#ah kings au

[thedeaddandy]

2013 is that you

[ettle]

The Life series players should make a new series where a player is crowned king (maybe the first king is determined by someone whose birthday is coming up) and creates a tourney for the others to compete in to win the crown, and the new king gets to create their own challenges to win the crown from them--

[cali-kabi]

~ Happy 10th Anniversary Kirby Triple Deluxe🌿🌸💫🍄this game means so much to me I have so many good memories of this game it helped me get through my sadness from school, the music is also very good and I get eeeeee excited whenever I get a keychain <3💫🌟💖

[simpingforcys]

I normally don’t buy fantasy pins but 👀

[violetvirus]

ao lie and nezha for my cyberpunk spin on jttw :> send asks about them so i can draw them or ramble about their personalities/relationships/world/lore heheh

[sourtomatola]

Relationship is feeling a bit strained

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[skitskatdacat63]

"To dream the impossible dream, that is my quest." - Prince Fernando of Asturias

+ Seb not getting what he ordered

+ the usual

Hello yes, look! It's baby Renault Fernando, isn't he so cute??? Who wouldn't want to force him into an arranged marriage, like cmon man be real. Here is the progress as usual, as well as his suit without the design, cause I'm pretty proud of it just blank even!

Okay so this is pure Fernando, innocent Fernando, before he had his apirations ripped way from him. Well not fully ripped away tbf, because that's the crux of his character: is it more humiliating to never succeed or to only succeed because someone handed it to you with concessions? I guess that's up for him to decide though ;;;

The thing I love about this drawing and young Fernando in general is how much easier it is to see his and Seb's similarities. Look how similar they look! Seb is just a bit more evil.

I think that's a big part as to why his feelings about Seb are so complicated. He both loves and hates how similar they are. From an egotistical point, he can appreciate and respect the familiar traits in Seb, the hunger, the exuberance, the pride, the ego. But also we hate seeing our own traits in other people, it's almost like turning a mirror on your worst traits and suddenly being able to see yourself from a new perspective. The biggest point here though is that Fernando turns that resentment onto Seb, as a way to clamp down on self hatred.

He becomes more bitter and resentful as he grows older, and loses a lot of his whimsy and joy. So it hurts him to see Seb, who in addition to getting everything he's ever wanted, also retain his whimsy. He, wrongly, just sees it as something that had to happen in order for him to grow up fully. It's more of a survival tactic, it started becoming unbefitting for him to have that level of unfounded confidence. That's the main reason he sees Seb as childish, immature and undeserving. He hasn't fully grown out of his capacity for whimsy and joy, and thus is below Fernando.

Well that was depressing oops! As the chibi art represents, this is probably a painting Seb got sent in the early days of planning their marriage. This is the Fernando who is still prideful, the Fernando who is still confident, the Fernando Seb vaguely remembers meeting his youth. Seeing this definitely pushes him even further towards the marriage(though tbf it's not like he even has a choice either.) Though when the time to actually start courting comes around, Fernando looks very uh different. This is both a joke about how different Fernando was in his first renault stint vs his second. But also I think he does show up very moody and disheveled, as a sort of last chance way to try and turn everyone on Seb's side, including Seb, off from the marriage. However, it's pretty much a done deal by that point.

Seb is uh, definitely confused, but I think he would be drawn to Fernando regardless. Actually, this might make Fernando even more appealing. Seb gets to push him all the time, try to break down his walls and get a glimpse at the real Fernando, if even just for a moment. Seb wishes he had more that just a blurry, vague recollection of Fernando at his peak confidence. Fernando definitely grows into something resembling his past self, after recovering from all the hurt, but there's just something about youthful exuberance that can't really be fully replicated.

Okay so about the quote. I went with Don Quixote this time instead of the typical Napoleon, because I thought it'd be funny. Fernando picks up the book at some point during his youth, and it inspires him a lot. He doesn't really see the satire in it, and comes to really admire Don Quixote's mentality, he's like "wow he never gives up! That's so admirable!" It definitely helps him through dark times to aspire to never give up no matter what. Though later Seb definitely rags on him for not knowing it was satire, and Fernando is like "wh-what do you mean satire?" But he's mentally strong enough atp for it to not cause his whole worldview collapse. About the quote specifically, there's definitely some part of him, even when young, that knows his aspirations are borderline impossible. I wonder if that part of him feels weirdly safe and comforted about the marriage. Yes, it's not ideal, but it's safe and secure. He gets what he wants, and there's no chance of anyone taking it away from him, no matter what.

I think his title would be Prince of Asturias? It was either that or duke, and I think prince fits him bettee(Machiavelli reference?) That title is currently the title for the heir to the Spanish throne. In this time period, it's also commonly used for the heir, but for Fernando it's a bit unsure. Like in real life, he's not directly the offspring, but he's still the most obvious choice for heir. But there's still enough room for Seb and his house to try to vie for the throne themselves, so it makes it all complicated.

[nonuggetshere]

Ruh Roh!

[ganondorf--apologist]

Ghost, glaring at a bunch of tablets: ...

Pale King: You sent word for my help with something?

Ghost, signing: Yeah, I need you to stop being so fucking old! I'm doing a research report for class and your name is on most of the studies I need to cite! And when it's not your name on them it's mom's!

Pale King, laughing: I'll admit that we did indulge a bit too much in our scientific pursuits during our reign, but neither I nor your mother are particularly old. I've not even reached my second millennium yet.

Ghost: What?! That's still really old! You can't honestly believe that two thousand years isn't old!

Pale King: Perhaps among mortals, yes, but among gods? Hardly... although it is a rather impressive age to survive to amongst us wyrms—but that's a unique case. By and large, the lifespan of most higher beings far exceeds that of my own. Even the previous Lord of Shades, who died remarkably young, lived for at least fifteen millennia, if not more given their aptitude and inclination for temporal manipulation.

Ghost: ...

Pale King: And there were quite a number of records I found in my travels of gods who, after hundreds of millennia, decided to forgo this planet entirely and actually managed to find a way to reach the necessary velocity to escape into the stars, in a very literal sense going to space! They were never seen or heard from again, obviously, but I have to wonder how many of them are still alive out there.

Ghost: ...

Pale King: In fact, with all factors considered, you will probably live for an exceedingly long amount of time—perhaps even forever.

Ghost: ...

Pale King: Are you alright, Ghost?

Ghost: ... You know, when I asked for your help, I really didn't think I would be getting an existential crisis out of it.

[jtl-fics]

New Kings for WIP Wednesday please!

New Kings AU

"I can't live like this." Allison says as she looks at her phone. "It's...it's so old." she says. "It doesn't even have a touchscreen." she adds before turning to Andrew, "When the fuck did the first iPhone come out?!" she demands.

"June 29th, 2007." Andrew recites.

"Oh my god. Seth never even got to see an iPhone." Allison says pressing the heels of her hands to her eyes. "That's so sad, almost as sad as the fact I have to wait more than a year to get one again." she adds. "The past sucks." she continues.

"Speak for yourself, I'm reconnecting with my LimeWire roots." Nicky says, "Though if I hear a Clinton impersonator one more time I might lose it." he grimaces.

[fansids]

"C'mon bud, Ol' Sūn will show you the ropes."

The first piece for the rewritten Shadow of the King au ft. pre-jttw era Sun Wukong and child Macaque (Liù ěr here). This was a lot of fun to make, especially when creating the differences in SWK n Macaque's past vs present designs.

Also, unshaded version:

[thedeaddandy]

The Warrior King

[sparklecryptid]

More then that, you owe us an *implausible fix-it ending*

That I can do!

-

Ace did not plan on dying this way. He especially did not plan on having to listen to his grandfather rant about how Regis is a failure of a father while being unable to say anything in his blood fathers defence.

Said father did kill him after all, it’s hard to say something kind when it hasn’t been even a day since he’s been killed.

“-I raised a complete imbecile! I sorely hope the Accursed teaches him a lesson!” Mors rants as Ace nods and absentmindedly wonders if Ramuh is going to be pissed about this.

Ace is Galahdian after all, more than that he has a convent with Ramuh. He is decidedly not supposed to be in the Ring with his forefathers.

But he is which means someone has to answer for sending Ace into the Worst Family Reunion ever.

“The Accursed also plans on turning our kingdom into a ruin,” Somnus’ spirit points out.

“Yes, well maybe if you hadn’t been such a bastard he wouldn’t have such a grudge against us,” The Rogue’s voice is polite and beside her the Clever snickers.

“She has a point,” The Clever says just as their surroundings turn a vibrant purple.

Everyone turns to look at Ace who smiles.

“I’ve had a horrible time,” Ace begins, “And I never want to see any of you ever again so I’m going to be leaving.”

Lightning strikes, thunder rolls across the space like an earthquake.

The Clever laughs.

Ace disappears.

-

So waking up in a morgue in the clothes he died in is not where Ace expected to wind up. But Ramuh has apparently decided Ace has to go and stop his fathers from attempting to murder each other and shoved his soul back into his body.

Fantastic.

Ace grimaces at the dried blood that trails down the front of his shirt and shoves himself off the - hm - is this an autopsy table or just storage? Ace spends a moment wondering about it before he decides it doesn’t matter and begins to drag himself through the Citadel.

Which is predictably in chaos.

Which means that he runs into Luche and a bunch of other Glaives he knows before he even gets to the fucking throne room.

Luche stares at Ace with a complicated expression on his face as Ace uses the wall to help himself stand.

“What the fuck are you doing here?” Luche finally asks as Sonitus finally realizes Ace is there and does a double take.

“What the fuck happened?” Sonitus says and automatically moves to help Ace stand. Ace appreciates it and makes a note to bake Sonitus so many cookies if they all survive this.

“My dad killed me,” Ace says blandly, “And now my uncle is trying to kill my dad for killing me. Don’t ask how I came back. Ramuh pulled some bullshit God Move. Point is that I need to go stop my uncle from killing the king and turning this kingdom into a fucking ruin.”

“You said it was your father that killed you. Your father is the fucking king?”

“Yes. Did I not make that clear?”

“You did not!” Luche sounds like he’s about to set everything in a three mile radius on fire. Ace does not blame him.

Then Luche sighs and stares at Sonitus. “Get him to the throne room and for Ramuh’s sake do NOT let Nyx or Libertus see you.”

Sonitus smiles.

It is not a nice smile.

“You’re not allowed to commit regicide,” Ace says and turns his gaze to Luche, “Neither are you.”

“We will talk about it later,” Luche says and Ace doesn’t get another word in before Sonitus is picking Ace up and hauling him away.

-

“Uncle you asshole,” Ace calls from his spot in Sonitus’ arms as the doors to the throne room open easily under the pressure of Ace’s magic.

Sonitus walks in with Ace still in his arms and Ace is treated to the shitty sight of Noctis attempting to gouge out Ardyn’s throat while Clarus and Regis are heaving on the ground.

Ace debates setting his brother on fire. He doesn’t because it Regis went after Ardyn the way Ardyn assuredly went after Regis Ace would also attempt to rip out Regis’ throat.

Ah, family.

“Your family is fucked up,” Sonitus says and everyone’s gaze turns to the two of them.

Ardyn shoves Noctis into a wall and is hovering over Ace in moments.

Sonitus grins at Ardyn - all sharp teeth and silent threat.

“Careful,” he says, “Sparky here just woke up.”

“Fuck you,” Ace hisses and makes an effort to wiggle out of Sonitus arms. It does not work. Sonitus merely tightens his grip on Ace.

Ace stops wiggling.

“At least pass me to him dumbass.”

“Will he hurt you?”

“He’s the one attempting to destroy a kingdom for me so no Sonitus I don’t think he will.”

Ace is handed over to Ardyn who handles Ace like he is a particularly heavy but fragile piece of glass.

“You’re alive.” A statement uttered in disbelief. “You’re alive.” Said again more fiercely with an undercurrent of desperation.

“Yes, Ramuh got pissed at Bahamut for poaching me so he shoved my soul back into the mortal realm. Surprise.”

“Are you hurt?”

“The wound has healed but healing from rigor mortis is a bitch.”

Ardyn laughs.

“It always is.”

“Right. I’m ignoring the implications there because if I think about anything serious I am going to lose it.” Ace peeks over Ardyn’s shoulder at Regis who is now standing with Clarus and Noctis by his side.

Regis looks devastated.

Ace is satisfied at that.

“You’re an asshole,” Ace tells him, “That fucking hurt.” He turns his attention back to Ardyn without waiting for a response. “Hey can you take me back home? I need to shower and change before anyone -especially Nyx and Lib - finds out.”

“Oh,” Sonitus says cheerfully, “Luche already told them that you were severely injured by the King and Libertus is threatening treason.”

“Fuck.”

[pippuns]

@bloodycupcakes replied:

I need this! I imagine the culmination of the shenanigans and after SQHs charges are brought forth in front of the other peak lords, to be SQQ bursting in and spinning a tragic tale of cultivator and ice demon kept apart by inter species politics and only allowed to see each other due to the veil of conspiracy, And SQH quickly nodding his head and saying that yes we had to hide our love and I had to pretend to be a spy after some of MBJs demon subordinates saw up meeting. Got a bit excited! I hope I didn't overstep.

liu mingyan proves that there's a market for insanely weird love stories between demons and cultivators and i just KNOW the gossip heads of cang qiong will fall over this like a pack of rabid dogs.

i think the funniest way for this to come about is if sqq tried to convince everyone that him constantly going after sqh was him setting up sqh's cover as a double agent, and like, some folks are actually starting to buy it, except someone overhears sqh tell sqq that he could never betray "his king" like that and to save sqh's ass afterwards they had to rapidly spin it into this tragic love tale

now, the real challenge is: how do you fake a relationship with a demon king when he's not even in the know. all i'm saying is that we can make all of the canon moshang misunderstandings worse here.

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[snowangeldotmp3]

working a bit on the ouat au and making the switch from nancy as a princess to a queen just so robin can call her 'your majesty' hehehe.

[yonemurishiroku]

The prince is overrated. So: Royal AU in which Nico is a King.

That’s it. That’s the post.