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A Different Fate

Rengoku Kyojuro x gn!Reader

Angst to Fluff

Word count: 1213

I edited the ending... the story follows just as it did in the show, and the movie, only the end of the movie has been tweaked a bit by me...

This is an apology fic for my bestie Jess @jessbeinme15

Gah, Im so sorry!<3 I hope u like it!

You shivered as the wind gushed past your exposed arms, biting at your skin. You knew you shouldn’t have been so stubborn and should have brought a sweater or at least a cloak along. But you were mad at him, and hence had denied anything and everything he had said.

You sighed, cradling your arms in your palms, curling into yourself as you continued your ascent. Your nichirin laid securely by your side, and your kasugai hid in your pant pocket, fluttering its wings ever so slightly to brush off the bits of snow that got caught in its feathers.

Your Kasugai wasn’t the typical crow, but a tiny sparrow, much like Zenitsu’s. It was very easy for you to plop him in your pockets when he got tired, or at times like these, when the freezing temperatures of the hills made him shiver.

Your mission was to hunt down a demon on top of this pathetically enormous hill and save the small village that resided on a flat section of the rock, from the atrocities committed by it.

The village was very far away, and you had to travel for weeks on foot to reach the damn hill, but it was a fairly easy mission, unlike Rengoku’s.

You knew something was off with the train he was going to board. Your sixth sense was remarkable; almost at par, if not better, than Tanjiro’s nose, and Zenitsu’s ears.

You knew something was fishy with the train, and you were unfortunately right. The message had arrived via Rengoku’s Kasugai, and you were aware of the dangerous situation. The group: Tanjiro, Rengoku, Zenitsu and Inosuke; had encountered two demons, the upper rank three and lower rank one. Defeating the pair is no joke, and this was proven by Rengoku’s condition after the battle. You were heartbroken when you found out that he had suffered major injuries, and that he was missing. He had dashed behind the upper rank demon, and the group lost him in the woods. Neither the demon, nor the hashira were found. The others returned safely, but it had been three weeks, and Rengoku was yet to return.

“I don’t have a good feeling about this, Kyo.”, you had said.

“I will be fine! Don’t you worry, y/n”, Rengoku had assured you.

“Just listen to me, Kyo, something is not right about your trip! I- I have a very bad feeling about this,”

“It’ll be fine-”

“And you know my intuition is never wrong! At least take another hashira with you!”

“I’m going with three very talented slayers, y/n, he had smiled at you reassuringly, “Don’t you worry, we’ll all be fine. Plus, it will be a lovely learning session for them!”

“Why won’t you just hear me out?! Don’t go! I’m telling you, it’s dangerous, and-”

“I’m going, y/n You’re just being paranoid.”, he said in a gentle but firm tone, ending the conversation.

You huffed in frustration and stomped out of the room, making sure to grab your nichirin in the process. If he was going to be a stubborn oaf, then you weren’t going to waste your breath on him anymore. You had a mission, too, and talking to him was just wasting your time.

“Take a coat along, y/n it’ll be cold up there!”, you heard him shout to you, but you simply marched away.

Not before flipping him the bird, that is.

You furrowed your brows at the memory. It was the last time you had talked to Rengoku, and you sincerely hoped that it wasn’t the last.

Tears stung at the corner of your eyes, but you swallowed thickly and tried to avoid having a breakdown in the middle of a snowy forest.

Just as you were about to turn towards the village, a little voice inside you told you to turn left. You frowned in confusion.

The way to the village was on the right. So why is your intuition telling you to go left? You pondered for a second, before turning left. Your intuition was never wrong.

You mindlessly walked through the snow, letting your body take over your actions. You went where your feet took you.

You travelled quite a distance, until you came across a pink patch. An entire section of the snow had turned pinkish red, a sick color created by large amounts of blood seeping into the multiple layers of snow. You gasped in terror. Whoever had lost this blood, was probably dancing on the edge of death. There was still a chance to save them, however, so you ran in the direction of the pink splatters. You passed various twigs and broken branches, and you let them scratch at your skin, because saving this person was your top priority. You ran and ran, until you heard a muffled groan on your right. Turning, you followed the sound. It was coming from behind a large rock. Maybe they were trying to take shelter from the snow. As you walked over to them, you froze.

There, lying on his side, was your favorite hashira. His fiery red-orange hair, and white coat were unmistakable. You sank to your knees, unable to hold in your emotions.

“Rengoku… You’re..”, you managed to croak out at the man. He smiled warmly at you. One of his eyes was bleeding, and there was a major gash in his torso. He was losing a lot of blood. But that didn’t faze you. What mattered was that he was alive, and that he can be saved.

You dived into him, burying your face in his chest, while ensuring that you didn’t hurt him.

He held you close to his chest as you cried, muttering assurances and words of encouragement.

“Shh, I’m here now.”, he said, pulling you close.

You clutched onto his bloody cloak and sobbed into his warm embrace.

“I told you… I told you! I- I was so scared, I didn’t know what to do! I-”

“Shh, I know.”, he said, smiling sadly, “I should’ve listened to you, is what you’re thinking, ne?”

You nodded.

“If I hadn’t gone, then those boys would’ve been severely injured. They are, in a way, my students. I couldn’t have abandoned them, now, could I?”, he explained.

Your eyes widened in realization. He went because it was dangerous.

You shook your head at his bravery and his protectiveness. He had always been like this. Ever since you had first met him, his warm and bright aura had pulled you to him. His protective personality, unending determination and the natural urge to help others had astounded you. You hadn’t encountered such a kind and genuinely nice person before.

You were truly an idiot. You should have seen this coming. Of course, he would go if the situation was dangerous! He was and always has been ready to die for a good cause. Rengoku was a true hero, one who worked hard only to sacrifice himself for others.

“You’re an idiot, you know that?”, you mumbled, pulling back and smiling at him.

He grinned and patted your head lovingly. You leaned into his touch, before helping him up.

“I know. But that’s why you’re with me, right?”, he kissed your head.

You smiled, “Yeah. Now, let’s get you home.”

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A Court of Nightmares and Starlight //Chapter 16//

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Happy Winter Solstice everyone! In honor of this day, and our girl Feyre’s birthday, here is chapter 16 to celebrate! I hope you all have a fantastic week celebrating the holidays! Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, and an overall Happy Holidays! ❤️

X

"Rhys?"

My soft whisper was met with silence; my mate remaining in the depths of slumber, an arm draped over my waist as we lay entangled in our plush sheets. It was still dark outside, only a couple of hours having passed since we turned in for the night and yet I awoke; overcome with an urge I had never felt so intensely before.

"Rhys?" I whispered again, touching his cheek gently and saw a flicker in the muscle of his jaw.

"Rhysand…" I pressed, my heart racing in hopes I could coax him into consciousness as tenderly as possible.

"Yes…?" He muttered, voice thick with sleep and eyes remaining closed.

"Rhys…" I hesitated, moving in a little closer to him as I murmured sheepishly. "I'm...hungry,"

His dark brows pulled together in confusion, "Hungry?" he asked.

I nodded, my head rubbing against his shoulder with the motion. "Starving, actually," I admitted as I traced circles along the dark whorls of his tattoos.

I grinned as he opened his eyes, still perplexed as he turned to me. "You didn't eat at dinner?" He asked, concerned, and I giggled.

"I did. You were there remember?"

"That's right," he closed his eyes again with a sigh of relief, the hand on my waist drifting to my rounded stomach pressed against his side. "We went to Sevenda's with the others and you had the prime rib special."

My stomach growled at the memory, and I choked back a rising sob. "Yes…"

He opened his eyes again, alarmed at the sound of unshed tears in my voice. "What's wrong, Feyre?" he asked, fully alert now as he shifted onto his side to look down at me.

I felt my eyes burn, suddenly overcome with guilt for making him worry and for waking him up, but I couldn't resist the ache in my stomach.

"I want more," I whispered.

He blinked, taken aback as he stared at me. "Of the prime rib?" He clarified.

I nodded with a hiccup. Cauldron damn these hormones. "I need it Rhys. We need it." I said, placing my hands on my stomach.

Rhys breathed a sigh of respite, laughing breathily as he dropped his forehead against my collarbone. "Oh Feyre, you scared me."

"I'm serious, Rhys, I'm so hungry and that prime rib was so good. I need more of it, or else-"

"Of course, my love, whatever you want," he hurriedly reassured me, kissing my cheeks before pulling back to meet my gaze.

I sniffed as I stared into his violet eyes, sparkling with amusement. "Really?"

My heart lifted at the feline grin on his lips, "Yes. Would you like everything that came with it too?"

I brightened and nodded, "Yes. Please."

He chuckled and pressed a chaste kiss to my lips before pulling back and climbing out of bed. "I'll be right back, then."

I beamed as I pushed myself up slowly, a month of growth on my abdomen now weighed me down and I required a little more effort when rising from any laying or sitting position. In the month that passed since the summit, since Eira's birth, we had all fallen into a sense of ease. Prior to the summit, Rhys and I did our best to compose our nerves over the rising coup, but now with the full support of our friends at our back, we finally felt a sense of solace. We were still in a period of waiting—of gathering more intelligence on Keir, Kallon, and now Beron. Thanks to Azriel's continued spy work, we were assured that no advancements were being made on either front, so we all allowed ourselves to breathe easier—for now at least.

The only wild card that remained was Eris, but after a brief meeting with him at our moonstone palace above the Court of Nightmares, things seemed...placated, for the time being. The eldest of the Vanserra sons, and heir to the Autumn Court, assured the earlier theory Rhys had—that the male wanted our support in overthrowing his father. What surprised me, however, was that it was all he wanted. He swore he played no part in his father's plans with Keir, and to prove it he provided us with detailed, secret, reports from his father's general; whom he had rallied to his side as well. The reports accurately lined up with the intel Azriel's network of spies had collected, and as of recently divulged a lack of movement as well.

It seemed the trio of traitors were biding their time, presumably attempting to adjust their plans now that the entire continent was aware of my pregnancy. We knew better than to assume they would reel back on the coup because of this; instead deciding to strike before my child had a chance to be born. The threat still haunted us all, but until we had news of any change in plans, we had to wait. In the meantime, Rhys, our family, and I were making the best of it. True to the promise I made myself, having seen how curious and eager Cassian had been in learning about my pregnancy, I spent as much time with them as I could. To aid in our efforts, Rhys and I hired a personal assistant to help balance our workload as High Lord and High Lady; agreeing that we needed the help while we transitioned into preparing for parenthood. That assistant was Clotho, the mute priestess who served in the library of Velaris, and one of the only other fae Rhys or I could trust outside of the inner circle. The priestess humbly agreed and now split her time between our estate and the library. Despite not being able to outwardly express herself, Rhys assured me that she was ecstatic to hear of my pregnancy and wanted nothing more than to help us balance our work between ruling and parenting.

In the month that passed, not only were we able to de-stress a bit and enjoy leisure time with our family, but I had also observed a notable change in myself. While my belly, now an impressive, rounded mound that was pronounced no matter what I wore, continued to grow with the promise from Madja that our son was still as healthy as ever; I noticed a myriad of developments in my emotions. While I did find myself with more energy than I had in the early days of my pregnancy, that frequency in fatigue now seemed to trade places with erratic mood swings. One minute I would be as happy and content as ever, and in the next beset with unexpected gloom. However, everyone seemed to take it in stride—especially my mate, who simply smiled and listened to me rant or just held me when I needed to cry.

Along with my renewed energy, my appetite returned with a vengeance. The same three meals I ate everyday no longer sated me, and I found myself snacking on various things throughout the day. There had been an incident a few weeks ago where I watched in total envy as Azriel snacked on dried meat in between training with Cassian and Rhys—something the brothers had picked back up in part due to the looming threat, but also as a means for entertainment. It wasn't until Cassian noticed me on the verge of tears and snatched the meat from Azriel, casually offering it to me, that I realized I had officially started with pregnancy-related cravings. The cravings hadn't been so intense; until tonight, when I had been ripped from sleep by my growling stomach and the desire to have another helping of dinner had me waking my mate from his sleep.

"Do you think she still has those leftovers?" I asked as I watched him dress.

"I'm sure she has plenty left reserved for you, Feyre darling. She saw how much you loved it," he replied with a knowing grin.

My face warmed as I recalled how the restaurateur offered to pack up extra servings for me to bring back to the estate, but I had been too embarrassed at the extra helpings I already consumed during our stay and politely refused.

"I didn't want to look like a glutton," I admitted sheepishly.

He walked over, resting his hands on the bed as he leveled our gazes. "No one would think that. You're pregnant and feeding the heir to the Night Court. They know he needs to eat, even in the middle of the night," he said and gave me another chaste kiss before stroking a hand along my stomach affectionately.

I smiled. "That's true. It's just hard to keep up when I feel absolutely ravenous every few hours."

He smirked appreciatively as he rubbed my stomach again, "Is there anything else my son wants?"

"Strawberries," I answered quickly. "With chocolate, or whipped cream."

Rhys laughed and pressed a kiss to my forehead. "Whatever you want, my love," he repeated and stood upright.

I waited for him to return as patiently as I could, pacing between our bedroom and balcony every few minutes before finally pacifying myself by sitting with a book on the cushioned bench of the balcony. In order to keep myself distracted, I read a book of plays aloud in hopes that my growing baby would be patient in his insatiable appetite. The sound of my voice must have appeased him, because as I continued to read, my hunger seemed to dull a bit. However, after a few minutes passed, I felt his kicks of protests and rubbed at the spot.

"If you have such a problem with my reading, then talk to your father. He's the one that taught mama how to read," I said, and my heart warmed at the memory of my lessons with Rhysand in my early days at the Night Court. "Maybe he'll teach you to read too."

"We both could," I heard Rhys say from behind me and I whipped my head around to see him holding a bundle of food.

I pushed myself up unceremoniously, eager to eat as the smells hit my nose. "That's so much food!" I exclaimed as he walked over and placed the bundle on the small table we kept on the balcony.

"Sevenda might've given us some more food she thought you might enjoy," he answered with a laugh before snapping his fingers and the food instantly displayed out before me.

I gasped in admiration before Rhys pulled out a chair for me and I happily sat, digging into my meal immediately and moaned with relief as the savory juices of the prime rib hit my taste buds.

Rhys sat next to me, casually grabbing a strawberry from the bowl he had also laid out and snacked on it as he regaled me while I indulged myself. "You truly are a sight to behold, Feyre darling."

I felt my face warm and dread filled my chest as I swallowed a mouthful. "Do I look like a pig?" I asked, that dread beginning to ebb into shame.

"No, no." He quickly reassured me, moving closer until our knees were touching. "I meant the sight of my expecting mate enjoying herself, of nourishing my growing child, is one I never dreamed I'd see," he explained. His hand came to rest on my stomach again as those beautiful amethyst eyes grew tender.

I squeezed his hand gently, "You deserve it Rhys. This child is a culmination of everything that is good about you; of all the good you've done in your lifetime."

His eyes were lined with silver as they met mine, and I moved my hands to cup his face. "He will be all the best parts of you, Rhysand."

"And of you," he swore. "You brought out the best in me Feyre. Everything that I am, that I have now, including this child, is all because of you."

My heart pounded with joy as I beamed and pulled him in for a kiss. He returned it with just as much fervor and heat began pooling in my core. When he pulled away too soon for my liking, I kissed him again-slowly, and nipped at his bottom lip.

I felt the fiendish smirk of his lips on mine as he muttered, "I thought you were hungry?"

"I'm hungry for something else now." I whispered, staring at him with half-lidded eyes.

I shrieked with a laugh as he scooped me up in his arms, my legs easily hooking around his waist as the food from the table suddenly disappeared and he carried me over to the nearest wall.

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The following morning, I was pleased to see Rhys still in our bed and even more delighted to still be wrapped in his arms. He had a tendency to wake before I did these days and often got a head start on his work, allowing me the opportunity to sleep in and get the rest my body needed. However, after the night we had, I wasn't too surprised to see him needing the extra sleep. I smirked mischievously as I lightly traced along the tattoos on his chest with my own tattooed fingers, relishing in his scent as I recalled the details of our night that extended into the early hours of the morning.

It was a welcome change of pace after the stress that weighed on us; one we needed now more than ever with a youngling on the way. The days of just the two of us were set to expire in a few months; soon to be filled with a new life we would have to work together to sustain—all while balancing our duties of presiding over the Night Court. I often tried not to let the weight of that responsibility stress me out; knowing we had our whole family to rely on, but now that I was nearly halfway through my pregnancy, I wanted more of this time alone together.

I felt dark talons gently caress my mental shields and I smiled as I lowered them enough for my mate, who kept his eyes closed despite now being conscious. I allowed him into my thoughts; letting him know of my yearning for the quality time we had just experienced together as a lazy hand caressed my stomach.

"Let's go to the Cabin for a few days," he said after a couple of minutes passed.

I pushed myself up on an elbow, staring down at him as his sleepy violet eyes met with mine. "Really?" I asked, already keen on the idea.

He nodded in affirmation. "Cassian and Azriel are keeping the appropriate tabs on everything, and Clotho is set to meet with Mor and Amren today to go over some paperwork from the Palace Lords in Velaris," he explained.

I nodded. "My sisters also have their own agenda," I added. "Elain plans to drag Nesta to the market, or one of the palaces, today."

"So, we can get away," Rhys said. He brushed a stray lock of hair out of my face and I nodded again.

"Let's go now." I said, eager to escape with my mate.

It had been months since we set foot in the Cabin together. There were times he or I visited alone to let off some steam, sometimes meeting each other by the end of the day, but it was the first time we would go together since Winter Solstice; the first time since I fell pregnant, and I couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic.

Rhys smiled languidly. "Right now?"

I nodded and pushed myself up carefully, staring down at him with a grin. "Right now," I confirmed.

His smile shifted from lazy to determined as he sat up in the bed. I reached over to pull on my silky dressing gown and robe as he climbed out of bed and dressed. I laughed as he scooped me up in his arms and I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"We'll have to bring the baby too," I said in mock disappointment.

He chuckled as he walked over to the balcony. "That's all right. We'll consider it our first trip as a family."

The next thing I knew, we were in the sky, Rhys's powerful wings easily propelling us from our balcony and into the air in a matter of seconds. I held onto him as I felt the warm breeze encircle us and whoosh through my hair as he took us to our destination. I watched his wings as they moved; strong and beautiful, and felt a kick from inside my stomach.

"Do you think he can tell we're flying?" Rhys asked.

"Maybe," I said as I felt another swift kick and rested a hand on the spot. "It's okay baby, daddy won't drop us."

"Never," Rhys affirmed.

I looked up at him, "Do you think he'll have wings?"

The corner of Rhys's lips twitched upwards. "Of course he will. Maybe not at birth, but they'll come."

"Were you born with your wings?" I asked, admiring how the sun reflected off the iridescence of them as they moved in unison.

He shook his head. "My mother was hopeful they would develop as I matured, and a day after my eighth birthday they appeared," he said.

"Just like that?" I asked with a smirk.

"Magic."

I laughed and traced a finger along the membrane of one as it moved within my reach. He stiffened at my touch and I grinned playfully.

"Illyrian baby," I teased.

"If it weren't for my son in your belly, I would demand you fly us to the Cabin and see how you fare while I stroke your wings," Rhys taunted.

I giggled and pecked his cheek, keeping one arm draped around his neck while the other rested on my stomach. I paused as realization struck.

"Is that when your mother brought you to the mountains?" I asked.

Rhys nodded, already knowing what I referred to. "I think she was going to bring me regardless, but she was eager for me to fly and learn the Illyrian traditions."

The silver in his violet eyes flecked with a hint of sadness as he recalled the memory of his mother. The current status of our relationship with the Illyrians put a strain on his heart. He grew up with them, found his brothers amongst them, and their participation in the coup was the last thing he ever wanted. I laid my head on his shoulder in order to provide him with some comfort, not wanting either of us to dwell on that heartache during our little getaway.

His fingertips brushed the side of my stomach lightly as he held me closer. "I want him to learn, to train, like I did," he said.

Although he didn't ask, I heard the question in his words and I nodded. "He's Illyrian, just like you."

He pressed a kiss to my temple and landed on the steps leading to the Cabin, setting me on my feet carefully and I smiled reassuringly at him before taking his hand as we both walked to the entrance. As soon as we walked in, the fire in the hearth ignited and the rest of the house sprang to life with a wave of Rhys's hand, immediately accommodating us. A second later, platters of food appeared in the kitchen and I beamed.

"I love it here," I said as I strolled over to the counter, picking up a piece of perfectly crisped bacon and took a bite.

Rhys smiled roguishly as he joined my side, taking a slice of bacon for himself. "It's just what we needed, especially after your ravenous cravings kept me up all night. In more ways than one," he said with a wink.

I threw my hand up in a vulgar gesture. It's not like you were complaining. I said through the bond.

Indeed not, my love.

I sat at one of the raised chairs beside the counter, looking over the paintings I had filled in the room all those years ago—when I escaped here for the first time after learning he was my mate. I ate as I reflected on the last decade; at how it had brought us here, with our son now growing inside of me.

"I want to give birth here," I said after a comfortable silence had befallen us.

Rhys paused. "Really?" he asked.

I nodded, resting a hand on the apex of my belly. "It feels right. This is where I accepted our mating bond; where we decided to start trying for a baby, and I'm pretty sure this is where he was conceived too," I said with a smile, having done the math in my head. By the time I realized I was pregnant, on Starfall, I was already a couple of months along; meaning our attempt to conceive on Winter Solstice—as we did every year, had been successful

He smirked in return at the memory; it was somewhat of a tradition he made of bringing me here on my birthday. "My mother gave birth to me, and my sister, in this cabin," he said. "With the help of some Illryian midwives and some camp-mothers."

"Then it's perfect," I said softly.

He reached down to stroke my stomach gently. "I want to be there," he said. "In the room, while you give birth. Through all of it actually. I know it isn't traditionally done, my own father waited outside the room both times, but I want to be there and hold your hand when my son comes into the world. Just the thought of you going through labor, of enduring all that pain alone," he shook his head as if to erase it from his mind. I squeezed his hand reassuringly.

"I wouldn't want you anywhere else, Rhysand." I said, not at all surprised at his declaration.

A week after Eira's birth, Viviane and Kallias had both sent us letters-informing us of their daughter's arrival, fawning over her beauty and detailing how infatuated they already were, but also informing us of their own accounts of what the birthing process had been like. At the summit, Viviane expressed that she knew what to expect, but in her letter, she elaborated just how excruciating it really was. Luckily, Kallias had also been there with her, providing her with whatever support she needed and relieving as much of the pain as he could through back massages, also letting her clutch onto him for dear life as she suffered through pain after pain. I wasn't sure what Kallias had told Rhys in his letter, but shortly after my mate had summoned Madja and asked the healer to guide us through exactly what to anticipate.

"Are you nervous?" He asked.

I chewed on my lip in thought, recounting the gruesome details that both Viviane and the healer had laid out for me. The pain alone would come in constant, violent waves, and could last as long as a day.

"A little," I admitted. "But I know I'll be much more comfortable here; with you there."

"I'll be there every step of the way and do whatever I can to ease the pain." He promised, taking my hand and pressing a lingering kiss to it.

I smiled. "It'll be just the two of us, Madja, and the midwife."

The healer had told us that she worked with her sister, who served as a midwife for just as long as she had been a healer, when delivering younglings. Rhys and I readily agreed to have her along and made a plan to meet with her once I came closer to the end stages of my pregnancy.

I squeezed the hand that held mine, staring at the new tattoo that had formed from his renewed vow he made at the beginning of my pregnancy—when he promised not to let his male-bonded instincts shelter me unnecessarily. I ran my thumb over the crescent moon design.

"Do you think," I hesitated, mulling over my words. "Do you think...I'll be good at it?"

He paused. "At what? Giving birth?"

I laughed humorlessly, "No, not that. At...being a mother?"

I avoided his gaze, feeling the weight of those smoldering violet eyes as I continued to stare at the blue-black ink of his tattoo. After a few seconds of silence, his other hand came to grip my chin gently, tilting my head up so that I could meet those beautiful eyes.

My heart skipped a beat at the sincerity in them. "You will be an amazing mother, Feyre," he swore, his voice earnest.

My eyes burned as I thought of my own mother; of how imperious and cold she had been towards her daughters. I often wondered how she had felt when she was pregnant with us, because once we were born, she hardly bothered caring for us at all. Did she ever love us? She worshipped my father, her "one true love," but how could she not dote on the fruition of that love? Perhaps she had loved my father for what his wealth provided her instead, and the lavish lifestyle she lived-before she died.

"You are not your mother, Feyre." Rhys said, his hand moving from my chin to my cheek. "I already see the love you have for our son in your eyes, in your actions, every day."

I sniffed as I looked down at my stomach, heart swelling as I thought of my son—of how eager I was to hold and cherish him, and I couldn't fathom pushing him away. I nodded lightly as I wiped at the few tears that managed to escape.

"I just worry sometimes," I admitted.

Rhys nodded in understanding. "I worry about myself too," he said, and frowned. "I worry about being like my father; that I might be too hard on my son, and that I might age as cold and calculating as he did."

I shook my head, taking hold of the hand still on my cheek. "You could never Rhys," I said with the same smile I had given him last night—the same emotions in my eyes as I reminded him what this child meant for us.

I felt the tension leave as he sighed in content, resting his brow against mine as we both stared at my stomach; our thumbs caressing either side of it, holding our baby. I felt him move, sending kicks at both our hands, and we laughed; my chest swelled with hope that perhaps he could feel the love between us—at the love we shared for him.

[albino-whumpee]

Robowhump 5

Continuing that March of robots- whump edition story with @whumptopia ‘s robot whump prompt list. Today was “forced reboot” so here!

TW// self harm, manipulation, non con body modifications, abuse, torture, emotional abuse, burning and cuts mention

(I think it’s time to say, my writing is explicit and so, proceed with caution)

The first time Exia opened its eyes, it saw Ian´s father. A man with gentle black eyes and gray hairs. A programmer like his son and wife. Not as talented as either and certainly not as famous as his wife. He was humble and cared for Exia. It didn´t remember anymore, but it had been him who had given it its name.

“I´m trusting Ian to you, Exia” the man said as it sat Exia on the back of the car. Crossing the car’s seatbelt on its chest, because he didn´t want to put him (because he refered to Exia as him) on a box again. “He´s really good. I´m sure he will make some wonderful upgrades to you” he smiled at the android. There had been hope in his naivety and oblivion to his son´s nature.

Exia had recorded the man´s voice for Ian. “To encourage” him as the man put it.

But after Ian smiled and thanked his father for the gift, waved his hand as goodbye and closed the door. Ian had made Exia lay on a table and erased all previous commands.

Except its name.

Mainly because it would be troublesome to remember any other name.

And so, that was the first reboot Exia had.

The next time happened after Ian tried adding a few lines and had forgotten to put a simple comma. Causing Exia to bump into walls and keep walking as if it was on a videogame.

The third time was when Ian wanted to test Exia´s receptors and blew its hearing.

The fourth time had been purely accidental. Ian hadn´t slept in three days and put his homework code into Exia´s by mistaking the keyboards. The conflicts made Exia´s core to overheat and made it move erratically.

The eigth time Ian´s professor wanted them to test simple commands on androids. Making them lift eggs and the like was too old fashioned, so the challenge was making them handle jelly. Exia made a great demonstration but slipped out Ian had helped the other’s for money. It had been the first time Exia had seen Ian angry at him.

The nineth time, Ian had met Creek and was living with him now. Creek showed him the download sites for the pain emulators. When Ian tied Exia to a chair, the android had done it with a smile. But after the download, it had to be rebooted after many repairments were made. Out of panic mode conflicts that triggered self destruction tendencies and damaged a liquid deposit on Exia´s head. Causing leaks sometimes.

The tenth time, Exia had begged Creek to stop. That it hurt when it installed new body parts when it was fully responsive and the pain emulators were active. Creek had limited to laugh and continue assembling the new parts into Exia. It screamed quite loud, but Creek just turned their headphones volume higher. Tightened Exia´s restraints if it moved too much and ordered it to stop leaking from its eyes without much success. Of course, the leaking wasn´t something he could control now.

By the twelfth time, Ian had developed a back up. So, when they were testing Exia’s skin durability and had it trembling, tied to the working table with a face half burnt, Exia came back with the memories of it being burnt. Just new skin.

It would know what pain was even after rebooting now.

And Exia wasn’t allowed to say anything to Ian’s father. It would smile and say “Im doing my best performance to satisfy Mister Ian. I thank you for your concern” whenever a new patch of cheap skin was glued to a spot Creek had burnt, marked, teared apart or simply removed. “Exia has a lot to learn however” it would say while blinking three times rapidly and then stop for a bit before continuing.

“Im happy to see he’s well!” Ian’s father said to him as he chomped down his food “I like that yellow bang too” he said referring to the strand of hair, both boys had stolen from a broken down robot “Fits you”

“Thank you, sir” Exia replied keeping its blinking rythm.

“´It´, dad.” the boy stressed  “It’s a robot, not a person” Ian said slurping on his noodles. The ramen ya they were on was pretty popular at that time. Just before the last few trains went on their way.

“Oh yeah right” the man awkwardly replied. Silence ensued as Exia simply stared at them eat. Wondering…

“What are you..?” The man lifted his eyes as Exia swallowed their beer. “Exia, no!” He stood up quicker than Ian and grabbed the android by the shoulders but it was too late. The liquid leaked to its core and circuits in a second.

The seventeenth time, Exia opened its eyes on a dark place. The closet, it recognized. Battery was running low and its limbs had been taken away.

Oh. It muttered to itself.

Im going to be abandoned.

It leaned its head on the wall. And noticed it had its Clothes taken off as well. Of course, a useless machine like Exia didn’t need to cover itself. Even when Creek had added a member simply to test the receptors and emulators.

Drip…

Blue liquid ran from its eyes. Possibly after-damage of some of their experiments. Or…

Whatever they were they didn’t stop. However they came, fat tears rolled down its cheek.

“E-Exia?” An unfamiliar voice called from outside.

It had been Liam who had taken it outside the closet. Covered it with its own clothes and told it to turn around to plug it to a charging dock.

Exia refused to let Liam touch it.

It was an unwanted machine! It was supposed to run out of batteries and grow forgotten locked away on the closet.

Not…saved.

But it was.

It wasn’t immediately that Exia expected Liam’s visits. Waiting for it to come and tell it about outside and about Ian and Creek. As there was no windows there. Exia learnt Liam was a prototype for their final project. A social service android. Designed to treat mentally unstable people. Exia had laughed.

Liam wasn’t surprised to see the android wiggling like a worm on the floor as it laughed histerically at the irony. Aware it was collateral damage to Exia’s system that allowed it to laugh.

Liam was aware of the pain emulators and one time, when Exia was staring blankly at a wall running a dyagnostic, Liam dropped a furry blanket over it. And hugged it.

“Hugging helps humans feel comfort and not alone after a traumatic event” Liam whispered as Exia stiffened and scuffed.

“Are you implying I should be treated like a human after trauma?” Liam took a moment to reply “I don’t know if that helps to lower your leaking, but I searched in my treatment files that panic modes can be smoothened-“

“Ok, ok I get it” Exia interrupted it. It allowed itself to focus on the warmness of the blanket. Its system would catalogue the cumulus of electric signals it felt at that moment as “comforted”.

Exia did feel like wanting more of that “comfort” thing.

And Liam was designed to do so.

Ian stared at the records of Liam’s trips to the warehouse where Exia was kept, everyday. To monitor improvements and adjust Liam’s protocols.

The young boy didn’t like wasting things and would use them to their last breath. Abandoning Exia? Oh no. He had simply planted the situation for Liam’s development.

Ian allowed Liam to put the androids limbs back on their place one day. Liam attached them despite the colors being not quite right and helped Exia up.

Ian had intricately written Liam’s physical therapy commands and tested them with Exia.

But as Liam proofed to be perfect on treating Exia, Exia was recovering too quickly.

So it was time for a final test.

TW// self harm, manipulation, non con body modifications, abuse, torture, emotional abuse, burning and cuts mention

[pink-hao]

Study Buddy ~ s.hw

masterlist

okay so this might sound stereotypical (im sorry :/)

but hyunwoo is the jock! of the school

so even though he TELLS his professors that his education comes before his training,

it kinda doesn’t

he always put wayyy more time in training and practice than studying

that’s why he got a D on the last  T H R E E  biochem exams he’s taken

ITS NOT HIS FAULT BIOCHEM IS SO HARD

but it kinda is his fault because it’d probably be easier if he studied

so his professor told him that if he failed another exam, he’d be benched for the season

he didn’t believe it 

until his COACH said the same thing ?!

life

is not fair for baby

butt !

he’s walking through the campus one day when he finds you 

he recognizes you because you sit right across from him in his BIOCHEM

you’re sitting under a tree with a book, dilligently writing out notes with highlighters and colored pens and sticky notes

he sees the book you’re taking notes from

its 

a biochem book !

are you his angel ?

he walks up to you all like

“uh hi um I was wondering if you know who I am”

you’re all like “oh um,, I know you’re in my biochem but forgive me I forgot your name”

so he tells you his name and you tell him yours

he sits next to you and asks you if he can get your notes

“they look so neat and nice ! and, I’m not sure if you noticed, but I’m barely surviving in that class right now,”

you chuckled cutely, thinking about helping this guy

he is adorable 

“how about we study together for the next exam ? I was just writing out some pre-notes for the chapter after this one, so I’m already kind of aware of what we are currently learning

you study AHEAD ?! WHAT IN THE WORLD

hyunwoo is like ??

“uhm yes ! I would love to go over what we are learning right now, especially since I was asleep last class, so I have no idea what we’re on right now” he said smiling

this was gonna be hard work for you, wasn’t it

it was

the two of you spent a lot of time together the next few weeks

it was a lot of ground to cover ! this was a big ass chapter

he didn’t realize it, but he might have been spending more time with you than training

not that he minded, you were super cute and funny

you slowly started feeling something for this cute oaf too ugh

one day after about an hour of reteaching to him what you two had learned in the last class, (he likes the way you explain things, it’s so much easier for him to understand)

you guys decided to take a little brain break and talk about your personal lives over some tea

he is so physically gifted 

and loves kids ! 

he said that if he was good at book smarts and studying and all that, he would take the time out to become a pediatrician

you went all AW and smiled so cutely at his face

he was all pink in the cheeks and hiding his face in his hands

and you shared your passions and wishes for the future

he was like wow, smiling like a crazy person but trying to Play It Cool (see what i did there)

he just felt happy to be talking about his future and thoughts freely with someone who wouldn’t tease or ridicule him for what he thinks

you go to his games and practices ! AH

when he sees you out there, his heart does somersaults in his chest

despite what people might think, very few girls have come to games and practices only for him

so you doing this is  p r e t t y  special

he totally likes you so much UGH

wants to ask you out but isn’t sure if you’re into him

but you are ofc

EXAM WEEK !

yall are  c r a m m i n g

you are running around together doing all sorts of things

when he finds out that he has a big game THE SAME DAY as your big exam

your professor told him that the test is in the morning and the game is in the evening, 

so if he fails this, he won’t be able to participate in the game

if he wasn’t sweating before, he’s REALLY SWEATING NOW

you are like

the only thing calming him down anymore

everything else gives him anxiety

it’s the night before the test and he asks you over to study up just a little bit more

of course you come over

and to your (not really) surprise,

he is reciting the facts and formulas almost perfectly !

after a little over an hour and a half of practicing, he hugs you really tight and thanks you for everything

then he asks you to stay for dinner

and you’re like oh

but you do 

and he can kinda cook ! 

(it was actually takeout but he would never admit it)

you two kept talking after dinner and ended up falling asleep on the couch together

thank GOODNESS you had an alarm set on your phone because NEITHER OF YOU WOULD HAVE GOTTEN UP

AND HYUNWOO WOULD’VE MISSED THE TEST

so you hugged him really tight and thanked him for the dinner, apologizing for passing out on his couch

(he had a great night with you though)

you run to your place to change uber quickly and get your stuff for biochem

and then you see him one last time and wish him the best of luck, giving him a big old hug

he smiles, hugging you back as you get a whiff of his cologne, did he always smell so darn good ?

you both took the world’s longest test

and when it was over, he had a quizzical look on his face, but he said he thinks he did okay

MIDDAY ROLLS AROUND AND he got a 94% WHAT IUHULYUJFBFEKJVNEF

soft big baby is jumping around and running to find you ! he owes you everything

you get the news and you’re like UHEDIWUFHWIKCN I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT SILLY

and he’s like IT WAS ONLY FROM YOUR HELP 

and yall hug again but

he 

kissed you

and you’re like

:o

:)

now yall are smiling and giggling together

he tells you to come to his game

you’re like “uh hello? ofc I’ll be there !”

and he’s like “as mine, let me be your boyfriend” 

AIUBDUVBY YOU EXPLODE AND SAY YES AND HE HUGS YOU AGAIN 

he’s on top of the world

LATER ON HE ENDS UP WINNING THE GAME FOR HIS TEAM AND BEING SO HAPPY 

you’re by his side and he’s passing class now and playing sports and the world is right for big baby today !!!! he really likes you

ognikifklnrgutghuo you like him too AHHHHHH 

[alchemist-shizun]

About that Carry On Prinxiety AU

For now I laid out a bit of the plot, if you want to share some ideas just hit me up~

This is going to be a LOT to take on my shoulders but I will try and probably fail BUT TRYING IS KEYWORD (i really do believe in myself don't I? Everything under the cut!)

Since they all have their peculiarities, I'm gonna say that yes Virgil might be the Baz and Roman could be the Simon of this story, but I think either would fit for different reasons so they just have the same energy and will keep their own characterization. (If I'm able to not go ooc on this one wish me luck)

If I'm creative enough I'll try making an American school that is located in Florida, so that the characters know nothing much about what's happening in Watford and I can still make references without chronological contradictions.

Thomas could probably be the head mage too. I'm imagining him being very interested in the Normal culture and dressing like a Normal adult instead of the head of a great magical school, his "obsession" (kind of like Arthur Weasley's, if you will) is not really well-liked by most of the mages (especially the Old Fams), some believe that the students should have a better example instead of a man that always seems on the verge of leaving the magic world behind. The students, on the other hand, love him very much thank you. (yes even the ones whose parents insult him)

Oh my god I just had an epiphany: imagine Thomas obviously being in love with Disney and maybe Roman is very close to him so like he's talking about Virgil and Thomas just STRAIGHT UP STARTS SINGING SMTH LIKE THE MUSES' PARTS IN WON'T SAY IM IN LOVE OR LIKE THAT LION KING ONE AAAAAAAA and Roman is like ssss t o p but in the end joins in because he's w e a k (same)

Anyway for the main bois what I was thinking was that, with the prophecies about the Chosen One being there for a long time and them not knowing about Simon or anything, (this is becoming like Skam, there are many Snowbaz in the world) they just so happen to find in Roman an extraordinary amount of magic

Everybody is convinced Roman might be the Greatest Mage, the info flies out into the magical world of America but they decide to not share the info with other states. Roman gets very excited about this and works hard and trains himself in preparation for the big moment where he was going to have his big fight.

Virgil is his roommate (oh my god they were roommates), and of course, they can't stand each other at all. Virgil is definitely fed up with this story about the Chosen One, which Roman brings out in any possible conversation, so he uses it against him to tease him. Just imagine Roman bragging about something and Virgil being like "yeah but for a Greatest Mage you still haven't done anything so Great", or like Roman is having trouble with a spell or a subject? "Aren't you the chosen one?", Virgil only brings it up to make him mad and loves his flustered face. (keyword "loves" *wink*)

As much as I'm hopelessly in love with the idea of Vamp!Virgil (which would fit if he had Baz's role), I just had an angsty idea so I'm saving it for later c:

Hey how about a half-elf Virgil??? Anyone? Sorry I love elves

As for the time they spend together, they do the same thing as Simon and Baz, they avoid each other, spend time out of their room if the other's in there, make up different routines so they don't have to share anything and only really stay in the same room if they have to sleep. (idk why i said "if" like they don't need sleep)

Let me remind you that the beds are very close.

One time Roman woke up in the middle of the night and screamed in fear upon seeing a figure on the window.

It was just Virgil and he almost fell out, he would have probably smacked his head if it wasn't for the roommates' anathema or whatever it is called in english.

Virgil said he just couldn't sleep but he will never admit it was because of a pretty violent nightmare.

Roman does really think that he doesn't sleep at all and just uses his magic to stay awake judging by the dark circles under his eyes.

idk about you but I like the idea of Logan being something similar to Penelope, so Logan is Roman's best friend, they had met in the first year and Logan seemed one of the only ones who didn't approach Roman only because of his fame about being the Chosen One. Logan is simply amazing and brilliant at all subjects and surprises everyone since he's said to come from a family with weak powers.

Roman finds in him a very valid studying companion and he has to admit a lot of his best spells come from practicing/learning them from Logan. Also Logan loves explaining the stuff he's learnt, while Roman has this insatiable will to know everything to be able to defeat whatever bad guy will present in front of him. They basically become inseparable, despite having some friendly fights that are always solved with a snack break.

They !! deeply !! care !! for !! each other !!

Out of the other characters idk if Patton would fit anybody entirely, but I'm going to keep the 3v3 groups, so Pat will most likely be hanging out with Roman and Logan, he's actually very good friends with Virgil (none can escape Patton's friendliness) and tries to reason with Roman when he's mad about something Virge might have said. He's probably the reason why he hasn't killed Virgil yet. Patton doesn't come from a big family and lives with his grandmother when he's out of school. (I still have to develop this)

Forget about Dev and Niall and get ready for Deceit and Remus. I don't wanna give a headcanon name to Deceit bc I don't have one so he's gonna be a mysterious boy and everyone will call him Dee since it's the nickname I use for him. Both of them are two chaotic messes in their own ways. Dee, despite still being composed most of the times, is VERY fixated on his society discourses and arguments, he could come up to you one day out of the blue being like "so about the plan to overthrow the government" and you probably never even heard of it in the first place

JUST GIVE ME PASSIONATE DECEIT

Remus, on the other hand, messes a LOT with spells and you can see him traveling to the weirdest places. One day he was found trying to make the water creatures do a circus bit for him. People don't know how he's able to make his way through tests, but it's actually because he loves bugging Dee since he doesn't give the slightest shit about the weird things he suggests and they often end up studying together.

(I had the wildest thought thinking about Remus as Trixie)

Virgil, Deceit and Remus are what people call the "Untouchable trio", only because they come from the highest and oldest of the Old Families. They had been friends ever since kids since their Families met quite often, they never really fell apart despite being very different from one another. They're actually pretty chill people, it is only their surnames that make some people wary of them. They're not generally approached by anyone.

Idk if I wanna bring Emile and Remy in this, but I am tempted™, I'll think about it

So, Roman, am I right? Forgot to say he comes from a pretty big fam of hunters, they're the types of people that are lovable but won't hesitate to kill a bitch if needed.

But Purp, where's our creativitwins content? Thing is, yes they're actually brothers, but they were separated ever since kids for reasons none really knows? They never talk about it, even if asked to. They were given to two different families. They're aware of each other, but none has ever seen them interact. (I might find some angsty backstory on this just you wait)

Up until here Roman has always believed himself to be destined to the greater good, he's the chosen one, his destiny is the one to be the protagonist of the magic world and its hero.

At least that's what he thought until the fifth year.

One day during the fifth year, Virgil was doing homework on his room's table when Roman bursts in, louder than usual, and throws himself face-first on the bed, uncaring about ruining his hair or his clothes. That was an unusual sight since he never came into the room before evening or even before dinner. Virgil immediately knew something was wrong, but he didn't realize how serious the thing was.

So of course, he teases him a bit trying to get some info from him but only makes the situation worse. When Virgil calls him Greatest Mage as a joke, that's when Roman finally snaps at him in a way that Virge would have never expected. Roman really is enraged, yells at him and throws his pillow across the room since he can't hit him. He storms out of the room when he feels tears forming in his eyes, but can't really hide his sobbing as he goes away.

Virgil is just standing there, aware that he had just made Roman cry for the first time in his life and hated the sight with his whole being.

Roman had just learnt that he wasn't, in fact, the Chosen One, nor the Greatest Mage. Just an ordinary mage, like anybody else, who, in his opinion, had no other destiny than to finish school, find a job and just ... live?

So he's destroyed, all those dreams revealed themselves to be castles built in the air.

School is ending and Roman is just a bit numb, he's not really failing his classes but he's not as bright as ever. He barely leaves his room and doesn't talk to his friends as often, who are very concerned. Even Virgil tries to talk to him at some point. Thomas visits him when he has time and tries to work through the issue with him, but for the rest of the fifth year, there's nothing much to do to cheer him up.

Things seem to go back to normal as years pass and he's not in the spotlight anymore, none really talks about the Greatest Mage anymore and mages just carry on with their studies as they've always done. Everything's fine and normal.

And Roman hates it. But he's working in the shadow, so none notices his discomfort.

It only happens when he reaches the eighth year. It's impossible for Virgil to not recognize that Roman is slipping away at night and only comes back after some hours, either with dirty clothes or things tangled in his hair, he always came back different from when he left, meaning he definitely was wandering off outside.

One night he really can't stop thinking about how worried he is that Roman might get in trouble by himself, while he could probably prevent that, so he decides to follow him. Apparently, Roman is trying to find some kind of important and scary adventure to prove to himself that he's not as useless as he thinks himself to be, but Virgil still doesn't know this.

Virgil doesn't know what to do about the situation and decides to talk to Patton about it, in the end, the two of them decide to make a plan to talk to Roman with Logan, too.

On the other hand, Roman had been seen hanging out with Deceit or Remus, or both at the same time, trying to pry out information from them about how to get to certain forbidden spots of the school if he ever needed to. Surprisingly they don't ask many questions.

Chaos ensues when one night everything goes horribly wrong.

SO YEAH these are a bunch of things that I got right off the bat, I still have to think about the entire plot but don't want to spoil anything, basically the story would begin on the eighth year, just like Carry On, when Roman starts sneaking out. There might be things I need to fix but still I repeat that this is just a draft or a bunch of ideas that I got together somehow.

Tags: @soul-of-a-vixen & @flowersheep who wanted to know more about it~ (I'll write it as soon as I can!!)

[not-a-space-alien]

hey its me again wall of text sorry not sorry

k i saw your little treatise justifying zadr and yknow its a cartoon its not the worst thing ever of course nobody is gonna sue you for reblogging fanart or burn you at the stake or w/e and im glad you decided to open yourself up to a differing opinion but zim IS portrayed as an adult. there was even an unfinished episode where zim’s childhood and growing up training from start to finish would be shown so by the time of the pilot he is definitely a full grown developed adult by irken standards especially if hes a former member of an elite military force like the invaders. jhonen has said that the irony and sad comedy of zims character is that hes a grown ass man and a war veteran to boot who VOLUNTARILY goes to an elementary school every day and throws hands with an 11 year old boy who should be well below his notice because he’s that pathetic and desperate for validation that he’ll stoop to seeking it from a child. it also sets up a dynamic between them where dib is CHALLENGED by having to go up against an adult with way more experience than him while dib is just a child, so when he wins its more meaningful, which is a common trope in childrens fiction that an underdog young hero has to take down a powerful adult villain.

jhonen might joke a lot but he’s serious about this part of the characterization of zim and dib and he even went to great lengths to make dib look and act more like a kid in ETF (more emotional and naive, designed to look smaller/softer, going in depth with his relationship to his dad and sister and needing his dad to protect him at the end when he’s too overrun to fight alone) just to drive home the point of how young he is. it was a very deliberate move and jhonen knows what hes doing ESPECIALLY since he also left zim pretty much unchanged and also includes gags about zim’s relative maturity like animating him briefly grimacing because his joints are sore and the part where he pretty much gestures to his crotch and goes “theyre afraid to look at ALL-A THIS”. like you would not see jhonen do that sort of joke with an underage character ok. dont confuse his social awkwardness and self deprecating/trolling humor for not knowing the difference between right and wrong and not acknowledge when he means something sincerely because he doesn’t just clown on people and troll ALL THE TIME 24/7 hes a human, and times have changed with more awareness on issues such as the grooming of minors so he can go back on things he may have said in the past that he doesn’t agree with now or said by mistake. he has said enough times that zim is older than any human alive that its safe to take his word for it by now. judging by the one strip he did in JTHM about johnny murdering a pedophile who was about to prey on squee i think his stance on protecting kids is pretty clear. also i wouldnt put it past jhonen to have redesigned membrane to be more chaddy looking to divert the adult fandom’s attention away from dib and throw the fangirls a bone but thats a whole nother can of worms lol.

and the justification that zim is immature so hes essentially on dib’s level is a reversal of something lots of kids hear from either creepy or ignorant adults who tell them theyre “so mature for their age”. no matter how emotionally mature you are it wont ever compensate for the number of years youve been alive so that’s not very sound logic, and even in fic where theyre both adults it’s still pretty weird because it doesn’t erase their history where zim knew dib as a kid. that’s sort of like a grownup waiting with bated breath until a kid is “legal” so they can start dating. kinda like when jacob imprints on bella’s newborn daughter in twilight then having it handwaved away by saying he’ll wait till she’s grown up, which understandably drew a huge amount of criticism. it’s a loophole that might be mildly acceptable in some cases but the context leaves it colored with a residual ickiness that sets off some red flags for me and a lot of other people.

also you said zim is an alien and therefore the situation itself is unrealistic, but the reason invader zim’s writing resonates with people is because zim is written with very HUMAN emotions and motivations and part of the humor again is how irkens despite being aliens from another planet mirror some of humanity’s worst flaws such as being petty, gluttonous, willfully ignorant, arrogantly believing they are special and better than everyone else, easily manipulated by propaganda, all too eager to greedily colonize other societies etc making them not so different from us at all. so the premise out of context might not seem realistic but the idea of a sad burnout adult who doesn’t realize how humiliating it is to be consistently outsmarted by a kid less than half their age IS realistic and applicable to human interaction since we’ve likely all met someone like this before at one point in our lives for example a schoolteacher who has a personal vendetta against one or more of their students and has nothing better to do than antagonize them, or a really dumb parent that you fight with a lot.

another thing, i know you and other fans probably have a lot of sentimental value and nostalgia attached to zadr because you probably shipped it back when you were a kid yourself and you cant be blamed for something you liked as a kid, but youre an adult now, and you have to listen to the portion of kids in the fandom who dont like zadr and say without question that the age gap makes them uncomfortable. those kids ARE the priority. we’re grown up now and we have to put our feelings aside for them because that’s part of being responsible and mature. i feel like zim himself is a pretty good example of how not to act at our age [shrug emoji]

and anyway a lot of the same elements of zadr can be explored with zadf just as well with just as much potential for cute moments and as a bonus is it’s not creepy

You do bring up some good points, and I’m not saying you’re wrong...  But honestly I’m still not convinced.  I mean, stuff that Jhonen said, the thing is even if it’s the author saying it it’s still outside of canon, that’s the reason why Neil Gaiman got flack for Good Omens because they didn’t write an actual kiss or hug or hand-hold between Aziraphale and Crowley yet Neil Gaiman went on Twitter saying they were queer representation.  I still don’t really put much stock into what he says because the unfinished episodes and Jhonen’s commentary don’t really change the dynamic that’s actually in the show.  And again...Jhonen said if there were going to be romance in the show it would be Zim/Gaz, so he’s either a huge hypocrite or doesn’t view Zim as being incompatible with Gaz.

I do think it’s much better when Dib is an adult and it just makes more sense, and I actually do prefer zadf to zadr and if i were going to ever write fanfiction or make fanart it would probably just be zadf, just because i know this does have some stuff to think about and I totally respect that you have a different view of it, but i honestly just don’t see it that way.  The analogy with Jacob imprinting on Bella’s child in Twilight isn’t really the same thing honestly.  The author in that situation tried to make it not......that....by saying that imprinting isn’t always a romantic relationship thing, and that Jacob would be more of an older brother, but honestly that doesn’t really negate the impact of grooming that kid would have with Jacob around.  The idea that Zim would somehow be grooming Dib seems really silly to me although you’re right, I think his characterization in Into the Florpus has evolved somewhat especially with regard to Dib wanting to get his father’s approval, but again Zim has parallels with that in trying to please the Tallest.  the world-building and characterizations are inconsistent and scattershot at best.  Like no, zim isn’t waiting for him to turn legal, that’s absurd, they’re nemeses coming at each other then learning to be friends.  You’re right that that doesn’t have to be zadr but I still tag it as zadr so people can block it if they want to.

Like, I’ve seen people ship Zim with Professor Membrane instead of Dib.  That seems very weird to me.  that professor membrane would have a relationship with someone who literally goes to his son’s elementary school and who doesn’t know anything at all about human behavior and emotions.

I feel like with this discussion people don’t really understand the problem with age gaps. With age gaps, it’s not a matter of mature/immature, it’s about development.  A ten year age gap sounds like a lot right?  a 25-year-old and a 15-year old would absolutely have a predatory “relationship.”  But a 35- and a 45-year old, that’s perfectly fine.  Having a difference in age doesn’t automatically make the relationship unhealthy.  so if Dib is 25 and Zim is [whatever the hell aliens years i still don’t really take Jhonen’s word for it bc he’s not consistent], that’s doesn’t mean it has to be bad.  The thing about telling minors they’re “so mature for their age” to try and convince them that a person interested in them isn’t a pedophile is that we know a human being who is 15 isn’t developmentally at the same level as a 25-year-old regardless of their behavior.  What is Zim?  All we have to go on is how he acts, and he acts like Dib is an equal match, it’s not “he’s immature for his age,” it’s very unclear.  Raw number of years isn’t the ultimate decider, for example in DnD lore elves reach maturity at, like, 100 years old so a 25-yo human trying to get with a 50-year-old elf would be predatory to the young elf even though the “younger” one is technically twice as old as the human.  Do you see what I’m saying?

I also don’t really buy the idea that Invader Zim’s writing resonates with people because Zim is ~~so human~~.  The guy steals a bunch of kid’s organs in one episode and flies into a tantrum over the slightest inconvenience.  You have to be reading really deeply into it and dig into some old internet archives of things Jhonen Vasquez has said to paint it as realistic.  You can do some interesting things with it wrt like, Zim being defective and starting to experience human emotions but that’s mostly fanon.

Well, you’ve given me some things to think about, thanks for explaining your side to me.  I’m still going to tag things as #zadr so people can block if it can’t plausibly be categorized as zadf.  I’m not actually making any fan content for Invader Zim so the point is kind of moot, but if I ever do I’ll definitely take this into consideration.

[coto524]

hey i just saw in your tags that you got an adhd diagnosis.. would it be cool if i asked you how you went about getting diagnosed? im welsh too and ive been dealing with the welsh nhs mental health department for years and i genuinely feel like im going nowhere with it all. its totally cool if you dont wanna talk about it tho i understand its a v personal topic! :)

heads-up: i’m still in the process of getting a medical diagnosis for adhd (not from nhs wales, i moved to england... quite a while ago). the service in cambridgeshire is, as far as i know, aware of my existence......... and that’s basically all they’ve told me so far Y E E T

i do however have an educational diagnosis! which does not entitle me to medication (hence the medical route) but is accepted by my university as sufficient evidence to justify reasonable adjustments, and...... is also apparently enough evidence for the government to give me money? but i still have to spend ages waiting on the nhs............ hmm. anyway yeah that was mostly organise thru my uni which may or may not be possible for u? idk

basically my route to diagnosis was: 

1) realise towards the end of summer between 1st and 2nd year of uni that what i had assumed was some kind of undiagnosed depression could be symptoms of adhd, thanks to a friend of mine discussing how their adhd affected them, and then realising i exhibited Other symptoms 

2) emailing the student disability centre........ not As Soon As Possible, but pretty soon after i got back to uni, in which i expressed a desire to come in and discuss assessments for potential splds (specific learning difficulties, idk if that’s jargon only used by our uni or not?) (also yeah part of this was “i did research and loads of things overlap so Who Knows What This Is” and part was “....do not want to assume i have adhd” just in case)

3) having an appointment with one of the uni specialists several weeks later, having filled out a question on Things Affecting My Life, then in the appointment doing some of the typical pre-tests and answering interview questions, which suggested probably adhd and dyspraxia and gave them enough to advise me to go get Diagnosed

this is a step that might vary from place to place bc i know for one thing that one of my friend’s unis has their own assessor, but mine doesn’t, so they tend to rely on an external one in london...... which is private. they covered most of the funds costs for the assessment but still oof

4) get the train to london during december for a 3-hour assessment with a specialist doing all sorts of fun tests, after which she said that i’d need to wait for the report to be finalised but she felt comfortable diagnosing me with co-existent adhd and dyspraxia (or the weird grey area where some of those bits might cross over with symptoms of the joint hypermobility fuckery that runs in my family but either way presents and is managed in the same way)

5) get the report about 2 weeks later (plus a bit bc christmas and new year) confirming everything and including some fun test stats and analysis, organise a GP’s appointment for the NHS route + other medical shit i need sorted and talk to the student centre to organise a student support document + other shit i qualify for like mentoring and Things That Cost Money

GP appointment ends up with a paper pack of stuff i need to post by the end of the month (which of course i delayed until the last minute and wasn’t sure if i posted on time), SSD takes a few more weeks to organise/write and then a few more to distribute to all relevant staff. eventually found out the cambs nhs clinic have apparently accepted me when they sent me info about gdpr they’d forgotten to send and the letter header said smth about “acceptance” but that’s the last i heard from them like.... a month or two ago???? idk oof

anyway yeah so i have enough of a diagnosis to qualify for student support and provide supporting evidence for nhs route when that actually finally gets going somewhere but..... it is taking a while (i think fams on the local fb page are saying like, 6 months is typical? ugh) and the only reason i’m still pushing it is bc i want to try options for treatment rather than just symptoms management.

a few people have/are considering going the private medical route just bc things are taking so long except 1) that costs Ridiculously Lots Of Money which...... afaik this time the university won’t pay for and 2) although there is a degree of transfer between private and nhs you can do, if you get your original prescription from a private doctor and it’s not effective or has side effects i think you need to go back to a private doctor to change medication or increase/decrease the dosage, you can’t just switch to your gp and be like “ay mate”. so that costs Even More. honestly i think i only know of it as an option bc i am surrounded by People With Money and it’s not cheap even for them

so yeah, TLDR: i have a diagnosis which is just enough to access adjustments at uni and potentially look into supportive things that cost money like software etc, but am unfortunately in what sounds like a similar boat to you regarding nhs, which i am pursuing to see if this is indeed an option.

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a comprehensive list of reasons this is wrong: - Athena is in this case - Simon is in this case - Bucky Wheat is in this case - AA has had all kinds of disasters as clients, but this is the first time one is DRUNK - Uendo is a stage name, we never learn their legal/birth name - Kisegawa exists - Patches got worried about lying in court and gave away their game - Uendo is like the 'primary' identity but they only inherited this name recently, what was Uendo called before then - they protect the smol - did they just drug someone in court against their will - is getting blackout drunk from a bun a psychological effect instead of physiological because somehow Owen was fine - did the drink not 'reach' Owen because he's not aware when others are, or is the 5 year old the one who can hold his liquor - Taka is trained to buy things for Simon - Simon grabbed Athena and shook her as encouragement - it worked - Nahyuta getting R O A S T E D by Simon Blackquill - a prosecutor actually actively getting worse over the course of the game - Athena Deserves To Be Protected - Uendo testifies while sitting on a pile of cushions - how do you make 1 physical person look like 4 different people this reliably and completely - Owen is so precious everyone just immediately went 'oh nvm fuck that theory' - Athena and Simon being psychology nerds together - Simon Has Friends And Life Besides Athena - do you think Simon came back to the soba shop of his adolescence like 'whats up bitches are you surprised im not dead because i sure am' - Simon is bringing Athena into his life - 'I am his Miss Chickadee!!!' - Nahyuta learned several rakugo routines by heart while preparing for the trial. when does he sleep? never - the moral of the story is the old guy was kind of a piece of shit - THEY WERE BALLOONS ALL ALONG AND I CALLED IT - None Of This Was Necessary: The Nahyuta Story - Simon slashed the fucking beads in midair it's so good to have a samurai on your side - it's like foreshadowing to having another prosecutor on our side in the next case if you know what I mean - this case was specifically made to fuck with the localizers - but they pulled through admirably - everyone is rly respectful towards Uendo and the judge just takes everything at face value like 'er... witness, please introduce yourself to the court?' - Nahyuta is mcfucking losing it - Simon Blackquill, have I mentioned Simon Blackquill? - he knew something was fucky about what happened and I bet he had questions about the pile of dumplings Geiru fed to her dog like whaaat happened there - prosecutor vs prosecutor showdown is always magic honestly - Athena still gets panic attacks in the courtroom... - but that does not stop her!!! - so good

[thesebatbrats]

They Are The Best Bat-Dads

request:  Head canon: what type of dad would the batboys be? Please and Thank You 💖 (requested by @cas-backwards-tie)

warnings: cursing.

thank you for requesting !! also i just keep adding more and more to jason and dick and i cant stop so im sorry if theirs is longer ?? oops ?? 

        Dick would be the really bad pun type of dad. He’s a complete jokster with his child, and there have been so many inside jokes his s/o honestly cannot keep up. He would also threaten every boyfriend, girlfriend, s/o that his kid would bring home for him to meet. Bat-glares are boring into his kid’s poor s/o until his kid leaves the table to use the bathroom. Then the over-protective dad comes out as Dick gives his kid’s s/o one strong warning. While he might not like the idea of his child with someone, he will have to accept that if he forbid them to date they would do it behind his back. He was a kid once, he knows the drill. When it comes to discipline, while he might not want to but he is strict. It’s all a cool act until you crash the family car. Dick is also scarily good at comforting his kid over any issue. Even as a little kid, if his kids blanket ripped, he is right there. He listens when his kid rants and vents and does not give advice right away. He let’s them calm down and then comes back to it offering some fatherly wisdom. Dick would also definitely teach his kid a lot about gymnastics and acrobatics and train them in self defense if they pestered him enough. 

        Jason would honest to god be the dad to teach his kid how to shoot. Behind his s/o’s back, mind you. This guy is all over teaching his kid self defense from a young age. “It’s Gotham, whatcha gonna do?” He is the really chill dad that takes things surprisingly well. Come out to him? “Can’t wait until I can take you to a gay bar, kid.” Say that you got in a fight? “Did you initiate it? No? Good.” Honestly he had second thoughts when realizing his s/o was pregnant. He was not sure if he was suitable to be a father, but when seeing his kid for the first time--holding his kid in his arms really changed things for him. He was aboard the dad-train ever since that moment. He also has trouble holding his tongue when around his kid and often slips up and curses. “Fucking-- aw, shit, sorry, fuck!” Is one example. Words cannot explain how over protective this guy is when he finds out his kid is in a relationship. He’s the ‘I’m polishing a gun on the coffee table and cocking it RIGHT when you walk in’ when his kid brings his s/o home to meet him. When his child is upset over something, he lets them get the emotions out on their own and then recuperates with his kid. He gives them time and space rather then pouncing on his kid’s issues (it worked horribly when he was kid and got bombarded about his issues. He learned at least something from those experiences).

          Tim is a really down to Earth dad. He is the cool dad of the group that has a hard time laying the law down so relies on his s/o to do so. When he’s angry, its the silent ‘say very little words but when I do speak it’s deadly and you know not to question’. He’s also one of the ‘no cursing! It’s bad!’ type of dad (so when Jason curses around his kid he is u p s e t). He is amazing at not cursing around his kid, and it’s scary how much self control he has. He is not really strict when it comes to his child dating. When his kid’s s/o comes over he actually has a normal, pleasant dinner until you see Nightwing and Red Hood crash through the window and Tim has to excuse himself to other matters while his kid creates some smart, intricate lie to get their s/o to leave and not suspect that Tim is, you know, Red Robin. Jason and Dick definitely get an ear full about horrible timing and breaking his window (Not to mention that Jason definitely said “Fuck me that hurt,” when crashing through the window). Tim teaches his kid self defense when they are a little older and definitely, when old enough to his standards, lets them join him when on patrol. Either there physically or playing as an Oracle figure at home or at the Batcave. 

        Dad? What dad? You mean DRILL SARGENT? Damian is so strict its bad. He has such high expectations for his kid; good grades, great behavior, so on. He honestly puts so much stress on his kid’s shoulders that his own s/o gets angry and scolds him for it! Damian has no problem laying the law down on his kid and has really harsh punishments and groundings when ever his kid acts up. While he might not be the best dad, Damian really tries. He gets envious with how his kid favors his uncles and aunts over him. He honestly wants to give them the best childhood he possibly can but his methods are chalked full of tough love. It’s how he was raised even with Bruce. He has grown more compassionate over the years but still has trouble with it. He is not the best with comforting his kid. It could be over a really serious thing and he just pulls his kid in this awkward hug and pats them on the back and its annoying and unsettling than comforting. Damian and his kid do have their bonding moments--after all, his kid some of his own traits. His kid is a lot more close to Damian’s s/o and he is well aware and does try to do better. Damian also trains his kid, and trains his kid hard. Of course his kid takes interest but this man is literally a freaking machine and it is scary. Bruce definitely babysits his kid a lot and thoroughly enjoys it (Bruce loves kids, and I love him for it).

once again, thank you all so much for 500 !!!

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[toutorii]

Various Honoka HCS

Cause Im self indulgent 😌

⁃ So when Noka was a baby, neither her dad, Shirou or Daiki knew what the hell to do with her wings.

⁃ Her first word was "Daiai" which was exposed to be "Daiki"

⁃ Daiki would call Noka "baby bird" and mo one will tell me otherwise

⁃ He also called Shirou "buddy"

⁃ She would fly around and their dad would make Shirou chase her down. Cause by this point, Daiki had already “joined” AfO.

⁃ When Shirou and Noka were taken in by their uncle, he just slept and let her do whatever.

⁃ Their uncle, also known as Eraserhead, was a very kind guardian

⁃ He went to each of Shirou's ballet concerts, and did Noka's hair for picture day

⁃ If you looked through his search history it would be filled with "how to do a braid for beginners"

⁃ Aizawa bought Noka various art supplies and bought Shirou new shoes whenever they needed them

⁃ He also worried for his nephew, who went missing right before Noka and Shirou ended up in his custody

⁃ Didnt want Noka or Shirou to become heroes

⁃ Cause he didnt want to see the two children he practically raised to be hurt

⁃ But because of their ties to All for One, the government forced both of them to become heros to "prove" that they had severed their bonds with All for One

⁃ Shirou's dream was to become a professional dancer and Noka's was to become a professional artist

⁃ And Aizawa was not happy that the two lights in his life were torn from their dreams

⁃ And so Shirou got accepted into the hero program, in class 1-A

⁃ He chose the hero name Shifter

⁃ Cause he could shift into any organic form

⁃ When he got 3rd place at the sports festival, Noka ran around her uncle's apartment screaming with joy

⁃ Noka is literally his biggest fan

⁃ Noka's first friend was a small purple haired boy name Hitoshi Shinsou

⁃ So naturally, she called him Toshi

⁃ And she refused to call him anything else all throughout middle and high school

⁃ Shinsou and Noka have sleepovers all the time and you can't tell me otherwise

⁃ When people would tell Shinsou that his quirk was villainous, Noka would always speak up cause she knew Shinsou wouldnt contradict them

⁃ Noka is always like that

⁃ Speaking up for others and herself. And her smart mouth tends to get her in trouble

⁃ Shinsou would fuss over Noka's wings. Like if they were dirty or a few feathers were out of place, Shinsou would sit her down and fix her wings.

⁃ "Toshi, your inner mom is showing"

⁃ "Its not my fault you cant take proper care of your wings"

⁃ When she told Shinsou about her acceptance into U.A's med course, he couldn't have been prouder

⁃ Noka is actually the one who encouraged Shinsou to train with her uncle.

⁃ But before that lets talk about Noka's time at U.A. so far

⁃ She was first introduced to class 1-A during the first combat training

⁃ Healed everyone who got very minor injuries

⁃ At the USJ attack, Shigiraki deteriorated part of Noka's hip. But her extremely enhanced natural healing abilities stopped the deterioration

⁃ So she has this big ass scar on the back side of her left hip

⁃ She wanted to absolutely murder Shigiraki for letting the Nomu loose on her uncle

⁃ But she doesnt have any damaging fire power

⁃ So she just tried to heal her uncle's wounds the best she could

⁃ Nearly gets herself killed many times with her smart assery

⁃ And gives everyone around her a heart attack in the process

⁃ During the sports festival, she helped RG heal all the students

⁃ Reprimanded Deku for overusing OfA

⁃ Oh yeah, she learned about AfO and OfA from her time with All for One (A/N: please dont kill me im trying to not make her too op 😭😭)

⁃ Is kind of like to Deku like Recovery Girl is to All Might

⁃ So fast foward to the internships

⁃ She interns with another oc of mine, Snow

⁃ Who is a healer but with incredible attack powers

⁃ Coincidentally, Noka was patrolling Hosu when the nomus hit

⁃ She recieved Deku's distress signal and ran to the scene

⁃ She didnt attack the hero killer, but ran to help Native and made sure he didnt bleed out

⁃ The hero killer didnt bat a single eye at her, deeming her not a threat

⁃ In the end, she didnt harm Stain so her hero guardian? didnt have to take any blame for her actions

⁃ Noka however did get nearly ripped in half by a nomu, so she had to stay in the hospital with Todo and Deku

⁃ So— Summer training arc

⁃ She just looked at her class and said "fuck this" and flew over the whole forest

⁃ She actually beat the wild wild pussycats back to the camp

⁃ She got to know Kota, telling him how she never wanted to become a hero

⁃ Kota may or may not have developed a kiddie crush on her 😳

⁃ But anyways, when everyone else saw her all nice and refreshed, needless to say they were upset

⁃ Some more than others

⁃ *remembers Bakugou nearly blowing off Noka's face because she cheated*

⁃ Aizawa just smirking at his niece cause shes so much like her mother

⁃ "DAMMIT TAKAHASHI. YOU BETTER GET YOUR ASS OVER HERE YOU CHEATER"

⁃ "They said to use our quirks. Its not my fault your quirk is too grounded"

⁃ "WHAT— YOU WANNA FIGHT—"

⁃ "No I wanna eat, goodbye—"

⁃ Focuses on her attack and the healing capabilities of her quirk

⁃ Let me set the scene

⁃ At the beginning of UA, our Noka could barely heal up a small cut

⁃ But now, she can close up major wound with little to no effort

⁃ P r o g r e s s people

⁃ N e ways

⁃ So when they do the haunted quirk thingy

⁃ Hairi and Noka are paired up, to their delight

⁃ But they aren't able to go into the forest before the attack happens

⁃ Apparently, the league came for Bakugou and Noka

⁃ Cause the "master" wanted his first nomu to return to him

⁃ But all Deku knew was "they are after Kacchan and the master's first Nomu"

⁃ Nobody knew who the first nomu was except for Noka

⁃ See, AfO took and gave Noka various quirks, eventually ending up with her current quirk(s)

⁃ He did this to Shirou and Daiki as well

⁃ But Shirou's body wasnt able to handle as many quirks, so AfO discarded him

⁃ Daiki was not aware that Noka was a target, Shigiraki knew he would object and purposely left him out of the loop

⁃ Eventually, Noka is cornered by Dabi

⁃ His fire power vastly out matches hers

⁃ But she puts up one hell of a fight

⁃ And Kurogiri took her before she woke up and fought back even more

⁃ So everyone was panicking when they couldnt find Noka

⁃ Aizawa was panicking them most

⁃ His precious niece was missing, no, taken by the league

⁃ The students had never seen their teacher so frazzled

⁃ The thing that broke Aizawa more was the look on Shirou's face when he told him that his baby sister was missing

⁃ His precious baby sister

⁃ His whole world

⁃ Shirou didnt go out of his room for days

⁃ He was there when they were to save Bakugou and Noka

⁃ All Might fought AfO, and won

⁃ But there was no sign of Noka

⁃ Shirou nearly tackled Bakugou, demanding, no, more like pleading for him to tell him where she was

⁃ Bakugou merely said "She's gone, and I dont know where she went"

⁃ The whole class was in a panic

⁃ Where was Noka? Was she hurt? Was she scared? Was she in danger?

⁃ And the question that hung on everyone's mind the most was

⁃ Is she alive?

⁃ The emptiness of Noka's desk was deafening

⁃ Their smart ass classmate was nowhere to be found

⁃ And they all felt guilty

⁃ But none more than Bakugou

⁃ For he was the last to see her alive so to speak

⁃ And her last words to him were "Forget about me ya big oaf, you hear me? I don't want you sulking, or I'll personally beat your ass."

⁃ Forget about her? How could he do that?

⁃ Noka was the only person who didn't put up with his bullshit

⁃ From day one she put him in his place

⁃ And honestly shes the closest thing to a sister he has

⁃ During the hero license exam, all of class 1-A decided that Noka would be really upset if they all sulked and failed their exams

⁃ But the fact that only Todoroki and Bakugou failed would make her fall into hysterics

⁃ When class 1-A met the big three, Mirio told them that Noka was strong and stubborn to a fault, so they shouldnt worry about things that arent in their control

⁃ To which they asked how he knew her

⁃ Apparently Shirou, Amajiki, and Mirio have all been friends since elementary school

⁃ So Amajiki and Mirio had been there a lot for many crucial parts of Noka's childhood

⁃ When the work studies started, Deku went on patrol with Mirio and Shirou, AKA Lemillion and Shifter

⁃ Shirou couldnt help but feel so much guilt crushing him when Eri jumped out of Deku's arms

⁃ Cause Eri reminded him of his little sister

⁃ Speaking of little sister

⁃ She refused to return to the league, so Shigiraki sold her to giran, who then took her to Overhaul

⁃ For the last 2 months, Noka had been experimented on by Kai Chisaki

⁃ In the mean time trying to protect Eri and building a loving friendship with the young girl

⁃ Ill talk about this another time

⁃ So skipping to when they save her

⁃ It was a total shock for them

⁃ To see this wingless, pale, frail, bandage wrapped girl

⁃ And even more so when she spoke

⁃ Not having that bite that their Noka had

⁃ But a softer, more broken voice replaced her normally boisterous and confident voice

⁃ In the big battle agains Chisaki, Noka got slammed against a wall

⁃ Which in normal circumstances would be fine, but with her body in such a week state it immediately cracked her ribs and spine

⁃ Ochako helped get her friend to the ambulance as quick as she could

⁃ Shirou saw a fluff of pale pink hair out of the corner of his eye

⁃ He immediately turned to run towards the medical stretcher, but was stopped

⁃ He kicked and screamed something along the lines of "THATS MY BABY SISTER. PLEASE LET ME SEE HER"

⁃ In the most broken voice you would ever hear

⁃ In the hospital, after Sir. Nighteye had passed, Deku, Kirishima, Amajiki, Shirou, Ochako, Tsu and Aizawa were all waiting anxiously for Noka's surgery

⁃ When all of a sudden the door explodes open and the nurses and doctors are shoved out by an invisible force of heat

⁃ Noka was using her ability to set herself aflame and be healed in the ashes

⁃ But no one knew wtf was going on cause she learned the trick at the Hassaiki hideout

⁃ So p a n i k

⁃ But after the doctors confirmed her stablility, they all went back to school

⁃ The whole class bursted into tears when they told them about Noka

⁃ Jirou, Kaminari, Momo and Mina all being the most emotionally impacted

⁃ Bakugou was almost crying witb relief but he disnt show jt

⁃ They weren't allowed to see Noka for a whole month

⁃ Only family were allowed

⁃ She was hard at work recovering and going through therapy and they didnt want to disturb her

⁃ But when they (Kirishima, Deku, Ochako, and Tsu) did visit, they were shocked

⁃ There was this soft spoken, trembling, woman, and this was after a month of intense therapy

⁃ They hadnt event started physcial therapy yet, they wanted to get her tk the point she could be around others without going into a panic mode

⁃ But what really shocked them was how her wings hadnt grown back.

⁃ They were then told that they would never grow back, since the bone in them were completely ripped out.

⁃ Thus she needs a wheelchair while she recovers

⁃ Daiki sometimes visits her during the night

⁃ He apologizes to her over and over again for not being there when she was taken

⁃ But also to apologize for abandoning her and Shirou

⁃ She just cupped his wet cheek and said

⁃ "Daiki, I know you had a damn good reason to do what you did. Also you're my big brother. I dont care if you work for All for One, youre still my brother. And you'll always have a home with us. Shouta Shirou and I will welcome you back with open arms."

⁃ Needless to say Daiki just bursted into more tears

⁃ Anyways—

⁃ By the time the school festival comes around, Noka still needs a wheelchair, and isnt the strongest mentally, but she has made tremendous progress.

⁃ After the 1-A concert, Eri sat on Noka's lap the whole time. Except during the beauty pageant, in which Deku held Eri, and Mirio held Noka (cause shes a smol baby)

⁃ Noka was in charge of tesching Eri the basics while she recovered, since the young girl felt most comfortable with her

⁃ When the dual training session came around, Noka still couldnt do much moving around without draining her energy quickly. So she stuck with enhancing her quirk while she built up her physical strength.

⁃ Meaning she healed any and all injuries after the matches were concluded

⁃ Monoma made the mistake of saying something about her not making any progress, and Bakugou was t h i s close to murdering him 😌

⁃ Ever since Noka got back from the hospital, Bakugou has been v e r y protective of his honourary sister—

⁃ But Kendou smacked the blonde before Bakugou could do anything

⁃ Shinsou would totally go like "Noka are you okay? Are you sure you should be out here? How are you feeling? Do you feel sick?"

⁃ Cause Shinsou is a mom

Anyways I have a bunch more hcs but i dont wanna completely bore you. But I was thinking of doing this for Daiki Shirou and Noka as children. Or maybe for Phoebe 😳😳😳　

Comment or send an ask if i should

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Top 10 Data Science Training Institutes In India- Ranking 2019

Our annual ranking on analytics and data science training institute aims to highlight the best providers of analytics training in India. The ranking is concluded after an in-depth analysis and a detailed process of vetting through various training institutes in India. We reached out to more than 25 training institutes to get their inputs on the various parameters such as course content, faculty, student experience and other determining factors such as external collaborations. Each of these parameters has been rated from 0-5, where 0 is for worst and 5 is for the best. The inputs were taken by circulating a Google form and the eligibility criteria for participation were: 1) It should have multiple programs in analytics/data science and 2) Flagship program should be a long duration (more than 5 months). The institutes that are not listed here either did not participate or could not qualify the ranking process.  This ranking is a result of the extensive in-house analysis, inputs from faculties and industry experts and conducting a survey where we took inputs from data science enthusiasts who have already taken these courses.  Here is our last year’s ranking.

1| Jigsaw Academy

Year Of Inception: 2011Cities Of Operation: Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Online Mode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

Founded by Gaurav Vohra and Sarita Digumarti in 2011, they were brought together by their shared passion for data and their belief in the power of analytics and big data to change the way, not just industries, but individuals could work. They regard data science as a necessary life-skills, and their constant endeavour to improve how it is taught has been a consistent factor in what continues to distinguish Jigsaw Academy from other training providers. Parameter 1: Course Content (4.8) Comprehensiveness: The courses at Jigsaw are aimed at providing high-level exposure in the field of study. There are in-depth sessions on data science concepts such as Python, statistics, data analysis, data scraping, machine learning and more. They also cover domain-specific areas such as banking analytics, marketing analytics, and more. Capstone Project: More than 3 months Frequency Of Course Updation:Frequently: Every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: There is a thorough assessment throughout the program, where 50% is internal assessment and the other 50% is in the form of term-end examination. The answer scripts are evaluated by a competent faculty independently under the supervision of Registrar - Evaluation, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. There is also an evaluation done on the basis of projects and internships. Learning Resources: LMS & Online Webinars Parameter 2: Faculty (4.8) Total Number Of Faculty Members:  7Faculty With PhD: 2Faculty With Industry Experience: 7Student To Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.9) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 100%Post Completion Engagement: They provide placement support and alumni network to those who successfully complete the course. Placement Assistance: Guaranteed job placement on successful course completion. Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.8) Entry Criteria For Students: Interview External Collaboration: Academy has tie-ups with the industries for content support in the specialized fields. The academy also engages with external practitioners to deliver niche subjects in the field of data science. The overall rating is 4.82

2| AnalytixLabs

Year Of Inception: 2011Cities Of Operation: Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Global through instructor-led online and e-learning modeMode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

AnalytixLabs is a pioneer and a leading name in the Edutech Industry. It has a reputation of providing high-quality training solutions since 2011 and has been honing talents true to its established mission statement. They are led by a team of McKinsey, IIM, ISB, FMS and IIT alumni having rich industry experience.  Parameter 1: Course Content (4.8) Comprehensiveness: Courses are meticulously designed and crafted to cater to the requirements of various analytics job roles. Each of our course is further divided into modules which are supplemented with assignments and real-life project work for experiential learning.Capstone Project: More than 3 months Frequency Of Course Updation: Frequently after every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: The students are assessed based on case studies, testing students conceptually as well as practical knowledge. Personal interview sessions are also conducted as the last stage. Learning Resources: Highly interactive and automated online learning management system with access to course-ware, reference material, classroom recordings and discussion forum.  Parameter 2: Faculty (4.7) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 17Faculty With PhD: 2Faculty With Industry Experience: 17Student To Faculty Ratio: 35:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.7) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 80%Post Completion engagement: They provide assistance on profile building and career guidance post successful completion of course. They also have access to the online learning management system. Placement Assistance: The institute provides support and engagement from their connections at various organisations and HR consultants.  Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.8) Entry Criteria For Students: They profile students based on education background (STEM or non STEM) and work experience, and then a suitable course is suggested accordingly. External Collaboration: One of their biggest collaborations is with Asean Data Analytics Exchange, Malaysia which is recognized with the HR Ministry of Malaysia. The overall rating is 4.75.

3| Simplilearn

Year Of Inception: 2010Cities Of Operation: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, PuneMode Of Delivery: Online (Instructor-led)

Simplilearn provides outcome-based online training across digital technologies and applications such as big data, machine learning, AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity and others. So far, Simplilearn has helped more than one million professionals and 1,000 companies across 150 countries get trained, acquire certifications and reach their business and career goals.  Parameter 1: Course Content (4.6) Comprehensiveness: The course exposes to key concepts and tools from Python to machine learning and more. It exposes to hands-on labs and project work to help clear the concepts. The program is co-developed by Purdue University and IBM that equips learners with required skills. Learners get to use a combination of self-paced videos and live virtual classes. Capstone Project: Less than 3 months Frequency Of Course Updation: It is updated frequently after every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: Attendance and capstone projects play a crucial role in accessing students. The project is the final step in the learning path, based on which also the learners are assessed. Learning Resources: Self-paced videos, live virtual classes, LMS and online webinars, 24/7 teaching assistance, practice labs, applied industry-oriented projects, community forums, industry guest lectures Parameter 2: Faculty (4.8) Total number of faculty members: 10Faculty With PhD: 2 Faculty With Industry Experience: 10Student To Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.6) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 60Post Completion Engagement: They have a dedicated team that connects with the learners to understand the impact the program has created for them. They also offer JobAssist program in partnership with IIMJobs.com. Learners are eligible to apply for this program upon successful completion of the course. Placement Assistance: They provide IIMJobs pro-membership for 6 months, resume building assistance, career mentoring, interview preparation, career fairs Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.7) Entry Criteria For Students: Anyone with a technical background can applyExternal Collaboration: This program is co-developed with Purdue University and in partnership with IBM. It includes Purdue’s academic excellence and IBM’s content, tools and certification. Program graduates receive several highly prized certifications and will be granted Purdue University alumni status.  The overall rating is 4.67.

4| IMS Proschool

Year Of Inception: 2014Cities Of Operation: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, KochiMode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

IMS has been building a long-term successful career for its students since 1977. It has emerged as the fourth most trusted education brands in AC Nielsen and Brand Equity Survey. Their approach is to help individuals realise their potential by mentoring and imparting skills. Parameter 1: Course Content (4.5) Comprehensiveness: The flagship program by Proschool is divided into three modules  — business analytics, advanced ML and AI, data tools and projects. Topics that are collectively covered in these modules are regression, forecasting, data mining techniques like clustering, TensorFlow, recommender system, neural networks, Microsoft Azure, and more. Capstone Project: Less than 3 months Frequency Of Course Updation: It is updated frequently every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: Proschool has introduced an innovative “Active Learning” method for teaching data science where students get the awareness of concepts by watching pre-recorded lectures and solving problem statement in class. The student is not moved to the next course or level until they get a full understanding of the concepts. Learning Resources: LMS & Online Webinars Parameter 2: Faculty (4.6) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 50Faculty With PhD: 2Faculty With Industry Experience: 48Student To Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.6) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 70%Post Completion Engagement: Students get an alumina status of IMS Proschool which includes benefits such as placement assistance, mock interviews, resume building etc. They also regularly conduct workshops and seminars on the latest technologies and organises meet-ups with industry experts. Placement Assistance: Proschool provides placement assistance to the candidates who successfully complete the program. They also help candidates in resume building & interview preparation. Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.5) Entry Criteria For Students: Subject to clearing any Entrance examExternal Collaboration: They have collaborated with MSTB Govt. of Maharashtra, NSE Academy for certification, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and academic collaboration with institutions such as ST Joseph (Bengaluru), Loyola College (Chennai),  Symbiosis college (Pune) MMCC College (Pune). The overall rating is 4.55.

5| Edvancer

Year Of Inception: 2013Cities Of Operation: Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, online Mode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom) https://youtu.be/7htyUxEd-kU Edvancer is one of India’s leading data science training institutes, providing training in analytics, data science, machine learning, AI & big data globally. It has trained over 10,000 professionals in 25 countries in these areas. It is an IIM-IIT-ISI alumni venture for building capabilities in data science & AI and works with over 75 leading corporates including Fortune 100 companies. Parameter 1: Course Content (4.4) Comprehensiveness: The course covers everything from predictive analytics, machine learning, deep learning, big data development and data visualization in tools like R, Python, Tensorflow, Keras, Tableau, Hadoop, Spark and SQL.Capstone Project: More than 3 months durationFrequency Of Course Updation: It is updated every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: There is project-based assessment plus final exams where learners have to work on 10 different projects based on which they are assessed. TCS iON conducts a final exam and provides the TCS iON Procert.Learning Resources: Books, videos, downloadable resources, hands-on coding and projects, LMS, online webinars, guest lectures, event.  Parameter 2: Faculty (4.5) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 40Faculty With PhD: 12Faculty With Industry Experience: 40Student To Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.5) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 90%Post Completion Engagement: Webinars, hands-on industry projects, walk-throughs by experts, hackathons, resume building, mock interviews, organising interviews at various corporate partnersPlacement Assistance: Placement assistance with project work, resume design, mock interviews, providing opportunities, scheduling interviews and getting them placed.  Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.3) Entry Criteria For Students: Subject to clearing any Entrance examExternal Collaboration: Edvancer has collaborated with TCS, India's largest IT company to conduct a final exam through TCS iON and provide Edvancer's students with the TCS iON Procert certification. It also has partnerships with the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES) for its new online PG Program in Data Science. Some of the corporate collaborations include Cognizant, HDFC Bank, Fractal Analytics, Genpact, GE Capital, TVS Credit and others. The overall rating is 4.42.

6| Imarticus Learning

Year Of Inception: 2012Cities Of Operation: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Thane, Gurgaon, Hyderabad and CoimbatoreMode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

Imarticus Learning is a leading professional education firm that offers training in financial services and analytics. Aimed at empowering individuals with advanced skills in emerging tech, it aims to train individuals with the required skill-sets through a range of industry-endorsed programs. It has educated more than 30,000 individuals, placing them in firms such as Northern Trust, Wipro, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Infosys, Cognizant, Accenture and more.  Parameter 1: Course Content (4.3) Comprehensiveness: The courses are designed in a way that ensures a high degree of relevance in accordance with the needs and demands of the emerging tech industry. Each concept is taught in a way that transcends through learners. It incorporates 18 industry-relevant projects, case studies, classroom discussions, tests and assignments to help students understand and internalise the critical concepts of this disruptive domain. Capstone Project: Less than 3 months of durationFrequency Of Course Updation: It is updated frequently after every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: Imarticus Learning conducts assessments, projects and quizzes at every step of the program to ensure that students grasp the core concepts. These are followed by a final mock interview which is conducted at the end of the program.  Parameter 2: Faculty (4.5) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 42Faculty With PhD: 3Faculty With Industry Experience: 42Student To Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.3) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 90%Post Completion Engagement: Students have access the fully integrated state-of-the-art learning management system for three months to help them revise concepts and work on new projects. They also conduct query resolution sessions, up-skilling workshops, guest lectures and alumni meets. Placement Assistance: Guaranteed job placement on successful course completion. Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.4) Entry Criteria For Students: The selection is based on clearing any entrance examExternal Collaboration: It has collaboration with leading firms such as Kabbage, Convergytics etc. to ensure that the curriculum is timely, relevant and futuristic. It also has alliances with global analytics firms such as Genpact, IBM, DXC Technology among others.  The overall rating is 4.37.

7| Edureka

Year Of Inception: 2011Cities Of Operation: Bengaluru, New Delhi & international reach across 100+ countries through our live, online, instructor-led and self-paced programsMode Of Delivery: Online (Instructor-led)

Edureka is a global e-learning platform with 200+ courses in trending technologies. They are one of the pioneers of the live, instructor-led learning model, and offer both long and short-term courses supported by online resources and 24x7 lifetime support. They currently boast of a learner community spread across 100+ countries who have one of the highest course completion rates.  Parameter 1: Course Content (4.2) Comprehensiveness: Edureka’s courses are structured in a way that ensures an easy transformation into data science roles. The flagship programme by this training institute is an immersive course that covers everything from statistics and programming in Python and R to Apache Spark followed by deep learning in Tensorflow. Capstone Project: Less than 3 months duration.Frequency Of Course Updation: The course is updated frequently, after every 6 months.Accessing Students At The End Of The Course: Edureka adopts assessments at multiple levels ranging from tests, quizzes and assignments at each module. It also comprises a live, industry-standard project after the completion of the courses within the program. The final assessment is done based on final test and capstone project. Learning Resources: LMS, recorded video sessions, class recordings, PDFs, presentations, mobile app, downloadable content, blogs, YouTube videos, and community of Experts for discussions. Parameter 2: Faculty (4.3) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 30Faculty With PhD: 8Faculty With Industry Experience: 30Student To Faculty Ratio: 10.1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.2) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 62%Post Completion Engagement: It provides lifetime access to course including access to upgraded course content without any condition, placement assistance, alumni network and community, lifetime support from the internal team of experts.Placement Assistance: Resume building, interview preparation, mock interviews, access to the alumni network, community discussions, floating of job openings in corporate clients and partner companies in learner groups, referring relevant learners to corporate partners as and when requirements arise Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.1) Entry Criteria For Students: No criteriaExternal Collaboration: Edureka has hundreds of corporate partners across the globe such as Cisco, TCS, Infosys, VISA, Wipro, KPMG etc. They also team up with educational institutes such as NIT, Warangal and Rourkela and IIT, Guwahati. The overall rating is 4.20.

8| Nikhil Analytics

Year Of Inception: 2012Cities Of Operation: BengaluruMode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

Nikhil Analytics envisions to fill the gap of skilled talent in analytics, data science and machine learning and provide best career opportunities for tech enthusiasts. It provides learners with classroom training, workshops, consulting, mentoring sessions and hiring solutions to provide the best learning experience.  Parameter 1: Course Content (4.1) Comprehensiveness: Data science course consists of hands-on programming using R, Python, SAS, SQL with exposure to NLP, machine learning, deep learning concepts,along with Reporting Tools such as Advanced MS Excel, Tableau. It also covers building and implementation of ML models while providing personalised mentoring sessions.Capstone Project: More than 3 months durationFrequency Of Course Updation: It is updated frequently every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: Students have to undergo multiple levels of tests in between the training program which is concluded with a  complete full-length test and projects followed by mock interviews at the end of the course. Learning Resources: LMS & Online Webinars Parameter 2: Faculty (4.1) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 10Faculty With PhD: 0Faculty With Industry Experience: 10Student To Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.2) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 90%Post Completion Engagement: Help candidates in getting jobs. Candidates based on performance are offered paid internships and jobs internally as well. Placement Assistance: Guaranteed job placement on successful course completion Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.1) Entry Criteria For Students: STEM background mustExternal Collaboration: They conduct various workshops and talks on analytics and data science and have collaborations with Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore for providing training and certifications.  The overall rating is 4.12.

9| Ivy Professional School

Year Of Inception: 2007Cities Of Operation: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, OnlineMode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

A leader in data science and analytics training & consulting, it has been training the industry since 20017, with more than 18,000 alumni. It has a wide array of data science courses from short-term to UGC-recognized PG and M.Sc. degree programs. It has been able to place its students in organisations such as IBM, GE, KPMG, Deloitte, Moody’s, Infosys etc.  Parameter 1: Course Content (4.0) Comprehensiveness: The courses by Ivy are designed and used by large data science firms such as Honeywell, Accenture, Genpact, PwC, ICRA, Tata Steel, etc. It covers a wide spectrum of topics from fundamentals to advanced courses. Various topics that it covers are structured problem-solving fundamentals, data manipulation tools, data visualisation tools, big data tools, case studies, research project and more. Capstone Project: More than 3 monthsFrequency Of Course Updation: It is updated frequently every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: Weekly home cases and graded exercise are conducted. The marks also depend on case studies, module-wise capstone project and research project. Learning Resources: LMS & Online Webinars Parameter 2: Faculty (4.1) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 34Faculty With PhD: 8Faculty With Industry Experience: 32Student To Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.1) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 85%Post Completion Engagement: The students are engaged through live industry projects and hackathons, long-term internships, placement drives, mock interviews, webinars, alumni connect and more. Placement Assistance: Guaranteed job placement on successful course completion Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (4.1) Entry Criteria For Students: Subject to clearing any Entrance examExternal Collaboration: They collaborate with Big 5 consulting firms, Fortunate 50 firms such as Honeywell, UGC recognised universities to offer degree programs.   The overall rating is 4.07. 

10| Inventateq

Year Of Inception: 2019Cities Of Operation: BengaluruMode Of Delivery: Blended (Online + Classroom)

Inventateq provides quality and real-time training courses on big data, DevOps, cloud computing, machine learning, AI, blockchain, salesforce, data science, software testing, and more. The institute has helped many freshers, software engineers and working professionals get placed in noteworthy companies.  Parameter 1: Course Content (3.8) Comprehensiveness: The courses at Imarticus intensively covers the concepts from introduction to concepts such as deep learning to neural networks and more. It covers topics such as linear algebra, probability, reinforcement learning, TensorFlow, CNN and more. The learning also focuses on use case-based learning giving more exposure to learners. Capstone Project: More than 3 months Frequency Of Course Updation: It is updated frequently every 6 monthsAccessing Students At The End Of The Course: Candidates are evaluated by a series of tests and quizzes. They also conduct mock tests and interviews to prepare the students.Learning Resources: Books Parameter 2: Faculty (4.2) Total Number Of Faculty Members: 100Faculty With PhD: 50Faculty With Industry Experience: 100Student To Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Parameter 3: Student Experience (4.0) Percentage Of Students Who Complete The Course: 100%Post Completion Engagement: They provide continued assistance for teaching, provide suitable materials, assignments and appropriate communication channels to empower student engagement. Placement Assistance: Guaranteed job placement on successful course completion. Parameter 4: Other Determining Factors (3.9) Entry Criteria For Students: No criteriaExternal Collaboration: Inventateq has collaborated with companies such as ThomsonReuters, HCL, Digital Harbor, IMS Health and others.  The overall rating is 3.97. Read the full article

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A Court of Nightmares and Starlight //Chapter 12//

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For the six weeks I was aware of my pregnancy, I had learned almost everything an expecting female should know at sixteen weeks along. As a human I never learned much about pregnancy or babies and honestly never expected to. I figured I would learn more once my sisters were married and expecting their own. I never anticipated that I would be the first. Now, of course, being a faerie changed all of those preconceived notions. I was mated, in love, and both my mate and I desperately wanted a baby of our own. But after having tried to conceive for the last decade, I was honestly a little embarrassed that I didn't educate myself more on the condition.

However, Madja made sure to inform Rhys and I of what to expect based on whatever stage I was currently in. At four months along, well into the second stage of my pregnancy, Madja advised us that I would soon "pop." We must have looked equally confused at the phrase, because the healer then explained that soon my pregnant belly would become more pronounced—that I would start to show. I naively thought that it already happened, seeing as Rhys was obsessed with the small swell that was my stomach, but Madja expressed that this minor swelling was more of my body bloating from the hormonal changes occurring in my body.

In passing, my pregnancy wasn't at all noticeable. I often chose to wear my usual leggings and soft sweaters around the estate and whenever I ventured into the city—visiting my painting studio Ressina had graciously taken over after current events kept me away. The only time my stomach was truly noticeable was when I was either naked (much to my mates' pleasure) and when I wore the gown that hugged my every curve during our visit to the Court of Nightmares. Even then I had to flatten the fabric in order to really accentuate the curve to Keir and the rest of the court. However, among the fae, my condition was easily noticeable thanks to my scent. Every time Rhys and I had journeyed into the streets of Velaris for walks along the Sidra, dinner at Sevenda's, or otherwise, we received approving smiles from passersby who took notice—all too polite to come outright and congratulate us before we made an official announcement.

Once we had actually announced the news, days after the Court of Nightmares, most every fae—lesser and otherwise, frequently and eagerly praised us. It was such a contrast to the reaction at Hewn City, that I couldn't help but get a little emotional every time someone gave us a gift or offered a piece of advice. Many times, Rhys and I heard of their excitement for when I would start to show—of when my belly would "pop."

And now, standing in front of my floor length mirror wearing my silken dressing gown, I realized I had indeed popped.

I stood astonished as I viewed my new pronounced belly in the mirror, despite it still being rather minor, there was now a distinct outward curve from below my bust line to my hips. I turned to the side to get a better view of my new stomach and blinked; wondering at just how long it might've taken me to notice this change. It had been another week since Rhys and I sent out letters requesting to move up the summit meeting; convincing Tamlin to attend as well. While it only took a couple of days to hear back from all the courts, we were still exchanging letters to iron out the details.

Kallias had been the first to respond, expressing his and Viviane's shared desire to meet early since their child was due in only a matter of weeks. Their child would still be a newborn by the time our summit would normally take place, and neither had the inclination to leave behind their baby or part ways with the other so soon after the birth. After Rhys confirmed with Kallias that it was safe for Viviane to travel, he sent a request for a room for us to stay in—and for me to recover in after winnowing to Thesan's palace.

We both agreed it would be wise to express to Thesan why we needed the room, and the High Lord of the Dawn Court readily agreed—having already received the same request from the High Lord and High Lady of the Winter Court. Along with his approval of the room, he also sent us his congratulations in the form of a large crystalline vase filled with a colored variety of delicate flowers that grew exclusively at his court. I was a little hesitant upon first seeing the bouquet, recalling that the last time we received a gift from a court they had been the blood rubies from Tarquin—after taking his half of the Book of Breathings. Rhys reassured me, however, that flowers were indeed a good sign—the extravagance of the arrangement showing Thesan's support.

"Well look at you," Rhys said from the doorway with a devilish grin, pulling me from my thoughts as I met his gaze. "Or should I say look at you two?"

I grinned at him through the mirror as he crossed the room, getting on his knees before me as he took in the full view of my stomach. His violet eyes were full of adoration as one hand traced the new curve and the other rested on my hip.

"You really are showing now, my love," he said before placing a chaste kiss on my skin.

I smiled and brushed a stray lock of his blue-black hair from his face before he stood again and encircled his arms around my waist. He pulled me gently against him and our grins widened when my newly formed stomach pressed against the hard planes of his.

"You better enjoy being able to hold me this close while you can," I teased. "Pretty soon my belly will be getting in the way."

"Of all the things that could come between us, Feyre darling, this," he said, moving his hands to hold either side of me "is the best."

My face flushed with pure joy as he lowered his brow onto mine, his violet eyes sparkling with an equal amount as I laid my hands on his chest. "Will you still feel that way when I'm as big as a house?" I asked timidly.

For a while I was pondering over the fact that pregnancy now meant my body was going to change—drastically. Realistically, I always knew it was going to happen, but after hearing talks of just how excited everyone was to see the physical evidence of my pregnancy, the reality of this transformation began to settle over me. My figure had been through a few changes before; once transitioning from human to fae and adopting near-perfect features. Again during that period of darkness after Under the Mountain, when I had gone gaunt and pale; my body at its weakest. After coming to the Night Court—to Velaris, I recovered. My cheeks filled in, the color on my pallid complexion came back, and the rest of my figure filled out to a slender physique. Training with Cassian and learning to fly with Azriel had added more weight to my frame, coming strictly from my newfound muscles. Over the last decade, I maintained that lithe and fit shape, but being pregnant meant everything was becoming...soft—or at least softer. As much as I loved and reveled in the joy of knowing my son was growing by the day, I couldn't help but wonder at how Rhys might react to said changes.

"You think I would sneer at the changes in your body or a few permanent stretch marks?" Rhys asked, a bit stunned, reading the insecurities hidden behind my words.

"No! I just...I don't-" I sighed, searching for the accurate way to describe my feelings. A surge of emotions hitting as I sought the right words. "I'm afraid that if I find them ugly, if I hate them, then I'll convince you into hating them too. I know you'll keep telling me I'm beautiful and that I look perfect, but with the way my hormones are wreaking havoc on me, I'm afraid I'll complain so much that you'll begin to see what I see. That, or I'll complain so much that you'll get annoyed with me."

Rhysand's look of shock disappeared as he cupped my face gently in his hands, his violet eyes besotted as he stared into mine. "Nothing you could ever say or do will change my opinion of you, or how I look at you, Feyre darling," he started softly. "You are my mate, my wife, my equal, and now the mother of my child. You will always be that, and so much more, in my eyes, no matter how unattractive you might feel at a certain moment."

I smiled as he pressed another kiss to my brow before moving to my lips. I kissed him back eagerly, draping my arms over his shoulders delicately and pouting a bit as he pulled away prematurely.

"You can't just say perfect things like that and expect me not to shower you with kisses for the rest of the hour," I teased.

His grin was mischievous as his eyes raked over my body, still clad in my silk dressing gown, lingering on my breasts appreciatively as he took in those changes as well. "I would gladly take the rest of the day allowing us to get lost in each other's arms, darling, but we did get the final word from Thesan in regard to the summit."

I languished at the loss of our time alone; at the duties that being High Lord and High Lady were currently stealing from our time as a couple but resigned with a nod. "All the final preparations have been made; the date is set?" I asked, staying in his embrace.

He nodded, "We'll leave tomorrow," he said. His expression grew a bit somber as his hands moved back to my waist, thumbs stroking along the curve of my stomach.

What's wrong? I asked through the bond after a moment of silence passed between us.

"It's Beron," he replied aloud. "He responded that he will be accompanying Eris this year, along with the rest of his entourage."

My blood chilled. Along with sending an imploring letter to Tamlin every year, we also sent an invitation to Beron—who always vehemently denied and in his place Eris attended alone. After our secret negotiation with Eris before the war, we often tried to guess when he would call in his favor—to remove his father off the throne so that he may take over as High Lord, but after all these years he still remained ambiguous in those plans. Over the course of the decade, his meetings with Keir decreased, and while we kept a close eye on those visits and made sure to show up every time he did, we were still anxious that he might also be a participant in Keir's coup. Our plan was to confront him at the summit meeting and gather whatever information we could. Beron's attendance now made said confrontation tricky.

"Do you think Eris is involved?" I asked.

Rhys shook his head. "When we struck that deal, he wanted our backing when it came time to install him on the throne. As ruthless as he is, a part of me believed him when he asked for an alliance," he explained.

I chewed on my lip as I contemplated it. As the eldest of the Vanserra sons, Eris was indeed cruel—especially after what had come from his rejection of the marriage alliance with Mor centuries ago. Still, after his aide in the war and his confession of saving Lucien, it was possible he was still an ally.

"I find it hard to believe he wouldn't know of Beron's plans. He claims ignorance at every summit, but would Beron really keep him in the dark for this long?"

Rhys frowned, "After the war, and all the convincing Eris did on our behalf for the war-effort, it's possible he's turned to another one of his sons to prepare for the throne once he's gone. It might even be part of whatever negotiations he's in with Keir—to support the son of his choice to take over as High Lord one day."

I sighed heavily, seeing the truth in his words and nodded, "So how do we question them now?"

"Beron isn't a stranger to openly sharing his distaste, and something tells me he'll really hate this," he said, motioning to my stomach. "So, we wait for him to dig his own grave. That'll be telling for us, and the others."

I gave him a wry smirk, "Something tells me that this summit isn't going to be as peaceful or quaint as it has been in the past."

"Ah Feyre darling, when have any of our summits been quaint?" He regarded with a grin.

I laughed as I remembered our past summits, which almost always ended with us eating dinner with the other High Lords—along with Vassa, Jurian, and Lucien. We were still wary to refer to Jurian as a friend, but he was most certainly an ally as he served by Queen Vassa's side. Regardless, those dinners always ended up being a rather boisterous, yet enjoyable gathering of friends. It was reassuring to know that while our decade-long tenure of peace was currently in question, at least we could rely on the friendships we had formed with the other courts and the mortals.

"Good point," I said with a sigh. "I just hope everyone else will support us."

"You still don't fully realize just how well-liked you are, do you?" Rhys asked with a warm smirk. "The males might not openly admit it, but they greatly admire you, Feyre darling. And from what I've seen between you, Mor, and Viviane, the High Lady of the Winter Court also holds you in high regard."

I smiled again, trying to hide the blush creeping in on my face. "So, what you're trying to say is; I have nothing to worry about?"

He nodded, almost mocking in his tone as he tapped the tip of my nose. "Precisely, my love."

I tried not to laugh, shaking my head at him. "Prick."

"Right again," he said, this time capturing my lips with his as I laughed in reply.

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The next day Rhys and I were the last to arrive at the front foyer of the manor. Our usual entourage of Cassian, Azriel, Mor, and Nesta waited for us—along with Amren and Elain to see us off. I had always found the latter a strange pairing, but oddly fitting as well. Elain, always one to refrain from any sort of confrontation, preferred to stay away from our summit meetings. Meanwhile, regardless of her transformation as a true high fae, Amren still possessed that air of anonymity as well as intimidation. Her foreboding nature served us well in the Court of Nightmares and would probably aid in our situation with Beron and Tamlin, but our second-in-command never attended the summits. She often claimed that being surrounded by that many animated personalities would render her so exasperated to the point of a migraine. So, she stayed behind and watched over Velaris—as well as kept a close eye on Elain.

"It's about time you show up," Cassian teased as Rhys and I approached the group. "That youngling is already slowing you two down."

"That tends to happen when a pregnant female has her head buried in a toilet for hours," Rhys snarled back, a protective hand coming to rest on the small of my back.

Cassian's mood shifted to one of guilt and I saw Nesta and Mor turn a scowl of disapproval in his direction. I held my hands up in reassurance, "Ignore him, Cassian, the mating bond is making him grumpy."

"But you're not well," Azriel said before Cassian could reply, his hazel eyes carefully taking in my current state.

Unfortunately, it was true. I woke up with another bout of nausea that kept me in our bathing room for the better part of the morning. I was growing weary of these spells of sickness, especially given how seriously Rhys responded to them. Every time I was the least bit unwell, he insisted I remain in bed. Until today, where I determined that we couldn't postpone this meeting regardless of my illness. It was an unfortunate side effect of pregnancy I would have to continue to deal with, and I refused to let it hinder me further.

"I'm all right. Just a part of the process," I said, hand resting on my stomach.

They all looked at my hand, unease looming in the air, but I straightened my shoulders regardless.

"We should go, I don't want us to be the last ones there. The meeting is already going to be delayed until after I have time to recover from winnowing," I said.

"You and Viviane both need that time," Mor said. "All those haughty males will just have to deal with it."

Nesta huffed in approval, and Amren crossed her arms with a wicked grin. "I say milk that time for all its worth. Though I've never been, I've heard from all of you how well the High Lord of Dawn accommodates his guests."

"I've also heard how well everyone attends to a pregnant female. It's so rare among the fae—us, that I'm sure they'll give you anything you need," Elain chimed in, touching my arm delicately.

I gave them a tired smile and nodded, acknowledging their advice as well as their concern. Rhys had expressed just how weary and pale I looked before we left our rooms, and I was sure they all saw it in me now.

"And if they don't, we certainly will." Azriel added, more out of reassurance to Elain than to me.

"By force if we have to," Cassian joked, some of his ease returning.

"That's very sweet of you all, but I'm fine," I insisted, turning to Rhys.

He nodded before addressing the others, "Why don't you all go ahead? We'll be right behind you, and we'll join you in the chamber once Feyre's recovered."

They all nodded in approval before I could protest; Mor taking hold of Cassian's shoulder just as Nesta placed a hand on his arm wordlessly. Azriel disappeared first before Mor winnowed my sister and Cassian away in a whirl of black. I turned back to Rhys incredulously just as Amren led a wary-eyed Elain down the hall that led to her garden, asking something about a new herb she was growing.

"You didn't have to send them ahead of us," I chided, crossing my arms.

Rhys's returning smile was impish, "Now who's grumpy?"

I shoved his shoulder, "I'm serious Rhys! What will the others think?"

He gripped my arms gently, pulling me back to him. "The others will be placated by Thesan until you and Viviane recover. Once we meet with them all in the chamber, and we reveal your pregnancy, they'll understand," he reassured.

I chewed on my lip, considering. "You're sure they won't feel slighted by seeing our entourage present without us?"

Rhys chuckled, "Feyre darling, I bet they're all taking bets on whether you're pregnant or not as the real reason why we're holding the summit this early in the first place." He kissed my temple. "I hope this paranoia is just a temporary symptom of your pregnancy. You are High Lady of the Night Court, you bow to no one," He reminded me.

I nodded with a withering sigh. "I know. This summit just holds such higher stakes; we're not only announcing my pregnancy to our friends, but we're asking for alliances in a civil war that might break out in our court. It's...nerve wracking."

"Understandably so, my love." He kissed my forehead again, his violet eyes burning into mine with admiration. But we'll get through this together.

I smiled and closed my eyes as dark talons caressed my mental shields gently, I slipped them down—reveling in this quiet moment, this peace, alone with him in our minds. He pulled back, physically and mentally, and grinned at me.

"Shields up?" I asked as mine clicked solidly back into place.

"Always," he purred in my ear as one arm came to wrap around my waist.

I closed my eyes as I felt the darkening effects of winnowing begin to engulf us. Prior to pregnancy, the feeling was quick and had a subtle impact—making me dizzy for a moment as I adjusted to my new surroundings. Over time, it hardly bothered me at all. Now it felt sluggish, the darkness hitting me with a force that felt as if I were being dragged through thick mud, and when the light of my new surroundings finally came into view my mind was racing and spinning as if I had been twirling on pointe with my eyes closed for several minutes.

Unfortunately, this harsh vertigo was seemingly getting worse as my pregnancy progressed. I gripped onto Rhys, my nails digging into his arm as I tried to ground myself. I kept my eyes shut tightly as the spinning continued, and I could hardly register the myriad of voices around me. I knew one belonged to Rhys, presumably talking to whatever sentry awaited us at the Dawn Palace. I winced as I felt myself being swept into Rhys's arms and rested my forehead against the crook of his neck as I gulped in a few deep breaths, fighting against the continuous swirling of my surroundings.

When the world finally stilled and my breaths began to slow and came easily, I heard the gentle timbre of Viviane's voice alongside Rhys's and another male I assumed to be Kallias. I couldn't make out what they were saying at first, but I realized I was slowly gaining consciousness as their voices floated in. I hadn't realized I had fainted until I opened my eyes and saw the intricate details of the ceiling of Thesan's sunstone Palace. Rhys was seated at my side on an impossibly soft lounge, his attention back on me as I muttered incoherently.

"What was that, my love?" He asked, concern all over his face.

I blinked and cleared my throat, "I fainted?" I asked, my hoarse voice.

"Just for a few minutes," came Viviane's voice from beside me.

She was in a lounge similar to mine, only a few feet across from me. Her mate standing guard beside her as she sat upright. My eyes were immediately drawn to her large, round belly; a pale hand perched delicately atop it as her own weary gaze met mine.

"Congratulations," she said happily, though I could hear the exhaustion clear in her own voice.

"Oh, Viviane, look at you," I said, trying to sit up but stopped when I felt another wave of dizziness threaten to hit.

Rhys eased me back onto the back of the lounge, "Don't try to sit up just yet, Feyre. You need more time."

I nodded as I readjusted myself against the pillows on the lounge with his help and smiled back at Viviane, "You're huge," I cooed.

I heard Kallias choke back a snarl, a hand coming to grip the back of Viviane's lounge as she rolled her eyes. "Kallias's male-bonded 'tendencies' assume anytime someone says that to me, I'll be inconsolable," she reasoned.

Kallias cleared his throat as he met my gaze, "Apologies," he glanced back down at his mate, "But to be fair, the one time I said it, you burst into tears and shut me out of our rooms for hours."

"That was different, I had only just begun to show, like Feyre." She said, motioning to me.

I glanced down at my stomach, my hand laid atop it in similar fashion to Viviane. I looked at her belly again, astonished that in only a matter of months my stomach would look the same. When Kallias's eyes trailed to me, Rhys's own unabashed snarl ripped from his throat as darkness seeped into the corners of the room. I gripped his hand to calm him just as Kallias's own guard was thrown up, causing Viviane to heave an impatient sigh.

"Honestly, you two and your male instincts will be thrown out of this room if you don't put a leash on it," she snapped.

I heard Kallias mutter an apology just for her ears as Rhys offered a sheepish grin, squeezing my hand reassuringly.

"How are you feeling?" I asked her, wanting to shift the conversation back into a lighter one.

She beamed, running a hand along the expanse of her belly, "Honestly? Exhausted doesn't begin to cover how tired I actually am, but in spite of it all," she looked up at Kallias, her icy blue eyes warm. "We're so excited."

Kallias sat beside her, his hand coming to caress her stomach lovingly. I smiled as Rhys's own hand came to rest on mine.

"Do you know if it's a boy or girl?" I asked.

"A girl," Kallias answered, his eyes never leaving Viviane's stomach.

She beamed, "The midwives told us it was a girl, and they're well known for predicting the gender of our courts younglings. They haven't been wrong in centuries."

My heart squeezed at the painful memory of the Winter Court's younglings; of Amarantha's cruelty wiping through the many young and innocent lives of their court. I knew Rhys felt the same shame as we watched Viviane and Kallias share a tender moment, marveling over her swollen stomach and their unborn daughter, and I squeezed his hand again.

It's in the past, and they are healing. I said down the bond, reassuring him.

Rhys squeezed my hand back and gave me a warm smile in thanks. I can't wait to see you like that, round with our child and both of us counting down the days until his arrival

Let's hope I'll be as graceful as Viviane.

I have no doubt about that, Feyre darling

"Do you know what you're having?" Viviane asked with a sly grin, knowing she was cutting into our silent exchange.

Rhys and I shared another before he announced proudly, "A boy."

"Congratulations Rhysand," Kallias said, crossing over from his mate's side to shake Rhys's hand.

Rhys stood to return the gesture, offering his own congratulations as Kallias motioned my mate over to the open archway in the room—a subtle request for a private word. I turned my attention back to Viviane as the two males stepped away.

"It doesn't get any easier does it?" I warily asked.

Viviane gave me a sympathetic smile, "I'm afraid not. Just wait until you start to feel your little one move," she indicated to her stomach. "This one leaps at just the sound of Kallias's voice."

I stared at her stomach in awe, "She can hear you?"

"So, can yours. In fact, he's been able to hear your voice from the beginning. As he grows, he'll be able to hear other outside voices, especially your mates."

I looked down at the swell of my stomach, distinctly smaller than Viviane's, but still visible through my gown. "All this time I've been teasing Rhys about talking to him, not realizing he could actually hear me all along," I said in awe.

She warmed, "Isn't it remarkable?"

I nodded as I caressed my belly lightly but cast a worried glance back at her when she winced and shifted in her seat. She put up a hand to signal to Kallias, who snapped his head in her direction at the sound of discomfort, that she was alright and huffed in annoyance as she turned back to me.

"Enjoy those movements while he's small, because once you reach the end stages it's all feet and elbows in your ribs," she complained as she pressed against one with two fingers.

"Is she moving right now?" I asked, moving upright in my seat to get a better view of her stomach.

She nodded, "Do you want to feel?"

I blinked, mouth agape and was on my feet—albeit still slowly and cautiously as I was just starting to feel better, and crossed over to sit beside her on the lounge. I saw Rhys glance at me, posing a question down the bond before I reassured him that I was all right. Viviane guided one of my hands to the side of her stomach and I sucked in a shocked breath at the swift kick I felt on my palm.

"That was a kick?" I asked, completely stunned.

Viviane grinned as she nodded, "She's strong, isn't she?"

"Yes, she is," I said, mesmerized as I moved my hand to a different spot on her belly; a grin breaking out on my face as I felt another kick.

Viviane adjusted herself again, "She kicks my ribs a lot more lately, now that she's moved into position."

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"The midwives say she's moved into the correct birthing position, head down here," she explained, gesturing to her pelvis and then gestured to the apex of her stomach, "And feet up here."

"And that means you're ready to give birth?" I balked, a little nervous that the High Lady of the Winter Court may very well go into labor during our summit.

She chuckled, reading the panic in my face, "Technically yes, but the midwives say I still have a couple of weeks to go. The baby is just getting herself ready."

I nodded in understanding. So far, I hadn't yet considered what labor would be like. Madja had been guiding Rhys and I week by week, sharing with us any warning signs to look out for, but no mentions of labor just yet.

Viviane must have also read that concern in my eyes and placed a reassuring hand on mine, "Don't worry, you'll learn more about the birthing process as you get further along. When I was at your stage, I was just glad not to be puking my guts up every day."

I grimaced, "It was bad for you too?"

She nodded, "There were days I could barely get out of bed!"

I took comfort at that, glad to know I wasn't the only one to have suffered, "But you feel better now?"

She shrugged. "In a sense. I'm not as queasy anymore, but now my back and feet ache—understandably so," she said, motioning to her stomach again.

I smiled empathetically, "Does Kallias never leave your side?" I asked, wondering if their mating bond was as sensitive as Rhys's and mine.

She laughed, "Not for a moment. Especially now that my time is near."

"I'm surprised he's even talking to Rhys right now," I said, gesturing to the two males standing across from one another underneath the intricate open arched window.

"Kallias is probably warning him of what to expect," Viviane said as she followed my gaze.

"What do you mean?"

She sighed, weary. "Our midwives informed us of what the labor process will be like once the time really comes. Not only about the pains and the birth itself, but how...delicate the mating bond is. Females become withdrawn, reserved, as our bodies naturally prepare for the undertaking it will face in order to give birth. Males, on the other hand, grow even more protective if you can believe it; not as aggressive as they are when the bond is new...but more mindful and vigilant. They can apparently sense when their mate is about to go into labor and feel the need to do everything in their power to make sure she is comfortable for that moment."

I watched Rhys and Kallias as she explained, noting the grim line on Rhys's face as Kallias probably went into more depth of what he would experience as a mated male. "Do you think you're getting closer to that time?" I asked.

She shrugged again, "Not yet. As Kallias likes to put it, even this far along I'm as feisty as ever," she laughed lightly and caressed her stomach. "I can tell it worries him though. Bringing about a youngling isn't easy, and I can tell he's anxious to see me in pain."

I frowned, "Will it be terrible?"

She smiled sheepishly, "I'm not sure yet, but I can't imagine it'll be pleasant. But...everyone tells me it's worth it, especially once we see our babies...nothing else is supposed to matter."

The dreamy look in her eyes reassured me and I caressed my own stomach lightly. I can't wait to meet you.

Neither can I. Rhys said through the bond, and I met his gaze as we both exchanged a quick smile before returning to our conversations.

As I kept stroking the gentle swell of my stomach, I couldn't help but wonder if our son could hear us through our bond—if he didn't already have both of his parents voices fully memorized.

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1. What do you feel when you see your favorite color?

Well it makes me feel at ease, since it’s blue, I love the ocean, the sky, I can find it everywhere and anywhere I go, in jewerly, clothes, peoples, eyes, souls are tinted with color too... so that’s what I feel a lot of love, I feel overwhelmed, I also feel small cuz blue has deep undertones...so romantic lol

2. American english or british english ?

BOTH!! American english makes me feel comfortable and almost gangster like haha, I love imitating accents, so I can speak in both (fun fact) idk if im good, but I definitely enjoy doing it

3. If the person that tagged you disappeared, what would you do? (PLEASE IF YOU ANSWER… ELABORATE A LITTLE BIT KIM) ?

OH SHIT!!! Deep question idk, really we dont talk as often as we should anymore for some reason, astrologically Im suppossed to connect and interact with you a lot, but I dont...I guess Im kinda scared of you tbh...friendship is a very scary concept, I always feel like Imma be betrayed, and left, also that people are gonna shout out to the world my most disgusting secrets and all that...(coughs *scorpio dominant much*)

4. What is so good about dogs?

OH NO YOU DID-NT!!!! What isnt good about dogs tbh, haha I guess cat people wouldnt understand cuz you like independence but irl you’re more the caring type you hug people... I guess it goes back to personality, Im a closet gay, so I want to be loved secretely, but I dont go out of my way to hug people...Ive noticed cat people are very in tune with their emotions and arent afraid to express themselves, some arent tho.... haha  I LOVE DOGS cuz they’re so needy of love and cute, and they are absolute loyal animals that would never ever stop loving you unless you train them to hate, they’re the best pets...i love them so much T _T

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DAMN STRAIGHT!!! I would like to be a dude cuz I like dude fashion, lol...Also secretely cuz I’d want to experience having a dick, how does it feel hahaha idk...only if I can remember I was a girl at some point, if not I wouldnt think much of it, and it would miss the point that would serenade my curiosity

7. favorite tv show and why?

My fave tv show would have to be FRIENDS!!! LOL and Pushing Daisies, damn you fucking ratings for cancelling my favorite show

8. what was the most frustrating moment in your life?

Probably being unable to fix my siblings’s lives, I wish they would’ve listened to me on a lot of advices really, but they didnt :(

9. flower crowns…. yay or nay?

NOPE, haha I would look absolutely ridiculous cuz I’m fat, and Im not specificall attractive, or beautiful to be honest, and I believe you have to have a certain type of look to your face to wear them the way they should, or you have to be really confident man. Confidence is key for this one

10. If your crush was not compatible with you (like your astrological sign says NO… just no) would you still be with him/her?

HELL YEAH!!! There’s more to astrology than we’re told, and things CAN be worked out between difficult signs, for example Pisces and Libra are said to be one of the worst pairs cuz we’re both lazy or low energy signs, but I believe that having the right mindset, and being developed signs, or also just responsible, self-aware people; would completely trip down any other obstacles. Basically both partners have to want to be with each other as much no matter what happens, based on stuff i’ve done in the past... I think I would be able to be with someone that isnt compatible with me, if I love them of course

11. Do you love me? :D

Hahaha of course I do huuuney!! I MUDDA LOVE YOOUUU!!!

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