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secrets-of-ty · 10 months ago

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Danny Phantom Fanfic Masterlist

I've been meaning to do this for a bit! Since I've been in the Phandom for 10+ years I've picked up a lot of good fanfics over the years and I think it'd be great to share them again in case people have forgotten/haven't encountered them!

I mostly used Fanfiction.net in my older days so a lot of them will be linked there. I'm also pretty picky when it comes to fics being completed, so expect the ones listed to be bingeable with an ending! And finally, I'm not huge on romance/smut so most of them probably won't involve those genres, I'll point out ones that do. (These are in no particular order).

👻 Happy Reading! 👻

👻 = Regular Fic

🟢 = Alternate Universe Fic

⚔️ = Crossover Fic

💙 = Would Recommend!

💙💙 = One of my Favorites!

💙⚔️💙 Mirrored by Lynse

"As a general rule, diving into unknown swirly vortexes in the Ghost Zone is a bad idea, but this was a time when Danny had no other real choice. Meanwhile, Jake thought he was through dealing with ghosts, but Rotwood, well, he's just getting started."

I posted about this one a few years ago and the author, @ladylynse , said it's also available on AO3. This is by far one of my f a v o r i t e fanfics that I read annually or so! If you're a sucker for American Dragon too, definitely check this one out <3 The characterization of both Jake and Danny, plus watching their friendship grow, always gets me in the feels.

💙👻 Phantom's Sketchbook by AkoyaMizuno

"Mr. Lancer finds himself in an unparalleled situation, he has access to something which can give him incredible insight into the personal workings of Amity Park's local ghost teen hero, Danny Phantom."

It's been a while since I've read this one, but I remember it having a lovely characterization of Lancer plus his mentor relationship with Danny. (I loved this one a great amount back in the day that I, uh, made fanart and turned it in for a school assignment. Which is lost to the ages now 😅)

👻 Darkness by Cordria

"Maddie and Phantom are trapped in the dark. Can they come to an agreement to work together before they both die at the full moon? Part 1 of Illuminations Saga."

I don't quite remember this one but I DO remember Cordria had some absolute bangers. You'll probably see their name a few more times on this list.

💙👻💙 Masks by Cordria

"Sometimes, people hide who they truly are behind masks. This is a short story about the day that Lancer decides enough is enough when it comes to Daniel Fenton. Sequel is 'Plunge'"

When I said Cordria had bangers, THIS is one of them! Another fic that I read annually, this one involves Lancer getting closer and closer to Danny's secret while he's stuck in detention for the weekend. I love love LOVE the characterization of Danny and Lancer in this, another at the top of the favorite list!

👻 Plunge by Cordria (sequel to Masks ^)

"Sequel to 'Masks'. Now that Lancer has learned the truth and has let Danny out of his office, Danny needs to face the next hurdle: his parents."

For some reason, I always forgot to put this on my favorite list so I often missed out on reading it with my annual read of Masks. I remember it being a decent sequel where the Fentons pick up the pieces of Danny's reveal.

👻 Pits by Cordria

"Danny has been captured and thrown into the Pits by Walker to fight for his life. Listen in as he tells his dark, twisted tale of surviving despite the odds. Warning: dark and depressing. Sequel is 'Final Exam'."

Another one I don't fully remember, but it had to be a solid read since it's on my favorites haha! I have a vague sense that it was a little angst/gore-y(?) as the description warns, so just heads up!

👻 Lab Rat by AnneriaWings

"The look on my parents' faces – eager, curious, somewhat hateful – wasn't exactly hard to give away their intentions. I knew what they were going to do to me even before Mom snapped on a pair of rubbery, white latex gloves."

*** This one is definitely a vivisection fanfic with graphic descriptions, so beware that content. Again, haven't read it in a long time but it had satisfied my angst itch back in the day.

👻 Wondering by Phantomrose96

"A continuation to Cordria's starshot #69 "Wondering". Danny's been captured and tortured by his parents, but he refuses to say a word until his psychiatrist starts connecting the dots. Can he risk keeping it a secret any longer?"

*** Another angst, lab experiment-esque fic. There are definite graphic scenes (as warned in the first chapter). I do remember this fic being huge in the 2010s (definitely a staple of the Phandom). The relationships and Danny recovering from his torture were great highlights.

👻 Connections by Lynse

"Maddie knows that the Booo-merang has keyed into Danny, for whatever reason, so what's she to think when she sees it collide with Phantom?"

Don't quite remember this one, but Lynse is amazing at writing, so it's bound to be a good read.

👻 Confessions by Lynse (Sequel to Connections ^)

"Follows Connections. Danny's secret's not as safe as he thinks, what with Maddie unable to ignore her wild suspicions any longer and piecing things together and Jack asking questions all on his own."

Same as above!

💙👻 Earthquake by Turkeyhead987

"Danny leaves with his bathroom excuse and leaves Dash curious. He follows Danny and ends up the the gym room with him. While they're in there, an earthquake occurs and leaves them trapped inside. Will any secrets be revealed? No DashxDanny! They're just the main characters!"

This one is another one that I've read multiple times over the years! From what I remember, it was a fun read involving Dash and Danny being trapped in the gym after an earthquake, and explores how Danny handles his secret around Dash while they wait for rescue.

💙👻 A Jock and a Hard Place by AnneriaWings

"Danny and Dash were silent, trying to wrap their mind around that stupid, simple fact – the door was locked. They were trapped. In a janitor's closet. Together. (Collab with Haiju)"

No romance in this one! Another story where Danny and Dash get trapped together. I've read this one several times, and remember enjoying the tension of Danny's secret being revealed. I also think they explored Danny and Dash's relationship in a fun way!

👻 An Unlikely Alliance by Represent

"Maddie wants her family back. In an attempt to understand her Danny's change in behavior, she unwittingly enlists the GIW to exorcize Phantom from her son."

Gonna be real with ya'll, I don't remember this one at all. But uhhh I'm gonna throw it on here just because I can. :)

👻 Flip Turn by dreamsweetmydear

"Danny's life the last couple of years has been chaotic and pretty scary, to say the least. However, one detention with Mr. Lancer opens a window of opportunity that promises to turn his life around in more ways than one. Revelation fic. Post-"Kindred Spirits.""

Yet again, I don't remember this fic. Sorry! But it's under 8000 words, so it's a little bit of a shorter read than some of the ones on this list!

👻 Journey of Secrets by WolfKael

"First Danny Phantom fic! DXS, TXV, but not super-heavy. Lancer's class is on a trip to the Ghost Zone, courtesy of the Fentons! (Takes a couple chapters to gain momentum, and I promise it isn't your average 'field trip' fic!) T because I'm paranoid, but it could probably be K ."

Also not a fic I remember. It's got about 50,000 words so thought I'd throw it in for anyone that likes a longer fic!

👻 Vulnerable by HaiJu

"A desperate moment leads to a difficult choice, and Danny must deal with the consequences. A collaboration between Anneriawings and Haiju."

Don't remember it, but HaiJu had/has some great fics! Seems to involve Danny and Maddie after skimming the first chapter.

👻 Little Fires by Represent

"My family's supposed to be geniuses, yet they've never figured it out. Now I know why. Because they already know I'm Phantom. They must know. The better questions are: Have they known this whole time? What's in that vial? What happened to Skulker? And what's in the locked drawer?"

You know what, if I remember it, I'll say something 😂

👻 Judge, Jury, Executioner by Cordria

"The Observants and the Ghost Council are sick of the Fentons creating half-ghost creatures that disobey the rules of the universe. It's time for them to step in before more are made. Can Danny save his parents and keep his secret intact? A three-part fic."

💙👻 A Phantom Marooned by LordPugsy

"No one but Danny was suspicious when his English class was awarded an all-expenses paid cruise trip by an anonymous benefactor. Everyone but Danny thought it was bad luck when they became ship-wrecked on an island in the middle of nowhere. No one but Danny fully understood the dangers lurking in the trees. No one but Danny knew how much danger they were all in so far from home."

This one involves Danny and his class getting out of Amity Park, so it's a little more oc-filled and explores a nontraditional setting for the trio. There might be a little SamxDanny in this one if I remember correctly, but overall I do remember having fun reading through this!

🟢 Candlelight by HappyLeif

"Sam's only friend is the ever-loyal Tucker, ever since Danny began slowly distancing himself from them after some accident freshman year. She wanted a friend, but she never thought she'd find the one she was looking for in the highly debated ghostly hero of Amity Park.

AU = Danny alone during the portal accident. Looks like there's some SamxDanny in this one! Don't remember it but heck I might have to reread it since the synopsis has me interested.

👻 Crashing and Burning by GriffinRose

"For two years, Maddie has put up with Danny's ridiculous lies and excuses. She's tried everything to get through to him, but the pattern just goes on. She's so tired of fighting him on this all the time. And so, after two years, she's done. She doesn't care what her son does anymore, because Danny doesn't seem to care that he's her son."

👻 I'll Be Here by HaiJu

"Some days you can't pick yourself up. Having family means you don't have to. Danny-centric, three oneshots. Completely shameless hurt/comfort. Bring tissues… and antiseptic."

👻 What Little Girls Are Made Of by HaiJu

"Phantom and his younger double save Amity Park from a monstrous ghost, nearly destroying themselves in the process. The Fentons have always hunted ghosts; now it's time to save one."

💙👻💙 You Should Be Dead by SaphireDragon11

"Dash and Kwan are horrified to discover they've accidentally killed their classmate, but perhaps even more so when he shows up at school the next day. With his secret on the line, Danny soon discovers Dash and Kwan are the least of his worries."

THIS story is definitely a favorite and fun read! The ending battle chapters always gets me excited to reread! ***Danny does get straight up shot by Dash at the beginning so be warned for that content. But I remember a post going around a year or so ago where someone had drabbled about Danny getting up after being shot by Dash. This story explores that concept with a longer plot!

💙👻💙 Roughing It by HaiJu

"Lost deep in the woods with an undead pack on their heels, Maddie and Phantom find themselves entangled in an awkward alliance. Can they cooperate long enough to get out of this mess?"

Another favorite! This one explores Maddie and Danny's relationship, kind of similar to how the show did in the Maternal Instincts episode. I adore how HaiJu explores Maddie's thought-process with dealing with Phantom in a situation where she kind of needs him and he won't leave her alone. Great mother-son fic!

👻 Phantom of Truth by Haiju

"Locked away in a secret government lab with Phantom as her subject, nothing stands between Maddie and the truth... except, perhaps, herself."

Haven't read this one in a loooooong time, but I remember being around for HaiJu updating this fic, posting about it on Tumblr, and the Phandom being generally hyped for it. Another staple for the Phandom! It's another torture fic, so heads up regarding that content!

💙👻 Shadow of a Doubt by Haiju (Sequel to Phantom of Truth ^)

"The truth was supposed to save Danny. Fix things. The lab, the experiments, the lies, those were all in the past. Weren't they? Sequel to Phantom of Truth."

And then BAM on top of finishing Phantom of Truth, HaiJu hit us all with a completed sequel! I was super excited whenever this fic got updated, felt like I was waiting for a new episode to air on TV every time! There's some OCs in this since it explores Danny running away from Amity, but I remember genuinely loving the OCs and loved reading about Danny mentally recovering from being experiment on.

👻 Just a Boy by Tay1019411

"Maddie and Jack finally have Phantom right where they always wanted him: in there lab, helpless, but everything is different now. Now, Maddie faces the truth about what Phantom really is."

🟢 Make It Go Away by DarkNymfa

"Not for the first time, Danny cursed himself for never telling anyone about his extra-curricular activities. And now, far more injured than he could fix himself, Danny desperately wished that he had told just one person."

No one knows AU

👻 Flicker by DarkNymfa

"It had taken just one moment, one split-second in which she had seen Phantom instead of Danny. Now she found herself on a path she didn't want to be on. One she couldn't leave, not anymore."

👻 The Scientific Method by ReconstructWriter

""After two years of failures you'd have better luck asking Phantom to be your lab-rat," Jazz said. The Fentons decide to try just that."

👻 Phantom Hitchhiker by ghostanimal

"Phic Phight Oneshot: While students get to leave early after a ghost attack, teachers have to stick around for boring meetings to discuss the attack. The ghost attack was now over, but it didn't mean all the ghosts were gone. Lancer finds himself driving a certain Phantom home while reflecting on how young the poor kid is."

👻 Returning After the Reveal by Illusn

"Phic Phight attack, using a prompt by Love-ly-ish. Danny returns to school after his secret was revealed in a ghost attack, having to deal with people suddenly treating him differently."

👻 Vantage Point by Lynse

"Phantom was young. Painfully young. Somehow, Lancer had never really noticed that before. One-shot, written for the 2019 Phic Phight."

👻 Oddities by Lynse

"Jack can't deny that their ghost hunting equipment malfunctions around Danny-consistently and exclusively around Danny-and decides to get to the bottom of it, once and for all. One-shot, written for the 2019 Phic Phight."

👻 To Be a Hero by cosette141

"Danny has always known the consequences should he be captured by the Guys In White, but now Tucker is going to learn firsthand just what the stakes are for his superhero friend and what it really means to be a hero. (not slash) hurt/comfort"

👻 Family Reunion by Dp-Marvel94

"For Phango. Prompts used- Setting: Family Reunion, Wes Weston, Aunt Alicia, Stuck in the thermos. And Identity Reveal…kinda (does it count if Wes had already worked out that Fenton was Phantom but hadn't seen him actually transform so wasn't completely sure?)"

Wes Fic!

👻 Stuck by SummersSixEcho

"[OneShot] After a prank from two of his ghostly acquaintances, Danny is stuck in ghost mode during one of the most important events of his young half-life. If only he didn't have to give a speech on top of it... [Phic Phight 2020 entry; prompt by Ghostanimal]"

👻 One-Eighty by SummersSixEcho

"[One Shot] After a grueling battle, two teenagers at a diner try to sort out a night of revelations. [DannyMay 2020, Day 28: Diner]"

👻 Threads of Time by ZombieRed

""I just want to know what's going on with you, Danny! I wish I could just, I don't know, spend the day figuring out what you've been hiding from me. Then maybe I could help you. But you being closed off from everyone is only hurting you. Can't you see that?" Or Maddie keeps on waking up to Thursday morning [No PP, pretty much ignores season 3 as a whole]"

👻 Invisible Stitches by Lynse

"Family bonding time might be less dangerous now that his parents know his secret, but that doesn't mean Danny is wild about being kept in the dark when it comes to his dad's plans for the weekend. One-shot."

Loved the concept of Danny having trouble being away from Amity Park!

👻 Whenever You're Ready by SummersSixEcho

"[OneShot] Jack and Maddie try to show their son they are very supportive of Phantom once they find out his secret. They want him to tell them on his terms, but everything ends up in bigger misunderstandings and more revelations they weren't prepared for. [Belated Phic Phight entry for Star G, Arioz, Bird, Dekalkomania, and Wife]"

Written in a Journal-Entry style! Interesting format if I remember correctly.

👻 An Attempt at Camping by Seasilver17

"They should have known that even when they were in the middle of nowhere camping. Something would have to go wrong. Curse his Fenton luck"

👻 Secrets Secrets and Advice (This Teacher's Vice) by AppleScentedLazers

"After a particularly grueling day Mr. Lancer just wants to go home, kick up his feet, and read some Shakespeare. But, when he runs into two of his students looking for their missing best friend, Lancer ends up with more questions than he has answers for. Such as, who is Phantom? And just what is Daniel Fenton hiding?"

👻🟢 Going Ghost by cosette141

"My take on the moment Danny turns on the ghost portal and becomes half-ghost… as well as an alternate way for Sam and Tucker to find out. Friendship Oneshot"

👻 Lair by Lexosaurus

"When something goes wrong with a piece of Vladco tech, Valerie ends up stuck in the Ghost Zone. With Phantom."

💙👻 In Case of Emergency by Unlucky Alis

"Lancer is grading papers when he gets the call. "I'm calling from Amity West. I have an underage patient here who has named you as their emergency contact." Lancer rushes over, of course, fretting all the while about what accident Danny Fenton has gotten himself into now, because it could only be him. Except, when he arrives, it's not the Danny he expected to find."

I remember enjoying the little twist on Lancer being the emergency contact for Phantom yet having no idea. Lancer handles it pretty well all things considered. (I think you guys can tell I just like Lancer fics at this point HA)

👻 Furthest from Myself by WastefulReverie

"An accident during a ghost invasion leaves nearly a hundred citizens with inexplicable ghost powers. Little did they know, this was only the catalyst for a series of revelations."

👻 Ghost Smarts! by Dekalkomania

"When it becomes clear the ghosts are here to stay, the Amity Park school district decides they need to teach proper safety precautions. In dire need of extra credit, Danny takes Mr. Lancer's offer to be the assistant in an assembly titled, "Ghost Smarts!"

Very unprepared for what he signed up for, Danny must deal with the eccentric detective J.J. Bittenbinder, all while not blowing his cover."

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thegnomelord · 1 year ago

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I have had a thought.

What if dragons purr when you rub their horns..

Dragon!Price x Gaz and/or Nikolai,,,

Hehdhehehe

Hmmm, I don't usually write character x character but i'll give it a try so tell me if this sucks lol

CW: SFW, Price x Gaz, horn rubbing, purring, monster cod au, soft short and sweet. 1224 words. Cross posted to Ao3

Kyle is a good soldier. Strong. Competent. Reliable. Though the fears of losing him on every mission still linger, they're eased by the fact that Price never has to worry that his sergeant will stumble in those crucial moments when a second of hesitation can be the difference between life and death. Never has to worry that his Gaz will think of himself as expendable and rush into the hailstorm of bullets. . .

Kyle is also a menace.

Especially when he's perched on his desk and giving John the most pathetic puppy dog eyes he's ever seen. "Please, captain, just one time?" The imp of a harpy even has the gall to flutter his eyes, looking at him through his lashes because he knows how the light of the setting sun hits his eyes juuuust right to make the brown glitter like gold and amber jewels.

"Kyle." Price stresses. This really isn't the time to indulge his sergeant's need for mischief when he's got a week's worth of backlogged paperwork to go through.

"Sir." Kyle throws his tone back at him, but the way the word rolls off his tongue and he adds the smallest chirp to the end of it makes something inside him stir. "Come on mate, I promise it'll only take five minutes." Kyle's wings spread out so he can display the shininess of his feathers - peacocking transcends species it seems - the mundane dark color turned to that of rich obsidian by the sun.

"It never takes just 'five minutes'." He tries to argue, but the usual commanding rumble in his voice is gone. Price knows he's fighting a losing battle from the way his fingers itch for him to burry them into the smooth feathers and preen Kyle's wings until his treasure croons.

Kyle knows this. He's unable to hide the arrogant look in his eyes when he bites his bottom lip and leans back, muscles tensing, because he knows how such a display of his body will make John's eyes automatically roam across his hard earned muscles. "Pretty please." Kyle says, tail feathers gently twitching side to side.

Both of them know Price never stood a chance.

"That was dirty." John sighs, dejected by his own weakness. The distance between them is small, but Price purposely takes slow steps. Kyle eagerly scoots back on the desk and spreads his legs for John to fit between, hands raising to hold his biceps as Price braces his palms against the desk next to Kyle's hips.

Kyle snorts. "As if you've never stooped lower cap." He spreads his wings to wrap around Price, soft feathered wing wrists bumping against his back.

John just growls lowly in response. He doesn't resist his body's natural desire to reciprocate, to reaffirm the claim over his hoard. The atrophied muscles on his right side still ache with phantom pain after all this time, but that doesn't stop him from wrapping his one remaining wing around Kyle. The combination of their wings acts as a shroud from the rest of the world, soft feathers brushing against his green scales and their scents mixing together.

Price treasures these little moments.

The peace only lasts for a few seconds before Kyle ruins it with a grin. "Now come on, give me your horns." He says, not even bothering for Price to tilt his head before Kyle's clever fingers rise up his arms to cup his face, inching closer to where his horns grow out of his skull.

Price promises to himself to hunt down and shoot whichever wanker posted the '101 ways to make a dragon purr like a kitty' on the internet. Ever since Kyle found that blasted instruction manual he's been trying to go through the entire list to verify the information. Price had seen the article in question and had nearly choked when he'd read that the author thought pulling on a dragon's tail could get them any other reaction than an immediate bisection—

Kyle's impatient fingers still just enough to gently scratch the bumpy base of his scalp around the horns. It tingles, and Price isn't able to tell if the tingling sensation is of the good kind or a bad. A small sound rolls from his throat, but that doesn't satisfy Kyle.

"Come on John, sing for me." Kyle repeats the words Price tells him when he's preening him, voice light and just at the edge of taunting. Keeping one hand around his base, Kyle slides the palm of his other hand up the hard bone until he reaches the natural curve of Price's horn. He squeezes gently and moves his hand like he's jerking him off.

"O-oh." Price is grateful he's bracing against the desk because his legs go weak. The sensation of his palm and the pressure of his hand is neither good nor bad, just unfiltered feeling that his brain can't even begin to handle, so it shoots it down his spine like lightning. The buzz of sensation catches on every vertebra and makes his wing quiver, forces his tail to wag like he's some lost puppy.

"Not what I was expecting." Kyle confesses. Price can't see the surprise and wonder on his face as John's eyes close automatically. His head tips forward to rest his forehead on Gaz's chest, brawny biceps tensing to just support his weight and claws digging into the desk with enough force to tear through the wood.

Kyle moves his hands so he's holding Price's horns in both hands. The pale green horns are smooth under his palms besides the occasional scratch or chip in them. Kyle moves his hands with slowly and methodically, changing the pressure he uses on every stroke and paying special attention to the sharp tips of his horns.

That's all it takes to turn John's chest into an geriatric engine. Price manages to groan and mumble a curse under his breath before the only sound leaving his lips is the deep baritone purr. There's no way of stopping it; If Price was in a better mind he would question why the gentle stroking of his horns has him feeling like a puddle of goo but his brain is completely fried from the sensation.

Kyle has heard him purr before but this is different. All the other times his purrs would always be throaty and quiet. Now it feels like the sound is coming straight from the bottom of his chest and, fuck, Kyle can feel it, feel the rumble shake his ribs and the desk beneath him. The sound is loud and unpolished and so raw Gaz feels naked just hearing it.

Kyle can feel his heard beating a mile a minute, his surprise making his hands still just long enough for Price to look up at him. Kyle could die happy after seeing how fucked out Price looks — pupils dilated to the size of plates, panting, red faced, so open and unguarded. Comfortable. With him.

"You've been holding out on me John." Kyle smiles softly, starting to stroke his horns again.

Price purrs even louder, his tail curling around Kyle's leg, managing to pull the claws of one hand from the desk to grip Kyle's thigh and pull him closer, draconic hind-brain desperately seeking to get more of that gluttonous pleasure from Kyle's hands.

Safe to say they take longer than five minutes.

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leonawriter · 9 months ago

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Who Killed Goro Akechi?

Titled thus because I was just going through the scene right after Mementos merges with reality, after they've failed to defeat the grail, and "Igor" tells Akira that he's lost the game.

And I'm like, ok, I've seen this a fair few times before. I know the script.

But then I was paying attention, and I just went WAIT WAIT WAIT HANG ON A MINUTE HERE.

"In accordance to the game's rules, the defeated must pay a price."

"Your life is forfeit."

"I sentence you to be executed."

And I was just... hang on. There's been more than one player in the game. If we go back to the earlier lines, "Igor" also says "You were mean to bring change to mankind, but it seems that was too much for you."

In a sense, all of this could also be applied to Goro Akechi.

Akechi was also forcing mankind to react and to change, albeit via chaos and uncertainty rather than encouraging people to stand on their own two feet the way the Phantom Thieves were trying to.

And what happens in the engine room?

Akechi loses the game.

He realises that Akira and the PT fooled him, and when he tries to get the better of them one last time, he fails. We often talk about how after he was defeated he "almost went over to their side" - but isn't that another aspect of his "defeat" in Yaldabaoth's eyes? Akechi admits, effectively, that he accepts the Phantom Thieves' way of doing things over his own.

And it's here that we get Cognitive Akechi, who comes in and starts talking about how the Captain (Shido) sees him, gives him an option to rejoin (or for the PT to switch sides), and.... hm, isn't that familiar?

Here's Caroline saying "If that's what our master wishes..." with Akira having a response tree of-

-"You're going to execute me?" -"Are you serious?" -or just plain being unable to speak (he could also be unspeakably angry, but he seems far more scared than angry, here).

Next, Akira refuses to die, because he has people relying on him.

I'm reminded of how with Akechi, once he's behind that bulkhead door, if you haven't finished his confidant he'll say something to the effect of "So my final enemy is a puppet of myself, how fitting."

If you have maxed his confidant? You get Joker telling him he can't die yet, as he has a promise to fulfil ("I'll hold onto your glove") with the implication that it's something that Akechi can use as motivation to want to keep living.

In both, it's "I can't die, I have a reason to live, and that reason is at least one other person."

When the twin wardens try to "execute" Akira, now in his Joker attire as his will of rebellion has manifested, Justine says "If our master orders so... then it cannot be helped..."

I'm reminded of how Cognitive Akechi was a being of pure servitude toward his Captain (master), Shido. If the Captain willed it, he'd even die for him.

This one feels similar, because the twins were never supposed to have "execution" as part of their duties at all, and both parties were pushed into a sense of unfailing loyalty to someone who never cared for them, and who warped their duties to something wrong.

In fact, I just went back to confirm the lines for Cognitive Akechi, and-

Yup.

Top is Cognitive Akechi saying "Captain Shido's orders... He has no need for losers." and the lower one is "Igor" saying "You have lost the game."

Basically, the same lines.

To the point that...

Cognitive Akechi: "Here, I'll give you one last chance. Shoot them."

God of Control: "I shall grant you an opportunity to make a deal with me."

Both times, it's clear that this is the wrong thing to do, and in both cases, the person being offered rejects said deal entirely - Akechi by shooting the switch to activate the bulkhead door, making it impossible for his cognitive self to attack the Phantom Thieves, and Akira by denying Yaldabaoth and reaffirming his bonds with the Thieves once he's told that they're also there.

I titled the post the way I did, because the way Shido is used by Yaldabaoth, I would not be surprised if Cognitive Akechi isn't just a product of Shido's mind protecting him against threats from, say, his own attack dog, but also?

This is Yaldabaoth's way to quite literally execute the first piece he started to play with, since Goro Akechi had failed as a Trickster and had "lost the game" - and as he and cognitive Akechi both say, losers end up dead.

So the question is - who really killed Akechi? Was it Shido's cognition? Was it Yaldabaoth? And was that cognition even an original part of Shido's palace in the first place, to that extent? How much was it "appropriated" at the "right" time, here?

There are far too many coincidences for me to pass it off as such

But the highlight for me at least, is this:

In both terms of Akira and Akechi's "executions," it's their sense of thinking and feeling that "I can't die, I have a reason to live, and that reason is at least one other person" that keeps them alive. And to the point, it's what keeps Akira's sense of rebellion so strong, and against nigh insurmountable odds.

If anything, it supports the fact that with Akechi's confidant maxed, he really does live, because that, too, echoes Akira's experience in the Velvet Room not even a full month later.

#p5 stuff #goro akechi #Akira kurusu #persona 5 #p5 joker #cognitive akechi #p5 yaldabaoth #I went into the videos to do canon recap and wound up with meta #this is my life

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cosmicseafoam · 1 year ago

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You can't just tag that one mindvirus post as Phantom and not elaborate 👀

😇

I’ve talked about it a teeny little bit before but haven’t gone super in depth. Sorry this got so long lmao

CW for dubcon mentions.

I think phantom absolutely uses their quint powers for evil. It’s all pre-discussed and consensual, and certain ghouls have agreed to not know when they’re going to use it.

Aether and Omega both think it’ll be impossible for phantom to take them down. They’re much bigger than bug, and they’ve been around a lot longer. Plus they know bug doesn’t pay much attention in their lessons, comes across as uninterested in harnessing their skills. But the look of fear that flashes across Aethers face when he sees just how quickly Phantom weaves their magic into Omegas brain will fuel their orgasms for the next Millenia. Now sometimes when they're having infirmary meetings, Phantom will locks eyes with Aether and smirk as they gently ghost a fingertip over Omegas neck and let a tiny bit of quintessence slip in just to smell the panic and arousal.

Swiss can feel it as it happens but loves not knowing when it'll be. Can feel the lightning crackle through his blood, can see the lavender haze swirl across his vision before it takes over. He likes it when Phantom takes it slow and teases him with it, they both like that Swiss pretends to put up a fight about it. As if the small amount of quintessence he harnesses could ever be a match against Phantom. Sometimes Phantom likes to give him an out of body experience, uses him like a doll while all Swiss can do is watch on. Sometimes Phantom likes to make him hyper aware of his actions but completely out of control. This is how it all started, really. So sure of themselves but too nervous to ask Swiss to be rough. To make Phantom take everything he was willing to give. So they pumped him full of quintessence, laughed at the confusion on Swiss' face and sighed. "Oh no, please don't hurt me. Please please you can't cum in me I'll get pregnant. No, please, don't." All while making Swiss manhandle them like a ragdoll.

Rain hasn't let Phantom use it on him yet, but will gladly join in while they pump Dewdrop full of quintessence. Sometimes Dew just desperately needs to get out of his own head, and Phantom is more than happy to help him with that. Will lean him back to chest on their lap, slender hand gently wrapped around his throat until his eyes glaze over into a soft purple. Will hold him there and softly stroke across his stomach and chest, holding Dews legs open with their own while Rain eats him out before Rain takes turns fucking them both with his tentacle.

I think the first time Rain ever lets Phantom use their quintessence on him is when his clutch comes early and he NEEDS to lay them but Dew is away with Papa on important abbey business but Rain is too embarrassed to ask outright. Comes to Phantom with tears in his eyes, places Phantoms fingertips onto his temple and they know exactly what he needs. Takes Rain back to his nest and pumps quintessence into his skull until Rain has them pinned with their legs to their chest, telling Phantom to "fucking take it" and their eyes roll back in their head at the feeling of Rain emptying his eggs into them.

The first time they use it on Cumulus is so she'll fully seat herself on their face, happy to be used as a toy for her pleasure. The first time they use it on Cirrus, it's to lull her into an almost sleep, interlocking their legs together and rubbing their little t dick against her clit but not letting her cum for hours. The first time they use it on both of them together is just because they want to watch the girls fight for dominance. Phantom isn't even involved, just watching to the side as they wrestle each other, trying to get the other to submit for long enough to pin the other down and fuck them with a quint strap.

Turns out, Mountain is actually the hardest ghoul for Phantom to take over so they HAVE to do it when Mountain is blissfully unaware. Typically sneaking into the greenhouse when Mount has been out there too long, snakes their skinny arms around his waist and underneath his singlet, pumping as much quintessence into him as quickly as possible before he realises it's happening. Phantom has gotten in trouble for many broken pots this way but it's worth it to watch Mountain lose control of his glamour, growing impossibly huge and pinning Phantom to the dirt, fucking them until they can't take it anymore.

To me, Phantom and Aurora are siblings so they only ever use it for really childish things like a classic "stop hitting yourself" or when Aurora pours the last of Phantoms favourite cereal but Phantom wants to take it without a fight.

#larsposting #shitghosting #lars writes #phantom ghoul #quintessence hypnosis #lars barks #dubcon sorta #nameless ghouls #nameless ghoulettes

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lilacella · 3 months ago

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Chaos Amnesia AU: Part 10

(Part 1) (Part 9)

After some discussion Sirius ends up moving back in with Remus, who finds himself between a rock and a hard place [pun intended], while he is fighting his conscience ("He thinks he's sixteen! Which basically means that he thinks like a sixteen year old! It would be like hooking up with one of my students!!") and the rest of him ("Oh god why is he so hot? Is he doing that on purpose? I want to kiss him so badly... And I could...").

Next to that sexual turmoil Sirius is starting to ask questions. Questions that Remus doesn't know how to answer.

"How did we meet?"

"So, what have I been up to for the past seventeen years? What's my job? Did I go to uni like I planned?"

"What do my parents think about me dating guys? Do I still talk to them?"

"No. You do not." That's something Remus can answer. Though he certainly holds back a lot of the truth when he does.

James is no big help either. He is stressing out about having to lie to Sirius and also about the fact that he is basically now helping to hide a wanted fugitive - that probably also needs medical assistance, Lily made that pretty clear. But what can he do? What can they do? None of them has the heart to really tell Sirius the truth.

But the longer Sirius lives with Remus - in his guestroom, thank you! -, the more questions Remus refuses to answer and the more Remus forces himself to reject his avances, the more restless Sirius grows. Restless and withdrawn. Like he can feel that James and Remus are lying to him.

"You're treating me like a child."

"Well, technically, you are - "

"Fuck off!"

James and Remus look after Sirius as he stomps into the guest room and slams the door.

"You know, he really is old enough...," James argues.

Remus raises his brows and points at the just slammed door behind which Sirius is now playing loud nu metal.

He sighs and rubs his temples. "That album. You know where he got it from?"

James shakes his head.

"He nicked it at the shop when I went to get him a new phone. Only realised when we got back home."

"Why didn't you make him take it back?"

Remus' brows raise even higher and he points at the door again, with more emphasis.

James presses his lips into a line. "I think we need to tell him. No matter how old we think he is, he deserves not to be lied to. I think... I think he can handle it."

"What if he can't? What if he runs away again? I don't want to lose him another time James."

James looks at him with a grave face. "I know," he says. "But, Remus, we're loosing him right now. If we tell him, maybe we he'll start to remember."

Remus buries his face in his hands, but then, slowly, nods.

They approach Sirius' door with caution. It is agreed without any words that James will do the talking. They still seem to just get each other and Remus has lately been feeling like he just says all the wrong things anyways.

So they knock and eventually enter, Remus is ready to just stand back as James explains everything. But the room is empty. The window is open, on the bed there's a letter:

"I'll go find out myself."

tbc...

#chaos amnesia au #wolfstar #the chaos will be picking up again soon #because of course Sirius is on the loose now #heheheh

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lilium-dell · 8 months ago

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RANDOM MOUTHWASHING HEADCANNONS

This is going to be a long post...I apologise in advance.

And english isn't my first language, I apologise for any mistakes! (´；ω；`)

Captain Curly (pre-crash)

Used to be a rebel as a teen, have bad grades, drink, all the stuff. Because of that, he gave himself piercings and some hand poked tattoos.

He still has some scars from said piercings and hides the badly done tattoos he did at the ripe age of 16.

Hates science fiction movies. He thinks that they are super unrealistic and will spend the entire time criticizing them.

Loves romcoms tho.

Secretly loves punk music, the only thing left from his rebellious phase.

Works out as much as he can. He's sad? Goes to the gym. He's happy? Gym. He's stressed? Gym.

When he goes to the Tulpar, he always brings some weights so he can lift before bed/after he wakes up.

Gives the best hugs. You can't tell me this man will not bear hug you until you feel better.

Wanted to be a psychologist before studying to be a pilot, yet he gave up because he was too much of a people pleaser.

His favorite animal is bears, grizzly ones to be exact.

Captain Curly (after crash)

Spends the days thinking on what he could've done to make things different.

After he gets rescued from the cryogenic pod, he can't help but feel survivors guilt. All his crew was dead, except for the captain that should've gone down with the ship first.

After he gets his prosthetics, it takes him a while to get used to them and feels some phantom pain on the stumps of his arms and legs once in a while.

He regularly writes to his fallen crew members as if they are still alive. It helps him cope.

He also stayed in touch with the families of his fallen crew. Curly always apologizes for their death.

Anya

Left her cat on earth and the last words she said to him was "When I come back, I'll buy you wet food", as she would always buy treats for her cat after every excursion.

Her favorite thing to do on earth was to read with her cat on her lap and some tea.

Is a only child but always had pets throught her childhood.

Is a bad loser, everytime she loses at the game nights on board of the Tulpar she goes on a raging fit. Doesn't really hide it.

The only time the crew have seen her mad is when she loses at games.

Used to do combat sports as a teenager. Seeing the wounds of the people she trained with made her want to pursue medicine.

Is a really good driver. Just road rages a bit.

Wears contacts.

Her last thought on the medical bay was about her cat and how much he would miss her.

Daisuke

Loves shooting and RPG games.

Fluent in English and Japanese. Speaks mostly in japanese at home with his parents.

Has a younger sister. He used to let her do makeup on him when they were both younger.

Used to be a popular kid but never really had a girlfriend.

HUGE fantasy nerd.

He's actually a very smart kid, used to be an honor student.

Tried to teach Swansea about Pokemon and Kingdom Hearts lore on their lunch breaks. Swansea tried to understand.

Helps Anya take care of Curly, even if he doesn't have any medical experience.

Tried smoking once, started wheezing and gave up immediatelly.

Ties his hair when he needs to be super focused.

His playlist goes from Tyler the Creator to Lady Gaga to Bach in a click. The playlist is called Whiplash.

Swansea

Dog person. He definitely loves big dogs.

Sees the entire crew almost like family and takes care of them like family.

Listens to dad rock/country while reading the newspaper to relax.

He has a picture of his kids next to his bed. Unfortunately, everything got destroyed in the crash.

Was the one who brought the tabletop games for the crew. He's a huge tabletop games fan.

Girldad. He definitely spoiled his kids as much as he could.

Huge sports fan. Specially soccer.

Jimbabwe (I'm sorry)

Smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. Rothmans to be more specific.

He has a narcissistic disorder.

When he was a kid he used to torment his siblings.

Met Curry when training to be a pilot and got extremely jealous and spiteful when Curry got promoted instead of him.

Hates when Daisuke calls him every name under the sun except his. (Ex. Jimbo, Ji-man, Jimin, Jin).

Had an obsession with American Psycho as a teenager.

He was an edgy teenager.

I have so many headcannons but if I put them all here, the post would be gigantic...

#mouthwashing game #mouthwashing #mouthwashing fanfic #mouthwashing curly #mouthwashing headcanon #mouthwashing jimmy #mouthwashing anya #mouthwashing daisuke #mouthwashing swansea #mouthwashing fandom #fuck jimmy #:3

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trials-of-a-spirit-worker · 2 years ago

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Spirit Work Basics

You voted, I listened. I meant it. So buckle up as we go through the basics of Spirit Work.

I've touched on this on other posts but I'll make a massive post here. This is not going to explain everything and will still be pretty broad. Cause I do not have the time, the knowledge, nor patience to try and explain EVERYTHING.

But I do hope it helps.

Look under the tags advice, spirit communication, spirit work for more detail.

So hello, I'm Sol. I've been working with spirits since I realized I was speaking with them. I had the gift since I was a young child, first spirit I saw being my grandfather on my father's side shortly after he passed away. He was a pastor, supposedly, I was doing the best I could to repeat his favorite verses despite me being a small little shit. I don't remember the verses, I do remember speaking to him a lot however.

Which is where we'll begin, how to speak to spirits.

Maybe she's born with it? Maybe it's insanity~♪

Well, how do we begin with speaking with spirits? There's a number of ways, actually. Some do have the natural ability, like myself but that shouldn't discourage people who are newly trying and don't have that natural affinity for it. Spirits can and will talk to anyone if you open yourself up. Just takes a bit of work. But Sol, you may ask, how do I do that?

If you've been on witchblr for a bit you know what I'm about to say next: Yup.

Meditate.

Now listen, meditation is a way to open yourself up to the spirits around you or just at least signal "hey, I'm open to talk to." It gives you a good sense of your own energy and the energy around you. Meditation doesn't have one look either. A lot of people can't just sit still and kept their legs crossed or be on their knees with their eyes closed (I see you ADHD/ADD people). Hell, my lazy ass will meditate lying down.

Literally the definition of Meditation: to engage in mental exercise (such as concentration on one's breathing or repetition of a mantra) for the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness. transitive verb. : to focus one's thoughts on : reflect on or ponder over. (merriam webster)

It's pretty broad, right? Hell, you can even work out and meditate. I do it all the time. Cause I focus on my breathing and the feeling of energy through my body. Basically you can get creative with it.

While you're meditating, make sure you're feeling your own energy. This can come in a number of ways; waves, your heartbeat, a feeling of something cloaking you etc. While you have that feeling down, envision an opening, whether its a door, or just acknowledging you're reaching out to the other side. Whether or not you get an answer back, you are putting yourself out there and that's half the battle done. Just be sure to know how to close yourself and ward your body. Spirit work and opening yourself like that is no joke and I'd like you to be safe.

To do that, just envision whatever you had opened closed or recede back or whatever you used that worked for you.

Signs to Look for

Some of the more common tells of a spirit hearing and trying to communicate are of the following:

Small echos/voices in the back of your head

Random thoughts that may not be your own

Knocks or things shuffling

Strange dreams

Small phantom touches

Feelings of being watched

And Many More!

"But Sol," some of you might say, "that's really fucking vague and could just be explained away."

Yeah...welcome to spirit work. You thought this shit was easy?!

You have to work on your discernment. It is a skill needed for this type of work.

Seems counterproductive, but it's not! See, if every bump and noise was reported as ghosts or spirits, well...we'd be even less believed than we already are. When doing spirit work, or ghost hunting, you are stuck with the burden of proof and it's a huge burden to have. This is why people ask for repeats of actions, to speak again in recorders and other things. We're asking for repetition, because science is prevalent, especially in spiritualism and occultism. We have to be our own skeptics so when we have something that can't be explained away, we truly have something to celebrate.

Tools on the Job

No one said you had to do this all on vibes. No shame in using tools. I'll more than likely take the time to make specific posts about each tool in the future cause this post is already really long but I'll give you a nice rundown of basic tools.

By the way anyone who tries to shame you for using tools or says "only trainee or baby witches use this or that" are tools themselves (not the good or useful kind) and should not be given the time of day. Tools are fine. Use them for help if you need it because that's what the fuck a tool is for.

Now these aren't all the tools you can use but I'll give you some well known ones. I've seen witches get real creative and it's honestly super cool watching them use strange things that you'd never think about as a witchcraft tool. But that's what makes it so fun.

Tarot cards

Tarot is something I often use. 78 cards all with different meanings. There's many many ways to interpret them and multiple themes that many of them have.

My best advice for these are to just look up the overall meanings both upright and reversed just to have a general consensus of each card. Play around with them a lot, and interpret them the way you would as if you were making a story with them. You can also use them for spirit communication.

Calling forth a spirit allowing them to touch the deck (just leave it for a moment and allow them to influence the deck as it were before doing the spread). Holds a lot of power in your hands but is a little slow.

Pendulum

A pendulum is usually a crystal tied to a string or a chain that can be swung over a board of either yes or no or maybe for its options. Sometimes there is a mock ouija for the pendulum to spell out things as well.

Cool thing about a pendulum is it can be anything that swings if you wish. Some people I've seen take off their necklace and use it as a pendulum just fine. Just have a singular point and you can get to work anywhere with it. Please make sure to ward yourself from invading or malevolent spirits when you do this though.

Lots of pendulum or spirit boards exist and have different templates as well.

This is more of a call and response type of device to use. Especially when you feel a spirit present Still has a fair bit of control in your hands.

Ouija board

The infamous kids game works around the same way a pendulum does, except there is a planchette that slides over the board. This is a call and response based tool much like a pendulum. However, it is a little easier for the ghost to manipulate and control. Which is where all the stupid stories of ghosts completely taking over and fucking up shit takes place. Also, half of the biggest problems are just humans being humans which means victims of groupthink. So... stupidity. Someone freaked so you all freak...the energy gets bad and shit happens. Do your best to remain calm and just work through it.

Also no. ZOZO XOX 2O2O etc does not want your ass. Many spirits claim that shit to get a rise out of you anyway. Guys...no, I swear it does not happen. This is main character energy that none of us have...or want! Even if a demonic entity came in to fuck with you, there are plenty of other ways to do it. Be fucking for real.

Please remain kind and courteous to who you contact. Do not let your paranoia about this tool make you do stupid things. Always say goodbye when you are finished. Try and stay as calm as you can.

Never. Ever leave the planchette on the board unattended. Lest you get an unwanted guest or one that'll overstay their welcome.

Crystal Ball

Crystal Balls are a good way to detect energies. This is normally used in a private setting cause it desires a lot of concentration. Now, I'm admittedly not that knowledgeable in this because I don't use my crystal ball often.

Also, your crystal ball doesn't have to be clear. Mine is obsidian and I love her.

When having your question, focus on it and concentrate. Make sure it is open ended. I mean you can have yes or no, but it's gonna be a bitch to decipher a yes or no answer.

Close your eyes and let the answers come to you in the forms of images and colors and such, examine all you can as just let your intuition work.

Sounds simple but its a rather interesting art form to work on. Symbols and such can confuse you and it's heavy on your interpretation. I'm sure there's books and stuff out there for a general view of this symbol you see might mean this or that but...largely, this is a true test of how you read your intuition.

I'd do it more, if I wasn't closeted and lived with nosy closed-minded people.

C'est la vie.

One important thing though...don't leave your ball uncovered. Especially if it's clear. That's how you end up with burned shit. Those bitches are like mega magnifying glasses. And it happens faster than you think. Science is scary.

Mirror/Water Scrying

Mirror and water scrying is kind of the same as a crystal ball except it's a quicker and often less expensive way to work on your divination.

Some people have a specific mirror that they black out and scry that way. Others have a scrying bowl made for divination alone. It's just as good. You can use any bowl or mirror however. Just be sure to cleanse the area before you start and after you're done.

Some thank the water used for divination before putting it down the sink or in the earth. But that's more of an individual's choice/belief/faith than anything else.

Lots of occultism and spiritualism has a thing with mirrors being portals, openings, etc to the otherside and can bring some unwanted visitors.

And as someone who now sleeps with their mirror facing the wall now, I will say I believe a lot of what people say on that.

I want a goodnights sleep damnit.

Just be sure to cleanse your tools after use. Better safe than sorry.

ETC.

There's a lot of creative ways people can use these tools and magic. So don't think of magic as a recipe for how to be a witch or do witchcraft. That's half the fun of witchcraft.

Discovery.

Finding ways to do things, to hear, to see, to communicate. Yes there are certain tools that work better than others but, we as individual people also work in different ways.

There's a psychic out there who reads asparagus like bones. There's someone who will scry with a puddle on the ground they found. People have their own methods and ways to work their magic and we should learn from them. So if you have some non normal tactic or even something unsual, embrace it to the fullest.

I divine with music. If you ask me it's Apollo's influence. My spirits communicate with music.

When I meet people and get a good vibe on them a song comes to mind, and even if I forget your face, your voice, who you are, that song will remind me what I think of you. Songs pop up in my head when people associated with it are close.

I'm not going to say I'm the only one in the world who does this, cause that would be some bs. But its my tactic and its natural.

Do what is natural for you and not what other witches say you should do.

Even me, I beg you not to try and emulate or follow my advice down to a T if it doesn't work for you. Don't force it to work.

I am just one person, one voice spouting some advice. Take what you can from it, take what helps and work your own path. And then in turn do the same. I'm a path offering person not a director. But that's...just...me...

"But Sol, how do I speak to spirits?"

Talk.

Yeah, that simple. Talk.

This can be in a lot of forms. Some write and burn letters to ancestors, or past family members. Set up a placement for talking to them. Admittedly, a lot of spirit work and communication is experimental. We just warn you over some things because they've happened enough for us as a collective to go ah, a pattern.

I have urns at home so it's pretty easy to say hello in that case.

I am NOT telling you to go into a graveyard and just go wussap. No. Some spirits don't want your tomfuckery. Also if they're feeling really chatty all at once you might get overwhelmed and you will not have a good time. Read the dead room.

Open yourself up. WARD YOURSELF FIRST! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF THE GODS. But yeah open yourself up. Learn how to open your pathways and close them first. That comes with meditating. Yes, this is why damn near all of us nag the shit out of y'all about meditating.

Just talk and listen. It won't happen immediately. It takes time and a careful ear. Remember signs to look for. You might spot them before you hear them. Small instances of shadows out the corner of your eye. A touch from nowhere, a shiver down your spine. Other things going off or being moved, etc. Slowly, someone or something will receive your message and try to respond in kind.

When you get these small responses, just keep calm and say hello or acknowledge what they've done.

"Oh, someone's here"

"Hello there"

"Are you still here?"

It'll be awkward (try to remember where you are, don't be a weirdo in public), but overtime you'll get better at it.

Conclusion!

Like any skill, spirit communication takes practice.

There are a vast plethora of ways to communicate with tools that I haven't mentioned as well, like automatic writing which is a pretty good beginner way to jump in.

Just have a pen/pencil on paper, write what comes to mind. Its a good way to practice hearing and catching signs as well.

And something I will never stop saying is you don't have to take this journey alone! Especially if you don't want to. Find someone experienced to start this journey with. Someone who calms you, who can support you. Support and asking for help is good. Last thing any of us want is for you to get hurt or scared out of doing this if this is something you really want to do. So call us, talk to us. Confide in more experienced people.

So many times on this site and other places, we are begging to form this beautiful network so we can help one another, give advice, hang out etc.

We are right here, just reach out for us. You'll get a hand back in kind.

#witchcraft #witchblr #witches of tumblr #spirit work #witch community #spirit witch #advice #witchcraft basics #witch tips #witchcraft tips #witchcraft for beginners #baby witches

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tsubaki94 · 1 year ago

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Seeing that @green-with-envy-phandom-event is starting today I thought I could post some of the lineart I submitted for the event.

Here's the Snowball fight which I had spent a couple of hours composing, it's my only entry from the Disabled AU but was lots of fun to make. I'm looking forward to seeing what it's going to look like colored.

In case you are wondering where the Phantom comic is or when the next page will be out I can only say that I don't know. There are almost six chapters sketched out so there will be more.

However, (and I don't like to talk about personal stuff but feel like you deserves to know why there hasn't been an update.) Frankly, I've had a low period where I haven't been able to create much at all. It's been hard to motivate myself to finish the sketches and make pages for the comic. I am doing it for my enjoyment, so when it feels like a struggle, I take a break and do other things.

Now bad news never comes alone, and my grandpa passed away suddenly last month so I'm now going to help my mom with the funeral that is next week. It's going to take a lot emotionally from me but I am combining it with meeting some great friends while I'm there.

Hopefully I'll get back to drawing the comic with a couple of pages each month. Heck, the Next chapter is 40 pages long and I'm getting excited thinking how they are going to look when I'm finished with them.

Oh well. Now you know.

Hope you are all enjoying Greenwithenvy2024

#danny phantom #art #fanart #danny fenton #sam manson #tucker foley #greenwithenvy2024 #update #irl stuff #lets enjoy this event #disabled au #wheelchair au #wheelchair

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punkwyrm · 10 days ago

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Hello yugioh fandom, I come bearing a prideshipping fic offering. First two chapters are up on AO3, and I'll be posting one chapter a week over the next five until all seven are posted. If you read it, I hope you enjoy!

TITLE: Never Felt More Alive

SUMMARY:

Dark Side of Dimensions Epilogue.

Seto finds life on Earth tiresome and dull without his rival. The same one who he never got the chance to defeat in a duel. So, if the pharaoh won't come to him, he'll go to the pharaoh. No matter what it takes.

Atem struggles to adjust to his new life. Being back with his ancient friends has been wonderful, but he can't help but feel something is missing. And then his favourite rival shows up on his doorstep.

PREVIEW:

Atem wandered the palace, arms folded behind his back. At his side, Mana chattered about what he’d missed. Three thousand years meant there was a lot to catch up on. She’d spent the past six months filling him in, with plenty more to go. He could hardly believe it had already been six months. Time passed strangely in Aaru. He’d fought hard to keep track. Wanted to be aware of the amount of time that had passed in the real world. Of how long those left behind had been without him. The brief visit he’d made to help keep the darkness at bay once again hadn’t been nearly enough. He wished he could have spent more time with all of them. Yugi, of course, Jonouchi, Anzu, Honda, and…Kaiba. It felt rude to leave without a word to him. Especially after all the effort he went through to reassemble his puzzle.

A valiant effort truly. Maybe he really could have solved it. If anyone other than Yugi could, he was certain it’d be Kaiba. The man was certainly determined enough. “Atem!” Mana poked his cheek. “Have you listened to a word I said?”

He blinked and refocused on her. “Sorry…got distracted.”

She rolled her eyes. Pulled them both to a stop. Crossed her arms, skewering him under a critical eye. “You’ve been weird ever since you got back.” She paused and added, “Again.” He shrugged, but she wasn’t done. “You didn’t have to destroy the puzzle.” “I did,” Atem said. Looked past her at the sand dunes out the window. They rolled like ocean waves beyond the palace and phantom recreation of Khemet. “I can’t have anyone messing with those items anymore. It only leads to trouble.” He threw out his arm. “I mean, look at what just happened!” Mana shrugged. “I guess.” She kept a critical eye on him. “I just hate seeing you so sad.”

Atem scoffed. “I’m not sad. What reason would I have to be sad? I’m finally here, back with all of you. Where I’m meant to be.”

“I agree, but you’ve been moping nonstop the last six months. The first real excitement I’ve seen out of you was when we realized the puzzle was being reassembled. You leapt at the possibility of returning to the living world.” “Yugi was in trouble. They all were. It’s my duty to protect them.” “Sure. Whatever you say. Keep lying to yourself.”

“I’m not-”

“My lord?” Karim said. “Apologies for the interruption.”

Atem withheld a sigh at the formality and faced him. Smiled at his old friend. “Yes?”

“There’s…someone approaching the palace.”

“Someone?” How was that possible? No one could enter this realm without his knowledge. “Do we know who?”

“It looks like…Seto Kaiba, my king.”

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P5X Fourth Arc Summary

(last updated 5/9/25!)

Only the beginning of this arc has been added to the game as of the making of this post, and only about half of that fit into this post itself. I'll reblog to add the latter half, and continue to reblog and add onto this as more content is added in later updates.

Usual disclaimer: Please keep in mind this game still has no official English translation, so this summary uses a mix of what happens visually, what I understand of the Japanese dialogue, and Google translate for the Chinese text, in order to get the broader picture here. This will be focused on summing up everything that happens overall, without getting into a line-by-line translation.

Contrary to this blog’s name, this post is going to have as little speculation as possible, and stick to confirmed facts.

This post (and its reblogs) will cover the Shimotsuna Arc.

Picking up the next day after where Chapter 3 left off, Wonder arrives at school and sees his classmates gossiping, but continues on to his seat. However, Motoha jumps up from her own seat and stops him, greeting him and immediately asking if he's seen the morning news. When Wonder replies that he hasn't, she hands him her phone, and fills him in that Kei Akashi was murdered. The suspect was immediately arrested, but investigation into his relationship with Akashi is still ongoing.

Just then, Motoha and Wonder's phones both ping with a message, and Motoha takes her phone back as Wonder checks his own. It's the Phantom Thieves group chat- Riko asking if they've seen the news about Akashi. Motoha says she was just telling Wonder about it, while Shun reports that his entire classroom is talking about it. Riko's class is the same, although due to Akashi targeting her, they've been pestering her about it, too. Shun cuts to the point- should they meet on the roof during lunch? The others agree, and Chapter 4 officially begins.

At lunch, Shun brings up that people online are saying the murderer was also a phantom, called the Shibuya Scissor Man. He'd wander around the station, muttering to himself, waving a pair of scissors around, and making strange noises. Riko adds that there are two opinions on the internet right now: 1) That the phantom had no connection to Akashi, and was just killing indiscriminately, or 2) That the phantom was someone who had a grudge against Akashi.

Ruferu wonders if this is a popular topic because someone died, muttering that although it's just human nature, it's a bit more complicated for them, since they just changed his heart. Everyone's quiet for a moment, and then Motoha brings up that Akashi was stabbed in front of a police station, wondering if he was going to turn himself in, especially after he talked about atonement in his Magatsushin video. Starting to tear up, she says he suddenly died at a time like that.

Riko considers this, then asks if they think that's too much of a coincidence. The murderer just so happened to be near the police station, and Akashi just so happened to pass by him at the right time to get murdered. Ruferu asks what she's getting at, and Riko suggests perhaps he was silenced before he could turn himself in. The others react with shock, and Wonder asks if she means the mastermind could have done this, which Riko confirms as her theory- the same "that person" that both Miyazawa and Akashi mentioned, and the very person that told Akashi to infiltrate Kokatsu to learn the identities of the Phantom Thieves in the first place. Considering what Shadow Akashi said about "that person" before going berserk, they may have given up on him after seeing his Magatsushin video, which showed his heart had been changed.

Ruferu finds this plausible, while Motoha is horrified. Shun asks if that means the phantom that killed Akashi was also working for the mastermind... but even then, what kind of murderer for hire would kill someone right outside a police station? Riko admits that's a good point, but it could reflect just how powerful the mastermind's influence is. Motoha, alarmed, asks if this means that, if the mastermind finds out their identities, then they'll also be...? Ruferu merely replies that the mastermind is truly a formidable enemy- they'll have to be even more careful in the future.

Shun points out that, with such dangerous people out there, though, that means there's even more need for the Phantom Thieves to take action. So they should just keep taking out Palaces, and force the mastermind out of hiding! Motoha agrees- it shouldn't be the Phantom Thieves living in fear of the bad guys, it should be the other way around! Ruferu says they shouldn't stop what they're doing, they just need to be extra cautious about it. With that, they've already stolen four of the Treasures, so they should locate the next Palace as quickly as possible.

Riko, however, makes an awkward noise at this, drawing the others' attention. She really apologizes, but she may not be able to join them after school for the next few days, as the school festival is coming up soon, and it's pretty busy this year. Shun asks if it's that bad for the Disciplinary Committee, and Riko confirms that both in preparation, and on the day of the festival, there's a lot more to do than usual. But Riko, herself, has more to worry about than just that...

She flashes back to a panicking Executive Committee member running up to her, and explaining that Kokatsu is apparently supposed to be performing a play with another school, called Kiga High, for the festival. Riko exclaims that they don't even have a drama club at Kokatsu, but the student replies that she found out Yamanashi and Akashi set this up on their own accord, due to Kiga supposedly having students like a professional stage actor and a professional manga author, in the hopes of drawing more attention to Kokatsu's festival. Riko's not sure whether to call that superficial, or short-sighted... and she only found out now that Yamanashi and Akashi are gone? The student confirms, anxious about what to do, as Kiga's drama club seems really interested in this.

Returning to the present, Motoha worries that Riko replied with something like "I'll see what I can do". Riko slumps forward, her head in her hands, and says that's exactly what she said- she felt bad for the girl, and knows the Executive Committee members are busier than anyone right now. Plus, once she heard Akashi and Yamanashi were the reason for this, she couldn't ignore it. Wonder can worry that Riko's pushing herself again, but Riko replies that she's fine, especially since Akashi's changes here at Kokatsu have been reverted, and Katayama's back, so she can help Riko, and get the other teachers to help out, too.

Motoha grumbles that it sounds like Riko can handle it, but Yamanashi really left a mess behind when he left... Ruferu clarifies that Yamanashi surrendered himself to the police, and has been suspended from work, which Riko confirms, adding that it's unclear when he'll return to work, but it seems more likely he'll just be fired outright.

She checked his original plan for the play, and apparently he was going to make the Disciplinary Committee be the main actors on Kokatsu's part, along with students from other committees as well. Shun isn't impressed that he was going to force people to be actors, and Motoha points out that he was obviously just going to dump everything on Riko. Shun then asks if Riko's going to have her fellow Disciplinary Committee members act, like the original plan, but Riko says that's not possible, with how busy everyone already is for the festival. Motoha asks what she's going to do instead then, and Wonder can suggest an idea (apologizing and canceling, recruiting other people, or "You aren't making us act, are you...?").

Presumably regardless, Riko says she's planning to try recruiting other students instead. She admits she considered apologizing and canceling the co-production, but even though Yamanashi and Akashi organized this without anyone else's input, Kiga High might take it badly. Motoha agrees, they'd probably be mad that Kokatsu pushed for this and then cancelled. So, Riko wants to give it a try rather than giving up outright. Ruferu is impressed by her desires, and believes other students will find them infectious. Riko thanks him, but is worried she won't actually manage to recruit anyone.

Motoha jumps in, offering to ask her classmates about it, and suggesting Riko make some flyers. Shun matches her energy, though rather than ideas, he offers help if she needs it with anything, and admits he doesn't know anything about acting. Wonder expresses a similar sentiment. Riko is appreciative, but as lunch is about to end, they'll have to head back to class for now.

The next day, Motoha energetically approaches Wonder with a stack of flyers, explaining she's helping Riko's recruitment efforts. Ruferu is surprised she already has them ready, and Motoha replies that she can't just ignore a friend in trouble, then incorrectly quotes a saying as "good things come late", which Ruferu flatly corrects as "good things come to those who wait." Motoha brushes this off, and asks Wonder to come hand out flyers with her.

The day after that, however, Riko, sounding defeated, announces she absolutely could not recruit anyone. Motoha, also down, says no one would even stop to listen to her when she and Wonder handed out flyers after school. Shun adds that he tried asking everyone in his class, but they all said either they're too busy with club activities, or don't want to bother with the festival at all. Motoha is surprised that some people don't even want to go, and Shun explains that they were saying they just want to go home and sleep, if they don't have to go to class. This further shocks Motoha, who says she's already looking forward to all the delicious food she'll eat at the festival.

Ruferu summarizes this as all these students having lost their desires, to the others' surprise. Riko admits that the school festival does seem less popular this year, so maybe that's why they can't recruit anyone. Motoha adds that some people said they're too embarrassed to go on stage, though they said they'd at least watch the performance if "Shouki Ikenami" is in it. Wonder asks who that is, and Motoha explains he's a professional actor who's also a third-year at Kiga High.

Shun hasn't heard of him either, but Riko looks him up, noting that he hasn't been on TV much, mostly just stage plays, and is popular among middle and high school students. As Riko shows Shun her phone, Motoha says he's really popular in her class, and his rehearsal videos and other behind-the-scenes stuff especially so. Shun asks why his fans don't just sign up and perform with him, but Motoha explains that they think it's fine just to watch, and they shouldn't stand on the same stage as him. This is unbelievable to Shun, who says he'd be happy to cook ramen in the same kitchen as Toraiken's owner, but Motoha just mutters that ramen and acting are different, and it turns out Shun considers himself a fan of Yamagoshi's.

Riko shakes her head, and sighs that the day that Kiga High's coming to meet them is quickly approaching. She turns to Motoha, and hesitantly asks her if she'd be willing to act in the play, if they aren't able to find anyone else. Motoha is surprised Riko would want her to act, and Wonder can express support (or not), while Ruferu agrees that Motoha's acting was even good enough to fool Akashi.

Motoha nervously replies that stage acting is different, but Riko claps her hands together, and pretty desperately pleads with her, so Motoha can't bring herself to say no. She agrees, but only if they absolutely cannot recruit anyone else. Riko, relieved, thanks her, and Motoha reacts sheepishly, but then claps her own hands together and prays they'll manage to find someone to recruit.

The next day, Wonder overhears two girls excitedly gossiping about how Ikenami-kun's apparently at their school, before running off to try to go find him. Wonder reacts with confusion, but is immediately distracted by Motoha walking up and saying they have to head to the meeting room now. This confuses Wonder as well, so Motoha reminds him they're meeting Kiga High's drama club today. Riko asked them to come back her up, even though they're not directly involved.

Motoha and Wonder then leave the classroom, and meet up with Riko and Shun outside the meeting room. Riko thanks them for coming, and Motoha asks how recruiting turned out. Unfortunately, Riko still wasn't able to find anyone, so it seems she and Motoha will have to act in the play. Motoha makes a nervous noise, while Shun asks if that means it's only going to be Riko and Motoha contributing to the play on Kokatsu's end of things. Riko confirms, and admits Kiga's probably going to get a bad impression of them either way because of this, so all she can do now is explain, apologize, and give it her best effort if they still want to go through with the co-production.

After the four of them enter the room, Riko then invites the four Kiga students in, notably including the pink-haired girl that we've seen eavesdropping on the Phantom Thieves before. She reacts with surprise upon seeing them, evidently recognizing them. Once they've all sat down, Riko introduces herself as the one in charge of this co-production. The two NPC Kiga students in the middle are introduced as the president and vice president of Kiga's drama club. The boy to the far left introduces himself as Shouki Ikenami, and the pink-haired girl finally (hesitantly) introduces herself as Aran Hirano.

The club president then adds that, while they probably already know Shouki, Hirano is also known as the manga author ANRI. Motoha takes a second to think about this, then reacts with shock- ANRI, as in the author of Phantom Thief Family?! As Motoha is a bit starstruck, Aran seems a bit embarrassed, or just flattered. The club president is unimpressed by this, however- shouldn't they have already known?Isn't Kokatsu Academy the one who insisted Shouki and ANRI be part of the co-production? Aren't they specifically interested in this because they want to attract high school actors and manga authors to the festival? Riko takes this chance to explain the situation.

After hearing her explanation, the club presidents stands up from his chair, angrily asking if they really don't have a drama club, and only have two actors. Riko apologizes profusely. Motoha adds that they only just found out about this, since the dean who organized this was suspended. This doesn't calm the president at all, who asks if they think he's stupid. Riko apologizes again. He says they wasted time on this that they could have spent preparing for the Tokyo qualifiers, and they wouldn't even have agreed if the dean hadn't pestered them so much. Riko can only apologize again.

Shouki crosses his arms, and says it's fine. That means things just end here, right? Kokatsu doesn't actually want to put on a show, and Kiga's drama club doesn't want to perform on their stage, anyway. Neither of them want this co-production, so they can just end this discussion. The president admits that's true. Shouki adds that he wouldn't want to perform with people who aren't motivated, either.

Riko apologizes again, and the president backhandedly compliments Shouki's "professional awareness"; of course he wouldn't want to perform in a school festival. Shouki, caught off-guard, asks what he's getting at, and the president continues that they also don't want to work with people who just join a club to kill time after school, they should all be working together to win. Shouki stands up, and protests that he's always been serious about drama club activities, though the president sounds doubtful of this.

To the side, Wonder asks what they're talking about, and Riko explains there's a national competition for high school drama clubs called the "National High School Drama Competition" coming up. The president overhears this and reacts awkwardly, admitting he shouldn't have brought this up in front of a bunch of outsiders. He does agree with Shouki that he doesn't want to share a stage with them, so they should just pretend this never happened, and call it a waste of a trip here. Riko, Motoha, Wonder, and Shun react sheepishly, and Riko apologizes again.

Aran, however, calls out for them to wait. She stands up, and takes a second to formulate what she wants to say (saying this is difficult for her), then points to the Kokatsu four and declares that she wants to see them play the Phantom Thief Family, to literally everyone else's shock. The president asks why she's saying this all of a sudden, but Aran insists it isn't sudden, as soon as she walked into the room... when she first saw them, she... (she hesitates, like she's perhaps coming up with this on the spot)... she was inspired! The four of them perfectly match the image of the Phantom Thief Family! Motoha makes a surprised noise.

Aran walks around the table, and takes Riko's hands, saying she's the protagonist- no, the protagonist's younger sister! She then takes one of Motoha's hands- she's... perfectly like the protagonist! Motoha exclaims in disbelief. Aran then walks over to Wonder, puts her hands on her hips, and says he's perfect for the protagonist's brother. Wonder is confused, but she doubles down- the protagonist's brother. She then turns to Shun, and her expression becomes panicked, as she started to say "and you..." then drifts off... he'll be... the protagonist's... mother! Shun is shocked.

Aran then turns to the other Kiga kids and says she hopes they'll work with these four. The club president is unsurprisingly baffled and against it, but Aran insists they don't seem to have much acting experience, so the Kiga drama club will need to guide them. And if they refuse to do it, then she'll revoke their permission to use her work. The president is in disbelief. She adds that they were originally planning to use a short story she wrote for their entry into the Tokyo preliminaries, right? They're not allowed to anymore.

The president stutters out a protest, asking why she's doing this. Aran hesitates, then insists it's because she was hit by inspiration. The president grumbles that he can't stand geniuses and their sudden whims, then thinks this over and says, alright, Ikenami, you're in charge of them. They were originally just after him and Hirano, right? They don't care about the rest of the club. Riko starts to protest that's not true, but the president cuts her off, addressing Aran- she'll be satisfied as long as Shouki stays to teach them how to act, right? Aran agrees, as long as she can be with them- work with them, she's happy.

The president says it's decided, then, and that way the rest of them can focus on the competition. Shouki starts to argue that he wants to participate in the competition, too, but the president fires back that Shouki's role wasn't in the original script anyway, because they were worried he'd flake on them, to Shouki's surprise. The club president and vice president then take their leave, leaving Shouki and Aran behind.

Shouki sighs and shakes his head, and Riko apologizes, saying he doesn't have to stay if he doesn't want to, but Aran points out that if he leaves, then the co-production won't be possible. She wants to see their performance. Riko doesn't seem to know how to respond to this, but Shouki says he gets it; if Aran makes a fuss and revokes their right to use her work, it'll cause trouble for the whole drama club. However, if he's going to work with them, he expects them to take this seriously. Riko says of course, this is their school festival, after all. Hearing this, Shouki says that's "bene" (good), then, and starting from tomorrow he'll come to Kokatsu every day after school. Aran adds that she'll do the same, as long as she doesn't have work.

Once Shouki and Aran leave, Ruferu flies out of Wonder's bag (which was sitting on the table behind him), and Shun asks Riko if he really has to act, and in the role of the mom?! Riko replies that it seems like he's apparently perfect as the mom, though she doesn't understand why... Shun asks how that could be possible. Motoha mutters that the mom in Phantom Thief Family is a very gentle, beautiful, family-oriented character... but then it's revealed that she's actually very powerful. Wonder can ask if she has something to do with ramen, or suggest that maybe Aran saw through to Shun's kindness- if the latter is chosen, Shun seems kind of embarrassed, but pleased to hear Wonder say that, then remembers the context, and asks how she could possibly have figured that out when they've never said a word to each other before.

Riko says she hasn't read Phantom Thief Family yet, and asks Motoha if the four of them are really that similar to the protagonist and her family. Motoha thinks this over, looking troubled, and explains that the plot is about three siblings becoming phantom thieves to uncover the truth of their situation. The protagonist is a lively high school girl, her brother is smart, and her sister is cowardly, but strong. Motoha doesn't think the cowardly sister fits Riko at all, and Ruferu wonders if maybe that's just Aran's unique perspective as the author.

Riko brushes this aside, pointing out that the plan is set now, so they'll just have to work hard and try not to embarrass Shouki. She says she looks forward to working with Shun and Wonder, too, and they both react sheepishly.

The next day, Shun and Wonder find a group of girls gathered outside the gym, fawning over how they got to see Shouki today. Shun asks if they're here to help with the play, and one of the girls asks if they're going to be acting alongside Shouki. Wonder replies with an awkward confirmation, and another one of the girls thanks him emphatically for giving them the chance to see Shouki in person.

Shun says they shouldn't just watch, they should come join them, since they still need more actors, and Wonder agrees, but one of the girls forcefully replies that they have to watch from a distance, they absolutely couldn't join. Shun asks why, and she says they have to be cheering for and supporting Shouki. Another one of the girls then realizes she has to get to her own club's meeting, and they bid Shun and Wonder farewell, promising to bring Shouki gifts next time, before running off. Once they're gone, Shun mutters that having more actors would be more helpful than some gifts.

From around the side of the gym, Kiyoshi Kurotani watches (his name is already filled in on his text box, despite his previous appearance all the way back in Chapter 1 not including an introduction). He says he understands, it looks like someone might need help from the Chosen One. However, he'll just observe in secret for now. He then walks away.

Wonder and Shun meet up with the others in the gym, and after everyone greets each other, Shun mentions the girls that were gathered outside. Shouki thanks them for their support, and Shun is impressed that he can say something so formally and still look cool. Shouki adds that it seems his fans recently only know him from those videos that got popular, but he hopes they'll actually come see him on "the battlefield" sometime. Wonder asks, and he clarifies that the stage is his battlefield, even if he's just doing small theater performances. Not long ago, a magazine interviewed him and posted a video of his rehearsal online, and somehow that went viral, and now he's popular. He hoped they'd focus more on his acting performances, but of course that was too much to expect.

Aran returns (she seems to have left when the camera angle changed, as Wonder asked about "the battlefield"?) with a stack of papers- she's finished writing the play's script. After she hands a script out to each of them, Motoha exclaims in starstruck awe about how amazing it is that ANRI-sensei started writing the script yesterday, but already finished it. Aran shyly admits that she's been thinking about them so much that she finished the whole script in one night without realizing it. However, the five of them alone won't be enough actors to cover all the roles in this play. Riko agrees- besides the protagonists, there's also the antagonists.

Shouki reads through a bit of the script, then decides that he can probably play multiple roles, but they'll still need at least one or two more people. And they'll need some backstage staff to handle sound and lighting, as well. Riko suggests that she can try asking some of the Disciplinary Committee members about that, and Shouki requests that she please do. For now, though, he suggests they just start rehearsing with the actors they have.

On stage, Shouki tells them they'll just read through their lines in the script for now, and Motoha begins. The play starts with an explosion as the protagonist looks for her parents, and her mother pleading her beloved children to run away. The protagonist says it took everything from them. The younger sister says she'll fight alongside them to steal back their family's happiness. The brother says they'll have to become phantom thieves, and the protagonist calls them the Phantom Thief Family.

Shouki comments that their acting is still a bit stiff, but that's normal when starting out. Wonder asks Shouki what he does, and Shouki isn't quite sure how to answer- he just reads and focuses on the key points. He decides it would be easier to show them, and asks Riko to change the lighting to add a bit of atmosphere. Riko's caught a bit off-guard by the request, but says she thinks she can change a few of them.

Shouki then puts on a little one-man performance of the opening lines of the play that they just ran through, acting as all of the characters. Afterward, Motoha is extremely impressed, even clapping, and says it's like he split into three different people. Riko is also impressed, saying she was completely overwhelmed by his presence. Wonder reacts similarly, and initially Shun worries they won't ever be able to learn to act that well, but then recalls how he learned to make ramen, and amends that they won't know if they can do it until they try.

Shouki joins them off stage, and agrees that's correct- they just need more practice, and more familiarity with their lines. Only by deepening their understanding of their characters can they truly portray them well. It doesn't matter if they're not that great at the start, they just need to continue running through the lines. The others nod, and time skips ahead to the evening as they practice.

Seeing the sun is setting, Shouki calls it a day, and Motoha comments on how fun it was to try something new. The others nod, and Shouki smiles, saying the most important thing about performing is your own enjoyment. He asks if they want to meet again at the same time tomorrow, and Riko, surprised, asks if he's really free tomorrow. Shouki assures her he is, and that he's not going to slack off now that he's agreed to do this. He adds that, since they're all high school students, they don't need to use honorifics for himself and Aran. With that, he says goodbye to everyone, and leaves.

Riko then thanks Aran for sticking with them through their entire rehearsal, despite how busy she must be with work, but Aran explains that, since her manga is serialized monthly and posted online, she actually has plenty of time before her next deadline, and plans to work with them as much as possible in the meantime. Riko is a bit hesitant as to whether that's really okay, but admits she does feel a little more at ease with Aran present. Aran assures her that it's fine, and spending time with them helps give her more inspiration for her manga anyway.

Similar to what Shouki said earlier, she then adds that, since she's only a first-year student, they don't need to use honorifics with her, to Motoha's delight. She's a little startled to have Motoha call her "Aran" immediately afterward, but doubles down that that's fine for all of them.

Riko glances at the clock, and points out that they should get going, too. She asks Aran if she's heading to Shimokitazawa station as well, which she confirms. Motoha excitedly suggests they walk together, saying she wants to ask Aran a lot of questions about her manga work. Aran agrees with a smile.

As they head for the front gate, Shun spots Shouki being held up at by some of his fans, who Shun recognizes as some of the same ones that were waiting outside the gym earlier. One of the girls reverently thanks him for his autograph, while the other begs him for a picture. Shouki apologizes, but he's not allowed to take pictures with fans outside of working hours, as his agency's policy. The two girls keep pestering him, however.

Motoha notices it seems like he's in trouble, and decides to go say hi, but as she starts to call out, she's interrupted by another female voice calling out to "Shouki~!"

Shouki recognizes the woman as "Shimotsuna-san", and, clearly surprised, asks what she's doing here. She cutely replies that she knows a lot about him, and said she'd keep an eye on him. She then walks the rest of the way over to him, and in a much less friendly tone, points at the two girls and asks if they're fans of Shouki's, saying they should have some self-respect. Shouki's at a critical stage in his career, and can't just let them leak photos of his private life.

One of the girls mutters asking who "this lady" thinks she is, and the other suggests she might be from Shouki's agency. Shouki, looking a bit troubled, says she's not from his agency, and Shimotsuna finishes that, as the producer who brought him into stardom, she practically might as well be, right? One of the girls says she doesn't get what this lady's saying at all, and Shimotsuna turns cold again, calling her language coarse and her mind slow- the most annoying kind of fan. She whips out a pink, rhinestone-studded handheld recorder, points it at the girls, and asks them for their homeroom and names, warning them they're being recorded. The girl mutters about why she's recording this, calling it kind of scary.

Shouki reacts to this, and pushes past the two girls to stand between them and Shimotsuna, then turns to face them and apologizes, saying he really can't take a picture with them, and asking them to just go home. The girls are clearly confused, but one says if he's the one asking, they don't want to cause him any trouble, and the other wishes him luck with the play. They finally walk away, as Shouki waves.

Turning back to Shimotsuna, Shouki shakes his head, then tells her that recording random female students would cause trouble for him. He then asks more directly why she's here, and she explains that she's just here to cheer him up, after his hard work rehearsing with Kokatsu. She adds that her car is nearby, and invites him to have a meal with her- what does he want? Sushi? Yakiniku? French? Shouki somewhat awkwardly replies that he was going home, and going with her would be inconvenient.

Shimotsuna insists that he doesn't need to be polite, he needs to eat meat to replenish his energy after working so hard. She then turns to her assistant, and tells him to make a reservation for two at her usual wagyu restaurant in Ginza. The assistant leaves to do so, but Shouki stands his ground, looking annoyed and reiterating that he really needs to get home. Besides, this play is just a club activity, it's not work, so he has nothing to tell her if she wants an interview. Shimotsuna replies that's not true, he's a popular actor now. Acting in a stage play at another school is also a serious job, and they can't miss this opportunity to show off his charm.

Shouki tries to protest further, but Shimotsuna takes out her recording device again, crosses her arms, and leans in close to his face, saying he just needs to leave everything to her. He's working hard to help another school's performance, so she's going to write a recommendation article for him! She punctuates this with a laugh that sounds cute, but overall gives a slightly malicious impression.

Wonder and the others still watch from just inside the school grounds, and Aran has her sketchbook out. Motoha comments that "this person" seems even more troublesome than the fans before, and Riko adds that although it seems work-related, Shouki doesn't seem to like her very much. Wonder suggests they help him out, and Shun agrees, running over. He calls out to Shouki, and says he's "so glad" Shouki hasn't left yet. Can they talk to him for a second?

Shouki asks what they need, and while Wonder joins and can help with an excuse (or ask for an autograph), Shun claims that it's about the play- the teachers wanted to ask him something, and seemed kind of anxious about it. Shouki, looking a bit worried, agrees to come with them, then bows politely to Shimotsuna, and bids her farewell. Shun apologizes for borrowing Shouki, and then the three run off back into the school, ignoring Shimotsuna calling after Shouki.

Shimotsuna stomps her foot, and her assistant asks if he should cancel the reservation. Angrily, she asks him what his brain's for if he's not using it, and he backpedals, saying he'll cancel it immediately. She crosses her arms and fires back that he shouldn't need to ask about every single thing, he should be able to figure it out, unless he wants to be fired. He tries to apologize again, but she approaches him, and he immediately crouches down, clutching his head as if to protect it. Shimotsuna sighs frustratedly, and mutters that she's tired of looking at his face, and it's time for a new assistant.

Back inside the school, Shouki asks where the teachers are, and Shun explains that was a lie, since it seemed like Shouki was in trouble. Shouki's in disbelief for a moment, then finally catches up, letting out a surprised laugh and a "bravo", and saying Shun has a talent for acting. He slaps Shun on the shoulder, apparently hard enough that it pushes Shun forward a bit and he makes a bit of a pained noise. Motoha comments that it's like Shouki is suddenly a different person, and Shouki seems to remember where he is and reacts awkwardly, apologizing and saying he relaxed and wasn't thinking about it.

Riko comments that is seems they were right to rescue him, though initially they weren't sure whether they should, since it seemed work-related. Shouki thanks them for doing so, explaining the woman is a magazine editor who's taken an interest in him for some reason. He appreciates her writing articles promoting him, but inviting him to dinner is just... Motoha says she gets it (although in a way where it's hard to tell whether she really does, or is just saying that), while Shun adds that it seems like managing relationships in the entertainment industry is pretty difficult. Shouki agrees- plus, her magazine is extremely influential, so he really can't offend her.

He shakes his head, then reminds them of how he got popular because some videos of his rehearsal went viral, right? Shimotsuna is the one who posted those videos, then immediately featured him in her magazine. Shouki admits he doesn't want to be famous in the way he is right now, so he has mixed feelings about it, but he's gotten opportunities to work at TV stations since then, so that's good, at least. Motoha exclaims that's awesome, but Shouki looks troubled, saying he had originally planned not to take any acting jobs this year, as it's his last year of high school, and he wanted to focus on the drama club's competition entry. Since he can't refuse a job from Shimotsuna, however, he's ended up causing a lot of trouble for the drama club instead.

Motoha asks if that's what the club president was talking about, and Shouki confirms that they're all working really hard, so to them, this has just made Shouki look like a flake. He should probably just give up on the club, rather than causing them trouble, and focus on work... Motoha seems worried for him, and he apologizes for talking too much about a depressing topic. He thanks them again for saving him, and Shun says he can count on them if he ever needs help again.

Shun then asks what Aran's been drawing this whole time, and Aran explains she was just sketching, since she found everything that just happened very interesting. She shows everyone her sketches of Shouki and Shimotsuna. Motoha exclaims in amazement at how good ANRI's work is, and Aran shows another sketch of everyone rehearsing (the second image linked above), then puts her sketchbook away. Shun is also impressed, but asks what the point of sketches like that are. Aran replies that there isn't a particular reason- she just wanted to draw. Whenever she sees them all, she gets so inspired, she just has to draw.

Wonder can ask if it's helping her with ideas for her manga (or ask if she's going to put them in the manga), and Aran agrees, saying it'll probably help with her rough drafts later. Motoha blushes, very happy to help inspire ANRI. Riko then points out that the woman left, so they can all leave the school now.

The next day, they meet up for rehearsal again, but Shouki asks about making sets and props for the play. Motoha asks if they have to make those themselves, then Shun (looking worried? Or alarmed?) asks if they need to make costumes too, and Riko points out that they also need to prepare the sound system. Wonder can bring up the lighting system (or suggest they need "courage" too), and Motoha grumbles about how much there is to do. Shun asks if they can really get all this setup stuff done in time, but Shouki says they should start by taking stock of everything they need, asking Aran if she has any ideas for the sets.

Aran flips open her sketchbook, saying she thought about this a bit while writing the script, and lists out the scenes they'll need new sets for (there isn't actually dialogue specifying the scenes). Shouki nods, thinking that will help keep costs down, then adds that if it's a play for the school festival, the school should provide a curtain, which they can use to help with the sets. Riko confirms that each group can apply for up to 5 curtains, but if they need more, they'll have to settle that with the Executive Committee- but they can leave that to her. Shouki is impressed by her reliability, then thinks through what else they'll need.

With that figured out, he says he has a plan, which they can fine-tune as they're working. He suggests they go to Shibuya today to start buying what they'll need, and Shun laughs, commenting that it seems like Shouki's in a good mood today. Shouki's caught a bit off guard by this, but Shun says that's a good thing, since it means he's enjoying this. The group then heads to Shibuya.

As they walk down Central Street, however, Shimotsuna calls out to Shouki, cooing about what a coincidence it is to run into him here. They all react with surprise as she walks over, and asks who the students with him wearing Kokatsu uniforms are. Shouki explains they're working with him on the play, and they're here buying props. Shimotsuna says that's good- pictures of him doing such normal, youthful activities will definitely go viral! She pulls out her phone, but Shouki raises a hand up to block the camera, saying she can't take pictures of the rest of them, they're just regular students. Shimotsuna laughs that it's fine, she'll censor their faces, but Riko requests that she does not take pictures of Kokatsu's students, nor Shouki, who's currently in the middle of club activity for Kokatsu.

Shimotsuna's tone turns cold again, calling her self-righteous and asking who'd even want pictures of the rest of them. They're eyesores, just standing there, not looking photogenic or even good in general, they're nothing at all. This angers Motoha, but Shimotsuna just continues, warning them not to get close to Shouki. If Shouki was photographed standing next to some female nobodies, it could impact his future. They have a responsibility here. This confuses Riko, and Shimotsuna smugly pulls out her recording device, and explains that means they're not allowed to get close to Shouki. These days, ordinary people can be harassed online; they don't want to get targeted, do they? Motoha asks if she just pulled out a voice recorder, and guesses that means if they don't listen to her, they'll get harassed.

Shun says that's enough, and he and Wonder move to the front of the group, standing between Shimotsuna and the others. Shimotsuna reacts with surprise, then looks Shun up and down, and strokes his cheek/jawline as if appraising it, to his alarm. She mutters that he's a bit rough, but has a good figure and muscles- with some work, wouldn't he be something? Shun, freaked out, stumbles several steps back, asking what she's talking about. Without reacting to him, she turns her attention towards Wonder, and leans closer, commenting that he has a cute face, and asking if he knows anything about the entertainment industry. Wonder's responses are "Don't touch me", "Uh, not interested", or "I'm kind of interested..."

Regardless of the player's choice, Shouki starts to tell her to stop, but things are interrupted by the arrival of another character, who walks over to Shimotsuna and warns her (calling her "Shimotsuna-sama") that they're regular high schoolers, and there are too many people here, so this situation is- she cuts him off flatly, surprised but then unimpressed, and asks if he was seriously just telling her what to do right now. He hesitates, saying no, he wasn't, but these are minors, and-

Shimotsuna cuts him off again, saying she finally promoted him to replace that other idiot, but does he even understand his place? She discovered him, and now he's what? Her dog, yes? He reacts to this, and she continues that she hates dogs that bite their owners. Does he understand? Looking pained, he apologizes, and she smiles; as long as he understands.

Motoha calls her out as going too far, but the man puts an arm out in front of Shimotsuna, and insists it's fine. He turns back to Shimotsuna, and apologizes very seriously for doing something he shouldn't have, as her dog. He bows to her, but then Shouki seems to recognize him with surprise. The man only looks away. Shimotsuna, sounding friendly again, asks Shouki if he's free later; there's an excellent tea house nearby, they could have tea together! Shouki starts to turn her down, then rethinks, and says he'll go with her, to Wonder, Shun, Riko, and Motoha's surprise.

Shouki walks forward, and Shun calls out to him, but Shouki just apologizes, and says they'll have to go shopping together next time. Shun tries to protest, and Wonder says Shouki doesn't have to go with her, but Shouki only apologizes again, saying it's fine. Shun reluctantly agrees, and Shimotsuna, delighted, leads him and the other man away.

Motoha wonders why Shouki suddenly changed his mind, while Shun furiously wonders how Shimotsuna can be so full of herself. Riko points out that it seemed like Shouki agreed to go with her after seeing that other man, and Ruferu pops out of Wonder's bag, saying that that man's desires have been stolen, to Wonder, Shun, Motoha, and Riko's alarm. Ruferu then corrects that it would be more accurate to say their desires are being stolen- it wasn't obvious until he started talking to Shimotsuna, but Shouki's desires are being stolen as well, most likely by Shimotsuna herself.

Motoha reacts with disbelief, but Aran standing next to them is just confused- what happened? Why are they all staring at the owl? The others panic (evidently having forgotten Aran was there), and Motoha starts to say the owl was talking because, uh- and then Shun cuts her off, hissing that Aran can't even hear his voice in the first place. Motoha exclaims awkwardly, oh, that's right, um, uh... This does nothing to help Aran's confusion.

Wonder then gets the option to tell her either the owl is hungry, or it needs to pee, and Aran is impressed that Wonder can understand its needs just through the sounds it makes, wanting to note that down for later. Riko quickly explains that Wonder needs to take care of his owl, so they should part ways for today. Shun agrees that without Shouki, they don't know what to buy, anyway. Aran says that makes sense, and she'll head to an art supply store before going home. She bows and walks away.

Once she's gone, Motoha exclaims that was close, and Wonder really saved the day there. Shun mutters that if they told her the owl can talk, she'd think they're crazy. He then starts to ask Ruferu about what he was saying about stolen desires, but Riko stops him, warning that there are too many people here, and they have to think of the mastermind. Shun realizes she's right. Riko suggests they discuss more at lunch tomorrow, on the roof, and Ruferu agrees.

The game jumps ahead to lunch the next day, where Motoha immediately asks Ruferu about what he said yesterday- are Shouki's desires really being stolen by that Shimotsuna person? Ruferu confirms; he was a bit concerned when they saw her talking to Shouki in front of the school the other day, but now he's certain. That other man's desires are also being stolen.

At Ruferu bringing this up, Riko recalls that he wasn't the same assistant they saw with Shimotsuna the other day in front of the school. Shun wonders if she changes assistants every day, and Wonder brings up her treatment of the man, leading Riko to suggest maybe they're more like "servants" instead. Motoha thinks this is horrible, and can't imagine why he doesn't just quit, but Riko recalls that she said something about "discovering" him. Maybe she caught him with something...

Shun seems frustrated, then asks if they know for sure that Shimotsuna's the next Palace ruler. Ruferu says it's extremely likely, but they'll need to go to Mementos to confirm, once they have her full name. Riko points out that Shouki said she's a magazine editor, so they should be able to find it online- sure enough, she's Takami Shimotsuna, editor-in-chief of "Weekly Bakuro". Motoha adds that it looks like Bakuro frequently exposes celebrity scandals, and Riko further adds that it's published by "Shuubunsha" with that purpose in mind. She's found pictures, so there's no mistaking that this is the correct Shimotsuna, as apparently she's pretty famous herself. She's considered a shrewd editor who's full of gossip, and her articles are very popular.

(Translation note: Shuubunsha's name seems likely to be a pun on "scandal" (醜聞 shuubun) with "company" (社 sha). That writing of "sha" is commonly used in the names of real-world publishers, among other things. However, the name in-game is actually written as 秀聞社, the meaning of which is more like "Excellent Information Company".)

However, there are also a lot of people condemning her, and the subjects of the scandals she's exposed have often sued her. Ruferu asks if the lawsuits were about false reporting, but Riko sighs and says she can't find any mentions of her ever losing one of those cases. Shuubunsha is a huge publisher, so Riko's sure they have excellent lawyers, and thus it'd be hard to win even if the articles are false.

Motoha asks if Shimotsuna's ever been submitted as a phantom, but Riko replies that while it seems she was on Magatsushin's navigation page, she was never officially confirmed, and the submission was deleted. Shun wonders if Shuubunsha got it deleted to cover it up, and Riko chuckles and says that's more or less what everyone in the comments thinks, too, though some instead are theorizing that Magatsukami would never give in to the media, so the submitter must've deleted it themselves out of fear. Ruferu mutters that regardless, it seems Shimotsuna is a controversial figure.

Motoha then calls out to the others, saying she found an article written by Shimotsuna about Akashi, and shows them a page titled "The Truth Behind the Confirmed Phantom A's Death!" on her phone, with a screenshot from Akashi's Magatsushin video but a censor bar over his eyes. They all take a moment to read it, then Riko comments that it's an uncomfortable read, as while it starts out as a summary of true events... Motoha finishes, it devolves into stuff like "After being abandoned by his fiancée, A went crazy and lost himself" and "A's top ten scam methods". Motoha sounds troubled as she points out that the article was deliberately written to catch attention, but Akashi was also a murder victim.

Riko adds that Shimotsuna also conducted a follow-up investigation on some of Akashi's past victims, but titled the articles as things like "The Tragic Ending of the Sexually-Harassing Minister", which is also very disrespectful. She then makes a surprised noise, and asks everyone to look at something on her phone. Shun reads aloud, "The Fate of the Former Tyrannical Teacher of K Academy", which he and Wonder both recognize refers to Katayama, Shun looking furious.

They evidently immediately go find Katayama and show her the article, but she just laughs at seeing an article like this. Shun insists this is no laughing matter, but she reads aloud, "K used to be a delinquent, a former biker gang leader, and now she's a violent teacher that no one in the school dares mess with. Although A's confession saved K from punishment, her students still live in fear." Shun says that's nonsense, and they need to report this, but Katayama shakes her head, pointing out that it's not all nonsense (she was a delinquent, she was suspended, and she wasn't allowed to have contact with her students), and there may still be students that fear her.

Motoha tries to protest, but Katayama reminds her that the article mixes true facts with subjective claims that are difficult to disprove. That makes it difficult to overturn the report. Motoha says the article also claims K beat up a student, and the student became depressed, but that's a total lie. Katayama once again points out that there was the incident where she confiscated a lighter, however, which some people could consider violence. So it's difficult to prove that claim is entirely made up.

Shun says the way the article is written will make everyone misunderstand, though, and Wonder adds that they're on Katayama's side, but Katayama smiles and says they're very kind, but she's fine, since knows she has students like them that understand. She adds that she was also a phantom, and there are some aspects of that that aren't mentioned in the article at all. But no matter how much mudslinging she's subjected to, she can bear it. To her, that's part of atoning. However, the articles about Akashi and his other victims are definitely excessive and exploitative. They don't reveal the truth, they just do a disservice to everyone involved.

The four return to the roof, where Shun declares that even if Katayama doesn't mind it, Shun won't forgive Shimotsuna for this. Calling her a biker gang leader that controls students with fear is way too much! Motoha, downcast, points out that Katayama did have a point that some students might still be scared of her, though. Shun says he's only scared of her when he's late, or sleeping in class. Wonder asks about that, and Shun hastily explains that he only did that in his first year of high school, he doesn't dare to do it now. Motoha laughs and says he really is scared of her.

Riko considers, and comments that while they do contain some true facts, the truth only makes up about 30% of these articles, at most. So if the other articles that Shimotsuna's written, about other scandals, are the same, then they're likely just as exaggerated. Motoha asks what those people who were "exposed" are supposed to do with the rest of their lives, then, and Shun points out that's why they sued her, but then remembers that Shimotsuna's never lost a case.

He thinks about it, then asks how such a shady magazine managed to avoid getting closed down right from the start. Riko reminds him what Katayama said- the articles contain both true facts, and subjective "evidence" that's hard to disprove. Therefore, it can't be completely dismissed as libel, even in court. Ruferu points out that pursuing a case in court also costs people time and money, and can be a huge burden. If they're not sure they can win, it can be difficult to keep fighting. Riko adds that, after a lengthy legal process, the public also forgets about the incident, so unless it's a particularly major case, losing wouldn't really damage the magazine's reputation. Ruferu further adds that if the article increases magazine sales, the company could still ultimately make a profit, anyway.

Motoha finds this despicable, and Shun grumbles that as long as it makes a profit, they don't care if they ruin people's lives. Riko says the average magazine won't go to this length, but the public does like reading things like this. That's why Bakuro is so popular, and with Shimotsuna as its editor-in-chief, that proves her approach is "successful" from a business angle. Everyone is troubled by this train of thought.

Ruferu points out that if all this is true, then Shimotsuna could easily take advantage of it to ruin someone's life intentionally. Riko rephrases- rather than writing an article strictly for profit and as her job, she could deliberately write an article targeting someone innocent because she knows it'll work. Ruferu continues, she could turn the smallest mistake into something that destroys anyone she doesn't like, or that gets in her way. The others react with shock. Riko understands, though; the targeted person would only be able to watch, unable to do anything about it, and it would send a message to everyone else not to cross her.

Wonder says they need to make her have a change of heart right away, and Shun adds that this must be how she stole the desires of both Shouki and the man working as her assistant. Ruferu agrees. He'd hoped they could take a break until the school festival is over, but they can't ignore this. They resolve to head to Mementos after school.

Outside Shibuya station, Riko messages a group chat with Shouki and Aran, asking if they can cancel today's rehearsal. Motoha backs her up, claiming there's a test tomorrow and she's doomed if she doesn't study. Shouki gets it, wishing them good luck studying, and Aran says they can rehearse tomorrow. With that, they head in.

Reaching the door at the end of the current deepest path in Mementos, Cattle approaches it and touches it, and the door immediately opens. From there, they head into the new area.

Cattle then immediately listens for the voices of the heart, focusing on Takami Shimotsuna. As he does so, Wind comments that she sees how he locates Palaces now, and Closer remembers this is Wind's first time seeing this. Soy explains that, as long as Cattle has the person's real name, he can find their Palace. Wind becomes thoughtful, and when Wonder asks her why, she says that a lot of people use pseudonyms and internet usernames nowadays... could that potentially prevent them from ever finding a person's Palace...? Closer realizes that's a good point, like how Aran uses "ANRI" as her pen name.

Cattle abruptly declares he's located Shimotsuna's Palace, which is indeed in this area of Mementos, and adds that it doesn't have that sense of disharmony that Katayama and Akashi's Composite Palace did, either. Closer cheers that it was easy to find this time, but Soy points out that this means a lot of people have had their desires stolen like Shouki. Wonder says they'll steal them back, and Wind agrees.

Their first impression of the Palace is a dark forest, which Closer comments is kind of scary, like where you'd find witches. Soy is unimpressed- the great witch Shimotsuna? Don't make him laugh. Cattle says the Treasure is still far away, so for now they'll have to go through this forest.

When they reach a clearing, Wind points out a strange structure in the distance, commenting that maybe calling it a witch's forest wasn't too far off. Closer exclaims about what that could be, and Wonder and Wind suggest it might be some kind of tower, with how tall it is. Cattle still isn't quite sure what that might mean for her Palace's theme, but he senses the Treasure is in there, towards the top. Wind warns them that that likely means Shimotsuna's Shadow will be there, too, so they should be careful.

Up close, they can see the intricate, crystalline decor of the tower, which Closer comments is really something. Soy grumbles that it's way over-the-top, and practically blinding him. Wind notes that it's definitely not a publishing house, but its appearance does fit her impression of Shimotsuna.

They approach the entrance, but find it guarded by shadows. Wind suggests they hide and eavesdrop, as it seems like they're talking to some cognitions, and they might be able to get some information.

One of the cognitions in front pleads with the guards that he needs to get this article approved today or he'll be stuck here, while another begs to be allowed to see Shimotsuna-sama. The guard, unaffected, tells them Shimotsuna-sama is very busy, and doesn't have time for the likes of them. The other adds that if they want to meet Shimotsuna-sama, they should come back once they're an ikemen (attractive guy, essentially). A cognition apologizes for not being attractive, but insists that his work can't be completed without Shimotsuna-sama. One of the female ones wonders how she can possibly become an employee that attracts Shimotsuna-sama's attention.

From their hiding spot, Soy wonders what's going on, and while Wind isn't entirely certain, she has noted that those ant-like shadows have blocked every entrance. Closer suggests they just fight their way through them, but Wind warns her that a commotion could attract Shadow Shimotsuna's attention. Cattle agrees that phantom thieves shouldn't be too conspicuous, and Wind adds that it's also good to keep a low profile until they have a better idea of how this Palace works.

Closer spots another path leading away from the tower, and Wonder decides they should investigate that for now.

The path is partially overrun by brambles, but eventually leads back around to the base of the tower, where they discover a hole in the side. Wind senses movement inside, but she's not sure if it's from shadows or cognitions. They decide to head in and take a look.

Inside, they find an underground area, supported by plant roots and occasionally crystals, full of ant person cognitions sitting around at tree stump-like tables or pacing the room. Closer says she didn't expect it to be so dim in here after how bright the entrance was, and Soy thinks this feels more like a cave. Wind notes the ant people don't seem to care about them, and Closer thinks they're working.

The camera cuts over to some of the ants, who talk about desperately finishing their work for Shimotsuna-sama, and wanting to become her favorite. Wind determines that they're probably Shimotsuna's "worker ants", based on her colleagues and subordinates at Shuubunsha. Closer doesn't think that sounds great, but Soy reminds her Shimotsuna also calls her assistant her "dog" in the real world. Cattle speculates that this would mean Shadow Shimotsuna is the "queen ant" here. As the Treasure is still far away, he suggests they take a look around here for now.

The Phantom Thieves proceed to begin their exploration, traveling through underground tunnels and learning about the puzzle mechanics of the Palace, including portraits of Shimotsuna that turn diligent workers (ie, anyone who shows subservience to her portraits) into ants, and rebels (ie, anyone who insults the portraits) back into people.

They eventually reach a dead end with several ant guard shadows, and decide to try talking to them. One laments that Shimotsuna-sama didn't even look his way after he worked so hard, while the other shakes its head and wonders if it's because they're not attractive. Wonder tries to join the conversation, but the shadows become agitated, worrying that Wonder and the others are new workers who are way more handsome than the ant guards, and Shimotsuna-sama might like them better.

Soy wonders what's going on, and Wind sheepishly explains that they might only attack Wonder and Soy, for being handsome. Closer cheerfully wishes the ikemen duo luck in fighting the shadows, and Soy asks if she's joking. Cattle takes a moment to process the word "ikemen", then whirls around and demands to know why Closer didn't include him in the handsome group. Closer awkwardly tells him that people can't even easily tell his gender. Cattle brushes this off, and prepares for a fight as the two ant guard shadows come at them.

After the fight, they search the area, but find it truly is a dead end. Soy asks if that means the front entrance really is the only way in, and Closer suggests they go back and see if the guards have left. Unfortunately, they find the shadows haven't moved an inch. Soy says they should just fight the shadows, then, but Wind thinks they should return to the real world and try to learn more about Shimotsuna first. Otherwise, even if they force their way in, they might have trouble getting any further. Cattle admits it's true that they only really know she's a crooked journalist at the moment. Wind points out that even that only came from looking her up online. Closer wonders what else they can do, and Wonder suggests they return to the real world and think it over. Cattle agrees that they've made great progress just by locating the Palace at all today.

Back in the real world, standing outside Shibuya station, Motoha wonders what else they can do to investigate Shimotsuna. She works for somewhere called Shuubunsha, right? But they don't know anyone else there. Ruferu says their only real point of connection to her is Shouki, but Shun doesn't think Shouki'd want to talk more about her. Ruferu thinks it'd be okay to ask a bit about his past, and Wonder suggests they "wait for the right time" or "invite him to the diner". If the latter is picked, Riko worries it'd be a bit weird to invite him somewhere out of the blue, and might make him wary. She thinks they should ask him sometime more casually, and Motoha suggests they try during a break in rehearsal.

Shun mutters that he doesn't want to rehearse tomorrow, he wants to focus on the Palace now, but Riko insists they keep up with the play. They don't know what the mastermind might be paying attention to, and sudden absences might look suspicious. Motoha recalls that Akashi originally came to Kokatsu specifically to look for them. Riko assures them they can still work on the Palace, too, but they have to act like normal students preparing for the school festival. Ruferu adds that things like this add to their desire for life, too. Motoha grumbles that asking her to study would probably reduce that desire for her, and Shun seconds that.

The next day, after everyone gathers, Shouki suggests they go over Act 2, which apparently starts with the protagonists' mother (played by Shun). Shun enthusiastically says he'll get to show off the results of his late-night practice yesterday, then straightens up his posture, and says in a high-pitched voice that dinner's ready (presumably the first line of Act 2).

Time skips ahead, and Motoha cheers that she didn't mess up a single line today. Shun sighs that that's expected for her, but he got stuck on some words again. Shouki assures them they're all making rapid progress, then adds with an amused noise, especially Shun and his acting as the mother. Shun is thrilled, which prompts Motoha to mutter that he actually took that seriously.

Aran scribbles in her sketchbook, then says that everyone has a distinct personality and their performances are wonderful, so she can't help but sketch a lot. Wonder shows interest, and she says it'll help a lot with her rough drafts. Aran then lets everyone know that she'll have to miss tomorrow's rehearsal, as she has an interview with a manga information magazine called "Comic Notes", which is going to have a special article about Phantom Thief Family.

Shouki mentions he heard Phantom Thief Family has reached over 5 million copies in sales, and Aran bashfully confirms, to Motoha and Shun's shock. Motoha tries to figure out how much money that is- if one copy is about 600 yen... but Aran says she doesn't usually pay much attention to the profits, she asked her parents to help handle that. She just wants to make manga. And she plans to tell Comic Notes the same thing.

Riko then asks if Comic Notes is published by Shuubunsha, and Aran confirms, a bit surprised that she knows such a niche magazine. Riko says she was investigating, to Aran's confusion, and Riko brushes it off a little too quickly. Shouki repeats "Shuubunsha...?" to himself, and Shun loudly exclaims in realization that Shuubunsha is where Shimotsuna works. Shouki reacts with a !, while Aran asks, "Shimotsuna?", and Motoha elbows Shun, calling him an idiot. Shun, panicking, extremely awkwardly tries to twist "Shimotsuna" into "tsuna sandwich" (as in, tuna)- he wants a tuna sandwich, actually. Wonder attempts to back him up with three different options that also contribute to the sandwich idea.

Aran, however, asks them not to change the subject, and Shouki, not looking pleased, asks if they've been investigating Shimotsuna. Aran is momentarily confused, then flips through her sketchbook, and recalls that Shimotsuna is the woman who was pestering Shouki. Motoha mutters that everything's out in the open now. Aran asks why they're investigating her, but Riko replies that it's not really an investigation, she's just famous on the internet, so Riko felt like she'd seen her somewhere before, and casually looked her up. Shouki admits that she is a celebrity, and Shun hastily adds that since it seems like she was annoying him, they were just a little curious about her background.

Shouki is quiet for a moment, then tells them that if they're investigating her because they're worried about him, they should forget it- it's best not to get involved with her. Motoha makes a questioning noise, and Shouki amends that she has a strong personality, so if they approach her casually, they'll regret it. He's used to it because of his work. Wonder doesn't seem convinced that he's fine, but Shouki insists. He then diverts the topic back to their rehearsal, and suggests they run through a scene with himself and Motoha.

As the two of them do so, Riko approaches Wonder where he's standing off stage, and reminds him that Aran said she's going to talk to someone at Shuubunsha tomorrow. This could be their chance to get more information, so they should try asking her if they can come along. As Shun walks over, Ruferu agrees this might be their only chance to visit Shuubunsha, but he isn't sure how they should go about asking. Shun thinks straightforward is best- just say they want to visit, would they be allowed to join? Or maybe they could say they're interested in publishers, or seeing what a manga interview is like...?

Aran approaches, and asks if they're interested in seeing her interview, to everyone (especially Shun's) alarm. She apologizes, explaining they were looking at her while whispering over here, and she got worried. Riko apologizes for distracting her from her sketching, and Aran brushes this off, asking more directly if they want to come with her to her interview tomorrow. Wonder confirms, and Aran almost over-explains that she understands how they must just want to see behind-the-scenes out of curiosity.

Riko hesitantly asks if that's okay, and wouldn't disturb her work; Aran assures her it wouldn't be any trouble. Riko still isn't convinced, worried that non-staff members joining might be an issue, but Aran promises she'll take care of that, and she just has to call the editor to get permission. Shun, impressed, says they're counting on her, and Wonder expresses a similar sentiment. Aran, a bit awkwardly, mutters that they really want to visit that badly... then says she'll call right now to ask.

Time skips ahead again, and they seem to finish one last scene, then Shouki claps his hands and says they'll stop here for today, and he'll see them tomorrow. Shun apologizes, saying something suddenly came up, and asks if they can skip rehearsal tomorrow. Shouki guesses there must be another test, and says that's fine, though he suggests Shun practice more on his own so he stops getting stuck on some words. He then says goodbye, and leaves.

Once he's gone, Aran turns to the others, and says the editor agreed... but she can only bring one person. If five unrelated people came along, it could get in the way of things. Wonder replies that's fine, to Aran's surprise, who thought they all wanted to go together. Riko covers up that of course they would all like to go, but they recognize it's asking a bit much, so it's fine if only one of them can go. Motoha wonders how they should decide who should go, and Shun points out that if it's like picking a representative for their group... they turn to look at Wonder. Wonder is sheepish, and can reply positively or negatively, but presumably either way he's roped into doing so. The others thank him, with Motoha calling him "leader" and Shun telling him to fill them in after.

Aran is fine with this, but requests that he wear casual clothes (as opposed to his school uniform) tomorrow, though she only explains this as "you'll know why when the time comes". Wonder is understandably curious, but Aran continues that she'll send him the meeting information later, then bids him farewell.

(To be continued in the next reblog!)

#persona #p5x #persona 5 the phantom x #open beta #version 4.0 #game content

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embercub · 5 months ago

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Something Wrong (Ryuji Sakamoto x G/N!Reader)

So I'm splitting this into two parts, here is part 1, I'm struggling trying to do part 2 but I will try to get it done whenever I can. I do have some metaphor headcanons I will post before part 2 so yall have something until part 2 is done. Anyway I hope you like this first part!

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Ryuji could tell that something was off with Y/N during the last few days, their usual cheerful personality was gone and instead, they were more quiet, distant from him and the others. He couldn't help but feel responsible because they had to keep their identities of them being the Phantom Thieves from them since the group kept on having to do phantom thieves business and not having time to do stuff with Y/N.

Now sitting at his desk, listening to the lecture, he glanced over at Y/N's desk, which was empty for the fourth day in a row now. 'They haven't been to school in a while, gonna have to stop by to check up on them.' He thought before hearing his name being called out by the teacher, making him jump a bit as the other students in the room laugh. But Ryuji didn't care, he was too concerned about Y/N and hoped that school will be done soon.

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When school was finally let out, Ryuji couldn't wait any longer and hurried to Y/N's home, and now standing at the front door to the house, Ryuji knocked and waited for a moment before Y/N's mother appeared.

"Ah Ryuji, good to see you." She said with a smile as she let him in.

"Hi Mrs. L/N, I came to check on Y/N since they haven't been at school for the last few days." He said, clearly worried about Y/N.

"That's kind of you, they should be in their room. I have noticed them being more distant from everyone, I tried talking to them but they won't talk, maybe they'll talk to you since you two are close." She said with a sad look on her face.

"I'll try Mrs. L/N." Ryuji said as he then heading down the hallway to where Y/N's room was.

When he got to the room, he knocked on the door gently, not wanting to startle them. At first, there was no response, until he heard a faint voice saying 'come in'.

Opening the door, he stepped inside instantly noticing the blinds of the window being shut, making the room a bit dark except for the lamp near the bed being on.

Seeing Y/N laying down on the bed, Ryuji walked over and sat on the edge of the bed next to them.

"Hey, I wanted to stop by and check up on you since you haven't been to school for a few days, you okay?" He asked, his voice filled with concern for his close friend. "Not really..." was all he got as a response, they didn't even look at him.

"Did something happen? Is someone causing you trouble? Whoever they are, I'll make sure they don't bother you again." He said as he cracked his knuckles, not wanting anyone messing with Y/N.

"No, no one is bothering me Ryuji, just haven't been feeling well."

"Y/N, we have known each other since we were little, I know something is wrong, please, just tell me." He said as he gently laid his hand on their shoulder, but he didn't get a response. Sighing, he stood up from the bed and to the door, before closing the door, he looked back to Y/N, who was still laying down.

"Y/N, if you need anything, text me okay? I'm here for you."

With no response again, he closed the door and pulled out his phone to see some missed messages from the group chat. Opening the chat, he froze at the words that Akira had sent.

Akira: Guys, we have to meet up immediately, it's about Y/N.

Haru: Are they okay? I haven't seen them at school for the last few days.

Ann: I was wondering the same thing, I was getting worried.

Akira: I'll explain everything in person, we'll meet at LeBlanc. It's really urgent so we have to do it soon.

Ryuji: I'll be there in a few.

Sending that text, he then slipped his phone into his bag and made his way back to the front door, saying bye to Mrs. L/N as he left the house and hurried to LeBlanc, worried about what Akira had to share about what's going on with Y/N.

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When Ryuji finally got to LeBlanc, he hurried in and saw Akira, Goro, Futaba, and Makoto sitting at one of the booths already, Morgana was sitting next to Akira and Ann, Haru, Yusuke haven't arrived yet.

"Got here as soon as I could, what's going on with Y/N?" Ryuji asked as he sat down across from Akira.

Akira, Goro, Makoto and Futaba looked at eachother with a worried look on their faces before Akira set his phone down on the table for him to see. And what he saw made him freeze. On the screen was the metaverse app, and in search result was Y/N's name.

Y/N had a shadow. And not only that, but also a palace.

#persona #persona 5 #persona 5 x reader #persona 5 ryuji #persona 5 ryuji sakamoto #ryuji sakamoto #ryuji sakamoto x reader #persona 5 ryuji sakamoto x reader

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dreamingofep · 5 months ago

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Forbidden Love Pt. 13 ❣️

Fandom: Elvis - Elvis (2022)

Prompt: Reuniting with Elvis was supposed to be the highlight of your summer, but with unresolved tensions between you two, things aren't what they seem. [Fem! reader]

TW: cussing, tension, angst

Rating: Explicit

Word Count: 5.2k

A/N: Hi everyone! Hope your week is going well so far!. Here's the final chapter of this fic🥹 I had a great time writing this and fangirling over '69 E with you all. Hope you enjoyed. I want to make another post about the songs and stuff so I'll make that next. My next Phantom fic will be out this week too so keep an eye out for that too😉

You both stayed in bed til the afternoon. You were exhausted but had never been so content. You had never experienced Elvis being this attentive and also so needy. He just wanted all your attention all night long. He needed to have his hands on you, touching your soft skin or playing with your hair. You loved it and never wanted to get up from this bed.

You don’t remember what time you two finally went to sleep but the sun was cracking through the curtains the last you recall. You get woken up by his lips peppering kisses down your chest and his tongue swirling around your nipple. You take a sharp breath in when you feel that electric shock that he gives you from his mouth. You keep your eyes closed and find his thick messy hair.

You moan softly, arching your body against his mouth. His other hand squeezes your breast and makes you writhe under him.

“It’s time to get up,” he hums cheekily. You struggle to take a breath as he focuses on sucking your hardened nipple.

“Seems like you want to keep me in this bed longer,” you sigh.

“I don’t see anything wrong with that,” he teases.

He keeps you in bed as long as he can until you finally tear yourself from him. You were starving and he started to order room service. Because he’s Elvis, the food was up to the penthouse in record time. You realized you didn’t eat much last night before the show because your nerves were so high for him. The food tasted delicious and it was probably because you were so starved. Elvis was the same way. That man could eat a whole feast and still want dessert.

After lunch, he wanted to go through tonight’s set list and make any last-minute changes. You couldn’t wait to watch him perform again. It was going to be just as electric and exciting. You thought you could take a shower and take off all of last night's makeup as well as the sticky mess that was in between your legs.

You start the shower and make sure it's at the right temperature for you. Before getting in, you rummaged through the bathroom drawers and couldn’t find a razor anywhere. You wanted to wear another dress tonight and you don’t remember the last time you shaved your legs.

You turn off the water and go back out to the front room where Elvis is. You grab your purse off the chair and Elvis gets concerned about where you’re going.

“Where you off to baby?”

“I just need something from the convenience store downstairs.”

“Oh it’s okay I’ll get someone to get it for you,” he says going for the phone on the side table.

“No it’s okay honey, I can do it. I won’t be gone too long,” you tease heading for the door.

You feel him swing you around and he’s pressing you against the door, a sly smirk worn on his face.

“You better get back up here as quick as you can so I can help you with that shower,” he grumbles.

“Oh, you’re going to help me hmm? I didn’t know I needed help,” you tease.

“Oh yeah baby trust me, you’ve been doing it wrong for years. You need me to help you through it,” he says as he goes to kiss and suck on your neck. You gasp at how tender it is there and scratch at his chest.

“God you’re killing me,” you groan. You feel his length getting hard and those damn hands roaming your aching body, in need of him already.

“Let Daddy take care of you,” he grumbles in your ear.

“No you have to wait,” you sigh, “I’ll be right back.” He grumpily agreed and his mouth passionately kissed your lips and made sure you knew how desperate he was for you. You groan loudly as you feel his cock get harder. He was impossible to say no to.

Your hand finds the door knob and you tug down on it and begin to pull it open as you continue to kiss him.

“I’ll be quick. I’ll take care of this on my knees,” you say squeezing his whole package. He lets out a frustrated grunt and tries to kiss you but you move out of the way.

“Wait for me Daddy,” you tease as you open the door behind you and are about to sneak out.

Elvis’ face in a flash turns from a cute boyish charm to a pale ghost. You are surprised by his sudden change of expressionand see he’s looking past your shoulder at someone else. You quickly turn around and find Dianne standing there, shell-shocked.

You also feel the color drain out of your face. Oh dear god your worst nightmare has come true. You’re caught. Your secret that you’ve been hiding for a month and a half has come crashing down on you. You turn back to look at Elvis. You’re so paralyzed with fear, you don’t know what to do or where to go.

Elvis swallows harshly and glances at you momentarily.

“Go ahead and get those things you needed honey, I’m going to talk to Dianne,” he says calmly. You don’t want to leave the two of them alone but you also don’t want to hear her scream and yell at him.

“Okay, I’ll see you later baby,” you whisper. You probably shouldn’t have said the pet name but you wanted to make sure Dianne knew you weren’t just another woman to Elvis. You were his.

You turn back around and Dianne doesn’t move from the doorway. She stared at your eyes defiantly and wore a snarl on her face. You brush past her and try to act like you weren’t phased by her. Once you turn the corner you, feel your stomach drop. This was so bad. You couldn’t deny it. You were going to hope that Elvis would put an end to all of this and it would be okay in the end. It might take some time but you two were going to be alright. You had to convince yourself of that or you’d uncontrollably cry. The sound of Dianne yelling at Elvis was the only thing you heard as you went down the elevator.

You had to calm yourself down. It was going to be okay. Just focus on the things you need to get. You find the little convenience store not too far down the hall from the elevator and try to be as normal as possible.

You rummage through the isles and pick up anything that you know wasn’t in the bathroom. You pick up razors and shaving cream and also some better shampoo. The one that was in the shower left your hair a little rough.

With your hands full, you pass by the last little aisle and pick up a box of pads. You figured you’d start your period when you were staying here. Your heart stops when you start to think harder about that sentiment. You don’t remember the last time you started. July? Wait, no you didn’t. June? Yeah, you definitely did in June.

You quickly rush to the cashier and frantically set your stuff on the counter.

“Do you have a calendar?” The woman gives you a strange look but points to the hanging calendar behind her.

“Can I see it real quick ?” You ask sharply. She begrudgingly turns around and takes it off the hook. You quickly look back at the July dates and try to figure out what day you started.

Shit that whole month was a blur. From sneaking into Elvis's house like clockwork, watching him rehearse, the huge fight you had, working on set, and finding out about John, you didn’t have time to breathe let alone realize you missed your period. You flip to June and try to remember what happened then. The tenth was the last recollection that you had when you started and went to the store to buy more pads. The rest of that month was… the start of your love affair. Your finger drags down to the seventeenth, you couldn’t forget that night. That night you two were saying the most awful things to each other, practically ready to say goodbye forever. Then in the heat of the moment, you both gave into each other’s feelings and would never be able to forget how much you needed him.

You didn’t think it was possible. There was no way you could get pregnant. You and John tried for years. It just wasn’t in the cards. You never had to worry about a thing and you definitely didn’t feel the need to worry about being with Elvis.

You quickly set cash on the counter and the cashier bagged your items up. You rush out of the store and realize you have no idea where to go. Dianne was sure to still be up there yelling at Elvis and you didn’t want to be anywhere near that. You decide you have no choice but to check into a room yourself. The concierge man was helpful and said there was a small room available. You didn’t care how it looked you just needed a place to stay and figure out what to do. You were on the tenth floor and quickly locked the door and it felt like the whole world was closing in around you. You’re out of breath and can’t focus on anything. You get this pang of nausea and run to the bathroom, puking your lunch from earlier.

The next few hours were spent contemplating what to do. You wanted to see if Elvis was okay but you didn’t want to intrude on anything that was going on up there. You more importantly needed to find out if your intuition was correct. There was a phone book on the desk at the corner of the room and you sifted through it to find a doctor's office. You were so nervous to make this call.

Someone on the other line was very kind and pleasant to talk to and made setting up an appointment easy. They had a spot at the clinic at 9 am and could get you in then. Your heart hammers away wishing this was all a delusion, but know you needed the peace of mind. You confirmed that time would work and hung up.

You glance at the clock and know Elvis is going to be back on stage in a few hours. You debated whether you should go tonight. A part of you wanted to go see the show, but another part of you wasn’t sure if you’d be able to focus. You wanted to know how it went with Dianne and you want to tell Elvis the news you were almost sure of…

You ordered room service to be brought up to your room and even though you weren’t that hungry, you needed to eat something. You barely had an appetite and you blamed it on the nerves. Everything was going to be okay, you tried to convince yourself. You were a bad liar even to yourself.

You don’t remember how you got back to the hotel. You were in too much shock. You remembered staring at the doctor motionless, unable to breathe for quite some time when you told him what you were here for. This wasn’t part of the plan. You never thought this could happen. The worst part was you wouldn’t get the results right away. You didn’t know how you were going to get through these next few days. The waiting was going to eat you alive.

You had to be with Elvis. He would calm your nerves and make everything better. You changed and made your way to the elevator that would take you to the penthouse. As you’re walking down the hallway, there are newspapers on the floor of every hotel door. It was folded in half and you saw a picture of Elvis and Dianne on the front of it. You roll your eyes at the picture that made your blood boil. It wasn’t until you unfolded it does your heart stopped. The headline read: Elvis a taken man, secretly got married in Las Vegas chapel.

Your hand squeezes the paper tightly and read the same sentence over and over. This is ridiculous. It had to be some gossip newspaper, not a real one. Either way, you needed to hear it from Elvis. You march to the elevator, newspaper in hand, and finally get to the private elevator. One of the guys was standing in front of the doors and didn’t make full eye contact with you when he saw the newspaper in your hand. That one look told you enough.

You don’t say a word to him, he was smarter than to question you with the fury that was coming from you.

You both ride the elevator in silence and barely let the doors open to rush out into the hallway and straight to Elvis’ door. You don’t bother to knock and walk right in, your head fuming with anger. Elvis is at the piano and turns back to stare at you with apprehension in his eyes.

“What the fuck is this?” You yell at him, holding up the newspaper in your hand.

He lets out a loud sigh and shakes his head, staying silent.

“Answer me!” You say taking a step closer to him.

The harder you look at him, you realize there are tears in his eyes.

“Baby, let me explain,” he says weakly.

“Explain what!? Are you serious right now?!”

“I know this looks bad.”

“Yeah, it does! Is any of this true?!”

He stays quiet, unable to look at you.

“How could you do this to me!? After everything you’ve promised me! I believed you! I really did! I was getting excited to start this new chapter with you!”

“Please let me explain,” he snaps. You won’t let him, you were done with his empty promises.

“No Elvis I’m done. I’m done with the lies!”

He quickly gets up from the piano and walks straight to you, holding your arms at your side.

“Will you stop! Listen to me. Listen to what actually happened!” He scowls.

You nod your head and he lets go of your arms.

“I told Dianne to leave. She caused a big scene especially since she found out about us…” he says timidly.

“She threatened to tell everyone what was going on. I couldn’t have that. I didn’t want that to ruin your life. After a lot of yelling I knew what I needed to do…” he says shakily.

“You proposed?” You snarl.

He flashes his eyes up at you, telling you to stop and you listen.

“No, I didn't! That newspaper is a lie. At last night's show, I said how happy I was to be back on stage and how big things are on the horizon for me… like maybe getting ready to be married to someone in this audience.”

Your ears burn and you can’t even look at him anymore.

“I didn’t know you weren’t in the audience last night, where were you, baby?” You stare at him uneasy, trying not to jump to conclusions.

“I wasn’t feeling well so I didn’t go, I’m almost glad I didn’t go so I wouldn’t have to sit there and listen to you wanting to marry some girl you have no feelings for,” you scowl.

His expression on his face is so stark and somber.

“I don’t want to marry her, I want you. It’s always been you,” he tells you. You feel your head spin, you swear this is some dream. He kneels before you on one knee, taking your hand in his.

He continues, “Baby you’re all I’ve ever wanted. I’m sorry I’ve been in denial for so long. I wish I could redo everything between us and treat you right. I want you. You make me a better man. Please, please marry me. I love you, baby,” he begs. You feel tears well in your eyes and you shake your head.

“I’ve loved you for as long as I can remember. You are my everything and more. Please, I need you…” his voice shaking.

You look at him in shock, the words you wanted so badly to hear finally were said but you almost didn’t believe it. It was a moment like this you so desperately needed to hear. You wanted to hear you were his one and only. There was no one else you'd rather be with in this lifetime… but it wasn’t this one where you'd get Elvis. Someone else was destined for Elvis’ love and affection.

“No, you don’t. You can’t have me. Every time I think we can be together, something gets in our way. I don’t think I’m what you need,” you say weakly. He looks at you as if his heart has been ripped out. He pulls at your waist and rests his head against your stomach, trying to hold you. You keep your arms at your sides and feel your tears stream down your face. This felt like the worst feeling anyone could have. You felt his heart break and yours shattered into a million pieces. You’ll never recover from a love like this. This was a once-in-a-lifetime love.

Elvis looks terrified at you, not believing what you just said to him. He begins to shake his head in disbelief and his eyes well with more tears.

“No baby, no you are everything to me. Please believe me,” he trembled.

“I think you understand why I can't believe you. You’ve lied to me before,” you say weakly. He tries to pull you in again, you can feel how desperate he is for you. He tries to soothe you, rubbing your back in slow circles, squeezing you with his arms wrapped arounf your waist, anything to try to reassure you.

It’s painful, but you twist yourself out of his grasp.

“Please Elvis, I can’t. I need time, I need to go.”

“Where will you go?”

“Back to California, I think,” you say unsure, realizing you don't have a place to call your own over there.

“Okay, stay at the Hillcrest house. Please don't fight me on this. You'll have the whole place to yourself,” he tells you.

You had to agree it would be a nice place to stay and somewhere safe. But in a way, you wanted to stay here in Vegas in case your suspicions were true and you got a phone call from the doctor. No, you need the space and you need to stick to your first instinct.

“Okay, I’ll go there.”

“I’ll have one of my guys take you to the airport, please call me when you get there baby,” he asks you, squeezing your hand. His touch felt so good and you wanted to stay like this forever. But you pull your hand away and make your way to the door. Before you open the door, your heart cries when you hear him say:

“I love you more than you’ll ever know.”

You settled in comfortably at the house and enjoyed the quiet. The two days by yourself were strange though. The house didn’t feel like a home without Elvis. You tried to distract yourself by reading and keeping your mind off of Elvis but it was hard to do. Everything reminded you of him. You were also calling the doctor’s office every few hours if they had your results. They kept assuring you they would let you know as soon as they know but it still made you feel uneasy.

That day you got a knock at the door and there was a large manila envelope with your name on it. It had to be from Elvis. No one else knew you were staying here. You open it and pull out a stack of papers. They were your divorce papers andJohn had already signed them. You were taken by surprise by how quickly these were made but made you more sure that Elvis was the one who was helping you out with these. It should have taken months for these to process not a week. You didn’t hesitate to sign them though. It honestly was the easiest thing to do. You had never been so sure that you could never be with John ever again.

There was a number on the envelope that would have someone pick up the papers and file them for you. You called the number and they said they’d have someone there in an hour. You felt lighter not having to worry about that anymore. An hour went by and a courier picked up the envelope for you. Not more than five minutes later, you get a buzz from the call box that there was someone else at the gate. You were a little confused about who it could be but check to see who it was. It was another delivery man with a big cardboard box in his hands. You saw your name on the front of it with a return address to Nevada. He puts it in the entryway for you and says to be careful when moving it, it’s heavy.

You lock the door behind you and get a pair of scissors from the kitchen. You slice through the tape and find a note on top inside the package.

I have never loved someone the way I love you.

Throughout the years, my feelings have only grown despite my best efforts to move on from you. I always meant it when I say I sing for you. Because you are my true happiness. My muse. You have always been the girl I’m singing about in any songs I’ve recorded. Every song reminds me of you. Whether it's about heartbreak or love, you are who I’m singing it to. Even in the movies I made, there was always one song that I fought to be on the soundtrack, hoping to make you hear my plea.

This last album I made is for you. When I recorded this earlier in the year and before you walked back into my life, I felt that this was the final chapter for us. I had to stop fawning over you but that felt like I was grieving. Grieving for a love that I had lost. That even this ‘death’ would never stop making me love you. I hope you can still listen to me sing about you and realize how much I have been immeasurably in love with you. I’ve just been too scared to say it to your face.

I’ll love you always.

Tears stream down your face, unable to comprehend what he just confessed. He’s always been there, waiting for the right time to tell you but he’s been too scared. Oh, your heart hurts and you wish he was here to hold him. He’s been in just as much agony as you have over him. You wipe your face and feel there is another piece of paper behind this one. You flip the pages and it's a list of song titles. Elvis’ songs. They start from his debut album all the way to his newest one.

I love you because

I’ll never let you go (little darlin’)

Love Me

Anyplace Is Paradise

Loving You

Have I told you Lately That I Love You

I need you So

Make Me Know It

Fever

The Girl of My Best Friend

Dirty, Dirty Feeling

Thrill of Your Love

Sucha Night

Reconsider baby

…

I’ll Hold You in My Heart

Long Black Limousine

It Keeps Right on A-hurtin’

I’m Movin’ on

Power of My Love

Gentle on my Mind

After Loving You

True Love Travels on a Gravel Road

Any Day Now

Suspicious Minds

Kentucky Rain

You were shocked at how many songs there were and immediately needed to revisit them. Especially his new album. Just those track titles tore at your heart. You can’t believe you’ve been so blind. Both of you had been so difficult but your love for him would never fade no matter the circumstances. You look back into the box and see there are dozens of Elvis’ records.

You push the box toward the living room where the record player is. You pull the record from the sleeve when the phone rings. You run to get it, “Elvis?” You say quickly.

It sadly wasn’t and it was a nurse from the doctor’s office. All you could manage to comprehend was that the test was positive. You kindly tell her thank you and hang up, feeling like you were in a daze. You were in too in shock to react right away. Everything that happened in the last few moments didn’t feel like it was reality.

You realized you didn’t have Elvis’ number to reach him in Vegas and you’d have to wait for him to call….hoping he would sooner than later.

You put his first album on and laid down on the couch, letting his beautiful voice wash over you. Some of these songs made you smile gleefully, others had you sobbing your eyes out. You could feel how desperately he wanted you, how he ached to have an ounce of your love.

His latest album had you on the floor beside yourself. His voice sounded incredible and full of pain and sorrow at times. You played those songs over and over and over again. It was well after 2 am and you let Elvis’ voice ring out loudly through the house. You saw him in a new light, everything he did was about you. You couldn’t image your life without him or cause him such sorrow anymore.

The sound of the front door creaking open makes you pop up and run to see who is trying to come inside. Your heart flies out of your chest when you see him. He was dressed in a chocolate brown suit, nothing on underneath that jacket. He holds his breath when sees your red, puffy eyes, your mascara smudged down your cheeks.

“Oh darlin’,” he breathes, quickly rushing to you and taking you into his arms.

You cling onto him for dear life, relishing in his closeness to him. You couldn’t imagine being able to cry anymore but you do. You were holding back your true feelings and the dam broke. It felt so good to be near him again. He completed you in every aspect and couldn’t imagine being away from him for another second.

You pull yourself from his chest and look up into his tear-filled eyes.

“I-I don’t know how I have been so blind,” you whisper.

“No honey, don’t blame yourself. It was me, I should be the one that apologized for being blind. How could I ever think I’d get over you,” he murmurs, leaning down to kiss your lips. You feel this fire ignite inside you. He made you feel alive and whole. You wrap your arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. He grumbles against your lips and holds your body against his. You feel dizzy with the way he’s kissing you and know there’s more you need to say to him.

“Baby wait,” you say breathlessly. He nods his head and leads you to the couch. He sits down next to you and holds your hand in his lap.

“Your album is amazing, I love every single song,” you say sweetly.

He bashfully shakes his head and looks down, “No I-I- just- I had to share how I was feeling. I haven’t listened to it fully.”

“It’s just so wonderful, it’s made me cry and smile and so much more. I could feel the love you have,” you say shakily.

“It’s always been you, honey, always. I’m so sorry I’ve never told you before this. I’m sorry for putting you through all this strife.”

“It’s okay, I believe you. I know you love me and I love you too. I have been in agony wanting you to love me the same way I love you. But now I know you have, you have for so long.”

“Yes, honey, God that is the best thing I’ve ever heard come from your lips.” He kisses you again and you smile against his lips.

“What are you doing here? You have to rest for your shows,” you say worriedly.

“I couldn’t rest another day without seeing you. All I could see was your hurt eyes when you left. It killed me, I couldn’t have you feeling like that.”

“I’m sorry I didn’t believe you, I wish I was at your show and celebrate you.”

“Don’t worry, you have nothing to apologize for. It’s me who has to beg for forgiveness for treating you like this all these years.” He leans in to kiss you again and you can feel how much he wants you. You couldn’t deny him anything. You were all his, forever.

He pulls you into his lap and has you straddle his hips. You feel the heat in between your legs build and you sigh into his mouth. You wanted him to stay this close to you all the time and give you all his love. You kiss each other slowly then build more passionately. You slip your hands into his jacket and feel his smooth skin. It was obsessional and you wanted to lick every inch of him.

“I’ll marry you,” you breathe into his mouth. He squeezes you tightly and has you look at him. He has a smile on his face and his chest heaves for air.

“Oh baby, yes, that would make me the happiest man on earth. You’re all I want,” he sighs as he goes in for another kiss. You groan against him and tangle your hands in his hair, pulling him as close as you can.

You feel him push against your core and whimper.

“I’ll take care of you forever baby. Just you and I.”

You nod your head at him and feel your heart gallop when you look at him.

“Please do, just the three of us,” you whisper.

He looks at you a bit confused, not understanding what you’re saying. You take a deep breath and bring his hand to the front of your stomach. He looks at you in shock and takes a sharp breath in.

“Oh my god honey? I thought you-,” he begins to ask.

“I know, I did too. But I went to the doctor and it’s true honey.”

“I’m so happy baby, I can’t believe it. I love you so much,” he sighs pulling you in for another passionate kiss.

You melt into him and feel so at peace with him. You were finally content. There was nothing else in this world you wanted. You had Elvis wrapped around you, kissing you and promising you forever. Forever would never be enough time to spend with him, but you were more than happy to start your little slice of forever with him.

"I love you more."

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