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inuiiwonderland · 2 years ago

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The deadly curse - part 2

A/n: So sorry for the long wait! Writers block and my busy life took over😓 anyways here part 2!!

Warnings- mentions of blood, throw up, reader not eating, reader comparing themselves in jack part, mentions of anxiety attacks in ruggie part, angst and more angst! (Please tell me if I miss anything!!)

Words: 9k

Fem reader!

Savanaclaw🦁

LEONA KINGSCHOLAR

“You look creepy” You flinch at the voice coming from behind you. You quickly turn around to see both jack and ruggie. Ruggie giving you a judgemental stare as he caught you staring longingly at his housewarden.

“I-I’m not” You mumble out as you feel your face and neck heat up in embarrassment. Ruggie just shook his head side to side before letting out a deep sigh.

“When are you just going to talk to him?” Jack asks, genuinely confused on why you don’t just go up to Leona and talk to him.

“Yeah and not just watch his every move everyday like a creep” You gasp before hitting ruggie arm as he just laughs at your embarrassed face.

“I’m NOT talking to him and I’m also not a creep!” Ruggie rolls his eyes before continuing to tease you. But soon his teasing has come to an end by Jack interrupting him.

“Why?”

You stayed silent. Why can’t you talk to him? Oh, it’s because if you do then you're just going to make a fool outta yourself when you’re in front of him.

“You know how I am” You tell him as you lower your head down.

“So? It’s not like he's going to eat you or something. Just talk to him, if you want something with him then start talking” Before you can even answer back to ruggie, you felt another presence behind you.

“What are you three talking about?”

You froze at the familiar voice and felt your heartbeat speeding up.

You're sure he can hear it.

“Oh just some homework stuff” Ruggie easily lies. You turn around to see Leona already looking at you and you quickly look away.

“Yeah…speaking of homework, I have a lot to do for one of my teachers' classes. So see you guys later!”

You said before quickly grabbing your stuff and rushing out the classroom.

You swore your heart almost exploded by how fast it was beating back in the classroom.

Stupid heart

You mumble out.

You took a deep breath before calmly making your way back to your dorm.

You come from a very rich and well known family. But your family and history isn’t quite….good.

Your family has a very dark secret that is hidden from the public. A secret that they will make sure would never go out to the public.

Coming from a very rich and powerful family that the public has grown to be interested in over the past centuries, this secret could destroy the public image of your family and history.

Hundreds of years ago, your great great greattt grandfather fell in love with a mysterious woman. She was described to be very captivating and secretive.

A very beautiful woman with long black luscious hair and beautiful bright emerald green eyes. Beautiful figure and kissable plump red lips.

She was almost like a goddess!

They fell in love and soon got engaged.

Everything was perfect! She loved him very much and he did too.

Or so she thought.

The mysterious woman caught him kissing another one day and was heartbroken.

In a fit of rage and sadness she put a curse on him.

The woman cursed him to never find love and to forever live alone.

But not only did she do that, she also put a curse on his entire bloodline. A curse that will kill them if their love for someone isn’t returned back.

Your great great greattt grandfather soon found out that the woman was a very powerful fae. And that he made a huge mistake to be unfaithful to her.

Soon after that he killed himself from guilt and since then your family has been suffering from his dirty actions.

Your family has grown a name for themselves over the centuries and if word ever goes out about this curse then everything would be ruined.

Your mother has warned you to be very careful when falling in love. Since she doesn’t want her daughter to face the same fate as the rest of her family and ancestors.

You walked down the halls of night raven as you made your way to your last class of the day. You hum along to the song you were listening to while quickly speed reading through some of your notes since you will have a test in your next class.

But as you were busy reading through the notes and not paying attention to your surroundings, you bump into someone, causing you to let out a small gasp as you both fell.

“Oh my! I’m so sorry-“ Your eyes widened as you noticed who you bump into.

Leona kingscholar

“L-Leona! Oh my sevens I’m so sorry!” You say as you quickly stand up and continue to apologize. He raises a brow before picking up your stuff from the ground.

“It’s fine, just pay more attention to your surroundings” He says as he hands you your stuff.

“Y-yeah! Sorry again!” He just nods before walking away. You could feel your face burn up as the embarrassment eats you up.

“Ugh I’m such a mess” You groan. The bell rings and you gasp as you realize that you were late for class.

“Shit!” You say before quickly running towards your class.

Ever since that small interaction, you notice that Leona started to talk to you a bit more.

And obviously, this made you quite happy as you couldn’t believe that the boy that you love is talking to you! Even Jack and ruggie were happy for you!

You also started to feel more comfortable around him. No longer stuttering and being a mess around him was such a relief. You two then soon became friends, which of course made you really happy! You couldn’t believe it! Who would’ve thought that a simple accident would make your crush start talking to you more? You loved his company. Even if he didn’t have a really good reputation you didn’t care. You love leona.

Leona really made you happy.

And as the months pass by, you thought that maybe just maybe Leona would also fall for you. That he will love you the way you love him. And that maybe you’ll get lucky and will be able to live a good life with the person you love.

But when was luck ever by your side?

You stared at the photo with tears sliding down your cheek as you read the caption.

Getting married in two months!!

You felt sick. Extremely sick.

Leona? Married?

You stared at the picture as you saw how the girl had her arms wrap around him with a huge grin on her face. And leona, he had an arm wrapped around her and even if it doesn’t look like it, you could see it in his eyes the love he has for her. You also saw how their tails made a heart in the background and that was enough for you to shut your phone off.

Leona. The man who you love so much…is engaged. And in love with someone else.

Quickly you wipe your tears as you look at the clock.

1:09

Vil is going to kill you if he finds out you were up this late. So, with a heavy heart you lay down and curl up beneath your covers as you drift off to sleep.

A single tear ran down your cheek.

You sigh in relief as you finally manage to lose vil after he caught sight of your puffy eyes and slight dark circles.

Ever since you saw that picture and caption, you haven’t been doing well. You started to sleep less, you spent sleepless nights crying silently to not wake up anyone in your dorm. You stop taking care of yourself, you stop doing the hundredth step skin care routine vil makes you do everyday(which made him very upset)

You just stop looking like yourself in a matter of a few weeks.

You thought no one would notice but oh how wrong you were.

Your two close friends notice how different you are. How you don’t look like yourself. Like your old self. And your housewarden. The one you look up to has also noticed how different you look now.

He has noticed how little you eat now. How you don’t take care of yourself like how you used to. How tired and drained you look everyday.

He tried talking to you about it but you would just tell him your fine.

But he knows you're not fine.

But even if people come up to you and ask what's wrong you will just smile before telling them that you're fine.

Because in reality you are fine. Your okay. Nothing wrong.

Everything is okay

That's what you like to tell yourself. But in reality, you are not fine. You are not okay. And something is clearly wrong.

The headache, stomach pain, nausea, and aching heart is proof that you are not okay.

As each day goes by, the weaker you get. The more tired you get. You can feel it. Your time is nearing and you don’t like it.

You were only a third year! You still have a whole life ahead of you! You're young. So why? Just why do you have little time left?

You hate your life. You hate it so much for it being so cruel and not fair.

You cry. You still cry knowing that the man you love is in love with someone else.

But…you're happy. Happy for him and finding someone who loves him. Even though it’s not you he’s marrying you can’t be mad at him. Because it’s not his fault you fell in love with him.

It’s no one’s fault except yours.

So you’ll just suffer in silence as the curse slowly takes over your body.

You continue going to school like normally. Your mother obviously doesn’t know about the dangerous situation you are now in as you decided to keep it from her.

You continue to hang out with your friends like normal. Acting like nothings wrong. But you knew that both jack and ruggie knew something wasn't right.

They both noticed how weak you started getting. They can smell that something isn’t right. And they can most definitely see that you aren’t doing too well.

They both tried to get you to tell them what’s wrong but you either say that you're fine or completely ignore the question.

You didn’t want to worry them about this stupid curse that was put on you and your family. You didn’t want them to know at all about what was happening.

And so you stayed quiet.

But they didn’t like that. They didn’t like how you would ignore their concerns for you and your health. So they both decided that enough is enough and you WILL tell them what’s wrong.

Class was over and everyone gathered their things to leave and go to the cafeteria for lunch. You grab your things before walking out the classroom for lunch. But as soon as you walked out you saw both Jack and ruggie standing in your way.

“Jack? Ruggie? What are you guys doing-“

“We know something is wrong and we won’t let you leave until you tell us what’s wrong!” Your eyes widened as Jack gently pushed you back into the classroom. Ruggie quickly walked in before locking the door to the classroom.

“Please y/n. We just wanna know what’s wrong” Jack says as he looks at you with worried eyes.

You were like a big sister to Jack. Someone he can go to for advice and help. So seeing you grow weaker and weaker everyday scares him.

You looked at them and you could see how worried they both looked. You looked down, feeling guilty for causing them so much worry.

I have to tell them. I can’t have them worry any longer.

You sigh before looking up at them and telling them everything. From how your great great greattt grandfather falls in love with a mysterious woman to him being unfaithful to her to her soon then cursing him and his entire bloodline by rage and sadness.

And to you also telling them about how little time you have left because of the curse.

You watched as they stared at you in horror after telling them everything. Jack quickly walks to you and puts his hands on both of your shoulders while looking at you with a terrified expression.

“I-is there a cure?”

You gave him a sad smile and shook your head.

“There has to be at least something to stop this!” Ruggie says as you could only stare at him with sad eyes.

“Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to stop this”

“I’m growing weaker each day….soon my time will come” You could see tears gathering up in their eyes as you said that.

You hated seeing them sad. You think of them as little brothers. And seeing them sad because of you breaks your heart.

But there’s nothing they can do to help stop your curse.

You can’t believe it. You're still alive. You thought the curse would’ve killed off by now but no. You're still alive.

Maybe this curse wanted you to suffer. Suffer more than how you already are.

Because in two days is the day leona kingscholar gets married to the woman he loves.

This is cruel. So fucking cruel.

It’s like the curse wanted you to still be alive to witness the man you love marry another woman.

Leona left a week ago to his home so they can prepare everything for the special day.

He invited Jack, ruggie, and you to the wedding.

Which has you here. Holding the beautiful envelope which has the invitation letter inside.

“How unfortunate of me”

You look at the gold envelope as tears start to slide down your cheeks.

You feel a sharp pain in your heart which causes you to lose your balance and fall to the floor. Tears fell down as the pain grew more intense.

You quickly crawled to your nightstand and grabbed your phone. You dial down your mother number as you could feel like you were about to die any second.

“Yes dear?”

“Mom…it hurts”

You could hear your mother gasp on the other end of the line.

“Y/n…please don’t tell me-“

“I’m sorry! I should’ve told you! I should’ve been more careful” You cry out as you feel your body tremble.

“I’ll come get you! Don’t worry sweetie everything is going to be alright” And maybe it was your mother's sweet words that made you believe that everything was going to be just fine.

You calm down a bit. Glad that the pain started to go away. For now.

Soon the next day your mom made it to night raven. You were surprised at how quick she made it considering how your home isn’t really close to isle of sages. But nonetheless you were grateful she was here to take you back home.

And home you went. You told Jack and ruggie that you were going home which saddens them but they understand why. You also bid your housewarden goodbye who was also a bit sad to see you go.

“Take care y/n. Hopefully I’ll see you again” He tells you. You didn’t have the heart to tell him the truth and just nod.

You went home that day. And once you two made it back home your mother did her very best to take care of you. She was by your side as she made you stay in bed and not move a single finger. Her heart broke to see you look so sick and tired.

But she knew she had to stay strong. For her and you. And you appreciated it. You were glad that your mother was by your side for your last moments. You were happy to know that she was trying her best to make you feel comfortable during your last moments.

But at the same time. You felt guilty knowing you're going to leave your mother alone. Her only child.

Loud and aggressive coughs could be heard from your room. Quickly, your mother ran to your room only to gasp in horror as she saw blood coming out of your mouth.

“M-mom”

“It’s okay! Don’t worry, everything is going to be okay!”

“N-no…I think…my times up” She froze as you said that.

“No…”

You just looked at her with teary eyes.

“I’m sorry”

Her heart broke as she watched you continue to cough. She grabbed a rag and wipe your mouth as tears slid down her cheeks.

In savanaclaw

“Do you, Leona take Ruka as your lawfully wedded wife, to live together in matrimony, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?”

“I do”

“Do you, ruka take leona as your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in matrimony, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?”

“I do”

“By the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife”

As the two went in for a kiss, Jack felt his phone vibrate and he checked only for the color to drain from his face. Ruggie looked at him curiously only to then later freeze as he saw what the text read.

“My daughter is gone”

RUGGIE BUCCHI

Working at the mostro lounge was probably the best and worst thing you ever did.

Ruggie bucchi

The boy that has captured your heart.

You met him when one day he showed up at the lounge for a job. You remember freezing up for a bit since you thought he looked cute. You quickly pulled yourself together and nervously showed him to azul office.

That was the first time you met ruggie.

A week later, he started working at the lounge with you. You two would occasionally exchange a few words here and there but it was mostly either work related things or just some casual greetings or bye’s.

The twins have noticed how shy and nervous you get around ruggie. Which they took as an advantage to tease you whenever the hyena was around.

But as the day’s, week’s, and months pass by, you and ruggie grew more comfortable around each other and became really good friends.

And because of that, your feelings for the boy only grew.

You sigh as you sit down on one of the lounge chairs after closing up. Ruggie was wiping down one of the tables as he spares you a glance before chuckling.

“Tired?”

“Obviously” you say playfully. He just laughs as he continues cleaning up.

You watched as he continued cleaning and couldn’t help but stare at him with a loving gaze. You quickly looked away though when he turned around to face you, you could feel the tips of your ears heat up and you quickly stood up from your seat.

“I’ll go take out the trash”

“I can-“ but before he could finish you quickly walked to the back.

Your heart felt like it was going to explode if you stayed there any longer. You groan as you bury your face in your hands.

“Aww~ little shrimpy got scared back there!” You gasp when you hear Floyd's voice. You look at him with wide eyes as you hold your hand over your heart.

“Floyd! You scared me!”

He just laughs as he then starts teasing you about ruggie.

“I could see the hearts in your eyes when you were staring at him! Almost made me puke!” He says as you just roll your eyes, ignoring how your face starts to heat up.

“Shut up!”

“Shrimpy is a lovesick fool~!”

“Floyd!”

The walk back to your dorm was a pain in the ass since Floyd was teasing you the whole time. You let out a sigh of relief once you made it back to your room.

“Haaa~ finally I can sleep!”

You groan when you hear your phone vibrate. Assuming it was floyd trying to tease you again, you picked up your phone and answered the call without seeing who it was and with an annoyed tone you answered.

“What do you want, Floyd?!”

“Geez wonder what he did to make you sound so annoyed” You gasp when you heard ruggie voice instead of Floyd’s.

“Oh my sevens! I’m so sorry ruggie! I thought you were floyd!” He laughs as you continue to apologize. Feeling super embarrassed.

“It’s fine no big deal” you sigh as you throw yourself on your bed.

“So what 's up?”

“Oh right! Uhh I don’t know how to say this without sounding awkward”

Your heart started speeding up once he said this.

Could it be?

You quickly sit up and urge him to continue.

“Okay so…uhh fuck this is so embarrassing” Your palms started to sweat as you nervously waited for him to spill out whatever he wants to ask of you.

“Soo I was wondering…” You started to smile as you waited for him to continue.

I can’t believe it! Is he going to finally ask me out? Does he also feel the same?! Oh just hurry and spill it out already ruggie!

“So I was wondering if you can help me ask this one girl out” You froze as all hope crumbled and vanished into thin air.

“Ask a girl out?”

“Yeah….I know it’s embarrassing”

“No! No…it’s not embarrassing…uhh may I know who it is?” You ask as your hands start to tremble a bit.

“It’s a girl who comes by the mostro lounge very often! She really pretty and really caught my eye when I first saw her” Your heart clenched and you gripped your phone tightly.

“Really? That great!”

“Yeah, I hung out with her last week and she was really fun to be around. She is also a really great cook! She made me some really good food and even bought me my favorite donuts!”

The grip on your phone was deadly. You could feel the wave of jealousy washing through your body as you hear the boy you like tell you more about this unknown girl.

“That wonderful ruggie…listen I have to go now, I can hear floyd call my name from down the hall”

“Alright then. Good luck”

“Mhm”

And you hung up. You stare at your phone as you process everything.

He likes someone else.

Not me

You went on about your life as normal. You started to grow more quiet though. Your friends obviously noticed the change of your behavior but you just brushed it off like it was nothing.

Azul stared at you as you continued cleaning up around the lounge like normally.

He didn’t like how quiet you got, already used to you annoying him during closing hours and you and Floyd bickering every now and then, Azul didn’t like the sudden change.

“Okay, what's wrong?” You stopped wiping the table before continuing and answering his question.

“Nothing wrong Azul” He crossed his arms and raised a brow.

“Nothing? Something obviously wrong y/n”

“Why that?”

“Because you grown quiet”

“Isn’t that a good thing?” You say as you look at him over your shoulder. His eyes slightly widened.

“Look…it’s just that you haven’t been acting like yourself these past few weeks”

“And don’t say “it’s nothing” because something obviously happened and I noticed and even jade and Floyd have noticed how different you are now”

You smile hearing how worried Azul sounded for you. Even though he would never admit it.

“It’s nothing really-“

“Y/n”

You sigh as you take a seat on one of the chairs.

“Ugh this is so embarrassing”

“Just tell me”

After telling him about what caused you to be so quiet he just stared at you and you quickly stood up as you felt your face burn up.

“Yeah yeah I know! It’s stupid and dumb so don’t say anything!”

“It’s not stupid. This obviously hurts you if you started acting very distant and quiet”

You looked down on the ground before finally breaking down in tears, which of course caught Azul by surprise.

“I really really liked him! I never felt this way for someone before and now that I find out he loves another I just can’t take it Azul” He stayed quiet not knowing what to say as you cried your eyes out. He tries his best to comfort you as he lets you sob on his chest.

Well there goes his expensive suit..

Azul soon found out about your curse. At first he thought you were joking but as he saw that you wore a serious expression on your face and didn’t laugh he knew that this was serious.

He asked if there was a cure, only for you to shake your head no.

And again, he asked more questions about your family curse and you answered them all with a sad smile on your face.

You didn’t want to die young, you were only 17 and still haven’t lived out your life yet.

Maybe you should’ve taken your father’s words more seriously when he talked about your love life.

Azul was there for you when you would suddenly have anxiety attacks every time you remember that you don’t have much time left.

He was there for you when you would cry out to him about how you should’ve been more careful.

Azul was always there for you. He tried his best to make you forget about your curse and ruggie.

And his heart ached knowing that the girl he loves is slowly dying and that her heart belongs to someone else.

You worked at the lounge as usual. Trying to ignore ruggie who would glance at one of the tables every now and then.

He obviously looking at her

“Hey you okay y/n?”

“Huh”

You look to see ruggie standing in front of you with a worried look.

“You don’t look alright…are you sick?”

“I’m fine” You tell him and give him a fake smile. He noticed it was fake by how his brows furrowed.

“Are you sure?”

“Mhm” Suddenly, you felt a piercing pain in your heart. Your legs got all wobbly and you started to shake.

“Woah! Hey are you-“

“M’fine! I-Ima go to the back!” You quickly took off before he could say anything and made your way to the back.

“J-jade! Help me” Jade eyes widened at your state and quickly made his way towards you.

“Y/n! What happened?” He asks as he helps you sit down on a chair.

“I-“ Your vision suddenly started to get blurry and breathing was starting to become quite difficult as the pain spread through your whole body.

“Y/n?”

Jade's worried and slightly scared expression made you guilty as you tried your best to not fall into death's arms.

“Azul….get Azul please”

“Floyd! Get Azul now!”

“Ehh? Why-“ He gasps as he sees your current condition.

“Shrimpy!” He runs towards your shaky figure as he looks at you worried.

“Hey what's wrong? Why are you shaking? And why are your lips turning blue…”

“Oh my god! I-I’ll call the ambulance!” One of the mostro lounge staff said. Jade nods as he then turns to face you.

“The ambulance are going be on the way y/n, so hang on tight”

“I…can’t” you say as the urge to close your eyes and fall asleep forever starts to overtake you.

“Hey, don't close your eyes, shrimpy! Stop it!”

“Y/n! Please don’t close your eyes! The ambulance is on their way”

“Now what is all this-“ Azul stops as he sees both Jade and Floyd around you while shouting at you to not close your eyes.

“Y/n!” He quickly runs to you as he gently holds you against him.

“Azul…” You say as you smile at him. Tears start to build up in his eyes as he sees you in such a weak state.

“No no no…please don’t”

“Please don’t cry Azul”

“No please..stop please don’t go” His body starts to tremble and tears start sliding down his cheeks as he pulls you even closer to him.

“Don’t you dare leave”

“Please y/n…I love you”

Your eyes widen at his sudden confession. You could feel tears of your own starting to build up.

“Oh azul…I’m sorry”

Azul watches as the life in your eyes leaves and you fall limp against his arms.

“Hey Jade…why isn’t shrimpy moving?”

“She gone…”

“Y/n!” Ruggie quickly runs up to the small crowd that was surrounding you and he gasps as he sees your dead body in azul arms.

“What-“

“Get out”

“Huh”

“EVERYONE GET OUT” Azul screams as the small crowd quickly runs off. Both Jade and Floyd grab ahold of ruggie and walk him out as he struggles to get out of their grip.

Love is so cruel

JACK HOWL

You never had friends. Growing up kids thought you were weird because of how quiet and shy you were. You remember crying to your parents about it as they comfort you.

So you never really had any friends growing up. But that all changed during your 1st year of night raven college. You met Jack howl. At first, you two never even spoke to each other or even knew the other existed. But that changed when you both got paired up together for a project.

Jack didn’t mind your shy and quiet nature which really shocked you at first. You were used to people getting annoyed about the fact that you were an introvert and would always ask the teacher if they could change partners.

So for Jack to be really understanding and not care about your shy nature was a huge relief. For the first time in your life, you actually felt comfortable around someone. You enjoyed your time with him during the whole project. You would have him come to your dorm though since the idea of stepping foot inside another dorm that isn’t yours overwhelms you.

Jack again didn’t mind doing the project in your dorm. He always wondered what the inside of Ignihyde looked like anyways so that was a good experience.

As the days for the project deadline approaches, you start to feel a bit of sadness wash over you.

You liked jack. He was really comfortable to be around with so you felt a little sad when the time for the project to be finished comes.

And when that day came, you were expecting for you two to part ways and never speak again. But imagine your surprise when jack continues to check up on you and talk to you.

You were shocked. He still wanted to talk to you? No one has ever done that before! You remember feeling so excited about finally making a new friend. Not only a new friend but your first ever friend.

Later into your guy's friendship he introduced you to his other friends. Ace, deuce, epel, sebek, yuu and grim!

You have heard about yuu. Her and the others, including jack are known to be the ones who fight off the overblots that have been going around in campus.

You were nervous at first. Not used to talking and meeting new people. But surprisingly, they weren’t that bad. Jack has informed them that you were shy. So he told them- mostly ace- to not do anything that might overwhelm you.

And that is how your friendship with the others began.

And well, you were happy! You finally made more new friends that didn’t mind your introverted way’s.

And you were thankful for that.

“Aw shit!” Ace says as he sees his test score.

“Thought you said you were going to “ace” that test!” Yuu says as she laughs before slapping ace back.

“Ow! Quit hitting me!”

“Ace, yuu! Both of you stop being loud!”

Yuu covers her mouth as she tries to stop herself from laughing any longer. Ace rolls his eyes before turning to you with a small smirk.

“Soo y/n, what did you get on the test?”

“An A”

“WHAT”

“Ace!” The teacher glares at him as ace just grumbles in his seat about how it’s not fair that he failed.

“Maybe you should’ve studied instead of playing games” Yuu whispers to him which causes ace to glare at her.

“Shut up”

You watch as the two begin to bicker back and forth. Which again caused the teacher to give them a final warning causing the two to shut up.

The bell rang, meaning it was time for lunch. You started packing up and waited for ace and yuu to finish packing up so the three of you could go to lunch together.

“Y/n is seating with me today by the way”

“Huh?! No way!”

“She sat with you last time!” And again the two began bickering back and forth about who gets to sit with you. You awkwardly stood to the side as the two fought. Suddenly, you felt a hand on your shoulder which caused you to jump in surprise.

“O-oh! Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you!” It was deuce. His cheeks were bright red as he awkwardly rubbed the back of his neck.

“It’s okay” you say. His eyes move to look behind you. Seeing both yuu and ace still bickering like children then back at you.

“Let’s go before they see us” You nod and you both quietly walk out the classroom.

“So what did you get on the test?” He asks as you two make your way to the cafeteria.

“An A”

“Really?! That great!” You looked at him before smiling.

“Thank you deuce”

You two finally made it to the cafeteria. You began looking around for jack and the others but as you were doing that, you didn’t notice deuce staring at you with a loving gaze and flushed cheeks.

“Hey! Over here!” You could see epel waving his hand around for the two of you. You two then started walking over to their table.

“Where yuu and ace?” Jacks asks as he noticed that the two weren’t with you.

“Those two are back in the classroom bickering about who gets to sit with y/n” Deuce says with a roll of his eyes.

“And those dumbasses didn’t notice you two sneak off?” Grim asks with a head tilt.

You shook your head no which made epel laugh.

“Speaking of those two, here they come” You turn around to see both ace and yuu walking over to your table.

“Hey why’d you leave!”

“You two were taking forever. So I took her” Deuce said, which made ace roll his eyes. The two took a seat before yuu clasp both of her hands together with a grin.

“Sooo did you guys hear about the school dance?”

“I heard!”

“Everyone is talking about it so of course I have!”

“Dance?” Yuu nods her head as she grabs ahold of both your hands.

“Y/n you should definitely come!” You looked at her with wide eyes before shaking your head.

“Oh I-I don’t do school dances”

“Aww come on! It’ll be fun!” Ace chimes in.

“I-I don’t know…”

“You don’t have to go if you don’t want to. But it’ll be nice if you do come” Jacks says. You looked at him and you could feel your heart beginning to speed up.

Over the past month. You started to feel these strange feelings for Jack. You didn’t know what it was but after doing some research and asking yuu what it was, you soon discovered that you like or how yuu says it, have a “crush” on someone.

Obviously you didn’t tell yuu who it was. Even though she begged you on her knees about who it could possibly be that has captured your “precious heart”. Yuu words.

You quickly looked away before giving it some thought.

Maybe you should go. You should try to step out of your comfort zone at least once.

You look back at yuu before nodding your head.

“Alright. I’ll go” She squeals in delight before bringing you into a tight hug.

“Omg omg omg! We should go dress shopping!”

“Um yuu? You are squeezing her”

“Oh right! Sorry I was excited”

“It’s fine!” You smiled at her. You looked back and saw that Jack was looking at you with a small smile on his face. You quickly looked away as you felt your face heating up and your heart beginning to speed up against your chest.

Maybe the dance won’t be that bad after all…

It was 10 pm. You just got off a 3 hour phone call with the others after discussing plans for the dance.

Yuu was excited to go dress shopping with you. And so the both of you scheduled a day for the two of you to go shopping.

You sigh as you stare up at the ceiling. You groan in embarrassment as you remember how you kept sneaking glances at jack during the call. You were lucky you didn’t get caught because if you did then you would’ve hung up from the shame.

You could feel a lovesick smile start to make its way on your face the more you thought about him.

Jack…he was the first person who actually didn’t mind about your shy nature. The first person who actually wanted to be your friend and still is your friend now. The first person who would defend you if anyone were to say something mean or bad about you and the first person to make sure you were comfortable in any situation.

And the first person to make you feel this way.

You covered your face with your hands before kicking your feet with a small squeal.

“So this is love..”

The day for dress shopping finally came and you couldn’t help but to begin feeling nervous.

You hate large crowds but you promised yuu to go shopping with her so you couldn’t back down now.

You hear a knock on your door before a very excited yuu comes in.

“Are you ready~?” You look back at the mirror before nodding.

“Great! Let’s go before all the good dresses get taken!”

“I don’t thin-“

But she quickly grabs your hands and drags you out of your dorm.

You two walked around the small town of Sage island trying to look for any dress shops that caught your interest.

“Ooo how about that one!” You look towards what store has caught yuu interest and see that it is a small dress store with very beautiful dresses that were up on display.

“Woah…those dresses are beautiful”

“Mhm! Let’s go!” She pulls you in the direction of the store and you just follow behind.

You both were greeted by a elderly woman who runs the store.

“Tell me if any of you dears have any trouble” The woman says as both you and yuu nod your heads with a small hum.

“Cmon y/n!” You both look around in awe as you see more beautiful dresses everywhere.

“These are pretty!”

“Indeed”

Yuu gasps as she sees a dress that caught her eye.

“Y/n look! Doesn’t this look beautiful!” She says as she shows you the dress.

It was a long baby blue dress with a corset-like top.

It was beautiful

“That would look gorgeous on you”

“You think so?”

“Mhm” She smiles before dragging you to the fitting room area.

“If this looks good on me I’m getting it!” You just smile before taking a seat on one of the chairs. You decided to be on your phone while yuu change into the dress in the fitting room.

Couple minutes pass before you hear yuu yell “I’m done!”.

You turn off your phone and wait for yuu to step out the fitting room. You gasp as you see her come out.

“Sooo?” The dress looked absolutely stunning on her.

“Yuu…you look stunning!”

“Really?!”

“Mhm! You should get it!”

She turns to the mirror and twirls before giggling.

“Yeah, I’m definitely getting this!” You clap your hands as she does another spin before turning to you.

“Okay you're turn now! Let’s go find you a dress”

After yuu changes back to her normal clothes, you both start looking around for any dresses that you might like.

“How about this one?” You scrunch your nose before shaking your head no.

“Mm. I’ll go look around over there and see if I find anything”

“Okay” And she leaves. You sigh as you continue to look around for any dresses that you might like. As you continue to walk around, you feel a tap on your shoulder.

“I see you're having trouble” It was the elderly woman.

“Oh..yeah I kinda am” You nervously laugh.

“Come with me, I have a dress here you might like” You watch as she makes her way to the back. You hesitate for a bit before deciding to follow her. She takes you to the back before telling you to wait.

You listen to her before seeing her run off somewhere. You awkwardly wait until you see her come back with a dress in her hands.

A very beautiful dress.

“Here. This dress will look perfect on you dear”

You look at the long red dress before looking back at her.

“Oh no! Um this dress is very beautiful but I don-“

“Dear, it will look lovely. Trust me.”

You look back down at the dress before looking back up at her.

“Alright”

“Perfect! Now go try it on. I’m sure your friend will also think it’s lovely!”

You make it back to the front of the store and look around for yuu. She spots you and quickly rushes over to you.

“There you are! Okay so I have these- oh? You found a dress?” You nod before she quickly squeals and pushes you to the fitting room area.

“Cmon hurry I wanna see how you’ll look!”

“Yuu!”

She pushes you into one of the rooms and then says that she’ll wait.

You chuckle before looking back at the dress.

“Well…here it goes”

The moment yuu heard the door to the fitting room open, she quickly puts down her phone and waits for you to step out.

“Cmon let me see youuu “

“Um okay”

Yuu gasps as she sees you. The dress looked absolutely beautiful on you. You nervously waited for her response before she quickly ran to hug you.

“Amazing! Gorgeous! Stunning! You look beautiful y/n!”

“Y-you think so?”

“Mhm!” She then pulls you in front of the mirror.

“You look absolutely stunning y/n. This dress was like it was made for you” You look at yourself in the mirror before locking eyes with yuu.

“Get it”

You smile

“I will”

“Yess!”

“Ow yuu!”

It was finally the day of the dance. You nervously looked at yourself in the mirror for the hundredth time before turning to yuu.

“Do I look good? Is my hair okay? Wait what if my makeup looks bad? Oh no! What-“

“Relax y/n, you look stunning so don’t worry” She says before glossing up her lips.

“And I’m sure the dude you like will also think the same” She teases and you could feel your face burn up before looking away.

Will Jack think so?

You then heard a ding coming from both your guy’s phone.

“It’s the group chat”

“What they say?” You ask as you put on your earrings.

“That they are already there and are waiting for us” You could hear the taps of her nails as she quickly texts them back.

“Okay. You done?”

“Mhm”

You look at yourself one last time before grabbing your purse and making sure you have everything.

“Okay let’s go!”

The walk from your dorm to the dance wasn’t that far. You and yuu joked around as you two made your way to where the dance was taking place. The more you guys got closer, the more nervous you felt.

“There they are!” It was ace.

As the two of you walked closer, you could see the guy’s jaw drop at the sight of you two.

“Woah…you guys look stunning!” Yuu smiles

“Thank you!” You looked down at the ground before feeling someone hand on your shoulder. You look up to see jack and your heart quickens.

“You look beautiful y/n”

“T-thank you jack” He smiles before looking at yuu.

“Yuu…you look beautiful” She giggles before thanking him. You didn’t know why, but you started to feel weird when you noticed how…nervous jack was with yuu.

Before you could think any further, you hear someone clear their throat. You turn to face a blushing deuce.

“You..you look beautiful”

“O-oh! Thank you deuce” You didn’t see but ace gave deuce a teasing look seeing how nervous and a blushing mess deuce was around you.

“Okay let’s go inside! I’m tired of standing out here!”

“All the amazing food could be gone by now because of you guys!” Grim whines making yuu roll her eyes.

“You’ll live”

You guys made your way inside but the weird feeling in your stomach was still there.

….

The dance wasn’t bad. Everyone was having a good time with friends and some were even goofing around.

Everyone was having a good time except you. The weird feeling in your stomach was distracting you the whole night.

You sigh before walking out the main room and down some random hall.

“Maybe I should’ve stayed back in my dorm” you mumble. As you walk down the dark lit hall you halt to a stop when you hear familiar voices. Curiously, you follow the voices until you come across both Jack and yuu.

“What the…” You hid behind a pillar and decided to eavesdrop.

“Soo?”

Jack blushes before looking away.

“I just…I just wanted you to know”

Your brows furrowed in confusion

Know what?

“I really like you yuu”

At that moment. You could feel your whole world stop.

No…no please no

Yuu giggles before pulling him into a hug.

“I also like you too jack!” You felt like throwing up.

Your eyes widen as you see him then pull her into a kiss.

You watched enough

Quickly but also quietly you made your way out of there. You felt tears slide down your cheeks as you quickly ran out the building.

“Y/n? Where are you going?!”

It was deuce

You ignored him though and quickly ran back to your dorm.

“I should’ve known…I should’ve known he would never fall for someone like me”

That night you experienced your first heartbreak

The following day you didn’t show up to any of your classes. You stayed in your dorm not caring if you’ll get in trouble later for skipping.

Your friends noticed your absences and texted you asking if you were coming to class but you ignored it. All of it including texts from jack and yuu.

You look in the mirror before crying again

How could I have been so stupid? Of course he wouldn’t fall for someone like me! I’m not beautiful like yuu, I’m not fun like yuu either and I’m definitely not outgoing like her either….

But I hoped…I hoped that for some miracle…that he would also like me too. That he will also feel his heart speed up when he’s around me like how mine does when I’m around him.

Why did yuu never tell me she liked jack?

Would it have stopped her from falling for jack if I told her I liked him?

Your shaky hands wipe your tears as you stand up from the ground. You made your way towards the bathroom but stopped when you felt a sudden sharp pain in your chest.

“S-shit! What the-“

Another sharp pain but this time directly towards your heart. You could feel your surroundings spin and you started to feel nauseous.

Quickly you stood up and ran to the toilet and threw up. You groan as you close your eyes.

Your head was killing you

You open your eyes and wipe your chin. But you frown when you see your hand stain red.

“The hell…” You slowly looked down in the toilet and gasped in horror when you saw blood.

“What the hell!” You quickly flushed the toilet before grabbing a rag and wetting it to wipe your face.

“It’s nothing…it’s nothing…”

You closed your eyes and made your way towards your bed. You wrap your covers around you before letting sleep overtake you.

It’s nothing. Nothing at all. Not the curse. Everything fine.

You skipped school the next day, and the day after that, and the day after that too. You skipped school the rest of the week.

Your friends were worried for you and would call and text you but nothing. You never answered. They would also come by to your dorm but when they do you are either not there or you ignore the knocks from your door.

Thank the sevens for ignihyde technology. They won’t be able to break into your room.

You continue to isolate yourself from them and everyone. Your teachers have emailed you about your absences but that to you ignored.

The reasons behind your skipping was because of the horrible headache and stomach pain. You were in so much pain that you knew you wouldn’t be able to make it to any of your classes.

And also because you wanted to ignore jack and yuu.

Yes you felt horrible for doing so but again, you knew you wouldn’t be able to handle seeing them.

You requested Crowley if you could switch to online classes and thankfully, he agreed but not before scolding you about skipping your classes.

You haven’t seen any of your friends in a month. You did a good job keeping distance but that still didn’t stop them from calling and texting you.

You quietly walk back to your room after grabbing a small snack from the dorm's kitchen. As you made your way to your room you heard someone shout your name.

“Y/n!”

You froze before quickly walking faster to your room. Once your room came into sight you quickly opened it before shutting the door.

Well trying to shut your door

The person’s foot prevented you from fully closing the door.

“Please! Y/n please don’t try and ignore me”

It was deuce

He sounded so…sad and broken..

You looked at him and saw how worried and tired he looked.

“Please…can I come in?”

You looked away before letting him in. He sighs in relief before closing the door. You made your way to your bed before sitting down.

It was silent for a moment. Neither of you are talking.

That is until deuce spoke up

“Why have you been ignoring us? And not showing up to class anymore?”

“I switched to online classes”

He frowned

“Why”

You stayed silent. You looked down at the floor and started to play with the hem of your shirt.

“Y/n..”

You finally looked up at him and once he was able to have a good look at your face he gasps.

You looked so tired and drained. You had dark circles under your eyes and your eyes were puffy.

He took a good look at your body and noticed how it looks like you lost weight. He also noticed the way your hands tremble a bit.

But even if you looked like this. Deuce still found you beautiful.

“I-“

Before you could even let out a word, you started coughing and fell to the floor. Deuce immediately asking if you were ok. Before you could respond, another cough interrupted you but this time you coughed out blood.

He stares in horror as you continue to cough out more blood.

“Y-y/n…we need to take you to a hospital!”

“No”

“Huh?”

“T-there’s nothing they could do..”

“W-what do you mean?” You look up at him with sad eyes.

“This is a curse deuce….and there’s nothing you can do to stop it”

He looks at you with wide eyes before shaking his head.

“No..no no no! There something! At least something we can do-“

“There isn’t anything you can do deuce…my family for centuries have tried to find a cure…but nothing”

“I’m going to die soon”

After that day. You told deuce everything. About how you found out about jack liking yuu and dealing with the heartbreak, which caused the curse to take over.

At the time. You could see a glint of sadness in his eyes before quickly disappearing.

He started taking care of you without the other’s knowledge. He was there for you when the headache got bad. He was there to hold your hair when you threw up. He was there to catch you when you couldn’t keep your balance anymore.

He was there for you

Like how jack once was

And you were grateful for that. You were happy that you had at least someone to spend time with during your last moments.

Even if you were in pain

Deuce tried his absolute best to distract you from the pain. He did everything he could to make you smile even if you were slowly starting to get weaker and weaker.

It pained him to see you in pain. It hurts him so much seeing you grow weak and blood everywhere.

It hurts seeing the girl he loves die in a slow and agonizing death.

But he’ll try his best to make your last moments wonderful.

Deuce once again was in your dorm. You two were watching a movie on your bed as you cuddled against him. He had an arm wrapped around you almost protectively.

“Deuce?”

“Mm?”

You sigh which causes him to look down at you.

“Can we go watch the stars right now?”

“Now? But it’s late…and cold!”

“Please?” Those beautiful eyes of yours dear sevens he can’t resist.

“Okay…but we have to cover you up! It’s cold outside”

“Okay…”

He sighs in relief after sneaking out of your dorm. The Ignihyde security system is no joke.

“Cmon! I’ll show you a spot”

The two of you joked around as you walked to where your special spot was. He stares in awe as the spot you took him had a beautiful view of the stars.

“Cmon, lay down with me” you motion for him to lay down besides you which he does. You smile before turning your attention up at the star’s.

“It’s beautiful”

“It is”

You guys stayed silent for a moment. Enjoying the stars and just relaxing.

“Deuce..”

“Mhm”

“Thank you”

He looks at you with a raised brow.

“For what?”

“For still sticking by my side…even after ignoring you and still sticking by my side to take care of me”

“I appreciate it deuce”

You then turned to look at him and smiled.

A smile that he fell in love with and would never see again.

You then turn back to look at the stars. He admire your face as you watched the stars before looking back up at the sky.

“When I’m gone…I want to be up there with the stars”

His heart clenched at your words and tears started to build up.

“I wanna shine bright like those stars”

You already do

Silence took over once again

I should tell her. She should know about my feelings.

Deuce thought. He builds up the courage to confess his feelings for you before closing his eyes and blurting it out.

“Y/n I just want to let you know that I love you”

Silence

He opens his eyes before turning to face you.

You fell asleep…

He smiles but then stops when he notices something else.

You aren’t breathing

Quickly sitting up. Deuce gently shakes you with shaky hands.

“H-hey…y/n? Y/n please open your eyes”

But nothing

Deuce stops as he realizes that your gone

Tears slide down his cheeks as he pulls you against him while gently caressing your face.

“I love you”

He looks up at the sky and notices how one star shines brighter than the other’s.

Hope you guys enjoyed that lovely meal☺️

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Hoax - The Ink Demonth 2024 (Day 3)

In which a particularly heavy rumor takes the studio by storm. And they take… interesting measures in the face of it.

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went for more of an "audio only" type style here, mostly for my own sanity ^^' and yet this still ended up rather long for a day-long prompt… oh well. had a blast writing it, at least!

btw this takes place in my The Silent Demon AU, which is essentially just: everyone is happy, the studio is thriving, and Bendy is alive! he's also mute and deaf.

enjoy!

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"Another special? So soon? Honestly, Joey, it's like you want everyone to quit."

The sound of papers being shuffled. "C'mon Henry, it'll be great for business! I mean, it's not my fault that Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years all go in a row!"

"But it is your fault that Bendy, Boris, and Alice are celebrating all four." An amused huff. "Couldn't we just do a short for New Years or something?"

"But the vision! The prestige!"

"Now you're just saying words."

An offended scoff. "I'm just saying, this'll be good for the studio! A step up against the competitors!"

"And the best way to do that is to work everyone to the bone?"

"You know I'd never let it get to that point."

An acknowledging hum. "Alright, fine, whatever, you're the boss. But you better not get any ideas about Valentine's Day."

"Ah! Now that you mention it—"

"I'm gonna stop you right there. I'm leaving."

"Wait, but- Henry! You haven't even heard what I was going to say!"

"Nope. I'm not hearing another one of your far-too-complicated ideas today. I'm making like Wally and getting outta here. For real this time!" The sound of decisive shoes on wood, a door opening.

A pause—skittering of hidden footsteps rushing away, staying unnoticed—and then… the laughter of two good friends joking around.

The shuffling and bustling of employees on break.

"Did you hear? We're starting another special."

The crinkle of a lunch bag opening. "Geez, again? What's this one about?"

"New Years."

"And we need a whole special about that?!"

"Jesus."

"Mr. Stein reacted the same, I heard."

The thump of a cup being put down. "Really?"

"Yeah. Told Joey something about quitting if stuff like this kept happening."

Stirring of a spoon in a bowl. A laugh. "Mr. Stein would never quit."

"What makes you so sure?"

"Are you kidding? He'd never leave the studio. Not to mention Bendy."

A chuckle. "Ah, you're right."

"Then why'd he say he was leaving?"

A spit take. "What?!"

"Who told you that?"

"Overheard. He said he was leaving, for real."

"No way."

"Yes way. That's exactly what he said!"

"That can't be true."

"He'd never actually leave!"

"You've seen how exhausted he's been recently! What if this was too much for him?"

"…he has been here longer than anyone else."

"And Mrs. Stein would be happy that he'd stopped working late."

"Where do you think he'd go, though?"

"Doesn't matter where he'd be going, what matters is that he might be leaving!"

"The department wouldn't be the same."

"Yeah, it'd be so empty!"

"We'd have to get another department head!"

"Augh, it'd be so weird reporting to anyone other than Mr. Stein…"

"Yeah, tell me about it."

"But… it's only a maybe, right?

"I mean, I guess. But what if it's true?"

"I can't imagine what would happen if he left for good…"

"Then let's just hope he won't."

"Yeah, fair enough."

A door slamming open. "Henry might be leaving."

The crash of a chair falling down. "He's what?"

"Wait, what-"

"Heard it through the grapevine."

"Susie, you can't just believe every hint of gossip that comes your way…"

"No, no, she's right."

Another chair hitting the floor. "She is?!"

"What, you're tellin' me that you haven't felt the stress from the recent specials? Imagine how brutal it must be in Animation!"

"Ugh, even thinking about all that drawing makes my hand cramp up…"

"He's been working late more often, too. What if he's reached a breaking point?"

"Henry doesn't have a breaking point. He's crazy when it comes to work."

"Everyone has a breaking point."

"Well, of course you do, you break just about every day, you perfectionist."

A scoff. "I am not a perfectionist."

"Oh, yes, when you scream at the band every day, that's not due to any undiscovered need for only the best take possible."

"I do not scream, I instruct, and it's only because all the fools on the instruments don't understand the basic principles of—"

"All I'm hearin' is that you have unreasonable standards."

"Well, Joey hired me for a reason—"

"Ladies, ladies!" The rush of banter dies down. "Calm yourselves. We have a problem on our hands, and we're going to address it."

"So what do we do about it then, Susie? Beg him not to leave?"

"Well, hold on. If he's already decided, there's not much that can change his mind. He's stubborn as a mule."

"Linda could!"

"If he's leaving then Linda knows and approves."

"…right."

"But he hasn't decided! It's only that he might leave."

"So we have a chance to stop him."

"Exactly."

"So what's the plan?"

"Maybe we guilt trip him."

"Norman!"

"I'm just sayin'."

"Well, actually, he might have a point."

"What? Guys—"

"How would we, though? If he's really thinking of this seriously, he must've already considered all the factors."

"True… so what else can we do?"

"What if we can't do anything?"

A somber silence.

"Well, then… we plan long term. Just in case he leaves. A safety net."

"I guess that's… reasonable. But I still think we should—"

"Who would be the next head of Animation, do you think?"

"Eugh, tough break. No one's as good as Henry."

"But someone'll have to step up!"

"What about Bill? He's been around for a while."

"Really? I don't think he's management material."

"Maybe Phil, then."

"Oh, that's not a bad thought. He can handle stuff in a pinch, for sure."

"Yeah, he helped time the frames for the latest song, you remember? When Henry was busy fixing the misplaced lighting debacle."

"Don't you dare speak a word about that, I swear to God, animators in here every second of the week—"

"Wait, hold on, everyone shut up." Everyone does. "We're thinking too complicated. Quick answer, what's going to happen if Henry decides to leave?"

"Um, Animation will lose a capable artist?"

"Joey Drew will summon more demons."

"Sammy'll blow a fuse."

"I will not— "

The sound of someone stomping their foot. "Ugh, honestly! You men are so dense. Do I really need to spell it out for you?"

"Maybe for some of us."

"Hey!"

"I didn't say it was you. What, you outin' yourself?"

"I- You annoying—"

"Bendy, you guys, Bendy! What'll happen to him?"

"What'll… happen?"

"Yes! If he can't be by Henry's side all the time, where will he go? What will he do?"

"Who will he choose instead, you mean."

"Well- I mean yes, obviously."

"Won't he just go with Joey?"

"Maybe if you think simple. Don't you realize? This is our chance!"

"What are you talking about? He already spends plenty enough time here."

"Playing piano with you, maybe, but the rest of us are woefully starved of Bendy time!"

"Bendy time?"

"You know what I mean!"

"Um, I honestly don't think this what-if warrants this level of—"

"So you're sayin' there's a chance of him pickin' someone else?"

"I think it's in the realm of possibility."

"Then we'll have to figure out who."

"And how will we do that?"

"I'm sure I could think up a few contests… see who he picks…"

"We'd have to go get him first."

"Well then, let's do that."

"Guys, seriously! Can't we just… I don't know, talk to Henry before jumping through these crazy hoops?"

A pause.

"Stick to lyrics, Jack."

"Yeah, Jack."

"Alright, let's do this, team!"

Amid the clambering of shoes leaving the room, there's a long suffering sigh. "I'll be in my office, I guess…"

"Did you hear? Henry might be leaving."

"Really? Always thought he'd stick around 'til the business sank."

"So did I!"

"So, see, the Music Department's been running around addressing things. Possible concerns."

"You'd think Joey would be the one doing that."

"Nah, haven't seen him all day, actually. And I have a script waiting for review…"

"Anyway, they've been gathering everyone in the band room."

"Everyone? What, they're doing a concert?"

"Bendy's in there. Norman says he's 'up for grabs.'"

"…what?"

"Bendy's super attached to Henry, right? So they're trying to figure out where he'll stay if Henry decides to leave."

"Isn't Joey the obvious choice? I mean, he is the guy who created him."

"I guess… but maybe he'll choose someone else."

"I don't think 'up for grabs' is the best way to put that…"

"Don't blame me, Norman's the one who said it!"

A pause.

"I mean, we're going, right?"

"Oh, of course."

The sound of a door easing open. "Hey, Mr. Drew?"

"Ah, Buddy, yes, hello! Come in, come in! What's on your mind?"

"Um… you're wanted in the band room."

"Oh, alright." The scratching of a chair being pushed back. Footsteps on wood. A door closing. "What am I needed for? Did Sammy finish that theme I asked him for?"

"Um… no, sir. It's for a contest."

"Pardon?"

"A contest. Everyone's there in the band room waiting for you. All the animators and writers, too."

"I… why are they there?"

"That's where Bendy is. And people are hoping he'll pick someone new to follow around."

"And they're hoping this because…?"

"Because Mr. Stein might be leaving."

One pair of footsteps stop. "…what?"

"Mr. Stein might be leaving."

"I… Henry isn't leaving."

"He isn't?"

"Of course not. Whatever in the world gave everyone that idea?"

"Um… it's what everyone's been saying, sir."

"I told you, Buddy, you don't need to call me sir."

"R-right."

"Anyway… do you know where they heard this?"

"Someone said they overheard him talking about quitting. And he's been working late a lot, so maybe he's tired."

"That… doesn't sound like Henry. I-I mean, I know things have been stressful, but not that much. Right?"

A noncommittal hum. "That's just what I've heard."

"Huh…"

An anxious silence.

"W-well, they still want you in the band room for comparison."

"I… comparison?"

"To see who Bendy likes more."

"Ah… I-I see… so they think this is really happening?"

"I guess so."

An unnerved clearing of the throat. "Right… well then… I suppose… it only makes sense…"

"Are you alright, Mr. Drew?"

"J-just peachy, Buddy. C'mon, let's get going. There are many, many people waiting for us!"

"Hey, Henry?"

Silence.

"Henry."

"Oh, hey Abby. What is it?"

"You’re not leaving, are you?"

"Leave- do you need help with something? I can stay. I was just finishing up with—"

"No, I mean… leaving. The studio. Y'know… quitting."

"What? Of course not. What gave you that idea?"

"Everyone’s saying it. Joey, too."

"…Joey thinks so?"

The rustle of a nod.

A long sigh. The sound of a pencil being put down. "Oh, man… alright, where are they?"

"Band room. They’re doing a contest to see who Bendy will take to if you leave."

The sound of a chair scraping against wood. Another sigh, this one more fond. "Of course they are."

Everything goes silent when Henry Stein enters the room. Everyone freezes on the spot, stuck with their hands in the cookie jar. Well, the cookie jar that is an elaborate mashup of toys, instruments, and other objects in an attempt to get a certain cartoon demon's interest piqued.

Bendy is the first one to move, of course. He jumps down from the table he’s been placed onto and weaves through the crowd of people to get to Henry, to whom he raises his hands expectantly.

In a clean movement, Henry bends down and scoops Bendy securely into his arms. He surveys the room silently, taking in a range of emotions from surprised, to confused, to worried, to amused. Then he sighs, exasperated, like the weight of the entire studio is on his shoulders. "I’m not leaving," he announces, much too tired.

The room erupts in noise. Disbelief and accusations hit the air, with everything in between ringing out into the big space. Above it all heaves the loud, mirthful laugh of someone who knew this all along and played into the insanity, and the similarly loud but very different cry of someone who knew and dreaded this very result from the start. And, quieter, between the shouts and yells, there's the blessedly relieved exhale of a man too paranoid for his own good.

In the chaos, Henry looks down at Bendy. Bendy blinks back, completely out of the loop, and Henry chuckles.

"Don’t worry, bud," he says, even though he knows Bendy won’t hear it. "I’ll never leave you. No way in hell."

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thanks for reading! :)

after this Henry has a very long talk with the entirety of the studio about jumping to conclusions. and a separate, more stern talk with Joey about letting his doubts get the best of him. and then another talk with the entire studio about just talking to him if they hear rumors like this, jesus christ.

#the ink demonth #batim #bendy and the ink machine #bendy #henry stein #joey drew #susie campbell #sammy lawrence #norman polk #jack fain #buddy lewek #abby lambert #and. all the other employees #tsd au #drabble dump #writing prompt #man i had so much fun writing this #it's way longer than i intended. and i had to wrangle the narrative into submission a few times. but it worked out! yippee!

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dokidokidraft · 11 months ago

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Katsuki Bakugo x Reader (pt 2 cont.)

(I think I need an actual title for this story. Ideas anyone?)

back to the Stain attack guys! This only second or third season so he doesn’t have his AP shot attack, so his explosions can’t be as targeted. Reader has a water manipulation quirk! This is mostly a fight scene (I suck at writing those) with a bit of fluff but not much 🥲

Warnings: swearing, mild mentions of death (it’s bakugo you should be used to it)

Intro | Part 1

OKAY HERE WE GO:

His thoughts were interrupted by a loud ‘bang!’ as a random civilian was shot across the sky. He would be worried, but he knew there was other rescue heroes. He was more worried about the scene in front of him, which was a towering Nomu standing in between him and you.

“Shit!” Katsuki called, raising a hand up. He had gathered a decent amount of sweat from his trip around the city. “Move outta the way Blue!” He shouted, using the nickname you knew all too well. It was something stupid that happened in your first class with him. You had been marking his work with a blue pen until the ink deciding to go full-on Bakugo at you and exploded, covering your clothes. The memory made you grimace as you rush behind a pile of rubble. But you were too slow, and the Nomu appeared right next to you. Every bone in your body ached as you kept trying to get away. Your movement was quite limited, one of the downsides of overusing your quirk. Many water-related quirk users experience droopy limbs and/or headaches after over usage. Fortunately for you, the headache usually takes a few hours to start up, but you could feel yourself slowing down as you dodged the Nomu’s attacks. Katsuki couldn’t find an opening. The Nomu was always a few steps behind you, and his explosions wouldn’t do much against the huge monster. Fuck, that hyper-regeneration was really annoying on a villain. The gears in his head were spinning. If he could make a big enough explosion, the Nomu would at least be stunned so he could get you to a safe spot, but because of how close the monster was, the explosion would also reach you. Shit, if he burned you again (even by accident), he’d never forgive himself. Your safety was his top priority for some shitty reason. He could see how your body moved irregularly, which worried him. Fuck it, he could ignore his hateful thoughts for half a second because you were about to die for god’s sake. Suddenly, you were thrown backward into an already broken wall, now limp next to it but still awake. What the fuck? How long was he in thought for? Katsuki had froze. Move, goddamn it! He snaps out of it and realizes that from the throw, you were far enough away from the Nomu now. The boy raises his arm once again, using his other one to help support the huge gauntlet. He could feel his gloved hand heat up as he shit a massive explosion at the incoming Nomu, one that shook the ground for a split second. He shouted something you couldn’t quite hear over the ringing in your ears. Were you okay? You better fucking be, he thought, looking back. Seeing that you were in no worse condition, he ran over and picked you up bridal-style. Your eyes fluttered open, e/c orbs staring into his red ones. He now had ash covering his face, and a light sheen of sweat along his forehead. You flipped you around so you were leaning on his side, his armed wrapped around your waist.

You thought he was going to bring you over to the rescue area, but instead he handed you off to another hero. The ringing in your ears was louder than anything else, so you didn’t quite hear what Katsuki had told the hero. In a flash you were lifted into the hero’s arms. Processing everything was difficult in your state, but you managed to make out Katsuki rushing back into the fight with the Nomu, this time with backup from a few low-lying heroes. Your classmate wasn’t exactly happy about that, but he was too focused in the battle to make a snarky comment. That hero holding you apparently had a flying quirk, because before you could yell out to Katsuki, you were lifted into the air, the cool wind doing little to soothe the cuts along your skin.

“Your boyfriend will be okay,” the hero whispered to you. Just those few words almost woke you up completely. “N-no….not m-my boyfriend….” You slurred, mind clouded with pain despite your now heightened sense of realization. “Why’d y-you think that?” “That’s just what he told me,” the hero responded. Those few words made your heart jump. What exactly did Katsuki say? Before you could question the man more, he placed you on a small mat. That’s when you realized you guys had landed and were now in a safe house. You really were out of it if you hadn’t even noticed the landing. Your eyes closed, the exhaustion catching up with you. Finally letting sleep take over, your last thought was ‘Bakugo-kun better be okay….’ A few hours later, the faint sound of footsteps woke you up. Then, a large shadow loomed over you, with glistening crimson eyes.

“You awake, Blue?” The familiar voice called. Nodding and rubbing your eyes, you gazed up to meet the gaze of the disheveled Katsuki. “Nighteye is probably worried.” That’s right, you thought, Nighteye was visiting a friend in Hosu city, bringing the students that had internships with him (you and Mirio) along. Apparently it was for a hero meeting, but surely the meeting was canceled by now. The memories flooded back to you. The damage done to the city was in a small, contained area when you left. What did it look like now? “Oi, extra! You fucking deaf?” Katsuki was alarmingly close now as he looked at you with a scowl.

“Huh? Uh, no. Is Mirio okay? Where even is Sir Nighteye?” You questioned. The boy rolled his eyes and explained that they were just in a different safe house. Once you were reassured by nearby doctors, you calmed down enough to rethink the event of the attack, which brought another memory to mind, one definitely worth talking to him about. “So, you’re my boyfriend now huh?”

Katsuki was a bit out of character but I tried T~T I know Sir Nighteye wasn’t introduced in the show at this point, but it’s essential for the story line ;-;

@kimyoudraft I love you sm so here it is.

Hope you all enjoyed!

#Bakugo #katsuki #katsuki bakugo #bakugo x reader #my hero academia #mha x reader #mha #bnha #bnha x reader #i can’t tag #katsuki is an idiot #x reader #mha bakugou #katsuki bakugo x reader #kacchan #boku no hero academia

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brideofdiscord-rewritten · 2 years ago

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Bride of Discord chapter 11: The Direction

Another moon passed. Once again the sun rose. More twinkling stars. More shifting clouds. Another arrival of Orange-pink breaths reminding fluttershy of her triumph with her Choice. Another gale of wind she would never get to feel.

The sun was shining on the forest with every inch of grateful warmth, in The midst of an incoming winter. Of course, her kindness would never go unnoticed, as Kimono made her way to the force field Discord put up and around. She gave way to raps on the material.

Discord zoomed over in an instant, startling Kimono away from her spot.

"I knew you were gonna do that, and yet I flinched."

Kimono shouted something from beyond the field. Discord cupped his ear.

"What?"

She pounded agitated on the wall. The draconequus chuckled.

"Oh, right."

He snapped his fingers and a hole appeared in the wall, allowing Kimono to slip through.

"Thank you," she muttered.

"So what brings you here, neighbor?" Discord asked cheerfully. "Come to borrow a cup of sugar?"

A cup of sugar materialized in his paw.

"Thank you, but the reason I came by was not for sugar, but for Fluttershy."

He twiddled his fingers. "Oh. You're terribly lucky your territory isn't part of the deal! I'd've had to wage war or something if you came in unannounced from Ponyville!"

"I made sure to check with the Duchess Twilight Sparkle that I could visit. By the by, The forest has seemed more lively as of late. Pray tell, where is Fluttershy?"

"Oh, yeah! She's in the garden. I've been following your friend's advice, you see? I made her a garden, brought all her animal friends, and she hugged me afterwards!" He sighed. "You wouldn't believe how great things have been going! We're even friends! She said so herself! It's not quite what I had expected, but it means I'm one step closer to marrying her! And it's all because I gave her something that wasn't material!"

A laugh from the pony reminded him of her presence. He blushed as he rubbed the back of his neck. His eyes twinkled.

"Um, I mean… man, is it hot in here or what?"

Thinking quickly, he snapped his fingers and teleported them to the garden. The pegasus was feeding the ducks. Some even had turtle shells, courtesy of Discord.

"Fluttershy!" Discord called.

She turned her head. Her hair was filled with burrs and sticks, feathers that weren't her own adorned her smile.

"You have a visitor."

She blinked in confusion. "Huh?"

Discord stepped aside to reveal the zebra. Even though she and Kimono were not that close, Fluttershy was thrilled to see a familiar face and rushed to embrace her.

"But I don't understand," she said as she pulled away. "I thought I wasn't allowed any visitors."

"Well," Discord said slowly as he tried to come up with an excuse. "Well, Kimono's living area is classified as it's own nation, and the princesses left her land out of the 'stay outta here' agreement because they didn't govern it!"

Kimono nodded and smirked. "It's true! The princesses and duchess can't decide what to do with my land for me. Besides, I have to be let in since I am the keeper of pony history."

"haha! Good stuff. Toodle-oo!"

After he had vanished, Kimono smiled at Fluttershy softly.

"I've never been more exited to be able to witness a firsthand account of such a powerful event! But of course, I'm mainly here to ask about your personal status. Our friends are very curious."

The pegasus gasped. "Are they alright?"

"They worry for you, and I will admit I did too. And this is why I need to know. Does Discord treat you well? I need details."

He sat like a cat and wrote with her fountain pen in her mouth.

"You'd be surprised at how kind he's been!" She gestured to their surroundings. "Look at what he's done!"

"Hmm," Kimono mused. "Does he make you happy?

The skritching and scrawling stopped suddenly as she waited for her answer.

"Oh, yes! You were right. So far I've been happy, except…"

She looked down, her hair falling over her eye. Kimono lifted her chin up.

"Do you feel lonely,?"

"Well," she stammered. "I miss my friends. He won't let me visit them." She sighed. "Because of the deal. I appreciate everything he's done to make me comfortable, but…" She gazed up at the sky. "Sometimes I feel like I'm still his prisoner. There's also the fact that he…"

She trailed off. Kimono raised an eyebrow.

"What?"

Fluttershy glanced up at her. "You won't tell any pony?"

"I'll have to write it down eventually. My reviewers will know, but never tell."

She breathed. "I…I think he's in love with me."

She waited for Kimono's reaction, but she did not look the least surprised. This confused her, but Fluttershy had to get all of this off her chest and she hoped Discord was not listening.

"Every night, he asks me if I love him."

"Do you?"

She hesitated. "I always say no. We made a deal. I will not marry him until I say yes. I thought it was just a game at first, but…he's been so gentle, and every time I say no, he looks hurt. And…the way he's so kind me me even when I say no…it doesn't upset me, but…I just…I…"

As she trailed off, Kimono grinned. "It is as we said. A yearn for love is what has led Discord to taking a bride."

She gulped. "I…I suppose I could love him, if he wasn't so…possessive of me." She looked at the zebra in desperation. "You understand, my friends can't know about this! They have enough to worry about! Just tell them I'm alright and that I'm not married yet."

"will do, dear Fluttershy. Tell me everything I'd need to know. Every detail."

An hour went by of just sitting and talking and stretching. Petting fur, roaring water. Little drips and clicks of animals doing nothing in particular. Kimono left and nearly fell off of a cliff.

"NOOOO!!! HOW WILL THIS BE DOCUMENTED?! IM THE ONLY ONE ON THE JOB!"

she was caught by Discord.

"Whoops," he said. "Forgot to tell you about that."

He snapped his fingers and teleported them to the ground. He knelt down and whispered to her.

"Did she say anything about me?"

She smirked. "Can't say. Legally."

"Come on! Can't you at least tell me if she likes me? At least…do you think she does?"

She sighed. "These things take time, dear draconequus. My advice? Love is to watch things love. When the brokenhearted living in the world can agree, our nature is to live out our domain of the free."

"What."

"The ruined lovers unfold each other's wings and fly in opposite directions. An old passage from our history books."

Now he knew how he had made the ponies feel in the labyrinth as she walked off.

Discord lay sleeping on a branch offwhere, listening to his bride-to-be. How tantalizingly his plan danced like candle smoke. He inhaled the char, and felt it coat his sinuses. Had it not been so easy to spew every hymn of his genius scheme, he was sure he'd've never talked to that pony.

Fluttershy tried to convince Angel to eat cilantro.

"Come on, Angel," she begged softly. "Just one little bite?"

The rabbit shook his head violently.

"How about a teeny nibble?"

He shook his head again and kicked the carrot away. Fluttershy glared at him and then opened her eyes as wide as she could, giving him that Stare of hers. Angel was intimidated by it and chewed desperately on the cilantro. He loved it, of course.

"Amazing," Discord murmured.

To think that such a pony with no magic at her disposal could possess such a power, especially one so seemingly innocent! While the Stare scared most creatures, it attracted this one. This small chaotic quality of hers fascinated him, as did everything else about her. He was so close to winning his queen. He just had to step up his game.

"Come on, what can I do for her? Flowers? Chocolates?"

"How about you stop spying on me?"

Discord shrieked in surprise, causing him to fall out of the tree. He looked up to see a cross Fluttershy. She looked at him mischievously. In every way, she also wanted to help him up, wrap him in a blanket and carry him off

"Exactly how much privacy do I actually get?" She asked as her down turned eyes squinted whilst she smiled. The bags under her eyes softened as of late.

The draconequus laughed nervously. "Well, um…"

"I mean, I dot. Wanna be rude... But do you have any hobbies?"

He paused and lifted a brow.

"I dear, im really sorry-"

"Friends want to spend time together right?"

"Then why didn't you say so?

"I…you see…um…" He groaned. "I got nothing."

He waited for her scolding, or whining, or even that Stare, but she laughed instead. He looked up at her in confusion.

"You're not mad about me invading your privacy?"

"Mad?" she said. "Discord, this isn't the first time I've caught you. It's a little disconcerting, but I'm not mad. It's your first time spending any real moments with a pony for so long! Besides, now that you're in the clear, you can help me feed the animals."

"No problem!"

He stood up and readied his fingers, but Fluttershy flew up and pressed her hooves against his paw, shaking her head.

"I want you to feed them from your paw."

He blinked. "You mean…walk right up to them and…expect them not to run away? To accept food from me?" He threw up his hands. "No offense, but count me out!

"Won't you at least give it a try?"

"I don't know if you've noticed, but I'm not 'one with nature' like you. Those things will run away at the sight of me. They're smart enough to do so." He looked at a corvid near him, staring brainless with it's dumb yapping vacant bird eyes. He summoned a giant green mask with a ghoulish face and scared it off, with a loud "OOGA BOOGA BOOGA." It flew away haphazardly with it's stupid idiot bird body with little dumb hollow bones, but not before pecking his head.

He glanced at her as she placed some acorns in his paw. "Well, I think it's time we changed that, don't you, junkman?"

"junkman?"

"cuz you're always picking scraps!" She laughed, and held her hoof above her muzzle.

She pointed towards a group of squirrels. Discord stared at her, then at the acorns, then at the squirrels, and then at her again. She gestured toward the animals again, sternly narrowing her eyes. He sighed.

"Oh, alright!

The things he did for this pony

Sighing again, he advanced towards the squirrels. "Alright, you little rascals! Lunchtime!"

The critters squeaked as he knelt down to them and they raced into a hole in a tree. Discord glanced back at Fluttershy.

"What did I tell you?"

She giggled as she glided to his side. "You need to be gentler." She took some of the acorns from his paw. "Here, watch me."

Okay! I'll do it, he thought as she floated to the tree. But I won't like it.

"Shhh," she whispered. "It's okay."

At the sound of her voice, the squirrels poked their heads out.

"There's nothing to be scared of. Discord's not going to hurt you." If course, how did she know that for sure?

She then set the acorns down at the tree's base and stepped back. In a few seconds, the squirrels climbed down and stuffed the acorns into their mouths. Some smaller squirrels then appeared and tried to get acorns themselves, but could not get to the pile.

Fluttershy nodded towards Discord and gestured. His head bobbled every which way, so as to say no. She narrowed her eyes and pointed her hoof commandingly at the squirrels. He shook his head again insistently. Fluttershy put her hooves together gently, and pleadingly pouted her soft powder blue puppy dog eyes.

The squirrels stiffened at the sight of him, but did not run away immediately. He stuck out his paw, showing them the acorns inside. They stared at the treats and then at him. Discord furrowed his brows, not if aggravation, no. Moreso, he wanted desperately not to be reject by nature, by a part of him.

Fluttershy put her hoof on his paw and gently pushed downward, signaling for him to set the acorns on the ground. He did so and the squirrels took them and fled.

"There," Discord stated bluntly. "I fed them. May I go now?"

"Oh no you don't, mister," Fluttershy insisted. "There are plenty more animals that need feeding. Please?"

"why? They're not like us, they can't even feel grateful! It's a good feeling!"

"Please, Discord? There's more to them..."

"They only know to be afraid and to be fed! They don't get to feel the beautiful and horrible things we do... why do I want the approval of something so simple?"

"because that's what we are! We're silly little ponies and draconequi, and we make up nature. This isn't what we come from, they are us, and they feel just as much as we do."

...

"I'm not a doctor, goodness no... but I think you just wanna know that it's not in something's nature to hate you."

She lay a hoof on his forearm.

"they feel like us. You feel like we do. I promise."

His bottom lip remained bruised and red as discord fought the growing sting in his throat. His claw outstretched.

She grinned and gave him a handful of birdseed and pointed towards a flock of birds pecking at the ground. Discord gulped and made his attempt. They flew further away with every step he took toward them.

He was about to give up when Fluttershy flew down to him and took a small amount of the seed out of this paw and onto the ground in front of him. One bird pecked at the seed curiously and then flew into Discord's hands to get the rest. The draconequus lightened with every breath, like he dropped a heavy bag.

"See?" she said. "All you have to do is show them they can trust you."

"wack! Totally bogus."

One of the feathery freaks flew off.

"huh. Was it something I said? I think I'm a little too much!"

Fluttershy laughed, which made Discord soften a bit. He then reflected on what had just happened and started laughing himself.

"no no, I don't think you're too much! We're all birds in a way!"

"I looked ridiculous, didn't I?"

She shook her head. "No. It was cute."

He blinked at her. "Cute?"

"Does that offend you?"

"No! It's just that…" He glanced down at his feet. "No pony's called me 'cute' before."

He would never admit this aloud, but he kind of liked it. That'd be the death of him.q

As she forced him to feed the rest of the animals, Discord was beginning to question his pride. Here he was, offering food to fluffy creatures all to please one measly pony? Had he really gone from being the Lord of Chaos to a sappy pushover? These thoughts running through his head and the fluffy critters pawing at him made him want to explode, but one glance at the pegasus' sweet, beautiful face calmed him down every time.

When they were finished, Fluttershy gave Discord a hug, which literally tied his stomach into knots. He had to subtly snap his tail feathers to untie them.

"Thank you, Discord," she said. "You were a big help."

She started to pull away, but he wrapped his arms around her and held her a while longer. Fluttershy blinked up at him.

"Um…you can let go of me now, Discord. Discord?"

"Hmm? Oh, right!" He reluctantly released her. "But first, my dear, you have to pay up."

"yeah! I think we should have silly favors! So no one has a one-up on each other!"

She stared at him and then shrugged. "I suppose that's fair. What do you want me to do?"

Discord thought for a moment and then smiled smugly at her. "How's about a tune?"

Fluttershy stiffened, her wings folding up. "S-Sing?!"

He coiled himself around her. "I simply love the sound of your voice! Music is my favorite language!... besides Yiddish."

"Oh but…I can't sing…"

"Don't be ridiculous! You mind?" Fluttershy shrugged, nodded, and looked off in the distance. "You were magnificent at the gala!" He scratched her throat latch.

"But…not while you're…watching… It feels scarier than an audience."

"Come now, my dear. It's only me." He tilted her head towards him. "Just this once. I'll never ask you again."

She looked away, her hair falling over her eye. "I…I'm not prepared…"

"Take all the time you need, there's no rush!"

"But what song should I…?"

Fluttershy gulped as he leaned toward her.

"There's no need for you to be nervous, Fluttershy. I won't laugh at you."

She inhaled deeply and began to sing, before chuckling anxiously and stopping, nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

"would It help if you had a request? I don't care if you make up words, I just like your voice. And how you get into it."

..."like what?"

"Candlelight orchestra?"

Gulping once more, she sang again. She was startled when backup vocals came from nowhere. She turned to see the birds singing gently, finding where they began on the solfège, the key signature, the cadence.

"You're sailing softly through the sun

In a broken stone age dawn

You fly so high..."

Her wings unfurled once more, her vibrato shook his core like a radiator. She visibly struggled not smiling. Discord watched in awe, his ears taking in that melodious voice of hers, smooth like flan. It overtook his muscles and lulled them to rest. God, why a sound like that could be so alluring to him. In fact, he could not understand why everything about this pony allured him. She was unfamiliar, uncharted territory.

A bold move made by discord, he takes her shoulder. The other arm is slung between them, hung out as an invitation. This invitation would not go untaken. He lifted her hoof over her head and twirled her around, and the rushing air intertwined her eyelashes and skittered them. Her hair flounced around her, it was silken lace around her form like a shawl. He wrapped around her.

"I get a strange magic

Oh, what a strange magic

Oh, it's a strange magic

Got a strange magic

Got a strange magic"

Fluttershy thought back to when he had done this at the Grand Galloping Gala. That dance had been unwarranted; this was a gentle embrace, a celebration of their own lives. This was the all encompassing and horrible consuming of partiality, inclination. Of intimacy and feverish amity.

"You're walking meadows in my mind

Making waves across my time

Oh no, oh no"

As the birds sang the bridge, Discord twirled her, so gentle as to not lose her from his grip, ever again. Fluttershy was getting so dizzy, a fuzzy static dulled her stumble as she floated above everything, atop the clouds amd stars. Surely they were actually floating. Discord caught her in a dip, and just as she feathered above the thick air they let out with every breath, she inhaled water, soaking into every feather.

"I get a strange magic

Oh, what a strange magic

Oh, it's a strange magic

Got a strange magic

Got a strange magic"

She was ensnared in silk, barely dipping her hoof in the clearest liquid crystal below her.

"Oh, I'm never gonna be the same again

Now I've seen the way it's got to end

Sweet dream, sweet dream"

She opened her eyes, meeting his, absentmindedly

"Yeah I got a strange magic

Strange magic..."

The two were locked in each other's gaze for a long while, until Discord slowly brought her up to his eye level. He gently brushed her mane back, so he could get a better look at her face. Before either of them knew it, the distance between them was decreasing as he pulled her nearer to him and they closed their eyes.

Their lips were only inches away when Fluttershy opened her eyes again and realized what was happening. She gently pushed his face away and laughed awkwardly.

"Uh…"

Discord opened his eyes and gave an equally embarrassed laugh.

"Well, um…"

Fluttershy removed his hands from her body and held them out in front of her. "Are we, um…even?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah! That was…" He met her eyes again. "Lovely. Music, girl! That's the power of music theory! Amirite?"

They stared at each other awkwardly for a while, until Fluttershy looked down and rubbed her arm.

"I should get to bed... princess Luna has a job for a reason ahah!"

Discord watched her fly away and sighed sadly. That night, the question dare not be uttered by one breath.

#theres no electric lights in mlp so i called it candlelight orchestra instead of electric light orchestra #my little pony #mlp #mlp fim #fluttershy #bride of discord #bride of discord rewritten #discord #fluttercord #mlp friendship is magic #gen 4 #chapter 11

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luckyedie · 2 years ago

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Soooooo I answered some Hancock prompts and did a doodle for @gloomytk.

LOVED writing these. Thanks gloomy! 🫶

How do you feel about glitter?

Why? Wh-….you ‘ain’t got any on ya, right? Tell me you don’t have glitter. Sister, you gotta burn that stuff when you see it, you gotta burn it! It-it-it gets in the skin, listen I’m a ghoul, it’ll stay there forever! I-I’m just gonna stand over here until I know you’re clean. Nuh-nononono! You stay over there, yeah. Just gonna, climb this…in case it gets on the floor.

What do you think of as you fall asleep?

I’m usually worryin’ Shaun is gonna sneak in and put a pillow over my face.

Hah, don't look at me like that! I'm just messin'.

That’s a tough question though…uh. The booze used to help out with that, but since I cut back I just try to think of blue skies, lighthouses. Y’know, peaceful shit.

Do you know the Brotherhood has a giant robot?

Christ, they have a giant robot?! Man I really needed to keep a better eye on those guys. Well that just spoiled my whole day.

What are your thoughts on Deacons pathological lying?

I 'aint tryin' to be rude, but if I was that guy I would wanna pretend to be anyone else.

Hm…I guess I was tryin' to be rude.

Do you believe in ghosts?

Sister, when you've hallucinated as much as I have, you become a really bad case study for paranormal activity.

If you could get a tattoo, what would it be?

I used to have a bunch but they all kinda fell off. If they can get the tattoo to stick I'd get somethin' original this time, like one of the kids' names, or a heart with barbed-wire around it or somethin’.

Why are you laughin’? You like the funny ghoul?

Would you ever quit smoking cigarettes?

I’d only quit if you wanted to kick the habit. Cancer is the least of my worries, but you gotta keep an eye on those free radicals sunshine, and I 'aint referring to me.

Have you ever thought about owning a Time-Share?

What? I don't got a watch.

Do you think Deathclaws are capable of being tamed?

I dunno, ask Baby, she's likes talkin’ to the wildlife. I think she’s gonna grow up vegantarian.

What's the best high you've ever experienced?

Uhhhhhhhh…..

He proceeds to disappear into his own mind for five solid minutes.

What's some of your pet peeves?

Bad catering at an orgy. Next question.

Do you have games on your phone?

Huh? What, like phone sex? Sugar, the phones don’t work anymore, but we can talk dirty over the radio if you wanna.

Star Wars or Star Trek?

Is that a book or somethin'? You been to the library? Hey, next time you go can you find out what a time share is?

What would you say to someone going through extreme trauma?

Uh, I'm pretty slow on the uptake with the emotional side of things. I'd usually offer chems I guess, but with a gal though, I'd just hold ‘em and be there, and try not to flap my mouth too much.

How do you feel about the totality of human existence?

People are funny. I like ‘em. There’s a few bad apples, but they stop being a problem after they stop being alive.

Do you consider yourself a monster (as in monstrous personality, not appearance)

Sometimes. Yeah... Sometimes I think I'm a hot commodity. Never got the balance right.

What’s with all the questions? Are we doing the pillow-talk first today?

How do you want people to remember you?

A decent guy who left the world a better place than how he found it.

Chocolate or Peanut Butter?

Chocolate survived the bombs better. Peanut butter went wrong. Dunno what it used to be like but now it’s…eugh… I know you told me it used to taste good but - Let's change the subject, I went out last night and I'm feelin' kinda nauseous as it is.

What makes you feel alive?

Nearly dying is a rush. Dying not so much, I wouldn’t recommend it. Yeah I know I didn’t, technically.

I am tryin’ not to get shot quite so much these days.

No, no no. See, that guy came outta nowhere. That doesn’t count!

What's your favorite smell?

Hm…you smell good in the morning. Maybe not the breath quite so much.

Ow, careful with the bullet wound.

How do I look?

Delightful, as usual. Oh, you want me to elaborate? I like watchin’ ya walk away in that vault getup sunshine, I could eat ya right up.

Will you please drink all of this purified water bottle?

Only if you order me around.

Forest or Beach?

Beach. The forests kinda give me the creeps. I get jumpy.

Will you drive me to the store so I can get some gluten-free ice cream?

Yeah. What flavor? Hey we can eat them on the docks and watch the dead dolphins float. It’ll be romantic.

Does the hat stay on during sex?

Hah! Until it falls off. We could give it a test drive later if you want, see how long I can keep it on my head.

Can I wear it?

Sure.

Well look atcha, cute as a button. You look about ready to instate a political system of some kind. Politicians are supposed to be cute, right? That’s the angle I was going for anyway.

What is your honest opinion of Kent Conolly?

Considerin’ you were one of the few things that got him outta the lounger, I’d say he's got a little crush on you. Don’t blame the guy either

Why have you never started a community garden in Goodneighbor?

Because Codsworth would come and micromanage the hell out of it. I heard about the fiasco in Sanctuary, with the gnomes.

What's your favorite swear?

Ah man I like ‘em all. Hm, blasphemy too….That shit’s got tenure. Goddamn rolls off the tongue quite nice, don't ya think?

I know, I'm so classy.

Can I hold your hand?

Sure, don't pull too hard though, it might fall off.

…Hey, wanna go make out behind that dumpster before the raiders get here?

What does your skin feel like?

Uh… dunno. Just feels lumpy to me, my fingers are all messed up. You tell me, hold up, I'll unbutton my shirt.

Lumpy. See? That’s what I said! Okay and warm. Mm. This is nice.

What's your opinion on Fisto?

Hah! What? Fisto? Is that like a punchin' bot?

Can I leave him here? Thanks.

Ohhh! Frank mentioned this guy! Haha! Put him right next to the drinkin' buddy and we got a party right there.

During really scary and stressful moments in life, what do you remind yourself of to stay strong and keep cool?

Usually when shit goes down, it’s instinctual. I’m in the moment and not really thinkin’ of much at all. After, I’d just walk it off with a cigarette or lock myself in a room with some Jet or something to get the heart-rate down. I guess If I died… it was my time, and that was it.

Since we’re doing the family thing though it’s fuckin’ different. I’ll tell ya that much. Soon as I get home, I go to pieces if I think I put you or the kids in danger. Yeah I do. You think I’d let you see that? See, now I said it, you’re gonna worry about me too, and now it’s a whole thing.

Socks on or off?

Off. Socks on if I wanna make ya laugh, but it’s kinda a mood killer.

Do you pay Ham, or is he just part of The Third Rail?

Haha he just came with the place. Nah, really, I paid him good money. He got extra if there was a lotta blood or some broken glass to deal with, to be honest he probably took home as much as Mags did.

You shoulda seen his apartment in Goodneighbor, he kept it all real neat and tidy, liked to keep stuff perpendicular.

Can you give Edward Deegan my number? I need someone to come fix my plumbing. Thanks, man.

Hah! He has been looking for work lately… what? You don’t trust in my DIY abilities? I can be a porn extra. That guy looks the part but he’s always so serious, he might even fix the pipes and not try to sleep with ya.

Why's the sky blue?

Because…is it sky uh, bacteria? Cloud…particles. Listen sugar, I can think of better and more naked ways to pass the time than tryin' to figure than out right now.

Will you hold me while I cry?

Hey, hey. Was I bein’ a jerk just now? What’s got you upset? No, you don’t gotta say a thing. C’mon let’s go sit down for a sec, over here. I gotcha. Yeah you get nice and comfortable on me. Just like that.

S’all gonna be okay, sunshine. I’ll always be here.

I'm sorry if I pass out on your shoulder; I'm just mentally wrecked…

Stay as long as you need. I live a long time, I mean I might need to go to the bathroom at some point…but - see? That’s the smile I fell in love with.

You go ahead and zone out.

What's your favorite kind of fight?

Gahh this is a tough question.

As a spectator I like the clumsy brawls with guys that don't usually throw hands, y’know? That just tickles me. As a participant though? Who doesn’t love a knife fight?

Let's blow up the Brotherhood balloon together.

Hell yeah! Let's go right now! Shaun has blueprints of the whole place, I got a bag packed and everything.

Fuck…I’m gettin’ all misty. Oh shit, don’t look at me right now, I didn’t expect to get emotional. Been wantin’ to do this for a long time…

Sunrise, or sunset?

Both. They're both romantic as hell, don’t ya think? Hey, wanna hang out on the beach this afternoon? I’ve been starin’ at that view for a while and I could use the company now I got it.

How do you get over your fear of the unknown?

Eh. It’s kinda like people. The unknown is only scary until you get to know it. You didn’t know me once and I ‘ain’t that scary now, am I?

But, other people still think so, right?

Good.

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zxmickeyzx · 2 years ago

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Mumbattan Ch.5

Barista! Pavitr x Artist! Miles

Miles came into the cafe for some chai tea, to see his friend Gwen on her shift and make some art while relaxing in the cafe. Instead he got some Barista who looked very annoyed when he tried to order and then became very passionate about ranting to him about how people say chai tea instead of just saying chai. Miles didn't mind him lecturing him on it though.

At least it was from someone so cute.

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The customer who he learned was named Miles from Gwen, did not show up the very next day again much to Pavitrs disappointment. After the talk with his Maya Auntie, he wanted to make sure he apologized properly, but it had been about two weeks since he last saw him. He thought back to their last interaction and didn't remember anything he did or say to warrant him not come back again. Hopefully he did not cause another misunderstanding and he was just overthinking it as usual.

The cafe was less busy at the moment, as it was the middle of the day most people were either working or in school at the moment. So he took advantage of this moment to just stare into space. Honestly it was not his fault, he was cleaning but he was just so bored. He hated slow days. Maybe he could call one of his friends to keep him company, while he did enjoy Ben's company at a certain point he needed a break from the man and his dramatic flair and Gwen wouldn't come until much later. Gayatri was here earlier but she left as soon as her shift was done. ‘Hmph Traitor’

While lost in his train of thought he didn’t hear his name being called.

“PAVITR!”

He jumped and froze a bit outta shock, he turned to see who called his name with such urgency. Turns out that person was Gwen. She looked frustrated with him at the moment.

“Oh! Hi Gwen!” He beams a smile at her, but she gives him a frustrated sigh in response.

“Pav, are you okay? I have been trying to get your attention for a bit.” She gave him a bit of a concerned look. He just shook his head in disagreement.

“No, I'm okay. I am just so bored. Are you clocking in now? I thought you worked later.” Maybe he got the times wrong.

“Hm no. I am not working yet, Ben is covering my shift for a bit longer, said he needed the cash. I will work later though.I start when the rush starts later at around 3. You’ll be working with Ben til then?”

He groans. More Ben.

“Don't worry I heard that Lyla is taking over more shifts when she comes back.”

“Lyla is coming back?! I thought she quit because of school?” He said in disbelief.

Gwen chuckles. “Yeah, but remember she was going to come back when her mister as TA was over. Mr. O’hara is a hard ass.”

Lyla used to work at the cafe when she was 16 until her 2nd year in college when she became a TA for her class. Apparently Mr. O'hara, who he has heard so much about, is very strict and hard to please. It takes an extreme amount of effort to pass his classes. Before her no one wanted to deal with him, many of his former TA’s would quit within a week so it was surprising that she was his TA for a whole year. She actually recommended that they hire Gwen.

“I am excited to see her again. I missed her so much!” Pavitr really meant it, they barely saw her when she was TA but when they did it was always a joy.

“Yeah, it’s gonna be great to work with her.” Gwen then looks around the cafe. “Hey Pav, since it's slow, why don't you take a break and hang out with us.”

“Us?”

“Yeah, me and Miles.” She points in the direction of where Miles was sitting. It seemed that he was lost in whatever he was writing, or was it drawing. He couldn't really tell.

“Oh, um, I wouldn’t want to intrude! Besides, I am still working, never know when it needs to be all hands on deck.”

“Fine. But can you make me my usual and Miles some Chai. I swear he is addicted to it. What did you put in it to make him crave it all the time? Drugs?” She jokes.

“Of course not! I am just that good.” He smiles. “Anything you want to eat with it?”

“You know what, can I get some strawberry cheesecake and for miles, get him two croissants buttered and toasted. I’ll pay for it now.” He nods.

“I’ll bring it over to you guys when the order is done then.” Gwen hands him cash, and tells him thanks before walking back to where her friend was. As she seats down he goes to the coffee bar and gets started on the order. At least now he had something to do that wasn't just recleaning everything to look busy. As he started to focus on making the order, a certain someone was using him as a reference for his art studies.

Miles was mesmerized by the way Pavitr moved while making their orders. The sun seemed to always hit him with the right lighting. His hair was so majestic, so dark and lucious, and his eyes were so bright and beautiful it pulled you in. He wanted to capture it in his art. Even though they were quick sketches, he was pretty satisfied with where the art direction was going. He was so focused he didn't notice Gwen calling him.

“MILES!”

He jumped a bit and looked up to see Gwen just staring at him.

“Oh! Hi Gwen, "he smiles. She gives him a sigh.

“What is up with you and Pav today?” She sits down next to him. “So what's got you all hyper focused?” She leans to look at what he is drawing in his sketchbook. A bad habit that he just accepted over the years that she will forever be nosy and can never control her curiosity. She looks at his sketches and then at him with a raised eyebrow. “Pav?”

He looks away from her for a bit and rubs the back of his neck. “Yeah. He’s just so mesmerizing, I had to draw him. You don't think he would mind right?”

Gwen chuckles. “I don't think he will mind once he sees the work when you’re finished with it. Are you sure it's only cause he is mesmerizing?” Miles, knowing what she was implying, shakes his head.

“It ain't like that. I just thought he would be nice to draw ya know.” He turns back to continue drawing Pavitr.

“Yeah right. Just like how you drew me before in high school cause I was nice to draw.” She teases.

“That was different. I just met him, plus I didnt even introduce myself. He doesn't even know my name.”

“He does. I’ve talked about you to him before.” She mentions nonchalantly.

“That doesn't count, I have not introduced myself as anything other than the customer you corrected the other day.” He looks at Pavitr making the drinks to see what new position he was in to quickly sketch. “Anyway. When does your shift start?”

“In about an hour and a half. So I get to bug you more!” She lightly punches his shoulders. He just rolls his eyes and smiles. Gwen is one of his best friends, every just flows so naturally when they are together. They just vibe. He sometimes sees her as an annoying sibling that likes to bother him from time to time. His father could attest to that, calling her an emo leech who liked to come over and eat. Even though he wouldn't say it out loud he was very fond of her, like a reluctant uncle who has an honorary niece he had no say in.

About 15 minutes later, he started to try and add more details to the quick sketches he made of the barista while Gwen was talking to him about how her band were prepping to do more shows and the difficulty to get everyone's times synced up.

“Yeah, our lead guitarist is also very inconsistent even though he usually has the most time out of all of us. Though I will say, I do enjoy being a part of this band more than the last one.”

“That's great you finally found one that suits you. I know you’ve been looking for one ever since I met you.”

“Yeah, now if only we can sync up so I can play more. Margo said she could help us with our scheduling problem. I believe in her, if anyone can help us organize our messy style it's her.”

Margo was a computer science major, and was practically a tech wiz. She was also extremely detail oriented and particular with her things. It was really funny because Ganke was the opposite of her while also being a tech wiz. They would always group up together even though they clash with how they do things. If you ask them why they always partner up they’ll tell you that it's convenient because they have so many classes in common.

“Thank Pav!” He hears Gwen say, taking him out of his train of thoughts. He looks up from his sketchbook to see Pavitr places their order in front of them giving them a smile that rivals the sun.

“No problem! I hope you guys enjoy!”

“We will!” Gwen grabs her drink and takes a sip. “Pav, I don't think I have properly introduced you to my friend. Pav this is Miles, he’s been my best friend since sophomore year in high school. Miles this Pav the chai activist.” She teases.

Pavitr hesitates to respond but Miles does not.

“Hey man, it's nice to finally properly be introduced to you. I realized I never gave you my name before, sorry ‘bout that.” He gives him a small smile.

“That's no problem! I know our first meeting wasn’t the best, sorry about that.” Pavitr rubs his neck a bit nervously.

Miles gives him a small chuckle. “Its no problem man. Like I said before I didn't mind being corrected. At least I won't be sayin ‘Tea Tea’ anymore. Feel free to tell me any other things I may be sayin wrong.”

“Well people like to say ‘naan bread’ which is the same as saying ‘bread bread’.” Miles groans in response.

“Youre kiddin! I've been saying ‘bread bread’ this entire time?!”

Pavitr laughs and relaxes, he finally apologizes and it seems he really was worried for no reason. Miles was very respectful and liked to lighten the mood. He can see why Gwen liked to hang out with him a lot.

“Well now you know.” He teases. He sees Miles take a sip of the chai he had just made.

“Man, this really hits the spot. You know your stuff.”

Pavitr’s skin turns a bit redder at the compliment. “Thanks.”

Just then a group of teenagers walked into the cafe which caused Pavitr to sigh. He was just getting to know Miles but he guesses the conversation would be cut short for another time.

“Looks like duty calls for me. I guess we have to cut this conversation short.” He pouted a bit.

“Don’t worry Pav, we can always talk later when I work on shift. Plus Miles will be coming here more often. He said he likes the cafe vibes. I think he is really here cause I’m so awesome he can't handle not havin our vibe sessions as much.” She jokes.

“Yeah right. I’m glad I don't have to see your face as often. Plus who said I am coming for you, if anything it's Pavitr’s Chai that’s bringing me in here.” Miles jokes back to switch Gwen just rolls her eyes.

“Sure buddy, whatever you say. I know you love me.”

Pavitr chuckles as he walks away. “Well I’ll talk to you guys later! Enjoy your stay Miles!”

“Hey! What about me?” Gwen shouts a bit to him.

“You're gonna be working later!” He responds before arriving at the coffee bar.

Gwen groans. “He’s right. I do love working here even if not all the customers are great.”

“At least you have me here to keep you company. You can’t get rid of me easily.” Miles gives her a pat on the shoulder.

“Yeah you're right. Are you gonna stay the whole time? You know I can go home by myself.” Miles just shakes his head.

“My parents would kill me if I don't walk you back late. I know you can handle yourself but you're like my sister I gotta make sure you get home safe.”

“Yeah, thanks Miles. I appreciate it.”

“It's no problem!” He goes back to continue his art trying to capture Pavitrs essence on paper. Gwen peeks again to see his process.

“You sure you're drawing Pavitr just for reference?” She teases.

“Oh shut up!”

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ghilan-maim · 7 months ago

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15 for your inquisitor & their love interest? 🫶

15. soothing kisses ty ty! i'll be using my girl ellora lavellan and her man solas during the inquisition era, specifically after clan lavellan is wiped out!

this got away from me and is messy 700+ words that i pulled outta my ass in like the 30 minutes since i saw this so please take that with a grain of salt i havent written in a hot minute!

Her veins are alight—even more than when she has lightning crackling at her fingertips. It had been a rush of bone-deep frigidity before fury burned her to a sweltering heat. Her clan was dead, and sadness and tears would come in the wake of anger. It has, after all, always been the easiest of her emotions to wrangle. It shook through her fingertips as she flitted around her room in Skyhold, packing things here and there for a trip to Wycome.

Deshanna never taught her retribution, but she had learned it anyways. She can almost hear the ghostly whisper of her mentor telling her to cool her rage for who would it serve, how would it benefit the People. It means little to her, now. Her people were dead and gone now—what care did she need to have for the benefits of revenge when it would sooth her so completely?

She’d been meant to lead them, one day. Raised to shepherd them as Deshanna always had. But they were gone now—stolen, as so many elven lives have been. It seemed a constant throughout history that her people were meant to suffer.

But now, she had power. She had the divine blessing of a dead woman she had no faith in. Who would question the herald of their beloved Andraste in doling out righteous justice? She angrily wipes at the wetness on her ruddy cheeks. Tears had never served her, but they certainly loved to taunt her. Always there at even a brush of strong emotion, disarming and distracting enough that she did not hear her vhenan until he’s just over her shoulder, a cool hand making her pause.

“Don’t.” She chokes out. There might have been a time when she’d have sent him away completely—where his wisdom and his calm would have done nothing more but see her oppose it at every turn. She didn’t have the energy to test him this time, to needle at him in a way that mirrored her earliest dismay towards him.

No, she simply lets her shoulders slump as he turns her to face him, white lashes tacky with tears and violet eyes blooming red. She’s a pitiful sight, one that she’d have liked to shield him from, but his eyes take her in with just as much awe as they ever do. He looks at her as if he can’t quite believe what he’s looking at, and she’s never sure how to feel about it.

“Vhenan,” He says the diminutive softly, his hands reaching for her cheeks as if she’s a spooked halla likely to bolt at any given reason.

“They deserve to pay, Solas.” Her throat is tight, and his brow furrows to match it. “Those shemlen hunted like animals! What use is being the herald of their Makers bride if I can’t use that power to get justice?” Her voice is a furious hiss, breathless for her tears but no less filled with conviction. She doesn’t want comfort, doesn’t want to give him the chance to talk her down. But her eyes flutter shut to the sensation of his thumbs gently wiping around them and she sways into him, clutching the fabric of his tunic and trying to keep her sobs in with a trembling lip.

“Yes, but do you deserve the burden of their blood on your hands?” He says with that insurmountable sadness that she’s noticed before—maybe one day she’ll know its source. For the moment, she is too busy fighting against herself and the comfort he offers, releasing her grip on his tunic to grab his wrists and move herself from his grasp. But when her eyes open again and the tears clear away, the look in his eyes makes her crumble.

She’s buried her face into his chest and let her grief shake through her bones, one anguished cry as he holds her close—not like something delicate and broken, never that, but with a firmness that anchors her to the moment, to him, to herself and all the regrets he knows would follow her rash plans. He whispers sweet nothings to her between kisses to her temple, across her hair.

His lips are a balm but hardly a cure, each soft touch that jostles at her crown sending a soothing shiver down her spine.

When she opens her eyes again, it’s to a dream much more pleasant than reality.

#my writing #ellora lavellan #solavellan #angsty ish i guess #this is my first time writing her omg #this is unedited please i just wanted the ghost of writing to enter this mortal form #and let me write #it worked tho ty i feel good after getting SOMETHING out #the way its mostly her just being like IMMA KILL THEM and then i get to vague the soothing kisses rip #sorry i immediately thought of this concept and had to

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fumaspokemonball · 2 years ago

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Fuma helps you feel better about college!!

Trigger warning: There is actually quite a bit of cursing (I’m sorry) and a bit of angst? Anger is definitely a big part of the story. If there’s anything else let me know please!!

Summary: You begin to feel overwhelmed by the amount of college work you have on top of your full time job that you’re not feeling appreciated by. You’re embarrassed to ask for help and end up bottling up all your feelings. Fuma has to rush home to help you.

Fuma and female reader!

Author note: I apologize if this story is not good. It’s my first one I’ve written in a hot minute. Please feel free to help me find ways to improve! I hope you enjoy🩵🩵

I got home from a long day of work and still had so much to do. I had to clean the house, I had to finish school that was due later that evening, I had to shower still, and make myself food? To be honest, I just want to get into my pajamas and fall asleep. Work was exhausting, not even the animals made me happy anymore.

My boss is a real dill hole. No matter how hard I try I can’t seem to do anything right. I come in on my days off, I work overtime, I help other coworkers with task that I didn’t even know existed! I do everything and my manager still puts “standard employee” on my evaluation. I go above and beyond my pay grade and this is the thanks I get?! I want to quit. If it wasn’t for the amazing sea life I would have by now….but who else gets to work with these beautiful creatures? It was so hard to get this job…

I took my shoes off and carried myself to my room. I started right away on my school. Why the fuck I wanted to get my Ph.D in marine biology beats the shit outta me. Apparently it will look good? Idfk, all I know is I want out. 16 page essay due in 3 days!! Fuck you. I have a full time job! 16 pages in 3 days is so fucking much?! Not only that but a fucking math class on top?! I suck at math. Always have.

*If X is equal to 3,050 than what is y?*

Fuck if I know! This is so frustrating. I threw my laptop and screamed my lungs out. This shit is ridiculous. Im dropping out. I’m done. I don’t need a Ph.D! Nothing is worth this amount of stress.

*Knock* *Knock*

I looked up at my door to it opening up slowly. A worried face peers around the corner.

“Y/N Are you okay?” Ej walked in asking. I teared up. So many emotions were flying through my mind all at once. In simple terms I wasn’t okay. I was so stressed and I let it all bottle up. I don’t want to talk about it. I want to scream, I want to cry, I want to throw up, everything. I want it to end. All my life.

“Respectfully, Ej please go.” I sounded harsh. I didn’t mean it. I wanted nothing more than to tell him. Am I being dramatic? Am I being annoying? Idk. But I just need to relax.

Ej shut the door and I heard him walk down the hall. I hope I didn’t hurt his feelings. I grabbed my pajamas and went to take a shower. Maybe the hot water will calm me down.

~Ejs POV~

I’ve never seen Y/N so upset. I was startled when I heard screaming so I wanted to make sure everything was alright. I think I saw tears fall from her face. I wanted nothing more than to give my bestie a hug and comfort her until Fuma came home. She’s never pushed me away before. She always jokes with us and helps us when we’re stressed so it’s weird to see the rolls reversed.

“Fuma.” I whispered over the phone. I didn’t want Y/N to hear me call him. The last thing I needed was her to get mad at me for calling the one person who could calm her down.

“Is everything alright?” Fuma sounded worried.

“Well..”

~Fuma’s POV~

I was practicing for our comeback when I heard my phone ring. I ran over to see Ej calling me. He doesn’t call when he knows I’m practicing so I got worried.

“Fuma.” I heard him whisper from the other side of the phone. Why is he whispering?

“Ej? Is everything alright? Why are you whispering?” I was already breathing heavy but I could feel my heart face faster.

“No. Y/N was screaming in your guises dorm room and when I went to check on her she was crying and-“ I hung up before he could finish and ran home. What was wrong? Was everything okay? Why is she screaming? Why is she crying?! I need her and I need her now.

~Y/Ns POV~

I got out of the shower and went back to my room. I locked my door so I had no interruptions. I laid down on the bed and felt my eyes become heavy. I couldn’t sleep yet. I had to do school. I opened my laptop and started doing school. I started getting frustrated again. Why was it so hard?! No one gives a shit about the fucking relationship between X and Y!!

I groaned so loud and sunk into my pillow. I threw my laptop again and huffed.

“This is fucking ridiculous!!” I laid down and just stared at the ceiling. I felt my eyes become heavy when I heard the door handle turn. I groaned. “It’s locked.” I turned to my side.

“Y/N open!” Fuma said worriedly. I ignored him. Alone time. That’s what I need.

“No.” I choked. He started turning the knob really fast and knocking again and again. I put the pillow over my ears and started balling my eyes out. I’m sorry Fuma. I’m sorry.

Eventually all the loud knocking stopped. I felt a pair of hands grab mine and I looked up.

~Fuma’s POV~

I tried opening our bedroom door but it was locked. I knocked loudly and called out for her. Why did she lock the door?!

“No.” I heard a small voice call out. No? What do you mean no?! I started to panic and knock louder still calling her name. Nothing. That’s it.

After what felt like an eternity of trying, which was only like 5 minutes, I went to grab the spare key to unlock the door. She must not have cared enough to bring it with her. I unlocked the door and saw her small frame laying on the bed she had placed a pillow over her ears to muffle my yells. I could hear small sobs coming from her mouth. I looked over to see her laptop open to her homework.

I sighed in relief. Nothing was physically wrong with her but now it’s my turn to be the boyfriend I know I can be and help her. I know how exhausting this is all been on her mentally. I walked over and grabbed her hands.

~Y/N’s POV~

“Fuma? But-“ That was all I managed to get out before he shook his head at me. I was confused how he got in.

“It’s okay, I used the spare key. Love, if you needed help why didn’t you say anything? You know I’m here for you and when I’m not we’re all here for you.” Fuma began to rub my side and looked deep into my soul. I could see he was hurt but more worried about me. I couldn’t make eye contact much longer.

“It’s embarrassing Fuma!! I shouldn’t be this bad at math! I’m a fucking biologist for Christ sake!!” I didn’t mean to yell but all that stress was coming back up. This is why I didn’t want to speak to anyone! This is why I wanted to just keep the door shut and left alone! I ripped my hands out of his and cried into them. Fuma frowned and picked me up. He sat me in his lap and held me tight. The top of my head fit into the crook of his neck and I could hear his heart beat.

“It’s okay if you’re not good at math. Everyone can’t be good at everything. So you’re a biologist? You work with animals. You don’t spend every waking moment of every day solving algebra equations.” He played with the fabric of my shirt as he held onto me. I sniffled and looked up at him.

“You’re not embarrassed by me?” I pouted. My puffy red eyes looked into his for approval.

“What?! Of course not!! You’re one of the smartest people I know! You get paid to literally take care of animals all day! I love bragging to people about that! Also not just any animal but freaking water animals?! That’s even cooler!! They’re like you’re own personal Pokémon! I’m so proud of you! I’d be happy to show you off to anyone! Hell, I’ll show you off to the whole dorm right now.” I laughed and shook my head.

“Noo!!” I joked. I hugged him tightly. “Thank you Fuma. I love you.” I kissed his cheek and just felt so safe. I felt his arms wrap around my waist and squeeze me tightly.

“Pinky Promise me you’ll come to me next time before you explode? I want to help you.” Fuma grabbed my cheeks and made me look at him. He held out a pinky. I wrapped my tiny pinky around his and nodded.

“I pinky promise I will come to you next time.” I gave him a soft smile and he smiled in return.

“Good! Now, let’s go find out why, Y is trying to go back to their X.” He jumped up to grab my laptop. I rolled my eyes and laughed. Oh his dumb jokes.

#&team #murata fuma #&team fuma #fuma #&team euijoo #&team ej #&team x reader #&team scenarios

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sterlingnaberrie · 1 year ago

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𝐹𝒾𝓁𝓉𝒽𝓎 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓉𝒽𝓈 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒜𝓇𝒸 𝒯𝓇𝑜𝑜𝓅𝑒𝓇 𝐵𝑜𝑜𝓉𝓈

SUMMARY: Working at Dex’s Diner isn’t for the weak and one particular Ithorian seems to prove that theory right. But with Fives in your life, a bad day doesn’t seem to exist.

(Fives xFemReader)

(ending that’s in bold inspired by this one-shot > Got the Feelin by mylifeisactuallyamess)

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You’d had a bad day. Working with Dex at his diner was a handful, some days being better than others depending on whether the diner was busy or not. Today though you had the delight of dealing with an Ithorian who you swear made it his mission to make your day difficult. Tray in hand, you were taking care of a booth behind the hammerhead looking alien - wiping down the table and leather seats. As you finish, you pick up the tray containing cups and plates, balancing the tray in one hand, cloth and spray in the other, you walk towards the counter when something catches your right foot. You catch yourself barely but not before you could stop the glass cups and plates to fall and shatter onto the ground. “You’ve got to be kidding me” you muttered, turning around to see what caught your foot, your eyes land on the Ithorian, his stubby foot had caused you to fall but before you could say anything, the droid waitress comes rushing down the aisle “quit gawking and start cleanin’” subtly staring daggers into the Ithorians eyes you turn around and start picking up the remnants of glass. Little did you know that was only the beginning of the trouble that stupid snail looking alien would cause you. Not only did he call you over several times complaining that his Jawa Juice was too sweet or too bitter, he started complaining about the quality of the diner overall, expressing his ‘distaste’ of the place and the ‘uncleanliness’.

“Being a woman i would think you would know how to clean tables and windows properly” that was your last straw, jawa juice in hand you smile, placing it on the table you ‘accidentally’ tip the glass over, causing the remnants to spill right into the aliens lap. “Are you kriffing kidding me?!?” he yells, you sarcastically gasp, grabbing the cloth from your waist apron handing it to him and leaning down you say “perhaps you should teach me then”. Just as he was about to respond, the droid called at you from across the counter “hey kid, your shift ended 10 minutes ago, get outta here before i assign you to fresher duty” you turn around and smile at the dumbfounded alien “dang, maybe another time” you smile smugly and turn around.

Sitting in your coruscant apartment, cushions and knitted blankets encompassed you, supporting your tired and aching muscles. The faint buzz of speeders and sirens faintly whistled in the air. Dragging your attention away from the Holodrama that's playing on your TV you look out the window. Stretching across the whole wall, you could see everything, the silhouette of the jedi temple quietly making its presence known, the sky brushed with purple as the sun was setting, twinkles of lights sprinkled across the skyline and tall buildings towering the skies. You were lucky and you knew that, but days like this seemed to make you forget. The buzz of your door opening pulled you out of your thoughts, turning, you see your ARC Trooper boyfriend standing in the doorway, the Maker himself has never had better timing until now.

“Fives?!” you shriek, placing his helmet on the kitchen island he makes his way over to the couch, his face glowing with a smile as he extends his arms out for a hug. Frantically, you start to untangle yourself from the countless amounts of blankets, standing up you make an attempt to balance yourself amongst the cushions but you fail. Tripping over your feet you rather hopelessly land into Fives’ arms “Maker Cyare” he chuckles “falling for me all over again are we?” giggling you wrap your arms around him, enveloping him in a frantic hug. “You’re home early?” you say as he wraps his arms around your waist, squeezing you into a tight embrace. “What can I say? We’re too good” he says as he pulls away but not before he brings his hand up to your face, caressing his thumb over your cheek. “We swept the Separatist forces one week early, the General had us come home, thought we needed some rest” leaning into his touch you say “I second that” pulling him into a soft kiss.

Love pooling from both of you, he slides his hand underneath the waistband of your shirt, caressing your skin he begins to leave soft and quick kisses on your cheek before he starts dotting them around your face. You couldn’t help but smile, if you were forced to live the rest of your days tortured by that mind-numbing Ithorian only to be greeted like this from your favourite ARC trooper you would die happy.

But before you could say or do anything the man's mischievous side takes over, a playful smirk crossing his face as he starts to tickle you, your eyes widened “N-No Fives please” you say in between gasps and giggles, not letting up you both stumble backwards onto the couch, pillows and blankets swallowing you up like quicksand. Fives’ tickling stops as he shrieks playfully “Cyare?!” as he starts to move around cushions and blankets “My girlfriend! Someone help! She’s disappeared!” you erupt into a giggling mess, “wait… i think i hear something” Fives whispers as he pulls a blanket off of you “i’ve found her!” he shrieks as he pulls you up into another frantic kiss. “You’re ridiculous” you say, your smile still imprinted on your face “you love me for it though”.

#arc trooper fives #fives fluff #fives #the clone wars #star wars #tumblr fyp #fluff #fanfic

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8-rae-rae-8 · 2 years ago

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To Save A Life - Chapter 5/?

Graves x Roach

No criticism allowed <3

Tags under the cut

Hurt/Comfort, Canon Typical Violence, Roach has trouble talking, Graves knows how to save a life (shocking), Roach x Graves, takes place in 09, Task Force 141 as Family (Call of Duty), Author Has Never Played Call Of Duty, Quite a few people are dead already, I'm not killing them, preshadow company, Graves doesn't have his shadows yet, Young Philip Graves, Young Gary Roach Sanderson, Past Simon "Ghost" Riley/Gary "Roach" Sanderson, (that is only potentially I haven't decided yet), Graves is considerate and kind??, Coma, it's inaccurate though, Pre-Graves being evil, inaccurate coma, slow burn, disabled character, suicidal thoughts, references to depression, guns, shooting, dead characters, [Some may be added or changed]

[Start]

Nothing went smoothly since Graves' terrifying question.

He was repeatedly told it would be okay, as if that made everything suddenly better. As if it calmed his screaming mind, his aching body.

His healing was on hold. The stress became far too much, and he got much more locked in than before. Difficulty arose when he began having trouble opening his eyes again.

It seemed, to him, like his body was trying to shut itself down again. To preserve himself.

Of course it didn't work in that way. He couldn't let it.

He kept fighting. Even as everything felt like it was falling apart.

Graves came to visit less and less. But a guard was stationed with him. This guard, He was not part of the military, he was part of something else entirely. Unfortunately Roach didn't know what, but he could tell enough to know this fight was getting worse.

Shepard wanted him dead. The way he was watched over, and spoken to, confirmed that idea in his head. The windows got blacked out, by a new curtain and film. No one could see in, but they could see out. Protection.

It didn't take long for things to escalate once again.

Graves rushed into the room, after confirming his identity to his guard. A mask on his lower face, hiding himself. This was getting worse. His US military issues gear had been replaced with black versions. Roach noticed the guards wore the same sort of thing.

If he didn't trust Graves, he'd worry he'd be dying at his hands.

“We're getting you out of here. Threats increased. Shepard’s trying to make sure y'all” -meaning those who were left of his team- “can't get outta here.” So, Shepard didn't know he was with Graves still. What was this plan? How could he get out safely? He couldn't move his own head.

Somehow, still, Graves had figured this out. He whistled, some sort of cue… Roach's ears perked up painfully at the sound. He hadn't heard something like that in a while.

“It won't be comfortable.” The words confused him briefly, until he saw two men enter the room. Carrying what looked to be one of the plastic stretchers. His back wouldn't forgive him for that. There was no choice anyways.

With careful hands, Graves’ hands, he was disconnected from the machinery he was connected to. His body wasn't as stiff as he'd imagined. It was an easy task for Graves to lift him out of the hospital bed.

Easy for Graves, at least. Roach swore his eyes glossed over at the sudden and extreme pain of the burns and other wounds being touched.

“Open your eyes,” Came a rough order from the american. Certainly making sure Roach hadn't passed out.

It was tough, but his eyes opened. Forced open by himself. There was an audible sigh of relief, as he was slowly laid onto the stretcher. Just as cold and painful as imagined. Straps were situated to hold him in. To hold him still.

Even though it was brief, there was a slight relief after Graves had moved him. A soft confirmation that his joints did indeed still function as needed, and that his body wasn't utterly destroyed.

“We've got ya, keep breathing. Come on.” When did he stop breathing? It must've been the pain, the panic of the situation. He drew in a breath. Without an oxygen tube, it felt a little harder to get as much air as he needed. Graves sounded concerned for him.

There were a few steps before he realized he was being carried on the stretcher. All while Graves was at his side. Protected. He hoped he was protected.

“Package is secure, moving to the helo. Secure the base.” He heard Graves speak into the radio on his chest. Not military issued. From what he knew of Graves, he wasn't one to betray his country nor a superior. It seemed that was exactly what he was doing by helping Roach.

Was he the package? He had to be. The time from the SAS and the coma had dulled his memory and senses. He was confused, rightfully so.

“You’re doin’ great, Roach, come on.” The use of his callsign gave a calming chill to his body. A reminder to situation his mind. To calm himself. This was a mission now, it felt like it was.

The american briefly rested his hand atop Roach's forehead, never pausing the walk. They had to get where they needed to be.

“Breathe.” He told him, reminded him. Slowly, a mask was slipped onto his face. Similar to his old one, but this covered his nose too. They were protecting his identity to those around. He found it oddly kind.

Roach understood what he needed to do. All he needed to do was stay awake and focus on his breathing. A simple list. Everything else was taken care of.

Soon enough, the loud whirring of the helicopter was audible. They must have gotten to the top floor of the hospital quickly. Roach wasn't sure he remembered the walk.

Perhaps that was better.

Graves' crew all seemed tense, more than the average Roach had seen of any military men. This wasn't something they'd been cleared to do. But, judging by the looks the men gave each other and Graves, they must've all been close. Close like brothers, or friends. A close knit squad.

It was better than a loose and unraveled one.

“Load him up, strap him in. We can be at base by sunset.” It was a gentle order, from Graves. It was clear these men looked up to him, not just as their superior. It reminded him of his team, of Captain Price too.

He knew he was safe here.

It was only a few minutes before the helo lifted from the ground. Himself being carefully strapped in and held safely, while Graves got a seat next to him. His eyes carefully watching Roach.

And Roach did the same. Watching and observing. One of his strong suits.

“We're getting you back to base.” Graves said, as if Roach couldn't have heard the rest of the team chatting. He had a question, but he couldn't ask. Not that it wasn't obvious. Why him? Why save him?

“We can talk later, mkay?” Roach looked from side to side. Just his eyes. There was an attempt to mimic shaking his head.

Graves gave a tsk at him, almost playful.

“Told you we'll talk later, that's final. Close your eyes now.” At first his words were firm, orders. But concern seeped in quickly. Graves had never felt this kind of concern.

Roach wasn't in a state to disobey. His eyes closed slowly, after confirming his own safety by looking around. The whirring of the helicopter acting as a lullaby. Whisking him off to sleep.

Oddly comforting.

It was the same sound he heard when waking up. Only mixed with sharp sounds. Roach was too delirious, too groggy to make them out…

[End]

#call of duty #cod #cod mwii #cod mw2 #cod philip graves #philip graves #gary roach sanderson #roach #roachgraves #gravesroach #graves x roach #cod fanfic

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pennyroks77 · 2 years ago

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IMDOINGTHEASKGAMEYOUREQUESTEDHEREWEGOOO

Penelope:

- I feel like she might be European or generally from a foreign country (maybe french or something) but at this point she's been on the internet so long that she's basically fluent

So when she tells people she's not actually English literally nobody believes her because she's just that g o o d

- If she loses her news reporter hat she will cry (guaranteed)

- She loves matpat lore videos considering she's quite nosy I thought that would be so perfect for her-

- Also she's double jointed

just because

Valerie:

- ok first off

ace omniromantic

that's- that's it that the headcano-

- She watches a lot of old discontinued kids shows like the mister men show

- Speaking of which she kins Little Miss Naughty

- the reason why? She may seem shy and sweet on the outside but if someone pisses her off she would go out of her way to either diss the heck outta them or just straight up make their existence the world's worst

she is a savage, traumatized lil abomination and we all love her a lot

DJ:

- weezer fan. enough said.

- also I'm pretty sure he's autistic

- and when you said that he can't function without music you meant that literally

like every time he takes off his headphones to stop listening to music he basically dies (well he doesn't die, he just kinda enters a music-less shutdown state)

- aphantasia. if you don't know what that means I don't have much time to explain it so google it. learn new stuff. it's good for you.

Fruitbat/Zenith:

- adhd. he's really hyperactive.

- like really hyperactive

- do not give him sugar at all costs. do not.

- he WILL cause a sugar rush-fueled rampage and nearly destroy the entire city. the chaos trio learnt that the hard way.

- also he has Korean heritage. Not sure why but he reminds me of a kpop idol for some reason.

- he's phenomenal at not throwing up after going on rollercoasters

- he's the therapist friend of his group

- basically what I'm saying is that he's both extremely hyper and extremely chill at the same time

I think that's everyone! Let me know if I'm missing someone or you wanna hear more!

Penelope doesn't really know her heritage. she's adopted and her dad moves around a lot looking for work (he is a high school english teacher/counselor) but most likely american.

she will def cry if she loses her hat XD

I can totally see her being double-jointed... I never thought of that but it's canon now

yeah Valerie is aroace

all the discontinued kids' shows (same here lol)

DJ likes pretty much all music so he could like weezer. I just don't know them very well

yeah he's autistic

looked up aphantasia and he's actually the opposite I think

or both somehow? like he'd probably have really vivid dreams but not be able to draw people from memory (I'll have to ask my cousin for confirmation)

don't give Zenith sugar. you are correct that is a very bad idea.

his Korean heritage is canon and I actually designed him with a kpop idol in mind so good job

oh he 100% likes rollercoasters

I love your headcanons :D

#wordgirl #oc #penelope wordgirl #valerie wordgirl #valerie best #dj wordgirl #zenith wordgirl

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echantedtoon · 2 years ago

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A Bloom In Time Ch9 Fixing On Problem At The Time

-Small Time Skip-

THREE. HOURS.

They had been sitting there for a little over three hours reading this boring book on moon phases, what rock mineral and gases the stars and moon was made up off, how the Moon Penguins inhabited it, Star constallations. The whole works. But that wasn't counting Snatcher's annoyance at the kiddo's annoying stops. First she had to stop to help them pathetically crawl to the bed, which admittedly was better than the floor and at least they could throw the blanket around their shoulders as some defense against the cold, but that wasn't the point. Then she had to go upstairs to investigate a weird, which turned out to be some kind of lady in an apron behind the locked doors. A maid like Moonjumper had suggested most likely, or perhaps one of the royal cooks. Who knows? He's never bothered going in there assuming it was holding something crazier than the graffitied walls, and barely came here anyways. So why should it have concerned him? Not like he could've reversed whoever was locked in there anyways. He absolutely HATED everything about this right now-

"PRIIIIIINCE!!! MY PRINCE!! LET ME OOOOOUUUUUTTT!! YOU CANNOT KEEP ME FROM YOU!! YOUR BELOVED PRINCESSS!!! COME BACK TO ME!!"

Oh yeah. Did he mention Vanessa woke up bout half an hour ago and started screeching her lungs off calling for him? Yeah. Snatcher did his best to ignore the stupid yelling by forcibly reading the book, annoyed and anger bubbling under the surface. Meanwhile Moonjumper was panicking in their head and was worried she'd bust open the door and get to them....HA!! Fat chance. She was too weak to do anything but scream annoyingly and that door wasn't budging anytime soon. Once n a while he'd call out to Hattie in the hallway and check up on the progress, he hadn't done that in a bit so he might as well do it again. The storm outside didn't stop as the snowflakes still swirled around and lightning struck every so often, but it was a bit lighter. Must've been early morning at least. Snatcher made them turn a scowl to the doorway.

"HEY!! Are you done YET!? Im getting a little....Scratch that! A LOT annoyed at Ms. Pecking Loudmouth over there!"

"ALMOST!! I have ten more pieces to go! It's not easy to put them back together," she yelled back from the hallway.

"Well hurry it up, will ya?! I'm getting cold feet!! Literally and metaphorically!!" He grumbled annoyed and looked back to the book forcing himself to read about the gravity and air orbiting the moon from the Subconia planet to allow Moon Penguins and other people to breath on the moon and at least 55 miles within the planet's reach-

"PPPPPRRRRRIIIIINNNNCCCEEE!!!!! PHILIP!!!"

"OH SHUT UP YOU STUPID PECK NECK-!!!"

"I'M DONE!!," the child happily proclaimed from the hall interrupting anymore shouting and footsteps came rushing into the bedroom door they were in.

"YOU ARE!?" Immediately the book was dropped to their feet among the papers and their head snapped to the doorway as she ran in holding the precious magical hourglass in her hands. The beautiful sparkling blue sand lit up the little girl's precious proud face that if he weren't in such a dire situation MIGHT have thought was cute as she jumped onto the bed and hoped over to him holding it up. They stared at her for a little while before Snatcher snapped back up to her face. "WELL?! Whatcha waiting for kid?! Summer? Get to reversing us and let's get the PECK outta here before she remembers how to ice stuff again!!" "I QUITE agree, Sweetheart!! Let us make our leave of this place and NEVER come back!!"

Hattie nodded with understanding and looked down to the precious objects only she could semi-work. Good thing she had LOTS of practice already reversing things from all those time rifts she had to fix. Holding the small time piece up Snatcher and Moonjumper watched fascinated as it flew up in the air and slowly started to spin.....Which got faster....And faster.....AND FASTER!! Until it looked like a mini blue glowing tornado as it spun so fast, the blue light and energy waving off it got stronger and stronger until Hattie slammed her eyes shut and looked away when a giant BOOM!! Was resent off! A giant energy wave of light and energy game from the time piece, enough for her to stumble and fall onto her back on the bed. Her hat falling over her face. The giant flash also blinding her. Sending more chills down her spine. As soon as it came it left, and she groaned. After a few seconds, leaning back up again. Pushing her hat back and using her other hand to reach up and rub her eyes. Snatcher didn't fair much better. Glass and sparkling blue sand caught their reflections in their sparkles, energy gathering up and then-.....White. The energy was so bright he had to turn his head away to avoid it, the energy wave knocking him back to the floor and everything going black. .......But it was like something snapped off him. All the weight. All the weird weakness. ....GONE!! Instead he felt....POWERFUL!! BIG!! RECONNECTING WITH ALL THAT MAGIC AND ENERGY AND THE MANY SOULS UNDER HIS COMMAND!! HE. FELT. COMPLETE AGAIN!! WITH NO ONE ATTACHED TO HIM EITHER!! The frightening figure of a sixteen foot ghost rose above the child as she finished rubbing her eyes and blinked up at him. The ghost stared down at his three clawed hands, a dangerously menacing evil grin on his face as he stared at the ghostly purple hands, a bright blue flame suddenly appearing in both lighting up his already glowing yello eyes and mouth. If Hattie was any normal person she would've ran for her life, but instead she smiled seeing him back to his old noodle self and quickly crawled along the bed to grab the time piece that fell by her feet as Snatcher laughed.

"AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHHHHHH!!!! YES!!" He lifted his hands up higher. "NEVER AGAIN!!"

"Does that mean you won't take my time pieces anymore?," Hattie asked giving him a suspicious look.

"Trust me, Kid. You can dump those things into the sun for all I care. I am NEVER laying a hand on one again." He sighed and with a snap the blue flames disappeared-

"MY PRIIIIINCE!!!" Hattie jumped at the suddenly loud voice and Snatcher growled snapping his head towards the sound. They had both momentarily forgotten about Vanessa after changing Snatcher back, but now she was back to being dead too......She could easily walk through the barricaded doors just as easily as Snatcher or Moonjumper could. She couldn't hurt Snatcher. He was just as equally if not MORE powerful than her with all the souls he's collected and without a curse that prevented him from leaving the manor unlike her. Plus he was already dead....But she could most definitely hurt the small child looking completely SCARED at the sounds of her. The thought of anyone laying a hand on HIS girl made the fluff around his chest and neck bristle up more in rage as he growled and sensed her prescence inching closer. "PHILIIIIIPPP!! COME BACK TO ME!!!"

"W-Who's Philip? AH!!" She had to grip the time piece hard to her with one hand and grab her hat from falling off with the other as Snatcher snatched her up in his arms and snarled at the bedroom doorway.

"Never mind that! Now do exactly as I say! Hang on to that magical glass and close your eyes!"

She didn't have to be told twice as her knuckles turned white gripping the hat and time piece to herself and gulped down the lump in her throat as Snatcher floated over to the hallway and looked out. Immediately catching the attention of the once again ghostly Vanessa who hissed and pointed her hand at them.

"YOU?! WHERE IS HE!? YOU TOOK HIM AWAY FROM MEEEEE?!," She shrieked making Hattie completely shake in the snarling ghost's hold and pull her hat down over her eyes. Vanessa shrieked some kind of incoherent screech and charged for them. Snatcher was NOT in the mood to be dealing with a crazy peckneck, not while his little girl was in danger! The dark purple ghost easily shot out above her near the ceiling out of her reach and made for the set of stairs that lead down to the first floor. Hugging the shivering girl to his soft chest. Vanessa lashed out at them missing Hattie by a couple inches and still screeched when Snatcher shot down the stairs with her chasing behind but he was too fast for her. "BRING ME BACK MY PRINNNNCE!!!"

The long ghost moved like a snake in the twisting and turning corners easily and diving down the stairs leading into the celler-......Before absolutely stopping. Still with a snarl, Snatcher snapped his head to the two lightly clanking chains. ...Him hanging there. Crying for forgivness. Not being able to escape- WITH A SCREECH OF HIS OWN THE AMOUNT OF FANGS SHOWING DOUBLED AND HE DARTED RIGHT FOR THEM!! ONE OF THE CLAWED HANDS REACHING OUT AND WITH A CRUNCH SOUND SUNK RIGHT INTO THE BASE OF WHERE ONE OF THE CHAINS WERE BOLTED TO THE WALL!! FUELED BY ANGER AND BEING OUT OF IT!! THE SNATCHER SAW RED AND WITH MORE CRUNCHING SOUNDS PULLED THOSE CHAINS FROM THE WALL!! Pieces of the wall came off with the two chains as Snatcher raged pulled them out one after the other with the force of a thousand Vanessas. The rock pieces and chains splashed into the water below with metal clanging noises from the chains as Snatcher watched with a snarl.

"PRINCE!!!"

Snatcher briefly snapped his head behind him at the stairs before clutching the still spooked child with both hands and again shot out the celler doors. He knew Vanessa couldn't leave the manor but he didn't know if she could enter the celler, but he wasn't staying to find out. The cold air blasting him and the little girl making her shiver more as he bulleted up, up, UP like some rocket. Flying high above the mansion and through the top of the ice dome, he momentarily looked around and down at his surroundings from way up high before settling on looking to the left and turning his body to shoot down, down, down. The air still cold and hard, but got warm quickly. His fluff and hattie's hair flying around wildly as he took them down and ended up landing some where randomly in his swamp. The ghost proceeded to start zig zagging through the trees, slithering in the air like a sea serpent still clutching the child to him protectively.

"W-W-What a-about Uncle M-Moon?!," Hattie finally shouted out daring to lift one corner of her hat off to peek up at him. "Isn't he still back there?!"

"Don't worry about him!," SNatcher stated bluntly, "That old peckneck can take care of himself! Besides it's morning already! He's probably back in that horizon prison until nighttime again!!"

He'll be fine. The Horizon was probably as far as one could from Vanessa being on another plain of existance. As he slithered between the trees he gradually began to slow down, but never stopped, even when he entered the burning part of his forest and casually floated along he never stopped, still tightly holding Hattie to himself in a protective hold. But she had stopped shivering and pushed the hat back on her head, her hands relaxing their grip on the time piece but still holding onto it. She coughed every so often from the smoke around them, and didn't like the heat too much, but she'd rather have herself in the clutches of Snatcher flying throw a burning cursed forest, than a frozen statue in Vanessa's creepy house forever. Now that this problem was solved they could relax. ....Well, for now at least. As he continued to float past everything he finally looked down to the little girl looking around at her surroundings......And frowned guiltly.

"Uh....Hey, Kiddo. How uh...How are you hanging in there?"

She looked up to him and smiled. "A lot better now that we're not near that crazy peckneck! And I got this!" She held up the sparkling object smiling more. "Hey! Thanks for saving me back there! I didn't know you were that fast!" Her eyes sparkled with childhood fun making him smile a little.

"Heh....Well, I have to be fast if I want to get to all my traps in someone stepped in them. A spider always catches the fly!"

She looked confused for a moment. "I thought the big spiders around here were ghosts like you too."

"Well....They are but...I-It's just a figure of speech, Kid." A small silence settled over the two as Hattie took off her hat and shoved the time piece in it before putting it back on her head, he still smiled at her a bit....before that frown came back along with a guilty feeling. ".....Hey, Hattie." She snapped her head up to him hearing her name and he slightly looked away. "....Im not...Good at saying this buuuut....I might be sorta, a little, almost sorry about...the whole borrowing without asking thing. Maybe."

She stared at him for a little longer before giving him that usually smug face making him groan and her giggle. What a soon-da-ray! "I'll forgive you, but only if you stay out of my vault."

He chuckled. "Trust me. I NEVER want to touch one of those things again. You can have them"

She nodded. "Good. Cuz I would've fought you again and won if you didn't give it back."

he chuckled. "You do pack a whallop don't ya?" Sure she did. She wacked Vanessa once and it was enough to knock her unconscious for a little over three hours. But all that aside. It was good to be back in his usual form again. He felt SO much better like this, but his happy smile was short lived when he saw the sight. They just broke through the burning tree line and the child coughed a few more times before shaking her head glad to be rid of the smoke smell and heat when he froze and stared ahead of them at him home. "WHAT THE PECK?!"

A couple of his minions were giggling and had four Mafia men backed against a tree as they all cowered away from the giggling spirits. One dweller with a white mask with long ears was holding the random old man and swaying him back and forth as if playing as he shouted for it to let go. Then ...Hey! It was the researchers. Mr. Tim was holding one of the Subconites up and seeming to be studying it as it wriggled around and demanded to be put back down. Thor was INSIDE SNATCHER'S HOME looking at everything with a magnifying glass, while Mr. Oldster was snoring fast asleep in Snatcher's arm chair. Two minions were giggling as another dweller in a fox mask was drawing on his sleeping face using their long body to hold some kind of chalk. Rough Patch seemed to be the only one who wasn't causing trouble as he just slept underneath Snatcher's chair curled up to look like a bush randomly growing under it. But they all stopped hearing Snatcher's yell and looked up. The King Ghost stared at them all for a second before scowling further and lowering his arms to drop Hattie onto her feet and pointing inside of his home. At the same time Mr. Tim dropped the minion and the dweller dropped the old man.

"YOU AND YOU!! GET OUT OF MY HOME AND STOP TOUCHING MY THINGS BEFORE I DEVOUR YOUR SOULS AND LEAVE NOTHING LEFT BUT YOUR SAD EXCUSE FOR FASHION!!" Thor immediately did so, fumbling with the magfifying glass and quickly grabbing his sleeping partner who fell and started cursing a bit being woken from his nap but Thor dragged him away seeing Snatcher float to his home just in time for them to literally fall out and into the small water moat that surrounded it. Snatcher watching annoyed but also amuzed at it. "Now. ALL OF YOU GET THE PECK OUT OF MY FOREST AND DONT EVER COME BACK OR I'LL-"

"They can't!" Snatcher looked over as Hattie bounded over to them as Thor and Oldster dragged themselves out of the water. What did she mean now? "They're stranded here! Your forest is far away from EVERYTHING!!"

"Hmph. That's kinda the point kiddo. I like my privacy. Can't you just take them?"

"No! I don't have my umbrella, and even if I could, you said I can't have strangers on my ship!"

He opened his mouth...but closed his grumbling. He JUST wanted to take it easy for a little bit. "Well what do YOU suggest? I can't teleport them half way across the world, Kid."

She smiled. "Conductor can pick them up!" She then pointed in a direction. "His train runs by your forest everyday, can't you just take them to the train station?"

He rose what would be considered a brow at him and sighed. "Kid. That's three miles away through a part of a desert. You want me to take all these dummies to a train station, through a desert, for three miles?? What's wrong with you doing it?"

"I have to return the you know what that YOU took!" She scowled and crossed her arms.

Oh....That. "Why don't I return it?"

"Fat chance! And you promised you wouldn't touch them anymore remember?" He scowled a bit but she jumped up on the vine and bounded towards him before reaching up and tugging on his hand. "PLEASE!! I promise I'll really, really forgive you!!"

He stilled stared at her with a scowl before groaning. "You're not going to leave me alone until I do it are you?.....Fine, FINE!!" He tugged his hand away from her. "But this talk is NOT over!" He snapped his head to all the other men who jumped at his frown. "ALL RIGHT!! ALL OF YOU SHUT UP!! STAND UP!! AND GET MARCHING!! IM PECKING TAKING YOU TO A BLOODY TRAIN STATION AND WE ARE NOT STOPPING UNTIL WE GET THERE!! .....WELL GET GOING!!" He pointed a claw down a dirt path and immediately the group of men got stepping Thor and Oldster tripping over one another to get out of the water.

"I say, I think you grew more cranky than the last time I encountered you. Too bad I couldn't find research a ghost's habitate."

"I can give you a REAL up close view if you want."

"Uh...N-No. Im fine...But pray tell, where is that young fellow and the lovely young lady. We were forced by that little girl with the powerful umbrella to lock the poor dear in a bathroom."

Snatcher scowled further at Vanessa being called a 'poor gal' but Hattie spoke up before he could. "Uh....M-My dad and.....m-mom..." He could see and hear her inwardly cringe. H A R D. At that. "Are fine. T-They were taken back home, a-and my .....'Mom' freaks out a lot."

Thor looked confused but a growl from Snatcher was enough for him to shut up, grab Mr. Oldster, and start dragging him to catch up with the others. Snatcher starting to float behind them, but looked at Hattie one more time. "Go HOME. And stay there until I come back. ....And remember. NO talking about any embarrassing crawling to anyone! That includes Bow and your funny vacuum cleaner." Hattie nodded and Snatcher turned back around to follow the retreating group. "COME ON!! MARCH, MARCH, MARCH!! If you all hurry you might be able to catch the afternoon train run! If not, it makes another round at night! But as soon as you're all at the station Im DONE!! AND I NEVER WANT TO SEE ANY OF YOU HEAR AGAIN DO YOU UNDERSTAND AND HEAR ME?!"

"Geez, Newbie. What took you and Boss so long?," one of the minions asked tilting her head at her. "Minion Number Twelve's been missing for a long time, but he showed back up with a whole bunch of weirdos and a cat. And then he said the boss told him to keep them here and wait for his orders."

Hattie just shrugged and pulled off her hat. Reaching back inside and pulling out the sparkling hourglass and smiling at it. Time to go home and put this back where it belonged. With the others locked away safely FOREVER!! Holding it up with one hand, she waved bye to the Subconites watching her and felt that same light headed as she vanished from the forest in a flash of blue-white light. A moment later of high sped traveling she landed on firm ground inside a very familiar looking control room inside a very familiar looking ship. Smiling, she looked around the place but didn't see Bow anywhere. Maybe she went back to bed, she did look really tired-

"oW! MY CircUIT BoArD!!," a familiar robotic voice sounded out as she felt something bump against her foot.

She looked down and happily smiled at Rumbi as he went around her. Bending down to pat him a few times, before looking back up towards the vault. Only she knew the code to it and it was in her home language which no one else knew or rea, so that was a plus. One she got close enough, she placed the time piece under one arm and using the other, she used the other to type in strange symbols into the keypad on the bottom of the vault door. It beeped a few times before a giant DING noise came from it and a robotic voice said 'Access Granted. Welcome'. The lock unbolted with a giant click and she grabbed the handle, with a giant grunt, she pulled the heavy duty door open. IT. MADE. A. HUUUUUUUUGE. CREAKING NOISE THAT ECHOED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE SHIP!! She opened it just enough for her to peek in and smile at the hundreds of sparkling time pieces, all identical to one another and sparkling with that magic sand. Carefully she tossed the small hourglass with all the others and backed out from the door, with another grunt and LOUD creaking noise, it sealed back shut and the lock clicked loudly back in place. To her satisfaction the monitor screen showing the count of hourglasses went from 999 to exactly the even number of 1,000 time pieces accounted for. All safely back inside the vault. With a sigh, she turned back around and made her way back down the ramp. Never thought she'd be so tired in the morning but all she wanted to do right now, was take a long nap on her bed or pillow mountain. But she looked up when the WHOOSH noise of a door opening sounded out, and she blinked seeing Bow walk in towards her. Bow blinked at her for a moment before rushing up to her.

"HATTIE!!" She stopped a few feet in front her giving a worried look. "I heard the vault open! Are you ok?! Where's Snatcher!? Did you get the magic glass thingy back!? Who's that weird but nice lady in your bed room?!"

Hattie blinked at the sudden amount of questions but only blinked and asked one back. "There's a lady in my bedroom?"

"YES!!" Bow threw her hands up. "She said a witch teleported her here and she's been doing nothing but using your blanket and reading your story books for HOURS!!"

She stared blankly at Bow for a long moment, before her memory slapped her in the face and her hands reached up to touch her cheeks for a moment. "OH MY GOSH!! POPPY!! I COMPLETELY FORGOT!!" Not saying anything else, she ran past Bow who Blinked and quickly ran after her back through the bedroom door and down the long child sized hallway towards the bedroom, once the two girls made out the other side of the door into the bedroom Hattie immediately saw the older woman. Poppy had taken her blanket off the bed and was sitting cross-legged on the soft mattress with it wrapped around her. Her plain black shoes, which were still soaking wet from the celler water, was left by the bed soaking the carpet underneath. In her hands was Hattie's favorite fairytale book 'Starella and the Milky Way Prince' which Poppy was reading but stopped and looked up once the children came in. Hattie immediately ran over to her. "IM SORRY!! I didn't mean to take so long, I swear! "

Poppy immediately held her hands up at the child's distress. "What? No, no. Sweetie, it's ok. Your friend was really nice and gave me some cookies so I think we can call it even." She smiled and Hattie now noticed she had an accent. It sounded similar to Cooking Cat's with her country voice. "But if I may ask, why did you take so long?"

Hattie groaned. "I had to put my time piece back together and then Snatcher had to rescue me from Vanessa, and then we flew REALLY fast, and then I had to convince him to take everyone to the train station and I completely forgot you were here and now I gotta find out what to do-"

Poppy held up her hands again. "Hey, hey. Slow down there. What do you mean train station? And where's your dad?...No. More importantly what sea are we on? Are we near the Nyakuza Islands or something?"

Hattie blinked at her. "No. You're in my space ship. In outer space. I'm an 'alien'....I asked Snatcher what an 'alien' was once, and he said aliens were space travelers...So Im an alien with a space ship!", she stated proudly.

"So....It is true...." She looked around the room for a bit, not sure what to feel. "Aliens do exist...and I really am in...o-o-outer space?" The girls nodded and she shook her head. "I thought your friend here was just playing a game. But.....wow...I guess that would explain the whole, not a witch thing and why your lamp doesn't use a candle....But why were you in the Queen's home? Were you trying to invade our kingdom?"

Hattie rolled her eyes. "Why does everyone keep asking me if Im invading them?...Whatever invading means." She gave Poppy a slightly annoyed look. "No. Snatcher stole a time Piece and broke it, and brought everyone back to life and I had to fix it!"

Poppy blinked again in even more confusion, "What's a....'time peice'?"

"......Maybe I should start from the beginning. " The small child went over and jumped onto the bed beside Poppy and gazed up at her for a moment in thought before sighing. "Ok. Snatcher said Im not supposed to talk to strangers.....But for some reason you look REALLY familiar, so I guess you're not a stranger??" She questioned her own sense for a moment before shaking her head again and smiling. "Well, you see a long time ago, I climbed into this space ship my dead grandpa made for me but my mom hated him because she was supposed to take over being Ceo of Time...Whatever that is, like the rest of my family did, but she said no. And she didn't want me traveling in space because she was really sick and needed me buuuut-....." She looked sideways considering telling her the rest, but for some reason she felt compelled to. I mean, practically everyone on this world already knew of the alien saving them from the crazy blonde kid with the hourglasses, except for Empress and maybe that Captain Walrus guy. SO really what was the harm? "Well I accidentally let all my time pieces fall on this planet and I had to go get them back-"

"What IS a time piece?"

"Oh. They're these magic hourglass things that can control time, but they're too dangerous to use, they also power my ship! I had to fix a LOT of stuff. And then I went home and-......" She again frowned and looked down. Her hands fiddling with the clip of her came. "M-My...mom...wasn't around anymore....I don't know where she went cuz I couldn't find her....But then I realized I was missing some more time pieces!" She looked back up to her after a moment with another little smile. "But that means I got to come back! And then I sunk a ship TOTALLY on accident, fought a whole bunch of crazy cats, OH!! And Snatcher gave me a whole bunch of clothes after I agreed to his death wish contracts! And now he's sort of kinda my dad....Which is COOL!! Cuz who else has a ghost dad!! Even if he is grumpier than Conductor."

"H-Hold on there a little bit, Sugar." Poppy lifted a hand up to her spinning and confused head trying to process this whole story thrown at her. Most of it DIDNT make sense since she still didn't know the most of the story. It sounded more like a story fabricated by a child's imagination like when she used to watch all the children play pretend at the town square while she sold her flowers. "So...L-Let me try to get SOME things straight....Your family is....gone." She didn't want to say dead to upset the child or anything. "And you're an alien?.....Ok. I think I can believe and get THAT part. But these magic hourglasses??" She hoped she was getting that right. She still could barely believe there was such a thing. "Power your ship with magic or something. And you now live here. And your father is a.......ghost??" Hattie nodded. Her father was a.....spirit? "Are you sure you're not a witch? I thought only those with great supernatural power could communicate with spirits and the dead. L-Like the old village fortune teller."

Hattie rose and shook her head. "I don't think so. Cuz everyone can see Snatcher. He's like this big loud mouth and he screams 'FOOOOOOLL!!' a lot, and haunts this forest."

"W-Well, he must be a very powerful ghost to do that. I mean I think he would be, I've never heard of any spirit like that. Or heard any news about cursed hourglasses, or a haunted forest. You must live far away from the Subonit and Subconette Kingdoms." Does that mean the man with the strange brown hair she briefly saw from under the blanket was that ghost? Did she really see and hear a ghost?! Well, she didn't know, he wasn't facing her and she didn't stop to see who he was. She was more worried about escaping before she was locked away again by that weird monster....Speaking of which, how did they get they get past her? How did this CHILD get past her. She still looked at Hattie confused. "How did you get past that shadow monster? I didn't see her anywhere when you rescued me. Does that mean she left the mansion?..ARE THE PEOPLE OK?!"

Hattie blinked and leaned away when Poppy gave her an extremely worried look and to Poppy's added panic and worry shook her tiny head. "They were all ice statues and ghosts. I'm sorry."

"W-WHAT?! N-NO!! NO THAT CAN'T BE TRUE!!" Those hands reached up quickly to grab her pretty red hair, her sharp movements making the storybook tumble out of her lap and onto the floor, both girls blinked at it before giving Poppy worried looks as the older woman took deeper breaths. "H-HOW!? HOW COULD ALL OF THIS HAVE HAPPENED?!"

"Queen Vanessa cursed everyone?" Hattie shrugged. "Im not sure how she did it, but Snatcher says she went really pecking bonkers and cursed everyone to freeze a long time ago."

"....." She slowly looked to her with wide eyes. "....QUEEN Vanessa?! You mean our b-beloved and k-kind queen?! S-Surely you must be mistaken. She's a-always been so nice if not a little strange, are you sure you're not mixing her up?"

The little girl scowled and crossed her arms. "I know a crazy person when I see one! I see LOTS of crazy people all the time. Some are scary crazy like Snatcher or Conductor but they're not THAT bad. But Vanessa is PECKING INSANE!! She tried to freeze me lots of times!"

"B-But....why?" Those blue eyes looked down at her hands unmoving as her brain STILL couldn't believe anything she was being told. She was always a nice person. Her friend, the prince, always said so. Sure she did a LOT of weird and sometimes questionable things, like banning bacon in the kingdom, or practicing hairstyles on her fiancé, but she always looked so happy whenever she saw her. And the children loved her, and so did the Prince who always said nothing but kind things about her. How did she-.....How COULD she? Surely this little alien must've been mistaken. She was from a far away place after all. "H-How....?"

The two little girls exchanged a look before looking at Poppy with pity. "I...I don't really know HOW? Snatcher said her black magic ate her soul up turning her into an ice witch, I think that's what he said. She got really mad because she was jealous I think, and then went crazy and froze everything!!....Well, except for Snatcher's forest. He has really strong fire powers."

"B-But....." She just shook her head. Nothing made ANY sense. "T-This doesn't make ANY sense!! I mean...I didn't think she'd-.....D-Does this mean the one who locked me up was-.....HOW COULD ALL OF THIS HAPPEN IN ONE DAY!?" She gripped her head harder. "SURELY!! N-NO ONE GOT FROZEN THIS FAST!!! I W-WAS FINE THIS MORNING!!"

"No you weren't. You were frozen like everyone else." Innocent confusion was on Hattie's face when Poppy snapped her panicked so confused head to her.

"WHAT?!"

"Snatcher tried to get Vanessa lost by throwing one of my time pieces at her." She crossed her arms and pouted a bit oblivious to the grown woman's panicked face. "There was a lot of frozen people in there for a really long time and came back to life when his wish backfired."

"How long were you in there, Miss?," Bow asked politely looking up at Poppy with a tilted head,

Poppy just sat there blankly for a long moment before shaking her head. "I-I don't remember. I-It must've been at least a D-day or day and a half!! I blacked out for a little bit after it g-got really cold!! All I remember is getting dragged up there by two giant knights, and then......Queen Vanessa..." It was STILL so weird and unbeleivable. She couldn't believe what she was even saying. "Blamed me for committing some kind of treason to the royal family, I can't remember exactly what she said, my memory is too fuzzy, and then I was l-locked upstairs. All I can remember after that is you rescuing me."

A small silence passed among the three girls sitting there, before Bow hummed and rubbed her chin. "You said you knew Vanessa?"

"W-Well...N-No. She never came by my shop, I only saw her once or twice when she visited the village. ....And I guess now as a monster of some kind."....Hattie's eyes suddenly became wide with some kind of realization and again the girls exchanged some kind of look catching her eye. "W-What?....W-Why are you making those faces?"

"You said you were alive before everything froze right?"

"Yes....W-Why?"

"Miss Poppy.....That happened a thousand years ago. You've been frozen for a long time."

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