's smirk when Adora says she's right. You love to see it.

I love how Noelle made a self-insert character and also decided she should be evil. "So the only person I'm fighting here is... My own wife" is a mega ouch.

I love Wrong Hordak so much, he not only shows how the Horde Clones are just regular people without the influence of Prime but he is also ridiculously cute.

Did I mention how much I love the new She-Ra look? I liked the old one but damn this blows it out of the park.

I will admit the Heart having a failsafe a d Mara having a rebellion of her own is a bit out of nowhere, but it was a nice reveal of the origin of Grayskull.

I'm a huge sucker for friendship saving the day messages I admit. Not the rainbow lazer kind, but that love and kindness reaching through Prime's control is beautiful. Plus it's wonderful for Catra to see what real friendship is like.

This is a great little moment with Castaspella and Glimmer, this is the first time they've seen Micah since his death.

I love Shadow Weaver so much, she sees Adora and immediately shifts into child manipulation mode. This is the first time I'm actually getting pissed at her though, obviously because she's starting to drive her chisel between Catradora but also because she's reversing all the development Adora has had up until this point.

Hordak: "Go, then maybe these memories and imperfections will leave me " Entrapta: "Remember, your imperfections are beautiful!" The fuck I'm crying in the club again.

I love this Catradora moment, "what do you want Adora" "I have to do this". Obviously their relationship isn't going to be easy after all these years, and both these girl's flaws and insecurities are flaring up again and driving each other apart.

Adora tells off Shadow Weaver for good, she ruins people. This is a huge moment for this character, SW has convinced herself she is the good guy and that she is making the necessary actions to save the world, but this is the one moment she really looks back at herself.

"Adora chose Shadow Weaver, not me. Adora doesn't want me, not like I want her" oof ouch my soul. That with Adora's memories, it's clear they can't just go back to the way it was anymore. They're love is too important to them now.

My headcanon is that Shadow Weaver is drunk here. She's slurring, she's drinking, her daughter is going to sacrifice herself. Maybe her decision to die was one she made totally wasted lol.

Catra promised Adora she'd look out for her, and the soft version of the promise song in the background. Ow ow ow ow my heart.

Glimbow canon!

Mara is here, telling Adora the same thing Razz told her in the 3rd episode of the entire show. Stop looking for what other people tell you to do, you have a choice.

Spinnetossa, Seamista, Entrapdak. It's cliche, but love conquers all is a message I'll never tire from.

I started tearing up with the Glimmer Micah fight, and full on sobbing when Angella appeared. Something that didn't really stop.

I was mixed on SW's sacrifice, but I think it works. Each of them were trying to take the selfish way out, to die for the ones they love. So it's fitting that SW is the one that does it.

Fuck yeah Hordak! What a monumentous but short lived moment.

CATRADORA!!! God, the confession, how Catra whispers it but how Adora hears it as a scream, how it wasn't Catra that made Adora weak but infact the exact opposite, how they're both so surprised and relieved that these feelings they've felt for years are real and strong and true and reciprocated. It's the best conclusion possible for them and it makes me cry so much.

This beautiful moment, where Adora saves Hordak, the ultimate repayal for him saving her all those years ago. He remembers her. Fuck I'm sobbing again.

Scorpia sees Catra again after leaving her, and of course she hugs her.

And it's over. The best show ever made. Netflix automatically resets your watch history and here I am looking at the button to play Season 1 Episode 1 again. This 1 and a half year journey feels like a millenia, it feels so long ago that Adora first picked up that sword. This is a show I will cherish forever, I can see myself binge watching in the retirement home already.

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