I was tagged by @deputyash for this tag game! Thank you for the tag, friend!😊 Since this is long, we'll just stick to Iris 'cuz she's the spookiest of my ocs (intentionally)~
Rules: Bold what applies to your muse, italics what applies situationally or only in certain verses. Rest of the fears here. This is based on a horror podcast; potentially triggering and / or upsetting content ahead!
Tagging @thefathersbride @nightwingshero @dolphinitley @alexxmason @casino-lights @chazz-anova @teamhawkeye and anyone else who may see it, here's your go-ahead to do it~
(Picture by @decertatio, I still look at this portrait all the time~)
i. THE BURIED. weighted blankets. drowning. the comfort of a loved one’s weight. soil & sand piling on top of you. hugging so hard it hurts a little. cramped hiding spots. letting out air underwater to sink to the bottom of the pool. walls pressing in on you. not moving from a position even though you’re cramping a little. dragging the last second before you have to inhale. lonely subways. feeling like one with the earth. a layer of dirt on you. looking for something below. cardboard boxes & tiny pillow forts. hands calloused from digging. knowing that your purpose is just below the surface. entering your final resting place before it kills you. a storm drowning you out. dust & sand speaking to you.
ii. THE CORRUPTION. insects. a close imitation of the natural course of life. an illness in a community. a rag that dirties more than it cleans. an untreated wound. containment. breaching containment. unbreathable air. fungi. one with that you love. one with what loves you. a corpse unfit for a glass case. hearing a song in the sound of tiny wings & legs. honeycomb patterns. an ecosystem within a person. a curse passed on. the hubris of a scientist. an ugly death where a glorious one is owed. blood on a handkerchief. parasites. something pushing up the sewer. a mask to keep something out. trypophobia. knowing you belong. death weeks after impact. fever. food that’s gone off. pandora’s box. death behind a glass.
iii. THE DARK. shadows. lights that turn off by themselves. the feel of cold marble. a beaked creature in the night. the difference between seeing darkness & seeing nothing. touch of something you can’t see. hiding under a blanket. white, clouded eyes. months without going outside during sunlight. pouring dark. unscrewing lightbulbs. black matter. light sensitivity. a starless night. time before light was created. a shadow on the wall without a body to attach to. withering plants. a world without a sun. footfalls in an empty house in the night. a light that doesn’t reach as far as it should. desperate reach for a flashlight. clothes that hide your shape. staying unperceivable. winter months in the north. an empty church.
iv. THE DESOLATION. senseless pain. warmth of faith. wax where skin should be. a blazing fire. heat without a source. the third or fourth tragedy in the family. losing everything you’ve ever held dear. so much to live for, gone so soon. the smell of gasoline. touch that scars. coffee cup that never goes cold. scorch marks on wood. inescapably warm air. a child born in fire. death of a loved one. a candle without a flame. an altar in the middle of the woods. animals with burnt fur. plastic explosives. burning hot metal. sweating in an interrogation room. never touching a loved one. disfigurement. kiss that ruins you. the scent of burning fat. a tattoo that terrifies its viewer. the agony of hellfire displayed as art. auburn hair. little clothing in cold weather. a ripple in the air. trying to cool down in vain.
v. THE FLESH. body horror. factories. a hunger for something more filling. never quite happy with how you look. the terror of an animal waiting for slaughter. a very good meal. the liquid of a perfect steak. fighting your worst survival instincts. a twisted bone. long nights working out. more than one heart. appearance that shapes like clay. a bag of bones. bone broth in a pot. knowing to fear pigs. the butcher’s shop. plastic surgery. something alien inside your body. a hunger in the gaze laid upon you. unwitting cannibalism. forgetting what you used to look like. being admired for your appearance & appearance only. teeth marks on skin. scars from wounds that should’ve killed you. cooking in scarcity. fenced in with one way to go.
vi. THE END. the last page of a book. nightmares that don’t feel like nightmares. a skeletal hand. the grip of the grim reaper around your throat. existential pain. ivory dice. flatlining in a hospital. gambling with death. as old as the universe. soul & spirit tied to an object. a dream where you die. closing your eyes for the last time. the pleas of a dying one. knowing the fate of someone you know & being unable to prevent it. a thousand cords tugging you towards your end. skin that’s freezing to the touch. an act of desperation. someone’s life for yours. an eternity spent alive. the cost of your selfishness. watching your own burial. causing your own burial. the smell of death. numbness to fear. words from someone gone. meaninglessness of the actions or lives of single people in the universe. multiple near-death experiences you refuse to die from.
vii. THE EYE. googling something you shouldn’t have. eureka moments. the unforgiving lens of a camera. witness reports. hidden libraries. eyes of different colors. feeling of being watched. a death recorded in tape. a tragedy you can’t look away from. endangering yourself for knowledge. truth. analog records. a symbol of an eye. a watch tower. compulsion to document. turning on recording devices without thinking about it. saving the evidence before the person. extracting information. truth or dare, without the dare. a thirst for knowledge. books that speak to you. coordinated shelves. cataloguing systems. voyeurism. police report you can’t put down. reasoning your way out. smell of old papers. books that read you back.
viii. THE HUNT. sharp canines. sore calves after a run. the scent of blood. an adventure for the journey’s sake. the adrenaline right before the kill. a whistle’s echo. the WOODS (call her the blair witch 'cuz the woods are her home). the doe eyes of a prey animal. your own breath in the air. sharpened claws. being tracked. fear of someone knowing your every movement. hunting down monsters. hide & seek. running away only to end up where you started. staying alive purely because the enemy enjoys seeing you run. a set of footsteps behind you. blood dripping from bare hands. barks & growls. focused eyes. a victim going limp under your hands. a mouth full of fresh blood. catching the scent of something monstrous. perfecting your craft. peering into the dark & running after it.
ix. THE LONELY. an apartment too small for a double bed. completely vacant streets. waking up to see everyone gone. fog. point nemo. a house too big to hear your family members in. alone in a faceless crowd.�� a mask with nothing behind it. separated cubicles. a deafening silence where joy should be. a blinding spotlight. the least missed in your friend group. streets without lights in the windows. isolation. not truly knowing your friends. your friends not truly knowing you. need for silence. fear of crowds. staring into space knowing nothing is looking back at you. a ship alone at sea. depression. knowing your friends are better off without you. talking to someone only to realize they’re gone. a family too large to notice you there. safety in being alone.
x. THE SLAUGHTER a game of tag. senseless violence. a true crime hobby. improvised weapons. blinding rage. intent to kill. a horrific day in a quiet community. a medal of bravery. holding on to what validates your anger. history books that spare no details. an injury you want revenge for. war. counting kills. songs of soldiers. a knife block on the counter. a pool of blood. shellshock. unspeakable horrors. anger pushing you forward. unimaginable pain. not seeing who will hurt you but knowing the pain is coming. a fully human monster. an authority sending its lessers to their deaths. kill or be killed. unedited wartime memoirs. a weapons collection. not knowing the names of who you kill. too many to remember. loss of hope. there’s no heroes in war.
xi. THE SPIRAL sleep deprivation. corridors you can get lost in. maze puzzles that loop back on themselves. losing possessions. losing people. losing your sanity. corkscew curls. rows of funhouse mirrors. optical illusions. a separate reality. walking through the wrong door. delusions. not knowing what your hands are doing. blank spaces in documents. hallucinations. wrong proportions. a nameless thing. a place that has never existed. doubting your own mind. blind faith. losing track of names, labels, categories. distorted sound. an imperfection in a glass that twists the view. loss of time. a garish color. doors that open to nowhere. lies. an unnatural laugh. jokes & tricks. illusions. a doorway. a sculptor with a wild imagination. limbs in impossible angles. doing what’s fun, not what’s sensible. fractals you can get lost in.
xii. THE STRANGER wax figures. a close approximation of a human face. a borrowed appearance. a strange smell. glass eyes. furs & pelts. a dance. a song of a choir. the uncanny valley. stitching yourself together. the colors of a circus. a puppet with no strings. mannequins. glitter & sequin. a stranger you’ve always known. someone strange in the place of someone you knew. stolen identities. stolen skins. a machine imitating humanity. the anonymity of a service worker. hiding in plain sight. uncomfortable to look at. a faked accent. concealing. forgetting who you are. forgetting who others are. a replacement no one notices. images that look posed. the only one seeing the false face of someone.
xiii. THE VAST. open spaces. carnival rides going up & down. fear of heights. endless infinity around you. your insignificance in an universe. stomach turning at a drop. fear of not the crash down but the moment you slip. the sway of a cable car. an adventure holiday. losing track of where the surface is. miles & miles of nothing around you. staring at the sky & feeling like you may fall into it. loss of control. a fall that doesn’t end in death. glass floor to the view below. terminal velocity. the sound of wind in your ears. a reach over the railing. a jump from the top of the building. falling into nothing. feeling your feet let go of the ground. a leap of faith. motion sickness.
xiv. THE WEB. undecipherable code. a puppeteer holding the strings. power over the weak—willed. strings of fate. manipulation. an arranged accident. a hundred minions doing your bidding. cobwebs. spiders. a laid trap. never voicing discomfort. outwitting a cheater. doing things without realizing it. red string across a corkboard. finding something lost where you were sure you checked. power over the unreliability of chance. watching others dance for you. an entangled death. a thousand tiny legs & fangs. shady forum threads. something important gone missing. suspiciously disregarded case. a missing witness. connections. the world wide web. power of victimhood. gullibility. no control over your own decisions. an invisible leash. mass psychology. a horror film in the making. scapegoat. never remembering to ask for a name.
+ THE EXTINCTION. the end of an era. apocalypse movies. the alarms of warning systems. a desolate landscape. end of the world cults. nihilism. the last written history. a changed world. no survivors. old prophecies. a thousand predicted ends. a new chapter. an end with no escape. catastrophes. a calendar counting down. breaking point. overindulgence.
the other day, i was counting how many entries on this blog are canonically queer characters, the number totaled over 700! and so i decided i would make a masterlist of all the canon identities, along with that character's canon pronouns.
this list is sorted alphabetically by fandom, with characters within each fandom, also listed alphabetically.
i put the list below the cut, because it is quite very long.
dirk gently's holistic detective agency
tina tevetino (she/her) - bisexual
do revenge
eleanor levetan (she/her) - lesbian
doctor who
bill potts (she/her) - lesbian
maestro (they/them) - non-binary
dodgeball: a true underdog story
kate veatch (she/her) - bisexual
dorohedoro
turkey (she/her) - transgender
dr. stone
ishigami senku (he/him) - aroace - implied
duolingo
bea (she/her) - bisexual
lily (she/her) - lesbian - implied
lin (she/her) - lesbian
oscar (he/him) - gay
elsewhere
dan cooper (he/him) - bisexual - implied
emmerdale
liv flaherty (she/her) - asexual
entropic float
peri dubois (she/her) - asexual
ever after high
apple white (she/her) - lesbian
c. a. cupid (she/her) - bisexual
darling charming (she/her) - lesbian
faybelle thorn (she/her) - lesbian
raven queen (she/her) - bisexual
love me for who i am
kotone mizunoe (she/her) - lesbian
mei tatebayashi (she/her) - transgender
mogumo (they/them) - non-binary
satori iwakoa (she/her) - transgender
sou suzumi (he/him) - gay
tetsu iwakoa (he/him) - queer
what we do in the shadows
guillermo de la cruz (he/him) - gay
laszlo cravensworth (he/him)- pansexual
nadja (she/her) - pansexual
nandor (he/him) - pansexual
who framed roger rabbit?
jessica rabbit (she/her) - asexual
The sun was setting over Republic City, casting a warm, golden glow over the tall buildings and busy streets. The day's hustle and bustle were beginning to wind down, leaving a peaceful calm in the air. The soft hum of satomobiles blended with the distant murmur of the evening crowd.
Y/N Beifong, daughter of Lin Beifong and a proud member of the Republic City Police Force, walked through the streets, her boots echoing softly against the pavement. She was tall and athletic, with short hair and a confident stride that turned heads. Her uniform, though slightly rumpled from a long day, still held an air of authority and respect.
Y/N had inherited her mother’s no-nonsense attitude, but underneath that tough exterior was a kind heart, especially when it came to her girlfriend, Asami Sato. Asami, the brilliant inventor and CEO of Future Industries, was the light in Y/N’s life, balancing her rough edges with grace and warmth.
As Y/N approached the gates of the Sato mansion, she felt the familiar flutter of excitement. No matter how exhausting her day had been, the thought of seeing Asami always brought a smile to her face. She pushed open the gate and walked up the path to the front door, her heart lightening with each step.
Asami met her at the door, her eyes lighting up with joy. She was dressed casually in a simple blouse and pants, her hair cascading over her shoulders. She wrapped her arms around Y/N in a warm embrace, pressing a soft kiss to her lips.
“Welcome home, love,” Asami whispered, her voice full of affection.
“Thanks, Sami,” Y/N replied, her arms tightening around her. “I missed you.”
They stood there for a moment, just holding each other, letting the world fade away. Finally, Asami pulled back slightly, her eyes sparkling.
“Come on, I’ve got something I need your help with,” she said, taking Y/N’s hand and leading her inside.
Y/N followed her through the grand halls of the mansion, down to the workshop. The room was filled with various gadgets and blueprints, the air humming with creativity and innovation. Asami led her to a large table in the center of the room, where a partially assembled satomobile engine lay.
“I’ve been working on a new design,” Asami explained, her eyes alight with passion. “It’s more efficient and eco-friendly, but I’ve hit a bit of a snag with the cooling system.”
Y/N looked at the intricate machinery, her brow furrowing in concentration. “What seems to be the problem?”
Asami handed her a blueprint, pointing out the issue. “The coolant isn’t circulating properly. I’ve tried adjusting the valves, but it’s still overheating.”
Y/N studied the blueprint for a moment, her analytical mind at work. “Have you considered re-routing the coolant lines here?” she suggested, pointing to a section of the diagram.
Asami’s eyes widened in realization. “Of course! That makes perfect sense.”
Together, they set to work, their movements synchronized and efficient. Y/N’s strong, capable hands made quick work of the adjustments, while Asami provided the technical expertise. They worked in comfortable silence, their minds in perfect harmony.
As the evening wore on, they took a break, sitting together on a nearby bench. Asami leaned against Y/N, resting her head on her shoulder.
“Thank you for your help,” Asami said softly. “I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
Y/N smiled, pressing a kiss to the top of her head. “I’m always here for you, Sami. No matter what.”
They sat there for a while, enjoying the quiet intimacy of the moment. Eventually, they resumed their work, the engine slowly taking shape under their skilled hands.
By the time they finished, it was late into the night. The engine hummed smoothly, the coolant flowing perfectly. Asami looked at it with satisfaction, her eyes shining with pride.
“We did it,” she said, turning to Y/N with a grateful smile.
Y/N grinned, wiping her hands on a rag. “We make a pretty good team, don’t we?”
Asami laughed, her eyes sparkling with joy. “The best.”
They cleaned up the workshop, putting away tools and tidying the space. Once everything was in order, they headed back upstairs, hand in hand.
In the cozy warmth of the living room, they settled on the couch, a blanket draped over their legs. Asami snuggled close to Y/N, her head resting on her chest. Y/N wrapped her arms around her, holding her close.
They talked softly, sharing stories about their day, their hopes and dreams for the future. Asami’s voice was soothing, a gentle melody that lulled Y/N into a state of blissful contentment.
Eventually, their conversation slowed, replaced by the comfortable silence of two people deeply in love. Y/N felt her eyelids growing heavy, the warmth of Asami’s body lulling her to sleep.
Just as she was drifting off, she heard Asami’s soft voice.
“I love you, Y/N,” she whispered, her breath warm against Y/N’s neck.
Y/N smiled, her heart swelling with love. “I love you too, Sami. Always.”
As the night settled around them, they fell asleep in each other’s arms, their hearts beating in perfect harmony. In the quiet of the Sato mansion, amidst the hum of machinery and the distant sounds of the city, Y/N and Asami found their peace, wrapped in the warmth of their love.
Asami woke up groggily, feeling something wasn't right, she sat up on the edge of her bed and slipped her feet into her awaiting slippers.
She glanced around her spacious bedroom, the full moon was shining brightly into the space, her balcony doors were open and the silk white curtains were flowing gently in the wind.
The roar of the sea was loud in the quiet night, her alarm clock on her bedside table read 1:15 am. She scanned the room looking for any obvious signs of why she had been dragged out of her heavy sleep so easily.
Her television was turned off, her phone, laptop and tablet were all charging on the far opposite side of the room so she wouldn't be tempted to glance at them when she should be sleeping.
Her desk lamp was off, her sketches for her father were scattered haphazardly ontop of it, the top pages ripperling slightly in the fresh sea breeze.
All in all everything was in it's correct place.
Totally stumped the young heiress decided to grab herself a glass of water before trying for sleep again. So she slipped on her RCH cheerleading hoodie and crepted downstairs without turning on any lights, she didn't want to wake up her friends that were sleeping in the other rooms around her.
Once in the kitchen, Asami collected a clean glass from the draining board next to the sink and poured herself a glass. She lent on the kitchen counter top as she took small sips of her water, watching the sea crash against the shore line through the window not 100 yards away.
As she watched, her eyes landed on a figure standing knee deep in the surf, they were scimming stones across the waves of the ocean. A boisterous dog was lolaping around the person diving nose first into the water excitedly in search of the stones.
As the person turned and stretched extravagantly, Asami reckonised her girlfriend Korra in the moon light. Wondering if her leaving through the back door had woken her in the first place, Asami opened the kitchen door. Welcoming the warm sea breeze that engulfed her as she stepped onto the wooden decking outside the back door.
She crossed the garden until she reached the back gate that backed out onto the soft sandy beach beyond, she took off her slippers and left them on the grass next to the gate where she wouldn't get sand in them and crossed the dunes until she reached her girlfriend.
"You're up late" Asami commented as she came to a stop next to her girlfriend.
Korra glanced sideways at her and smiled slightly, "Alot on my mind is all", Asami nodded. That was the thing about Korra, she wore her heart on her sleeve, but words weren't exactly her foretay. If she actually wanted to know what was going on in the younger girl's head she knew she would have to probe a little deeper.
"Penny for your thoughts then"? Asami asked, leaning down and stroking Naga's head as she trotted over panting excitedly.
Out of the corner of her eye Asami saw Korra shrug before she pulled her arm back and threw a stone as far as she could, it sploused loudly about 200 yards away.
Asami sighed, "Babe, if you don't want to talk to me about it that's cool, but please don't stand there and sulk all night, I don't mean to sound harsh but either spit it out or come back inside, but don't just stand here all night trapped in your own head".
Korra nodded, she gave a massive, defeated sigh and mumbled something the older girl couldn't hear.
"Sorry babe I need you to repeat that, you kinda mumbled".
Huffing through her nose Korra said, "I'm just thinking about next year".
Asami's heart sank, of course, it was obvious now, Asami was heading off to university in Zaofu in September whilst Korra was starting her senior year of high-school. For the first time since Korra was born they wouldn't see eachother every day, and just the thought of it hurt like hell.
"Baby" Asami said sympatheticly, "why didn't you tell me sooner, what's going on in your head, talk to me".
Korra scoffed, "yeah right, here I am worried you'll realise how immature I am as soon as you reach your halls of residence at Zaofu and you want me to whine like a little kid about my problems".
Asami sighed and rested her hand on Korra's shoulder, "I don't think your immature Korra, well", she paused, then continued, "not in the way you're thinking about anyway. I don't care that we haven't slept together yet babe, you know that, and you don't drink because of your parents accident, I think that's very responsible of you".
Korra scoffed and muttered "damaged goods".
"Korra, stop" Asami said forcefully, "stop with the self hate, you've gone through so much in your life, don't be so hard on yourself".
"I just. I can't loose you as well" Korra said in a quiet voice.
"Your not going to baby, I promise".
"How can you possibly promise me that"? Korra asked.
"Because I believe in us, that's all I need" Asami said softly before pulling her girlfriend into a caring hug.
"I love you" Korra mumbled into her girlfriend's hoodie.
"I love you too baby, come on inside, I'll make us some hot chocolate" Asami smiled as she pulled back from the hug.
"Oh, oh, can I have those mini marshmallows in mine"? Korra asked, with the most adorable smile Asami had ever seen on her girlfriend's face.
"Of course baby, anything for you".
Together, the two girls and Naga went back up to the spacious beach house for hot chocolate, alot of cuddling and finally some sleep.
Just before she fell asleep with her younger girlfriend in her arms, Asami made a silent promise to herself, and the girl she loves, to never give up on what they have, right here in this bed.
- - - - - -
Five years later, as she was kneeling infront of her speechless girlfriend, asking her the most important question she's ever asked anyone. Asami Sato was so very grateful she was always a women of her word.
Korra: *airbends over Asami to open her door* And here you are, my love. *bows*
Asami: You adorable dork. *pulls her up to give her a kiss then hooks her arm through Korra's*
NEXT DAY
Asami: *walks toward a door*
Korra: *dashes forward to open door with a bow*
Asami: *grins and kisses her before entering*
LATER
Asami: *is near a door*
Korra: *sprints over to open it with a bow*
Asami: *very confused* That's... that's the gate to the trash. Why do I want to go there?
Korra: *turns bright red* Uh, because, um. maybe you needed to take out the trash?
Asami: *hands on hips, exasperated* You don't need to open every door I'm near, you know.
Korra: *smiles, weakly and lets go of the door* Uh, um, well, you know, I just...
Asami: *silences her with a kiss* You adorable dork.
Korra: *grins between kisses* Well, I'm you're adorable dork.
characters that I write for are organized in alphabetical order by fandom and by name. links will lead to my complete list of posted work for said character:
willing to write for characters: romantically (➵ ) platonically (✸) or nsfw (✧)
Character Alphabets (sfw ✸ & nsfw ✧)
Ask Box Headcanons and Blurbes
Agents of shield
Bobbi Morse ✸ ➵ ✧
Daisy Johnson/Quake ✸ ➵ ✧
Jemma Simmons ✸ ➵ ✧
Jiaying ✸ ➵ ✧
Leo Fitz ✸ ➵
Malinda May ✸ ➵ ✧
Phil Coulson ✸ ➵
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Hilda Spellman ✸ ➵ ✧
Madam Satan/Lilith ✸ ➵ ✧
Sabrina Spellman ✸ ➵
Zelda Spellman ✸ ➵ ✧
Doctor Who
Amy Pond ✸ ➵ ✧
Bill Pots ✸ ➵
Clara/Clara Oswald/Oswin ✸ ➵ ✧
Eleven/Smith!Doctor ✸ ➵
Jack Harkness ✸ ➵
Missy/Gomez!Master ✸ ➵ ✧
River Song/Melody Pond ✸ ➵ ✧
Simm!Master ✸ ➵
Thirteen/Whittaker!Doctor ✸ ➵ ✧
Twelve/Capaldi!Doctor ✸ ➵
Five Nights at Freddy (movie)
romantic (➵) platonic (✸) nsfw (✧)
Mike Schmidt ➵ ✸
William Afton ➵ ✸
Vanessa Shelly/Afton ➵ ✸ ✧
Killing Eve
Eve Polastrí ✸ ➵ ✧
Villanelle ✸ ➵ ✧
The Legend Of Korra
Asami Sato ✸ ➵ ✧
Bolin ✸ ➵
Bumi ✸ ➵
Izumi ✸ ➵ ✧
Korra ✸ ➵ ✧
Kuvira ✸ ➵ ✧
Kya ✸ ➵ ✧
Kyoshi ✸ ➵ ✧
Lin Beifong ✸ ➵ ✧
Mako ✸ ➵
Opal ✸ ➵
Tenzin ✸ ➵
The Last Of Us (Games)
Abby Anderson ✸ ➵ ✧
Dina ✸ ➵ ✧
Ellie Williams ✸ ➵ ✧
Joel Miller ✸ ➵
Tommy Miller ✸ ➵
Marvel
Agatha Harkness ✸ ➵ ✧
Bucky Barns/Winter Soldier ✸ ➵
Bruce Banner ✸ ➵
Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel ✸ ➵ ✧
Darcy Lewis ✸ ➵ ✧
Drax ✸ ➵
Gamora ✸ ➵ ✧
Hela Odendottir ✸ ➵ ✧
Hope van Dyne/Wasp ✸ ➵ ✧
Jane Foster/Mighty Thor ✸ ➵ ✧
Kate Bishop ✸ ➵ ✧
Layla El-Faouly/Scarlet Scarab ✸ ➵ ✧
May Parker ✸ ➵ ✧
Mantis ✸ ➵ ✧
Maria hill ✸ ➵ ✧
Monica Ranbough ✸ ➵ ✧
Natasha Romanov/Black Widow ✸ ➵ ✧
Nebula ✸ ➵ ✧
Okoye ✸ ➵ ✧
Peggy Carter/Captain Carter ✸ ➵ ✧
Peter Parker/Spider-Man ✸ ➵
Sam Wilson/Falcon/Captain America ✸ ➵
Scott Lang/Ant-man ✸ ➵
Sharon Carter/Powerbroker ✸ ➵ ✧
Sylvie Laufeydottir ✸ ➵ ✧
Thor Odenson ✸ ➵
Valkyrie ✸ ➵ ✧
Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch ✸ ➵ ✧
Yelena Belova ✸ ➵ ✧
Parks and Recreation
Ann Perkins ✸ ➵ ✧
April Ludgate ✸ ➵ ✧
Donna Meagle ✸ ➵ ✧
Jennifer Barkley ✸ ➵ ✧
Leslie Knope ✸ ➵ ✧
Star Wars
Ahsoka ✸ ➵ ✧
Captain Phasma ✸ ➵ ✧
Finn/FN-2187 ✸ ➵
General Hux ✸ ➵
Han Solo ✸ ➵
Leia Organa ✸ ➵ ✧
Luke Skywalker ✸ ➵
Padmé Amidala ✸ ➵ ✧
Rey ✸ ➵ ✧
Rose ✸ ➵ ✧
Stranger things
Argyle ✸ ➵
Chrissy Cunningham✸ ➵
Dustin Henderson ✸ ➵
Eddie Munson ✸ ➵
El/Eleven/Jane ✸ ➵
Erica Sinclair ✸
Jim Hopper ✸ ➵
Johnathan Byers ✸ ➵
Joyce Byers ✸ ➵ ✧
Karen Wheeler ✸ ➵ ✧
Lucas Sinclair ✸ ➵
Max Mayfield ✸ ➵
Murray Bauman ✸ ➵
Nancy Wheeler ✸ ➵ ✧
Steve Harrington ✸ ➵
Will Byers ✸ ➵
misc.
Alma LeFay Peregrine (mrs peregrine's home of peculiar children)✸ ➵ ✧
Elizabeth Corday (ER) ✸ ➵ ✧
Lady Alcina Dimitrescu (RE:V) ✸ ➵ ✧
Laura DeMille/Madame Rouge (Doom Patrol) ✸ ➵ ✧
Lily Lebowski (Crossing Jordan) ✸ ➵ ✧
Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates (Wednesday) ✸ ➵ ✧
Millie Rusk/MolotovGirl (Free Guy) ✸ ➵ ✧
Miranda Croft (The Flight Attendant)✸ ➵ ✧
Dr. Olivia Octaviouse (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse)✸ ➵ ✧
Not much to say this time. Most of the results were what I expected but I do have some questions about others (please feel free to answer said questions).
If you would like to see the percentages and some commentary, continue reading. If not, I will see you soon for round 3.
Ayame Mikuri (51.9%) vs Miyuri Yukari
Pia Undo vs Tsubasa Hanekawa (75.2%) - I know nothing about Divine Gate, but I do think Pia's outfit is quite cute. A little sad she lost.
Sasara Minagi vs Amaryllis (81.1%) - This was a much larger gap than I expected. Is her story that good or do people mostly just like the design better?
Ren Isuzu (76.3%) vs Kokoro Awane
Kuro vs Nanaka Tokiwa (70.9%)
Kagari Hinata vs Alina Gray (85.7%)
Mikura Komachi vs Yu (76.9%) - Please, I am begging someone to tell me why Yu. Why is she so popular? It can't be because she's a serial killer, other serial killer magical girls have lost this already.
Himena Aika (62.5%) vs Sayuki Fumino
Ashley Taylor (70.7%) vs Meiyui Chun
Mel Anna (77.1%) vs Ryoko Natsu
Hazuki Yusa vs Eternal Sakura (71.2%)
Mayu Kozue (53.4%) vs Kako Natsume
Rui Mizuki vs Kanoko Yachiyo (64.8%) - Aw man, the resident chuunibyou lost...
Masara Kagami vs Juri Oba (57.3%)
Kyoko Sakura (88.8%) vs Tsubaki Mikoto
Riz Hawkwood (75.4%) vs Kanna Hijiri
Chiharu Hiroe vs Mito Aino (59.2%)
Corbeau vs Tsuruno Yui (70.4%)
Yuma Chitose vs Mitama Yakumo (77.6%)
Yuna Kureha (66.2%) vs Riko Chiaki
Ayaka Mariko (74.6%) vs Meguru Hibiki
Momoko Togame vs Ui Tamaki (52.1%) - This was a little closer than I expected.
Ao Kasane (52.7%) vs Suruga Kanbaru - For a while, I really thought Suruga was going to win this.
Gunhild vs Homura Akemi (85.2%)
Sae Kirino vs Nagisa Momoe (74.3%)
Iroha Tamaki vs Yachiyo Nanami (62%) - It feels early to have two major characters face off, but the RNG willed it. And it wasn't that close.
Seika Kumi vs Nayuta Satomi (52.6%)
Karin Misono (56.7%) vs Kanae Yukino
Konoha Shizumi (68.9%) vs Shigure Miyabi
Oriko Mikuni (76.9%) vs Lapin
Olga vs Mifuyu Azusa (59.5%)
Felicia Mitsuki vs Mami Tomoe (72.2%) - Even against another major side character like Felicia, Mami has dominated. All hail Mami.
GO VOTE IN THE ONGOING PRELIMS!!!
Here's the list of contestants btw ^^
Dr. Olivia Octavius - Spiderverse
Entrapta - She-ra
Shion Uzuki - Xenosaga
Princess Bonnibel Bubblegum - Adventure Time
Zelda - The Legend Of Zelda (Specifically BOTW and TOTK)
Winry Rockbell - Fullmetal Alchemist
Dr. Temperance "Bones" Brennan - Bones
Maru - Stardew Valley
Reagan Ridley - Inside Job
GLaDOS - Portal
Futaba Sakura - Persona 5
Alphys - Undertale
Violet Baudelaire - ASOUE
Lisa Tepes - Castlevania
Ms. Frizzle - The Magic School bus
Professor Aurea Juniper - Pokemon
Asami Sato - The Legend Of Korra
Raphaella La Cognizi - The Mechanisms
Dr. Saira Bellum - Carmen Sandiego
Kurisu Makise - Steins; Gate
Dendy - OK KO: Let's Be Heroes!
Penelope Garcia - Criminal Minds
Honey Lemon - Big Hero 6
Elizabet Sobeck - Horizon Zero Dawn
Jadzia Dax - Star Trek: Deep Space 9
Lup - The Adventure Zone
Kal’tsit - Arknights
Annnnd here are the fandoms that will have to go through prelims!!!
Ema Skye vs Athena Cykes vs Aura Blackquill vs Iris Wilson (Ace Attorney)
Roxy Lalonde vs Jade Harley (Homestuck)
Harrow Nonagesimus vs Mercymorn The First (The Locked Tomb)
Pamela Isley vs Harleen Quinzel (DC)
Akane Kurashiki vs Alice vs Lotus (Hazuki Kashiwabara) (Zero Escape)
(The winners of the prelims above will have a spot in the bracket !!)
Instead of making a giant collage I've decided to recap my daily Femslash February posting from twitter/bsky into just one post here (under a cut of course)
February 1st: Suletta Mercury x Miorine Rembran from Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
February 2nd: Falin x Marcille from Dungeon Meshi
February 3rd: Grandmother's of Yuri, Haruka x Michiru from Sailor Moon
February 4th: Yuzuki x Makoto from Skip and Loafer
February 5th: Korra x Asami from Legend of Korra
February 6th: Nomoto x Kasuga from She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat by Sakaomi Yuzaki! It's an ongoing series that I HIGHLY recommend!
February 7th: Madoka x Homura and Kyouko x Sayaka from Puella Magi Madoka Magica
February 8th: Venus x Jupiter x Neptune from We Know The Devil
February 9th: Meryl Stryfe x Milly Thompson from Trigun
February 10th: Catra x Adora from She-Ra and The Princesses of Power
February 11th: Kiki x Namari from Dungeon Meshi
February 12th: Aerith x Tifa from Final Fantasy 7
February 13th: Harley Quinn x Poison Ivy from DC Comics
February 14th: A very special Valentine's Day femslash with Utena x Anthy from Revolutionary Girl Utena
February 15th: Dame Aylin x Isobel from Baldur's Gate 3
February 16th: Luz x Amity from The Owl House
February 17th: Athena x Janey Springs from the Borderlands series
February 18th: Princess Bubblegum x Marceline The Vampire Queen
February 19th: Alphys x Undyne and Susie x Noelle from Undertale/Deltarune
February 20th: Leo x Vega, Peony x Silkrose, and Bunny x Velvet all from indie comics Roadqueen: Eternal Roadtrip To Love, Goodbye, Battle Princess Peony, and Vampire Blood Drive by Mira Ong Chua
February 21st: Starfire x Raven from Teen Titans (2003)
February 22nd: Lana x Mia, Franziska x Maya, Kay x Ema, Aura x Metis, and Susato x Rei from the Ace Attorney series
February 23rd: Agott x Coco from Witch Hat Atelier
February 24th: Sorawo x Toriko from Otherside Picnic
February 25th: Lyn x Florina, Lissa x Maribelle, Edelgard x Dorothea and Dorothea x Petra from the Fire Emblem series
February 26th: Lady x Trish from Devil May Cry
February 27th: Elise and her three love interests Rozenmarine, Freya, and Lebkuchen
February 28th: Any combination of Shadowheart, Lae'zel, and Karlach from Baldur's Gate 3
February 29th: Elster x Ariane Yeong from Signalis
Frustration is fuelled within me every second we stay in our apartment. Pacing back and forth, hands clasped, behind my back, I stare daggers into the ground.
"Y/N, relax." Korra suggests, concern in her face.
Relax? How can I relax now?!
After Aiwei escaped, Korra proposed we use Naga to track down the truth seer but Chief Beifong forbid us to do so! She wants to send us back to Republic City so she can protect Korra! Even Suyin agreed with her much to everyone's surprise and now we're leaving tomorrow!
"Every minute we waste, the further that traitor gets away." I grit out, my steps increasing in their speed and intensity. "This is our best chance to catch Zaheer and we are now losing it!"
"None of us are liking it." Mako comments, his voice so bitter that I can practically taste it. "But we have to listen to the Chief's orders."
Unfortunately, he's right.
"I guess so." I concede and I eventually drop to one of the chairs. "She better know what she's doing."
A loud knock brings the scene to a halt.
Who's knocking at this time of night?
Korra opens the door and there, standing by the entrance, is Suyin.
Wait, Suyin?!
"Su."
"You really think Naga could track Aiwei?"
Huh?!
"Definitely."
"Then, here."
In a flash, I see the matriarch handing Korra some keys. Wait, keys?
"There's a jeep packed with supplies on the east gate." Suyin explains. "It's all gassed and ready to go."
Korra, obviously, is confused by all of this. "What? Why?"
Suyin responds immediately. There isn't a hint of hesitation or regret. "Because I want you to hunt down Aiwei and bring him back to me."
WHAT?
Despite my shock, I manage to speak up. "I thought you said-"
"-I said what Lin wanted to hear and I bought you guys some time." She clarifies. "Go. I'll deal with Lin in the morning."
YES! We can finally catch that bastard!
After a quick hug to Suyin from Korra, we all begin to depart. Before I walk past Beifong, I give her a small smile. Despite our differences, despite the arguments, despite everything, at this moment, we are allies. She helped us and I will be grateful for that.
"Thank you."
Suyin, probably having the same thoughts as I did about our relationship, smiles back. "Don't mention it. Now, go!"
I nod and with a quick dash we head off, Korra on Naga and the rest of Team Avatar in the jeep.
The hunt begins.
TIME SKIP
We have been travelling for hours. Once the sky was as black as Vaatu's heart is now as bright and blue as the hope we now have.
Throughout the trip we all managed to have a little bit of rest. We needed it after all the excitement we had back in Zaofu.
The thought of the metal city reminds me of Lin. She's going to be PISSED when she realises we're gone. Spirits, she probably already knows.
Right now, we're at some local Earth Kingdom desert village. Naga managed to track Aiwei to the small area. He must have took a quick stop.
It isn't much. Just a bunch of run-down and withered buildings bunched up close together. Its clear the village hasn't been well-kept by the populace.
"Aiwei has definitely been here." Korra tells us. She then looks at Naga with a grateful smile. "Nice tracking, girl."
"Let's ask around." Mako suggests, already beginning to walk to some sort of tavern. "Maybe someone's seen him."
We all follow, and we enter inside. Just like the outside village, the tavern isn't well kept. The citizens are just as dirty and sketchy as the area.
I look around the area, trying to spot someone who appears to be at least a little trustworthy and-
Uh oh.
"Shit."
My curse catches my friends attention and they all turn to see what I was talking about.
Right by the entrance, there are five posters. Posters that have pictures of each and every member of Team Avatar. Korra, Mako, Bolin, Asami...and me.
"Wanted posters!" Korra exclaims in shock.
Mako leans forward and narrows his eyes. ""Wanted by Her Majesty, the Earth Queen, for crimes against the Kingdom."
Crimes? Oh, you have got to be kidding me!
"The Queen is still pissed about what happened in Ba Sing Se." I growl like an animal. "The fucking nerve to place a bounty on us..."
"Those airbenders won't hers to keep!" Korra angrily barks out. "I swear, if I see her pinchy little queen face again, I am going to..."
"Uhh, guys..."
Asami?
We all turn to see why she's all of a sudden nervous.
Oh...
There, in the tavern, all of the customers are glaring daggers right at us. The dirt, scars, and ripped clothing amplifies the intimidation they already radiate. I even see one pulling out a long, slick sword and another a sharp spear.
Uh oh...
"Lets get out of here." I quickly mutter and in a blink of an eye we all rush out.
Welp, I guess we should continue the trail. No point sticking around this...fun...place.
We eventually reached another town, much larger, tidier, and generally nicer looking than the one we visit before. Apparently it's a place called Misty Palms Oasis. I guess its an oasis in more ways than one after our las location.
But that pales in comparison to what we found.
Naga found something.
Aiwei's jeep crudely hidden beneath the large rocks that spread across the plains.
Bingo.
"This must be Aiwei's jeep." Asami tells us, pointing out the obvious. "He can't be far."
She's right. Aiwei must be in Misty Palms!"
"Let's get this guy." I tell them, cracking my knuckles. "He must be in that settlement over there."
"No." Mako disagrees, hands raised in a soothing gesture. Then, he points to his younger brother. "Bolin and I will investigate the Misty Palms Oasis. You, Korra, and Asami wait here in case he comes back. Besides, we don't want to call too much attention to ourselves."
Dammit. He's right.
Sighing heavily, I relent. "Very well." I reluctantly agree. "I take it you two would be wearing some disguises?"
"Did someone say disguises?!" a very loud and cheery voice calls out, causing Mako to pinch the bridge of his nose and mutter "Oh no..."
Bolin, clearly more excited than his brother, dashes to the bags of supplies Suyin had provided us and then, in a moment of light speed, whips out a yellow raincoat, so bright that it nearly hurts my eyes, and pulls it all over him and proceeds to bring out some green goggles and slaps it on him. A few moments later and Mako does the same.
Um...
Well, uh, it's certainly a disguise...
I mean, it might attract a lot of attention with its colour but at least its something...
Oh dear.
I trade looks with Korra and Asami and its clear we all share the same thoughts about their...disguise.
"Now we need some backstories!" Bolin continues, clasping his hands together and rubbing them back and forth in a preparation gesture. Then, he dramatically places one on his chest in a dramatic sense of sadness. "I'm an ex-United Forces operative named Ting-Ting. War was the only woman I ever loved, until Ivy came along and showed me what real love is. Tragically, she was taken from me by my archenemy Dr. Razor and-"
"-Enough!" Mako interrupts, clearly fed up with his brother's antics, and begins dragging him towards the Misty Palms. "Let's just find Aiwei."
"Good luck, guys." I tell them and just like that they are off to the local area.
Well then.
"Is there anything in his jeep that can help us?" I ask the two women as I begin walking towards the vehicle.
"Only one way to find out." Asami says. "You check the boot and I'll check the glove department. Korra, you watch out for us."
"On it." We both respond at the same time and we get to our tasks. Korra sets herself upon a large boulder while I go to the back of the jeep. In a quick motion, I pull the lid of the boot open and I am greeted with...nothing. Great.
"Nothing in here." I tell them with irritation, slamming the lid shut. "Any luck with you?"
"Not yet. There isn't seem to be anything of-WAIT! I think I found something!"
Oh shit!
"You found something?" Korra speaks up, sliding down the boulder and joining Asami and I.
The CEO of Future Industries pulls out some sort of note and hands it to Korra. What is it with these guys and notes?
"Xai Bau's Grove, sundown." Korra reads aloud carefully. When she finishes, her features light up in excitement. "This must be where and when Aiwei's going to meet Zaheer!"
"Sure sounds like it." I agree, crossing my arms. "Never heard of Xai Bau's Grove before, though."
"Good thing we have a map." Asami points out and then spreads it across the jeep and begins analysing it with precision and care. "All right. Xai Bau's Grove, where are you?"
Our eyes scour the map, draining and drinking the information before us like we dying of thirst. I can't see the name we are looking for. Dammit!
Almost immediately after we begin our search, a couple of blue butterfly-like spirits land on the map, covering portions of the map.
Asami brushes them away with annoyance. "Go away! I'm trying to find something."
Damn straight. Now, where in the spirits is this pla-
WAIT!
SPRITS!
"Hold on a second." I urgently tell her. "Maybe they are trying to tell us something."
"What do you mean?" Korra asks."
Before I answer her, I do a thorough scan of the Earth Kingdom map one more time to make sure I am not mistaken.
I am not.
"Xai Bau's Grove isn't in the Earth Kingdom or anywhere." I finally answer. "It's in the spirit world! That's why it isn't on the map."
Upon my revelation, their features flash with a new understanding. Asami scrolls up the map and places it away. "You're right! That's got to be it."
"We'll wait for Mako and Bolin to return and tell us if Aiwei is here." Korra declares, her voice full of leadership and authority. "If he is here and he's staying in Misty Palms, then we'll wait until he mediates into the Spirit World."
I nod in agreement. Sounds like a plan.
Eventually, Mako does return but by myself. Before I can panic, he tells us they found out Aiwei is hiding in an inn and Bolin is keeping an eye on him. We tell him of our own discoveries and we agree to stake his room out until sundown and quietly enter his place.
We manage to book a room ourselves opposite to Aiwei's. A perfect place for a stakeout.
Well, almost perfect.
Because this room is fucking awful.
Literally, it's so small its ridiculous with only one bed. Like, its okay for one person I suppose. But still! Naga is literally filling up nearly half of the damn room.
"I'd just like to say, for the record, this room is definitely not perfect." Bolin speaks out our thoughts but is immediately hit in the face by the polar bear dog's tail.
"Understatement of the century." I dryly comment and glance at Korra and Mako peeking out of the window.
Bolin continues his (understandable) complaints. "I thought stakeouts were supposed to be exciting. This isn't. At all!" To avoid total boredom, he begins searching through the room but then gets all excited out of nowhere. "Hey, look! A Pai Sho board! Mako, you want to play?"
"Kind of busy, bro." Mako quickly refuses, focusing on spying on Zaofu's traitor.
"I'll play."
I glance at Asami, and I see her lit up with excitement and anticipation. I didn't know she played Pai Sho.
A few minutes pass and, as I silent observe the multiple games between Bolin and Asami, I come to learn that the CEO of Future Industries is actually a Pai Sho master or, at least, a master of the version she plays. Turns out Pai Sho has multiple versions, which now I realise isn't really surprising since the game is apparently over a thousand years old, and Bolin played a way, WAY different version. Sato's version is slow, methodical, focused on strategizing. Bolin's is fast, reckless, and little thinking. The earthbender doesn't like this, obviously, and seriously asked Korra to standardise Pai Sho rules. The sarcasm she shot back at him went completely over his head.
"So, we know at sundown Aiwei is going to go to the Spirit World." I state, glancing in the directions of Korra and Mako who are staring at the truth seer's own accommodation. "We go to his place and you just meditate into the Spirit World?"
"That's the best plan I can think of." Korra responds, still gazing through the glassless window. She doesn't sound worried at all despite what happened back at Zaofu.
"Korra, you were nearly kidnapped last night." I tell her with complete seriousness. "I don't like the idea of you confronting Zaheer in the Spirit World all alone."
This time, my best friend turns to me with complete determination in her gaze to me. "Y/N, I have to. This is the only way we can find out more about these guys and stop them."
"I know that." I shake my head. "I just..."
I trail off, not really knowing what to say. I'm overthinking this. It's not like Korra can be taken in the Spirit World. Neither she nor Zaheer would have their bending.
But Korra looked so vulnerable back in Zaofu...
I don't want her to be in that state again.
"Maybe I can come with you?" I weakly ask, already knowing the answer.
Korra shakes her head gently. "It's best if I go alone. By myself it will be easier to hide and might give Zaheer a false sense of security."
I nod solemnly. Dammit.
Then, a light touch of her fingers press upon my chin and I see her tilt my chin upwards. I see a small smile on her lips and comfort in her ocean eyes.
"I'll be fine."
Yeah. Yeah, she will. Of course.
"I know." I tell her, a smile slowly spreading on my lips too.
"Ugh!"
And, like that, the tender moment is ruined by Bolin's scream of frustration. Sounds like Asami has defeated him yet again.
A quick glance and, unsurprising, I was correct as I see Bolin laid down on his back, face buried in his palms, and groaning quietly while Asami has a triumphant smile on her face, arms crossed.
Hm. Okay then.
Displaying a big and cocky smirk, I walk over to Bolin and sit down, cross-legged, next to him. "My turn."
"What?" Bolin squeals out, shooting straight back with wide eyes. "Don't do it, Y/N! Asami is too skilled! She's undefeatable!"
"I'm afraid he's right, Y/N." Asami agrees with complete arrogance, her triumphant smile now a smirk. "I'll destroy you just like I did to Bolin."
Oh, really now?
I cross my arms in defiance. "Then you won't mind if I have a go, oh so Pai Sho Master?"
She chuckles at my mockery title I give her. "If you don't mind losing then sure."
Oh, I'm not going to be the one losing.
"I didn't know you played Pai Sho." Asami points out as we reset the board.
"I played a few games of it back on Air Temple Island." I tell her, placing my own pieces back to their starting positions. "Jinora taught me how to play."
"Did you and Korra play together?"
I give her a sly smile. "You really think Korra will play Pai Sho? A game of patience?"
"Hey!" Korra barks out with an offended look, mouth agape. "I can be patient!"
"You can." I concede. "But you can't be patient enough to play Pai Sho."
Asami chuckles. "Sorry, Korra, but I have to agree with Y/N on this one."
"Asami!"
The jet-black woman and I gaze at each other as we hide our snickers behind our mouth as we try to contain our laughter at the sight of Korra's offended and infuriated look.
When the moment subsides, we go back to our board and not too long afterwards we are finished with resetting our arena.
Bolin slumps away melancholily and moves to the side of the two of us and then gives me a dedicated stare. "Avenge me, Y/N!"
I give him a serious gaze that shouldn't really be serious in the first place given the situation. "I will."
I turn to Asami, the woman giving me a hardened glare, and I smirk.
"Your move."
Unlike the previous matches, this one lasts for what feels like a lifetime. Each move her and I make is coordinated, organised, and with purpose. The arrogance that once filled our forms has now drained away as we realise that our opponents are actually good. Really good.
"This is the longest Pai Sho game I have ever seen." Bolin comments.
"This is the longest game I've played." Asami agrees.
"Ditto." I add. I then manage to retrieve a drip of arrogance I had and smirk. "I thought you said you were going to destroy me?"
"Don't get cocky." Asami warns, smiling dangerously. "I don't see you doing any better."
Hm. Touché.
We continue but no more teasing comments are made. This game is dead silent now as we make our moves one by one, piece by piece, strategy by strategy.
I don't know how much time has passed but eventually we reach a deadlock. Our number of pieces are low and equal.
"This can go either way!" Bolin announces, voice full of shock and anticipation.
Asami and I glare at each other, intensity in our eye-lock so powerful and thick you can slice it with a katana.
The sound of an excited fire ferret is the only warning we hear and in a blink of an eye, tiles from the game fly into the air while the board acts as a resting pad for the cute pet.
NO!
"PABU!" Asami, Bolin, and I yell, startling Korra and Mako. In a fit of anger, I swing my arms upward into the air but this accidentally sends Pabu and the Pai Sho board and tiles right into Asami's face!
"Asami, you okay?!" I tell her, moving Pabu away from her and giving it to Bolin.
"I'm fine." The CEO of Future Industries groans out, moving strands of hair away from her face.
"But Mako you should have seen it!" Bolin exclaims, despair in his voice. "It was the most intense game of Pai Sho ever and Pabu ruined it! Now we'll never know who would have won!"
"I'm sorry the game was ruined but just keep it quiet." Mako tells his brother, not having any of it.
Welp. Thanks Pabu. The game between Asami and I will forever be inconclusive. Just peachy.
"I'm sorry for blasting all of that stuff at you." I apologise. "It was an accident."
Asami, now finally tidied herself, gives me a tired smile. "It's okay. I'm just surprised at the strength of that blast. You've really progressed fast with your airbending, huh?"
Warmth rushes to my cheeks in embarrassment and I scratch the back of my neck. "Eh, I'm not that good. I suck compared to Tenzin, Korra, and even the air kids."
"Don't be too hard on yourself." Asami refutes. "For a novice, you're great! I mean, remember back at Zaofu? You deflected an explosion!"
True...I did do that. To be honest I'm surprised I was able to do it. I wasn't even thinking when I did it. I just...did it.
"She's right." Korra agrees, giving me a proud smile. "Not any newbie can do that. You'll be a great airbender."
The heat in my face intensifies and engulfs into flames. I really hope I don't look as red as I am feeling.
"T-Thanks." I tell her, shyly looing downwards. Then, in a surprising boost of confidence, I chuckle. "Sprits, I'm going to have a big arrow on my forehead someday. Imagine that."
"I can imagine it." She tells me with a slight teasing smile. Then, the smile shifts into something tender. "And we'll all be there when you get them."
"You said it." Bolin agrees, wrapping an arm over my shoulders. "An airbending master in Team Avatar?! How cool is that?!"
Huh. Me, an airbending master?
I close my eyes and imagine myself as that. Me, wearing big, bold, red and yellow robes with a cloak similar to Tenzin's that signify my allegiance to the Air Nation with bright blue arrow tattoos all over my body and being clear as day on my hands and forehead.
"Yeah." I tell everyone, giving them a smile. "It would be cool."
"Uh, guys." Mako announces. "I hate to break the moment but it's pretty much sundown. We got to make our move now!"
The friendly atmosphere shatters as we are brought back to the reality of the situation.
It's sundown?! Already?! How long were Asami and I playing Pai Sho for?!
Standing up straight, I gaze at the outside world and I see the all-too familiar orange glow of a sunset.
"Lets do this." Korra declares and she starts marching out of the room. One by one, my friends leave until I am alone.
Taking a deep, hard, breath and release it, I follow.
Just to point out the various moments in visuals & content that El & Max are actually "Korrasami".
The start of the relationship and how it develops, specific scenes, is technically very similar with a jealous first encounter and then becoming close friends and a little more. - While the scenes from LoK were interpreted that they were a couple, a fan ship, and were then later made real, ElMax is a real couple that people believe is just fan made.
Max and El have a habit of touching hands - that's their love language while vision is Lumax.
The "yoga" thing, focusing on memories is a theme. Or just the closing of eyes and choice of color..
Amon threatening to steal Korra's abilities which he ultimately does. Looking into a mirror (a mirror image of Will doing this)....listening to a sports match.
Or Asami attacking her "Papa" who wanted his daughter to join him in his deeds has some very similar vibes to El attacking Brenner.
Then you have Airbending & final fight...
...and Bloodbending.
And of course...
Max and Korra suffer a very similar fate here and the writing of letters is both Korra doing her recovery and Marty writing his letter to Doc Brown. - The Spirit World scene is also adopted with a young Korra in it.
A very important part is the way how El & Henry are made like Raava and Vaatu from Legend of Korra.
In Season 2 there are hints that El is a Spirit through the sign behind her and to dress as a ghost for Halloween.
I just point this out because I talked about it already months ago bc of a tweet by the Stranger Things writers saying "My favorite ship is korrasami" - so, even if there's a tiny bit of Byler here, Korrasami/Raava is much more ElMax. Additionally because Korra's and Asami's love was manifested in the Spirit World in the comics.
Same will happen with El & Max because El sent Max's mind into another dimension through a mind gate and over a rainbow bridge. A dimension of thoughts and dreams unlike the Upside-down which is described as an organism.
I point this out because someone used one line and a sentiment from Korrasami to equate it to Byler and while it might be true that they used a bit of Korrasami for Byler, Korrasami/Raava is at its core much more an inspiration for ElMax as far as I see it.
En route by airship to Ba Sing Se, Korra and Asami escape from their cell but crash-land the airship in the desert. Working with the airship's crew, they escape a massive desert animal and arrive back at the oasis. In Ba Sing Se, the Red Lotus propose to exchange Mako and Bolin for Korra to the Earth Queen. After hearing of Korra's escape, they attack and defeat the Dai Li, and Zaheer uses his airbending to asphyxiate the Earth Queen to death. The Red Lotus destroys part of the city's inner walls, announcing that the city belongs to the people, and chaos breaks out. Zaheer frees Mako and Bolin and gives them a message for Korra. At the oasis, Asami and Korra meet Tonraq, Zuko, and Lin and hear about the revolution.
Enemy at the Gates
As Kuvira's army marches on Zaofu, Suyin refuses to let her city join the new empire, and Korra tries in vain to negotiate a peaceful outcome. Varrick and Bolin come to realize the totalitarian nature of Kuvira's rule, but their escape is foiled by Kuvira's fiancé, Suyin's son Baatar Jr.. While Zhu Li pledges her allegiance to Kuvira, Varrick is forced to weaponize the spirit vines for her, and Bolin is to be sent to a "reeducation" camp. In Republic City, Asami reconnects with her imprisoned father, Hiroshi.