#ren meteor

[starneko123]

Things Nova Nagako Has Said pt. 2

Nirene, Yujiki, and Elise belong to @anxietymuffin

Sienna belongs to @loverofthewindgod

Tethys belongs to @ren-meteor

TO SHANG TSUNG - "You are not the main I fell in love with over an eon ago."

TO RAIDEN - "While I'm not fond of tricks…I am fond of being worshipped."

ABOUT NIRENE - "None of you understand the pain of having to rip every single tooth out so you can teach yourself not to bite."

TO SIENNA, ABOUT FUJIN - "Some deep and deadly winds are out tonight. Make sure to keep them in check."

TO KO'ATAL KAHN - "At what point does your authority start to make sense?"

TO NIRENE - "Stupid me, stupid you…stupid us thinking we actually meant something…anything to anyone."

TO ELISE - "You will always get flashbacks from things you don't want to remember. No matter how deep you bury them."

TO YUJIKI - "Why are we saying all this useless chatter when you won't live to see tomorrow?"

TO LIU KANG - "You are a waste of prayer."

TO JOHNNY CAGE - "Apparently rock bottom has a basement. A very big basement at that."

TO MILEENA - "Whatever you’re thinking…don’t think it."

FROM NIRENE - "You look at me like I'm something and not nothing. You look at me like I'm everything."

TO TETHYS - "Time can be quite the thief."

TO KRONIKA, ABOUT SHANG TSUNG - "It's a certain dance we do with each other and it has the same song with each dance and soon enough it just gets tired. I'm tired."

FROM SHANG TSUNG - "I did this for love. Your love. I love you. This corrupted vision you had of me was beautiful but I am much worse. When I met you it's like I rediscovered happiness. If this world burns you will stay to burn with me."

FROM SHANG TSUNG - "I hope you succeed in this in endeavor of murdering me because that's the only way to be rid of me."

TO BI-HAN - "There is simply no hell for people like you so you will find how delighted I am to simply make one for you."

FROM NIRENE - "Thank you for loving me when no one else could possibly dream of doing so unless they were held at gunpoint."

[nxfleuret]

insert poetic caption i canr think straight rn

[ren-meteor]

Commission done for @black-dragon-posting of their oc Kate!

Thank you so much for commissioning me 🥰

[aceinthetrap]

Was thinking of drama remakes earlier --mostly Chinese and Korean shows which 90% of the time does not live up to the original--and thought of cdrama Go Ahead's upcoming Korean remake. Family By Choice is going to air next month on October 9th. Not really keen on watching it, but just might check it out for fun (aka hate watch) with one of my friends who also liked Go Ahead.

[owlhead650]

hiiii… i know i already did a request but i can’t help but ask for some nevstasia… your writing is sooooo tasty and it would make us so very happy if we got some nevstasia writing from u :3

Hi Meteors.

I know you asked for Nevstasia shipping content but no matter how much I thought about it I just couldn't picture it. I couldn't think of a good romantic scene to write between the two. Instead I wrote a short story focusing mainly on Ren and Nastasia with a quick scene including Neved. I hope you enjoy the story.

Happy Birthday Meteors.

This short story is around 3165 words long and includes my oc Asopo acting as the interceptor. When Asopo gets mentioned the characters are referring to the player character. This story includes a novelised version of an actual scene from .Karma files so beware of spoilers. Without further ado, here is the story I wrote for my lovely friend The Meteorites. @pokefangamebrainrot & @pokemonsillysys

Pokemon Rejuvenation - Nastasia .Karma Files

Nestasia was writing her report for unauthorised mission number seventeen. For reasons best known to herself and Madame X, she was able to get away with this borderline insubordination as long as she wrote these reports afterwards which totally didn’t omit any information. She checked the word count. ‘1083’ words. She estimated that it would take Madame X about 16 minutes and 40 seconds for her to finish reading it.

She re-read the report to ensure there weren’t any mistakes. The title of her report read “Mission Approved Post Completion No. 25” Now that would have been a fatal mistake. Madame X only knew about 17, she had to keep it that way.

“Hey, Nastasa?”

She looked up from her laptop to the person standing next to her. “Yes, Ren?”

“I just wanted to ask if you could help me get back into my body for a little bit.” That is not the question she was expecting.

“What? Why? What would be the point in doing that?”

“Well you see me and my friends are going to do this hang out together and I guess I just want to… be there? For real? I also just miss the way my body felt. I touch myself and I feel metal, I think my pokemon all miss it too.”

“I get where you’re coming from but… I just think that’s an unnecessary risk. You know why.” Ren’s real body was currently in a life support pod hidden somewhere known only to herself, Ren and Madame X. At least Madame X believed she knew where it was. When she demanded that Nastasia show it to her she was led to a life support pod in which the body of a black haired teenager was laying down unconscious. This was a ditto acting as Ren’s body double, she couldn’t keep her promise to Ren if Madame X knew where the real one was.

“I know it’s a risk but… things are going to get more serious soon, we both know it will. It’ll happen when… y’know.” Nastasia did know. She had been the one to explain to Ren that the dome over Grand Dream City wasn’t actually just for simulating preferable weather in the city. It was to make sure no one could evacuate when that thing was unleashed upon them.

“So you think you won’t get a chance like this again? You want a break from that robot body when you can still get it?”

“That’s basically it, yeah.”

“Fine. But we need to be careful about this. I’ll speak with you again in forty minutes.”

Nastasia sorted out the rest of her evening’s paperwork and went with Ren to that location. Sending Ren’s mind back to his organic body was a delicate process, one that could result in permanent brain damage if performed incorrectly. Nastasia was known to do things correctly.

Ren’s mouth felt dry, he could feel the softness of the cushion beneath him and hear an air conditioning fan. He inhaled through his nose, he could breathe again, he needed to breathe again. 

Ren sat up and saw that Nastasia was sitting on a couch a few feet away. A Ninetales with soft yellow fur and a thick bundle of tails laid on the couch with her. He wanted to touch it.

“Hey Stasia.” Despite having just woken up, Ren actually felt really tired. He was going to go to sleep as soon as he made it to Sashila.

“Hello Ren. How does it feel to be flesh and blood again?” She pocketed her phone.

“It feels… good actually. I think I took it for granted. Can I pet Ninetails?”

“Hold out your hand. Ask it.” Ren did just that. He bent over and offered his clenched fist to it. He felt gentle licks on his fingers and started petting its head. The fur was soft, and warm. So warm, like a bed with an electric blanket. It was like touching his Arcanine.

“Thanks Stasia, I’ll enjoy this.”

“That’s alright. Now we need to discreetly make our way back to HQ and keep this a secret.”

Ren felt the wind playing with his hair. It was cold but refreshing. He scratched his cheek and under his chin, he had the occasional itch which never bothered Robo Ren, but touching his own face felt so good. Now that he knew what it was like to be without that feeling he realised how good it felt.

He went indoors. He walked down the stairs. The heating inside was pleasant, he never appreciated how the indoor temperature was just right. He went towards the group bedroom. Between the hallway and the bedroom there was another room. It seems to have been turned into a sitting room thanks to the new Rotom TV and the couch. Erin was looking through some notebook and probably about to walk out of the room. Venam was looking at the TV.

“Hm? Oh, hi Ren.”

“Hey Erin, just wanted to ask, when are we all doing that hang out in GDC?”

“Oh, that. Yeah I don’t know. I forgot about it until now. I’m not convinced everyone is able for something like that right now. It seems like a bad time.” Erin sounded frustrated.

“Wait really? I know Asopo and Melia have been a bit off lately but wouldn’t a group activity be a way we could help everyone? We’ll need to be a proper team for the Xen Raid.”

“Yeah, I don’t know. Maybe if at least Venam would say a word. Could you speak with her?” Ren looked back at Venam and the TV. A video of Espurr eating ice cream was playing. He sat down next to her. “Hey Venam.” He looked at her face. Venam’s blank stare was reminiscent of Espurr's own expression. She looked empty inside. “Are you alright?” She didn’t respond. He waved a hand in front of her face. “Are you catatonic or what?”

“O-oh yeah. Hey Ren.” She looked at him and shifted about on her seat.

“Hi Venam. What’s up?”

“I’m… looking at cats I guess.”

“I can see that.” He glanced at the TV again. A Skitty was chasing its own tail. “So what’s wrong?” 

“I… I’m just sad, I guess. And tired.”

“What are you sad about?”

“...Things didn’t end well between me and Melia.” Venam looked away from him. Ren was shocked. 

“Oh crap, what happened? Where’s Melia now?” Ren looked at the entrance to the bedroom, as if he might see Melia walking into or out of it.

“S-she just… dumped me.” Venam took off her leather jacket and just placed it behind her so that she’d be sitting on it. She was wearing a white t-shirt underneath.

“Dumped you…? Why? What went wrong?” He felt distraught, he always thought Melia was the sort to let someone down gently.

“I-I don’t know. I asked her out on a date to GDC, but for some reason she insisted on bringing Asopo along. He sort of just sat there silently the whole time, even more silent than usual. Then she got this goth makeover which I thought was really pretty, and then when we went home. I… I tried to offer her a kiss before we went to sleep but she just… she jumped back and acted all shocked, like she just acted as if we never dated in the first place. She just said that if we were in a thing then it’s over all of a sudden. I have no idea what I did wrong.” Venam rubbed her damp eyes and sniffled. Then she got up. “Thanks for listening to that crap. Good night Ren.”

“Oh… alright. Goodnight Venam.” He noticed that she forgot to pick up her leather jacket, she just left it sitting there. Who cares? She’ll see it in the morning.

Ren was going to get ready for his own sleep, but then he saw an envelope on his pillow. The outside read: ‘To Ren <3’ and it was written in pink glitter ink. What the fuck?

Dearest Renny Wen Ren,

Ren, meet me at The Back Alley. I’ve loved you for so long and it’s time to talk about it. O///O

Love Melia~ UWU

Ren… felt furious. What the fuck? What the actual fuck? This was humiliating. Melia just threw Venam away like her feelings mean nothing, only to send this bullshit to him? He once felt a bit of an attraction to her, it’s true. But really it wasn’t anything he was ever going to act on. By now he was over it, but Melia must’ve noticed. What is she doing? Why has she been so aloof and antisocial lately? And now that he thought about it, when was the last time he spoke with Asopo? Everything about this situation feels wrong, he had to do something.

Ren was going to go to the back alley, but he wasn’t going to talk to Melia about whatever dumb romance this is meant to be, oh no. He was going to confront her and make her explain herself. He threw the envelope away but crumpled the letter into a ball to put in his pocket. He was leaving right away.

Nastasia was finishing her dinner by Neved’s bar in the Xen Admin lobby. It was quiet, just herself and Neved. He was wiping a glass as she swallowed the last of her food. “So how’s Franchesca?” She asked, wanting to break the silence.

“She’ll live, or at least at this rate she should.” That wasn’t a very happy question, now that she thought about it.

“What about you?” He asked. By now he had put away the glass and sat on a chair on his side of the bar.

“...I would like a Martini.”

“Of course, anything for you.” Such a dramatic way of wording it, but she thought it was sweet. *Deoxxxxxx…*

Her Deoxys flew into the room and reached towards her face with its helix arm. It tapped her forehead and showed her a vision.

Ren. Blood stained. Desperate. He’s running from someone, a blonde girl teleporting around and mocking him. The occasional manic laugh is heard, she’s hunting him but taking the time to play with her food. A white haired boy runs after them both. He seems to be trying to prevent Ren’s death, but his expression is emotionless. He shows no signs of genuine concern, his every action is methodical and without passion.

Nastasia stands up. “Sorry Neved, that martini will need to wait. I must leave immediately.” She turns around and bolts for her lab. Her armour is there, she’ll need it if she is to make it on time. She’ll mobilise Robo Ren as well. That machine can fight and move even without Ren’s mind in it, just not as independently.

“Asopo…” Ren was cornered. He wasn’t sure what Asopo was even trying to do, but his robot body had shown up and attacked him for some reason while he and Melia just sort of watched them fight. The robot lost. Then Melia fired an arrow at it.

“And pop goes the weasel. We appreciate your cooperation! Now for our dear Raven… your wings shall be clipped.” Ren was half way through turning around when he heard another arrow fire. Everything went dark. He felt cold, numb again. He wondered if Melia had actually finished him off. 

A sudden flash of light assaulted his eyes. He heard applause, there were stage lamps above him and it looked like he was in some sort of game show? What? 

“...Oh come on.” On his right he saw some floating platform lower itself next to him. Melia was in a whole different outfit with twintails, a popstar dress and a microphone.

“Welcome one and all to the second* episode of M5’s GuiltyOrNah! The game show where we decide if our contestant is…”

The audience finished for her. “GUILTY! OR! NAH!” He had to listen to even more cheering. Where was the audience? He couldn’t see them. Was this hell? He could still feel the blood running down his body.

“Today’s contestant is Mr Renster! And lemme tell ya, this one is really personal! You wouldn’t even believe. Let’s look at the voter’s centre and see who we got for tonight!” Ren looked towards the voters. He saw… more Melia. All three of them were Melia. There were four Melias in the room with him… he felt dizzy, he felt scared and sad. 

“Without further ado, it’s time to get to the voting! Ren is being charged with… Betrayal! Being a fake friend in another world! Not fighting back when you’re attacked, like, seriously?! You know what to do folks! Cast in your votes!”

Ren still didn’t understand anything. He really didn’t… except, Melia mentioned betrayal. Being a fake friend… he was still insecure about that. Even though Melia had seemingly forgiven him for joining team Xen and not explaining why, even though he had the best of intentions and his friends had given him the benefit of the doubt… still. He knows how he hurt them. He would’ve preferred to be next to them, fighting team Xen more directly and alongside them. Maybe Melia was right to be angry at him, and if he hurt her in some other world then maybe dying here was the only way to make up for it? He felt so dizzy… he felt so sad.

He was aware of some Rotom TV in front of him. It cycled through some images before settling on a skull. “And there we have it!” Melia cheered. “Renster has been found guilty by the court on all charges! And you know what that means!”

Ren groaned to himself and looked at the Melia with the twintails. “Now we’re going to give you a choice! How would you like to die?” Ren felt upset again, and still afraid, but he did some thinking. There was something Melia needed to hear.

“I… I don’t know how to react to all of this. I’m confused and defeated. This is the punishment I deserve for the things I’ve done. I knew joining team Xen was a betrayal on all costs, but I did it anyway. And even after I found out that I was tricked, I stayed. The truth is… I stayed because I wanted to help Nastasia. She said she joined team Xen because she was looking for a friend. And after all this time it seems she may finally know where she is. I wanted to be there and help her, but it was at the cost of my closest friends. I’m sorry, Melia. I’m sorry.” He was ready.

Ren braced for the end.

“...What?” Melia was in disbelief, her sinister jubilance had disappeared all of a sudden. Ren looked at her again.

“If this is the punishment I deserve, then I won’t run away from it. I don’t remember what I did in another world, but the pain it’s caused is the same.”

“R-Ren…” Melia’s face reddened, she was holding back tears. Ren remembered something important. “I just ask one thing.”

“...What is it?” Melia asked.

“Tell my sister that I love her, and that I’m sorry I disappointed her too.” He remembered another thing. “Sorry, I want to ask two things of you. Please talk and make up with Venam.” Okay, that’s everything important. He was ready to disappear now.

“...No, Ren. It’s I who should be apologising. You’re nothing like the Ren I knew. You’re way different than him. In every way imaginable. I should have realised that sooner.” There was another flash of light, a gentler one. He felt the pains and injuries around his body rapidly soothe, a warmth enveloped him as he lost consciousness.

Nastasia was angry. Angry at Melia for attacking Ren and angry at herself for not being able to get there faster. Melia somehow used the archetype to create this little pocket dimension in GDC and it took Nastasia a few minutes to figure out how to break in. It took her a whole agonising fifteen minutes to get from the Xen base to GDC. She saw the alleyway Ren was cornered in. She descended and landed in front of him.

She pushed Melia back. She had been about to grab him. Nastasia followed up with a lunge and tried to beat Melia to a pulp, but her strikes were blocked by a corrupted black archetype shield.

“What the fuck?! Get off me!” Melia screamed. She retaliated and Nastasia had to jump back. Melia was about to run at her again so she pulled out her blaster. “Not another step.”

Melia sneered at her. “So threatening… you’re in the way of my friend.” Nastasia would have laughed if anything about this was funny.

“Friend? That’s not what that looked like to me. Friends don’t try to tear others apart. You’re a monster.” Nastasia was ready to start maiming Melia right here, but saving Ren took priority and Madame X needed her alive anyway.

“Sounds like you need to mind your BUSINESS.” Melia attacked, Nastasia signalled to Deoxys to use teleport. Herself and Ren vanished.

Nastasia was regretting how she agreed to put Ren back in his organic body for that time, but she really shouldn’t. It made him happy, even if it was poorly timed. Deoxys had checked Ren’s mind and body for injuries. Strangely all his injuries had been recently healed, and at the same time his memory of the past hours had been erased. Why would this have happened? Ren was getting shot by arrows and chased not long ago, did Melia have an abrupt change of heart? That would explain all the hypocritical ‘he is my friend’ talk right afterward.

Nastasia wasn’t going to let go of Ren’s body for a while now. She’d watch over it and while he was still unconscious she was going to put his mind back into a Robo Ren body. She’d teleport him back to Sashila where his allies can tend to him further. She had her own troubles to focus on next. 

Why would Melia and Asopo suddenly change like this? Their current dispositions were very different. They both changed around the same time but possibly for different reasons. She knew from Clear, Kieren and Madame X that as the interceptor Asopo had chosen destruction. If he was committed to fighting for oblivion then why would he try to save Ren? Not that Nastasia was complaining, it’s hardly as if she wanted destruction, but it’s still strange. It’s always possible that Asopo was trying to trick Clear and Kieren, but they only offered to ally with him after they were sure he would agree to it genuinely.

Not that it ultimately mattered to her. When she joined team Xen she had a goal in mind.

She’ll find her friend, even if it means the end of the world.

[crazycatfics]

Dog Days

[allthecastlesonclouds]

#1 and #27 for wrapped!!

1: Meteor Shower by Cavetown

27: Under My Skin by Jukebox the Ghost

ooh fun fact both of these songs are on the same playlists for my ocs :D

[academyofbrokenhearts]

Absolutely, 100%, none of them are okay. Ren is just extremely passive, and even if he disagrees with what's going on, he prefers walking away rather than voicing whatever objections he might have. Gorya clings to him because he's the only F4 member who shows a bit of humanity towards her, but she should be furious with all of them.

Only one episode in, but I'm really digging this adaptation.

F4 Thailand is everything Hanadan adaptations should be!

Take that, China and Korea! Their Makino is awesome and their Domyouji can compete in a psycho-off with Matsujun and Jerry Yan. MY HEART IS FULL!!!!

I love her but her hair is giving me OCD and I want to sweep those two strands off her face something fierce!

I love how they updated it for the digital age. When the manga came out in the early 90s. CCTV was not a thing.

Also, the bullying in this is FUCKED UP INTENSE!!!! Probably the only version I’ve seen that can compete with the Taiwanese one.

I love the way they introduce the F4 here. It’s not walking through the hallways adored - they are still adored and girls are still screaming - as they walk to beat the hell out of an innocent kid and ruin his life. Ooof.

Domyouji (called Thyme in this version) clothing taste is appropriately awful. Those clashing leopard prints are as big a crime as his bullying club. But also, I have never seen this actor in anything (I know he became famous due to 2gether which was a huge hit of a BL series, but I don’t do college fluff, not my thing) but I love him for this role. He’s got the great “psycho who would knife you for kicks” vibe.

Seriously, he is THE WORST! And it’s glorious. No studious bridge player here.

He is gonna get athlete’s foot walking in that dirty warm water.

Good luck, kid!

And he walks off with his posse, leaving this whistleblower to be beaten within an inch of his life (one of his buddies off-hand mentions “leave him alive.”) That is why I never thought any of the four were OK and Makino’s starry-eyed crush on Rui was delusion - sure he doesn’t beat people up himself but neither he nor the rest of them stop their buddy from running a reign of terror and actually assist him. Also mmmm the hypocrisy!

[kusanagihaku]

realised this compilation of all the omamoris has been sitting in my drafts forever but in light of shop update tomorrow here's all of them in one post!!

i don't have hodge and podge to draw warding cards, but i hope these can give you blessings and protection in whatever you do!! meanings for each ghoul under the cut:

jin: 財源廣進 （cáiyuán guǎng jìn）

prosperity and wealth

"jìn" for jin!

tohma: 黃金滿屋 （huángjīn mǎn wū）

house filled with gold and silver (because he transferred from vagastrom to frostheim!); abundant wealth

kaito: 歩歩高升 （bùbù gāo shēng）

to continuously improve

kaito has 歩 in his name!

luca: 萬事如意 （wànshì rúyì）

for everything to go your way

“rú" for luca!

alan: 金玉滿堂 （jīnyù mǎntáng）

halls filled with gold and jade; abundant wealth

alan has 堂 in his name!

leo: 八面玲瓏（bāmiàn línglóng）

to have good social relationships

leo has 玲 in his name!

sho: 高飛遠翔 （gāofēi yuǎn xiáng）

to fly high and far = to have a great future

sho has 翔 in his name!

haru: 飛黃騰達 （fēi huáng téng dá）

to achieve meteoric success in your career; to make a lot of money

飛 = fly, 騰 = run/soar, like haru's super speed!

towa: 三羊開泰（sān yáng kāi tài）

originally 三陽開泰 - to have a surge of good luck

but 陽 (sun, yáng) replaced with 羊 (goat, yáng) just for towa!

ren: 年年有魚 （niánnián yǒu yú）

originally 年年有餘 - to have excess / more than enough every year

but 餘 (excess, yú) replaced with 魚 (fish, yú) just for ren!

taiga: 紅虎齊天（hónghǔ qí tiān）

originally 洪福齊天 - boundless blessings, supreme bliss

but 洪福 (hóngfú) replaced with 紅虎 (red tiger, hónghǔ) just for taiga!

romeo: 富貴有餘（fùguì yǒuyú）

to have a surplus of wealth

富 = rich, 貴 = expensive, like romeo!

ritsu: 夢想成真 （mèngxiǎng chéng zhēn）

to have your dreams come true

part of ritsu's name 針 (zhēn) sounds like 真 (real, true)

subaru: 鶴壽松齡（hè shòu sōng líng）

to have a long life

鶴 = crane, like subaru's goc sprite!

haku: 玖天觀月（jiǔtiān guān yuè）

originally 九天觀月 - to reach for the stars

but 九 (nine, jiǔ) replaced by 玖 (jiǔ) from haku's name!

zenji: 吉祥善事 （jíxiáng shànshì）

to have auspicious and kind deeds

zenji has 善 in his name!

ed: 長命百歲（chángmìng bǎi suì）

to live to an old age

because ed is 400+ years old...

rui: 龍精虎猛（lóng jīng hǔ měng）

to have the spirit of a dragon and the ferocity of a tiger; to be energetic and lively

because he never sleeps!

lyca: 八方來財 （bāfāng lái cái）

to get fortune / money from all directions

"lái" for lyca!

yuri: 學海無涯（xué hǎi wú yá）

endless learning, boundless knowledge

because of yuri's research!

jiro: 身體健康（sh��ntǐ jiànkāng）

to have good health

i feel like if i were to wish good health on only one ghoul... it would be jiro...

[starneko123]

When Moonlight Reveals

Tethys belongs to @ren-meteor

Selene belongs to @starneko123 (me)

Selene made circular motions in front of her, opening a portal with no destination that Tethys could see but with the sun currently being blocked out by something mythical, she deemed it better to be on the other side. After Selene calmly made her way through the portal Tethys rushed out behind her, nearly falling to her knees.

Tethys moved her head to look every which way so she could take in her surroundings before her eyes landed on Selene's stoic face and emotions started to pour. " Where are we? Where did you take me?!" Tethys charged toward Selene who dodged her but Tethys quickly recovered, striking Selene twice in her stomach before she flipped her on her back holding her in place with her hands.

"Last time you were much nicer. The first time we met you were meant to be my protege in a way, in another timeline we are goddesses fighting against each other in another we fight with each other. There's one where you marry a wind god named Fujin and you have a child with him." As Selene drones on Tethys finds herself listening and questioning her sanity at the same time.

"There is a timeline where we are lovers but I won't delve into that." Selene cautiously released Tethys and stood from her kneeling position. She held her hand out for Tethys to take and after the water-wielding woman examined it enough she grabbed it and rose to her feet. "I will welcome hostility but I would like it if you would care to hear my words first. " Selene spoke as she began her walk towards the white temple in the distance but in her peripheral, she caught Tethys' nod and took a deep breath.

"Lovely. Now this new era has been made to...," Selene paused as she looked towards the sky then glanced back at Tethys who raised a brow. "We might be greeting another guest." Tethys didn't like the sound of that and yet she still followed the woman to the temple. When they arrived at the temple Selene waved her hand at the door and once they entered, with a snap of Selene's fingers light blue fire lit the area and Tethys was aesthetically pleased.

"Besides that fruit have you eaten anything else today?" Tethys narrowed her eyes and let a slight sneer spread on her lips. Selen returned it, "Whatever you may be thinking of me you get the thought out of your head if you think I am a bad hostess." Tethys thought nothing of the white-haired woman yet. That was a lie Tethys was currently thinking that she may be insane or very well at making one think she is insane.

As Tethys laid her bag down and sat down in a chair she watched Selene as she lit white candles in front of two paintings both containing three women. In the first painting; she saw Selene who was in the middle and noticeably shorter than the other two women, Speaking of the other two the one to her left had beautiful brown asking with golden eyes resembling the sun and her skin was shining as if she had crystals embedded in her skin. The woman to her right looked like someone she had heard of in scary stories when she was a little girl. Pale skin, red lips, red eyes, and long black hair with a single white streak going down the side of her head.

She was staring at the painting now and she felt like the woman with the red eyes was staring back. Tethys shifted her gaze to the next painting and saw another trio of women. A brown-skinned woman in the middle with platinum hair like Selene but much shorter she shared the same blue of Selene as well. The woman to her left who had her arms crossed in front of her wore an obsidian color on her lips and her hairstyle resembled the devil, Tethys felt a chill crawl up her spine but before she could focus on the other woman she took silent note of those pink eyes. The woman on the right looked genuinely happy with her hands on her hips and wearing gold jewelry on her arms and around her waist even in her locs her brown skin was shining as well similar to the woman in the other painting.

'Are these women she has known throughout all the timelines she speaks of?ʼ Tethysʼ toes started to curl just thinking about it but she relented as Selene sat down a plate of food and a cup of tea in front of her.

"This timeline was made for everyone to have a sense of starting over. There have been so many trials and errors in former timelines that I commend him for not giving up." Selene shook her head as a frown slipped onto her face. Tethys swallowed her food and held the teacup to her lips warily, "Him?" Selene looked at Tethys and then back to the woman in the paintings. "Lord Liu Kang, God of Fire and Protector of Earthrealm." As Selene finished her sentence Tethys heard shuffling in the corner which made her slam her tea down on the table and get into a fighting position but when she saw Seleneʼs relaxed form leaning on the wall, she scowled.

"Another trick?" Tethys growled. "Not by me," Selene announced and a man appeared from the shadows. "No one in these walls mean to trick you, Tethys." A warm deep voice greeted the room and Tethys slowly dropped her offensive stance. The man dropped his hood to reveal long black that half into a bun and the rest flowing over his shoulders, his eyes showed small swirls of fire that never stopped moving. The man nodded at Tethys then to Selene and Selene returned it with a kindness but it felt forced.

"Tea?" Selene offered. "That would be nice thank you, Selene." All he got was a hum in response and her retreating figure. The man then focused his attention on Tethys as he began to walk towards the table. "Formalities are not forgotten but time as is has been cut short. I am forming a team of Earthrealm heroes that seek peace among the realms to vanish the bane of all that threatens my peace. Do you?" Tethys tilted her head confusion.

"Do I what?" Tethys got nervous everything felt so serious and he was so serious. You never truly know what's going on around you until you're told or you a stuck in a certain situation. Tethys was a mix of both.

"Do you seek peace or do you wish to become an enemy that revels in chaos?"

[izatlkon]

I know this is a long post but hear me out. I think I figured out the Life member symbols.

Grian - Sun

Scott - Stars

Pearl - Moon

Martyn - Mars

Scar - Earth

Cleo - Pluto

Pluto is no longer a planet, now a dwarf planet, forgotten. This can symbolize how some people don’t count Cleo as a winner (which they should). Pluto symbolizes power, death and rebirth, but also transformation/evolution. The death and rebirth reminds me of Cleo being a zombie. And evolution could also be associated with Real life as it was done in VR.

Lizzie - Venus

Venus symbolizes affection, love, comfort, ease, harmony, and enthusiasm.

Gem - Saturn

Saturn symbolizes toughness, dedication, justice, endurance and a whole bunch of other meanings(but still around the same theme). Saturn is also decribed as morose, also being sad and cold. I see Saturn as Gem because of her sense of justice, in the way she acts towards Pearl after what happened in Secret life. I also think the other meanings of Saturn also can represent Gem.

Mumbo - Mercury

Mercury can be associated with wit, cleverness, reasoning, adaptability, and education.

Etho - Uranus

Uranus represents uniqueness, ingenuity, unconventional ideas, eccentricity, creative expression, and originality.

Bigb - Neptune

Neptune symbolizes dreams, undoing the status quo, tenderness, illusion, confusion, vagueness, and mysticism.

Jimmy - Comet

Comets symbolize unexpected twists, death, disaster, renewal/shedding of old skin, personal growth, a journey from darkness to light, and rebirth. Jimmy winning a life series would certainly be an unexpected twist.

Tango - Meteor

Meteors have a lot of meanings such as luck, change, and prosperity. I mostly see Tango as a Meteor because of his often depicted flame hair.

Bdubs - Asteroid

Asteroids are described as a minor planet, neither a true planet nor an identified comet. Asteroids come in many unusual shapes. Something about all of this just fits as Bdubs to me.

Ren - Jupiter

Jupiter is often described as the king of the planets. Jupiter is associated with expansion, wealth, adventure, the law, and fortune.

Joel - Blackhole

Blackholes can mean fierceness, intimidation, intensity, destruction, and power.  

Skizz - Northern lights

Aurora Borealis, the Norther lights, can symbolize hope, exciting changes, beauty, and death. They can also be seen as a bridge between heaven and earth, this can be connected to the way Skizz is drawn as an angel.

Impulse - Constellation

Since Impulse is a Pisces I'm just going to use that (there might be a constellation that fits better) because there's not really any meanings for constellations as a whole. Pisces can symbolize balancing two polarities, adaptability, and intuitiveness.  

Extra Notes

Mars' polar caps and Jupiter's great red spot could be connected to RED WINTER IS COMING

I know the Northern Lights are not a celestial body, but I literally could not find anything else for Skizz.

I originally thought Joel fit as Jupiter, but I think Ren works so much better.

If you want to lean into the car with Joel but also fit in with the space theme, maybe Mars' rover could work.

I didn't really know what else to do for Impulse.

Satellites could be us the viewers.

A lot of these had so many meanings, so I just put the ones I thought were the best.

If you have any feedback or suggestions for any of these that might work better, please leave a comment. I spent way to long on this.

(Also this is my first tumblr post 😖)

[insufferableprotagonistpoll]

Please note that a character currently needs at least 3 submissions to make it into the Insufferable Love Interest poll

That said:

Has 3 Submissions or more:

Beck Oliver - Victorious

Bella Swan - Twilight

Brambleclaw - Warrior Cats

Claudio - Much Ado About Nothing

Cullen Rutherford - Dragon Age Inquisition

Four - Divergent

Jace Herondale - Shadowhunters

James Hurley - Twin Peaks

Madarame - Slow Damage

Mako - Avatar

Panini - Chowder

Riley Finn - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Riri - Romantic Killer

Solas - Dragon Age

Taichi Mashima - Chihayafuru

Tsutomu Yamaguchi - Gokinjo Monogatari

Has 2 Submissions:

Amy Rose - Sonic the Hedgehog

Curtis - Voltron Legendary Defender

Daoming Si - Meteor Garden

Dimitri Alexandre Blaidydd - Fire Emblem Three Houses

Edmund Bertram - Mansfield Park

Jake McKenzie - Choices: Endless Summer

Kyosuke Kamijou - Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Logan Echolls - Veronica Mars

Luka Couffaine - Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Chat Noir

Martin - W.I.T.C.H.

Peter Griffin - Family Guy

Pucca - Pucca

Rise Kujikawa - Persona 4

Sheldon Cooper - Big Bang Theory

Takumi Ichinose - Nana

Has 1 Submission:

Adrien Agreste - Miraculous Ladybug

Ann Shiraishi - Project SEKAI

Arthur Dimmesdale - The Scarlet Letter

Aubrin "Brin" Crownsilver - Brimstone Angels

Augustus Waters - The Fault In Our Stars

Azura - Fire Emblem Fates

Belle French - Once Upon A Time

Blane McDonagh - Pretty in Pink

Cersei Lannister - Game Of Thrones

Claire Dunlap - The Bear

Dahl Peredur - Brimstone Angels

Daisy Buchanan - The Great Gatsby

David - Uglies

Deathbringer - Wings of Fire

Edgar Linton - Wuthering Heights

Felicity Smoak - Arrow

Felix Fathom - Miraculous Ladybug

Finleap - Warrior Cats

Fitz - Keepers of the Lost City

Fiyero - Wicked Musical

Iris West - Flash

Jade - Victorious

Keiji Oda - Oishii Kankei

Kennedy - Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Kirishima Touka - Tokyo Ghoul

Max Jägerman - Nerdy Prudes Must Die

Mink - Dramatical Murder

Nightheart - Warrior Cats

Ochaco Uraraka - My Hero Academia

Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games

Raggedstar - Warrior Cats

Raoul de Chaligny - The Phantom of the Opera

Relena Peacecraft - Gundam Wing

Ren Tsuruga - Skip Beat

Robert Chase - House MD

Robin Hood - Once Upon A Time

Romeo Montague - Romeo and Juliet

Shuichi Tsukamoto - Hibike Euphonium

Taeju Yeo - Low Tide in Twilight

Tamlin - A Court of Thorns and Roses

Taylor Kelly - 9-1-1

The Canker Sisters - Ed, Edd, and Eddy

Tom Paris - Star Trek: Voyager

Available for Resubmission:

Catra - She-ra and the Princesses of Power

Edward Cullen - Twilight

Haida - Aggretsuko

Jacob Black - Twilight

Mamoru Chiba - Sailor Moon

Riven - Winx Club

Sumia - Fire Emblem Awakening

Not available for Resubmission:

Christian Grey - Shades of Grey

Crowfeather - Warrior Cats

Ezra Fitz - Pretty Little Liars Show

Hinata Hyuga - Naruto

Kylo Ren - Star Wars

Meliodas - The Seven Deadly Sins

Sasuke - Naruto

Sky of Eraklyon - Winx Club

Ted Mosby - How I Met Your Mother

[sudoki-sara1]

Chapter 16: The Show Must Go On/More Than Friend Less Than Lovers

Previous

Ruby had finally made up her mind. Despite her father and sister's wishes she'll be going to Haven in Mistral to work towards becoming a huntress. Luckily she was able to get in touch with Jaune and two members of his old team. She opened the door to find the three waiting for her.

Ruby: Alright, I'm ready to go.

Ruby slung a backpack over her shoulder to which Jaune quickly took it off her as Ren and Nora sighed.

Jaune: We won't be needing this, Rubes. It'll just slow us down. A sleeping bag is all you'll need.

Jaune took out a sleeping bag from Ruby's backpack before she noticed the two ends of Jaune's Meteor Hammer hanging off of him. While the blunt end, Gan Jiang, looked relatively the same she noticed where the blade, Mo Ye, once was there's now a hook almost resembling a sickle.

Ruby: You uh... you changed your weapon, I see.

Jaune stood and held the sleeping bag under his arm.

Jaune: Huh, oh yeah I did. Figured a hook might come in handy given Anima's rough terrain.

Ruby ran her hand along the hook being careful not to cut herself on the sharp edge.

Ruby: It's... very sharp.

Ren coughed to get the two's attention.

Ren: Ahem, we should get going before it gets dark or we'll miss the Bullhead.

Ruby: Ah, right I almost forgot.

Ruby and Jaune quickly caught up to Ren and Nora. As the four walked Ruby decided to end the awkward silence.

Ruby: So... the Bullhead can only take us to the most southern part of Anima?

Jaune, nodding: Yeah, with the CCT down Bullheads are only allowed to travel so far for safety reasons.

Nora groaned as she heard this.

Nora: So that means we have to WALK?

Jaune: I mean... yeah, but I don't mind. Besides it could be nice.

The four shared a few laughs and jokes here and there as they finally arrived at the Bullhead departing to Anima. Jaune took a deep breath as he steeled himself for the long ride.

/ / /

Jaune almost thew up a few times and as they landed Ren and Nora had to help him off the Bullhead.

Ruby: Maybe we should check into a nearby Inn.

Ruby took a look around the port town.

Jaune: Yeah... maybe we should.

Jaune gagged, making sure to take deep breaths. Ren sighed as he and Nora dragged Jaune to a nearby bench.

Ren: Well if we do we'll have to make some lien afterwards since we only have enough to stay one night.

Ruby blinked as she processed this new found information.

Ruby: Wait what? Y-You guys brought barely any money?

Nora patted Jaune's back as he slowly came back to his senses.

Nora: Ren and I are orphans. Jaune says he grew up on the "outskirts" so I doubt he has any money.

Ruby: Great... so now we're all homeless. I'm sure we can find at least ONE cheap inn around here.

As the three looked around Jaune finally came back to life.

Jaune: A map... we need a map of Anima and... a compass.

Ren nodded before crossing his arms.

Ren: Jaune's right. If we're going to spend money we should make sure we can at least navigate this place first.

As much as they all wanted to be able to sleep with a roof over their head they couldn't dismiss the importance of navigation. Ruby turned around preparing to walk away.

Ruby: I'll... look for a map store.

A few hours passed and Ruby had finally returned, a rolled up map in one hand a compass in the other.

Ruby: Alright... so that was most of our budget. I guess we're sleeping in the woods.

Jaune sighed, getting up from the bench.

Jaune: Yeah, at least we still have a few hours of daylight to set up a fire and eat. Lead the way, Rubes.

Ruby opened the map and led the three out of the town.

Ruby: This is not how I expected our journey to start off.

Ren: I suggest you get used to it.

/ / /

The sun began to set as the four were barely outside of the town. Nora grew frustated with the walking.

Nora: How did you get us lost in the town!?

Ruby: I'm sorry, I didn't know the map was upside down!

Jaune face palmed before walking off the trail.

Jaune: Whatever, this is as good a place as any to set up camp.

Ruby pouted as she watched Jaune go off to collect fire wood.

Ruby: I miss Vale.

/ / /

The four sat around a fire as four fish were set over it, slowly cooking.

Ren, noticing only three sleeping bags: Hey Jaune... where are you sleeping?

Jaune, mumbling: I forgot a sleeping bag.

Nora, tilting her head: You... forgot... a sleeping bag?

Jaune: Yeah, I forgot a sleeping bag and I couldn't find logs big enough to make a tent.

Ruby, sighing: I suppose I could let you sleep in mine. It should be big enough anyways.

Jaune took the four fishes off the fire and handed one to everyone.

Jaune: No, it's fine... I don't need that much sleep anyways.

Ruby pouted as she ate her fish.

Ruby: Well I inisist.

Ren bit into his fish slightly disappointed by the lack of flavor.

Ren: Someone has to keep watch though. I hear Anima has a nasty Grimm casualty rate.

Ruby sighed as she finished her fish.

Ruby: Fine... just don't hesitate to sleep if you get tired.

As soon as the four finished their fish Ren, Nora, and Ruby went to sleep in their sleeping bag. Meanwhile Jaune decided to get some training in as he kept watch.

/ / /

Late into the night Ruby awoke to the rhythmic thud of something banging against a tree followed by the sound of wood being sliced. She blinked as her eyes adjusted to the darkness. Getting out of her sleeping bag Ruby followed the noises and found Jaune tossing Gan Jiang and Mo Ye at a tree. She couldn't help but notice the wear and tear of the tree along with the marks left by his weapons. More importantly she noticed Jaune's shirtless body, his muscles glistened in the moonlight as sweat dripped down his body. Jaune panted as sweat dripped down his face.

Jaune: Damn it... not good enough. I need to practice on an actual target.

Ruby saw the bruises and scars on his body. The bags under his eyes indicative of his restless nights training.

Ruby: Jaune... why do you push yourself so much?

Jaune sat up against the tree as he panted.

Jaune: I refuse... to be useless.

Jaune hung his head as his began to shut on their own. Ruby slowly approached the blonde and ran her hand across his body. She felt the numerous scars along his body and sighed.

Ruby: Please rest for now. I'll take the next watch.

Ruby sat beside him, she would make sure the boy was safe.

/ / /

The sun rose as Ruby felt a hand on her shoulder. She slowly opened her eyes and yawned as she saw Jaune in front of her.

Ruby: Oh... good morning Jaune.

Jaune: Jeez, did you really sleep out here? I thought I told you I could keep watch.

Ruby blushed a little, remembering the sight she saw.

Ruby: S-Sorry, I was just... worried.

Jaune stood up and put on his jacket.

Jaune: It's fine. Pack up so we can get a move on.

Ruby nodded and ran off to help Ren and Nora pack their things. After Jaune put out what was left of the fire the four were back on the trail. The trek to Mistral would be a long and dangerous journey.

Ruby: So... Jaune, how come you don't talk about your past.

Nora: Ruby! You don't just ask an orphan about their past!

Ruby: I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-

Jaune: I'm not an orphan. My parents are... probably out there. I just... don't have the best relationship with my family, especially my dad.

Ren tilted his head in confusion.

Ren: Huh? Why's that?

Jaune: Well... my family wasn't exactly fond of the idea of me becoming a hunter.

Ruby: Ah... I see, I didn't realize that was the case... but then how are you so good at fighting?

Jaune pondered Ruby's questioned.

Jaune: Well... when I was 12 I... ran away. I managed to find someone willing to train me.

There was a long silence before Jaune continued.

Jaune: I... don't regret my actions. To be free... one must give up something in return. For me... that was my chances at a normal life.

Nora: Is that... really what you believe?

Jaune, nodding: It's what I've always believed. Freedom means something different to everyone... but we all must sacrifice something to achieve it.

Silence engulfed the group as they followed the trail.

/ / /

A few hours passed when the four heard the sound of falling trees. They instinctively followed the sound and found the Geist Grimm possessing some boulders. Ren, Nora, and Ruby looked at Jaune before nodding. Ruby used her semblance to close the distance between her and the Grimm. She attempted to shoot it only to find it ineffective.

Despite the Grimm's size it was quite fast and swatted at Ruby, missing by a hair. Nora and Ren shot at the Grimm and provided cover for Jaune as he hit the Grimm with Gan Jiang.

Jaune: Damn it... Gan Jiang isn't heavy enough to do any damage.

So far the only one doing any damage was nora with her grenade launcher.

Jaune: Nora! Hammer!

Nora grinned as her weapon switched into its hammer form and she gripped the handle. Hitting the ground she was able to launch herself into the air towards the Grimm. She laughed hysterically as she hit the Grimm's "arm" and shattered it.

Jaune: Alright!

As Jaune cheered the Geist simply replace its arm with a nearby tree and swatted Jaune away.

All: Jaune!

Jaune: Gah!

Air escaped the boy's lungs as his back hit a tree. Jaune looked and Mo Ye before looking at his team struggling to fight. An idea had finally crossed his mind.

Jaune: Ren, Nora, Ruby cover me!

The three nodded as the shot at the Grimm. Nora destroyed any of the attacks that almost hit Jaune. As he got close enough he jumped onto the Grimm's "arm" and tightened his grip on Mo Ye. He managed to get the blade under the Grimm's face and grabbed the rope.

Jaune: Now I've got you.

The boy jumped backwards and pulled the rope as hard as he could, ripping the Grimm's "face" off the boulders. Jaune panted as soon as he landed and grabbed Mo Ye's handle.

Jaune: That... took way too long.

Ren: At least we won…

Ren's voice trailed on as everyone caught their breaths. As soon as Jaune was able to walk again he led everyone back on the trail.

/ / /

The group would eventually come across a town.

Ruby: Finally! A town! I need a shower.

Ruby let out a sigh of relief.

Jaune: I'll go ahead and look for a blacksmith. I need to make some upgrades to Gan Jiang.

Jaune walked off deeper into the town as he folded the map and put it away.

Nora: Alright! Ruby and I will look for a bath house.

Nora dragged Ruby along with her and Ren sighed as he followed behind.

After a few minutes the four met back up and the town entrance.

Jaune: Alright, I got a few good recommended blacksmiths. Once I upgrade my weapon we can head back on the road.

Nora: No! We're heading to the bath house. We all need a bath.

Nora complained to which Jaune face palmed.

Jaune: Fine, I'm gonna go get an upgrade first though.

Nora reluctantly followed and so did the other two. As the four enter the weaponsmith they're met with a burly man.

Weapon smith: Ah, hello there. What can I do for you?

Jaune placed Mo Ye and Gan Jiang onto the counter and pointed at the 20 ounce head of Gan Jiang.

Jaune: I need a heavier head for this part of my weapon. It's twenty ounces right now... I want to make it much heavier I'm thinking... a pound and a half (680 grams).

The weapons smith looks at the Meteor Hammer.

Weapon smith: Hm... I suppose I could do that. Do you have the material necessary and the lien?

Jaune placed four ounces worth of steel onto the counter.

Jaune: Is this enough?

Weapon smith: That oughta do it. I'll get this all melted down and prepared for you.

The weaponsmith takes the head of Gan Jiang and the steel off the counter and into the back. The four wait and Ruby decides to break the silence.

Ruby: So... why do you want to make your weapon heavier?

Jaune: ... Back at the forest I could barely do any damage. We'll be coming across more and more dangerous Grimm. If they're all as tough as the one we just faced then... I have to be able hit harder than ever before.

Ren nodded a long as he took in the information.

Ren: But if you can't hit as fast that extra weight becomes useless.

Jaune: I can keep up, don't worry.

The weapon smith came back, carrying a large steel ball.

Weapon smith: Here, I went ahead and smoothed it down for you.

Jaune took the ball and attached it to the rope of his weapon. Before the four could leave Ruby placed Crescent Rose on the counter.

Ruby: I have a request.

Ruby places Pyrrha's armor onto the counter.

Ruby: Melt this armor down and make some engravings into my weapon for it.

The stern look on Ruby's face was one of pain. Someone who had lost something or someone close. The weapon smith nodded and took the armor and Crescent Rose into the back. 

A few hours pass before he returns with Crescent Rose now donning a spiral pattern of gold a rose on both sides near the trigger.

Weapon smith: I hope this satisfies you. You kids stay safe. First time services are on the house.

Jaune and Ruby nod as they follow Ren and Nora out of the shop.

/ / /

Nora, stretching: Jeez, now can we head to the bath house?

Jaune sighs before reluctantly agreeing.

Jaune: Fine, where is this bath house. My body could use the relaxation."

Nora bounced with excitement as she led the group to the bath house.

Jaune's expression appeared agitated as he read the sign outside of the bath house.

Jaune: Mixed... bathing? Couple's discount? Are you serious?

Nora: I am dead serious. You said it yourself, we need to save money wherever we can.

Jaune looked back at Ren and Ruby.

Jaune: And... you two are okay with this?

Ren, shrugging: I don't mind.

Ruby however shifted a little as she blushed.

Ruby: W-Well maybe I'm having a few second thoughts.

Nora playfully slapped Ruby's back.

Nora: Nonsense! You're the one who said we should go here!

Ruby: I-I guess...

Ruby pouted as Nora began to push the three into the bath house where they're greeted by a young woman at the counter.

???: Welcome! I hope you four enjoy your bath!

Four: Reese!?

Reese: Eep! Uh... h-hey didn't expect to see any more familiar faces.

Jaune: Why are you working a bath house?

Jaune tried to stall and get out of this situation.

Reese: It's uh... I'm here visiting some old friends. Haven's classes are out at the moment so I thought I'd try to make some extra lien.

Reese shifted as she rubbed the back of her head and chuckled nervously.

Nora: Right, we're just gonna go on in now.

Nora began to push the other three.

Reese: Um... showers are separate... and uh make sure to get the towels.

Nora rolled her eyes before grabbing four towels and handing one to the others.

/ / /

In the locker room Jaune and Ren were undressing, Ren's slim and slender build was in stark contrast with Jaune's more lean build. Whereas Jaune's body was covered in scars Ren's was smooth and unsullied.

Ren: ... How'd you get those scars?

Jaune folded his clothes and placed them in the locker.

Jaune: I don't skimp out when it comes to training.

Ren winced as he imagined what kind of training can do that to a man's body.

Ren: I suppose the look suits you.

Jaune: It wasn't about whether it suited me or not. I had to get stronger if I wanted to survive.

There was a long silence as Ren took in his leader's words. The two entered the shower area, finding it to be unusually empty. Apart from the emptiness the two washed their body before entering the bath.

/ / /

Nora and Ruby entered the locker room. Nora gave Ruby a smug look as they undressed.

Nora: So, you excited?

Ruby's face was absolutely flushed.

Ruby: Sh-Shut up... I'm not... maybe a little.

Nora: Think you'll be able to get a peek?

Ruby was absolutely flustered as she remembered when she saw Jaune shirtless in the forest. With shaky hands she managed to place her clothes in the locker and followed Nora into the shower room.

/ / /

Ren and Jaune entered the bath, a towel wrapped around their waists. At the same time Nora and Ruby entered the bath, their bodies wrapped in a towel. Whereas Ruby's body was small and petite with a narrow waist Nora's was almost the opposite her curves being accentuated by the towel.

Nora: Yoo-hoo, over here!

Nora called out to the two boys as she waved at them. Jaune blushed as he saw the girls. Attempting to hide his embarrassment he sunk into the water as the girls entered the bath with them.

Nora: Looks like we have the place all to ourselves, huh?

Nora moved closer to Ren who was seemingly calm about this entire interaction.

Ruby: W-wow, you uh.. you look good, Jaune.

Ruby made her way closer to Jaune and placed a hand on his arm as he sat up.

Jaune: ... Y-You look nice too, Rubes.

Jaune and Ruby's faces were almost as red as tomatoes. Whether from the heat of the bath or their own emotions the two hormonal teens couldn't help but get closer to each other.

Ruby: You know... Weiss sure has good tastes.

Ruby moved even closer. Were she a little taller her shoulders would be touching Jaune's.

Ruby: You look good with wet hair.

Jaune: Th-Thanks...

He could barely get his words out. Jaune didn't mind Ruby's company far from it. He did however know that he should keep his actions in check. Both him and Ruby were growing teens, their hormones were all over the place. Should he give Ruby the wrong idea who knows what can happen.

Ren and Nora were seated directly across Jaune and Ruby. Unlike the blond and petite though Ren and Nora seemed to be perfectly comfortable being next to each other. It almost looked like they were both asleep.

Jaune: Ruby... don't you think you're kinda too close?

Ruby: ...Jaune I've been told to seize any oppurtunity I can. I... I want to make the most of my travels with you... please.

Jaune's eyes widened in surprise at the girl's confession.

Jaune: W-What are you saying? Ruby I... I don't think that's...

His voice trailed on as the girl started getting closer and bolder with her actions. She placed her hand on his thigh as she inched forward. Their breaths grew heavy as her hand snuck under his towel.

Jaune: Ruby... we shouldn't... we shouldn't do this...

Ruby: Why not...

Ruby's words were heavy, and she showed no signs of backing down. She wanted this, and she knew Jaune was too pent up to even say no to her advances.

Without a second thought Ruby's lips met the boy's. Jaune wrapped his arms around the girl now straddling his lap as she placed her hand on his chest for support. Her lips tasted like strawberries... he loved it. The kiss felt like an eternity, and when their lips separated they both struggled to catch their breath.

Jaune: Ruby... we should stop.

Ruby shook her head as she wrapped her arms around Jaune's neck, and she pulled him in for another kiss. This time the kiss was more intimate. Their tongues began to explore each other's mouth. He placed one hand on the back of Ruby's head and the other on her lower back. Ruby moaned into the kiss as Jaune began to grow bolder. Their lips separated once more to catch their breaths.

Jaune: H-Hold on... maybe we should wait until we're somewhere more private?

Ruby couldn't even speak with how amazed she was at Jaune's performance. She could simply nod as she got off the boy's lap.

/ / /

After waking up Ren and Nora the four left the bath house. While Ren and Nora felt refreshed Jaune and Ruby were... feeling something in their lower body. They were definitely gonna have to continue after later on the road.

As they traveled Nora walked beside Ruby and whispered to her with a smug look.

Nora: You got pretty bold at the bath house. You're lucky Ren was asleep. Perhaps you should invite me next time?

Ruby blushed at Nora's words. There is definitely more for her to look forward to than she thought.

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[she-who-rules]

@jason-todd-red-hood-suggestions

Jason was leaving the Gotham ren fair, dressed in a wonder woman blue tunic he made from an old shirt, basic arm and leg wraps also made from the fabric of an old shirt hem, a pair of his old and busted up leather boots stained with real blood and scorch marks from running away from explosions, and reddish brown harem pants tucked into the boots with the leg wraps around the knees. On his belt he has many small weapons peace tied to his belt, including but not limited to his basic combat knife, a grapple hook, red bat shaped shurikens, kunai, and a crossbow on his back. He had a lot more weapons hidden on him but that didn't need to be advertised, even if his belt is a literal meteor hammer. He was just about to get into Roy's car when a portal opened up beneath him and he fell face first into a bog

“Uh…” Impa is out gathering some supplies when she hears the splash. “Are you alright?” She calls to the man in the bog.

[astro-nomaly]

GUYS I HAVE MORE

This is all @ren-cerati's fault bc now I have Lore for the Ninjago x IDWBAMG au (Idk what to call it... I don't just wanna say IDWBAG and replace 'girl' with boy or whatever bc that's basic as hell. Much to consider) anyways this has fucking lore now

This au is way more accurate to IDWBAMG instead of ninjago bc I ADORE the space aesthetic it has going on and it's the perfect excuse to inflict everybody with Space Aesthetic Disease. So canonically to IDWBAMG Hoshi is a Real Star From Actual Space, and in keeping with that, so is Wu! Wu is a neutron star and Garmadon is a black hole - not so coincidentally these are the two possible outcomes of a supernova - and FSM is the hypothetical population 3 star. Population 3 stars aren't confirmed real, but scientists believe they were the very first types of stars after the big bang and created the first 26 elements. So. Yea :D I love space sm. Anyways idk what the fuck FSM is doing but Wu and Garmadon both gave themselves more human forms so they didn't explode everything on earth. I'm assuming that Devoid is trapped in some weird hell dimension in IDWBAMG so that's what I'm doing to Garm sorry man you got too hungry D: anyways, Wu is the one who conscripted the Magical Girls to fight darkness or whatever. No, not magical boys. Magical Girls. It's the job title gender doesn't play a factor

So in THIS ONE (I'm crazy) I hype these fuckers up so much it's crazy. Every magical girl is basically half celestial object. Lloyd is half star (he's a protostar rn but he'll grow to be a whole constellation eventually and we're gonna pretend that that's how stars work) despite his dad being a black hole, bc celestial genetics are weird like that. Morro is half nebula (which is literally just a crazy amount of dust in space that looks pretty lol) but died when he flunked out of Magical Girl-dom (he literally just went to college and couldn't balance his schedule anymore). Being half-nebula, he didn't pass on but he did turn into a bat made out of nebula dust that follows Lloyd around like Hoshi in canon IDWBAMG

The rest of the ninja team!! The creator of IDWBAMG, I believe, confirmed that a member of Aika's team died and that's why she doesn't want to be a magical girl anymore. If that's true, Zane's the dead one. Anyways, they're all also half-celestial body.

Kai is half sun and Nya is half moon (Ray was half-sun and Maya was half-moon. Celestial dna doesn't get watered down through the generations so they're both also half-sun and moon) and we're going to pretend that the sun isn't just a star. There is a difference in this world and no the sun isn't more powerful (though it's pretty close, suns don't have star life cycles and don't evolve or wtv). Cole is half gas giant, Zane is half comet (which are made of ice) and Jay is half meteor (which, yes, are their own celestial body despite irl being asteroids that entered earth's atmosphere. i didn't say this was scientifically accurate) idk if I wanna put Pix in this but if she is she would be half asteroid (WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM METEORS IN THIS AU) or half exoplanet

Harumi is gonna be Eclipse, and honestly idk if I wanna make her like. also half-moon but specifically the dark half of the moon OR if I wanna do the technically canon thing of Garm just giving her moon powers (he's a black hole, so... how's that work?) she totally thinks she's the romantic endgame, she is not. Idk if I wanna make Brad some flavor of celestial either. Maybe I could make him just straight up Earth but it makes very little difference for a while since they're on Earth. I usually make him super plain to contrast Lloyd's divinity but honestly this would be a great excuse to make him magical as well (also smth smth earth orbits a star we're gonna ignore that I said suns and stars are two different things in this au) I think I wanna put Akita in here as well?? Just for flavor. She would be half-moon though. If the Overlord is in this au, he's a primordial black hole (hypothetical black hole that formed early after the big bang)

Yes they still have their elemental powers they're just based more on their celestial heritage than anything else. Yes the uniform is non-negotiable and they're constantly sparkling. Yes they do have a measure of control over their outfits and they totally fuck around with em for fun. Yes Misako boned a black hole. Yap session over

[lxrd-ren]

Don't wanna jinx anything by rooting for a specifc person, so,

(Reworked) Symbols for future winners:

Jimmy - Blackhole (Saw some other posts suggest this, and the largest blackhole discovered is called 'Phoenix A*'. This specific black hole is also the only one that allows large amounts of stars, Scotts symbol, to form)

Tango - Meteor☄️ (Pretty simple, he's commonly associated with fire and they are only called meteors whilst they are off the ground. He has lost his final life to fall damage for the past two seasons, making him a meteorite for those previous seasons)

BigB - Eclipse🌑 (Has teamed / allied with Pearl + Grian, or, the moon and the sun. An eclipse occurs because of both the moon and the sun. Plus eclipses are hella cool)

Skizz - Supernova (Very intense, and supernovas also are responsible for creating and spreading materials needed for future stars and planets, which fits Skizz both with how he always motivates others, and how the first affirmation he did in Limited Life was to Martyn, who went on to win the whole season. You could say he created a planet if you see Martyns symbol as Mars)

Lizzie - Nothern Lights / Aurora Borealis (Just seemed fitting)

Bdubs - Mercury (smallest planet, and typically depicted as green, like his mossy skin)

Etho - Comet🌠 / Jupiter🪐 (The god of comets, Auahitūroa, is the origin of fire, and we all know how fire has plagued etho; wool fort burnt down, trees kept being set on fire and burning down, Etho and Joel lost their final life to lava, etc. Jupiter has the 'Great red spot', like Ethos red eye and has many moons, like Etho has many alliances)

If Lizzie + Joel Have A Joint Win - Venus (In tarot cards, venus is featured in the card titled 'The Lovers'. The planet is also a symbol for the goddesses of love, Aphrodite and Venus)

Gem - Quasar (Very bright and considered a supermassive blackhole, which is very fitting considering her pvp skills)

Mumbo - Pulsar (very strong magnetic fields, and are hella fast, like how Mumbo does not stop moving in-game)

Ren - Uranus (see @thestarrysparrow 's post)

Joel - Nebula🌌 (Nebulas are created from a dying star, which is Scott's symbol)

Impulse - Universe (Universes are made up of many celestial objects, like how his alliance this season is made up of winners that have those celestial objects as their symbols, such as Scott/Stars, Pearl/Moon and Cleo/Pluto)

(Due to the image limit I haven't done Joel, Ren or Impulses images)