#the chaos mother and daughter duo

[sokkas-first-fangirl]

Eda: “Sorry, Luz, I can’t sell booze to a minor. It ain’t right.”

Luz: “I’m here to buy fireworks.”

Eda: “Oh hell yeah!”

[agendabymooner]

☏ ALO-INDUCED CHAOS, fa14 voicemail blurb (f)

☏ MOONY’S VOICEMAIL — a series in which formula one drivers send a voicemail to the reader. what about? prompts may vary. (maybe fluff or smut, idk)

voicemail summary: fernando called his wife in hopes of finding his son’s race suit as chaos occurred in the alonso household. thankfully, his daughter was sane enough to assist him and her siblings as they prepared to head out for the race.

content warning: dad!fernando x nameless mom!reader, literally blurb, humour/fluff, dad!fernando and the mini alos (from this smau series), brief spanish dialogue, dad!nando in his prime (sarcastic as hell but you know), sassy mini nando (reyna)

note: i have not slept for a day straight 🤧 enjoy this blurb xx

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“mi amor, i don’t know where you are right now but i’m just wondering if you know where frederico’s race suit might be?” fernando asked through the voicemail, a hint of panic in his tone as he said, “i told him to get it from the laundry room before we got ready but—“

“pa!” a voice called from the entryway or wherever fernando was as they continued to speak, “i’ve helped tino and tiago put on their shoes and they have their jackets on! ¿podemos irnos ahora?” can we go now? 

fernando replied back to the voice, “and their bags? all good?”

“sì,” the voice replied, “can we go now? you haven’t even braided my hair yet, papa!”

“reyna, i’m talking to your mother,” fernando told the voice, now named reyna, with a slight scolding tone. “can you help your big brother find his race suit? por favor?” 

“ugh- frederico,” reyna stomped off.

“reyna severina alonso, your feet,” fernando called, “stop stomping them or i’ll cut ‘em off.” 

“we’re running late to the race, pa!” reyna argued back. 

“i know we are, that’s why please help your brother find his suit,” fernando told his daughter. the girl had already gone off before another pair of feet began making their way to where fernando was.

“paaaaa,” another voice said, “which helmet should i use?”

fernando sighed deeply. “frederico, amor—“

“sì?” his eldest son, frederico or freddy, asked him with a glint of curiosity in his tone.

“how many heads do you have?” fernando asked, his sarcastic self showing despite speaking to his own son. he couldn’t help it— they were about to run late to freddy’s race. and freddy was here asking him about which helmet to use.

“you gotta pick one, mi corazon— preferably quickly because you’re gonna miss your race,” fernando told freddy as nicely as he could. 

“okay, okay-i’ll do that,” freddy let out a sigh. 

another pair of feet had stomped into the room as reyna’s voice dragged out the name, “freddyyyyyy!”

“rey, what did i say about your feet?” fernando warned his daughter. 

“i’m sorry, papa— but your son is so so silly,” fabrics shifted as freddy gasped. reyna then continued, “that he couldn’t even find his own race suit in his own room— in his own closet.”

fernando sighed in relief. “you are a delightful girl, rey.”

“oh, sweet! gracias, hermana!” freddy said happily before taking the race suit from his sister and running off. 

fernando then called out, “five minutes and we’re leaving, freddy!” 

“sì! i’ll be down as soon as possible!” freddy’s voice echoed down the hallway. 

the father-daughter duo fell into silence as reyna said, “papa, why is it that every time you and freddy are struggling to find something it’s always me and mama who find them?”

fernando sighed, “don’t get too mouthy now, mi vida.”

“mama said it’s because you two always find with your mouth- not with your eyes,” reyna giggled hysterically once fernando began to tickle her sides. “don’t tickle me, pa! mama’s right!”

“yeah yeah- whatever, c’mon let’s braid your hair before we go.” 

— beep —

[bones4thecats]

hiii sorry and please can i request T-T

Tansaisekun!fem reader (like before) x Odin and anubis (seperately)

Soo im pretty bored since that can i request how a day in the life of reader and their lover and child would be , just fluff and pure crack and how would they find when one of their close friend are being bullied(jokingly) by the mischevious calamity Goddess??

(something like this)

Alright thats all tyyy

Type of Writing: Request Characters: Odin and Anubis Name: {Character} x Tansai Sekun! Reader with their Child Requester: @lizuannn Original Request: Here

A/N: I haven't written for these Record in Ragnarok characters to much, so they may kinda be a hint OOC. So I'll apologize in advance just in case.

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🪶 Everyone is so confused on how the hell you both even got along because of your differing personalities, not to mention started a relationship

🪶 Not many knew, but the reason he loved you was your differences, whenever he compared himself and his constant stoic expression to your more upbeat and sadistic smile-covered face, he would feel a flutter in his chest

🪶 When you guys heard you were expecting your first child, nobody was more shocked than Zeus, who never expected his oldest ally to have children of his own, he even bet his fellow Gods on it!

🪶 Now the guy owes around one million things of different kinds of money to different Deities, what a dumbass

🪶 Anyways, Odin was on the edge of having a child, he didn't want the kid to be 'on-the-edge' of sanity, that may end up causing mass chaos on the entirety of Valhalla

🪶 But, when your son, Thor, came in the world, he resembled his father far more than his mother, which made you tease him for it, trying to get him to smile more often than not

🪶 You bonded with Loki far more because of your sadism, and it wasn't new to your son or husband to see you both messing around with another God with your classic sadistic smile

🪶 The closest you have ever gotten to being the sadistic mother-son duo with Thor is whenever you were talking about bloody battles you both participated in, and hearing you both stay so calm while describing a mutilation honestly scares everyone within hearing-distance, your husband is even on edge around you more now

🪶 Now, everyone knew that you teased everyone. But when, during a Gods' Council meeting, you began to screw around with Zeus, driving him to the near-brink of insanity, Odin just mentally face-palmed, how does he put up with you?

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🐶 What a surprise? The happy-sadist and the insane-golden-retriever Deities have now gotten together!

🐶 Anubis was known for his happy-go-lucky and partially sadistic personality, while you were known for your full-blown sadism to anything that walked, especially if the thing was humanoid

🐶 You guys got along quite well before it was announced that you guys were, in fact, a couple and were intending to marry one another once the day arrived, and it didn't shock anyone, you guys were quite similar and lived off the other's energy

🐶 No, your relationship didn't shock anyone who heard about it, rather, they were shocked when they heard you guys were expecting a child

🐶 Once your daughter, which you both named Kebechet, came into the world, anybody who looked at her could tell, she was definitely going to be as compulsive with her actions like you and her father was

🐶 As she aged, she showed more signs of a small-sadistic side hatching inside of her like a seed growing into a blooming apple tree

🐶 Anubis loves playing with his child, and most of the time, it ended up with them playfully bickering as you would film it to show off to the rest of the Egyptian Pantheon

🐶 Due to her more sadism showing, many began to fear the three of you being together in the same room whenever announcing something that they knew would at least aggravate one of you, since it most likely would result in all of you getting angry

🐶 Now, Anubis was fairly close to Hades, since their occupations involved being around one another sometimes, since Anubis brought souls to the Underworld while Hades ruled said land and measured each soul that passed

🐶 When he was dropping off a small group of souls and he saw you floating around the head of his friend's, Anubis smiled and was about to call your name when he faltered, seeing Hades jump as you summoned a small lump of what looked like body parts

🐶 Watching as you still pressured Hades into snapping, Anubis decided to take a break and watch. Why not? Two of his favorite people messing around? Yes please

[gatitties]

Tokyo Revengers: Masterlist

(Other works)

Bonten

"Motherly" - Platonic!Yandere!bonten x fem!reader

;; You were just trying to help someone and you ended up being the obsession of a criminal organization.

"Assassin" - Yandere!bonten x assassin!reader

;; You were just doing your job, you don't need any more trouble chasing you in life but you had awakened a toxic curiosity in those criminals.

"Clingy" - Mikey, Kokonoi, Sanzu & Rindou x reader

;; You are a person of physical touch as a sign of affection, that's all!

"Like mom" - Mikey x mother!assassin!reader

;; You don't like that your kid looks like you because you don't have the best manners or work.

"Death threat" - Yandere!bonten x reader

;; A moment in which your life is threatened, a moment of despair for these boys.

"I'm sorry" - Dad!Sanzu x daughter!reader

;; Your life begins to fall apart because of your father’s addictions, but it’s never too late to get back on track.

"Mommy issues" - Sanzu x fem!reader

;; You decide to end your silence, seeking help from the person who has spent years in your life, this whole arguing situation was making you desperate.

"Eternal youth" - Bonten x fem!reader

;; Your face always made people add years to your age, but now it seems like you're stuck in eternal youth for that very reason.

Tenjiku

"Rumors" - Tenjiku x fem!reader

;; Certain rumors attract a group of boys to you, looking for a fight and finding friendship.

"Remember me" - Izana Kurokawa x fem!reader

;; You know your neighbor’s ‘stepbrother’ but certain problems prevent you from being together.

"Strange friendship" - Shion & Mochizuki x fem!reader

;; You have a curious duo as friends, two troublesome boys, how cute.

Toman

"Reading date" - Ryousei Satou x gn!reader

;; You always liked reading dates although Ryusei doesn't seem to be convinced by the idea at all.

"Strange friendship" - Peh-yan & Pah-chin x fem!reader

;; You have a curious duo as friends, a couple of fools, how cute.

"Wounds" - Duos + Hinata & Emma x reader

;; You are dumb and clumsy, you always end up with body injuries and they have to take care of you.

"ADHD" - Ryusei, Chifuyu & Baji x reader

;; Your day to day with three big idiots and your little condition.

"Artist" - Ryusei, Baji, Chifuyu & Kazutora x reader

;; Your friend discover that you are making a small figure/draw of them.

"Racer" - Mikey x reader

;; Mikey discovers a new side of you and helps with a sibling argument with Draken.

Valhalla

"Apologize" - TR x kisaki!reader

;; You discover something you don't like about your little brother and decide he needs to apologize.

"Strange friendship" - Kisaki & Hanma x fem!reader

;; You have a curious duo as friends, a couple of psychopaths, how cute.

Others

"Strange friendship" - Taiju & South x fem!reader

;; You have a curious duo as friends, two violent maniacs, how cute.

"Gang shit" - TK x fem!reader

;; Your whole family is involved in gangs, except for you, however all your relationships are with these idiots who love to cause chaos wherever they go, you don't complain though.

[skzpixiekaifei]

Pixie and her relationships with the guys

I.E, what makes her relationships with the men memorable

Taglist: @mynameisnotlaura, @palindrome969

Chanxie (Chan x Kai) - Mother and Father duo 

Popularity: 9/10 

Labeled as the mother and father of the group, the two are extremely close. When the two of them are paired up together, they take on caretaking roles. She makes sure Chan is eating and drinking properly, going as far as to hiding his laptop when he gets too workaholic. This led to many fights in their early years, but now when he starts overworking himself, all she needs to do is give him a look and he then takes a break. 

He introduced her to production pre-debut days. She is the only one in the group to be one of the producers that is not a part of 3racha 

He helped her discover her love of cooking, particularly Australian foods. 

When he starts getting homesick, she overnight ships ingredients to make homemade pizza or sashimi 

He makes sure she’s in bed at a reasonable time 

She is a shoulder to cry on for him and vice versa 

Minai (Minho x Kai) - Mother and daughter 

Popularity: 8/10 

When Chan is the father, kind to Kai, Minho is the tough love. Sure, he makes sure she’s okay first if she gets hurt, but when he knows she’s okay, he roasts the hell out of her. The two have an... interesting relationship. The two could be having skin ship one second, and then wrestling the next.  

Ex. “Have you eaten yet? Did you get hurt?” “Yes, Min. No, Min.” “You’re going to be” proceeds to chase her around the kitchen, going for her sides to tickle her. 

Teases her about her height (How’s the breeze down there?) 

She was the first one to eat lunch with him at the company 

She comforted him when he got eliminated. (“So what if you got eliminated? You have a friend in me now. I refuse to leave you behind; you are my family now”) 

Gets genuinely upset when he self-deprecates. He had to stop in front of her when she started crying 

Cooking duo 

Binxie (Changbin x Kai) - The lovebirds 

Popularity: 9.5/10 

The loudest two in the group become the quietest when the two are paired together. I mean it. Changbin can go from yelling in one second but when Kai is touching him? Sedated. They are each other's rocks, and they are never not touching each other when together. And they are always together. 

Started calling her princess during the survival show 

Always gropes his ass or tits (It's not in a sexual way, it genuinely gives her comfort) 

Each other’s biggest cheerleaders 

They always give each other praise and compliments 

Whenever she starts crying on camera (Because let's face it, she’s very emotional), he cups her face and wipes the tears away himself. There is a five-minute compilation of him doing this on YouTube of just 2023 alone 

Gym duo (They always go together. It's scary to see how much she gained muscle when she went with him) 

Jinx (Hyunjin x Kai) - Sibling duo 

Popularity: 6/10 

The two are extremely close due to their dramatic flair. It seems like she is more dramatic than Hyunjin in some instances. She is like his big sister even though he’s older. They physically fight (Playfully, it’s all-in good fun), and she says he in her sleep paralysis demon at times. 

Was the first person she came out to 

She is helping him learn Mandarin 

Gave each other black eyes once. The makeup artists had a field day with that one 

Once, she hurt her ankle on stage by twisting it early in the performance. Hyunjin put her on his back and proceeded to finish the concert with her on his back. 

Hanai (Jisung x Kai) - The loud introverts 

Popularity: 6/10 

What happens when you put Kai and Han in the same room? Opposite to Changbin and Kai. Loudest mfs EVER. They were forced to sit in different cars because they would scream like mfing seagulls. I mean it. 

Helps Han with his anxiety 

He helps her practice her rap 

She fuels his americano addiction 

Yonxie (Felix x Kai) - Baking duo 

Popularity: 4/10 

Kai and Felix together can only bring chaos. The two have been in a prank war for roughly five years. She always compliments him, to follow up with a slew of dance battles. She and him do so many tik tok challenges together, that her public tik tok is filled with dances from the two. 

Tease each other on each other's accents 

Cuddles everywhere 

He is teaching her self-defense 

She helped him come up with his brownie recipe 

He is the testing dummy for all new baking creations. 

Seungmai (Seungmin x Kai) - Puppy duo 

Popularity: 7/10 

Savages. They roast the hell out of each other. She tries to compliment him, and you know what he does? Call her a pervert. She proceeds to manhandle him, due to her being very strong, despite her small stature.  

Laughs at him at every chance she gets 

While Seungmin is the more hyperactive puppy, she is the sleepy kind 

Has a collection of images on his phone of her asleep in places she isn’t supposed to be in 

Jeongai (Jeongin x Kai) - Platonic soulmates 

Popularity: 8/10 

Since the two are the Maknaes of the group, they are extremely close. They are attached to the hip. If Kai isn’t with Changbin, she’s with I.N. He is the person to realize her love for singing more than dance.  

The two always are seen asleep together. Where I.N goes, she goes 

Was the first person to know of her mental problems 

Extremely protective over her, more so than the other members 

The only person he allows excessive amounts of skin ship from 

They both go drinking together 

[mariacallous]

It’s a greyish Saturday afternoon in late August, and alongside other street party attenders, I’m watching two flamboyantly dressed women, one clutching a flute, backed by three male musicians while they shout out the lyrics to their new song, Kiddy Ska Party.

“I told you about my stitches / I told you about my stitches / Stop talking about my stitches / Stop talking about my stitches,” one is yelling. In the front, her almost-two-year-old daughter gestures towards her while an audience of adults, from old blokes with beers to young parents with prams, look alternately elated and amused. Somewhere near the jerk chicken stall my son runs up and down, having never played on a street without cars before. The scene is one of beautiful, eccentric mayhem.

This is postpartum punk, the ethos behind the band Pushy Pushy Pushy, “two fresh mothers and three sound candies”, on what they hope is a journey towards the Pyramid stage. Lead singers Ania Poullain-Majchrzak and Florence Devereux, who play alongside John on drums, Andrew on guitar and George on bass, were making music before they had children, but it was motherhood that liberated them creatively.

I spoke to the duo in a pub local to us. “I don’t want to swear,” Devereux grins a bit sheepishly, as though there are kids listening, “but you give less of a fuck, in a way. When you become a mum, your tolerance for caring becomes a lot less. So it kind of unleashed us.”

Considering all the screaming, bodily fluids and late nights, it’s ironic that punk and motherhood aren’t exactly known to go hand in hand (though Nico and Siouxsie and the Banshees wrote the occasional song about it, and Patti Smith collaborated with her daughter). But generally, as in the field of visual art, women with children have historically struggled to make space for themselves and to be taken seriously – despite the fact that every single human life on the planet is born of a mother, so it’s hardly the artistic niche it’s made out to be. Pushy Pushy Pushy have made it a personal mission to carve out space for mothers in the music industry to subvert this inequality.

Poullain-Majchrzak says that she used to censor herself, but after having a child she felt more free “to take the lid off and let it out”. I know that feeling well. There have been times since becoming a parent where I have wanted to go into the kitchen and scream. So why not scream into a microphone? The loss of identity, time, sleep, social life can make you feel rageful, certainly – but it can also make you feel as though you’re bursting with more creativity than you’ve ever possessed before.

“After giving birth, there’s that sense of desperation, in a way, around the limited time you have to express yourself,” says Devereux (a pertinent lyric: “I’m in a prison of my own making / Gave birth to my girl when I was shaking”). “That scarcity of time means that you cherish it even more. It focused our minds, it focused our energy,” Poullain-Majchrzak chips in. “You are desperately trying to save yourself, because you are under the pile of nappies.”

In refusing to buy into a picture-perfect vision of motherhood, Pushy Pushy Pushy are the antithesis of the tradwife movement and its fixation on home- and baby-making. I first saw them play a year ago, at another local street party, and though it felt cathartic, it was also huge fun. Their stage presence owes a lot to performance art: at a gig earlier this year, the band put together a Punk Mother Chaos Choir which they assembled by putting posters outside local stay-and-plays (I cannot tell you how much I love this, and how much seeing such a flyer would have felt like a life raft alongside all the notices for weaning workshops and breastfeeding groups).

“We had people who had children, who didn’t have children, who had different genders,” says Devereux. “Anyone who feels connected to that kind of, yeah, the primal energy of birthing.” It was a powerful moment being joined on stage. “They just basically … there was no rhyme or reason. They were just screaming and hitting the different instruments, as I remember. It was just chaos.” They now want to run regular jams with other mothers.

As a blueprint for maternal creativity, Pushy Pushy Pushy inspire. They recognise that you need art to survive, and that to pursue it requires two vital conditions: the time and space without children to write and record, and the entourage of friends and family who care collectively and free up that time. It should be comforting to any mother with art ambitions who feels she is treading a tightrope between care and self-expression. They dream of one day playing the Acropolis (“the day I hit menopausis”, according to their song Ciao Darwin), but their more immediate plan is to design a child-friendly tour bus. Will it one day take them to Glastonbury? They are certainly pushy enough to get there.

What’s working I am enjoying Helen Charman’s vital, meticulously researched Mother State: A Political History of Motherhood, which as well as telling the stories of the mothers fighting for change over the past 50 years in the UK and Ireland makes a radical case for liberated, collective mothering. I have a feeling it might end up being to our generation what Of Woman Born was to the women of the 1970s.

What’s not My boy isn’t sleeping well and hasn’t, really, all summer. I’m completely exhausted and trying to hold it all together, but at times it’s really, really hard. To all those sleep-deprived parents out there: I see you. Solidarity. I hope we all get some kip soon.

[dearmantis]

A deal with a god

Pairing: Aleksander Morozova/The Darkling x fem!Reader

Summary: You arrive back in your rooms and try to figure out what to do before the General forces you to make a decision.

Warnings: manipulation, period-typical sexism, mentions of domestic abuse

Word Count: 3k

Authors' Note: Like two people asked for It all goes in vain to get a part 2 and that was months ago... and now it's a series because I have no self control. I was also asked to make Reader and Aleksander a power duo. I don't know if I'm good at writing power couples, but I will try. I also didn't edit this and English is not my native language.

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The walk back to the Grand Palace clears your head a bit, your mind delightfully empty as you focus on not being caught sneaking around with a ruined dress and disheveled hair. Years of living in the palace have prepared you for this, but you still feel how the weight of the world drops from your shoulders as soon as the door to your room closes behind you.

Eyes moving to the clock on your desk, you realise with relief that your servants will come in around ten minutes, giving you some time to make sure your room looks like you spend the night here.

You beginn by moving your bed sheets around, before quickly skipping to the bowl you use to wash your face at night, dunking your hands into the cold water and scrubbing the bits of makeup the general missed off your face to make the water look more used. Grabbing a towel, you dry your skin and pull off your shoes, dropping them next to the bed.

At last you rip off your dress quickly, removing the many layers and leaving them on the floor before slipping into a simple robe and crawling into your bed, rolling yourself up in your blankets like a babe.

If you look pathetic enough, the servants will hopefully tell your parents that you're too exhausted from last nights celebration to eat with them. You will be allowed to spend the whole day up here in your room, waiting and preparing for the Darklings appearance.

You need this. You need the time to plan for the future, and you fear that you will loose this fire in you, this new awoken hope that you will find freedom, if you are forced to face your mother before you officially agree to work with the Shadow Summoner. That the guilt will swallow you whole and rip your strength away from you if you see her trusting, hopeful face before you officially agree to conspire with the grisha general against your own parents.

The reality of it all, of the fact that you are going to commit treason together with a descendant of the Black Heretic, hits you in the same moment the doors to your room swing open and your servants step in.

You do your absolute best to look as miserable and sick as humanly possible despite the realisation you just had, whining and complaining about the room being too bright, and everyone being too loud, until your servants finally give up.

"A princess should never be seen in such a state." One of the servants murmurs almost disappointed while she pulls the curtains in your room close. "Especially not by her betrothed. We will cover for you, your royal highness, and tell your mother that you got sick. I believe your brother is in the same state as you. Maybe that will distract her. Do you think you will be able to attend lunch?"

Shaking your head slowly, you watch as the other servants clean up the chaos you created, one of the girls leaving to get you a cup of tea. The mention of your brother makes you a bit sick. Nothing good ever happens when he's drunk, and you can only hope that your mother doesn't interpret your sudden illness as a sign that you're about to go down the same path that he has.

You're not the crown prince. She will not ignore your misbehaviour. No, she will try to get you back into shape to make sure you won't embarrass her.

A son can make as many mistakes as he wants. A daughter needs to be perfect.

"I think I won't even be able to come to dinner." You rasp, moving to bury your face in one of your many silk pillows. "I just want to be left alone today. No lessons, no visitors, no snacks or other meals. I want to see no one."

"Of course, your royal highness. We will make sure that no one disturbs you today." Another servant responds quietly.

You're in the middle of acting like you're falling asleep again when you suddenly remember something else. "I really can't stand all this noise... Lower the amount of guards around my quarters to a minimum for today, and don't bother coming back up to prepare me for bed tonight either. I will do it myself today."

A choir of "Of course, your royal highness." is the only answer you get before you sink back into your pillows and force yourself to slowly relax your muscles, refusing to move until the servant who got you tea returns with the steaming cup and all five women leave your quarters.

You stay on your bed like this for another few minutes until you finally feel safe enough to get up, taking a quick sip from your tea before quickly moving over to your desk.

It's too risky to write down notes, to put the information and ideas swirling around in your head on paper where other people can find them and figure out what you're doing, but you can at least sit at your desk and look at a few documents while you try to come up with a plan.

A safety net. That's what you need. And maybe the power of clairvoyance, just to make sure you don't end up making foolish mistakes like your bumbling idiot of a brother does, his mind too clouded by his own arrogance to see the effect his horrifying behavior has on others.

The most important question is why exactly the General wants to help you.

"It would give me a chance to make sure Ravka, my home, will be safe."

A sweet reason, sure. Honourable as well, and you don't doubt that that's probably part of his motivation, but the General doesn't seem stupid enough to commit treason for something like this. And how would stopping your marriage make Ravka a safer place?

You're the second born child of the king, sure, but you're also a woman. You wield no power. Why would a smart, ambitious man like the Darkling help you? Why not try to make your brother see that Grisha are people instead? That seems to be more effective. You don't understand how keeping you in the Grand Palace benefits him or the Second Army in any way.

There is no reason for him to help you, at least none that you can see.

"And what do you need to help me?"

"I will need you to fulfil your duty, moya tsarevna. You will have to pay a price in exchange for your freedom. You can not hesitate."

Biting down on your lower lip you shake your head weakly, forcing yourself to accept that you probably won't be able to uncover his real motive for helping you tonight. To many bits and pieces of information are missing for you to actually figure out his motive. You need to make plans for the possible failures ahead instead of wasting your time on a puzzle with missing parts.

Difficult, considering you don't know what the plan is yet, but sitting around and doing nothing would be stupid. And what if the Shadow Summoner decides that the risk of being executed for treason is too big for him? If he comes to the conclusion that helping you is not worth the effort? You need to prepare for that, too.

You have to come up with an idea of how to save yourself in Fjerda. How to be safe in the north or flee.

But flee to where? The wave of hopelessness that pushed you down before the whole thing with the General happened hits you once more, threatening to drown you if you don't come up with an idea quickly.

Ravka is not an option. Maybe the west, if you stay away from government officials and instead live life as a commoner, but even that would require a crossing of the fold and more luck than the saints are probably willing to give you.

Shu Han is not an option either. There is no way you could run from your future husbands home and then cross Ravka without being detected. Same problem with Kerch and the risk of being recognized there is even higher.

And successfully fleeing to Novyi Zem without being caught would require a miracle.

No, you can't make it to Fjerda. As soon as you're in the north, you're stuck in a place where you will never feel safe or happy.

A better option would be to fake your death before, during, or shortly after the wedding. Perhaps you could ally yourself with some Materialki and Corporalki as well, get them on board with faking your murder and getting you out of the castle. No one would look for you if all of Ravka thought their Princess was dead, after all.

Another problem you will have to keep in mind is the constant risk of being discovered if you choose to work with the Darkling. Sure, you will probably just get send off to Fjerda and cut off from your family forever, doomed to die in the north, away from your people and the ghosts and sins of your ancestors, but they will kill the General. They'll probably make you watch too, in hopes of teaching you a lesson.

You can't let that happen. Not to someone who has offered to safe you, even if he is only doing it to save his own skin in some way, or give himself more power, money, or whatever else he's after.

No. You have to plan to make sure you will both get out of the palace in case you get caught. But would he abandon the Grisha? Or would he prefer to go down kicking and screaming like a warrior instead of running like a child?

You know you prefer running, even if it means losing some of your pride and honour, because running means living and living means you can try again. You can fight another battle, attempt to make people see reason once more, and ensure that your ideas don't die with you.

The General doesn't seem like the type of person to share that mindset, though. He's a man through and through, and men like to do horrible and stupid things to force their opinions down other peoples throats. Like die the death of a martyr in hopes of someone else picking up the responsibility and finishing the fight for them.

If you want to save his life, you will probably have to kidnap him.

Groaning quietly you lean back in your chair and stare at the ceiling, trying to clear your mind a bit. There are so many variables in your future, so many what if's you have to prepare for, and you're still so exhausted from crying all night. Things have never been like this before. Most of your life you've played a side character to your brothers story, just like everyone has told you to do, as a woman, and second in the line of succession.

The most people ever say about you is that you're harmless, a delight to have around, and harmless delights simply don't go around scheming with the man everyone in Ravka, Fjerda and Shu Han is terrified of. They don't take fate into their own hands and fight back when people try to force a life they don't want onto them. All of this is new territory, and a part of you is mortified by the consequences of the possible failures ahead of you.

At least you managed to remove some of the guards from your wing of the palace without raising suspicion. Less trouble for the General to get to you. You've done something. A small first step taken before the real fight begins. It's an alright start for someone inexperienced.

You spend the rest of the day trying to do the impossible: Plan and prepare for the future. Predicting what will happen and how to react without losing track and getting confused with the dozens of what if's swirling around in your head like a vicious storm.

What will you do if your brother or mother find out?

What will you do if a servant notices what's going on?

What will you do if your betrothed realises what's happening? How could you protect the General from the wrath of a fjerdan royal? How could you protect yourself?

It's pitch black in your room when a knock finally frees you from your spiralling thoughts. For a few seconds you have trouble orienting yourself, confused about why it's so dark now, but before you get a chance to actually panic, another, louder knock on the door pulls you back to reality.

Quickly moving to light a small candle on your desk, you tighten the robe around your body and open the door to your quarters, motioning for the man waiting in front to step into your room. It's improper for anyone to see you in

The General is still fully dressed in his Kefta, his steps surprisingly light considering how heavy his boots look. He walks into your quarters slowly, gaze moving over your furniture and the small lonely candle on the table. your current state, especially a man, but it hardly matters considering what's ahead of you.

"Did I wake you, moya tsarevna?" He asks after you lock the door behind him, his voice calm and quiet as if he's trying to make sure that people passing your rooms won't hear his voice through the walls.

"Hmm? Oh, no. I was just thinking and lost track of the time."

"Thinking?"

He slowly turns back to you, one half of his face illuminated with the warm light of the candle while the other is hidden in the shadows. "I hope you didn't change your mind. It would be a shame for another strong woman like you to get lost in the north."

You can feel a muscle in your jaw tighten as you take his words in. He should wish for you to change your mind and leave him alone. This whole plan, whatever it may be, will probably be more dangerous to him than to you. Why isn't he hoping you changed your mind and accepted your fate?

"No, no. I didn't change my mind. I'm willing to do whatever you need me to."

Taking a deep breath, you step closer to the middle of the room, closer to him, your eyes moving to the calm, glowing candle flame. You can still feel his gaze burning on your skin.

"I was born in this palace. I learned how to speak and walk here. This is my home. Nobody, not even my horrible, despicable betrothed, should be able to drag me out of here." You declare calmly.

Your gaze finds his once more, his eyes somehow darker than the night sky outside, and you can feel your nails dig into the soft flesh of your palms.

"My whole life I was taught that it's my duty to serve my country and my people. I can not do that when I'm in Fjerda. I can not protect or help anyone there. I have no power there. I need your help, General."

The storm of thoughts, of what-if's and why's, gets louder as you look at him, almost consuming you, but the visible pride in the Shadow Summoners eyes grounds you just enough, reassures you that things will be alright. He will keep his promise and make sure that you stay in the Grand Palace safe and sound until you die.

"Tell me what to do, Aleksander. I am willing to pay the price."

He smiles. There is nothing friendly or soft in the expression, only glee and satisfaction, but for some reason you're not as scared of him as you probably should be.

You're not a stupid girl that's falling for the lies of an older man. You know what you're getting into. You will be prepared for anything he might throw at you. This is your home after all, and while the General has experience with your father and the general politics of Ravka, with the complicated rules of war, he is definitely not familiar with the game you've been stuck playing.

He doesn't know your betrothed, barely cares for your mother, and has always been dismissive of your brother despite the fact that he will be on the throne in a few years. The only player he has ever paid attention to is you, and that's a recent development. He only cares now because he seems to believe you can give him something.

You know the rules better than he does, and if you don't pay attention to his plans and schemes, to his end goal, he will mess up and drag you both down. It's his job to manipulate and trick others and yours to clean and cover up. A perfect team.

"I'm glad to hear that you trust me, moya tsarevna. I promise I won't fail you."

He holds his hand out slowly, and for a few seconds you simply look at it. His hand is large, with long fingers and small scars covering the pale skin that shimmer in the weak light of the candle.

Taking his hand means treason. It means betraying your parents and, in the same breath, your country. It means making Fjerda your enemy. It means covering your hands with the blood that sticks to the Darklings hands. It means paying a price he refuses to name. It means trusting darkness itself.

This would be the riskiest, dumbest thing you've ever done. It would be like begging to be caught and punished by your parents. And what would your betrothed do if he found out his future wife conspired with the Darkling to escape him? He would kill you for that. Beat you until you're nothing but a bleeding lump of flesh on the floor with no one to grieve you left in the world after you betrayed everyone who loved you.

You grab Aleksanders hand.

[huntingrays]

heroes of olympus au where esperanza ends up living (either the fire never happened or she ends up surviving). leo enjoys his quiet life with his mother until, one day, she mentions she’s been seeing someone recently, and that they’ve been getting serious. leo is happy for his mother, but he can’t help being a little jealous that he has to share his mom with someone else.

he’s quite shocked when he finds out his mom’s new boyfriend is none other than famous actor tristan mclean. he’s even more shocked to find out the man has a daughter around his age.

esperanza and tristan were worried about how to bring their two families together, worried their children, despite being the same age as each other, wouldn’t get along. turns out, what they had to worry about wasn’t them not getting along, but instead them getting along way too well.

at first, the two were tense and suspicious around each other. however, after learning about leo’s knack for inventing and piper’s ability to persuade people, they became a chaotic, unstoppable duo. after that day, the two became inseparable, determined to always be there for each other and to leave chaos in their wake, wherever they may go.

[thefluffyrailway-official]

Hey, I know you are busy with pup season. Gosh knows those pups need so much attention.

Do the mams and dads to be get freaked out about the pups and need to be calmed down? I'm sure some of the dads would be worrying about their partners/pups. (Totally not thinking about Oliver freaking out to Toad. The poor break van just wants to sleep. #JusticeForToad)

(ALRIGHT YOU KILLED ME WITH THIS ONE LMFAO 🤣)

Actually many of them freak out as this is totally new for them.

Speaking about the dads worrying abt their partners:

• We all agree Toby went even crazier than in "Signals Crossed" since he found out he was going to be a father? Because he did. First he saud he wasn't ready for something like this and even less knowing how anxious he is.

After some months he finally calmed down (Excepting the fact he had to take the lemon while his wifey was on her maternity leave but anyway) and actually enjoyed the experience.

Till the lil'fluffy box decided to be born so panic attack YIPPEEE!!! (Henrietta was also very VERY stressed that day. Lyra said she never saw her like that in her 56 years working with her-)

After all that chaos, Harriet never was a crazy pup, she was more a shy sleepyhead who usually sobs when someone she doesn't know approaches. So not much action in this part. Just the old married couple being a chill parents with a chill pup -w-👍

• BUT! You mentioned the little western duo eh? Well they're totally not free from the "Pup Panic", as i call it lol.

They're quite opposites actually. Oliver ALWAYS freaks out when he's not with his loaf wife, and specially now that there's only around 4 months to meet the first mini loaf. He just tell Toad every single bad thing that could happen to Annie and the pup.

#JusticeForToad

But when he's with her he's quite calm, just cuddling, purring and talking to his pup lol.

Unlike his grey bestie. Who's usually very chill when he's not with Clara, knowing there's not much to worry. (Still freaks out sometimes when he sees her working and stuff) But when he's with her.... Oh boy... He freaks out at every single weird thing she does. Pup kicks for exemple. THAT MAKES HIM GO CRAZY 😭👍

And now you can imagine how it will be when the pups are born, after seeing that Tree Claire post-

But enough about crazy pregnancy anechdotes. Now let's go with crazy pupsies >:)

• 1st is Dallas. She already did her first crazy pup thing! Dang girl you haven't even open ur eyes yet!

She escaped from the shed (not even walking, she doesn't know how to walk) and ended on BRENDAM DOCKS JUST BY CRAWLING!!!!

As you can suppose, Donald had 9 heart attacks when he woke up and didn't saw his baby with him.

He ran with Duck crying that the pup was gone. The whole island tried to find her.

And then, there's Sandy playing with Dallas on her nest-

Donald is now barely sleeping during the day because of that 😃👍

• Now, speaking of Sandy, do you know how stressed is Carly now? Working 24/7 and being the single mother of a very hyperactive pup? I mean, Cranky, Big Mickey, Salty and Porter also like to help. But ish... They'reall very busy guys. Most of the time, Sandy is on her own due to this. (And that's also something Carly hates.)

• Also Molly and Neville usually have to be calmed down when they're informed about another of Ash's asthma attacks. Many times Molly literally leaves her jobs and runs to the Steamworks to check everything's good with her daughter.

Sometimes the other 3 pups are a bit jealous because Molly can't be with them on her freetimes as much as she is with Ash. Neville and her already told them that it's because of Ash's health. But the pups are still too young to understand....

Conclusion: Crazy pups=Stress & Engine pregnancy=Anxious (Not pregnant) parent.

😃👍

[marymary-diva17]

just leave him alone leave us all alone

neteyam x female Ao’nung

There was a special bond between the forest boy and the ocean girl, the forest boy who is the golden child of his family and clan. Then there was the forest girl who was trying to find her place in the world, So when her feeling for him grown to more then a friendship, she sometime wonders if he felt the same way about her or even saw her. She knew she was not that picture perfect of daughter or navi but she was hoping he had seen her and thought she was perfect enough.

angi " ........" angi was walking on the beach after a another argument with her parents, and her once again being compared to her siblings. Angi had seem to never do anything perfect right now and always kept on messing up, she was trying her best but it was never perfect enough for everyone around her.

????? " hey angi" angi soon looked up and saw neteyam coming walking toward her, she had stopped dead in her tracks when she saw him.

angi " oh hey neteyam"

neteyam " I was walking by after feeding my ikran her morning meal and saw you, and I thought you could use some company"

angi " oh thank you"

neteyam " is everything okay angi you seem a bit upset"

angi " i had a disagreement with my parents to them I'm not doing enough for you and your clan, my siblings seem to be doing a better job then me"

neteyam " oh"

angi " I just keep on trying and I can never seem to do anything right, to everyone around me"

neteyam " well I think you are doing a good job we are just teens, we are not always going to do everything right"

angi " yes but I wish to make my parents proud of me and so one day, they will say they see me ... but that will never happen"

neteyam " don't worry it will be okay I know it"

angi " thank you neteyam"

angi " well it seems like I should get a head start on my task for the day, as I don't wish to upset my mother anymore"

neteyam " well let me come along it will be safe and our father have told everyone if we head out, we will need to go out in pairs or groups"

angi " well I'm going beyond the reef and after what happen with lo'ak ...."

neteyam " it will be fine and I don't wish to leave you alone and, with me being a warrior I out rank you" angi had giggle at neteyam reaction making the boy scoff at her reaction. The duo soon gather their stuff and head out beyond the reef, angi was praying to the great mother that everything will go well.

neteyam " do you have everything that you need"

angi " yes I got all the clam and herbs I needed"

neteyam " good"

angi " we should be getting home we shouldnt stay out here for that long"

neteyam " oh yes the akula lo'ak told the family about it"

angi " yes and now that tulkuns are back they are more aggressive now along with the sky people"

neteyam " you are right we should get back home" the dude had called their IIu and started heading home, everything was going well until it was not a storm had come making the wave dangerous and big.

neteyam " angi"

angi " neteyam we need to stay together we have to get pass the hard part of the storm and then we will be good" neteyam had nodded his head and moved closer to angi, but that was when massive wave have come soon crashing over the two teens as they were push around water. The lighten had hit both teens hard but it seems to hit more of them hard than the other. Even under the water everything was in chaos as the two teen had hit some rocks and corals as they were trying to grab or stop themselves from spinning around, angi had hit a rock wall hard and some coral along with some other stuff.

angi " ......" angi was looking for neteyam and soon found him floating in the water she swam toward him as he was not moving, she too. grabbed him and swam toward the surface.

angi " neteyam ... neteyam say something to me" angi was tapping neteyam face trying to wake him up, their IIu were gone and she was looking for some hope.

angi " payakan payakan" she soon saw a tulkun she knew well it was payakan it seem like he heard her cries for help.

payakan " what the matter angi

angi " payakan I need your help neteyam hurt badly and we need to get him home" the tulkun had flipped his fins and tail allowing the girl to move neteyam body onto payakan back.

neteyam " angi"

angi " don't worry teem it going to be okay we are going to get you home, I just need you to get a bit back on payakan" neteyam had followed angi orders, and that when a bright flash and loud noise had take over as thunder and lightning had come. Soon lightning had hit the water many times and soon coming close to the trio in the water, and that when it hit them when it seems like they were all harm baldy. One of them had been hurt the most but that was not important now, they need to get neteyam home.

neteyam " angi"

angi " hey teyam dont worry it will be okay we are getting you home"

neteyam " oh okay ... wow my dad going to be mad at me my mom going to lose it"

angi " don't worry everything will be fine okay .... now I need you to stay awake for me" neteyam had nodded his head he was badly hurt, angi was doing her best to help neteyam. She was also making sure that payakan was okay as well, and soon enough they reach the village when a horn sounded.

angi " over here we need help please" angi was screaming for help soon her father and Jake made their way towards them, on their creatures.

tonowari " what happened here"

angi " we got caught in the storm coming back from beyond the reef baba, and neteyam badly hurt"

Jake " son are you okay say something"

neteyam " dad .... are we back at the village"

Jake " yes you are son don't worry we will get you some help"

neteyam " dad angi she ...."

Jake " it okay son save your strength everything will be dealt with later" Jake had glared at the girl before picking up his son and thanking payakan, angi was going to follow after the father and son and help but her father stopped her, he seem upset. The father and daughter soon reach the village where everything was not easy.

tsireya " sister" tsireya and rotxo ran to their sister and hugged her.

angi " how is neteyam we most go see him" the trio of teens soon race to see neteyam at the sully home, there were many navi there form their clan and neteyam clan.

tsireya " poor teyam"

rotxo " don't worry mom and mo'at along with the healers will do everything that they can to help him" everyone was watching as the healer and human try to save neteyam life, and were soon able to stabilize him.

angi " jake and neytiri I'm sorry for what happen I didn't mean for this to happen"

Jake and neytiri " ......"

angi " neteyam came with me to help me with my task we didn't know this will happen"

sully kids " ........."

angi " i don't know why it has happen"

neytiri " is all your fault fist my youngest son comes with you beyond the reef, and nearly dies and now my eldest son is near death for the second time because of you ... all my kids pain and suffering is because of you"

angi " i didn't mean for any of this to happen ma'am"

neteyam " are you sure because neteym said you were out there with him along with payakan, are you sure you didn't mean to harm my son or get his attention"

angi " no i don't know what you mean"

neytiri " don't lie to me child I see the way you look at him we all do, you did this to win his favor and now endanger his life along with payakan you are selfish"

Jake " honey"

neytiri " no my Jake"

angi " I'm sorry sorry Jake and neytiri I didn't mean anything to happen"

Jake " enough"

angi " I'm sorry I will do anything to make up for what happened"

Jake " I said enough I had it up to here with you young lady, anywhere you are my kids get hurt even your own siblings ... you are bad luck"

angi " ......."

Jake " I and my family don't want you here right now so leave and don't come by to see my son or care for them, as you have done enough and do as all a favor when he wake up leave him alone don't come near him or speak to him same goes for my family and clan leave us all alone ... until you can prove or ever again my son will never be with a girl like you"

angi " I'm sorry" angi was looking at the sully kids but they looked mad at her, even she know sibling same to step away from her as well.

tonowari " angi go home and stay into your room until I tell you to come out"

angi " dad I didn't mean anything"

tonowari " I said home now young lady you have disappointed me enough"

angi " yes sir"

ronal " angi"

angi " mother" ronal had come towards her daughter and soon grabbed a necklaces she made for her daughter, one of them showing their relationship and other was showing she was future thsaik. ronal soon ripped them off from his daughter neck.

ronal " you are disowned from being future tshaik your sister will rule after you or maybe you unborn sibling, as for you being my daughter you are no longer my child ... leave you have done enough" angi didn't say anything else as she soon left the sully home getting glares some everyone inside and outside, as everyone was whispering. The only one who seem to be show kindness was mo'at she felt something was off about angi. angi soon got home and laid in her bed, tears were falling down her face she really mess up big time now. She was feeling so much pain in her body, she didn't know what was the matter but she soon felt like she was getting sleepy.Maybe if she had closed her eyes once everything will be better maybe some rest will be good for you, and with her gone for the moment and away maybe everything will become better for the sully family and everyone else.Angi soon closed her eyes as she allowed tiredness to take over her body, she did see the water glowing below her and medley playing. She was to tried and in pain to fight and stay awake she will find it out later, yes she will see what the matter later when she open her eyes once again and see and hear everyone and everything she cares about later on today. While she was gone from everyone maybe she will give what they wish for and leave them all alone, until she was ready to come back and prove herself.

[dreamnoteprincess]

WTDWxAHIT Crossover Lore

Before you read I suggest checking out my fanifc Until I Found You as it's needed to understand this crossover! You can read it over on @crackshipparadise or on AO3!

So the past few days I've been working on a HUGE lore drop for a potential crossover with Welcome to Dreamworld and A Hat in Time. I was having fun with Until I Found You till my brain one day decided to add more A Hat in Time Characters to the lore.

So Here You GO!!

So AHIT is more into a modern AU! So many characters are humanized (for the most part), no aliens, etc.

Lucas/Snatcher and Vanessa knew of the Founder Trio and Wiatt during their time growing up. Vanessa is one of Sara's bullies (who survived the incident) and bullied her from day one till graduation. Vanessa also bullied Lewis, Oliver and even Wiatt.

How Vanessa survived what happened in the woods is still debatable to me. Either her mother prevented her from going with the trio or she was sick from school.

Lucas/Snatcher was best friends with Oliver growing up. Oliver became friends with Vanessa, but she didn't like him. When Oliver became friends with Lewis and Sara Vanessa gave him an ultimatum either be friends with Sara and Lewis and loose Lucas forever, or leave the duo and continue being friends with Lucas. Oliver chose Sara and Lewis, and Vanessa made sure Lucas and Oliver stopped being friends. It worked!

Sara and Artemis/Moonjumper have met growing up. WON'T SAY because I plan on touching that in UIF.

Vanessa does have regrets over how she treated Sara, but Sara has no signs of forgiving her. Heck even Wiatt and Oliver don't forgive her.

Hayley/Hat Kid and Bow (don't have a full name for her) become best friends with Carly, Ben and Liz. The five basically cause chaos and it's wholesome!

Hayley/Hat Kid is the adoptive daughter of Lucas and Vanessa. Bow isn't adopted yet, but she will be soon

That's all for now!

[tojiscrack]

Heyy, this is for your “liar, liar” fic lore. I was wondering how Gojo became Megumi’s godfather? Loving the fic btw, so just wanted to know how the family became a family in the fic? Geto too and his daughters. Also Tsumiki - in the Anime she’s Toji’s stepdaughter so what are the relations in this fic? Sorry if this makes no sense I’m operating on 3 hours of sleep but this fic is too good 🤩 An alternate world where they’re all happy and Megumi has a childhood friends to lovers with reader? Count me in.

liar, liar masterlist here

omg i love answering questions and i love talking about the family dynamic so plS, SEND IN MORE 😭❤️

let's start off with gojo and megumi (my favourite duo in canon and fanon 😋).

just bare in mind that i'm not gonna reveal too much info, mainly 'cause i have a whole other sequel/prequel (idk what to call it because of it's very unique layout) for the whole family situation i have going on here :)

to fit the whole godparent situation better, i had gojo aged up about 2-3 years so that when megumi would be born (2002) gojo would be 17, a fine age to be appointed godfather to a child (even if it is pretty young). so gojo's birth year is 1987.

how did he become a godfather to megumi? it's a stupid way, really, because the family dynamic is a literal joke (you'd have seen this in chapter 3, the airport scene, where literal CHAOS ensues wherever they go). long story short: at mamaguro's work place, where gojo worked for a bit at 17, it involved interacting with kids, like toddler aged kids and so on. she saw this, saw how he was doing pretty well with them, and after forming a bond with him, appointed him as godfather 💀 (without telling toji). and that's it, really. now you might assume that this is why toji hates gojo in the fic, and to some extent, it is, but there is a WHOLE different back story to that which i don't want to dive into just yet, and once the initial fic is done, you'll know :)

as for geto and his daughters, it's even more simpler than gojo and megumi, really. in chapter 2 of ‘liar, liar,’ i mentioned the kfc breakup and how i changed it for the fic. gojo and geto were going to work in a state school because of the whole we-hate-rich-people vibe they have going on (a parallel to the canon-verse where they hate curses and have to protect the weak: here, they're protecting the poor). but geto ends up working at a private school without letting gojo know and he reveals it at kfc 😔 (poor gojo). now why does this relate to mimiko and nanako? geto visits an orphanage, sees mimiko and nanako as vulnerable, weak kids, and then adopts them. simple as. nothing spoiler-worthy here :)

now for tsumiki and toji! this was really difficult for me to decide. you're right, in the anime, she's his stepdaughter, but there's a reason why in the fic, she isn't. instead, she's his goddaughter. initially, i wasn't going to have tsumiki in the fic, but then i remembered how important she is to megumi in canon, and you'll have noticed how i keep canon in the story but change it so there're no curses, killing, or fictional aspects (everything is realistic). if i kept her as toji's stepdaughter, it would have meant that he had relations to her mother, which wouldn't have been bad at all, if mamaguro didn't exist. but she does. because again, this universe is where everyone lives and nobody dies. so he has no relations to tsumiki's mother the way that he had in the anime (sleeping with her for money). but how did he become her godfather? there had to be some relationship if not for that type?

i can't go into too much detail with this. it relates to the whole gojo/toji situation, and therefore contains a lot of spoilers. all you need to know, as of now, is that he became her godfather through her dad, his former best friend. there's a reason why, there's a whole backstory to that and the clan's involvement to it, which will be explained in the sequel/prequel :)

your ask made perfect sense! don't worry about it, i'm so glad you're interested in the story! ty for sending in ur question, you dk how much i enjoyed writing all this for you <33

[griffin-girl-r]

Mother-daughter day

Created: 23.05.2023

Finished: 31.05.2023

Edited: 14.09.2023

Age: 15

Word count: 1,544

Warnings: None

Request: Yes (Tumblr user)

Note: I don't know how to write fluff

Summary: You and Natasha have a mother-daughter day together.

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Natasha Romanoff, better known as the Black Widow, had seen and done it all.

From fighting with the Avengers and taking down worldwide threats, to raising a child on her own, Natasha was never one to shy away from a challenge.

Today, however, she decided to take that much-needed break from all the chaos that seemed to always surround her.

Today was a mother-daughter day with Y/N.

Y/N, at only 15 years of life, was the spitting image of her mother.

Her fiery red hair, sharp wit, and natural athleticism all screamed "Black Widow Jr."

It was an undeniable resemblance that couldn't go unnoticed by everyone who looked at them.

They were the perfect mother-daughter duo.

-

"And then I applied more pressure on his leg and pushed him down on the ground, Mama!" Y/N excitedly explained, as they strolled down the busy streets of New York, chattering about Y/N's latest martial arts class

"Great job, baby." Natasha listened attentively, always proud of her daughter's skills "Just keep doing this whenever a bigger opponent tries to lock your arms and stop you from using them."

Both mother and daughter had a lazy morning, cuddling in bed, then decided that lunch at their favorite cafe was the best idea.

"I can already taste those heavenly pancakes and those fried eggs." Y/N giggled, changing the subject of their conversation as they made their way inside the cafe

"You tell me." Natasha laughed "I can't wait to have a cup of coffee."

"But, Mama..." The teenager whined in a baby voice "You already had one cup of coffee today. It's not good for your health to drink more than one cup a day."

Natasha softly smiled at her daughter and pressed a lingering kiss to her daughter's temple before she and Y/N took their place at their usual table.

"Thank you for your concern, sweetheart. But don't worry about me." The older woman smiled "I am a pretty tough woman and a second cup of coffee isn't enough to take me down." She finished with a wink in her child's direction

Y/N rolled her eyes with a playful smirk on her face, one that was worldwide known as the Romanoff smirk, very famous among people who knew the Romanoff girls.

"That's so you to say." You laughed

"Take that back!" Natasha gasped, pretending to be offended but her attempt at hiding her smile was useless

"Never." You challenged your mother

Natasha reached over the table and started tickling you, exactly where she knew you had your ticklish spot, on the right side of your abdomen under your ribs.

Your giggles filled the quiet cafe as you tried to squirm away from the torture of tickling.

"Mama, stop!" You shouted through your uncontrollable giggles

"Only if you take your words back!" Natasha laughed as she kept tickling you

"I do!" You shouted again "I take them back!"

"That's what Mama likes to hear." Your mother giggled as she stopped tickling you and signaled for the waiter to come over and take your order

-

"How about we head over to the park? You know, for some fresh air." Natasha suggested, after the quick lunch at the cafe

"Only if you're fast enough to catch me." Y/N eagerly agreed, taking off running in the park's direction

"Get over here, you little rascal!" Natasha laughed, quickly running off after you "You stole the start. You cheated."

Natasha used her agility to catch up in no time. She was the most badass woman on Earth after all.

You and your mom were neck and neck until the very end.

You could see the entrance of the park and, gathering your forces, you barely edged out your mother to cross the finish line first.

As you both caught your breath and laughed at your friendly competition, Natasha wrapped her arm around your shoulders.

"Well played, kid." Natasha laughed

"Well, maybe, I won because you're too old now to keep up with me." You challenged her again

Natasha gasped once again in offense "I am not old!" She protested "I just had you when I was really young."

"Sure, Grandma." You burst out laughing and Natasha followed in with a laugh of her own

What you didn't know and Natasha will never tell you, is that she actually let you win.

A very small price to pay for her baby's happiness.

"Are you up to play some chess?" The older red-head suggested, pointing to one of the park's chess tables

"You know I'm always up to beat your ass in a chess game." Y/N smirked

"Oh, yeah?" Natasha raised an eyebrow "Then let's see how good you actually are."

Natasha had always loved the game and had been teaching Y/N how to play since she was just a little girl.

Y/N had proven to be a very quick learner and now gave her mother a run for her money.

Literally and figuratively.

Because of course that Y/N would always make her mother bet money in.

Natasha reached her hand in her pocket about to pull out a $20 bill but Y/N stopped her.

"Wait!" You grabbed your mother's arm "How about this time we change the rules a little?"

Natasha was a little confused, to be honest, at her daughter's antics.

"Then what shall we bet on this time, Miss Y/N?" Natasha questioned intrigued

"If I win, you're going to buy me not one but two ice creams." You proposed

"Challenge accepted." Natasha mirrored your smirk, starting to arrange the pieces on the table

-

As they played and strategized, Natasha couldn't help but marvel at her daughter's intellect and sharp mind. She knew that Y/N had a bright future ahead of her and was excited to see all that she would accomplish.

"And, checkmate." Natasha dragged out as she made sure your king game piece had no other way to move around the table, resulting in her victory

"Damn it!" You pouted, crossing your arms over your chest just like a toddler would do "I really wanted that ice cream."

"There's still a long way to go before the apprentice will beat its master." Natasha laughed "But what's stopping us from buying that ice cream anyway?" She waited for your reaction

Your face instantly lighted up and a wide smile suddenly appeared on it.

"Are you for real?" You asked excited, not quite believing your ears

"When have I lied before to you, baby?" Natasha smiled "Hmm?"

You jumped from your seat and tightly hugged Natasha as she started rubbing your back in a soothing motion.

"You're the best mama in the whole universe." You kissed her cheek "Do you know that?"

"I am very aware of that, my love." Natasha joked, patting your back lightly "You let me know that pretty often, I may add."

"Now, to the ice cream truck!" You laughed with a child-like excitement, jumping up and turning around, as you pointed to the park's ice cream truck

-

Only 30 minutes later, you have managed to convince your mother to grab your motorcycles and have a ride together.

You have only just learned how to ride a motorbike, barely two weeks ago, but you were eager to show off your new skills to your mother as you've been practicing alone in secret.

You knew that Natasha would kill you if she figured out that your trips to the library were actually excuses to go and practice new tricks with the motorbike that Natasha herself gifted you on your 15th birthday.

"Mama, are you looking?" You asked as you turned on the engine of the bike

"Yes, I am, sweetheart." She reassured as she kept intently watching you but also a bit nervous as she didn't want you to somehow get hurt

You needed no more words from her as you proudly started showing off the newest tricks you've learned.

Natasha marveled at her daughter's progress and watched as she rode circles around her.

"You're so amazing, honey." Natasha cheered "You're doing so great."

Y/N beamed with pride at her mother's compliments and reveled in the feeling of accomplishment.

The warm feeling of motherly pride filled Natasha's chest, making her eyes slightly water at the happiness she was feeling for her child's accomplishments.

"I learned from the best!" You shouted "Thank you, Mama."

-

As the sun began to set on their mother-daughter day, Natasha and Y/N sat together on a bench, watching the city come alive as the night fell.

They sat in comfortable silence, soaking in the peacefulness of the moment.

"I love you so much, baby." Natasha whispered

"I love you too, Mama." Y/N replied in the same quiet tone

Natasha hugged her daughter tightly, proud of the strong, independent young woman she had raised.

The mother knew that tomorrow will bring new challenges and dangers, but she also knew that, with Y/N by her side, they could conquer anything.

Natasha felt so grateful for this special day with her daughter.

She knew that no matter what life threw at them, they would always find a way to come out on top as a team.

[thekit-katniss]

Ninjago Fic Vagabond

I saw some interest in me posting the first bit of my new Ninjago fanfic so here it is. And here is a little background on it without spoiling much:

It takes place during the Merge in this part specifically; the rest is Post-Merge so Dragons Rising is happening. My OC is named Wisteria, she is the current Master of Illusion. You get introduced to her and her parents pretty much in this part.

Something wasn’t quite right today. The sky above Ninjago was painted like an unknown fire. It pulsated with an eerie glow through the cracks in the windows. Kasumi hadn’t been in Ninjago long. She had come up to visit her daughter who she wished would come home. Ninjago City wasn’t considered the safest of places.

Kasumi kneled upon the cushion, just watching the menacing sky. She seemed to have forgotten about the tea cup in her hand as it had gone cold. She broke her gaze and sighed. Rising stiffly from her seat, she placed her cup in the microwave and reheated the tea. She heard a shuffling approach.

“Are you seeing this?” A familiar voice blurted.

“If you’re talking about the sky, yes.” Kasumi replied.

Wisteria was standing beside her now, gazing out across the line of rooftops. “What does this mean?” She heard her whisper under her breath. 

Kasumi wasn’t sure what to think either. It wasn’t unusual for Ninjago to have such occurrences. The city was starting to become a hot spot for the weird and bizarre, not to mention battles, giant snakes, evil lords - it was even underwater once. The list was long, and it felt as if another thing was on the horizon. And it was just waiting to strike.

-

As the day went on, the sky would not improve. It would grow darker as the wind too was starting to pick up. Many locals just thought it was a storm brewing. The news implied that there was nothing to worry about despite the fact the colors weren’t normal. It was starting to look like space itself had broken the atmosphere.

Kasumi and Wisteria would join a group of onlookers just outside. There was a rather strange static charge in the air. The duo could feel it latch to their souls. This was what Kasumi feared would happen. But she knew it wouldn’t help change things for them.

The wind was rapidly growing in strength now. Then suddenly, a thunderous snap was heard as the sky rippled and morphed. It started to shatter into pieces like glass hit with a hammer. Cracks expanded until they’d open up to another dimension. They were portals to other realms, places and some even to possibly nowhere.

Panic broke out in the crowd as people were starting to be vacuumed in. This was not how they were picturing their day to go. The duo shared a look with one another before nodding. They each took a group of people. “Link up everyone! And keep the children in the middle!” Kasumi barked at the few who would listen.

They were starting to get groups more safely indoors. Many they couldn’t save though. People were starting to fly around like ragdolls. It was starting to become uncontrollable chaos. Things that weren’t bolted down like construction signs would whirl pass your head, causing you to finch. The image of being impaled crossed Wiseria’s mind. That wasn’t the way she wanted to go.

“Wait, where’s my daughter? Sarah? Sarah?!” A terrified mother cried out. 

Kasumi had to plant herself in front of her. “You shouldn’t go out there.” She hissed, trying to hold her back from pushing past her.

“I’ll find her.” Wisteria proclaimed, her hair caught in the wind.

“Absolutely not! You’ll stay right here.” Her mother grabbed her arm, stopping her in her tracks.

Wisteria yanked her arm away. She recognized that crunch in her face when she was upset. “I can do it, mom. Just let me-”

“Let you what? Get sucked into one of those portals - alone?” Kasumi disapproved. She had seen this behavior before. “Just as stubborn as your father.” She mumbled under her breath.

“Thought you’d at least try.” Wisteria spat back. She was about to walk away, only to be dragged back by a hand gripping her tightly. Wisteria glare hardened as her mother’s head was down.

Kasumi knew she couldn’t let things get this way between them. This was her daughter. She raised her to be a warrior, just like how she was. Now she held her powers. She was the future. But that was hard to accept.

Master Wu would be disappointed in you both. She recalled his teachings very well. Her powers were all new to her. Her own mother was kind of a wild child, so she wasn’t surprised it was one of the lesser known elements. But her element wasn’t the concern for her daughter - it was what her father had gifted.

She recalled him. He did help raise Wisteria, but he wasn’t always there when he needed to be. Not to mention the lying he was so fond of doing. It didn’t concern their relationship like most normal couples. It was more of the fact he was in disguise, looking human but very much something deeper and darker. 

Wu had advised her that something wasn’t right about him. But she chose not to listen. You don’t just ignore the literal master of creation. He was the son of god in a sense. Probably should take anything he gives you.

“You’re right.” Kasumi replied. “I need to start believing in you more.”

She saw the glimpse of a smile on Wisteria’s face before releasing her grip. “Go. I’ll stay with the others.” She paused. “Just be careful.”

Wisteria gave a confident nod, disappearing out into the storm.

-

Whatever was happening, it seemed to just grow worse. Wisteria might be crazy trying to find a little girl out here. She was heading deeper into Ninjago City now. There were people still scattered about, many trying to find ways into some sort of building. However, the screams for help echoed down the streets still. It made you tense up hearing its uneasiness.

When she got closer to Borg Tower, there was a massive group of people frantically pushing and climbing over each other. Her eyes snapped immediately up to the top of the tower. The elongated red hull of the Destiny’s Bounty hovered above. Its shadow engulfed the whole block. No wonder there was chaos among the crowd.

She scanned the crowd, finding a terrified little girl with pigtails crying out for her mother. Wisteria quickly made her way over, crouching down to her. “Are you Sarah?” The little girl nodded. “It’s ok. I know where your mom is.” She offered her hand. “I’ll take you to her.” The little girl immediately took her hand.

“T-thank you.” She sobbed, rubbing her eye with her free hand. Wisteria smiled softly before pulling the girl along. She knew she had to find the safest and fastest route back.

Many of the backstreets were trashed. Carts were pushed over, merchandise littering the sidewalk. Anything from food to cheap Ninjago City souvenirs were scattered about. The homeless were having a hay day, gathering as much as they could. One would glance up at them and kind of hiss, which startled them both.

Wisteria moved them away quickly. The girl remained glued to her hand, looking up ever so often. The wind was starting to pick up again. Wisteria tried to keep pushing forward, blocking the wind with her arm. A sudden snap was heard as an illuminated crack formed near them.

Wisteria instantly scooped up the girl and ran. It was only a matter of seconds before the crack ripped open. The wind started to howl around them as the suction pulled at her jacket. Wisteria had to dig her heels in, trying to anchor herself. But her feet were giving out below her.

This is it, she thought. Her eyes would move down to the little girl she held so tightly in her arms. I’m sorry. I tried. Tears started to well up in her eyes and she squeezed.

Suddenly, there was a faint sound of wings approaching from above. At that moment, she didn’t recognize them. Wisteria thought she was losing her mind. But the thud that followed snapped her back. With an uneven breath, they both looked up at the thing.

It was bracing itself against the suction of the wind. It's dark claws grinding deep into the concrete. It was difficult to see the coloring, but Wisteria was certain there was a deep gray with accents of white. Their gazes met for a moment. The eye was soft blue and it looked glazed over with a scar that zig zagged across. Its form was the shape of a dragon, but a different kind.

A deep, gruff tone rose from the dragon.“We need to keep moving.”

Wisteria honestly wasn’t expecting it to speak. Normal dragons don’t talk. She glanced down towards little Sarah who took her hand again, squeezing it with uncertainty. I guess we don’t have any other option. They would go toe and toe with the dragon, staying at its side as it blocked them from the wind.

“You keep staring.” It commented. Wisteria was staring. There was something about this dragon that kept bothering her. It seemed oddly familiar.

“Who are you?” She finally asked.

The dragon would stop, its horned head came around to face them. It scoffed. “I’m surprised you’re asking me that. You’ve seen this form before.”

“Form-” The word trailed off from her lips. Then the moment struck her. Images of her father came flooding into her mind, a slight smile growing. She let out a sharp gasp.

“Dad?” He confirmed with a nod. “What are you doing here?”

“Making sure you and your mother are safe.” He replied as they proceeded forward. “I sensed something was terribly wrong. So I came to Ninjago-” Wisteria went stoic. He noticed this almost immediately and groaned. “I already know you’re going to blame me for this.”

Wisteria didn’t reply. Her father had a track record for being a liar. But it wasn’t your typical lying in a relationship - you know cheating. It was more of the fact he had concealed his true identity for years. When that truth came to light, her mother packed the bags with Wisteria in toe. She was only about twelve then.

Wisteria frowned. “You are a bringer of chaos, dad.”

Her words sounded more like an insult in a way. But it was true. He has dubbed a chaos bringer for years - whatever that may actually be. He was a creation of Garmadon after all. It wasn’t taken lightly when people found out and that’s exactly what happened with Kasumi. He regretted lying to her for all those years. Weird to think he actually cared.

“We’ll discuss this later.” He said bluntly, not sharing eye contact this time. He could feel Wisteria’s eyes bore into him. She was going to be upset with him and he expected such. So he ignored it, adjusting his wing up to block the powerful gusts.

The building they had retreated with the group inside was now in view. The image of her mother was obscured by the frosted glass. “Open the door!” She called out, hoping to catch someone’s attention. Kasumi quickly made her way over, another bystander helping with the door. They were greeted by not just Sarah and Wisteria, but a dragon as well. Kasumi’s eyes widened before narrowing. She knew who it was instantaneously as she let out a shallow breath.

“Kasumi.” Him saying her name made her tense up. She wasn’t quite ready to forgive him, that’s for damn sure.

“Balor.” She addressed him similarly. Wisteria shared a glance with her as she brushed her way past inside.

There was an awkward silence between the two flames. Kasumi kept contemplating shutting the door in his face and not looking back. But she wasn’t about to let him in as his current form. Balor wasn’t expecting much from her. She hated his guts.

“Ironic how you show up when the sky is falling.” She hissed.

Balor growled under his breath, shaking his head. “Expected as much from you.”

Suddenly, her face changed, her eyes wandering off for a moment. “You didn’t cause this-” She felt a hand try to lock with hers as she drew it away quickly. Their eyes met. 

There was no dragon anymore, but a man. His eyes were two distinct colors, the right one was cloudy blue with a raggedy scar running down. He was known to be blind in that eye. He never said how it happened, but it was the one thing he was recognized by. His dark hair was a messy shag, peppery in color with a scruff to match. 

Kasumi never forgot his rough complexion. It was a part of the appeal she had for him. She had to admit, he knew how to attract the ladies. It worked on her after all. Even if it was just a mirage of a human form.

Kasumi sighs, the rage dissolving in her eyes. “Do you know what’s happening then?” She asked with sincerity to his surprise.

Balor just shook his head. “I’m sorry. I don’t.” He then would glance behind him. “This is beyond us.”

-

Just as Wisteria was about to join her parents, the room rumbled. It rattled the windows, the doors and the souls around her. Panicky mumbling and sharp gasps rose from the others. Many of them quickly clamored to the wide windows, trying to get a glimpse. Wisteria cupped her hands up to the glass. The wind hadn’t calmed in any sort, the skinny trees a few feet away still bent in its force. 

Wisteria had been listening in on them. She knew she shouldn’t. But with how rocky their family dynamic has been, she had hope. It was a very slim hope, but it was there. She let out a sigh, leaning up against the cold beam. Her eyes would go to the little girl she had saved. Her mother was so thankful that she just straight up hugged her. Let’s just say, it was kind of an awkward hug.

Wisteria remembered being her age. She was a playful son of a gun. She loved her imaginary adventures outside. She’d come trudging in covered in mud, her mother’s brow furrowing when it stained her favorite rug. Her father, on the other hand, encouraged it. That’s probably where her adventurous side comes from now that she thinks about it. She smiled.

They all were scanning for the source of the tremors still when someone beside her cried out. “It’s the ninja!” Everyone looked up. 

Out of the raging, shattering sky, the carved dragon appeared. The same red hull Wisteria saw earlier flew over at rather rapid speed. Its shadow engulfed the whole block in darkness for a moment as it went past. The shape of a mech followed closely behind. You could barely make out the vibrant blue painted upon it.

Wisteria glanced over toward Balor and Kasumi. She noticed her father tense up suddenly. He only ever did that when his powers tightened on him. Something was wrong. Just seconds later, the wind abruptly stopped. The trees straightened and silence creeped in.

“Balor?” She heard her mother say ever so softly before - boom!

-

It felt like time itself was shaking - or was it her shaking? Wisteria couldn’t tell. She felt miles away though, her ears ringing and sight blurry. She was struggling to even think. Little did she know, chaos was ensuing around her.

The building had changed. It was no longer some office building in Ninjago City they had taken shelter in. It was a sad skeleton of itself, barely hanging on to its existence. The sky had literally imploded with realms breaking the barrier. It swallowed them all whole and then spit them out somewhere - anywhere. Her father had reached for them but then he was just gone. 

Everyone was gone.

Wisteria gasped, her eyes widened as she gagged on her dry spit. It was like she snapped back to reality in that instant and it hurt. Had she - died? The thought did cross her mind. She couldn’t remember a thing though. She only remembered where she was before. That’s weird.

Her body creaked when she rose up, letting out a rough groan. Her ears weren’t ringing anymore nor was her sight blurred. She had been on her back for however long. It was no wonder it pinched when she tried to stand. She waited a minute or two before attempting it once again.

Once on her feet, she scanned the surroundings. Where the hell am I? She asked herself. It was a rather eerily quiet field and she was smack in the middle of it. The shape of it kind of reminded her of a crop circle. About a yard away, there was a ledge that seemed to make a rather good overlook.

Wisteria would mosey her way over. She was not expecting what she saw. Thick clouds of dust and debris caused her throat to go dry. When the dust clouds slowly dissipated, you could barely make out Borg Tower and a few of the skylines. The city had survived - for the most part. 

Much of the south side however, was in shambles and nearly unrecognizable.

The ledge she stood on was nothing more than a sandbank, carved into the side of the hill. The desert had started creeping into the city, along with a bit towards the Wyldness. It was the ghost of the event after the realms filled the sky. But Wisteria was unaware of this.

Wisteria was lost for words. She just stood there, atop this unstable bank, the wind pulling at the fresh rips in her jacket. She fell to her knees, digging her hands through the sand. She didn’t know where anyone was. Her mother and father could be dead for all she knew. Tears started to well up in her eyes as her sharp sob pierced the faded sky.

What now? She thought. Was there even a point to stay here? No. At some point, Ninjago will rebuild itself. But until then, she didn’t belong here.

Wisteria mind was made. She would search for her parents. Travel into the unknown. For how long, she didn’t know. But at some point, she did return to Ninjago City. And that’s where the true story begins.

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I hope you guys enjoyed it! If you did, I'll happily post more of it, maybe on my A03 too in the near future 😁

[thx-sunsxts-addrxss]

ok but have you ever considered how many people Aru’s saved

let’s put the potatoes aside for now and appreciate our queen.

Yes, she’s saved so many people from death, but let’s talk about mental safety.

think about it. People called Mini a tattle tale. They outcasted an awesome girl. And aru? She saw Mini for who she was- The daughter of the God of Death. A badass woman. A queen.

and she became her friend.

mini was probably suffering through sadness of being an outcast. Maybe she could’ve even been bullied. And she got a friend.

in a way, Aru saved her.

now, Aiden. Boy’s got divorced parents. His mom gave up everything for him. He hates his dad and he could even have a step sister. Let’s not even mention Annette. On top of all that, everyone likes him, but not for him. Everyone likes his looks. His appearance. His only good friend was Brynne.

having only one friend is incredibly lonely.

then Aru waltzed in (haha)

she liked him (we know as in crush but he knew friend wise) and for his personality and not for his looks. Not to mention she saved him from the guilt he held about him mom. And about the divorce. Miss girl saved him from making a bad decision: parent trapping his parents.

so that’s another person she saved.

next- Brynne.

I feel like their friendship gets overshadowed, so let’s not overshadow it here.

Brynne doesn’t know any of her biological parents properly. She has an absent mother who’s the only person she wants to please, and said person acts like she doesn’t even exist. The only person she could actually confide in was Aiden. And no one else.

that was until she met the Potatoes. But again, we’ll focus on Aru.

I headcanon Brynne was slightly envious of Aru at the start. How could someone be so cunning? And smart? And she had so many friends!

But I don’t think anyone could deeply relate to each other as much as Aru and Brynne.

Brynne is an overachiever when it comes to cooking. Aru used to be an overachiever until someone said it wasn’t cool (kill those people). Brynne has a shell of a parent. Aru has a shell of a parent. Brynne has two adult figures as her guardian and they’ve been there for her her entire life. Aru has one (that’s awesome and is equivalent to two). Brynne doesn’t know her mom for what she was. Aru never knew her dad for what he actually was. Aru’s mom was kind of absent for a lot of her life. Brynne- well, you get the idea.

so. Aru saved Brynne too.

Now. Rudy.

Aru and Rudy are basically the most chaotic duo. Ever. Rudy had Aiden, and even Aiden didn’t want to hang out with him as much. Everyone made fun of him for being colorblind. Until he met the Potatoes, but yeah, we’re focusing on Aru’s part here.

Aru never shamed him for being colorblind. Aru always treated him like she would to everyone else. She always treated him well. Even if she was mean to him, we all know it’s the kind of mean that you treat your best friends with.

Aru and Rudy would cause so much chaos with each other. And she’s the only friend Rudy caused chaos with.

Aru saved Rudy as well.

let’s wrap this up with Kara.

Well, this one’s self explanatory. Kara is her long lost biological sister. Kara, who’s seen the outside world but has no memory of it. Kara, who’s been brainwashed by the only person she thought she could trust.

well, the only person until Aru.

Aru and Kara are so different. But as Roshani Chokshi expertly worded, Kara brought the sunshine to Aru’s lightning and thunder. Together, Aru and Kara brought spring. Maybe Kara has no memory of her sister who saved her from loneliness. But it never changes the fact Aru saved her.

Now, it’s Aru who needs saving.

All of these people look at the girl with a braid and a lightning bolt and think: “Thank you. You, who saved me. Now it’s our turn.”

[elliottjpg]

Regarding your Lupin the 4th AU, there are actually 2 official Lupin the 4ths one being from an anime series called Aria the Scarlet Ammo. The Lupin here is called Riko Mine AKA Riko Mine Lupin IV.

Almost everyone in the Aria the Scarlet Ammo series is a descendent of a famous fictional character. For instance, the main character Aria is the great-grand daughter of Sherlock Holmes. Riko is the great-grand daughter of Arsene Lupin but because of her name it is speculated that she is the daughter of Lupin the 3rd & Fujiko Mine. The other one was created by Lupin the 3rd series creator MonkeyPunch himself. He is called Lupin the 3rd Jr (AKA Arsene Lupin the 4th)

Not many fans know who he is because the spin-off manga he came from because it was short lived & never got adapted into the anime. But this kid is supposed to be Lupin's son. His mother is unknown, but it's said to be Fujiko but isn't 100% confirmed. Also, I think some Japanese magazine there was a section on the question on what anime in the distant future would look like and...

Lupin the 3rd Junior adaptation was one of them. (Though I imagine Lupin Jr is like 14 here when he was like 10 in the manga) The girl beside him was never named but I somehow came up with a name and backstory for her. Her name is Penny, and she is a fangirl of crime stories and wants to be a famous detective when she grows up. When she met Lupin Jr, she was both excited and wanting to arrest him. (so mixed feelings) But over time she and him became good friends and crime partners. I personally head canon that Riko & Lupin Jr are great siblings even though they never knew each other for most of their lives before. But now that they got to know each other they are a great crime duo & care about each other very much. But that just my take. If these characters were in your AU, how would others react to them?

Aaah, thanks so much for this info! I knew about Lupin III Jr (did he never learn how to count??) and my friend @marquise-de-clarabas was actually trying to find where she's heard the name Riko (or Rumiko as she remembered it), so that explains it!!

In relation to my Lupin IV AU, I think they'd just add to the chaos lol XD Again, the Meiwaku gang (Naomi & co) and Renjiro aren't actually aiming to become Lupin IV, and neither are Maki's friends, but Maki is, so I guess she'd challenge these two to a thieving competition? That seems to be the usual process to get a new Lupin (cf Part 5 and Albert's backstory).