#so up it goes

[getvalentined]

[neoptolemid]

Haunted Kassandra

[astrolotte]

A small, semi-hypothetical story for my Creatures of Fairywood Forest AU, a FOP AU where fairies are tiny, Tinkerbell-esque creatures more in line with fairy mythology both new and old.

In this story, Periwinkle, having been long since captured by Dev & Dale Dimmadome, contemplates why he doesn't just leave during a golden opportunity to do so.

More info about the AU here.

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Periwinkle breathed in, shaky and slow.

He, at his core, was a being that craved the outside. Just as any other fairy did. Flying through branches, snacking on flowers, resting with his back against the cool grass. Staring up at the trees, or even better - the bright blue sky.

He hadn't felt that in a while.

Even as he laid back now, with the grass and the sky he so adored, he still didn't. He was miserable. Being out here and knowing he couldn't leave… it was almost worse. It was like he had a hole in his chest, and all the joy he had managed to gather in his time being captured by the Dimmadomes was just leaking out onto the bright environment.

Why didn't he just take the opportunity now?

"So the Crimson Shin is the Crimson Chin's other clone, and he was introduced in 2009."

It would be easy enough to leave.

"Apparently they're gonna introduce him in the next movie, which I'm super excited for."

To just… go.

"He's sort of a misunderstood villain-turned-hero, so he'll probably be evil for this one, but hopefully they'll redeem him pretty quickly! I like him better as a hero."

Honestly, it was selfish to stay. He had family and friends that cared about him, who surely wanted him back home.

Periwinkle turned his head, looking at Dev, bright as a firefly. His hands moved as he talked, rambling on and on about something called 'The Crimson Chin'. A comic book and movie series, he said. Periwinkle thought that he had heard Timmy talk about something similar before, though last he heard it didn't have this much lore. It was honestly a bit overwhelming.

He seemed happy to talk, though, so Periwinkle listened.

… But, again…

It would be so easy. All he'd need is a little glamour. Drop a fake Periwinkle in his place and start flying away as Dev's lost in his ramble.

"Some people online were saying that they should introduce another character, because that trope is kinda overused."

The O-Pairs would be able to spot him through the lie, as he had already figured out. But if he used magic to sap the electricity from them, Dev wouldn't be able to know which way he went, even if he did notice.

"I dunno, I like it though…" Dev shifted his legs, pulling them closer to his body. "It's nice to think that even clones made solely to be evil can be redeemed. Y'know?"

He could do so many things. Use a powerful gust of wind to knock him over. Make the plants grow to tie him up. Start a fire that distracts them. He could use animal magic to make Dev forget! He was a powerful enough fairy to influence humans, and at this point he was sure that everyone would understand why he broke the rules!

"It'd be nice, at least," Dev sighed, ripping grass out of the ground. The O-Pair buzzed away beside him. “If that could…”

He checked his phone with one hand, mouth twitching downward. Periwinkle sat up.

"You okay, kid?"

"Yeah, I-" he yanked harder, pulling a whole wad of them out. "It's time to go. Curfew, you know. I'm sure Dad's missing me!"

He chucked the blades of grass at the ground, only seeming to get more mad when they made absolutely zero impact. Periwinkle's wings twitched.

"You- I- ugh!" Dev shoved his phone back in his pocket, with enough force that it would absolutely have ripped if it were like the leaves that adorned Periwinkle's body. "I can't- grr."

He hadn't been with the Dimmadomes for very long, but he already knew full well that Dale wouldn't be missing him at home. He never was. That's why he didn't even know about these outings, about Dev letting Periwinkle see the sun.

Periwinkle fluttered over, landing on Dev's shoulder.

"Wanna tell me more about the Crimson Chin as you walk home? Just pretend you're on one of those 'calls' or something."

Dev stared off into the distance. When Periwinkle followed his gaze, he only saw a child playing with their parent. He didn't usually regret his tiny size, but…

"Yeah, alright," Dev muttered. "Remember to hide."

"Already on it, kid," Peri said, slipping into the jacket's hood. "You were talking about the Crimson Shin in the upcoming movie?"

He felt Dev start walking as he snuggled in, movements slow.

"Uh, yeah," he said. "Yeah, so, he's definitely not my favorite, but he's one of the better ones, and that's why…"

Peri listened. That’s all he could do. Even as his mind still strayed elsewhere…

Truly, it was the perfect opportunity. Why hadn't he left?

[daisyishedwig]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Glee Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Blaine Anderson/Sebastian Smythe Characters: Blaine Anderson, Sebastian Smythe, Burt Hummel Additional Tags: Skank Blaine Anderson, Sebastian Smythe Goes to William McKinley High School, Caring Sebastian Smythe, Protective Blaine Anderson Series: Part 1 of i fear that they already got all the best parts of me Summary:

Sebastian Smythe’s mother is his best friend. But when she dies in an accident, Sebastian is shipped from Paris, France to Lima, Ohio to live with his father. His State’s Attorney father thinks the all-boys school Dalton would provide Sebastian with too many temptations, but the notorious McKinley High School should help straighten him out. Blaine Anderson, the leader of the skanks, offers him a safe space from the bullies who begin to target him. But Blaine is an enigma that Sebastian can’t figure out, or walk away from.

In this part, Sebastian meets Burt Hummel and leaves with many more questions about Blaine than he had before.

I wrote a thing that I maybe should be saving for Seblaine week, but I’m impatient and it’s part of a series, so I’ll hopefully finish another part by the time McKinley day comes up in a few weeks.

[swan2swan]

Whoever conceived and animated this moment, I hope they're doing well and thriving. This is S-rank romance stuff here.

[demi-chimera]

Spent most of my drawing time working out how I want to draw Arabella. I have a few other drawings, but they're mostly just worse versions of what's on here, so I'm not posting them.

[egophiliac]

missed the mark by (looks at calendar) uhhh. hm. but I really wanted to do something for the 5th anniversary! happy five years to these idiots 🎉

[zillychu]

AS I WAS SAYING!!!!!

[cronchy-baguette]

thank you for loving me

[illusioncanthurtme--art]

So... how's outpatient therapy at the mystery shack going?? :')

[theyoungprinceling]

How do strangers perceive you?

Full of golden light

The smell of soup cooking in the other room. Golden hour sunlight peeking in through the windows. Laughter that bounces against the walls and smiles you can't help but mirror. You're easy to approach. Your best feature is probably your smile. You don't mind looking silly if it makes people laugh. You're not easily embarrassed. You're calm and you make people feel at ease. You're a good listener because you really really care what they have to say. People leave every interaction with you feeling just a little bit more loved. You're a kind soul, and people can see that. You mean so much more to people than you know.

[icarusdiesatdawn]

getting a good grade in girl talk

[soapbbox]

In my heart I think tfp would fold under a single genuine compliment, and I feel like D-16 was always liberal with complements sooo

[hinamie]

how many hoodies can i give this kid

[heartorbit]

MWAH!

[duckysprouts]

if you were at your worst, if you’re a villain or a screwup or whatever, there is a goth man dressed as a giant bat who keeps coming after you, bothering you. he sabotages your journey of self destruction over and over. ur ready to give up but he won’t let you. you think, today he won’t come. today he will give up on me too. he never does.