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storiesofsvu · 1 year

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happy thursday its l& o time

spoilers thoughts opinions and random ramblings under the cut

Okay, I know they’re undercover but OC seems to be shoving Jet & Jamie together and that gives me the ick because the actors are like, 13 years apart or something. And I get we can age up or down, but I always base of the actors ages so im uncomfortable here…. LOL.

Man… these guys are always SO obvious when they’re trailing, or like, staking someone out from a car, also, ive seen this chase scene already so I know what’s up, BUT, also ive gotta say, her little parkouring is literally just flashy, it’s not saving her ANY time than if she was just continuing to run. If she wasn’t showing off, she probably could’ve escaped.

Okay…does this case/jewelry shit have ANYTHING to do with the casino bitches?? Or are we now doing one BIG case/arc in the background for the entire season and smaller cases for each episode or two? Like the showrunners don’t know what they’re doing with OC….

Well that was some lazy explanation to cover stablers mom not being there and Eli’s in COLLEGE? Are we SURE? Is the math correct on that?

Yeah this Italian chick is annoying, I do not trust her, and she’s literally an olivia knockoff (again, no bensler shipping here…) BUT REALLY?? *sigh*

AYANNA!!!! FUCKKKK!!!! Dem HIPS girl!! I am looking *disrespectfully*

Okay…Jet clearly isn’t the same age of Ainsley if jet was married when she was 20 and it’s clearly been a while now. I don’t like that….

Is this…like..trafficked girl UC cop breaking cover to help her, has a kid back home… is this not the EXACT plot line from last season with elliot and that girl from the diner? This is lazy…just lazy…im literally only here for Ayanna and jet

Fuck AYANA is so pretty! (and also clearly divorced because no lesbian is doing their nails like that….)

Okay. I got bored during a commercial break and looked it up. Eli was born in s9 ep Paternity. That aired in 2007. It’s 2022. ELI IS FUCKIN 15 YEARS OLD AND HE LAZY WRITING/NOT CARING ABOUT SHIT LIKE THIS MEANS that he’s in college, in a different state, at 15. Not to mention… he was only 3 years old when he moved to Italy, he would’ve gone to Italian schools, he would have an Italian accent. Jfc. Why couldn’t they just say that he went to live with Kathleen??

Okay…mothership time.

Lets be honest, I’m not paying attention to this shit until Samantha’s on screen so I doubt I’ll have much to say LOL.

JFC there are SO many extras/guest stars that have been on a l&o show multiple times before. This is getting ridiculous. Can some more actors relocate to nyc pls?

Ugh can we stop bringing up covid please?? I know it’s all “pull from reality” but cmon…

OH MY GOD A PURPLE SUIT SAM?!?! FUCCCCCKKK ME!

Okay….okay…hear me out… if I end up writing power high femme sam x casual/bottom muncy….don’t come for me…..

“met the old fashioned way, drunk as hell in a biker bar in queens” fuck I love kate

Also there was a whole lot of shying away from terms of specific gender in that dating/partner talk…and tonights ep was directed by the person who played the og lesbian in this franchise… THAT’S SUSPICIOUS…

SAM!! NOW THE TURQUOISE!!??? DID SHE RAID RITAS CLOSET THIS WEEK OR SOMETHING?!!?! (I LOVE IT)

Okay…imma need WAY more background info on what sam’s story is… cause I just know there’s some shit that’s gone down, like I want that history…

Okay. SVU here we go!

Is amanda gonna fangirl tonight or is muncy gonna take that spot? Cause we all know molly loves sports and they do like to add/write in things of the personal actors lives…

I stand corrected… its joe… awe.. poor guy’s by himself?? You KNOW one of the girls would’ve gone with him!

What hotel did they film at? I need to know for fic reasons…wait…is this the homeland hotel…?? (s6 when they were in nyc)

Mothership ended with Sam saying she had a date, the perp in svu mentions having a date and you tell me why im expected sam to pop up over here LOL.

Yaaaasss molly coming in with the title card! A kween! (truly did think we’d have to wait until after amanda was gone but I guess I was wrong about that)

Okay, called muncy being an American football fan, adore that they added that in there.

I LEGITIMATELY CANNOT TELL IF THESE TWO ARE SUPPOSED TO BE FLIRTING OR IF THEY’RE SUPPOSED TO HAVE BROTHER/SISTER SASSY VIBES!!?!????

Octavio with the fucking *hand* thing again jesus

LOL fin… I love you… sweet talkin and bringing people food to get ahead in the case LOL

UGH FUCKING MCGRATH CAN YOU PLEASE GO OFF A CLIFF ALREADY?!?

Muncy simply cannot be straight when she’s sitting on desks like that…. That IS A QUEER

GRACE FINALLY GOT HER CHEETOS!! YAY!

“the vending machine was out of kale” LOL also lol to joe being all health conscious…

THE BRIGHT TEAL HENLEY!! PLEASE!! JOE!! I AM WEAK

Omg grace fake fangirling, I love it

Where the fuck is carisi??

Dude…. You KNOW the cops are there..why the fuck are you now pulling a gun??

Okay so I will admit, I wasn’t paying too much attention to the case at hand, or the perp, like im literally just here to thirst over people at this point but that wasn’t a bad episode. Definitely the best out of the three for tonight. Still pissed that we don’t seem to get to go to court anymore. I also DESPERATELY miss the recurring guest stars that came along with court rooms, defence attorneys and judges and the like. *sigh* maybe next week. 2 more eps with amanda. Do we think they’ve been clowning us with those BTS pictures/videos or will that shit actually happen?

#law and order #law and order organized crime #law and order special victims unit #law and order svu #law and order spoilers

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lil-scout-precure · 1 year

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My thoughts about the JESC 2022 songs (before Ukraine and Armenia's entry releases). Part 1:

(This will be in order of release of the videos at the official JESC YouTube channel)

🇬🇧 Freya Skye "Lose My Head":

United Kingdom sending two amazing songs the same year? Wow, they are really serious this time. Plus the fact UK is returning to the JESC after so long, this is like them saying "You loved Sam Ryder, right? Well, guess what surprise we have prepared, world! See you again in Yerevan!" after years of them being at the bottom of vibes at the ESC.

And MY GOD. THE SONG. It's not a standard "funky pop" song like one could expect from UK for a JESC. Freya has STYLE. The rhythm, the royal queen set and all. Love the song. And she looks like a real queen. One of the JESC fandom favorites (and I agree with them), and one of my chosen ones to win at this year's ESC!

🇳🇱 Luna "La Festa":

Good and catchy song? Check. A cute voice and a good singer? Check. Something innovative besides the "funky pop" vibes? CHECK. The Netherlands really wanted to send a literal party to Yerevan, with a mix of electronic dance-inducing rhythm that surprises you after the traditional "kids pop" first part, with an add-on of those Greek party-like vibes.

After the (totally undeserved) last place of Ayana with her mix of Japanese and Dutch roots in her song, the Netherlands have a fricking chance to avenge her. And like most JESC fans this year, I'm rooting for her to win the contest! Come on, don't leave Ralf Mackenbach (winner of 2009) alone.

🇲🇰 Lara ft. Jovan & Irina "Životot E Pred Mene":

Let's be honest. I didn't expect North Macedonia to send something that would rival their 2021 entry "Green Forces" so easily. But gosh. Their 2022 song is as catchy AF. Slow-paced, but moving and groovy! (And has a doggie :3)

While it sounds (and the videoclip looks) like your typical song about friendship, it has an extra weight: It's okay to love, but there's plenty of time for it. Why don't just enjoy life the best you can (and while you can) at its best? (Finally a fricking song that I can show my parents to tell them I'm not in love with anyone yet, and it's best to wait). Not into my "greatest" favorites, but I could love them winning or having a Top 5 place at the contest!

Ps. Btw, the song's music gives me vibes of a Mad Rat Dead OST, in a good way. Something you can put in the game as a mod and enjoy it :D

🇲🇹 Gaia Gambuzza "Diamonds in the Skies":

It looks like Malena's victory last year has really influenced the vibe of most songs for this year's JESC. Because Malta's modern electro-pop yet calm song really hits the spot to make its way through the contest with a banger of a melody and a good videoclip :D

With something that reminds you of something between a good videogame and a futuristic space vibe, it is cool! The concept of Gaia being an ethereal entity from another dimension trying to communicate with the guests of the video and guide them to her world in a family-friendly "Stranger Things" way caught my attention. Like North Macedonia, not of my "greatest" favorites, but if they manage to win this year's JESC, this can make Destiny (winner of 2015 and representing Malta at ESC 2021) and me proud!

🇪🇸 Carlos Higes "Señorita":

This meme could not be more FRICKING ACCURATE now in this JESC's eve. Let me explain:

UK has a banger of a song that could mean the end of the bad rap the Brits got at the contest in general, depicted by this phrase at Netflix's ESC movie:

But remember who was next to Sam Ryder at the podium of this year's ESC besides Kalush Orchestra (Ukraine's singers and ESC 2022 winners), and had also EVERYTHING to win the contest like he did? The queen herself Chanel Terrero, from Spain. And guess what? SPAIN IS GONNA SEND A POTENTIAL WINNER AGAIN WITH THIS JESC!

The video, with no music, looks like another revamp of "Reir" o "Palante", but THE SONG itself is something UNIQUE! It is SPANISH AF, with good vocals and a catchy rhythm. This is Spain saying "You loved Chanel, right? Well, guess what? We are not gonna drop that quality for this year's JESC!". As long as the live Finale version doesn't ruin this song, Carlos could be alongside María Isabel (winner of 2004) and give Spain not only their second JESC victory, but also their 2022 victory they really deserved.

Bottom line: "Lose My Head" is to "Space Man" like "Señorita" is to "Slo-Mo". And I can't debate with the JESC fandom seeing both songs at the Top 3, or at least one of them winning the victory its ESC equivalent couldn't have. This is my "chosen one" favorite, the one I would expect to win.

Wait for the next part, this is just starting!

#esc cause why not #nicky's chatter #jesc 2022

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akatsukichelsei · 3 years

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presenting: some lads

#takarazuka #asami jun #kizuki yuuma #a en #tsukigumi #i miss their bromance so much #hank stop divorcing aasa from her bros!!!!#you took mayupon AND hitoko away from her!!#but its okay she has ayana now #and mayupon snd tama are widowed bros who found each other 🥺#its all good

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lexis-trash · 3 years

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yttd: kai

fnf: tabi

!!! Thanks Keiji :]

Kai Satou

Favorite thing about them: I'm very interested in his backstory and I hope we can learn more about him... Also he's so pretty what the fuck

Least favorite thing about them: He dies pretty early and after the laptop scene in chapter 2, he isn't really mentioned again :/

Favorite line: "

brOTP: Mai and Kai, I imagine them trying to impress Q-Taro with their cooking/baking skills and Q-Taro just 👁👄👁

OTP: Kai and Q-Taro, sorry but I've already developed a whole au where no one dies and these two fall in love (If we get Qkai content in Kai's island mode I might actually lose my fucking mind /pos) but also Kai x Midori (its a personal reason-) but Kai: "I can fix him" while Midori makes his yandere themed tumblr blog

nOTP: Kai and any minors. Especially Sara.

Random headcanon: Kai is Sara's older brother. Not biologically, but he's always over at the Chidouin household so eventually Mr. and Mrs. Chidouin are just like "This is our son now" (au where Mr. Chidouin doesn't decide "teehee death game 😊")

Unpopular opinion: He probably has the most art of his death than any other character and that makes me sad

Song I associate with them: Lysergide Daydream by Will Wood

Favorite picture of them: this one because wtf is happening in this image

Tabi (FNF)

Favorite thing about them: Hehehe Russian🥴 also his songs go fuckin dummy and he's GETTING ANOTHER WEEK HE DESERVES IT SM

Least favorite thing about them: I don't think I have something that I don't like... I don't like the jacks in "Genocide". They're hard for me to play without physically feeling pain :( And this isn't a Tabi only thing, but whenever a mod character says that they're gonna kill boyfriend... Why don't they just do it? Most of the time they're like "I'm going to kill you!!...After we finish singing!!"

Favorite line: Ahhh im tied between "Like she used me once, now look who I am, just a floating skull with an invisible body, I’ve lost everything!" And "JUST DIE!!!"

brOTP: Ayana and Agoti.

OTP: Tabi and Agoti! I'm pretty sure Agoti is straight in canon but shhh it's okay. They're both kind of hotheaded so idk if it would work out but y'know sjsnsj

nOTP: Tabi and Ayana. I prefer to see them just as friends. Also him x girlfriend because its pretty obvious that he was used by her family.

Random Headcanon: Agoti, Ayana, and Tabi bought an apartment and they all live together in beautiful chaos

Unpopular Opinion: Everyone that says he rips off Whitty and Tricky will die by my blade </3

Song I associate with them: It would be lazy to just list the songs from his week so i'll say "Bitch Came Back" by Theory of a Dead Man

Favorite picture of them:

#lexis trash #yttd #kai satou #yttd kai #kimi ga shine #friday night funkin #fnf #fnf tabi

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lis-likes-fics · 4 years

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ᛖᚦᚨᚾ (Elijah Mikaelson x Reader) - Chapter One

Y/N and Elijah had been together for a year. They'd done so much together and they'd loved every minute of it.

But one full moon, Niklaus and Henrik snuck out to watch the men turn into beasts. That was forbidden. Henrik paid the price.

They had been walking around the village with Elijah, holding hands and talking happily when she heard a loud yell.

Y/N turned her head in the direction of the sound.

"Mother!" Niklaus' voice rang through the air.

Niklaus came from the trees, carrying a body in his arms. She recognized him everywhere.

"Henrik!" Rebekah yelled. Niklaus called his mother again and she came running from the small house.

"No, no!! What happened?" Esther cried as she ran to her son. Y/N covered her mouth with her hand as she saw Henrik.

Niklaus cried, "The wolves! I am sorry, I'm so sorry!"

Y/N ran from Elijah's arms and up to Henrik's body. She and him had been close since she and Elijah had gotten together.

Esther turned to Ayana, another witch in the village, and said, "We must save him. Please, there must be a way!"

Ayana shook her head, "The spirits will not give us a way, Esther. Your boy is gone."

Y/N kneeled next to his body, grabbing his hand and saying, "May you be with the kind spirits now, my friend."

Y/N's family had been killed by werewolves when she was only three and was taken in by another witch, Astrid. When her mother, father, and older brother were lost, the woman had taught her the ways of the spirits and how to connect with them.

She never knew her family, not even who they were, what they were called.

Esther clutched her son's body and cried out. Elijah stared at the body of his littlest brother and took a breath, trying to keep his control.

He placed a hand on Y/N's and helped her stand. She dug her face in his neck and Elijah held her to him.

Later that day, Y/N had taken a walk to clear her head. Henrik was a good friend and would have soon enough been her brother as well.

But with him gone, everything had changed.

Though, Y/N had news for Elijah. She was to bare his child. She didn't know how to tell him. He was already going through a lot after his brother died earlier just that day.

What would she say?

She heard a noise behind her and turned quickly. Elijah stood near a tree and spoke, "Forgive me. I did not mean to scare you."

Y/N shook her head, "It's okay, Elijah."

He walked over to her and said, "I'm sorry about Henrik. I know he meant a lot to you."

She told him, "He was your brother. He meant a lot to you as well and I'm sorry he's gone."

Elijah swallowed the lump in his throat and nodded. He pulled her close and placed a kiss on her lips.

"I love you, Y/N." He said.

She smiled and responded, "I love you, too."

She gazed into his eyes and took a breath as she began, "Elijah, I need to tell you something."

He searched her eyes and asked, "Yes?"

Y/N began, "I-"

"Son." Someone interrupted. You both looked over and saw Mikael. He put his hands behind his back and told him, "Return home. We are to have a family dinner and you are required to attend."

Elijah nodded and told him, "Yes, father."

Mikael turned and left and Elijah turned back to her. "What was it you needed to tell me?"

Y/N sighed and brushed a strand of hair behind his ear and told him, "It's nothing. We can discuss it later. Now, go to your family."

Elijah asked, "Are you sure?"

She nodded and told him, "I'm sure. Go, Elijah."

He nodded and kissed her before turning and returning home. Y/N sighed and headed back to the village and to her own home.

It was the dead of night. Some in the village were still awake, talking with each other and some eating together.

Y/N sat at home, gazing at the moon from her window. There was a scream and she jumped. There were cries from over the village and you got out of your bed, fear striking you.

Astrid rushed into Y/N's room. Y/N panicked and asked, "What's going on?!"

Astrid kept as calm as her nerves would allow and told her, "There are beasts in the village."

Y/N furrowed her brow, "The werewolves? Why would they come here and attack us?"

Astrid shook her head, "Not the wolves, my dear. Something else. An abomination to nature. You must go. Run and make sure you are not found. You must not be caught by these beasts."

"What about Elijah!" You exclaimed.

Astrid shook her head, "I'm sure he'll be okay. Go, now. Before it is too late."

As she said this, Astrid made her way to the window and showed Y/N the way out.

Y/N cried and ran up to her. She gave her a hug and said, "I love you, Mother." Astrid let a tear drip down her face.

Y/N never called her mother before, knowing she wasn't her real one. But Astrid has been there for her for so long that she was.

She cried, "I love you, too, my darling."

She let go of Y/N and ushered her to the window. She moved as quickly as she could with a dress on and got out.

Y/N hovered by the window and put a hand on her stomach. Astrid told her, "Take good care of the little one."

There was a crash and Astrid pushed Y/N away. "Go!" Y/N cried and ran, getting as far away as possible.

A distant scream filled the air and Y/N cried, tripping over the dress. But she knew she had to keep moving.

She stood on shaky legs and ran as far as they would allow her.

Y/N woke the next morning by a stream, propped against a tree. She looked around and wondered how she got there.

Then memories of the night before rushed into her mind. She cried, remembering the screams of the village, the screams of her mother, the fear for her Elijah's and child.

She had hoped it was all a dream.

But it wasn't.

Y/N stood from the ground and washed her face in the stream. She took in a breath and stood up.

She'd known the woods like the back of her hand. But she had run so far that she was in unfamiliar territory.

She remembered what her birth mother used to sing to her all those years ago as a little girl, 'Follow the brightest star in the sky, or follow the everlasting stream. Then you will know, in your heart, where to go, when you are lost in a dream.'

Y/N sighed and began walking, following the stream. Everything told her not to go back, that only danger lies there.

But she had to know if there was a chance Astrid had survived. She had to know if Elijah was okay.

Y/N walked for hours. Her feet ached and her stomach growled. Soon enough, she came by an apple tree.

She examined it closely, trying to make sure it wasn't poisonous. She brought an apple to her nose and took a whiff.

The smell was light and sweet. She then took a small bite from the apple and found a sweet taste.

She confirmed it to be safe to eat and picked a few. As she walked, she ate her apples and stayed by the stream. She came across a familiar path and knew she was close. About a ten minute walk from there.

Her little home came in sight. A fire must have been burning because there was smoke rising from the house.

Y/N rushed over and crawled through the window again, still not knowing if it was safe to go around the front.

She looked around, looking for Astrid. She couldn't find her anywhere so she went to look somewhere in the village.

She put a long coat on, one that covered her face so she wasn't seen. Before she made her way from the house, she saw a large fire in the center of the village.

The other residents gathered around as people threw bodies of the dead from last night into the fire.

Her eyes scanned the bodies of people she knew. Tears pricked at her eyes as she tried to force them down.

It wasn't until she saw a necklace lying to the side of one, still fastened around the neck of the woman, that she cried out.

"Astrid!" She yelled, running over to her. People stepped aside and let her get to the body. Y/N dropped to her knees as tears streamed down her face.

"No, no, no." She said. Y/N grabbed her hand and held it to her heart. Astrid gasped and her tears slowed. People around them muttered and Y/N watched closely.

Astrid gasped for air and her breath slowed when she saw Y/N. She spoke in a broken, gasping voice, "M-M-M..."

You said, "Ssh, it's okay."

"M-Mikaelson." She stuttered.

Y/N's eyes furrowed her brows as confusion settled in. But the confusion subsided and pain overtook her as Astrid's eyes closed.

"Mother?" She asked. No response. "Mother?!" Y/N yelled.

She cried again, tears streaming freely. The residents left her to mourn as they tended to the other bodies, tossing them in the fire.

After some time, Y/N's tears came to a halt, too exhausted to continue crying.

She grabbed the necklace and took it from around Astrid's neck, not touching the charm. Y/N stared at the silver snake swallowing its tail that hung from the string.

She placed the charm in her hand and it moved. Out of surprise, Y/N dropped the pendant to the ground.

She looked at it carefully before picking it up again. The snake removed its tail from its mouth and slithered to her.

Y/N smiled, remembering how Astrid loved snakes. The snakes tongue darted out of its mouth. Slowly, the snake began to slither up her arm and up to her shoulder.

It perched there and curled up again, opening its mouth. The snake's mouth then closed around its tail and the snake stopped moving once again.

A string grew from the pendant and around Y/N's neck. The string adjusted to her neck and the pendant fell from her shoulder, hanging from the bottom of the string.

Y/N smile again. Astrid would make a necklace like this. She wondered what the necklace did.

But the smile didn't last long. Y/N knew that she probably wasn't safe here. She hadn't seen any of the Mikaelsons since she returned and she feared it might have been because they were caught by the beasts.

Maybe that's what Astrid was trying to tell her.

Y/N kept her mind from it. She traveled to her house and looked around. Taking a breath, Y/N grabbed her hand-stitched bag and grabbed handful of her belongings.

She packed clothes, food, and sentimentalities. She took one last look at the house before turning and leaving.

She set off before nightfall and headed down the stream to find a new home.

As the moon rose in the sky, Y/N took a break from her walking and watched the moon. She smiled at how the full moon looked.

Wait, she thought, The wolves change on full moons. Y/N panicked as she heard the sound of rustling leaves.

She turned briskly, fearing what may be behind the shadows. "Come out." She ordered in the best demanding voice she could do.

Another group of leaves rustled and twigs snapped. Y/N was growing fearful as she wondered what was moving around her.

"Who are you?" Y/N asked as she tried to find out what was watching her.

A voice spoke. A familiar voice. "Hello, daughter of Axel." He said.

Y/N turned and saw Mikael. She would have been even a little bit relieved if she hadn't been so scared and confused.

"Mikael? You're alive?" She asked. Mikael made a face, "Well, of course, I'm alive. Why wouldn't I be?"

Y/N suddenly felt embarrassed. "After what I saw, what I heard. The attack of the beasts last night...I didn't know who all had died. I saw none of you and thought you'd been lost as well."

He shook his head with a smirk, "Lost? Oh, heavens no. The 'beasts' that attacked last night were us."

"What?" Y/N asked in disbelief. "What happened?"

Mikael waved a hand and said, "That doesn't matter. None of it will in a moment. You'll be too busy not breathing to care."

Y/N stopped, "What?" She took a step back and put a hand on her stomach. The veins under Mikael's eyes came to the surface as his eyes went dark.

He gave a menacing smile as he showed off fangs.

What was he?

Y/N took a few steps back and said, "Mikael, please. Please don't do this."

He took taunting slow steps toward her and Y/N panicked.

Mikael ran up to her at an inhuman speed and before he could do anything, she blurted, "I bare Elijah's child!"

He stopped and took a step back. "What?" He spat. She spoke urgently, "I am with child and it belongs to Elijah."

Mikael thought to himself. "This better not be a trick because I remain unamused."

Y/N shook her head, "I swear on my life that this is no trick."

The veins crept away as the fangs disappeared. She took a deep breath and calmed herself.

"You aren't going to kill me?" She asked, still uncertain of Mikael's intentions.

He shook his head, "No. If you really do bare my son's child, killing you would not be in my best interest. I am not looking forward to the end of my bloodline."

Y/N placed a hand on her stomach and calmed herself again. Mikael suddenly rushed to her, standing in front of her in no time as he forced her head back. "What are you doing?!" Y/N panicked, struggling to get out of his hold.

Mikael spoke, "I'm doing you a favor. The magic that turned my family and me is linked in you as well." He grabbed something from a pocket. When she saw the clay container in his hand, she furrowed her brows, unsure of what was inside.

He held her head back, prying her mouth open as he forced the liquid in her mouth and made her swallow it. The taste of nickle invaded her senses as she were forced to drink. It was no question, this was blood.

Y/N tried to spit it out, but Mikael made sure there was no way of doing that. When she'd drank every drop of blood there was, he pulled back from her. She gasped for breath, coughing as she supported herself against a tree.

"Don't worry. You'll be fine." Mikael said. He straightened her up and placed his hands on her shoulders. He then snapped her neck, quick and painless, without blinking.

Y/N gasped awake, looking around frantically. Her necklace pulsed and it felt like the magic inside of it was moving throughout her body.

When it suddenly stopped, Y/N furrowed her brows. Though, her thoughts were interrupted by a burning in her throat.

She looked up in the sky and closed her eyes shut, the light hurting them. She had a headache worse than any before and her mouth hurt slightly.

In her pain, she yelled in frustration. Mikael appeared strangely in front of her, quicker than a flash of light it seemed. He was covered by a cloak, keeping his skin covered.

"What did you do to me?" She asked as she squinted her eyes to look at him. He only told her, "I've made you stronger. Oh, be more grateful. At least I didn't kill you."

Y/N gulped and asked, "Axel...earlier you called me the daughter of Axel. Why?"

He told you, "Because that's who your father was. Do you not know your own heritage?"

Y/N looked away, looking to the ground, which felt better on her eyes. She shook her head embarrassed. "I do not know who they are."

Mikael rolled his eyes, "Well, would you like to know?"

Y/N looked at him, not being able to tell why Mikael was doing any of this. "Why? Why would you do me the service of telling me?" She asked.

Mikael shrugged, "No one should have to live not knowing who their family is." Y/N waited for a moment, trying to see if he was lying. She finally nodded and said, "I want to know."

He turned to her, holding up a finger, "First...you need to feed." He sped away, leaving you breathlessly surprised, before coming back just the same. Though, this time, a woman screamed and shouted for Mikael to unhand her.

He tossed her down, throwing her to the ground in front of Y/N. She scooted away, hitting the back of a tree.

"Drink." He told her. The woman screamed again, but Mikael picked her up by the collar of her dress and looked her dead in the eyes. "You will not make a sound. Do you understand?"

The woman nodded and was thrown to the ground again. She silently cried and looked at her as she pleaded silently for her life.

Y/N looked at her, then back up at Mikael. "I cannot. I will not." She told him. He lifted the woman's head up, pushing her hair to the side and cutting her neck to let some of her blood drip onto her skin.

Blood began to spill from the wound and it called to Y/N. Her mouth watered as she tried to keep her control, and it disgusted her.

Mikael brought the woman closer and said through clenched teeth, "Drink."

Y/N tried shaking her head but she felt her control slipping away as she moved closer. The woman shook her head but Y/N didn't care.

She was focused on the blood.

She wanted it.

She craved it.

Y/N slowly crept forward and pressed a finger against the woman's neck. She brought the bloody finger to her mouth and sighed.

It was delicious.

Y/N rushed to her and bit down on her neck, bringing her blood in mouthfuls. The heartbeat of the woman sped up and Y/N could hear it getting louder.

The heartbeat began to slow and Y/N could feel the woman stop struggling. Slowly, the beat faded until there wasn't one anymore.

Y/N finished off the woman and pulled away. Her mouth was covered in blood and it began to drip onto her dress.

It was euphoric!

The feeling of power that she felt in her body was indescribable.

She felt stronger, but she also felt guilty. She had just taken a human life. You couldn't undo that.

The guilt subsided as pain shot to her gums. She opened her mouth and brought her hands to it as a piercing pain filled them.

Mikael smiled as he watched fangs pierce through her gums. Y/N stopped and felt them, immediately cutting her finger with how sharp they were.

She watched as the wound healed almost immediately after and wiped the blood from her finger.

"What am I?" She asked.

Mikael smiled maliciously, "Call yourself what you will."

Y/N's eyes widened and she sat back against the tree. Suddenly, her skin began to burn. The searing of her flesh brought her back to reality and she looked down to see a ray of sunshine beaming on her skin.

Mikael stood over her, blocking the sun. He then picked her up and, in a flash, they were in a small cave.

Mikael set her down and spoke, his voice echoing off the walls. "For every strength, there is weakness..."

Y/N stood and walked around the cave, finding it the only way to calm her nerves. Even a little bit. "The sun is our enemy."

Mikael glanced down at her and informed her, "Our neighbors who had opened their homes to us could now keep us out. The flowers at the base of the white oak tree burned, and prevented compulsion."

Y/N tilted her head, "Compulsion?"

"Mind manipulation." He clarified, "The spell that made us what we are decreed that the tree that gave us life could also take it away...so we burned it to the ground."

Y/N covered her mouth. She had so many memories of that tree. Village festivals, games with her neighbors, memories with Elijah. Now it was gone.

Y/N felt like she could cry. Like she could sit there and sob for hours.

Mikael could see the tears forming in her eyes and told her, "Emotions are heightened. Sadness turns to sorrow. Angry to rage."

A small burn in Y/N's throat reminded her that she was hungry. "Why do I still crave blood?"

He informed her, "Blood had made us reborn and it was blood that we crave above all else. You will be unable to control it for a long time."

Y/N looked down and asked, "And what of my child?"

Mikael simply told her, "If not for the necklace you wear now, your child would be dead. The necklace will protect you and your child for as long as you both wear it and live."

Y/N grabbed the necklace and examined it. Mikael glanced out of the cave and told her, "You will stay here until the sun goes down. You are not to come to the village, or I will strike you down myself. I will bring you meals as long as you do as I say. Disobey me, and I will tear you apart. Do you understand, girl?"

She nodded and Mikael began to leave. Y/N stopped him as she asked, "What about my family? You said you'd tell me-"

"You will know tomorrow. For now, I must return home." He told her.

"And Elijah? Is he alright?"

Mikael turned to her and nodded, "My son is fine."

"Will I see him again?" She asked, hopeful.

"If I so choose." He said. He then turned and left, rushing away and leaving Y/N on her own.

The next day, Mikael told her of her family as he had promised.

Her father was a warrior, one who had fought beside Mikael once and had fallen in battle. A survivor of their enemy had found her mother, Brenna, and her brother, Gunner, and slaughtered them.

Mikael was her father's friend, so when he saw this happening, he saved you and killed the man who had attacked her family.

"Axel was...my friend." Mikael had told Y/N. She understood as he told her this.

She now knew of her family. Now she wondered what it would have been like if they had lived.

Always and Forever Tags: @alien-sida @xxwritemeastoryxx @melodiclovesong @thebrotherssalvatore321 @satedbond @strangerliaa

#the originals #the vampire diaries #fanfic #elijah mikaelson #elijah mikaelson x reader #elijah x reader #elijah mikaelson x y/n #elijah mikaelson fanfiction #fanfiction

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saltysmoothie · 3 years

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ayana 🍂 and 🌹, april 💫, veron 🌻 and 🌿 !!!

oh hello!!! ahh very good questions, I am SO sorry I answered them so late but here we go >:3c

Ayana

🍂 Does your OC enjoy hugs? What do they do as a show of affection for: their friends, their family, their significant other(s) or for strangers? Over all what are they like with recieving affection from others?

ahhhh. Ayana appreciates a good hug once in awhile, but she honestly handles it better if shes asked beforehand about it. Hugs are good and all! But honestly there is on other way that she uses to display affection for people she knows. She also shares affection by talking to them, asking how they’re doing, just listening to them. Shes an adventurous person, but she’s also an adventurous person who overstuffs her bag with medical kits and food and all that just so if anybody she knows isn’t doing well, well, she’s got just the thing to help them. She’s a very sympathetic person who enjoys fawning over folks shes close with, and with friends and family, that’s no different. With strangers, she just tries to be as averagely courteous and charismatic as possible. She also displays affection by talking about the things she’s excited about, she can’t really talk to many people about it except probably Serendipity about demon related stuff, which is her passion but Holy shit I saw this really interesting demon today and got close enough to me and it put its head in my lap. That was a miracle. Ayana is also okay with like getting affection, beyond getting hugged being the one thing you need to tell her about the real way to get to her affectionately is reciprocating her care, asking if she’s okay, ultimately just trying the same things she does to other people, because honestly? She just forgets about herself sometimes, trying to get wound up with everyone else. Snapping her back into a healthy groove like that and making her realize she’s effectively going against what she wants for other people is a good way to show care for her, not just through physical affection.

🌹 Where in the world does your OC feel most at home? Is there any reason why? If it’s not the place they were born, where were they born? Is there a certain somebody that makes them feel at home where ever they may be? What does home mean to them?

Honestly like... outside. Hanging outdoors is something Ayana has always loved, she thinks the indoors can be nice and all but it’s so much more fun to find something to do outside, she’s not picky where she ends up going, she just knows she kind of wants to hike or bike or do whatever. And when I mean outdoors I mean the more isolated serene locales are the kind of thing she’s looking for, she’s still a bit of an introvert so freedom from hustle and bustle, and people, is what she desires when she wants to relax or feel all warm an fuzzy again. Ayana was born in a household where her family definitely inspired her nature of safety and care, and it’s good that she developed these traits because she wants to be from her actual home as much as possible(not for bad reasons or anything, she just likes hikes, man). Since meeting Serendipity, home amongst these places she holds near and dear has only strengthened, the two of them often hang out like that and the fact that she now has a person she frequently goes out with just makes everything so much better for her. Home for her is so loose but it feels like wherever nice little outdoor quiet area they go, they could probably feel comfortable, yknow?

April

💫What is your favourite fact about this character and why?

Okay so. April mains the plain slosher, a weapon they really enjoy using, right? But when they aren’t using it as a weapon, they put bugs they want to move from one place to another in it, and they’ll often carry it around really close to them so said bugs don’t bounce around in there unsafely, they know sometimes it might get rough but they try to be as careful as possible. They keep trying to write reminders to find a safe little cage for insects and bugs, but they just. Always forget to bring it? So it’s just always the slosher. They’ve helped out a myriad of insects/bugs/arachnids/etc. like centipedes, big spiders, beetles, cicadas, crickets, the like..... Even if they pose harm to them seeing them in an area they’re not supposed to be where they could get hurt prompts them to help the little buggers(heh) out.

Veron

SHIT MAN, YOU ASKED THE EXACT SAME QUESTIONS FOR VERON THAT SQUISH DID. IS THAT A COINCIDENCE?? DID YOU TWO HAVE THIS PLANNED??? ARE YOU JUST THAT EAGER TO HEAR THAT OUT OF VERON?? /hj

I’ll link the answers to that here, but I think I neglected to mention for that 🌻 question it’s definitely been how their view of the fantasy furcon party has changed for them, and seeing them get along so well that’s made them really happy to be a part of it. They weren’t sure if this group of people were gonna get along with them at first, but seeing how much we all care about each other has definitely made them happy. Maybe I mentioned that already idk. Either way thats like. Reed’s OC Question DLC, just for you. A treat.

#my ocs #ask game #ask meme #oc meme #thank you for the asks it took me so long because I was very tired yesterday #but I appreciate them ; w ;#veron #veron pulstus #ayana #april #april sandstrom #ask #answered #nevermore117

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carneaderunt · 5 years

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𝙿𝙸𝙴𝙲𝙴𝚂 𝙾𝙵 𝙰 𝙿𝚄𝚉𝚉𝙻𝙴. how two wrongs make a right.

𝚊𝚔𝚊. how the two fragmented & distorted versions of qetsiyah’s immortality spell can combine to make someone a true immortal.

first up on my meta rewrites , i’d like to address probably my favorite headcanon i’ve ever come up with over the past five years of writing kennedy. it all starts with a simple question ——— 𝚆𝙷𝙰𝚃 𝚆𝙾𝚄𝙻𝙳 𝙷𝙰𝙿𝙿𝙴𝙽 𝙸𝙵 𝙺𝙴𝙽𝙽𝙴𝙳𝚈 𝙳𝙸𝙴𝙳 𝚆𝙸𝚃𝙷 𝚅𝙰𝙼𝙿𝙸𝚁𝙴 𝙱𝙻𝙾𝙾𝙳 𝙸𝙽 𝙷𝙴𝚁 𝚂𝚈𝚂𝚃𝙴𝙼 ?

so i first posed this question in october of 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝟻 , sometime around the beginning of season seven of 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚍𝚒𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚜. i discussed my theory on what would happen & asked for any alternative ideas from my followers at the time. it’s an interesting theory to look back on because i had been toying with the concept in my head for several months prior to making the post ( i think since about may of that year ) , & little did i know at the time that later on in season seven , kennedy would be dealing with this exact scenario. originally , i had no set plans on when & truly 𝚒𝚏 i would put kennedy through such an ordeal , but the opportunity arouse in 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 & about a month later & with some helpful plotting with my dear friend @crazyimpulsive , it was decided that kennedy did in fact die with vampire blood in her system at the end of the episode.

so before i delve into how kennedy dies in 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 , let’s first look at why i’m posing this question in the first place.

for all of its flaws , the mythology of the vampire diaries is vast & very interesting. like most twenty-somethings i know , i went through a vampires / werewolves / witches / & other supernatural entities phase that sprung from the popularity of those characters & tropes in the media at the time. i’m not saying i ever grew out of it because , well , i’m still here aren’t i ? but i was a little less interested in high school when i first started watching 𝚝𝚟𝚍 in vampires than i was in middle school , & so when i got to silas & amara , a lovely couple of immortals in ancient greece , well , i found them a lot more interesting than i thought i would ( 𝚔𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚊𝚕𝚠𝚊𝚢𝚜 𝚋𝚎 𝚖𝚢 𝚏𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚜𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚊𝚝 𝚊 𝚌𝚕𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 ). what was more interesting than the characters themselves was the powerful immortality spell qetsiyah had developed , which had been the originator for vampirism spell that runs through the blood of most of our favorite characters.

a spell that , if kennedy died with vampire blood in her system , would also now be running through her veins too.

okay , cool , awesome , problem solved. kennedy’s a vampire , right ? no ? okay , well why wouldn’t she be ?

first , let’s recall how the vampirism spell was created. esther modified qetsiyah’s original spell. ayana , the bennett witch who was friends with esther & mikael , refused to perform the spell believing it a crime against nature. if i remember correctly , it’s unclear whether esther had come across the spell or if ayana had informed her of the spell before warning her against it. but what is clear is the spell is 𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚍 from qetsiyah’s immortality spell. it’s basically a knock off , generic version , was probably poorly translated from the original greek , some of the ingredients had to be changed , etc , so instead of creating immortal beings like silas & amara & starting a new line of doppelgängers in their wake , it made the mikaelsons vampires. & every person from then on who died with vampire blood in their system would go into transition , which upon the consumption of human blood would transform them into vampires.

so 𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚍 + 𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑 = 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗. 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 + 𝚑𝚞𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚍 = 𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎. simple enough. but what happens when you add another spell into the mix ? a spell that would halt the process of becoming a vampire.

does 𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚋𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚍 + 𝚛𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 + 𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑 = 𝚝𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 ?

let me explain why i don’t think it would. first , because the reincarnation spell used on this blog is part of my own personal mythology i wanted to add into the 𝚝𝚟𝚍 universe , it needs it’s own breakdown. the gist of the spell works like this , because kennedy has the spell on her soul , when her body dies , her soul moves onto her next life & body , which appears identical to her last ( this is mostly for convenience sake sake & also because some myths of reincarnation do include the person looking the same. as for the scientific details , i suppose somewhere along the line kennedy , evelyn , & eliza can trace their lineage back to the petrovs but i have not expanded on how yet ). i’ve never discussed the specifics of what happens to her soul between her last life until her next , but my current theory ( which i hope to expand on later , i need to rewatch the stuff involving alaric & matt & the gilbert ring ) is that her soul lingers on the other side during this time with all the other deceased supernatural creatures ( this of course begs a separate question about what would happen post-season six if kennedy had died 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 vampire blood in her system since the other side is 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚎𝚍𝚕𝚢 destroyed ). during this time , she has access to her memories still ( & perhaps even her former ones , you’ll have to give me a pass on the details bc all my hcs regarding reincarnation + the other side have been lost on skype ) , & when it’s time for a new incarnation to begin , her soul is pulled into her new body & her memories are gone again , with hints of it sometime lingering around.

this particular form of a reincarnation spell can trace its first use , of course , to the 1400s when irina , a bennett witch descended from the same line as qetsiyah & ayana , created it. like most bennett witches we know , she got tangled up with the petrov lineage ——— but instead of befriending amara’s doppelgänger , she was friends with anastasia petrova , kennedy’s first incarnation. the two were best friends & told each other everything. as we know , ana was pretty much a two-faced bitch to most of the people she knew. but never to irina. irina was the only person ana was whole-heartedly genuine with. she never lied to her. she never betrayed her. she told the girl everything there was to know about her ——— her fears , her loves , her regrets. irina was her confidant. irina helped her learn more about magic after katherine stopped sneaking around & learning traveller spells behind their father back. while katherine had begun seeking out attention from pretty men , anastasia had continued seeking out more knowledge on witchcraft , & irina was always there with a helping hand , trying to guide her to use it properly & respectfully. because of their deep friendship & all the honesty ana put into it , irina was faced with a terrible choice. when the bennett witch had a terrible premonition about anastasia’s violent death , she decided she had to do something to stop it. she searched & searched for a way to prevent ana from dying but every trail turned up dry. eventually , irina came across a family heirloom , an ancient translation of an immortality spell , different from the vampire spell , more permanent. like with the vampirism spell , some of the ingredients had been changed & some of the words had been translated wrong. reading over the spell , the witch was aware of what it would do ——— it would not make anastasia immortal per say , but instead it would allow her the chance to live again & perhaps make make amends to all the girl had wronged in her current life. the bennett witch brewed the spell with one special addition & slipped it into ana’s drink one night. two weeks later , the entire petrov family had been slaughtered , & there were no signs the spell had worked. anastasia’s soul didn’t pop up again until the 1800s in a small town in virginia , a town where a few years later , another bennett witch would be make an appearance. the small addition irina had made to the spell ? an insurance policy that would link ana’s soul to the bennett line , so when the time came to break the spell & restore balance to nature , a bennett witch would be able to remove it. however , because of how much time had elapsed between irina & emily’s interactions with ana’s incarnations , none of the bennett witches ana’s soul met had any idea how the spell came to be or how to break it. little is known in-universe on how ana was able to reincarnate other than there was a spell & a bennett witch performed it & then linked it to the bennett bloodline. it is only after kennedy’s death that katherine offers up what she has learned of the spell having researched it throughout the years since meeting eliza gilbert.

in summary , just like the vampirism spell , the reincarnation spell on kennedy’s soul is also derivived from qetsiyah’s immortality spell. so what would happen if someone were to die with both of these fragmented & distorted versions of the spell were to co-occur ? would one win over the other ? would neither work at all ? they’re 𝚝𝚎𝚌𝚑𝚗𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 the same spell , resulting in an imperfect form of immortality , both with the ability to still die ( vampirism with a stake , reincarnation via a human death ). so what if instead of the two spell competing with another , they instead completed each other & fused into one spell ? my solution to this problem is that the spells fit together like pieces of a puzzle , combining to fix what had been distorted & fragmented until they form the complete & proper immortality spell the qetsiyah created all those years ago.

so if the 𝚒𝚖𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 = 𝚊 + 𝚋 , the 𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 = 𝚊 , & the 𝚛𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚊 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 = 𝚋 , then 𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 + 𝚛𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕 = 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚒𝚖𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚕𝚕. meaning our previously forever reincarnating witch would no longer be a witch & she wouldn’t transition into a vampire either , but instead would become a proper psychic immortal. it would be just like she took the elixir silas & amara took.

which is really the gist of it. i was gonna talk about how kennedy dies in 𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚕 𝚒𝚜 𝚘𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚘𝚙𝚕𝚎 but this post is long enough & i have a drabble on it already that i just need to spruce up before publishing again , so i might do that later this week instead. there is the caveat that because kennedy’s lived four different lives & the whole other side memory wipe thing i mentioned earlier , that when kennedy wakes up after dying , she doesn’t have any of her memories & there’s a whole process of having to trigger each incarnation’s set of memories in the order of who lived first to who lived last , so we take a brief pause on the other nonsense occurring in season seven get to see ana , eliza , & evelyn for a bit before finally reuniting with our lovely kennedy , except she gets to keep all of those memories from her past lives this time as well.

#☾ ┆ ᴘɪᴇᴄᴇs ᴏғ ᴍʏ ᴍɪɴᴅ sᴄᴀᴛᴛᴇʀᴇᴅ ᴀʟʟ ᴀʀᴏᴜɴᴅ. ⁽ headcanon ⁾

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brattywriters-anonymous · 6 years

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A Rose In Harlem

OC x Erik story

Based on Teyana Taylor’s VII & KTSE

WARNINGS: Cursing, slow burn, Hate at first sight.

Winter, 2013.

A brisk December day approaches Syeda (Syd for short) in her small Uptown studio apartment that she’s dishing out way too much money for. She rubs her eyes in disdain that the sun is up again, she only just gotten to bed three hours ago, working on her lookbook for her fashion line the entire night prior. Syeda worked hard, and played hard. She not only lived the montra, she loved it. She rose out of her bed and stumbled to her bathroom, conveniently tripping over a pile of the clothes that she wore the day before.

She flipped the switch, the fluorescent light flickered its usual three times before turning on completely as her slender framed mug came into full view. Her view spanned over her caramel skin complexion. Her face lightly covered with faint freckles over her cheeks, her full lips, and the scar under her right cheekbone that her dog gave her when she was nine. She huffed at the faint mark, the loc of frizzy and curly hair that covered her face moved up and down as she did so. She grabbed her red bandana designed iPhone from the dresser that was adjacent from the other side of the bathroom door and clicked through her Apple Music until she stopped at her Harlem4L playlist, she decided to start her day by blasting Cam’ron x Lil Wayne “Suck it or Not” She dance/strutted back into the bathroom, grabbed her large tooth comb from the counter and began to lip sync, “Ma, I been huggin’ the block/ That’s right. Hustlin’ rocks./ I know I been puffin’ a lot/ But a nigga wanna know baby girl you gon suck it or not?” Her free arm moving along to every other syllable of every bar as if she was Cam himself, rapping at the Apollo Theatre. She chuckled at herself and moved along to the shower, throwing on her shower cap. She was turning on the hot water..or so she thought. The hot water was out again and Mr. Van Den Berg, Syd’s elderly landlord and the tenant in the loft downstairs, said that the plumber came last month and fixed the issue. She groaned and practically threw on her camel colored Uggs before she stomped out the door.

She swung the door open and immediately walked to her left toward the stairway without looking and bumped into someone. She didn’t even take a second to look back, she just said, “My bad.” and made a beeline for Mr. V’s door. He opened the door before Syd’s petite hand could form a fist to knock on it. “Miss mooie bloem, good morning. Heard your dainty footsteps, I knew you were coming down here, how may I help?” She heard the sarcasm in his tone when he mentioned her footsteps. She rolled her eyes, “Mr. V, the hot water is out again, I can’t shower in cold water, It’s December, you gon’ have me out here with the flu or somethin’!” He shook his head no and grabbed his cordless phone in the same instant to contact the building’s pumber. Syd pressed the power button on her phone to check the time, 9:47am, “Yo Mr. V, I need him here in the next hour. I have a meeting to go to and I can’t be late!” Mr. Van Den Berg nodded his head and stated that Yasin would be there by 10:15. Syd stomped up the stairs she heard a male’s baritone say, “Yeah, your lil ass neighbor bumped into me, didn’t even look back to see if I was okay or anything, cuh!” That accent, he definitely wasn’t from New York, let alone from the east coast. She twisted her doorknob and mumbled, “Well maybe you need to look where you going, CUH.”

Syeda had been pacing back and forth in her cramped kitchen for what seemed like hours, She tapped the home button on her phone. 11:01am Fuck. She thought in her mind. She heard two taps on her front door, she swung it open, and went off, “Do you not think that anyone has a fuckin’ life. You’re over thirty fuckin’ minutes late and I was supposed to be gone by now! ARE YOU DUMB?” This brutha stood at least about 6’2”, about 280..maybe 290 lbs. Syeda couldn’t give a fuck less that she was maybe a quarter of his size. She stepped up to him, thinking her 5’1”, 133 lbs. would match up to him by being closer. She was so busy flying off the handle that she didn’t notice her neighbor across the hall, Ziggy (short for his last name, “Zigler”) and the mystery out of towner she ran into earlier were going downstairs, headed out. By the time she got done yelling, they were at the bottom of the staircase and she heard that voice again, “Aye cuh, Couldn’t be me. I would’ve taught her lil wild ass some manners.” Mystery man was faced toward the door and as soon as he finished his rude comment, he was gone. Syd decided to let that ride, since she figured she wouldn’t see him again, and turned her attention back to Yasin. He raised his eyebrow, and took one step past her into the apartment, still staring at her. “Traffic.” he simply stated then he walked straight back to the bathroom.

Syeda’s phone began to vibrate and go off, “BESTIE BIIIIIIIIIIIIHHHH” with too many twin and heart emojis to count ran across the screen. She sneered over at Yasin, he was still seated on her toilet seat reaching over the tub, fixing whatever. She looked above the call and saw 11:52. She sighed and accepted the facetime call. Yani, or Ayana when Syd is mad at her, looked directly into the front facing camera, “BITCH. Wher--I KNOW YOUR ASS STILL NOT AT HOME WITH A GOTDAMN SHOWER CAP ON! YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO BE HERE IN LIKE, 10 MINUTES. WHAT THE FUCK!” Syd palmed her face slowly and sighed. “Yani, I knowwwwww. My damn hot water went out again!” She pointed her phone to show Yasin in the bathroom. “Oooooh, damn girl, I know it’s some other pipes that he can fix in that lonely ass apartment of yours.” Yani pointed at Syd’s lower extremities. Syd scoffed and rushed her off the phone, “I’LL BE AN HOUR LATE, BYE BITCH.” beep beep beep.

The line went dead. For sure, Yasin heard what her obnoxious best friend said about her box, she threw her phone on the bed and tiptoed into the bathroom. Once she reached the doorway, Yasin turned around and slightly jumped. “Oh, I just finished up here, ma. I apologize, my Uncle was supposed to fully replace this pipe when he came here last month. He came in the week before he retired, I guess he got lazy and patched it up.” Syd crossed her arms as he stood up and flashed his million dollar smile, “It should be good now.” Syd is all about details. Being a fashion merch graduate, it’s in her nature. She scanned over his dark chocolate frame, the vain in his lower arm bulging out, the tattoos covering the areas above it. She skimmed up to his face. Well, his full lips. The bottom slightly larger than the top. Now formed into a slight grin. Her lip twisted to the right in reaction to it. She blinked her way out of her trance. “Okay.” She finally replied. Yasin smirked as he made strides to the front door, making his exit. He stopped at her doorway after opening the door. Syd trailed behind him and stopped in the foyer when he turned. “Hey, uhh..” He held his hand out to Syd. She searched over his extended arm to see the Arabic saying on his arm and read it aloud, “Silence is the interpreter of happiness.” She blinked, looking up at him. “Oh, I’m sorry?” He huffed, “Your name, Miss?” She grabbed his hand and shook, “Syd.” Yasin squinted at the young woman that was quite smaller than him with an attitude of a giant. “You know Arabic?” She nodded, “Moms was from Philly, she was raised Islamic. You?” he stroked his thick goatee and rebutted, “My family is Muslim, My mom was raised baptist but she transitioned when she met my pops, My uncles, brothers, cousins, grands.. They’re all Muslim.” “Alhamdulillah!” Syd chanted as she threw her hands up and chuckled. Yasin couldn’t help but laugh with her, her humor and contagious laugh was simply irresistible. “Well, Syd, I gotta go to my next client..but if you free for a late lunch later..maybe we can chop it up over a nice meal?” Syd stepped closer looking him in the eye, “I can let you know.” She handed him her phone to put his number in it. He started typing away when her phone vibrated twice, signaling that she gotten a message. Yasin paused, then finished typing, smiling the entire time. “Alright Miss Syd. Later.” He began his descent to the hallway door. Syd closed her front door, and ran to the shower.

Syeda ran down 125th Street to cross over St. Nicholas Ave to get to St. Nick Park. Stumbling past bystanders and bikers on the pavement with a thousand things in her hand with her hair blowing wherever the wind takes it, Syd finally makes it to the meeting spot that her and Yani agreed to host the meeting. She placed her things with her personal assistant, Myles, who is a big ball of fabulousness; Always dependable and has an incredible fashion sense. Yani looked at Syd as if she was a bat flying out of hell and quickly flattened Syd’s curly tresses back to frame her face. She was beginning to look like cousin It. Syd thanked her girl for the assist, “Do I look okay?” Yani assessed. Syd was in a rush, but she picked a black long sleeved crop turtleneck, high waisted light denim mom jeans, and leather knee high boots. She accompanied the outfit with her childhood gold personalized “Syd” necklace and “Syeda” one finger ring, along with her new Off-White yellow label belt. Yani nodded as she looked up to her face. Syd had no time to put on makeup, but she threw on a red ombre lip, lashes, and liner; black at the top, white at the bottom to accentuate her almond eyes. Yani smiled in agreeance. “Yes bitch. You look good!” Syd breathed a sigh of relief as Yani took a seat on the bottom step of “Sentra”, the exhibit from Harlem Studio Museum that she dubbed the perfect meeting spot for the occasion.

The crowd of people that had been calmly chatting amongst themselves had gotten quiet and all eyes were on Syd. She cleared her throat, “Hello Everyone, My name is Syeda Mari. I am owner and the creative behind UPTXWN Clothing. As you all know by the flyer..” As she grabbed one from the ever dependable Myles. “..I have a lookbook that I am preparing to drop on Spring Fashion Week in February. As I know, Two months is such a short time to plot a production as big as I am asking for but just based on the turnout I have here, I know it can be done.” “You got this Syd!” Yani’s supportive mom voice sang out. Applause rang out. “But we gotta band together.. Network. Get this premiere party to be the talk of the town. I need my models on point, I need you all to show up to the shoots, leave that ego bullshit at the door. If I put you in it, I don’t care if it’s a water buffalo coat with silk drawls. Make it look like couture.” The hustler in Syd began to come out. She’s all about having fun and turning up, but when it’s time to work, Syd don’t play. Everyone knew it too, from old college professors at Columbia to ex boyfriends who relish at her success that she’s had since graduating. Syd is a go getter. She took a look at her audience from left to right and saw all familiar faces of former colleagues she worked with in her fashion showrunner days, and a couple more from around the way. She smiled at the great turnout and calmed her tone. “I need for the production crew to be on time as well, I book locations by the time. Not by the day. So please. Be on time.” She pointed to her photographer, Iyo. Iyo threw up his prayer hands and bowed. Signaling that he heard her and he don’t want no smoke. “I also need my MUAs to plan the looks. I plan the outfits, Gigi, please plan the faces to go with these bomb ass looks.” Gigi stood up, as colourful as she could be in her loud colored fur coat, “Of course Syd, We gotchu.” As her team nodded in agreeance. “Videography, Semaj..Andy..Lon, We need to set up a meeting after this to talk visuals.” Andy tilted his head upward to let Syd know that he heard her.

“And last but not least, my PR agent. My amazingly amazing best friend. Ayana. Girl. I need you to get the best of the best people at this show. I need you to pull this final product all together to help my baby UPTXWN come alive!” Yani wiped a fake tear from her face and ran to hug Syd. “Of course, you know it’s done.” Everyone roared in applause. Syd yelled over it, “Okay everyone thank you for coming out! Leave your email and phone information with Myles and I’ll see you all at the next shoot!”

The audience began to separate into their own groups. Syd and Yani floated around to each one until they got to the last cluster. Yani had to get back to the office so she dismissed herself, “Girl, Martinez is on my ass about my time! I’ll meet them at the next shoot! BYE BITCH!” Syd sucked her teeth. Yani knew she hated extracurricular socializing.

She made her way over to the group to see Ziggy, a renowned photographer. Even though he works for CNN, he liked fashion photography and was looking to expand his portfolio with the lookbook. Two men and a woman accompanied him. “Zig! Thank you for coming out! Or who I gotta thank at CNN?” She queried, completely joking. Ziggy sarcastically responded, “You can thank Anthony Bourdain for giving me the week off, but I’ll be in Berlin next Thursday.” “Oh, you know your landlord is going next week too? Maybe you two could finally get to know each other, trade war stories.” Syd made small talk with him for a while, discussing a couple of his many travels and he explained that his job is why he’s in the studio across the hall, because he’s rarely home anyway.

Syd nodded in agreeance as she looked around to observe everyone else he was with. “I’m sorry everyone. Nice to meet you. I’m Syeda. Zig is my neighbor. And you all are?” The woman introduced herself first. She had a pecan tan tone and a short tapered curly cut. She was 5’9”, thick stature yet barely had a midsection so she was athletic. “Nina.” They shook hands. “I heard you needed models, I’ve modeled for Stussy, American Apparel, Yeezy..Zig told me about your line. I love how you repping Harlem. I gotta be a part of this.” “Glad to have you join us Nina, thank you.” The guy next to her spoke, “Uh..Hello. Im Byron, friends call me B. I work in IT, I do editing on the side. If your videography team needs an editor, I’m available.” Syd nodded, “As a matter of fact, that’s exactly what they need. I’m meeting with them next week, I’ll text you the details.” B smiled and thanked her. Ziggy introduced the last person, “Oh Sy, (Zig was the ONLY person besides her parents to call her that) this is Erik. My cousin. Syd blinked and looked up to his 6’0” frame. She blinked and looked at his face length dreads. She blinked and noticed his mustache, goatee and his thick plump lips. She licked her lips and slightly opened her mouth and before she could speak and introduce herself, that annoying baritone that she heard hours ago rang back up. “Ohhhh.. You the biddy that ran into me. You know, I could’ve been hurt.” he said, putting his hand above his heart. He was completely being dramatic. Syd rolled her eyes in disgust. “You’re a big boy. I’m sure you’ll be fine.” Erik stepped up to her, she noticed a slight gleam in his eyes, “Yeah, I am a big boy.” he grinned and sized her up. “Zig, get your cousin, before I really hurt him.” She squinted her eyes at her last three words. Erik didn’t move one inch away from her. He took her hand, kissed it, and returned with, “Hurt me, baby.” She scoffed and her hand dashed across his face. “OUCH! MY NAIL!” Syd drew her hand back and noticed that the tip of her red coffin shaped nail was on the ground. Which would’ve been okay if her nails were painted red. They were black. Her finger was bleeding.

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Advance Notice: Behold, for this is my first monthly review for "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger"...

I had planned on publishing a First Impression post when this show premiered on February 11th, 2018, but I ended up scrapping that idea due to several reasons. I figured I should just go ahead with the review for the first episode having seen it with subs, but another hurdle came barging on my way (forcing me to be off the grid for a brief amount of time prior to my latest post) to the point that now I practically have watched 3 subbed episodes already. LOL. So as you can see, I've finally decided to just convert it into a monthly review (consisting of episode 1 to 3 that aired Sunday, February 25th) for the series anyway. Not unlike what I did with "Kamen Rider Build", of course. But there's a catch! Since I don't want my efforts for the First Impression to go to waste, I'm going to start with them first before heading directly to my Overall thoughts on each episode. Okay then, here goes...

First Impression

NOTE: Another reminder before I start. This list was written as soon as I finished watching the first episode. It contained my personal notes and INITIAL reactions to the story, theme, and also characters, some of most definitely have more or less evolved since then. So if it might sound a bit outdated, that's just the way it is. Can't help it, these were from three weeks ago... XD - Phantom Thief? More like... burglar. I'm talking about the premiere's opening sequence, that is. While it was designed to be cinematic, to me it also felt like a missed opportunity. The writer for this episode (was it lead writer Junko Komura?) probably forgot or got him/herself confused on the basic rule of a 'Kaitou'/Phantom Thieves. What made a Phantom Thief different than regular thieves or pickpockets, was in their modus operand of sending/handing out notice way ahead of their operation in order to challenge the owner of the item. Hence why it is called ADVANCE NOTICE. Moreso, they would infiltrate the target location meticulously and secretly using tricks and deceits while naturally avoiding to cause too much of a fuzz as much as possible. Those are the basics of a Phantom Thief. If you're uninformed and curious to see how this plays out, look no further than towards the many Kaitou Kid-centered story arcs in "Meitantei Conan", or the children show "Mysterious Joker". Even the heist aspect of Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man" fit in perfectly in this method. - This show DID capture the extravagant and stylish flairs of Phantom Thieves in this opening sequence. It was undoubtedly a flashy scene. But the biggest issue here was they did NOT give off an advance notice to the Casino boss, who was, in fact, the first Gangler or MotW of the show. A missed opportunity, because they could have easily inserted that bit in a quick dialogue or two. Breaking and entering, proceeded by shooting randomly at things to retrieve their target was clearly NOT the style of a Phantom Thief. Nope, this was plain robbery or burglary at play. Huge difference, right there! LOL. Handing out a calling card afterward would be considered pretty much useless because it could no longer count as an 'Advance' notice (get it?). The later mission of the episode was better, as it required a good amount of sneaking and sleuthing. No sign of advance notice though, so what a shame *sigh*. Even if this show hasn't managed to get the thieving part correctly, it was pretty apparent that the source of inspiration for the Lupinrangers was the iconic series "Lupin the 3rd". At the very least, I'm instantly reminded of that series every time they got out in action, both in or out of suit. - Oh yeah, there's another missed potential regarding that opening sequence. In this case, it's a bit technical. Debuting the theme song of "Lupinranger VS Patranger" in the first episode sounds natural, right? Well, that should've been the case. Yet when it was played WITHOUT having the Patranger around... it bugged me big time. I personally think they should have either: used the Lupinranger-only version in that scene. Especially because the Patrangers didn't even have the ability to transform until the closing scene. Or...; rewrote the scene and have it showcase both teams at the same time, fully in costume. I know the Lupinranger is first-billed, but if I were this episode's writer, I would totally use the theme song during an actual kerfuffle between the two teams. For example, in that brief part before the episode wrapped? Heck, the episode could've started with that before going into flashback mode or some sort. It would have made a major difference if you ask me... - Characters!!! I know I should never judge a book by its cover, but seriously, Kairi Yano (LupinRed) is unappealing and squeaky. No wonder some folks were surprised that his actor Asahi Itou could be appointed as Red. Plus, it's clear he still needs to improve his acting skill, with all those constant unnerving glares. Touma Yoimachi (LupinBlue) is the usual cool type, who this time gets mixed up with the chef trope. Think of it like Kyuranger's Stinger and Spada in one body. For some reason, Shougo Hama reminded me of Kamen Rider Ibuki or Mamoru Chiba from the live action "Sailor Moon" series. I think Umika Hayami (LupinYellow) is the most likable member of the Lupinranger, albeit being the usual bumbling 'my pace' girl. It felt that graduated Morning Musume member Haruka Kudo's deep affection to tokusatsu really showed, as she looked the most comfortable in her shoes. Their names combine into 'Kai-To-u'. - Keiichirou Asaka (Patren 1-gou) is undoubtedly the better Red for me so far. I sensed that Kousei Yuuki was also more convincing as an actor than Asahi. Unfortunately, Keiichirou is also the loud brash stereotype (kind of reminds you of Go Yellow, huh?), so he and his mysterious endless rage and anger will either impress you or grate on your nerves. The same couldn't be said about the other Patranger members. Sakuya Hikawa (Patren 2-gou) and Tsukasa Myoujin (Patren 3-gou) are nothing more than... generic stereotypes in the premiere. For now at least. Which was disappointing, because Ryo Yokoyama and Kazusa Okuyama (who somehow reminded me of Red Racer and Go-On Silver) could only do so much with the limited materials they were given. These two are likely the lesser important characters (Super Sentai always have ones), which says a lot about the Patranger's position. None of these three managed to... grab my attention, because aside from a stubborn hot-blooded Keiichirou, the other two could be considered as bland. Just like the Lupinranger, their names combined into 'Kei-Sa-Tsu'. - Youichi Nukumizu's Kogure and Ike Nwala's Commisioner Hilltop are the show's MVP for me thus far. In Kogure's case, the air of mystery and elusiveness easily stole my attention and made me want to see more. I think he could work as a secret big boss vibe pulling the strings behind the scene, though it would likely end up as some kind of Alfred Pennyworth scenario instead. Likewise, Hilltop showed hints of eccentric personality due to his Japan Culture-obsessed hobby (mirroring "Sakura Taisen V"'s Sunnyside). I can't help but wonder if he's meant to be the Jim Gordon of the show? It also helped that he joined the limited list of foreign actors who played a crucial role in a tokusatsu show. I hope these two will have bigger and more important roles in the future... as suggested by that recent rumor. Sadly, I couldn't praise the same about Jim Carter (voiced by Rie Kugimiya), the Global Police's mascot robot. I disliked its design, and see no actual use of it. Not to mention that name. Why TOEI, just why? - Comparing these two teams have always been an ordeal since I saw their first images. Each one has their pros and cons that sort of balanced my impression on them. I liked the Patranger cast better, but those suit design totally threw me off the table. I dig the style of the Lupinranger suit, but feel mixed about its actors. It's clear however, that the Lupinranger was put center front in the premiere (as evident by the flashy top-hatted transformation sequence and cool silhouetted roll call), to the point that the Patranger was basically just... there. Thus it felt somewhat premature and unfair to compare them due to the state they are right now. Not surprisingly, the scene in the Bistrot Jurer was executed better than the one in the GSPO's Tactical Unit Operations Room. The latter just looked more... fake somehow *sigh*. - Speaking of suits, Patranger likely had inspirations from "KyuKyu Sentai GoGoFive", "Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger", with a hint of "Go Go Sentai Boukenger". Sadly, these are not as good as those three. The Lupinranger ones are clearly a "Mirai Sentai Timeranger" nod, complete with that giant hands of clock-shaped swords that reminded me of the Vector Swords. Still, they should've gone with a long coat tail like in the transformation sequence (Zyuoh Whale and Draco Commander style). That would've made for a more elegant look. - I'm not that fond of the design for the show's main antagonist (a mixture of dinosaur and... guns?). Not the grenade-inspired but watermelon-looking Destora Mazzio (voiced by Pokemon's Brock himself, Yuuji Ueda), and particularly the hideous Goshu Ru Medu (voiced by "K-ON!"'s Ayana Taketatsu). Perhaps it's the way that every Gangler needs to include a safety box on their body that made them look... I don't know, silly? On the bright side, it does have this interesting mafia family style that would provide great potentials assuming it's explored properly. Cues from "The Godfather" movies can be felt from their so-called leader Dogranio Yabun (voiced by Mitsuru Miyamoto), as well as an obvious nod to Don Dolnero of Timeranger. In the case of those Lupin Collection, I'm sure Super Sentai fans would easily be reminded of Boukenger's Precious. - Neat camera works for the action scenes. Some... inventive movements that involved plenty of 360 shots taken from kinetic angles. Unfortunately, they would work much better in a fast-paced viewing. When you slowed the sequence down, it's more than obvious that the transitions between the different cameras (the regular huge and docked one, and possibly a drone/hand-held for the moving parts) aren't exactly as smooth. The switching was more than apparent, because there's an easily noticeable fluctuation in video quality. Not to mention, it did feel confusing to see after repeated viewings. - Last but not least, the absence of an ending sequence could be a make or break situation for the show. Many audience particularly Japanese kids genuinely loved an ending song that they could dance along with. I know that this one felt more mature already without one, but is that really a good thing? We'll just have to wait and see...

01 - "Here Comes the Flashy Burglar / Off-Beat Arrested Development"

Overall: I admit, after seeing this episode again with English subtitle, it was better than my first initial watch. Unfortunately, many of its issues (that I have pointed out above) are hard to overlook and still render my overall judgment. This was meant to be a groundbreaking series that actually features two existing Super Sentai teams at once, yet in my opinion, it ended up feeling more or less like your standard Super Sentai show. It didn't feel that much 'different', despite being taunted/promoted as such. Same old, same old. Most of that is likely due to the fact that the Patranger didn't have equal footing in it when they really SHOULD. Everything this police unit does (always-late appearance, bland characters, unimpressive significance, etc) didn't account much, giving off a distracting vibe that they were merely a set of supporting characters in a Lupinranger show. Seriously, they didn't even have a proper transformation scene and roll call because of how heavily Lupinranger-focused this has been. I'm not fond of police-themed Sentai, to begin with, hence why I already liked it less than other Super Sentai fans. Not saying this debut episode was bad, but more like... not my cup of tea? Didn't win me over? I do get why many are loving it though. This was a breeze of fresh air, especially when compared to the recent WEAK (I'm being NICE here) seasons of "Power Rangers" adaptations. Still, in my opinion, it's a pretty standard premiere, heavy on expositions, and due to its minor flaws, wasn't really on par with previous Super Sentai premiere episodes. On the bright side, if the show's future development is consistent with a recent rumor flying around the internet, then they will be enough to keep me watching this show. Here's hoping...

02 - "Frozen Back-Story / Fudging-Sweaty Fusion"

Overall: If I have to choose one word to describe this episode, that would be easy: HECTIC. Yes, as fittingly represented by the official opening sequence that... in my honest opinion, could have used better editing. The action parts felt busy and rushed, to the point that when it slowed down for the dramatic parts, the episode became uneven. I have this feeling that the debut of the vaguely disturbing Patren Union (defying all kinds of real life logic) was meant to put or even push the Patranger into the spotlight. Heck, they finally got their own flas... er generic roll call now (it still looks bland compared to the thieves no matter how you put it... *sigh*). Unfortunately, it's the drama part that pretty much stole every attention and became the major highlight of this episode. And sadly, it was particularly shining a light towards the Lupinranger... all over again. Yes, Kairi, Touma, and Umika remained to be the first-billed characters, as the show decided to reveal their real motives/goal to collect the Lupin Collection. Which was emotional and VERY personal at best. Hence our supposedly good officers were still being relegated as second fiddle, showing that the show hasn't managed to divide the focus evenly between the two teams. But hey, the Patranger also helped debuted the sentient-chatterbox Good Striker/Goody (voiced by legendary Virgo Shaka himself, Yuuji Mitsuya), right? Only to jumpstart the arrival of Lupin Kaizer when the Collection Piece combined with the Lupinranger's Dial Fighters instead. And while the show's first mecha (which didn't look as good as its design, I can't tell why) dealt with the Gangler in a flashy way, Keichirou, Sakuya, and Tsukasa only stared blankly into the night sky. Oh Patranger, I feel truly sorry for you... Ignoring the fact that it's still an uneven affair, it's indeed a much better episode than the first. It's not perfect by all means, and probably could do with better editing, but that genuinely intriguing backstory honestly did much of the heavy lifting. It's probably the show's best episode so far, though I'm hoping it's not the extent that this show has to offer.

03 - "Fiance on Ice / A Sticky Reinforcement"

Overall: LOL, did anyone actually expect some secret identities to be exposed, just 3 episodes in? That's NOT how Super Sentai works, especially in a full-year extended version of a Versus movie like this. So in that sense, what a pointless cliffhanger that was at the end of episode 2, huh? This intro scene basically answered one lingering concern I had since episode 1. Remember how Keiichirou and Kairi had a civilian stand-off about that newspaper ball in the park early on? If Keiichirou has good photographic memory and critical analysis skill as a competent police officer, he would've instantly recognized Kairi in Jurer. Not just that, he should also recognize LupinRed's voice coming from his mouth. But noooope, that did NOT happen. Frankly, I'm not sure how I feel about this. I just hope this didn't simply mean that Kei, as well as Sakuya and Tsukasa, are being written off as a bit... slow. That would be a disaster! How could one root for them if they are so unreliable? We got more insight into Touma's character concerning his fiance Aya. Not much of a surprise, because the previous episode had openly shown the identities of the frozen closed ones *sigh*. His character now reminds me of Joe Gibken from "Kaizoku Sentai Go-kaiger", who so happens to be sharing a similar cool-blue stereotype. But I'm not sure why there's something off with Touma that I couldn't really put into words. A relentless darkness that is rubbing me the wrong way. Which is strange, because Joe is my favorite Go-kaiger. It felt like Sakuya was probably meant to be the 2nd focus here, or at least meant to have his share of the spotlight. But since the execution was still uneven, still favoring heavily on the Lupinranger side, inevitably the rookie member of the Global Police ended up being eclipsed by both Touma and also Kairi. On the bright side, him showing instant attraction to Umika at the end implied that he's destined to be the awkward but likable goofball of the series. Assuming this angle will be explored in the future, of course. I might be wrong in this, but it felt like the Patranger has gotten the short end of the stick... again. Three times in a row! I mean, when the whole episode established that the Lupinranger will now be using the Patranger as tools to do their bidding, that... kind of says A LOT, right? The thieves (true to their namesake) kept on stealing attention from the public servant (fittingly so), always acting one step ahead of them. And their version of Good Striker's Finishing Move wasn't even better (lamer IMO) than Union to begin with. Even Kogure singlehandedly stole the scenes with his elusive appearances and mysterious relationship with Goody! Marvel Studios carefully constructed a story that enabled "Captain America: Civil War" audience to be divided between the two conflicting teams, but there's none of that here. For the time being, the Patranger only feels more and more like an afterthought, a lesser team that probably shouldn't even get a mention in the title. I don't think that's fair... Oh well, at least their Pat Kaizer debut was great. I can't say why, but it honestly looked much better in action. That's a hugely pleasant surprise! Was it because Lupin Kaizer's battle relied too heavily on CG to showcase its fluid movement? Not really, because Pat Kaizer also had its fair share of CG. Because the battle took place in the daylight? Regardless, the combined Trigger Machines was sturdy and strong. And though I could do without that pink pole stick, this mecha looked impressive overall and just more fun to see in motion. Next Episode: A Closed Room Case...

Episode 1 Score: 7,2 out of 10 Episode 2 Score: 7,8 out of 10 Episode 3 Score: 7,4 out of 10

All images are screen captured from the series, provided by the FanSubber Over-Time. "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger" is produced by TOEI, and airs every Sunday on TV-Asahi. Credits and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

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leighbot · 6 years

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i started writing a prompt for day four but then it changed direction and fit day six better so i’m BREAKING ALL OF THE RULES and posting out of order! i’m SUCH a rebel.

i’ve also compiled the finished (and upcoming) drabbles here

Day Four: Write About Eye Contact

“I would like to state for the record that I am wholly and completely against this in every single way.”

Jawhar barely contains an eye roll, not turning away from the mirror as he straightens the sleeves of his sherwani. “Wholly and completely mean the same thing, daddy,” he says instead, wiping at a stubborn speck of lint on his cuff. “And your objection is noted.” The red kurta underneath is the one his baba wore to his own wedding and the power it carries in its fibers feels like it’s seeping directly into Jawhar’s skin. Having a traditional ceremony hadn’t been important to him but wearing the clothing of his baba’s culture had been. He feels years, decades even, of significance wearing this and he wants to live up to the expectations everyone has of him. He stands straighter, pushing his shoulders back, and gives himself a last once-over in the full length mirror. “I’m ready,” he says.

“Ayana, do you think baba’s ready?”

Jawhar smiles as he turns around, taking in the sight of his father holding his nearly two year old daughter. “Well, young miss, do you think I’m ready?”

She holds her hands out, begging to go to her baba but Harry holds her tight. “Not just yet,” Jawhar hears him say in a low tone. “You’re missing one thing.”

“What?” she asks, patting at her dress. She’s wearing the fullest, puffiest red dress Jawhar could find and her shoes are the same black as her tights, making her look more like she’s dressed for Christmas than for a wedding but she’s perfect all the same.

“Your pretty tiara.”

“Daddy-“ Jawhar protests half-heartedly. His father ignores him anyway, walking over to their bags and carefully extracting a shallow black box. “We said you didn’t need to do that.”

“Your little girl is going to have everything she wants today,” Harry declares, setting her on her feet and opening the box to show her the small tiara inside. It’s little more than a posh hair clip, in all reality, but she’s got thick black curls from both sides of her family so there’s plenty there to secure it in place. “Have I ever told you,” Harry says to Jawhar in a more conversational tone as he clips the tiara in place, “how much I’ve missed having a little girl?”

“A few times,” Jawhar says, walking barefoot across the room before bending down to pull Ayana to his hip.

“We love you boys, of course, but there’s something special little girls bring into a family and we haven’t had the pleasure of their company since Maya grew up.”

“I’ll try to provide more little girls,” he says with a twist to his smile, anticipating the wince that crosses his father’s face.

“One is enough,” Harry says quickly, grabbing Ayana’s foot and giving it a gentle tug. “One is plenty. And, yes, I know those mean the same thing.”

“Let’s go, beta. Grampy is being silly.”

“Grampy,” she repeats, pointing to Harry over Jawhar’s shoulder.

“Yep, that’s grampy, sweetheart. Let’s go find daada, okay?”

“Your baba’s in with Ben right now,” Harry advises. “I offered to help but I was shunned.”

“It’s your last chance to stop this wedding from happening,” Jawhar says, leading the way out of his dressing room. “I would have shunned you if I was baba, too. Or Ben.”

“I wouldn’t.”

Jawhar casts a dubious glance over his shoulder.

“Bug, come on. I wouldn’t. I’ve… grown accustomed to Ben’s face. Like Higgins.”

“Higgins is the bad guy.”

“I- okay well, I suppose that’s my role to be fair. But I really do like him, bug. More than I thought I would have at the beginning. He’s… a good boy.”

Jawhar laughs. “He is a good boy,” he agrees. “And I’m ‘wholly and completely’ ready to be married to him. Is it too early?”

His father checks his watch before shaking his head and holding out his hands for Ayana. “It’s perfect timing. I’ll take our beautiful flower girl so you can go meet your fiance.”

“Last time we’ll say that word,” Jawhar beams, passing over his daughter. “After today, he’ll be ‘husband’.”

Harry scowls but doesn’t respond, leaning closer with Ayana on his hip to pull Jawhar into a one armed hug. “I love you.”

“Love you too daddy,” Jawhar says, wrapping both arms around his father’s waist. He doesn’t press his face to his father’s chest like he wants to, careful to not smear the kohl his baba helped him line around his eyes earlier, but he takes a deep breath all the same. His father has used the same cologne and body wash as far back as Jawhar can remember and the familiar smells as well as his father’s pheromones wash over Jawhar like a protective blanket. “Everything I know about love and relationships and a marriage, I learned from you and baba.”

Harry laughs. “Everything I know about those things I learned from your baba, too.”

“Don’t… I’m being serious,” Jawhar protests, knowing that it’s coming out in a whine. “You were my favorite person in the whole world until I met Ben and the two of you are eclipsed only by my daughter. This is a big day for me- I’m starting my own life now, with my own family.”

“You’ve already started,” Harry reminds him, tugging Ayana’s shoe again to make her giggle. “You grew up too fast for me, of course, but you’re doing so well.”

Jawhar laughs and blinks quickly, staving off any tears. “I… thanks, daddy. For everything.”

His father presses a kiss to his temple. “I’ll go get your baba and send him in here to wish you luck. Love you.”

“Love you.”

Jawhar starts pacing to have something to do, drawing his hands into the sleeves of his sherwani so he can wrap his arms around his waist.

“Hey, beta.”

The way his parents hug him has always been different and Jawhar gets different things from each of them in response. From his daddy, he gets strength, pride and a sense of relief. From his baba, he gets courage, protection and warmth. He knows that what his father said is true: he’s been on his own, with his own family, for years now. The wedding is a formality, to appease his parents mainly, but it’s a symbol of his entire life up until this point: his parents are giving him, formally, to Ben and Ben’s parents are giving him, formally, to Jawhar. They are taking each other’s names and hands in front of their closest friends and family and declaring, to the world and to their daughter, that they are one soul moving forward. It’s a lot and it’s beautiful and everything Jawhar ever wanted out of life, but he still tightens his hold on his baba’s slim frame and doesn’t let go.

“Oh, jaan,” his baba says, breathing slowly to encourage Jawhar’s body to mimic the motions. “This is all going to pass in a whirlwind and it’ll be the happiest chaos of your life until your own children do the same thing.”

“Will we still be ‘us’ after this?” Jawhar asks in a small voice. “Will Ben and I be the same?”

His baba smiles and nods, pulling away and brushing Jawhar’s hair back from his face. “You’ll be the same, bug. The same and better, all at once.”

Jawhar nods as well and steps back, pulling his arms back through his sleeves properly. “I hope so.”

“Your boy is waiting for you,” Zayn says, straightening Jawhar’s clothing. “Let’s go see him, shall we?”

Trusting his baba and his love for Ben, Jawhar takes one last deep breath and walks around the corner between him and the entrance to their venue.

Stood across from him, a single red rose in his hands, is Ben.

Instantly, all of Jawhar’s stresses are gone- nothing concerns him anymore when he makes eye contact with Ben. He met the love of his life at sixteen; he’s never known happiness- or sadness, as there’s been that as well- that wasn’t tied to Ben in some way. For six years, he’s thought about Ben every single day and spent as much time with him as possible. There’s no reason to be nervous, he knows. They’re going to be happy in their home, with their daughter and their children to come, for as long as the fates allow.

“Hi.”

Ben smiles, teeth stark white against a bitten-red bottom lip. They take several steps towards each other, meeting in the middle.

“Hi,” Jawhar echoes.

“This is for you.”

The rose is just as soft as it looks and the petals bend with Jawhar’s gentle touch. “Thank you. Are you nervous?”

“Like hell,” Ben laughs. “We can still grab Ayana and run.”

“Erm, no,” Jawhar pauses. “My father’s got her. You’re not getting the flower girl out from under his nose.”

“I guess we need to get the show on the road, then,” Ben teases. “Are you ready to get married?”

“Yes,” Jawhar says confidently. “I am.”

#twhis #introducing the grandbaby #ayana #my little love #my fic #drabble #365 prompts

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saltysmoothie · 3 years

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villager hrm. ayana 36, veron 9 and 16, march 32 :V !

*hrms back in acknowledgment*

Ayana

36. How stubborn is your oc? Are they easily convinced of the opposite opinion, do they not agree but let it happen anyways? Or do they cause conflicts with their inability to budge in their decisions?

Ayana is definitely stubborn when it comes to her beliefs, she’s always questioning whether things that challenge what she thinks are truly right or not. Ever since she was younger she was often encouraged to speak her mind, and that has definitely developed into her beliefs and her research into the things she cares about. There are quite a few times where she clashes with the people she cares about because of this, but if it goes too far there are times where she’ll turn around and apologize for refusing to see eye to eye, given the time. She’s at least somewhat emotionally wise enough to know at what point she’s become too much and needs to take a moment away if said fight has ensued, and she always tries to take a break and come back trying to better understand the view of the person who opposed her.

Veron

9: Is your oc afraid of touch or do they seek it out? Is there a reason for this? What are the exceptions?

Veron is kind of a two sided coin when it comes to touch, with people they don’t know too personally even just touching them on the shoulder kind of freaks them out, handshakes are okay but don’t push it(by like, actively doing that one exaggerated motion) or else they’ll be kind of wary around you. With people they know a little better, it’s perfectly fine and they probably seek it out if they’re feeling lonely or sad, though they are kind of nervous when it comes to asking for it. If the person they ask consents already, then they wont be as afraid to go up to them and ask. The reasoning for this? Well, I’d have to say because they weren’t too keen with physical contact when they were younger(surprising considering how much they talked to strangers, I know), but they’ve started to get better with it as they’ve gotten older. The current party they’re with right now they’d likely be totally fine with like. A tap on the shoulder or a hug, so long as the others are chill with it.

16. If your oc could only eat one thing for the rest of their life(while miraculously not suffering from malnutrition), what would it be? Does this match their favorite food?

OH GOSH this one is difficult... Veron doesn’t complain eating the same thing often, they’re mostly fine with anything their crew manages to serve them, with the exception of salty meats, they can’t stand that kind of food. To an extent too, whatever is a normal serving at a tavern when they’re out with the group is usually fine too. If it was something they really liked though... I would imagine Veron really likes stuff that has fiber or dairy in it to some extent. Is it a nice soup with noodles in it? Hell yeah! Is it bread thats hot and has a little bit of melted cheese in it? I don’t recall what you’d call that but yes!! That too!! They would DIE for that stuff. Muffins are nice too. Poppy seed muffins are a rare treat theyd die for.

March

32. What five ingredients would you throw into a cauldron to make a potion based on your oc? How would you cook/mix them? What would the potion do?

God is it weird that my first thought upon reading this was that this was related to baking because March LOVES to bake. Anyhow. Honestly if it came to ingredients/objects based on March, at least one of those ingredients HAS to be a magical girl toy, probably one of the Sailor Moon transformation devices first and foremost. The second would probably be a stim toy, probably a fidget cube. Third would either be an actual ingredient for cake, like batter or its just straight up the finished cake sjfhsjdg. Her cape would probably come forth. And last but not least, probably a zapfish plushie thats really, really well-loved. Probably mix em with an electronic mixer, and pour em in the cauldron afterwards. I’d say the potion would either induce haste(+speed) or just make you feel all fuzzy, warm, and nice.

#veron #veron pulstus #ayana #good chaos #march #march roesner #this one took a lil bit these were very thoughtful questions #ty for the ask oz!#honestly god. I need to work on fleshing out ayana more....#its been so long #same with march #nevermore117 #my ocs #ask

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