#hhr awakening

[violetcorvid]

OPP oneshot! It’s not really cannon-compliant but there are many spoilers for the book! Beware!

Marti didn't know how he got here. He had only come to Quebec for college, and now he was trapped on a mostly deserted continent with a cute guy and the two kids he magically adopted. There had been several deaths on the way, a cult, and so much random shit that he couldn't begin to wrap his head around. So, he focused on the present. The heavy axe in his hands arced over his head and lodged itself into a log, splitting it in half.

 Sweat glistened his body and stank up his armpits. Marti exhaled at the horrible reek that plagued his sensitive nose. He raised his leg to the log, kicking the halves that barely clung together by a few strings of bark. Nearby, Frankie was working on the two tents they owned, trying to set up the rods properly.

 Ramon and Mango played together where the trees ended by the ditch that brought them back to the road. Sleeping on a forest floor would be easier than on open stone without protection. Being covered by the woods was a good option, within a reasonable distance from their travel point. The kids tested how far they could leap across the ditch without falling into the murky, leaf-littered waters full of frogs.

 Marti and Frankie only voiced their concerns in the dead of night, tucked together in the same tent while their adopted teenagers slept. Painful glances were split between them while the children laughed and whistled at each other. Something had to be said. Marti had no idea what it was yet. He knew this would be difficult for all of them, but those two especially.

 Ramon had found his parents at the refuge, but Marti knew someone from that family was missing. He had lost them once and now again- the cult and the evacuation driving them apart like water and oil. Mango had never indicated anything about their family, but the fact they didn't look for any familiar faces spoke volumes that made his heart melt into puddles of pity. What had these poor kids been witness to?

 In familial fashion, Frankie and Marti promised each other that they would take care of the Unduo (their little group name, Undead Duo, that Frankie always looked upset by when it was used) and keep the burden of survival off their shoulders. Being hungry, homeless, tired, and terrified orphans was hard enough for them. Marti was glad that they were keeping each other sane with their antics. It built unwavering support that he'd never be able to provide for them as a stranger.

 It was surprising that they trusted anyone at all. Marti watched the two halves of logs fall apart, then hissed out a breath when he realized he was supposed to cut them into four before breaking them apart. He bit his tongue when Mango approached, their eyes darting over the axe and chopped wood. They waved their whiteboard around.

I chop wood

 "No, you don't have to," Marti urged. "You should have fun."

 He resisted the urge to cringe when the slit in their throat spread open, and a massive tongue spilled out. It lifted its hefty, spiked tip into the air like an awakening viper ready to hunt. Saliva fell out of Mango's throat in clumps, slapping into the leaf litter like dog slobber. The gray matter twitched, and then it was sharp as a fishing hook. Their mutation was the most eye-catching and absolutely intimidating to witness, out of Ramon's shoulder mouth and Mara's bone spikes.

 It carefully raised into the air, curving before striking down on a piece of lumber. A heavy crack filled the air, and Marti watched with a haunted expression he couldn't control as the pieces fell into four. He tried wiping the insulting reaction from his face, but the way that Mango nearly choked on their tongue when they drew it back in spoke volumes. Tears welled in their eyes, and he panicked to think of something comforting to say.

 "eh rrs," they gargled out. "hh-eh-hhrs."

 "You don't have to use words," Marti started. "Use your board."

splinters on my tongue

"Stick it back out," Marti sighed.

 He was prepared to handle seeing it this time. When it emerged like some dreadful beast, he gently inspected its tough head, moving around it and then asking Mango to lift it. They obliged, and he could see wood pieces stuck in the underside. Suddenly thankful for his overgrown nails, Marti picked at the little pieces until Mango swallowed their tongue and nodded.

Thank you, they mouthed while wiping the board clean. Marti nodded. He hoped that they actually trusted him instead of pretending for the sake of survival. Marti wanted to be a father, not just that, but a good one. He couldn't possibly have a hard time with that. He had to validate their emotions, help them when hurt, and shape two young people into emotionally stable individuals capable of handling an unpredictable future.

 Not that hard.

 By the time Frankie had set up the tents, Marti had sparked some dry leaves and twigs into a warm fire. He huddled beside Frankie, watching him split the canned corn and beef rations. Whatever store foods they could eat were expired, so taking canned food away from survivors who might need it was the only option. Ramon's face contorted into discomfort as he crunched on corn.

 He had admitted his autism a few weeks ago, and Marti snuck enough peeks at parenting books to understand he had sensory issues with the food. Meanwhile, Mango was scarfing down their portion of beef, tilting their head up and down while liquid from the can spilled out of their mouth. They had no tongue. Swallowing food and moving it around was difficult for them, and it pained Marti to watch them struggle with such a basic task.

 "Are you kids alright?" he blurted.

 "Yeah, the corn texture is bugging me, but I'll still eat it," Ramon explained.

no tongue in mouth cant eat but its ok bc gravity

 Frankie looked at Marti, and he looked at Frankie while sorting canned beans between each other. Things had to be said tonight. The fire lit everyone in warm glows of orange (except Mango, who was taking breaks from their plight of eating to run away from the smoke that kept following them) as sparks flew into the sky like phoenix stars. Marti wondered how much longer he could hide the parenting manuals from the kids- teenagers, autistic kids, foster kids, traumatized children, disabled kids, stuff like that packed into a private box of his.

 "Is there anything we can do for you?" Frankie pressed. "We can change the texture to make it easier to eat. For both of you."

 Ramon shook his head through a mouthful of corn that obviously disgusted him, while Mango was either doing the same or trying a new technique with the beef. Marti felt as if his chest was caving in on itself- he couldn't help these kids struggle to eat food. That was the most straightforward thing on Earth, and he was stuck on it.

 The bedtime hour crawled along, dragged out by the hopelessness that Marti felt for his adopted teenagers. He thought of his dad and if this horrible feeling ever haunted him. If only he could ask for advice or find a support group. If only society hadn't collapsed. If only things could be normal. Ramon and Mango retired into their tent, and Marti joined Frankie.

 "Tell us if you need anything," Marti told the kids. "We'll be here."

 "Okay?" Ramon accepted, his eyebrows furrowed with polite confusion.

 Marti couldn't sleep. He kept staring at Frankie, who was staring at him, and they were both waiting for the teenagers to be quiet. They agreed only to talk once they could hear their snoring. Living infections had sensitive hearing, and neither wanted to risk being overheard. This worry was also their superpower, letting them know when the kids were finally asleep.

 "I don't think they want to give up control to us," Frankie whispered. "Like- relying on us. Listening to what we say when we're trying to help them."

 "Mango kept trying to help chop firewood. I had to pick splinters out of their tongue."

 "I think we're too passive. Should we start being... more assertive?"

 "We can't hit them or yell at them. I think Mango might have been abused or something," Marti confessed.

 "No!" Frankie gasped. "I mean, start being more parental. Do actual parenting. Give them chores, teach them things, stuff like that."

[arishatistic]

Illustration for chapter 5 of the H/Hr fanfiction “Awakening” by SweetShireen.

[medalloway-blog]

On spot now (three)

This is becoming an issue... The pending list keeps getting bigger and my curiosity towards fanfiction does not seem to diminish. So, right now, I am really keeping an eye on these fanfictions:

Winter in the Shade by @willowbleedsonpaper | Ongoing | Sirius Black x Ravenclaw Reader & Regulus Black |  It is Sirius’ fifth year at Hogwarts, the same year he ran away from home and to the Potter’s. Soon, he discovers the unfamiliar sight of his brother Regulus smiling and looking truly happy, next to him a Ravenclaw girl who immediately captures his interest. What will happen when the Black family gets involved in their sons lives and the ones they hold close to their hearts? | I’m completely hooked. The dynamics between Sirius x Reader x Regulus are outstanding and I’m very curious to see how this will end.

How to tame a Marauder by melian225 | Complete (60 chapters) | Sirius Black x OC |  This story is structured as a coming-of-age story rather than a traditional romance. It follows Marauders Era from the 5th year and focuses on the female POV. | This fic was suggested by a reader when I launched the Sirius Black x OC fanfics list and I quickly read the first chapter and I couldn’t stop since. I’m loving it! 

Starman by rsbarelle | Ongoing (20 chapters so far) | Wolfstar | Compilation of one shots from MsKingBean89's 'All The Young Dudes' from Sirius Black's perspective & original 'Bootleg chapters' from other special characters perspectives that take place in MsKingBean89's Marauders' world! Lots of Wolfstar, lots of Sirius and James' friendship, and lots of Sirius and Regulus' relationship! | I discovered this fanfic thanks to a suggestion and I am loving it. Only read two chapters so far but it is so well written and captures so well the All The Young Dudes’ style.

Illicit Affairs by @artisancowbells | Coming soon | dadsbestfriend!siriusblack x reader | And that’s the thing with illicit affairs, they never last and they will burn their way out, the love taints your bones, and the kisses scar your lips. you are forbidden to hurt out in the open, so what do you do? ruin it all to convince yourself it happened. | So, I know this one has not started yet, but I am very curious to read the prologue. 

Howlin’ For You by gryffindorcutie | Completed (8 chapters) | Remadora | Remus doesn’t deserve her. He’s too old, too broken, and too dangerous to ever love her properly.And it’s simpler for Tonks, she just wants him, scars and all. | This is a sequel to "Why So Sirius", a fanfic I really liked. So, naturally, this one is now pending. 

Oblivion by @marvelcapsicle / prongsdeer | Complete (13 chapters) | Remus Lupin x OC | It wasn’t so long ago when Remus finally started to recover from what happened; after nearly two years, he finally felt he could move on. But standing in front of her and talking with her brought everything back – every feeling and every memory – everything that she had no idea about. He was a stranger to her, while she was still his whole world. | Not started reading it yet, but very curious about it. 

Blackout by @rainandhotchocolate | Ongoing (12 parts so far) | Sirius Black x Reader | I still need to read the first part to check what it is about, but because I love all rainandhotcholate’s writings, I’m sure I’ll love this one too. 

Surrounded by the Moon and Stars by @gotkindabored | Ongoing (12 parts so far) |  Sirius Black x [F]Reader, Remus Lupin x [F]Reader | The year is 1975 and Y/N L/N recently to London, England. As a transfer student from Ilvermorny, it was an understatement to say that she was out of her element. But what happens when you add friendship, love, drama and war together? Only time will tell and we all know that time waits for no one. | As soon as I finish How to Tame a Marauder, I’ll be jumping into this one!

Awakening by SweetShireen | Complete (13 chapters) | Harmione | After his name came out of the Goblet of Fire, Harry woke to a disturbing reality. The wizarding world only saw him as an expendable pawn, his carefree attitude towards studying left him struggling to survive, and he had never truly appreciated the one, constant companion at his side—Hermione Granger. It was high time for change. Gradual Grey!HHR. | I haven’t read any Harmione fanfiction yet, this will be the first one. 

[arishatistic]

Illustration for chapter 4 of the H/Hr fanfiction “Awakening” by SweetShireen.

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Illustration for chapter 6 of the H/Hr fanfiction “Awakening” by SweetShireen.