#there's only so much that the human spirit can take before it begins to fight back

[plenaurum]

The funniest thing about THG is that most of the happenings could've been prevented if the Gamemakers didn't try to renege on the rule change. If they just allowed Katniss and Peeta to win at the same time without trying to milk as much melodrama as possible out of their star-crossed-lover story, Katniss wouldn't have done that shit with the berries. And the uprisings would've arguably been kept at a minimum.

So really, it's their fault for trying to push their luck.

[eggonthemoon]

Alien Stage Round 6 Character Analysis and Lyrics Breakdown

Okay so obviously spoilers, don't click Keep Reading if you haven't watched Round 6.

God fuck it's so fucking beautiful, where do I start?

I don't even know what is going on with those rapid shots of what I assume is some form of experiment that Till was involved in. I have no clue what the goal was or if it succeeded but somehow (for no real reason other than that one image of Luka standing behind Till ominously) I feel that Luka is involved with it.

Was this an attempt by Heperu's (Luka's guardian) rival to make a human capable of going up against Luka? Till being the youngest and Luka being the oldest also means that Till's guardian could have caught on to what Heperu was planning to do with Luka and then start experimenting on humans shortly after and it would still somewhat line up with the timeline.

But I'm getting into conspiracy territory, back to suffering!!

Allow me, to the tips of your fingers

Allow me, to the ends of your feet

Dissolve me in your gaze

I don't want to let you go

Oh this hurts. Seeing him look so defeated and exhausted, you can tell that even though to the public it's not certain whether Mizi died or not it doesn't matter to him. Because she's still gone away from his world, where he is unable to reach her. He wants to dissolve and die but he also doesn't want to let her go if there is even a sliver of hope that she lives.

Please, leave me scars

Please, hurt me so that

Not a single drop of me remains

Let me drown in you

The footage that plays to these lyrics really show how defeated he is. He refuses to sing, his passion for the art completely dead and buried. And (his guardian I assume) when someone shoves the fact that Mizi is gone in his face he lashes out and punches one of the aliens near him.

Until these falling stars

Are buried in the blur of time

However his heart isn't entirely in it and is quickly apprehended.

He is beyond exhausted and doesn't even protest or put up a fight while (the same alien he punched btw) another alien runs their fingers through his hair.

On your icy lips

Read my soul

Yes, my soul

He hopes that even if Mizi is dead that her spirit watches over him, seeing his soul and by extension, Him, for all that he is. Every thought and breath until he falls asleep is for Mizi.

But didn't we already know this is how he'd be like? Time for something juicier~

Even if your cold words

Carve scars beneath my eyes

May they linger on your tongue

You can break me apart

God this is heart shattering. Even if Till doesn't care for him, even if Till throws hurtful words his way, Ivan will still lie awake at night, cherishing what sliver of attention he is given. It doesn't matter if Till hates him, because as long as he is on Till's mind Ivan is happy. He is entirely in Till's hands, capable of being build up or torn down depending on how much (or how little) he is perceived by him.

Notice my pain

And mend me right now

To quiet my fears

I'll drown in you

He wants so deeply to be seen by Till, noticed. Till who doesn't let anything hold him down and always picks himself back up became a pillar of hope and strength to Ivan. It didn't matter how or in what context he gets to be seen, so he went out of his way to provoke him just to get Till to look at him even for a moment.

This was mentioned a while back on VIVINOS Patreon but the entire incident where Mizi and Till got attacked by that hound monster was orchestrated by him. I feel like there is two possible reasons for this depending on when in the timeline this takes place.

Either he wanted to test Till's resolve in hopes of being proven wrong about his courage (after all your hopes can't be dashed on the rocks, if you never had hopes to begin with) only for his obsession to end up growing even stronger than before.

Or he tried to let Till get roughed up enough that he'd be transferred (solitary confinement? emergency room?) somewhere else away from the others at Anakt, so they could escape together.

But we all know how that turned out.

Either way what Ivan wants isn't freedom, he's long since given up on that. There's no point in his freedom if the person that inspired him to yearn for it isn't by his side. He needs Till there, his very presence to reassure him that no matter what Till won't falter. But he failed to take account of the one thing that weakens Till's resolve.

Mizi.

Mizi is to Till what Till is to Ivan. And so without Mizi in his world Till crumbles. Since Till will only go where Mizi is and Mizi already gave away her heart to someone else, it's impossible for Ivan to be free while keeping Till in his world.

And so he follows him, resigning himself to a life without freedom.

Sick of these nights to come

To be engulfed in silence

But the distance between them is killing him, and each and every day they come closer to their inevitable doom.

It doesn't matter if they believe the lie the aliens told them, that if they die singing they will be blessed. Because what is the point in that? How can going somewhere far away from the people they love be a blessing?

In your gaze where I am seen

Consume me

Yes, me

His desires mirror Till's. He wants his soul to be seen by him, recognized for his undying love for him. He wants Till to see that he can give him all that Till yearns for in Mizi and more.

To this everlasting melody

Face to face we dance

And yet Till still refuses to look Ivan in the eyes.

Things get a little unclear but since they aren't shown singing here and there's no flashback to accompany the lyrics, we can assume that at this moment Till most likely gave up on singing.

With our story

Lost in forever's embrace

I'm not sure if Ivan intended this from the start or if it's a decision he made then and there but one thing is certain. If Till stops singing then that would mean he forfeits, he'll lose. Till has never once given up. Even when he went back for Mizi that night, he never intended to leave her in the first place. But now without her he crumbles.

And Ivan can't let that happen, not like this.

Moral grey area aside, this scene is so deeply moving to me

And I don't say that in a romantic context, absolutely not. This is something much deeper than just love. This is the culmination of everything they've been through, all those moments lead up to this.

Because this isn't a kiss.

This is Ivan throwing his life away for Till.

Till was going to loose, the only thing that could overturn that is if his opponent attacks him. The kiss was to distract Till and keep him from catching up to what Ivan was planning.

Just look at the contrast between their first and second kiss. As soon as the score board shows Till is in the lead, he gives him a gentle peck on the lips. The contrast is stark and full of meaning. This was the genuine kiss, hidden behind a smokescreen of aggressive bravado created from the previous one.

And it worked. Till was completely convinced that Ivan's intentions was to kill him, and he was fully intent on letting him.

I know a lot of people doubted his intentions. Because he didn't let go of Till's neck the minute he saw their scores, a lot of people assume that this was Ivan trying to drag Till down with him.

But the minute he coughed up blood what does he do?

He smiles.

and let's Till go.

He's only human. He might know logically that Till has won the match. But emotionally he refuses to let go until he is certain.

Until he knows for a fact that he is the one bleeding and dying he'll keep up his charade.

And then.

And only then.

Till truly sees Ivan.

As he dissolves in his gaze.

[cybertroniannugget]

Snowball fight on base

Dec 14

Literally what's going on

The title pretty much gives it away.

"I prefer the old base actually...", Sam mumbled under his breath, but you and Mikaela heard him.

"Don't be a wuss, it's only cold if you go outside."

"He's scared of the Polar bears.", Mikaela snickers, adjusting her scarf.

You turn to look at your brother. "Polar bears...? In a severely feced, supervised and protected area like this? There are none here. Outside of the fence, yes but as long as you don't go there you'll be fine."

"Hrmph", was the only thing he brought out, regretting ever leaving the warmth of the base.

The three of you didn't walk for long, when you spot a group of bots and soldiers having an intense snowball fight.

After getting a closer look you noticed that there aren't any teams, just them throwing the cold bullets everywhere.

Before you could ask to join, a snowball hit Sam's arm. You take this as an invitation, bending down to grab some snow and running towards the battlefield.

Ratchet and Ironhide had a rather bitter 1v1, and you couldn't figure out what fueled it for the better of it.

"Alright, let's form teams.", you say looking into the round of bots and humans alike.

"I will not be in HIS team.", Ratchet states, shooting a glare at Ironhide, who already held two snowballs, one in each servo.

With that, the Medic walks over to Jazz.

"Fine, we'll win.", the weapon's specialist grumbles, staying next to you.

"Wait, you're participating Ratchet?", you ask rather confused.

Usually the medic distanced himself from such activities.

"If I can get some sense into this bot's processor I'll do this."

"That's the spirit.", Epps chuckled, standing next to the Medic.

"Oh come on Epps, that's betrayal!"

"That's what you get for eating the last coconut macaroon. Now that is betrayal"

He points at you. "You gotta make more of those."

You show a thumbs up at him. "Will do!"

"Come over here.", Jazz calls to you.

Shaking your head, you decline, forming a snowball in your hands.

"No chance, I wanna beat yo ass!", you yell, laughing.

You look over to Lennox, who walks up to you, armed as well.

"Alright everyone, walk over to the your team of choice.", Lennox shouted for everyone to hear.

"And keep it even!", you add.

After some rustling, uncertainty and more yelling, everyone had found their teams.

Your team consisted of Ironhide, Lennox, Mudflap, Jolt, Dino, Mikaela and 3 other soldiers.

Jazz's team got Ratchet, Bumblebee, Epps, Skids who was adamant on beating his twin, Arcee, Wheelie, Sideswipe, Sam

"That is not even!", Skids complains in frustration.

A snowball hits him right in the face.

"Cuz we ain't 20 people. We're 19 so live with it!", Mudflap shouts across the freshly formed battlefield.

This was the non communicated sign to let the fire begin.

In the span of 5 seconds, what was a peaceful spot turned into a storm of flying snowballs.

You realized that you didn't agree on any rules, the rather big snowballs hitting you being a cruel reminder of that.

"Try not to make the humans fly away with your throws!", Ironhide calls out loudly, saving your and the other human's behinds.

[silverwolf122]

Lady Gotham is an eldritch villain.

She was here from the beginning. She wasn't always a city spirit. Once, she was known as the Darkness. The Lady of Loss. Goddess of Madness. Mistress of the Night. Or at least she was a part of her. When a warlock tried to make a deal with her here, on this land, extort her for more power, many millennia ago, long before what history would consider the foundation of the city, she was summoned and but a small piece of her being remained. Her essence was seeped into the soil, her darkness soaked the rivers, her madness poisoned animals. She didn't paid it much of her mind. She was Ancient, and vast, and bored. The whole plane of existence was hers to manipulate, to trick, to corrupt and drive mad. What was but a small piece of land?

She was here, consciously, when 'the first founders' of decided to develop the land into a large city. The Waynes, the Kanes, the Elliots and the Cobblepots. Oh, she remembers their names. Or their families, at least. Oh, the amount of greed in their hearts, so close to her, how could she not pay attention. The endless void that they tried to fill. It was beautiful. She didn't had to do anything. Her mere presence affected humans. Nudging and pushing, people to the edge. Only for them to make that final step of no return. She admits, she was enthralled with the beautiful performance that took place before her eyes. The more she paid attention, the more she was THERE, the more others, who would please her were drawn to the place.

The Gotham City, the city of crime, the home of the most insane, nightmarish, cruel and vicious humans that Earth had to offer. All drawn to the place. To her. At least 80% of people here were criminals. Be it the serial killers, minions, the minor thieves, or the Grand Supervillains. And other 20? Well, she needed someone for them to robber. Or to challenge them. Oh, and she loved when humans tried to resist. To 'clean', to save, redeem, rebuild. Oh, it was so funny, when they tried. They couldn't understand. That the criminals were HER people. That she was enjoying it. Only one could understand her. Her champion. Her Jester. Her Joker. Oh, he knew how to make her laugh. How to do the best performance that she couldn't even thought of. But the Bat, oh the poor Bat always stops it. He infuriates her. He fascinates her. So close to madness, but he resists. So close, and so far from breaking, she can't comprehend it. And the part that frightens her... He inspires others. He protects, resists, avenges, and it draws others. He teaches them how to resist. How to deny HER. Deep inside, she is afraid. Like people were afraid. Like criminals become afraid. Afraid of the Bat. She tried to end him, but her Jester refuses to do it. And others seems not to be able. Too strong, too smart, too skilled, too many steps ahead.

She tried corrupting his allies. To leave him alone. She was able to get the white knight. Her new two-faced toy. Her Jester tried to give her the commissioner, but he endured. What a pity. She almost get one of his birds, but his influence and training stopped the bird from failing. Her claws are deep in his mind, but day after day they fight for the Hood. She won't let him go, oh no. They are bound. And the Bats is so, so hurt by it, she almost wants to keep it like that. For them to keep fight for him and it paining the Bat, but leaving the hope that the Hood would return to the nest. Only for her to keep crushing this hope again and again.

Yet, she is afraid. Afraid of the Bat. He took her darkness and made it his weapon. He stole her night and made it his time. He received her madness, when he was but a boy, and forged it into his resolve. She is afraid. The human now, but what if more later. The signs she can see. After his end, that wouldn't be the end. What if he will take more? More of her. Will take her? Her title, her power, her place and her land?

"You are afraid!"

Who is here?

"You are right to be."

NO!

"You are just a criminal. You are no more than that. And all criminals are cowardly and superstitious."

[felkithecreator]

Do you have revalink fic recs?

Oh do I ever. (Please don't take the numbers that I use too seriously, they're not to really judge the quality of work or anything it's just level of enjoyment for me and my particular tastes)

My favorite Revalink fic of all time is Pinesong by aperplexingpuzzle!! Honestly it's just an absolutely amazing work, and personally I think it's one of the greatest post-calamity Revalink stories written. Link and Revali bond on Vah Medoh after Revali's been freed and exists as a spirit, and while Link struggles through the rest of his adventure. Absolutely recommend, 10/10.

Finding Link by Umbreonix is another one I'd absolutely recommend. It's so silly and just - the characterization of Link and Revali is so fun. Link goes missing after the defeat of Calamity Ganon, and it's up to Revali to find him and potentially bring him back. Honestly Umbreonix's other Revalink work Beating about the bush is also phenomenal - that one's unfinished, but it's also great if you want to read something silly. It's a modernized/human version of Hyrule, which is super interesting as well. All That Glitters is hilarious as well. Recommend them all around 8.5/10.

Linger On by ICanFlyHigher is one I genuinely loved as well. It's been a while since I've read it, but I do know that the vivid descriptions of combat and fighting, and just - the immersion of it is so impressive. So I'd really really recommend this one. It's basically just Botw, but you're really put in Link shoes + that extra touch of Revalink. Again, haven't read it in a while, but 9/10 recommendation from what I remember.

I Lost Myself by self_indulgent_authorship is amazing as well. I love reading from Revali's perspective, and just - the take on Link and Revali getting to know each other after Link's lost his memory is so interesting and refreshing. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like a bit of Zelda-bashing, but I think this fic handles it well and it didn't feel as if it were over the top or anything. 9/10 recommendation.

Snow filled days by SharkPinata is a great one if you're just down for a fun time!! The author kind of took a concept/idea and ran with it, and the plot grew later - and it shows, a bit, but honestly that's part of the fun with this fic. A great thing about it is you can also see the author's writing style improve over time as they write (I desperately hope that the same can be said about my fics too), so it's fun in that aspect of well. The concept is that Link isn't a knight, and just lives in Selkie's Spot in Hebra - where Revali regularly comes to visit him because they're each other's only friends. 7.5/10 recommendation.

Shades of Blue also by self_indulgent_authorship is just fucking amazing. It's the normal botw journey, but you get so much more intricate lore and flashbacks than the OG game - one where Link and Revali knew each other before they became champions - and it's so so so so good. I genuinely think it's one of the greatest Breath of the Wild fics out there, regardless of Revalink. 10/10 recommendation.

Come Morning Light by misscoconi is great as well!! I haven't read it in a long while but I do know it's one of my favorites. It's very sweet - and it's where Link and Revali begin a shared sleeping arrangement. (Meet Me Halfway is the sequel, also very good.) 10/10 recommendation.

The Longest Night by tirsynni is amazing. It's a relatively short fic, and it's unfinished, but it's still just - great. Trigger warning for some things, I'd definitely recommend reading the tags first, but like, I love. It's an interesting exploration of Link's psyche, and Revali's response to it. Honestly, anything by tirsynni tends to be amazing. 8/10 recommendation.

The Effect of the Illusion of Truth by GeryutheTzakandi!!! This is genuinely one of my favorite fics ever - it's so silly and funny and just an all-around good time. Small warning in that it's unfinished and hasn't updated since 2022, but like - I'd still give it a read because what is there is a fun time. It's a fic where Revali and Link decided to get married so that Link and Zelda don't have to. (And no, the two of them were not previously dating.) 10/10 recommendation.

(Another good one by GeryutheTzakandi is Deftly avoiding saying exactly what you mean - this one's hilarious, and Revali is surprisingly self-aware.)

Inertia by sincosma is a great exploration of how Link's amnesia affects the relationship between him and Revali - and what promises they made pre-Calamity. The memories are so interesting yet heart-breaking to read - but the happy ending makes it very much worth it. 9/10 recommendation.

A Seed of Song by Ginneke is adorable. I'm always a sucker for child fics/baby acquisition fics, especially if they're done well, and, well - this one is definitely done well. It's very cute - it's unfinished, but I still think it's worthwhile to read what's been written so far. The drama of Link not wanting to marry Princess Zelda is also very interesting. 7.5/10 recommendation.

Under the Stars by peterpiez is one of my favorites!! Honestly because it's one of the very few Revalink Linked Universe fics to exist. There's very little active Revalink, given most of it is just Link mourning and being retrospective in response to the lives and loves of the other Links, but I still really enjoyed. This is also unfinished, and I don't see the author ever updating it, but I still would recommend giving it a go.

The Last Song on the Wind by Inked_Jael is another incredible fic. There's so much worldbuilding, and insight to Link's thoughts, I just love this one so much. It's super interesting because it explores the politics and the different cultures of Hyrule. I know second-person style can sometimes throw people off, but I think it works really really well given the story - and also if you keep in mind that it's about Link, just... please read this. Their work needs more love. 10/10 recommendation.

a moment's respite by cottonmouthcandy is another one of my favorites. It's a bit of a sad read, because it's pre-calamity and you know what's coming for the champions in the future, but it's a story where you get to just enjoy with them their little vacation at the beach. It's just sweet, and nice. It's been a while since I've read it, though, so those are more just the vibes that I remember rather than the content of the story itself. 9/10 recommendation.

the wind through the flowers by HopeStoryteller is also just a silly, fun time. The boys go Modulga hunting. 7.5/10 recommendation.

I have more, and I would continue, but I kind of have a class in six hours and I need to sleep before then, so uh... yeah. I hope this satisfies you question!! But honestly please spread the love to these authors their works are just absolutely amazing.

[adrift-in-thyme]

I’ve been meaning to make a post like this for a while now but kept forgetting. Since First isn’t widely known I wanted people to have an explanation of who the heck this guy is (and why they should love him). So without further ado

Who is the First Hero?

(All of the following pictures are from the Hyrule Historia)

The First Hero (or First as we call him in the Linked Universe fandom) shows up in a tiny manga at the back of the Hyrule Historia (that’s basically an encyclopedia for Zelda). He isn’t technically canon and doesn’t have a game of his own. But according to the manga he is the first Link, Skyward Sword Link’s predecessor.

He lived in a time when Hylia was still a goddess and before Demise’s first attack. He was a royal knight, much like Hyrule Warriors Link, and seemed to be a man of great respect and esteem. Until, that is, he was framed for an unknown crime and imprisoned.

He remains in the dungeons for four years. Then, when his so called “premonitions of danger” begin to come true, and Demise attacks Hyrule, his people decide “oh, wait! They kinda need a hero now!” So, they set him free and practically beg him to fight for them. He’s understandably bitter about the whole thing, but being the hero he is, he goes out to battle.

No sooner has he agreed to fight, than the goddess Hylia shows up on her crimson loftwing. She has come to battle Demise and help her people escape to safety.

The loftwing looks down upon the humans as weak and cowardly. But Link stands up to him, telling him “there are those among us who have the courage to fight.” The loftwing admires him for the sentiment, but isn’t convinced. He promises to keep watch over him to see if Link is a worthy rider.

With the loftwing gone to the heavens above, Hylia gives Link the Master Sword

Link doesn’t think he is worthy of it after his imprisonment, but Hylia assures him that the sword knows better. It sees beyond his tarnished reputation to the kind, brave man beneath.

Though Link is still bitter about everything he has endured, he swears to fight for his friends. He takes the sword and hones it into something a mortal can wield.

Then, he goes to battle.

Hylia rallies the other races around Hyrule to help the Hylians. Meanwhile, Link and his men fight for seven days. Despite their efforts, Demise begins to burn Hyrule to the ground.

In the end, Link goes to face him, promising to slay him.

But he is badly wounded in the fight. He collapses, weak and near death. Before he can fade away, however, the loftwing shows up and chooses him as his rider.

He swears to ride with the loftwing forever. Shortly afterward, the dragons from Skyward Sword bless the Master Sword with the power of the Triforce. Then, Link gives the sword to Hylia, who carves Hyrule from the earth.

Link retrieves the sword and drives it into the ground, finishing the job and sending Hyrule skyward.

He wants to follow his people to the skies, but his wounds catch up to him. He falls to the ground. In his last moments he promises that his spirit will always be with his people.

Hylia seals Demise away, even as the enraged god promises to prevail. Then, she goes to where her fallen hero lies.

She holds him, crying over him and lamenting the pain he had to endure to become the hero Hyrule needed. Knowing that Hyrule will need their help once more, she then promises to reincarnate them both. Only this time, she will be a mortal.

This story, we learn, becomes legend in the era of Skyward Sword. And the loftwing who Link swore to ride with chooses the child who has his reincarnated spirit, Skyward Sword Link or Sky.

Now, as for First’s standing in LU…I’m know multiple LU fans (myself included) speculate that Jojo will include him at some point. She’s been cryptic about it when asked though, so we don’t know for sure. Neither do we know when he’ll show up (if he does). So, for now, we can only hope.

…and create our own AU’s in the meantime ;)

[witchthewriter]

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝑀𝑎𝑗𝑜𝑟 𝐴𝑟𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑎

So, I’ve done a post about why I add a character’s moral alignment, so I thought I would do it for the Tarot cards. Maybe you’ve noticed it or not (it is something I’ve only started doing). 

Because there are 4 suits; Cups (Water), Wands (Fire), Swords (Air) & Pentacles (Earth). I decided this first post will be about the Major Arcana, to break up the Tarot - so it’s easier to digest, rather than have everything thrown at you. 

content warning: the titles have the photos of the cards, some show human anatomy 

Okay, so the Major Arcana is about a person going through different stages in their life. Starting off with The Fool - who is a curious innocent who wants to experience the world, to the end, ‘The World,’ meaning you’ve accomplished what was set before you. 

Great Resources:

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Each zodiac sign has their own tarot card that represents them. Here’s a free website that tells you. I’ll provide the sun signs equivalent to their tarot card. Although you have your own personal one!

I’ll make another post on how to read tarot cards, because there’s a lot that goes into it. But with the Major Arcana, their messages are much clearer (inn my experience) then the Minor Arcana (the suits; cups, wands, swords, pentacles). 

Also, when I read tarot, I include when a card comes out upside down. You don’t have to do this if you don’t want to. Do what feels right, it may seem silly or overstated, but your intuition is a superpower. Feel it in your gut. Listen to yourself. 

These cards will represent the deeper, more life-impacting matters. The Major arcana deal with the major moments in our lives. 

𝟎. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐥

This is a card of rebirth. It signifies new opportunities. Telling us that it’s never too late to start fresh and follow your heart’s desire. 

Zodiac Card: All signs

Keywords: Beginnings, Risks. 

Element: Air

Planet: Uranus

Upright: New beginnings, adventure ahead, innocence, a thirst for life, enthusiasm. Someone who lights up a room. Taking that leap of faith, starting something new, optimism, openness to the unknown, a free spirit. 

Reversed: Recklessness, risk, naievity, holding yourself back, stupidity, negligence. 

Yes/No: Yes (although usually when a card is in reversed, it means the opposite. Again, you don’t have to take into account when the card is upside down. It’s completely fine to read them as if they were upright)

Advice: Don’t be afraid to take chances, and go on new adventures. However, think before making too big of a leap. Change is inevitable, embrace it rather than fight it. You never know what could happen next. 

Quote: “I’m ready for the next chapter in my life.”

𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧

The Magician represents creation and manifestation. This card is the inventor, the self-employed, the entrepreneur. It reminds us to step into our power. 

Zodiac Card: Gemini & Virgo

Keywords: Action, Ambition, Manifesting. 

Element: Air

Planet: Mercury

Upright: Power, skill, manifestation, resourcefullness, inspired action, concentration, desire, creation. 

Reversed: Trickery, deception, manipulation, poor planning, untapped talents, someone who doesn’t believe in themselves. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: This card encourages you to set your intention; in life, in your work, your family, your relationships etc. Don’t be flaky, or indecisive. Decide what you want and bloody go for it. 

Quote: “As above, so below.” / “Make your own magic.” 

𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬

Simply, this card represent the subconscious mind. It’s all about inner wisdom, what we’ve learnt - both the good and the bad. And how we can combine that with our intuition and knowledge to move forward. 

Zodiac Card: Cancer

Keywords: Secrets, Intuition, Learning. 

Element: Water

Planet: Moon

Upright: Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind, mystery.

Reversed: Secrets, disconnected from intuition, withdrawal, silence, hidden agendas. A need to listen to your inner voice, lack of self-trust. 

Yes/No: Maybe, listen to yourself. 

Advice: Slow down, stop listening to your intellect. Instead, reflect on what you’ve learnt, listen to your intuition and aquire more knowledge. 

Quote: “Explore your spiritual side.” / “Trust your own counsel first.” 

𝟑. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

This card embodies growth, divinity, celebration and evolution. It represents abundance and material comfort, sensuality, security and emotional support. 

Zodiac Card: Taurus

Keywords: Creativity, Resources, Motherhood. 

Element: Earth

Planet: Venus

Upright: Femininity, beauty, nurturing, mother nature, abundance, love, possible pregnancy (not always you!)

Reversed: Creative block, dependence on others, insecurity, inferitlity, disharmony, smothering. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: This card calls on you to tap into your feminine side; think of creativity, elegance, sensuality, fertility, and nurturing. Be kind to yourself. Search for the beauty in all things. 

Quote: “Be your own fairy godmother.” / “The pleasure is all mine.” 

𝟒. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐫

This card represents responsibility, intimate power, authority, a bringer of balance. It could be about a man, or your masculine side. It’s a return to order. A reminder to trust yourself. 

Zodiac Card: Aries

Keywords: Order, Power, Boundaries. 

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars

Upright: Authority, estbalishedment, structure, father figure, rise to power, stable future, ambition. 

Reversed: Domination, excessive control, lack of discipline, inflexibility, patriarchal society, power struggles, cannot help yourself. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: Even though a ruler has a throne, a crown, and power; they still serve. 

Quote: “Don’t apologise for who you are.” / “Respect yourself.”

𝟓. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭

This card represents an authority figure between the material and spirit. Someone who guides, and teaches. This card shows support, self-realisation, and expansion. Additionally, the Hierophant represents insitiutions, and traditional values. 

Zodiac Card: Taurus

Keywords: Unity, Marriage, Education. 

Element: Earth

Planet: Venus

Upright: Spiritual wisdom, religious beliefs, conformity, tradition, institiutions, knowledge sharing, blind faith. 

Reversed: Personal beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo, rebellion.

Yes/No: Ask someone wise. 

Advice: Know your boundaries and stand strong in them. 

Quote: “Develop yourself emotionally and spiritually.”

𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

This card represents relationships, connection and equality. You are being asked to make a mature decision that supports your true needs.

Zodiac Card: Gemini

Keywords: Love, Decisions. 

Element: Air

Planet: Mercury

Upright: Love, harmony, relationships, values, choices, soulmates, strong bond. 

Reversed: Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values, conflict, detachment, strife, lack of trust. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: There is reason for optimism and the potential for harmony. It’s all up to you. Don’t go for the easy road. 

Quote: “Follow your heart.” / “Be wary of temptation.”

𝟕. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐭

This card is a celebration of individuality, victory, transition and overcoming obstacles. You are ready to take control and learn. You’re expanding. This card is a sign of encouragement. 

Zodiac Card: Cancer

Keywords: Progress, Determination. 

Element: Water

Planet: Moon

Upright: Control, will-power, success, action, determination, fame and fortune, being a source of inspiration, two forces pulling in the opposite direction. 

Reversed: Self-discipline, opposition, lack of direction, desire for revenge, showing off, using others for your benefit. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: The journey is just as important as the destination. 

Quote: “Persevere against all odds.” / “Keep going.”

𝟖. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡

This card represents self-guidance and self-confidence. It’s a time to summon your courage and determination to get the situation under control. 

Zodiac Card: Leo

Keywords: Management, Endurance. 

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Upright: Control, courage, compassion, patience, focus, influence, caring for others, inner strength, strong sense of responsibility. 

Reversed: Self-doubt, weakness, insecurity, low energy, raw emotion, putting others before you, others trying to knock you down. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: Remember to act with grace and sensitivity rather than using brute force.

Quote: “You are capable.” / “Know yourself.” 

𝟗. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭

This card represents forging your own path in the pursuit of knowledge and truth. It’s more so a state of mind rather than physically being on your own. This sage is ushering in a period of personal growth and exploration.

Zodiac Card: Virgo

Keywords: Analysis, Solitude.

Element: Earth

Planet: Mercury

Upright: Solitude, guidance, soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guindance, wisdom, learning, the pursuit of knowledge. Gaining independence. 

Reversed: Anti-social, restrictive, isolation, loneliness, withdrawal, paranoia, paralysed by fear, betrayal, hiding what you really think.

Yes/No: Maybe. 

Advice: Rely on yourself. You already have the answers you need. If you’re under pressure, the Hermit card will reveal itself to say that you need more time. 

Quote: “I am pure.” / “Withdraw and gather strength.”

𝟏𝟎. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞

This card represents the emracing of destiny, and the movement of the universe. Additionally, reveals psychic ability, so use it wisely to listen to your intuition and manifest your wishes. 

Zodiac Card: Capricorn

Keywords: Luck, Fate. 

Element: Fire

Planet: Jupiter 

Upright: Good luck, karma, life-cycle, destiny, a turning point, good change, upheaveal, chances, good things on repeat, positive results, lottery & gaming wins, destiny & fate in your favour

Reversed: Possible bad luck, lack of control, delays, unwanted change, going around in circles, not getting anywhere, not your time. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: While you can’t control the forces of the universe, you can certainly come to a better understanding of your role within it. 

Quote: “Anything is possible.” / “Go with the flow.” 

𝟏𝟏. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞

This is a card of empowerment, advising you to take a left-brain approach to take control. Be aware if you are holding on to any prejudice or bias that could sway your decision unfairly.

Zodiac Card: Libra

Keywords: Decisions, Balance, Legal Affairs. 

Element: Air

Planet: Venus

Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, the law, you’ll get what you deserve for the better, positive legal outcomes, good contracts.

Reversed: Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty, corruption, prejudice,. you’ll get what you deserve for the worst, negative legal outcomes. 

Yes/No: Maybe/Neutral

Advice: Do not fear, your justice will come. If you have wronged someone, it’s best to take accountability and learn from your mistakes. 

Quote: “You can’t run from karma.” / “Do the right thing.”

𝟏𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧

This card represents a pause, inner reflection and patience. The obvious meaning is ... hanging around - that events aren’t moving forward and all you can do is wait. It can also mean you’ve made sacrifices and are waiting to see the rewards. 

Zodiac Card: Pisces

Keywords: Waiting, Sacrifice. 

Element: Water

Planet: Neptune

Upright: Restriction, letting go, sacrifice, paise, new perspective, playing “the waiting game.” forced to be still, cannot bloom all the time. 

Reversed: Martyrdom, indecision, delay, closed off, stuck in your mindset, not seeing the bigger picture. 

Yes/No: Maybe

Advice: Your project needs time to evolve. 

Quote: “Surrender.” / “Change your perspective.”

𝟏𝟑. 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡

This card represents the natural cycles of life. Death brings endings and beginnings - sometimes all at once. This card is a time of quick and deep transformation. An opportunity to let go of what is no longer serving you. 

Zodiac Card: Scorpio 

Keywords: Transformation, Change, New Beginnings. 

Element: Water

Planet: Pluto

Upright: Ending of a cycle, transitions, powerful movement, transformation, endings, beginnings, sudden unexpected ‘death’ is not the end. 

Reversed: Resisiting change, fear of new beginnings, repeating the same negative patterns, another phase in our lives. 

Yes/No: Maybe

Advice: This card can be a release as well as a relief, leaving you with the bare bones...the truth. 

Quote: “Don’t fear the reaper.” / “Change.”

𝟏𝟒. 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

This card represents moderation and temptation. There is a balance in the universe and the need to set your own boundaries. Temperance shows you dealing with a potentially volatile situation, and you need to temper your thoughts and actions. 

Zodiac Card: Sagittarius

Keywords: Negotiation, Moderation. 

Element: Fire

Planet: Jupiter

Upright: Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, good health, finding solutions, cooperating with others, pure contentment, peaceful home life, end of arguments/conflict. 

Reversed: Imbalance, discord, hastiness, over-indulgence, risky behaviour, avoidance of conflict, being a pushover, overlooking obvious problems. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: Sometimes you cannot choose one side/perspective/person/problem, but accept both sides of the situation and reconcile what is out of balance. Once you’ve seen what is out of balance - take action!

Quote: “Find balance.” 

𝟏𝟓. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥

This card represents insatability and power, exposing relationships to authority and loss. You may be stuck in a situation or relationship that demands too much of you, or you may be feeling controlled, or under a bad influence. This is a card of greed, temptation and materialism. 

Zodiac Card: Capricorn 

Keywords: Restriction, Manipulation.

Element: Earth

Planet: Saturn

Upright: Shadow self, attachment, addiction, temptations, material focus, negative thinking, betrayal, strong desire, the drive to make things happen, humanly pleasure, ability to influence others

Reversed: Releasing, exploring, dark thoughts, detachment, overcoming addiction, independence, reclaiming power, freedom

Yes/No: No

Advice: Walk away from temptation, however, you may need to use a little devilish cunning. 

Quote: “Kick negativity to the curb.” / “You’re only limited to what you believe is possible.” 

𝟏𝟔. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫

This card represents the imbalance and surprise disruption - always leadinng to new paths. It hits us with sudden change, a collapse of a dream, an organisation, or a relationship. It can also represent a shattered ego. 

Zodiac Card: Aries

Keywords: Breakdown, Illumination.

Element: Fire

Planet: Mars

Upright: Destruction, chaos, change, upheaval, awakening, crisis, unpleasant surprise, become stronger, release, painful loss, tragedy, revelation.

Reversed: Fear of change, refusal to let go, personal transformation, shock, avoiding tragedy, a narrow escape, delaying what is inevitable

Yes/No: No

Advice: Surrender to the power of change, release and let go. The walls will come tumbling down and what you build next will have more foundation. 

Quote: “Embrace the chaos.” / “Expect the unexpected.”

𝟏𝟕. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫

This card represents individuality, expression and creativity. The Star offers hope and guidance, have faith that  your luck is about to change for the better. This card show good health. It’s also the card of the healer. 

Zodiac Card: Aquarius 

Keywords: Hope, Guidance. 

Element: Air

Planet: Neptune

Upright: Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality, creativity, opportunities, wishes comming true, new romance, rebirth, fame, pleasant surprise, birth of a child or idea, coming out of darkness

Reversed: Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnectiohn, doubt, insecurity, lost direction, loss, theft, jealousy. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: Share your love, gifts and talents, it will allow you to shine. 

Quote: “Go ahead and wish upon a star.” / “Have faith.”

𝟏𝟖. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧

This card represents instinct and intuition, the power of dreams, ad the potential pitfalls of illusions. This is a warning card that all is not what it seems. 

Zodiac Card: Pisces

Keywords: Crisis of faith, Deep emotions. 

Element: Water

Planet: Neptune

Upright: Fear, anxiety, confusion, delusion, risk, illusion, subconscious, welcomed cycles, increased intuition, femininity, all isn’t as bad as you think it is. 

Reversed: Overcoming fear, finding the truth, conquering anxiety, gaining clarity, release, hidden truths that need to be uncovered. 

Yes/No: No

Advice: Take note of your intuitive messages and dreams. 

Quote: “Dig deeper.” / “Be careful your imagination doesn’t cause you to see things that aren’t there.”

𝟏𝟗. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐧

This card represents illumination and oppenness. It brings success and achievement. It’s one of the most positive cards. This card predicts recovery. 

Zodiac Card: Leo

Keywords: Growth, Recovery.

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Upright: Positivity, success, fertility, optimism, joy, confidence, happiness, truth, radiance, fun, marriage, happy relationships, happy family, adventures, help with health and fertility. 

Reversed: Blocked happiness, excessive enthusiasm, pessimism, unrealistic expectations, blind to the truth, overlooking certain situations. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: A card of energy and growth, all your projects will benefit now, as this card heralds a good time for creative projects, businesses and relationships. 

Quote: “Spread your wings and fly.” / “Shine on.”

𝟐𝟎. 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

This card represents both an end and a beginning. Great changes and opportunities are on the horizon, but you need to address past issues. As you accept yourself fully, you can blow your own horn. 

Zodiac Card: None

Keywords: The Past; Second Chances. 

Element: Fire

Planet: Pluto

Upright: Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution, action, renewal, reflection, reckoning, a calling you cannot ignore, fresh start, great opportunities. 

Reversed: Feeling down, self-doubt, blame, destruction, ignoring the call, loss of opportunity, not meant to be, outcome that’s out of your control. 

Yes/No: Neutral

Advice: Own it all, then let it go. 

Quote: “Face yourself.” / “Be self-aware rather than self-critical.”

𝟐𝟏. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝

This card represents an open door, and the excitement of every potential action in the universe. This card is the conclusion of the Fool’s journey and a new beginning. A completion of one cycle, and now another begins. 

Zodiac Card: None. 

Keywords: Success, Completion. 

Element: Earth

Planet: Saturn

Upright: Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel, success, harmony, celebration, fulfillment, positive results, travelling around the world.  

Reversed: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays, failure, unfulfilled, a change may not be welcome, but in time it will be. 

Yes/No: Yes

Advice: This is a time for celebration, so it is as great card for groups. 

Quote: “Feel your deserved success.” / “Everything you have worked for is coming together.”

[wannaeatramyeon]

HIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!! IM NOT SURE IF YOUR REQS ARE STILL OPEN OR NOT, IF NOT, PLEASE IGNORE THIS!

its been like 2 or 3 days since i found your account and your fanfics and they are just perfect like they r literally the defination of perfect

and since i love reading ur fanfics, i wanted to ask if it was possible for you to write a gun x goo fanfic where they both realize that they slowly fall in love to each other, but they r too scared to admit it.. just idiots in love, yk. you write them so good and im here for it hehe.

love you, take care of urself<33

Oof Gun x Goo? Gotta admit, I love this pairing. Thank you so much for reading anon and getting back to your ask like... 8 weeks later (maybe 8 weeks of MORE reading heh). 🫶 Take care too!

Gun Park x Goo Kim: Equals

What happens when an immovable object meets an unstoppable force? Two lives fated to entwine for better or worse? Not souls to be saved but dragging each other to depths of depravity and then some.

Gun's ears pricked when he heard the name from Charles Choi. A weapons prodigy, someone meant to be his equal.

And on their first meeting, all Goo could say at first glance was 'woah' to the man standing before him. A legend built through rumours of ferocity and power on the grapevine.

What better way is there to prove everything than with a test of strength?

It didn't take long for them to bring out the brutality in one another. A bloody battle resulting in no clear winner but perfectly matched equals, lasting scars and permanent steel pins.

The beginning of a partnership.

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An object of mutual hatred speeds up their bonding.

Mr. Carpenter. Tom Lee. Someone who tests the limits of their patience and what they are willing to do to achieve their goals.

Day after day, both put through their paces until their bodies are beaten and spirits almost broken.

Gun is the first one to offer a helping hand. A truce. Held in his palm a healing balm developed by the Yamazaki clan to ease the muscles and numb the agony.

It's not much. Though it means at least Goo can go to sleep instead of lying awake, brain kept sharp from his body and limbs pulsing with pain.

Goo calls him a bastard and takes it.

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.

Opposites in so many ways yet different sides of the exact same coin.

Forced to spend minutes, hours, days, in one another's company. Until they know each other's habits like their own. Know every single button to press. Can predict the next words out of the other's mouth. The time together, the company becoming as natural as breathing.

It was Goo's idea.

After the training, after they both started working formally for HNH.

Cabin fever building from seeing each other day in day out. Partners during business hours, sharing a home during the rest.

Why not prove dominance in other ways Goo had suggested, thinking there is no way Gun Park would say yes to this.

But when all the constant fights only lead to dead ends, what else is there to do? Why not chase a little pleasure with the pain too.

Gun agrees.

It doesn't mean anything. Why would it? It's a means to an end (though the victor is never decided) and a way to fulfil a human need.

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The first inkling of something blossoming is thanks to Sinu Han.

The Boss of Big Deal breaking Goo's glasses and him sulking all the way home.

After listening to his incessant whining for what feels like hours, Gun takes a detour; pulling up straight outside an optometrist and marching the blonde in.

He even pays the bill.

"Aww," Goo places the black frames on and Gun has to admit that his broken ones, the gold pair, never did him enough justice, "A gift for your boyfriend. How kind."

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.

Little adventures together add up. Nights in a bathhouse. Natural springs. Sailing vast oceans. Drifting under the open sky.

Training and eating and fighting. Against each other or back to back, Gun looking out for Goo and Goo looking out for Gun.

Honing their skills, unknowingly, to fight with a very specific partner by their side.

Hours upon hours upon hours together.

Sunlight following as they drive along highways, experiencing the highs of summer and lows of winter and everything in between. 

Moonlight illuminating dark corners in shady warehouses; casting a glow on all the skin torn open with violence and blood they have spilled.

It's a twisted sort of romance. One that would never be remembered as any great love story but fitting for demons that have never known anything else.

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.

Karaoke in Ansan is never part of the plan.

(Neither was falling into bed together.)

Completely destroying the place and crew was but not the staying behind, surrounded by broken bodies and singing.

Goo pouts and frowns so much that Gun, even with the vein throbbing on his neck, acquiesce.

And when Gun suggested they make a move back to Seoul soon, and Goo scowled even more, saying he's having fun?

Fine. They stay for another song.

Which turns into 3, into 5, into the whole night.

Gun never gives in to the duet Goo asks for. He considers that a small win.

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.

Goo is not familar with jealousy. Simply put, he’s an attention seeker. Loves the limelight, seeks it out and demands all eyes on him.

When Gun first started obsessing over Daniel Park, it doesn't affect him. Not really.

But when they're together, Gun is still distracted. Well, that's when it irks him.

On seeing Gun's broken arm, Goo laughed himself silly. It's what that bastard deserves.

Daniel Park should have broken his other one. Maybe snapped a leg too and his neck.

Goo continues to laugh even when he holds up Gun's phone for him.

Even when he knots that asshole's tie.

Even when he follows him to check ups and appointments.

Goo laughs especially hard when he offers to feed him and receives a dirty look in return.

It's only half a joke.

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.

Everyone knows of their fights, the way they constantly butt heads and gripe at each other.

What no-one else sees are the moments of tenderness. That neither realise they are capable of giving and also could accept.

Goo, one that always prefers to run his mouth, stays quiet. Sitting in the gloom with Gun whenever a successor doesn't work out.

Eagerly takes the brunt of Gun's frustrations with his back arched and whimpers falling from his lips.

Then when finally, the storm passes, Goo is still there. Full of smart quips and sassy remarks until Gun cracks. A smirk, a tiny thing.

But it's there.

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.

Debt is repaid and so is kindness, though no one is keeping count.

And neither would admit that it's kindness.

The night Goo returns home, shovel in hand after the run in with Charles Choi and Tom Lee, Gun is the one that offers to fight Tom Lee together.

Goo doesn't know how serious he is. Nevertheless the idea makes him cackle. Maybe they would win, maybe they would die together.

It’s kind of poetic, in a way.

In the morning, he wakes with Gun curled around his back and an arm flung over his waist.

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.

Cards are still held close to their chest; Gun and Goo both keep their secrets. They're at each other's throat as much as they're on each other's lips.

It's an unconventional relationship that would likely doom anyone else but for them, it works.

They never tell one another how they feel, they don't have to. It's not in their nature to say I love you, anyway. Their actions speak for themselves.

.

.

Gun watches his partner, his equal, driving. Humming along to a pop song, windows down and breeze fanning his hair.

It really is strange how they have managed to slot all their broken edges together.

How the line has blurred and turned fuzzy, yet now he can't recall if there was a line in the first place.

Goo, feeling Gun's eyes on him, looks over and snorts when he sees his expression. It's become soft, softer still with each passing day. He would make fun but sometimes he catches himself wearing the same one.

And. Well, he doesn't want to be a hypocrite. Not with this.

Goo grins, wide and a little wild, "We have fun, don't we?"

Gun barely even needs to think about his answer.

"Of course."

[poltergeistsoup]

Gowillaz monstew AU, just for you 🤲

Murdoc: Vampire

2D: Zombie

Noodle: demon/demon slayer

Russel: human (possessed)

* Russel’s backstory is pretty much exactly the same— he witnesses his friends’ deaths and becomes possessed by their spirits and now he has the ability to summon and absorb spirits. He can also sense whether an entity has malicious energy or not. After his friends’ deaths, his parents send him to his uncle’s in England, where he starts taking on jobs to “exorcise” peoples houses (he’s not expelling the ghosts, but letting them reside inside his body)

* Noodle uses her demonic abilities (ala Devilman Crybaby) to fight other demons. She and Russel meet when they both show up to the same building to deal with the very powerful spirit that’s haunting it. They team up, since demons are too powerful for him and Noodle can’t slash ghosts with her sword.

* In their travels, they accidentally hit a shambling zombie, our good friend 2D, with their car. While Noodle is ready to take his head off, Russel senses that he’s harmless, and so they let him join them. Since Russel also does taxidermy, he helps repair 2D’s body as he tends to fall apart

* 2D doesn’t have any sort of bloodthirst, but he can regenerate if he’s buried and left to rest for a day or so, and then he digs his way out again

* Murdoc is a vampire who desperately wants to be the next Dracula. He resides alone in the abandoned and thoroughly haunted Kong Studios. Though this takes place in the equivalent time period to phase 1, he basically larps as a 17th century vampire with a laptop. He still sleeps in a Winnebago in the garage, only he’s spray painted it black and has a coffin inside.

* Noodle hunts down Murdoc to kill him, but he goes down so easily she decides he’s barely a threat. The three of them start freeloading in Kong to keep an eye on Murdoc and also because they need a place to stay. He allows it in exchange for them providing blood for him, getting rid of the spirits that plague his house, and also because he’s secretly been very lonely

* Since Murdoc isn’t opposed to taking blood from defenseless humans, Noodle brings him blood from her demon hunting trips. While he gets along fine with them, they don’t fully trust him to get blood on his own

* Since 2D regenerates, he also lets Murdoc drink his blood. They bury him in the graveyard behind Kong to recover so he can do it again and again. However, it’s tiring for him and the more damage he takes/after having a strenuous few days in a row, the longer it takes for him to come back. So while Murdoc can get away with knocking 2D’s head off when he’s annoyed with him, and 2D might play Jackass for fun once in a while, it’s in their best interests not to overdo it, which they often do.

* While Noodle insists on using her powers to fight other demons, Russel worries for her since she’s still a little girl, and sticks around to look out for her as well as 2D. She insists on being independent and often disappears for days at a time, but begins to grow attached to them (including Murdoc, after a while) and as she does, she begins to regain her memories of her life before she acquired her demonic powers

Misc tidbits:

* 2D became a zombie after being hit by a car and doesn’t remember his life before that. When he was hit by Russel and Noodle, he acquired his second eight ball fracture

* Murdoc was turned into a vampire in 1966 when working as a gravedigger

* Murdoc can turn into a bat

* They all meet around the time of early phase 1 (1998ish) and while they don’t form a band, they do stick together over the course of time (and Noodle does age since she’s not fully a demon).

* Vampires also age but very slowly— drinking monster blood keeps them going but human blood makes them immortal at the cost of becoming completely monsterous. Murdoc has not done so yet but keeps saying he’s going to be immortal some day but for one reason or another has been putting it off

* Russel letting so many spirits reside in his body takes a major toll on him and he eventually is given an exorcism to function again, but in the process loses Del and the rest of his friends

[raayllum]

One eye is black, bleeding around the rim, soot and scarlet mixed with tears, his other eye wide open and white, the darkness receding as it grows brighter, his green eye pained. “Rayla, please—”

He’s on his knees, Aaravos’ laughter echoing in their ears, and Rayla panics. Ezran isn’t here, spirited away by Soren after Callum had nearly killed all three of them, limbs controlled by a dark puppetmaster. Part of her hair is singed from a dangerously close fulminus, and she knows what he’s asking for.

If bad things happen, I need you to kill me.

But how can she?

“I know you’re in there,” she says, using her remaining blade to fend off a lightning attack as he staggers to his feet, shifting and unnatural. “Fight him off, Callum, you can do this!”

Aaravos’ voice leaks out of his lips. “Don’t you know humans have always been weak? That’s why they needed dark magic in the first place. He wasn’t strong enough to take the power for himself. Only to save you.”

“Callum, please!” she says, dodging a swing of his staff this time. She grabs his wrists, holds him hard, her feet sliding back against the floor. “I know you can do this. No one can make your choices for you—”

Callum and Aaravos’ voices collide, marring each other as his green eye flickers back in. “BUT YOU DID!” Callum falls to his knees, gasping for breath, a hand around his throat as his voice clears, heavy with tears and ragged breaths. “You left me. You—you killed a part of me.”

Aaravos’ voice takes over a moment later, cold and cruel. “Now you can’t even finish the job, when it was your fault I was able to sink my teeth into him. Made him doubt he could control his own destiny.”

“Rayla, please,” Callum gasps, white light encroaching over his green eye. “Please, kill me—” His eyes roll back in his head, Aaravos’ voice like slime filling up her veins. “Tell me, is just one puny human’s life worth the world to you? — Rayla, PLEASE—”

She’s never seen him be in so much pain before. Her jaw sets. Her heart hardens.

She twirls her blade, gets in close—dropping it as Rayla takes his face in her hands and kisses him, hard and firm, a feinting fault-line running through her heart. She’s pictured their first kiss after leaving him a thousand times, but never thought it’d be like this. 

Callum stiffens, then melts as they pull apart quickly. His eyes are fully green when he gazes back at her, both of them grinning relief, before his eyes flash a blinding white just for a second and—

Something sharp and hot slides shallowly between her ribs, still deep to hurt like nothing else, like an iron protruding on her heart. Rayla staggers back as Callum lets go of her twisted sword now embedded in her chest, horrified, and she keels sideways, black crowding her vision.

“Rayla,” he gasps, dropping to his knees and cradling her, his hands and voice shaking with fear and rage.

The connection’s been severed, but at what cost?

She wants to say it’s okay, but can’t make her voice work, blood beginning to seep through her tunic. She clutches at his arm. 

“You want to save her, little mage?” Aaravos croons, still echoing around them. “Then you’ll do as I tell you.”

[cauldron-of-oddities]

Time for random plot ideas - Exorcist AU

Don't you know trees are portals?

Jinx is an exorcist, a highly gifted one. She gets called in to deal with the most extreme cases or the most obscure.

Arguably, she is too gifted, considering the toll her power takes on her mental state. Along with the amnesia for anything before she was eleven, and only the knowledge that she had a sister, her life is no walk in the park. But she gets the job done, no matter how stubborn the spirit involved is. However, due to her volatile nature and something or someone always being blown up, she only gets called in as a last resort.

With her long braids filled with a multitude of enchanted and charmed beads and her an imposing looking gun (to blast a spirit, ghost or demon to beyond the veil) aka Fishbones who she talks to but no one can hear, (Fishbones is actually sentient here, he's an old spirit who ows her a debt, for what he won't say.) She makes a rather frightening impression.

The current job: A construction company wants to build on the location of a very old tree, only there seems to be one tiny tiny problem. Every time someone tries to fell the tree, accidents happen, machinery breaks or goes haywire and damages everything, BUT the tree, workers fall asleep and wake from the most terrifying nightmares The conclusion, a spirit must be sabotaging the work. Could she please swiftly deal with it.

Ekko is the tree spirit, and he's pissed to say the least. (I see him here with his green eyes) No way are they chopping down his home. That happens to also be the home of all sorts of other wandering spirits.

So he causes one accident after another. Corporate ain't getting a foothold in his/this piece of nature/link to the spirit realm.

Imagine his surprise when the thick headed absolutely in denial fat boss shows up with an exorcist. A pretty one at that, strangely memory evoking and feeling just a little bit like a spirit herself exorcist to deal with him.

In the ensuing fight, Ekko drags her to the other side of the veil - a realm filled with creatures of all lore in an attempt to beat her and convince her that he is in the right. The tree already large in the ‘human’ world is absolutely massive on this side of the veil.

As she becomes aware of where she is, a tantalising feeling of home sinks into her and a sliver of a clue as to what happened to her missing memories, and sister creeps into her mind.

Realising this Jinx makes a deal with the spirit “You help me find what I'm feeling and get me out, and I'll leave you and your tree alone. Mister moneypants can sort it himself if he's that desperate. Besides, the tree is much nicer looking than that concrete block he wants to build.”

They set out. As they spend time together, Jinx comes to the conclusion that maybe everything she knows and does should be reconsidered. And as she learns more about the denizens of the other realm, as Fishbones begins to reveal bits of a tragic tale, as she grows closer to Ekko who understands her better than any human ever did (who,as far as she's concerned, is also the most beautiful man she's ever met.) She wonders more and more just how she herself came to be.

[mistresslrigtar]

DTIYS for @bahbahhh's 1200 follower prompt

As always, there's a song that inspires my writing. Today I share an oldie, but what a goodie.

Where Do I Begin - love theme from "Love Story"

Where should I begin? 

The story of our love is older than the Calamity. My memories of when we first met are foggy at best, but it wasn't pleasant from what she related to me. She told me once my silence drove her crazy, and apparently, my excuse was that wielding the Master Sword was the root cause of my quietude. I was a liar. That may have been the reason before she entered my life, but if she had any effect on me then as she does now, the truth is, she left me tongue-tied. I must have known then what I know now, that she was the only one for me. 

Sometimes, I imagine those star-crossed lovers felt as I do now when they realized their time was running out. 

Does it seem strange to you for me to think of them as entirely different people? It shouldn’t. Neither one of us was the same after one hundred years. I had no memories save the ones she spoon-fed me, and she was no longer the naive girl who had held Calamity Ganon at bay, waiting for me to awaken.

Ah, that’s difficult to think about. 

The guilt that consumes me knowing I wasn’t strong enough to save her then or now, is insurmountable. She’d had to fight alone. All those naysayers, including her father, who belittled her, were proven wrong. Without her, Hyrule would have fallen one hundred-ten years ago. Without her, Hyrule would have collapsed when Ganondorf returned from the dead. 

Without her, I’m nothing. 

People call me the savior of Hyrule when, in all honesty, I had very little to do with it. Hyrule’s salvation floats, unseen above our heads, endlessly circling, searching for what she’s misplaced. 

Something of her spirit must remain. I refuse to believe Mineru’s last words, that my Zelda’s mind and soul are forfeit to the cosmos. If that were so, she’d never have swooped in and saved me from the jaws of the Demon Dragon.

Why’d we go beneath the castle? 

If I could take it all back, would I, knowing what waited in the depths? Perhaps we could have lived to the end of our days in blissful ignorance. Had the children we’d only just begun to talk and dream about. We deserved that, didn’t we? We’d already sacrificed twice for Hyrule. 

This isn’t how it was supposed to end. 

I try not to curse Hylia, but my heart has hardened, and faith seems unobtainable. Zelda wouldn’t like knowing I feel this way. She’d had faith I’d save Hyrule and had sacrificed her mortal soul to ensure my success. 

I had faith—in her. Now, I’m lost in a void of moments when we lived and loved for a brief while. How can I move on? When all the best of me was lost when she sacrificed her beautiful soul in the hope that I’d triumph. 

The cost was too steep, Zelda.

It’s been over five years since she fell into the chasm, disappearing in the blink of an eye. I never saw her again, the love of my life and my only reason for being. I can’t escape her memory. Her ghost remains everywhere I go, to haunt me by day and my dreams by night.

I can’t stand to linger in Hateno longer than necessary and never set foot in the house. It takes all my willpower to descend the ladder to her well to collect the few brightblooms that sprout there. 

The home I began building in Akkala (back when I still had some hope that she’d return to me) is a complete lost cause. I haven’t visited there since the end. Seeing the empty study and gallery I built for her is too much to bear. The last letter from Hudson asked what I intended to do with the home. I told him to repurpose it into a school for Tarrytown. 

She’d like that.

Shielding my eyes, I look to the sky in search of her. There she is–the Light Dragon. She drifts above me, her legs endlessly swimming in the air, and the crystal green eyes I love so much gaze back at me.  

She’s still the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen, and I’ll always love her whether she’s a human or a wyrm. There’s an old song that asks the question, how long can love last and be measured? Surely not by the hours in a day or a lifetime even. My devotion to her transcends time, space, and physical form. I’ll chase her, search for her, and cherish my Zelda until the stars burn away. 

It’s my turn to rescue her, even if that means I die trying. I’ve scoured all of Hyrule and the Sky Islands, searching for a way to reverse her terrible fate. There’s only one more place that remains. If the answer to the riddle of how to save her is anywhere, it’ll be in the depths.

I’ll spend the remainder of my days searching for a way to save her. Because in the end, it’s always only been for her.

“Link!” Tulin’s voice, carried by the wind, breaks my reverie. 

Glancing over my shoulder, I see he’s heading toward me. He nearly knocks us down with a bear hug when we collide. It’s been a while since I’ve seen him, and as he backs away, I realize he’s as tall as me. 

He sees that I’ve noticed and smiles, turning his head. “Check this out! My braid is long. Kind of like yours. Looks cool, right?”

Yeah, it does, Tulin. He reminds me so much of Revali without any of the pomposity.

He’s the one I’ll miss the most and who will understand the least why I have to go. He’ll want to follow me if I tell him, and I can’t have that. He belongs here, in the sky, touched by the sun and moon. I can see his future, and it’s bright. 

Before I go, I must spend these last few days with him, building brotherly camaraderie and making memories. Hopefully, he’ll fondly reflect on our time together and forgive me for leaving. 

Pulling out my paraglider, I put on a happy face for him. 

Race you!

[writing-by-mimi]

The Run - Diavolo

              Alpha!Diavolo x Omega!GN!MC

@property-of-diavolo tasty fic filled me with the horny spirit and inspired me to finish Dia's version. So drop by their inbox and tell 'em thanks if you enjoy. ;) As always, every like and reblog is appreciated and I love hearing from you guys. Part one is here. So with out further ado-

Adult content, read at your own risk. Not beta read.

      The small creatures linger. They only make appearances every few centuries and so much is unknown about them. The only thing that brings him any type of comfort is the fact they care so well for the Omegas that they whisk away before leaving them to their fate in The Run.

    The Etherals had started to place the Omegas. He hasn't seen you yet and his heart clenches. The brothers haven't seen you yet either... If he can't find you, you're a prime target for any single Alpha in attendance. You naturally smell sweeter being a human, but to a holding area of horny Alphas you'll smell absolutely delectable. Coupled with the scent of virgin omega, you'll have more Alphas trying to claim you than any other Omega here. He knows it.

     The creatures aren't much bigger than a coin. See through, appearing ghostly, though they are anything but. What they lack in stature and strength, they make up for in magic. Extremely powerful creatures that hide themselves and only ever interact with virginal Omegas, the mystery of them will likely never be solved...

      From the vantage point he has, it looks as if only about half the field has been seeded, which means he still has more time to try and find you.

      The timer ticks down and he can feel it. The heat taking his skin and a hum that starts deep in his abdomen.

      He's entering Rut.

     It's not unexpected, ninty-five percent of the Alphas here will enter their Ruts and every time he's participated in the past, he's had it.

      Though this time, he can't afford it.

       You had no idea of the tradition. He had made sure to have the instructors cover it. You were supposed to know, that way if you chose to skip the festivities you could leave his kingdom without having to feel awkward.

     If he had known you were a virgin, he would have taken you to Serenity Manor himself before the energy threw the portals out of alignment.

     He had never smelled it on you. That light scent that clings to all virgin Omegas is distinct and hard to miss. On humans it's subtle, yet so detectable to demon Alphas...

     You must have been on blockers. A lot of humans chose to do so, but it never occurred for him to find out. Obviously no one in the House of Lamentation knew either...

     The Etherals would see to it your system was corrected. They seemed to detest it, almost like they viewed it as a poison. Scholars believe that they enjoy the soft scent of the virgins. All the blockers in the world won't stop them and their magic from cleansing your system.

      His heart is racing. You'll smell so delicious that Alphas will target you and his viens begin to boil. A rage growing in his chest at the very thought of you so helpless and vunerable, under another... He won't fucking allow it.

      He's only tasted your lips twice, hasn't even asked you to date like a proper gentlemen. He has no claim on you, yet he feels it. You're his.

     His eyes continue to scan the flower field and he's taken aback. A gathering of Etherals rest further down the field to his right. He's never seen so many gathered at once.

     The crowd is already swarming, they have taken notice as well. He feels dread pool in his stomach. It's you. He hasn't even seen the Omega yet, but he knows it.

     Pushing his way through the crowd will start a fight in the Alphas zone, yet if he doesn't line himself up, you could pay the price. It's only a few seconds, but that's long enough for someone else to pin you down and lay a forced mating claim. It won't stick, but it will be painful. You'll suffer body and soul as you try to will it away until it fades naturally with time.

    It will drive him mad. Seeing you with another's mark will break him apart and he knows he'll never recover from it.

    Yet if a fight breaks out in his efforts to reach you, it could hold him up as well...

     There is no reasonable solution. His only option is to be first no matter what.

     His breathing picks up and he can feel the wave of Rut seep farther through his body. He will get to you.

     It's only once his body has taken its natural form does he finally smell it. It's you, blended with the flowers and the winds direction confirms his earlier gut feeling. The one the Etherals crowd is you.

    He pushes Alphas from his way. Many snarl and growl at him, but all it takes is a look and they back away. They see who he is, knows what he could do. They haven't been clouded by their Ruts yet. At least, not completely.

    The ring of small creatures dance happily around you and the chattering only grows as one small creature brings a ribbon to your sleeping form.

     Every Omega has always been adorned in white ribbons around their neck, yet they dance and clap as they gently move to adorn you with color.

     His colors.

     The ribbon is a bright blood red, and the edges appear like they have been dipped delicately in the finest gold. The Etherals continue to giggle and dance as they tie it around your neck, even giving you a beautifully tied bow.

     The Alphas whoop and hollar, excitement taking them over at the sight of a specially marked Omega.

     A few in the crowd even seem to think you've been marked just for them.

     As the next wave of Rut crashes down on him, he can't stand their words. They are ignorant about who you belong to, but they won't be for long.

     His hand quickly grasps the man's neck in front of him and Diavolo can't help but squeeze with everything he has. The warmth of the man's blood dripping down his forearm is enough to make him shiver. He hasn't taken a life in oh so long, but it's you they threaten. Thinking themselves worthy of you, that they have rights to bed you. He'll kill them all if he must.

     The soft singing of the Etherals halts. They still giggle as they move from your form before disappearing just as mysteriously as they came.

     Looking father down the field it is almost completely seeded, it won't be long now before they are all released, but he needs you to wake. He can only hope Asmodeus told you to run. It would give you an advantage that you would need now that you've been marked in his colors and others believe the sign meant for them.

     It seems like he waits forever. Body humming as his need grows. So many Omegas have already began to run to the forest.

     You've yet to stir.

  ---

      The gates will drop in thirty seconds. You've only just sat up and you're still so groggy. Your sleepy eyes are adorable, but as much as he would love to stare at you, he needs you to run, little Omega. To get up and flee the other Alphas. Let him chase you. He needs you, and the thrill he feels at being able to stalk you through the woods is getting him drunk. He's already so hard. None of these Alphas stand a chance against him. He'll take you under the night sky and watch the stars dance in your eyes as he rocks into you from above and makes you his.

     You look across the Alphas zone for just a moment before you rise and bolt towards the forest as fast as your legs can carry you. Such a good little Omega, running from all the dirty men who wish to take you. To keep yourself so innocent and pure just for him.

     The gates drop and it's a riot. Diavolo dodges past the the ones stupid enough to waste their time and energy fighting at the start. There are others who think they'll have you and he's no time to waste.

     He knows your legs are burning. Your most likely panting, trying to hide. He can smell you and it's a type of intoxication unlike anything he's ever felt.

     A scream further beyond the trees makes his blood run cold. His wings carry him quickly to the sound and what meets his eyes fills him with rage.

     One of those dirty Alphas is pulling you by the gown as you struggle, out of breath and weak from all the running your human body could take.

      Diavolo pulls him back, and the growl that leaves him is guttural as he thrust his hand into the back of man's chest. It's quick, efficient and brings him one step closer to being able to have you.

    He watches you stumble backwards as he drops the demon to the ground. Your flushed cheeks and heaving chest make his heavy cock twitch in his pants. His eyes focus on the bow, still so pristine and perfect around your throat.

     "D-Dia?"

     Hearing you sob the nickname you've given him makes his heart pound wildly in his chest. As he moves to step closer, you throw yourself back into a tree before quickly taking off again.

     His Omega wishes to test him, to make him chase.

     You're pretty little face is stained with tears. He knows you're scared, but you've no need to be scared of him, he'll keep you safe. Protected under him and he'll let the whole forest listen as he drags every cute little cry from your throat before he sinks his fangs into you. He'll be gentle, your so important little Omega...

    Diavolo doesn't look right. His eyes aren't the same. You've seen him in this form so many times, but you've never seen his eyes so intense. His usual boyish smile replaced with a lecherous grin that tells you of his true intentions.

     It's Rut, and Diavolo is hunting you just like the others.

    He won't be able to hold back once he catches you, and it chills you down to your bones. The sweet demon you've come to know is still there, but he's lost to his natural urges now.

    You won't lose him in the woods. Your bare feet are bloody and you are leaving a trail on every tree and piece of foliage you pass. It's easily visible and he can smell it. Your only choice is to hope he comes to his senses before he decides he's had enough of chasing you.

     Weaving through the trees you wish you could stop. Just a moment or two of respite to rest your legs and bring some air into your chest, but you don't have it.

     Branches snap behind you, and you don't have to look to know it's him. You can't even call out to him and try to rationalize with him your so out of breath.

     When you're yanked by the back of your gown, you somehow find the breath to scream. Diavolo was close, but he wasn't that close. He was giving you space to run so he could chase you and enjoy the hunt.

     You can feel arms wrap around your waist and lift your feet from the ground, they don't even feel like his. Diavolo's are strong, warm, safe. These are hot and needy, pawing at you through your gown and you can't help but scream out for help.

    A sudden pressure on your neck starts a stream of tears. Teeth are piercing your flesh and your terrified. If a stranger claims you, you'll be at their mercy, their whims and will forced upon you until the mark leaves and that could take months.

      You scream out for Diavolo. He has to save you. It can't be like this, yet as the warm wetness creeps down the shoulder of your gown, you're pushed to the ground and you sob uncontrollably.

     It isn't until warm hands force your head to the side do you dare open your eyes.

      Diavolo's claws slowly trace your neck and you can't help but feel ashamed, betrayed. He was supposed to be the one. If anyone, it was supposed to be him.

     "My sweet little Omega." His voice is full of desire as he looks down at you, thumb wiping away your tears as he ruts against you. "Just scratches." He assures you. "You're still mine."

     The relief that floods your chest is more than you can bare. Pushing yourself up, you wrap your arms around his neck and continue to cry. You know you need to run, to flee and give yourself every chance you can to wait it out, but Diavolo had come. He had saved you.

    "Shhh, hush." He strokes your head gently. "You're mine. I'm here, little Omega." His hands move down your body to grip the bottom of your gown. He looks into your eyes as his hands have found their way under, slowly tracing up your outer thighs until you can feel his claws tracing small patterns on your hips. It's enough to make you gasp.

      Your cute little sound seals your fate. His claw slowly traces your neck again but his finger stops at the ribbon. "The Etherals marked you as mine. Dressed my Omega up in my colors for all to see." He can't help but swiftly pull the ribbon, and as he removes it from your throat he let's out a growl. "Mine."

      His thick finger has found your entrance and the probing sensation makes you hiss. It's foreign and as it slips inside of you slowly, the burn of him stretching you makes your eyes prickel with more tears.

     "My pretty little Omega, your doing so well for your Alpha."

    The squeak of embarrassment that leaves you only serves to rile Diavolo more as he slowly pulls his finger from you, only to slide it past your tight ring of muscle once more.

     You grab his shoulders and dig your nails into them, the pain in your core is becoming unbearable and you try to squirm away from it.

     His free hand presses on your pelvis, pinning you to the ground. You're not allowed to leave, he needs you too much. "Fuck, you're so tight, Mc. Even with just one finger it's so hard to move inside of you. Stretching my Omegas hole..." a growl leaves his throat as he takes your lips.

    It's only a kiss, but with Diavolos finger thrusting into you as softly as he can manage, it's embarrassing. The level of intimacy is more than you've ever had and it makes you unsure of what to do.

     "So pretty for me." He grunts again as he grinds his erection into your thigh.

    He feels absolutely massive, but yet again anything seems like it'd be massive in your current state. You've never had sex and somehow managing to take Diavolo as your first is an impossible feat in your mind that scares you.

    He slowly slides more of his finger into you and feeling you clench around his digit makes his cock throb. There is still so much work to do, your virgin hole still so tight, but the longer it takes the more and more he won't be able to care. There's only so much sanity left in him and he knows it won't last.

     He explores your walls while he can. He needs to show his little Omega as much care and love as he can before he can't stop from jamming his cock into you to paint your walls with his mark.

     He pulls his finger from you, savoring your taste on his tounge as it illicts a deep growl. He's not yet tasted your cum, but just your natural flavor is delicious.

     Sliding his wet finger back into you again he leans forward and places kisses to the sides of your eyes. "Oh, my Omega, Mc, you're beautiful under me, this is where you belong." And as his cock rubs against your leg, he adjust himself to place a soft kiss to your lips.

      The small sound you make from just his lips draws a smile from him as he strokes his finger inside of you. You've taken half of his finger, and while it isn't enough, it's divine.

     The moment doesn't last long. He hears footsteps approaching, loud and heavy. The telltale sign of a wild Alpha who can smell you and has been drawn to his sweet little Omega.

     Sliding his finger from your entrance he stands on his knees over you, listening to the quick steps get closer. Gazing down to you, he cups your face and places a gentle kiss to your forehead. "Hide in the hollow tree." He drags his eyes from you to the tree about twenty meters back and to your left. He pushes himself up and slowly turns, listening to your whimper as you move your legs and shakily follow his orders.

     All of his work stretching you is wasted. You'll tighten up quickly and running will bring you pain between your thighs. It's set him back and once he finishes this Alpha he'll fuck you. Jam his Princely cock into you entrance and call you his, his perfect little Omega made just for him.

    You try to keep quiet in the hollow of the tree, but between the burn of your legs and your core it's hard not to sob.

     The screams that pierce the forest make you pier out into the night. The sun must have set while Diavolo had his finger in you, but the moonlight illuminates the forest floor enough to see what caused the scream.

     Diavolo is panting, dripping with blood and holding parts of another demon in his hands.

    As his head slips back, you can see his eyes glowing in the low light as he finds your form amoung the trees.

     The sight of the soft light bouncing off of his smooth skin, bloody with those that wanted to try and take you sends a throb through your whole body. It makes you panic. Diavolos open show of violence triggered your heat. You shouldn't have it, you've been on blockers for years and all of those chemicals have been inhibited for years. There's no way...

     Yet as you try and catch your breath, you can feel how the gown rubs your nipples as you move, the smell of blood in the air excites your core and the burn that once plagued you is now a small and gentle thrum.

     Your hips wiggle on their own as you get to your knees. You want to lay down and hold your gown up for him...but you want to run more. The thought of Diavolo stalking you through the woods as you lead him further still into the trees, of him desperate to force his cock into your little virgin hole makes you want to squeal, and before you can sort your thoughts, you've began to sprint with new found energy.

     He can't stop the shiver that takes his body. He can smell it, smell you. His display has made you wet. Your body will be hot, begging for his cock hungerly once he has you pinned down. His sweet little Omega desires the chase, and he will follow.

    He spots you easily, peaking from behind a tree with a devilish little smirk on your face. You've haphazardly tied the ribbon around your throat again in a small act of defiance to rile him. Your giggle carries on the wind and he can't help but growl as he watches your gown flow behind you as you dart behind more trees.

     The chase for both statuses is different. For Alphas, it's proof of commitment, endurance and will to follow your Omega where ever it may take him and a chance to prove he is able to protect. To prove his heart and devotion.

      For Omegas, it's the need to be desired. To prove to one's self that the Alpha won't just use and leave them. To show the Alpha that they are desired by more than just them and that their love is precious. They need to see the strength of their partner to know protection and submit themselves to a worthy party all of their love. It's why forced mating is so hellish on the Omega. Their very core knows that it's wrong. Not the one they've been fated for and the Alphas that do force claims are vile. They use and abuse and break not only an Omegas body, but their very spirit.

      You'll be drunk on the new feelings coursing through you. The blockers have suppressed your natural urges for so long and they'll burn through you like an inferno.

       He continues to chase you. The fluttering of your gown, the smell of you engulfing him as he runs after you, erection rubbing against his pants thinking about nothing more than taking you and showing you everything he has.

       You've found a clearing and Diavolo goes on alert. There is more than one Alpha nearby and you'll attract every single one. Watching you slowly walk backwards into the clearing with nothing but him in his sights and a smile illicts another deep growl as his heart pounds in his ears. You're testing him.

       His measured strides towards you slowly turns into a full speed sprint and you can't help the whine that leaves you. He's followed you so far...and you can smell the other Alphas. It burns your nose and turns your stomach, but you know they smell you too and it will force Diavolo to fight if he wants you. The thought makes you tremble.

     Diavolo has one on the ground just mere feet from you and as his claws sink into the demon you feel no shame as your eyes trace his toned body. You should be disgusted, terrified. Yet as you watch the Prince snap the Alphas neck, feel Diavolos eyes trace your body as he stands from from demons dead body, it's a feeling of contentment that fills you.

     He's on you in a moment, lips sucking your skin and his tounge delving into your mouth as he pleases. Hands roaming your soft skin as his hand tangles in your hair and he can't help but swallow every moan you give him.

     As you push off of his chest, he looks to your eyes. Their dark, pupils blown and your voice is so sultry to his ears it makes him shiver. "One more, Diavolo." Your slow steps from him cause his eyes to scan the area. There is one left. He can smell the man and he can't claim you until he's dealt with. His mind won't be able to process you and everything you are, give you what you deserve if he has to wait for the Alpha to come and try and take you out from under him and off of his throbbing cock.

     It's his last attempt to show you how well he can protect you. His strength and will to keep you all to himself. You are already so absolutely high, starting to lose yourself to heat. He can't bring himself to leave your side, yet his legs carry him towards the scent. It's in the way. Holding him from you and he won't allow it any longer.

     His claws grab the man waiting in the bushes. The poor little rat had thought he had the element of surprise. That he could get the jump on him. The smirk of superiority paints his face and he darkly chuckles.

       His thumbs sink into the demons orbital sockets so simply. The cracking sound as he forces his hands together echos through the forest and it fills him with pride, with accomplishment. He's done it for you and he knows you've seen his display.

      When he turns, your on your knees, tears in your eyes as your hand moves under your gown vigorously. His viens catch fire. You're ready. So absolutely needy for him that you can't contain your urges.

     "All fucking mine."

      He reminds himself to check you. He doesn't the have much time or patience left. The last of his sanity died when he crushed that demon like a bug between his hands and there's no one else around.

     He pushes you down to the ground, his finger glides into your tight hole and you squirm, needy for more of his attention.

     There's no more thoughts in his mind than feeling what's his. His cock rubbing against you as you whine against his body. When he sinks himself into you he digs his claws into the dirt on either side of your head.

    You're no longer a virgin, your his.

     You moan his name and it spurs his hips to find such a salacious pace. Quick, rough. There's no one stopping him but the need to fuck his seed into you and show you just how damn good he can fuck you is all that he can think about.

     His hand moves to untie your ribbon while his other hand holds him above you, hips never stopping as his eyes roam your neck.

     Your hands squeezing his biceps, tracing down his sides and fingernails dragging up his back make his body hum and the feel of your walls clenching and spasming tell him your close to your first orgasm. Your heat has made you so pliable and accepting. Taking his cock like it was meant for you.

    "My. Pretty. Little. Omega." He fucks into your heat with every word to drive the point home. He needs you to know how fucking beautiful you are impaled on his cock and how you've absolutely enchanted him. If he could get more than five words out, he would... but all he can think about, all that he knows is that you are his now.

     You're bouncing under him and your lost in the feeling of his cock messaging your walls. Eyes rolled back and your absolutely limp, just relishing the feeling of your first orgasm as your rocked by his thrust.

     Your face is flushed and you wear such a cute little look. Embarrassment mixed with such a worn out expression. Your eyes half lidded as you pant beneath him, feeling his cock twitch inside of you as the last remnants of his seed are forced further into you. It's only then that Diavolo can't hold himself back and bites harshly into the nape of your neck.

     Your walls are so tight around him because it's your first time, but the way your clamping down on him now has him shaking above you. "Mine." He pulls you up into a kiss as his balls empty themselves into your hole, his cum being pumped into you helps sate his roaring mind as you cry out his name.

    You're so overwhelmed he's fairly certain you don't feel an ounce of pain and it makes him smile against your skin as he pulls his fangs from you.

      Diavolo can't help but keep his cock inside of you. His mind is starting to clear from the temporary Rut caused by the event, but your still so lost in your heat beneath him.

     He hasn't had time to appreciate the finer details of your body, and now that his mind is clearer he takes the moment to trail his tounge over your nipple. You arch into his mouth and he hums. So needy...it makes him blush just how accepting you are of his lewd advances. You had been a stuttering mess from just his two simple kisses and it had taken months of him hitting on you to get that far.

    He chuckles against your chest as he places kisses up your throat and to your lips. The fuck drunk look on your face brings satisfaction as he trails back down to lick your other nipple. He can't leave it neglected, now can he Mc?

     He cups your cheek and your eyes fluttering open make him pause. The stars reflect so well in your eyes as you look up to him like he's the only other being in the world. His kiss is soft, gentle as he pulls himself from you. Your gasp is just so adorable. He'll make love to you everyday if you'll allow it. He just hopes you won't be so shy around him now. He knows your body so well...

     He fixes his pants as he stands on his knees above you. Watching your eyes trace his chest is something he'll never tire of. He goes to pulls your gown down, but it's only then that he notices the traces of blood on your thighs and below you in the moonlight.

    Perhaps he went to hard, used you too roughly. He knows that bleeding can happen when taking virginity, but it still makes him feel extremely guilty as he makes sure your covered, scooping you up into his arms. He's already put your ribbon in his pocket.

      You're still very limp, but the gentle hum against his chest as you snuggle into him makes his heart pound as he places a kiss to the top of your head.

     It's only once he starts his travel back to the Alpha zone does he realize just how far he chased you, and stepping past what remains of those who were in his way makes his grip tighten ever so slightly. He still holds no remorse, no guilt. He should, but as he holds you safely, he doesn't bother to spare them a second thought. There's a reason why it's required all Alpha participants sign a waiver... they should have known better than to try and fuck his Omega.

     Hearing your steady breathing he inspects you critically. He didn't wish to make you nervous before, but he needs to know you've naught acquired any serious harm.

     You'll have bruises and even cuts on your feet tomorrow and a small set of scratches on your neck from your close call, but he'll take care of you. Kiss your pain away and heal you if you let him. Humans were always so silly about sporting battle scars...

      The Run may have ended, but his relationship and love with you has only just begun, and he plans to see it through.

[zeestarfishalien]

go to work

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The beginning of it was subtle. Danny just started talking less. Tucker and Sam attributed it to lack of sleep, which was true to a certain extent. He seemed to attack things with a peculiar single mindedness. Slowly his time spent relaxing with Sam and Tucker, just messing around and being a kid, became less and less. They assumed he was catching up on sleep or stuck in yet another ghost fight. By the time they realized what was happening, it was too late to stop him.

Got a feelin’ creepin’ under my skin

It began with a bad week. Sleep was something Danny could only daydream about in the brief moments he had to think. It’s ghost after ghost after ghost and then it’s assignment after test after quiz and in that time Danny managed to slip into sleep long enough to reach REM stage twice. With his mind shutting down he kept only two things in mind. Schoolwork and Hero work. All else fell to the side as his mind latched onto those things with a singleminded focus. He doesn’t remember much from that week, only the knowledge that if he stopped he’d breakdown right then and there and be of no use to anyone.

My mind hits a new trauma every rest of my head

The dreams are the worst part of sleeping. Not dreams…nightmares. Most days Danny is more tired after sleeping than before. He just smiles and gets back to work. Words fall from his mouth with most of them forgotten before they finish leaving his lips.

Kind lips get twisted dipped in poison

He knows he’s flinching anytime his parents come near but Danny can’t quite bring himself out of the fog in his mind long enough to control his instincts. Is it words of love or hate coming from them? He can’t stay focused on the conversation long enough to know. Is he “beloved Danno” or “ghostly menace?” Does it matter? They’re both him. He deserves it right? If he can’t protect everyone he’s useless. He can’t let himself become an annoyance so he has to go to work work.

Don’t care if I’m really ready

Go to work work

And my everything is unsteady

The fear of becoming Dan presses at the edges of his consciousness and so Danny throws himself harder into work. He can’t be idle. If he stops, then he has time to think and if he has time to think then the panic will set in.

My sanity slips and all the straws runnin’ thin

At some point school falls off his priority list. He retreats. He’s either in Amity fighting ghosts or in the Zone fighting ghosts. He barely remembers his name sometimes, but names don’t matter when you’re working. He doesn’t deserve a name if he can’t protect the town. He can’t fail, he can’t fail, he can’t fail…

Go to work work

If they hadn’t been assured that this was the same ghost, the heroes present would swear that this was something entirely different.

The spirit before them barely resembles the young boy he once was in life and early death. Teeth sharp for ripping and tearing flesh from anything too close to that wide jaw. Skin an eerie opalescent blue that seems almost translucent in the sun. The symbol on his chest is nearly obscured by the long white hair that hangs in lank strands over his face and chest. His limbs are either more of a suggestion or things too long and with one too many joints. Or even worse a joint that moves the wrong way.

The thing before them can barely be called human adjacent, but the kids who dragged them in insist that he’s still alive and human even if only half.

They watch as those needle sharp teeth rip another ghost’s arm off and they find themselves struggling to reconcile the image.

[Edit:] Feel free to add onto this or change it and take it in a whole different direction

[cosmiclion]

Hello everyone, this is my way of announcing that I've decided to "fuse" all my little Kuro AUs/ideas (or as many as I can) into one single huge AU:

It’s just easier for me to have one big pretentious project where all arcs are connected instead of going back and forth between AUs 🤷🏻

⬇️Context under the cut⬇️

For those who haven't seen her this is Belmon or just B (any pronouns), the demon OC I shamelessly ship with Grell, I’ve been thinking lately that I really should draw her interacting with other characters 🙂 She belongs to a species of demon that don’t eat souls but instead sustain themselves by absorbing other creatures’ energy, called succubus/incubus or Life Leeches. They’re still immortal eldritch entities beyond human comprehension that originally come from another realm and have limitless shapeshifting abilities, but they’re a little less “otherworldly” in the sense that they experience more human-like emotions and feelings, have concepts of romance, affection, sexuality, friendship and family and can indulge themselves in human pleasures like sleep and food, even if they don’t need them. They also begin their life similarly to humans in that they reproduce sexually, and age like humans during their first years, though they stop aging once they reach adulthood.

When I initially created the AU where I included her, the basic plot was that Sebastian was a familiar demon who had first made a contract with Vincent (which explained why they had a similar physical appearance). The attack at the manor still happened but both twins survived, and then the contract was passed to RCiel and Madam Red, who was also a watchdog, became the twins’ legal guardian. Grell wasn’t a reaper but some kind of spirit of nature who was An’s familiar and they were like sisters, then they met a badly injured and weakened Belmon whose human family had been killed by feral demons, and after taking her in she also became An’s familiar and later fell in love with Grell.

I’ve been making a lot of changes to the AU and scraped most of that. The story so far is that B isn’t anyone’s familiar (and never had a human family) but some demon who has her own place and does her own thing. She’s an acquaintance of Sebastian, they don’t see each other too often but know how to find each other when they need to (at this point in time none of them has met Grell, she’ll come into their lives later). B is a very young demon, in fact at the time this scene takes place she’s chronologically 21 years old, unlike Sebastian whose life spans millennia. So B is pretty much a “new demon”. Despite this, she’s lived among humans most of her life and is an expert on them and their needs.

When Sebastian gets out of the cult’s building with the unconscious Ciel (turns out the conditions the poor boy was kept in gave him a nasty respiratory infection), he doesn’t really know what to do with him. Well, he knows the first thing is to pull the child away from death’s door, but he doesn’t know exactly how to save him on his own, and he has no time to lose. His best choice is to go to B for help, as Life Leeches can not only absorb other creature’s energy but also give them their own energy via physical contact. In fact their supernatural healing abilities are often chosen over (or along with) human doctors for more serious or urgent stuff, they may not be able to quickly and miraculously cure a serious illness or heal a life threatening wound, but they can help a person’s body fight it by keeping it strong. So he basically shows up at her door and hands the child to her like “Plz help ☹️”

Note 1: “Crow” is how B addresses Sebastian before he actually starts going by Sebastian. I headcanon that a demon’s real name isn’t even known to other demons, so they often give each other names based on a color, animal or any other thing that is commonly associated with them. Belmon is actually a shorter simplified version of her real name, and Sebastian calls her Blue.

B absolutely adores children of any species and is more than happy to help nurse little Ciel back to health, she’s just puzzled that a demon like Crow is suddenly acting all motherly and protective 😱

Note 2: I made Ciel’s hair a little bit longer and messier because, realistically, seeing as how the cultists treated the children I don’t think they would’ve bothered to keep them groomed ☠️

(I'm tempted to give the Phantomhive boy so many parental figures but I swear I'll still draw him mainly interacting with Sebas 😂).

[claire-starsword]

Shining Force II Encyclopedia - Character Profiles

(You can also read this one on Neocities to not have to scroll through 30 characters in one post. Then again maybe you like that, so do whatever you like)

The "Characters" section of the book has a short profile for each character, plus basic gameplay information such as starting class and items, spell list and stat growth. I have ignored the gameplay info as it is basic stuff already covered in guides and walkthrough elsewhere. The strategy part of the book however also has small info boxes for when a character joins the force or appears in the story. I have translated those in this section as well, to gather all character info in one place, and also because Kazin's destroyed me emotionally. I have noted which part of the story some info boxes are placed, when they depend of context.

So, let's start!

Besides the protagonist who you'll be leading the adventure as, there's a total of 29 characters who will become your allies. They'll be a helpful bunch to have around. They are of many different classes and species, but will support you in many ways through this long and harsh war. Among them, some will be hard to recruit. You should find out by yourself how to get them!

This thing opens by telling you all secrets so that's an hilarious line.

Bowie Human / Male The protagonist. A boy with golden hair and blue eyes. Humans are weaker than dwarves and centaurs in battle, and inferior to elves when it comes to intellect. But he has greater endurance and fighting spirit than most humans¹. Aiming to become a legendary hero, he became a swordsman and is training under Sir Astral. His father was in the Granseal army² and disappeared during a expedition to slay a dragon³, so he lives with only his mother now.

¹Humans suck. Luckily for you you are special boy

²His father is mentioned as captain of the army in the JP version.

³Curiously, Mars of Shining Wisdom has a dad with pretty much the same story, except he's brought up in game, although unrelated to the whole plot.

Sarah Elf / Female A girl training under Astral, alongside Bowie. Her long blue hair and big red eyes are quite distinctive. She has always been the kind that enjoys looking after others, and comes across as a big sister despite being the same age as Bowie. Because of that personality she oftens ends up doing the jobs no one likes to do, and is nice enough to pull them off without complaining. New Member blurb: A pupil of Sir Astral, the same age as Bowie. A kind girl good at taking care of others.

It fascinates me how every guide seems to ignore the troublemaking and feisty side of her we see in the actual game. Like, none of the above contradicts it, it's just very pointedly not talking about it.

Chester [Huey] Centaur / Male Bowie and Sarah's classmate. Training under Astral in order to become a knight. He doesn't speak as much as the others, because centaurs are a quite prideful race¹. But his good nature is written plainly on his face. New Member blurb: Being a centaur, his movement is superior. Another student of Sir Astral.

¹i cannot remember a single time this man sounded remotely snobbish. He's more of a pushover at the beginning of the game, and is the one to thank Slade for jailbreaking them at Galam before Sarah decides to grill the man instead. The closest thing I can think of is that he doesn't wanna talk while dismantling the ship. He's also pretty annoyed at Jaha but, it's Jaha. Most people are annoyed at Jaha.

Jaha [Jaja] Hobbit / Male Another classmate, training under Astral to become a warrior. He talks a lot more than the other three, and Chester tends to get annoyed at that. His attack and defense are high, so he'll be a good ally in battle. New Member blurb: The oversleeper joins the team. He's usually clumsy, but a great help in battle. Kazin [Kazun] Elf / Male A boy studying magic under the scholar Hawel, a researcher of the ancient ruins. Has above average talent for magic. He puts up a cool and collected front, but can be quite fiery at times. Key Character blurb: [when met at Yeel Village] Training at magic under Hawel. Has a better reputation at Yeel Village than his master. New Member blurb: [when joining the force after Hawel is killed] Loved Hawel like a real father. A reliable guy, specialist in fire spells.

:'(

Slade [Jippo] Scavenger¹ / Male The one who started the calamity, bringing turmoil to the once peaceful Granseal. He's a thief, and likes the adventure more than gold or fame. New Member blurb: [when met in jail] A scavenger known as the thief on the side of justice. There's still a little time until he fights alongside the force.

¹The term for Slade's species, スケイブン (sukeibun), seems to come from Warhammer’s skaven race, which is pronounced a bit different than the word scavenger (which would be something like スカベンジャー(sukabenjaa) in katakana instead). However, the term first showed up in this series for those rat enemies at the start of Gaiden 1, and SFCD translated it as Scavenger, so I’m going with that. Honestly, I’d rather just call him a ratguy.

Kiwi Green Turtle¹ / No gender² A mysterious creature. Their body and shape is much like a turtle, but no one knows for sure what they are. Given the shell on their back, their defense is absurdly high. Seems they'll grow into an amazing character. New Member blurb: A poor creature put up for sale. The truth about them is deeply shrouded in mystery.

¹Green Turtle is the name of Kiwi's class in-game as well, in the JP version. I usually stick to the official class translations but, TORT has always been a weird one.

²Kiwi has only one line where they use the first person pronoun "boku", which is usually associated with little boys. However, that line is right at the beginning when they are at the pet shop and barely knows how to talk, so it might be them just copying the first little boy they heard. Also, as far as I know, more gender neutral pronouns like "watashi" or "jibun" are not commonly used by little children. One gender neutral option for a little kid would be just using their own name, but Kiwi doesn't even have a name at that point. So the pronoun used makes sense, though it would have been better to just not use any pronouns for such a short line. Then again I'm not taking this turtle as a serious attempt at agender representation, I'm just finger-gunning that no gender label anyway.

I suspect the devs main reason for listing Kiwi as genderless is that Kiwi is named by the player in game, and they didn't want to limit the player's interpretation. Still peculiar that they say "no gender" as opposed to the "unknown" Zynk and Claude got.

For the record, the english localization does refer to Kiwi as a he. I have chosen to use they/them pronouns here to emphasize this piece of trivia and the whole gender discussion.

Peter Phoenix / Male A phoenix chick. The phoenix is a bird spoken of in legends throughout every country. Brimming with curiosity, he's the kind that faces things without much fear. While he's blunt and asks a lot of questions, there's also a certain charm to him. The god Volcanon is like a father to him, and has also influenced a lot of his personality. After promotion, he becomes a very helpful character to have around. New Member blurb: A phoenix that ended up traveling with Bowie and the others. May [Matilda] Centaur / Female A girl of a hunting tribe who loves nature. Despite being both centaur classes, knights and rangers are very different. Compared to the prideful knights, rangers are more cheerful and open. New Member blurb: The ranger May is a bow user. She seems to be bored, so call out to her.

The portrait used for her throughout the guide seems to be from earlier in development.

Gerhalt Beastman / Male Hates crooked things! He's like the personification of moral sense. He's less hairy than other beastmen, and has a complex about it. The kind that likes fighting, rare to find in a peaceful village like that. New Member blurb: A beastman warrior tired of being nice to the villagers who forgot how to fight. Fights with fists strong enough to break stone.

Luke [Ludo] Birdman / Male Prince of Bedoe, the country of birdmen, and a great friend of Peter's. Is both kind and brave. Trusted by god Volcanon, the people of Bedoe work day and night to protect the peace of South Parmecia. New Member blurb: The brave prince of Bedoe. Willing to lay down his life for his country. Rohde [Lloyd] Human / Male A middle aged scholar who studies the Ancients. His fervor for his research has made him respected by other people. However, because he gets too absorbed in it, he's also known as an oddball. New Member blurb: A scholar who lives in the south of Hassan. Obsessed with ancient ruins, he continues to research them on his own. Rick [Mick] Centaur / Male A boy scared of adventures and facing the unknown, who ended up being left behind all alone. After meeting Bowie and the team, he grows up a bit.¹ New Member blurb: A sensitive yet strong willed boy. Lives in the harbor town of Hassan².

¹The manual also describes him as timid, yet he's very enthusiastic when you meet him, taking the initiative to join the team as soon as the Caravan picks his interest. It is possible that this description is more of a past thing, or his personality was reworked late in development. Or even, he might be putting in some effort to hide whatever fears he has.

²While this backstory is in the manual and most official guides as well, it contradicts the in-game story, where Rick has just arrived in Hassan, and had no idea what the town was like.

Elric [Polnaref] Elf / Male A resident of Fairy Woods. Friendly with the fairies and dwarves. Has a great sense of justice, and keeps himself well informed. He's not very strong physically, and can be easily caught by traps.

New Member... blurb? Yeah no, sorry, they forgor him.

For actual Elric trivia, see the post about his mom.

Eric [Elric] Centaur / Male While searching for a magic sword, he got caught in an unfortunate incident and became trapped in a certain place. Has an air of sadness, and is quiet and well mannered. It seems he was lord of a castle somewhere, a long time ago. New Member blurb: A knight who was shrunk down in middle of his travels, searching for a legendary sword. Karna [Twiggy] Human¹ / Female A beautiful woman with a roundish face, but old-fashioned looks. She's fit to work as a priest, having a kind heart. She worries about Bowie and the others getting caught up in an incident as if it was her own problem. New Member blurb: A priest girl. Can use healing magic, so you definitely want to bring her along.

¹You read that right, human. Both this manual and every guide book I know lists both her and Taya as humans despite the ears. I've heard that the official novel calls her a half-elf to go around this issue, but as I don't have the novel (yet) I can't confirm this.

Randolf [Dongo] Dwarf / Male A barbarian who likes to drink. He's happy as long as he has alcohol, and looks like a hooligan. He seems related to gully dwarves¹, as his roughness stands out. The original dwarf people are virtuous and well mannered. New Member blurb: A strong dwarf warrior. Shows incredible destructive power in battle.

¹The term for his subrace (ドブドワーフ) seems to come from Dragonlance, or at the very least that was the only result I got looking it up. I'm gonna take a moment to say I really dislike these fantasy race stereotypes, they usually don't get too much focus on Shining games but I feel this guide in particular is laying a bit thicker on them which is a bit annoying. I already pointed out how the prideful centaurs thing doesn't even match this game's characters.

Tyrin [Piper] Elf / Male A level-headed middle aged mage, who is polite, but a bit hard to talk to. Likely thanks to years of accumulated wisdom, he has good mastery of magic. He is also physically stronger than the younger elves¹. New Member blurb: An user of offensive magic. His mastery of magic will be very useful in battle.

¹Tyrin's physical strength comes up in the manual as well, and it's nothing but a few attack points above Kazin and Taya as far as I know. He still has less than Sarah and the archers, so the elf line is a bit silly. The manual correctly associates it with his class instead.

Janet Elf / Female A girl of the forest who came after her boyfriend, upon hearing that he was working alongside the Granseal army. Her skill with the bow is on par with Elric's. New Member blurb: An elf like Elric, with similar skill with the bow. It's reassuring to have her around. Higins Centaur / Male Captain of the army of Pacalon, the centaur kingdom in North Parmecia. As captain in a country of prideful centaurs, he has a stern personality. However, he has a bit of a scatterbrained side as well. New Member blurb: Captain of the army of the centaur country. With high attack and movement, he has the enemies at his mercy. Skreech [Fielder] Birdman / Male He looks no different from an adult birdman, but is actually still a young boy. Birdmen grow faster than other species. He has a sharp, clear gaze, and a strong body. New Member blurb: Talk to everyone underneath the town's grounds¹. New allies join the force, and someone headed the same way follows along.

¹This blurb pops up at the Moun battle guide, refering to Frayja, Skreech, and Zynk. It is therefore incorrect, since Skreech joins at Tristan. Other parts of the guide describe the correct way of getting him to join, so it's a curious error.

Taya [Linda] Human¹ / Female A shrine maiden serving Goddess Mitula. A very reserved and mysterious woman. She often has a downcast look. She's transformed somewhere, waiting for Bowie. New Member blurb: As talked about in Tristan, someone with the power to control nature awaits somewhere in the shrine.

¹Both this manual and every guide book I know lists both her and Karna as humans despite the ears.

Frayja [Sharol] Hobbit¹ / Male The priest of Moun, tormented by regret over something he did. He looks a bit fat, given his sagging cheeks and the short stature of hobbits. Also at the age where he's losing hair. New Member blurb: Talk to everyone underneath the town's grounds². New allies join the force, and someone headed the same way follows along.

¹Some guide books call him human instead. His proportions are very different from the other hobbits/dwarves in the series so I’m willing to believe that more.

²This blurb pops up at the Moun battle guide, refering to Frayja, Skreech, and Zynk. It's a bit odd, since Frayja joins before the battle, not after freeing the town. It is also just wrong when it comes to Skreech.

Jaro [Falcon] Pegasus / Male Used to be a Galam soldier. Disliked having to fight alongside unknown monsters. The pegasus are a special race, centaurs who have sprouted wings. New Member blurb: Satisfied with how the battle ended, he joins the force as a helpful ally of great mobility. Gyan Hobbit¹ / Male A very hotblooded man. The kind that cannot stand still seeing others in trouble. He's a kindhearted person who loves children, and is always worrying about his family. New Member blurb: Warrior of superb power and stamina. A reassuring ally to have at the very front.

¹He calls himself a dwarf in game. Some other guide books call him a dwarf as well.

Sheela Human / Female An old pupil of Astral. She became a priest after her training, but for some reason has abandoned that profession, and became a disciple in the ascetic monks cabin. She's frank and sociable. New Member blurb: Someone who once trained under Astral. Has great attack and can uses several kinds of magic.

Zynk [Backus] Robot / Unknown¹ Was once just junk lying around in the ancient pathway. After a lot of tinkering from the one who picked them up, they began to move. Joins Bowie after a certain event. New Member blurb 1: [when met on Moun] Talk to everyone underneath the town's grounds. New allies join the force, and someone headed the same way follows along. New Member blurb 2: [when joining after Petro's death] After meeting Petro, he joins the force after following around since Moun.

¹Zynk speaks in a rough manner when first met under the rock of Moun, including using the casual and rough pronoun "ore", which is usually masculine. After that, they switch to polite and gender neutral language.

I suppose that the unknown label here is more due to the fact of robots likely not having a biological sex.

The english localization refers to Zynk as a he. I have chosen to use they/them pronouns here to emphasize this piece of trivia and the whole gender discussion.

Chaz [Oneia] Human / Male Hawel's son. Travelling through many countries as he polishes his magical abilities. Later on, he inherits Hawel's research. A rare kind of mage, curious and enthusiastic. New Member blurb: Here comes a special ally capable of understanding any incident in the world!! A passionate and active mage!! Lemon Human / Male As his appearance shows he is clearly a soldier, the highest commander of the Galam army, in fact. A person who hates crooked behavior and wrongdoings, but for some reason, his personality has completely changed. Key Character blurb: [when coming after the force near Hawel's house] Highest commander of the Galam army. He hates wrongdoings, so why is he acting like this? New Member blurb: [after defeated in the Red Baron fight]: An honest man who shows respect even for his enemies. Would be reassuring if he became an ally. Claude [Mud] Golem / Unknown¹ A stone giant. Supports the group from behind the scenes without drawing much attention, but can unleash powerful attacks with their huge body. Their weak point is their low movement, but since they can take many hits, they can work well as a shield.

¹Claude speaks casually and uses the rough and masculine pronoun "ore" when first met. In HQ, they are slightly more polite and use the polite and gender neutral "watashi" instead. Because there's not dialogue about them, I don't recall the english version using any pronouns for them as well.

I suppose that the unknown label here is more due to the fact of golems likely not having a biological sex.

Claude does not get a new member blurb, because the guide does not cover the Ancient Pathway as part of the walkthrough.