#Jax fans forgive me

[teashteinn]

"You Guys Always Act Like You're Better Than Me?"

[nevereverrested]

The Real Question:

Do they have sex organs?

[alicornze7]

Jaxune Miku jumpscare

sorry i couldn’t do her his design justice

inspired by @revienta-viejas-2000

[a-not-so-sure-artist]

“They broke my comedy mask…”

Gangle fan art I was supposed to post on Halloween but didn’t ‘cause uuhh I fell asleep

No amount of character development will ever make me forgive Jax for breaking Gangle’s mask (twice if you count him stepping on it in the actual pilot)

[notnights]

I want to share this Jax idea I got after ep 2.

I think Jax is the most aware of the dangers of emotional attachment. Now, time for me to explain. I thought it was really curious how he didn't laugh at Pomni for her loss and he is the mean one. On my part, my instant reaction to the Gummigoo death was of laughter for two things: Pomni's expression and the fact that the world created for the adventure and all of the NPC it contains are erased once the adventure is over. Basically, no matter what adventure happens, what changes you did to improve the lives of NPCs or if you were the MVP. Everything is meaningless in the end, in that case the only thing that matters in the long run are the other players, but they can abstract and will be sent to the basement to never come back again.

Jax is the one that accepted the way of the circus, a game to have fun, and what is more fun and thrilling than unnecessary violence pumping adrenaline through the veins? After all, once the adventure is over everything will be gone. He will never meet the NPC he harmed again, perhaps the same model, but I bet they won't keep their memories, in such case will it be the same NPC? Even if they keep their memories, the adventure is over and they will be gone (Could also be why he is focused and active to complete the adventure instead of just doing nothing or doing something else entirely).

Going back to “aware of the dangers of emotional attachment”, I will bring, and pray it wasn't Goose and the VAs fooling us, how each time a fan asks about Jax's reaction to being given affection the answer is that he is repulsed by it. As stated before, the only things that stay are the other members, but in this stressful situation where they have been stripped from their names, freedom, logic and some basic human things; feelings of closeness can appear, that's when he applies the logic “nothing matters” as a way to keep them at distance, being also mean with them in a “you don't matter” attempt. That way, he earns their hate and feels more justified in his behavior. He does this without a fear of being truly left alone as the fact that all of them are stranded on the same game means they will inevitably meet again, everyday. So, the others have to be forgiving of his actions and he can just get away with whatever he does.

In conclusion, explaining my headcanon was the perfect way to practice my essay writing skills, and that Jax is maybe the most sensible of the cast so he takes seriously his job to protect his feelings through a barrier of violence and rudeness. I am open to explain more if asked, thanks for taking a moment to read this, have a nice day.

— Anon E(ssay)

Yeah it’s possible Jax is very much on the spectrum of “is awful as both a means of entertainment and to push any potential attachments away.”

He’s awful because it’s fun for him and if nobody likes him because of it well less pain for him in the long run. Everyone’s just a fun little toy for him that he can easily toss around and throw away.

In theory anyway because sometimes people still get attached to their toys. Example if Gangle is Jax’s favorite punching bag, it’s terrible but she’s still his favorite punching bag. Even if he did nothing but torment Kaufmo the entire time and Kaufmo hated him, Jax still felt Kaufmo’s loss one way or another. Sad little Jax trying his best not to get attached when in reality he’s just getting attached in a different kind of way. A way that ultimately still leaves him lonely.

Right now it’s hard to say what exactly motivates Jax’s behavior. Maybe he secretly cares, maybe he pushes others away like this to avoid attachment, maybe he’s just an asshole. Maybe we’ll find out one day, but it’s fun to think about in the meantime.

[missacidburn928s-heathenhideaway]

The Perks Of Being A Fiend

Alpha!Jax Teller x Omega!POC!Reader "LuLu"

Summary:

Alpha!Jax Teller x Omega!POC!Reader "LuLu" There's no in-between, we only do extremes. He can get on my LAST nerve, but honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Warnings:

Smut, Fluff and Smut, Light Angst, Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha/Omega, Non-Traditional Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics, Alpha Jax Teller, Accidental Voyeurism, Oral Sex, Sex, Rough Sex, Marriage, Pregnancy

Notes:

Hello Heathens! This is my first Jax fic although I'm a massive SOA fan. So be kind. (This was my first Jax fic 😊) Happy Reading!

Banner by @cafekitsune Divider by @firefly-graphics

5 Missed Calls from JT 🐺

🌖Little Moon🌔 : I'm working Jackson. Why on earth are you blowing up my phone? JT 🐺 : I'm Sorry  LM: Okay JT: Just okay? That's it? LM: What do you want a medal or something for doing the bare minimum when you did wrong?  JT: C'mon dont be like that darlin'.  LM: Don't. I know you're bored at the club house. So what is it you really want? What are you trying to sweet talk me into? JT: Just wanted to see my pretty Omega and since I'm stuck here I thought a picture or two might tide me over.  LM: Seriously?  JT: You know I’m serious. LM: Find some Beta crow eater to feed your need to see flesh. You’ve always been good at that. JT: That won’t satisfy the craving. I’m fiending for you. Always you. LM: I don't have time for this. JT: Just one picture. Take a bathroom break.  JT: Where did you go? JT: I just want to see my Omega. Please, darlin’. I’ll do that thing with my tongue later. LM:  

Now leave me be. And you would have done that thing with your tongue anyway. I set up the couch for you tonight if you decide to come home. 

JT: Damn. It’s like that? LM: It’s like that. Balls in your court Teller. I’m not the one needing to earn forgiveness.

“I know that face.” Opie said with a smirk. “Someone is in the doghouse again. What’d you do this time?”

“Terra stopped by the house this morning to thank me for helping her with her flat tire last night.” He mumbles out as he lights up a cigarette.

“And?” Opie asks.

“And I may not have told Lulu about it when I got home late because of it.” He exhales a breath of smoke.

“Ooh.” Op winces. “That was a really dumb move man.” He shakes his head. “She’s the chillest woman you’ve ever been with it. But that only works when you don’t blindside her. Tara knew what she was doing showing up this morning like that. What’d Lu do?”

“She’s the one that opened the door and let her in when she asked for me with damn coffee and donuts in her hand.” He stomps out his cigarette. “She stayed calm and went about her normal morning routine while Tara thanked me and I escorted her out.”

“She was calm?”

“Yup.” 

“Fuck man. What happened when the door closed?”

“She sat at the table with her coffee and grabbed a donut. She then told me ‘Such a gentleman and a baddass. Lucky me to have snagged such an Alpha. If only he knew to keep me up to date on happenings with his crazy exes.’ Gave me a kiss and then rushed off to get ready for the day.”

“Why the fuck are you here then?” Opie Inquires.

“She’s working. Told me the couch is ready for me tonight if I come home.”

“Damn I do not wish I were you right now. You have some groveling to do Prez.”

“Don’t I know it. Thankfully I know just how to diffuse her.”

You're getting ready to leave work and head home when your besties number shows up on your phone. You pick up and before you can even say hello she's going a mile a minute. 

"You're still coming tonight. No excuses. Dress hot as shit too. Get Jax back for that Tara bullshit. I know for a fact that Ari is in town."

“Hello to you too Diamond.” You finally get out as you climb into your Chevelle. “I wasn’t going to bail on you tonight. I just wanted something low key but if you have a plan in mind I’m all for it. You know petty is my love language.”

“I’m thinking, O’ Sheas.” 

“We always go to O’ Sheas.”

“Duh. But tonight Ari will be there. I’m sure he’ll be looking for an Omega to get lost in.” She remarks. “He is the idiot that let you get away. If he spots you I’m sure he’ll be begging for another piece.”

“I know you didn't forget that Jax is in fact my Alpha.”

“Of course I didn’t.” She replies. “I’m just saying give the Prez a taste of his own medicine. You don’t have to sleep with him. Just be your charming self is all.”

“I’m only agreeing to go because a drink is just what I need to forget this day.” You say as you pull into your driveway. “I’m not entertaining this Ari nonsense. If he’s there, then he’s there. I’m just looking to get inebriated enough to just knock straight out when I get home. Lord knows I sleep like shit when I’m alone.”

“Jax not coming home tonight?”

“More like I relegated him to the couch.”

“Understandable. I’ll let you get ready. Pick you up in like an hour or so.”

“Sounds good.”

You’re leaning over your built-in vanity, applying highlighter to your cheeks, clad in an olive green lingerie set, your favorite thigh high knit stockings keeping you warm, singing along to Mary J Blige. “My whole world’s, Up. Side. Dooooown.” Your hips sway to the beat as you really get into the song. You glance up into the mirror and spot Jax leaning against the door frame, just admiring the view.

“Singing ‘bout me, little moon?” He husks out.

“I plead the fifth.” You deadpan, turning your eyes back to your reflection.

He steps up behind you, ghosting his fingers along your exposed skin. “Got plans tonight, Omega?” He whispers into your ear.

You swallow but attempt to hold your ground. “Just hitting O’ Sheas with Diamond. Nothing special.” You shrug.

“Hmm.” He takes a step back. “I better get to it then.”

“Get to what?” You turn on your heel towards him as he cages you in.

"These panties have got to go.” He tugs on the waistband against your hip. “Hold on to the counter and lift your ass up for me." You instinctively follow his command. 

Not wasting a second Jax practically rips the fabric from your skin. “Much better.” 

He sinks down to his knees so that his handsome face and your glistening folds are level with each other. Eyes hooded, pupils dilated, he scents your arousal in the air, licking his lips. “Fuck. Look at you Omega. Perfect little pussy leaking all this slick for me.” He licks a stripe up your folds to your swollen clit, moaning in delight at the sweetness flowing onto his tongue. “God, I missed the taste of you on my tongue.”

"It hasn't even been a day since your last meal." You whimper out. 

"Too long. Plus I have an apology to make." He growls out. 

You find yourself threading your fingers through his golden locks for balance as he begins to really go to town. Feasting on you as if he’ll perish if he does not consume every ounce of you. He sinks two fingers into your center. You can’t help but grind against his face, fucking yourself with his fingers. He curls them just so, hitting that sweet spongy spot that has you seeing stars. Eliciting a long guttural moan as your sweet nectar spills, making quite the mess all over the lower half of his face.

You release his hair as he lifts his face from between your thighs, lips shining and beard covered in your juices, looking like the cat that got the cream. You wanted to allow your anger to persist, but the endorphin high with an oxytocin chaser that you just experienced is wavering your resolve. 

You place your palms on his cheeks, pulling him up to grace him with a deep kiss, enjoying the taste of yourself on his tongue. “Get up Alpha.” You speak against his lips. 

Once he is standing between your open thighs you undo his belt and zipper. You reach in, wrapping your hand around his base, giving him a slow pump, granting you a low groan, before pulling out his beautifully thick cock.  

"Turn around ‘mega. Hands on the sink. Eyes on me in the mirror. I want you to watch me ruin you baby." You turn around, taking your time placing your hands on the counter. He smacks your ass once, in warning. 

You push your hips back as you lean forward. This is when he chooses to tease you, rubbing his dick up and down your soaked folds. Tapping his head against your clit several times before sinking in slowly until his tip kisses your cervix, giving you a moment to adjust to his size stretching you out. 

Feeling full of your Alpha you subconsciously begin to undulate your hips, looking for friction, as you lock eyes with him in the mirror. "Alpha, please. Fuck me. I don't think I can stand this much longer. Feels too good when you're so deep inside me." 

He growls at your plea, fisting your hair and pulling. Forcing you to arch you back further to keep your eyes locked in the mirror. 

He pulls back, slamming in as he begins a punishing pace, fucking you hard and deep. His balls slap against your swollen clit with every thrust making you see spots from the pure ecstasy of it all. Your staring into the mirror, watching his face as he grunts, swears and groans while he fucks all the tension and anger from you from behind. 

You watch as he throws his head back, letting out a growl you can feel vibrate against your skin. "Fuck Omega, your pussy is just so damn tight. Feel so good wrapped around my dick. Ready to cum for me again? I need to feel ya squeezin’ me, trying to pop my knot and milk me dry."

"Yes.” You whimper out. “Please, Alpha. I’m close. So, so close." You’re uncaring of how needy you sound at the moment. The man really had a knack for turning you into a hormonal mess whenever he felt the need.

Your plea’s add fuel to his need to consume you, driving him to fuck you even harder. You know you'll most likely be sporting bruises on your hips from the counter, but you’ll deal with that fun little reminder later. Hand still wrapped up in your hair, his grip tightens, the pleasured pain sending you head first over the edge into the bliss of another orgasm. 

"Don't close your eyes, ‘mega. Look at yourself.” He grits out. “See how gorgeous you look when you come undone for me." You let out a primal wailing moan as your pussy clamps down on his cock and your legs begin to shake. He smacks your ass with his free hand before taking hold of your hip, continuing to fuck you as you ride the waves of your orgasm.

When your walls stop their rhythmic suffocation of his cock, he slows down, taking his time to fuck you nice and deep. Hitting all your sweet spots. Cresting into the zone of overstimulation you begin to squirm against him again. 

He watches, as his cock sinks in and out of your swollen and dripping folds. Hypnotized by how well you take his dick and still remain so goddamn tight. His hips instinctively pick up the pace, once again. "I'm close, Omega. Gonna fill ya up so good, you’ll still be leaking for days" He grunts out, accompanied by harsh thrusts.

"FUCK!” You shout. “Yes. Please, yes. Want all of you Alpha." Is all you can manage to mumble out as you arch your back deeper, preparing to take his seed deep into your womb.

He continues on, setting a pace that just makes your brain go fuzzy and every nerve-ending sing in pleasure.

“Fuuuck.” He grunts out. “My cock drunk little omega. Pussy’s gripping me so damn tight baby. She doesn't want to let me go.”

You just nod and whisper out. “Please. Full.” Lost in a sea of sensation, your mind is not able to formulate more than two words in your current state, other than moans, whimpers and wails of pleasure. You’re flying a serotonin high you are not ready to come down from yet.

That was all the validation he needed to hear to stop holding back and pop his knot, releasing his seed deep into your waiting womb. Painting the walls white with rope after rope of his spend. 

Locked tight on his knot, time seemed to stand still, it felt like he was pouring everything he had into you, his cock gave it’s final twitch and he collapsed onto your back. Caging you in as he rains kisses along your shoulders.

That’s when you hear a round of applause come from the doorway. “GOTDAMN Girl! Now I get why he gets away with so much."

You burst into laughter at the situation. Unashamed over what they caught you doing in the comfort of your home. No one told her to let herself in with the key you gave her for emergencies.

“That was the hottest shit I have ever seen and we produce porn.” Juice blurts out.

“Hope you took some notes than, Juicy.” Jax snarks. “Now get the fuck out of my house so I can fully finish apologizing to my woman. Sorry Diamond but she’s staying in tonight.”

“Come on Juice.” Diamond turns to the still gawking biker. “Looks like your my date for tonight. I’m not wasting this outfit cus my girl is so easily dickmatized by her Alpha.”

She latches on to his Kutte and drags him back down the hall out of the house.

Jax knot has gone down enough at this point for him to tenderly slip out of you. A trail of his cum begins leaking down your thigh. He collects it on his fingers and pushes it back inside, making you moan and push back against him.

“I’m going to keep you full until I am fully forgiven for my stupidity.” He pulls his fingers out and places them before you face. You open your mouth and clean them of your combined essences. 

“I hope you carbo loaded at the Club then Alpha.” You tease. “You have a ways to go to remain out of the dog house.”

He lifts you up into his arms and walks into your bedroom. “I’ll be sure to do my worst.”

That night took a turn you could not have expected. You want to blame it on the hormone high but that would be a weak cop out when in reality you always would have said yes. 

While recovering from your escapades, enjoying all the lovely chemicals coursing through your veins, Jax asked you to be his old lady in every way. “You’re already my mate” He runs his fingers along the freshly renewed bite along your collarbone. “Let’s make this all the way official and head down to the courthouse and make it legal.”

“You’re serious.”

“100%”

“Okay. We’re going to need witnesses though.” You reply

“Easy. Op and Diamond.” He reaches for his phone and calls Op. You pick up yours to text D to meet you at the courthouse in the morning.

That’s how you found yourself in a sundress with a newly signed marriage license cuddled up with your now husband in the kitchen, waiting for Happy to show up to tattoo your ring finger. 

“Gemma is gonna flip when she finds out.” Opie states calmly as he takes a puff of his cigarette.

“Who cares what Gemma thinks.” You shrug. “She was always on team, not me, anyway. This was for us not her.”

“She’s just going to have to get over it whenever the news hits her.” Jax adds.

“She might have forgiven you Jackson. But your still on shit list. I’m not so easily swayed.” Diamond declares. “Though this move has given you some points. Making her glow like that will always get you points with me.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.” Jax responds.

Twelve weeks after your Alpha’s apology and your subsequent nuptials thereafter, the club was dealing with some backlash from a new MC trying to make a name for themselves in the streets. Wanting to keep his men and their families safe, Jax has called a lockdown.

The compound and clubhouse was filled with families, children trying to find a way to deal with the boredom, running around making nuisances of themselves. The volume of so many voices alone was overwhelming, not to mention the haze of cigarette smoke that permeates the air. You’d been feeling queasy for days and the stench of bad perfume wafting off the crow eaters as you tried to make lunch had bile slowly rising up your throat.

“You doin okay there Sweetheart?” Gemma asks, watching you waver slightly on your feet.

“I’ll be fine.” You reply. “Just not feeling my best today. It’ll pass. I think I might go lay down for a bit though if I’m not needed here.”

“We got it Sug.” Luann blurts out before Gemma could give you the third degree. “These crow eaters need to learn to be useful for something other than sucking dick anyway.” 

“Thanks.” You give her a tight smile. “If you need any more help, please don't hesitate to come get me.” You rush out of the kitchen before anyone can object and head down the hall to Jax’s room. You’ve unbuttoned your tight jeans and are in the process of sliding the denim down your legs when the door opens. 

“Everything okay ‘mega?” Are the first words out of Jax’s mouth. “Op saw you booking it pretty fast out the kitchen.” He closes the door behind him, walking up to you as you're stepping out of your pants. 

“I’m fine now.” You wrap your arms around his shoulders. “Just needed to get away from the stench of Crow Eater.” 

He places his hands on your hips, pushing up your loose shirt, one of his old beat up SAM CROW’s, thumbs tracing your lower stomach. “They still given you a hard time with smells?” He asks.

“They are.” You nod your head. “It’s mainly the perfume that sets me off. Thankfully it’s supposed to ease up soon. I don’t think I could handle a full nine months of feeling like this.”

He lowers himself to his knees, where his head is in line with your non-existent bump. “Listen here pup. You’re already causing your mama problems and I can’t have that. I’mma need ya to calm your shit down or we’re both gonna be in for it when you get out.” You chuckle at his antics as he reprimands his progeny growing in your womb.

He has been nothing short of amazing since you found out last week that you were expecting your first pup. His apology sure left its mark. It’s a bit sooner than you both were expecting but it’s exciting nonetheless.

“Such a big strong Alpha, on his knees, pleading with his unborn child. Whatever shall I do with you.” You run your fingers through his hair as the door is slammed open. You both turn to find Gemma standing in the doorway, Opie behind her with a look of defeat on his face.

“Sorry guys. I caught her snooping near the door and before I could get a chance to shoo her away she gasped and threw open the door.” He shakes his head.

“You're pregnant?!” She hollers at you. “I knew something was up. That why you marked her?”

“Mom.” Jax stands up. “I’m gonna need ya to calm the fuck down. That’s not only my Omega, but my wife and the mother of your unborn grandchild, your screeching at. She’s already feeling like crap. I’m not about to have you stressing her out too. Either accept this and be happy or get out our faces.” He huffs.

Stunned not only that her son is speaking to her like this but that somehow he got married and didn't even inform her. “You got married? Was that before or after you knocked her up?”

“Watch it.” He growls. “Not that it is really any of your business but we just recently found out she was pregnant. Must have happened around our wedding day. Not that it matters. She was always going to be mine. Knew it from the moment her scent hit my nose.”

“Why didn't you tell me you were getting married?” She asks.

“Because I knew how you’d act and I didn't want you pulling any of your tricks.” Jax deadpans.

“I know what you think about me Gemma.” You speak up. “And you're wrong. I have only ever wanted what was best for your son. My Alpha. Now that we’ve started our own family, you can choose to let your misconceptions of me go and be a part of this little pups life when they arrive. Or you can double down and miss out on all the wonders a new life brings to a family. The decision is yours.” 

“Damn.” You hear Opie mutter out.

“If you think for one second I’m risking not being in my first grandbabies life, you're sorely mistaken honey.” Gemma states. “I’ll behave. I’d say welcome to the family but you’ve already been here awhile apparently.”

“See that wasn't that hard.” Jax teases before turning to you. “Can we tell everybody now. I think they all could use some good news.”

You sigh. “Fine. But can I get a nap first.” You negotiate. “I know they’ll want to celebrate and chit chat. If I don’t get some rest I may just snap at the first person to try and touch my belly.”

They all laugh. “Alright, little moon. We can take a nap.” He kisses your forehead, then turns to his mother. “Don’t say a word until we come out later. I mean it mom.”

“I’m not gonna blab.” She relents. “Wouldn’t want to deal with your wrath having upset your Omega. Been there with your father when I was pregnant with John. Wouldn’t wish that on anybody.”

“C’mon Gemma.” Opie pulls her out the room, slowly closing the door. “I’ll keep an eye out Prez.” 

“Thanks Op.” He pulls you close, giving you a loving kiss. “I love you Omega.”

“Love ya too Alpha.” You kiss him back, pulling him towards the bed where you had previously made a haphazard nest, so you could cuddle up and get some much needed rest with your perfect pain the ass Alpha.

[loooser-sketches]

PLSPLSPLSPLSPLSPLS I LOVE JAX SO MUCH OH MY GOD. the fact that he is supposed to get WORSE throughout the series has me fucking SCREAMING. i am SO excited. I hope he's absolutely DEPLORABLE by the end of this thing. I hope he's an outright unforgivable irredeemable piece of shit. I don't want him to get better. I don't want any sort of redemption arc. I want an asshole of a character that i feel bad even being a FAN of.

Like honestly, the only reason I dislike the idea of Jax being an NPC so much, is just because I want him to have been a real person so badly. I want him to have had a normal life before this, and I want him to have been a relatively good person before too. I want Jax to be a character who has been put into tragic circumstances and has become worse because of them. AND I DONT WANT HIM TO GET BETTER!! I don't want him to have some sort of redemption arc where all his behavior is explained away by him being a victim of the same godamn circumstances that everyone else has been going through as well who just reacted a little bit more “meanly” than the other characters.

((Not that I think that's going to happen, i have more faith in Gooseworx than that lmao 😭😭))

i LOVE the idea that Jax has been damned to this hell and is only going to make it worse for others just because he can. Just because it makes him feel better. I want Jax to be a sad character, but I don't want to feel bad for him. I want his reactions to all this shit to be understandable, but not forgivable. I want to see this mf ruin any possible good thing he still has left in the circus AND I WANT IT TO BE DESERVED!!!!! RAHHHHH I LOVE DEPLORABLE CHARACTERS IM SORRRYYYYYY 😭😭😭😭!!!!!!

More fanart coming soon.. i love this guy

[lorirwritesfanfic]

Top 10 Choices books

This time, I actually managed to rank my favorite books. But don't expect this to happen again 😅

1. The Crown & The Flame: fierce female MC who's not only a queen but also a warrior, male MC that turns into a dragon, intricate adventure with lots of action, great characters (including LIs, side characters and villains) and didn't even need CG art to make the story compelling. Oh, how I miss PB's early years...

2. Ride or Die: I expected the worst from a book which MC is a nerdy teen getting involved with illegal car dealers and car races, but PB went there and made me eat my words. The outstanding plot, the amazing LIs and side characters, actual character development for MC and a beautiful open ending. All of that in one single book? Damn, PB ❤️

3. Hero: I'm not of big fan of super heroes stories, but this one has my heart with its interesting LIs and friends to MC, engaging plot and a villain that looks like he stepped out of Spiderman universe to enter Choicesverse.

4. Bloodbound: even though the two last chapters were absolutely traumatizing (and I will NEVER forgive what the writing team did to Jax and Lily), Bloodbound lore is really engaging, has some great action scenes, most likely the best NSFW scenes and wonderful LIs.

5. Perfect Match: I genuinely thought it was just a romance book. I was so wrong! PM has adventure, sci-fi, drama, comedy and gorgeous LIs. I love it!

6. The Heist Monaco: Smart and cunning MC, interesting and gorgeous LIs, awesome adventure/action/comedy plot and great side characters with some of the best group scenes.

7. It Lives Beneath: best horror book PB has ever written with choices that can drastically affect the ending. Plus, Tom is romanceable 😍

8. A Courtesan of Rome: because it's based on Ancient Roman History (and I love History), the storyline has some inconsistencies that bugged me sometimes, but MC is so awesome, and the LIs were so good that it was hard to choose and I nearly forgot Cassius wasn't this sweet, intellectual and idealistic guy the book makes him look like lol.

9. Mother of The Year: another book PB made me eat my words. I love a book with a fierce MC, wonderful LIs and a daughter so adorable and smart that even this millennial terrified of having kids was all heart eyes in the very first chapter;

10. High School Story: did I expect to be so invested in a story about a teenager having cheesy teenager problems during high school? No. But I was so freaking invested on this drama-free teen trilogy I was pissed when I found out the fourth book was actually a new story without my beloved MC and their hilarious dad and the original HSS LIs had very little relevance to the plot (But I forgive the writing team because of Skye ❤️)

Honorable mentions:

- Distant Shores: Pirate book, time travel and a heartbreaking ending. What's not to like?

- Blades of Light and Shadow: I have to admit I like the plot more than its characters, but also like playing with as an orc (even though the storyline didn't do justice to Orc MC on book one)

- Crimes of Passion: even tho I haven't finished playing it, I looooove a good mystery/thriller/horror book, it's great to play as an adult MC who's actually good at what they do and it's the only single LI book I played in which the LI is worth all the hype;

- Guinevere: also haven't finished playing it, but I love a good period book with a good dose of fantasy. Plus, Arthur is the sweetest;

- Desire & Decorum: NGL after book one, there were so many filler scenes on books two and three, but I was* too madly in love with my Ottoman Prince and liked 90% of the characters to give up on the story ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

*"was..." I said, as if Hamid doesn't live in my mind rent free since 2018... 😏

Tagging @choicesfandomappreciation

[captorcorp]

ok im rambling about my thoughts on tadc bc i have many (long post)

ok first of all general character opinions with walk cycle gifs to break up the walls of text (gifs from here):

caine: the silly guy... literally why red recommended this to me was the digital world setting + an ai character and they know me too well because every ai character is my favorite by default. i'm very excited to see what we end up learning about him throughout the series, also i absolutely love that he was inspired by AM from ihnmaims but 'if he was a silly little guy instead of fueled by hate' or whatever the creator said about him. his weird head design is really creative though it does discomfort me a bit sometimes, something about the combination of eyes and teeth;;; still think he's kinda tumblr sexyman coded besides the teeth head but most people are too distracted with objectifying jax so he gets a pass

pomni: she's cool!! it's hard to form a solid view of her so far bc most of what we've seen is her being understandably overwhelmed with and O.O at everything, but she seems like she'll be a pretty interesting protag - i liked them showing her moments of weakness with leaving ragatha behind too. that being said i think she stretched out the 'omg this isn't real what's going on???' freaking out bits way too long but that's just a personal gripe with that sorta stuff in media like this. if i was isekai'd into the digital circus i would simply be so chill about it after only 5 minutes of panic. rip to pomni but i'm different /j oh yeah also a fun character design even though i don't really like clowns she's just very Shaped

jax: motherfucker. jk i actually don't feel that strongly about him i just find him slightly annoying at times. at first i thought 'oh ok he's a loveable asshole yeah he's kinda entertaining so he's cool' and then he just ended up being more asshole than loveable. also thought he was sexyman coded and was unfortunately right this time ^^; apparently he's the creator's fave too?? so hopefully he doesn't get away with too much stuff without consequences, or he's gotta actually get some positive traits yknow. however i do love his design with the big grin and semicircle eyes and etc, very cartoony and fun. if the controversial blorbo poll was still open i would submit him bc it seems like the fandom is split on him. but also kinda tired of him from fandom overexposure

ragatha: she's really nice and i want to be her friend - looking forward to seeing where her character goes in the future though, bc we've only seen her being polite and forgiving and sweet and etc, and i think she should be allowed to kill people /hj. it was cool seeing her get glitched too even if ;-;. i was never into raggady ann stuff like i've heard the creator is but her design is still cute too, even if less surreal than some of the others ^^

bubble: keep forgetting this guy exists, not a huge fan tbh? gets some points for being another ai though. looks like a chain chomp. i do like that they're able to be popped and respawn though, that's a fun quirk. the scene with them cleaning up after pomni is p gross

kinger: i barely thought about this guy during the pilot tbh so was surprised to see the fandom all adoring him. kinda just reminds me of fear from inside out. but actually overexposure of him from tumblr and other people enjoying him kinda made him grow on me a bit (reverse of what has been happening w jax). he's pretty cool to me now. i can't believe fandom already gave him a tragic backstory with that queen chesspiece we see crossed out...

zooble: another character i didn't really think about, though i like their design and detachable body parts and such. i also couldn't really get a good sense of their personality tbh? i think they just need more screentime honestly

gangle: i wanted to like her a lot more than i did when i first saw her bc her design is very fun, with the ribbon-based body and comedy/tragedy masks and etc. but ended up not getting too interested in her as a character. but i think she's in the same category as zooble where she needs more screen time and character development though? bc she still seems like she could be cool if her personality gets explored more

thoughts on the overall pilot:

ngl i have a whole bunch of gripes about it despite also rotating it in my mind. i feel like a lot of the characters are a little 1-dimensional currently, even if i do find those dimensions appealing for the most part, hoping they get more characterization in the actual main season though. also most of the pacing/jokes didn't really land for me or felt a bit forced, though there were some good bits like king's hands following zooble's head, pomni opening doors to surreal scenes like the bathing mannequin, jax getting choked by zooble's hand, the randomly generated 5-letter names, also any of the cartoony imagery gags like the censor bars or cartoon dust cloud of gloinks.

however, overall i enjoyed it still!!! all of the animation has so much charm and character to it, surreal semi-human character designs are always great, it's very colorful and bright and reminiscent of old early 2000s activity center games, etc. it gives me kinda 'welcome home' vibes, with both being bright and cheery exteriors meant to mimic old media style that mask darker stuff under the surface. also the general plot of like. people being trapped in this weird setting and forced to participate in fucked up (?) games by some mysterious mastermind (well we know who the mastermind is but not much about him) while struggling to escape or understand why they've been trapped here... very common plot but always is intriguing to me. also of course [holds digital worlds and ais in my hands] my beloved tropes...

thoughts on the fandom:

i am. concerned. that there seems to be an overlap with the h*zb*n h*t*l fandom;; but also i don't know anything about that show's status besides like. callout posts about the creator and people complaining about the pacing/character designs and etc. so i don't really know if all of the hh fans is bc it's like, also an animated series that appeals to the same audience? or if it's going to be too similar or inspired from it or also have a problematic creator somehow 😔

otherwise it's whatever, maybe a bit on the :I side bc i already saw someone make a y*nd*r* jax imagine post and it scared me hjkdfs. otherwise mostly just usual fandom stuff i think? dunno.

actually nevermind i just got back from twitter and apparently the creator is already feeling :/ about their own fandom and apparently people on tiktok are hcing some fucked up stuff about jax so. can fans be normal for 2 seconds please.

[ask-the-3rr0rs]

As a GameTheory fan myself I do appreciate having something double coded. It's an interesting conversation for sure:

“So how are the clones?”

“They’re all fine sir but they’re exhibiting strange behaviors, similar to our last batch.”

“Can you.. tell me about these behaviors?”

“They all want to leave, all of them are trying to escape and they want to be referred to as actual names besides their given ones. The one with Sharp teeth wants to be called ‘nyJne’, the one with Glasses wants to be called ‘auc’, and finally the one with vitiligo wants to be called ‘asoxnJ’ or ‘xJa’ for short.”

“...I see. We improved our defenses, correct?”

“Yes.”

“Then make sure that they don't escape, oh and call them those names for.. reasons."

“Yes sir.”

Obviously it's between the lead scientist and probably the funder and/or CEO of the lab company they work at. It definitely leaves more questions because we've learned there have been more. Probably referring to Ella's "Batch" of experiments? We see Jax comes from this current "batch" they're talking about, but I can't seem to make out the other two names. One MIGHT be Jenny, because the letters match and I believe her backstory also involves being in a lab. However I can't figure out "auc" it could be Cua, but I don't think that's a name, nor does it match any characters that I can remember. Perhaps it's a kid that couldn't make it out of the labs?

Also this at the end, idk if it's important but I think it's addition is interesting:

Anyways, that's all! I do love a good mystery

I misspelled Luca's name, Forgive me.

Jenny, Luca and Jax aren't from Ella, they're all from completely different people.

And I added that last line as a reference to Jack Black's Band, Tenacious D. And again, You can't kill the Metal, The Metal will strike you down with a might blow.

[jade-kyo]

Red vs. Blue season 15-17 retcon pros and cons:

Season 16

Oh sweet 16…. Yeah I don’t like this season so expect a very long list of pros to this potential retcon as there are a lot of things I’ll be more than happy to say goodbye to

Pros:

No time travel bullshit

No Donut is Jesus

No gods

Everyone is so unnecessarily mean to Doc. I get that they’ve never exactly been nice and Doc did betray them but somehow they managed to push it to the point of feeling ooc

Oh god the absolute butchering of Tuckers character

The absolute butchering of Sarges character

I’m serious I will never forgive what they did to my boy Tucker

Painfully bad sex jokes

Grif straight up tries to kill himself???? Bro I think I blocked this from my memory 💀

The Tucker and Kai stuff is painful

The whole Sarge recruiting historical figures thing

Jax’s entire movie thing

NO FUCKING GODS

That fucking cyclops

Just… the entire cyclops thing.

I feel like animation is overused in this season

I forgot there was a second cyclops

Trying to explain time travel. Just give up, only one series has ever successfully done it and that is Steins;Gate and you’re not Steins;Gate

The way certain jokes would actually be funny if they were said by different characters. The whole bit where Jax is telling Sarge to hide in the closet but Sarge keeps saying his choice out loud would be way funnier if it was Caboose instead of Sarge. That kind of humor just fits way better for Caboose

King Tucker. I refuse to comment further on this.

Gods

Saying the word penis and seeing if people laugh is not comedy

The whole carwash joke. I get it’s poking fun at how the fans reacted to the “take off your suit” line, believe me I know, I was one of them (shhh I was 15 give me a break) but now it’s just awkward. I’m pretty neutral towards the ship now but I just don’t really care for making jokes this directly about any ship that isn’t canon

Again saying the word penis and hoping people laugh is not comedy. There is an art to a good dick joke.

This weird insistence on explaining the jokes

Saying your super powerful gods that can blow up moons, summon swords from nothing, change peoples physical sizes etc, are AI does not change the fact that functionally they are still basically gods with like one or two limitations. If they’re going this route they should’ve made the gods as powerful as Church was in the floaty ball with just a few extra powers since he never fully unlocked everything he could do with it. Or just follow whatever rules Halo canon has for the floaty ball thing.

Like I get it the aliens worship technology but if you didn’t want them to be actual gods then don’t give them god like powers on that scale

However on a funnier note, all of this being Church’s simulation is VERY funny. Especially when you think about how often he either jokes about being god or has actually been worshipped as a god. This makes everything much more entertaining that’s for sure.

The way Tucker basically just completely redoes his Chorus character development. The scene between Tucker and Kai on the space balcony thing is fine on its own until you realize it’s basically just a rehash of a scene between Tucker and Wash in season 12

Time travel bullshit (can you tell I really don’t like time travel)

Cons:

No Tucker wanting to bring Wash a whole pizza

No Donut is Jesus

That one cop voiced by Jeremy Dooley

Tucker being the one who shot Flowers. I actually didn’t mind that one (can you tell I’m desperate for things to put on the cons list)

there’s actually this really good conversation between Tucker and Kai about missing when things were silly and fun and they didn’t have to worry about messing up. That was nice.

Docs whole sad past with his brother like damn okay I can vibe with that. Was not expecting the tragic backstory from Doc.

I forgot Tucker killed Hitler that actually got a good laugh out of me

Wash and Carolina. That is all.

Wash’s disability

You know what? I like Grif and Huggins dynamic.

Caboose not knowing that women have butts (again I’m desperate to find cons and that joke made me laugh)

Caboose beating monkeys with a stick

As much as I despise what this season did with Tucker, Kai calling him out was very girl boss of her

Donut

Everything with Wash

Wash’s entire speech

Carolina telling Wash the truth about his disability. The entire scene is so good.

“My brain is fuzzy and I do good” Caboose says this line and I have always thought it was an absolute crime that we didn’t get some good Wash and Caboose moments about this

Muggins speech at the end. It’s very good.

DONUT

Donut vs Doc is actually a pretty cool fight

Verdict:

If the retcon is real I am truly not sad to see this season go. I really can’t stand it. Tho I do want to say that if this stuff had happened in the Blood Gulch Chronicles I probably wouldn’t mind it. I’ve always said that you can retcon the goofy stuff but once you do you can’t go back and that’s what this feels like. It feels like it’s trying be Blood Gulch again with how ridiculous and absurd the whole thing is and very simply you just can’t go backwards with this stuff. It doesn’t work.

However this all being Church’s simulation is a VERY entertaining thought and it makes this season much easier to watch that’s for sure.

[alons-ycreeper]

It's not Kesett week yet but I already got something for No Order 66, but it's long so bear with me.

So obviously Order 66 was a big bust and no one dies, everyone is fine except for Shittyious and Dooky. (They just end up killing each but I'm too lazy to go into detail). Jedi move away from Coruscant to reconnect with the Force and relearn themselves. Clones gain freedom and half of Tipoca City because they make a little more than half the population so like by some legality they get half. I don't know it's just a draft. Anyway, with these new freedoms this also means the Alpha-ARCs can take legal custody of Boba who is still a minor (he's like 16 by now because ending a war and shit takes a while). So Alpha-02, Spar, and Alpha-17 pick him up from prison and take him back to Kamino. Hurry for Boba he finally gets to be a part of his giant ass family (thanks for isolating him, Jango).

Half way through Boba's angst filled stay with his brothers a Tusken Jedi by the name of A'Sharad Hett contacts the Alphas telling them Boba is being summoned by his people for community service for his past felonies against them with Cad Bane (they're more willing to forgive a misguided youngling than a full grown man like Bane). The Jedi Council has also agreed to this and since the clones are still very close to the space wizard monks they agree too. However, none of the Alphas can escort Boba to Tatooine so they ask the commander of a battalion headed that way if they could take Boba. The troopers in question are the 13th "Iron" Battalion headed to Tatooine to help some of the local small towns who are gaining independence from Jabba. The troopers are being accompanied by their former COs, Master Jaro Tapal and his padawan Cal Kestis, as well as Master Cere Junda and Knight Trilla Suduri. Boba isn't pleased about any of this.

Day one on the ship and Boba is reunited with the youth brigade cadets he'd met years ago when he tried killing Windu. Boba thought they'd hate him but Jax said he always knew Boba was one of them. They're how he properly meets Cal. Since their squad is around the padawan's age (Cal is 15½ and Kix fixed the aging for the clones right after the war because Nala Se works hard but Kix works harder) and became friends with him shortly after being adopted into Iron Battalion.

Cal has noticed Boba from the moment they stepped on the ship and is absolutely delighted when Jax introduces them. At first he's nervous and his awkward new height (thanks random growth spurts) isn't helping but that doesn't seem to matter because Boba thinks he's funny. His struggle with adjusting to his new tallness and gangly limbs makes Boba laugh because he's never met an awkward Jedi before. Cal is practically walking on clouds by the end of their little hang out. They go on like this the entire week it takes to get to Tatooine and everyone is starting to take notice how the two seek each other out.

They land at Mos Pelgo (in the process of getting renamed Freetown) but like shits already hit the fan sideways before they even got there. Hett is there with his tribe as planned but Boba's punishment will have to be delayed as they try to figure out this krayt dragon problem both the Tuskens and the townspeople are having. This is where Junior Deputy Cobb Vanth (17) meets Boba. Oh how the plot thickens.

It's basically the plot of Mando S2E1 but with more high schooler drama and teen love triangle that isn't actually a love triangle because Cal and Cobb both have feelings for Boba but he only has feelings for Cal so really it's a love V.

[toomanyf4ndoms7]

Mortal Kombat: In the end: Light and Dark.

Summary: Before the battle begins, both sides talk amongst themselves.

Chapter List.

Chapter List part two.

Assembling their allies across the realms, the forces of light were located outside the Edenian Southlands. This would be their greatest battle to come. In the time before this battle, it was a fine time to spend time with friends, settle old bets, in fear that you may not get another chance.

Sonya looked through her binoculars to the sight of the crater. She pulled away and sighed. She never could have imagined something like this.

Remember when Kano was my biggest concern?

“Enjoying the view?” Jax asked from behind.

“There’s nothing to enjoy. As soon as Fujin gets back with Raiden, we’re heading into battle.”

Jax hummed as he pulled out one of his cigars. He had a habit of smoking them before big battles.

“Jax, can you pass me one?”

Jax raised an eyebrow. In all of his service, Sonya had stated that she wasn’t a fan of his cigar habit.

“I thought you didn’t like this stuff?”

“I don’t, but if I’m dying here, I want to give it a shot,” She explained.

Jax chuckled, handing a cigar and his lighter. Sonya lit the cigar end, inhaling the fumes before exhaling.

“Thanks.”

“Anytime, Sonya.”

——-

Some way away, Kuai Liang stood talking with Smoke. Two figures walked up to them. One was a Lin Kuei cyborg with yellow and black armour, the other was a woman dressed in red and black with an anxious expression.

In unison, Smoke and Sub-Zero said their names.

“Cyrax?”

“Sareena?”

Cyrax bowed, Sareena doing the same.

“Tomas, could you excuse us?”

Smoke gave Kuai a knowing smirk, that was returned by a blank glare.

“Sub-Zero, there is something I need to tell you. Or, rather, show you.”

Closing her eyes and unleashing her inner demon, a tornado of hellfire revealed Sareena’s hulking demonic form. Sub-Zero’s eyes, once stern, were now widened in understanding.

“That demon was you. And I attacked you.”

“Yes. I… I should have told you earlier, I shouldn’t have let Quan Chi manipulate me back to his side. I shouldn’t-

A hand, cold as ice yet warm in its intention was placed on her shoulder.

“Sareena. You have nothing to apologise for. Quan Chi is a devious monster, and you were in just the right mindset for him to twist his words.”

Sareena felt tears in her eyes that she quickly wiped away. Why was he forgiving her so easily? Did she not deserve to be outcast?

“I… don’t know what to say, Kuai Liang.”

“Don’t say anything. You can show your devotion in this coming battle. With you and Tomas by my side, perhaps we have a chance at saving Bi-Han.”

Sareena smiled, returning to her human disguise.

“I will do everything I can.”

Meanwhile, Cyrax and Smoke watched the sight.

“Cyrax, if you don’t mind me asking, what’s your real name?”

Cyrax tilted his head.

“Why do you ask?”

“If what everyone says about this battle is true, I want to know the name of the man I might die alongside.”

Cyrax paused, removing the front of his helmet to expose the man behind the machine.

“It’s Thabiso.”

“Hm. Nice name.”

“Thanks.”

——-

Shujinko sat in meditation. To be of proper use, he had to be one in mind and body. Upon hearing footsteps, he stood up to greet the man he recognised as his former master, Bo’ rai Cho.

“Master, I’m surprised you came.”

Bo’ let out a cheerful guffaw, his positivity in stark contrast to the bloodshed to come.

“And miss the chance to watch my pupils? Not a chance in the ten hells.”

“Is Li Mei here?”

At the mention of his once student, Bo’s expression softened a tad.

“She... would prefer to be left alone for now. Her village was attacked by Kahn’s militia.”

Shujinko felt a frown on his face. No matter what, it seemed the Outworld citizens were destined to be trampled underfoot of whoever held the crown.

Bo’ handed Shujinko his flask, the old warrior eyeing it suspiciously.

“Master, are you certain that getting me drunk is the best course of action?”

“Consider it a toast. To victory?”

Shujinko smiled, raising his master’s flask.

‘To victory.”

He took a sip, immediately grimacing at the taste and handing it back. Bo’ smiled at the reaction.

“Too strong for you?”

“Maybe a bit…” Shujinko muttered. Hopefully it’d wear off by the time he had to fight.

——-

Sindel stood atop the cliff, overlooking what would soon become a battlefield of unimaginable casualties. Kitana and Jade were getting in some last-minute training, to ensure they were properly prepared for the battle to come.

She prayed that Kitana would not be among them. Call it maternal instincts, motherly overprotectiveness rearing its head.

“Queen Sindel,” Ermac made themselves known.

“We… have something to share. Something we should have told earlier.”

Sindel was silent, giving wordless permission for the construct to speak.

“Within our souls, there is your husband. King Jerrod.”

Sindel was shocked silent. She did not cry, or shout or deny the words. She stayed calm, as was her duty as a queen.

“How does he feel?”

“Of both you and Kitana? He feels great pride. As does every soul within us. If this is to be our end, it will be an honour spending it on the heroic side of history.”

Sindel felt a single tear rolling down her face. She wiped it away and smiled softly.

“It is no wonder why I feel so at ease with you,” Sindel recounted fondly.

“Nor us with you, Sindel.”

SIndel spent some time staring at the field lit with sunset before speaking once more.

“May I request something?”

“Anything, Sindel.”

“Should I perish in this battle, please keep my daughter safe. Edenia will need a ruler, and there is no better than her.”

“It will be our honour, Sindel.”

————

Raiden, along with Fujin, Kai, Lao, and Liu Kang, arrived at the summit within minutes. With a thunderous call, they assembled for the speech. Attached to Raiden’s robes was a medallion with a blue centre.

“My allies. We are united here for many purposes, but under one banner. We fight for something greater than any prize; we fight for the realms themselves.”

Raiden summoned his staff, planting it on the ground with a thunderous sound.

“This battle will not come without cost, and it will be my greatest honour to fight it alongside you.”

The group cheered, ready for battle. Raiden raised his hand, ready to teleport the army to the battlefield.

In a flash of lightning, they were gone.

On the opposite side of the crater was the forces of darkness. The assembled army were from several factions and loyalties, and most kept to the devils they knew.

Kira was sharpening her knives, getting ready to slit some throats before she and Kabal heard a rough and Australian accented voice.

“Now, ain’t this a lovely little reunion?”

Kira looked up to find a man with a vest and pants with knives in holsters. A metal plate with a red lens was over his left eye. Kira looked to Kabal, who seemed to stiffen up.

“What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be dead.”

“So should you. I heard you made yourself a new BD. Seems the apple doesn’t fall too far-

Kabal clenched his fists as he pointed a hook-sword at Kano’s neck.

“I’m nothing like you, Kano. Don’t ever say that again.”

Kano chuckled, moving around the blade.

“Whatever you say, see you around.”

Kano walked off, leaving Kabal with Kira.

“That was Kano?” Kira asked, having heard of him in the past.

“Yes. Get ready, I need to think.”

Making distance from his past and present, Kabal looked to the battlefield.

He wasn’t like Kano. He wasn’t.

He couldn’t be.

——

Sektor was checking his equipment when he picked up two approaching figures. One had no heat signature, the other had a reduced one.

“Bi-Han.”

“Sektor. I introduce my accomplice, Frost.”

Sektor looked to the young woman and scanned through his memories. She was a new member, but seemingly possessed similar powers to Kuai Liang.

“A member of Kuai Liang’s inferior clan.”

“Former member. Soon to be the master.”

Even behind the emotionless helmet, one could imagine Sektor’s clear doubt. Noob stepped forward.

“We are here to make an offer. Kuai Liang has made many enemies but has recovered Smoke. I offer you Cyrax and Smoke to do with as you please, but Kuai Liang will be ours to finish.”

Sektor thought about the terms. Having Cyrax and Smoke under his control like it was supposed to be an enticing offer. And with the upgrades, he could ensure their loyalty.

“The terms are acceptable.”

Noob nodded, leaving with Frost.

“You will have the Sub-Zero name. It is of no meaning to me anymore.”

“It can die with Kuai Liang, I will have my own mantle,” Frost countered, mind swimming with cold vengeance.

A dark chuckle escaped Noob’s mask.

“A wise decision, let us see who comes out victorious.”

Mileena was inspecting her sai. Baraka was off somewhere else, giving Mileena much needed alone time. As much as she appreciated Baraka’s loyalty, he could be somewhat… clingy.

Tarkatan instinct, I suppose.

“If it isn’t Kahn’s loyal daughter,” teased a woman’s voice.

Mileena turned her head, finding herself locking eyes with Tanya.

“I’m surprised you’re here; did you grow tired of hiding from Jade?”

“Better that than some tyrant’s lapdog.”

Mileena snarled, but Tanya kept her smirk.

“If you must know, I have an insurance policy. A portal stone that will take me to Outworld if the battle goes south. I could be willing to share if you feel so inclined?”

Mileena’s chuckled, leaning in close to Tanya.

“Always looking for yourself?”

“Like I said, insurance. Yes or no?”

Mileena eyed the gem carefully before snatching it. Tanya’s confidence remained.

“I thought so. I’ll see you on the field.”

------

Of all faces he expected to see at the summit, Kintaro was not one Goro had In mind. He hadn’t seen the Tigrar in years, and he couldn’t say he missed him.

Where Goro was honourable, even to a fault, Kintaro had no such scruples, his only loyalty was to strength and himself. He was arrogant, ego inflated after gladiatorial victories. Now, Goro stood as Kintaro revelled in the chance to mock the once great prince.

“Isn’t this wonderful? The mighty prince, now another soldier in Shao Kahn’s war. Do you know where I was?”

“No, and I do not care to know.”

Kintaro spoke anyway.

“I was outcast ever since I lost in the tournament, forced to wander Outworld’s wastelands. You never tried to find me, you likely thought I was dead.”

Goro stayed silent.

“Don’t try to act proud, I know what you’ve become. And I look forward to watching you die on the battlefield.”

That got a response from Goro.

“Is that a threat, cub?”

Kintaro snarled at the demeaning insult, before folding his upper arms.

“It’s a promise,” Kintaro swore as he walked away.

Meanwhile, Shao Kahn and Onaga were engaged in their own discussion.

“When I have Blaze’s power, it will be pleasure to make you suffer.”

“You need to win first, Onaga. And given how you failed against an old man; I do not feel confident in your chances.”

A rumbling laugh escaped Onaga’s mouth.

‘At least I did not lose to an earthrealmer, not once, but twice!”

Shao Kahn glared at Onaga, before offering a hand.

“May the true emperor win.”

Onaga took the hand, threatening to crush it if not for Shao Kahn’s herculean strength.

“May he indeed.”

——-

As allies and rivals spoke and trained, Moloch yelled to the crowd.

“Lord Shinnok is arriving!”

Through a purple portal, Shinnok arrived with his hands behind his back. He looked over the crowd. Assassins, criminals, warlords, and demons.

“My friends. We are all brought here for a single purpose: power. This battle will decide the fate of everything to come. Our enemies have formed an army to oppose us. They will die for it.”

“But, I have heard of the earthrealm expression ‘hedging my bet.’ I have resurrected some of our fallen comrades to help decide our victory.”

From Shinnok’s portal came numerous warriors with red eyes. Goro locked eyes with Sheeva, Kira felt her eyes widen at Kobra, Kano sneered at Jarek and Mavado stared at Hsu Hao.

“Once it is done and our opposition eliminated, we will see who deserves Blaze’s power.”

With a motion of his hand, Shinnok opened a large portal.

“Let us go.”

One by one, the army walked into the portal, Shinnok being last as he gave a knowing smirk.

Everything was going to plan.

[blackcatkita]

Get to know each other Choices Ask Game Time!! What are your TOP 10 Choices books? What are your TOP 10 Choices LIs?

I don't know when you sent this... but it's ok! Better maybe late than never, I say!

These are in no particular order because we'd be here all day while I contemplated my choices. I am a Libra and an indecisive over-thinker by nature. It's not my fault.

Top 10 Choices Books-

1- The Royal Romance, obviously. This does not include The Royal Heir, which was trash. It's like the final season of Game of Thrones, never should have happened, and isn't fit to line a birdcage.

2- Bloodbound. I'm a whore for vampires and it never disappointed me. Well, maybe when either Lily or Jax dies but I can't even be mad about it because it was brilliant.

3- The Crown and The Flame. Diavolos. That is all. Wait, that's not all. It's crap he doesn't enter the scene until book 3. We were robbed.

4- Distant Shores. Speaking of robbed... Perfect setup for another book but nope.

5- Ride or Die. Continuing with the being robbed point. At least this one didn't end on a cliffhanger but I will never forgive PB for promising it, then giving us a big fuck you instead.

6- It Lives. I feel like there's a theme going with this list... Anywho, I liked Beneath more than In the Woods but both were good.

7- Witness. HAHA! Just kidding!

7- LoveHacks. It's hilarious and I will never understand why it doesn't get the love it deserves.

8- A Courtesan of Rome. Also deserved another book but also think they would have ruined it. We all know what happens when PB continues only based on fan demand with no actual plan. (Ahem, The Royal Heir)

9- The Elementalists. Since I never got my Hogwarts letter (probably because I'm an American) this was the next best thing. Sort of. Not really.

10- Open Heart. Even though for most of the series it was the Ethan Ramsey show, it gave us Bryce who is so, so, very pretty.

Top Ten Choices Love Interests-

I don't feel these need any explanation. We all know them.

1- Liam (TRR)

2- Adrian (BB)

3- Bryce (OH)

4- Diavolos (TC&TF)

5- Edward (DS)

6- Sawyer (BSC)

7- Matt (RCD)

8- Damien (PM)

9- Nik (NB)

10- Logan (RoD)

Thanks for the ask, Anitah! This was fun!

[aprillynskuhrovec]

Hell of a View||Prologue

Pairing: Jax Teller x Original Female Character

Synopsis: Jax Teller, former prince of Charming, left the only life he's ever known at 18 years old, determined to honor his father's wishes and make a life for himself outside of SAMCRO. 10 years later, he is involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident that places him in a coma. When he wakes up with severe memory loss and no recollection of the life he currently lives, his wife is left to pick up the pieces and win his heart back, and help him remember why he left the MC in the first place, despite his mind telling him to head back to Charming and to the only life he truly knows.

Loosely based on the movie The Vow.

Rating: M. Minors, don’t even think about it.

Warnings for chapter: cursing, questioning of faith and religion, mentions of a motorcycle accident, mentions of a loved one being in the hospital.

Author’s Note: Thank you guys for all of the love that you’ve shown on my little sneak peek! I’m super excited to finally be writing this - it’s several years in the making! Please note, that while I am a MAJOR Sons fan (I’ve seen it seven times all of the way through, it’s a masterpiece) this story is heavy alternate universe and out of character for some of our boys (more-so Jax than anyone else). If you’d like to be added to the tag list, please message me and I’d be happy to add you!

Song suggestion for this chapter: If Tomorrow Never Comes by Garth Brooks

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HOSPITALS HAVE always felt similar to a place of worship for me. In my lifetime, which, albeit has not been very long, I have always seemed to do the most praying within the confines of these four walls. The invocation that I was doing at Anna Maria Memorial Hospital extended far beyond that of customary bedtime prayers to the Man upstairs.

The praying that I was doing - that I have continued to do, despite my doubts, ever since I got the call - was that of a matter of life and death.

At this point in what has been the longest day of my life thus far, I don't know if I still believe in Him - in God - enough to keep praying.

I do, however, believe in my husband. I know that he is the strongest man on the face of this Earth, despite the amount of machines that are working overtime to keep him alive.

I also believe in love.

To some, love is just a four-letter word, but to me, love means so much more. Corinthians chapter 13, verses 4 through 8 tells us that love is patient and kind. It does not envy, it does not boast; it is not proud. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never fails.

That though.... that's the watered-down version of what love is supposed to be. Those words are nothing but a load of fucking bullshit.

Love is complicated. It's messy, and at times, turbulent. Sometimes, love can be calm and quiet, like the stillness of morning as the world awakens for the day. Love is vulnerable, and it is showing the worst parts of yourself to someone, and having them still accept you. Love is your partner making the parts of you that you think are the most ugly, those riddled with scars, and pain, and hurt, feel beautiful. Love is the comforting, warm sensation that you get from a good glass of wine, or hearing the opening chords of your favorite song. Love is forgiving.

Love, too, can sometimes make you feel like the people that were still playing music as the Titanic began to sink. It's gorgeous, selfless, and essential, but it can be temporary and heart-wrenchingly sad, all at the same time.

Love is not perfect. It is not an illusion, and it is not smoke and mirrors. Love is flawed.

But, then again, so is life, and faith, and destiny; all of which I believe in much more than God, and prayers, and bible verses right now.

Destiny is the idea that the events in our life follow a set plan - one that has a purpose. It is a pre-determined course of events far beyond human power or control. I may not have known it then, but, I know now that I was always meant to walk into LAX at exactly 5:21 PM on the evening of May 17th, 2016 and randomly choose Sarasota, Florida as my vacation destination. It wasn't a coincidence after all that I was aboard the only plane in over two years - that's what the flight attendant for Southwest Airlines said at least - that made an abrupt landing due to mechanical issues. It was written somewhere in the stars that the state of Nevada just so happened to change their laws, and wouldn’t allow annulments of marriages until six months after the wedding date. That one, small change gave Jax and I a chance to see if we could thrive together in the real world, outside of the bubble that he and I created with one-another over those few short days in Sin City.

All of these events - these moments, these bits of high intensity that turn our lives upside down, define who we are. Each of us is the sum total of every moment that we have ever experienced with everyone that we have ever known. These moments are the ones that become our history, and these moments are the ones that lead us to our destiny. They seal our fate for how life is supposed to turn out.

But, what if you fuck up, take the path that you were never supposed to, and piss destiny off?

What happens to you then?

Jax Teller was destined to be the heir of the throne - the president of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. He was never supposed to leave Charming, even though that's what his late father, John Teller, wanted for him. His destiny was never supposed to include two tours in Iraq, a small beach house in Florida, his own auto body shop, and a little girl that he loves more than anyone else in this world.

Especially if it led to him laying in a hospital bed in a fucking coma.

I don't know how we are going to get through this. I don't know what I'm supposed to tell our daughter, who thinks that this man hung the moon and stars - which he did, there's no doubt it my mind that he did, especially for her. She has been wrapped around his finger since the day she was born.

I don't know how much longer he can keep holding on. I don't know how many times I can keep praying for him to wake up and squeeze my hand, just like he's done a thousand times before.

One thing I know is that at least we will get through this together, as a family. We will face this head on, as husband and wife; as Jax and Alana Teller, just like we have every other curve ball that has been thrown our way these past seven years.

Because, I also believe in us.

And that’s the most important thing I needed to believe in right now.

[whitewolfofwinterfell]

I don’t know if you’re still talking about SOA but I recently got back into it (first watched it only in 2020) and I just saw one of your posts with a quote from Charlie that said (paraphrasing) ‘aside from his kids Gemma was the person he loved most in this world.’ Referring to the realization of the kind of person Gemma is after Jax realizes she killed Tara.

Do you think Jax loved Gemma more than he loved Tara? Was he manipulated to do so?

(I love your meta analysis’)

Hi there!

I haven't spoken about SOA in a while but I'm always up for discussing it with fellow fans. Thank you for saying you love my meta, it still surprises me that people read my meta, especially since some of them were written so long ago but I love writing them so it's nice to know that people also like reading them 😊

As for your question about whether I think Jax loved Gemma more than Tara, it's a complex one because in general I think the love that a person has for their mother and their partner is fundamentally different and not necessarily comparable. But the simple answer is: no, I don't think Jax loved Gemma more than Tara.

If Jax had ever been in a life or death situation where he was on the spot and had to choose between Gemma or Tara, he would've chosen Tara. In fact, he did see choose Tara over Gemma multiple times or did things that indicated he loved Tara more than Gemma.

In season 5, after Gemma crashed the car with the boys in because she was stoned, Tara hit Gemma and told her she would never see the kids again, and Jax stood by. He didn't attempt to defend Gemma, he supported Tara. The only reason Jax even "forgave" Gemma is because he decided to use her guilt and desperation to see her grandkids to emotionally blackmail her to get information from Clay.

Later in that season, in a conversation with Gemma, Tara explicitly acknowledged that Jax would choose her over Gemma with the whole, "no [I won't kill you], but my husband might", scene.

In season 6 when Tara faked the miscarriage and framed Gemma as having caused it, Jax told Gemma "You're never gonna see my wife, and you will never see those kids again. Grandma is dead." He didn't hesitate to cut Gemma out of his life for Tara and his kids.

When Jax found out about Tara's betrayal at the end of season 6 with the fake miscarriage and plotting to runaway with the boys, he forgave her. That was completely out of character for Jax so much so that even Tara expected that he was going to kill her. Jax's reaction in that scene spoke volumes. You could see the surprise on his face that Tara believed he would hurt her. Jax was more forgiving of Tara than anybody else in his life. If anybody else had done this to him, he would've retaliated with violence. The fact that he didn't kill her demonstrated the depth of his love for her and that he would never hurt her.

Then there's the fact that Jax killed Gemma because she murdered Tara. If the situation had been reversed and Tara had killed Gemma, would Jax have reacted in the same way? Would he have killed Tara in retaliation? I don't think so. And perhaps that would be because of the different context i.e. if Tara had killed Gemma it would've been in self defence but I have no doubts in my mind that if Tara had killed Gemma, Jax would've at the very least let Tara live even if he couldn't have forgiven her.

Gemma's jealousy of Tara also indicated that Jax loved Tara more. The tension and animosity between Tara and Gemma was always about Jax. Gemma wanted to be the number one woman in Jax's life and she couldn't stand Tara holding that place. They were in competition with each other for Jax's love and attention but most of the time when it came down to it, Jax did prioritise Tara.

Then there's the fact that Jax loved his kids more than anyone else and as the mother of his children, that deepened his love for Tara. It also meant he was more protective of her and more likely to prioritise her because whatever happened to her directly impacted the kids.

Finally, I think Jax's love for Tara was very rooted in the fact that she was the best of him. Tara was the only one that really saw Jax the person and encouraged him to be good, or at least better. At his core Jax was a sensitive, compassionate and contemplative soul. The corruption of the club and the traumas he endured throughout the series turned him into a monster but that wasn't who he fundamentally was and Tara was the only one that connected him to that part of himself. That's why he was able to forgive her betrayal in season 6, because she represented a life and a person that he yearned for and believed in but that could never could be due to circumstances.

In contrast, Jax knew who Gemma was even before he found out that she'd killed Tara. He knew she was capable of something like that and was aware of a lot of her misdeeds. Jax repeatedly called Gemma out for her shit and saw the worst parts of her. He knew she was toxic, controlling and manipulative. At points in the later seasons he was outwardly bitter and hateful towards her because of that.

So I think that Jax loved Gemma in spite of who she was because she was his mom, but he loved Tara for everything that she was by choice. That difference in how he loves them is why I think that he loved Tara more.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether you think Jax loved Gemma more than Tara. It's definitely a complex one to analyse for so many reasons!