#they are a famous (secret) bounty hunter

[nomaejie]

I need "beauty and the beast" Damianya AU !!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

#I was thinking about it last night but now I have forgotten most of the plot #Damian needs to be less mean and honest with his thoughts to break the curse!!! #twiyor is on a business trip in a very far away town #so #they didn't know my daughter disappeared for a week #they are a famous (secret) bounty hunter #jie sxf shitpost

[cloudshuffle]

spending time. yan!penacony

nobility au

Prince Aventurine

You consciously spend the most time with him by far - from the moment you open your eyes, there's breakfast, tea parties, lunches with him alone and dinners with his family. Up till the very moment he escorts you back to your room, leaving you with a kiss on the back of your hand at the door, you spend nearly every waking moment by Aventurine's side. It's undeniably comforting in many ways, knowing that you can rely on a familiar face if anything else.

But on the other hand, it's a little... suffocating. He's absolutely lovely towards you, but there's a certain way he looks at you - like he can't decide whether you'd look better in a birdcage or in a wedding gown.

Dr Veritas Ratio

Though not nearly as important as the prince himself, you're not spared from the pain of compulsory lessons - to get acclimatised to the history and politics of your home-to-be, so you're told. Your lessons are the few times you're apart from Aventurine (though not for lack of him trying to sit in. Ratio tells him he'll be a distraction and threatens to hit him with a book.)

He's a strict but frighteningly effective teacher, and you leave every lesson happy and knowing something new. He can be surprisingly kind too, giving you some leeway if you had a social engagement the night before and hadn't had time to revise.

Until butler Sunday comes looking for you in an urgent summon, citing a situation that relates to you personally. On your way, he tells you that he's never seen the professor so gentle with any of his students before, and that he never spends so much time on anyone personally.

You're not quite sure what to do with this information.

Sunday

You don't spend so much time with him as you do around him - he's a constant, lurking presence, waiting to attend to Aventurine when he's around, or looking after you when the prince gets busy and can't be by your side.

He's more unsettling than his prince is, and a lot more perceptive; but nonetheless, you find yourself making small talk with him sometimes. Sunday appears to gain special joy from fetching and carrying for you: making your favourite teas and cakes or perusing the library with you. Unusual for a butler, Sunday talks a lot, but you're content to listen and he offers you insights on a vast host of topics.

Boothill

A famous bounty hunter slash mercenary, with too-sharp teeth and a too-bright grin. He's charming but kind, and his company brings you some semblance of the days where you could walk the streets without need of a bodyguard. You're not naive enough to get close to him, however - everyone knows bounty hunters have their fair share of secrets, and you're sure so does he. You're not really sure what important things he might be doing in the palace, however, except for finishing all the toast at breakfast and following you around like he has nothing better to do.

Boothill spends most his days lounging around the gardens, shaving an apple with his knife and generally just giving the maids a scare. But when Aventurine can't be by your side, he tends to "just happen" to bump into you, quoting boredom and needing someone to pass the time with him. You let him accompany you to the library then, and tell him about inconsequential things, like the interesting bird you saw outside your window that morning or the new variety of Ratio's threats and insults.

#honkai star rail #hsr #yandere honkai star rail #yandere #cloud writes #yandere hsr #yan!hsr #yandere aventurine #aventurine #yandere boothill #boothill #yandere sunday #sunday #yandere ratio #ratio #yancore #yan!aventurine #yan!boothill #yan!sunday #yan!ratio #veritas ratio

[grandline-fics]

hello…may i request mihawk, law, and sanji with a reader thats a famous pianist? please and thank you! hope you have a good day :)

DESCRIPTION: You’re a famous pianist

WARNINGS:  none

CHARACTERS: Mihawk, Sanji

WORDS: 1,197

A/N: Thank you for the request! Sadly I couldn't think of a good scenario for Law so hopefully you're happy with what I managed to come up with for the other two.

*REQUESTS ARE OPEN*

MASTERLIST

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MIHAWK

Mihawk found himself standing in a lavish banquet hall, his expression impassive but his eyes remained sharp as he observed the whole ridiculous scenes of disguised conversations, ass-kissing, and not-so secret dealings. Just a typical function though none of it held his interest he was only here for you. Your name was considered one of if not the greatest pianist in the world. He’d heard your music in his travels but it was only ever through speakers and projected on screens. To see you perform in person was one of his greatest ambitions. 

Yet somehow you were annoyingly evasive regardless of how vast your fame reached. In one regard he could applaud your need for privacy and being reclusive but when it messed with his own selfishness his feelings became conflicted. So when he finally heard you’d be preforming at a royal gala he made it his mission to be there. Even if it meant he was currently having to endure the current tedium, the reward made it all worthwhile so now he just had to wait. 

Finally the doors opened and the obnoxiously loud chatter abruptly ended as you entered the room and sat at the gleaming piano. You’d paid no mind to the crowd already enchanted by your presence with practiced poise and when your fingers defy began to play Mihawk felt everyone take a collected breath, himself included. As much as Mihawk had found enjoyment in the projections and records of your playing in the past he found that by comparison to the real thing they all but spat in the face of your talent. 

At the end of the performance and the thunderous applause sounded you began to detach yourself from the situation, having no ties to the king of the island or his guests but paused when you met the intense golden stare of someone you truly hadn’t expected to be in attendance. Instead of making your usual quick exit you found yourself walking towards the swordsman. “Well I wasn’t expecting to see you here. If you’re here to kill someone for a bounty could you wait until I’m paid first?” you asked playfully. 

Mihawk smirked, pleasantly surprised that you seemed calm in his presence when most tended to shy away from him which was how he preferred it most of the time. It seemed your ability to charm people wasn’t confined to just when you were sat at the piano, even speaking to you had him captivated. “I promise my being here is for anything but business. I had an opportunity to finally see you perform and only a fool would pass up a chance.”

Surprise lit your eyes at the revelation and a smile graced your lips, genuinely touched that someone like the notorious marine hunter and warlord of the sea would be a fan of your music. “I hope I didn’t disappoint your expectations.”

“My dear, the only disappointment I felt was that I couldn’t hear more.” He told you smoothly before offering to get you a drink. If he had to cut talking to you short, it would be a second disappointment of the evening. Thankfully you didn’t seem to be in any rush to leave just yet.

SANJI

The first time Sanji met you was the day before the opening of the Baratie. After spending so much time with Zeff in making this restaurant a reality he was a bundle of nerves and excitement to see it all finally complete. The older chef however was calm and collected which only annoyed Sanji further. As the two were about to launch into an argument a small knock sounded and Zeff immediately grinned, the final piece to make the opening one to remember had arrived just in time. The door opened and Sanji frowned to see two unknown adults enter, not getting why they would make Zeff’s demeanour change to become pleasant for once. Then he saw you poke your head out from behind the legs of one of the adults. You were around his age, maybe a little shorter but you looked around the restaurant with silent appreciation. Then you spotted the piano and your shyness immediately disappeared and you hurried over to inspect it. 

While the adults talked, Sanji followed you and watched carefully; he was protective of everything in the restaurant, even if it was over the stupid piano that Zeff insisted was a necessary purchase. The last thing he wanted was some kid wrecking it before the opening. His eyes narrowed when you climbed onto the seat and reached forward to touch the shining keys and he caught your hand to stop you. “It’s not a toy.” He warned. The two of you glared at each other and you sharply pulled your hand out of his grip. Swiftly you began to play, effectively shutting Sanji up with the skill coming from your small fingers and the tune it created was one he’d never forget. 

After that rocky start you and Sanji slowly began to warm to each other. Over the years as your reputation grew as a world class pianist and his grew as a world class chef you still found time to stop by the Baratie to visit, never forgetting where your big break came from. You still stopped by your favourite restaurant when Sanji joined the Strawhat crew and your visits seemed to stop. At that same time your fame skyrocketed too, taking you further into the New World with many concerts and performances to keep you occupied.

One day while Sanji walked through a new town to stock up on supplies for the ship he came to an abrupt halt to see your face and name on a poster. Excitement flooded him to see you were here on the island at the same time as him and you were due to play at a local theatre that evening. Knowing you, you’d already be there and practicing. Not wanting to risk missing the chance at a reunion after so many years he set off for the theatre, his task of food shopping forgotten.  

His skills as a pirate allowed him to sneak into the theatre from one of the side entrances and he smiled in satisfaction to hear the faint sound of music drifting down the empty hallways, glad that his hunch was right. As quietly as he could, Sanji made it to the wings of the stage and watched you with a growing smile. You’d truly honed your skills as finely as he’d refined his abilities as a chef until the most complicated task-performing or cooking- appeared effortless. When you finished the song, Sanji applauded you, grinning to see you look up at him in surprise and joy. Quickly you got up and hurried over. “About time you showed up, I’m starving.”

“Oh really? In that case, come back to the ship with me and I’ll make you the best meal of your life. Least I could do since after getting to hear you play again.”

“Well how could I say no to that?” You grinned while hooking your arm through his and let him lead the way.

#one piece #one piece imagines #one piece x reader #one piece x you #mihawk x reader #mihawk x you #sanji x reader #sanji x you #one piece scenario #one piece fanfiction #one piece fic #sanji vinsmoke #dracule mihawk #one piece mihawk #hawkeye mihawk #hawkeye #dracule mihawk x you #dracule mihawk x reader #black leg sanji #one piece sanji #op sanji #vinsmoke sanji #sanji

[lord-of-the-prompts]

A-Z ALTERNATE UNIVERSE IDEAS:

A

afterlife

alien invasion

all female

all human

alpha/beta/omega dynamics

always a different gender/sex

amnesia

ancient era

angels & demons

animal shelter

another world

antique shop

apocalypse

army

arranged marriage

artists

art school

asgard

assassins & hitmen

atlantis

B

babysitters

bakery

ballet

blind date

boarding school

bodyswap

bookstore

bounty hunters

boxers

boy band

british

C

celebrity

character/actor swap

christmas

circus

civil war

coffee shops/cafes

college

cowboys & aliens

covid 19 pandemic

creatures & monsters

crime

criminals

cults

D

dance battle

dark fantasy

detective partners

different first meeting

different powers

dragon age

dungeons & dragons

dystopian

E

elfland

enemies to friends to lovers

everyone lives/nobody dies

F

faerie

fairytale

fake dating

fake relationship

fandom fusion

fans & fandom

fantasy

farm/ranch

firefighters

fix-it

flower shop

foster family

futuristic society

G

gangster

gang world

genderbending

genderswap

genie/djinn

ghost hunters

gladiators

gods & goddesses

gothic

guardian angel

H

harry potter and 1400s witch trials

heaven & hell

hollywood

horse racing

highschool

historical

hogwarts

homless

hospital

hunger games arena

I

ice skating/ice dancers

immortal

J

journalism

K

kings & queens

k-pop

L

laboratory

lawers

lifeguards

law enforcement

M

mafia

magic

magical creatures

medical

medieval fantasy

merepeople

military

mob

model/photographer

modern setting

monster hunters

mortal

muggle

mutants

multiverse

murder mystery

mythology

N

navy

neighbours

never met

ninjas

noir

noir detective

non-famous

non-magical

non-mutant

no powers

not related

no time travel

O

office

olympus

online dating

ordinary people

orphanage

P

paramedics

perspective change

pirate

podcast hosts

pompeii

powerswap

post-apocalyptic

prison ecsape

prom

psycics

Q

quest

quidditch

R

radioshow hosts

reincarnation

renaissance

restaurant

road trip

roaring twenties

robot uprising

rock star

roller derby

role swap/reversal

roommates

royalty

S

scientists

shakespeare

shapeshifter

siblings

shipwreck

single parent

snowed in

soulmates

space

spies & secret agents

spirits

spy

spyfi

steampunk

summer camp

sun flairs

superhero

supernatural

supernatural elements

T

tattoo parlour

theatre

thieves

time loops

time travel

trojan war setting

twins

U

urban fantasy

university

V

valhalla

vampire slayer

vegas

victorian era

video game world

vigilante

vikings

W

wedding planners

werecreatures

werewolf

western

witchcraft

world war i/world war ii

wormhole

Y

youtubers

Z

zombie apocalypse

#writing prompt #writing ideas #writing tips #creative writing #writers of tumblr #writers block #writing things #writing #writing advice #writing inspiration #alternate universe #fanfic aus #fanfic #fanfiction

[baby-germany]

meeting Zoro and his old friends (3/3)

“Aw, come on,” I pleaded. “Don’t you have a heart?” The bartender looked me dead in the eye and shook his head. “Sorry, y/n, but it’s too risky for me to bring you your customers,” he announced and proceeded to wash the glass in his hand. “But if you’re not going to help me, no one will.” I complained. After I ran away from the last city three years ago, I’ve been on quite a ride. I even managed to enter the Grand Line. But life here was far from easy. Originally, I had planned to quit my “job” as a thief and start all over again, but strangely enough, no one was willing to take me in. So I had nothing left to do but to start stealing from others. The bartender was the man who brought me my customers, and I stole what they wanted. But now he’s telling me I can’t do that anymore because it’s too risky?! I call bullshit. 

“Y/n,” he said. “Life is hard, and with you, it’s even harder. You mean trouble, and I just want to live my life in peace.” He explained again, but I just huffed and grumbled, asking, “Can I have at least a drink for free?” The bartender looked at me for a few seconds, then rolled his eyes and said, “Yeah, why not?” It wasn’t much, but a free drink was better than nothing.

Suddenly, the door to the bar was pushed open wildly and loudly. “Meat!” A young man, a bit younger than me, spoke, and it almost looked like he had stars in his eyes. He wore a pair of sandals and blue pants that reached to his knees. He also wore a red sleeveless blouse and a straw hat with a red stripe. Beside him stood a woman with a short skirt and t-shirt. She had orange hair and looked a bit annoyed by the man next to her. On his other side stood an animal, shyly. Maybe it was a raccoon dog or something like that. It wore a big red hat and a blue backpack. 

“Hey, old man!” the young man shouted across the room. “Do you have meat?” I glanced at the bartender, who appeared somewhat shocked. “What’s the matter?” I whispered to him. Perhaps showing kindness would encourage him to help me again. “Ever heard of the Straw Hat pirate crew?” I shook my head slightly. Living day to day, I hadn’t found time to read newspapers or keep up with such things. “There are pirates. This man is the captain. He has a bounty of 100 berries on his head.” “One hundred?” I whispered, almost screaming. Maybe I should become a pirate hunter; that would be more lucrative than stealing. “Hey!” the man bellowed, closing the distance between us. “Answer me!” he demanded, pointing at his face. “O-of course, we have meat. Lots of meat” the old man confirmed. Happily, the man sat down a couple of seats away from me and surveyed the room. “Luffy, remember, we have to buy other supplies too!” the woman warned him. So his name is Luffy. Good to know. “I never thought I’d meet such famous people here.” I said, gazing into my glass. Curious, the three turned their attention toward me. “The Straw Hats are pretty famous, huh?” I looked at Luffy with a slight smile, hoping to strike up a conversation. “Who are you?” he asked, tilting his head. His large eyes bore into mine. “I? Well, that’s a secret.” I winked at him and chuckled as he appeared unimpressed. 

He might be around my age, but he reminds me more of a child. "Y/n, don’t you just sit around, go make yourself useful!" the bartender said from the kitchen. I rolled my eyes. He just told them my ‘secret,’ but I guess that’s fine. ‘Why?’ I asked instead. ‘Because if you help, I might bring you fresh customers.’ I sighed dramatically and stood up to walk behind the bar. ‘So?’ I said. ‘Anything else, or just meat?’ ‘Meat’ the man replied, but the woman beside him raised her voice. ‘Maybe a cup of water or something. This island is too hot for Chopper; I don’t want him to dehydrate.’ I looked to the raccoon dog who seemed to be nodding. ‘Yes, water would be nice,’ he said quietly, and I almost lost my cool. It can talk!! What kind of creature was that?! But instead of completely losing it, I just smiled and poured him a cup of water. ‘Here ya go.’ Now, the bartender came in with a plate of fine-looking meat. ‘How come I never get to eat something so fine-looking?’ I asked the old man. Whenever I ordered something from him, it always looked rotten. Luffy laughed and said proudly, ‘This is nothing against my cook!’ ‘A cook?’ Slowly I raised my eyebrow. ‘Yeah, Sanji is the best cook ever.’ He said while raising his fist in the air. The woman beside him smiled a bit and seemed to agree with him. ‘Well, I don’t doubt you.’ I laughed as well. Somehow, this man had a charm that made me like him and feel at ease. ‘I have the best crew ever!’ the man announced. ‘I have a cook, a swordsman, and a navigator.’ He looked at the woman beside him. ‘A liar, an archaeologist, and a monster!’ He grinned at me, but not for long, because his navigator punched him against the back of his head. She looked mad and said in a stern tone, ‘Chopper is not a monster; he is our doctor, you idiot!’ ‘You’re the doctor?’ I asked and looked at Chopper a bit closer. He didn’t seem to like all this attention, but he still nodded. ‘Yes’ he timidly answered.

“Wow, it must be cool to be such a cute doctor and a so famous pirate crew!” I cheered. “Stop it, you idiot!” Chopper screamed suddenly, but his cheeks were tomato red, and he smiled from one ear to the other. “Hearing that doesn’t make me happy!” And slowly, he sat down on the chair beside Luffy and looked at me, with little stars in his eyes, obviously waiting for me to make him another compliment. “You must be pretty smart to be a doctor” I said with a smile on my lips. “I said stop it!” he chuckled and tried to hide under his hat. Luffy laughed loudly and said amused, “Typical Chopper!” Again, the door of the bar opened, and a man in a black coat and a black hat went inside. I knew who it was. This man was Haruot. A man who I stole from. But it was really worth the money. “There you are, Y/N” he said with a bitter grin. “I was looking for you everywhere. You see, I don’t appreciate it when someone uses me to get what they want!” At the end, he nearly screamed, but I was unfazed. After leaving the three strange men, I came to love so much, I trained by myself. They pretty much inspired me to become stronger, especially Zoro. “About that,” I said. “Sorry.” I wasn’t really sorry, but maybe we could still talk things out. “Y/N, I liked you. Really, I did. But seeing you just gives me the urge to pull the trigger.” Fast as lightning, he pulled out his gun from underneath his coat and aimed at me. “Goodbye, bad girl!” he said with a gleeful grin and then pulled the trigger. But Luffy just stretched his arm… And something strange happened. His arm caught the bullet and fired it back at Haruto. It was too fast for me to clearly see what happened, but from my perspective, it looked almost like his arm was made out of rubber. I hadn’t had time to think more about it because I ran towards Haruto and landed a good punch right between his eyes. His bones made a strange sound, and then he passed out on the floor. “AWESOME!” Luffy cheered as I looked back at them. “Is your arm alright?”

“Huh?” Luffy looked at me, wondering, then nodded and said, “Yeah, I’m alright. I’m a rubber man.” He stretched his cheek to show me. “See?” he asked. “Luffy ate a devil fruit" the navigator explained. “You were so cool, Y/N!” Chopper said truthfully, and I smiled at the little baby. “Thanks, but in comparison to my old friend, I’m nothing!” “Wow, he must be so cool” Chopper said. “I bet he got even stronger than he was when I last saw him” I said proudly. Of course, I was talking about Zoro. “Nami?” Luffy said. “Something’s wrong?” “Hm?” the woman called Nami looked at him. “No, I’m fine,” she sighed. “But what was that about?” she asked me. “Well, I might have stolen some things from him and made him angry,” I said truthfully. “You’re a thief?” Chopper said. “Ah, well. Yes, but I’m a kind one.” “A thief…” Luffy thought aloud. “Nami! She’s just like you!” “No, she’s not!” “Nami’s right, Luffy. Y/N is a bit stronger but surely has no clue with navigating.” Luffy looked at me for a long time, and I started to overthink things. Why wasn’t he even blinking?! “Join my crew,” he then bluntly announced, and my chin literally dropped to the floor. “W-what?” I asked. “Join my crew. You’re cool.” I thought for a while, but not really that long. Shortly, I agreed.

After Luffy finished his meal, we strolled through the town. They needed to buy some supplies before returning to the ship, so I played tour guide. Once we reached the Going Merry, Luffy’s excitement echoed across the deck: “HEEY! We’re back! Sanji, I want to eat!” But my attention shifted to a man emerging from the upper room. His heart-shaped eyes locked onto me, and he exhaled smoke from his cigarette. Blond hair, a quirky eyebrow curl, and a fine suit—quite the ensemble. “Who are you?” he asked, surprisingly not suspicious. Instead, he bombarded me with questions and compliments. “Want to eat, beautiful? I can cook anything you desire.” His wink was cut short by Nami’s punch. “Stop overwhelming her!” she scolded. Luffy protested, “Nami, no! Now he can’t make me food!” Amidst the chaos, another man appeared. Tan-skinned, curly-haired, and sporting a long nose, he introduced himself as Usopp. He wold me that he was the greatest pirate on the seas, commanding 800 warriors! Quite the entertainer, that Usopp!

Lastly, a woman appeared. She had black, long hair and shining blue eyes. Her skin was a bit tanned, and she wore a white blouse with purplish jeans. She introduced herself as Nico Robin, and I had the feeling that I’d heard that name before. I talked a bit with the crew to get to know them better. I wasn’t planning on staying forever, but if I had the opportunity to meet new people who would carry me along with them for free, I might as well get to know them better. I never left the upper deck of the ship; I could look around for another day. The sun shone too nicely to go inside and waste the day. And soon, it got a bit darker. The crew met up in one room—the room Sanji came out of when he was screaming, ‘NAMI-SWAANN!’ He was excited to see her after she went shopping. We sat at the table, and Luffy was right. Sanji really cooked well. I told him so, and he immediately seemed to melt away. Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and a grumpy, deep voice said, ‘Why the hell were you so loud today? How am I supposed to sleep when you’re louder than howler monkeys?’ I nearly let go of the fork with food on it as I looked at the man who had spoken.

“Zoro,” I almost whispered. I never thought I would see him again, and even if I had, I would have never expected him to look so good. His hair was still the same green, and he still wore the same style, but his skin was a bit more tanned, and his muscles were definitely bigger than last time. He looked at me for a second, then his eyes widened, and he slammed the door shut. “Stupid moss head,” Sanji grumbled. “He has no clue how to behave around women.” I didn’t listen to him and ran after Zoro. I wasn’t sure why. Maybe I just wanted to talk with him. “Zoro, hold up!” I said as I followed him below deck. He didn’t look back or wait for me. He simply walked in a hurry towards the text room. “Hey!” I said and followed him." You do remember who I am, right?” “Yeah!” he said, and his voice sounded unstable, like he was trying to suppress his feelings and failing. “Then why do you run away from me?” “I don’t.” “Stop!” I said loudly, and finally, he stopped. “Why do I run away?” he repeated. “Why did you ran away?” It took me a few seconds until I realized what he meant. “I was in trouble and had to run away” I calmly explained. “And there wasn’t time to tell us? To tell me?” I shook my head. “No.” Zoro turned around to finally look at me. “Is that the truth?” “Yes.” He looked hurt. His grumpy face seemed to be just fine, but his eyes—his eyes told me he just wanted to cry. “Should I rather go upstairs and… eat?” I asked him. “No,” he shook his head fast. “Stay.” And I stayed. Not only for the night but for the rest of my life. I stayed by his side and couldn’t have been happier.

#one piece #roronoa zoro #one piece x reader #monkey d. luffy #one piece nami #sanji #tony tony chopper #one piece chopper #Usopp #Nico Robin #going marry

[sinisterexaggerator]

[ sick till I see you ] - cad bane

Summary: Cad Bane has had a tough time of it. He comes to you for a little TLC.

Gn! Reader

Warnings: None, just a little nip, lick, cuddling, and a worn out Duros looking for love, A.K.A FLUFF.

Word count: 1.5+

Notes: Wrote this last night half asleep, no real editing. Sorry if it sucks. Based on an idea we talked about in the Duros server because we're all feeling so tired. ;_; (@deepbluespace4, @renek-bane, @judathian)

There was something calming in your touch that remained unspoken. Cad Bane would never spill his secrets, though it was quite apparent he had grown accustomed to a comfort only you could provide. You were a steadying force in this harsh galaxy, someone the Duros could rely on from time-to-time, as his visitations were sporadic, yet he would reappear when you least expected it.

Tonight was such an occasion, the hunter floundering on a bounty the likes of which could have afforded him a lengthy stint of relaxation. He had taken on more jobs as of late to offset the price of fuel. It had risen exponentially since the forming of this new, “Galactic Empire,” and Bane was not amused. It ate into his profits more often than not, so the loss of this particular mark was an unfortunate stroke of rotten luck.

The one good thing to come of this was the target had been right here on Canto Bight.

A casino city, Canto Bight was a playground for the rich and famous, the arms-dealers, the shady business tycoons, the corrupt politicians, and the pirates, the scoundrels, the gamblers. You were none of these things. You were a cocktail server with a small flat to call your own in a shady corner of the city. Without you and others such as yourself, a place like this would go under in no time. Your job was essential.

It was also exhausting.

On your day off, you lounged with a good novella on your datapad, feet kicked up upon your worn caf table. You were just getting to a good part when a shadowy presence out of the corner of your eye startled you back to reality: you were not alone.

It should have been obvious. This was not the first time the wily Duros had found his way inside your home without warning or an invitation, yet it never ceased to surprise you.

You quietly rummaged in the side table situated by your sofa to extract a hidden holdout pistol. You carried this with you as you ventured deeper into your own house.

The hall was clear, so was the refresher. The kitchen was adjacent to the entryway, and you were already sure of it being vacant. That only left one place: your bedroom.

You crept to the door, weapon clutched in your hand. Peering inside, you were shocked and relieved to find the man face down, his thin, lanky limbs stretched out in an almost comical fashion.

Cad Bane had decided to sprawl out, taking full advantage of the situation as his body formed an “X” in the middle of your mattress. His floppy, ostentatiously large hat covered the entirety of his head, creating a leather halo that hid both his intentions and his temperament, while his armorweave duster had feathered out around him to give him the appearance of having wings.

It was an odd display, one that was not customary, but you would not judge your intermittent lover for his behavior.

It warmed your heart that he felt comfortable enough with you that he allowed himself to drop his guard, and it was a testament to your sometimes unorthodox relationship. But you found you wanted to go to him, to see what the matter was, to ease whatever suffering he must be feeling, and to comfort him in a way you knew he enjoyed.

“Bane?” your voice called out apprehensively. There was no response but a slight shifting of his weight, a deep groan rising from the pit of his chest as it rumbled to the surface, though masked by the compression of his entire face against your sateen sheets. You approached deliberately, suddenly feeling silly for holding onto your palm-sized blaster.

He was a danger, but not to you.

You set the pistol onto your dresser, bending at the knees to sink down to the floor at your bedside, one hand instinctually lifting to gently raise the corner of his hat.

Two searing red eyes stared directly at you. You involuntarily gasped, so stark was the contrast of their fiery depths to the dark coloration of your coverlet. They narrowed when you did not move again, the expression across your face not being one that Bane favored as he had been sure you would receive him with open arms. The Duros did something quite uncharacteristic: he pouted, his scant lower lip cresting downward into an obvious frown.

“Ah cahn see when Ah’m naht wanted,” he began, pushing up with both arms to rid you of his presence.

“Wait, no!” you said a little too forcefully, Bane settling back down as he gazed at you with an arch to his brow. “Don’t go,” you finished more softly, gingerly taking up the curve of his mandible in the crook of your hand. “I don’t want you to go.”

The Duros rasped out a hiss, though it was a release of tension, Bane’s eyelids falling to half-mast. That outward breath extended for what seemed like minutes; he loved the warmth of your skin, the smell, the taste…   

He reached out, shifting to a position that would allow him to help you up, though you were capable of standing on your own. But that is not what he wanted. He manipulated you to sit, convincing you with no more than a tug to your clothing that this was the very thing you should do because he deemed it so.

You entertained him, adjusting yourself to accommodate his nonverbal demand.

Once you were comfortable, the deadliest apex predator of the entire known galaxy buried his rostrum in the meat of your thigh as sinewy digits encased in cut-off gloves snuck beneath the single layer of thin fabric that made up your shirt.

Bane’s touch was icy, a small sound being emitted from your lips as goosebumps prickled up and down your body. This only seemed to excite him, lengthy arms wrapping around the whole of your waist as you realized his excessive accessory was in your way.

You took a chance; you removed his hat, placing it thoughtfully on your bedside table as the Duros curled into you, resting his cheek against your lap as the flat part of his face nuzzled its way into your belly.

Of all the things that could occur at this moment, Bane took up a fetal position, making himself cozy as he squeezed you tightly. You could not help yourself, knowing Bane would appreciate your efforts. You took to caressing him with a calculated touch despite his flesh being enwrapped in protective hunting gear, fingers running the course of his neck and shoulders. You massaged him tenderly, applying just enough force to hear a most gratifying sound.

Some might call it a purr, while Bane himself would call you crazy for suggesting such a ridiculous thing. Still, it only encouraged you to continue, and especially once the Duros had dug his way under the hem of your top, sharp teeth biting and tugging so as to maneuver it out of his way.  

You held your breath, not out of worry of being bitten, but because his shallow exhales licked at your skin making you shudder, a part of you deep inside stirring though you chose not to let it control you, at least not yet.

“Ah’m sick till Ah see ye’” he mumbled against your now bare stomach, “chucked all of a heap,” he added, grazing you with the points of his fangs as he enveloped you in the tangle of his limbs.

“What’s wrong, Cad?” you prodded, only concerned with his mental well-being as it was rare he searched out this level of affection, though that was not to say his words and actions did not move you, a faint blush tinging your cheeks.

“Tired,” he muttered, that vibration in his chest growing louder as his olfactory organs were overtaken with your delicious scent, “karked up,” he finally admitted, his damaged pride apparent in his tone. “Gettin’ old.”

“Nonsense,” you whispered, your thumb lovingly tracing the lines etched across his forehead as you attempted to sate his nerves. “What happened?”

He did not answer, your breath catching as you felt his tongue worm its way into the divot of your navel. He growled as if hungry, his fangs finally pressing against you, though he was kind enough not to bite down hard. He sucked the salt off your skin, licking up from your belly button to the base of your sternum, your body convulsing unwillingly beneath his sudden amorous onslaught.

He stopped just as soon as he started, teeth retracting and rostrum once again rough and scaly against your abdomen. He was reluctant to reply. “…don’ wanna talk about it,” he stated gruffly, shutting his eyes against the universe as well as against you.

“Then what do you want?” You coaxed him for an answer, not expecting the thing he wound up saying next.

“Dhis,” he offered casually, encircling you more succinctly in his embrace.  

If you had been a gambling kind of person, you would have lost, not imagining that in a million rotations Bane would confess to desiring your … cuddles.

You would not disturb him after that for fear of backlash, the notorious, murderous bounty hunter taking to your lap like an overgrown tooka as you settled in for the long haul, incapable and hesitant to move from this spot until he had his fill.

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Masterlist

**reblogs / feedback appreciated!!**

#Cad Bane #Cad Bane x Reader #Cad Bane x Gn! Reader #gender neutral reader #star wars #duros #bobf #book of boba fett #clone wars #tcw #bad batch #tbb #bounty hunters need cuddles too #fluff #My writing

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I had these guys for a long while, because surprise I have Ben 10 and Secret Saturdays OCs. I love Ben 10 and Secret Saturdays and one day I was like "hey why won't I make a sequel to both shows lol". So meet Secret Galaxy, the rag tag team of freelance superheroes consisting of Ben Tennyson's grandson, Zak Saturday's granddaughter, Vilgax's son, and Charmcaster's protege. Feel free to ask questions about them!

Denny Tennyson - Dennis Lee Tennyson is the grandson of the famous Benjamin Kirby Tennyson. Unlike his grandfather when he was his age Denny is a quiet and reserved young boy, prefering to spend time only with himself and a select group of friends due to not trusting people's interest in him. Despite this he's sympathetic and will try to reach out to someone if he sees that they're in trouble or in need of help. Denny is also very creative and artistic, which extends to how he battles as well as him prefering to use his alien forms's powers to their fullest extent rather than just bruteforcing his way through everything. Originally during the summer he graduated elementary school Denny got his very own Omnitrix, which he was initially hesitant about but grew to appreciate and like his Omnitrix.

Sam Saturday - Samantha Saturday is the granddaughter of Zak Saturday. She is a spitting image of her grandfather even having the same cryptid controlling powers he did. Sam's a mischevious and tomboyish young girl that seeks adventure at any moment and likes to mess with people around her. However she does have a more caring side, as she deeply cares for and stands up for her family and friends. This more caring side also extends to her being willing to defend those she sees as in trouble, no matter how dangerous her opponent is. While she has inherited The Claw from her grandfather, on the same summer Denny got his Omnitrix she also found a mystrious Omnitrix-like device that she dubbed the Cryptrix, which allows her to turn into 10 cryptid like forms (and also allows her to channel her cryptid powers easier). Sam and Denny are best friends since childhood and are usually seen hanging out together, though a lot of people including their families say that they two kids sometimes feel like siblings.

Sytrax - Sytrax is the son of the feared conquerer Vilgax. He's a serious, honor bound chimera sui generis (ex) bounty hunter. He acts somewhat self centered and dislikes being underestimated or being looked down upon. However he does have a softer side that he does not like showing, and desires to have a group of people he can trust and feel safe around one day. On top of that his sense of honor makes him more fair in combat towards those he sees as weaker than him. Originally he was trying to find his own footing to carry on Vilgax's legacy, being raised to see his father as a noble but powerful ruler. But after encountering Denny and eventually learning the truth of his father's nature Sytrax started rejecting his father's legacy and went on to try to forge his own identity seperate from Vilgax, such as trying to become a plumber. Despite Ben's and Vilgax's rivalry, Denny and Sytrax end up becoming very close friends and even having a somewhat brotherly dynamic.

Curseslinger - Curseslinger is the (adopted) daughter and apprentice of Charmcaster, the Queen of the Legerdomain. She was chosen by Charmcaster for her reat magical abilities and cunning street smarts. However, Curseslinger feels that she's actually not good enough to be the student of the Queen of the Legerdomain, which results in her frequently performing on the streets and in talent shows to show off her magic powers to people and hopefully win over their approval as a substitute for her own internal approval. Although Curseslinger's very quirky and can come off as creepy to some people, she's friendlier than she appears, and is very loyal to her friends and those she likes even though she may not appear to at first glance. Curseslinger takes an interest in Sam and the Saturdays due to their connection to more mystical elements of the galaxy such as cryptids. Sam does in fact admire Curseslinger and her magical prowess, which gives the witch some confidence in her powers and have even more of a fondness towards Zak's successor. Curseslinger and Sytrax also end up as a couple, and tend to be very affectionate with one another.

#ben 10 #secret saturdays #ben 10 ocs #secret saturdays ocs #denny tennyson #sam saturday #sytrax #curseslinger #chimera sui generis #secret galaxy

[magpiesbones]

Orufrey Stardust au except—

different.

Qifrey is the star, and he’s a young star, and afraid, and his human incarnation is, like, eight. He gets picked up, against all odds, what with the bounty hunters and the pirates and such, by Beldaruit, who decides to just raise him as a passably human child, and just takes him in.

Olruggio lives next door, and while yeah it’s kind of strange, in retrospect, that your elderly neighbor suddenly has a child, as an adult it’s perfectly reasonable that an orphan can get taken in by an uncle, especially an uncle who’s the headmaster of a famous school, as a kid it’s just— someone new has moved in, and he’s cool. And better yet, he thinks that you’re cool. It’s free best friend.

Qifrey is (mostly) calmly waiting for the day that Olruggio realizes he’s not human, and for the utter dissolution of their relationship that will inevitably follow.

the thing is he swore ‘no secrets’ when they were twelve-ish, and he’s maybe done something unforgivable since then. Or maybe keeping the secret of his existence is in itself unforgivable.

He can’t do this forever, and eventually—

Olruggio finds out.

And Qifrey runs away.

a few years later— Qifrey is still running. Olruggio is an airship pirate by now, because that’s how you hear about a fallen star, how you chase one across continents. It’s not really for the bounty— it’s not at all for the bounty, just for Qifrey. Just for missing him, for wanting to talk to him and explain himself and— see if he’s okay. It’s not for the bounty at all.

Olruggio’s had the heart of a star since he was ten. He’s not giving it away for the whole world.

#witch hat atelier #witch hat #orufrey #tbna #tongari boushi no atelier #ive. never read stardust the whole way through. haha #Chasing down your ex best friend except in a literal way this time.

[windrsr]

Hi~!💜 me again lol but I had a idea come to mind (if this has been requested before I’m sorry for asking again) but how would all of them react to their darling being a little bit jealous?

Thank you again!<3

-Mochi💜

Male Yandere OCs x Gender Neutral Reader

Tw: Micheal being an asshole (as usual), mention of killing on Loki and Unknown's part.

•Henry (Doll Maker) - He thinks it's cute at first, but then he thinks it over and feels a little insulted; he doesn't even like humans, and he doesn't know why you would think that he would want anyone else. He says you have no reason to be jealous, and how you're his one and only, precious, little doll. "Oh? Have you forgotten all the clothes, accessories I buy for you and everything I do for you?"

•Micheal (Scientist) - He scoffs and tells you that not everything revolves around you, and how you should be grateful that you're even in his life, no matter how many other people he pays attention to. Everyone knows you're his "favorite", so he doesn't see a reason for you to be jealous.

•Miru (Living Doll) - He's a little scared. He thinks he did something wrong to make you jealous! He apologizes and tells you he will do better not to make you jealous, but when he finds out that he didn't do anything wrong, he tells you that he belongs to you, and only you.

•Ryan (Test Subejct) - He sighs and shakes his head. He feels uncomfortable because he has...bad experiences with those who are jealous. He's certain that you wouldn't hurt him, but he can't help but think back at those experiences.

•Loki (Creature) - He blinks. He doesn't know why you're jealous, no matter how much you explain the reason why. He thinks it's just full of nonsense, but if there's someone you really don't like that you think is stealing his attention away from you, he will get rid of them.

•Aaron (Best Friend) - He laughs loudly. He thinks it's just a big joke. He slaps you on your back, "you already know that you're my only best friend, silly! I wouldn't trade you for anything else!"

•Samuel (Fatherly) - He's flattered. He thinks he's not worth being jealous over, especially since he spends most of his time with you. He tells you that he will always take care of you, and how you will always have him all to yourself. He kisses you on your forehead after cooking your favorite meal.

•Tyler (Bounty Hunter) - All he does is comfort you and tell you he wants no one but you. He's used to people being jealous of him and trying to kill him, so he's flattered and surprised, and also doesn't know what to do since this is new to him.

•Liam (Submissive/Darling) - He loves it when you get jealous, even if it's just a little! He wants you to think he's completely yours (which he already is), fight over him, and just not let anyone touch him. He even decides to purposely make you jealous, such as flirting with other people, and he loves it when you would want his attention, even if you hide it very well.

•Asher (Singer) - He's worried. He doesn't want you to be jealous, but he supposes that it can't be helped since he's famous and adored by many. He tells you that none of his fans can compare to you and how he will choose you over anyone.

•Unknown (Secret Admirer) - He's surprised. You really think that he's sending all kinds of love letters, text messages, gifts, and voice mails to anyone who isn't you? Nonsense! He reassures you that you're the only one who he does this to, and if you suspect anyone who will take him away from you, he will find them and kill them for you.

#{all of them 2} #yandere oc #male yandere #yandere boy #yandere male #male yandere x reader #yandere #yandere oc x reader #male yandere oc #yandere x reader #yandere imagines #yandere x darling #yandere scenarios

[syndullqs]

intellectual beauty — obi-wan kenobi

SUMMARY — you’re someone who prefers the archives over the battlefield. he’s someone who doesn’t mind either.

WARNINGS — gn!jedi!reader, i’m a history major so i might go a little crazy with star wars lore, fluff

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HE WATCHED YOU AT FIRST. whenever he’d come to the archives for something, whether that be to look up a bounty hunter or ask madame jocasta a question, he’d always find you there. it didn’t matter the time of day, you were there. your eyes were either scanning datapads or your fingers were ghosting over the shelves. your curiosity was oddly intriguing to him; he wanted to know what all you knew.

you had heard of the famous obi-wan kenobi. the general who so bravely led his men into battle. the jedi master who has the patience of a saint having to deal with anakin skywalker. you’ve never spoken to him, though. you kept your distance and admired him from afar. besides, you weren’t much interested in the tactics and strategies of war.

so you kept to the archives, where you could know everything about war without participating in it. your interest wasn’t exactly war tactics, though, it was history.

generally, history was boring. when you dove deeper and realized there were ancient force users, you paid a little more attention to the things you were reading; you could learn a lot from these ancient force users. so, your days were spent learning all you could.

obi-wan didn’t know what you were doing. he admired your quiet nature, the aura that hung around you, but he never had the time or the courage to say anything. obi-wan kenobi, nicknamed the negotiator because being the flirt was too unorthodox, couldn’t muster up the courage to talk to you.

“master kenobi?” madame jocasta noticed him staring.

“madame jocasta, i apologize, is there something you need?” he snapped back to reality, his eyes fluttering to refocus himself.

“no, but is there something you need?” well, there was, but he didn’t say that it was a someone not a something.

“who’s that over there? every time i’m in the archives i see them here,”

“that’s master l/n. they spend their time in the archives decoding ancient texts. they’ve learned a lot about the force, apparently,” the amusement in jocasta’s voice didn’t pass by obi-wan. you decoded ancient texts. his interest was peaked and he now has a reason to talk to you.

“thank you, madame jocasta,” he nodded and the woman shuffled off. why was he so nervous? anakin would be outright bullying him if he saw him now.

he slowly made his way over to you, and you knew he was coming. you kept your heart from racing as he sat in front of you, folding his hands in his lap.

“madame jocasta told me you’re learning a lot from the ancients,” he started. you picked up your head, your heart skipping not just one, but maybe a couple beats. this was the obi-wan kenobi, and he was talking to you.

“i am,” you kept your composure, not wanting to go on and on about something a jedi general probably didn’t care too much about.

“well, tell me what you’ve learned,” he made himself comfortable, as if he was preparing himself to be there a while. you smirked, hiding the excitement that exploded all over your body; no one’s ever cared to know what you’ve learned. well, besides a couple people. no one like obi-wan.

so, you went on. you talked about the language, how translating is harder than it looks because of the differences in word placement. you talked about the culture, how their culture shaped the way they interacted with the force. you talked about the force itself, how the native people interacted with it and gave it the upmost respect.

“these people, the zeffo, they knew more about the force than we as jedi know. they knew how to wield it be more than a weapon. they knew secrets about the force that i’m still trying to figure out,” you chuckled, your hands slightly shaking from the mount of information you just dumped on obi-wan.

“secrets?”

“yes. secrets. i know they had grand temples dedicated to training force users. they were so deeply connected to the force and i have yet to find out how,”

“you said the zeffo had a deep connection with the force, beyond what we have. that might be it. they opened themselves up to it completely,” what you spoke about truly was interesting, but it was the way you spoke about it. you were enthusiastic, elated to shared what you’d learned with someone who’d listen. listening to you speak, in a way, helped heal a part of him that he didn’t know needed attention.

you noticed the down trodden look on his face and frowned.

“too much?”

“sorry? no! no not at all. i’ve realized that i know a lot less about the force than i once believed.” it wasn’t a complete lie, but he didn’t know how you felt about him confessing about your words healing him.

“it is interesting! i believe we could learn a lot from them, maybe even so much so to have the advantage in the war,” you tried to maintain that connection him, but he only shook his head.

“their culture was peaceful and they used the force for peace, let’s keep it that way,” oh how the butterflies erupted in the pit of your stomach at his words. you could not believe that he’d say something like that, but it comforted you. in that moment, you found yourself falling in love with the man in front of you.

“thank you, for saying that. i thought by connecting with you being a general-”

“just because i’m a general doesn’t mean i can’t respect peaceful cultures, or the people that decipher them,” he felt more confident now, his words were more fluid and less awkward.

you smiled and nodded your head, organizing the datapad and artifacts into two separate piles.

“why’d you listen to all that?” you asked suddenly, your eyes flicking up from the stacks to his beautiful, blue eyes. you watched as obi-wan formulated a response in his head.

“because one, the findings are incredibly interesting, and two, i liked listening to you talk about it,” now there was the flirty obi-wan everyone knew, yet he still found himself nervous for your reaction.

you didn’t know how to react. your cheeks turned a rosy red color, but you kept your face still. you smiled, slowly nodding your head.

“thank you, i enjoyed having you to listen,” you admitted softly. obi-wan sat forwards a little and laid his hand on top of yours. a random and sporadic gesture, but a most welcome one.

“i hope to see you again,” he hummed. his eyes were filled with an emotion you couldn’t exactly pin point, but it wasn’t anything negative.

“i’ll be here in the archives,” you hummed in response. he lifted your hand to his lips and looked at you, watching your face light up. he stood, wished you a good day and left. you were left dumbfounded, but you were a fool to believe he’d show up the next day.

but, sure enough, he did.

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love me some obi-wan. i really do. idk when the next time i post will be. i move up to school next tuesday and i’m packing all weekend. here’s something to read while i’m settling in and maybe i’ll write something before classes start. we’ll see. stay safe and healthy my loves!

#star wars #star wars imagine #star wars imagines #obi wan kenobi #obi wan x reader #obi wan imagines #obi wan imagine

[apatheticlexicographer]

BYLER FIC REC WEEK 2023 DAY 5: FULL AU recs

breathe (in the air) by clearskiies

mike-centric; no plot. 1970s AU, the party are in their 20s. mike and will’s friend groups meet at a music festival and they spend the whole time attached at the hip. there’s a lot of internalized homophobia angs,tbut mike doesn’t lash out at will over it and their flirting is sweet. elumax are going through their own shit in the background too. multichapter, ongoing

wheeler news by solarhazard

will-centric; some plot. social media fic where mike is a famous musician and will runs a stan twt account for him. his world gets flipped upside down when mike notices him and they start becoming friends. it’s so dumb but so fun. multichapter, hasn't updated in a while but it hasn’t been officially discontinued to my knowledge

Nocturne by lilacline

mike-centric; plot. mike rescues a small brown bat from a weirdly evil plant and nurses it back to health, befriending it in the process. side note: bats aren’t supposed to understand human speech, mike. that’s not normal. that’s not a normal bat you have there, mike. considering it’s tagged as a vampire AU, i’m sure u can see where this is going. mike is a mess (affectionate) and he’s filled with Queer Terror. will has only just appeared as a character (...officially) but he’s already melting all 3 of mike’s braincells. mike is actually the best brother ever to holly and i would die for her. multichapter, ongoing

A New Fight by Tea_For_One_Please, and both of its sequels

alternates between mike-centric and will-centric; plot. a star wars fusion AU where will is a stormtrooper who defects to the rebellion and becomes a member of mike’s crew. el escaped the jedi massacre and teaches him to wield the force. the first fic takes place about a year before episode IV, the second concludes directly before episode IV, and the third is set in the gap between episodes VI and VII. since this is a fusion AU the canon events of the star wars timeline happen as usual, with the party’s story taking place in the background. you could probably read this without having seen star wars, but it wouldn’t make much sense. i was so engrossed that i read all three 30k~ long fics in one sitting. multichapter, all entries complete

with honor, we hound by hiscleric

mike-centric (so far, may have will POV); plot. as of now there’s only been one proper chapter of this, not including the prologue, but i can already tell it’s gonna be sooo good. it’s a fantasy/cleradin AU which is always a win, and the writing is lyrical. will was the youngest prince of the kingdom, who mysteriously vanished one day. mike is a knight and the heir to a noble family, but secretly wished to be a scholar. there’s a prophecy, a quest, and what seems like it’s gonna be a secret identity plot with will. literally what more could you want??? multichapter, ongoing

ground control to major tom (your circuit’s dead, there’s something wrong) by andthentheybow

alternates between mike-centric and will-centric; plot. another star wars AU!!! there’s only one chapter out so far, but it’s the setup for a heist story so i just know it’s gonna slay. this one is set several centuries after episode IX, rather than in tandem with star wars canon. mike is a bounty hunter and will is very… mysterious ;))) i can’t wait to see what comes of it!!! multichapter, ongoing

A Flower That Resembles You by perexcri

will-centric; plot. a byler fantasy AU that’s not cleradin??? gasssp :000 i won’t spoil to much but it’s got childhood friends to strangers to friends to lovers, really pretty depictions of magic, hella quantities of angst and yearning so sweet and tender it makes even my aro heart ache. the mortifying ordeal of allowing yourself to love and be loved… effervescent. multichapter, complete

Ley Lines and Shadows by Aabh

will-centric; plot. fantasy AU! will is a baker who lives in a tiny town. the town was cursed years ago by a now-dead witch. he helps a stray cat after it gets attacked, but as he spends more time around it it becomes clear that it's not a normal animal. the ominous dreams that plague will's sleep only add to the feeling that something is…off. the writing is flowery and fits the fairytale setting nicely. there's a mild sexual content tag on the fic, but i believe that refers to a single paragraph. there's nothing explicit and they're adults. multichapter, complete

another one bites the dust by losingcontrolnow

will-centric; not really plot. high quality zombie apocalypse content!!! i like more hardcore apocalypse stories than the stuff you usually get in s5 speculative fics, so this AU makes me very happy. the contents of the fic itself don't make me happy because, duh, it's a zombie apocalypse AU, but it's soooo good. oneshot, complete

didn't i (blow your mind this time) also by losingcontrolnow

mike-centric; no plot. you know spiderwill, you love spiderwill, but for your humble consideration: spidermike!!! featuring yearning (both), pining (both), oblivious idiots (both), and sudden onset superpowers (just mike). mike is exactly as much of a mess about, well, everything as you would hope and he is so so dear to me. longshot, complete

#byler #bylerficrecweek #bylerficrecweek2023 #late again but i got it in B))) #i'm to tried to try tag ppl

[kylegallnerrp]

"So... our next project.." Kyle mused, his famous grin appearing on his face as he helped Willa plate the dinner they'd prepared together. "I can write it but the plot's gotta be good." He teased, stealing a bite from his stuffed pepper before gesturing for her to sit first. "I'm thinking we're exes who fight evil aliens together. Men in Black meets The Bounty Hunter, but actually good." Sitting down, Kyle quickly stole a glance at his watch, wondering if his delivery would be running late. As if the universe responded to his worry, the doorbell rang. Smirking, he took a long sip of water. "Are we expecting anyone?" He knew he would portray his innocence well. She'd only know it was him when and if he wanted her to.

As she brought in the large vase of flowers and opened the card, he leaned back, studying her response closely as he heard his own words echo as she read.

Willa,

I learned to be confident at a young age. I've always been able to hold my own in a room. But, when I'm with you, I'd much rather fall into the background and admire your glow. You're a rare treasure and I'm the luckiest man to call you a friend. I'm even luckier to be in love with you.

With Love,

Your Secret Admirer

Widening his eyes, Kyle took another bite of his food. "Wow. Have any idea who it is?" // @willafitzrp

#***willa***

[cartoonfangirl1218]

Roswell Conspiracies: Aliens, Myths and Legends

Well I'm back to expound on my new little hyperfixation. Tubi has plenty of nostalgia era progreams from 80s and 90s so after going through Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego and Sherlock Holmes in 22nd Century, I stumbled upon this and if you're a fan of Gargoyles. I think you'd appreciate this show. Hell, the showrunner of Gargoyles actually wrote a series bible for this one. It didn't get used but still the themes of fantasy blending with scifi, discrimination and tolerance are present in this one in plenty of spades. Plus conspiracies lots of conspiracies.

The basic premise that there is a secret sector of the government called The Alliance. It basically operates with the gov. knowlegede but does its own thing. Its main mission is to find the aliens roaming around Earth and imprison, exterminate or use them as partners in the world wide fight against invasion forces.

Basically aliens exist and these aliens are the basis of famous myths like vampires, banshees, yetis etc. There not magical creatures but aliens who settled here long ago.

Anyway, main character is Nick Logan, a bounty hunter who accidentally arrests a lycanthrope. From there, the battle unearths long locked memory that his father was abducted by aliens. General Rinaker (leader of the Alliance) is concerned about this loose cannon getting too involved in their affairs decides to control him by recruiting him to their team.

Of course, Nick doesn't play by the Alliance's rules like 90% of the time, deviating when he sees the Alliance wrongfully imprisoning or targeting aliens who don't want to hurt anyone. Nick begins to believe that the Alliance is less the nuetral evil it presents itself to be and wants to create a better world where aliens can coexist.

Nick's partner is Sha'lainn Blaze. A banshee teenager who gets exiled from her clan. I use teenager loosely as its implied she's around 200 years old. She believed that they should stop isolating themselves and try working with humans. That was basically traiterous and they shut her out and tried to kill her, driving her to the arms of the Alliance. Since she's young, she's the most idealistic and compassionate though she has a few cheeky jokes in her too.

There are more characters but I should get to the main alien races.

Banshees are like nature witches, not only predicting a person's death but have a connection to Earth, able to suck energy from their surroundings to form energy beams, rock slides etc. Their main enemies are technology (Sha'lain is a bit more tolerant as she was in favor of steam engines. Yeah she's old) and iron and vampires.

Cuz in this world vampires are not the suave, bat changing creatures. Instead they are serpentine, fanged, winged and incredibly creepy. See above. Not only do they suck blood but they suck electricity, energy and technology. They're just parasites and are hated enemies of the banshee with the whole naure vs tech.

The other main alien group are lycanthropes who are like hulking, two legged wolves with bits of technology embedded into their skeletons. Seriously a cool blend of science and classic monsters. They like to enslaves the yeti race and the human race and. . . yeah, they want to enslave others.

As you can tell, lots of the aliens don't like each other. This even includes yetis who have sasquatches cousins that they treat as uneducated labor. All these inner divides (much like humans with their racism, sexism, etc) further encourage hate and division when they could be joined to fight bigger problems. This is a reoccuring theme.

These are the main ones that pop up but there are plenty of others like golemns, the Norse gods Loki and Odin pop up as well as Titanoi with the lost city of Atlantos (apparently based on Satorini) Japanese omni, Chiruac kalinches, pans, vodun and others around the world that the writers utilize with their own twists on the source material to make dynamic fights and body horror moments.

Now to the other characters. The beta team of Fitz and Nema aka my favorite characters. While Nick and Sha'lain often go out to recruit or eliminate aliens. Nema and Fitz are the ones that go out to the scenes of UFo landings or alien destruction and create plausible excuses (Gas leak, military planes etc.) or new conspiracy theories for people to grab onto like "No, there aren't werewolves. That was actually the government's secret prisonor mutation experiment gone wrong. Don't tell anyone." The suspiciously specific denial allows the Alliance to keep their facade wile everyone chases the wrong lead.

Fitz is ex-CIA and should be an actor if he ever quits the Alliance as he clearly enjoys hamming it up with costumes and accents. Always there for witty one-liners or improvised manipulation of facts. Nema is more straight-laced, coming from work as weapons expert in Cairo military. She's the deadpan snarker to Fitz. Obviously, they get together, and obviously they're adorable. While they seem like loyal Alliance operatives, unquestioning of their orders and believing the Alliance is protecting the planet, their friendship with Nick and Sha'lainn makes them reconsider.

General Rinaker is the head of the Alliance and like any military man believes the cause of war allows for collateral damages and other unpalatable actions like pointing missiles at alien refuge centers and separating aliens (yes, it sounds timely but this was made in 1999 so more things change more things stay the same). While he's a tough guy, you believe that he is doing what he thinks is best but its clear that his rigidness won't allow him to see a new better type of Alliance.

Jefferson Trueblood is General Rinaker's second in command and like the others is primarily loyal until Nick points out how the Alliance is growing increasingly distant from its original goals to a facist organization (literally fascist organization. I didn't think those words were allowed in cartoon tbh). He doesn't get as much spotlight but he does have his own episode leading to surpremely moving scenes in the finale.

So yeah, those are the main characters but there's plenty more like Nick's rival (in his own mind), Agent Keung Ling, the Vodun spirits, Ruck who's leader of lycanthropes and his son, Athos, Ty-Yet (a yeti operative) and others that all get their day in the sun.

And all these episodes move forward the idea that hate is a circular threat, that what you use to divide people or in this case, aliens prevent peace and ahem alliances for a better future. Not just among humans and aliens but prejudice between the aliens, the continual fear of refugees trying to protect their families, etc. All the aliens may do some criminal acts, or horrifying in some cases but the show gives space to show their reasoning.

Like the vodun, they are alien slugs who lost their world and can only survive by inhibitating human bodies, killing the person's mind so they can control the body. It's bad but you understand why, they want to live. General Rinaker is a human example of he seems like a bad guy but you get why he does the unethical (by our standards) things he does. Basically, everyone is flawed and everyone exist in shades of grey on this show.

Which the show can get dark showing suicides (like literally. No heroic last minute rescue, the guy just died), bodies being ripped apart, bodies being drained, all the body horror stuff, I was impressed. Sometimes the good guys aka our heroes make the wrong decision and have to deal with the lasting consequences of "just following military orders." The final episodes have several make heroic sacrifices for the end of the world.

But it's also fun with some excellent episodes like a perfect Superman parody with alternating color schemes, alliterative names and big ol twist. A heist episode in Area 51. Trippy psychic battles. Invasion of the body snatchers, of course. B-horror movie with gigantic mutated ants. Plus three different two parters.

And. . . and there's two major conspiracies. One is what the hell happened to Nick Logan's dad. The other. . . well that's just spoilers. I got spoiled because I read it on wiki before I watched the show but it did make me appreciate how they steadily seeded the points of the conspiracy and forshadowed it. All while hiding another conspiracy in the conspiracy. Yeah, it's a double whammy!

So, okay I spent a lot of time on how I enjoyed it. But of course it has its flaws. The animation is not as good as one would be used to in the present day. Very broad lines and unrealistic body shapes (mainly on males which is different from the norm), sometimes some scenes seemed reused. Also its coming off from the 90s so they're several scenes with raves. I find them cheesy. I still don't get the obsession of 90s and raves.

Although almost everyone gets a day in the spotlight and there is continuity, there isn't much depth. Not much on backstories or tragedies etc. Its definately a plot driven show more than character driven though there are good characters in there.

And while they seemed to have a big enough budget that they got voice actors for every role instead of doubling them up (looking at you Legend of the Dragon), some lines are cliche, tropy, you get the idea. This is particularly a fault with Sha'lainn as she cries out "Nick" like twice in every episode. I think they're recycling it so there's dialogue and it isn't just gun blasters.

Honestly, I feel bad for Sha'lainn as she sometimes gets Jean Grey syndrome, getting drained of her powers or getting knocked out often in fights. I mean, she's part of the Alliance now, can someone give her combat training? However, when she does get her badass time to shine, she gets her badass time to shine so she's not always helpless.

Nick's mission to find his father can get repetitive and annoying but he's supposed to be annoying everyone within the show too so I forgive it. Unfortunately it hampers his relationship with Sha'lainn. They get together, it should be no surprised but I feel like there isn't enough recipocation on Nick's end considering the number of times he leaves her in the lurch to chase a new lead. I get that stubborness and persistance in his mission is supposed to be the point, that he's too distracted to do anything else but I feel bad for the girl.

However, the show is cool in that it lets them get together early on. Not that you'd notice it much as I suppose too much kissing would turn off the kiddies or whatever but it's refreshing too. You know, they're together but they're not hampered by romantic drama, no jealousies or cheating or whatever. Same with Nema and Fitz.

Plus in Nick's search for his real father, he never forgets his fake father, Walter and continually accepts him as just as much of a father as his original, raising him since he was three. I just liked that message that even though they aren't blood, Nick doesn't just disregard their relationship.

If only, they had the same consideration for his mom. I mean the woman is there in flashback and is mentioned like once in the finale as having passed and being a strong woman. I'm just curious. How did she end up knowing two men who were connected to the Alliance? Was she connected to the Alliance? Did she have suspicions about her husband or did she pretend not to to keep Nick safe? Nothing! But that's just my nitpick.

Also can I just point out the diversity among the Alliance. There's a Chiruac native, African-Americans, Eastern European, Chinese, Egyptian. Today, people would call it woke but back then no one had a problem. Same with the gender parity. One, I forgot her name was third in line of command. No one bat an eye or made jokes about a woman being in charged or that it was pandering. They just showed them and let things get done. Like Gargoyles.

And yeah, I'll stop there. I enjoyed the show and if you like Gargoyles, I think you can get into this one. As long as you lower your expectations too because Gargoyles is amazing. This is like Gargoyles with less budget and less depth. The potential is there but its underratedness keeps it from reaching to the heights.

Which reminds me that even though it's on Tubi, it's not in order. The first 16 episodes are in order. But after that you have to check wiki because its out of order and you miss the continuity. It's most eregious with the final 6 episodes where the preceding four steadily build to the two part finale and need to be watched in order to appreciate. I mean, it's supposed to be chronological for a reason.

Supposedly some other company tried to reboot it as a comic in 2021 but I haven't seen anything so I must assume its been cancelled. Too bad, I wouldn't have mind it returning to get some rightful love and more depth.

#roswell conspiracies: aliens myths and legends #tv shows #nostalgia #gargoyles #just tagging so gargoyles fan check it out

[touchmycoat]

Star Wars AU where Shen Jiu is the transmigrator.

Star Wars? Oh you know, the super famous movie series where Master Cultivator Shen Qingqiu fights in the Clone Wars, and on the eve of victory against Separatist forces, is betrayed and nearly killed by the Supreme Chancellor (…Xin Mo?). His old padawan Luo Binghe turns to the dark side, kills his own secret lover Senator Yue Qingyuan of Qiong Ding, and becomes the Emperor’s greatest weapon to galactic domination.

SJ’s always thought SQQ was too much of a soft-hearted idiot. Come on, trusting the clones of infamous bounty hunter Liu Qingge? Letting LBH & YQY’s love affair just go on with no discussion or oversight?? LETTING THE CHANCELLOR HAVE FREE ACCESS TO THE CHOSEN ONE?? As fucking if. This could have all been avoided.

Cue modern!SJ in SQQ’s body, haunted by SY’s force ghost that only he can see (for now), fixing the Star Wars plot by unintentionally wifing everybody.

#scum villain #i rewatched the phantom menace yesterday and I’m wheezing #brain go brrrrr #plot stockpile

[eldritch-spouse]

Grimbly and monster hunter s/o is pretty great imho, so I wanna share some headcanons.

What if s/o is a famous monster hunter, which most of Clergy is aware. All staff is informed to avoid them any cost, if they want to make out alive. But Grimbly being Grimbly, and sometimes during break hour, he runs out, under the pretext of going to the toilet, and goes to their secret meeting place. Sometimes, he even guides them through secret paths in the establishment for good times, on the sly from his co-workers, and Admin in particular.

S/o is also doing their best to hide their little romance with vampire, because guild is placed a huge bounty on the bat’s head. Plus, s/o is well known monster slayer, behind whose shoulders hundreds, if not thousands of killed monsters of all possible ranks, from little slimes blobs and zombies to dragons and high demon lords. It would be a shame to lose such a great name.

You both take a great risk. If Krulu or league finds out you both can say goodbye to your heads

"If" Krulu finds out?

The moment Grimbly brings them into The Clergy, he knows. That's his establishment, Krulu is always aware of who walks in and out. Also, one would think that such a renowned monster hunter wouldn't enter The Clergy in the first place, or rather, at least not without a chainsaw.

It seems the power of bat femboy is simply too great.

Which just makes this even more hilarious. I imagine that if the monster hunter ever gets found out, they'll pretend they were in the middle of suffocating Grimbly, not sloppily making out with him.

Monster Hunter: I have to make sure he won't escape.

*Puts Grimbly on their lap*

Guild: *squinting* Uhuh...

Krulu wouldn't hurt the monster hunter, but he would wait for the perfect time to humiliate them, perhaps by asking Admin to lure their guild buddies in. As a punishment for Grimbly thinking he can slack off and deceive his lord.

#Grimbly oc

[sitp-recs]

Anime Recs Pt 4

So apparently I can’t get enough of these lists and after the BL recs I’m back with a round of personal favorites nobody asked for 🫡 There are many different flavours here but these are epic stories for those who enjoy fantasy, sci-fi and coming-of-age shonen with emotional damage oof that’s my kryptonite right there! This is basically a mix of formative classics and some new gems that brought back my love for anime. I’d love to chat if you’ve seen & enjoyed any of these!

1. Attack on Titan (fantasy, post-apocalyptic)

Set in a world where humanity is forced to live in cities surrounded by three enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as Titans; the story follows Eren Yeager, who vows to exterminate the Titans after they bring about the destruction of his hometown and the death of his mother.

2. Blue Eye Samurai (historical, drama)

During Japan's Edo period (17th century), half-white half-Japanese Onna-musha Mizu quests for vengeance against four white men, one of whom is her father, who illegally remained in Japan during the closing of its borders by the Tokugawa shogunate.

3. Cowboy Bebop (sci-fi, space western)

Set in 2071 in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has become largely uninhabitable, the story follows a ragtag group of bounty hunters, known as cowboys, aboard the spaceship “Bebop.” As they traverse planets and moons in search of wanted fugitives, each cowboy contends with shadows from the past they can't outrun.

4. Hunter x Hunter (shonen, adventure)

Gon Freecss discovers that his father, who left him at a young age, is a world-renowned Hunter, a licensed professional who specializes in fantastical pursuits such as locating rare animal species, treasure hunting, surveying unexplored enclaves, or hunting down lawless individuals. Gon departs on a journey to become a Hunter himself, and eventually find his father.

5. Jujutsu Kaisen (fantasy, supernatural)

The story follows high school student Yuji Itadori as he joins a secret organization of Jujutsu Sorcerers to eliminate a powerful Curse named Ryomen Sukuna, of whom Yuji becomes the host.

6. Kids on the Slope (music, slice-of-life)

Kaoru Nishimi is an intelligent, introverted first-year high school student from a wealthy family who moves cities frequently as a result of his father's career. He has never made lasting friendships, but discovers jazz music after meeting classmates Sentarō Kawabuchi and Ritsuko Mukae.

7. Link Click (mystery, supernatural)

Using superpowers to enter their clientele's photos one by one, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang take their work seriously at "Time Photo Studio," a small photography shop set in the backdrop of a modern metropolis. Each job can be full of dangers, but nothing is more important than fulfilling every order without changing the past.

8. Nana (josei, drama/romance)

Two ostensibly opposite women, both named Nana, become roommates in Tokyo and grow inseparable. However, their relationship is jeopardized as the harsh realities of adult life take shape.

9. Naruto (shonen, adventure)

The series follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village.

10. Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju (historical, drama)

A man is released from prison and becomes the apprentice of famous rakugo performer Yakumo Yurakutei. The story focuses on the backstories of the performers and their struggle to gain popularity, following Yakumo's apprenticeship and rise to fame, and his friendship with fellow performer Sukeroku.

#anime recs pt 4 #Sitp faves