#KATL

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…that’s it. I’m still reeling from this, it’s been so long and I’m SO EXCITED

[kateykalays]

My OC - Katy and OC my friend's - Shapeshift.

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[jwhat-photo]

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honestly...

this is both the best and worst advent calendar i've ever had

[yadakiti]

Pick up ur drunkards from late night party 🍻🍟🍑

[yesterkittingman]

My fav ships in a nutshell (again)

[The previous one]

[self-proclaimed-chaotic-good]

The Jacket that Launched the Ten Rings | Xu Xialing x Katy Chen

Prompt: Bridge

Words: 1244

Fandom: Marvel (MCU)

A/N: Still gonna write for them, even if there aren’t many people interested. I guess I’m impatient for Shang-Chi 2 (Electric Boogaloo) and I really really want a series for Xialing. Continuation of [Testing Strength]. Still slow burn.

Summary: Katy got kidnapped and finally met her captors. The Xu siblings are on the move, knowing only a fraction of what they’re getting into.

-

Katy remembered the day that she walked with Shangqi across the Golden Gate Bridge, as per his insistence of staying in shape while sightseeing. He even bribed her with the promise of sushi later. Normally, even free sushi wouldn’t have been enough to get her to exercise, but she could tell that something was bothering him and wanted an excuse to let off some steam without being alone, so she went.

She didn’t pry much into her friend’s past. He always said that it was complicated and now that she knew about it, complicated was completely an understatement. That day started like any other day, riding the bus to work where they drove other people’s fancy cars to park for them. Those men just wanted that jade pendant that Shangqi wore every single day without fail, but she had a feeling that they wanted to goad him into looking for them. His father wanted him back on his side after all.

During their walk on the bridge, he didn’t say much as usual when there’s a lot on his mind. That’s why she filled the silence between them instead, drowning out all those thoughts that were eating at him. Eventually, that frown turned upside down and his steps got a little lighter. Then, he’ll treat her with coffee before pestering her to brush up on her Mandarin on the bus ride to the nearest decent yet affordable sushi restaurant. That was their thing. She looked out for him and he looked out for her.

That was why she had undying faith that he would find her. It was obvious that they were using her to get to him. He’d be stupid enough to go alone, though, and she still have yet to meet her captors. She didn’t know who they were or how strong they were. As powerful and deadly Shangqi was, even before he inherited the ten rings, she’d feel more at ease if he brought someone like his sister or even Wong to help.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a few sets of footsteps echoing through the hall outside of her dank room. She yanked on the rope behind her again, feeling the skin on her wrists rubbed raw. The door opens with two people decked out in all black suits with a twisted white dragon across their black masks. They stood on either side of the door with their hands behind their back. A man sauntered in, wearing an all white three-piece suit and a red and white mask that resembled a dragon.

“Love the enthusiasm, cool costume, but I think it’s a little too early for Halloween,” Katy remarked, “Unless you’re going to a comic convention.”

The man chuckled. “You feign confidence, but I can see you trembling,” his voice rumbled from behind the mask. “You’re in luck. Your purpose is being fulfilled. My men have received word that your friend is on his way as we speak.”

“What do you want from him?”

“What do you think? Did you think the fall of one of the most powerful men on earth would happen without notice? Curiosity got the best in me and we just had to know who this heir is. A little birdy told me of one of his weaknesses and a useful viral video made finding you so much easier. I hope you’re not too cold here. We sent your jacket to him as a message.”

Katy looked around and gave a sarcastic nod. “You know, it’s not too bad. Could do with some light. Maybe some entertainment and my limbs not tied up, though.”

He hummed with amusement. “I’ll consider it. Be grateful that it was us that got to you first. The others in the Triad would not be this hospitable. Sit tight, be quiet, and don’t go anywhere. The guards will keep you company outside.”

Katy grimaced. “Ha ha, thank you. That’s… that’s great,” she said as he left, the two guards giving her one last look before filing out after their boss and shutting the door. “So, what if I needed to use the bathroom? Can… can somebody help me with that?”

-

Xialing had been shouting orders left and right. Maintain defenses around the compound, keep tabs on the others serving under the Triads, prepare a small team and locate White Dragon. After everything had been set in motion, she prepared herself for the mission ahead. She was hesitant to call her brother, having been done waiting for his help all those years ago, but he came back and he assured her that he would be there. He was probably restless anyways, having discovered that Katy was missing by now.

“What is it? DId you find anything?” Shangqi demanded, his camera shaking from his death grip.

“It’s the Dragon Lords, one of dad’s old rivals,” Xialing said, flashing him the card that was sent to her. “I had a team locate their leader’s whereabouts and found them on a shipping vessel. No doubt Katy is there.”

“Tell me where and I’ll go,” he said persistently.

Xialing rolled her eyes. “I’m having someone pick you up as we speak, but be careful. He’s not only aiming for the throne, he’s also aiming for power. Him and many others associated with the Triad have been searching for weapons like the ten rings. We don’t know what else is out there or who else will be on that vessel. I have another team tracking down the trade routes –”

“Boss, I’m sorry to interrupt,” Mattias said, lowering his head in apology. “But we’ve got some new intel for you.”

“What is it?”

“Our team has traced Lady Serpent and Mister Negative on that vessel as well. We haven’t detected anyone else, but there are items of interest aboard.”

Xialing’s face hardened. She knew that it would be a trap, but to have three crime lords in one place? What were they planning exactly? And Katy was on that ship, too. If anything were to happen to her…

Shangqi saw the look on his sister’s face and shook his head. “No, no, mei mei, no. I’ll handle this –”

“They’re threatening the Ten Rings,” she said firmly, reiterating what she told him before. “Not just for your iron rings, but the throne itself. If they want to deal with the Ten Rings in its full power, I would have to come, too.”

She hung up before Shangqi could protest any further. Mattias had not fully mastered hiding his true emotions, but as time went on, it didn’t seem to be much of an issue. When Wenwu started to hear his deceased wife’s voice in his head, for the first time since the man took him in, Mattias saw him vulnerable. Right now, he could not help but feel concerned for his new boss, someone he used to begrudgingly think of as an estranged sister. Now, she felt more like family than before.

“Stay here,” she told him, “I need someone to hold everything down while I’m gone and you’re the one I trust the most to do that.”

Mattias nodded, feeling a swell of pride as he raised his chin. “Of course, boss.”

Those crime lords are severely underestimating the legacy that Xu Wenwu left behind. They are not just their father’s children. They’ve also got the heart of Ta Lo with them. Together, they’d do anything in their power to defend what they have and protect their own.

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[kateykalays]

Ok. This is again a character of my friend

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#Qafan

मैं मर जाऊ तो मुझको ऐ यारा जला देना

मेरा हर हर्फ़ हर नाम-ओ-निशां मिटा देना

अपनी हर ख्वाहिश का कत्ल किया मेने

हो सके तो मुझ पर लाल कफन चढ़ा देना...

Mai marr jau to mujhko A yara jalaa dena

Mera har harf har naam-o-nisha mita dena

Apni har khwahish ka katl kiya mene

Ho sake to mujh pr laal qafan chadha dena..

- Krishna sharma ( कृष्णा शर्मा )

[yadakiti]

Shikimori's but it's Xiaty

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Rec List by le_lex on twitter

Into Fruition by BlingBlingMaknae (todobaku)

I Wanna Shoop Baby by 061828 (birdflash)

seven year i have loved (this story never ends) by klixxy (rom dick grayson)

We aren't Dating (Yet.) by Br33z3_Blocks (valdangelo)

a soft tongue and sharp teeth by Sif (Rosae) {bakugou angst}

Is it a bad time to tell you I love you? by Current_Queen_Of_Hell (valdangelo)

greatest of ease by ijustwanttodestroy (outside pov about dick grayson, incomplete)

The Turtle-duckling and His Pond by gaydaractivate04 (outside pov about zuko)

strawberry candies & colorful notes by waywardfacegarden (todobaku)

inferno by mahalidael (valdangelo, incomplete)

i'd marry you with paper rings by deancasskiss (destiel)

From Little Things Big Things Grow by katling (iron husbands)

um. i apologize

for you, always by nightingale231 {@fixation-central i hope u consider us friends or this will be really pathetic :(((} (five hargreeves angst)

deep roots (are not reached by the frost) by fanfictiongreenirises (dick grayson angst)

you swallowing matches by torielle (dickroy)

Tango for Two, Electric Boogaloo by Maxine (bakukami)

All The Naps by Sylcian_SPH_Legacy (aizawa shota and mental health day)

and death i think is no parenthesis by laiqualaurelote (umbrella academy, kinda weird with the not really incest thing but A+ writing)

Hey, Brother, There's an Endless Road To Rediscover by TheSilencer (memory seeing, dick grayson angst)

[cochineal-leviat]

Blue - Hammer Kirby

Next up is Blue! Angry, rough around the edges and attacks before asking questions - Blue. He is a piece of work, but I enjoy his character and the arc he goes through in the manga. (I will forever love how Akira Himekawa made the blue Link the most unchill Link. Colour of wisdom, my ass)

Hammer is an obvious choice as he chooses the toy hammer in Blue Maiden's village as his secondary weapon. King Dedede and Blue would get along swimmingly I believe, although I see them getting into many fights too, with how proactive they are.

The upgraded versions of Hammer are perfect for Blue from KATL. Hammer is a really fun ability to use. Although I'm not the greatest at it. (৲￣▽￣/). I have no concrete choices for different abilities for Blue. My two best options would be Water Kirby for the water element or Fighter Kirby because Blue loves punching and kicking things.

Red Link

Tw: for teeth and demonic expressions under keep reading.

I started my sketch and render with teeth, which made Blue terrifying. I had not realised it but knew I was unhappy with my render. I returned to my laptop after a break and unintentionally jumpscared myself. I know why now Hal does not give Kirby teeth - much less human-like teeth. Dude looks straight-up demonic.

I tried to save it by redoing the mouth but it just was not working. Dark Eyes Blue makes it look like he has no soul and the second one looks just as terrifying when his eyes are rendered. So I removed the teeth altogether. RIP Blue's teeth.

My ref I chose. It's the Diving Blue colour palette for Blue from Dream Buffet. I chose it for the brown feet, which made me think of chocolate/praline and because Ice Blue Kirby was so much blue on blue. That and brown boots. As for the white eyes - it just was not working and I wanted to give all the Links blue eyes so they match with each other like in the manga. That's all.

[self-proclaimed-chaotic-good]

Testing Strength | Xu Xialing x Katy Chen

Prompt: Knot

Words: 1433

Fandom: Marvel (MCU)

A/N: I’ve been planning this story since January and never got around to finishing it. Hopefully, I’ll do some rewrites and turn it into a proper series. Takes place sometime after the event of the movie.

Summary: Katy finds her new purpose in life after training under the Avengers, though she still has a lot to learn and being associated with the siblings of the once powerful leader of the Ten Rings puts a target on her back. Meanwhile, Xialing hopes to uncover her father’s past while asserting her position as the new Ten Rings leader.

-

Katy was never a morning person in the first place. It took a lot of effort to haul herself off the bed and get ready, unlike her friend, Shangqi. Always the punctual and disciplined one, but not any more responsible as she was when it came to karaoke nights. So, a phone call from him at five in the morning while she was still recovering from a hangover wasn’t ideal. How he would have been functioning still to even manage to call her was a mystery, or maybe it was that mystical magic stuff that ran through his family.

“No,” was her immediate response as she answered.

“Come on, meet me outside,” he said before hanging up.

His voice sounded monotonous but her brain was too muddy to register it. He wouldn’t have called this early if it wasn’t important. They’re technically new Avengers, after all. Or, at least, still in that six months probation period. Wouldn’t want to make a bad impression on someone like Captain America.

She trudged back and forth between her room and the bathroom, her mom clattering away in the kitchen while her nainai was playing cards with her little brother. They don’t know anything about Macau, the Golden Dagger, the Ten Rings, or Ta Lo. All she had told them about that time was that Shaun had a family emergency and she had gone with him as emotional support. 

They do know about a career change, she just didn’t specify what it was. Though, her little brother has seen that Bus Boy video and asked if Shaun was joining the Avengers. Katy made him promise to shut up about it with the promise of getting a picture with those famous superheroes. As soon as the big paychecks come in, her mom will stop worrying about it, and maybe then, Katy will tell them.

“I’m leaving,” she announced, shoving her shoes on.

Her mom stuck her head out of the kitchen. “Without breakfast?”

“Yeah, Shaun wanted to head out early.”

“Well, okay… are you sure Shaun doesn’t want to come in and eat? He usually stops by first- “

“It’s fine, mom.”

“Yeah, I’m sure they want to head out early in case of any mishaps like that bus incident that happened a couple of months ago, right, Katy?” Ruihua said unconvincingly with a wink.

Katy forced out a laugh. “Yeah, yeah.” She shot him a quick glare and cursed at him under her breath before their nainai could turn around to face her. “I’ll try to be home early this time,” she added with a smile to her.

She hummed, muttering in Mandarin, “Good. But this overworking and spending too much time with Shaun when you’re not even dating is lowering your chances –”

Katy didn’t want to cut off her grandmother, but she was tired of hearing this. She could see her concerns, but it was old-fashion to her. Marriage and making a family isn’t a priority in this day and age. While the world could end at any moment with each colossal threat in addition to the constant reminder from her nainai that she wasn’t getting younger and wants to be alive to see her great-grandkids, Katy still did not want to force herself to fulfill her nainai’s wishes. 

Her mother would say that it was very American of her to think this way, but she tried her hand in dating and also could not see Shangqi as more than a friend. It had been a few years since she graduated from college, but only now did she feel that drive to push herself to her full potential. Being forced to go on a date with one of Nainai's friend’s grandsons isn’t going to help her.

So, she walked out.

If only she tried to tolerate her nainai’s lectures and make Shangqi suffer and wait while she indulged in her mother’s cooking, maybe things would have turned out different.

-

Xialing wasted no time in reforming her father’s organization. She had made her own empire in Macau at the age of 16, after all, and with the Ten Rings, she saw only endless potential to create anything she wanted. She wasn’t worried about her brother’s reaction. He was no boy scout, either, and she wasn’t going to rule like her father.

It pained her that even after all those years, when Shangqi had been the one to run away first, he still regarded him with pride while he merely glanced at her when she had some use to him. It wasn’t his approval that she was looking for, she just wanted her father back. After all that time when her mother passed, her father turned away from her, and her brother abandoned her, and even after going off on her own to create the Golden Dagger Club, they were still her family. 

Which was why she still held that anger after seeing Shangqi for the first time in years at her club and how there was still bitterness when her father barely acknowledged her. Having to live in the shadows for so long, she wondered how much of Xu Wenwu did she and her brother even know of.

After the major renovation made around the headquarters and her home, she made a point to dig through his studies in between training sessions. Her father had lived for a thousand years. How much of history was influenced by him and how much of the Chinese myths and legends  were about him? 

It was a month into taking over the Ten Rings when Razor-Fist, or Mattias, notified her of a threat in one of their territories and she was determined to find out how far exactly did the empire stretched and how many enemies did he have. If word got out that the immortal leader of the legendary Ten Rings was gone, a small territory dispute would be the least of her problems. A power vacuum between the Ten Rings and its enemies that could lead to chaos.

Her father was ambitious and had been determined to see everything through. What he wanted was what he would get. She guessed that that was something that she got from him. Centuries worth of his ascent to being the greatest power, all preserved in his study. Xialing wondered if he had ever intended for his children to read them and if her mother knew or chose to leave it in the past.

She leaned back in the chair and closed her eyes, remembering when her mother would whisper stories of Ta Lo as she tucked her into bed and the moment when she gave her the jade pendant. This whole time, her mother wanted them to see her village, the key to finding it having been kept as a memento of her so that she was always with them. How different things would have been if she had believed in those stories when she got older and searched for them as soon as she ran away.

A knock brought her back to the present. She gingerly closed one of her father’s journals and granted the person to come in. Jon Jon walked through the door with a medium sized box tucked under his arm, looking breathless as sweat soaked his face. Mattias walked in behind him, his face riddled with bad news as he pressed his lips together in a frown.

“Boss,” Jon Jon said, pulling out a crumpled envelope from his jacket, having been stuffed in in his haste to reach her. Once she took it, he slid the box onto her desk carefully and stepped back.

She flipped the envelope over, her eyes recognizing the symbol of the White Dragon organization.

“I thought that they were dealt with,” she said, directing it to Mattias.

Mattias grunted. “There’s been a shift in the black market. Rumored magical items being looted and sold into the circuit. Our resources say that a few of the major gangs operating under our territories have acquired them.”

“They’re planning to take over the Ten Rings,” she stated rather than questioning. It was inevitable. 

She opened the envelope with a small dagger, steeling herself for what the contents could be. Jon Jon and Mattias waited patiently, watching their boss’s expression darken the longer she read the note. Her eyes flickered over to the box, a knot forming in her stomach as she quickly cut it open, movements only slowing as she peeled the flaps open.

“They’ve got Katy,” she growled, staring down at the familiar black embroidered bomber jacket that Katy Chen had worn to her club.