#freckledfern

[warriors-but-cats-die]

thunderclan — year eleven — leaffall

whitewing dies. ivystar, devastated, chooses virgashimmer as her next deputy...only for virgashimmer to die shortly after. so she chooses freckledfern.

eaglepaw, shellpaw, and stempaw are apprenticed to ridgepelt, birchfall, and trailpoppy. plumkit dies.

cinderheart has three kits, flykit, snapkit, and spotkit.

ivystar has three kits, and fernsong moves into the nursery to raise bristlekit, flipkit, and thriftkit.

ridgeclaw retires.

[yanny-77]

New Chapter! The Underpants Heist

Technically published yesterday but AO3 was broken…so posting today!

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12

Word Count: 13,239/131,818

Fic Summary: Following War Games and the events at Resson, Bodhi is overwhlemed by grief, the rebellion, and his new position as Flame Sectionleader and finds himself turning to Liam's squadmate Ridoc for solace as the two scheme an elaborate plan to steal Commandant Panchek's underpants. And somehow, much to his surprise, Bodhi finds himself falling for the larger-than-life rider.

Note: This fic is an Iron Flame retelling from Bodhi & Ridoc’s POV.

Chapter Summary: The quadrant is in chaos, but all Bodhi cares about is making things right with Ridoc.

Excerpt:

Bodhi could picture it now. Ridoc’s brown skin, glistening with sweat. Determination in his eyes as he squared off. Shoulder muscles flexed as he pulled his shirt off over his head. The cocky grin on his face as his head popped out from the bottom. Bodhi paused outside the gym door, looking both ways for any witnesses before adjusting himself in his pants. His stomach flipped in anticipation of seeing Ridoc shirtless.  Eyes closed, Bodhi turned the knob, trying to calm his racing heartbeat, and pushed open the door. His eyes fluttered open—and his stomach sank. The gym was empty save for Imogen and Sloane. The second-years must have finished up early.  Bodhi tried his best to keep the flicker of disappointment off his face as he walked over to the girls. 

Thanks to @suebswrites @sarahydeart and Niv for beta

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[agapanthajewelry]

Would it be too much if I covered my entire house with these gorgeous flowers by @freckledfern? The colors, the details, the EVERYTHING. 🙌🏾💥💐

[princeofdisdain]

freckledfern replied to your post: freckledfern replied to your post: ...

I SAW YOU GUYS. I WAS DOWN IN THE VILLIAGE DRAWING AND FREEZING MY ASS OF AND I WAS LIKE OH HOMESTUCKS I WONDER IF ANYONE I KNOW

YES INDIA AND I WERE THERE AND ALL THE PEDESTRIANS WERE GAWKING

[natroze]

freckledfern replied to your post: i believe i shall celebrate my 18th birthday by...

nonono youre an adult go buy porn and sex toys and auto insurance like adult stuff

hahaha i kinda don't have my own car yet so auto insurance is kinda a moot point

also not having my own car and needing to borrow my mom's means she asks me why i need it and where i'm going so i can't buy any porn or anything (although i'm waiting til sakuracon and then purchasing mass amounts of doujins)

but i think i'm gonna register to vote even though there's currently nothing for me to vote on

[a-lesson-in-humility]

reptus-silvestris said: Wanna hear a joke that will make you laugh? *I turn into a cat* Nevermind, I was just kitten.

freckledfern said: youtube.com/watch?v… better?

once again my followers

you guys arE THE BEST ILU OK <3

[warriors-but-cats-die]

thunderclan — year twelve — newleaf

freckledfern dies. ivystar chooses snowbush as deputy. also, kind of ironically...i'm getting worried about thunderclan's numbers?

i think they've just really been paired down to only the essential cast, plus a few hanger-ons, but still.

eaglewing becomes a warrior.

bristlepaw, snappaw, and spotpaw are apprenticed to lionblaze, stormcloud, and dewnose. ("do not mess up my daughter," ivystar growls.)

flipkit and thriftear die.

that's it.

[yanny-77]

The Underpants Heist Ch 11 Posted!

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here.

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11

Word Count: 12,450/118,579

Fic Summary: Following War Games and the events at Resson, Bodhi is overwhlemed by grief, the rebellion, and his new position as Flame Sectionleader and finds himself turning to Liam's squadmate Ridoc for solace as the two scheme an elaborate plan to steal Commandant Panchek's underpants. And somehow, much to his surprise, Bodhi finds himself falling for the larger-than-life rider.

Note: This fic is an Iron Flame retelling from Bodhi & Ridoc’s POV.

Chapter Summary: Ridoc endures RSC with his squad and discovers a few uncomfortable truths. One, he can't live without Bodhi. Two, Bodhi might not be who Ridoc thinks he is.

Excerpt:

“Yeah, well, I’m going to go rub one out in the shower.” He paused and forced a grin to his face. “Unless you’d like to help me out.” Imogen made a stop gesture with her hands as her face contorted. “Gross, Gamlyn.” He could tell by the look on Imogen’s face that she knew his heart wasn’t in it. “Your loss.” Ridoc winked and spun on his heel, hurrying down the third-year corridor to the stairs before Imogen could say anything to make this even worse. 

Thanks to @alexandia03 @suebswrites @sarahydeart and Niv for beta

Special thanks to @acourtofladydeath for the inspiration for the line about Imogen's Blue Balls

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[warriors-but-cats-die]

thunderclan — year twelve — allegiances

leadership

leader: ivystar (5y). small, silver and white she-cat.

deputy: freckledfern (3y). big tom with amber eyes.

seer: vanillastep (1y).

warriors

sorreltail (9y). tortoiseshell she-cat with amber eyes and a white chest.

shrewsky (8y). small dark brown tom with amber eyes and a narrow muzzle, missing his hind left leg.

birchfall (7y). brown tabby tom with amber eyes and glossy fur. (apprentice: shellpaw)

coneclaw (7y). dark grey she-cat with hazel eyes and big paws.

poppyfrost (6y). pale she-cat.

lionblaze (6y). golden tom.

cherryfall (4y). ginger she-cat with amber eyes.

ridgepelt (3y). black she-cat. (apprentice: eaglepaw)

stormcloud (3y). lithe grey tom.

dewnose (3y). grey and white tom with amber eyes.

snowbush (3y). fluffy tom with amber eyes.

banesky (3y). red tom with faint stripes.

sorrelstripe (2y). dark brown she-cat.

junipershine (2y). brown tabby tom.

sparkpelt (2y). flame-colored tabby she-cat with bright green eyes.

larksong (1y). black tom.

leafshade (1y). large tortoiseshell she-cat.

queens

cinderheart (6y). smoky she-cat with dark blue eyes. (kits: snapkit, spotkit)

fernsong (2y). pale tom. (kits: bristlekit, flipkit, thriftkit)

dewfang (1y). scarred she-cat with green eyes. (kits: aspenkit, floodkit, juniperkit, silverkit, slugkit)

elders

spinwing (10y). brown and white cat.

ridgeclaw (4y). brindled she-cat with white paws.

[yanny-77]

Pink Pony Club

A Bodhi Durran fic dedicated to everyone who participated in the @rq-gift-exchange.

P.S. I am feeling very needy not having an official giftee for the event. Please shower me with love and praise. (Half kidding)

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Summary:

Any time Bodhi has to face the memories of his small hometown, Aretia, Tennessee, it’s painful. But after moving LA just over a year ago, he’s found a new home: at the Pink Pony Club.

As a performer at the club, he can be whoever he wants to be. He can be cool. He can be sexy. He can be expressive. He can even be himself.

Life in LA is better than he ever could have imagined. His new friends love and accept him for who he is, in a way his friends and family back home never could. He gets to dance without anyone judging him.

And tonight, he’s going to get what he wants most of all: the attention of the man at the front-left table who comes to all his shows, the one with the beautiful eyes. He doesn’t even know the man’s name yet, but Bodhi’s determined to meet him at last.

Because no matter what Mama or God may think, he is Bodhi Durran, and he is fucking beautiful.

Status: Complete Words: 21,463

Rating: Explicit Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply Category: M/M Relationships: Bodhi Durran/Ridoc Gamlyn Characters: Bodhi Durran, Ridoc Gamlyn, Imogen Cardulo, Xaden Riorson, Liam Mairi, Quinn (Empyrean), Heaton (Empyrean), Tyvon Varen, Rhiannon Matthias, Tara (Empyrean), Sawyer Henrick Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Drag Queens, LGBTQ Themes, Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Soulmates, Love at First Sight, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence ,Self-Acceptance, Explicit Sexual Content, Anal Sex, jorts

Excerpt:

Bodhi stands in the stage-right wing, waiting, his legs jiggling nervously. He loves performing here, but ever since his parent’s disastrous visit, the excitement turns sour in the moments right before he’s announced. It’s okay to love this, he reminds himself. It doesn’t make him an abomination or an affront to God, no matter what his father says. 

He was born this way. God doesn’t make mistakes.

The crowd breaks into applause as the performer before Bodhi exits the stage. They smile at him and give him a light tap on the ass. “Go get ‘em, Coco,” they say with a wink before disappearing to their dressing room.

The emcee takes the stage, a bubbly blonde named Quinn. She’s wearing lingerie with sparkles and fringe with a cowboy hat and boots to match the blue streak in her hair. Just like that, all the nerves fade away. 

Note: While I consider this to be a hopeful fic about Bodhi being comfortable in his own skin, it includes some difficult themes from Bodhi's past including religion, homophobia, and being outed before he was ready.

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Shout out to Niv, Suebs, Sarah and Korrina for beta

Shout out to Sarah, Alexandia and Maze for helping me organize this event

Shout out to @sarcasticmothwrites @witch-and-her-witcher Suebs, Sarah, @copperfirebird @tegantales @hlizr50, headcanonheadcase, SaraNove, Niv and ILoveMyThighs for writing pinch hits

Shout out to Sarah for the amazing art to go with this fic

Shout out to Vanth, A Court of Lady Death and everyone above for keeping me sane.

I couldn't have pulled this off without all of you. Thank you all so much, from the bottom of my heart.

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[yanny-77]

TUH Chapter 8 Posted!

Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8

Word Count: 12,156/90,253

Summary:

When Bodhi barged into Ridoc's room, Ridoc's drunk, mostly naked, and in the middle of a hookup and he can't help but wonder if maybe he needs to set some boundaries. Meanwhile, a history essay gives Ridoc some doubts about Navarre's border policies and a missive regarding poromish refugees rocks the quadrant. Ridoc finds himself frustrated - in more ways than one - and just needs to find release, even if it means taking matters into his own hands.

Excerpt:

He felt naked and on display and yet he wanted this so badly that he couldn’t push Bodhi away. Self-preservation be damned. He knew it would hurt and he didn’t care. Not tonight. Ridoc breathed in deeply, holding the scent deep in his lungs, as Bodhi’s head drooped to his shoulder.  This feeling right here, he wanted to hold onto it. To commit it to his memory. Everything in him was warm and soft and satisfied. He couldn’t imagine there would ever be anything more, anything better than this. “Ridoc?” “Yeah, Bodhi?” Ridoc brushed the hair back from Bodhi’s forehead. “Thank you for being my friend.”

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In addition to this chapter, I have some exciting news to share. We are hosting a fandom-wide fic exchange in partnership with the Rider's Quadrant Discord Server and r/FourthWing. This event is open to established writers and newbies alike and you don't have to be associated with the discord or the subreddit to participate. Everyone is welcome. If you're new to writing and are feeling nervous about participating, feel free to reach out to me. I'll happily provide you with feedback and encouragement. The goal is to have fun, make new friends, and diversify the fics for the Empyrean fandom!

Sign up by May 31st!

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[yanny-77]

New Chapter: I Don't Feel Safe With You Anymore

Chapter 1 of 5

Word Count: 1,295

Summary: It's five days after the Battle of Basgaith and Xaden and Violet are holed up in her room. No one knows Xaden's secret yet, but he's beginning to wonder how long he can keep it.

Excerpt:

He’s afraid someone will figure out what’s happened to him. Garrick is getting restless. He’s asking questions Xaden doesn’t want to answer.  What makes a dragon abandon her rider? Garrick’s words from last night still echo in his ears. They’re in the middle of war, a fight for their very lives, and Xaden is grounded. This frustrates Garrick, as it should. It frustrates Xaden too. Not because he can’t fight–he has nothing left to give–but because he can’t explain why. His friend wouldn’t understand, and if he knew what Xaden had done, then nothing would ever be the same between them. Xaden can’t lose anyone else. He’s already lost too much.

Updates weekly!

Part of The Fourth Wing Birthday Bash Celebration Thanks to @sarahydeart and @housetomte for Beta

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[yanny-77]

I have the best friends in the world!

Thanks to @korrinamoe @poisonivy206 @iftheshoef1tz @givemethaturl @houseofhurricane @freckledfern and everyone else who pitched in for my graduation present even though I can’t tag them because they aren’t on tumblr. And a big thank you to @sholdthebus for drawing this piece with my two favorite SJM dudes.

I love you all. 🥰

[warriors-but-cats-die]

shadowclan — year eleven — leaffall

flowerstem becomes a warrior.

puddlepaw dies. galeleaf groans.

antpaw -> tigerstar

blazepaw -> watchbark

burpaw -> grassheart

cariboupaw -> crowfrost

cinnamonpaw -> moosewhisker

firpaw -> stonewing

gullpaw -> weaselfoot

berryheart has three kittens, hollowkit, spirekit, and sunkit.

dovewing has three kittens with tigerstar, lightkit, pouncekit, and shadowkit.

yarrowleaf has two kittens with freckledfern, flaxkit and hopkit.

[warriors-but-cats-die]

thunderclan — year ten — leaffall

birchpaw, dapplepaw, and yellowpaw die. i'm sad about this because i rather liked the name dapplepaw.

aspenpaw, dewpaw, and skypaw are apprenticed to cloudtail, whitewing, and freckledfern.

pinekit and tallkit die. lilyheart dies. honeykit dies.

hemlockwing dies.

so much death.

[warriors-but-cats-die]

thunderclan — year ten — allegiances

leadership

leader: brightstar (8y).

deputy: ivypool (3y).

seer: leafpool (6y).

warriors

cloudtail (8y).

spinwing (8y).

virgashimmer (7y). (apprentice: fernpaw)

shrewsky (6y).

whitewing (6y).

birchfall (5y).

coneclaw (5y). (apprentice: sorrelpaw)

cinderheart (4y).

moleflight (4y).

mousewhisker (4y).

poppyfrost (4y).

lionblaze (4y).

blossomfall (3y).

cherryfall (2y).

mousewhisker (2y).

pinkfoot (2y).

trailpoppy (2y).

ridgeclaw (2y).

freckledfern (1y).

lilyheart (1y).

ridgepelt (1y).

stormcloud (1y).

dewnose (1y).

snowbrush (1y).

banesky (1y).

queens

sorreltail (7y). (kits: birchkit, dapplekit, yellowkit)

squirrelflight (6y). (kits: alderkit, dandelionkit, juniperkit, sparkkit)

elders

hemlockwing (9y).

thornclaw (8y).

brambleclaw (7y).