#the bastard children of bones riley

[panther-os]

Bastard Children Update: A Surprise Non-Bastard!

Friendly reminder that this au is entirely me doing whatever I want that I think is plausible, because this one reads a little cracky but I promise it works.

Also for clarification, a bastard or illegitimate child in this au is defined as "a child with anyone you are not in a committed relationship with" rather than "a child born out of wedlock". And also Ghost's dad is one of those bastards (as in personality) who's like "it's not cheating if there's only one committed relationship and all the rest is casual" so he did only have one girlfriend or wife at a time.

Anyways, I had this thought in the shower and the process was something like

Remember that one fic where "Price" isn't Price's original surname, he changed it to the kindly neighbor's after escaping his abusive family?

That was some good shit

Okay but what was his original surname?

John Reilly sounds nice

Wait, Riley belongs to another character already

WAIT

Price = bastard big brother????

And then this is what I cobbled together:

Laswell set up an alert for whenever Simon's DNA comes up in the results of a test, that way she can see if it's something innocent or someone getting Too Close to the identity of The Ghost (TM)

They have to run Price's DNA for insert reason here (maybe something something testing for something else and the lab has some deal with law enforcement in the fine print that's supposed to help catch criminals or something) and it comes back with Ghost (and the others) as a 25% match, which is typically grandparents, grandchildren, auncles, niblings, and half-siblings

Price is only three years older than Ghost and he's operating on the assumption it's a mistake, but he's doing his due-diligence and calls his sister to see if there's any family secrets

Turns out his mum is originally from Manchester, she was married and had his older sister there, then she got divorced, got "an evil ex-boyfriend", fled Manchester in the middle of the night with his sister to her family in Liverpool, met and had a one night stand with his dad before being ready to date again a year or two later (he wasn't ready for serious at the time either and became her close friend before anything else)

Price himself was born a questionable amount of time after the fleeing to Liverpool and one night stand and came out looking almost exactly like his mum, so they just crossed their fingers and prayed his dad was also his bio dad, his mum told his dad, and his older sister is capable of doing math

On a very educated hunch, Price sends his sister a picture of Ghost's dad, and sure enough he's the evil ex-boyfriend

Price never tells Simon this because at the time family was still an armed landmine of trauma for him, so instead he just committed to doing what he was already doing and big brothering the hell out of him

Then Simon's doing better and Cam and the groupchat come along and Price is trying to figure out whether or not to fess up to hiding it from him or if it's too late

Enter Cam being like "we should all do 23 & Me! it's not a perfect science but maybe we can find out if Simon and I have even more half siblings and it would be a fun group bonding thing to find out more about our families"

And, well, Price can't exactly be the only one refusing, that would be suspicious, now the only question is if he tells Simon before the tests or acts surprised or what - and also if it's bad that he kind of wants Gaz or Soap's test results to come with major family drama that eclipses his own

[writingoddess1125]

Birthday Gifts

Simon 'Ghost' Riley x FemReader +OOC

THIS IS A BitterSweet ONE

Previous Triplet Series <<<

⚠️WARNING:⚠️ Saddness, Spoilers, Character Death, Depression, PTSD, Child Birth.

I AM WARNING YOU! THIS IS BITTERSWEET AND IF YOU DONT WANT MW3 SPOILERS LEAVE!

Also if you complain about the Bday I found 3 different birthdays and just picked one- No judging.

You knew this mission would be a hard one for Simon, Leaving you for 3 months to do a final mission before taking his leave to be with you.

"I'll be back- I promise" He had whispered to you, before leaving. It was hard, you were fortunate you were still in the early stages of your pregnancy but it didn't make it easy. Comforting yourself during morning sickness, the ache that seemed to settle over your bones. You counted down the days for your husband's return, as your body swelled with your children.

"Simon?..." You whisper softly, he looked so... beat down in his poster. His hoodie drawn up over his hair and still in a face mask. Something was wrong- You could tell immediately by his body language and how drawn away he was from you-

However it was worth it- You knew he would be back.. He had to.

When you got the message from Price that they would be landing on base in a few hours, you jumped in joy. Getting a nice dinner set and dressing up nicely as you rushed to go pick up your husband. Getting in the old truck which Simon planned to trade in for something new you speed to the close by Marine Base to pick up your husband.

With a quick flash of your badge you waited in the parking lot, scrolling through your phone ready to show off different things you wanted to get the babies.

Hearing the passenger door open you beam ready to kiss and cuddle over your husband but pause. His movements were slow as he sat in the seat not even looking in your direction.

"...Johnny is Gone... we scattered his ashes" He said simply- and your heart shattered for him, understanding immediately what was wrong. Silence after that as you took Simon's hand in your own free one before starting the car and driving the two of you home in silence.

"Baby?" You say softly, the two of you sitting in silence for a moment before he gaze a uneasy sigh.

You had to pick up the peices that night, and the night after and for the next few days... Simon feeling guilt in his heart and regret- Swearing he could have done more, he could have saved him if only... crying in your arms and holding you close as he battled demons in himself.

You knew Simon had delt with the loss of comrades before but never like this.. He set so many regrets on his shoulders, mainly for not being enough.

It took time, but he did reveal why this hit him harder then before- Admitting his final conversation with the Sargent was about his birthday and wanting to knkw Simons. Simon dismissing him of course but Soap begging of course which made the man relent and tell him- Soap snagging his phone to save his birthday so his Lieutenant didn't forget it- It had been a conversation that had warmed his heart secretly making him feel like he was a child again and having made a friend in school.

Only for it to be ripped away days later..

While Simon kept up his normal kindness towards you, you saw the fence he had put back up in his emotions from you. You understood it would take time and eventually come down once again- It took a month for Simon to place his unease away for you, Which you didn't mind since it had been your turn to be a rock for him.

Now hitting your 32 week mark you got Simon back fully- him helping you out in terms of movements as he opened up slowly to you.

And in truth you needed it-

You were HUGE at this point. It was hard to move and the pain was increasing by the day.

Tonight was no exception either, You had been trying to get some rest for the past few hours but couldnt- It was only 11pm and Simon was asleep next to you, lucky bastard- There was pressure on your pelvis and you couldn't move, it having been 3 weeks too long since you could shift your own weight while lying down. Sighing you gently tap Simon away, His eyes opening immediately with instant clearness as he stared at you.

"Im sorry- I just.. I have to pee..and i havent been able to get up in 10 minutes" You said softly, Simon nodding without laughing which you were greatful for as he helped you up and began to help you waddle to the bathroom.

Mid step a gush of liquid rushed down you legs and you almost sobbed right there- Both you and Simon looking at each other and sighing.

"That wasn't pee was it?" He asked, almost hoping it was pee- sadly you shook your head no. Simon nodded and helped you to the toilet before going to get the newly purchased SUV set up. Loading up the bags and three carseats for you as you did your business changed and went to meet him to start the grand adventure to the hospital-

The next few hours were a joy- if hell was a playground.

They were getting you prepped for your C-section and so you'd sat there with Simon waiting as the cramps were eating you alive. You were way too early and they had planned to have your surgery in a few weeks, this however was a awful surprise.

You were leaned against Simon, they had warned him you'd be uncomforble for a while as the drugs worked through your system and they prepped you for surgery.

The doctors rushed in quickly, looking over your charts and the machines tooled up to you.

"We are getting you into surgery now- It seems like the labor was brought on due to your triplets being under high stress and your blood pressure has risen greatly" The doctor said as calmly and carefully as possible- Which did not make you feel calm at all! Simon clearly the same way as in a flash they carted you off. Your eyes as wide as saucers as you were lead into surgery- what could only be described as a tent being placed over your abdomen as they added more drugs to your IV making you feel dizzy.

"How are you holding up?" Simon asked, dressed in the hospital covers that he had rushed on by instruction of the nurses and holding your hand tightly as you stared at him loopy-

"I'm scared-" You whispered, Simon nodding at this in understanding as he kissed your hand. The doctors that surrounded your lower body and proceeded with the surgery, Simon felt his anxiety raise as the familiar scent of copper filled the air but he couldn't see anything. Holding your hand tightly as you both patiently waited-

"Alright, We have the first Baby" The doctor announced, there was a pause for a second before a shrill scream filled the air, a nurse walking around quickly to place the baby in the glass bassinet and began to clean her off. You and Simon watching in total awe at the screaming girl-

"Second on the way" The doctor said quickly, before a second scream happened. Tears running down your cheeks as the second nurse went to clean the baby out as well.

"They are beautiful" Simon mumbled softly as you softly cried, still loopy from the drugs but unable to tear your eyes away from the two screaming bodies.

"First girl is 2.1kg (4lb 11oz) and 40.5 cm (16in), Second Girl 2kg on the dot and 38 cm (15in)" The nurse called out.

2 Minutes after the stroke of midnight a the final baby was lifted from you. Clearly this one begins a bit of a struggle as it wasnt annouced but the cord was wrapped around them-

"Its a boy!" The doctor called out, but his body limp and pale. Tears rolled down your cheeks as you saw the doctors quickly turn away and begin to try and get air in the babies lungs.

Simon was sitting there pale and eyes glossed over, it was like when he first got home after Soap died like he could only see his death and nothing more. His hand holding yours in a iron grip as he didn't move an inch-

The loud cry Seeming to break the spell that hung over the room as the boy was quickly rushed into a bassinet to begin his check over and treatment. Simon taking a breath again as he looked at you, his eyes beginning to return to some way of normal it seemed as he reached a shaking hand over to clear the tears from your cheeks.

"For the boy, 1.8kg (4lb 1oz) and 38cm (15 in)" The nurse called out, The bassinet being brought to your side as you saw your three squirming babies scream out at the world. You sobbing silently and watch in awe, Simon kissing your cheek as he couldn't tear his eyes away either.

"We are going to stitch you up and send you to recovery, Dad wanna come with us?" The nurse asked, Simon looking at you and you nodded- already feeling the narcotics pulling you into a forced sleep.

"Okay.."

The next hour was truthfully a blur for both of you. The babies being carted in and out, you bring pumped up with more drugs and Simon in a daze that in one day he was a father to three children..

The nurses asking him questions and lead him away from you to the nursery area were he could hold his kids while you rested. Having him scrubbed down and in cleans as he was seated in the clean room to hold each of his children, Holding both girls as he marveled at them- they looked so much like you.. A perfect mix between the two and in his eyes the most beautiful girls in the world.

"What about feedin's?" Simon asked his exhaustion making his accent stronger, especially after noting the lack of baby bottles. The nurse giving a sympathetic smile to the new father.

"They are on a feeding tubes" She said softly and pointed to the machine one of many attached to the tiny newborns.

Simon sat there, holding the little boy finally. Sadness in his eyes as he stared at the tiny Lad, smaller then his sisters and having barely survived the hard birth as the nurses told him, the tiny tube that was taped on his face didnt help Simons thoughts either.

The girls were asleep in the glass bassinet on the other side of him, He sat there holding the boy who had just been laid in his arms and sighing softly... the flashes of his own father going through his mind as doubt ate at his soul, Tommy as well- How he would be as a father.. what it truly ment to be one.

Jumping from his thoughts his phone started to buzz, not wanting to wake the babies he pulled it out quickly and silenced it- Seeing it was a reminder for something... His eyes widening at the text.

'November 12th 01:07am 🧼 Birthday'

"Son of a Bitch" Simon said with a sad laugh, shaking his head as he remembered his comrade and the request of a birthday gift from the Lieutenant.

"Couldnt let me forget could you?.." Simon said softly, tears welling in his eyes as he stared back at his little boy and held him closer. "Happy Birthday to you then..."

♡ Hazel Grace Riley - November 11th 11:56pm

♡ Rose Ann Riley - November 11th 11:59pm

♡ John 'Johnny' Scott Riley - November 12th 12:01am

[hotchscotchh]

Are We On a Date Right Now?

Hi! This is my first time writing anything that’s not for a grade hehe That being said, I would really appreciate any and all feedback :) I wasn’t exactly sure where to start with this so I took a prompt that I found in a post by @wishiwasanavenger-archive​ . I think I might write a few more oneshots with these prompts.

Prompt: “Are We On a Date Right Now?”

Pairing: Aaron Hotchner x Spencer Reid

Warnings: Mentions of child abduction, fluff

Word count: 1.7k

Read on AO3

Sequel

It had been a long case. Four children had been abducted from the same street, leaving the team to deal with four extremely emotional sets of parents who meant well, but got in the way of the investigation.

They got lucky this time, though. Well, lucky may not be the right word. The kids were alive, families reunited, but the lasting damage on those kids… It was too much for Spencer to think about. These cases always got to him, more so after finding the truth about Riley Jenkins.

Hotch looked up from his work to check on his teammates. He always felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility for them, no matter where they were. Especially Reid. He noticed Spencer staring into space out the jet window, looking as if a light breeze might push the tears from his eyes. Hotch knew that Spencer often retreated into himself after a difficult case such as this, and it would result in Spencer refusing to reach out to anyone and him harboring his emotions. This meant someone would have to reach out to him.

Hotch slid out of his seat and into the one opposite Spencer. Looking at the man in front of him, he couldn’t believe that this is what had come of the kid Gideon had brought him. “Reid,” he whispered, trying to get his attention without waking any of his sleeping teammates. Reid startled and made eye contact before looking away and wiping the tears from his eyes. Hotch had every intention of starting a conversation with Reid and working through this issue on the spot, but when he went to speak, all that came out of his mouth was “come to dinner with me tonight.” Spencer looked up at his boss with wide eyes, surprised at the request, and nodded, not trusting that his voice wouldn’t break if he spoke. Hotch smiled at him and relaxed back into his seat.

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The jet landed at 3 am, but Aaron had every intention of holding true on his plans with Spencer. Once they were both settled in the front of Hotch’s SUV, heat all the way up because December in Virginia is cold, Aaron asked Spencer where he wanted to go for dinner. “There’s this super good Indian restaurant. It’s a little ways away, but it’s open 24 hours and they have amazing chicken tandoori. If that’s ok with you, of course,” he had replied, blushing. Aaron knew of the place Spencer was talking about, he had heard him talking to Seaver and Morgan about it a few weeks before, and immediately looked it up. Hotch decided tonight sounded like a wonderful night to be eating Indian at 3 am and smiled and put the car in reverse in lieu of responding.

Reid rambled about who knows what the whole way to the restaurant, and Hotch just smiled. He loved hearing Spencer ramble happily, it always seemed like the man was completely in his element. When they stopped at a stoplight Hotch finally looked over at Spencer and decided that maybe watching was better than just listening. It was in that moment that Hotch realized that this little crush he had on his subordinate may be getting out of hand.

Entering the restaurant, Hotch held the door open for Reid, telling him to find them a seat, he would order for them. Reid smiled back at him shyly, looking please that Hotch knew him well enough to be able to place their order without asking what he wanted. Hotch stepped up to the counter and placed an order for two servings of chicken tandoori, assuming that if it was good enough for Spencer, it was good enough for him. He looked around to find Reid, deciding that if he didn’t start their conversation about the case now, he probably wouldn’t.

Sitting down, he looked at Reid and said, “talk to me.” “About what,” Spencer replied attempting to appear as if he had no idea what his boss was talking about. Aaron gave him a look that said that Spencer should know exactly what he meant, and he did. He just wasn’t sure if he was ready to talk about it. Spencer finally heaved a sigh and broke their eye contact, having lost the intense stare down that had begun between them. “I’m not exactly sure what bothers me so much about these cases,” he began. “It’s not like I’ve been through anything that allows me to relate to the victims, nor do I have any children of my own to imagine in their place. I don’t know what the reason is Hotch, but I do know that these cases take so much out of me that I can’t let myself feel right now or I’m going to break down.” Hotch vaguely heard their order number being called in the background. He waited until Spencer made eye contact with him again and silently stood, motioning for Spencer to follow him. He grabbed their order and walked out. After securing their food in the back seat of the car, he rounded the front of it coming around to stand in front of Spencer. Spencer was beginning to worry that he had said something wrong when Hotch pulled him into a bone crushing hug, placing his hand on the back of Spencer’s neck. “Let go, Spencer. You can feel. I’m not going to judge you for breaking down. It’s okay to be upset, you don’t always need to have a reason. These cases get to all of us, whether we are able to relate to them or not. Children are so innocent, they do no wrong, but these monsters still do unthinkable things to them. Remember that we are the ones that have the privilege of hunting the bastards and putting them in jail. It’s okay to be upset.” It was then that Spencer finally hugged Hotch back, holding onto him as if he were the only thing anchoring him to this reality, succumbing to his tears.

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After that night, Aaron realized that Spencer rarely let himself feel like that. He didn’t allow himself to let out the pent-up feelings of anger, grief, and sorrow for the victims of these cases. He decided that he had to be the one to help him let them go. Shared meals became a regular thing for them. They made a habit of going out for lunch together at least once a week and going to dinner to talk things through after particularly rough cases. Hotch even made an effort to invite Spencer to do things with him and Jack, like going to the museum, or the zoo. Aaron could tell that Reid appreciated having an excuse to not be locked up by himself in his apartment, and Jack loved having a walking encyclopedia and his own personal magician.

Once Saturday evening, Aaron decided that he was going to attempt to let Spencer know his feelings. He sent a text saying, “Dinner tonight? Just you and me. No work talk.” Spencer had replied, “That sounds absolutely wonderful. Pick me up at 7?” “I’ll be there.”

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Spencer was buttoning his dress shirt when he heard a knock at the door. He had decided that for tonight he wanted to dress more casually than he usually did. Even on his outings with both Aaron and Jack he had opted to wear his usual work clothes. But tonight was different. Aaron had said no work talk. So that meant casual. Spencer had spent a long time thinking about what he was going to wear. He even considered calling Penelope or JJ for advice, but he knew they would demand to know where he was going and with who. He wasn’t sure he was ready to tell them about this yet. He wasn’t even sure he knew what “this” really was. In the end, he settled on a lavender dress shirt with the top few buttons left undone and the sleeves rolled up, and a pair of pressed black slacks. He looked at himself in the mirror one last time before taking a deep breath and going to open the door. When the door was fully opened and he got a good look at his superior, they were both breathless. Hotch was dressed in a similar fashion, his usual work getup without the tie and suit jacket. Aaron caught himself staring and looked up to catch Spencer’s eye. “Good evening,” he greeted with a smile. “Ever the gentleman,” Spencer replied, stepping out of the doorway and allowing Aaron to lead him outside. “Where are we going tonight?” “That’s for me to know, and you to inevitably guess five minutes into the drive there,” Aaron answered, feigning annoyance.

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Aaron was right, Spencer did guess. And he was right, of course. Aaron had decided to take him to a small intimate Italian place that Rossi had recommended. When they got there, they talked about anything and everything, except work of course, ranging from JJ’s pregnancy to the topic of the newest paper Spencer was working on. After their meal, they ordered desert. There was a moment after they ordered where the two of them sat in a comfortable silence, contentedly making eye contact, when Aaron rested his hand on top of Spencer’s. Spencer began to move his hand under Aaron’s, and for a brief moment, Aaron had begun to think he made the wrong move. However, Spencer was merely moving his hand to lace his fingers with Aaron’s. “Aaron,” Spencer started. “Spencer,” Aaron replied when Spencer didn’t say anything else. Spencer looked up from their joined hands and said, “Are we on a date right now?” “I sure hope so,” was Aaron’s reply.

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When Aaron walked Spencer up to his apartment that night, they stood before the door holding hands and gazing into each other’s eyes (which they obviously knew was a very cheesy cliché). Aaron brought his hand up to cup Spencer’s cheek and glanced down at his lips before looking back into his eyes and saying, “can I kiss you?” And the only answer Spencer could manage was “please.”

[youralternantpersonality]

Wallflower

Embry x Reader: Wallflower

Anon request: Hey! so I just wanted to do a request. [Paul: He finds reader lost and cold in the forest.] and (if you can) [Embry: Reader was part of Victoria’s army and he imprints with her while they're fighting.] Thanks! I just love your stories.

Warning: Bree was unjustly killed, and I hate S. Meyer for it. The ending is kind of shitty sorry. Also, I feel like it is necessary that I post in hopes that it takes other's minds off of everything that is going on. I know it doesn't do too much, but I hope it helps and does enough.

Paul’s request can be found here

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Y/n POV

I watch everyone in the corner of the room going batshit crazy with hunger. We are cramped up in a warehouse somewhere deep in the southeast side of the docs in Seattle. I was one of the first few victims of Victoria and Riley. I knew what they were up to, and I knew she is playing Riley like a play-toy because I had been watching Victoria closely. Every day, it's someone new, and every day that someone new may end up dying because she starves them until they all go crazy.

Except for me, and that terrifies her.

I have always been the invisible one—the wallflower of every group of friends I had. I was also a runner and observant of everything and everyone. Cautious of everything and everyone. The second I got an inkling that shit was going south, I was gone. It explains my surveillance ability; to see tactical and strategic plans and details of someone and my surroundings. For example, Victoria, she has one goal in mind but changes her pathways every time. Her issue is that she only plans out two different options without thinking of another one. And that’s where she downfalls at. Because the worst thing to do is to be a step behind an obvious move. I know she has warned Riley of me. Both are unknown to what I can do. If I’m honest, if I liked the bitch, I would help her plan on taking down the Cullen.

Plus, if I liked her, I’d also warn her that we are actively watched. I look over to the left side of the roofless room to see four figures with bright red eyes—Three guys and one girl. They’ve came by almost every night for the past 2 weeks, and Victoria and Riley haven’t noticed a thing. And as usual, I make direct eye contact with them, nod my head a hello, and turn back to the room of bastards I’m stuck with. I know how this is going to end for everyone, including me. Death. Without a second thought. And Victoria and Riley, especially Riley, included in that equation. And by the looks of those four, I already know that there’s not a chance in hell I would survive if I was to go out hunting now. They’d kill me in a heartbeat.

I looked over to see the only two people I like in this room of chaos—a small petite girl named Bree and a guy around her age named Louis. Bree was no older than 14, and Louis was 15. It’s sad to see young lives lost and gone for good, thanks to a selfish bitch and her puppy. The second Victoria and Riley brought them in, I took care of them. They’re the youngest of everyone, and I reassured Riley to not go after younger kids if he wants to live another day. He took my threat heavily and never bit another kid under 17.

“Enough!” Macho man Riley screamed. I rolled my eyes and listened anyway. “We leave in an hour. Remember, when you see them, demolish them! They will kill you before you kill them.”

“Oh please,” Sabastian said, flexing his muscles, “They wish they can take me down.”

“With that attitude, you’ll be down in five, maybe ten minutes tops.” Another kid said on the other side. I can’t say he’s wrong.

“Why don’t you say that to my face!” Sabastian called out.

“HEY!” we all look up to see the red queen has finally blessed us with her glory. “Let’s save the fighting for later. Right now, we must prepare to head out. The Cullen’s are dangerous; they will play mind games on you and have you believed in lies. They took my family, and they will take many others if we don’t.” she says, giving a weeping sad story. I roll my eyes at her drama.

“So, what does that have to do with us? Yeah, they took your family, but you took us from ours.” I say. I’m tired of this bullshit with them. The second we leave, I’m out when I know I’m in the clear. I already know that when we land, Riley and Victoria will be nowhere to be found, leaving us for death.

“Excuse me?” Victoria squints her eyes at me. I know she is about to charge at me, so I calm my body language while she tenses hers up. I have always been a threat to her. I was a step ahead of her, always. My mannerism, my inability to not be terrified of her, worries her more than Riley turning on her. And oh, how I love to see this bitch suffer.

“Why should we help you when you killed and took us away from our family. didn’t you technically do the same thing they did to us?” Everyone was quiet. In a millisecond, Victoria took her step forward while I slid to my right just as she was about to grab me. She was fast, but I was a step ahead of her. she looked at me with wide eyes as I smiled.

“Didn’t anyone ever tell you not to underestimate the quiet ones?” I whisper just low enough for her to hear. She straightened herself up and walked towards the front. When she turned back, her eyes were wild with anger, and told us we are leaving. So, like the minions we have to be, we followed her. I wonder if there’s a tree tall enough for me to hid in to watch her get killed.

Embry’s POV

“What goddamn army?” Jake said, talking to the Cullen’s in their lair.

“We believe the Volturi is setting up an army nearby,” Carlisle said.

“I don’t see Aro making the decisions.” Pixie said. Alice? Pixie.

“It has to be Victoria,” Edward said,

“Victoria? Who’s Victoria?” Jake asked.

“A vampire that is after Bella. I killed her mate, trying to protect Bella, and now she is seeking revenge.” Edward replied. Ah, so it’s the human girl's fault. Interesting.

“We’re in,” Jake said, we all nodded, and Bella disagreed for Jacob. The absolute fuck? After planning a time to meet up with the Cullen’s for a “training” session to fight these new-borns, we head home and notify Sam. Needless to say, Sam was pissed but called up Carlisle to set up a meeting time later that morning.

A week later, we are hiding behind the trees waiting for the children of the fields to arrive. Not too long after did everything go down. There were about 25 versus our group of 12. Seth and Jake were up in the mountains with Edward and Bella.

On my call! —Sam

3—We can hear them coming closer and closer.

2—We prepare ourselves in a low crouching position

1—We see the first breakthrough

NOW!

We jump just in time to see the leaches leap over a small hill above us. Not preparing for what was to come did some of them back off slightly. They came from all over, nonstop. I don’t think they were ready for this. I look over to see Esme attempting to fight off two when I ran to help.

Y/N POV

I told Louis and Bree what they were going to do, and they did exactly what I thought. Instead of fighting, we hid behind some bushes since there were no trees nearby. We watched everything go down, and I was happy to see Leo, Thomas, and Krystina fall to their demise. Now, if only they could get Sebast-

“Fuck.” I say, putting Bree and Louis behind me backing away. The two older couple watches us, and I can see they don’t see us as a threat. They look back, and the lady stays behind.

“Who are you?” She asks. I cautiously look at her, making sure Louis and Bree stay behind me.

“I am Y/n, this is Louis and Bree. We are victims of Victoria but refuse to fight. Who are you?” I say,

“I am Esme Cullen,” She looks behind her quickly, “Stay here and do not move.” I nodded my head, and we went back down to a crouching position. We watch closely as the last few people are being killed off while some of the Cullen’s clean up. Esme and the other man who was with her come back to us, and we step forward. Bree and Louis grab my hand, and we slowly walk towards them.

“SAM NO!” I look over to see a giant black wolf charging towards us. I push Louis and Bree towards Esme and duck just as he was about to have his teeth attached to my head. I turn around to see him just look at me and notice another wolf behind him. I start weighing my options when I made eye contact with that other wolf, but I froze. I couldn’t see anyone or anything but the wolf. It was gross, honestly; why the hell would I want to care about a wolf?

“Embry imprinted.” Says one of the guys. The big black wolf looked towards the guy and back at the wolf who was about to walk forward until,

“Leah, look out!” Everyone turned to the silver and white wolf as Sebastian comes up behind her. Before he could do anything, another wolf comes and gets him off her. But before anyone else could react, Sabastian got ahold of the wolf and broke his bones. Thankfully the female wolf finally, killed Sabastian but the young wolf who saved her transformed into a human? What the fuck?

“What the fuck? They’re shapeshifters?” I ask quietly to no one. Soon after, the then naked man was fully clothed, and his friends come from the bushes dressed and grabbed him. Before altogether leaving, I man—lean yet buff. More of an angled sharp face with wide brown eyes looked back at me. It doesn’t take astrophysics to know that that was Embry carrying the injured young wolf.

“They’re coming.” A pixie girl said. Shit. I recollect the only four people who know of us. The guy who called out about Embry looked towards me when I thought of their face.

“You’re the mind reader, aren’t you?” He nods his head. “I don’t know who they are, but they’ve been watching us for weeks. I’ve made eye contact with them constantly, but I’m not stupid enough to actually go and risk my life talking to them.” He looks at me and nods again. Not long after, they come in the most dramatic way possible. They step out of the bushes with their hoods on and in unison flip them back. Dramatic much?

“I see you’ve taken down a great hit. Shocking with the size of them.” The blonde girl said.

“We were fortunate,” Carlisle said.

“You may have known their creator, Victoria.” Mindreader said.

“Edward, if the Volturi knew this was going to happen, they would’ve stopped it. Isn’t that right, Jane?”

“Yes.  I see you saved some.” Jane calls us out.

“They offered their surrender-” Esme explained.

“I’ll be the judge of that. Who are you?” Out of nowhere, a striking hit of pain erupted through us. It was horrifying. “Who created you? Why did you come here?” we screamed louder.

“Please! They’ll tell you everything you want to know.” The pain suddenly stopped.

“I know,” the conniving little bitch, “Answer me.” She says, looking at me.

“I am Y/n, she is Bree, and his name is Louis. Victoria created me, and Riley created them. Victoria only said that we were to avenge her family's death that the Cullen took part in. We had no choice but planned on leaving as soon as possible. Before running into Esme and Carlisle.” As I was speaking, I noticed Jane was looking at Louis strangely. I looked at Louis, and he had a grin on his face. Jane looked back at Bree and me.

“We’ll let you go if one of you surrenders to show proof to our master, Aro.” She says, looking at Louis. The other guys with her are confused until they see where her eyes are leading too. Louis smiles and shrugs his shoulder.

“I’ll do it,” he says while looking at her. Jane smiles and looks at us,

“Then it’s settled. You may roam free, but do anything wrong, you will be caught.” She turns towards the female girl, “I see she’s still human. I bet Caius would like to know that.”

“The date is set.”

“Good, let this be a warning to you. The Volturi doesn’t give second chances.” She looks towards Louis, “Let’s go home, Louis.” She says with a smile. He turns towards Bree and me and hugs us, then speeds off next to Jane.

“Well, that was interesting.” A big guy said. He turned towards Bree and me and said, “Welcome to the family!” then proceeds to pick us both up and hug us.

“Emmett put them down; they’re not toys.” A blonde chick said.

“But, Rosie!”

“NOW, Emmett.” She said. He, begrudgingly, put us down, and patted our head.

“Why don’t we head back to the house, and you can explain to us who you guys are.” Carlisle.

The following week

Bree and I just got back from hunting with Esme and Rosalie when Alice met us halfway home. With some clothes to change into.

“I would suggest putting these on. We have to meet up with the wolves really quick.” She says, shoving clothes in our arms and pushing us into the woods.

“Uh, Alice is there a reason as to why I am wearing waist-high jeans, a crop-top, and some heals. I’m not complaining, just asking for scientific reasons.” I say, stepping out of the trees. Bree comes out with a black and white poke-a-dot dress with a yellow bowtie around the waist with black heals.

“Yeah. Although the dress is cute. And it has pockets!” Bree announces.

“Yes, there is actually. And to receive your answers, come with me.” Alice says before taking off.

“Oh lord, what did she see this time,” Rosalie said, rolling her eyes. We get to a small clearing and wait to see the rest of the Cullen’s and the wolves. As we approach, I see the brown wolf before. I’d recognize his eyes from anywhere.

“Thank you for joining us, girls. Edward will translate for us; they would prefer to stay in their form.” Carlisle said, giving Edward the floor.

“Do you know what imprinting, or in our term, mating means?” Edward asked both Bree and me. We nodded our head, and he continued, “It has come to the realization that both Bree and Y/n have imprinted on Embry and Seth.” Just then, two wolves stepped forward. Bree, without hesitation, went up to the gray-colored wolf and smiled. He did as much as a regular oversized giant bear of a dog could smile. I looked at the brown wolf in front of me, timid and shier than Bree. He took a step towards me, too, until we were in front of each other.

“Can I touch you?” I ask, unsure if he has full control over himself or not. He nods his head and allows me to do so. All I can feel is warmth and soft fur flowing through my fingers. I smile, and they both step into the woods. When they come back, they come as their human forms. Seth easily runs up and hugs Bree and twirls her around. Embry, however, steps up to me and just looks at me. We do nothing but stare at one another until he smiles. I couldn’t help but smile back at him.

“I think we’re good here, guys. She’s decently innocent.” He says, looking back at me and winks. I smile up at him and look around.

“Have fun,” Alice says before taking off with everyone else. I look over at Bree and Seth and see them walking together somewhere away from us. I look up at my mate and ask,

“So, tell me about yourself, Embry.” And we proceed to have a never-ending conversation.

Bonus scene: Narrator POV

A year has gone by, and Embry and I are still happy together. After dealing with the Volturi due to Bella and Edwards's ability to have a kid, and the snitch of a cousin in Denali who tried to get us all killed (snitches get stitches and end up in ditches bitch), Embry and I were finally able to relax. I won't lie, it was hard seeing Louis on that side. And I can tell it was hard for him to see in this fucked up situation, but when they turned to leave, we all got to smile at each other before disappearing into the woods with the rest of the Volturi.

Currently, Embry and I are in my room in Forks. After the war, everyone decided to pack up and leave, and Bree and I promised to visit them wherever they end up being at soon. Bree and I stayed behind because of Embry and Seth, and because with the amount of forest surrounding, it would be better for us since we are still learning to adapt to this diet.

“Hey, Y/n.”

“Yes, my love?” I turn towards Embry and watch him. He seemed worried.

“I love you, and I know you might feel as if this is too much or too soon, but,” he proceeded to take my left hand and slide a small band on it, “will you do me the honors of being my wife?” All I could do was look at the ring. If I could cry, I would. I quickly turn towards him and kiss him.

“Yes. I am fucking in love with you, Embry Call.”

“I love you too, Y/f/n Y/l/n.” Who would’ve thought that I would be lucky enough to land a fantastic guy like him with my fucked-up situation? I can honestly say this was one move I didn’t see coming.

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Cordonian Wags

Part 13 - We are family

In a world full of Professional footballers and their demanding wives- can their football team nicknamed the ‘Cordonian Apples’ succeed? An American female physiotherapist joins the club. Will this cause issues with the footballers wives?

*This series is based on The Royal Romance characters who belong to Pixelberry - AU Plot switch*

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******

Madeleine didn’t attend the meal, neither did Kiara. Instead the women decided to meet up with each other- to drown each other’s sorrow. Madeleine always believed that she had full control over her relationship with Leo and that he would never actually provide her with divorce papers.

“The bastard is divorcing me Ki, that Brooks girl has caused all of this. Why aren’t you as angry as I am? She stole your man and now her sister has stolen mine.”

“What can I do Maddy? The fake pregnancy didn’t help me keep him. He looks at her like he used to look at me. And Leo will just be bluffing. Unlike Riley she has a life in the states.”

Madeleine began to think, maybe Kiara was right. Maybe Leo just had lust for this woman- she may not be his usual one night stand but she didn’t belong in cordonia, neither did Riley Brooks.

“Kiara, if we hold on- we may get our men back. Riley is only contracted to one season, if we convince Constantine to not renew that contract you will get Drake back and I’ll be able to keep my husband.”

*****

Olivia returned home, Liam and Leo had waited up for her. The journey back was silent- Olivia just kept repeating Reginas words in her mind. She had a suspicion about who the secret love child was- but needed the two brothers to help her confirm if it could be accurate.

Storming through the door, she held onto the doorframe removing her heels- walking into the kitchen she poured herself a glass of wine. The two men joined her.

“So?” They both waited eagerly for Olivia to elaborate. She liked to keep people waiting and guessing when she had gossip- which frustrated everyone.

“How would you both feel about having another brother?” They both looked at each wondering how drunk she was. Noticing their bewildered expressions- she shook her head.

“Regina was very quiet. Not her usual self. I think Xavier is your brother. As a result of one of your father’s many affairs.”

******

Drake woke up, still holding on to Riley. He was going to keep his promise about not letting her go and protecting her. Sneaking out of bed, he decided to go downstairs to make her breakfast in bed.

Walking into the kitchen, he had an audience giving him a look. A look that kill. They all looked exhausted. Bianca robotically strolled over to him passing him a black coffee- I think you’ll need this, did you use protection?

Drake had wondered why his Mom kept repeating those words. Lying he nodded, he and Riley never really spoke about contraception. Every time they were together it just happened.

“Bastien can I make some breakfast please? I’ll take it up for her.”

“Why? Why doesn’t she come down? Not wanting to do the walk of shame?” Lindsey smirked and winked at Drake. Even though she was slightly traumatised hearing her little sister have sex, she was happy that the blushing man stood in front of her could finally make her sister feel like a princess.

“She’s asleep. I just want to do something nice for her. Lindsey there was something I wanted to ask you. It’s her birthday Saturday- I wanted to ask if you’ll come shopping with me.”

“Sure. When?”

“Later on?”

“It’s a date. Well not a date. You know what I mean. What are you getting her?”

“I want to get her two things. Something sentimental and something that she deserves.”

Lindsey nodded and smiled, wondering what he was considering buying her- she couldn’t wait to find out.

*****

Xavier knocked on Constantine’s door, seeing Riley again made him regret everything that he had done in the past to her. He loved her, he was stressed out that his career had ended prematurely. It was no excuse to use his wife as a punch bag. Since receiving the divorce papers, reality sunk in deep and hard. Having this opportunity to spend time with his wife he was hoping to make amends.

“Good morning, how may I help?”

“I’ve been thinking about the first match that I’ll be managing, I’ve drafted out some tactics for the team. Also it’s Riley’s birthday. I was thinking it would be nice for her to miss the match- maybe Bastien could stand in?”

“Unfortunately she will have to be present, I will make sure that she can leave early though. Are you still in love with her?” Xavier looked defeated, he knew she would never return his love again- he blew his changes with his wife who once adored the back bones of him.

“Of course I am. I messed up. I understand that now. I’ve had counselling and I believe that I could make a better husband. And I want to get to know my brothers too.” Patting Xavier on the shoulder, he knew paying for the counselling sessions for his son would change him. He could see a difference in him already.

“I will arrange for a family meal between you and I, Liam, Leo and Riley. They deserve to know the truth. Only Regina knows. Leave it to me.”

*****

Drake had made a breakfast fit for a Queen, hoping that she would appreciate it. The aroma of; cronuts, fresh fruit, bacon, eggs, hash browns lingered in the room. Riley fluttered her eyes open, seeing Drake sat in front of her smiling and admiring her.

“Good morning sleeping beauty.”

“Morning. What’s all this?” Smiling, she looked at all the food in front of her. No one had done such a spontaneous gesture for her.

“Breakfast in bed, for my gorgeous girlfriend.”

“That sounds so surreal.” Drake slipped into bed, holding her lovingly.

“So, I know this conversation is a bit late to discuss, since we met we have had occasions where we haven’t been careful. I know it’s mainly my fault and I’ll be careful. I’ll keep a condom with me at all times.”

“Drake... I’m on the implant. I know it’s not 100% but it’s something. Don’t worry.” He knew it wasn’t sensible just relying on the implant, he had always wanted to plan children, plan a family- if there was an accidental unplanned pregnancy this soon in the relationship he wasn’t sure how either of them would react.

“I’ll still be careful. Erm, I’m going out this afternoon- so I thought we could spend this morning together. Do something together. What do you want to do? I’ve got an idea.”

“I don’t mind. What is your idea?” She was intrigued at what he was going to suggest. Every second she spent with him filled her heart with joy. They could spend the day at a dump site and she would be happy. As long as he was with her, she didn’t care.

“It’s a place called the ‘forgotten falls’, it’s beautiful. You’ll need some swimwear though.”

“Oh. Well looks like I’ll have to go home and get some then, or we could skinny dip.” She said winking, Drake knew she was teasing him but he wouldn’t mind the suggestion.

*****

Arriving at the forgotten falls after doing a de tour via Riley’s apartment, she couldn’t admire the scenery enough- it was breathtaking.

“So there’s a story about the waterfall. If two lovers climb to the top and jump in it is said that they will get a blessing from the lady of the waterfall.” Riley raised her eyebrows up at him- folding her arms.

“That is so sweet, but are not doing that Walker, have you forgotten about your ankle?” Riley still raising her eyebrows as he smirked at her, she wasn’t going to get blamed for causing for harm or injury.

“I knew you’d react like that. But honestly it’s beautiful here- we could just have a swim? Chill out?” Drake rolled his ankle in a circular motion, trying to convince her that he was fine.

“Sounds perfect. And besides I don’t need a blessing. We just need each other and that’s all.” Raising onto her tip toes, she wrapped her arms around him- tightly not wanting to let go, before kissing him gently on the lips. The kiss became more passionate before Drake picked her up- walking into the crystal see through water. Peppering her body with tender kisses, the world around them melted away. The two of them couldn’t resist each other- sneakily they had sex in the sea- the passion between them both was undeniable. They were falling in love, both of them needed a positive love story.

“I never thought I’d find anyone like you. You are so precious.” He said as he stroked her cheeks, admiring her. She was his and he couldn’t quite believe his luck.

“Your such a marshmallow. Where’s that grump that hated me as a child?” Reminiscing What Bastien has told them, she never thought the grumpy child would become someone she was beginning to love.

“I didn’t mean that. Well I probably did. I just wish bastien had continued to take us to the states to you.” Sitting up, Riley also thought about this. Wondering if they had met any other times. If so why couldn’t she remember?

“So do I. But should maybe question him as to why he didn’t.”

“I don’t care. Fate brought us together and I’m never letting you go. I’m falling hard for you, and I want to keep falling.” Drake placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, and snuggled into her. The remained like that for a while, before retrieving their belongings and heading back to his car.

*******

Drake dropped Riley off back home, giving her a goodbye kiss- he missed her immediately. Meeting Lindsey in the capitol, she looked more awake than she did this morning.

“So, what are you buying her. I’m so intrigued.” Drake smirked, staying silent. He had showered Kiara with gifts in the past, but she never appreciated them. He knew the slightest minuscule present would light Riley’s eyes up. Leading Lindsey to the toy shop- she thought this was some kind of joke.

“You do know she’s 24? Not 2.” Lindsey looked bewildered at him, whilst he laughed shaking his head.

“So, when bastien and my mom explained that we came to your parents house when we were younger. I apparently hurt her doll. It may sound stupid, but I thought it was a bit sentimental. I can’t remember what kind of doll it was so i was hoping you’d remember.” He prayed that she would think it was a sweet idea, and not laugh in his face. That sort of rejection would stab him in the heart. Riley appreciated the last sentimental gesture he did, so hoped he could do it again.

“You’re so damn cute. You know that? It was just a bog standard doll, I never understood why she loved it so much. And you actually fucked up the dolls leg. She never forgave you for it. When you guys left she said and I quote ‘I don’t like that big boy.’ We had two full days of tantrums, until my father replaced it. She was definitely a daddy’s girl- had him wrapped around her little finger. This one looked like the one she had.” She pointed to the doll, Drake looked at it with a scowl on his face- Lindsey was right, there was nothing special about it. It wasn’t as if it was a special edition Barbie doll.

“I didn’t like that little girl either. Who would have thought that fate would make us fall in love.” Lindsey noticed a slight blush on his face, she knew he had it bad. Was it possible to fall in love in a matter of days? She wasn’t sure, but seeing her sister and Drake look at each other she had a feeling that they would have a great future together.

“Have you already said those three words?”

“Not quite. She said she was falling for me and that she knew it was too early, but I feel the same. I was a jerk to her at first, but seeing her that first night I had to follow her on to the balcony. Her smile lit up the room.”

“You know you had a girlfriend at the time you made a move on my sister. It’s all very touching that you love each other- but Drake.. if you hurt her I will kill you.” Drake shuddered at the thought of what she would do to him, if he ever upset Riley. He wasn’t intending to, but the thought still crossed his mind. The way Lindsey’s facial expression changed from a teasing smile to dagger eyes - he dread to think what she would do if Leo was ever going to be in the doghouse.

“I’m not going to hurt her Linz. You have my word. Come on, I have to get her a proper present.”

******

Riley made her way to the stadium, Constantine had rung her demanding for an urgent meeting. She text Lindsey informing her that she wasn’t sure what time she would be back home.

“Come in Riley.” Gulping, she didn’t know what to expect. Now assuming it was just a meeting between him and her as he knew who it was at the door.

“Sorry for this impromptu meeting. I want a word with you before we meet the others.” Sliding his phone over to her, he laid back in his chair- his fingers resting on his lips waiting for a response. Looking down at the phone. there was an article on it- her eyes widened shit.

The Apples injured player, Drake Walker gets cosy and intimate with the teams new physio, Riley Brooks. A source explains that Mr Walker has only just recently split up with his ex girlfriend. Will a scandal like this cause trouble for the team?

“Can you explain your relationship with Walker to me?”

“You know about our kiss. Neither of us expected it to go any further- it just happened.”

“Have either of you considered how Kiara and Xavier may feel about this?”

“Who the fuck do you think you are criticising me? You’re fucking Kiara- and myself and Xavier are technically separated - soon to be divorced. But don’t worry I will be civil with him for the rest of the season.”

“My relationship with Kiara and Madeleine is no secret Miss Brooks. Your husband still loves you- and is hurt. He has had counselling and is a changed man.”

“How do you know that he is apparently a changed man? You don’t know him!”

“I just have that feeling. Come on we are going to be late.”

*******

Walking down the hallway, they entered the room where Regina, Liam, Leo and Xavier were sat. The two brothers gave Xavier daggers. The estranged husband stood up and greeted Riley, kissing her on her cheek- she couldn’t react quick enough. He made her skin crawl.

“Hola mi bella esposa.”

“Joder a mi marido gilipollas”

Liam and Leo wondered what they had said, they didn’t know Spanish. Riley forced herself to sit between the two of them- face like thunder. Seeing the two brothers bewildered expressions, it was time to teach them a bit of Spanish.

“He said, ‘hello my beautiful wife’ and I responded telling him to fuck off and that he was an arsehole. Why are we here?”

“I’m glad you asked Riley.” Constantine overheard her talking to his sons. “Leo, Liam. Xavier isn’t only just the teams new manager, he’s....”

“Our brother.” They both said in unison, Riley looked as if she was about to faint.

“How do you know? Well that saves all the awkwardness.”

Riley shook her head, in astonishment. Anything could happen in this country- what was going to happen next? She was just glad she had eyes for Drake and not the two brothers- her brothers in laws. The meal was silent, Xavier and Constantine chatted making small talk. Riley spun the same strand of spaghetti on her fork in a trance, needed to ignore the fact that she was trapped in this ‘family meal’. Liam and Leo were ready to commit murder- quite literally. The way their father was acting around Xavier was sickening. Both staring at Riley, she was vacant and still as if she was under a spell.

“Riley?” Liam whispered.

“Ri. Speak to us. We can leave.” Leo also whispered. She was mute.

“Your wedding was beautiful. Riley looked absolutely breathtaking.” Snapping her head up, she thought she had imagined what had just been said.

“How do you know about my wedding? And what I looked like? Have you been googling me?”

“No. I was there. In the shadows of course- we couldn’t cause a scandal.”

“I wanted to tell you baby.” Riley’s body began trembling. Punching the table as she stood up abruptly- Liam and Leo became concerned and considered dragging her out kicking and screaming. They didn’t want to be there either.

“Don’t ever fucking call me that! You never told me a damn thing during our marriage! I had to find out every dirty little secret through the press when my face was plastered all over the Sun and Daily Mirror.”

“I’m a changed man. I love you.” Leo stood next to her as she began crying uncontrollably.

“You will never change.” She barely said, feeling like she was hyperventilating.

“I asked for you to have Saturday off- relax on your birthday. I still think about you and I love you.”

“Shut the fuck up! You don’t know anything about love. Oh you give a shit about my birthday- tell me something darling, what happened around my last birthday?” Xavier looked confused at his wife who strolled up to him. Grabbing his collar in her fists, scowling at him- anger had built up, she had an adrenaline rush- she wasn’t scared of him anymore and could defend herself. He had counselling, she had self defence classes.

“Oh let me remind you! I spent my last birthday at some charity event. The day after, you was supposed to take me out, instead I was having the shit beat out of me by you. Then that night I was rushed to hospital, with my sister by my side afterwards- she came from fucking New York on the first flight! Where was you? Fucking your ex teammates wife! What was I doing? Giving birth to our son who you killed! Holding him whilst he wasn’t breathing, having his footprints on a piece of paper is the only memory I have of him.”

It was Riley’s birthday weekend, Xavier had decided to treat his wife to a classy meal - a way to make up to for his atrocious past behaviour.

“Who are the flowers and gifts from?”

“The club. They are lovely aren’t they?” She said as she smelt the sweet aroma.

“Who the fuck do they think they are sending you gifts? You are my wife. You only need gifts from me.” Holding her tightly he warned her to not accept gifts from anyone but him. Reverting his gaze to the gifts- he threw them off the table. Seeing him full of anger, shaking he stormed over towards her- after that was a blur for Riley. The room was spinning, she had been unconscious for only a few minutes. Standing up, she noticed the puddle of blood surrounding her- the blood dripping from her nose but also down her legs.

Linz I’m losing the baby. He did it again. I’m bleeding.

I’m getting the next flight. You’re not losing him. Don’t worry. Please leave him and come back with me. I’ll be there ASAP. I love you so much xxx

Riley was surrounded by the noise of new born babies, she had given birth all alone. She was fed up with everyone apologising. Holding her baby that had died, she didn’t want to let him go. The midwife handed her a picture of her son’s footprints. Lindsey arrived a few hours later, dealing with the press- she was going to look out for her baby sister. Grieving together- Riley felt like she couldn’t live herself. She was empty. Upset. Angry. Feeling guilty that she couldn’t protect her child.

“Baby, I’m so sorry. We can try again. Our marriage and to have a baby.”

“You’re a fucking moron! If I ever get pregnant again it’ll be a miracle and it won’t be with you. Sign the goddamn papers Xavier. I am done with you! Excuse me, I’ll see you all at training tomorrow.” Swiftly exiting out the room, she began to shake. Getting in her car she didn’t know where she was heading.

*******

Liam and Leo were furious with Xavier and their father- you can choose your friends but not family. They both immediately went to Riley’s apartment, they wanted her to know that she had people on her side. There was no response. They assumed that she would have gone to Drake- arriving at his cabin, they explained what had happened. Drake was furious- trying to contact her himself he couldn’t get through. The three men went to Liam’s house, if anyone knew where she would have gone it would be Lindsey. Lindsey and Olivia got on like a house on fire- waiting for the men to arrive back, they was shocked seeing the stray following them in.

“Lindsey have you heard from Riley?” Lindsey looked concerned, the brothers explained what had happened.

“That fucking bastard. I’m going to kill him.”

“I’ve got some daggers you can lend” Liam’s eyes widened at her comment- she just laughed as he shook his head.

“I’ll use my fists, us New Yorkers aren’t afraid. Are there any churches around here?” They all thought she was pulling their legs, she noticed them all laughing but she was frustrated as she was being sincere and serious.

“I’m being serious. She always goes and prays around this time of the year. Lights a candle for her son. I think she will have gone to find a church. Or....”

“Or?” They all said in unison.

“She’s gone home to Manchester.”

[onemadmommyof3-blog]

Why Mississippi is the worst State Ever

Imagine having it all, a beautiful home, adorable children and a man who supports you and makes you feel loved in every way possible. Nice thought, and it was quite the life to live, “The Life Of Riley” Kenny would joke, but looking back he was spot on. Joshua and I had it made in the shade, Kenny, his amazing, handsome, hardworking and loving daddy, worked his fingers to the bone to provide everything we needed, and a lot of what we wanted, and even things we had no clue we wanted. He loved to pamper us with little gifts and notes when he would come home late in the night and look over our days schoolwork.Now imagine this man goes to work one night and passes away suddenly and your whole world comes crumbling down. There I was in May 2017, left with my newly 7 year old special needs son. His daddy and I had been the ideal parents for this amazing young man, I a nurse who handled his health care with ease and daddy a mechanic and fabricator who could make anything he needed to thrive with his condition. I thought my world had ended that day, I was in a state of disbelief, he had been so amazing, so strong, so wise, so perfect, and so healthy. He was a fit and trim 150 pounds, not skin and bones, he had muscle in the right places. I used to ask if there was anything he could not do with perfection, everything he did was unbelievable to me. He strived for perfection. He loved to let people know he was an asshole, he wanted tp be the best one ever, and he was. He joked he was working to the title bastard. and when he died with no will in place for his children I told him he could now use the term with honor. Not mean at all, he would be proud he made it. He would also love to be here watching our son grow, but God, as I told our son that night, had other plans for daddy, he needed him more. The war that started that night has not ended as of yet, my son has been forcibly abducted with the help of a CPS agent named Nancy Keys, who bragged about the amazing job I had done with my child, hugged me, told me I was a perfect parent and that they valued me for helping save the children. problem is when she realized what a great mother I was she waged war to protect her job instead of protecting my childs life, and for that I honestly pray she spends the rest of her life in prison. Along with a very nasty male predator that happens to be the Uncle of my Daughter in Law, since 2008 he has held my middle child under some sort of evil spell, luring him away with cell ohones and clothing from the male, in exchange for his attention, and presence on his semi truck, sadly what seened so innocent quickly became apparent, this man would send me photos of my son in truck stop bathrooms, he would talk about the size of my teenage sons package, and he had the help of Pearl RIver County Sheriff Deputies who took him at his word as he abducted my then 15 year old son by getting them to say I had no power to stop him from leaving the state with him, he had told them I wanted to be his sexual partner and he had said no, which is a blatant outright lie. I was in a relationship with Joshuas father and was very happy, the man now is still preying on teen boys, don't let him fool you, when my son refused to be his boy toy and got a female girlfriend he kicked him to the curb and left him homeless, that is until he got his niece to pretend she wanted him for love when in reality he is just a slave to her and the whole family for Art. She is a nasty, lying, non caring mother who prefers money over life any day, her babies will tell her of awful abuse and she will keep it from my son until they tell me or him and he puts his foot down. In April 2019 she stole my son for his paycheck, and in this corrupt state she has gotten away with it with the help of some very corrupt police officers. Her paperwork is false, verified by many CPS admits she did this to gain control of my sons money. His dad left him something behind, ahe found out about it and knew she would lose her control of my child when she was discovered for being the one to cost him his first child and every relationship he has been in since we moved here. He is begging for help as is my youngest son who keeps me alive with his smile and guidance. They for real had him charged with a crime of neglect stating we lived in two different homes, one of them an address that does not exist. As of this moment I would offer a reward to anyone who could locate my family and accompany me to pick up my sons, grand children, who had been badly abused at my last visit with them before the kidnapping, and my elderly disabled veteran father. This woman and her uncle are using medications to drug people and using black magic witchcraft to instill fear into them. Please help us in any way you see fit. What we have on this agency is enough for us to win a case to shut down all of CPS And our government and start the new world order leaving men women and children forever in heaven right here on Earth. Trust me I was there with my new husband and our children before it made her want what we had. 

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Here’s a masterpost of YA books to be released in May 2017. Check out this month’s new releases below. Feel free to use this as a guide to this month’s releases, but please do not repost it in its entirety elsewhere. If you found this masterpost helpful, a like, reblog, or link back to Paperback’d would be much appreciated!

May 1st

Lois Lane: Triple Threat (Lois Lane #3) by Gwenda Bond ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Road Signs That Say West by Sylvia Gunnery ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Sucktown, Alaska by Craig Dirkes ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Wishing Heart by J.C. Welker ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 2nd

Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All the Boys I've Loved Before #3) by Jenny Han ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

And We're Off by Dana Schwartz ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Avenged (Ruined #2) by Amy Tintera ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Cold Summer by Gwen Cole ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Count All Her Bones (Girl, Stolen #2) by April Henry ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

A Court of Wings and Ruin (A Court of Thorns and Roses #3) by Sarah J. Maas ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Dreamfall (Dreamfall #1) by Amy Plum ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Four Weeks, Five People by Jennifer Yu ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Just a Normal Tuesday by Kim Turrisi ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Just Dreaming (The Silver Trilogy #3) by Kerstin Gier ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Kill All Happies by Rachel Cohn ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Love and Vandalism by Laurie Boyle Crompton ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Noteworthy by Riley Redgate ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Rebel Rising by Beth Revis ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Remember Me Forever (Lovely Vicious #3) by Sara Wolf ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Say No to the Bro by Kat Helgeson ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Scattering (Outliers #2) by Kimberley McCreight ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Stealing Candy by Stewart Lewis ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Textrovert by Lindsey Summers ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Windfall by Jennifer L. Smith ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 4th

The Battlemage (The Summoner #3) by Taran Matharu ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Fallen Children by David Owen ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Girl in Between by Sarah Carroll ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Opposite of You by Lou Morgan ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

One Italian Summer by Keris Stainton ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Release by Patrick Ness ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Seafarer's Kiss by Julia Ember ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 9th

Birdy Flynn by Helen Donohoe ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Brave New Girl by Rachel Vincent ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Deacon Locke Went to Prom by Brian Katcher ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Dear Reader by Mary O'Connell ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A. Nelson ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

A Face Like Glass by Francis Hardinge ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Foretelling of Georgie Spider (The Tribe #3) by Ambelin Kwaymullina ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Girl Who Wouldn't Die by Randall Platt ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Go-Between by Veronica Chambers ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

It's Not Like It's a Secret by Misa Sugiura ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Juan Pablo and the Butterflies by J.J. Flowers ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Lines We Cross by Randa Abdel-Fattah ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Reaper by Kyra Leigh ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Riptide Summer (Honey Girl #2) by Lisa Freeman ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Someone Else's Summer by Rachel Bateman ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

That Thing We Call a Heart by Sheba Karim ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Umberland (Everland #2) by Wendy Spinale ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 16th

Antisocial by Jillian Blake ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Arrow of Lightning (Killer of Enemies #2) by Joseph Bruchac ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Best Kind of Magic (Windy City Magic #1) by Crystal Cestari ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Crown's Fate (The Crown's Game #2) by Evelyn Skye ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Crying Rocks by Janet Taylor Lisle ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Flame in the Mist (Flame in the Mist #1) by Renee Ahdieh ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Grace and the Fever by Zan Romanoff ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Grit by Gillian French ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

A Million Junes by Emily Henry ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

My Fairy Godmother Is a Drag Queen by David Clawson ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

No Second Chances by Kate Evangelista ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Rough Patch by Nicole Markotic ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Seeker (Riders #2) by Veronica Rossi ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Seeking Mansfield by Kate Watson ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Thick as Thieves (Queen's Thief) by Megan Whalen Turner ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Truth About Happily Ever After by Karole Cozzo ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Violet Grenade by Victoria Scott ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 18th

Wishbones by Virginia MacGregor ✤ Goodreads

May 22nd

Crazy House by Gabrielle Charbonnet & James Patterson ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 23rd

Dove Alight (Dove Chronicles #3) by Karen Bao ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Fashion Committee by Susan Juby ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

The Gauntlet (The Cage #3) by Megan Shepherd ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

In a Perfect World by Trish Doller ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Lord of Shadows (The Dark Artifices #2) by Cassandra Clare ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Queer There and Everywhere: 22 People Who Changed the World by Sarah Prager ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Refuge for Masterminds (Stranje House #3) by Kathleen Baldwin ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

May 30th

Crossing Ebenezer Creek by Tonya Bolden ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Dark Breaks the Dawn by Sara B. Larson ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

House of Furies (House of Furies #1) by Madeleine Roux ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

I Believe In a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Juniper Lemon's Happiness Index by Julie Israel ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Kale, My Ex, and Other Things to Toss in a Blender by Lisa Greenwald ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Monstrous by Thomas E. Sniegoski ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Night Magic (Nightstruck #2) by Jenna Black ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

No Good Deed by Goldy Moldavsky ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Romancing the Throne by Nadine Jolie Courtney ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Royal Bastards by Andrew Shvarts ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

Songs About a Girl by Chris Russell ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

When It's Real by Erin Watt ✤ Goodreads | Amazon

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I'm here to ask you about you Bastard Children of Bones Riley AU before you explode. So, could you please tell me about your AU?

ABSOLUTELY I CAN

So this all started in DMs with Atohi (@/atohii, not actually tagging because I don't want to spam you, my love) who got me into Call of Duty in the first place. It was his special interest and I was like "oh, to show my love for my partner, I should learn more about what he's interested in" you know, as one does. And now it's my special interest, too.

But here's the thing: for my special interests, I create a metric shit ton of OCs. If I have even a vague idea for a character, it's spiralling out of control. This is how Lennie, the all-seeing Irish cryptid Chief of Logistics & Supply officer on the 141's home base, came into being. AND it's how I came up with Cam.

This is Cameron "Cam" Love Davis. I was using this avatar maker app and trying to make a version of Simon, but this one didn't really have the looks I wanted. So I was like "damn he looks like he could maybe be Simon's baby brother, just not Tommy". And then I was like "okay now wait, we all know Ghost's dad is a bastard who regularly slept around, so what if...?"

So Cam is Ghost's trans baby half-brother who felt his life lacked direction and never met Simon but always felt a connection to him. As far as he's aware, Simon's dead - and innocent of the Riley Murders - and he's following his footsteps into the military trying to make his big brother proud from wherever he's looking down from. And he does! He follows his brother's footsteps all the way to the 141 where Ghost, who doesn't know he had any half-siblings at all, oversees his training.

And so I was telling Atohi about all this and then I went "lmao you know it would be really funny if after the reveal Cam was just like 'yeah there's dozens of us let me add you to the groupchat'" and then I went "wait, what if...?"

So now, I have this au where there's a discord server with 21 people in it and 2 people too young to join, and the server is titled The Bastard Children of Bones Riley (1962-2015, RIH) and they all have the same dad and they all hate him and none of them ever met the Riley brothers even though they all knew they were related. (The youngest kid was born after the massacre, so she never had the chance to meet them.) In some versions of this au, the older ones all met for the first time when they showed up at Bones' grave for desecration purposes. (Most of them also brought flowers for Tommy, Beth, Simon, Joey, and Simon's mom's graves.)

And for Ghosts fans, I made the oldest of the Bastard Children have a mom who was an American tourist and went back to the States and had one Keegan Russ. So Keegan and Simon are half-brothers in this au, and Ghost Team does still exist, they just came into being under different circumstances and haven't interacted with the 141. Yet.

ANYWAYS! Here's the whole list of Bastard Children - with pronouns, place of birth, and birth year - including the pseudonym Cam manages to puppy eyes Ghost into joining under. I have it formatted kind of like what a pinned post in the server might look like.

The Bastard Children of Bones Riley (1962-2015, RIH)

Simon Riley (1988-2015, RIP)

Giles, he/him, Manchester, 1988†

Keegan, he/him, Las Cruces NM, 1989

Lizzie, she/her, Manchester, 1991

Thomas Riley (1992-2015, RIP)

Carter, he/they, Manchester, 1992

Ava, she/her, Madrid, 1995

Mary, she/her, Glasgow, 1996

James "Jambo", he/him, Birmingham, 1998

Shauna, she/they, London, 1999

Joy, she/her, London, 1999

Sean, he/him, Belfast, 1999

Danny, he/him, Manchester, 2002

Anise, she/her, Bristol, 2003

Oliver, he/him, Liverpool, 2004

Cam, he/him, Manchester, 2005

Keisha, she/her, Manchester, 2005

Mei, they/them, London, 2006

Victoria, she/her, Manchester, 2007

Avery, they/them, Manchester, 2008

Axel, they/them, Manchester, 2010

Charlotte, she/her, Manchester, 2010

May, she/her, Liverpool, 2011

Rodney, he/him, Manchester, 2011

Mary-Louise, she/her, 2012‡

Kitty, she/her, 2016‡

†"Giles Norman" is the pseudonym Ghost joins the server under.

‡kids under 13 are not part of the server and do not have their location/hometown listed

I've also decided Shauna and Joy are twins and Oliver and Axel have the same mom.

tl;dr: ghost's dad is a WHORE and he has more family than he knows

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Okay okay so here are questions for your bastard children au.

1. How does Ghost find out that Cam is a half brother? How did that conversation go? What did Cam react to realizing Simon Riley isn't dead and actually a scary mf in the 141? And how did Simon react to learning that his basterd father was more of a basterd than he thought?

2. Will the other siblings learn about Giles = Simon? Or is it a secret between Cam and Simon? I cant imagine it would be safe to tell all these people he barely knows. But also, they are family...

Probably more questions to come, but these are the main ones for now 💕💕

So there are several ways I'm playing with the reveal going! But basically it boils down to Cam is not ashamed of Simon, he is proudly open about who his older brother is and what he means to him. He doesn't go around announcing it, but when talking about why they wanted to join the military, he just very clearly goes "My older brother, Simon Riley, was in the service, and I want to be like him and make him proud of me. Yes, that Simon Riley, no, I don't think he's guilty. I never met him, but everyone said he was sweet, if grim, and he was very protective of his family, even and especially after he came back on leave. I don't believe he could've done it - killed the American? yes. killed his brother and mother and baby nephew? absolutely not."

Cam also talks to "Simon" out loud sometimes. Like a mission will go well, and he'll sigh and look up at the sky or into thin air and go "We did it, Simon. We made it through." (And Ghost will nearly break his own neck doing a double take if they were paired together for it.)

Cam is just glad Simon's alive and glad that he and all the other siblings were right and he was innocent. Though, he is a little sad he can't tell the others, especially Jambo. I forgot to say in the last ask, but Jambo is a computer nerd obsessed with proving Simon's innocence. He has maybe gotten in trouble for hacking government records (mostly because he's bad at it). Not even he thinks Simon's still alive, though.

Ghost is scared as fuck for Cam and the others. He's lost all his family before, he's almost certain it'll happen again. Cam gets in his face about it when the avoidance gets extreme though and is like "I chose this life, too. You only get to dictate the risks I take in my professional life, as my mentor and superior officer, not in my personal life as my brother. We are both adults." After that, things get smoother, and he agrees to be added to the groupchat with the best cyber security Laswell can set up on his end.

As far as learning about his half-siblings' existence... he's disappointed in his dad but not surprised. Or surprised that his dad is a disappointment. 🤷‍♀️

Keegan for sure finds out eventually, when the Ghosts and 141 finally team up. I think the others will start to suspect after a while, but they're not saying nothing. If Giles is Simon, they don't want to get him in trouble with the authorities, and if he's not, they don't want to upset him by treating him like someone he's not. So they all know but they're not talking and they don't Know. Not even Jambo. And this is 100% to keep them safe, Cam and Keegan and Simon all chose to enlist, the others did not. And Kitty is roughly the same age Joseph was when he died, which makes the feelings More Complicated for Simon. He got PTSD up the wazoo.

One thing that is related to it being family, though, is that Ghost's maternal grandmother - his Mamó Caoimhe (pronounced sort of like Mamaw Keeva), who he was super close to - is still alive. The Bastard Children in Manchester all take turns checking in on her and bringing her food and giving her company. They've never said they're her son-in-law's offspring, but she definitely suspects. But Ghost cut off all contact with her for the same safety reasons and supposed to be dead reasons after the massacre, and it gives him peace to know she has people looking after her. Specifically, being able to get regular updates on how she's doing without putting her in danger by showing up himself or straight up hiring a stalker - or begging Laswell - does his mental health a world of good.

I think that answered all your questions? 😅 Let me know if I missed any!

[panther-os]

Sorry if this has already been asked, but for your bastard children AU, how did the reveal go down when Cam found out about Simon being alive?

I did answer it here, but I don't mind saying it again!

Basically, the details are undecided. But Cam talks about his dead big brother, Simon Riley, Ghost hears and has an angst about it, and then he tells Cam himself after talking with people he trusts about his feelings and potential courses of action. Cam is happy he's alive, and Ghost is terrified that Cam will die, too, but willing to kill anyone he has to and/or die himself so that doesn't happen.

I will also take the opportunity here to drop some more lore about the other Bastard Children. Keisha is the daughter of Simon's mentor from when he was a butcher's apprentice. Carter is a bastard (personality) as well as a bastard (illegitimate).

[panther-os]

Someone ask me about my Bastard Children of Bones Riley AU before I explode with it /hj

[panther-os]

RE: Being Plural

I saw an answered ask about how to treat systems and wanted to head any shit off so, while we are happy to answer questions as spoons allow, please read this carrd (especially the "common courtesy" part) before asking.

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#landback au - my star wars landback au

#nickels' penny - my call of duty nikprice child oc and associated poll(s)

#the bastard children of bones riley - my call of duty au where ghost has over two dozen half siblings he never knew about

#lt lennie lynch - one of my cod ocs, arguably my favorite 😅