#let's admire what's happening at peace from the riverside

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#btw this is just a little thing and very much for myself but please if you see a lot of posts rolling out about the same thing #consider queueing them #so they're more spread out and one event keeps the dash alive longer!! #and from a selfish perspective: so that i can enjoy said posts when i finally make it online lmao #i've asked a few friends do to it already and it seriously changes the whole dynamic out here #also takes away that pressure to be the fastest #step out of the current with me #let's admire what's happening at peace from the riverside #my posts

[spellucci]

Hey MOOSE!

Sunday, August 6, 2023

We started the day with a walk along the Cheticamp River whence Riverside Retreat Campground gets its name. The birds and mosquitoes keep us company as we strolled along the banks of this lazy tannin-stained waterway.

After breakfast, Jeanne drove Margaret and Tim to the trailhead for the Skyline Trail. When Tim and Jeanne were last here, we did an out-and-back. This time, Margaret and Tim decided.to do the whole six-mile loop. This is the one trail in the park that prohibits dogs so we leave Jeanne to read and Dora to guard Jeanne.

The trail is flat and easy. We stroll along at a good pace listening for birds and deciding how to identify trees. We come across an enclosure with high fences. The sign reads, "If you see a moose in thisu area, call this number." Further on there is a lookout point and signage. The moose have been eating all the saplings of the boreal forest and turning the area to a grassland/savannah. How could this happen we wondered and read on. "Eastern moose are native to Cape Breton, but became rare by 1900 due to excessive hunting and habitat destruction, and were likely wiped out by the 1930s. Parks Canada decided to re-introduce moose to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, and 18 western moose from Elk Island National Park, Alberta, were released in Cape Breton Highlands National Park during 1947 and 1948." However, due to the lack of wolves, the moose population has grown to 4 times what it should be. So much for those baby spruce, tamarac, pine, balsam and other trees. The park has begun tree reintroduction work and showed 3 ways the planting is being done. The hope is to have the trees get a head start in the enclosures and eventually the moose will be let back in. No mention of reintroducing wolves.

On we go down the path to the boardwalk. This is a wide wooden stepped path that descends the hillside toward the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Wide, spectacular views. Tourists gazing, taking selfies, looking for whales, oohing and aahing. It's simply gorgeous.

Back on the path we find fewer hikers since this is the longer leg of the loop. 20 minutes along two women stop to tell us that there are 2 moose up ahead! Fingers crossed they are still there when we arrive. We walk gingerly forward not wanting to scare them away. No fear - they are calmly munching and munching and munching near the path. A few other hikers are stopped as well - everyone hushed, taking pics, smiling, gesturing. The moose are all nose and mouth, glancing at us briefly and then returning to the task at hand - eating 40-60 pounds of browse a day! We tear ourselves away and soon hear a hermit thrush. Margaret has now ascended into the 7th heaven.

When Tim and Margaret return, Dora greets the hikers with joy and wiggles. Jeanne has had a peaceful time, interrupted only by losing her cellphone and having it be returned to the rangers who give it to her. Phew!

We head into town, Cheticamp, for restocking the larder, then on to have dinner on Cheticamp Island. Margaret again realizes you don't have to plan ahead for your picnic, since you always have all your food, AND your kitchen with you when traveling in an RV. Down a long dirt road we arrive at the lighthouse and park overlooking the ocean. Bucolic with warm breezes, lapping waves, bounding puppy and cows grazing in the distance.

All of a sudden, Dora starts barking. Apparently the small herd has taken an interest in little dogs and Dora is ready to take them all on. Running right at them, barking, and jumping she's a force to recon with. And the cows too, seem to be ready for the duel as they keep marching forward. Tim and Jeanne decide Dora is too small for a bovine battle and bring her back to the RV. But the cows aren't done yet; they keep coming in for a closer look and need to be shooed away. Peace returns and we eat dinner overlooking the gulf and admiring the cliffs and mountains in the distance.

As we drive back towards camp we see a shimmering spot on the horizon just below the cloud bank. What could be doing that? It looks like a UFO just settling on the ocean. Or is it about to take off? The horizon is glowing, glinting and glittering, shimmering and shining, glistening and gleaming. A spectacular end to a terrific day!

[the-original-skipps]

Fluffy Alphabet A-Z

Sano Manjiro aka Mikey

Note: Thank you so much for 100+ followers. I wouldn't have been able to get his far without your support. I'm super overjoyed and glad that you guys take the time to read my writing. I love you all very much as promised I hope you enjoy the fluffy alphabet! 💗

A ctivities - What do they like to do with their s/o? How do they spend their free time with them?

> Mikey likes to go for rides on his CB205T and he likes to bring you along. He just loves the feeling of the wind passing and your presence behind him. Maybe sharing some snacks while you both watch the sunset or the starry night sky, talking about random things. He just generally likes being around you even if you're both just sitting in silence.

B eauty - What do they admire about their s/o? What do they think is beautiful about them?

> He admires your determination and strong will. Since Mikey is mentally weak, he admires those traits in other people. No matter what you'd always be there to scold him or comfort him. It reminds him of his older brother.

C omfort - How would they help their s/o when they feel down/have a panic attack etc.?

> Mikey instantly knows if you're feeling down, he just senses it. He'll bring you somewhere where they could both be alone maybe a park or he'll drive somewhere and sit you down. Mikey won't force you to tell him what's wrong but if you do he'll be listening intently. He's not the best at comforting people but makes sure to let you know that he's here for you.

D reams - How do they picture their future with their s/o?

> Now this is a hard topic to answer. Mikey has pictured a future with his s/o, living in peace after all the rush during his teenage years. However, he doesn't see it happening because he knows it's best if he keeps his s/o away from him in the future.

E qual - Are they the dominant one in the relationship, or rather passive?

> I'd say he's both but mostly on the passive side. He lets you take the lead since he doesn't know much about being in a relationship. He'll be given advice and teased by his close friends but he'll keep their words in mind.

F ight - Would they be easy to forgive their s/o? How are they fighting?

> Mikey is pretty stubborn and doesn't like losing. If it's a petty harmless arguement, if he's wrong then he'll muttering an apology to you and completely forget about it. It's difficult to get into a serious argument with him unless it's something concerning him or Toman. Say the things he needs to hear even if himself doesn't agree with you. Then he'll leave to give himself space and think about things. Be patient with him because eventually he'll come around.

G ratitude - How grateful are they in general? Are they aware of what their s/o is doing for them?

> Mikey is very grateful for you being by his side even though he thinks he doesn't deserve it. He appreciates every gesture you do for him from the big things and to the little things such as making him lunch or fixing his hair or just being by his side when he feels he's losing himself.

H onesty - Do they have secrets they hide from their s/o? Or do they share everything?

> Mikey doesn't hide things, if you ask him something he will directly answer you. He has no trouble talking about a past event since it already happened. Even though he doesn't want you getting involved with Toman, he still tells you about how they're doing or what they're up to. The only things he wouldn't share are his true feelings and his dark impulsivities since he doesn't want to scare you.

I nspiration - Did their s/o change them somehow, or the other way around? Like trying out new things or helped them overcome personal problems?

> Just by being by Mikey's side you are a positive influence on him. It will take a long time but little by little he tries to open up about his true feelings and tries to rely on you more. Everytime you sense he's distancing himself, you would have to drag him back and knock some sense into him.

J ealousy - Do they get jealous easily? How do they deal with it?

> Mikey is definitely the type to get jealous easily and his childish tendencies tend to come out. If he sees you getting too friendly with someone he'll keep staring until he's had enough and say "(Y/N) is mine, hmph!" With a cute pout on his face. Be sure to coddle him afterwards because he might give you the silent treatment.

K iss - Are they a good kisser? What was the first kiss like?

> Mikey has no experience whatsoever. He has no idea how kisses work. It'll be super rare to get a kiss from Mikey since he's not used to being affectionate. If you're lucky he'll peck you on your cheek or kiss your hands occasionally. Your first kiss with him wasn't planned. Both of you were alone and you were just admiring him as he talked and pressed a light kiss on his lips. He was instantly shocked by what you did as he traces over his lips with his fingers but inside he's feeling all warm. He never knew kisses from you would have this kind of affect on him.

L ove Confession - How would they confess to their s/o?

> It took long time for Mikey to realize that what he felt towards you was more than just friendship. He confessed this to Draken and he replied "huh, obviously you like them you idiot. Hurry up and go tell them." In which Mikey replies by telling Draken to do the same for Emma. It happened when he came to pick you up from school one day on his motorcycle and brought you to the riverside. "I finally understand what I feel, (Y/N). I like you... You don't have to give me an answer right away, I'll wait however long it takes..."

M arriage - Do they want to get married? How do they propose? What would the marriage be like?

> Another hard topic to answer. When Mikey fell for you he fell hard. As much as he wants to spend the rest of his life in peace with you, it won't happen. That is until he goes through "certain changes" and let's say he did. You'll be riding with him on his motorcycle on Christmas until he stops at a certain place. He'll start talking about his past and the times you've spent together. Then talking about how much he appreciates you and thanks you then pops the question. The wedding will be small and privately held with only people close to him and you are invited.

N icknames - What do they call their s/o?

> It is known that Mikey gives nicknames to those who are close to him. It depends on what your first name is. He'll most likely you use the first syllable of your name plus -chin, -cchi or -chy. Only when he's serious will he use your real name.

O n Cloud Nine - What are they like when they are in love? Is it obvious for others? How do they express their feelings?

> Honestly, it can be really hard to tell unless you really observe Mikey. You would notice he stares at you longer, or everytime your name pops up in a conversation he's interested. Draken is definitely the first the notice this change in Mikey and teases him for it, while Mikey denys it. The others will slowly start to notice this too. Especially, when he bought an extra taiyaki and gave it to you. Takemichy's jaw dropped at the scene.

P DA - Are they upfront about their relationship? Do they brag with their s/o in front of others? Or are they rather shy to kiss etc. when others are watching?

> Mikey won't be announcing to everyone that he has an s/o. However, if someone asks he'll answer honestly. I wouldn't use the word "brag" but he will say nice about you to others. For Mikey, intimate gestures such as kissing are only between the two of you. If someone catches the both of you, Mikey wouldn't be pleased.

Q uirk - Some random ability they have that's beneficial in a relationship.

> You wouldn't have to worry about anyone trying to flirt with you or trying to hurt you not when Mikey's around. Mikey cares deeply about you and would give his life to protect you. You wouldn't have to worry about other people trying to flirt with Mikey either since you already have his heart, he'll simple brush them off. He's loyal.

R omance - How romantic are they? What would they do to make their s/o happy? Cliché or rather creative?

> As I have mentioned earlier, Mikey has no experience with relationships. You would have to teach him things. Still there will be moments that might seem simple to others but to you, you know it's a way Mikey shows his love for you. For example, draping his jacket over your shoulders or buying an extra snack so you could have some too. If he's not busy with Toman matters, he would want to spend his time with you.

S upport - Are they helping their s/o achieve their goals? Do they believe in them?

> Mikey would genuinely support your dreams and passions, telling you to never give up on them. He believes in you with his whole heart, and he knows you would be able to make your goals come true.

T hrill - Do they need to try out new things to spice out your relationship? Or do they prefer a certain routine?

> He would like to try things he never experienced before with you, like taking pictures at the photo booth or going shopping for matching keychains. That being said, what Mikey likes the most is the constant reassurance that you're here for him. Routines like going riding on his motorcycle or just talking with you, it what he like most. He's scared that one day you'd leave him so these mundane routines assures him.

U nderstanding - How good do they know their partner? Are they empathetic?

> You would think Mikey is the forgetful type but he actually pays attention to things. He'll notice you eyeing a certain item in a store or if you're lying to him. He genuinely cares about you and would like to know everything about you, even the shameful parts. Mikey has a hard time with emotions, he may not fully understand your troubles but he'll assure you that he'll be there for you.

V alue - How important is the relationship to them? What is it’s worth in comparison to other things in their life?

> For Mikey to actually want to establish a relationship with someone. It means he sees you as an important person in his life. However, certain things would have to come before you such as his family and Toman. It is something you would have to understand when dating Mikey.

W ild Card - A random Fluff Headcanon.

> Whenever he looks like he's spacing off during Toman meetings while he is paying attention to what's happening his mind can't help but wander towards you. About what you're currently doing or if you're at home safely. Before he starts the engine of his bike, or has nothing to do he fiddles with the keychain on his keys. It's the matching keychain you both have.

X OXO - Are they very affectionate? Do they love to kiss and cuddle?

> Mikey is not known to be the most showy when it comes to showing his affections. It's the little things he does for only you, that shows how much he cares about you. Mikey secretly likes the affection you give him even if he denies it. It surprises him everytime you hug him or kiss him but he never stops you or tells you to stop. Just don't do it in front of Toman. Even if he doesn't want to, cuddle him as the big spoon and it'll make him really happy. Since he's so used to keeping a strong facade, cuddling with you gives him the impression that with you maybe he doesn't have to do that.

Y earning - How will they cope when they're missing their partner?

> Mikey will still act as the strong charismatic leader of Toman, where nothing fazes him. He won't outwardly show that he misses you but you can tell by the way he fiddles with his matching keychain or stares off into the distance that he misses you. He might even unconsciously blurt a quiet "I miss (Y/N)...."

Z eal - Are they willing to go to great lenghts for the relationship? If so, what kind of?

> Mikey is willing to give his life away to protect you. Just you being with him is dangerous enough who knows who might be out to get him and easiest way they can do that is by getting you. If your safely is at risk even he likes you he would have to break up with you, keep you away from the danger. Because he utmostly cares about your well being and if anything happens to you, it will destroy him.

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[sparrowwritesforop]

I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK!!!!💞💞💞 Could I get some HC's about a fem Marine of the same rank dating Smoker? I imagine they have kown each other since basic training or maybe officers school 👀 😚 😍 Thank you!!!!🥰🥰

So it kind of became a scenario.💕I hope you don´t mind. If you´d like to have HCs just tell me :) And just a warning, I got carried away a lot.🤔😂💕

Smoker with his Fem! S/O

Stacking rocks. Putting one on top of the other, stacking them as high as possible. Planning which one goes on which one, using the laws of physics to secure that they stay where they are.It takes planning, a steady hand. concentration and (most important) a goddam minute of silence.The grey pebbles shook slightly, seemingly being affected by the commotion on the ships main deck. Seemingly annoyed, the grey haired Vice Admiral observed the pitiful scene from his spot in the crows nest. Even metres above the ground, isolated there was no calm moment for him to find.Smokers subordinates were all giddy, having caught a crew of pirates on their journey. Surely they would all get a big bonus from the higher aboves. A reason to celebrate, they could be proud of themselves, Smoker knew that. He would be the last one to tell them to stop their celebrations, but he just needed a minute of calmness for gods’ sake!The marines on deck felt more than happy at the moment. Some talked to their mates, some laughed and some broke into cheers, while holding eachother. The wild exclamation of their happiness caused a small group of them to bump against the mast, causing the stack of Pebbles in front of their Vice Admiral to break up.He huffed annoyed, gripping the bridge of his defined nose.

“You sure know how to put on a happy face, Vice Admiral”Smoker turned to the side of the crows nest, where his girlfriend emerged.The shorter woman observed her man turning to her, not missing how the muscles of his back moved slightly under the scarred skin of his back. It was really a blessing from the gods themselves that he chose to leave the jacket off today.“This is my happy face, Idiot.” She mockingly smiled at him, before completely climbing on the crows’ nest.“What is bothering you now?” The woman plopped down next to him, observing his expression carefully. She noticed the small wrinkles appearing on his forehead, meaning that there was something that seriously bothered him or at least occupied his thoughts. Also his habit of stacking little rocks clearly spoke for her theory. She remembered the day they met for the first time. It was back then in Loguetown, both of them were children. Shortly after Gol D. Rogers execution.She saw him in a meadow, stacking little rocks he collected from the small riverside. He was taken aback by the smile of the former pirate kings face during his execution and easily annoyed by the little girl disturbing his train of thoughts.She liked to remember this day, even though the both of them started of on a bad foot, they somehow found their way to each other. It may have happened during the training of the Marines or the moments she forced him to let her patch him up, when he got injurys, while he complained that a real marine does not need a little girls help. Maybe when she taught him that the “little girl” Is more than capable of beating him. It didn´t matter anymore. The both of them eventually found their way to eachother, which was never easy in the least. He, a man that had a hard time expressing his feelings and her, a woman that wanted nothing more than to be a part of the so called “Men´s world” without being seen as a lovesick little woman running after some man.It took the two of them many years to find their middle way, but here they were, defeating the evil to their best abilities.The now older man looked at her, contemplating how much she already knew, since she had this habit of reading him, even if he tried his best to conceal one or two things, not wanting to upset his love more than necessary.“Have you….have you ever looked at the marine as a whole?”“As a whole?” (Y/N) scrunched up her eyebrows, not getting his questions quite right.“Yes. Not just our Ship, but everything. I was thinking about the Marines Moral. Just think back to the white city. I read that everybody was slaughtered there, but not only because of the sickness. The main goal was something different according to these books.”He pointed to a small stack of brown book, lying in a corner of the small space.“These books…were they in the pirates ship? Let me see.”She curiously reached for one of the leather-bound books. It looked slightly broken, like it was hidden in a small corner, without good protection. Water stains made the pages stiff as she turned them, reading about the distress, about the murders.“Smoker, what does this mean? The Marine wants peace, right?”

The tall man clicked his tongue before moving his arm around her waist, pulling her into his lap. He rested his chin on her shoulder, before answering.

“I know what we want. I looked into it and in the past….mistakes were made, but we decide what kind of marine we want to be, love”She turned in his lap, observing his determined expression. Smoker knew what he wanted, he always knew. This determination was what she fell in love with at first. He had his own Idea of moral, he was not one for seeking great money or fancy titles, he just wanted the world to become less cruel, less cruel to future generations, less cruel as it has been for him, for both of them.She gently took his face in her hands, pulling him to her, but Smoker (being the man he is) ended up kissing her first. Promising her with his silent gesture that they´d be together, that they would be better, that they would make the world a better place, side by side.

He felt the familiar fluttering as she looked into his eyes. It bothered him in the past, but he knew that this feeling was a gift by whatever was out there. Giving him a reason to be strong, to fight, to win over this cruel world. Her smile spoke a thousand words, reassuring him over and over again.“We do, Vice Admiral. We do.”

#one piece #one piece hcs #one piece headcanons #smoker #vice admiral smoker #smokerhcs

[kyouxa]

Diabolik lovers Chaos Lineage: Carla Tsukinami (Story 13)

In terms of the gameplay: The black choices lead up to a bad ending, the white choices lead up to a good ending. Please no reposting onto other sites, ask me before translating this into another language too! I’m an amateur translator, but I hope you do enjoy it anyway!♡

Place: Violet mansion — Garden

Yui: Ah, look there! Here are also small flowers starting to bloom, they are beautiful.

Carla: Oh… how aesthetic. I wish I could frame them in a picture or decorate them somewhere.

Yui: Haha, that would sound great. But, they wouldn’t stay alive if we’d take them away.

Carla: That’s the reason. It would be wasteful to take them away from here.

Yui: (Recently, I got to spend more time with him together)

(Still, we have no information about where Ayato-kun could be, I wonder if Reiji-san did something to them)

(Currently, the situation is pretty stagnant. I have no other choice than wait for any answers)

Carla: But, they did good with their work. These flowers, from far away they look like artifacts from the forest and sky.

These magic powers, they are not owned by any ordinary person.

Yui: Th-That‘s right…

(If you’re looking at this flower field or the landscape, you notice that’s all fake because everything is like a miniature garden)

Carla: It is a pretty frightening magical space… I admire the magic of the person behind this.

Yui: Eh?

Carla: If you could make such a place, you could own your own little picture of hell.

It would be possible to confine anyone in an inorganic, tightly closed room.

But, the night breeze blows and the stars are covering the shadows of the plants. It‘s a really beautiful scene.

Yui: I see… that’s the first time I realized that.

Carla: A painter who could draw a landscape like this, would be difficult to find. What a tragedy that this place doesn’t exists.

Yui: Haha, I agree. If you could find someone who would be able to draw such a place, I‘m sure Carla-san would place it somewhere nice.

Carla: Well, I can‘t hold into such a foolish idea forever.

However… this situation is strange.

Yui: What do you mean?

Carla: From our view, nothing has changed until now. The flowers didn‘t change yet either, they aren‘t fully blooming.

It is as if, the time stopped flowing for now.

Yui: … !

(The time in this space stopped, he is right. That’s why Carla-san‘s disease hasn‘t progressed either)

(Even if I told him about it, Carla-san would still, he‘d still try to get out of this miniature garden)

(But, I—)

Carla: What‘s the matter? Is the night breeze getting too cold for you?

Yui: I-I‘m very sorry… it looks like, I‘m really getting a little cold…

Carla: I see, come here then.

*Carla comes closer*

Carla: I won‘t be able to fully warm you up but…

If you are wrapped up in my arms, you at least have a little wind protection.

Yui: Yes… thank you.

(Like this I‘ll be able to calm down. I feel like my anxiety will melt away)

(But, I still don‘t want us to leave this place… I-I have to decide soon)

(Getting out of this garden, or remain here forever—)

*footsteps appear*

Subaru: You guys, I finally found you!

Yui: Subaru-kun?

Carla: What’s wrong, you are noisy.

Subaru: I‘m not sure either! There were some news from my familiars.

It seems like they found Ayato and Kanato’s location.

Yui: Ayato-kun‘s location… !

Carla: I see, the remaining two from Orange…

That means Laito did well on his reconnaissance again, that’s good.

Subaru: It’s not good at all. They won’t get retaliation this time… it seems like those guys are interacting with Reiji.

Carla: What did you say?

Yui: That is… ! They are fighting alone against Reiji-san!?

That means Ayato and Kanato-kun are in danger… !

Carla: In other words, are you saying that your brothers are fighting each other?

Subaru: …Kinda

*Carla backs off*

Carla: Then, let’s go.

Yui: Yes… !

Subaru: Let‘s go, he says… are you out of your mind or something?

Carla: This is the most reliable way. I’m not going to let Scarlet get away this time.

If I went there for myself, would you be satisfied like this?

Subaru: That‘s not it… in the previous time you only cared about helping Shin.

Everyone one of us is a true vampire. You usually would hesitate to go and save them that’s what I don’t understand.

Carla: Ahh, I understand. You are thinking about my offer of helping some vampires.

…I can‘t deny that this isn‘t my usual way of thinking.

Yui: Not your usual thoughts… what do you mean by that?

Carla: Until now there were only Shin and I, we both did not care about the vampires and offering them help would seem like a mistake.

Yui: Carla-san…

Carla: In addiction, Subaru. Many things were possible because of the hard work you put in here.

If you don’t feel appreciable for this, you know from the bottom of my abilities, that I appreciate your hard work.

Subaru: …It- It‘s not like, I did something specific, I just tried as much as possible.

Carla: In addiction, it doesn‘t matter if I am saving a vampire or founder, everyone deserves to leave this place completely safe.

In the end, we need to bring this useless war to a peaceful end.

Yui: … I agree. There is no need for everybody to fight each other.

We need to immediately stop this fight.

Carla: That’s right… Are we done? Or do you still need a reason?

Subaru: I don’t need any anymore. For real, I never imagined a founder helping someone from a lower race.

To me, this guy has been just crazy since I came back to sanity…

Carla: What are you waiting for? If you want us to go, then guide us there. Did you change your mind about saving your brothers?

Subaru: I understood that! Just follow me tightly then!

Carla: Then, hurry up. Yui, don‘t ever leave my side.

Yui: Yes… !

(I hope we‘re able to make it in time, before someone starts to get hurt… !)

Place: Outside — Riverside

Ayato: Kn… shit!

Reiji: Thanks for the interesting game. But now, we are leading this to an end.

Shu: For those two, to suddenly attack us like they are stronger… how weak.

Ayato: What did you say!?

Reiji: Stop moving. If you move, I will penetrate your heart without hesitation.

Now, the two of you will obviously come to my mansion. After we managed this situation, we will pay a visit to the Violet mansion.

Kanato: Why would I dare to serve someone else like I am your servant!? Your bossy attitude is pretty unpleasant for me!

Yuma: You’re stupid. Even if ya start to become rebellious, don‘t think ya can escape from here.

Kino: For real, those two are troublesome. Right now, why aren’t we disposing those two?

Shu: Hm… ? Wait. I hear someone approaching.

*footstop approaching*

Reiji: Look, look… for you guys to join us as well.

Yui: Reiji-san… everyone…

Subaru: Tch… Ayato, Kanato! You guys really have nothing in your head at all!

Ayato: Hah? Who allowed this asshole to talk in such ways with me!?

Subaru: Shut up, you idiot! You don‘t think about anything, you just break stuff and go trough any trouble!

Yui: Subaru-kun, calm down… !

(But, I don’t want to hold back either… this isn’t how they usually fight, this is something serious—)

(Right now, Reiji and Shu-san are seriously pointing their swords at Ayato-kun… ngh)

Reiji: Conveniently again, you seemed to also brought Eve with you.

Seems like there must be a certain reason why you can’t leave her in your mansion.

That is okay. If this happens, like I am predicting. Eve and I will own the throne soon anyways.

Carla: … You are still living in your fake memories, you don’t need to aim for a fake throne anymore, it is useless.

Yui: Carla-san… !

(The powers… Carla-san is gathering right now…)

Yuma: Hey, this guy, will he use his powers again!?

Kino: These magic powers… damnit!

Carla: Kneel down, in front of my powers!

Kino: Agh!

Yuma: Agh… Kn!? My whole body…

Kanato: Kn… I can‘t stand… what does that mean…

Yui: (Everyone, they are kneeling down!?)

Reiji: What is this strength… ngh!

Carla: I compressed my powers, to make sure I crush every last one of you.

Like this, you won‘t be able to relax easily anymore. Now listen while you lay down on the ground.

The winner of this battle, it is clearly me. You all, must obey and follow me.

Reiji: …Kn… Nn…

Ayato: Who do you think you are… !?

Carla: No matter how much you bark, it is just useless foot scratching for me.

Yui: (Everyone who was on the spot, they are kneeling on the ground and they can’t move…)

(This situation, was handled this instant…)

Carla: What is the matter? Are you complaining about something?

Yui: N-No… I’m just amazed by those powers…

Carla: Hmph… have you already forgotten the strength of my power? The powers of the founders king?

The founders king can not give his name to someone who is not worth it. Wouldn‘t you agree?

Yui: Yes… !

Subaru: Amazing…

Carla: Subaru. Call one of our familiars from the mansion. We need another hand to carry these guys.

Subaru: Y-Yes, I understood. I will immediately call Laito to come here.

Carla: Good enough.

Yui: (If everyone gets caught up in one mansion, there will be no conflicts. This would be nice…)

(But, as nice as it sounds — this can‘t be it… )

(Yet, I still have to decide about the situation which I tried to hide so hard… )

Monologue

After seeing Carla-san‘s overwhelming powers, Reiji-san and everyone else entered the prison.

Of course, Ayato-kun seems to have resisted a lot before entering… But now, everyone is placed in one dungeon.

There are no signs that anyones memories are likely to return. But, that also means, nobody will get hurt anymore.

And I was overthinking about one more thing while stroking my chest.

Now that everyone’s safety is guaranteed, Carla-san is sure to go. To the center of the miniature garden, the church —

Is it really going to make Carla-san happy if we’re going to leave this place?

Place: Violet mansion — Carla’s bedroom

Subaru: Jeez, Ayato that dumbass, for him to start such a rampage at the end.

Yui: You did amazing. How are you feeling?

Subaru: Oh, now that they all are in prison I feel better. Well, there are still people making a fuss.

Carla: Leave those who want to make any noises. However, we need two or more people to have them monitored. We should not take our eyes off them.

Subaru: I know. Right now Kou and Azusa are watching over them.

Yui: Is it okay, that everyone is in one jail cell? As expected, it seems a little cramped…

Carla: There is no other way. It would be troublesome since some are violated.

At the very least, they put an own prison for each house. Like this we can watch the situation safely.

Subaru: Well, they all are pretty tough guys. They shouldn’t die neither give up that easily.

Yui: I wonder if that’s true?

(Well, I’ve been in that dungeon for a pretty long time as well so I think they are going to be… okay?)

Subaru: …By the way…

Carla: What’s it? Is there still something wrong?

Subaru: Well, what. It‘s because you helped those guys for no specific reason.

… You managed to stop them and their stupid fight that instant, I really appreciate it.

Yui: (Subaru-kun, is he thanking Carla-san…?)

Carla: Hmph… I don’t know the reason for your courtesy because you seemed like a child at first, seems like you started growing a little.

Subaru: …What did you!? You asshole, even though I am bowing down, your bossy attitude hasn’t changed!?

Carla: I see, it can’t be said that it is certainly a return without gratitude? Then, I will respond with courtesy.

…I wouldn’t have thought by myself, that I would ever help any kind of vampires.

The two of you, Yui and Subaru changed my decision. It was your presence.

Subaru: Hah? Why me?

Carla: Just awhile ago, there was something so I could not interact with you.

In addiction, maybe I should as well try to accept those who still think I am their brother…

Yui: (Laito-kun … he was the happiest one when it was clear that Carla-san would become the king)

(Even if all of their current memoriesvare fake, they really act like they are brothers—)

Carla: Let me thank you once again. Subaru, I am grateful.

Subaru: Y-You’re acting weird when you look so overwhelmed with feelings!

Shit, I’ll go and check the prison!

*Subaru leaves*

Yui: Subaru-kun, he ran out of here with a total red face…

Carla: That guy is losing his temper, because he can not handle anyone being honest with him.

But, he really is a good man. It is regrettable that I can not use him as my servant.

Yui: The two of you turned out to be friends. Carla-san and Subaru-kun.

Carla: Hmph. I do not intend to deepen my relatives with him. I just admit it more as a master-slave relationship.

Yui: Haha, understood.

(But honestly, I never thought that this day would come)

(Carla-san who is the founders king, changed and helped the Vampires just like they were relatives)

Carla: Now that everyone has entered the jail, the threat of the other families has completely disappeared.

The next goal we must reach, is obviously the church.

Yui: …Ngh!

(Exactly. We still have to find a way out of this whole situation and miniature garden)

(But, once we leave this place Carla-san’s disease will continue to progress as well)

That means, you also want to find a way to restore the memories of everyone in jail?

If everyone would cooperate, it would be much more encouraging!

Carla: Not everyone would be as cooperative as Subaru was. They would get in the way even if their memories would return.

Yui: T…That is…

Carla: Of course, I want Shin’s memories to get back, but right now I can not find any conclusions and we don‘t have enough time for it either.

I am sure we will find out once we look into the church which is the center of this space.

Yui: T-That is…

(Should I stop him now? Or should I proceed as it is?)

Choices

1) — should stop him (black)

2) — should move forward (white) ♡ ♡ ♡

— should stop him

Yui: (After all, I’m still lost. I’m sure I won’t get any answers right away either)

(I know I‘m acting selfish. But I just want a little more time. Carla-san must be stopped…)

— should move forward ♡

Yui: (Maybe we should really go. I mean, it was our main goal from the very beginning)

(But if I’d tell him that his illness would go on once we leave, Carla-san would still leave…)

end Choices

Carla: … Now there is only one thing left behind, before I am able to aim for the church.

Yui: L-Left behind… ?

Carla: Yui. I want to talk with you alone.

Yui: Nn…

Carla: I don‘t want to keep any secrets from you either, that was something you said before, correct?

Now it is the time. Would you insist telling me about your secret?

Yui: (I still don’t have the full courage to face reality)

(I’m sorry, Carla-san. But, it’s still way too confusing for me)

(I don’t want to lose you, I can’t choose the “right” thing myself anymore either—)

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Star Trek

Chapter One

Summary: Hailey Pike, a Starfleet officer and daughter goes through Life and Space while trying to help as many people as she can. With species and events trying to destroy mankind and everything in existence. She has to save the people she loves and also the universe with the help of new friends and crew members.

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“We are losing her!”

Yelling.

“We can’t do anything!”

No.

“We tried everything we could.”

Please no.

“I’m sorry.”

Why.

“There was too much internal damage and bleeding to the brain, and major body functions started shutting down.”

Please. Why.

Waking up with a gasp and sweat coating my body, I kick the blankets off of me. Throwing my legs over the side of the bed, I drop my sweaty forehead into my hands. I was trying to get control over my breathing, but it wasn't working so well.

I started looking around the room to calm myself when I remembered that I was in a hotel room and not my actual one. Breathing a sigh, I look over at the clock next to my bed, seeing it was earlier than I hoped it was.

Rubbing my face one last time, I stand up to make my way over to the bathroom for a cold shower. One by one, I started peeling off my sweat-covered nightwear as I try not to crash into anything on my way.

Turning the water on, I step in and relish the fact that my body was getting clean. As the water soaks my hair and face, I close my eyes, and my mind dulls into fogginess. The moment was calming, but everything starts coming at me, be it images and memories, it stung.

It doesn’t stop. 

It won’t stop. 

It never does.

Opening my eyes, I grab my body wash and clean myself and then my hair before sighing while stepping out. Wrapping the fluffy towel around my body, I walk to the door and step out into the hotel room. Getting dressed, I run my hands through my hair and behind my pointed ears before putting on my mother's necklace.

Walking to the kitchen area, I yawn and stretch while cracking my back. I start heating up the water for my morning tea to relax before leaning against the counter and sighing.

My father, Christopher Pike, was in the hotel room next to mine, most likely getting more sleep than me. We are currently in Iowa with all the new Starfleet cadets on our way back to San Francisco, where Starfleet academy is.

The dream- well, more nightmare was starting to replay in my head again. The same thing happens every morning, I wake up sweating from a nightmare, take an ice-cold shower, and then tea. Tea and Hot Chocolate seem to be the best route to calming myself in the morning.

Whistling then went off next to me, making me look over and see it was the water. I don't really like using replicators, so I don't use them if I don't have to. It never makes my tea right. Getting the tea in the mug and then the water, I walk over to the big window and open it before sitting on a chair. 

Looking out at the sky, blue was starting to come through as the sun rises over the horizon. This is a moment I never want to leave; it's peaceful.

After watching the sunrise and finishing the tea, there was a knock at the door. Putting the cup in the sink, I make my way over and open the door.

The person on the other side smiles and says, good morning.

“Morning, dad.”

“I’m not surprised you’re already up and about.” He states, walking in after I open the door some more, “The same dream?”

“Every night,” I mutter with distaste.

“Well, if you need to talk, I’m here,” Dad says, making me smile and nod, “Are you ready for tomorrow?”

“As ready as I’ll ever be!” I smile, remembering that once we get to the academy, I’ll be helping Spock with working on his Kobayashi Maru no-win scenario test. I have always wanted to work with Spock more, and this is an excellent chance for it.

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It was later in the evening, and we were at this bar near the Riverside Shipyard. I was still too young to drink, but I can be in the building, just not near the bar. I was currently talking to my father and a couple other commanders when what sounded like a fight broke out in the next room.

My father walks over to the doors, opening them as I follow him to see what was happening. It was a Starfleet cadet holding a man down on a table punching him repeatedly. You can tell my father was not impressed just by the look on his face. He whistles, getting everyone's attention.

The cadet lets go of the guy, making him fall back on the table and wince. The cadet stood frightened, but I focused more on the man with blood smeared on his face. My face scrunches up, looking at him because it just reminds me of the time I got the shit beaten out of me.

“Outside, all of you.” Authority in his tone while speaking made everyone flinch but me, “Now!” That made the cadet answer and scurry away with all the other recruits following while grumbling. “You all right, son?”

“You can whistle really loud, you know that?” The man slurred, but it was still easy to understand him. That comment made my father chuckle lightly, and I giggle. I walk over to make make sure nothing was broken. 

“You’re beautiful.” He admires breathly with wide eyes and his mouth open. 

“Well, hello to you too!” I giggle while grabbing the back of his head and helping him into a sitting position. His eyes never leave my face as I help him stand. He staggers a little, but I’m able to get him into a chair.

The manager and owner are busy telling everyone to leave, so I ask the bartender if they had a first aid kit. He grabs it for me as I grab a random drink off the counter and head back to the table. 

My father was sitting in the chair opposite him and reading his PADD. I set the kit down and hand the drink over to the bloodied guy. He takes it and chugs it before looking at me in the eyes.

The brilliant blue of his eyes stares at me like the ocean on a calm day; they are so beautiful. He smirks lightly but then winces in pain. I open the kit and get to work on stopping his gushing nose. 

“Got a name, pretty eyes.” I tease lightly, smiling, putting tissues in his nose. He chuckles but answers, “Jim Kirk.” he sounded nasally.

I stop what I was doing as the name Kirk rang through my head. I've heard that name before from my father and from Starfleet records. I shake my head, getting back to work on Jim's face.

I put the bloody towels and wipes in a pile and get up to get more; I also grab another drink for Jim, so he would sit still. Getting back to the table, I sit on the edge and hand the glass over. Jim and my father started up a conversation after exchanging names.

“You know, I couldn’t believe it when you told my daughter who you are.” My father says, smiling a little.

“She’s your daughter?!” Jim says, pointing up at me, making me laugh, “but who am I, Captain Pike?” Chugging his drink again and wincing. 

“Your father’s son.”

Jim looks at the man in front of him before turning and asking the bartender for another drink.

“For my dissertation, I was assigned the U.S.S Kelvin. Something I admired about your dad, he didn’t believe in no-win scenarios.”

“He sure learned his lesson.” Jim state while sniffing and went to touch his nose. I swat his hands away, “Don't touch your face.” I then take out some tissues before lifting his head and checking his nose.

“Well, it depends on how you define winning. You’re here, aren’t you?”

“Thanks.” A drink was placed in front of Jim, and he grabs it. 

“You know, that instinct to leap without looking that was his nature, too.” My father says, “And in my opinion, it’s something Starfleet’s lost-”

“Why are you talking to me, man?” Jim smiles and chuckles while shaking his head. I grab his chin again and make him look up so I can get the blood right under his nose without hurting him.

“ 'cause I looked up your file while you were drooling on the floor and on my daughter.”

“Dad!”

“Your aptitude tests are off the charts. So what is it?” The Captain asks, “You like being the only genius-level repeat offender in the Midwest?”

“Maybe I love it.” Jim scoffed, looking off to the side

“Seriously doubt that,” I snort, making him look up at me and smirk.

“And why is that?” he raises an eyebrow, “You don’t like cowboys?”

“Oh, trust me, I do. But almost an hour ago, you were getting your face beaten in on this table.” I smirk back at him. His eyes widened slightly, and he looked surprised but just smirked even more. “Now turn your head you have a cut.”

“Jim, so your dad dies. You can settle for a less-than-ordinary life. Or do you feel like you were meant for something better? Something special?”

Jim’s eyebrow twitches while he turns away. Yet again, I grab his chin and gently force him forward.

“Enlist in Starfleet.” My father finally says.

Jim chuckles, “Enlist?” he looks down and snorts while smiling, “You guys must be way down on your recruiting quota for the month-”

“If you’re half the man your father was, Jim, Starfleet could use you.” The older man states, “You can be an officer in four years. You can have your own ship in eight. You understand what the Federation is, don’t you? It’s important. It’s a peacekeeping and humanitarian armada-”

“Are we done?” 

“I’m done.” My father says, getting up and sighing, “Riverside Shipyard. Shuttle for new recruits leaves tomorrow, 0800.”

Jim tips his glass up and looks at the table.

“Now, your father was Captain of a starship for 12 minutes. He saved 800 lives, including your mother’s. And yours.” My father smiles, “I dare you to do better.” He moves to leave, but before he does, he pats my shoulder.

“You go along. I’ll make my way soon.” I smile up at my dad while grabbing and squeezing his hand. He smiles back and walks out the door. Jim was still looking at the table, but instead of alcohol, he had a U.S.S Kelvin salt shaker in his hand.

“I think you should do it,” I insist while smiling, “Enlist, I mean.” The blue-eyed male in front of me looked into my eyes, sitting and staring, nothing else. Sighing, he shifts in his seat before touching his nose.

“Stop it!” I snap, grabbing his hand and pulling it away from his face, “Don’t touch, or it’s going to hurt.”

“Ehhh, I’m used to it,” Smirking, he pats my knee before looking away. I bring my hand up under his chin to make him look at me. “Seriously, though, you should enlist. It’ll do you some good. And the name's Hailey.”

“Well, Hailey, what’s that supposed to mean?” He scoffs lightly but doesn’t break eye contact. I bring my hand to his cheek, “You might not get into a lot of fights while in Starfleet. Like my father said, you would do great, you have a high IQ, you need to show it.” I lightly pat his cheek and get up, walking to the door. Opening the door, I turn around and see him gazing at me, “Plus, we would get to see each other more!” Smiling, I turn and leave. I smile to myself, walking through the parking lot, hoping he does choose to join.  

‘Don’t get too attached.’ 

“Jesus!” I say under my breath while stopping, “I forgot about you.”

‘You wound me. But seriously, don’t get attached. Remember what happened last time.’

“Yes, I know,” Sighing, I continue walking. Getting to the end of the almost empty parking lot, I see my father leaning against the hood of the car. He was staring up at the stars but looks over at me when he hears my footsteps.

"Took you long enough." 

“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” I chuckle, “Do you think he’s going to join?”

“I don’t know,” He answers before sighing and looking at the stars one last time. He stands up and heads for the driver's side, "Let’s head out we have a big day tomorrow.”

“That we do!” Smiling, I head to the passenger side and get in.

Big day, indeed.

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I was waiting in front of the shuttle in the shipyard as my father walks up to me, "You still waiting for him?"  

"I have faith," I smile, running my hands down my uniform. I was currently wearing my black Starfleet uniform looking all proper. I then felt a hand on my shoulder, "It's time. We need to get on."

Disappointment flashes across my face as I sigh, "Okay," I then turn and head to the shuttle door with my father. But before I got to the steps, I heard an engine that made me turn. It was coming from a motorcycle, and the person on it was Jim, who got off and threw his keys to a construction worker who complimented it. He then walks over to us, "Four years? I'll do it in three." He turns to the Shuttle and starts jogging up the steps.

I grin at my father before turning and skipping up the steps of the shuttle. I caught up to Jim and was about to say something when he rams his head into a metal beam. I try stifling a laugh, but it did work as it made the male turn around and look at me, rubbing his forehead.

"Am I always going to have to fix you up?" I tease while crossing my arms.  He chuckles and smirks but turns back around and heads for an open seat. He sits down, and I take the spot on his right. I start buckling up when Jim starts talking to a Cadet about her first name.

"Imma take it, you were hitting on her, and either a friend or an angry boyfriend didn't like it," I tease, staring at the man who just quietly snorts and smiles, "And that's why you got your ass kicked."

He started grinning and was about to make a sarcastic comment but was stopped by yelling. A man came in with a Starfleet worker arguing about having a seat and being a doctor.

"I told you people, I don't need a doctor, damn it, I am a doctor!" The man said while being pulled into the seating area.

"You need to get back to your seat."

"I had one in the bathroom with no windows." They then start walking in front of Jim and me and getting louder.

"Get back to your seat now-"

"I suffer from aviophobia. It means fear of dying in something that flies."

"Sir, for your own safety, sit down, or else I'll make you sit down!"

The man gaped at her before nodding lightly and taking the empty seat on Jim's left, "Fine."

"Thank you." The lady said, irritated, before walking away from us.

"This is Captain Pike. We've been cleared for takeoff." It was then heard over the PA system, which made some people giddy and fidgety. I pull on my belt one last time to make sure everything was secure before sighing. The doors started to close, and the Shuttle turned on.

"I may throw up on you." The guy says, turning to Jim. Jim just looks at him with a bewildered look before saying, "I think these things are pretty safe."

"Don't pander to me, Kid. One tiny crack in the hull, and our blood boils in 13 seconds. A solar flare might crop up, cook us in our seats. And wait till you're sitting pretty with a case of Andorian shingles." The man just keeps going on with every possibility that could happen to us. He had more, but I start to tune him out before I get onto helping him calm down.

"Well, I hate to break this to you, but Starfleet operates in space." Jim tries to pacify him as the man stops talking about all the different ways we could die in space. 

"Yeah, well, I got nowhere else to go. The ex-wife took the whole damn planet in the divorce." The man said, taking out a flask and taking a sip, "All I got left is my bones." He then hands the flask to Jim, who also drinks from it.

"Jim Kirk." 

"McCoy. Leonard McCoy."

The Shuttle starts shaking as Jim hands the flask to me, but I refuse, "I'm not old enough, just yet. Hailey Pike, by the way, nice to meetcha!"

"Captain Pikes, daughter?" McCoy asks, taking the flask back.

"Yes, sir, the one and only!" I give him a cheery smile and lean forward to see him better.

"Why aren't you wearing the red uniform like everybody else?" He asks which Jim nods in agreement and looks at me with curiosity.

"Oh, it's because I already graduated, and I'm a Starfleet officer!" I cheer while grinning, "I graduated when I was 16 at the top of my class!"

"Wow." The men both say together, looking at me. "How old are you then?" McCoy was the one to ask.

"20 years of age!" 

"Ahhh, that's why you didn't drink anything while you were cleaning me up last night." 

"Yep!" The Shuttle starts taking off into the sky, making me lean back against my chair and sigh.

Here we go!

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Invincible [Chapter Thirteen] Riverside [Katsuki Bakugou]

Who will win this year’s annual sports festival? I read over these words many times before breaking out into a soft laugh. Mina has a way of doing things to incite this kind of behavior from me. She’s a good friend, but I believe the page isn’t ready for this sort of declaration yet. The pink-skinned teenager didn’t even add a section for the other courses to vote. A list of names featuring the 21 members of our class are the only ones I see, and so far 2 votes have been made; Todoroki and Midoriya.

I place my vote for Katsuki – even out the odds a little. The poll looks nice, however. Mina does well to bring attention to our class. She’s good at pepping us for the upcoming festival. Our webpage is colorful and very well organized. I feel unprepared for it. My calendar is nothing compared to what Mina has done. Will it even draw attention? The only date I have on it is for the sports festival. I’m fortunate to be given the half off specials from Lunch Rush. This helps to fill in the blanks. But, maybe Mina or Momo can help me to spice it up a bit. I decide to text Mina a little later, since it’s Saturday morning and I don’t know what she has planned for today.

In the meantime, I try to match different colors on the header for a better appeal. My laptop sits on top of my covers as I play around with the app. This is all just a distraction to keep me from the real goal. I need to train, but I fear I won’t have time. School takes up most of my day, and during the evening I am here, helping my father with the chores. Not to mention I am still on restriction from the nurse. I need to find time to strengthen my mind, like she had mentioned. Still, I’m not sure about this. I have 2 weeks to think of something, so I’m not completely out of time.

I lean back on my pillows and sigh. What an exciting week. I think about messaging Katsuki, but I know he’s busy. He’s training his own quirk to withstand the extreme use he’s about to put himself through. I have no doubt the rest of the class is too.

A light ping alerts me to a message on the chat box. Mina is on. She asks about the plans of all the students online. At the moment, Eijirou and I are the only two. He begins to type back an answer while I decide on whether or not to answer. They know I am online. My icon of Midnight shows in the top right hand corner of the box. I decide on typing back, but a knock interrupts me from doing so.

I allow the person entry, thinking that they’re my father. He probably needs help with something, but when the door opens, it’s not him. Katsuki walks in; I am surprised. It’s early, but more importantly, it’s not his style.

“Morning,” I greet him.

He’s dressed in his usual workout attire, but he’s not completely covered in sweat. It seems like he’s on a late start. I move my feet for him to sit down, but he remains standing and moves over to my side.

“Why are you still in bed?”

I glance at the clock on my computer and raise a brow. “It’s 7 in the morning. I’m usually in bed at this time on a Saturday.” I like to sleep; sue me. “Besides, I’m working on a project for the council. It’s a calendar for Mina’s webpage.”

The blond gives me a confused look, probably not sure who Mina is. I refer to her as the girl with the pink skin, and he seems content with this. Katsuki bends down closer to me, and looks at the subject matter on the page. He reads the name of the poll out loud and snorts.

“Pinky set this up?”

I nod in agreement, and turn the laptop screen in his direction. He reach over and slides the mouse over his name. “You vote already?” Again I nod.

“That’s my vote,” I confirm. “But, I didn’t do it because we’re dating. I made my decision, because I believe out of everyone from our class, you can win.”

Katsuki slips my laptop from me, and puts it on the bedside table. “Get up and get dressed. We’re going to train together.”

I pout at this. “What about the project? I want to finish it before Monday.”

“Do you want to be an actual hero one day? Airi, you have a crutch that you need to work on before this happens. Sitting in your bed, and hoping you find a solution for it, isn’t the same as actually doing something about it. I don’t care if you think of me as an asshole for saying this, but in your current state, you’ll end up in a bed for the rest of your life if you don’t intend to do something about it. Do you really want that?”

“No, I don’t. I do, however think you can be an asshole at times about it,” I say with a glare. He’s right; I don’t want to end up like my mother. She had been a good hero, but she let herself be consumed by her quirk. I don’t want that for myself, not after the silent promise I made.

“I’m going to train your sorry ass, so don’t cuss me just yet. You’re going to regret dating me after this,” the blond says with a smirk.

I huff in annoyance, “Too late for that. Now leave, so I can get dressed.”

Katsuki does as I ask, but before he leaves the room, he stops by the door and looks back over his shoulder at me. “Dress warm; it’s chilly out.”

“Piss off, blondie.” I toss a pillow at him, but it bounces off the door and plops motionlessly onto the floor. Katsuki leaves the room without saying a word, which only makes me cuss him more.

I get dressed in warm clothing; a zip up jacket and leggings with pockets. Katsuki is outside waiting for me when I am done. I walk with him down the block and into a small field next to a riverside. The ground is charred and some of the grass is dead, but it appears to me mostly secluded. I assume this is where Katsuki goes to train. I didn’t expect it to be so close to my house, but I’m not complaining.

He doesn’t wait for me, and begins to stretch his body. I stare in awe as his muscles flex. It’s really nice to see my boyfriend in a new light. I’ve never really noticed before, but I can see he’s stacked. It makes me wonder what he looks like beneath his clothing. I feel my face heat up at this. I’m not ready for this sort of thing yet.

“What do you want me to start with?” I turn my attention away from him and kick awkwardly at the short grass.

Katsuki doesn’t stop with his stretching, but he doesn’t ignore me either. “Sit down and meditate. You need to learn to strengthen your mind, so I suggest beginning with that.”

I sit on the ground and cross my legs. This isn’t a bad way to start. I thought Katsuki may want to push me harder, but this I can manage. I close my eyes and focus on my breathing. My thoughts seem to stray a little, but I manage to pull them back and listen to the sound of my breath as it flows from my lungs. Minutes later, the blond asks me to get up. I do as he asks, clearly at peace with myself. I feel wide awake and fully energized.

“What’s next, blondie?”

Katsuki smirks, clearly amused by something. He turns and points to a rut dug in the dirt. I notice it spreads around the entire perimeter of the field; all 90 feet of it. “See the line I dug out? You’re going to run with me around it until I tell you to stop.”

I give him a glare. “I can’t keep up with you. How am I supposed to do it?”

“Suck it up, and run. I never said this was going to be easy. It’s only going to get harder for you,” he tells me.

I cuss at him and begin to follow him around the field. It’s terrible, because I am out of shape. I’ve run laps longer than this before with worse coaches, so this is nothing. I do as the blond asks, running faster and longer without complaint. It sucks, but after a while he stops and throws me a drink. He was out here before he came to get me, it appears. I don’t remember him carrying drinks with him.

“When you’re done, go and meditate again. I expect you to do this at least several times a day, before and after you run.” Katsuki takes a drink of his water and drops the bottle onto the ground near his feet.

“Shouldn’t I be working on using my quirk more? I understand the meditation. It’s to help me focus, but I should be trying to work with my quirk. Won’t that be more beneficial to me?”

Katsuki gives me a scowl. “Go for it. Use your quirk without shoring up your mind first. It’s worked so well this far.”

“No need to be an ass,” I snap with annoyance. I sit on the ground again and cross my legs. “Explain to me what you want me to accomplish before the festival.”

“You’re not at the level you need to be at yet. I don’t care how good you are at using your quirk if you can’t take the impact of it,” Katsuki explains.

He sits in front of me, copying my posture. His hand takes one of mine, and he places it onto his lower arm. The muscle there feels stained almost and his veins seem more visible through his skin. “Overuse of my quirk will cause my arms to cramp up. The recoil hurts like a bitch, but I work my body out to prevent this from stopping me.”

I rub gentle circles into his skin. I didn’t know this, but it’s no surprise. Every quirk has a drawback. I’m just too stubborn at times to admit mine.

“Thank you,” I tell him. A smile reaches my lips. “It seems like you have a better understanding of how to work with my quirk than I do.”

Katsuki sighs; he seems to like this. “Just stop bitching and trust me. I’m going to make you into one hell of a hero someday.”

This is why I like him; he doesn’t sugar coat the truth. I really admire him for this. My face begins to warm up. The conversation between the girls and I comes to mind. Didn’t I tell myself that I would try and kiss him? I glance at his lips; they look so soft. We’re dating now, so I don’t see why this is a problem. Would it be stupid to just do it without giving him a warning first? I have no idea how to go about doing this.

I bite my lip in embarrassment. “Can I ask something of you?”

“Depends on what it is,” the blond answers simply.

My face feels so warm. Tears are at the corner of my eyes, but I blink them away and look down at my hands. “Can I …  maybe kiss you?”

“The hell for?” His voice sounds surprised.

Instantly I regret asking. I lift my hands, covering my face with them. This is a bad idea. I never should have asked him this. Can there be a way to just play it off as a joke? I fear the situation is far from over at this point.

“I’m so sorry,” I stutter out. “Forget I said anything. I have no clue why I asked you that.”

Katsuki pushes my hands from my face, and forces me to look at him. I feel like a damn fool, and I’m sure I look like one too. His eyes narrow at me, but his pale cheeks are dusted in red. This leaves me speechless.

“So you don’t want to kiss me, then?”

I widen my eyes. Is he upset with me? “I do, but I’ve made this so very awkward. A first kiss is supposed to be special.”

The blond lets go of my face and leans back. He seems to be deep in thought about something. He finally looks at me, and lets his expression soften. I can feel tears falling from my eyes. “Knock it off. I never said no.”

“You never said yes either,” I tell him with a nervous smile.

“Fuck you’re such a baby,” he hisses.

He leans forward and places his lips on mine. I freeze up almost instantly. This is nothing like I had expected it to be. It’s gentle almost. Katsuki pulls away; I never kissed him back. I grab his shirt and pull myself forward, pressing my lips against his. My nose bumps against his, and he grunts beneath his breath, but slowly kisses me back. We sit like this for a while longer, until Katsuki pushes me back.

“Happy now, fuck munch?”

I’m not entirely sure. “Have you ever been kissed before?”

“I don’t have time for stupid shit like that. You’re the first one I’ve ever let this close to me,” Katsuki snaps. He seems rather embarrassed now.

I play with a lock of my hair. Honestly, I don’t know what to say. “I’ve never been kissed either, besides now.” A smile pulls at my lips. “It was kind of awkward, but I liked it.”

“No shit. You literally about busted my nose.”

I give him a playful glare. He’s not exactly the best at making the situation seem any less unusual. I did what I wanted and kissed him. I am content with this. A coy smirk pulls at the corner of my lips.

“So, would it be too soon to ask you for a kiss with the tongue?”

Katsuki shoves his hand into my face. “Don’t get any ideas, pervert. I’m not letting your saliva anywhere near my mouth.”

He’s so dramatic sometimes. I huff in annoyance and swat away his arm. “We share drinks all the time. Stop being such a wuss.”

“I don’t share shit with you,” the blond argues back. “Sometimes you just take without asking.”

I bust out in laughter. This is the most fun I’ve had in a while. The stress of the sports festival seems to be the last thing on my mind. I have Katsuki to thank for this. I lean forward and kiss him again. This time he reacts instantly, and presses his lips harder against mine. I wonder what he tastes like? So far I am liking this girlfriend thing.

The blond separates us again, but this time instead of moving away from me, he pulls me against his chest. I lean my head on his shoulder and cuddle into him. He remains quiet from this point on. I assume he is meditating, so I do the same. The sound of our breathing calms me down, and somewhere in the distance, I hear to gentle flux of the river as it carries on. I hope to cherish these moments, for however long they last.

#katsuki bakugō #my hero acadamy #oc #first kiss

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Walking Dead Game FanFiction - “Bringing High Water”

Title: Bringing High Water Characters: Clementine, Louis, AJ Summary: When adventuring to Louis’ favourite quiet spot on a ‘date,’ Louis, Clem and AJ encounter a bear. In the process of getting AJ as far away from it as possible, Clem falls into the water and Louis needs to fish her out and keep her warm. Author's Note: this isn’t a request I literally had a dream about this and just REALLY wanted to write it lol support me with ko-fi ♡ ---------♥️♥️♥️----------

“Come on, you guys are gonna love it.”

Clem rolled her eyes, but played along as Louis tugged at her wrist, pulling her deeper along the riverside at the edge of the woods. Ahead of them trotted AJ, splashing occasionally at the edge of water, watching the little waves that rippled out from beneath him. “How much farther do we need to walk?”

“Not too much farther now, I promise.”

Louis had promised Clem only a few days prior that he had the perfect date planned for them. As per the usual whenever they planned a ‘date,’ Clem asked if it was a ‘W’ or a ‘WO’ date — their code for ‘with’ or ‘without’ AJ. Luckily for all of them, this one was a W.

“Please bring him. I think he’s gonna love what I have planned.”

“Really?” Clem had asked.

“Really.”

Clem would be lying if Louis’ genuine excitement to include AJ didn’t make her heart to soar. He was so accommodating to the both of them and was so phenomenal with AJ. AJ adored him to bits, and she could tell Louis felt the same about him.

“Okay, okay, we’re close.”

AJ jumped, all attention previously stuck on the river shifting to the male at their side as he trotted to be closer to the two.

Louis popped himself into a small brush with a man made path — one of worn down grass and frequently pushed-aside bushes — and wandered down a short, but dark, forest trail. As the path began to get lighter, and as he pushed aside the last of the bushes needed to reach their destination, Clem went breathless.

It was a dock — one amazingly well maintained despite the circumstances. It was clean, and sturdy, and had a shelter over the first half and an open section toward the edge. Back in the day, it was where people would’ve sat to fish.

“I come here to write music sometimes,” Louis said. “You know, when the school gets too loud.”

Clementine completely understood.

AJ immediately trotted down the rocks at the side of the dock, admiring the silky water and slew of moss stuck to the edges of everything in its grasp. He watched the twirling of fish, the distant chirping of birds, and the hum of crickets lurking nearby.

This is what nature felt like. A nature that AJ had been deprived of ever being able to experience, and a nature that Clementine had so dearly missed.

“How often do you come here?” Clem asked, arms crossing.

“Well, I used to come here every couple days. A few times a week.”

Clem’s brows furrowed. “That much?”

“You know Ericson. It’s nuts over there.”

Clem gave a smile of understanding. “So, when did that change?”

Louis’ gaze had drifted to AJ, watching as he played on the rocks to ensure he didn’t slip. His stare travelled to Clementine’s, settled there, and nested. He smiled. “When I got a reason to never want to leave.”

Clementine could feel the heat rising in her neck. Clearly it was apparent too given the way Louis’ eyes travelled there. He dipped forward, his fingers grazing the rosy surface, and Clem playfully swatted him away. “You’re a dork.”

“I try to be.”

“Well, you unfortunately succeed.”

The two paused amidst their playful back of forth, eyes meeting, cheeks rosy and bright, smiles filled with the promises they had made months prior. They got lost there, building homes in one another, before AJ’s voice shattered them from their project.

“Woah,” his breathlessness caught Clem by surprise and, turning away from the owner of her heart, went to see what the child was ogling over. Seeing as so much of the world had been restricted from him, she’d expected it to be something simple, like a bird or fox.

She froze, her breath snagging in her throat, her heels skidding against the wooden deck, when she spotted a bear a few feet away.

“It’s amazing,” AJ cooed, eyes trained on whatever creature it was before him. He’d never seen anything like it.

“Holy shit,” Clementine wheezed, reaching back, hoping to bring Louis’ attention to the dilemma too.

His hand caught hers, bringing her balance in a moment of uncertainty, and squeezed. “Don’t move,” Louis said, an arm extended, halting any movement from the two. “Everyone, just freeze.”

Everyone did as told.

Clementine could feel her hands go clammy, jittery as she stared between the bear and her AJ. If that bear made a move, she didn’t know what she would do. She couldn’t lose AJ, but stood no chance against a bear. All she could pray for was that they were all still enough that the bear would not pay them any mind.

“Okay,” Louis said, voice low and soft. “AJ, Clem and I are gonna help you get off of the rocks and back onto the dock.”

“Why?” AJ asked, eyes fascinated and trained on the being.

Clem gulped. “That’s a bear, AJ.” Clem hushed. “They aren’t normally kind to people.”

She could see AJ’s shoulders sink and tense, all within an instant, as the creature lifted its gaze and spotted the trio. “Will it leave me alone?” He asked, his voice more hushed and wavy than before.

Clementine hated how disappointed and worried he sounded. If she could, she would banish everything that could ever cause him worry. “Yes AJ, just follow our lead and listen to us.”

“We’re gonna keep you safe, little dude.” Louis said. Clem could feel her heart soften at the nickname, a little way Louis was trying to keep AJ calm — by making it seem like an everyday thing they were prepped handle.

“Okay,” Clem breathed, slowly making her way down onto the rocks where AJ stood. Her eyes were plastered to the bear, watching it study them, nose twitching, before returning to eating the shrubbery. “AJ, I’m coming to you, and Louis and I will help you off of the rocks, okay?”

“Okay,” AJ said, voice calmer now. Their feigned calmness must have been assisting.

Clem made her way onto the rocks, removing her gaze from the creature to study where she was stepping. She could feel Louis holding his breath behind her, wanting nothing more than for her to be safe and steady.

She gradually made her way down to AJ’s side, hushing him the moment she reached him to assure him she was there, and lifted him into her arms. Then, pivoting as slowly as she could, passed him to Louis. The moment she let go, and AJ was in Louis arms being set down on solid ground, a flurry of peace washed over her. He was safe. AJ was okay.

With her back to the water, Clem turned to the bear, studying its movements to determine when she could start making her way up. She didn’t get as suspected, however, as before she had a chance to brace herself, the bear paused his eating and quickened its motions.

He began moving, turning, ready to make a move, and Clementine jumped.

And lost her balance.

And fell, back first, crashing into the chilled waters below.

“Clem!”

The cry was muffled, but she could still hear it. She knew it was Louis, but she couldn’t respond. She couldn’t react. She couldn’t do anything.

Louis knew he was being louder than he should have been, but the sound escaped him before he had a chance to stop it. The terror of losing Clementine — the one who meant the absolute world to him — caused him to lose control of himself.

She was frozen, lost in the rush of the water, eyes wide open, staring at the distorted images of the ones she loved above the surface.

“Clem! I’m coming, okay?”

She was underwater, and a bear was feet away from her helpless figure.

“Come to me Clem, I got you. I’ll catch you.”

A bear was

feet away

from

her

.

“I’m here Clem, don’t be scared.”

And she was trapped

underwater

.

The snap back to reality sent her calm demeanour into pieces, her body suddenly flailing, jolting to get to the surface. All she could think to do — all she could manage to do — was wave her arms toward the water's surface and flap her legs to raise her higher. She had no idea what was beneath her, or what was happening above her. There could be walkers clamouring for her feet and a bear looming over her head. So, she squeezed her eyes, flailed to the surface the best she could, and did what she always did when she was lost.

She reached for Louis.

She felt a jolt of cold on her palm, and she could tell she had broken through the surface, but she had no idea what good it would do. The edge of the water was filled with rocks, none sturdy enough to stand on, let alone pull her up. She could only reach for her lifeline and hope — pray — that he would be there to catch her.

Then, his hands snagged hers and gripped tight. While she was reaching for her lifeline, Louis clung to her like she was his. He’d managed to balance himself on the rocks — wedging his feet between two heavy-weight stones — and pulled with as much force as he could muster. His eyes darted to his right, searching for any signs of the bear, hesitant to make any noise.

His eyes snapped back to the water seeing nothing, and tugged as fiercely as he could. He could feel AJ’s terrified gaze on his back, praying he would be able to save the girl that meant so much to him — so much to them both.

He watched as her head broke through the water’s surface, letting out a loud, heaving gasp for air, coughing up the water she had sucked in during the horrors of her first terrified moments. Then, blinking away her panicked tears meshing with the river’s water, heaving out the last of what clouded her lungs, she could see him — her lifeline, her Louis, right there.

She could see the fear in his eyes, the desperate clenching of his knuckles, the way his heels dug into the rocks. His hands tugged at her arms, his eyes never leaving hers from the moment she broke through the surface. He continued to tug her up, helping her gain balance on the rocks, as he gingerly guided her away from the waters.

When she was close enough, an arm leapt out and clutched her waist, desperately pulling her closer to him. She gained balance, found her footing, and crashed into his chest.

“Oh my

God

,” he panted, hands clamouring up her back. “Thank God. You’re here, you’re okay.”

His chest heaved under her cheek, but it didn’t disturb her. She was too lost in the fear of it all to think twice. Her fingers clung to him, wrapped around him, ensuring he was so close that he’d keep her safe from another fall.

“You’re okay, I got you.” He said, his hands clinging to her soaked clothing. If Clementine had the capacity to, she’d feel the way his shaky, terrified breathing worked into her hair. She’d feel the way his hands quivered against her back, rubbing against her jacket and squeezing it, amazed that she was still there. If she backed away, she’d be able to see the terrified tears in his eyes retreating to the edges, threatening to fall but wavering in amazement that he had her.

She was there. She was between his palms. He caught her.

“Hey,” he said softly, adjusting his hold on her. He adjusted the way his arms rested against her back, sliding himself to her side to guide her further from the edge. As he moved, he felt her fingers coil around his shirt and jacket, begging him to stay. With a moment of hesitation, wanting nothing more than to scoop the girl into his arms and whisk her away, he gulped and continued, slower this time. “Come here, come with me.”

As gently as he could, allowing her to move at her own pace, he guided her toward a spot to sit on the dock - a small indent under the roofed area, one of the areas carved into a bench for fishers to take breaks on. Her fists clamped down on his jacket even harder, pulling him as close to the side of her body as she could, wavering as she made her way to their seat.

He sat down first, gesturing to the open space beside him for her to sit. As she did, she threw herself back into him. Shaking, breathless, eyes clustered with tears, and her clothing soaked entirely through, she clung to him.

“Is Clem okay?”

“She’ll be okay, buddy.” Louis said, wrapping his arms around her, bringing the girl closer to his chest. He brought her legs over him and curled her into his lap — the closest he could keep her to him to ensure her warmth. He only released his grip to work off the arms of his jacket. “Go check out the dock, okay? I’ll make sure she’s okay.”

AJ pressed the corners of his mouth together, staring at the jittering figure of the girl who had cared for him practically every day of his life. He felt a jab of pain knowing he wouldn’t be able to do the same for her.

“We came here to have fun,” Louis said softly, working his jacket out from behind him. “When we get home, she’ll be so excited to hear all about the cool stuff you saw while we were here. It’ll make her feel a lot better.”

AJ hesitated for another moment, studying the way Clementine jittered against him. AJ trusted him, gave a faint nod, and made his way toward the end of the dock, eyes drinking in everything his eye could see.

Just as AJ turned his back on them, Louis threw his coat over the girl’s shoulders, wrapping her up and around in the heated fabric as much as she could. He could feel her hum, burrowing herself into the dry fabric’s warmth, pushing her cheek deeper into his chest.

“It’s warm,” she hushed.

Louis hated how adorable she was, purely because it wasn’t a situation where he could openly ogle over her. “That’s what I was hoping for.”

He could swear, despite the awkward angle he was admiring her from, that she grew a smile as she curled herself deeper into his jacket, nuzzling her nose and face into its soft warmth. Louis could feel his heart quicken knowing how closely she was clinging to his jacket — something he wore every day. It was so precious, and innocent, and heartwarming. If only he could cling to her for forever. He didn’t slightly care about how the moisture in her hair or the dampness of her clothing soaked onto him. All he wanted was for her to be warm. He could handle the chill. He didn’t want her to need to.

The only time Louis detached his gaze was to study AJ at the end of the dock, jabbing a stick into the muddy, green water or reaching down to run his fingers through it. Occasionally, he spun around, calling “Louis look!” and pointed to wildlife scurrying by — an eagle, a flock of birds flying past, or a ripple in the water.

Each time, Louis smiled and chuckled. “What did ya find?”

When Clem felt Louis’ chest vibrate under her cheek, whenever she heard his sweet callings to AJ, his genuine interest, his sweet appreciation, she knew.

There, on a dock, soaked from head to toe, wrapped in the jacket of her other half, curled so perfectly into his lap, was when Clementine knew she was in love with him.

She knew he was the one. ---------♥️♥️♥️----------

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The Right Moment

This is my first time doing the event but I'm glad I got to share my favorite Fairy Tail couple into this story with @doginshoe and art with @Silhouette 

NALU/GRUVIA Big Bang Event

@nalugruviaevents 

Characters: Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfillia 

Genre: Romance/Fluff

Word Count: 2K

Summary: Natsu and Lucy enjoying one of their dates around the world and they enjoy their last trip to Paris whereas Natsu tries to find the right moment to tie the knot. Modern AU

The Right Moment 

“To the world, you may be one person but to one person, you are the world.” ~ Bill Wilson

“Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now arriving in Paris, France. We hope you enjoy the rest of the trip with us.”  announced the pilot on the speaker as a particular couple spotted the Eiffel Tower and the glamorous lights of Paris. Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfillia are currently on a plane that is leading them to enjoy their date in the city of love. Just before going to Paris, they had their dates at New York City, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Cairo, and Hong Kong and now they are heading to their last destination which is Paris.

“I can’t believe we’re actually here Natsu. Huh? Natsu are you ok?” Lucy turned her head to her right to see Natsu feeling motion sickness and is trying to find the barf bag on his plane seat. 

“Lucy…...are we almost on land? I’m not feeling so good. Blergh” Natsu puked on the barf bag. 

“Hang in there Natsu. We’re almost there,” replied Lucy as she uses her right hand to massage his back as he continues puking into the barf bag. 

After a few minutes on the plane landed and the couple grabbed their bags and called for a taxi, they started sightseeing the city while the taxi took them to their hotel for the trip. But unknown to Lucy, Natsu uses this opportunity to pop the question to Lucy. He tried to ask her several times at their previous dates but every time he tried to, it always ends up in a disaster or a failure. 

In New York City,  they went to Central Park to enjoy the view of the city. And while he tried to bring up the ring, a group of dogs in which were run loose by their owners ran towards him causing Natsu to trip over and bumped his head. 

In Rio, while visiting the lagoons for relaxation time, once again he tried to bring up the perfect moment but instead, he forgot to bring the ring with him in which he almost left it at the restaurant they ate earlier.

In Cairo, they went to visit the three pyramids of Giza. In the meantime, while Natsu brings up the topic, a local official announced the couple that a sandstorm is coming and they had sought shelter immediately causing him to glare at the officer and almost causing a ruckus.

In Sydney, after visiting the Sydney Opera House for a concert and going to Bondi Beach, they were at the zoo seeing amazing animals until a kangaroo went loose and ended up knocking Natsu unconscious while getting the ring out from his pocket.

In Hong Kong, while seeing the view of the city and the sea as they were at a restaurant eating chicken and spring roll. For Natsu, it was the right moment to ask her but when he was about to take action, a female customer bumped into a waitress, who was carrying a bowl of egg drop soup, causing her to drop the soup on Natsu's head.

Now, for him, it was the right setting, time and moment to ask Lucy the question. Or so what he thought it would be.

“atsu...Hey Natsu are you listening to me?” asked Lucy 

“Huh? Oh no I didn’t. Sorry, Luce, I was just thinking about our day today.”

“Oh ok….well what I said earlier was that since our 5 year anniversary is coming tomorrow, I was thinking since such an important day is coming up, I was thinking of going to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy the Paris sky view of the city. Or do you have another plan for tomorrow?” said Lucy.

‘Looks like she had a plan ready for tomorrow but I have a schedule which I planned that months ago but I don’t want to make sad for our anniversary. I want to make this a moment she won’t ever forget for the rest of her life.’ thought Natsu. “You know what Lucy? Why don’t we do the things you have planned today and for tomorrow, we do the stuff that I have planned instead. What do you think?” 

“Oh, you had something planned for tomorrow as well?”

“Yeah I was going to tell you at the plane but you were sleeping so peacefully that I didn’t want to disturb you sleeping.”

“Aw, that’s so sweet of you Natsu. But I guess we can to today’s activities and then tomorrow we can do your plan for the day.”

“Alright then. It’s settled then. Now let’s take a quick nap cause I’m exhausted after that plane ride.”

“Right now?!”

“Yep just a quick nap...Zzzzzzz”

“Asleep already?!”

Natsu was already sleeping and snoring with drool already coming out of his mouth soaking the pillow a little, in the king-sized bed, fast asleep already from the exhaustion from the plane route they took. Lucy rolls her eyes and decides to join her boyfriend as well. Soon, they started to take in a peaceful slumber. 

Later, after almost 2 hours of sleeping, the couple headed out to start their routine in Paris. They started off their routine by going to the Louvre for art sightseeing, taking pictures of incredible paintings and doing silly faces while discussing the Mona Lisa painting, after that they headed off to see the Notre Dame, admiring its beauty in sculpture and building designs. Later, Lucy suggested to eat somewhere so that they can have enough energy to last the entire day together. So they went to a small restaurant where Natsu had trouble getting his French right to tell the waitress what they wanted so Lucy had to fill in the waitress for them luckily. 

"Once again, I'm being saved by my girlfriend." 

"•giggling• That's because I did take more than one language back in high school and college."

"Yeah yeah I know. I know. I even didn't know you took those classes and yet I went to learn my French as well but still I didn't know a thing about it."

"Oh you. Sometimes you're so adorable when you pouted in a cute way Natsu."

"•blushes• Shut up you're making me red here all of a sudden." 

After finishing their meals, the sun was setting down and Lucy checked her wristwatch and it was around 7 PM. 

"Well would you look at that it's already 7 o'clock. I guess one more fun activity would do. I guess. What do you think Natsu?" 

"Hmm, I suppose we should go on small boat ride they have here." 

"Oh that sounds like fun. Let's go then"

"Lucy wait for me!!!"

"Sorry about that Natsu. I just get so excited that I can't help it but just go along with it."

"No no it's cool. Just don't run off like that. I was kind of worried that you might get hurt back there."

Natsu and Lucy are on a riverboat that allows them to enjoy the city's beautiful light streets reflecting in the water in all sorts of colors. 

"My bad."

"Well as long as we're both having fun then it's good then." 

"Yeah I'm glad we're both enjoying this vacation together."

"I feel the same way Luce."

They both continued to watch the city's lights. But at the same time, Natsu checked his pants pockets to see that the small box hidden there was safe and sound. He decided that this was the right moment so he decided to go for it. 

"You know Lucy, I've been meaning to ask you something."

"Yeah what is it Natsu?"

"We've been going out together for almost 5 years and since we graduated from college this past month, I decided that I want to spend my life with you not now but for eternity."

"Natsu what are you trying to say?"

"The thing that I am trying to say is...that...would you...would you give the honor in becoming my w-"

"Hey you, watch out!!!" 

The boat bumped against a small boulder along the riverside causing the boat to shake a little before the conductor blamed the boulder for crossing the way. And this also caused Natsu to trip and bumped his head with a pole that was in the way as well and passed out after a few seconds.

"Oh my, that was close. Natsu? Natsu where are you...Oh my gosh Natsu wake up! Wake up!"

Natsu opened his eyes afterwards and realized that he was back in their hotel room with the window signaling them that it's night already. Lucy came in with a cup of tea and some snacks when she saw Natsu up and awake. 

"Natsu you're awake." Lucy sets down the tea and snacks and went to check up on her boyfriend. 

"Hey Luce. Ugh my head hurts. What happened?"

"Well you see…"

She started to explain that after she saw him unconscious she called for the conductor to stop at the finished course spot of the route. The conductor insisted on telling her to take Natsu to the hospital but she told him that she handle a guy like Natsu and told the taxi driver to take them back to their room to spend the night. And Natsu was unconscious for an hour or less. 

'Man every time I bring in the right and exact moment to ask her, something always has to happen.' 

"So that was it?"

"Yeah but I'm glad that you're not hurt or anything. By the way, what were you going to tell me back there?" 

'Crap she is asking me this already but I have the box in my pockets which is here right now but I want to bring it up for the right time and this is not the right time.' 

"Well you see Lucy, I was going to ask if you can tell if you...um...if you enjoyed today so far? There yep."

Lucy looks at him with a curious look and tells him 

"Oh I had a great time. It was a fun and amazing day so far. Thank you Natsu." She gives him a warm hug 

"•nervous chuckle• Yeah anytime Luce." He returns the hug while mentally sighed in relief as he thinks about what would become of tomorrow if he brings out the question.

'Glad she didn't notice, oh well tomorrow would be the exact moment to do so.'

The next day, the two woke up with seeing each other spending the night cuddling with one another. As they realize this, they simply smile and shared a morning but tender kiss. 

After eating breakfast, they decided to spend the day with Natsu's plans of the day including the trip to the Eiffel Tower in which Lucy has no idea what surprise will hit her when Natsu brings up the moment to ask her. 

"So Natsu, what plans do you have in mind for today?"

"You'll see what I have planned for today." 

Natsu said as he pulled Lucy outside to start his planned day for her.

They went to the park to enjoy a few shows and musical performances France had to offer, they went to see a movie in French which luckily has English subtitles, and they even went to a local bakery to enjoy some delicious cakes, bread and blueberry pies. And finally their last activity of the day was the sky viewing Eiffel Tower. And according to Natsu, he heard that a fireworks spectacular display show would be showing to the public around 9 PM. And for him, he found this opportunity perfect for the right moment for Lucy.

"Hey Lucy, to end our day of fun, how about we go to the Eiffel Tower, I heard there's going to be a fireworks show around 9 PM would you like to go with me?"

"Fireworks while watching it from the tower? Sounds like fun. I would love to go."

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go Luce." 

He and Lucy arrived to the base of the tower around 7 PM and after they got their tickets, Natsu asked if they can go the tallest floor of the tower and which he asked perfectly in French, the man answered with a yes and they headed to their destination. By the time they got at the top, there were a few people mostly couples or small families but it was a perfect opportunity for Natsu. It was 8:30 pm.

After enjoying the view of the city skyline from the top of the tower, Natsu finally checked around his surroundings and checked if he still has the box with the ring in it, luckily it's safe once again. 

'Alright Natsu this is it. This is IT. This is your moment to ask her. No distractions. No interruptions. No nothing. Just me and her. And with the fireworks in less than 10 minutes, things would go great. Ok here goes nothing.' 

Natsu grabs both of Lucy's hands and faces her towards him.

"Natsu what's wrong?" 

"Lucy Heartfilia. From the moment I met you, my heart was beating like crazy and somehow my heart was saying that you are the one for me. And I need you in my life. Surprisingly you fell in love with me too. And I'm grateful for that. And 5 years of dating was the best moment of my entire life. And I decided to make the next step in our lives."

Lucy looks at him with a surprised look and tries to hold her tears from falling from her chocolate eyes. 

"So Luce, what I am trying to say and I finally got the chance to say but I just want you to know…(takes out the box from his jeans pockets and opens it to reveal a beautiful golden ring with a pink heart shaped gem in the center with orange swirls on the sides that looked like flames) will you marry me Lucy Heartfilia?"

Lucy fails to hold her tears and lets them fall down from her eyes and covers her mouth with both of her hands and smiles at the same time.

"Oh my gosh, Natsu. *sniffs* You're really the sweetest guy I've ever met and my answer is obvious. Why yes Natsu. Of course I would love to marry you."

"Really?! You accept?" 

"Is that a stupid question? Why yes I would marry you, you big dummy." 

"Well then, hold still so I can put the ring on your finger." 

Natsu grabs Lucy's left hand and slips the ring in her ring finger. Once he was finished, the fireworks come up in the sky as the two of them just looked at each other and leaned to share a romantic kiss. Not as boyfriend and girlfriend but now as fiance and fiancee. 

"By the way Natsu…" asked Lucy after they shared a kiss. 

"I knew you were going to propose to me." 

"What?! How?!"

"Every time you try to find the right moment to ask me during our trips, a distraction comes to you. Am I correct?"

Natsu blushes and looks away. 

"Was it that obvious?"

"Not really but I'm glad there is nothing to distract or interrupt us now." 

"Yeah and finally you're mine Lucy Dragneel."

"Looking forward to our wedding day you big dummy." 

After that they shared a hug and enjoyed the rest of their day with the fireworks in the sky.

♡ End 

Epilogue 

"Hey Gray?"

"Yeah what's up?"

"I finally asked her. And guess what no interruptions."

"Congrats flamebrain. You actually did it." 

"Thanks ice freak. Oh by the way, when are you going to stop being a coward and ask Juvia out on a date." 

"T-thats none of your business you idiot!!!" 

'Gray you moron. You've been the coward for 5 years. Just go and ask her you dumbass.' 

"Was that Gray, Natsu?" asked Lucy

"Yeah it was." 

"He hasn't asked Juvia out on a date?"

"Nope the ice freak is being a sissy when it comes to love." 

"Oh Gray. I hope he doesn't mess things up with her." 

"Don't worry Luce, I'm sure he'll make it through. As long as he confess, then I'm going to be able to brag to Gajeel and Jellal when we get back on how Gray is a sissy when love is in his way." (Starts to laugh) 

"Oh Natsu. (Starts to laugh with him as well) 

#nalugruviaevents #nalu #natsu dragneel #lucy heartfilia #modern au

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TREMONTAINE Season 3, Episode 4 Reaction + Review

This episode is mostly an episode to set up things to come, but that doesn’t mean that there was no tension present. The focus is more on our younger characters this time, and how they are starting to grow into their own roles and take charge of their actions. All in all, more good development stuff.

Tremontaine S3 E4 is out NOW in the Serial Box website! New to the series? The pilot episode is available online for free!

Spoilers under the cut!

It’s like yesterday I was reading about Rafe and Kaab getting stupid drunk together while Micah cringes at them... Now they’re all grown up: having normal conversations with a guy without seducing him... yelling at trespassers... and holding family meetings to plan on how to avoid the entire clan’s downfall... Yes, my children are grown.

Before delving into my usual character-focused reviews, I just gotta say it was interesting to see the Night of the Flames festival as some kind of Halloween thing in the Riverside universe. I think the “caught your ghost” thing is their version of Trick or Treat? I live in the Philippines where Trick or Treat has never really been a thing (until recently, and mostly exclusive for kids in the upper middle class and above who live in more well-off neighborhoods) so the vague idea for me was that.

I expected a bit more mayhem from this chapter because it IS the Night of the Flames so it was surprising that it was as... relatively peaceful as it turned out to be. The mayhem was still there, I suppose, but the focus turned to the more subdued moments and it’s still effective.

Let’s do RAFE first because consequence-wise I feel Rafe was the most chill this episode.

Our boy takes a stroll around the City lamenting about his school. Yes, he’s got a goal now but he still feels Will’s loss deeply. What is the point in his school, a dream he shared with Will, if Will was not there to witness it happen?

Luckily, he gets a distraction in the form of our favorite Chartil Ambassador, who entertains him with interesting conversation for the meantime. It was amusing to witness Rafe’s train of thought as they started engaging one another in pure friendly conversation and he realized that he didn’t want to jump the Beautiful Unicorn Prince Charming Ambassador in front of him.

There were “having an almost offensively civil conversation" hahahah RAFE MY BOY WE’RE PROUD OF YOU.

Then there’s Florian. Ugh go away, Florian. Rafe is making a nice friend. Go away, don’t flirt with Reza either. Ew.

Reza thinks Rafe is interesting too, and recognizes loss in him as well. And it’s like some recurring theme now that everyone but Rafe knows that Rafe can do better than Florian.

If the haunted young man didn’t have the sense to keep better company than the popinjay who had spirited him away, however, then no matter how much room he had in him, nothing of any worth would fill it.

Even Reza, who was just at most a passing acquaintance at this point, knows. I thought this would go on for a while, but as it turns out, Rafe does find that sense in him not long after!

I guess the promise of enlightening conversation is more enticing than whatever Florian had in mind (we all know what he had in mind).

YES RAFE JUST LEAVE THAT MAN AND HIS DIRTY ALLEYS. PLATONIC CREAM PUFFS WITH THE AMBASSADOR IS BETTER. A++ WOULD RECOMMEND.

Again. Proud of you, son. Keep it up!

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Now, for TESS. I said in my previous episode review that the siege’s conclusion would have an aftermath and we see the beginnings of it here.

Tess feels the guilt of having made the decisions she (and her “council”) made last time. Which is... yeah, I guess she should. It was a pretty nasty thing. While Shade might have deserved it, it wasn’t the nicest message of solidarity, wasn’t it?

Yes, Riverside would stick with you, as long as you’re willing to die for Riverside too. Otherwise, you have no friends here. It’s all for Riverside in the end, even above your family or lover. It’s a pretty clear-cut but cruel ultimatum.

I also mentioned her reputation most probably getting a boost because of the Salamander openly displaying a form of allegiance with her, and we see that this episode too.

She prevents a gang of street urchins from getting them all in trouble, but still sends them off with a more ‘harmless’ plan, and puts a more responsible and sensible leader in charge. I want to see more of Charlotte! And they do succeed, and her message was received. Now they’ll have to wait for how the rest of the City replies.

While Tess’ loyalty to her home and her people is admirable, and it is one of the things I adore about her, I do think she is still being very extreme about her views here. It’s becoming clearer that for her, it’s almost a black-and-white situation. Riverside Against the World. She might have to reconsider this because I feel like this unchanging stance of hers might not be useful when she needs to make choices on the gray areas.

On a side-note, I live for Tess and Reza’s little friendship thing. Reza asking if he could visit from time to time is pure. <3

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MICAH is still precious. She continues to be precious. That is why IF SOMEONE HURTS A HAIR ON THIS CHILD’S HEAD I WILL RIOT.

I love that Micah is simply happy to be herself. I loved that she admitted that she once wanted to be like everyone else, but then quickly thought what if that someone else didn’t love Math? Nope. Micah without Math is not Micah.

SHE IS A PRECIOUS. MY DAUGHTER. I WANT TO HUG HER (BUT ONLY IF SHE WANTS ME TO).

And again. I do truly love Diane and Micah’s relationship. Micah comes up with a revelation and she had to tell Diane. She goes to visit Diane’s bedroom, doesn’t find her there, and climbs up to Diane’s... room at the top of the house (what is it called again? HELP).

Diane sets aside her work to listen to Micah as she tells her about her latest project. I do think it speaks volumes about their relationship with the whole conversation about how nobles are always faking their interactions and yes, Diane knew it was horrible and yes, Diane doesn’t really always enjoy these parties as well. And Micah is now allowed to call her just Diane!

It was endearing, and reading from Diane’s bit near the end, she truly does think Micah is delightful company, so far.

And then someone breaks and enters and SCARES MICAH.

Davenant, I SWEAR, I WILL END YOUR GOONS AND THEN YOU.

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Finally, on KAAB’s side, the pressure is on.

I can only imagine how hard it was for Kaab to reel in her emotions while they held a Kinwiinik funeral ceremony for Saabim. And then, in the family meeting that followed, she is faced with more pressure with the tough decisions to be made.

Kaab, who has always made her decisions using her heart, now trying her best to evaluate her past actions and make the proper choices. She said it determinedly last time - No posturing. Only results. But what if posturing is needed for the results? What if the posturing needed for the results goes directly against age old tradition and the memory of your late mentor who you’re trying to do good by?

“If our little bee wants to destroy this family with her impetuous behavior, that is her right.”

In the end, I think Kaab still does follow her heart, but this time with a dignity and determination supported by logic, which showed much growth in her part.

“If this family is willing to pour out joy to welcome a man—whoever he is—while we still mourn the loss of our mother in this land,” she said, slowly, deliberately, “then perhaps it ought to be destroyed.” 

The choices were Impress The Batab With Our Family’s Strength vs. Show the Batab How Much We Value Tradition. And maybe she did, in her way, manage to choose both.

But that was only the beginning, and the inspector had said as much - he was still not satisfied. Kaab has to do her best now because more trials are coming, and I am rooting for our girl.

Okay, now off to make Challenge #4!

#tremonteam #tremontaine #tremontaines3 #joel derfner #artsyalice: reviews #i'm a table top game person and this week's challenge is making me T H I N K

[emt2000]

The Right Moment (repost)

This is my first time doing the event but I'm glad I got to share my favorite Fairy Tail couple into this story with @doginshoe and art with @Silhouette 

NALU/GRUVIA Big Bang Event

@nalugruviaevents 

Characters: Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfillia 

Genre: Romance/Fluff

Word Count: 2K

Summary: Natsu and Lucy enjoying one of their dates around the world and they enjoy their last trip to Paris whereas Natsu tries to find the right moment to tie the knot. Modern AU

The Right Moment 

“To the world, you may be one person but to one person, you are the world.” ~ Bill Wilson

“Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now arriving in Paris, France. We hope you enjoy the rest of the trip with us.”  announced the pilot on the speaker as a particular couple spotted the Eiffel Tower and the glamorous lights of Paris. Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfillia are currently on a plane that is leading them to enjoy their date in the city of love. Just before going to Paris, they had their dates at New York City, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, Cairo, and Hong Kong and now they are heading to their last destination which is Paris.

“I can’t believe we’re actually here Natsu. Huh? Natsu are you ok?” Lucy turned her head to her right to see Natsu feeling motion sickness and is trying to find the barf bag on his plane seat. 

“Lucy…...are we almost on land? I’m not feeling so good. Blergh” Natsu puked on the barf bag. 

“Hang in there Natsu. We’re almost there,” replied Lucy as she uses her right hand to massage his back as he continues puking into the barf bag. 

After a few minutes on the plane landed and the couple grabbed their bags and called for a taxi, they started sightseeing the city while the taxi took them to their hotel for the trip. But unknown to Lucy, Natsu uses this opportunity to pop the question to Lucy. He tried to ask her several times at their previous dates but every time he tried to, it always ends up in a disaster or a failure. 

In New York City,  they went to Central Park to enjoy the view of the city. And while he tried to bring up the ring, a group of dogs in which were run loose by their owners ran towards him causing Natsu to trip over and bumped his head. 

In Rio, while visiting the lagoons for relaxation time, once again he tried to bring up the perfect moment but instead, he forgot to bring the ring with him in which he almost left it at the restaurant they ate earlier.

In Cairo, they went to visit the three pyramids of Giza. In the meantime, while Natsu brings up the topic, a local official announced the couple that a sandstorm is coming and they had sought shelter immediately causing him to glare at the officer and almost causing a ruckus.

In Sydney, after visiting the Sydney Opera House for a concert and going to Bondi Beach, they were at the zoo seeing amazing animals until a kangaroo went loose and ended up knocking Natsu unconscious while getting the ring out from his pocket.

In Hong Kong, while seeing the view of the city and the sea as they were at a restaurant eating chicken and spring roll. For Natsu, it was the right moment to ask her but when he was about to take action, a female customer bumped into a waitress, who was carrying a bowl of egg drop soup, causing her to drop the soup on Natsu's head.

Now, for him, it was the right setting, time and moment to ask Lucy the question. Or so what he thought it would be.

“atsu...Hey Natsu are you listening to me?” asked Lucy 

“Huh? Oh no I didn’t. Sorry, Luce, I was just thinking about our day today.”

“Oh ok….well what I said earlier was that since our 5 year anniversary is coming tomorrow, I was thinking since such an important day is coming up, I was thinking of going to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy the Paris sky view of the city. Or do you have another plan for tomorrow?” said Lucy.

‘Looks like she had a plan ready for tomorrow but I have a schedule which I planned that months ago but I don’t want to make sad for our anniversary. I want to make this a moment she won’t ever forget for the rest of her life.’ thought Natsu. “You know what Lucy? Why don’t we do the things you have planned today and for tomorrow, we do the stuff that I have planned instead. What do you think?” 

“Oh, you had something planned for tomorrow as well?”

“Yeah I was going to tell you at the plane but you were sleeping so peacefully that I didn’t want to disturb you sleeping.”

“Aw, that’s so sweet of you Natsu. But I guess we can to today’s activities and then tomorrow we can do your plan for the day.”

“Alright then. It’s settled then. Now let’s take a quick nap cause I’m exhausted after that plane ride.”

“Right now?!”

“Yep just a quick nap...Zzzzzzz”

“Asleep already?!”

Natsu was already sleeping and snoring with drool already coming out of his mouth soaking the pillow a little, in the king-sized bed, fast asleep already from the exhaustion from the plane route they took. Lucy rolls her eyes and decides to join her boyfriend as well. Soon, they started to take in a peaceful slumber. 

Later, after almost 2 hours of sleeping, the couple headed out to start their routine in Paris. They started off their routine by going to the Louvre for art sightseeing, taking pictures of incredible paintings and doing silly faces while discussing the Mona Lisa painting, after that they headed off to see the Notre Dame, admiring its beauty in sculpture and building designs. Later, Lucy suggested to eat somewhere so that they can have enough energy to last the entire day together. So they went to a small restaurant where Natsu had trouble getting his French right to tell the waitress what they wanted so Lucy had to fill in the waitress for them luckily. 

"Once again, I'm being saved by my girlfriend." 

"•giggling• That's because I did take more than one language back in high school and college."

"Yeah yeah I know. I know. I even didn't know you took those classes and yet I went to learn my French as well but still I didn't know a thing about it."

"Oh you. Sometimes you're so adorable when you pouted in a cute way Natsu."

"•blushes• Shut up you're making me red here all of a sudden." 

After finishing their meals, the sun was setting down and Lucy checked her wristwatch and it was around 7 PM. 

"Well would you look at that it's already 7 o'clock. I guess one more fun activity would do. I guess. What do you think Natsu?" 

"Hmm, I suppose we should go on small boat ride they have here." 

"Oh that sounds like fun. Let's go then"

"Lucy wait for me!!!"

"Sorry about that Natsu. I just get so excited that I can't help it but just go along with it."

"No no it's cool. Just don't run off like that. I was kind of worried that you might get hurt back there."

Natsu and Lucy are on a riverboat that allows them to enjoy the city's beautiful light streets reflecting in the water in all sorts of colors. 

"My bad."

"Well as long as we're both having fun then it's good then." 

"Yeah I'm glad we're both enjoying this vacation together."

"I feel the same way Luce."

They both continued to watch the city's lights. But at the same time, Natsu checked his pants pockets to see that the small box hidden there was safe and sound. He decided that this was the right moment so he decided to go for it. 

"You know Lucy, I've been meaning to ask you something."

"Yeah what is it Natsu?"

"We've been going out together for almost 5 years and since we graduated from college this past month, I decided that I want to spend my life with you not now but for eternity."

"Natsu what are you trying to say?"

"The thing that I am trying to say is...that...would you...would you give the honor in becoming my w-"

"Hey you, watch out!!!" 

The boat bumped against a small boulder along the riverside causing the boat to shake a little before the conductor blamed the boulder for crossing the way. And this also caused Natsu to trip and bumped his head with a pole that was in the way as well and passed out after a few seconds.

"Oh my, that was close. Natsu? Natsu where are you...Oh my gosh Natsu wake up! Wake up!"

Natsu opened his eyes afterwards and realized that he was back in their hotel room with the window signaling them that it's night already. Lucy came in with a cup of tea and some snacks when she saw Natsu up and awake. 

"Natsu you're awake." Lucy sets down the tea and snacks and went to check up on her boyfriend. 

"Hey Luce. Ugh my head hurts. What happened?"

"Well you see…"

She started to explain that after she saw him unconscious she called for the conductor to stop at the finished course spot of the route. The conductor insisted on telling her to take Natsu to the hospital but she told him that she handle a guy like Natsu and told the taxi driver to take them back to their room to spend the night. And Natsu was unconscious for an hour or less. 

'Man every time I bring in the right and exact moment to ask her, something always has to happen.' 

"So that was it?"

"Yeah but I'm glad that you're not hurt or anything. By the way, what were you going to tell me back there?" 

'Crap she is asking me this already but I have the box in my pockets which is here right now but I want to bring it up for the right time and this is not the right time.' 

"Well you see Lucy, I was going to ask if you can tell if you...um...if you enjoyed today so far? There yep."

Lucy looks at him with a curious look and tells him 

"Oh I had a great time. It was a fun and amazing day so far. Thank you Natsu." She gives him a warm hug 

"•nervous chuckle• Yeah anytime Luce." He returns the hug while mentally sighed in relief as he thinks about what would become of tomorrow if he brings out the question.

'Glad she didn't notice, oh well tomorrow would be the exact moment to do so.'

The next day, the two woke up with seeing each other spending the night cuddling with one another. As they realize this, they simply smile and shared a morning but tender kiss. 

After eating breakfast, they decided to spend the day with Natsu's plans of the day including the trip to the Eiffel Tower in which Lucy has no idea what surprise will hit her when Natsu brings up the moment to ask her. 

"So Natsu, what plans do you have in mind for today?"

"You'll see what I have planned for today." 

Natsu said as he pulled Lucy outside to start his planned day for her.

They went to the park to enjoy a few shows and musical performances France had to offer, they went to see a movie in French which luckily has English subtitles, and they even went to a local bakery to enjoy some delicious cakes, bread and blueberry pies. And finally their last activity of the day was the sky viewing Eiffel Tower. And according to Natsu, he heard that a fireworks spectacular display show would be showing to the public around 9 PM. And for him, he found this opportunity perfect for the right moment for Lucy.

"Hey Lucy, to end our day of fun, how about we go to the Eiffel Tower, I heard there's going to be a fireworks show around 9 PM would you like to go with me?"

"Fireworks while watching it from the tower? Sounds like fun. I would love to go."

"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go Luce." 

He and Lucy arrived to the base of the tower around 7 PM and after they got their tickets, Natsu asked if they can go the tallest floor of the tower and which he asked perfectly in French, the man answered with a yes and they headed to their destination. By the time they got at the top, there were a few people mostly couples or small families but it was a perfect opportunity for Natsu. It was 8:30 pm.

After enjoying the view of the city skyline from the top of the tower, Natsu finally checked around his surroundings and checked if he still has the box with the ring in it, luckily it's safe once again. 

'Alright Natsu this is it. This is IT. This is your moment to ask her. No distractions. No interruptions. No nothing. Just me and her. And with the fireworks in less than 10 minutes, things would go great. Ok here goes nothing.' 

Natsu grabs both of Lucy's hands and faces her towards him.

"Natsu what's wrong?" 

"Lucy Heartfilia. From the moment I met you, my heart was beating like crazy and somehow my heart was saying that you are the one for me. And I need you in my life. Surprisingly you fell in love with me too. And I'm grateful for that. And 5 years of dating was the best moment of my entire life. And I decided to make the next step in our lives."

Lucy looks at him with a surprised look and tries to hold her tears from falling from her chocolate eyes. 

"So Luce, what I am trying to say and I finally got the chance to say but I just want you to know…(takes out the box from his jeans pockets and opens it to reveal a beautiful golden ring with a pink heart shaped gem in the center with orange swirls on the sides that looked like flames) will you marry me Lucy Heartfilia?"

Lucy fails to hold her tears and lets them fall down from her eyes and covers her mouth with both of her hands and smiles at the same time.

"Oh my gosh, Natsu. *sniffs* You're really the sweetest guy I've ever met and my answer is obvious. Why yes Natsu. Of course I would love to marry you."

"Really?! You accept?" 

"Is that a stupid question? Why yes I would marry you, you big dummy." 

"Well then, hold still so I can put the ring on your finger." 

Natsu grabs Lucy's left hand and slips the ring in her ring finger. Once he was finished, the fireworks come up in the sky as the two of them just looked at each other and leaned to share a romantic kiss. Not as boyfriend and girlfriend but now as fiance and fiancee. 

"By the way Natsu…" asked Lucy after they shared a kiss. 

"I knew you were going to propose to me." 

"What?! How?!"

"Every time you try to find the right moment to ask me during our trips, a distraction comes to you. Am I correct?"

Natsu blushes and looks away. 

"Was it that obvious?"

"Not really but I'm glad there is nothing to distract or interrupt us now." 

"Yeah and finally you're mine Lucy Dragneel."

"Looking forward to our wedding day you big dummy." 

After that they shared a hug and enjoyed the rest of their day with the fireworks in the sky.

♡ End 

Epilogue 

"Hey Gray?"

"Yeah what's up?"

"I finally asked her. And guess what no interruptions."

"Congrats flamebrain. You actually did it." 

"Thanks ice freak. Oh by the way, when are you going to stop being a coward and ask Juvia out on a date." 

"T-thats none of your business you idiot!!!" 

'Gray you moron. You've been the coward for 5 years. Just go and ask her you dumbass.' 

"Was that Gray, Natsu?" asked Lucy

"Yeah it was." 

"He hasn't asked Juvia out on a date?"

"Nope the ice freak is being a sissy when it comes to love." 

"Oh Gray. I hope he doesn't mess things up with her." 

"Don't worry Luce, I'm sure he'll make it through. As long as he confess, then I'm going to be able to brag to Gajeel and Jellal when we get back on how Gray is a sissy when love is in his way." (Starts to laugh) 

"Oh Natsu. (Starts to laugh with him as well)