#Burn the Ships

[booksteaandtoomuchtv]

Burn The Ships (4/?)

A HUGE THANK YOU TO @snowbellewells FOR THIS INCREDIBLE ART.

THIS IS/WILL BE MATURE.

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Tagging: @anmylica, @deckerstarblanche, @elfiola, @goforlaunchcee, @jrob64, @kmomof4, @pirateswhore, @stahlop, @teamhook, @tiganasummertree, @undercaffinatednightmare, @xarandomdreamx, @zaharadessert(let me know if you want to be added or dropped)

A slightly hysterical laugh slipped out before Emma could stop it. Captain Hook of "Beware the Captain" fame was her mate. He was the one predator that sent fear through the pack of twisted, cruel wolves who surrounded Pan. She had imagined him to be terrifying, more unstable and dangerous than the wolf she just escaped. Early in her captivity, she'd considered trying to contact him, but Pan's wolves were too loyal to him to allow her to slip any notes out. She had pictured a terrible, crazed monster, more menacing each time his visage crossed her mind. 

The man before her was stunning. He was beautiful rather than barbaric. The leathers he wore made her stomach clench, but not with fear. Although, she probably should not have threatened him on his ship, in front of his crew. 

“Sorry for all the…,” she gestured as trying to find a way to indicate their entire interaction up to this moment. She blew out a breath somewhere between exasperation and humour. “Could we possibly forget every moment leading up to this?”

“I could live hundreds of lifetimes and still remember in perfect clarity the sight of you storming the deck in my shirt, love. It is not a memory from which I am willing to part.”

When she didn’t seem convinced, he continued, his voice soft and encouraging. “It is a beautiful thing, Swan, to be able to fight after being a captive of that little demon.”

Emma wasn't sure how to respond to that. Her cheeks were burning with embarrassment and she felt exposed in a way she wasn't expecting. Hook, no, she remembered now that he'd introduced himself as Killian. Killian even seemed a bit proud of her. But, what did he see in the woman standing before him that would make him feel anything akin to pride? And, why did Emma fear she could only disappoint him?

"I didn't have a plan, I just knew I could not go back."

"I understand.” And the pain behind his eyes more than his words made it clear that he did know what it was like to be held against his will, subjected to someone else's whims. She had the strongest impulse to comfort him in that moment. But, she wasn't sure how. Or if it was something he would welcome. Did he want a mate? Even if he did want a mate, she didn't know that he wanted her to be it. Did she want a mate? What did they do next? Knowing they were mates did not make them any less of strangers.

"Would you join me back in the cabin to discuss things privately?" He gave her a shy smile and gestured toward the hatch she had previously stormed out of. "There's rum?"

"Yeah, rum would be great." Perhaps it would ease her nerves and help her wrap her mind around this new reality. 

§§§§    §§§§    §§§§

Emma sat a bit awkwardly on the edge of the bed. Killian leaned comfortably against the furthest wall, clearly granting her all the space he possibly could in such tight quarters. She noted that he’d ensured she was closer to the door and the ladder and was touched by his physical reminder that she was not being held here and could leave when she liked. Granted, her only escape would land her in the hands of a furious and unhinged wolf, but she appreciated having a choice in her circumstances all the same. 

“Why are you here?” Emma asked suddenly. 

“It’s my ship,” Killian answered with an amused smile tugging at his lips. He continued, the smile turning bitter, “I had to finish a contract I…inherited from my father.”

Emma’s heart broke for him, but he did not appear to want her to try to soften the hurt in those few words. Instead, she gave him something she knew he wanted, “My ex traded me to pay off his debt to Pan.”

Anger turned his eyes to ice in an instant and a growl rumbled through him that sent chills up her spine. The strength of his emotion loosened his control enough that she felt his wolf. The brief contact was intense. She could feel the heat of his anger and hear the violence he was planning for her self-serving ex before Killian snapped the leash back on his control. “Sorry, the telepathy bit is going to take some adjustment. I don’t want to force you into any decisions, but I want you to know that I am not planning to reject our bond unless we agree that is the right thing for us both.”

“I don’t want to make any decisions until we are out of this nightmare place and we know each other better.” 

“I look forward to getting to know you, Swan. As for the other, I have a plan.” He pulled out a vial of black liquid from his pocket, his expression serious as he crossed to her and dropped it into her palm. 

She tried to focus on the strange liquid, but their sudden nearness consumed her attention. Her gaze was on the vial in her hand, but her thoughts were of pulling him into her, falling back onto his bed, and claiming his lips with hers as his weight pinned her to the mattress. 

“Swan.” Her name was a plea and a warning. She looked up at his face- his eyes burned with desire for her and his jaw was clenched tight. She should probably feel embarrassed that she’d blasted her daydream at him, but his reaction only excited her further. She leaned toward him, eyes on his lips, and slid her hand into the pocket of his leather breeches, depositing the vial and dragging her hand out slowly, suggestively.  

“Swan?” Killian’s voice was a broken whisper. 

She grabbed his coat and kissed him greedily. Without hesitation, he kissed her back just as hungrily. His hand cradled her head reverently as his tongue licked and explored, his hook was a gentle pressure against her hip. In his kiss were the promise of safety and the hint of an unfathomable love that was, somehow, insanely, directed at her. She was sure she hadn’t earned such devotion. Hell, she’d just tried to steal his ship. But at this glimpse of him, of his love, she knew she wanted it and feared it all. She poured her desire into her kisses, devouring him as he teased and tasted her.

He broke away, his head pressed against hers, as they gasped for air. 

“Emma,” he breathed, “that was…”

“I know,” she smiled. His answering smile was a beautiful thing. He brushed his lips against hers in a chaste kiss. 

“I want to keep doing this, I do,” Killian murmured, “but, before we do, I need to be sure we aren’t rushing into this. I want this, you, but not as a one-time thing when you’ve just escaped Pan. I want to be with you when you know you want to be with me.”

“I…,” Emma started to say that she did want him. The taste she had of him was everything and she wanted more. But, it wasn’t fair for her to pretend she was doing more than reacting to physical needs. She could not promise him anything beyond this moment. She could not answer the deep well of love that she felt in him, yet. She needed time to know him, simply being his mate was not enough for her to let down her walls and let him into her heart. 

“Ah, I see,” Killian said sadly, kissing her cheek and stepping back from her reach. “Whenever you’re ready, love.” 

“I am sorry, Killian.” 

“No need, Swan.” Killian pulled the vial from his pocket and held it up, between them, “This is squid ink. It will strip Pan of his powers for long enough for me to make one strike against him. His pack of lost wolves will likely be here tomorrow to get back what he believes I have stolen from him. My crew is prepared for a fight, but Pan is mine to kill. And, this is how I do it.”

“The fight is over me. You have to let me fight with your pack.” 

Killian studied her face intently, “If you wish it, so it shall be.”

“Thank you.”

“Of course.”

“No, thank you for everything.” 

“Everything I have to give is yours, mate,” Killian answered. Then, he went on deck to prepare his crew for the upcoming battle.

[hiddenvioletsgrow]

Spotify recommending Burn the Ships to me as if I didn’t listen the life outta that album when it came out

[x-heesy]

I LuV him 😂

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Stop all that screaming and hold all that bleeding

I think you just bout done went fucked up my seat

I will not wife you, you hoe you've been

Hopping through homies and bouncing around in the street

Coughing like the boogie man I'm stomping on the beef

Crawling on your walls and you could feel your body freeze

Stuck inside your dreams I think you really need to sleep

Better back it up I see you shaking in the sheets

Beating on my demons 'cause I'm fiending for the high

Fear gon' leave my body 'cause I'm big up for my size

I could wrestle bodies if you want to see them die

Bout to go berserk so I could beat up on your brain

Pop him with the glock that I be keeping on my waist

Hope you getting hungry with the blood that you could taste

Steady move alone 'cause I can see you acting strange

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Burn The Ships by Warlord Colossus, Dozy Doe

@len0r @roxiyc90 @bethanythestrange @kattywompuss @bigbonzo @necro69mancer @2020blaq

[imnotkosmic]

Burn The Ships, by for King and Country. (side note, drawing water is really fun lol)

[snowbellewells]

CS Fic Rec Monday: "Burn the Ships" by: @booksteaandtoomuchtv

This short MC is a work in progress and just heating up, but I am already completely "hooked" ;p It was written as a gift for @kmomof4, but I actually think it's a bit of a gift for all of us. @booksteaandtoomuchtv makes brilliant use of Pan, one of OuaT's best villains, his horrifying henchman Felix, and she also blends in werewolves, one of my favorite things to mix with CS and OuaT stories!!! My heart was already in my throat for Emma in the story, and I'm already so excited for this version of Killian to find her. I simply cannot wait for the next chapter, and if you haven't started it yet, you really should see for yourself!!

I also tried to make it some cover art, I hope you will like it @booksteaandtoomuchtv!!

"Burn the Ships" by: @booksteaandtoomuchtv

[tilliwriteapine]

After almost 4 years of silence, I have posted chapter 10 of my infamous insanity fanfic, Burn the Ships!

If you happen to still follow me here on tumblr from my MacGyver years - this one is for you.

[stylistic-nightmare]

Orange Goblin - Burn the Ships

[tetkokneked]

A bizalom egy kétélű kés. Átadod valakiknek és reméled hogy nem szúr vele hátba. Szúrt hátba olyan ember akire nem számítottál?

Trust is a knife with to edge. You gave it to someone and hopefully she doesn't stick it to your back.

[brucedinsman]

Extra Song: Burn the ships

Artist: For King and Country album: “Burn The Ships” (2018) #Outreach: That the world may know #Prayer Focus: Pray for Our Prodigals #Praise the Lord Please follow my blogs  Guam Christian Blog Guam views Blog Bruce’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bruce.dinsman Bruce’s Amazon Author page: https://www.amazon.com/Bruce-Dinsman/e/B07KDKLGPZ?ref=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000 Goodreads:…

[sammaggs]

3x01 Burning Down the House | Continuous

THIS IS ALL ONE SHOT!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS ALL. ONE SHOT.

A nearly two-minute walk and talk in the precinct set with NO CUTS. For TWO MINUTES.

This is TWO FULL YEARS before The West Wing, which popularized the long hallway single shot walk and talk.

Genuinely hard to convey how difficult a shot like this is to choreograph with so many different moving pieces. As one continuous take this shot is WILD. It means everything—including the push in to Ray and Elaine, the pull back out to include Fraser stepping precisely back into frame, the ACTUAL LIVE DOG, the walk into the bullpen with all the extras cutting in front of camera, the gag with the ink—all of that is in ONE GO, NO FUCK UPS.

INCLUDING!! One of the best pieces of acting in the ENTIRE SERIES right here:

THE love at first sight moment. In the MIDDLE of all this.

My favourite thing about this is imagining Gordon Pinsent standing patiently in the bullpen waiting for his moment for the 45 times it took to get the first ninety seconds of this shot clean.

Oh I will never be done being obsessed with this show. The level of stagecraft involved here alone is insane. Paul Gross the man you are,

Happy 27th birthday today, Burning Down the House (Sept. 14, 1997)!! You are still iconic🇨🇦🍁

[obsessedwithstarwars]

Jazz takes care of a de-aged Danny, and they lay low in Gotham. But just because Danny’s body is younger doesn’t mean his powers have lessened. In fact, they’ve only grown harder to control. Having the energy of a child makes containing his powers harder (just like when he first got them) until they realize that Danny’s powers are much easier to control when he can get rid of some of his excess energy. Jazz hears about a free gym open to all that is also meta-proof (more durable) from a wonderful woman at the library. (Lookin at you Babs)

The gym has a gigantic kids play area, along with classes for all ages and a training area complete with an American Gladiator style obstacle course for adults. Jazz will use the obstacle course sometimes when her boss has fully ticked her off. Stephanie and Cass volunteer there whenever they can. Jason always sends the alley kids there too because it’s close by and a safe place. Dick leads a class there whenever he can.

Dick actually holds the record for the obstacle course. Until Jazz gives it a go after a particularly trying day. She doesn’t realize there’s a record. She never would have used the course if she’d known. Training with Pandora and Fright Knight gave her plenty of advantages with how she can use her liminality and she definitely doesn’t need to stand out.

But again, she doesn’t know there’s a record. Or that someone saw her going repeatedly through the course (Stephanie) and decided to time her on her next go. (She doesn’t film without permission because she’s respectful of boundaries like that) She does post Jazz’s time in the Batfam group chat to take Dick down a couple notches though.

Or someone else (not Batfam, just a random citizen) takes a video of her doing the course and posts it on the internet and now they (Jazz and Danny) have to stay one step ahead of Vlad, the Batfam, their parents, and avoid the GIW. How hard can it be?

[deliciouslyfrightening]

Enemies to lovers? Blue Eye Samurai is just for you!

"You can't die before me!" and "Only I can kill you!" are the words Taigen (in green) repeats to our protagonist Mizu (in blue). They were childhood enemies and now they are rivals.

But both of them feel sexual tension and Mizu's feelings for Taigen are not platonic kind. After all, Mizu is into strong men who can hold their ground when fighting with him.

They fight alongside each other and make painful sacrifices for each other. They deny their feelings and desires.

One can't help but root for them.

[x-heesy]

Ave dementia Lex:

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Stop all that screaming and hold all that bleeding

I think you just bout done went fucked up my seat

I will not wife you, you hoe you've been

Hopping through homies and bouncing around in the street

Coughing like the boogie man I'm stomping on the beef

Crawling on your walls and you could feel your body freeze

Stuck inside your dreams I think you really need to sleep

Better back it up I see you shaking in the sheets

Beating on my demons 'cause I'm fiending for the high

Fear gon' leave my body 'cause I'm big up for my size

I could wrestle bodies if you want to see them die

Bout to go berserk so I could beat up on your brain

Pop him with the glock that I be keeping on my waist

Hope you getting hungry with the blood that you could taste

Steady move alone 'cause I can see you acting strange

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Spitting on the body I've been cleaning up the bones

Living by the sword 'cause I've been fiending for the throne

Putting on the crown now take it easy on the throat

Resurrect the body 'cause she keeps me on my toes

Burn The Ships by Warlord Colossus, Dozy Doe

@len0r @kattywompuss @bigbonzo

[evilkaeya]

the best kind of ships are the ones where the characters make their relationship everyone's problem

[insidethewolvespit]