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jaycewrites-192000 · 3 years

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You're Grounded Pt. 2

Summery: Smiley and Angry's little sister is still grounded, only this time...things go differently.

Part One Here

Rating: SFW

Pairing(s): Platonic!Nahoya Kawata x Platonic!Little Sister Reader x Platonic!Souya Kawata

(Still no incest my dudes)

Also spoilers for episode 20-21!!

One week had passed, and ever since you were stuck in your room, only allowed to come out to go to school, to eat, and bathroom breaks. Other than that, no luck getting out from your little prison. And you were warned to not sneak out again, or another week would be added. You didn't bother trying, as much as you hate to admit it, your brothers were smarter than they looked. They knew every move you would make and would do everything in their power to stop you.

However, you were allowed to have your phone back. They were s confident that if you were to try and call for backup, they would stop it from happening. You made the best of it though, at least you had someone to talk to now. Emma wanted an explanation as to where you had disappeared to lately and you told her you were grounded, well, double grounded now. When she asked why, you hesitated to tell her. But you did, after she promised not to tell Smiley and Angry of course. She did say that you should tell them why you started that fight in the first place, but...it was a bit more complicated than that.

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So, here you were, in your room looking blankly at your door. Every now and then Smiley or Angry, or both of them, would come and check to see if you were still there. Speaking of, your door opened, Angry walked in this time. "Right on time, big brother." You mutter, not bothering to look at him. "Smiley had to run out somewhere real quick. So, I'm gonna stay here until he gets back." He leans against the door after he shut it.

"Whatever." You rolled your eyes. The silence between you two was heavy with tension and awkwardness.

"...Sorry about before. But you really shouldn't have tricked us like that." You didn't respond. "Come on. You're acting childish."

"I am a child dummy. And so are you, so stop acting like your our mother." You glared at him. "Oh, and you wanna talk being childish? You two get into fights every fucking day, and you two rarely ever get punished for it! So how come I get double grounded!?"

"You get double grounded for sneaking out. And you shouldn't be getting into fights at all. As for us, it's different." Angry explained as calmly as he could. "That's bullshit and you know it!" You snapped. "You wouldn't be saying any of this if I were in the same gang as you two!"

"You won't be joining any gangs of any kind!" Angry finally snapped back. It was rare that he would ever raise his voice at you, so you were at a loss for words. Once he saw your shocked face he toned it down. "Just...don't do it again. Please Y/n, you shouldn't be fighting."

And then came more silence. You and Angry never liked whenever there would be a fight between all three of you. But tension had build up ever since you got into that stupid fight. And honestly, you knew that it didn't need to happen but after what happened...after what those jackasses said...What choice did you have?

"Why did you do it anyway?" Angry asks, making you look up from your bed. You opened your mouth to answer, but shut it before looking away again. "Does it really matter?" You asked. "It's done. Nothing I can do about it now."

Before Angry could respond, Smiley walked in. "Heeey, she try to get out again?" He asked. "No..." Angry shook his head. "But she's hiding something." You shot him a glare. "Oh, so we're telling lies now?"

"I don't know, are we?" Angry turned to his brother. "When has Y/n ever started a fight? She rarely gets into fights, and normally she isn't the one to start some shit." Smiley nods his head at his brother's words. "That's a good point. So, wanna talk to us like a big girl?"

"No. Get out." You tell them sternly. "Too bad!" Smiley hopped on your bed and sat beside you. "Better start talking sis."

"Or what?" You challenged. Smiley's grin deepened. "Or else your double grounding will turn into a triple grounding." He tells you. "What!? How's that fair!?" Smiley shrugs. "Just is. Now spill." You resisted the urge to slug your annoying peach hair older brother in the jaw before sighing heavily. "You really wanna know? Fine. I started that fight because some asshole was talking shit about you two! Happy?"

Smiley and Angry looked at each other before turning back to you. "You started a fight because of that?" Angry asks. You furrow your brow in frustration. "It's more than that...they called you guys a smiling freak and a whinny crybaby. They also talked shit about Toman. And when I confronted them about it...they said I couldn't do a thing without my brothers there to protect me...that I was just a weak little girl who needed to stay out of other's way...So, I punched their lights out." You didn't notice you were crying until the end of it.

"I wouldn't have hit them if they would have just apologized and kept their mouths shut." You say with a sniffle. It was quiet until Smiley started laughing. "Man! You went and defended ours and Toman's honor? You really are the best little sister." He pets your head. "Huh?" You look up at him confused. "That was nice of you Y/n, but you didn't need to get hurt over us." Angry made his way over to you.

"W-well they were hurt way more than me." You told him. "I handled it didn't I?"

"Yes but, still. You're safety matters to us way more than a few insults thrown at us. Next time that happens, tell us."

"Yeah! We'll beat the fuck out of them so you don't get in trouble like you did." Smiley added. "Don't be like your dumbass older brothers Y/n. You're going places you know? Don't waste it on fighting like a gangster."

"But you guys are in a gang..." You mutter. "Don't get any ideas Y/n." Said Smiley, despite his smile, he was serious. "We wouldn't know what to do if you were hurt or worse. Just be our tough little sis outside of a gang ok?" You pout slightly but nod anyway. You did consider joining Toman, somehow. Your brothers inspired you in more than one way, and being in a gang was one of them. Not just any gang, a real gang. "The new age of delinquents" as Mikey put it.

It sounded so cool when you heard about it, and you wanted so desperately to be by your brothers side when it finally happens. But it wasn't always cool and badass, after Darken nearly dying and Baji's death, it dawned on you just how dangerous joining a gang could be. And Smiley and Angry be damned if they let their little sister be murdered and they couldn't prevent it.

You didn't know Draken and Baji on a personal level like everyone else in Touman did, but they were so kind to you whenever you were around. Baji even joked that you were like Toman's little sister. His death left a hole in the hearts of Toman, including yours...

"I won't get into anymore fights, but you guys have to promise me something too." Smiley and Angry waited for your word. "Promise me...that you'll be careful and promise me, you guys won't leave us like Baji did..."

The next thing you knew, your brothers were enveloping you in their embrace. "And leave you all alone? No way in hell." Smiley said softly. "We're not going anywhere." Said Angry. You sniffled but managed to smile. "Good. I might say I don't want you around, but you guys are all I got. So ignore me whenever I might say it again, ok?"

"Sure thing." Smiley chuckled. "Oh by the way, you're ungrounded."

You perk up. "Double ungrounded?"

"Yep. Double ungrounded. But you better not go start shit with anyone again, got it?"

"Got it." You giggle.

"Good. Now let's get out of here. I bet you're bored right?" Smiley asked as the three of you left your room. "Bored as fuck."

"There's a new arcade that just opened up. Should we go there?" Angry asked. " Hell yeah!" You and Smiley say in unison.

You still have no idea how you got so lucky as to get ungrounded like you did, but you had a feeling your brothers were never going to punish you as harshly as they did before.

Maybe...

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(So I was thinking of making like a little kawata sister series? Idk how well that would play out or how it will be done/written but yeah, stay tuned if that interests you)

#nahoya kawata x reader #nahoya kawata #souya kawata x reader #souya kawata #smiley x reader #smiley tokyo revengers #angry x reader #angry tokyo revengers #tokyo rev x reader #tokyo revengers x reader #tokyo revengers

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asmo-baby5 · 3 years

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Burned

Request: @seerachii-art

Description: Mc had gotten very used to the Devildom and would wander around by themself now. They had pacts with the seven highest ranking demons right after the Prince himself and they were close friends with the angels, the powerful sorcerer, and Barbatos and Diavolo themselves. They never accounted for a lower ranking demon wanting to attack them for these relationships.

CW: mentions of burns, slight gore (not a lot)

Lucifer-

•he had gone out looking for Mc after they never showed up for dinner.

•he was very pissed that they went out alone, but he assumed if they really needed help they would call or use their pact to summon him.

•he walked through the Devildom with a very calm demeanor.

•of course, that was right up until he actually saw them.

•Mc was sitting outside of RAD with Barbatos hovering over them like a worried mother.

•"Mc, it is past time for dinner. What are you doing still at..."

•his voice faded out as Mc looked up at him.

•they were holding a damp towel over half their face and tears were flowing freely out of their open eye.

•his normal calm demeanor gave way to an eerie calm.

•"what happened?"

•his voice was low and made Mc flinch away from him.

•they looked so pathetic...

•Barbatos tried to explain what happened but he looked straight at Mc, waiting for their recount of events.

•"he was saying, saying bad things about you." They somehow got out through all the crying.

•lucifer was starting to fill in the blanks himself, but he still needed to assess the damage in order to decide what punishment would befit a lower demon who dared to harm this human.

•Barbatos helped Mc to gently pull the towel away from their face and show Lucifer the large burn covering over their eye.

•the cold towel had stopped the skin from pulling away from their face more than it already had.

•needless to say that calm demeanor quickly turned into burning hot (no pun intended) anger.

•with the help of Barbatos, who had just so happened to be leaving RAD at the time Mc was attacked, Lucifer was able to get them home.

•he offered, more than once, to fly back but they refused so he settled on just carrying them back.

•every fiber of his being wanted to go after the demon that harmed Mc, but he knew he had to get them home and settled before he could even think about leaving their side again.

•Mc refused any magical treatment, so Lucifer took them back to the human world for medical treatment.

•they ended up with a scar over the eye they had unfortunately lost sight in.

•everytime Lucifer saw that scar he'd get very irritated and would be stuck to Mc's side up until he physically could not have them with him for work.

•would pass them onto Simeon so he could keep an eye on them because he didn't trust any of his brothers to keep them completely out of harms way.

•the demon who hurt them was currently (and for the next few centuries) being used as a chew toy for Cerberus.

Mammon-

•rarely let's Mc out of his sight,

•so when they somehow manage to give him the slip one day he starts to freak out, rightfully so.

•not only that but his pact mark was starting to heat up, that only happened when Mc was in trouble.

•he retraces their steps from that day hoping to find Mc at one of the places they had visited.

•he smells them before he actually sees them.

•a mix of tears, sweat, and burnt flesh drew him towards a corner just outside of RAD.

•Mc was holding a sopping wet cloth up to their cheek and was wiping at the tears falling down their face with their free hand.

•every so often they would grimace as they moved the cloth around.

•Mammon was frozen in place looking at his human crying and shaking.

•he could practically feel their pain and their fear.

•he snapped out of it when he caught a glimpse of what was under the cloth.

•"Mc, who the hell burned ya?"

•he tried to keep calm, but let's be honest, being calm when the one person he loved above others was hurt was not exactly easy.

•"who. Burned. You?" His tone dropped to a threatening low growl.

•when Mc flinched at his tone he did calm down a bit though.

•he had to take care of them first before looking for revenge.

•when Mc explained that they were cornered by two lower demons and then lightly burned before they ran away, Mammon had to literally fight to keep from growling.

•it was bad enough for Mc to be attacked, but to be cornered by two demons was the most cowardly thing he had ever heard.

•when he checked the burn his heart clenched.

•there was a good chunk of flesh missing from their cheek.

•he flew them home and tried to convince them to get it magically treated so it wouldn't take as long and there'd be no scar, but Mc refused.

•he didnt leave their side after that incident.

•if you thought Mammon was possessive before, just wait until you see him now.

•he sleeps in Mc's room

•walks with them to school

•constantly texts them when in separate classes

•and goes with them wherever after school

•he doesn't trust anyone else with Mc's wellbeing.

•seeing the scar on their cheek ups his protectiveness and he will follow them around like a puppy.

Levi-

•he knew something was wrong when Mc never showed up for the new episode of an anime they were watching together.

•he was immediately anxious but tried to reason that maybe they were just caught up doing homework or maybe getting snacks and Beel cornered them for the food etc etc.

•yeah, his reasoning quickly turned into overthinking.

•he was about to go looking for them when suddenly he felt a pit in his stomach.

•he could just feel that something in the House of Lamentation was wrong.

•he opened his door only to be met with panicked shouts from floor to floor and the sound of running footsteps.

•like he thought, something was wrong.

•"Leviathan!"

•angry Lucifer shouts were coming from downstairs, so thats where he headed to see what was so wrong.

•he stopped in his tracks though as the view of Mc curled into a ball on Mammon's lap with a towel over their face entered his field of vision.

•he was supposed to be looking after them and the pit in his stomach only grew as he watched Mammon make very small and soft movements with Mc, something he never did ever.

•"Mc...?"

•Levi's voice was small as he got closer and could finally smell it,

•the burnt flesh on Mc's face being held together by the cold towel.

•he almost gagged, and would have if Lucifer didn't suddenly grab his shoulder pulling his senses away from the smell and sight.

•"where were you!?"

•is all Lucifer had to ask for Levi to realize that Mc got hurt,

•they got hurt on his watch,

•he couldn't protect them.

•"I- I'm ok, okay." Mc had stuttered out, the pain made it hard to string words together

•it took a moment for Levi to compose himself, and even when he did outwardly he was an utter MESS inside.

•do-dont lie, Mc..." he slowly made his way over to them, but kept his distance from them.

•they got hurt because he wasn't competent enough,

•there was no way he could let himself ever indulge in their presence after this.

•he would of course take revenge against whoever dared to hurt Mc,

•but when they reached out and gently held onto Levi's hand, their's still trembling,

•he finally decided that being with them was the only place he wanted to be.

•as much as he wanted to absolutely decimate whoever hurt them, Mc needed him there more,

•and his Henry always came first.

•besides, he was fairly certain Lucifer was already making preparations to take care of the demon.

Satan-

•he was out with Mc looking for some new books from a bookstore that just opened.

•the two got separated for barely two minutes,

•but it was more than enough time for a group of demons to walk over and taunt them.

•Mc's already poor relationship with the other demons in the Devildom had recently got worse.

•its not like Satan didn't know this,

•he was hyper aware of the fact Mc was being targeted more often by lower demons for petty jabs.

•that's why losing them in a new store caused anxiety to creep into his body and sit like a rock in the pit of his stomach.

•Mc had expressed their fear of these demons (cowards, as Satan kindly referred to them) trying something more than jabs,

•so he felt very protective over them since then, wanting them to feel safe when they were with him.

•But safe was the exact opposite of what they were now.

•Satan quickly found Mc, but he also witnessed one demon slap them,

•hard.

•hard enough that they left a burnt handprint scarred onto Mc's cheek.

•Satan could barely process what had happened.

•before he knew it his vision had gone red and he could feel a low growl coming from deep in his gut.

•he was about to go after the demons who did this but Mc stopped him with a whimper that immediately brought him back.

•he wasn't really the most calm all the time,

•but in a crisis he was the best demon to go to because he could keep a surprisingly cool head.

•once his temper had cooled down enough for him to stop clenching both his jaw and his fists, he set to work caring for them.

•As he took the time to properly dress the wound the human way, Mc explained to him what happened.

•the group apparently confronted them about Satan's reputation.

•he was once known as the cruelest and scariest demon right after Lucifer,

•but apparently rumors had started to spread that he had become soft.

•many demons blamed Mc for this change because they had a pact with him and Satan was most definitely not known for having pacts with anyone.

•as he listened to this his anger started to spike again, but he pushed it back down enough to swiftly carry the Mc home.

•he didnt want to have to rely on Lucifer for anything, but only he could come and go between the human world and the Devildom,

•and Mc needed burn treatment in an environment that would promote healing for humans.

•once he knew Mc was being well taken care of though, he finally let his anger rise and bubble at the surface.

•he got a pretty good look at the demons who hurt Mc, and Satan NEVER forgot a face.

•once the Mc had come back, the scar left by the demon made Satan's rage come back anew every time.

•he even requested that Asmo try any and all facials and treatments that could get rid of scars.

•and as for the group of demons?

•well,

•let's just say,

•you should never make the Avatar of Wrath your enemy...

Asmo-

•he and Mc were on a date.

•clothes shopping, tea, sweets, spa, and hairdresser.

•everything was going great,

•Asmo was having the most perfect time being with Mc for so long without his brothers interfering.

•that is, up until their hair appointment.

•the two were separated for a bit because they each needed different treatments done to their hair.

•Asmo didn't think much of it.

•he had taken Mc to this particular hairdresser many times already, so he never thought anything bad could possibly happen to them.

•he was proven wrong when a scream came from the other side of the building,

•the area where Mc was.

•Asmo shot up out of his chair and practically teleported to where they were.

•what he saw made this normally pretty calm demon's blood boil.

•one of the workers was bowing and apologizing repeatedly as Mc looked at them dazedly.

•but what really got to him was the intern hiding behind a corner, laughing.

•"so this is funny, is it?"

•he had snuck up behind them and asked, his voice unusually low.

•"this particular human is under the complete protection of Lord Diavolo, would you like to explain to him why there is now a burn covering half their face?"

•the intern paled at that and shook their head.

•"I would not think so. Now explain to me how this happened."

•the intern explained that they dipped the cloth that goes on Mc's face in scalding hot water.

•they knew Mc was a human and they wanted to test their limits,

•but they adamantly maintained that they never intentionally harmed Mc.

•Asmo was furious, especially because this happened in a place where he was only a few feet away.

•but he did give up on grilling the intern, deciding he'd give their name over to Diavolo and Lucifer later, in favor of comforting Mc.

•they were coming out of their daze but that meant the pain was starting to set in.

•Asmo was able to carry them out of the shop and quickly home before they could scream again,

•or cry.

•he would definitely go on a rampage if Mc started crying and killing a demon in broad daylight was not a good look for his cute image.

•he informed Lucifer what happened and trusted he would then take it to Diavolo.

•Asmo carried Mc to his room and set them in his low hanging seat so he could tend to their burn.

•thankfully it wasnt bad enough to be cause for major concern,

•but it was bad enough that Asmo was worried about some scarring.

•he was able to clean the skin around the burn and then apply a few different treatments to lessen the scarring process.

•he promised to use all kinds of facials on Mc, once they were feeling up to it, so the scars would heal quickly.

•once Mc was taken care of, he couldn't even think of leaving their side,

•so he opted to lie down on his bed with them.

•Mc fell asleep rather quickly, the trauma making them exhausted.

•Asmo couldn't fall asleep for a while though as he spent time blaming himself for the injury.

•he would never, ever, forget this day...

Beel-

•he was out to eat with Mc as usual.

•there was an all you can eat buffet that had just opened up and Beel was all willing to pay for both of their meals if Mc went with him.

•of course they did.

•it is way too hard to say no to Beel.

•while he was on his fifth plate of food, Mc wandered of to the bathroom for a small break.

•they accidentally ran into a group of demons on the way there and got into a small altercation.

•they started badgering Mc and complaining about how the nicest demon brother was no longer able nor willing to hang out with them because he'd rather be with Mc.

•it was a small, petty, argument that unfortunately ended up in a small burn that ate through the first and second layer of skin on Mc's cheek.

•the demon that did it freaked out because they knew humans were weak by my god they're way too weak!

•the group ran away, out of the restaurant, leaving Mc staring wide eyed at the floor, the pain from their cheek slowly starting to register.

•they walked calmly back to the table to grab Beel.

•"B-Beel, Beel, we need to, to leave." They had stuttered out.

•the pain was making it hard to form sentences.

•"Mc, I can get a free meal if I finish this..."

•Beel's sentence had faded off as he finally looked up.

•Mc's eyes were glazed over from the pain and blood was dripping down from the pretty sizeable hole in their cheek.

•the big demon was up and out of the restaurant in no time, carrying Mc with him.

•he didnt really know what to do in the moment but he did know Mc needed help, fast.

•he went to Solomon first because his magic is the first thing Beel's panicked mind landed on.

•Solomon immediately went to work cleaning and bandaging the wound.

•because of his medicinal herbs, he had learned a fair amount of human medicine and knew how to care for a burn.

•Beel refused to leave their side, only doing so when Solomon convinced him to call Lucifer and inform him of what happened.

•After Solomon had taken care of the burn, he talked Beel into letting Mc stay at Purgatory Hall for a few days so that the rowdy demon brothers wouldn't interfere with their healing.

•Beel was over every day, almost every hour, to check up on them.

•once the burn had healed a fair amount, Solomon was able to use his magic to prevent any scarring.

•Beel 100% blamed himself for the injury, he felt he had once again failed to protect an important part of his family.

•it took a lot of convincing from Mc and Belphie for him to stop blaming himself so much.

•he was never focused on revenge against the demons that did this as his full focus was on Mc and their recovery,

•Lucky for him, Solomon and Lucifer weren't as focused on Mc..

Belphie-

•he never really left the house and he wasn't super overprotective of Mc like the other brothers were.

•he knew their strength but also knew that if they needed him they would call for him.

•so when the pact mark he had with Mc started to heat up and quickly started to burn, he knew that was them calling for him.

•they needed his help and he was more than willing to give it.

•he left the house in a hurry as the mark started to burn more and more.

•despite trusting Mc to pretty much take care of themself,

•he couldn't deny the worry and concern rapidly growing.

•the pact mark between a human and their demon is supposed to connect them and one is supposed to be able to find the other through this mark

•but Belphie was new to pacts with humans and he wasn't quite sure how to use it to find Mc.

•this did not help his concern as he realized they could literally be anywhere in the Devildom.

•he decided to just go to all their favorite places to see if he could find them.

•he eventually found them pacing right outside the planetarium.

•it was their place, the two of them, so he mentally slapped himself for not checking there sooner.

•"Mc, whats going on?"

•he walked over to them but they turned away from him.

•he froze as one of the worst smells ever finally reached his nose.

•it was awful.

•"Mc, what happened?" He tried to reach out and grab their shoulder but he stopped when he noticed them trembling.

•"Uh, um, its nothing, nothing bad."

•their voice was trembling just as much as their body and Belphie had finally reached his limit.

•he spun them around and was about to say something but he froze.

•Mc was crying while holding their jacket over one half of their face.

•Belphie grabbed the hand that was holding the jacket and gently pried it away from their face.

•Mc grimaced with every movement and Belphie swore under his breath, hating that he was hurting them.

•once the jacket was fully gone his sleepy eyes widened and any left over drowsiness from earlier was completely gone.

•there was a large burn over their eye and the skin around it was pulling away.

•he realized that's where the smell was coming from.

•"What happened?"

•he repeated his question from earlier but this time there was no way anyone could ignore his threateningly low voice.

•"N-nothing, seriously, Im taking care of it. And I, I called Solomon and he's on, on his way to help. I'm okay."

•Belphie felt his heart drop as Mc said this.

•either they didnt trust him enough to let him help or they didnt love him enough to tell him what happened.

•he really hated both of those options.

•"I'll stay here with you until he shows up then."

•he'd feel even more awful if he brought it up and made Mc feel guilty on top of their physical pain though.

•he sat with them silently for a few minutes until Solomon showed up.

•Solomon took them back to Purgatory Hall to clean and patch up the burn.

•Belphie went with and held their hand as Solomon had to get rough to fully clean it.

•he stayed with them the whole time, swearing to never leave their side again.

•once they finally fell asleep he took it on himself to go after whoever dared to touch, let alone harm his human.

•they would pay.

•he wasn't nearly as cruel, or strong, as some of his older brothers,

•but he sure knew how to hold a grudge.

•and that promise of never leaving their side could hold off a few more hours...

#asmo obey me #beel obey me #levi obey me #obey me #obey me beelzebub #obey me belphegor #obey me belphie #obey me headcanons #obey me leviathan #obey me lucifer #obey me mammon #obey me satan #obey me requests #headcanon requests #angst #tw burns #burns #cw burns #obey me angst

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toomanyfandoms02 · 4 years

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Bleeding // Spencer Reid x Reader

Second Blurb request!! By @anonymouslyminemultiverse My asks are still open, check my blurb list ;)

Summary - Spencer comes home after the mission that got his leg shot. And you are NOT really taking it well.

Prompt ~ "You're bleeding all over my carpet."

Working as a nurse in the ER, I worked with all kinds of injuries.

- Broken bones

- Back pains

- Stomache pains

- A heel to the head

- Babies who are sick (paired with mothers who are crying)

But not often did I have to deal with gunshots.

Until now.

It was a Sunday, and I was off work. Now you may be thinking.

*How the hell are you working with a gunshot wound then?*

That is courtesy of my lovely boyfriend.

He had told me something went wrong on the case. Which of *course* had me freaking out. But he refused to tell me because he didn't want me to worry. He said he was alright.

But his *leg* that was currently limping into my livingroom said otherwise.

"What happened! You absolute dumbass!" I hurried over to him from my current spot on the couch.

"An unsub shot me..." he leaned into his crutches more, clearly wanting to sink down to the ground. But his injury did jot allow him to do so.

"What the hell Spencer! I thought you were gonna come home and say something like. 'Oh! We got the wrong guy at first, but we fixed it!' Or 'We hit a bird on the jet and it was a travesty.' Not '*Hey* I got shot in the leg and now I'm on crutches!'" He flinched a bit at my words, seeing guilt pour over his features. "Come on, go sit down. Does the wrap need changed?" He nodded bashfully, sitting down with a thud and a wince. I went and grabbed my first aid kit from the kitchen counter and brought it to the couch.

"Take your pants off." Spencer's eyes widened at my forwardness. "Okay nerd, I can't rebandage it if you have dress pants on. Get y ok ur head outta the gutter." I smacked the back of his head. "And you act like I've never seen you without them off anyway." I smirked at him and he rolled his eyes.

"Don't freak out when you see it okay? I know how upset you can get when I'm hurt." He soothed. It was kind of a funny thing to be saying as he was just *pulling his pants down* in front of me.

"I'm sure I'll be fine." He now sat in only his boxers. I leaned over him and grabbed the edge of the wrap on his thigh. I had him lift his leg a bit as I started taking it off. It wasn't long until I was down to his actual leg, and I didn't want to tell him, but thos was going to hurt.

For some reason, whomever had wrapped him had used *sticky* wrap. And that was a mistake. This was probably going to tear a little at his wound.

"What's wrong?" He asked, scrunching his face a bit. I was obviously not good at hiding my facial expressions. I looked up at him with wide eyes, then back at the bandage.

Then I ripped it off without warning.

"Holy shit!" He leaned forward, holding down the hole in his leg. "What just happened?!" He gasped out.

"I'm sorry baby! Someone must have mistakenly put sticky wrap on you. They used the wrong one to dress your wound. Hold it down while I go get a wet rag." I stood up and headed to the bathroom. I grabbed a black rag and went it with some warm water to make him comfortable.

As I came back to the living room, I saw Spencer standing in the middle of the room. Holding his leg that had lots of blood dripping down it.

"Woah! You're bleeding all over my carpet!" I grabbed his arm and hobbled him to the tiled kitchen.

"I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I don't know what happened. It just started gushing blood."

"It's okay, just sit here." He placed himself on the edge of a dining chair. I stopped the bleeding and *properly* wrapped his leg. He slipped his pants back on and thanked me.

"I'm sorry for worrying you by the way. I just didn't want you to really freak out. Because I was already freaking out." He scratched the back of his neck, balancing on his opposite foot.

"It's alright, I get it." I got him over to the couch. "But how that you're home, and you're all fixed up. Can I have a kiss?" I puckered my lips at him as he chuckled, leaning in and kissing me softly.

"You're lucky I didn't injure anything on my face, what would you do then?" He asked, kissing my jaw then back up to my lips.

"I'm not sure."

And we made out on the couch for quite a while.

With only a few minor bumps to the leg.

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Keep requesting!!! I absolutely love these!!!

#mgg #criminal minds #spencer reid #dr spencer reid #spencer reid x y/n #spencer reid fanfiction #matthew gray gubler #matthewgraygubler

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halo-jpeg · 4 years

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Ok ok I saw the thomas accidentally killing their s/o hc's and i literally starting tearing up so- could you do a Bo version of that? I know I'm gonna cry but fuck it. (thanks mom)

Bo Sinclair Accidentally Killing his S/O

Your death is a freak accident, a stray bullet from his gun. He hadn’t known you were so close to the victim, and he hadn’t meant to shoot just yet.

The moment he heard your scream everything clicked into place. His jaw dropped, his eyes widened, and he took a random shot at the victim in hopes that he could end the chase right here and now.

He rushes to your side and trips to his knees, “baby, baby I’m so, so sorry, I- I didn’t mean to!” He won’t cry, fighting back the tears with every ounce of strength he has in his bones.

He’ll hold your face in his hands as you bleed out, the bullet having caught a major organ. He’ll take off the shirt underneath his mechanics jumpsuit, pressing it to the wound and trying in vain to stifle the blood flow.

He knows you’re dying. He sees the light fading from your eyes. Now, he’ll cry, and the moment one tear drops the floodgates are open and he’s a wailing mess. He’s never cried like this before.

The last of the life is gone now, and you’re limp in his arms. He won’t stop sobbing, holding you against his chest, trying so hard to believe it isn’t true, until he can’t cry anymore.

The guilt in his chest is impossible to bear with. He did this to you! He killed the only good thing in the whole world! How can he ever learn to live with himself?!

Vincent and Lester are there for him- at least, they try to be, but he pushes them away, out of his life, replacing them with more and more alcohol.

He spends his days watching your favourite TV show. He doesn’t hunt anymore, Vincent does all the killing. He doesn’t make an effort to eat, Vincent has to make him. He doesn’t shower, Vincent has to drag him out of bed and make him. He’s lost all motivation to do anything.

He won’t ever be the same again, that’s a given. He keeps on hoping that you, in all your gorgeous glory, will burst through the houses front door and screaming that it was all just a silly prank.

But despite your death, the world keeps limping onwards, days keep dragging by, and the hope shrinks and shrinks until it’s gone entirely. Now, he only has the guilt.

#bo sinclair #bo sinclair headcanons #house of wax headcanons #house of wax 2005 #house of wax #slashers #slasher #horror #slasher community #slasher headcanons #headcanons

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sweetcinnamonrolls · 4 years

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A Familiar Place Part 1

It was a beautiful day in techno Reef. Captain torrent and Zips and little Bellus were watching the rookies train with Tank.

Tank: alright you maggots. Today we are going to work on our strength. And I have a prime example of brute strength right here in the audience. Little Bellas would you like to demonstrate?

Bellus: "nods" "giggles" "swims to the center of the stadium"

Tank: Now little Bellus here is going to lift up that Boulder.

Trainee: "scoffs" No way that little tyke can lift that huge Boulder.

Tank: "smirks" Oh yeah? Watch and learn. On three. 1...2..3!

"Bellus lifted the entire boulder with ease"

Trainees: "jaw dropped" 😯😥 whoa...

Tank: "smirks" Alright Bellus. You can put it down now.

"Bellus sets the boulder back down"

Bellus: "smiles" Tada!

Tank: As you can see this little guppy can lift this boulder. Now you all try.

"They couldn't lift the boulder"

Tank: Wow, you guys have the strength of a tiny shrimp! Do you wanna be strong like little bellus?! Then I suggest you start working hard to train yourselves to accomplish what he did. Once you can lift this boulder. You'll pass this phase and go onto the next one!

Trainee#3: That's not fair! That little thing was experimented on and gained all those amazing powers! That little freak's a cheater!

"Everyone gasped at his remark"

Bellus: "sniffs" "cries and swims away"

Tank: Bellus, wait!! "Turns his head to the trainee" "glares"

"Suddenly a trident was thrown at him pinning him to the wall, barely missing his skin"

Frank: Ted...you're an idiot.

Torrent: "piercing glare" What. Did you just call my little brother?

Ted: I...uh..."winces...freak.

Torrent: "deep breathes" You must not know what a FREAK is. Because our little bellus is ANYTHING but a freak! He is the sweetest guppy I've ever met besides Zips. Hence his name bellus which means angel fish. He is a genuine sharktroll and he should be treated as such!

Ted: But I heard he was genetically made. Meaning he's not-

Torrent: SHUT UP! ..."regains posture"...you are confined from your training and will be sentenced to reef clean up duty for 2 months for your inappropriate behavior. AND I expect a full apology for bellus by tomorrow.

Ted: "ears drop" Y-yes sir.

Torrent: Good. The rest of you will continue your training!

Trainees: Yes Captain! "Salute"

"A little later in Dr: Echo's office"

"Echo was working on some paperwork when he heard a familiar cry"

Echo: "ear twitches" Bellus? "Sees a moving lump in one of the patient beds" "lifts the blanket and sees a crying bellus"

Bellus: "cries"

Echo: Dear bellus what's wrong?

Bellus: "sniffs" A big meanie troll called me fweak! "Glows red and a window breaks"

Echo: oh dear. Now calm down, it's ok. "Picks him up" Shhhhhhhh. It's alright. I'm sure bubby will teach that big ol meanie a lesson.

Bellus: "sniffs" But it hurt my feelings. "Glows red" "More glass breaks"

Echo: I know. He just doesn't see how special you really are. You're one of a kind afterall. And there's going to be a lot of meanies out there. But now you have us to protect you from all the meanies in the world.

Bellus: Weally?

Echo: Really.

Bellus: Yay! "Hugs him"

Echo: "hugs back"

"What they didn't know was a mysterious figure was watching them. Waiting to strike."

Sharktrolls belong to @sparklijam

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imclumsy · 4 years

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Livestream

(peter parker x actress!reader)

Summary: the reader is an actress starring in stranger things. she starts a livestream as she chills with her best friend, peter. they get flustered when her fans point out their flirting. the fans go crazy once something happens.

Warning: idk, language maybe? if that counts??

A/N: i found this in my drafts on wattpad lmao. thought it was cute and decided to continue writing it for my first tumblr imagine post. oh and ‘Y/c/n’ means ‘your character’s name’.

“Hey, guys.” You smiled at your phone screen, holding up a peace sign as you started a live stream on Instagram. Comments started to flood in.

avengersfan01 - OMG UR LIVESTREAMING FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AGES

y/niswifey - WHERE HAVE U BEEN,, LAST TIME U POSTED WAS A MONTH AGO

msmarvel19832 - notice me senpaiiiii 😭

strangertingzz4life - hiiiiii ❤️❤️💖

"So, I'm kinda bored, my parents aren't home and I thought 'Why not do a Q&A?' since I haven't been so active on Instagram lately because I’ve been busy filming." You shuffled, trying to find a comfortable position to sit in.

"Stop moving, Y/n. I’ve almost got a 10 streak kill." Peter nudged you, keeping his attention on his video game as he ran someone over with a car.

Who knew Spider-Man would enjoy running over pedestrians.

"I'm trying to get comfortable, dickhead, let me be." You smiled, moving the camera so it was away from you and Peter. You finally decided to lay your head on his stomach as he let you lay between his legs.

"Ok, sorry about that, technical- well, physical difficulties." You laughed at the camera, making Peter chuckle, "Anyways, questions anyone? I'll answer as many as I can."

You waited for the comments to load and read out the first one you saw, "From captainamericaswhore, love the username by the way, 'Who's legs are those?'" You giggled as soon as you finished reading.

Everyone in the comments started to freak out.

y/n.y/ln.is.my.queen - YO I BET IT'S PETER SKSJAK

dontreadmyusername - who tf is peter-

peterxy/n.otp - ALJSSJAK IT'S MY SHIP OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M WITNESSING THIS

madmax751300 - [dontreadmyusername] get outta here u uncultured swine

elevenseggos - those r some thicc legs wInK wOnK

suziep00 - [elevenseggos] and i fucking oop-

“Are you livestreaming?” Peter asked, pausing his game and taking his headset off, reaching away to place it on the table.

“Yep,” You replied, popping the ‘p’. Your fans already knew who Peter was since he made a regular appearance in all your social media, especially your stories. “It’s Peter’s legs by the way. Say ‘hi’ to everyone, Pete.” You turned your camera to him.

“Hey.” He waved, sending the fans a charming smile.

“Alright, next question-“ You said, sitting up before hitting your head on Peter’s nose.

��Fuck.” He held the bridge of his nose. You laughed, letting your head fall forward as you clutched your stomach. “That fucking hurt, you idiot!” He shoved your shoulder, laughing to lighten up the mood instead of making it serious.

You turned around, looking at the tears welling up in his eyes, “Aww, alright. I’m sorry.” You reached behind him to grab a tissue from the tissue box on the small table and wiped his tears, “You good?”

"Yeah, kinda hurts, but I'm fine." He laughed, giving you a smile to reassure you that he's okay.

“You’re such a baby.” You playfully rolled your eyes before quickly kissing his nose. “You know, my lips kinda hurt too.” He smirked.

“Nice one, Parker.”

“I try my best.”

“Well, it might just be working.” You flirted back, making Peter blush profusely.

You completely forgot that you were still livestreaming as you felt your phone violently vibrate in your hand. Everyone was going crazy; crazier than normal.

noahpotatoes - WTF WTF WTF WTAF I’M SCREAMING

lucasisunderrated - Y'ALL SHE SAID 'WELL IT MIGHT JUST BE WORKING' OMFG ALL THAT FLIRTING IS GONNA PAY OFF I’M GONEEE

finnwolfhardofficial - real smooth peter,, real smooth

dustybun4life - i wonder what’s gonna happen after this livestream ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

steve_the_mom - [dustybun4life] SOME OF Y'ALL ARE NASTY OML-

Your face heated up after reading some of the comments. “What can I say, Finn? Practice makes perfect." He managed to say one last bold comment before his face turned completely red after reading all the comments shipping you two.

ironlad01762 - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT-

elizabethz04 - SO I WASN’T HALLUCINATING LAST LIVESTREAM WHEN Y’ALL WERE FLIRTING OML I’M GONNA PASS OUT

sadiesink_ - you guys better get together by the end of this live otherwise we’re no longer gonna have movie nights in my trailer

therealcalebmclaughlin - your flirting is so cute it makes me want to puke

gatenm123 - just saying.. i better be in the front seat for your wedding

elevenseggos - I'M LOVING THIS INTERACTION AND ALL BUT PLS CONTINUE THE Q&A, I WANT THE TEA SPILT ALL OVER THE TABLE CLOTH

You felt really flustered now, feeling Peter’s body heat radiate as he wore his headsets to continue his game in order to avoid showing his flushed face. You cleared your throat, “Alright, guys, come on. Elevenseggos is right, let’s continue the Q&A.”

elevenseggos - OH MY GOD I'VE BEEN NOTICED, WHAT A BLESSED DAY

gayforrobin - [elevenseggos] CONGRATS

milliebobbybrown - [elevenseggos] "I WANT THE TEA SPILT ALL OVER THE TABLE CLOTH" I'M USING THAT FROM NOW ON

flayedforbilly - [milliebobbybrown] MILLIE OMG @elevenseggos IS HAPPY-CRYING ALL OVER ME RN, WHAT DID U DO

You waited until some questions pop up and read the first one I see, "From stony4life, 'What's it like playing a fan-favourite character in Stranger Things?'" I bite my lip as I think of an answer, "I mean - obviously - it's really cool. I actually originally auditioned for a smaller role since this was my first big thing but ended up getting the role of Y/c/n. It’s really fun to be able to play this character; she’s strange but in a mysterious yet cool way, she clicks with everyone in the group and she just straight up vibes.”

You waited for another comment, “Ooh, from peterxy/n- oh, hah, okay.” You blushed because of the username, “Have you met your celebrity crush? See, I actually ran into him 3 years ago but that crush has worn off now.” You shrugged, “But! But this guy,” You turned the camera around to face a deeply concentrated Peter, “does have a celebrity crush and he won’t tell me who it is.”

He immediately paused the game again and took off his headsets, “Because it’s embarrassing.”

“I’m sure it’s not, don’t be so dramatic.”

“Trust me, it is.”

“You know I can probably get my agent to get you to meet them.” You pointed out.

“Yeah, but what if I already met them?”

milevenisrealmfs - OH MY GOD GUYS BRACE YOURSELVES IT’S GONNA HAPPEN

eggosaresuperior - SHIT SHIT WAIT LEMME GET MY SCREENRECORDER ON

milevenisrealmfs - omg y/n better get what he’s saying otherwise i’m gonna cry

“Oh my God, when? Why didn’t you tell me?” You asked. He looked at you like you were joking, “Seriously?”

“What?” You furrowed your brows in confusion.

“You’re actually so dumb.” He said before softly grabbing your jaw and kissing you. You almost dropped your phone from the sudden action but he pulled away just before you could.

You were left with a dumbfounded gaze, you glanced at your phone and saw all the comments flooding in again, “Alright, gotta go guys, bye.” You quickly ended the live.

You sighed then looked at Peter, “You like me?” You asked.

“Well, yeah. I thought it was pretty obvious.” He shrugged, nervously avoiding your eye contact.

You studied his features before gently placing your lips against his. He kissed back, leaning into your touch as you held his cheek. You pulled away, both of you smiling, “Then it’s a good thing I like you too.”

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the-diamond-fox-express · 4 years

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Here are the new love birds

We know that Grieves is now Lookout's lover but now Casey knows that there's someone that really loves her and that lover is Catori her old best friend

Story :

Casey and Catori meet when they are just kids, Casey was still a beast kid and she 10 years old, Catori is a outsider and a daughter of the chief and she's 9 years old

Catori is always curious about the girl that never go outside, so she investigate the that she's in, on the other hand Casey felt lonely and no friends to play until she heard a sound from the fence, when the hole in the fence was opened and see who is on the other side, Catori did the same and they both got a fright

They both breathe heavily as they look again through the hole, they began to speak to each other

" he... hello there " Catori speaking to the girl on the other side " my name is Catori what's... yours "

Casey was silence at first then she spoke " hello, I'm Casey "

" why did you never go outside Casey " Catori in a curious way

Casey was nervous to tell Catori about why she never go out, " well it's a secret "

" Oh I love secrets " Catori In a cheerful way

That made Casey even more nervous " No, I don't want to tell you that "

" but if we are a friends for a long time and get to know each other, then I'll tell you ok " Casey promised Catori

Then they began to tell stories, Catori tells about her adventures while she is outside, and Casey tells about her family, they sing, laugh, cheer they are having a wonderful time together

Then Catori stop talking " oh no, I have to go back "

" why " Casey ask her

" because that's our thing when It gets dark " she told Casey " but we can talk again tomorrow how's that "

That made Casey very happy " I would love that " she agreed

" but what about our parents " she questioned Catori

" don't worry we will keep this a secret " Catori answered

So they say goodbye and Catori went back home

Casey went inside the house, after she jumped into bed she can't stop thinking about the girl she meet outside, at least she meet a friend after a long time

The morning the two girls went back to fence and talk again

They talked and talked for 3 years and they have a close bond to each other, and they never told there parents about it

In the year when Casey is about to turn 12, she meets Catori at the fence, " hey Catori " she saying hi to Catori

" hey Casey happy birthday " she replied and hands Casey something she made " I made you a friendship bracelet out of horse hair in my colors, and I also made one for me "

Casey was so surprised about her gift " wow they are beautiful "

" now since we are friends for 3 years, now I can tell you my secret " she remembers the promise that she made with Catori

Catori was very excited to her secret, she peek through the hole and see what she sees, " you... you are a monster "

That made Casey upset, what Catori had see " I like it, It makes you look tougher " she cheered Casey up

Casey was very surprised what Catori said " really you like how I look ", they both talked to each other before the sun went down, and Catori told Casey that they well always be best friends forever

When Catori ran to Casey's house the next morning put it's to late, heard about the news about Casey and her family died in the fire, she was heart broken and went back home

When she got home her father was not happy, " I heard about your little secret " he grab Catori by the hair, " why you didn't tell me this "

Catori refused to tell her dad, " well then, as chief I exiled you out of this village and never to return "

So Catori ran far away into town, she's all alone and no where to go, until she meet Doc Carver and took her under his wing and raise her

8 years now gone and Catori is now a woman, she's a doctor to help those who are hurt or injured

When she's out of medicine, she sets out to get more in the dead man's gulch, she was scared because she never came to that place

As she made it there and opened the gate, she began to pick up some dead flower but she knows that she's not alone, a figure walking towards her, Catori see that it's a woman with a sheriff hat

" hello... who are you " she questioned the figure

" you shouldn't be here " the figure said to Catori " this is stringless territory " the figure began to ran after Catori because she's trespassing, as it ran it grew larger and revealed it self

Catori was shook was to see the figure " GASP, the beast of showdown valley " she knows what that is and began to ran away

As she ran, the beast finally got up to her and throw her to the ground, it began to attack her but Catori got her axe and block its jaws

Catori is terrified by this stringless because of it appearance and how strong it is, and she knows some about it the hair she recognize the her and began to speak out loud " CA... CASEY IS THAT YOU, IF SO... PLEASE STOP "

The beast stop what's it's doing, and look at Catori trying to recognize her, then it knows " Catori is that really you " she spoke

" ye... yes it's me " Catori replied to the beast

That made the beast began to cry " Catori, my best friend " beast Casey snach Catori and into her arms

Catori can't even breathe because after how strong she is " I... can't... breathe... " Catori trying to gasp some air

" oh sorry " Casey put Catori down to get some air

When Catori got some air, she walks around Beast Casey, taking a good look at her but she also knows that she's a stringless " what happened to after all these years "

Casey paused for a second and spoke " came with me ", Catori fellow Beast Casey to the top of the canyon and they sat there, Casey told Catori everything what happened

" wow, what a true villain he is " she complain about the man who killed Casey

" yes " Casey agreed " he made me like this, a stringless freak " then Casey began to cry " he took everything from me... "

Catori can feel her pain and place her hand on Casey's huge leg " it's ok, I think you look even tougher when I first saw you when we were kids " Catori begin honest

Casey stop her tears and smile at Catori, " well, what a beautiful sun rise " she questioned Catori about the sun rise

" it sure is beautiful " she sees the sun rise " beautiful as you Casey ", Casey was very surprised what she said

And in the right moment Catori tells Casey how she's for her, " I love you Casey ", that made Casey blush, as her white skin turn peach, she places her huge hand on Catori's shoulder as they both watched the sun rise

And that's the story of two best friends, became girlfriends

#showdown bandit fanart #showdown bandit oc #showdown bandit #showdown bandit casey grimm #casey grimm #showdown bandit beast casey #beast casey #catori #showdown bandit Catori

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dayawantstosleep · 4 years

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Love & Zombies Nov 4, 2020

Summary: All I wanted to do was survive, not get involved in a love triangle with Changbin and Chris. Things spiral out of control from there.

Genre: Dystopian, Apocalyptic

Word Count: 2,834

Warning(s): Swear words, implied cheating, jealous 3RACHA

I ran a hand through my hair for the billionth time and shut my eyes tightly. The bed seemed too big for me now that Han is not here anymore.

A quiet sniffle came out of me and I wiped my tears with my hand covered in my sleeve. I turn around to bury myself in my pillow and sobs wracked my body.

"He's still here with us." Changbin's hoarse voice said next to me. I must have woken him up with my crying.

"I should've been bitten instead of him." I said, sitting up. I hug my knees and bury my head on my arms.

"It's not your fault. He wouldn't want you to be like this." I snort softly. Han gone must have taken a toll on Changbin if he was comforting me.

"I just miss him. He's my buddy and I let him down. I was supposed to have his back, but I didn't. Now he's one of them."

"Just go to sleep, Aria." He said exasperated. I sighed and laid down on the bed again, the jackass I know making an appearance.

"Goodnight, Changbin." He hummed and I took that as a goodnight before closing my eyes.

It was past midnight when I woke up to go to the restroom. Chan words echoed in my mind.

We have a buddy system. If you want to leave at night tell your buddy. Things will be bad if you don't.

"My buddy was turned, Chan. Turned into a monster." I said rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

I sighed deeply and looked at myself in the mirror. I looked pitiful. Dark half circles perched under my eyes and my skin looked paler than usual.

I unlocked the door and turned the lights off, heading to my room. I stopped in front of the door and sighed again.

I slipped inside my room and walked towards Changbin's sleeping figure on the far end of the room. I took a deep breath and prepared myself mentally.

"Changbin." I whispered, but the sleeping boy didn't even move. I sighed and reached for his shoulder.

His eyes shot open and he grabbed my waist, slamming it into his mattress, knees on either side of me. I let out a yelp as he glared at me menacingly.

"Can you get off me, Changbin?" His eyes soften slightly as he rolled off of me. I sat up and I heard him grunt.

"What were you thinking?"

"That I could wake you up. I need to show you something."

"Why?" I rolled my eyes and sighed. Why did I think this would be easy? When it comes to Changbin, things are never easy.

"You're my new buddy." Was all I said before leaving out the door. I heard footsteps behind me and I ventured further into base.

"Where are we going?" He asked. I didn't answer until I stopped outside.

"Don't freak out, ok?" I asked as I walked towards a ladder on one side if the building.

"What do you mean?" He asked, following me up the ladder. I walked towards the coffee table in the middle of the roof and clicked a small switch.

The coffee table parted and a large thin glass tube appeared out of the floor. Inside, a beast stared back at us; its eyes were a dull brown and the skin was grey and decaying.

"What the hell is this?" Changbin asked loudly.

"What do you think? This is him." Tears appeared on my eyes as I stared at the beast. The beast I used to call a best friend and confidant.

"How the fuck did you bring him here without none of us knowing?"

"Easy. Remember when we had Chris' party last week?" He looked at me as if I had two heads.

"No." I nodded.

"Yes. He was Chris' huge present. I feel super bad for lying, but I couldn't just leave him at the shopping mall. You know how much he means to me." I looked sadly at the beast before me.

"So, you've kept him here for a week?" I nodded again.

Han let out a gutteral sound and clawed at the glass. With one bite, my best friend had been reduced to a mindless being, with a knack of biting people.

"It's been really hard and Chris almost figured me out the other day. I need you to keep the secret." I turned to him.

"What?"

"I know you don't like me, but you're my roomate. We need to have each others backs, Changbin."

"What we need to do is kill that thing."

"No. He's my best friend. Han is gone and I know its selfish of me to keep him here in this state. But if there's any way to save him, I'll take it."

"This is for our survival, Aria." I suddenly felt consumed with rage. He was closer to Han than any of us, and he wants to kill him just like that?

"What do you know of survival?" I ask. He tightened his jaw and frowned.

"I lost Han already. I don't want to lose you too."

"Excuse me?"

"You're excused. I'm killing that thing." He walked closer to Han and took out a knife from his jeans.

"You can't kill him. He's-"

"He's what, huh? He's not just your friend. You love him. I've seen the way you look at him." His voice was growing louder.

Love him? Have I really loved Han all along and not notice? No, Changbin is just misinterpreting things.

"No. I don't look at him in any way." He sneered.

"What would Chan think?" My blood ran cold. What would he think if he knew I had Han locked up in here?

"He would want to save Han."

"So, what? You can dump him for Han?" What the hell is he on about?

"No. Listen, I-"

"No. You listen. You think I like it that Chan is with you? Or that Han used to talk about you every fucking second you weren't there? When you were with Chan."

"What's that gotta do with keeping Han a secret? You're mixing up your shit."

"No. You just don't want to talk about this now."

I walked closer to him and flipped a switch on the tube, making it slowly go down from where it came from. Changbin's frown deepened and he let out a tch.

"You're clueless." He crossed his arms and shook his head.

"Don't patronize me. Now, cut the bullshit and talk straight."

"What's the point? None of it matters now." His eyes turned sad and he turned around, walking away.

I stood there, watching his receeding figure until I walked into the base alone.

Changbin didn't speak to me the next day or the day after that. Whenever one of the guys asked about his behavior, he would either shrug and give one word answers or ignore them.

"What is up his ass?" I asked Chris after a week of Changbin being unresponsive. He shrugged and put an arm around me.

"I think having Han gone hit him hard." My breath hitched and Changbin's words resonated in my head.

What would Chan think?

I turned to Chris and saw Changbin sitting at the dining table, looking at something behind us. I'll confront him later, when I'm done with Chris.

"I have to tell you something." I said. He nodded and turned to me.

"What is it?" He looked concerned and I suddenly felt my stomach started hurting. I grabbed the arm that was on my shoulder and pulled it off of me.

"This is kind of hard to say but-"

"You're not breaking up with me, are you?" He let out a nervous laugh and I shook my head furiously.

"No. No of course not. I just...it's a bit more complicated than that."

"Complicated?" I took a deep breath and prepared myself mentally.

"Han's not dead." His eyes widen and his breath became ragged.

"What!?"

"He's a zombie. And he's on the roof."

"He's what?"

"I trapped him on the roof and I know this is wrong but we can save him. We just gotta wait a little longer."

"What a little longer? Aria, why didn't you tell us?"

"I didn't know how you'd react, Changbin said-"

"Changbin? You told him before me?" Please tell me this wasn't going to be a fight? Please, please, please.

"He's my roomate, Chris. I couldn't just not tell him."

"It's good that you told him, but you could have told me first."

"You're kidding, right? What does it matter who I told first? That's not even the damn point. The point is that I want to save Han." Out of the corner of my eye, the guys retreated to the kitchen.

"You want to what? I'm sorry, but he can't be saved." My heart broke then and there. My best friend can't be saved.

"Bullshit." I whispered softly.

"What?"

"Bullshit. He's one of us, he's always have been." He ran a hand through his hair, seemingly trying to formulate words.

"Where is he?"

After showing Chris and the rest of the guys the zombified Han, they freaked out. Half of them wanted to save him and the other half wanted to kill him. It was chaotic, until all of us went back inside.

"What is wrong with you?" I asked Changbin as soon as I walked into our room. He was laying on his bed with earbuds on.

I walked closer to him and yank the earbuds off, making him curse. He glared at me and sat up.

"What do you want?" He barked out.

"What did you mean back there?" He let out a tch and looked away from me.

"Changbin." I growled. I sat next to him and he turned away from me again.

"Why have you been so mean to me? You never liked me and it bugs me so much."

"You really wanna know?" He inched closer to me, we were centimeters apart.

"Yes. I want to fucking know." I growled. His lips slammed into mine roughly and pulled away.

"What the hell?" He didn't answer me just unbuttoned his jeans and took them off.

"You think that just because you kissed me everything is fine?" I was beyond pissed. All this time he was jealous of Chris and Han. That's bullshit.

He inched closer to me and kissed me roughly again. He pulled away and smirked his usual 'you're beneath me' smirk.

"Shut up."

"Don't fucking tell me what to do."

"What are you gonna do about it?" There he is again, feeling superior. Well, I've had it.

I raised an arm and slapped him. He just stared at me, I didn't wipe that smirk off of his face.

"That's hot." He pulled me in again and I pushed him away.

"I'm with Chris, Changbin."

"That's not fair. You can't pull that shit on me. You can't let me kiss you and pull that shit on me." He glared at me expectantly.

"You can't just kiss me and expect me to come running to your arms. It doesn't work that way."

"So, you just expect me to throw my feeling away?" He was getting angrier.

"You can do whatever you fucking want." I growled. His lips crashed into mine but this time, I kissed him back.

I don't know why I did it. Maybe I wanted to release my pent up anger at him for being an inconsiderate asshole all this time. Or maybe at the very back of my mind, I knew I liked him back.

He pulled me closer to him and I laced my hands on his neck. The kiss became more heated, and his lips travelled down my neck.

I grabbed his shirt and pulled it off of him, glazing over his well toned abs. I suddenly remembered the first time I saw them, when I barely got to base.

I didn't think nothing of it because he was rude to me and I didn't like him at all. But now, I find myself oogling.

"Look at you, Bin." I barely registered that I called him by his nickname.

"Don't call me that." He growled, capturing my lower lip with his lips and bit me.

"I'll call you whatever the fuck I want." I growled, biting where his neck and shoulders meet.

He moaned out and I would be lying if I said that it wasn't sensual. He grabbed my hand and led me to his bed, getting on top of me.

The beast in front of me tried clawing it's way through the glass. The attempt was futile, Han stopped and just looked at me with soulless eyes.

"I don't know what I'm doing." I whispered. Last night flashed in my mind and then I sat down on the couch.

"This really wasn't supposed to happen, you know? We're in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. I didn't come here to sleep with anyone. I came here to survive."

Han just stared at me, dull brown eyes staring into my ones. I ran a hand through my hair and looked at the tube.

"You must be lonely in there, huh? I can't exactly let you out, but I can do this." I stood up and clicked a switch on the tube.

A small opening parted in front of his facex big enough for one hand only.

"Rawwwr!" He snarled and reached his hand out towards me through the window. I sighed deeply, taking out my dagger from the inside of my jeans.

Changbin is right. I can't save him even if I try. He's my best friend and I'll always love him. But, having him here is a huge risk.

"I'm sorry, Jisung." I raised my dagger and sung it. I winced, blood coming out of my hand.

"Fuck it. I can't." I looked at the sky and let out a yell. I looked at Han and then I heard the door to the base open.

"Aria?" I walked towards the edge of the roof and look down. Chris was looking at me as he climbed up the ladder.

"Yeah?"

"I heard someone shout so I came looking for you." He said as soon as he got to the top.

"I'm fine. Just talking to Han." I put my dagger behind my back but he quickly grabbed my hand.

"Aria what did you-?"I cut him off and yanked my hand back.

"I said I'm fine." He stopped and let his hand hang at his side. I sighed, feeling guilty for raising my voice at my boyfriend.

"Sorry. I'm just very on edge." I turn to the tube where Han is imprisoned and frowned.

It was now or never. I flipped a switch on the tube and the glass slowly started opening.

"What are you doing?" Chris asked next to me.

"What I should have done a long time ago." I take my dagger out and then Han pounced.

I heard Chris shout my name and the dagger went flying out of my hands. Han snarled and bared his teeth at me, trying to claw me.

I put an arm under his chin to try to stop him. He roared and I did the only thing I thought of. I grabbed his arm and bit into his grey skin.

His eyes rolled upward and he fell on top of me. I scooted away from him and felt Chris arms around me.

"That was risky." He said kissing my cheek.

"I needed to do something, he was gonna eat me." I turned to Han and gasped.

My best friend stood up and started walking towards me. His skin wasn't grey anymore, and his eyes were soulless either. They were brown.

"What happened?" I malfunctioned. He could form sentences. He was human again. What the hell?

I ran to him, arms extented and he extended his arms too. I slapped him as soon as he was within arms reach.

"Oww." He said, rubbing his cheek. I ignored him and pulled him in for a hug.

"Don't you fucking do that again." Tears pricked my eyes as I began sobbing.

"You were gonna get bit. I needed to do something." I let out a laugh.

He was still the same Han I knew. I pulled away and he grabbed my hands.

"I've been meaning to tell you something, but I just couldn't. And then when I got bit, I was gonna say it but...well, you know" I nodded and then he cupped the sides of my face and closed the gap between us.

My eyes widen and I pulled myself away from him. This is what he wanted to tell me? That like Changbin, he's been liking me all this time.

"I- Han...I'm sorry. I can't. I'm with Chris." He turned to Chris behind me and his face fell.

"Oh."

"Yeah. I um, have to go..." I clicked my tongue and pointed at the ladder before walking away.

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*SPOILERS* Thoughts while watching TGD 3x02 “Debts”

I still don't understand this whole president of the hospital thing

Lea is so freaking pretty and I’m pretty sure I’m in love with her

oh shaun i just want you to be happy and so does everyone else

ugh here comes claires mom ready to break her heart AGAIN

you tell her claire you dont owe your mother SHIT! I'm glad she laid down the law

that is so gross I really didnt need to see that I'm not good with blood and gore ok

and why tf does it sound ike that paramedic is victim shaming/blaming the woman for what happeed to the kid, freak accidents happen ok fuck off he should’ve just let her get groped?!

god bless claire for seemingly being the only one to care about any women on this fucking show

obvs claire is going to get the first lead surgery lmao she does everything RIGHT

aww bby melendez HE NEEDS TO BE A DAD ALREADY OKAY GIVE HIM KIDS ALREADY DAMMIT

y'know fuck andrews he's now asshole andrews again seriously WHAT THE FUCK ASSHOLE ANDREWS oh my god im so fucking pissed right now ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!?! Asshole andrews hates women he should just fucking admit it already and shaun shouldn't be siding with him wtf

aww people who have a sense of humor while getting sad news always make me wanna cry

and please god tell me this is finally the start of l*mlendez problems

aww sharly omg poor bbies

lmaoooo park played heeer but morgan lookin real insecure af these days

ooof melendez just got burned and looks pissed about the parents only wanting lim especially since it sounds prestigous that shes chief of surgery

aww shaun talking about andrews being unselfish was sweet but andrews is still a fucking jerk

plz give me parmorgan im really feeling it at the moment

I’m loving claire calling out arrogant and condescending men left and right I NEEDED THIS 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

there is sexual tension in the parmorgan competetivenes right? or am I tripping

l*mlendez date night looks to be fucking going spectacularly to shit lol god bless

lmaoo everyone getting real emotional here and i love it they're in love with being in love even park and morgan

and who tf was claire thinking about when she was daydreaming 👀👀 perhaps *cough cough* neil melendez *cough cough*

i'm really hoping claire isnt gonna come home with most of her stuff gone because her mom sold it in one of these upcoming eps ://

oh shit are carly and lea about to meet??

side note carly looks absolutely stunning why are all the women on this show so attractive and why am i in love with all of them

is andrews really a "hero" because he did one unselfish thing in his life puhleaze fuck off with this narrative. him firing han was the decent thing to do

i love morgan but someone actually saying shes right out loud is hilarious to me

aww my bby morgan giving the speech of her life

l*mlemdez gives me hives lmao

aww heck yes claire showing off her smarts and even shaun being impressed

i cant believe shaun called seeing carly inconvenient 😂

this kid with the messed up jaw looks v familiar

is claire gonna decide to give her mom a break

YES YES YESSSS I KNEW IT I CALLED IT SHE WAS GONNA GET FIRST SURGERY EVEN BEFORE THE SUMMARY OF THE NEXT EP I KNEW SHE WAS GONNA GET IT GOD BLESSSSSSSSSSS IM SO HAPPY AND EXCITED FOR HER LIKE ITS ACTUALLY REAL 😭😭

aww morgan actaully congratulated claire thank god and i mean park is right but he couldbe just told morgan what was up 🙄🙄why are men so dumb and annoying

am i really suppose to be "praising" andrews and his "sacrifice" like srsly stfu asshole andrews i dislike you again get off my screen and stay off

i dont want l*mlendez to get better at their relationship 😑😑

i just want claire to be happy like srsly thats all i want and I hope her mother doesn’t let her down 😩😩

sharly's third date has me in tears they're so freaking precious

ok so watched the promo for the next ep and plz dont let my bby claire crack under pressure okay she deserves her moment to shine espeically with an ep named after her and i better get melendez giving her the pep talk of the century and NEED melendaire moments especially because hes gonna be at her lead surgery it looks like and IM READY FOR IT OKAY

GIVE ME ANOTHER ONE OF THESE MOMENTS OKAY I NEED HIM TO REITERATE It

#the good doctor #tgd #claire browne #neil melendez #melendaire #shaun murphy #sharly

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verobatto · 5 years

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Destiel Chronicles

(Vol. XIX)

It was a love story from the very beginning.

Tell me the Truth

(6x04/6x05/6x06/6x07/6x08/6x13)

Hello my dear! How have you been? I'm here with another volume from this Chronicles.

This time I want to talk about the truth as a recurrent topic in the first half of this season.

I'm gonna mix some bi Dean concept too, this will be mostly a Dean centric meta.

O want to give thanks to my friend @agusvedder , she couldn't make me the gifs for this meta but we discussed a lot about this topic. Thank you girl!

Let's start...

Saying goodbye to Lisa and Ben

Ok, I will collect here an amount of observations I made in several chapters in which we can see Dean breaking up with Lisa and Ben as his family.

In episode 6x06 Live Free or Twihard , calling back to 6x02, we had Dean feeling himself a monster and becoming one.

At the beginning of the episode, the Winchester brothers went to investigate to a house, a girl's room, vampires fan. Dean found a book and this is what he reads...

DEAN. Look at this. He's WATCHING her sleep. How is that not rape-y?

This is very significant because when Dean is turning into a vampire, he decided to go visit Lisa and Ben to say goodbye... So when he arrives, he just stays there by Lisa's bed watching her sleep. As a real monster. After this we all recall he pushed Ben violently and ran away. This was the beginning of the end.

In episode 6x06 "You can't handle the truth" written by Sera Gamble, even when it was a very Wincest episode, it had a very interesting topic about ASKING THE TRUTH YOU CAN'T EFFORT.

And related with Lisa here, he called her, and because he had asked for the truth, he receives the truth from her. A very hard one. She snapped at him this...

LISA: You've got so much buried in there, and you push it down, and you push it down. Do you honestly think that you can go through life like that and not freak out? Just, what, drink half a fifth a night and you're good?

DEAN: You knew what you signed up for.

Dean is excusing himself with her, she knew, he's like this. He won't change. Hunting is his life.

LISA: Yeah. But I didn't expect Sam to come back. And I'm glad he's okay. I am. But the minute he walked through that door, I knew. It was over. You two have the most unhealthy, tangled-up, crazy thing I've ever seen. And as long as he's in your life, you're never gonna be happy.That came out so much harsher than I meant.

Here, we have the pathologic codependency between them, but as it was written, and here's my opinion, is screaming Wincest all over, we know Sera was a fervent fan of the boys, and this doesn't surprises me. Lisa is being very hard and honest with Dean. Things are not Al right between them.

DEAN: It's not your fault.

LISA: I'm not saying don't be close to Sam. I'm close to my sister. But if she got killed, I wouldn't bring her back from the dead!

DEAN: Okay, Lis... I'm not gonna lie. Okay, me and Sam, we... we've got issues. No doubt. But you and Ben --

Here is Dean saying "Everything you had just said is truth", so more Wincest for the bag.

LISA: Me and Ben can't be in this with you. I'm sorry.

And this was the end for sure.

In this same episode, we had this scene...

Gif set credit @paladeckis

The woman is dressed in lavanda color, si, basically, is a Lisa's mirror here,asking for a lot of attention and Dean is giving her that not very hopeful answer... So yeah, Dean had decided which life he wants for him. Maybe, and as I said before, he doesn't feel he deserves a good life, or maybe because he feels like a dangerous monster that can destroy good things.

Now... Let's jump to 6x07 "Family Matters"...

There's a singular quote by the Alpha Vampire:

DEAN: I didn't realize we were on a first-name basis.

ALPHA VAMPIRE: Of course we are. After all, you were my child... for a time. Dean, tell me... did you enjoy it?

Ok, I know this is a creepy way to see it, but... Immediately after episode 6x06 we had this. And beacuse Dean is in the break up process with Lisa and Ben, this could be taken as a Dean/Ben mirror... Ben was the "monster's son" for a while, or at least that way is how Dean see it inside of him. So, symbolically, we are talking about that here.

Now... Episode 6x08 "All dogs go to Heaven" a very blantant Dean mirror with the dog-man here... First of all... Remember the monster watching in silence while the woman sleeps?? We have the same again here... The dog-man (skinwalker) his name was Lucky.

There was interesting words exchanging between Dean and Lucky, and please pay attention to Dean's speech...

DEAN: Hang on, Sam. [to LUCKY (MAN)] Listen, you don't have to tell me why you're with the family. I get it.

LUCKY (MAN): Oh, you do, do you?

DEAN: You killed every threat that came near them. You care about them, in your own whack-a-doodle kind of way. It's obvious. What I want to know is, who was that guy you were kibitzing with? He a skinwalker, too?

So... Isn't it Dean talking to himself? Do he feel like a abandoned and hurted dog that needed a refuge? A family? Now... Check this other quote...

DEAN: What are you gonna do to that family, really? You gonna put your jaws around that little boy's throat? Clamp down, listen to him cry for his mom? 'Cause I'm gonna guess that these are the only people who in your pathetic life have ever showed you any kindness. So it's either that... or you can help us stop it.

Again, the scene of Dean pushing Ben against the wall when he was about to transform into a vampire (a monster) and then... Again talking to himself. Is so blantant that my heart broke instantly...

After this, Dean decided not to shoot him bc he knew that dog was him... But things didn't end well for Lucky...

When he tries to come back to Mandy and her son, this is what happened...

MANDY: Get away from this house, you psycho. And if you ever, ever come near me or my son again, so help me...

LUCKY (MAN): I know I probably deserve...

MANDY closes and locks the door.

This is the end for the monster that wanted to have a family, the difference here is... Dean really wanted to have this kind of life?

And the answer we already know...

Gif set credit @frozen-delight

Dean is puting salt on the windows while he's saying he's out... Tell the truth Dean.

And in 6x13 "Unforgettable" Dean said another thing to his brother (to himself) to put a final period here...

DEAN: Sam, y-y-you got to understand that all that crap last year -- all of it -- none of it was you.

Ok Dean, we get it. This last year trying to be a man with a normal life and family, it wasn't you. It was a lie.

Sam's lies and foreshadowing Castiel's secrets

Before to continuó with this meta... I promised you some bi-Dean scene... Here you have.

Look how Dean checks out the police man and he even greeted him that way. As we know... Dean likes uniforms... 😉 (This gif was made by my gorgeous friend Agus!)

Ok... Let's start with the brothers here...

We all recall that scene when Sam just watched as Dean was turned into a vampire. Ok... So Dean saw it too. And that was one of his biggest alarms about his brother. This happened in episode 6x05.

In episode 6x06, another interesting parallel with the Winchesters brother and Sam's lies.

SAM: You know what a "tell" is?

OLIVIA: Excuse me?

SAM: It's a poker term... for when you're bluffing. Like what you just did with your hair.

OLIVIA: What are you trying to say?

SAM: You're lying.

DEAN is surprised at the force of SAM's inquiry.

OLIVIA: What?!

SAM: Tell us what you did to your sister.

Ok big parallel each time Dean wanted to obtain the truth about what happened with the vampire and why he didn't take care of him.

So after this we had the big scene with VERITAS, and very very WINCEST thing right here...

Gif credit @whiskeyandwhine

Look at their hands touching... Yep very disgusting and very Sera Gamble era. 😒 I'm just pointing things here for you to see what this woman wanted to do with the show.

Let's see continue now with CAS.

In this same episode we had another confession that could be analyze as a parallel and foreshadow of Castiel and his secrets.

SAM: So, you had some idea Corey might have taken her own life?

ROOMMATE: Well... she had been going through a bit of a hard time lately... at school. And then, um, her cat, Mittens, had just ran away. But, really, it was her boyfriend. She was sure that he was cheating on her. But he was just very good at covering his tracks. Which, of course, made her completely obsessed with --

Ok we are here talking about Castiel... The "boyfriend" term will be use by Balthazar twice, one with Dean and the other with Sam, referencing to Castiel. Castiel is the boyfriend, and he is cheating on Dean and Sam.

Gif credit @never-forget-viva-la-pluto

Gif set credit @sam-spirit-winchester

Also, making Balthazar calling Castiel as the Winchesters's boyfriend, equally... Another SERA GAMBLE tool, "look Cas isn't Dean's boyfriend, is Sammy's boyfriend too, so... Is irrelevant."

Episode 6x07 we had the boys discovering SAMUEL was working for Crowley, so the entire episode is a big foreshadow of what was about to happen when Dean, Sam and Bobby discover Castiel's deal with the King of Hell. And is also the episode in which the idea about Purgatory and the power of souls is presented.

And ironically, we'll have Dean and Sam literally working for Crowley too, so ... A little hole in the narrative here... But hey... We don't talk about this Season, don't we?

To conclude

Dean asked for the truth and he had it with his brother and he will have it with Castiel, the problem is... Is he ready to handle it?

The first half of the season was a foreshadow for Castiel's secret and we could see in many episodes how the writers showed us what Dean felt by leaving Ben and Lisa and how he will have to handle with a big betrayal.

In Sera Gamble era we had a lot of references to Wincest and holes in the narrative, that we will see more often in the incoming episodes.

I hope you like this! C-u in the next Chronicles!

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If you want to check the previous season 6 Chronicles, the links are here: XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII.

Buenos Aires July 11st 2019 1:47 AM

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Born to Love you: There she goes. (2/?)

Leo & Alicia

This is from the cgw (Cordonians gone wild) universe. A collaborative AU effort by @ao719 @speedyoperarascalparty @cocomaxley @riseandshinelittleblossom and myself.

If you haven't read the OG when Leo met Alicia, I suggest you do so . This takes place the moments between some of the eventa and situations mentioned. Read it HERE

Leo laid in bed, tossing and turning. The night playing over and over in his mind. Her smile, those big brown eyes, her laugh, from the moment he saw her it was like time stopped it was an odd feeling to him. sure he had been attracted to many women, he wasn't dubbed the playboy prince for nothing, but this was different. He wasn't sure what to think, but one thing he was sure of was the need to see her again, to hang out with her and lucky for him, she was staying in the palace for the next 2 months.

“Anything I can help with?” Liam eyed him suspiciously “you want to help? You hated this stuff, that's why you abdicated.”

The next morning he got up, his mind going a mile a minute. Thinking of ways to spend some time with her. He showered, dressed and headed to Liams office. “Hello little brother, what's on the agenda today?” Leo flopped down on the couch, resting his feet on the desk. “Several proposals to look over, a meeting with the zoning committee for a new park and dinner with Anitah.” Liam nudged his feet off the desk.

“No, I don't mind helping Liam. And we all know i abdicated so I didn't have to marry Madeline.” Leo shot him that cocky grin. Liam shook his head and smiled “touche.” He rubbed his chin sitting back in his chair. “Ok Leo, if you are serious I could use an extra set of eyes and hands on these. Aside from our father you have had the same training as I so I trust you to help.”

Leo poured over the papers with Liam, pointing out several things that should be negotiated to better benefit the country. Liam was happy to have the help, it meant getting to dinner on time, and Anitah would be happy.

“So dinner huh? Is it just you and Anitah?” Leo nonchalantly asked.

“There it is. Leo I warned you stay away, she has a boyfriend. And she's Anitah's best friend.”

Liam tossed his pen on the desk.

“Had. She had a boyfriend, she's single. And i'm not doing anything. She seems like a fun girl, I'd like to get to know her better.. as Friends, dad!”

Liam let out a long sigh. “Yes, she will be there. I'm assuming you want to join us?”

Leo shook his head “Don't mind if I do.”

“Leo im serious, she's not like these girls at court. She doesn't care about titles or wealth. If you hurt her Anitah will kill you. And then me.”

Leo put his hand up in the air “Let me stop you there Li. I am wanting to hang out with her, to have fun. I said nothing about getting into her pants.”

Liam shook his head standing as they walked out of the study. “This has disaster written all over it. We leave at 6.”

Liam made reservations at the best restaurant in the capital. They lead them quickly to a private dining room, secluded from the other diners. “Allow me.” Leo pulled her chair out. “Thank you.” she grinned as he took a seat next to her. Liam doing the same for Anitah.

“So Alicia. how are you enjoying Cordonia?” Liam asked.

“Well, its beautiful from what I've seen. But i have seen the airport, and some of the capital.” she giggled. “I can show you around, if you'd like. I know many secret spots that aren't on any of the tourist list.” Leo smirked. Liam gave him a pointed look “Really? That would be great. Can we go tomorrow?”

“I don't see why not.” Leo grinned.

They spent the dinner talking laughing and joking. Leo and Liam spilling embarrassing stories from growing up.

Anitah and Alicia crying from laughing so hard. Leo had told them a story from when Liam had just turned 7 Leo had just turned 13 and they were in hawaii for his birthday. There was a chocolate bar in the hotel and Both boys snuck over sneaking treats. Leo found a lizard on a windowsill, he picked it up and put it on Liam's back. Liam freaked out and crashed into the table, sending a whole vat of chocolate across the room landing right on Constantine.

“I will forget the look on his face.” Leo sighed as he wiped a stray tear from his eye from laughing so hard.

“How pissed was your dad?” Anitah said through laughter.

“Very, he grounded us for a month.”

“Yeah, that was around the time I started sneaking out with Damien.” Leo leaned forward forking a chunk of chocolate cake he began lifting it as Alicia leaned down, taking it off the spoon. His jaw hung open on shock. “Gotta be quicker than that Rhys.” She winked and smirked. “She just. She just ate my cake, of my fork.”

“You can't leave chocolate cake around her Leo.” Anitah laughed.

Alicia scooped a spoonful of her chocolate mousse lifting it to her mouth, just before she reached her lips Leo leaned in his mouth inches from hers as he ate it off the spoon. He leaned back. “Two can play that game.” He gave her his signature smirk and sat back in his chair.

“Ok, ok. It's your turn the two of you.” Leo pointed at the two.

“Us?” they said simultaneously.

“Yes, you two. Time to spill some embarrassing situations. We've been doing it all night, it's only fair.”

Liam looked to Leo, and the two women. “He has a point love, it's only fair. However we don't have time here.”

“So we go back to my quarters, have a few drinks and continue this party.” the 3 nodded in agreement and they headed towards the exit.

They walked out Liam with his arm around Anitahs waist. Leo walking next to Alicia. a huge grin on his face just as they were bombarded by flashes. The security detail held them off as Bastien hurried them to the waiting car. They slid and and speed away. Leo turned to Alicia. “pull out your phone and delete all of your social media, now!”

“What? Why?” Alicia looked at him confused.

“Alicia, he's serious do it now.”

“those photos they took, will be in all the tabloids and papers tomorrow morning. Their websites by midnight. They will find out who you are and your entire personal life will be at the fingertips of any person in this country.”

“He's not lying, when Anitah came here she had to do the same, until we were able to go in and make all of her accounts private.” Liam spoke sympathetically.

“Ok, fine. You mean everything?”

“Yes.” all 3 said at the same time.

Alicia went through deactivating all of her social media accounts. They pulled up to the palace Anitah and Alicia going to change, Liam and Leo heading to Leos quarters waiting on the girls.

“So, what do you think the headlines are going to be?” Leo leaned against the table, taking a swig of his scotch.

Liam let out a sigh “Oh probably something about a double date. They don't often catch you out with a woman. And you were with Anitah and I.”

“You're probably right. They are going to have a field day with this.”

“She's Anita's best friend, and here for two months. It was only a matter of time before they got to her. Anitah was warned about this, we should have debriefed Alicia.”

Leo snorted “Well, its done. They should be back any minute, lets not let this ruin our night.”

As if on cue Anitah and Alicia walked in. Anitah holding a bottle of jagermeister, Alicia a few cans of redbull. “We thought we could spice up this party a little bit.” Anitah grinned.

“Where did you get that? Liam tilted his head.

“The bar in the ballroom.”

She sat the bottle down on the kitchen counter and went over to Liam wrapping her arms around him.

“where's your shot glasses?” Alicia called over to Leo. He walked over to the dry bar pulling 4 out.

He watched as Alicia poured the dark liquor into the shot glasses. Filling each cup with redbull. “You ever have one of these?” he nodded his head. “Yup. Liam on the other hand, I don't think so.”

“well, this ought to be good then.” She giggled as she called Liam and anitah over.

“What do we do with this?” Liam questioned.

“Lets show him Nitah.” Alicia winked as the two dropped their shots into the cup of redbull and drank it down quickly.

“Fuck that's good.” Alicia whooped.

“Hell yeah, let's do another one.” Anitah high fived her. Leo and liam both shared a look and drank theirs down. A few drinks and shots later they were all laughing hysterically.

“Ok ok. What about the time I got pulled over going the wrong way, down a one way street.” Anitah giggled. “Oh my god, yes when we left that party. Dude we were so wasted. I don't even know how you drove.”

“Anitah, seriously?” she waived him off.

“So did you get out of it?” Leo grinned.

“mmhmm, the cop that pulled us over took my license and seen my address. He asked us what highschool we went to. Turns out his niece went there too and we were actually friends with her. He let us go.”

“Yeah after he told you to let someone else drive.” Alicia snorted, Anitah slapped her leg.

“oooh what about the time we snuck out to see nsync at the beach?”

Anita's face blushed bright red. “NO. Alicia.”

“Nope, spill Alicia. I want to know what kind of trouble my soon to be Queen was.” liam grinned, feeling tipsy.

“Well, we were in Atlantic city during summer vacation. Nsync was performing. My parents wouldn't let us go, but we scored tickets.”

Anitah looked at Alicia. “I hate you so much right now.” She buried her head.

“Oh you act like you're the only one who was embarrassed. Anyway. So we snuck out and met up with a few guys we had met on the beach earlier in the week.” Alicia continued.

“kyle and Chris. They had a car and were hot.” Anitah added in.

" Anita!” Liam shouted giving her a stern look.

“Ok. So the four of us went to the concert. They had a convertible and some mad dog. We got drunk and ended up taking our shirts off down the highway. We pulled into a parking spot and we had a makeout session with the guys. Only, we were in a parking lot of a casino.”

“Anitah! Seriously?” Liam shook his head, face reddening.

“oh god. Anitah buried her face even deeper.

“so. Clothing was coming off, things were heating up when we heard someone shout our names. Turns out my parents date night was at that casino and they were parked right in front of us.”

“Oh shit. How much trouble did you get into?” Leo grinned. “Leo!” Liam turned glaring at his brother who was clearly enjoying it.

“Oh that's not even the best part. they forced us out of the car, I tripped over the seatbelt and fell out on the ground, boobs popping out of my bra. Anitah here, climbed out crying because she was so drunk and puked, all over my dad.”

“Anitah Elizabeth Brooks! That was horrible, irresponsible, reckless behavior.” Liam shook his head “Thank god you've outgrown that.”

Alicia busted out laughing, Anitah shooting her a warning look.

“So what did your parents do?” Leo said grabbing her attention.

“Oh. Well they didn't want to ground us because that would mean someone had to watch us. So, they made us wear full piece kiddie bathing suits the rest of the vacation, and my mom brought us long shorts and baggy tank tops. It was torture.” Alicia snorted.

Anitah placed her hand on Liam's thigh sliding it higher. “Anitah.” He groaned as her hand slid up his leg. “What my king?” she cooed as he leaned in kissing her.

“Im gonna get another drink.” Alicia stood up walking to the kitchen area. “I'll join you.” Leo stood following her. “scotch is gone, so is the jager and vodka.” she assessed the bottles on the counter. “Got anything else?” Leo walked over to the bar pulling out a bottle of gin.

“I can work with this, got any 7up?”

He shook his head “No, but i have a couple cans of lemon lime soda over here. She grabbed the cans tossing a few ice cubes in the glass, adding a few shots of gin, topping it off with some soda. She took a sip as Anita's shirt hit her feet. She looked over to see Anitah straddling Liam on the couch, his hands in her hair. She rolled her eyes. “How about some air?” Leo motioned to the balcony. “Get a room you two.” Leo shouted as he walked Alicia out onto the balcony.

He leaned up against the door frame, watching her as she leaned over the railing, loose strands of hair that fell out of her messy bun blowing in the nights breeze. She wore a pair of loose fitting sweat pants and a tank top, he had only known her for two days but he couldn't help but think how sexy she looked like that. “It's really beautiful, this view.” She broke the silence, looking straight forward. “Yeah, it is.” was he talking about the scenery or her? He walked up joining her. “I spent most of my time running from here, from what was expected of me. But now.” He paused, looking out into the nights sky.

“Now what?” She turned her head to face him. “I don't know? It's like, everything feels different. Better almost.”

“Did you really mean it when you said you'd take me out sightseeing tomorrow?”

“Yeah, I figure we get an early start.” She gave him a look. “ Ok semi early start.” he chuckled. “Maybe grab some breakfast.”

“Sounds good. Maybe we should go check on the two horn dogs.” she giggled.

They walked in, no sign of Anitah and Liam except her shirt. “Looks like they got a room.” she nudged him. “wanna watch some Tv?” He asked, not ready for her to leave yet. “Sure, as long as I get to pick.” she giggled running over grabbing the remote as she plopped down on the couch. She flipped through the channels until she found friends. “Ever watch this?” she asked. “a time or two.” He tossed himself down next to her. After a while she had leaned against him, making herself comfortable. Before he knew it she had fallen asleep. He laid her down, careful not to wake her. He grabbed a blanket and pillow for her, shutting off the tv and went into his room, pulling off his shirt, and putting on a pair of pajama bottoms. He climbed into bed falling instantly asleep.

The next morning he woke up, He opened his eyes to a frock of brown hair in his face, his arm draped around her waist. Stunned as to how, or when she got there. He had left her on the couch, what was she doing in bed, with him. He carefully slid his arm off of her, she started to stir and then she rolled over. Her big Brown eyes locked on his bright blues. “Ah, good morning.” He cautiously said, not sure how she would react. She blinked a few times “Morning. How did, um what am I doing in your bed?”

“Good question.” He chuckled. “You fell asleep on the couch, I put a blanket over you and came in here. And I woke up, there you were.” they got out of the bed, and made their way to the kitchen Leo brewed a some coffee.

“I really don't know how I Ended up in your bed. I remember getting up to use the bathroom, and.” Her hand flew up over her face. “Oh god, I thought I was home, so I climbed into your bed. I am so sorry.”

“No, its ok I don't mind.” she gave him a questioning look. “not that I wanted to sleep with you. No, that came out wrong. I um, it was ok that you did, I just didn't want you to think I was trying to take advantage of you, that's all.” He stumbled over his words smooth, real smooth Leo, now she's going to think you're a creep. “I don't think you'd take advantage of me. I climbed into your bed on my own." She gave him a look.

What was that look for? What did she mean by that? Did she want him to make a move, he was good at reading people, but when it came to her, his mind was cloudy.

A knock came at the door, Liam walked in. “papers are here, they think you're dating.”

Liam stopped dead in his tracks seeing Alicia sitting at the kitchen table. His head snapped over to Leo, anger written all over his face. “I didn't know you were still here Alicia. I wasn't interrupting anything was I?”

“Nope. I passed out on the couch.” liam took notice of the blanket and pillow. “I'm going to go shower and change, see you in about an hour?”

Leo nodded his head as she walked out.

“You're playing with fire here Leo. And she's the one whos going to get burned.” He tossed the papers on the table and left.

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timelessshipperdaily · 5 years

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Timeless: The Miracle of Christmas (Reaction & Thoughts) part 1

WOW!!! It looks like in this future Lucy's timeline the team is no longer in the bunker. Like an abandoned apartment building or factory???

Lucy is ALREADY making me emotional... and it has only been 30 SECONDS!!!

RUFUS'S DEATH.... IT STILL HURTS!!!!

I'm LOVING the recap through future Lucy as she is writing the journal. VERY CREATIVE!!!

I'm CACKLING!!!! The present team's faces are PRICELESS!!!!

Mason. LET THEM TALK!!!

LMAO!!! I AM DYING!!! LOL Present Lucy reaching out to try to touch Future Lucy. Obviously unsure if this is real.

WOW. Without Rufus everything went to HELL!!!! I mean future Wyatt and Lucy look like they just stepped out of the FREAKING HUNGER GAMES!!!

Just to be clear in this timeline we are still fighting Rittenhouse... 5 years later. Yes Flynn in 2023.

Jiya only caring about getting Rufus back. THANK YOU!!! Straight back to the point. Why future Lucy and Wyatt are there in the 1st place!!!

AHHHHH!!! THE JOURNAL!!!

YES!!! Figure it out TOGETHER!!!! I see what your doing there future Lucy...

WYATT THERE IS NO BABY!!! JESSICA LIED ABOUT BEING RITTENHOUSE. OBVIOUSLY SHE WAS LYING ABOUT THE BABY!!!!

And future Lucy's face while talking about the fake pregnancy.

Awwww Wyatt. I HATE TO SEE HIM HURT!!! BUT I'M ALSO SO HAPPY JESS WAS LYING. SO MANY EMOTIONS!!!

Wyatt... my poor PUPPY!!!

AWWWW!!! The future Wyatt is still concerned about future Lucy when experiencing the side effects!!! But very subtly...

THEY KNOW HOW TO PILOT THE LIFEBOAT!!!!

Present Wyatt reaching out to Lucy pulling her to a safe distance!!!!

Lucy and Wyatt looking at each other like DID THAT REALLY JUST HAPPEN!?!?!?

Tis' the season... (indeed Emma. It is.)

"No more bloodlines or any cult crap"

That guy was stupid. HE REALLY THOUGHT HE COULD JUST WALK AWAY!?!?

When Emma said "Mahogany desk".... did anyone else think of Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games!?!? ( sorry for all the hunger games references LOL)

Jessica doesn't even flinch or hesitate after saying that they were going to kill the TimeTeam!!!!

"I'm so sorry Wyatt..."

EVERYBODY CALM DOWN!!!! MY LYATT BABIES ARE HAVING A MOMENT!!!!

The way he is looking at her.... I'M GONNA CRY!!!!

JIYA I LOVE YOU!!!

Agent Christopher giving Jiya the credit she DESERVES!!!

And Mason I'm sure you played a role in making the upgrades too!!!! LOL

"If Lucy and Wyatt are willing to risk their lives for Rufus, then so am I."

THIS IS LOVE!!!!!

OMG!!! THE WAY WYATT IS LOOKING AT LUCY!!!! I AM DYING....

"I never meant to hurt you."

MY HEART HURTS!!! He is so sincere!!!!

You and Flynn??? EXCUSE ME WHILE I GO VOMIT!!!

Same Wyatt... same

THEY WAY LUCY LOOKS AT THE DOOR AFTER WYATT LEAVES!!!! **Sobbing Uncontrollably**

OH SNAP!!! JIYA HAS HAD ENOUGH OF THIS CRAP!!!

AWWW POOR JIYA!!!!

"Rufus always told me. There was no puzzle you can't solve"

I'M LOVING THIS WYATT AND JIYA EXCHANGE!!!

LEAVE IT TO RITTENHOUSE TO RUIN THE MOMENT!!!

ALSO. This divide between focusing on saving Rufus and chasing Rittenhouse has me STRESSED OUT!!!

Update: I have already went through several tissues!!!! I'm almost on my 2nd box!!!!

My jaw dropped when I saw the inside of the Lifeboat!!!!

"Makeup can only cover so much." TRUTH!!!

"I guess future me built the dalorian out of the lifeboat.... that's a joke Rufus would have made"

AWWWW JIYA!!!!

He will!!! WE WILL GET OUR CINNAMON ROLL BACK!!!

**man whistles** "HAS ANYONE EVER RESPONDED POSITIVELY TO THAT!?!?"

YOU TELL THEM LUCY!!!

WYATT HOLDING LUCY BACK!!!! OMG!!!

HE'S HOLDING HER ARM!!! AND KEEPING HIS HAND ON HER BACK!!!!

Oh.... wanted posters. NICE TOUCH!!!

**3 seconds after getting clothes**

Lucy: We need to change.

She isn't fooling anyone in that outfit. BUT IT WAS SMART!!!!

"Oh so you finally got to the good part. Huh."

Ughhhh.... REALLY FLYNN!!! Please excuse me while I go barf....

"I must have seen a different side of you... Guess I already have."

(Someone please make this stop....)

"Well then stop. Because if you read the rest. The affair we have. It ends badly because.... you're heart always belonged to someone else. "

THANK YOU FLYNN!!!!

SHE LOOKS AT WYATT!!!!!

There is Joaquin Murrieta!!!! Who I didn't know even existed until now....

IT'S A STANDOFF!!!

LOOK AT JIYA!!!! I'M SO PROUD!!!!

HE INSPIRED THE LEAGEND OF ZORO!?!?!?

"I was a little more focused on the fact he was trying to kill us."

Ok to be clear I HATE JESSICA. But I am impressed with how she stood up for herself and was a badass. (That will be the ONLY positive thing i will say about Jessica.)

Wow... Joaquin is just a broken man. Seeking out justice.

I am LOVING the arch between Flynn and Joaquin!!!

POOR WYATT!!!!

He NEVER intended for any of this to happen. Now he will stop at NOTHING to get Rufus back.

"I'm gonna make sure Jessica never steps foot into the bunker" - Wyatt

"How does it help us save Rufus if it means sacrificing you!?!?" - Lucy

"Because Rufus didn't deserve what happened to him.... you didn't deserve what I did to you." - Wyatt

THE EMOTIONS. MY HEART.

WYATT IS WILLING TO SACRIFICE HIMSELF FOR RUFUS!!! NOOOOOOO

LUCY AGREES WYATT CANNOT SACRIFICE HIMSELF!!!

OMG!!! LUCY'S NOT LETTING WYATT DO IT ALONE!!! NEITHER IS JIYA!!!

"Santa's got one last chimney to shimmy down" - Emma

FLYNN WHAT THE HELL.... OMG!!!!

HE'S GOING TO ELIMINATE JESSICA!!!!!

GUYS!!! THE BUNKER PARENTS ARE FIGHTING.... I don't like it.

POOR MASON!!!!

Wow... Mason has opened my eyes!!! When someone else makes a time machine... how would we protect what we have been fighting for. FOR SO LONG!!!

THE GIFS ARE NOT MINE. But if they are your gifs and you would like credit please let me know.

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justagoddamnbranch · 7 years

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Doubt, the whole thing in case you don’t want to read it in parts

Words: 7178 Rating: T

Warning for blood, gore, religion, and scary confusion

Trees, dirt, leaves, and that distinctive smell of being near a sewage drainage area. Rhodie opened their eyes, they could see the trees and sky above them. They must’ve fallen asleep outside again. Something fell into their eye and they winced, sitting up quickly. Their stomach hurt, badly, and their entire body was sore and covered in dirt and grime. Guh, they hated this. Their legs screamed in protest as they scoot over to the side of the path to vomit whatever they’d eaten last night. Usually it was garbage and…stuff, but this stuff looked different.

They shook, whether it was out of their normal exhaustion or if they were going to get sick again they didn’t know. They shifted to be more comfortable as they waited out the shaking when a spike of pain shot down from their shoulder blades to their sternum. They grunted through the pain before looking down, they were used to waking up to injuries but that didn’t stop them from freaking out whenever they happened. They blinked, that wasn’t their blood.

They started crying, oh no no no. No. They hurt an animal again. Oh god. They wheeled around, as if the change of view would somehow get them away from the their actions. They curled up into themself. Oh no no no. No, oh no. They could see someone standing nearby. They jumped, they hadn’t noticed the other staring at them. Rhodie swallowed nervously, they were going to have a hard time explaining all…this, but they needed to know where they were so they could get home.

“Um h-hello?” They peeped, with a little wave, “Please don’t be afraid. I just want to know where the highway is.”

No answer. Maybe they hadn’t heard them, a lot of people have trouble listening to them. Or maybe they’re just as nervous as they are. They saw them blink and move their jaw from behind the tree, that settled it. They must be shy about talking too. Feeling a little bit better that they’re socially anxious too, Rhodie got themself upright and limped over to the tree.

“I’m R-,” they paused, they shouldn’t give them their real name. “Ronald. Sorry to be a bother, uh…what do you like to be called?”

“Y-you.” their voice was croaky and raspy, they sounded really scared. Jeez, they must have anxiety way worse than them.

“Yu? Or Yun?” They knew it didn’t really matter but the more they talked the more comfortable they could get. Plus it helps to know people’s names, or at least according to their grandma.

They were silent, just staring at them.

“O-oh I’m sorry, are you mad now? I didn’t mean to make fun of you!”

More silence.

Something was wrong.

Rhodie backed up a bit, going towards the other trees in case they needed to run away. The stranger’s gaze stayed forward though. Ok this was really weird. They backed up further, trying to get behind them so they’d have more time to get away. Oh. Deeply embedded in the stranger’s back was a sizable stick, their clothes shredded along their sides. There was a definite struggle. Their body twitched, making Rhodie jump a second time, and a trail of blood ran from their mouth. It was the same color as what was on Rhodie.

The realization hit them like a freight train, and they had to prop themself up against a nearby tree while they vomited again. They needed to tell someone…no. They needed to leave. They looked about them to see if anyone else could’ve saw them before taking the dying, or dead they couldn’t quite tell, person’s pants and running into the forest. They wouldn’t last long on the adrenaline, especially since they were sore already, but they could get far enough that they wouldn’t be blamed and killed. Christ on a bike this was way worse than killing somebody’s dog, this couldn’t be fixed like broken windows and a dent in a car.

This was irreparable damage. They’d caused irreparable damage. Their family, oh god their family. They were going to wonder where they were. They were dying all alone in the middle of the forest with a stake running them through, that’s where they were. And it was all Rhodie’s fault.

Rhodie was getting very tired of running, they were going to burn out soon. They hoped they’d gotten far enough away from…the other place, it was cowardly but they didn’t want to be found out. Their mother would be so disappointed…they were going to have to call her soon to let her know they weren’t coming back. They scrabbled up an embankment to find a chain link fence. They were too tired right then to continue, they grabbed a wire on it and used it as leverage to sit down gently. As they laid back they noted the position of the sun in the sky. It was around noon, they guessed. Their eyes fluttered shut and soon they were deeply asleep.

They awoke to a rustling nearby, their eyes opened halfway, and they saw an older woman in a pink sweater with a blue skirt poking underneath shining a flashlight onto them. She didn’t say a word, and all that could be heard was crickets and leaves rustling in the breeze. They saw a flash of something shiny in her other hand, her grip trembling. They backed up against the fence and she looked ready to strike, they could hear her soul pounding from here. This was it, they were going to get stabbed. They supposed they deserved it, do unto others and all that, but they couldn’t help the tears.

They let out a meek whimper, and the woman lowered her hand.

“Are you lost?” She was trying to sound assertive, but the tremble in her voice gave her away.

“Nuh no, I-I had to le-leave m-my ho-o-ouse.” They hiccuped as they cried.

The woman approached them silently, knife still in hand but at her side now. She knelt down, and they started to settle.

“If you need a place to go, I can show you the way.”

Rhodie nodded their head, wiping their eyes with the palm of their hand. Now that she was closer, the woman noticed the dried blood across their torso and face. They looked positively wild, and not in the good way. She stood up and beckoned them over, and they did their best to stand up full. Sleeping while sitting up had left them stiff, but the soreness had somewhat subsided. Still, they kinda hunched over as they followed her along the trail.

She walked along the wooded path, looking cautiously all about her. She turned suddenly at a rock, and they hesitantly went along with her. They reached the dimly lit back of a large building, and she fumbled with her keys. They looked up, long paned windows, with candlelight flickering making it look like there was a large fire inside. It was only a reflection though. The woman put away her key and flashlight, opened the door and ushered them inside, then quickly closed it behind the both of them. She paused to dip her middle and index fingers into a little vessel screwed into the wall next to the door before touching her head, then her chest, then both of her shoulders. Rhodie followed suit, having practiced the motion themself all their life.

She plodded along the dark hallway to an office, Rhodie clacking along behind her. She rapped on the door with her free hand. A tall, dour man with a long face peeked from behind his door, once he saw who it was he opened it fully and welcomed them both inside.

“Please, have a seat.” He said, getting behind his desk and straightening the papers upon it.

“No need, I need to get back home but I found this young person while I was on my nightly walk. They were against the fence of the nature preserve!” She sounded quite ruffled.

“Thank you Ms. Harris, that’s fine. Go on home to your family.” He nodded understandingly.

She nodded back, more like she’d made a point rather than in agreement, but she turned tail and walked out. Rhodie could hear her footsteps down the hall and then the slam of a heavy door. They nervously turned to the man, he wasn’t wearing the clothes they were used to seeing but he was obviously a member of the clergy.

“Well young man, you look like you’ve been through it!” He chuckled mirthlessly, “I assume you have no place to go?”

“N-no, father. I'm…homeless.” They mumbled, a church was the last place they wanted to be after committing murder.

He sighed, “Ya got some bad luck kid, I’m sorry to say but we just filled our last bed for the night.”

He waited for a response but Rhodie said nothing.

“However I can drive you to the next church with a spot that’s open.” He stood up, back cracking

“I’d appreciate that very much, father.” They got up as well, slowly though, so the clergyman had time to gather his things

“Come along.” He waited for them to catch up before showing them the way out to his car.

The ride over was quiet, the only sound was the 80s pop music pouring out of the stereo. Rhodie was a bit surprised that such a stern looking person was listening to such upbeat music, but it was kinda funny in a way. They played nervously with the belt loops on their pants.

Soon enough they were there, and a much friendlier looking dog-faced church lady was standing outside ready to receive them. She waved to the clergyman and he waved back, a signal to come to his side of the car. He rolled down the window.

“Now see here, this young man is very beat up so prepare yourself for what is to come.” He informed her solemnly.

“Oh it’s no problem, sir.” She smiled, “One of my own boys came home injured just yesterday. Got in a fight.”

“I see, so you’ve got more than enough training!” He laughed genuinely

“Yep!” She said enthusiastically, walking over the the other side to help Rhodie out.

“Hey there-” she ogled what appeared to be a severe injury on them. “Do you need to go to the hospital?!”

“N-no ma'am, it’s old. Just haven’t washed it off yet.” They tried smiling, but it looked more like a grimace.

She frowned in concern.

“Well I’ll help you get cleaned up at my house. What’s your name?”

They thought for a second, Ronald was a bad name it was too close to their own. Rhododendron…Rhododendron. Denny? No that was a restaurant. Danny? Hmmm, maybe Dan. Dan would be good because it didn’t have the -y sound.

“Dan.” They held out their hand to shake, they guessed they were Dan now.

“Alright Dan, I live a few blocks away. Can you walk?”

“Yes ma'am.”

They said goodbye to the clergyman and made their way slowly to the woman’s house. She told them about her boys, and they told her how old they were. She laughed, she had a boy about their age. She then got kind of serious and asked what their pronouns were, they blinked at her, and she apologized for the strange question. It was a bit out of habit, she did have a transgender son after all, and it helped clear up any confusion if she got it out of the way first thing. They nodded, and told her theirs. She nodded back. By the time she laid out most of the house rules, they were at her house.

She showed them inside, and her two boys were on the couch. The smaller one jumped at the sight of them, the larger one simply turning their ears at them.

“Hey kids, we’re going to have a guest over for the night. Say hello to Dan.” the mom put away her things as she explained, “Dustin, please make sure we have some clean linens for them. If there aren’t any, put some in the wash.”

The eared boy jumped up from the couch at his mother’s instructions, and went upstairs.

"Petey, could you put some leftovers from dinner in the oven? 350° should be good.”

“Fer sure.” Petey got up from the couch, Rhodie noted that he had one arm in a sling. He must’ve been the one in the fight.

“Ok, Dan,” they snapped their attention back to the woman, “the bathroom is in the hallway, it should be the last door to your left. Go ahead and get cleaned up, don’t worry about putting those dirty ol’ pants back on. Dustin will get you something clean to wear.”

“O-oh, alright. Where do you want me to put them?”

“Just on the ground in there is fine, we’ll figure out a spot tomorrow.”

They nervously walked over to the bathroom, they’d never showered at someone else’s house before. It was kinda weird being naked in a stranger’s house. Oh well they couldn’t question it too much, they didn’t like being this dirty. The soap they had smelled nice, it was a lot fancier than they had back at their house. They finished up quickly, they didn’t want to use up all their hot water, and picked up one of their towels. It was so nice and soft, and such a pretty red color. They had forgotten that they didn’t have anything to change into before they stepped out, and in front of the bathroom door was the change of clothes.

They took the bundle into the bathroom to change, the clothes were a little too big but they weren’t going to complain. They actually thought they were a bit funny, it was an old Iron Maiden shirt laden with rips and holes and a pair of black jeans that looked like whoever was trying to cut off the legs were trying to make the edges be jaggedy or possibly even lightning bolts? Either way it was kinda silly looking on them, but they were thankful for it regardless.

They stepped out of the bathroom and nearly ran into the one called Petey, who blinked at them before breaking into a fit of giggles. He snorted, and Rhodie couldn’t help laugh either. Once he calmed down a bit he turned around, back towards the kitchen where his mother was.

“Hey mom you wouldn’t believe what Dustin picked out for them.” He could hardly get out his words without laughing.

The mom turned around and jumped at the sight of them but also broke into laughter. Rhodie knew they looked ridiculous but this was a bit excessive. Dustin walked in, having heard his family in the kitchen, smiling like a fool.

“H-holy shit Dustin, oh my god, they look just like Trentin did back then.” Petey was clutching his sides, it felt good to laugh that hard.

“Yeah except they’re taller.” Dustin winked.

A new wave of giggles hit Petey and he left the kitchen, he couldn’t handle it anymore he needed to sit down. The mom settled down a bit, and glanced over at them, noticing they’d pulled back.

“Hey, hey, Don’t worry about it, it’s a family thing. You actually look really cute in those. Go ahead and sit with Petey on the couch, the food’s almost ready.”

“Y-you sure you want me to eat on the couch?” They perked up a small bit, they never got to eat anywhere other than the table at home. Well, unless they were sick.

“Yeah,” she waved at them dismissively, “As long as you don’t spill I don’t see any problem with it. You’ve deserve to sit on something soft after all you’ve been through.”

All they’ve? Oh right they were homeless. She must’ve thought they were homeless for a while, not 18 hours. Wait…oh wait shoot they were going to call their mom.

“I-is it alright if I make a call? It won’t be long I promise.”

“Sure, sure, as long as it’s not long distance. Well actually it’s after 9, so go nuts.” She smiled, turning back to whatever she had been doing before Petey had come in.

They left the kitchen, they assumed the phone would be close to a table and scanned the room, there it was. They scurried over to it, and took it off its receiver and sat on the steps of their stairs before dialing in the familiar number. One ring, two, three, then the click of someone answering.

“Hello?!” It was their own mom, and she sounded frantic.

“Hey mom-”

“Rhodie? Oh thank all the gods and monsters, where are you? I can go right now.”

“No, it’s alright. I’m fine I’m at someone’s house.”

“Who’s house?”

“Petey’s?” They knew their mom wouldn’t know who that was but they hoped she wouldn’t question it.

“…what happened, Rhodie. You need to tell me.”

“Nothing happened, I met a guy.” they hoped that wasn’t a lie, it was technically true after all.

“Rhodie, they found him in the woods. They’re saying it was probably his disgruntled employees or a cult or something. You know how there’s those satanists and witches out there.”

“What if they figure me out anyways?”

“Then we can move, just please Rhodie, come home.”

“I need to stay out here a couple days, then I’ll come back.” They had no idea if they were actually going to follow through with that, but they needed to say something to comfort her.

“Only a few days though?”

“Unless there’s any doubts.”

“Alright then, I love you.”

“Love you too. See you soon. Bye.” They clicked the red button and held it in their hands a second.

They stood up, just in time to notice Dustin’s ear flick back forward towards the tv and away from them. He’d heard them. They slunk down the stairs, and sat down next to him on the couch. He turned to his brother and growled, Rhodie didn’t pay them much mind though. They looked like they had some dog in them and dogs growled, that’s part of what made them so scary. Or well pet dogs, they didn’t know much about dog monsters but they assumed both of them growled at each other.

A few minutes later the mom came out of the kitchen with a plate for them, and herself. She sat across them in a rocking chair and started eating, they quickly followed suit. The food tasted amazing, and they complimented her throughout the meal. When they were finished they cleaned both of their plates, and while they were busy the mom had pulled out the blankets and set the couch up for them to sleep on. The family said goodnight to them, and left as a bunch to go upstairs, leaving them all alone on the first floor. It was a bit comforting, to be alone and warm. They didn’t realize how tired they were and drifted off to sleep.

Once Dustin could hear the soft rumbling of Rhodie’s snores he crept across the hall into his mother’s room. Petey was in there too, sitting next to his mom, looking very scared. Their mom waved Dustin over, and he sat on the edge of her bed.

“What were they saying on the phone?” Louisa asked, keeping her voice down

“They were saying something about how they can’t come home. And the other person said ‘they found him in the woods’.”

“Which woods? Our woods? There aren’t any other woods around here, unless we’re talking about the nature preserve. But isn’t that like a six hour run from here? They couldn’t have done that!” Petey sounded very nervous, and was talking very fast because of it.

Louisa nodded her head solemnly, “Well they did find a poor hiker that was found dead under mysterious circumstances over there yesterday…”

They all sat silently, staring at each other as if asking what to do now. Louisa sighed. She’d welcomed them into her home, she should take the fall.

“I want you two to sleep in here tonight.” She explained, looking at each of her boys individually before continuing, “In the morning I’ll take them back to the church and they can stay there until whoever they were talking to can either come get them or they can arrange to be somewhere else. You know the priest, he wouldn’t allow someone dangerous to run amok here in town.”

Petey swallowed and nodded, if only he knew how dangerous some folks really were in the area. Maybe he could be like St Peter and drive…oh my god really? St Peter? Fine, maybe he could be like St Peter and drive all the snakes from the town. While Petey had drawn back into himself to argue over the metaphor in his head, Louisa and Dustin were arguing about whether they should sleep at all or not.

“-if you’re too tired you can’t defend yourself properly! Your reaction time is much much slower!” Louisa was whisper yelling at Dustin

“I’m bigger’n them! I can overpower them no matter what!” Dustin’s ears were back in annoyance, “You just want us to sleep like we’re little kids.”

“Ok, true, I do want you two to be well rested at all times but it’s also the defense thing.”

There was a loud thump and the three of them jumped. Silence. Downstairs, Rhodie had accidentally rolled off the couch and landed on the floor. They were still asleep though, and were splayed out like a starfish on their back. Dustin crept down the hall and down the stairs, with a large stick in hand, to check on the noise. He flinched upon seeing them on the ground, he thought they were dead for a second, before settling once he noticed they were still very much asleep.

The night went on like that, a weird sound would come from downstairs and Dustin would go and check. None of the McColloughs slept that night. As dawn broke they all spilled out downstairs and woke Rhodie up, under the guise that they were morning people. In reality, they wouldn’t have gotten up for at least another 4 hours. Though Louisa made breakfast as normal, and they pretended to enjoy Rhodie’s company instead of fearing the repercussions of acting indifferent to them. They had a quick breakfast, Rhodie complimenting and thanking Louisa throughout the meal, before they all set out towards the church to drop them off.

Rhodie was a bit confused why they were being passed along, they did suppose it was late last night and they were already so nice to let them stay one night, they must’ve outstayed their time already. Were they annoying? Did they do something wrong? …oh wait their pants. OH WAIT THEIR PANTS WERE THE ONES THEY TOOK OFF THE GUY, THERE’S DNA ON THAT THEY CAN’T LEAVE IT.

“Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry I left my pants at your house. Could we please go back and get them?”

“You don’t really want those dingy old things do you? We can throw them out for you.”

“No, no you don’t understand. I need my pants.”

“It’s alright the church can give you more clothes, and you can keep the ones we’ve given to you. Don’t worry about it.”

Rhodie was quiet, they realized there was no use in fighting the kind woman. Unless they wanted to tell her what happened, but they figured that wouldn’t go over too well. They thought on it for a moment.

“Could you please give my pants to the priest? I’m sorry I’m making such a big deal about them, it’s just they’re very important to me.”

Petey’s eyes widened, he knew that term. Lepus used to mention that things they were going to steal were very important to them. Oh god they were dangerous after all.

Louisa opened her mouth to protest but Petey interrupted, “Yes I can absolutely drop them off later today.”

Dustin looked at Petey, which he just shrugged back, and it was settled.

“Thank you very much! You all have been so kind, I don’t know how I could possibly thank you guys enough.”

“Well the polish on our halos is thanks enough,” the family paused at the steps of the church and waved goodbye to Rhodie, “wish you luck!”

They waved goodbye back and went inside the church, going straight to the reading room there. Sure it was almost entirely christian themed books, but there were a few that must’ve gotten snuck in that were regular old stories. A few hours passed and they heard someone pull up to the church and ring the bell. They sat up, partially sore from sitting one way for so long and partially from yesterday’s events. They guessed it was mostly the latter than the former. They peered through the window of the reading room and saw their pants, all folded up and nice, sitting on the steps.

Rhodie scrambled outside to get them, and put them on despite the fact that they were already wearing bottoms. Oh well, it wasn’t too hot, they could make do. Upon realizing how uncomfortable wearing two pairs of pants was, they decided that if they were going to be homeless they needed a hobo bag of some sort. Was it still ok to call homeless people hobos? They supposed that since they were one now, they could call themself whatever they wanted…and hobo was a lot easier to say than ‘homeless person’. Plus hobo had a certain familiar ring to it, homeless sounded a lot scarier than hobo, which made their predicament a little bit easier to handle. They were a hobo.

After getting back inside the church they looked around to see if anyone had left a bag in the lost and found. It was definitely hurting their soul to leave a string of deceit and crime behind them, but they supposed if this string started with murder it only can go down from there. In it were a few different sweaters and jackets, a couple beanies and a stuffed animal, no bags. Rhodie shrugged, well they were glad the stuffed animal was in good care. They hoped whoever had lost it found it again soon enough. They sat down in the hall outside the big doors leading to the congregation room? They weren’t sure what to call it since this particular building was a nondenominational church. It’s the big room where they would talk to the community, like a sermon but they also weren’t sure if that’s what they called it.

God everything was so confusing.

Not to say the lord’s name in vain under a church roof, no, that would be a si-wait the whole murder and lies thing right, right. They weren’t going to have to worry about going to hell for saying his name in vain, oh no. There were far worse things on their record.

They looked up at the clock on the wall, it was lunchtime. They wandered around the building, even going outside, wondering how they could get so much land dedicated to just this. No one lived here, usually, and no one really learned here. It was just here to be a socializing area for the community, and to reaffirm the beliefs that people already believed in regardless. It was weirdly wasteful, not that they could ever say something like that. They didn’t want to get in trouble, with mortals or gods. They did that weird shake your head back and forth thing when you shrug, well they were already cursed to become a beast every month so they guessed they had already gotten in trouble with both mortals and gods. Jesus, these past few days was just a culmination of everything they’d done wrong.

Well, if this was a catholic church they could’ve gone to confession and got something out of this instead of just making themself feel bad. Well maybe, the father could’ve called the police on them for telling him that they murdered someone. They figured the confidentiality of the church only went so far. Sheesh they really couldn’t get past this murdering thing.

Lost in their thoughts and not paying attention where they were going, they stumbled into a shed. Someone inside yelled, and they were shocked into reality.

“Oh…oh no, I’m so sorry. D-did I get you?” Rhodie apologized to the person inside the shed

“No, no it’s alright you just frightened me is all.” It was a soft voice, like a nurse’s

“Oh.” They paused, trying to peek into the cracks in the wooden planks, “What are you doing in there?”

“Ummm nothing?”

Someone else poked their head from the other side of the shed’s door, surprising Rhodie, “There’s a whole bunch of food in here, and we’re taking it.”

“Taking it?”

“Taking it.”

“Isn’t that stealing from the church?” Rhodie asked, looking around to make sure no one saw them.

“Oh yeah, you’re right that would be stealing,” the other person winked, “and we’re very good god fearing folks.”

Rhodie blinked, these people were faking to get handouts. Why though, wouldn’t the church give to them regardless?

“C’mon kid, help us out.” They waved Rhodie in, and for some reason they followed.

They were shocked by the amount of food in the shed, there were shelves and shelves of canned goods, at least 20 cartons of ramen noodles, and a couple gallons of water and juice. The one who’d brought them inside was wearing mismatched shoes and a very dirty looking poncho that went down almost to the ground.

“Wow,” Rhodie sputtered out in shock, “did they just have a drive or something?”

“At some point, but I don’t remember the last time they did it.” the one with the nurse’s voice said, she was dressed nicely and looked clean, “They don’t really feed people here. They just network the downtrodden to somewhere else. But these ‘donations’ are mostly used to feed the churchgoers instead of the needy.”

Rhodie was very mad suddenly, that was not ok! To trick people into thinking they’re doing something good only for them to feed them back lies, literally! They were literally feeding them lies, all of these soups were watered down lies with chunks of vegetables in them. They had a really bad pain in their eye out of nowhere, but didn’t make a sound because they didn’t want to worry the others. They just closed it and started helping the one with the poncho stuff as much of the food as they could into a garbage bag, as quickly as possible. Once they’d cleared out most of it the nurse person shooed them away and they took off at full tilt back towards the woods.

Despite the initial panic and the racing of their heart, the running through the forest felt absolutely exhilarating to Rhodie. Rebellion, having the bad folks get their comeuppance, and stealing from the rich to benefit the poor! They were like Robin Hood, or well more like Little John since they were kinda the follower on this adventure but they didn’t mind. They followed the guy with the poncho through the underbrush, sticks snapping underfoot and leaves fluttering down on the trail the two of them left. The other was quite nimble for someone who looked like they were approaching 40, if they hadn’t already passed it. They reached the top of a very steep hill, with a fence that looked typical of horse ranches splitting the valley below in two. The one in the poncho carefully made their way down, but Rhodie was so pumped up that they barreled down the hill and cleared the fence in a single leap. They thought they looked so cool, until they landed hard on their feet. Their bones stung a bit, but somehow were relatively ok. The guy with the poncho laughed and shook their head, guiding them along the other side of the fence.

They walked until they came across a stream whose current seemed just slow enough to pass by without any trouble. Rhodie was bending down to take off their shoes when the poncho guy took a sharp right turn. They straightened up and jogged a bit to catch up, quickly falling back in step with the stranger. The trees got closer together, and the trail became more unkempt until they were sure they were no longer on a regular path. There was a clearing, the only object in it was an old concrete bridge that looked like it was once part of a railroad. The poncho guy hollered into the tunnel beneath it, and when no one answered but their own echo, they ducked into the shadows. Rhodie was apprehensive for the first time since meeting them, but they figured they’ve gone far enough in that they’re in it for the long haul. That, and they could totally defend themself, they killed a man after all.

Inside the tunnel wasn’t as dark as they expected. There was a newish metal door with torches on either side of it. Not like flashlight torches, no, like wood and fire torches old timey cave spelunkers used. The door was left ajar, and they tried to be quiet as they creaked it open enough for them to get inside.

“Close it until it clicks.”

Rhodie jumped, not expecting the poncho guy to be right there. The older one looked down at them with brows furrowed, oh right, they needed to close the door. They did as they were told, and the other lead them down a series of concrete stairs. Further and further down, they had no idea the railroad could’ve made something like this. They hit the bottom finally, and there were a few other people gathered around. It was surprisingly well kept for being a homeless encampment, well sort of homeless, they supposed with all the amenities that this could be considered a home. From what they could see the large room had bookshelves completely packed with both books and random objects, a few lamps attached to a couple cords that ran across the floor before it snaked up the stairs they had just climbed down on, a television, a couch, several sets of cots and bedmats, a pile of various board games, a table, and two doors to what they assumed was two other rooms. You never know though, it could be like the Winchester Mystery House and those doors could lead to a cliff to ward off robbers, or maybe it was a hobo treasure room!

The guy in the poncho grunted, it was a signal. A much larger person sitting over at the table who had been playing cards got up, and walked over and through one of the doors on the other side of the room. Rhodie looked up and over at the guy in the poncho, trying to find reassurance. They found none, in fact, the poncho guy was looking into their shirt, obviously rummaging around for something. Rhodie hoped whatever it was wouldn’t make them regret coming down there. A pair of icy grey eyes approached from the other side of the door, preceded by the large guy who had gone to fetch them. Rhodie gulped, as they came out Rhodie felt like they couldn’t breathe. It was a average sized caiman woman, but she looked anything but average. Her scales looked as if it captured moonlight and reflected it even down here, she had a few pearly spikes running down from her head, but they seemed to stop once they hit the nape of her neck. She wore a maroon dress and a golden necklace with a sun pendant that rested on her bosom. They tried not to stare at it for too long, they didn’t want to come across as rude. The guy in the poncho stood up straighter, Rhodie noticing for the first time exactly how small they were next to them. They pulled out a matching pendant.

“Pavo.”, the caiman woman addressed the one in the poncho. Her voice was cold and dangerous, like a knife you accidentally left in your calzone box when you put it in the fridge overnight

Poncho guy nodded politely in greeting, “Venatici.”

“Who is that…scruffy one you have there.” She looked Rhodie over and they turned their head away, a light blush spreading on their cheeks. Venatici smirked.

“Oh, um,” the poncho guy aka Pavo cleared their voice, “This is a young person I found at that church. Apparently they blew into town last night, according to my sources.”

“I see, where did they come from.” she said it more like a statement than a question

“One of my guys saw them pass our borders to the north, so I’m assuming up there.”

“Hmmm, interesting. So they must be from where Pictor was.”

“No, he was who was in charge of this territory before I took over last year, they’re closer to where Crux is.”

“Crux?”

“Yes, ma’am.” Pavo nodded.

She eyed Rhodie again, seeming to search for something. Rhodie just smiled like an idiot back, she frowned.

“I don’t think they’re part of Crux’s network.” Pavo’s voice cracked halfway through that sentence, “They seemed to think, back at the church, stealing was wrong.”

Venatici snorted, “Cute.”

Rhodie rubbed their neck, oh gee she thought they were cute.

She raised her brow at them before turning her gaze back to Pavo, “Well then, if they weren’t one of Crux’s why did you bring them down here?”

“I…thought they could be useful. They’re small and innocent looking and-”

“I doubt they could be of any use to us.”

“-and look at their eye.” Pavo continued, suddenly holding them in place for Venatici to examine them.

Rhodie struggled a bit but it was no use, Venatici opened their eye wider and really looked at it. They were worried about what was wrong with their eye, and their chest was rising and falling rapidly. She backed off, and just when they thought they were safe another pang shot through their skull and condensed at their eye. They closed it and the pain made them close it, but not before Venatici had seen what she wanted.

“Oh.” Her cold demeanor was broken for a moment.

“Yes! Exactly!” Pavo seemed excited, like they didn’t do many things right.

“No, not yes. Get them out of here.” she ordered.

Pavo’s face fell, but they dropped their hands from restraining Rhodie. Immediately, Rhodie felt the urge to run. They didn’t though, because they weren’t sure what would happen if they did.

“Why should I?” Pavo was very serious, and Venatici didn’t seems to take kindly to this question of authority.

“Because, I’ve seen this before. Now if you don’t want to catch yourself dead by next month I’d let them go and not follow them.” She considered something, “Go ahead and give them back to Crux, let them deal with it, the radicalized slut.”

Pavo pursed their lips, they obviously didn’t like that Venatici was calling this Crux person names.

“Fine. Archer.” They called to another guy, who had been laying on one of the cots before sitting up at the sound of their name, “Go on and get some bus fare for this one.”

Archer nodded and went into the room where Venatici had come from. They weren’t gone long, and sprinted over with $3 balled up in their fist. Pavo pointed to Rhodie, and they held out their fist so Rhodie could take the money. They accepted it, and Archer ran back over to their cot and laid back down. Rhodie was a bit baffled by their movement, but didn’t question it further.

Venatici leaned down to Rhodie, “Go on and make sure you find a stripey fellow next month, ok sweetpea? And when you find them, make sure you do to them what they did to that poor civilian.” She kissed the top of their head.

Rhodie turned around and headed back up the concrete stairs, careful not to trip on the wires. They could still hear the conversation between Pavo and Venatici as they climbed.

“Crux didn’t do that.”

“Bullshit. I know they did, they went to Phoenix a few months ago.”

“Ph-phoenix? Really? I wouldn’t expect that from them.”

“There’s something happening with them, I think the power’s gone to their head.”

Rhodie didn’t like the sound of the conversation, so they hurried up the steps silently. They closed the door at the top and took off, somehow able to smell where they were before they went down. Once they got to the top of the hill they looked back, and noticed a few figures dart back into the trees. Oh shit. They started running back, feeling their legs scream in pain. It felt like…no, no it couldn’t be it wasn’t the right time for it. They were just sore from having to move so much.

They flew back to civilization, screeching into the church. They could barely talk but once they could they broke down crying, asking if they could use the phone. The priest showed them into his office, and they called their mom. They couldn’t hold back anymore, they were having a full blown panic attack. They did their best to give her directions to the church, but eventually the priest stepped in and gave her proper directions. Once he got off the phone, he did his best to calm them down. They didn’t know who to trust anymore, there were people watching them now. Or at least that’s what they thought. They had so many questions, they didn’t want to be part of this, why them? Why this of all things? They didn’t do anything, did they? Did they do it? They weren’t sure of anything and they cried it out until their mom finally came down, it took her two hours.

Their mom entered the church and walked with purpose into the priest’s office. Rhodie looked up from the corner to see her, and sprang up, keeping her in a tight hug. They never wanted to leave again. Their mom rubbed their back reassuringly, it was going to be ok. She thanked the priest for his kindness and led them out to the car, and played what she called ‘calm down music’ all the way back home.

About half an hour away from their house, they passed a group of men wearing flannels and ball caps, carrying various weapons heading towards the forest. They asked their mom if she knew what that was, she sighed and told them they’d found a group of people doing rituals in the woods.

“I don’t want you going out there alone anymore. Not until they clear those folks out.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t be alone.” they were being honest, they were going to arrange for a shift change tomorrow. They weren’t going to go out at night from then on.

#doubt #rhodie #blood tw #gore tw #religion tw #stories #sfw

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