#✩. THE CROWN OF ALL THAT LIVES (SORA).

[solannecontinuum]

Even if it makes me blind I just wanna see the light Breathe in, leave it all behind I just wanna see the light.

SAN HOLO - LIGHT.

SON OF GOD ILLUSTRATION SERIES. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

[doveriathegoddess]

Hello hello everyone I'm back at it again at Krispy Kreme- I mean my Mariolore AU silliness and I have with me today the Lineage of the Queens of the Mushroom Kingdom. The line of Queens will range from Dove all the way into the future/modern era to the princess that will one day become Queen. Without further ado let us begin with Queen Dove herself :3

Queen Dove was indeed "Beloved by the Realm" as her gentle spirit had managed to tame her husband King Boo known as the "Tyrant King". Dove was also a devoted mother to her and Boo's two children Theresa and Haru, and a loving wife for many years up until King Boo's death. After her husband died, the Queen continued to rule over the Mushroom Kingdom for 3 more years until she abdicated the throne to her oldest child and only daughter Theresa, retiring and becoming the Dowager Queen as she moved into the Summer Castle to live out the rest of her life...

Queen Theresa the Mad ascended to the throne at 21 years old when her mother Queen Dove abdicated the throne to her. The first few years of her reign were peaceful until Theresa eventually suffered from a mental breakdown due to a build up of paranoia, believing that her younger brother Haru was planning to take her throne for himself, which caused her to start attacking some of the other kingdoms in the region. Eventually she did get overthrown by Haru who used the power of the Seven Stars to seal her away into a painting, but not before she used the last of her dark magic to place a curse on her brother and his bloodline, uttering the words "No more sons shall inherit the throne forevermore..."

Queen Papaya of the Sprixies was the daughter of Queen Green Sprixie, and when Prince Haru of the Mushroom Kingdom arrived at her home to seek asylum after Queen Theresa's failed attempt to kill him, she convinced her mother to let him stay. During the time the prince stayed at the Sprixie Kingdom, he and Papaya fell in love before Haru eventually set off to take back the Mushroom Kingdom once his older sister started getting out of control with her destruction. After the war ended and Haru was crowned King, Papaya and her Sprixie servants left the Sprixie Kingdom and used their magic to restore the region back to life when it was on the brink of ruin. As soon as she reunited with the newly crowned King of the Mushroom Kingdom, Haru asked her to marry him and become his Queen, to which she accepted. Their marriage would unite the Mushroom and Sprixie Kingdoms together, and during her reign as Queen, Papaya oversaw that the Sprixies had a good relationship with the Toads and Humans of the Mushroom Kingdom...

Queen Momo the Precious would be the first Queen to start the lineage of female monarchs, as she was the daughter of King Haru and Queen Papaya. As a child Momo learned how to dance and her love for dancing grew with her into adulthood, and even as Queen she continued to dance at festivals, parties, and other events. Momo adored her subjects just as much as they loved her, and her reign over the Mushroom Kingdom would be known as a Golden Age. Under Momo's rule, peace, prosperity, and the people all flourished in the Mushroom Kingdom...

Queen Sora the Warrior was the daughter of Queen Momo and feared by those who dared to threaten the Mushroom Kingdom. As a young child she watched her father train the knights and guards that defended her home, and after many pleas to join her father decided to let her train as a knight. Even after many years of training Sora would still continue to spar with the knights as Queen, and soon her skills were put to the test when a rouge faction of Koopas started attacking the Mushroom Kingdom due to a disagreement over territory. Enemies would flee upon seeing the massive sword Sora carried with her, and during the battle that becoming the turning point only one Koopa mage was brave enough to try to defeat the Warrior Queen, but fate had their plans as during their fight Queen Sora and the Koopa Mage fell in love. And from their love the Queen and the Mage combined their swordsmanship and magic to end the fighting once and for all...

Queen Elemora the Majestic was the half human half koopa daughter born from the union of her parents, her mother being Queen Sora and her father a Koopa Mage. Elemora proved to be her father's daughter as she inherited his koopa magic, and just like her mother learned how to be a warrior from her father, Elemora learned from her father on how to use her koopa magic. When the half koopa queen was crowned, she wasted no time in making sure that the relationship between the Mushroom and Koopa Kingdom was restored to its greatness as the previous war had caused it to deteriorate. Even though majority saw Elemora as a human, there would be times when those unlucky enough would bear witness to her koopa side...

Queen Seraphina the Songstress was the daughter of Queen Elemora, and just like the title she held Seraphina's singing was the most beautiful thing that the Mushroom Kingdom and the entire region could hear for thousands of miles. As her singing started as a child, Seraphina would continue to carry a tune into her adulthood and when she became Queen she sought to utilize her voice to the fullest extent. Seraphina would then oversee the building of the Sparkle Theater as one of her first acts of Queen, and once it opened many came far and war to see the Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom perform as the first Opera Singer in the Sparkle Theater. After performing many solo acts, she eventually began to perform duets with her husband, a Luma being who was banished after he began to become more human...

Queen Morgana the Devoted is the daughter of Queen Seraphina, and since she was a teenager Morgana loved being social with everyone she came across. The young queen's marriage to a newly promoted captain boosted morale for the citizens, as the his business in trading overseas flourished which led to the economy of the Mushroom Kingdom being nearly restored to it's former glory. But tragedy would strike as shortly after the couple's daughter was born, a dangerous storm had struck the king's ship while he was out at sea, and the captain went down with his ship after making sure his crew had safely made it out. Queen Morgana would grieve over the loss of her beloved husband along with the Mushroom Kingdom, and she would make sure that she put her young infant daughter who needed her the most first above all else. As her daughter grew into a child, Morgana began a relationship with a Koopa diplomat who had been friends with her late husband, and eventually the two of them wed. When her daughter grew older and married her own husband, Morgana abdicated the throne to her and retired to the Summer Castle as the Dowager Queen with her second husband. The Dowager Queen and her current husband still reside in the Summer Castle, as they grow older together...

Queen Freya the Wonder is the daughter of Queen Morgana and the current ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom as we enter the modern era. As fate would have it, Freya happened to posses the powers of the Oracle and this meant that she was also the new Queen of the Celestial Kingdom, causing for the island that had been neutral for centuries to now become allied with the Mushroom Kingdom. With Freya's powers as an Oracle proving to be the strongest out of all previous rulers of the Celestial Kingdom, the Seven Stars themselves descended onto the Mushroom Kingdom so they could teach the young "Queen of Queens" on how to use her powers to better the world itself. Queen Freya continues to rule over the Mushroom Kingdom and uses her powers to protect it along with the other kingdoms...

Princess Aurora "Peach" Toadstool is the young 14 year old daughter of Queen Freya, and is an eager little princess that has a heart for animals and adventure. She still has a lot to learn on what it truly means to be a Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom, but nonetheless she continues to grow everyday and run around the castle she calls home under the watchful eyes of her parents and the castle staff...

And that concludes the Lineage of the Queens of the Mushroom Kingdom! To wrap it all up I also have a family tree that I created so it can help everyone remember who's the daughter of who. It also includes the names of the kings that the queens married :D (If you guys are having trouble reading my handwriting in some certain areas then just let me know and I can type it out so it's easier-)

I love trees <3

[tinyshe]

The Canticle of the Sun

Original text in Umbrian dialect:

Altissimu, omnipotente bon Signore, Tue so le laude, la gloria e l'honore et onne benedictione. Ad Te solo, Altissimo, se konfano, et nullu homo ène dignu te mentouare. Laudato sie, mi Signore cum tucte le Tue creature, spetialmente messor lo frate Sole, lo qual è iorno, et allumini noi per lui. Et ellu è bellu e radiante cum grande splendore: de Te, Altissimo, porta significatione. Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora Luna e le stelle: in celu l'ài formate clarite et pretiose et belle. Laudato si, mi Signore, per frate Uento et per aere et nubilo et sereno et onne tempo, per lo quale, a le Tue creature dài sustentamento. Laudato si, mi Signore, per sor'Acqua, la quale è multo utile et humile et pretiosa et casta. Laudato si, mi Signore, per frate Focu, per lo quale ennallumini la nocte: ed ello è bello et iucundo et robustoso et forte. Laudato si, mi Signore, per sora nostra matre Terra, la quale ne sustenta et gouerna, et produce diuersi fructi con coloriti fior et herba. Laudato si, mi Signore, per quelli ke perdonano per lo Tuo amore et sostengono infirmitate et tribulatione. Beati quelli ke 'l sosterranno in pace, ka da Te, Altissimo, sirano incoronati. Laudato si mi Signore, per sora nostra Morte corporale, da la quale nullu homo uiuente pò skappare: guai a quelli ke morrano ne le peccata mortali; beati quelli ke trouarà ne le Tue sanctissime uoluntati, ka la morte secunda no 'l farrà male. Laudate et benedicete mi Signore et rengratiate e seruiteli cum grande humilitate.

Notes: so=sono, si=sii (be!), mi=mio, ka=perché, u and v are both written as u, sirano=saranno

English Translation:

Most High, all powerful, good Lord, Yours are the praises, the glory, the honour, and all blessing. To You alone, Most High, do they belong, and no man is worthy to mention Your name. Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures, especially through my lord Brother Sun, who brings the day; and you give light through him. And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour! Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars, in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind, and through the air, cloudy and serene, and every kind of weather through which you give sustenance to Your creatures. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water, which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste. Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire, through whom you light the night and he is beautiful and playful and robust and strong. Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth, who sustains us and governs us and who produces varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs. Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for Your love, and bear infirmity and tribulation. Blessed are those who endure in peace for by You, Most High, they shall be crowned. Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no living man can escape. Woe to those who die in mortal sin. Blessed are those who will find Your most holy will, for the second death shall do them no harm. Praise and bless my Lord, and give Him thanks and serve Him with great humility.[3]

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[duckapus]

Here We Go Again...

(When Team Rocket first encountered Meme Pikachu)

Meowth: I'm sorry, but the position of annoying talking Pokemon is already taken!

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Zack: Toast is just large croutons.

Ted:... *deploys toast depicting Zack's face with "X"es for eyes*

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Arle: Now me? I'm not like the twins. I don't know the first thing about clothes. Pretty much all I can do is look at something and tell you if it's clothes or not.

Arle: This chair? *taps on the chair she's sitting in* Not clothes.

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(Doppel meets a fortune teller while traveling in Magnamiel)

Fortune Teller: Your future is full of struggle and anguish. Most of it self-inflicted.

Pierrot: But ye didn't read my palms or anythin'.

Fortune Teller: I didn't need to. It's written all over your mask.

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Sally: I have edge!

Elanore: You really don't. You're literally the most wide-eyed person I've ever seen even with all the horrors you've lived through. If you weren't made of metal you'd probably have the face of a cartoon lamb.

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Ash: Actually despite being a teenager and an Avatar I'm a surprisingly rational person.

Pikachu: Your hand's been stuck in a vending machine for twenty minutes.

Ash: I paid for my pretzels.

Ash: I'm getting my pretzels.

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Andrew: Aren't you a little young to be drinking wine?

Frenzy, holding a wine glass full of goat blood: ...Yes.

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Tulip: If I stay in bed I'll be warm. If I take a shower I'll be warm. But between the bed and the shower? No. That Is Not The Warm.

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(If 4 had managed to recover more quickly (or at all))

Admiral 3: Enough! How dare you mock me in such a manner!?

SMG4: Well, how would you like me to mock you? I take requests.

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Frenzy: Sometimes I drink milk straight from the container.

Ash: The Miltank?

Frenzy: WHAT?

Sora: Ash, why!?

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Laharl: Etna has taught Sicily how to stick post-it's on people's backs without them noticing.

Laharl: She doesn't know they're supposed to say stuff like "Kick Me" so they just have cute drawings or animal facts.

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Frenzy, vibrating intensely: GuysthiscoffeeissogoodIcouldprobablydoamathproblem.

Sora, already dialing Crown's number: Correctly?

Frenzy: Idon'tknow.

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Zack: Uh, I think I got your lunch. *holds up a note that says "I'm very proud of you. Love, Mom"*

Cody: Oh, yeah. I didn't think this was for me. *holds up a note that says "Be good. For the love of God, please be good"*

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Red: If you ever feel safe remember that I am out there.

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Meggy: THREE MONTHS!

Boopkins: What's she talking about?

Bob: Don't worry about it-

Meggy: FOR THREE MONTHS YOU WATCHED ME WATER A PLASTIC PLANT!

Bob, trying not to laugh: It's in the lobby, it isn't even your plant!

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Luigi: Hey Bro, what are you doing?

Mario: Trying to draw a perfect circle.

Luigi: ...That's a triangle.

Mario: I said I'm trying!

[uppermoonkoku]

DASH GAMES | what does your muse…

What does your muse smell like?

// Ko's natural scent is baked apples and cinnamon. Like that of an Apple Pie fresh from the oven. He might use cinnamon cologne if he wants the cinnamon scent to be more than what it is naturally. The cologne came from a special female whom Ko had once known and even begun to fall for.

What does your muse's hands feel like?

// Ko's hands are soft and smooth with a hint of comfortable coolness. This was once due to him putting lotion on regularly. But, with his newly acquired shifting ability, Ko's body (hands included) had adjusted to keeping a smooth soft touch over the callousness he once had. Though he will shift to have the callousness returned if he's feeling nostalgic or wielding Kyokokukamusari.

What does your muse usually eat in a day?

// Humans. Being a demon means that he has to for nutrition purposes. But, he is slowly being weened from human flesh with the help of Haruki's and Akari's blood. During this interphase, Ko's main diet was human blood mixed with his adoptive parents and small portions of rice. Once fully able to eat human food without the assistance of much blood, Ko tends to eat rice with every meal. Post Series // Ko is fully able to consume human food and human blood if he so wishes. Though he eats human food more since it's easier to obtain. He eats more frequently, sometimes up to 8 times a day due to having the powers of both Haruki and Akari to maintain. Many of Haruki's friends (Forest Spirits) believe that Ko is a Demi-Forest, which is why he needs more food to sustain himself. The fact that most forest life blooms in Spring and Summer means that Ko is losing a lot of his strength and life force during these months.

Does your muse have a good singing voice?

//Surprisingly he does! Ko used to sing Yoriich to sleep when they were children. Over time Ko would sing privately to himself over the years as a way to keep himself company and his mind occupied. Singing is also a form of comfort Ko uses when he's feeling too stressed and his voice matches his mood during this, becoming wobbly or too high pitched. Ko's voice is known for lulling many to sleep and he sings if he believes that someone needs some rest. He has lulled his adoptive family to sleep on more than one occasion. He's even lulled the animal spirits of the enchanted necklaces to sleep as well. Sometimes Ko can be found singing Sora, his Raven spirit to sleep.

Does your muse have any bad habits or nervous ticks?

// Ko tends to hide his bad habits and nervous ticks well. This is due to him trying to hide all his "faults" and appearing as the perfect samurai/demon that's put on him. When things are too much, Ko will begin to wrap his arms around himself in an attend to comfort himself, just like Haruki would comfort him. This is mostly done unconsciously and is the first sign that everything is not as it seems. Ko will break eye contact and look for something to focus on that isn't a person or living object. An unseen issue with Ko wrapping his arms around himself is the fact that when dealing with high anxiety or stress, Ko's nails lengthen into crawls. If he's holding himself, his claws can easily rip through the fabric of his kimono, into his flesh drawing blood.

What does your muse usually look like/wear?

// Ko keeps his kimono and hakama as the main outfit, under his kimono is Sora's necklace. He is protective of her home and keeps it hidden so that she'll be safe when not out. When out, Ko pulls the necklace from under his Kimono. He only changes out of this for formal events or if he wants something lighter to wear. In the case of wanting something light to wear, Ko slips into a purple yukata with a black mist design. When training, Ko does slip his kimono off so as to not restrict his movements. Post Series // Ko's outfit stays the same, but Haruki's fur cape is on top. Ko now wears a crown that he and his surviving sister had constructed. This crown had the remaining gems that hold the only surviving animal spirits of his family. Ko had offered to break the gems and allow the animals to pass on to the afterlife, but they had adamantly refused. Ko is protective of this crown and will attack if he believes that one is a treat. The crown is made out of metal with each gem entwined and hanging like droplets around Ko's head.

Is your muse affectionate? How so?

// Outwardly Ko is not that affectionate. In fact, one has to gain his trust for him to start being the affectionate demon that he's come to be known for. Most of the time Ko's affection comes in small forms, like cleaning up a mess or tidying up a room. Other times it's him cooking something that he wants someone to try or a favorite dish of theirs. The ultimate way Ko shows affection is by sewing a one-of-a-kind kimono or outfit. Sewing takes a long time for Ko and the days, even months he puts into a piece can drain him and leave his fingers with prick makes from the needles. So, him making a kimono or outfit means he trusts you will everything he can.

What position does your muse sleep in?

// Ko tends to sleep on his back most of the time, but he can be found on his side or tossing and turning if he's having a nightmare. That is if he's able to sleep. If he can't sleep at home, he tends to slip into his parents' room and snuggle between them. The snoring and purring from his parents help lull the demon into sleep. If Ko is at someone else's house, the demon will sit in the living room until he can feel himself falling asleep. If he's not able to, the demon will sit on the porch and listen to the night sounds.

Could you hear your muse in the hallway from another room?

// No, Ko is very quiet and most won't know where he is unless he makes his presence known. Sometimes, Ko doesn't want to be bothered and he makes sure he hides himself well. The only few times Ko can be heard from another room are when he's in a heated argument with someone, a bad nightmare, or an anxiety attack. It is best to knock before entering any room Ko is in since the demon doesn't like being startled.

Tagged: Stole it from @tsukkiakarii XD Tagging: @peachyuus (Daki) @manneatcr @multifacetmuses (Amane) @musingmemories (Shinobu) @eyes-like-ruby/@eyes-like-obsidian @sunsblaze/@moonslament @ofmistnmoons @dxllhcuses @oceanwhispers (Yuta) @multiverseofmisfits (Genya) @crownshattered (Koyuki) @sncwhashira @bloodiedwisteria @fearsnosun @flxshy (Akaza)/@giraffeiisms @shlnlgamls (Hidan) @timelostobserver @lotus-n-lillies (Muchiro) @fallesto (Mother Miranda) @akcboshi (Senjuro) @wolfvirago @whirling-fangs @fruitanddarkness (Koru-Ko) @frogprinceus @historias-multorum and anyone else!!!!

[10piecechickennuggy]

Magic and Secrets, Ch. 8 - Sanji x Witch!OC

WARNING: Mature content ahead!

DISCLAIMER: I do not own One Piece or the art featured above. This is a fan-created work featuring an original character.

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“Shhh.” Sora’s delicate hands rubbed gentle circles on her son’s back. Her cheek rested against his crown of blonde hair as salty tears soaked into the blue cotton of her shirt. “Hush, darling. You’re safe now.”

Sanji sniffled, his tears continuing to fall as blurry eyes rose to meet his mother’s. “Why does father hate me?” His lip quivered as the question escaped unfiltered. 

Her kind smile morphed into an uncertain frown. Her brows furrowed in frustration as she considered how to respond. “I’m sorry, Sanji.” She held him tight, burying his face into her shoulder. She couldn’t let him see her own tears which threatened to spill.

“Mom?” Sanji tried to push himself back, but found himself held in place by a firm hand on the back of his head.

“I’m sorry. So, so sorry.” Her voice had taken on a softer tone, barely audible as she began to pet her son’s hair. Golden lashes glistened with her guilt and sorrow. Every unspoken truth hung in the air, threatening to flow off her tongue.

Sora willed the waterworks away, releasing her strangling grip on the boy. When Sanji’s eyes met her matching crystal blue orbs, they had crinkled in a loving smile. “Why don’t you show me what you’ve brought today? That basket smells wonderful.”

Excited joy overtook the young boy, who scurried away to fetch the basket in question. Once returned to his mother’s lap, Sanji produced an array of treats. Muffins, scones, and cookies wafted their respective scents for Sora to take in. 

Despite the cookies being soggy, the muffins having too much salt, and the scones being rock hard, Sora praised each of her son’s creations. The unbridled happiness which shone from his bright smile was worth every unpleasant bite.

When the boy had finally left for the evening, Sora found herself gazing out the window. Though her only view was the turrets of the adjoining snail, her mind was far into the future. 

Would Sanji be alright without her? She could barely aid him in her current state, as evident by the boy’s constant abuse at the hands of her other sons and husband. 

Curse that drug.

She scowled at her reflection in the glass. If only she hadn’t been so extreme in her rebellion against Judge. Had she not taken that accursed medication, she wouldn’t be bedridden and dying. If she’d only been smart enough to not - 

No. Sora knew the dangers of her actions that day. She knew that taking the drug would cost her life. But without it - without its powerful effects, Sanji would be the same as his brothers. Sure, the boy would have been spared years of torment. But the retribution would have been his humanity. 

Trembling hands muffled open sobs as the woman finally allowed her tears to fall.

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“Wow, . . .” The word escapes Vera, less an exclamation and more a thought given unintended form. 

“It is quite the sight.” Sanji speaks from her side, his smile broad. “Though, not nearly as stunning as you.”

Before the pair lay the festival grounds, countless lights glittering in the dark. Stalls advertising games and food littered the streets, illuminated by the warm glow of lanterns proclaiming good fortune. At the center of it all lay an effigy to the island’s guardian deity, a crowd dancing about the statue to live music.

Vera’s grip on Sanji’s hand tightened as she took in the scene. Though her expression held excitement, her stance betrayed uncertainty. She took a step closer to Sanji, her free hand raising to his elbow. 

Sensing her unease, Sanji rubbed the back of her hand with his thumb. “It’s a lot to take in.” He spoke with a softened smile, his voice gentle as though any increased volume would frighten her away. “Why don’t we just walk around the festival first? We can see what all there is and then decide which stalls to return to.”

Vera nodded, the brim of her witch’s hat obscuring her eyes. She allowed her companion to lead the way, silently observing the sights and smells as they moved through the streets.

This was all so new to her. Festivals and celebrations were held frequently on Mariejois, but she’d never been allowed to attend. She was a slave, after all. Her inexperience kept her on edge. 

How was one meant to behave in this situation? Would Sanji think her inept? Could one or two missteps ruin the prince’s perception of her? Was this date her only chance to win over her prince?

Wait. Date? Was this a date? Or was this simply two friends on an outing? Was he just being kind when he offered to accompany her? Sanji was holding her hand, but surely he had picked up on her nervousness. He was a gentleman - a kind, handsome, wonderful gentleman. 

Knock it off, Vera!

A group of young children ran past the pair, laughter erupting from their small forms. One child, a boy around six, tripped in pursuit of his companions. He crashed straight into Vera, falling onto his behind in the aftermath. 

Vera, who managed to stay upright thanks to Sanji’s quick reaction and firm grip, immediately turned to the boy in concern. “Oh my! Are you alright?” She leaned down, examining the boy for any injuries.

Tears welled in the child’s eyes as his mind processed what had just happened. Sensing his imminent meltdown, Vera quickly uttered a spell. “Here.” A colorful lollipop appeared in her hand, which she offered to the boy. “Candy always makes things better.” 

She smiled down at the boy, who stared at the lollipop in surprise. When his chubby fingers stretched out to grip the stick, one of the other children rushed over. 

“Don’t!” The other child pulled his friend upright, standing between Vera and the boy. This child appeared older, a scowl painted on his features. “She’s a witch. She’ll curse you!” The older boy’s eyes betrayed fear through his brave performance.

The younger child’s eyes grew in unison with Vera’s. How could she have forgotten? Prejudice against witches wasn’t contained to a single island. Had sailing with the Strawhats really made her guard drop so much?

“Go away, witch!” The other children had gathered now, one throwing a rock that landed at Vera’s feet.

“Hey!” Sanji stepped in, his voice an authoritative bark. “You little brats better watch it!” 

The cook raised his right leg, which instantly became engulfed in flames. It was clearly a hollow threat, but the children cowered all the same. “You should be ashamed of yourselves, treating a beautiful woman like that. After she tried to help you too.”

The group scattered, shrieks of fear mingling with the boisterous noise of joyous festivities. Vera brought herself upright, dusting off the sheer tulle of her skirt. When Sanji turned to her with an expression of panicked worriment, she giggled.

“I take it you’re alright, then?” When she nodded, he released a sigh of relief. “I hope those kids didn’t ruin the evening for you.”

Vera shook her head, her chocolate curls dancing as she did. “Don’t worry. If I let every discriminatory child get to me, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy anything.” She offered him a reassuring smile as her hand reached for his. “And I intend to fully enjoy our time together.”

It was Sanji’s turn to blush. As their hands rejoined, he found himself at a loss for words. 

Her resilience and kind heart were endearing. He’d been intending to monopolize her time at the festival simply to fuel his own interests. She was a gorgeous woman and he was a gentleman, so it was only natural he’d want to escort Vera to her first festival. 

But was there more to his motives than he realized? Were his flirtatious nature and chivalrous duty the only reasoning for their current situation? Sanji wouldn’t deny he was attracted to Vera - he wanted to get to know her more. To know what her mysterious comments meant and perhaps peruse her romantically. But was there more to it than vague allure?

When Vera’s eyes lit up and she excitedly pointed to a food stall, the cook felt his heart thud just a little faster. 

After their encounter with the group of children, the witch had miraculously opened up. It was as though the incident distracted the girl from her worries, allowing her to fully immerse herself in experiencing the festivities.

Sanji explained different foods and games, happily purchasing anything she wished to try. Childlike wonder had overtaken her as she bounced from stall to stall. Sweet and savory dishes were sampled, sugary were drinks guzzled, and many contests of skill were attempted. Sanji had even won her a prize at one such stall.

“Just drop a coin into the water.” The festival worker explained, gesturing to a large fish tank. There were bowls and cups of various sizes placed sporadically about the aquarium, each at differing depths. “If the coin lands in one of the containers, you get a prize.”

Vera eyed the possible prizes that could be won. Each dish had a corresponding color, which matched to different “levels” of awards. 

“Something caught your eye?” Sanji had noticed her gazing at one of the prize walls, curious which difficulty he’d need to attempt.

Vera raised her hand timidly, pointing with a single finger towards one of the medium prize levels. “The hair comb with red gardenias.” 

Three berries. That’s all the money it took for Sanji to win the comb. When his coin had landed in that purple wine glass, Vera had cheered openly. 

She bounced with excitement as the comb was taken down and handed to him. She could hardly stand still long enough to allow Sanji to tuck the intricately carved piece of wood into the brim of her hat.

Her repeated thanks was like music to his ears as the pair continued through the maze of stalls.

The pair sat near a fountain, taking a much needed break while Vera happily munched on some fried dough. “This is delicious!” She spoke after swallowing a rather large bite of the crunchy treat. “How have I never had this before?”

Sanji chuckled, removing the cigarette he’d been smoking from his lips. “Who knew you’d like funnel cakes so much? I’d be happy to make you some for dessert one night.”

Vera had taken another bite, nodding enthusiastically at the prospect. 

As she continued eating, Sanji finished his smoke. After stamping the remnants out with his heel, the blonde turned to his companion in amusement. “How have you never been to a festival before? Not even as a child?”

Vera finished her plate, wiping powdered sugar from her lips. She shrugged. “I wasn’t really allowed outside the mansion. And after I ran away, I was always too busy with my maid duties to ever do anything fun like this.”

Sanji halted his movements. His brows furrowed. “Apologies if this is overstepping, but you weren’t born into slavery, were you?”

Her spine straightened immediately, eyes like dinner plates as she mentally berated herself. 

“Umm, n-no.” She instinctively moved her right hand to cover the slave mark which lay hidden beneath her sleeve. She looked away, mentally searching for a way out of the conversation. She was panicking. “Th-this was later. Ijust meant, youknow how parentscanbe. Alwayssooverbearing andcontrolling. Especiallywhentheyhateyourgutsfrombirth.”

As she babbled on, her words grew more quiet and jumbled. Her speech increased in speed until Sanji could barely tell she was even speaking the same language as him. The cook took her hand, the action mirroring their first encounter.

“Deep breaths.” He instructed, for both Vera and himself. “You don’t have to share any more than you’re comfortable with.”

Her thoughts were spiraling, scenes of abuse throughout key points of her life replaying in her mind’s eye. Beatings at her stepfather’s hand, Laura begging for mercy on her behalf, her own mother holding her down so she could be branded. Being sold into an arranged marriage, forced into slavery in her own home, and then made to be King Judge Vinsmoke’s personal harlot. 

All the emotions of these events came crashing over her as though she were reliving them in real time. The fear, pain, and betrayal she felt as a child ripped through her very being. Her eyes appeared to look at nothing as a myriad of tears began to spill without her realizing.

“Why?”

The question wasn’t directed at anyone in particular. Herself, maybe. Her parents, more likely. But those answers would never come. She knew that, and still her soul longed for an explanation. 

Why was she subjected to a life of misery? Her mother was the one who’d had an affair, resulting in her conception. Why was she the one to be punished? She hadn’t asked to be born - not to a cheating woman and not into a cruel household.

Why was she subjected to such barbarism? Why did her mother condone and participate in her mistreatment?

Why? Why? Why?

“Why what?” Sanji had gripped both her shoulders, searching her eyes for any sign she was still with him. His words felt like a far off whisper, meant to be heard by another set of ears than her own.

“Why was I born a Celestial Dragon?”

[artidoesthings]

What have I been up to..?

Good question, uh. Working! On an original project/world/whatever! A story, that’s what I’m telling… well, multiple stories. There’s a few ‘main’ stories and I’m gonna go over the characters involved there!

welcome to the world of Anthos, this is only one of many posts (I hope)

First up: the adventurer’s guild gang!

Fern, Sora and Kyne are childhood friends who drifted apart, now brought together as a team of adventurers in the Adventurer’s Guild, going by Team Wander! Together, they explore the world, and try to solve the mystery of their parents’ disappearance, 11 years ago.

Fern Valerian is a cheerful and peppy fighter, who tackles most problems with brute force and a smile! Her weapon of choice is a hammer. Alongside adventuring, she has a love for fashion, food, and the occasional prank.

Sora Valerian is Fern’s twin brother, and the calmer of the two. Although he enjoys fighting, he sees fighting as a second option- at least, when dealing with people. He’s much more interested in the ‘exploring’ part of adventuring. He’s the crafty type- being skilled in woodcarving and sewing.

Kyne Mestri is the team’s voice of reason… most of the time anyway, the one mage on the team who utilizes a variety of combat magic. She’s primarily a researcher- previously handling her branch of the Guild’s records and histories. She always thinks ahead and has a plan. She enjoys reading, as well as various looking into mysteries. She also enjoys ghost stories… but that’s more of a secret.

Setting out from the town of Helivale, a cozy village nestled deep within a forest, a trio makes their way out into the world, with the goal to simply explore and experience things. Helivale is a unique town- aside from the three organic inhabitants, its citizens are all robots. This will be important.

Violet Historia (Full name and title being Lady Violet Florian Aeris Historia), is the last living member of the Historia family- the noble clan that founded Helivale and built the robots that inhabit it. Violet is a sheltered child- primarily by choice. She doesn’t interact with any of the robots, and only talks to Nikolas. Her friend and mentor/tutor.

Nikolas Morien is a skilled artificer who lives in Helivale by choice. The peace and quiet is perfect for research, and fixing up the robots makes for good practice. He’s the inquisitive type, and managed to meet Violet by accident. Befriending her and forming a bond with her. After some time of this, the robots of Helivale request Nikolas to take Violet away from the town. Nothing changes here- and a young lady such as herself deserves to see and experience the world. Nikolas agrees, and their journey begins.

Bell is Nikolas’s cat, and a troublemaker. She is very important.

Far away from the mainland, lies the island of Elpis. Home to the long-living and serene Lumerians, who’ve ruled over the island for ages, as well as various other humans. Ages ago, the peaceful life on the island was nearly destroyed by a war- one that still may have an affect on the island even today.

Eden is Elpis’s hero and crown heir, having sustained countless wounds fighting in the war ages ago, they were set into a stasis slumber to restore their strength, only awakening recently. Memories slightly scrambled and thrown into an unrecognizable world, they’re unsure of how to proceed.

Valeria is a priestess of the Light Gods, whose sanctuary was where Eden slept. Valeria was the one to discover them awake, and do her best to assist them. She wants to forge a friendship with them, despite everything.

Ahaha so uh. Yep. That’s them! The main characters (the ones that exist anyway)

there’s several other characters too! Team Wander’s rivals, various other characters met by several people, entire other LOCATIONS, I haven’t covered, adventurer’s guild members, and more! As well as various other bits of background lore- what little worldbuilding there is.

feel free to ask me anything about this, I will gladly answer!

if you read this far, thank you for reading! It means a lot.

[hinagamoizaf]

She moves the same way stars dance in the night Chapter 11: Trading stories

An extract : We keep our gaze ahead,the owls are louder as the moon becomes the brightest it has been tonight. The Princess edges her hand close to mine, her little finger stretched out. I curl mine around hers,mimicking the many days we made promises as children. 

“There is some comfort in knowing that in another lifetime, we'd still choose each other despite the odds,” this private thought heard by an audience of only her ears has me coloured with the hues of a rose. “And past our time together,you're trying everything you could do to secure a path for us.”

“The witchly version of me is a fighter it seems,” the Princess says with a spark in her eyes.

“I didn’t get to thank you for your time today,Lord Ishida.” “I’m simply upholding my duties,Your Highness,” I utter, even with the intimacy of this night, I insist on putting forth the titles that divide us. “Perhaps if you were to train me so well,Prince Sora would be afraid to have me as his bride,” the Princess jests. “What a cowardly prince he would be if that be the reason,” I remark, tightening our little fingers as if this is how we can stay together, just the two of us and the promises we’ve yet to make from our hearts. “You’re at fault too. For writing such a letter,” she says with a slight tremble, then her tone follows the firmness of the vast seas. The Princess rests her head against my shoulder, and this moment becomes our eternity;solidifying itself in our memory. I turn my head slightly, daring for my parted lips to brush against the crown of the Princess’s head. “You're a princess to the world,but you'll always be the queen of my heart,” I whisper to Hikari.

“You're not being fair…my Lord,” I watch as her skin colours itself with the same hues of that rose.”But I wasn’t being fair either when I said you’re my lord.” “I pray to a higher being and follow your brother’s commands,” I breathe in the scent of her hair as the Princess tilts her head slightly as we lock eyes, “But you’re the only one I’ll bow to.” “My Lord,these nights and seconds spent together have pieces of us written all over it. Right now,a part of me lives in your heart as you do in mine,” the Princess says with grace. “But even during the days and hours we spend apart, I have told the stars to shower you with the love I cannot give in person.”

“Do we have any more news on my brother’s coronation?” she shifts the conversation into something else. “I know just as much as you do, Your Highness,” I answer. “It’s drawing so close.” The owls abruptly shriek and another flurry of winged creatures passes us. Hikari gasps. Her little finger uncurls itself from mine, the texture of the hollow log beneath us is replaced by a stone chair; and my heart sinks knowing this is another Hikari that an older Yamato has loved.

“Can’t you read a room?” I exhale deeply with the utmost frustration.

The witchly Hikari glides to a corner of the ill-lit room, gesturing to a pot of a warm beverage. I declined her hospitality during this vicious visit.

“Could you imagine if you were on that throne,the eldest son destined to rule,” she proposes this alternate lifetime. “And the status of your families have swapped,the house of Yagami nobles were indebted to the royal Ishidas. Would you change the rules, and take Hikari as your queen?”

I don’t answer her, because this hypothetical had never once crossed my mind,and fathoming it now would be lunacy.

“Well isn’t that the thing about new humans? You faithfully follow the rules of your long,gone elders who couldn’t care less about you,” the witchly Hikari continues. “Why,I studied witchcraft with my lost brother. The art of the devil as old wives called it.”

[kingdom-hearts-redux]

It’s her! The girl! A (very poorly edited because I lack artistic abilities at the moment) bunny girl! Allow me to tell you about the girl!

~ Kairi ~

  Is the Princess of Heart. As such, she was set to begin training at a certain age, but an unexpected tragedy struck her home and she was forced to flee with her best friend Shion under Aqua’s care. She never sees any of her family again but has made/found her own where she ended up on Destiny Islands and wouldn’t trade them for anything.

  Knows that Sora has issues with letting himself be taken care of, and has taken small steps in trying to help Sora with it, like asking him about his day, offering to help out with any of his chores, and being kind, gentle and supportive to him when he needed it.

  Is happiest when her friends and loved ones are happy too, and works very hard to make sure they are.

  Kairi enjoys doing traditionally feminine things (cooking, cleaning, etc.) but is still a strong character. She likes making her friends healthy snacks, living in a clean space, and takes pride in her appearance. However, as time passes she becomes more concerned with it to try and appeal to whatever way she ‘looks best’ to others (specifically Sora and later Shion).

  Is very sweet and mild-mannered towards others but books exactly no sass from anybody and is very witty, able to give back what she’s given and is more stubborn than she looks.

  Can be surprisingly secretive but doesn’t like lying if she can help it. Wants to make sure that she doesn’t say more than she should and is never really sure when a secret is harmless or not and takes secrets very seriously. Often worries if this facet makes her untrustworthy.

  Can be a bit of a troublemaker at times, more as she gets older, and relishes in a bit of harmless mischief.

  Likes baking, cooking, cleaning, and is generally a very energetic and capable person.

  Is highly dedicated to her goals. Once she decides something, nothing can deter her from it.

  Very smart and observant. She and Shion tie for the highest grades in school, and the four of them often have ‘study nights’ (sleepovers) to help each other out with whatever areas they were lacking in- even Riku appreciated the help (but more on this later).

  Has a strong sense of right and wrong and tries her best to be the best ‘her’ she can be to make Aqua proud (spoiler: she already is) and so she can help her friends stay on the right path.

  Loves flowers and enjoys learning what each one means. Sora taught her how to make flower crowns.

  Is very selfless and kind and becomes easily attached to smaller, more vulnerable things than herself because she’s also very empathetic.

  Was faking her amnesia because she thought doing so would protect Sora and Riku from the shadows of her past if they ever came back to bite her (which happened anyway oops). The less anybody knew, the better. Part of her also thought of it as keeping her tragic past away from her happy new present.

  Is usually more rational than emotional, and can work under pressure.

  Very charming; quickly became the most highly-thought-of girl in town since her arrival.

  Became friends with Shion while still at her old home in her early childhood. Shion was an orphan girl who she’d see on occasion wandering around town and one day actually snuck out from the castle to play with her. They became very close and Kairi fought tooth and nail to still be able to hang out once it got out that she was being sneaky without supervision and ultimately got her wish.

  Loves Shion with all her heart and shared a paopu fruit with her at Shion’s suggestion shortly after hearing the local legend about it so they would always be friends and always be together.

  Wakes up early on purpose. On a similar note, she can’t sleep without a night-light and is afraid of the dark and might also occasionally be visited by her sleep paralysis demon. Poor girl. She also has trouble sleeping if someone she trusts isn’t nearby, so Shion and her bunk in the same room on Destiny Islands.

  Pink is her favorite color, but yellow and lavender are her second (and third) favorites. Her favorite ways of wearing them are usually ribbons or flowers.

  Semi-frequently suffers from nightmares that she wakes from that give her an unshakable feeling of guilt and loneliness even though she knows she has friends who love her. On that note, she also has self-esteem issues, often thinking that she’s not going to be good enough but tries hard to get stronger.

  Is really into witchcraft, legends, myths and fairy-tales as well as natural history and believes wholeheartedly in destiny.

  Believes wishes can hold real power (and she’s not entirely wrong).

  Has a tendency to be very hard on herself since she was the Princess of Heart who didn’t know how to use the Keyblade properly- especially when it mattered- even though she was like 5 years old at the time. Has a love/hate relationship with the Keyblade.

  Sees Aqua as a mother figure.

Animal: Bun (specifically a Satin Rabbit)

[sensitive-charmy]

I really want to share my experience with KH and how I got into it since I know everyone’s stories are so unique. KH is the one and only passion I’ve had that carried from my childhood well into my adulthood. There are things I liked as a kid that I still like now. But nothing touched me to the degree that KH has. And it’s amazing to me just how long it has stuck with me. It’s amazing to me that I still think about it literally every day of my life. So here’s my very long, unnecessary, personal story.

I had just started middle school and became very close with my new friend (we’ll call her Jessica for the sake of privacy). Jessica lived right up the street from me, and we would go over to each other’s houses every single day after school and play video games. I wasn’t much of a gamer myself. I always had video games growing up, but I was never really good at them and didn’t take it too seriously. Jessica had a burning passion for video games, though. And that’s just how we bonded.

Jessica had Sora’s crown necklace. And one day, I asked her what it was. And I guess she had the realization that we play video games together every day, and somehow, I didn’t know about Kingdom Hearts. She demanded I go over to her house and play because “it’s a Disney game,” and I was “sure to love it.” Once Friday hit, I went to her mom’s house and started playing. I had very little experience with Japanese culture or anime. I was never allowed to watch or play Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Dragon Ball, Naruto or anything of the sort. I had a very toxic impression that anime was “bad” and therefore, I was highly disgusted by Japanese animation. When Simple and Clean started playing and I had to sit through that trippy opening sequence, I was very turned off towards KH. I thought this was gonna be about Disney movies? I thought this was about Disney princesses? Not anime boys. I voiced my discontentment, and Jessica’s mom said to me, “Just play until you meet Donald and Goofy. That’s when the game actually starts.”

I don’t know if it was the combination of both Jessica and her mom forcing me to play or if I genuinely enjoyed playing it or if I just felt pressured to say I liked it. I don’t remember exactly what I was feeling after having met and Donald and Goofy. But apparently, I told my dad about it, and he immediately bought both KH1 and KH2 for me.

I remember really struggling to beat Riku in the race and thinking I had to win. It was very difficult for eleven-year-old me who was (and still is) very bad at video games. It took me about two years to finish KH1 simply because I milked it for all it was worth and really took my time exploring every single inch of every world. I loved that game. And it holds a very, very special place in my heart considering it was the first video game I ever completed by myself. In the time that it took for me to beat KH1, Jessica moved out of the city and we lost touch. I never got the chance to tell her just how much Kingdom Hearts meant to me. We barely had the chance to bond over it at all since I fell in love with it in slow motion. But I still think about her every now and then, think about how much this silly little game still means to me, and I wonder if she still loves it too.

It took me about a year to finish KH2 for the same reason. I played and played and played those games like I’ve never played a video game before or since. Neither one of my sisters played Kingdom Hearts. And none of my friends did either. I had absolutely no one to talk to about it, which is really why I remained oblivious to any “spin-offs” that had been or were currently being made. I grew up in a very sheltered home where YouTube and the internet was not allowed to be explored (not to mention that YouTube barely had much footing at the time).

I had made my own binder cover with images from KH and paraded it around school proudly, waiting for the moment that someone would recognize it and strike up conversation with me. It finally happened one day around 2012 when someone said, “Have you played Birth By Sleep?” I said, “No…?” because I had never heard of that. And they said, “Oh, that sucks. I guess you’ll never know who Roxas really is.” (Because people were theorizing that Roxas was Ven’s Nobody at the time.) Of course, I freaked out, and decided to look up this stuff on my own. I found that Chain of Memories, 358/2 Days, and Birth By Sleep had all been released and that I had no clue what their stories were about at all. Panic set in as I realized they were all on different consoles. Even though I already had a GBA, a DS, and a PS3, my silly child brain thought it was completely illogical to ask for video games. I never brought it up with my parents. And I basically forced myself to suffer. I thought, “I have to know these stories. But I can’t play these games. I’ll have to just watch cutscenes and read Wikipedia articles.” And that’s exactly what I did, lol. I braved the world of YouTube and looked up KH cutscenes and consumed the games in that fashion, especially since Let’s Plays were still a very new and foreign concept. (And people who did Let’s Plays were typically very vulgar and inappropriate, and I was a good child, lol.) The exact same thing happened when Dream Drop Distance was released. I remember walking around Best Buy with my dad and seeing the poster. He said to me, “Do you want that game?” And I didn’t want to be a burden. I didn’t want my dad to have to spend $60 on a video game plus however much the 3DS was. And I knew I wouldn’t play any other games on the 3DS except DDD. So I said, “No, it’s just a spin-off. It doesn’t matter to the story. And 3D makes me sick.” So he didn’t buy it for me. And I forced myself to suffer in the same way, watching cutscenes on YouTube and silently wishing I could’ve just played it myself.

In 2013, the only thing that mattered to me was the official announcement of KH3. Honestly, that announcement rang so loud it my ears, it drowned everything else. I somehow managed to miss the fact that 1.5 was released even though its trailer was coupled with the KH3 announcement. I literally didn’t even realize 1.5 was a thing until the end of 2013. And I had this incredibly dumb thought that it was gonna cost hundreds of dollars because it was “three gaming experiences in one package.” Stupid dumb little Lea who had no idea how to navigate the internet or any information. I still had this idea that the KH “spin-offs” were unavailable to me due to money (even though I already had a PS3. Seriously. Stupid dumb little Lea.) So once I learned about 1.5, I decided the best way to consume it was once again through YouTube.

Enter: SkywardWing

I found his Road to Kingdom Hearts III series and watched the hell out of it. Every morning before school while eating breakfast, I’d watch the most recent episode he uploaded. Finally, I got to see what Re:Chain of Memories gameplay looked like. Finally, I got to the heart of 358/2 Days. Finally, I was able to live vicariously through Sky. Finally, I had someone else to “interact with” about KH. Even though I am a very passive lurker and rarely comment on videos or interact in large ways on the internet, I felt like Sky was a friend. I’d readily consume every single theory or fun video he’d make leading up to KH3. And of course I watched the other Key Keepers as well, but none hit as close to home as SkywardWing. Without him, I genuinely wonder if my love for Kingdom Hearts would’ve eventually tapered off. Waiting for KH3 was such a long process, I wonder if I would’ve eventually lost the love and passion if I didn’t see his videos on my feed every day.

In April of 2014, I was having a very bad week. It’s a long story and not worth telling here, but the tipping point was when my friend was trying to help me out and asked if I wanted to go to a drive-in theater with her and her family to see the new Captain America movie. Captain America is my favorite superhero, and I always wanted to go to a drive-in, but this week in particular, my mom had an iron grip on me and told me I couldn’t go. I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever been so mad at her, especially considering I was plenty old enough to make my own decisions. My dad must’ve felt really bad for me because he went out and bought 1.5 for me completely unprompted.

When 2.5 released later that year, I didn’t have to ask my dad for it. He knew how much I loved 1.5. Of course, KH2 got put on the back burner. I played BBS first. Do you know how long I had been waiting for the opportunity to play that game myself? Aqua, Terra, and Ven felt like old friends who I hadn’t seen in years. That’s still one of the most magical memories in my life.

Some time passed, and my sister’s husband introduced me to his friend who really loved Kingdom Hearts, and he became my boyfriend. Kingdom Hearts was the glue that kept the two of us together. The relationship was not healthy, but I really clung to the fact that he liked Kingdom Hearts. I didn’t have any friends who played these games. I didn’t know anyone who cared anywhere near as much as I did. It was so important to me that my boyfriend played them and enjoyed them as much as me. I didn’t wanna let that go, so I held on much longer than I should’ve. We were dating when 2.8 came out, so he came over to my house and played with me because we were both incredibly excited. My boyfriend and I broke up shortly after (thank goodness). And cue more impatient waiting for KH3.

By 2019, I was dating a different boy. He had never played KH a day in his life, but he respected that it meant so much to me. He came over on release day and happily watched me play KH3 for hours. I’d give him the controller during the mech segments in Toy Box because he loved first person shooters. That day will forever be etched in my heart. That was the day I had been waiting for for so long. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it and all its emotions.

I look back and find it silly that I was dating one boy when 2.8 came out and then a different boy when KH3 came out and now I’m not involved with anyone. I sometimes wonder if I’ll be with someone else whenever KH4 finally releases and I laugh to myself. I can count on one hand the amount of people I’ve personally met who have played these games. And none of them had long-lasting impacts on my life except for Jessica and my initial introduction to the series. I am once again at a point where I don’t have anyone in my personal life to talk to about it. But making this blog and reading y’all’s posts has been monumental. I love hearing what everyone has to say, everyone’s experiences and opinions. This silly little video game means so much to me. And I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who feels this way.

[paulinawoodpecker]

Tiffany, maxie, Giovanni and archie spams wizard101 with server messages (it's based on a real incident in 2022 where a king isle ex employee did this and some of the messages are very hilarious):

Tiffany: do you wanna hack wizard101 this kids game so we can spam messages in the server? They can also have bad words!

Giovanni: Let's do it!

Later, a server message pops up saying

Searcher: email wizard101 so I can get a raise?

Searcher: huh, that's weird when a message to the server says that, maybe they're testing something with the server message system?*clicked OK and it closes the message*

Another message pops up saying,

Lyra: My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroya Lane Albuquerque New Mexico 87104. This is my confession. wasn't that some breaking bad line or something?

Ash: It is

Another message said:

Misty: We apologize for the ongoing issues. All impacted players will receive compensation in the form of 60,000 crowns. Just kidding! No way!

Sora: they might be up to something.

Misty: come to room 102 and I'll beat you up" I think someone is trolling us or?

Tad: *beep* *beep* isn't this a kids game too? *panics with blank wide open eyes* That's not okay to swear in a game meant for children!

Kwazzi: I *beep*ing hate my job?

Peso: what's going on? what's happening?

Random boy 1: The next world is my boss's *beep*

some players began laughing hard due to how hilarious the message was while others were shocked and confused.

Random man 1: King isle is the worst company I ever worked for

Random girl 1: JOIN ROBLOX PREMIUM ITS FREEEEEE

Random woman 1: Oh God the wizard popo is after me so I gotta run

(Meanwhile with the villains)

giovanni: look at the chaos LOL!

A security guard comes in

Security: you are kicked out for spamming server messages!

[aeoki]

SS Finals - Crown: Chapter 1

Location: SS Finals Live Stage Characters: Mika, Shuu, Sora, Natsume & Tsumugi

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ< Almost an hour later after the start of the “SS” Finals.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤBefore the first round: “Valkyrie” vs “Switch”. >

Shuu: …I see we keep running into each other, “Switch”.

Who would have thought we’d be battling it out once more after the absurd Qualifying Rounds in Tohoku.

Quite frankly, I’m sick of seeing your faces and would have preferred something new instead.

Natsume: AhaHA. If that’s what you wantED, then you should’ve taken part in the opening performance with all of the other uniTS.

Shuu: Hmph. What, was I supposed to hold hands with them and skip about? We’re about to crush one another – I question how singing together with a smile and arms around one another is sane behaviour!

Tsumugi: It was so much fun, though~ Well, you weren’t forced to participate so it wasn’t an issue. I’m sure you would’ve wanted time to prepare since you’re the first performer.

Shuu: Hmph. I couldn’t focus because of all that boisterous horsing around, though.

Sora: HaHa~♪ That’s also part of our plan!

Tsumugi: Indeed. We, the “Red Team”, will win using everything we can think of. We were selected as your opponents to increase our team’s chances of winning.

The performances that stood out were repeatedly broadcast during the preparation period as well.

The viewers should be getting tired of watching “Switch” battling against “Valkyrie” by now.

Natsume: But “Valkyrie” has a large and passionate fanbaSE, so I’m sure those people will vote for you without much thougHT.

In faCT, it scares me more if you guys were to let all those votes pile up during the final rounDS.

“Valkyrie” will gain a large number of votes including those who have stockpiled their votES… And we’ll be the one to beat yOU.

Tsumugi: Everyone will be tired of watching the standard performances by the final rounds, so I’m sure “Valkyrie’s” unique performance will be able to captivate even more people than usual.

Natsume: But we cannot give you that victoRY. We, the “Red Team”, will win every single one of these battlES.

Shuu: Kakaka. How bold of you – You think you can win if you directly confront us? The likes of you?

Mika: Ahaha. That very “Switch” managed to drive us into a corner durin’ the Qualifyin’ Rounds, though ♪

But why are you guys so excited ‘bout it? That’s pretty rare. You guys usually act like you're aimin’ for somethin’ way more important than winnin’.

We’re the same so I thought we were on the same page, though…?

Natsume: How duMB. Do you guys actually know nothiNG?

Mika: ………?

Natsume: I just received news from the “General Leader” of the “Red Team” that “fine’s” Touri Himemiya-kun has been kidnappED.

By “Eden”, the “General Leader” of the “White Team”.

Everyone in the “Red Team” has received postcards with a photograph attached heralding that neWS. NaturalLY, we’re beside ourselves with anger after hearing of this despicable criME.

The red colour of the “Red Team” is the colour of a crimson flaME – the colour of raGE.

Wɇ sħȺłł ƀᵾɍn ɏøᵾɍ vɇɍɏ ƀønɇs Ⱥnđ ŧᵾɍn ɏøᵾ Ⱥłł ɨnŧø wħɨŧɇ Ⱥsħɇs… “Wħɨŧɇ ŦɇȺm”!

Mika: W–Wait. Whaddya mean by kidnappin’? Touri-kun got kidnapped…? We don’t know anythin’ about that!

Shuu: W–What’s going on? What did Tenshouin do!? I can’t believe he couldn’t protect such a dear child…!

No, this must be his plan. I know what he’s up to! He wants us to look like the villains and wants the public to go against us!

Mika: Nghahh, Oshi-san, quiet down! The seats are filled with people so they might hear.

Tsumugi: Indeed ♪ They’re told to turn off their phones inside the stadium, but they can use their phone and go on social media when they’re in the bathroom.

I don’t think everyone will follow the rules.

Shuu: Ridiculous! Idols are role models – That sort of thing happens because idols did it first!

Natsume: AhaHA. You’re amazing for being an idol with that mindset, Shuu Nii-sAN. No one is saying that idols are “humanity’s role models”, you knOW?

It’s just a business that relies on populariTY – It just means you’ll suffer losses if you do something bAD.

Those idols who sell themselves based on an absolute virtuous image committed a filthy crime by kidnapping someoNE.

The “White Team” would suffer a heavy blow if that sort of rumour were to spread, wouldn’t iT?

I bet the the New Year would have arrived by the time you did your own research and explained the truth behind iT ♪

Shuu: You’re speaking… as if it’s a plot of your doing. I’m right, aren’t I? There hasn’t been a poor child kidnapped, has there!?

Natsume: HmM~ I have my own suspicions to be honeST. That news was delivered to us in the name of Nagisa Ran, the “General Leader” of the “White TeAM”.

But if something like that was uploaded on social medIA, then that would truly be too cruel of an imaGE. It’ll damage not only today’s “SS” FinaLS, but our future idol activities as weLL.

Tsumugi: Right. Nagisa-kun tends to be quite eccentric, but he’s smart so I don’t think he’d do something like that.

I’m sure it’s a strategy they used to destroy Nagisa-kun or “Eden”. I won’t forgive whoever they are. It’s been a while since I last felt so angry.

Sora: HiHi~♪ Yes! It’s Sora’s first time seeing Senpai so fired up~

Natsume: Why can’t you just let those emotions out in generAL…?

AnywAY, it’s true that we received those postcards and that Touri-kun has yet to be fouND.

You two probably don’t know but he was the only one missing from “fine” during the opening performance as weLL.

…There’s an actual possibility he has been kidnappED.

That’s why we have to consider everything before making a moVE. We don’t have the time to fool around, eithER.

We’ll do whatever we can without regreTS. Don’t assume we can have a “friendly battle” just like we did during the Qualifying Rounds, “ValkyrIE”.

Mika: …………

Shuu: (What’s going on? Just what on earth is happening!? Nagisa Ran… This is exactly why I can’t trust former members of “fine”!)

(Have you learnt nothing after crushing us to pieces using despicable methods during the War!?)

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[anyguy64]

ChatGPT Stories I asked the AI to Make Prompt #1: Batman Meets Sora From Kingdom Hearts

In the sprawling city of Gotham, Batman's vigilant watch over the night was suddenly interrupted by a peculiar disturbance. A portal appeared out of thin air, shimmering with otherworldly energy. Stepping out from this mystical gateway was a young boy, donning an iconic crown-shaped pendant. His name was Sora, the Keyblade wielder from another realm known as Kingdom Hearts.

Surprised by this unexpected encounter, Batman's analytical mind quickly assessed the situation. He approached the young traveler cautiously, his cape billowing in the night breeze. Sora, with a cheerful smile, extended his hand in greeting.

"Hey there! I'm Sora," he said, his voice filled with unwavering optimism. "I've traveled across different worlds, and I sensed a disturbance here in Gotham. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Batman, always skeptical of new faces, scrutinized Sora's youthful appearance. However, he recognized the sincerity and determination in the boy's eyes. Reluctantly, he acknowledged the potential for assistance.

"I am Batman," he responded in his trademark gravelly voice. "There is indeed trouble in Gotham, but it is unlike anything you have faced before. Are you prepared for the darkness that dwells within these streets?"

Sora's eyes sparkled with unwavering confidence as he clutched his Keyblade. "I may be from another world, but I've faced darkness in all its forms. Together, we can overcome any challenge!"

As they joined forces, Batman led Sora through the city's dimly lit alleys and towering skyscrapers, where the echoes of crime and corruption reverberated. The Dark Knight's silent determination resonated with Sora's unwavering belief in the power of friendship and light.

Their paths crossed with the likes of the Joker, Two-Face, and other notorious villains that plagued Gotham's shadows. Sora's agile combat skills, coupled with Batman's strategic prowess, made for an unstoppable duo. Their bond grew stronger with each victory, melding the strength of Batman's unwavering resolve with Sora's unwavering optimism.

But as the battles raged on, Batman began to realize that Sora's presence brought something more than just formidable fighting skills. The young Keyblade wielder brought hope, inspiring even the most desolate souls in Gotham. His belief in the power of hearts touched those in darkness, igniting a flicker of light within them.

Batman, ever the guardian of justice, couldn't help but question the limits of his own resolve. He saw the difference Sora made in the lives of Gotham's residents. Inspired by this, Batman slowly allowed himself to trust in the notion that even in the darkest of nights, a beacon of light could shine.

Together, Batman and Sora faced the darkest corners of Gotham, their partnership becoming legendary. As they closed the final chapter of their joint adventure, a mutual respect blossomed. Sora thanked Batman for reminding him of the strength found within the human spirit, while Batman acknowledged Sora's unwavering belief that light could prevail, even in the bleakest of circumstances.

As Sora prepared to return to his own world, a sense of gratitude filled Batman's heart. Though their worlds were vastly different, the meeting of these two heroes had forever changed them both. Batman, ever the solitary figure, learned that true strength lay not only in his solitary pursuit but also in the connections forged with others.

And so, as Sora stepped back through the portal, Gotham bid farewell to the Keyblade wielder, grateful for the light he had brought. And as Batman returned to his eternal vigil, he carried within him the enduring reminder that even in the depths of darkness, hope could shine through the unlikeliest of places.

[herocarved-a]

The sound of cars, pedestrians and general nightlife has become a regular thing, while they're here in Quadratum - though it's a bit distant, given how high their apartment space is, nearly tall enough to feel like they could touch the stars if they tried.

They've been silent for a while for the most part, the sound of silence, appliances and music from the TV making good ambient noise, wrapped around each other as if they'd never let go. Maybe they wouldn't.

Riku in particular has been feeling sentimental; reflecting back on their lives until this point, how far they've come, how they've gotten to be here----

& if asked if he regretted any of it-- he'd respond with a resounding no.

He's been playing with Sora's crown necklace during all of this contemplation, watching it gleam with each movement, jingle with each shift - & maybe Sora doesn't remember, but Riku remembers that promise under the stars as if it's embedded in his very being.

Maybe it is.

"I promised you I'd protect you, no matter what. I might have broken that promise once, but never again. I swear it."

@dawnled

The days, weeks, months before Riku finally found him in Quadratum felt like a dream, or like... walking through fog. He remembers some of it: the fight with a man that looked too much like Riku to not leave him a little bit scarred, waking up, not in darkness, but in the warmth of a sun that shouldn't exist, of heartless unlike he's ever had to fight before --- all while the loneliness ate away at him.

Riku, of course, noticed the lackluster decorations in the apartment and saw it for what it was. And, it was Riku, of course, that pulled him from that fog of melancholy.

Now, he's curled up into the older boy's warm, content in an apartment that looks lived in, and finally with the person he thinks most of. He's drowsy in the way a cat might feel; contentment hums warmly in his veins. His temple rests against a sturdy shoulder. He almost doesn't notice the way Riku's fingers, soft despite being as war torn as his own, toy with the necklace he never, ever, ever removes (not even to bathe).

His words draw him from his reverie. Eyes of deep, emphatic blue peer up at those seemingly made of teal sea glass. He could drown in those eyes in the way he could never drown in the ocean, and he almost allows himself to ---

But those words nag at him.

Broken promise?

Distant memories of Hallow Bastion surface. Hadn't he only recently spoken of how hurt, how lonely he felt back then? The betrayal of his "friends" continue to haunt him; every mention of him being weak, of failing his mark of mastery test, becomes a barb --- a little reminder that if he's not strong enough, brave enough, good enough in the eyes of Donald, Goofy, Master Yen Sid, he'll be abandoned again.

Sometimes, he wonders if they even want him to come home.

But there's Riku. Patient, kind, loving.

Sora smiles at the newly made vow. He pushes himself up, just a little, just enough to press a kiss against the serious tilt of Riku's mouth. Maybe it's true that Riku orchestrated the events of Hallow Bastion --- but they were just kids, and Riku felt hurt, too. He'd been betrayed, too, even if it'd been a misunderstanding.

"Me too. I'll never not take your hand again, Riku."

He settles back into his spot, with his temple pressed against a shoulder, and his fingers settling over top of those still trying to play with his necklace. They both made mistakes in the early years of their adolescence. And maybe he can't really, truly forgive the hurt caused by adults meant to care for him --- he couldn't ever not forgive the cycle of hurt two teenagers caused each other.

"I love you, and I'll protect you, too. Always."

[sashi-ya]

~ 🌸 Cherry Blossoms Over Wano Event 🌸 ~

Sfw ~ Sabo x F! Reader ~ The Fire Festival

tw: none, just some fluffiness and sweet Sabo. Italics are readers thoughts.

wc: 2.6K

Like this event? masterlist 🌸~

Hi, my dear @kwnblack 💗 here I am with your sweet Sabo fic, I hope you enjoy this fluffy story my love!! thank u for requesting and LOVE U! 💗🌸 🐉🍜

The request was:

Kwnblack asked: Hey sister! Would love to pick the Fire Festival prompt for your event, featuring a fluffy Sabo, if I may. Thank you so much! ❤

The warm lights from a million paper lanterns decorate the dark sky of the Flower Capital. But only the Flower Capital. The warm lights don’t illuminate the surroundings… What's after the doors of the prosperous Hana no Miyako? Perhaps something that must not be seen… Over the Sora fune or sky ships, people drink sake, dance, and enjoy themselves. Everything seems fine at the fire festival, except for the water under them, it smells rotten.

And it smells rotten, but the scent of the endless cherry blossoms rain over Wano covers it up. The little Sakura flowers tangle around your hair, and it’s fun to play with them as they fall.

“Coff coff coff” “Sabo! Sabo, breathe!” you whisper to your companion, and hit his back so he stops choking on that caramelized apple he bought before boarding one of the little wooden canoe.

Sabo quickly swallows the remaining parts of the apple, and giggles as he remembers his brothers at Dadan’s house and how they used to devour food like beasts. And how, of course, nothing has changed for him ever since.

“I told you to take smaller bites, Chief!” you tell him, hitting his peculiar -fake- chonmage he attached to his head to look like a Wano citizen. His blue yukata, though, looks really good on him, and helps him merge with the crowd. As for you, the beautiful kimono you rented for the festival night, suits you wonderfully.

He smiles at you, still with some caramel on the side of his mouth, but with a beam that shines brighter than fire. “Here, let me help you” you tell him, grabbing your handkerchief and gently wiping the rest of the caramel.

Your eyes meet, and for a while you reflect into his deep gray eyes. And him, on yours.

“I will clean it for you” he says, while a gloved hand grabs your tissue. “It’s ok” you mumble, still with your eyes fixed on his.

But the intense meeting ends up quickly, as the captain of the typical little ship announces you have arrived at the Flower Capital. “You will have to show you are not a criminal when descending the ship, please get prepared for inspection” the man says. You look at Sabo, expecting him to be at least a little nervous, but he isn’t.

After all, you two are not criminals… Just Chief of Staff Sabo, second hand of the Revolutionary Army and you, representative of the special forces of intelligence of the RA. But not criminals, at least not for Wano police. “Don’t use -de gozaru at the ending, please” you ask, because from the many times Sabo tried to pronounce it with Wano accent, he failed. Miserably. And cringey. “I won’t” Sabo whispers, giggling.

Oh lord, stop smiling… you are making me dizzy.

A serious faced policeman compares your faces with some pictures of -unfortunately- well known faces drawn in the equivalent of wanted posters from the WG.

“What are you doing here? Where are you from?” the officer asks, inspecting Sabo’s maroon mark around his left eye.

Sabo quickly snatches you from your waist and brings you closer to him. “I’m here with my wife to celebrate the fire festival! To commemorate our savior Shogun, Orochi-sama” he lies, placing a sweet kiss on the crown of your head. “We just got married-de gozaru!”.

You son of a b…

The guard looks at you both, and you pray that first he doesn’t notice Sabo hasn’t said where you two come from, but mainly because the motherfucker pronounced the damn “-de gozaru”.

“Oh, please come in! Long live our Shogun!” the policeman exclaims, and as he does, Sabo squeezes your waist in excited sign of having won the first battle. “Let’s go and spend our wedding night, my dear wife” he says, giving the guard a last look, winking an eye.

The guard, as disgusting as a man can be, winks back and makes a sound that produces nausea on you.

“HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL Y…” “Oi, don’t get mad at me! You should be praising me. Haven’t you seen how well I managed the guard?”

You click your tongue and look at him, up and down, because the blonde revolutionary hasn’t still let go of you. His gloved hand is still on your waist, and despite it feels like heaven you should start working… right? That’s why you two are there… right?

“Ups, hehe” he laughs, and takes off his arm around you to now fix his blue yukata so his chest gets less exposed and none of his burning marks are showing. You, bite your lips, how wonderful his warm touch feels on your skin…

Both walk through the crowd, many already drunk samurais and rowdy maids dance with one another, and some even get a little more… close.

Sabo’s eyes scan the place, in search of any clue that could help as a record for the mission. He seems a little troubled, perhaps because he saw his little brother’s wanted poster at the entrance. “He is gonna be alright, Chief” you mumble, because despite being colleagues, you’ve known Sabo for a long time now. You know he is worried because of his little brother but you also know Luffy is gonna be the pirate king, he is strong enough to win this and many other battles.

He turns around and dedicates you a soft smile, those smiles that pretend to show someone’s ok, but in reality they are just not. You sigh, and follow him, mindlessly. -As you will, always. You are deeply in love with the Chief of Staff…-

After the place was successfully scanned by you two, and no other hints or information could be gained, you were ready to come back to Kuri, where you were staying undercover -even if people from there knew you weren’t Wano residents, they were Luffy’s allies, so you were safe with them-.

You are absolutely lost in the beautiful Oiran and geishas walking through the central street in a lustful display of themselves, a parade of women being sold. But how beautiful and shiny their clothes look under the flames of celebrating torches.

“Which one do you like, (Name)? Didn’t know you were into… uhm… you know” Sabo’s sudden question -and placing of their hands over your shoulders- makes you jolt in place. “I… I don’t…” you stutter, feeling how your cheeks burn brighter than all of the fire around you. “It’s ok, I’m not judging you…” Sabo utters, squeezing your left shoulder, with a subtle sad tone on his voice.

You are mortified, now not only are you not telling him you literally have a crush on him, but he also thinks you are not into men… damn it, Sabo.

Standing there, you look at him and stay in silence, because no words are able to come out of your mouth. You are lost in the storm inside you, in that little voice that begs you to shout at him you are only into him, just for him and nobody else in this world.

“I don’t like girls, Sabo…” you state, finally gaining enough voice to speak.

ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ I like you…

“What about some food before coming back?” Sabo chimes, to break the tension of the moment and also because eating always cheers him up, but mainly because it helps him ease the stress. You nod, still weak because of his touch. He is to you, what kairoseki is to devil fruit users. He makes you weak. Frail.

The revolutionary spots a dango stand and goes directly towards it. “Two of them, please -de gozaru” he asks, with a joyful expression. “Not again with that, Sabo… you are gonna get us caught!” you mumble, facepalming yourself in vexation.

Just like Luffy, Sabo enjoyed and pushed his luck just to pronounce the damn “-de gozaru” expression, like a child playing ninjas and samurai.

Sabo comes back with two skewers with three little mochi balls each, all of them pink instead of the typical green, white, and pink one. “The guy told me these are special, apparently they give it to you when you just got married. The all pink ones” he says, giggling because he is evidently enjoying the little lie he created to go unnoticed around the capital.

Again, your cheeks get red. You wish that were the truth, imagining even the dress you would have worn for that wedding…

“Here” he says, offering one of the kushi to you with that sweet smirk he only has. You try to reach for it, but he playfully takes it away. “You gotta win this!” he jokes, as he rises his arm up so you aren’t able to catch it.

Sabo is taller than you, way taller, so you have to jump to take it. And even if your usual response to these jokes is always giving him the finger, you don’t do that this time. Instead, you enjoy the little play, forgetting the world around you. The music of shamisen playing, the bustle of the people, the many lights, and torches, even the bitter smell of sake. For you, it was just Sabo, his beautiful pale face garnished with that burn mark, his smile, his laugh, and the burnt caramel scent of his skin.

“Come on, jump!” “Give it to me, Chief!”

Both of you laugh, in a little bubble of happiness, enjoying for a moment a so needy ignorance for the injustices of the world. After all it is true what they say, love can fix the world…

Your geta -or wooden sandals- hit the ground several times dangerously. Your ankles are at risk and with a simple bad step you could end up with a sprained one…

Until it happened.

But hey, you reached the damn dango.

“(Name)!” Sabo shouts, catching you not to fall. You bury your face on his open chest, lips grazing his old burn scars, inhaling the scent of sweet caramel out of his skin. The pain on your ankle could be there, but you feel like you are in paradise and nothing else matters.

You look up, as you feel his arms around your waist to keep you up. Your chin on his milky sternum, looking at him with puppy eyes. “Are you ok? Does it hurt?” he asks, worried. “I… I am…” you lie. Well, not really, you were indeed more than ok into his arms.

But your foot, hell how it hurts

He gently lets go of you, so you can properly stand up, but the moment you do a sting of pain hits your ankle. “Ah fuck” you swear under your breath and squeeze your eyes. Sabo, quickly, grabs you again. “You are not ok… let me help you” he says.

You, embarrassed - but at the same time, happy to be in his arms- never expected what he decides to do next; “Aaaand, you are up!” he tells you as he lifts you up and throws you over his shoulder.

“THE HELL, SABO?” “Calm down, I am taking you to that bench right there. Don’t… auch!” he laughs, as you beg for him to put you down. “My kimono is going to open, and everybody is gonna see my ass, Sabo!!” you protest, throwing hands and hitting his back with soft fists.

“Not at all… maybe just me if you don’t stop moving” he says and places his hand just where your ass ends and your thighs begin, to hold your clothes in place.

At this point, your cheeks are not red, but burgundy colored. You try to hide the panting as your breathing becomes accelerated, and the many laughs and “aww”s from the people around makes you wanna disappear from there, right away.

When you finally get to the bench, Sabo puts you down gently. “There, let me see” he says, and crunches at your feet. The blonde takes one of his gloves off by pulling the leathery material with his teeth. “It seems you have sprained your ankle, I told you shouldn’t wear these shitty wooden flip flops” he scolds you, while his soft hand lovingly caresses the bridge of your foot.

Your lips slightly separated; you slowly blink. Your pain seems nothing, his touch is what you are feeling now. This looks like a dream. How many times you have dreamt of him touching you, of….

“Wait here, I’ll ask someone if they have ice” he says, all of the sudden and breaks the reverie you were in by the touch of his hand. “Y-yes…” you mumble, still in awe.

You watch him disappear in the crowd, even if sometimes you could see his blond wavy hair so distinctive and different from most of the people in Wano. He goes from stall to stall, asking for ice, or at least something cold.

While he does so, and the pain in your ankle subtly eases, you fix your eyes on the wall crossing the street. It is full of wanted posters, drawn in typical Wano style. Many faces appear, Luffy, Trafalgar Law, Eustass Kid, Sangoro… Zorojuro… you take your hand to your mouth, covering the upcoming giggle… "The fuck are those names, guys?"

Yet, your laughter stops all of a sudden when you spot half a smile that you for sure know well, peeking under a loosely attached paper. "That's… Ace" you whisper, looking at the ground, remembering how Sabo found out about his brother's death, and how hard it hit him.

A fluffy nuzzle appears before your eyes. "Say hello to Ramen!". A plushie of a blue dragon dances by the hand of Sabo, he has brought it to you and now your smile is so big it doesn't fit on your face.

"What?..." you ask, giggling and taking the little stuffed animal into your arms. "So, there was a stall where you could win one of them, so I asked him about ice for my "wife" and his spread ankle and he also gave me the plushie to cheer you up. I named him Ramen".

You, with almost tears in your eyes, take a look at the man you love with all your heart. "This, this is why I love you, Sabo" you think.

"Thank you so much, Chief" you mumble, because that's the only words you could pronounce right now. "Why don't you give your husband a kiss to thank him?" He asks all of a sudden, while sitting next to you. "And I'm not kidding this time…" he proceeds and closes his eyes, pouting at you.

You smile, Sabo… Sabo feels exactly like you. Yes, of course he does…

You plant a sweet kiss on his cheek, and he hugs you tight. You enjoy the warm embrace of his arms, and it feels as if he was freeing himself from something with that hug. You rest there, with your chin over his shoulder, watching as the paper that covered Ace’s wanted poster falls to the ground. And you smile, as if that was some kind of sign.

“I’ll take care of him, Ace” you smile and wink at the smiling photo of him with a typical Wano straw hat and some tall person with white hair at his side.

Sabo, softly, pushes you back just enough to be facing you now.

“I like you, (Name)” he confesses. “I like you, too… Chief”

And both melted into the sweetest of kisses, a love that burn like the torches of the Fire Festival was just starting… 🌸 ~

[idiotwhotalkstoomuch]

CW. LONG POST for the immortal!mc... I see lady yuu having a personality like toph from "Avatar the last Airbender". People are careful around her do to her status and doesn't know why she likes to hang around adeuce and grimm, but she likes how open they're around especially when grimm calls her "his henchmen".

Immortal!mc: *has been calling grimm for an hour* GRIMM!

Grimm: *ignores her*

Mc: *sigh* *dramatically* Oh the great and powerful grimm lord of flames

Grimm:*smugly* hmm~yes~

Sebek: *windows exp crashing noises*

Has a Harry Potter the Half Blood Prince moment in alchemy class.

Mc: *reading potion text book* *under her breath* cut up the moon bloom? You crush the moon bloom *notice a lot incorrect information in the text book* CREWEL!

Crewel: *walks over* yes mistress yuu?

Mc: You let these children brew these potions incorrectly? I hope they haven't been drinking them!

Crewel: with all due respect mistress yuu the information in the book is correct i can assu-

Mc: I know you're not telling ME of all people the steps in the potion book is correct?

Crewel: *gulps*

Mc: you crush not cut the moon blooms and you use the blue spider mushroom and not the yellow puff ball mushroom! And the final product should be yellow and not a lilac color!

I see her having a staff or something of the like and it has everyone confused because 'she doesn't have magic' yeah she doesn't have magic but she likes to uses it like a walking stick. She likes to watch the students with Ashton during P.E occasionally hit them with her staff.

Immortal!mc: *bonks student* No your form is all wrong! *shows them correct form* DO IT AGAIN!

Somedays when Trein wants to grade papers he'll have immortal!mc tell stories of her youth, she tells the a story of a flying ship with a captain with a hook for a hand, a medicine woman of a young emperor and her ditzy henchmen, a shady voodoo man she met at a tavern, and a woman just as old as her who kidnapped a princess to keep herself young.

During chapter 5 vil catches her in the mirror chamber one day and askes her about the mirror the beautiful queen.

Mc: *walks up to the mirror of darkness, touches the side resting her head on the frame of the mirror* It's been a long time my old friend

Mirror of darkness: *appears* I you my friend I you...

Everyone in the mirror chamber: 👀👀👀

Vil: *in shock and awe* ᵂʰᵃᵗ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘᵘᶜᵏ..

During chapter 6 Vil comes to yuu during vdc training camp and askes her questions about her relationship with the mirror of darkness.

Vil: Miss yuu can I ask you about the mirror.. again?

Mc: *puts down her tea* oh yes! I never did answer your questions earlier

Mc: long ago I heard whipers in a village that a house deep in the forest lived a very handsome man who had magic... he had a daughter a real daddies girl.. I found her odd at first as she'd ask him everyday if she was beautiful and he'd reply 'the fairest in the land'

Rook: *knows where this is going*

Mc: but like most people around that time he became sick. One day me and the girl went around the forest collecting herbs for his medicine... when we came back he gone all that was left was a pile of his clothes and a mirror..

Kalim: *blinking back tears* then what happened 🥺

Mc: the poor thing was inconsolable.. she locked herself in her father's room and refused to comeout. Though I should have told her but I found a letter from him, detailing what he had done.

Deuce: *on the edge of his seat* them what

Mc: he used the rest of his magic to turn himself into a mirror for his daughter.. i'd seen that once before when I stayed the night at a beasts castle, but thats a story for another time.

Vil: was the girl you speak of the beautiful queen?

Mc: yes her name Grimhilde... in his letter he asked if I could look over his daughter make sure she lived a happy and long life... though I feel I failed him.

KINGDOM HEARTS HAPPENS AND YOU CANNOT WILL NOT CHANGE MY MIND!

When yuu has the prophetic dreams before overblot and she's mickey in the mirror

Mc: *notices a shadow in the mirror above the fireplace* that shape seems oddly familiar...

Mirror figure: Aha

Mc: *eyes widen* KING MICKEY

Mickey:*in shock aswell* YUU!

The first years remind her of Sora and Co. and catches herself reminiscening about them. They don't know what to do when they catch her crying.

Ace: M-Mc! Are you okay?

Sebek: WHO DARES MAKE LADY YUU CRY I'LL HAVE THEIR HEADS!

Grimm: *rubbing against yuu worried* henchmen?

Mc: No no.. I'm fine it's just you six remind me of some people I knew years ago.

During history trein asks mc about the great war and if she knew the inside scoop on why it started.

Mc: which one? there have been many

Trien: many..? I know only of one..

Mc: yes! There was the first keyblade war, the first human-fae war, Chernabog's war, the inter-species war, the second keyblade war and the second human-fea war.

Lila: *who came to drop off some papers* two human-fae wars..?

Mc: oh Lila! Yes the first one is when I crowned Maleficent as queen and the second one happend when a close friend of hers betrayed her...there was to be a third on but the human queen that started it was turned into a goat

Trein: keyblade war?

Mc: when magic was just becoming accepted..*clears her throat* it was revealed that there was a secret society of heros who wielded keyblades. It was believed there was a world where all magic come from.

Ace: are there still people who have keyblades?

Mc: no.. the hearts of people to day are to dark..

Deuce: to dark..?

Mc: back then people hearts where pure, why? The keyblade wielders protect people from the darkness. The people believed in a world where all from, only the Wilders could access the world.

Trein: *writing every thing down* what was this place called?

Mc: Kingdom Hearts... but as most stories go all of them wanted control over the world, but they needed the X-blade this caused a war of cataclysmic proportions. It pushed the world into darkness and killed many and shattered the x-blade and scattered across the world... kingdom hearts was to be forever lost.

Scarabia mob: you where alive during all that!?

Mc: no, but a close friend of mine was, but I was alive during the second

Sorry for my rambling and if i broke any of the rules during this feel free to delete of so.. but This is where I'm gonna stop as I've been typing this up for the past hour or so.. 🙇🏽‍♀️🙇🏽‍♀️

No rules have been broken (I didnt have very much anyway lol)

I really like this whole post lol though unfortunately I have not seen kingdom hearts so idk a lot of references here

Also Yuu does carry a staff in formal occasions. Lilia made joke on her saying she looked like an old woman with that but was promptly shut up when Yuu recalled a story of Lilia when he was younger