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Armin x Reader - Flaming Passion“Eren, what am I supposed to do?”“Relax, Armin. (F/N) will forgive you after a while.”Armin bit his fingernails, his nerves working up a fit. “It’s different this time. She’s going to leave me. I can feel it in my bones.”A rattling sigh drifted down the line. Armin clutched the phone to his ear like a lifeline. “I know she loves those over-the-top apologies in romance dramas. Is there anything that you and Mikasa watched that can help me?”Eren hummed in thought. “There was this one ridiculous scene I watched recently.”“What is it? What did they do?”“The guy wanted to apologize for being a loud jerk. So he invited her over for dinner and threw petals all along the way from the entrance to where he was. There was some freaking balloon arch where he stood. Oh, and candles. So many candles on the floor and on the table.”“Candles,” Armin murmured. “I can do that.”“Yeah, maybe that will work.”“Okay, I’ll do it. It’s worth a shot.” Armin sucked in a long breath. “Thanks, Eren.”“No problem. Anything for you, man. I’m so thankful Mikasa doesn’t like all those crap.”Chuckling, Armin shook his head. “She would probably hit you on the head instead.”“Yeah, she would. Anyway, I gotta go. Talk to you later.”“See you.”Armin hung up. He surveyed his spacious loft apartment, imagining how he could decorate it. Balloons could hang from the railing and down the staircase. He had a bunch of candles for emergency purposes but he could run out to the store and get more. Petals, he could get from the same store.He frowned. (F/N) liked it when he went the extra mile. What else could he do that wouldn’t take too long to get? Then, it hit him.With a solid strategy in mind, he headed down to the store, grabbed all the necessary equipment, and went back to his apartment. He started with the balloons first, inflating them painstakingly with his own mouth. His weak lungs burned with the effort but it had to be done. Wheezing, he tied all of them along the staircase and railings. Next were the candles. He laid them out in a line to form a pathway from his door. Then, he sprinkled the petals along the pathway. Now, for the final touches. He hid his assortment of stand fans behind potted plants, bookshelves, and cabinets while making sure that the generated wind would still reach the pathway.It was tedious, tedious, tedious work that he absolutely hated doing. Every time the fan was directed an inch too low, it would blow away his petals and snuff out the candles. He scurried back and forth more than a hundred times before he hit the sweet spot. By that time, his sweat-drenched shirt was sticking to his skin. He quickly jumped into the shower, put on a decent long-sleeved shirt and pants, and headed back down again. (F/N) had told him she would pop by to get her things before she went to the gala. She should be here anytime now.A chime of the doorbell sent a flutter of anxiety down Armin’s spine. Speak of the devil- he corrected himself - his angel. “The door’s unlocked,” he called out. “Come in.”He straightened his back and exhaled a short breath. His heart pumped like a racecar on its last legs. This was it.The sound of heels on marble resonated in the apartment.He put on his best apologetic smile, his fingers clutching a small bouquet of flowers.(F/N) stepped into view. Armin’s breath was stolen away. She looked magnificent in that flowing yellow gown. Her face was framed by dancing strands of hair blown by the artificially generated wind from his stand fans. When (F/N) saw the intricate pathway he had laid out, her eyes widened in pleasant surprise and she smiled. A beautiful smile that stopped his heart.His lips curled up in relief. She would forgive him, wouldn’t she?She walked towards him in almost slow motion and he savored every second of it. His plan worked! And boy, was it a gorgeous plan. His gaze trailed down from her lovely eyes crinkled in adoration to her plump lips smiling for him. He lingered on her decent cleavage and then his gaze dropped down to her shapely legs framed by the long gown blowing in the wind and covering the candle-lit pathway-Was the yellow material aglow… with fire?!Armin’s eyes widened in terror. He had overestimated the amount of generated wind!The yellow gown must have been made especially for catching fire because, in a matter of seconds, the flames from the candles had licked away the trailing material and edged their way up to (F/N)’s rear!He rushed towards (F/N), running like someone had set him on fire. (F/N)’s smile grew wider, imagining that he would grab her and spin her around. When his arms wrapped around her thin waist, she gasped in pleasure.He lifted her up but instead of spinning her in a horizontal circle, he spun her straight to the floor. Landing with a loud thump that might have cracked her spine, (F/N) yipped in agony. Armin rolled her around and around until she realized with horror that a burning sensation was spreading across her ass.“Armin, what the hell are you doing?” she screamed in anger and pain.“Your gown was turning into a flaming ball of fire!” “Wha- Get off me!”As she struggled in his stifling embrace, Armin raised his hand and brought it down on her behind. She yelped, “What are you doing now??”“Can’t you feel the fire??”“Yes, I can!” Shoving him off her, she struggled to her feet and appraised what was left of her gown and her rear. Her mouth fell open at the dangling material that now hung just above her darkened underwear. Red fury bloomed across her cheeks. She pointed an accusing finger at the cowering Armin. “I don’t know what gave you the idea to do this but this is it! We’re over!”With that, she stormed out of the apartment, leaving a stunned and traumatized Armin frozen to the spot. He surveyed the disaster area. Blackened petals were strewn on the floor, candle wax dripped all over it, and a pile of yellow gown ash gathered at his feet.Groaning, he tilted his head back and squeezed his eyes shut. If anyone were to look at his pained, innocent face, they would think he was bemoaning the loss of (F/N) or dreading the cleanup of his apartment. But he only had one thought in his mind.He was going to kill Eren before Mikasa did.
Levi x Reader Loves Me, Loves Me Not (Modern AU)"I love you, (Y/N)."Really? Is that true? Why do you make this so difficult for me?"Will you marry me?"Why did you ask me this? Do you really want me by your side for the rest of your life?"Whatever you want. I know I'll be happy with whatever you choose."Will you be happy if I chose to break off the wedding? Help me out here, I need some reassurance. I need to know the truth.Please, Levi...Sweet, vanilla perfume lingered on his clothes. A perfume that didn't belong to me. His hair was slightly dishevelled before I even touched him.Shoulders tensed for a split second when I gave him a kiss to greet him.His lips were a little swollen even though I didn't kiss him all day, until now.Grey hues refused to look into mine, but I noticed the guilt twinkling in them."Levi," I spoke softly, gaining his attention as I let my fingers glide through his ebony locks that felt a bit damp. As I did that, he seemed to be lost in his own little world so I called him once again. "Levi?""Hm?""Look at me, my love," I told him, and he hesitantly did so. "Do you love me?""Of course. Why are you asking?""I just wanted to make sure since we're getting married in less than a month." I saw the truth in his eyes; he wasn't lying. So, why? Why was he doing this to me? Why, Levi? "Anyway, I made dinner so you can eat after showering.""Come with me.""Where?"He let out a soft snort and a small smile crept onto his lips. "Come have a shower with me."Isn't he tired? Hasn't he already had his fulfilment of pleasure before coming home? So, why? Why should he bother pleasing me when he's already satisfied?"Okay," I smiled, nevertheless. He scooped me up, bridal style, and carried me towards the bathroom, staring at me tenderly all the way. Why?Water showered over our bodies as he peppered kisses and bites all over my skin, pinning me to the misty glass of the shower cabin. I had my legs wrapped around his waist, and my nails dug into his scalp and the skin of his back. One of his arms supported me, while the other free hand travelled over every curve and crease of my body.Every kiss, every caress, every whisper - they all held so much affection. So, why? Why was he hurting me like this?He knew my mind was elsewhere, so he had gently nipped my lip to get my attention."What's on your mind?""Nothing important," I brushed it off and pulled him in for a kiss.His hand gingerly moved through my wet tresses, untangling any knots as we sat on our bed. His touch was gentle, soft, delicate. It made me want to cuddle with him and forget about all my worries and doubts.And I soon got my internal wish. I was in his strong, safe and warm arms as my body moulded perfectly with his and our legs were entangled."I love you, (Y/N)," he whispered, pressing his lips against my forehead,Do you? I asked mentally. How am I meant to know if you're lying or not, Levi? Stop making this so complicated."... I love you, too."I woke up to soft lips brushing against my jaw and I fluttered my eyes open to find Levi's half-lidded hues gazing up at me when he parted his lips from my skin to peck my lips as a greeting."Morning, my love," I hummed, returning the short kiss."I took a day off work today. And I called your work so you can take a day off as well.""Why?""Because we haven't spent quality time together lately. The only times are when we're finishing planning our wedding, which isn't that fun, and after work when we're both tired. It's been a long time since we last relaxed with just each other without stress or work."I couldn't help but grin at the thoughtful gesture and I nestled closer to my fiancé, glad that I didn't have to get up for work.He does love me. He's always telling the truth.But still, I'm doubtful. I can't stop thinking about the possibility of him cheating on me. All the signs are there. However, I don't think I'll be able to confront him without turning into a blubbering mess."Thank you. I haven't had a free day in such a long time and it's time I did.""So, what would you like to do?""Mm. I don't mind anything. I wouldn't even mind staying at home all day," I said quietly, closing my eyes and speaking into his chest as he lightly drew patterns on my back with the tips of his digits."I thought you would want to go out. But I don't mind staying home.""Did you plan something?""I did, but it's just dinner at a nice restaurant. For now, let's sleep for a bit longer," he hummed, placing soft pecks on the crown of my head and I muttered an 'okay' in response.He was being so gentle, so caring, so loving. It just confused me further - does he love me or is he just leading me on? My heart aches every time I think about the possibility of him cheating on me. I always try to push the thought to the back of my mind, but it randomly pops back. I hate it. I want to confront him. But I'm scared of finding out the truth. Why would he cheat? Am I not enough for him? Did he lose feelings? If he loves me, as he claims, why would he go and cheat on me? So, does that mean he does love me?"... Levi?""Hm?""Can I ask you something?""What's wrong?" he inquired, concern scribbled all over his visage when I parted my face from his chest.I hesitated when I saw his expression. Would this man actually cheat on me when he cares for me this much?"... It's nothing. Forget about it.""(Y/N), are you okay? You've been looking upset recently.""Yeah, I'm fine, baby. I'm just being stupid.""You know you can talk to me about anything, right?""I know.""(Y/N)," Levi spoke with a bit of a stern tone, taking hold of my chin to tilt my head towards him. "Talk to me.""I promise you it's nothing. I told you: I'm being stupid... Let's sleep."A sigh emanated from his lips before he gave a mere nod, holding me closer and tighter, which made me feel loved and safe. If he's not cheating on me, then I'm the luckiest woma--A phone call echoed in the bedroom - it was Levi's. He immediately reached for it as it rested on the bedside table and stood up to answer the call outside of the room.Sh*t. Levi, do you really have to talk on the phone outside? I thought, biting down on my lower lip as my worries came rushing back."I told you I'm not going to anymore," his slightly raised voice sounded from the other side of the door. "... I know, and it was wrong of me... I don't care. Don't call me again." A couple of seconds later, he reappeared with a subtle exasperated expression, avoiding to look at me as he sat on the edge of the bed.I wasn't going to say anything because it felt like the second my mouth opens, I would voice my suspicions and tears would stream down my cheeks. I didn't want that. I only wanted to spend time with my beloved today, with no stress and no heartbreak.I kept my orbs on the back of his form as he remained sitting for about two minutes before he decided to turn around to face me. Hints of guilt, shame, love, and adoration flickered across his features when he laid down beside me, his hues not averting from me this time. His lips pressed against different areas of my face and neck - every touch was gentle like he was trying not to hurt me."I love you so much, (Y/N)," he purred as he continued to pepper soft kisses all over my skin. "Never forget or doubt that." My fiance's lips found mine in a slow, passionate dance. He held me so tenderly as I entangled my digits in his hair, tugging him closer, never wanting to let go of him and he returned the gesture.Everything he did confused me. Maybe I was being stupid, after all. It has to be.After having a little make-out session, both of us decided to get up and have breakfast since it was already noon. As we ate, we discussed what we should do today. And since the weather was cold, we both preferred to do something at home, so we then chose to have a games/movie day.All my concerns and doubts were buried at the back of my mind, and I made sure they stayed there so that I could enjoy myself today. Hopefully, it all disappears by the time it's our wedding. Or even forever, if Levi still wants the wedding to happen.Wait. Of course, he does. He loves me.~/~One day before our wedding, and there have been no more signs that Levi was cheating me. So, either he stopped, or he never did in the first place and I was just being paranoid.I was sitting in our bed, legs outstretched as I leaned against the headboard with a book in my hand while my fiancé was in the bathroom, having a shower. The patter of water slowly stopped and two minutes later, he entered our shared bedroom with a towel around his waist.One glance at me and he felt like he was extremely guilty."... (Y/N), I can't go on like this," Levi randomly said."What? What are you talking about, my love?" I frowned.He huffed before muttering, "I don't deserve to be called that in your sweet voice.""I'm so confused..."Huffing once again, he neared the bed but didn't touch it. "I don't want anything to be ruined. I don't want to lose you. But... I just have to confess.""Levi--""Let me talk. Please..." I nodded and listened intently. The doubts I had almost a month ago decided to come flooding back. "... F*ck, I'm such a d*ckhead... (Y/N), I cheated on you. I'm so sorry."Those were the words I dreaded.It was true this whole timeI knew it. I f*cking knew it.Why?Why would he tell me a day before our wedding?Words refused to leave my lips as I felt the tears pricking the corners of my eyes. I stared blankly at the carpeted floor of our room, trying to keep myself under control since I didn't want to have a massive breakdown.I noted the couple of small steps he took towards the bed and I made a slight movement to move back from him when he reached out to cup my face. A sigh left his lips. He knew what he did was wrong. Extremely wrong. And there was no way he could fix it."I'm sorry, (Y/N). I don't know what was going on with me. It happened a month ago when I needed a stress reliever, but I didn't want to use you. And, I guess... it was for the thrill, the excitement... But then, a few days ago, it happened again. She got me drunk and... I don't know what's wrong with me. I know it's unforgivable--""Am I not enough for you?" I whispered, my voice cracking as several tears travelled down my cheeks. I still refused to look at him."No, you do. More than enough. I was just being a f*cking dumba*s. I don't know why I did it when I have the most perfect woman by my side.""You used to.""What?""You used to have me by your side. Not anymore.""(Y/N)--""Stop. You're not going to make anything better... Why would you do this to me, Levi?""I don't know. I have no idea, (Y/N). I'm just a f*cking idiot. But, please--""Do you not love me?""I do. I love you so damn much.""Then, why would you hurt me like this...? I didn't want my suspicions to be true," I sobbed, throwing the covers off of my form as I tried wiping the tears from my face. However, they kept on flowing. I brushed past Levi, leaving the bedroom and slamming the door. Having no idea what to do, I locked myself in the bathroom and leaned against the wooden surface of the door, slowly sliding down it."(Y/N)..." he called softly, knocking a couple of times when he heard me sniffle. All he wished was that he could turn back time and not cheat. He knew it was wrong, when he did it, after he did, and the guilt wouldn't stop gnawing at him. He wanted to be by my side until death does us apart. He only wanted to love me. He didn't even love the woman he had an affair with. "Please. Can we talk things out?""No! Nothing you say is going to solve it!""I know it's unforgivable. But you have to believe me when I say that I only love you, and I'll make sure that it never happens again.""I'm not f*cking trusting you.""F*ck," I heard him mutter under his breath and a small thud sounded. I guessed he also sat against the other side of the door. "I'm a f*cking idiot. I'm so stupid... I knew what I was doing was wrong. But it was so enticing. It was like I was under a spell that I couldn't escape... But I did, (Y/N). I stopped. Because I would always remember you. And remember how lucky I was to have you. You give me so much love, respect, devotion. I honestly don't deserve it... I wish I didn't have an affair," he spoke in a quiet voice, almost stuttering a few times. There was a long pause before his voice (which now seemed shaky) sounded again, "... I want everything that happened to be erased. Y-you don't understand how much I love you..."Levi was crying. That showed he was truly sorry and that he truly loved me.But I couldn't go back to him. I wouldn't be able to trust him. He might go and cheat again. And I don't think I'll be able to go through this again."Will you still stay with me, (Y/N)?" he uttered, voice breaking. If he wasn't crying, his question would have reminded me of the time he asked me: 'Will you marry me, (Y/N)?' But these were two very different situations. "I don't want anyone else, except you.""... I'm sorry, Levi," I murmured."(Y/N). Please. Don't do this.""I love you, Levi. But I can't stay with you after this. I don't want to leave you, but I have to.""No. No, you don't have to. Let me make it up to you. Let me show you that I love you. I won't ever hurt you again. Please. I made a huge mistake that I have no intention of making again. Don't leave me.""It's already hard for me to even think about leaving you. Especially a day before our wedding. But I can't let you hurt me more... I can't believe I really thought I would be spending the rest of my life with you.""You can. You still can. (Y/N)--""Just stop!" I snapped. "You shouldn't have cheated in the first place. We would be somewhere else right now. We would be getting married tomorrow.""I f*cking know that! Do you think I don't regret it...?! I regret every single second of it. I didn't even love her. I didn't give a single damn about her... But I love you, (Y/N). And care about you so f*cking much. I honestly don't think I'll be able to live without you.""... Stop," I whispered, voice full of anguish and face full of tears as I finally opened the door and he turned his head towards me, allowing me to witness the pain in his eyes and the moisture staining his cheek. "You're making this harder for me. I don't know if I'll stop loving you. But I'm going to try. And I'll find someone that appreciates me and loves me, and wouldn't dare to cheat on me."My heart hurt so much. I felt like someone was trying to wring out all the love I had for Levi and everything I gave to him. And it hurt even further as I watched more tears spill out of his eyes as I saw everything I felt - heartbreak, pain, anger, distress - swirl in his beautiful, grey hues. I've never seen him like this. Though, I couldn't let it get to me. He is the one that caused this."No, please, don't. Please, (Y/N)," Levi begged, scrambling to stand up as I walked away from him. I went back to our bedroom, packing some of my clothes, ignoring what he was rambling on about. I hesitated when I saw my wedding dress hanging."I'm going to take this for my wedding with someone that I deserve," I muttered before grabbing whatever I could and making my way to the front door. I opened it and stepped outside, twisting back around to face Levi. "I hope you change, Levi. Make sure that the next woman is luckier than I was. Cherish her more. Don't cheat on her. Don't take her for granted--""I don't want anyone else. I only want you. There isn't going to be another woman. There isn't going to be anyone else I love. (Y/N), please...""Goodbye, Levi.""No, no, no, no, no. No! F*cking hell! Don't do this to me!"The door quietly closed as the raven male froze and stared at it in shock. If he moved, he might be able to bring me back. But there was no movement, only him staring as tears travelled over his cheek that I once used to hold. His body - that I once used to embrace - shook with sobs. His lips - that I once used to kiss - began to tremble. His fingers - that I once used to intertwine with mine - gripped at his onyx locks in frustration. "... I love you so much, (Y/N). So f*cking much... Please, don't go. Don't leave me..." his hushed words were only met with painful silence in the desolate house that we once used to share.
Levi x Reader Partners in Crime {Part 3}(A/N: The title is meant to be 'Partners In Crime (Partners For Life)' but I wasn't able to fit all of it in so yeah. Anyway, hope y'all like it!)The moon was barely visible with all the white puffs clumping together to create a gloomy, dull atmosphere. Even the stars seemed to be playing a game of Hide and Seek. And even though it was freezing, Levi decided to keep his window open for fresh air, which left you suffering as you trembled. You were lying down on the sofa in his office, cocooned in more than one blanket, yet, that wasn't enough. You already tried persuading Levi to shut the window, but he ignored you and acted as if it was the hottest night of the year."Levi," you whined, causing him to sigh in exasperation."What?""Can I please close the window?""No. If you're so cold, go lie down in my bed. The window isn't open in my room.""But it's too cold for me to move.""Fine," he uttered, standing up from where he sat behind his desk and strode towards you, scooping you up and carrying you a few metres to his room before plopping you down onto his bed. "Better?""Yes. Thank you~" you grinned as he rolled his eyes, going back to his desk.Staring up at the ceiling for about five minutes caused you to nearly die from boredom since you didn't really have the company of Levi, who you could see through the crack in the ajar door. But you didn't want to disturb him.So, when you heard the sound of laughter and exclamations, you stood up, still encased in the blankets, and waddled to the window to find several scouts playing in the snow. You didn't even know that it was snowing.A grin sprung onto your lips as you discarded all the blankets and grabbed your jacket and cape, along with gloves and a scarf. Once you had all those on, you walked out of the room and into the office, causing the raven to glance up at you in question."Where are you going?""To join the scouts outside that are playing outside in the snow. Why don't you come?""Because I'm not an idiot," he retorted, so you pouted."Fine, then. I'll go by myself.""Don't come crying to me when you get too cold."You snorted and bid farewell to him before leaving, closing the door to his office behind you. Jogging towards the exit, you readied yourself because of the gelid weather. Then, you stepped outside to find beautiful, perfectly sculptured snowflakes falling everywhere. You smiled at the sight - snow honestly made everything look so much more beautiful. It even made the scouts' moods better.Just as you were revelling in the moment, a force smacked you in your chest as clumps of white remained on your clothes.Looking up, you locked eyes with a cheeky trio: Sasha, Connie, and Jean. They were all smirking before eyes widened when they saw you gathering snow into your palm and compressing it to make a ball. With a smirk, you stood back up and saw that they already made a run for it.However, they underestimated you. The amount of running you did in the Underground was something you were sort of glad for when it came to stuff like this since your speed was incredible compared to others. And so, you sprinted towards them, deciding to hit Jean with your snowball because he was the one that fell behind as Sasha and Connie abandoned him, cackling while they ran. After the snowball collided with Jean's head, you sped up and restrained him once you were right behind him."(Y/N), I'm sorry!" he wailed."Shh. I'm not going to do anything to you. How about me and you team up, and maybe we can get others to help us against those two?" you offered."... What do I get in return?""The sweet taste of triumph.""How about a kiss from you?""No, idiot," you replied, slapping the back of his head. "I'm like double your age.""So, if you were my age, you would?""Still, no. Anyway, are you going to help me?"He huffed. "Fine.""Good," you beamed, ruffling his hair. When you looked around for the pair, you saw them huddling in a group with Eren, Mikasa and Armin. You already knew that those three would join them because Eren would obviously oppose Jean, and the other two will do whatever he does. "Okay. Let's get Reiner, Ymir and... Petra and Eld.""How do you know if they'll team up with us?""Reiner is another idiot like you who will want to side with me, I just have a feeling Ymir will. And Petra and Eld have been in the same squad as me for a long time, so they can't break our allegiance.""Okay, then. Let's go.""Reiner!" you shouted, getting his attention, along with Bertolt. Looks like you'll get an extra member."Bertolt!" another voice shouted, coming from Eren. You narrowed your eyes at him as he gave a sly grin. Bertolt was tall, so he was obviously faster. But at least, you had Reiner who would definitely have a powerful throw."Thank you, Reiner, for not going with your friend and not betraying us.""Well, of course, I would only want to be with you, (Y/N).""Thought so," you snorted. "Anyway, let's get Ymir. And probably Christa.""Oi, Ymir. Come on, we're having a snowball fight," the blonde told her in a raised voice.She smirked, gripping Christa's arm, but the petite female held her ground. "I'm not going to get involved.""Hah? Come on!""No, Ymir. I'll be the referee or whatever.""Leave her, Ymir. It's fine," you said. "Okay, now... Petra, Eld~" you called, seeing that they were the only two from the Special Ops Squad that were outside. "You're obviously going to have to join my team.""Yep!" Petra beamed, and the male followed behind her."Yes, I love you guys. So, we have six people, and so do they. We need more.""(Y/N)!!!"You smirked upon hearing the squeal of your name before arms brought you into an embrace that she was about to pull away from, but you didn't let her because she kept you warm. "Thank you, Hanji. I didn't even have to ask you. But, I can't believe that Miche went to the other team," you muttered, shaking your head as you made eye contact with him."Well, what if we get Erwin?" Hanji suggested."Do you think he would immature enough to--""What were you saying, (Y/N)?" a deep voice inquired from behind, and you saw the Commander smiling down at you."Really? Damn, we've definitely got an advantage. Do you love me that much, Erwin?" you beamed."Well, I guess it's the fact that I've known you for longer.""I'm going to take that as you saying you love me the most.""Wow, (Y/N). Levi and Erwin?" Hanji teased and you nudged her, finally parting from the embrace."Shut up.""Speaking of Levi, where is he? He would give us an even better advantage.""Doing paperwork as usual. He said he doesn't want to come outside. So, let's forget about him and forge a plan."You all stood in a circle, sharing ideas (and warmth, which you were thankful for) and trying to conspire a plan that would give you a certain victory.When you did that, you dispersed from the circle, looking back at the other team.That's when you noticed a familiar, short figure among them.They had Levi and Mikasa, however, you did have Erwin and other experienced soldiers, unlike the other team."Levi!!" you yelled, startling those around you. His head twisted in your direction, a slight smirk tugging at his lips. "What the hell are you doing on that side?!""What do you mean?""You know what I mean, you traitor," you growled. "I can't believe you're doing this to me - your own best friend.""Good luck, brat.""I should be the one wishing you luck, jerk. You'll need it.""If this is your idea of trash talk, I should tell you that it's very sh*t.""I'm going to f*cking kill you. Just you wait.""You keep lying to yourself.""Forgive me if I'm wrong, but I do recall beating you in that fight last--""Okay, guys, come on. Take your lovers' quarrel elsewhere," Reiner announced."We aren't lovers," you retorted, keeping your glare on Levi, who was still smirking."Whatever. Are we going to do this or not?""Yeah, let's get started alrea--" Eren was cut off when two snowballs were chucked at him - one at his face and one at his crotch. Jean and Ymir chuckled, along with you and a few others, when you saw his pained expression and a groan left his lips as he tried to keep his composure. "You're not going to live to see tomorrow," he growled at the pair.After he finished his sentence, chaos began.Snowballs were being flung around, people were being used as human shields, some slipped and hit the snow, noses may have been bruised. Your main targets were Levi, Connie and Sasha. You had gotten the latter and Connie, but were yet to harm the former. He hadn't targeted you yet either, so maybe it will end up being like a final battle thing between you two after others are taken down.So far, Armin and Eld were the only people that surrendered. Simply because they were attacked too many times. As you were running towards Eren with a snowball in your hold, you had somehow tripped over your own foot and were about to topple over, however, he had rushed towards you before you could fall.Smiling and panting as you were in his grip, you put the snowball down his shirt so that it froze his back. His expression twisted into discomfort as he twitched, almost dropping you."Never save the enemy, Eren. Big mistake," you told him with a grin.Though, you were surprised when you saw that he was grinning, so you raised an eyebrow questioningly."And you made the mistake of letting me hold you for this long.""What do you m--"He suddenly dropped you and your back sunk in the snow as snowballs were thrown at you as you tried getting back up. Once you were finally able to sit up, you saw Mikasa, Miche and Bertolt, meaning they were the ones that attacked you."Well, you should have thought twice before deciding to just stand there," you said smugly as you stood up and brushed off the snow.All three of them were hit with at least one snowball by Erwin, Hanji, Petra and Reiner.You gave them a wink before running off with the four from your team as you thanked them.After quite a while, everyone was tired, huffing, throwing sloppily. So, nearly all of them surrendered, which left you, Jean, Eren and Levi."Oi, Ackerman!" you called as you approached him, crossing your arms over your chest and he silently requested for you to continue. "I'm going to let those two have their own little fight," you said, gesturing to Jean and Eren, none of them backing down. "So, whoever wins out of us two means that our team will win. And since I'll win, I want something in return.""If you win, which is very unlikely, what would you want?""You'll know after I win.""Then, I'll never know.""Tch. Just shut up and let's do this.""Okay, fine. But I'm not going to lose, especially in front of all of these people.""Better savour your pride now," you smiled, which was clearly fake. He rolled his eyes as you both walked in opposite directions - you went to your fallen teammates. "What should I do to make sure I defeat him?""We've already prepared snowballs for you," Hanji declared, and all of them held out snowballs to you and you grinned, taking them with a 'thank you'."Throw one at his face, he'll hate it. And if you can, try to get the back of his head as well," Eld told you."His groin - it will definitely hurt him. Maybe his legs so he might lose balance," Erwin said."No, don't hit him there. What if she hits too hard and they can't have kids?" Hanji argued, facing Erwin."I assure you that I won't be having kids with him," you spoke. "Anyway, thank you. Wish me luck."They all gave you supportive words and smiles before you turned around and took a few steps forward.Levi had his usual, bored expression smeared over his visage, but from his eyes, you could tell that he was enjoying himself and it made you happy. However, you made sure that after your fight, he wouldn't be as confident as he is now.Though, after only five minutes, you realised that you were the one being too confident as you panted, laying on the snow while Levi towered over you with a smirk."Looks like me and my team won. Sorry, brat.""Shut up," you mumbled, standing up when he outstretched his hand for you to take. And even when you stood, he still towered over you. You glared up at him before you were rudely interrupted when a sneeze escaped you."Tch. You better not be sick.""No, no, I'm fine," you protested before you felt your throat urging to let a cough out. And you coughed. Three times."Idiot. I don't know why you decided to come outside when you were cold inside," he muttered, taking off his cape and draping it around you, along with his arm to keep you close and warm. "Let's get you inside."Both of you walked off, going into the building and up to Levi's room. Once inside, Levi had locked the door as you shrugged off his cape, your own cape, and jacket before slipping out of your boots."Go change into warmer clothes and lie down. I'll get you tea in a bit," the raven told you softly, hanging up your wet clothes. You informed him that there was no need to get you tea since you were just going to sleep and you went into his room, closing the door as you changed out of your uniform and into a shirt of Levi's and some trousers before snuggling into bed. You had completely forgotten about the scouts that had watched you and Levi walk away. Little did you know that they were talking about you."Aww! They're so cute together! If they aren't dating, they should," Hanji exclaimed."I think they've been lying this whole time. They definitely are dating," Ymir said, and some hummed in agreement."But no one has ever caught them doing anything. Whenever they're in Corporal's office, he's always at his desk and (Y/N) is always on the sofa. I doubt they would be able to move away from each other that quick," Eren pointed out."That's true. And they've been here for several years, they would've been caught by now. So, they probably are just best friends," Armin stated."But they sometimes hold hands. And hug, which isn't too abnormal. But they sleep in the same bed, sometimes, I think. And I've once seen Corporal Levi kiss her forehead," Petra claimed."Not her lips, though. And if they were dating, there should be no reason for them to hide it.""Wait! Why don't we go see what they're doing now?" Hanji suggested."No. That's invading their privacy," Erwin told her firmly, but she and others were already walking away, causing the blonde to sigh."If you can't beat them, join them," Miche said, shrugging as he passed Erwin."Even you, Miche?" With another sigh, Erwin decided to go to his own room and let the others do what they wanted.When they arrived at Levi's office, Hanji was the one to step forward and knock as they moved away from the entrance to hide themselves because they heard footsteps near the door before the click of the lock sounded."Hi, Shorty!" she greeted when he let her inside, eyes quickly scanning the room, only to find that you were not here."What do you want?""I was looking for (Y/N). Where is she?""She's in bed, and might be sleeping.""Oh, okay. Well, can I check?""Sure, whatever."Hanji approached Levi's bedroom and looked inside to see that you were asleep already. She smiled, but it was a gentle smile, unlike her other manic ones."Yeah, she's asleep. I guess I'll talk to her tomorrow. Goodnight, Shorty!""Night."She left his office and he locked the door, once again. The scouts outside looked at her expectantly as they strolled away from his office so he wouldn't be able to hear them."She was asleep, he was at his desk, so I don't know.""Let's leave it at they're not dating, until we have proper proof," Connie said, and they nodded."Fineeee. Now, let's all go to sleep."~/~"I just remembered," you randomly declared, distracting yourself from the book you were reading while you sat on Levi's sofa."What?""We have an expedition in two days.""It's tomorrow, idiot.""Wait, what?"The Corporal rolled his eyes before going back to his paperwork and you continued reading until dinner came by, which is when you both left to go to the mess hall, sitting down with your squad after getting your food."Hi, guys," you smiled, taking a seat beside Petra and opposite Oluo as Levi sat on your other side."Hey," they greeted.Throughout dinner, your mind was on the expedition because it was more important than other ones, seeing as how Erwin had an ulterior motive.Your best friend noticed you submerging into your thoughts, which were most likely negative since you would always worry before expeditions. And he always tried to reassure you that everything would be fine, however, it didn't convince you, no matter how much you knew how strong you were or that Levi would always be there to protect you.So, once you finished your dinner, you went to your favourite tree and sat under it, bringing your knees to your chest as you stared at the gleaming lamp stuck in the dark blanket that soared above. Soon, your eyes flitted towards a figure strolling towards you and you gave a small smile."Hey. What are you doing here?" you inquired as the raven settled beside you."I decided to give you some company because I know you're being a dumba*s again by worrying so much.""Do you not worry?""Not really. I trust you to keep yourself safe because I know you're strong. And I would never let myself die because that would just be pathetic."You snorted as your head was moved to rest on Levi's shoulder. He looped an arm around you as you closed your eyes, savouring his warmth and the safety he provided, even though you didn't need it at this moment."Every single expedition, I think about Isabel and Farlan. The sight of them dead is engraved into my mind every single time we leave the walls. Just like you trust me to stay alive, I trusted them. But that--""(Y/N)," he cut you off, not wanting to relive the moment. "It's not like that. I'd say that your skills are on par with mine. And you now have so much more experience. Even if you fail to stay safe, I'm always going to be there, okay?""... Pinky promise?" you murmured with a soft smile, and he returned the smile, hooking his little finger with yours."Pinky promise," he confirmed, amusedly as he kissed the top of your head. "... Do you want to go inside now?"You shook your head and only edged closer to the male, nuzzling your face into the side of his neck and he played with your hair with one hand as his other hand was captured by both of yours.The two of you had stayed outside for maybe about twenty minutes before deciding to go inside to get some rest. You forced Levi to sleep and he was stubborn about it before finally giving in and changing out of his uniform. When he laid down, you had a satisfied grin while lying down beside him.You had fallen asleep almost immediately, though, Levi was awake for nearly two hours prior to finally drifting off.Whenever he slept beside you, your sleep was peaceful. There were no nightmares, no waking up randomly, no crying. And it was the same for him, including the benefit of him being able to sleep for more than a few hours. Both of you were so thankful for each other for so many different reasons to the point that you didn't know what you would do without him. You would probably lose the ability to do many things if he wasn't by your side. And even though, the stoic male would never admit it, he felt the same.Your sleep was disturbed by the sound of knocking from the door of Levi's office. He was the first to stir awake, yawning and groaning as he stood up, going to see who was there."Shorty! It's late, we have the expedition today," Hanji scolded."Oh, sh*t. We'll be there in less than ten minutes.""Five minutes," she demanded before leaving.Closing the door, he went back to his room to find that you were now sitting up and stretching. He told you that you only have five minutes to get dressed, causing you to snap awake and rush to get ready.Seven minutes later, you both met the others outside before promptly leaving on your horses. You were behind Levi, unintentionally gazing at the back of his head, which caused him to slightly twist his head over his shoulder before turning back around."Can I help you?" he asked."Sorry?" you uttered."You've been staring at me for the past two minutes. What's up?""Nothing. I'm sorry, I just zoned out.""If you're thinking negatively, stop."You sighed. "I can't.""I told you not to worry since you're strong and I'm always going to be there. If I'm not, then, you have everyone else in this squad," Levi told you, referring to Petra, Oluo, Eld and Gunther.
Betrayal Knows My Name

Mature Content

Beyblade
Bleach
A Mission of Errors“Did you hear? We’re getting a transfer student today!”“Seriously? That’s like the third time this year; what the hell?”“Any idea of it’s a boy or a girl?”“Is that really important?”“Of course; we need a little more beauty in this class!”Ichigo Kurosaki listened to the other students chat amongst themselves about the rumors floating around. He was made aware from Urahara that the new transfer student was in fact a Soul Reaper going undercover, but it was still amusing for him to hear what others were thinking whenever it happened.“Who do you think it’ll be this time?” Orihime Inoue whispered to Ichigo, covering her mouth so that no one would read her lips. “I don’t know; I just hope it’s not someone who’ll cause too much trouble,” Ichigo whispered back.“Attention, everyone; we’ve got a new student in class today,” Miss Ochi announced as she stood in front of the class. “I want everyone to be welcoming and patient with her as she learns the ropes. Okay; everyone’s ready for you! Go ahead and introduce yourself!”Ichigo and Orihime looked up and were surprised to see a tall woman walk into class, wearing the Karakura High girl’s uniform, which accentuated her curves well. Her long black hair was braided behind her as she bowed toward the class.“Greetings, everyone; my name is Retsu Unohana, and I look forward to learning alongside you,” Unohana said with a patient smile.“WOWZA!!” Chizuru Honsho yelled out as she sprang from her desk. “I’m gonna enjoy getting to know you very intima–”“Sit back down, if you know what’s good for you,” Unohana said while keeping her kind smile, though the threatening aura surrounding her was felt by all.“N…noted,” Chizuru said as she took to her seat, her glasses nearly fogging up as she looked down at her desk.“Finally, someone’s able to get that girl under control,” Miss Ochi said. “So, Miss Unohana, why don’t you take a seat next to Mr. Kurosaki in the back and we can get started.”“That sounds lovely, thank you,” Unohana said as she walked over to the desk and sat down.“Okay, class, first period is a study hall, so study hard so you can be ready for the next exams!”As the rest of the class began talking amongst themselves, Ichigo turned to Unohana and asked, “What are you doing here? I would’ve thought someone else wo–”“Such discussions should best be conducted in a less public setting,” Unohana said as she looked in the books on Ichigo’s desk. “In the meantime, perhaps you can tell me what all I’m supposed to know for the rest of the classes for today.”“I can help you out with that,” Orihime said as she and Unohana began talking about the subjects in school she would need to know.After school let out, Unohana approached Ichigo and began walking home with him. After they were a fair distance from the school, Ichigo turned to Unhana and asked, “Okay, so can you tell me why you’re disguised as a student now?”“Not by choice, I assure you,” Unohana said, keeping her expression neutral. “To bring you up to speed, the Soul Society has determined that each team sent to monitor Karakura Town for the foreseeable future should be given a cover story that connects each of the team’s members. In this case, a family of three consisting of one mother and two daughters. The plan was to have the daughters attend two different schools and the mother have a job close to you in order to spread out the members.”“Close to me?” Ichigo asked, wondering what the phrase might have meant.“Correct; you’ll figure out what I mean in due time, I assure you. Well, as we were arriving, some fool in Squad 12 mixed up the mission details and assigned my team the wrong cover identities. Urahara prepared our gigais and manipulated the memories of ordinary people according to those specifications. Until the issue can be resolved, which I’m hoping will take no longer than a week, I am to be a high school student and the eldest daughter.”Ichigo looked to the ground as he asked, “Do you think it wasn’t a mistake and someone at Squad 12 just has it out for you or something?”“It wouldn’t surprise me if this was all Captain Kurotsuchi’s idea of a sick joke, but I don’t think he’s involved in this.”“What makes you say that?”“See for yourself.”Ichigo looked ahead to see the entrance to a kindergarten across the street. While several students of the kindergarten were outside waiting for someone to pick them up, one of the students in particular stood out to him, in that she was standing far taller than the other children. The black-haired woman, whom Ichigo recognized as Nemu Kurotsuchi, stood stiffly as she ignored the scared looks of the other children around her.Ichigo stayed back as Unohana went and grabbed Nemu out from the crowd, having a short conversation with the kindergarten teacher while she did so. After a few minutes, the two Soul Reapers approached Ichigo and signaled for him to begin moving along. “I see what you mean now,” Ichigo whispered to Unohana. “There’s no way Mayuri would let that happen to Nemu on purpose.”“I don’t think my disguise will be very helpful, Captain Unohana,” Nemu said as she looked down at her light blue smock and reached up to feel her yellow hat. “None of the other students seemed to care for me. Do you think it’s because I don’t talk much?”“You seriously don’t think it’s because of your misassigned identity?” Ichigo asked.“No matter what is asked of me, I’ll perform my part. That’s just who I am.”“Let it go, Kurosaki; it’s out of our hands now,” Unohana said as she, Nemu and Ichigo stopped in front of another building. “Here we are.”Looking up, Ichigo asked, “Wait…this is my dad’s clinic! What are we doing here?”“There’s an apartment nearby that we’re using as our HQ, but here’s where the final member of our team works.”Before Ichigo could ask more questions, he heard a high-pitched voice shout out, “Come on in, girls! I’m almost done with work!!” Looking inside, he saw a small pink-haired girl, whom he recognized as Yachiru Kusajishi, wearing a child-size nurse’s uniform and holding a tray of scaplels and other sharp utensils. “Miss Kusajishi, Dad needs the scalpels right away,” Yuzu Kurosaki’s voice called out from behind a door.“Coming!” Yuzu cheerily called back before walking into the room with the tray. Ichigo thought he could hear Yuzu muttering something about revelling in the blood, but he couldn’t make it out clearly.“So…this is just temporary, right?” Ichigo asked in a hushed tone as he looked at Unohana.“It’d better be,” Unohana whispered back, a murderous aura surrounding her again. “If anyone is qualified to handle medical equipment, it’d be me and not the protégé of a battle-hungry psychopath.”“Big Sis, can you help me with my math?” Nemu said as she took out a kindergarten worksheet, her expression never changing from the dull one she usually wore. “The questions are hard.”Unohana sighed as she said, “Let’s go to our own room first.” She then turned to Ichigo and said, “Don’t get used to this. In a week’s time, I will be the nurse, Nemu will be in your class and Yuzu will be the kindergartner, and everything will be normal. In the meantime, if you ever say a word of this to anyone who doesn’t need to know, I will hunt you down and make sure you live to regret that decision.”“N…noted,” Ichigo said as he watched Unohana take Nemu to a separate part of the house. He then sighed and said, “Hopefully there aren’t any other surprises like this in the future.”
Blue Exorcist

Mature Content

Card Captor Sakura
Code Geass
Circle in the Sand Part One- CG:LD One-Shot, Hi Everyone, Here is the first part of the latest and last one shot for Code Geass: Liar's Dice as me and Makarov move onto starting the main series itself. Which rounds off the final prequel chapters on Akira and Nathan that grew from a simple one shot of showing the two's day and night out in summer of 94, to a novella that in many ways sets up their arc and gives hints of their background, relationship and more that has been a real joy to set up and work with @RingoPerkov, @ResonantCrimson and Makarov in writing about them, along with the one shot that was Melancholy Dynasty.Along with Let's Dance Part one Sweets for my Sweet Let's Dance Part Two Sugar For My Honey and Dark Shine.Part Two of this chapter is available to read here.Thanks very much as always for following my work and I hope you enjoy the chapterKind Regards,,, I will release the second half in a few days. In the dimly lit cavern of "Inclusion," a sanctuary of a club in Aberdeen, Nathan and Akira found themselves amidst a vibrant tapestry of individuals. Neon lights fragmented through the darkness, painting everyone in splashes of surreal color. The rhythm was palpable, less a sound and more a physical force that resonated through bodies swaying, fists pumping, feet stomping.But this was no mere party. The energy was an unvoiced rebellion—a stand against societal norms that sought to marginalize them. Each person was a bright thread in this complex fabric, their shared struggles speaking louder than any melody could. Against the thumping backdrop, they found something vital: acceptance, affirmation, and a rebellion against daytime marginalization.Tucked into a corner booth, Akira’s fingers lightly circled her drink's rim, her eyes absorbing the whirlpool of hues and human drama. Nathan, equally engrossed, balanced his attention between their conversation and the living mural around them. The booth was a bubble of relative quiet, yet it offered no immunity from the room's powerful undertow.Their dialogue, whispered over the music’s ebbs and flows, became another layer in the club's soundscape. They weren’t just there to absorb the atmosphere or lose themselves in the rhythm; they had a more explicit purpose, a mission even. Still, that focus didn’t blind them to the stories unfolding all around—each individual a testament to resilience against societal prejudice.Maya was a spellbinding blend of resilience and exuberance. A trans woman fresh on the path of her transition, her almond eyes radiated an irresistible zest. Clad in a red dress that framed her slender figure, her stylish bob and freckle-dusted cheeks caught the neon glow, making her almost ethereal despite not having undergone treatment like Aki has. Her chat with Akira wasn't just words; it was a display of relentless grit, each syllable steeped in her newfound confidence.Jamie, still awaiting his transition, emanated a complex blend of yearning and resolve. With nervous, piercing blue eyes and perpetually tousled blonde hair, his presence was disarming yet intense. Dressed in casual, loose clothes designed to downplay his form."Highland Harmony—our first incarnation. It was a refuge, an 'LGBTea Time Society' if you will," Maya's voice tinged with a smile."LGBTea Time? That's golden," Akira chuckled."Golden and gone. Pre-war love-fest," Maya quipped, her tone shifting.Jamie took over, his voice gravelly. "Then came some less than kind new management. Turned our sanctuary into 'KlubFan.' A living nightmare."Nathan paused, his gaze sweeping the room. "A lesson in how prejudice corrupts safe spaces like ours.""But we fought back, and hard," Maya’s eyes narrowed, lips taut. "We clawed our way back in, blood and all.""So you evolved into the 'Aberdeen Queer Knights'? And renamed the place 'Inclusion'?" Akira felt a thrill of respect for them."Exactly," Jamie said, his eyes glowing. "Inclusion isn't just a name—it's our unbreakable spirit, our shared mission.""Inclusion isn't just a hideaway; it's a bulwark, solid as steel," Jamie continued, his voice roughened by battles fought and lessons learned. "If people come looking for a fight, we make sure they realize they've knocked on the wrong door."Maya smirked, her eyes a frigid fire. "Exactly. This isn't a daydream where we sit back and wish for peace. We create our own reality, and if someone threatens that, they're not gonna like the outcome.""And how do you ensure that?" Akira's eyes flicked between the two."We stay alert. Always," Jamie asserted, his eyes scanning the room like a hawk. "It's not just one pair of eyes watching the door; it's a hundred pairs. When you've got something worth defending, you become the defender.""And we're tech-savvy. Way ahead of the curve compared to others," Maya added, locking eyes with Akira. "Security cameras, encrypted channels. If someone tries anything stupid, we'll know before they even make their move."Nathan nodded, visibly struck by their meticulous preparations that replicated their own work and the operatives that work for them. "You've transformed this place into something remarkable. It's not just a sanctuary; it's a stronghold for all who seek refuge here."Maya lifted her glass. "To staying vigilant, and to never letting our guard down."Jamie met her gesture, locking eyes with everyone at the table. "To standing our ground, to never retreating."The clink of their glasses rang out, a symphony of resolve that echoed in a room standing as a monument to resilience, unity, and unbreakable spirit.Nathan raised his glass of water in a cheeky fashion, his expression earnest. "To 'Inclusion', then, a beacon of hope and acceptance in a world too often devoid of both."As they clinked their glasses, Akira felt a lump in her throat. The resilience of these individuals, their unity amidst hardships was inspiring. She looked around the room, taking in the dancing, laughing figures under the pulsating neon lights. Inclusion, she thought, a place where everyone belongs. An oasis in a world that seemed to be made of deserts.Underneath the pulsating beats of the club, the hum of conversation that continually added to the natural ambience of a place that was positively alive with so much social energy, Akira and Nathan began to open their own hearts. As after all, these were dear friends of Akira and friendships had no room for many walls in this world, especially in this club. "Ever thought of seeing your mother, Aki?" Jamie ventured, his voice barely audible over the music. His gaze, however, held a poignant depth, acknowledging the unspoken past that lay between them.Akira looked into her drink, the swirling neon reflections casting ghostly hues over her face. She confessed, "I nearly did once. Back in '92 when we went over to Japan for a holiday. But well… there were simply some things that pulled me far away from going through with it." She sighed, a delicate shiver running down her spine. "I just couldn't face her."A silence settled between them, each consumed by their thoughts. The confession had stirred emotions within Akira she'd long suppressed, memories of a home she'd left behind, a mother she'd distanced herself from along with him as well.“Well my face and tattoos may have given the wrong impression. Certainly spooked your pa well enough when we saw him.” Nathan joked. Aki turning to give her love a dark look at bringing up that twat. Which he put out his hands as if to say what.“Well it's true duck, he fell out of his stool at the pub and started pissing himself, he thought we were bailiffs coming to repossess his bungalow since he’s been-” Aki accidentally slipping her elbow onto Nathaniel's stomach that ceased his chatter. Her patting on his knee sending all the indication she needed.Maya, who had been listening quietly, chimed in, her voice a soothing balm to move things on, "Well we all have our battles, our demons. What matters is how we deal with them." Her eyes flicked toward Nathan. “Even yourself, I imagine, as strong as you look, with everything that has probably happened to you, I can’t imagine you live life without hatred.”Akira noticing Nathan shrugging in response as he laid back on his chair. Clearly having recovered from his stomach intenses being impacted a few seconds ago.“Nah not really, nothing that anybody here hasn’t been through.” Nathan replied with a surprisingly balanced tone. He paused, glancing at the swirling dance floor, a sea of people caught in the moment. "And nothing like which others in this world have been through like you have James. Aki has mentioned some of the things you have been though.”James shuffled his body a bit, giving a long breath and adjusting their frames before looking back at Aki and Nat.“Yeah, had a fair few years shuffling around from sofa to sofa after me da threw me out as a kid when I came out. Rest of me family not wanting to have someone staining the family rep as good Catholics. Specially when they learnt that I had been going to Ranger games instead of Celtic ones. That one shall we say didn’t go down lightly.” James chuckled at the end as Maya gave a supportive pat on the shoulder.“Went through a few fostering homes, moving around when council ran out of money or got caught up in the riots of 78. Got to a point I was living in the roof of the Lighthouse off Bell Rock, got into writing during those lovely nights with the fog and wind blowing keeping me shining.” “And here I stand today with you all. So its been well worth it.” James turning to face Nat."From the sound of your tone before, it seems like you're hard on yourself, Nathan. You move and talk like you carrying the weight of the world." Jamie listened intently, his eyes reflecting a world of empathy.Aki eyed Nat rubbing his neck at Jame’s word."Its why he always goes all out for me, trying to make up for times when he thinks he wasn't there for me." Akira cut in, her voice firm."But," Nathan interjected, his voice carrying a tinge of regret, "You’ve had your part in all of this as well. We haven’t always communicated well partly because well of things I inherited, I know I was/am a handful at the best of times and appreciate everything you do to support me. We work and ‘dance’ a lot better now, but back then, we weren’t afraid to step on each other’s toes a few times. Though you stepping on my toes during our prom dance was painful enough."Caught in the intimate web of past confessions, Akira noticed a certain heaviness lingering in Nathan's expression. His eyes seemed lost in a labyrinth of past memories, veiled under a shadow of melancholy that was uncharacteristic of his usually jovial demeanor when with friends like this. Akira's heart clenched, her concern finding words as she reached out to him, her voice gentle, "Is something bothering you chuck?"Nathan seemed to snap out of his reverie, meeting Akira's concerned gaze with his own, his eyes shimmering with an unspoken story. After a moment of silence that seemed to stretch on, he suddenly burst into laughter, a hearty sound that echoed through the pulsating music and reached Akira's ears like a reassuring melody."Ah," Nathan said, wiping an imaginary tear from the corner of his eye, "Always the worrier. I assure you, I'm as cheery as a Highland cow in a field of fresh clover." His laughter was infectious, and soon, even Akira found herself chuckling.Jamie, who had been observing this exchange, turned to Maya, a bemused expression on his face."Well, this one's certainly got acting chops. One moment he acts like he's carrying the weight of the world, and the next, he's laughing like he hasn't a care in the world."Maya nodded in agreement, her eyes reflecting a hint of admiration, "Indeed. You never can tell with Nat, can you?"“Well, i have to put on my best face everywhere don’t I love?” Nat said as he turned to face his partner.Akira looked at Nathan, her heart still fluttering from her earlier concern. She couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that perhaps, there was more to Nathan's laughter than met the eye. She wondered how much of his emotions she truly understood. She looked deep into his eyes, searching for an answer, a reassurance.As if sensing her inner turmoil, Nathan gave her a reassuring smile, his eyes radiating warmth. It was all the assurance Akira needed. She smiled back at him, the corners of her lips curling up in relief, her heart settling into a comforting rhythm. Amidst the chaos of the club, a moment of silent understanding passed between them, a shared promise to always be there for one another, regardless of the trials and tribulations that life might throw their way."I must admit," she said, pressing a hand lightly to her stomach, "I'm bloody famished." The statement was met with surprised glances from their companions, a smile flickering on Nathan's lips. The confession came from Akira unexpectedly, seeping into the conversation as effortlessly as the ambient music from the club's speakers."Between missions and madness, Nat and I have practically made a hobby out of having the best meals whenever we can," Akira remarked, her gaze meeting Nathan's. An unspoken agreement shimmered between them, their unsaid objectives steering their every move.Nathan, a relaxed presence in the booth, pivoted to Maya and Jamie.”I’m sure the local food here is amazing, I just have to find something that won’t end up with me down at the bloody hospital." His jest had its desired effect, pulling laughter from the table.Akira flashed a grin, nudging Nathan playfully. "I can assure you bitch, Aberdeen's food is top-notch. Your pickiness is the only obstacle here."Nathan restrained a more sharp retort but gently countered, "Well, let's just say my stomach isn't as adventurous as I am. Sensory sensitivities come with the territory for me that you damm well know.”"When I’m seeking true Aberdeen flavor, I can't go wrong with Cullen Skink," Jamie began, his tone considerate. "It's the best Scottish soup I’ve had—smoked haddock, finest potatoes, and all. The soup puss over on Skene makes the best version."“Isn’t that the place that bellend MacArthur used to own? I remember the one time I went there as a kid, that prune wouldn’t give me bread to go with me soup without me paying a extra copper and then bellowing No Soup for you you half breed! And barring me.” Aki said as muttered on how she eventually got back by during her youth. “Yep, the very same, but its under new management since MacArthur went out of business during the war, heard he was struggling with his health recently from my partner. Apparently he’s had to go into a home.” Maya said.Aki softened at hearing that the old man wasn’t doing good, while she not exactly fond of the man, she certainly didn’t like hearing that he wasn’t doing good.Maya's eyes twinkling as she jumped in further. "Don't pass up the Aberdeen buttery, either. The finest buttery in the entire country."Nathan leaned back. "High standards here; love to see it.”Maya's eyes gleamed, a spark igniting. "When’s the last time you’ve all been to 'The Crooked Lum' on Rosemount Viaduc? Best scones in Aberdeen. Light, yet unforgettable."Jamie chimed in with a laugh. "Let them choose for themselves, Maya. You’re practically a fixture there. But hey, hard to beat those cozy, private corners—ideal for, well, intimate talks or discreet rendezvous."Nathan's eye twitched, just slightly, at the notion of 'discreet rendezvous.' "A place that offers good food without prying eyes? Sounds like our kind of place."Akira's eyes lit up at the mention of 'The Crooked Lum,' her face reflecting a mix of nostalgia and fondness. "Ah, The Crooked Lum. That place is a local gem, really. I've had many a good day there, tucked away in those cozy corners. It's as close to a culinary sanctuary as you can get in this town. So yes, I think we've found our spot for the evening."Nathan looked at her, catching the emotional nuance in her voice. "You speak like it's an old friend.""In a way, it is," she said, her eyes meeting his. "It’s one of those places that makes you feel like you're part of something bigger, yet perfectly intimate at the same time."“Speaking of intimate, I need an intimate moment of some fresh air for the time being.” Nathan made his need blatantly clear. Just as Nathan and Akira were about to step outside for a breather, a sentimental haze settled over Akira. After exchanging warm farewells with Jamie and Maya, each promising a forthcoming reunion at The Crooked Lum, they rose from their seats. The club's vibrant atmosphere lingered around them, almost like a melodic echo left by the presence of their friends.As they prepared to leave, a jarring encounter disrupted the moment. A young woman, her demeanor as boldly uninhibited as her obvious inebriation, collided with Nathan, splashing her scotch across his shirt. The immediate tang of alcohol cut through the air."My God, I'm so sorry!" She stammered, her embarrassed laugh hanging awkwardly as she reached to dab at the spill. In her clumsy haste, Akira spotted her hand grazed Nathan's face, smearing his carefully applied makeup and revealing the aged but stark scar on his left cheek.The laugh died in her throat, her eyes widening in a mix of shock and curiosity, as if the club's very pulse had skipped a beat.Aki saw her partners face remained composed, almost serenely so, but a micro-expression of discomfort flickered across his eyes before he mustered a disarming smile that only he could. "No harm done," he assured, his voice steady but tinged with an undercurrent of restraint, as though navigating a mental minefield. "Accidents happen."Though outwardly placid, the brief incident hinted at a churning sea of anxiety and emotion beneath Nathan's composed exterior.The woman, her eyes still wide with a flicker of fear, offered a final, hesitant nod of apology before retreating back into the vibrant sea of club-goers, giving a look at Akira that she picked up on before she left. The subtle scent of the spilled whisky clung to the air as her momentary shock was absorbed by the pulsating energy of the club. Akira watched as the woman vanished into the crowd, swallowed by the synchronized movement of bodies dancing to the rhythm of the music.Pushing through the disorienting scent of alcohol, Nathan excused himself and Akira from the awkward situation, opting for a hasty retreat to the fresh air outside. The tension coiled inside him eased a bit as he inhaled the cooler night air, but it didn't entirely disappear. He turned to Akira, who seemed to sense his lingering disquiet."Ready for the next part?" she asked, her eyes meeting his. He nodded, his gaze briefly flitting to the end of a dimly lit alley adjacent to the club. “Are you?” “She nodded in return."Let's go."They moved down the narrow passageway, Akira leading the way to a nondescript door, virtually hidden from view. She knocked twice, paused, then knocked once more. A small viewport slid open, revealing a pair of scrutinizing eyes. Recognizing Akira, the bouncer nodded and the heavy door creaked open, granting them entrance to a secluded VIP backroom.It was lavishly decorated but somber in ambiance, as though tailored for confidential exchanges. A few opulent armchairs were arranged in a semi-circle around a low coffee table. Although they were the first to arrive, the room seemed to echo with the invisible presence of the people they were expecting—a distinct array of powerful personalities who would soon fill the space with an entirely different kind of energy.Nathan looked around, appreciating the room's privacy and discretion. It was a far cry from the vibrant and public setting of the club, a contrast that seemed to accentuate the gravity of their pending meeting."Quite the setup," Nathan said, trying to lighten the mood as they waited. "I’m assuming Marco checked everywhere for bugs earlier?”“He did, the only bugs are our own and he is keeping tabs via the camera I had him set up.”She folded her arms and looked intently at Nathan, who was fidgeting with his sunglasses on the table. "You ever wonder, what would happen if we just pulled the plug on our involvement with the Indians? Cut off dealings with Ghasmira's parents and all those EU business bigwigs?"Nathan looked up, eyebrows raised. "Seriously Aki? You're saying this when you were the one insisting that we link in with our “siblings” in everything when I wanted us to broaden our horizons and influence in new places?She sighed, pushing her fingers through her hair. "I know, and it is important, they've helped us gain ground in ways we couldn't have alone and its important that we get along with family. But it's starting to feel like we're painting ourselves into a corner."With a pensive gaze, Nathan interlocked his fingers. "These arrangements we are in are part of why we are here now, not dead or melting away in that place like Phil and others are.”"I get that," Akira shot back, “But what's the trade-off? How much are we bending to fit their narratives? Their agendas aren't always in alignment with ours, and it's exhausting."Nathan sighed, a momentary lapse that allowed his weariness to show. "Look, I understand the desire to have partners who resonate more closely with our vision and again its something i wanted to do from the beginning. But these relationships that we are on offer us more than just monetary benefits. They give us a seat at tables we wouldn't even know existed otherwise."Akira closed the gap between them, standing next to Nathan's chair. "Do you ever wonder, though, if we've given them too many seats at our table? If their influence is eroding what we stand for?"Nathan glanced up, locking eyes with Akira. "That's the line we walk cautiously, we do better at the table than not being there and someone else getting to decide for us and I have seen and been through enough to know they don’t do shit for us in the long run.” A brief pause as the air around them allowed the tension and feelings to settle in. Aki took a sip of her drink while Nat smartened his tie up before opening his mouth again."We chose to be in this, we made our vows and oaths to our gods that we would serve for life. I remind you again that this involves everyone that you see as family. And how fucking with anything will bring their displeasure on us when we can’t afford it."She sighed, feeling the weight of their shared mission. "I know. Maybe the question isn't about severing ties but about negotiating them better, setting stronger boundaries between us and the other sects.""That's more realistic," Nathan agreed, visibly relieved. "We balance things where we can, but it on our terms, as much as we can.” “However if you want us to align elsewhere, you need to find the people, influences, make the connections, networks that we need and want. So we aren’t giving Freya or anyone the chance to destroy us okay?"Akira nodded, leaning down to kiss the top of Nathan's head gently. "We navigate this labyrinth, but we do it together. That's the only way I'd have it."Nathan smiled up at her, reinvigorated by their renewed understanding. "Navigating labyrinths is easier with a partner you trust."The doors to the backroom of the nightclub swung open with a deliberate, weighty motion. Ibrahim Osei walked in first, his dark eyes scanning the room before settling on the plush leather chairs arranged around a lacquered table. His tailored suit barely rustled as he moved, projecting an air of timeless elegance.Behind him, Ghashmira glided in, boho-French style pants, her clothes as an effortless blend of the contemporary and the traditional. She wore a confident smile, something between the serenity of knowing one's place in the world and the eagerness of a player before a chess match. She took a moment to absorb the room's ambience, electronic beats from the main area of the nightclub filtering through the walls, mingling with the scent of luxury cigars and aged whisky.Ganabati was the last to enter, his demeanour decidedly nonchalant. "Ah, the War Council assembles," Ibrahim noted with a thin smile, his Ghanaian accent rendering the statement both sardonic and oddly charming Aki found.Ghashmira returned the smile, her eyes twinkling. "War Council? I was under the impression this was a cordial gathering of old friends and fellow allies."Ibrahim chuckled. "Ah, but in our line of work, those two are often indistinguishable."Ganabati, who had started setting up his laptop at a corner of the table, looked up. "Can we save the poetic exchanges for later? There are pressing matters at hand."Ghashmira shot him an amused look. "Oh, come on, Ganabati. Even machines need to warm up.""Well, my 'machine' is perfectly warmed up and ready to go," Ganabati smirked. "The question is, are all of you?"Ibrahim took his seat at the head of the table. "Let's find out, shall we?"Ghashmira gracefully lowered herself into a chair adjacent to Ibrahim, her posture impeccably straight yet relaxed. "By all means," she echoed, her voice imbued with the same complex mix of joy and steeliness that seemed to define her.Ibrahim leaned forward, his hands clasped together on the table as if he were about to say a prayer. The room's ambient lighting seemed to spotlight him for a moment. "Firstly, I would like to thank both of you for having us. I understand the work we are all involved in rarely allows for leisure, let alone meetings."Ghashmira leaned back, one arm casually draped over the back of her chair. "Oh, you make it sound so formal, Ibrahim. We're all in this together, aren't we? And for a compelling reason, I presume."Ibrahim's eyes met hers. "Compelling, indeed. The situation with Singh has escalated in ways I'd rather not disclose via any form of communication that could be intercepted. So I thought this meeting would be the best way to address it. For the sake of our beliefs and mission.""Ah, the verbal battleground—the theatre of dreams and nightmares," Ghashmira mused, crossing her legs.Akira and Nathan took a moment to scan the room—Ghashmira, ever the diplomat in her tweedy men's suit that had Aki had to admit she made work with the brown lofters and pressed trousers that suited her well-built body, as she moved to sit next to her. Across from them was Ganabati, his face inscrutable and in his raggy clothing as usual with his belly sticking out and all the hairs on it that made Akira wince. Ibrahim had positioned himself at the head of the table, exuding authority even in his silence."I want to be clear from the get-go," Nathan said, his voice even. "I've extensively discussed this issue with Ghashmira and others over the past months. My stance has been made abundantly clear in regards to what happened to my partner.”"I don't see why we're even having this meeting," Akira interjected, her eyes darting towards everyone before settling on Nathan. "Trust has been broken beyond repair, especially after what Singh did. So, let's not pretend that this is some sort of democratic forum where my vote is actually considered equal."Turning to Nathan, her gaze became icier. "I still don't understand why it feels I am the only one in my own corner here.”Nathan felt the weight of her words but remained composed behind his sunglasses as always.“I’m here, I have been here in every meeting, speaking and fighting for you on this every step of the way. I’m here tonight to back you up through all of this. But everyone needs to hear your voice, and your feelings on this because we cannot move forward from what happened until you make the decision on the recourse. As you are the victim in this and the hammer of justice needs to be wielded by you,” Nat emphasized his final words by hamming his fist down on the table.Almost spilling over the drinks on the table with Ghash and Ibrahim having to hold on to their and Ganabati grabbing the Laptop to balance it. Bits of Aki’s wine drenched on the cobalt blue Midi dress she was wearing.“So please grá, please right here, right now, tell everyone of Singh’s crime against you and how much it has hurt you and what they need to do to rectify it now?” Nat said.Akira feeling his gaze focused fully on her, not retreating at all in his seriousness. Taking a gasp for breath, she nodded and closed her eyes, preparing herself to make her case.Nat’s hand patting her white glove in support.This was a delicate balance, and the meeting had only just begun.“Let me just say, I was sexually assaulted and that is something that can’t be just forgotten or forgiven.” The reiteration from Akira proved just how much she wanted her voice to be known on this stance. Effectively, she managed to ensure her resonating point would not be lost to an echo chamber. “Ghashmira, as a woman, I expected you to really toward my side more blatantly considering how this has happened to you.”Ghashmira, observing the charged exchange, leaned forward. "Akira, I understand your reservations. Truly, I do. But discussions like these, as difficult as they are, lay the foundation for any progress we might make." Akira said as she shifted her body.Akira glanced at Ghashmira, the guarded look in her eyes softening just a touch. "Your idealism is charming, but some things can't be mended."Ibrahim cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention. "Perhaps it would help if we refocused. Akira, you have strong reservations; that much is clear. Would it be fair to ask for specifics? In black and white terms, what are the issues you believe are irreparable?"It was a direct question, meant to steer the conversation back to concrete matters. Akira took a moment, her lips pressing together as she gathered her thoughts."The issue is simple," she finally said. "There are lines that have been crossed, boundaries that have been violated. And no discussion can ever make those disappear."Ibrahim nodded, acknowledging her feelings without making any promises to solve them. "Understood. Does anyone have any perspectives they'd like to add before we explore potential ways forward—or not?"Ghashmira looked at Akira, then at Nathan, before speaking. "If there's any way to find common ground, we should try. But it should be clear that any attempt to rebuild must be consensual. And it should also be clear that some things might be fundamentally unfixable."Akira looked at each face around the room, her gaze finally settling on Nathan. She sighed, a mixture of resignation and lingering anger in her voice."Let's get on with it, then. But don't expect any miracles."Ghashmira steepled her fingers, surveying the tension in the room. "I understand that emotions are running high. This is a delicate situation, laden with personal and professional complexities that none of us can fully fathom. But we have broader responsibilities, responsibilities that extend beyond this room."Akira raised an eyebrow, skepticism painting her features. "Broader responsibilities? Are we talking about the same thing?""Yes," Ghashmira responded, her tone steady. "The Indian court and its pending resistance against Britannian rule is not just an Indian issue, Aki. It has repercussions for the European Union, and hence, for us. Not to forget the ongoing projects we have with them and with Nathan here."Nathan shifted uncomfortably,Akira was aware that this whole thing meant he was on shaky ground with both his allies and his business ventures in the EU. Ghashmira glanced at him, acknowledging the shared precariousness of their situation without verbalizing it."We're not just talking about the diplomatic relations or military alliances," Ghashmira continued. "This has potential trade implications. Should India regain its sovereignty, that opens up new possibilities for the EU in terms of trade partnerships with other Asian powers.""I can't believe you're using geopolitical strategy as a justification—" Akira started, her voice tinged with disbelief."It's not a justification; it's context," Ghashmira cut her off, striking a balance between firmness and tact. "You need to understand, Akira, your decision here doesn't exist in a vacuum. There are many lives and intricate relationships hinging on the choices we make in this room. Now, I empathize with you, but jeopardizing all of this... is not an option."The room seemed to hold its breath, the gravity of Ghashmira's words settling like a dense fog.Nathan finally spoke, his voice cautious. "Ghashmira's has a point. The investments are considerable and diversified—ranging from military intelligence to social welfare projects in Europe. But it doesn't mean we're cornered."“You can’t just disregard my feelings here, like they don’t matter. We’re all peers and I’m not going to be talked down to.” Akira's eyes diverted from Ghashmira and turned to meet Nathan's and for a moment, the barriers seemed to come down slightly. She sighed."Everyone, understand this: My 'broader responsibilities' will never come at the cost of my self-respect or my safety. Are we clear?"Ghashmira nodded, her face reflecting a complex blend of relief and regret. "Crystal clear, Akira."Ghashmira paused, allowing the room a moment to absorb the tension that had been both revealed and concealed. She looked Akira directly in the eyes, her own gaze unflinching. "Akira, let me be clear: What happened with Singh is unconscionable. I don't take it lightly, and neither should anyone else in this room."Aki glanced at Nathan watching the interaction, his jaw set. The sense of justice warring with the calculated pragmatism that his line of work demanded."As for your safety and dignity," Ghashmira continued, "We will take extensive measures to ensure that nothing of that sort ever happens again. Singh's behaviour will be dealt with, in no uncertain terms. No form of harassment or assault can be tolerated in the environment we aim to foster,"Akira listened, her posture still guarded but her face less hardened than before. "I want more than promises, Ghashmira. I want action, and I want assurance."Nodding, Ghashmira elaborated, "Absolutely. To begin with, we propose a 'non-aggression' pact between you and Singh. This is a binding agreement that ensures both parties maintain a respectful distance from each other, professionally and personally. Breach of this pact will have immediate and severe consequences.""Additionally," Ghashmira leaned forward, her eyes never leaving Akira's, "You will have extra layers of security and institutional backing to safeguard you against any similar actions. We're not just talking about physical security, but legal and emotional support as well."“And what good will it do? Is your security so advanced they can somehow erase what has already been allowed to happen to me? Something that my own security failed to prevent?” There was no chance she would merely accept such a nearly useless compromise, let alone on word alone. “The problem was that the security forces were complacent with Singh. That complacency is what lead to my assault.”Nathan broke his silence. "I can also assure you that our intelligence network and persona will keep an eye on Singh's activities, especially when they intersect with yours. Akira and myself make sure the monitoring is comprehensive and discreet, with complete cooperation with Ghashmira and Ibrahim.”Ghashmira nodded in agreement. "Thank you, Nathan. Furthermore, there will be an internal inquiry and disciplinary actions against Singh, aligned with our ethics. Our goal is not just punitive but preventative. We'll also hold sensitivity and harassment training sessions, which will be mandatory for all."Akira considered the layers of promises, visibly weighing their sincerity against her own reservations. "All right. I'll agree to this 'non-aggression' pact and your extended measures. But remember," she pointed a finger at Ghashmira and then Nathan. "I'll be holding both of you accountable for ensuring these aren't empty words."Ghashmira met her gaze, the weight of the responsibility settling on her. "You have my word, Akira. Your safety and dignity are non-negotiable, and I'll stake my reputation on safeguarding them.""Just as we are expecting you to adhere to no aggressive acts against Singh, you do have a reputation and history of it after all.” Ghashmira’s words caused Akira to avert her gaze. Yes, she did a rep for the way she has gone about certain situations in the past with fellow siblings and before that… Glasgow."We will make it a dedicated effort.” Nathan inputted that drew Akira out of her thoughts."We can’t ever allow such apathy in the security personnel again. Ally or not, Singh only was able to do what he did because he had recognized that there was no one to stop him, because no one has stopped him before. It cannot and will never happen again.”The room exhaled in collective relief, each person aware that while a hurdle had been cleared, the race was far from over. Yet for that moment, it was enough.When the room reached a brief lull, following Ghashmira's and Nathan's assurances to Akira, Ibrahim finally spoke up. His voice was deep, the kind that could command a room with minimal effort, embodying decades of political and business acumen."I appreciate the progress we are making here," he began, a slight trace of an accent marking his otherwise impeccable English. "Ghashmira has ably represented the interests and standards of our organization."He leaned forward, locking eyes first with Akira, and then Nathan. "But let's not forget that we are all bound by the decisions of the Council of 4. Their authority is not to be questioned, nor disregarded. We have a long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship with the Indian court, and it's crucial that we maintain that balance for the sake of our collective goals. Which the honourable Pristress Kayci fully agreed on at our last meeting the end of November."Akira glanced toward Nathan, as if measuring the weight of Ibrahim's words, he returned her glance, measuring how their Priestess's position on this was weighing on her. Nathan's face was inscrutable, but he gave a subtle nod as did Aki a second later.Ibrahim continued, "The truce that has been painfully constructed over the years is not up for debate. We will not entertain threats or deviations that could destabilize it. Especially not when there is so much at stake globally."Ghashmira caught Ibrahim's gaze and nodded subtly, grateful for his reinforcement while also cognizant of the unspoken pressure his words carried."I trust this clarifies the overarching framework within which we're operating," Ibrahim concluded, leaning back in his chair, "And that we can move forward in a manner befitting the decorum and gravity that our organization and affiliations demand."There was a palpable sense of the shift in the room. It was as if a higher power had just reminded everyone of the larger chessboard they were all pieces on. Akira, despite her lingering reservations, understood the greater complexities that tied them all begrudgingly.Ghashmira leaned forward, her eyes capturing everyone in the room as she interlaced her fingers thoughtfully. "Listen, I wanted to put it as succinctly as possible: the Indian Rebellion is not just a coup, a strike, or some small-scale insurgency. This is a momentous endeavour, aimed at restructuring the very fabric of a subjugated nation."She paused, letting the weight of her words settle. "Our actions here, the decisions we make, don't merely influence our immediate concerns. They echo through the halls of future governance, shaping the course of a nation that has been yearning for liberation for decades now."Ghashmira shifted her gaze towards Akira and Nathan. "The partnerships we have, the alliances we're a part of—they're the very sinew that binds this rebellion together. They enable us to even think we can topple the oppressor from a land they consider their playground."She glanced at her boss, who nodded ever so slightly, before continuing. "We've all made sacrifices. We all have skin in the game. And yes, I completely acknowledge what happened with Singh. It's inexcusable, unacceptable, and it will not go unpunished. But we can't let the actions of one man crumble the very structure we've fought to put in place."Ghashmira let her words hang in the air, hoping they would serve as the scaffolding for a bridge over the chasm that seemed to have opened up in the room.Ibrahim, who had been an imposing yet reticent presence throughout the meeting, finally chose to speak again. "Ladies and gentlemen, if I may interject." His voice resonated with a blend of conviction and affluence, a testament to years of navigating complex geopolitical terrains."My family, the Makals, and I have a vested interest in the betterment of this organization and the realization of our collective objectives," he began. "Not only in Europe but across Britannia and Japan. Today's meeting reassures me that despite our diverse backgrounds and conflicting personal interests, we share a vision for a more equitable future. This kind of synergy is precisely what's needed to sustain our agenda."He turned towards Akira and Nathan. "You are not peripheral players in this. You are key, absolutely integral to the long-term strategies we're developing. Your grievances are not overlooked, and they will be addressed."With a nod to an aide, he handed a document to Akira—a pre-drafted non-aggression pact. "I propose this formal pact be reviewed and, if found acceptable, be signed as a commitment to our mutual objectives and the security of each individual here. This pact can act as a fortress against any further untoward incidents that threaten our unity."Ibrahim's eyes met Akira's with an intensity that bordered on the solemn. "Further to these dialogues and resolutions, I feel it's important to make some form of material amends for the sufferings you've endured," he said, the timbre of his voice leaving no room for triviality. "A vocal commitment is one thing; action is quite another."He paused for a moment, letting his words hover in the air as if waiting for them to settle in Akira's consciousness. "Therefore, to underscore our seriousness and to tangibly demonstrate our commitment to repairing what has been broken, I intend to personally invest in several initiatives that you and Nathan have been spearheading."Leaning slightly forward, his hands clasped together on the table in front of him, Ibrahim continued, "These are not mere gestures that I offer. This is not philanthropy or some self-serving bid for public goodwill. Consider it a form of reparation, albeit one that can never truly compensate for the harm you've suffered. And know that this is but the first step in a series of actions we are prepared to take to rebuild trust, to validate your concerns, and to assure you of your indispensable role in our shared future."His eyes still locked on hers, he added. "Your well-being, your dignity, your aspirations—they matter to us Akira. Not just as ethical imperatives, but as foundational elements in the new world we all seek to create."He finally looked at everyone in the room. "Akira, your responsibilities in this are as cherished by me as my own. I do not take your role or your well-being lightly. You are not a cog in the machine; you are part of the machine's very soul."Ibrahim paused, letting his commitment seep into the room. "Let this be a new chapter for us—a chapter of increased cooperation, mutual respect, and a renewed focus on our grand objectives."He sat back down, his eyes scanning the faces around the table. The weight of his words, like anchors, hoped to ground them all in the midst of the tempest that had been their previous disagreements.Akira hesitated for a moment, her eyes scanning the non-aggression pact before her. The ink seemed to dance with the weight of what it symbolized, an uneasy truce forged from turmoil. Finally, with a mix of resignation and reluctant optimism, she picked up the pen and signed her name. The moment her signature etched into the paper, it felt as though an invisible shroud lifted from the room; the tension that had been gripping everyone seemed to dissipate into the air.Akira observed as Ghashmira rose from her seat, her posture emanating a palpable sense of relief that seemed to be shared by everyone in the room. She approached Nathan, each step full of gravitas."You did well, sis," Nathan said, his tone uncharacteristically warm.Ghashmira replied, her voice laced with a mix of exasperation and fondness, " You as well bro, always the smooth operator."At this, Akira chimed in, "If he wasn't, we might never get anything done."Nathan glanced at her and nodded appreciatively. He returned his gaze to Ghashmira. "But remember, I do it for us—""—And for a future where these meetings become footnotes in history," Nathan completed her sentence, filling the room with the gravity of their shared ambitions." Where we all have a stake in that future," Akira said, her voice carrying the weight of her own hopes and responsibilities.“Indeed sis, by the way you look fantastic. Really happy that your transition is going well and that you are finally getting to be who you always wanted to be. You knows its partly because of you that i-” “Thank you Ghash, I appreciate your kind words.” Aki bluntly interrupted her, not wanting to hear any more honey talk after that shit show.With a nod of acknowledgement, Ghashmira turned to prepare her exit.Attention shifted to Ibrahim, who had been a stoic presence throughout the meeting. Akira and Nathan turned to him. "I am sure that was as unbearable for you as it was for me?""Endurance, Mr Andre, isn't just a virtue; it's a lens through which we view the world," Ibrahim began. "There is always something worse, something uglier than the present moment. Picture a battlefield after the war has moved on. We could be sifting through rubble, picking up remnants of lives unlived and dreams unfulfilled. Instead, we're here, in the realm of possibility, forging partnerships and building a scaffold for the future."Nathan nodded, absorbing Ibrahim's words, his eyes narrowing in contemplation. "I know, I endure every day of our lives in more ways than one despite my skin colour.""Same here." Akira felt moved to add her voice again,Ibrahim's eyes swept across Nathan and then Akira. Clearly repressing their dislike of Nat bringing up race."You see, whether we're walking through the corridors of power or navigating the maze of our own consciousness, as long as we walk it together, that road ceases to be a mere conduit. It becomes a journey unto itself, and the destination transforms into a shared future." Ibrahim said as he made his way to the door to depart.As the meeting participants began making their way toward the exits, Akira saw Nathan caught Ganabati's eye and approached him along with her. "Ganabati my good man, how’s we doing mate?"Ganabati looked up, his eyes placid but attentive. "Fine thank you. I’ll be glad to get back to my workshop soon and work on the projects we have been developing for our operations in India now that the risk of them being cancelled or delay has abated."“Still got the audit by Dinky Dink coming up next month, that comb drip will be looking to make cuts everywhere.” Nat said.Oh yes, that accounting dickhead Akira remembered who tried to deny her pay rise this year. Claiming her transition meant she should be on a lower pay-scale. Before she basically browbeat him to the point he gave in begrudgingly. “He can try, but if he wants to make a profit, he’s going to have to back off, i’m sure Miss Norwood will make sure he doesn’t interfere.” "I’ll see you at the Christmas party, watch yourself with the beer mate. Don’t want you getting too drunk too quickly.""Compared to some of your department, I’m a modest drinker and you know that, best remind Belyana and Dean to be on their best behaviour with the Directors there." Ganabati retorted that made Akira smirk at Nat being put on the spot."Don’t worry, they know how to behave, see you soon Gan,""And you, Nathan. The road is long, but may the steps be light and our burdens bearable."As Akira and Nathan turned to leave, they felt a warmth settle in, a contrast to the often cold, strategic exchanges that filled rooms like these. It was the actual warmth of the room itself, the temperature and the club itself becoming nearly intolerable. As everyone shuffled out, they opted for the discreet alley exit, vanishing into the shadows of the city night. Their footsteps echoed softly, as though the night swallowed up the residual tension from the meeting. Akira noticing that Ghashmira, Ganabati, and Ibrahim wore expressions that were inscrutable yet somehow lighter than before, as they merged into the labyrinthine streets that would take them back to their separate worlds.In contrast, Nathan and Akira moved towards the main entrance, stepping back into the pulsating world of the nightclub. The neon lights blinked rhythmically, as though nothing world-altering had just transpired within these walls. Bass-heavy music throbbed through the air, enveloping them in an atmosphere so divergent from the room they'd just left."I want to say goodbye to a few more friends before we go," Akira said, her voice a notch softer now, "They should still be here somewhere."Nathan nodded, watching as Akira's demeanor shifted slightly; her face relaxed into an expression of familiarity, comfort even, as they navigated through the sea of revelers. There was a moment of brief, happy exchange when she found her friends—a fleeting island of normality in an evening that had been anything but.Akira watched as Nathan navigated through the sea of gyrating bodies, making his way to the bar. Her eyes, keen observers, noticed the depth of his contemplation as he took a sip of water, staring into the glass as if seeking answers. Beside her, Beylana had seemingly materialized from the crowd upon seeing her and leaned in to make a snarky comment about the crowded venue and how most of the people couldn’t keep up with her on the dance, but Akira only half-listened.For a brief moment, her gaze shifted and locked onto a striking individual across the room. Intrigued, she almost forgot the reason they were there—until she saw Nathan's shoulders slump subtly, a telltale sign of his eagerness to leave for the night. A wave of concern washed over her, drowning out her earlier curiosity about the intriguing stranger."I wonder what he’s thinking," she thought, feeling an urgency she couldn't quite define. "Whatever it is, the music, the lights and the heat can’t be helping.”Before she could make her way to him, she caught Nathan's head turning to someone across the bar—someone who surprisingly resembled Haru. Akira felt her gut tighten. This was something they had sidestepped for so long and this little encounter was intriguing. She then noticed someone she hadn’t seen for a while, Kelly who was getting a drink at the bar and made her way to her.“Kelly, how are you lov-”“Fuck off Akira, six months you don’t contact me and now you come up acting like its only yesterday since we last saw one another,” Kelly snapped. That made Akira jump up, surprised at her tone.“Kelly, I’m sorry for not keeping in touch, I’ve had a lot going on.”“As have I, lost me job, me bastard boyfriend slept with me bestie and me ma overdosing the stupid cow. And still kept texting you, calls that you never answered, hell you didn't even acknowledge me once all the times you have been here you wee tadger. Our gal Laura said you were a flak. Now I know better, eat shit along with that english bike you ride after.” Kelly said.Akira too stunned to respond as she stomped away along with her friends. She didn’t sense Bel coming up to her side, stepping on her heels to offer a supportive hand on Aki’s shoulders."You alright, Aki?" Beylana asked, her eyes narrowing with concern.Akira shook her head, more to clear her thoughts than to answer. "I will be once we get out of here," She said finally. "It’s getting late anyways and I really could do with eating something before everywhere closes”Leaving Beyl with a nod, Akira worked her way through the crowd, her bodyguards maintaining a discreet but vigilant distance. When she finally reached Nathan, her hand found his shoulder—a gesture meant to ground both of them. However, it was still invasive just enough to make Nathan’s head snap toward the source of the touch instinctively. "I’m so fucking ready to eat the biggest meal and then sleep for a week," Nathan said softly. His body clearly struggling to stay propped up, with their shoulders slumped and constant sighs leaving their mouth"For sure ready to go? Need more water first?" Akira asked, as though sensing his need to escape, not just from the club but from the labyrinth of his own thoughts."I’m Good," Nathan replied, flashing her a weary but genuine smile. "Let’s get the hell out of here"As they turned to leave, Akira cast one final glance over his shoulder. The Haru-lookalike had vanished into the crowd, but the unsettling echo of that encounter remained.The sharp contrast of the cool Scottish breeze welcomed them, providing relief from the warmth and humidity of the club. The chill was a refreshing balm against the warmth of their skin, still flushed from the heat of the pulsating crowd. Akira felt the cool breeze graze her skin as the winter nightsky haled across her home town.Aki and Nathaniel filled their lungs with the clean, cool air, taking a moment to savor the unique aroma that made Aberdeen distinct. It was a delightful blend of the sea's brininess and the earthy scent of centuries-old stone buildings that stood as silent witnesses to the passage of time which Akira could never get enough of no matter how many times it enters her sinus’s. As the pulsating echoes of 'Inclusion' dimmed in the distance, they stood on the precipice of their task, ready to dive into the unpredictable depths of the night.Akira and Nathan's steps synced effortlessly, brushing against each other as they navigated the twilight streets. A palpable mix of hunger and electric anticipation clung to the air around them. Their bodyguard's keeping watch for any spies or local bobbies looking to give them trouble.As they walked, Akira's voice broke the comfortable quiet, tinged with a wistful note. "It's strange to see how much Aberdeen has changed."Akira saw Nathan glancing at her, his lips tightening just a touch. "Do you miss the way Aberdeen used to be when you were younger?"Akira met his eyes, her own shimmering with a playful light. "I do, in a way. There's a charm to what once was, don't you think?"Nathan grinned, but it lacked warmth. "Charm isn't the word I'd use. The past had its own issues, too many for me to put any nostalgia on it. Outside of a few bits like yourself."Akira laughed softly, her breath visible in the night air. "You were always quick to puncture my rose-colored views. But post-war, things are shifting, at least. With the right conversations, I feel like i am making an actual impact here."As they turned a corner, they passed a wall marred by hateful graffiti, likely aimed at the club's community with the most vulgar language that no doubt some sad miserable teen could think of. “At least bigots are still honest about hating us, it's the silence of supposed allies that is the real enemy.” Nathan's posture stiffened. "Malicious by choice is so much easier to deal with than ignorance or fake affection is."Akira's smile lost its brilliance, her eyes meeting his. "True. But look at us—stronger, more unified. We've also learned to cherish what we have now, haven't we?"Nathan nodded, but his eyes remained on the graffiti a moment longer, a grim reminder that some battles were ongoing, no matter the gains Akira knew, but ones they were winning.They fell silent for a moment, their shared memories lingering between them. It was as if the city itself was listening to their conversation, the stones under their feet resonating with their words.Then the sound of their stomachs growling breaking the poignant silence. Aki and Nat shooting sheepish looks at each other."Right, lets go have ourselves the best meal" Nat said.“Yes, lets go have that meal.”Akira, filled with new-found resolve and her spirit lifted by the shared promises, confidently took the lead. She grasped Nathan's hand with the conviction that she knew the way to the recommended restaurant where James and Maya were waiting at the booked table.----
Corpse Party

Mature Content

Deadman Wonderland

Mature Content

Digimon
A card for a contract [crossdressing]Summer was in full swing, the warm weather over Tokyo gave everyone an opportunity to get out and enjoy themselves. School was out, the days were warm and dry, it was perfect. For a small group of friends, that meant hanging out in the park, sitting outside the old, rusted shed that had become a hangout for them since the events that brought them together. There were twelve sat around the shed, though not all of them were human. Six humans and six Digimon. Friends and partners who had once believed that Digimon were characters in an animated series and trading card game, but like the series, they were real and occupied a space parallel to the human world. Some had chosen to remain with their friends, keeping a watch for any Digimon that may crossover and find themselves away from the Digital World. There was laughter from the group, four of the children sat on the top step outside the shed and watched as two of them were playing a game against one another.Kazu sat across from Jeri, both focussed on the cards in their hands while occasionally looking down at the cards they had already played. Above Jeri, Ryo stood, giving her pointers while Kenta sat behind Kazu and watched with interest. The boys had their respective partners close by. Monodramon, the purple dinosaur like Digimon, partnered with Ryo. Kokuwamon, the machine-insect Digimon who had partnered with Kazu, and Penguinmon, Kenta’s partner. The last Digimon present was Calumon, and while not a partner Digimon like the others, he sat next to Jeri and watched with awe, and a wide smile as he watched Jeri play the last move of the game and beat Kazu for the fourth time in a row.“Oh, come on!” Kazu exclaimed as he stared at the move that had won Jeri the game. “Where did you get a Ladydevimon card?”“I’ve always had it.” Jeri commented, pausing for a moment as she recalled using it with her former partner Leomon, someone she missed dearly. “And thanks to both Rika’s and Ryo’s pointers, I’ve found new combos for using her.” Jeri explained as she picked up her cards and formed them into her deck, setting it to one side. Kenta was laughing at the sight, while Kazu was glaring daggers at Ryo who had an amused smile on his face. “Stop giving her pointers.” Kazu muttered, gathering up his own cards before turning to Kenta who had stopped laughing, but was still sniggering behind his hands and trying not to look too amused at the situation. “You can stop laughing to. You wouldn’t do any better.”“When you consider the fact that she’s been learning from two of the best card players in the country, it’s not exactly difficult to know why I haven’t played a game against Jeri. I’m not ashamed to admit that she’d beat me without breaking a sweat.” Kenta stated before they started bickering amongst themselves.At the bottom of the steps sat the last two of the group and their Digimon partners. Takato and Guillmon, a Digimon created by Takato before their adventures started, and Henry and Terriermon. They had been friends since those early days, helping one another out and being there when the other needed it. Henry’s sister, who was also had a Digimon partner in the form of Lopmon, had hoped to join them but couldn’t make it due to shopping with her parents for school uniform. The four watched as Kazu and Kenta started arguing amongst themselves. Seeing that, Henry was glad that Suzy hadn’t joined them for the afternoon. “Anyone would think they’re a married couple.” Terriermon quipped as he stood on Henry’s shoulder. It caused the others to chuckle, except for Guillmon who had a confused look on his face, not understanding the reference Terriermon had made. The dinosaur Digimon didn’t make a comment, instead continuing to eat the loaf of bread that Takato had brought for him from his parent’s bakery. Takato sighed before shaking his head, Henry chuckled again before sitting back.“Some things never change.” Henry commented before looking at his phone. “Any news on whether Rika will be joining us today?” he asked. It was Jeri who answered. She and Ryo had left Kazu and Kenta to bicker amongst themselves at the top of the steps. “She will be here, she just had to finish up something.”“She didn’t say what that something was?” Takato asked and Jeri shook her head. “Either modelling or her mum is getting her to try on a dress.” “You’re not far from the truth, Takato. However, I wouldn’t say anything in front of Rika.” They were all surprised to see Renamon, the fox Digimon standing on top of the shed, arms folded and looking at the others. It wasn’t uncommon for Renamon to do that. The Digimon had the uncanny ability to appear and disappear at a whim. It was her speciality. There was some grumbling coming from down the path, Takato turned to see Rika walking towards them, a downcast look on her face as she made her way to the hangout.“I can’t believe it. Another modelling contract and she didn’t even tell me.” Rika was muttering and Takato had a bemused look on his face as he realised, he had been right about why joined them as late as she had. “What’s the look for, goggle-head?” Rika asked, causing Takato to flinch and hold his hands up in surrender before stepping back and away from Rika, much to the amusement of Kazu and Kenta who had stopped bickering amongst themselves.“Oh… nothing, no need to worry.” Takato responded sheepishly before Rika stormed up towards him, thunder in her eyes as she glared at her fellow Tamer. Takato shuffled back slightly. No one wanted to stand before Rika when she was in a mood. “I… I just took a guess at why you were late.” Neither said anything, before Rika sighed and shook her head. Sitting down, she clenched and unclenched her fists.“Ever since the D-Reaper and that incident with Locomon, I’ve been trying to get closer to my mum and… things have gotten better. Unfortunately, mum takes it as a sign that she can sign me up for more modelling contracts. A fashion company have a few new lines they want to see modelled and surprise-surprise, she’s put my name forward without asking me.” Rika let out an exasperated sigh before she shook her head again. “Drives me nuts.”“Is modelling really that bad?” Jeri asked, having gathered up her deck and walked down the steps to join the others, leaving Kazu and Kenta to talk amongst themselves. “I’ve always looked at it as being quite fun.” She mused with a bright smile. “It does sound easy.” Takato commented.“Yeah, even an idiot like Takato could do it!” Kazu shouted out, though neither comment was what Rika wanted to hear. She was glaring daggers, shifting her head between Takato and Kazu evenly. She was about to say something. She paused before grinning. An idea came to mind. “Easy?” Rika looked at Takato. “According to my mum, the contract calls for at least two models and they’re short one. Apparently, they had hoped to get a male model, but no one has agreed to do it. If you agree to it, not only will you get paid, but I’ll also give you something in return, say my…” Rika stopped. She reached around to her deck pouch and pulled out her deck. She went through her cards before stopping, taking one out, and showing it to Takato and the others, much to their surprise and shock. “Lilithmon.” Everyone knew about it. A very rare and valuable card. It had a holographic print, a shiny, if using the terminology that collectors used to describe such cards. Rika had been asked many times by many players (Kenta even offering his entire deck for that one card) but had always been turned down. To see her offering it up to Takato in return for one day of modelling meant she was either serious about it or didn’t think that Takato would be up for it. Maybe both. A little awestruck, it took Takato a moment to respond before slowly nodding his head. “O-okay you have a deal. One day modelling and you give me Lilithmon.” Rika had put the card back in her deck pouch and had her phone in hand. She dialled up her mum’s number before holding it up to her ear, grinning all the time. “Mum… yeah, sorry but you know how I feel about random modelling contracts out-of-the-blue. Anyway, I’m in… yeah but also, tell your contact I have a model who’s willing to help out. My friend Takato.” Rika paused for a moment, eyeing up Takato before nodding to herself. “Yeah, should fit. I assume that as they asked for a male model, they’ll have the required sizes.” Rika was smiling as she finished the call and put her phone away. Eyes on Takato, she found that Kazu and Kenta were standing behind him, staring open mouthed at the fact that she was offering an ultra-rare card for a day of modelling. “What are you two gawking at?”“Please tell us there’s more than one model needed?” Kazu started.“We’d be happy to do anything if you want to offer up rare cards like that.” Kenta added before the others were looking in their direction with curious expressions.“I must admit, I am curious to see what happens. I’m not fussed about becoming a model myself, but to see the process and to see what Takato is modelling.” Jeri added before Rika gestured for her to join Rika. She whispered in Jeri’s ear, explaining what it was. It caused Jeri to giggle before nodding her head.“My mum has always said she’d be happy to cater for you all if you wanted to tag along. Okay, three days’ time. I’ll send you the address of the studio. Be there at ten.” Rika stood up before putting her hands on her hips. “I’m going to head home and get the forms sent to you Takato. Get your parents to sign them and bring them with you on the day.” Rika instructed before making her way from the group, Renamon following behind.When they were out of earshot, Renamon looked to her partner. “Are you sure you want to give that up?” She asked Rika. The tamer had a grin on her face as she nodded her head.“I’ll give Takato a chance to back out once he sees what they want him to model. I can’t see it happening.”“A bit cruel, don’t you think?”“Cruel would be not giving him a chance to change his mind when he sees what he’s wearing.” He’ll have the choice, and if he does back out then I wouldn’t hold it against him. I can barely stand wearing what I model as it is.” Rika paused for a moment before she shrugged her shoulders. “Though I will happily point out that he said that it doesn’t sound hard. Modelling isn’t easy, and what we wear is part of that.”-X-The three days went on and there was an air of anticipation and excitement surrounding the group of friends as they gathered outside the photo-studio that was holding the shoot. As she had said, Rika sent all the forms to Takato when she had returned home. Release forms, payment forms, details on family and next of kin. Everything that was needed for a teenager to model. It was a one-off, but Rika’s mother had told Rika to inform Takato that should all go well, there could be more modelling gigs in the future. Rika doubted that there would be more, but she didn’t tell her mother that. She put the details on the message and left it at that.Takato’s parents were a little curious about the matter. Takato had simply said Rika needed someone to help and he was happy to volunteer. He never mentioned the rare card or that it was being done on a challenge. He didn’t think they’d understand that part of it. But Takato’s parents were supportive and signed the forms needed. They would have come along, but both were working the shop that day and couldn’t get the time away to see it happen.As it was, the group of tamers and their partners were waiting inside the studio. Rika and her mum were present, speaking with the manager and gesturing to Takato as the one who’d be joining them. Everything was explained, that Takato didn’t know what he’d be modelling, and Rika would be happy to let him out of it should Takato decide it wasn’t for him (as she felt that either Kazu or Kenta would be willing, though she also had something in mind for the pair). When everything was said and done, it was time for the first part of the day to begin, and to see if Takato was truly willing to go through with what he promised.“Right, come on goggle-head. Time to start getting ready.” Rika told him, smiling and gesturing for him to follow her, her mother and the assistant assigned to the shoot. Takato nodded before turning to Guillmon.“Sit tight buddy, I’ll see you soon.” Takato told his partner Digimon, leaving a bewildered Guillmon as he contemplated what ‘sit tight’ meant. Rika was looking at Kazu and Kenta, holding up two cards in her hands, the back of each turned away from the pair so only Rika knew what she was offering. “We haven’t got any need for any more models; however we do have need for a couple of assistants to help with catering. Do this, and I’ll give you these.” Rika spun the cards around, revealing a pair of Ladydevimon cards, again both shiny. Again, both were left stunned by the sight.“How the hell did you get two shiny Ladydevimon cards?” Kazu asked in disbelief.“Doesn’t matter. Do this, and you get one each.” Both eagerly nodded their heads. Rika smiled before turning to her mum. “Okay, remember what we said mum, give Takato the option. I’ll be with you shortly, just need to help these two with where they need to go.” Rika then turned to the others. “Won’t be too long. We’ll call you into the studio when everything is set up.” The others were left talking amongst themselves, and the two groups of three went into two different areas.-X-The changing room was spacious with all the comforts needed to cope with being prepared for the coming shoot. A vanity mirror lit from top to bottom, makeup and tools sitting ready. A three-seat-sofa was placed against the yellow painted walls, and a mini fridge by one side. It was bright, airy, and ready for the coming day. Those involved had already set up the mannequin to display the chosen outfit for the photoshoot. Takato had a bottle of water in hand, and looked at the outfit, surprised by what they were preparing.Takato had expected worse.The outfit in question consisted of a white morning-suit jacket with silver buttons on both sides, a pair of black shorts, diamond pattern knee high socks and black buckled shoes with an inch heel. Underneath the jacket itself was a double-breasted waistcoat, white with the same matching silver buttons. A white long-sleeved blouse with frilled cuffs and a black cravat. Finishing the outfit was a white top hat with silver fabric wrapped around the top ending in a flower. It was feminine, there was no doubt about it, but considering how often Rika complained of wearing a dress of sorts, Takato had expected her to arrange for him to wear the dress. This was… quite nice actually. Takato had only worn formal attire on special occasions. This would be new. Takato was excited. “Rika had said that if you didn’t feel comfortable doing this, you’d be more than welcome to back out of the deal. This can be a bit of a surprise.” The woman standing behind Takato was Yuriko Takahama, assigned as Takato’s assistant to help prepare him for the coming day. She was tall, in her mid-twenties and dressed in a professional grey pencil skirt suit with a white blouse. She had black hair with blue streaks that fell down her back. In her arms, she carried a folder containing the contracts that Takato had brought with him. She had personally checked all were in order, having signed and validated them to ensure that if Takato went ahead, they’d have the required documentation. If Takato chose not to, then she’d simply shred them. “Its entirely up to you.”Takato gave a small smile and shook his head. He was in this for the long run and had prepared himself for the worse. This was definitely better. “I’m still doing this.” He stated confidently before running a hand across the fabric of the jacket. It was soft to the touch, certainly nicer than the blazer he had to wear on a daily basis during the school year. “When do we start?”Yuriko nodded her head before she made her way to the dressing room door, opening it up and signalling for the stylists to come and join them. It would take an hour for them to prepare Takato’s makeup and hairstyling, and then getting him dressed was the next part. “I’ll leave you in my team’s capable hands. They’ll get you ready for the shoot. I need to go and file these, but shout if you need any help.” Yuriko finished before bowing slightly and stepping out of the room.Left with the stylists, Takato took a moment to prepare himself and started to undress.-X-While Takato and Rika were getting ready for the photoshoot, the second part of Rika’s plan had come into effect. When she had called Kazu and Kenta away from the others with the promise of rare Digimon cards, she hadn’t stated to the others what the pair would have to do to earn those cards. If Takato had thought Rika might have been cruel enough to have him model a dress for the day, he probably hadn’t expected Rika to rope the pair into helping serve drinks. Rika had arranged for a couple of stylists to transform the pair into maids for the day.Were it not for the makeup that had been applied, both Kazu and Kenta would have been cherry-red in the face. Both had been made over, given two-toned wigs of blonde and pink hair with pig tails down the side, and wore knee length pink maid dresses with long sleeves and white cuffs, white stockings and pink Mary-Jane shoes. The white aprons had been tied around their waists, finished with a large bow each. Pink painted nails held trays of drinks for the others who couldn’t help but snigger and laugh at the pair. While it might have been cruel, Rika had felt that as they through Takato under the bus back at the park with their comments, they could do something to make up for it. So, she had them dressed in a couple of spare maid outfits the studio had used for cosplay and fun shots and given the pair a makeover.They did get the cards though, so felt their suffering was worth it. Though neither boy felt that they’d ever live it down. Considering some of the comments and mutterings between Jeri, Henry and Ryo, it was a certainty. Both hoped that whatever Takato was modelling was better than what the two of them were having to wear. “Why thank you, Kenta.” Jeri had said when offered a biscuit from the maid. Kazu sighed when Ryo commented on the maid dress. Even the Digimon were getting in on the comments with Guillmon asking a question that caused everyone to erupt into laughter.“Why are Kazu-Mon and Kenta-Mon dressed as girls? Do they want to be girls?” the dinosaur Digimon asked with genuine curiosity, prompting Henry to explain what some humans do when it comes to costumes and outfits. As for whether they wanted to be girls, well the looks that the pair gave Guillmon said it was a definite no. This caused the others to laugh out loudly before Kazu glared at them all. “Hey, momentai.” Terriermon spoke up before Kazu turned to the Digimon. He was about to say something but thought against it. Rika had told them to endure it and the cards would be theirs without hesitation.“Come on Kazu, just roll with it.” Kenta said to his friend before patting him on the shoulder. “Could be worse. We could be having pictures of us taken.” He added, and he was right. No one had taken their picture once. They were spared the shame of reliving the moment, other than when the others would eventually bring up the experience in conversation. The pair still had hopes that whatever Takato was going to be modelling was a lot worse than what they had to wear. It had been well over an hour since Takato and Rika had been taken away to get ready for the shoot. Neither had been mentioned, and every assistant had simply said that it wouldn’t be much longer. That had been thirty minutes ago. Kazu was about to comment on the matter again when the door that lead to the changing rooms and staging area was opened. Yuriko stepped out, a smile on her face as she faced her guests. “Thank you for waiting, everyone. I trust our volunteer maids have been most cordial?”“Volunteer? We were press-ganged!” Kazu shot back, causing the others to chuckle.“Actually, Rika bribed you into doing this. You could have easily said no, but those cards were calling out to you.” Ryo stated, causing the pair to blush underneath their makeup. “Are they ready?” he asked Yuriko, who nodded her head and smiled again.“Indeed, they are. Follow me.” She gestured, signalling for human and Digimon alike to follow behind. They were led to the studio, through a set of double doors to where several screens were hanging up. Lighting rigs and flashbulbs were angled to get the best lighting for the models. There were groups of technicians and set designers overseeing the last few details of the shoot. In the middle of the room, speaking with the photographer and having a couple of assistants apply the last bits of makeup were the models themselves. Like many of her previous shoots, Rika didn’t look like her normal self. Gone were her casual trappings of jeans and t-shirts and trainers. Instead, she was wearing a full length white dress with black accents. The skirts were flaring out in all directions thanks for the wire hoop skirts, showing off her white heels with silver detailing. The bodice was decorated with silver brocade spirals that created a continuous pattern from waistline to the chest. Her puffed shoulders were attached to long sleeves, and Rika’s hands were encased in white lace gloves. Her hair, normally styled into a bun and held up, had been released and styled into sculpted curls adorned with floral decorations and a headdress that had white roses. Standing next to her was something no one had expected. There were gasps of amazement (and a couple of groans of displeasure from two) at how much Takato had changed for the shoot. He was dressed in the chosen outfit with a few additions. Makeup artists had cleared his skin, giving him an almost doll like appearance to match Rika’s. A light dusting of blush and nude colours helped his eyes pop and they had even given him a pale shade of pink lipstick. Before he donned a pair of white gloves, they noticed that his nails had been painted black. There was a smile on his face as the director of the shoot explained the small details of what they hoped to achieve and what would happen. Single shots, paired shots. They paused when Takato and Rika noticed that the others had arrived and were given five minutes to speak with the others before it all started.“Who would have thought it, the two of you modelling together.” Henry commented, smiling and looking at the two. “You look good though.”“Definitely. Takato, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you in something so…” Jeri paused for a moment, thinking of the right word. “Dapper.” She decided after a moment. “Thanks guys, I must admit I could get used to it. This is quite comfortable.” Takato admitted, before he noticed Kazu and Kenta, snorting in amusement. “So, what’s with the dresses?” he asked. The pair glared at Rika, who despite normally looking uncomfortable in such dresses, she held herself with a grace that spoke of being comfortable with what she was doing.“I offered them an opportunity to earn a pair of rare cards. My Ladydevimon cards. All they had to do was help with the catering and serving drinks. I just failed to tell them about the… uniforms.” “You tricked us!” Kazu and Kenta nearly shouted the words in unison, causing a few members of staff to look in their direction at their outburst.“You could have said no.” Rika pointed out with a grin. “I gave you the same offer I gave Takato, that if he didn’t want to do it then he’d be free to do so. I said the same to you. Even after showing the dresses, you still said yes.” Both boys were sheepish after that, before Kenta shook his head.“Still, Takato wasn’t made to wear a dress.” He muttered, more to himself.“Yeah, I must admit that when they mentioned modelling would be easy, you’d have had him wearing a dress.” Ryo commented with a small nod, glancing between Rika and Takato. “Still, doesn’t matter. What’s done is done…” he looked to Rika. “You look good, both of you do.” Takato and Rika didn’t know how to respond. Takato gave a chuckle, and Rika turned away slightly. Underneath the makeup, she was blushing, but turned back and gave a smile. “Thank you.” Was all she said, before the director of the photoshoot brought the two models over to the screens to get them ready. He instructed the others to stay behind the lighting rigs to one side. All they had to do was watch and remain quiet, the others would do the work. When Takato was put into position before the greenscreen, he smiled to Rika who was positioned to his side, portraying them as a couple. It caused both of them to blush, partly as both had feelings for other members of their group. “Thank you,” Takato said when he had the opportunity. “I really appreciate the opportunity, Rika.” Despite herself, Rika smiled and bowed slightly. “Thank you for joining me, and for sticking to it. Having a friend join me on these shoots actually makes them more bearable. You’re welcome to do it again.”“I’d like that.” “Good. Because next time, you’ll be wearing the dress.” Rika told him, and despite being told to look serious, Takato couldn’t help but laugh, and soon Rika joined in as well. Later on, Jeri and Renamon would ask why she hadn’t put Takato in a dress like the original plan had been. Rika told them that she wanted Takato to experience what being a model was like, and he had done. Whether it was a dress or a suit like Takato wore was irrelevant. It was still the same experience. And she also felt that as Kazu and Kenta were willing to do anything for rare cards, then they should wear the dresses. It caused all three girls to laugh.
Dragon Ball

Mature Content

Dragon Ball Z
Temporal Training DecisionMarcarita wore a scowl as she followed her father, the Grand Minister, to the Time Nest. She dared not make her displeasure known, but it was hard for her to keep her emotions in check. The concerned stares from the Time Patrol only compounded the negative emotions that were swirling within her.Sensing the distaste of her situation, the Grand Minister said, “Marcarita, I understand your trepidation, but you and I both know going against our Lords Zenos would be a greater mistake than following through with his request.”Marcarita kept her mouth shut as a petite pink Kai approached them. “Howdy, there! I’m Chronoa, the Supreme Kai of Time! To what do I owe this rare visit?” Marcarita sighed as she said, “I need to take over someone’s place in Universe 7’s timeline.”Chronoa immediately panicked and shouted, “WHAT?! Are you serious? That’s, like, one of the worst possible things anyone can do!”“I know the consequences it can cause, but I’m afraid it can’t be helped in this case,” the Grand Minister. “Our Lords Zenos have demanded it, so it must be done. I thought it prudent to consult someone more well-versed in this field before taking action myself in order to make sure what we have planned has as little impact on the timeline as possible.”Before Chronoa could raise her objections, Tokitoki landed on Marcarita’s staff and let out a happy coo. Seeing how content Tokitoki felt with the situation, Chronoa hesitantly said, “Well, I guess if it’s nothing too intrusive, I can allow it. Follow me.”Before long, Chronoa, the Grand Minister, Marcarita and Tokitoki made their way to the Time Vault, wherein the Time Scrolls were kept. Tokitoki flew over to one scroll and carried it over to Chronoa, who accepted the scroll. Turning to the Grand Minister, she asked, “Is there really no way I can convince the Zenos to–”“I’m afraid not; Marcarita shares your distaste at this decision, if it makes you feel any better.”Chronoa sighed as she unfurled the scroll and said, “Okay, whose place are you taking?”“Apparently the daughter of a…ugh…Satan…”“Oh, you mean Videl? Why would you–” “I’m sure you’re aware of our Zenos taking a liking to Goku, correct?” The Grand Minister began to answer. “Well, during one of their latest visits, they overheard Goku mention how he felt Gohan’s potential was being wasted living a scholar’s life. With that in mind, they decreed that Marcarita here is to assume Videl’s place in order to bring Gohan’s potential to even greater heights than it is now.”Chronoa furrowed her brow as she said, “Seriously, there are less consequential ways this could have been done. Surely they could’ve just created a separate universe in order for things to turn out the way they want.”The Grand Minister paused for a moment before saying, “I’ll be sure to bring up that option to them as soon as I return. For the moment, however, the original order still stands. What must be done to allow Marcarita in this timeline?”Chronoa pulled out a pen and began writing in the Time Scroll she held before handing it to Marcarita. “I’ve never tried this before, but using my Temporal Pen should allow you to assume Videl’s life without incident. During the time you spend there, everyone should treat you as if you are Videl but you should still have all our Angel powers intact. I just ask that you don’t do anything that would disrupt the timeline in any major way!”“You speak as if training this Gohan to realize his potential earlier won’t do that,” Marcarita scoffed. “Honestly, our Lords should just send the boy over to Universe 11 where I can train him properly instead of coming up with this convoluted plan.”“Well, you know how mischievous our Lords can be,” the Grand Minister said with a slight chuckle. “Also, I expect you to treat Mr. Satan with all the respect he is due.”“A self-proclaimed “World’s Strongest Fighter” who didn’t even bother fighting for the survival of his universe? I’d say giving him any respect is more than he deserves.”“Nevertheless, he’ll see you as his daughter, so you’d do well to keep that dynamic intact.”“Hopefully, the Temporal Pen will allow you to instinctually keep appearances, so to speak, while still allowing you to fulfill the Zenos’ orders.”“What do yo–”“Anyway, best of luck on your new mission,” the Grand Minister said as he placed Marcarita’s hand on the Time Scroll, drawing her inside in a swirl of colors.When Marcarita’s vision returned to normal, she found herself standing in a field, a soft breeze blowing her hair to her side. One quick glance confirmed that the hair still maintained its silver color, so physically her body looked the same. However, upon seeing the clothes she was wearing, consisting of a baggy white shirt, black fingerless gloves, black shorts and green shoes, she figured she was now effectively Videl.“Hey, look; I can fly!”Marcarita looked over and saw a boy who looked like a prepubescent Goku, as well as the short-haired Saiyan called Gohan from the Tournament of Power, in front of her, with the young boy hovering in the air. He must have just learned to manipulate his ki; why else would he be so excited over such a mundane achievement as flight?“Hey, Gohan, can we train now?”“Will you keep it down, Goten?!” Gohan whispered to the boy. “We will as soon as I get Videl out of here.”So he doesn’t want to spend time with her now, either? What is going on with him? Marcarita thought as she called out, “I’m still here; and I’m going to fly!”As Gohan was turning around to confront her, Marcarita effortlessly ascended into the air and began performing aerial tricks and maneuvers, much to Gohan and Goten’s amazement.“Wow, Videl; you’re a natural!” Gohan said with an excited smile.“Wipe that smirk off your face,” Marcarita said as she landed on the ground in front of Gohan to meet the man eye to eye. “Now that I’ve…unlocked flight, I have a whole lot of things I want to do with you.”Gohan’s face flushed as he asked, “Um…wha…what does tha…”“Is this pre-marriage stuff?” Goten innocently asked.“Wha…Whatever gave you that idea?!” Marcarita asked in a surprised voice. She then thought, What was that? Is that what it feels like to follow Videl’s life? This is going to take some getting used to. Turning her attention back to Gohan, she said, “I’ve just thought of some new ways to make our training sessions all the more fun. You feel like you’re up to it?”“What; how?!” Gohan yelled out. “I mean…you only just learned how to fly; trying to do more without letting the basics sink in wo–”“Oh, okay, we can stop here if you want,” Marcarita said as she walked away. “Just be prepared to sign a whole lot of autographs and pose for many photos, Great Saiyaman.”Gohan dropped to his knees as he said, “Please, don’t tell anyone! I’ll…I’ll train with you however you want; just please keep this a secret!”Marcarita smirked and said, “Good boy. Now let’s get some rest; tomorrow’s going to be a long day.”
Dragon Ball Movies
School Pickup Gone Wrong“That’s it for today! See you tomorrow, kids!”Janet waved to the children leaving with their parents, happily telling them about all they did in kindergarten that day. The one child left, Pan, kept humming to herself as she stood next to her. It had become a regular part of her day to make sure Pan wasn’t lonely while waiting for either Gohan, Videl or Piccolo to pick her up.“So, who’s picking you up today, Pan?” Janet asked Pan in a polite tone.“Mr. Piccolo is,” Pan responded, still smiling and humming to herself.“I don’t think I’ve ever gotten to know Mr. Piccolo well, actually,” Janet said. “I know he’s a friend of the family, at the very least, but what exactly is his relationship with you all?”“He’s also my Dad’s martial arts trainer,” Pan answered. “He’s been teaching me some martial arts after school sometimes, too.”“I see. And judging by your chipper attitude about it, I take it he’s treating you very well during your training?”“Yeah! He pushes me, but never too hard. I feel like when I’m older he’ll be more hard, but for now, I can pick up lessons from him easily!”“That’s nice to hear.”“I think you and Mr. Piccolo would get along really well, Ms. Janet,” Pan said as she smiled at her teacher. “You’re both really smart and nice teachers! Plus, I think you look really pretty and Mr. Piccolo looks super cool; you two would be a great couple.”Janet giggled at the remark, taking a moment to straighten out her sweater and skirt, as Piccolo walked up to the gate. When Janet first met Piccolo, she thought he was intimidating with the large shoulder weights and white cape he always wore over his purple martial arts outfit, but had come to realize his true nature the more he came to pick up Pan.“Hi, Mr. Piccolo!” Pan said as she ran up to hug Piccolo’s leg.“Hey there, Pan,” Piccolo said as he put his hand on Pan’s head.“If you’re here, does that mean we’re gonna train today?”“Not today, kid; your Mom wants you home to get ready to visit your Grandpa tonight.”“Aw, but you’re the better fighter!”“Now, now; don’t get too upset,” Janet said as she approached the two. “Remember what I told you in class today?”“Doing things you don’t like sometimes makes other people happy.”“That’s right,” Janet said with a smile. “Anyway, thank you for picking up Pan today. She was a great help in class today.”“Glad to hear it.”“OUTTA THE WAY!”The three turned to see a truck speeding down the street. It swerved a few times before crashing right outside the gate to the kindergarten. A burly man with a thick beard emerged from the wreck and, before anyone knew it, grabbed Pan and held a strange-looking gun to her head.“Put the kid down, now!” A police officer yelled out as several police officers surrounded the area.“No way! That science crap I stole from that Norimaki nerd’s gonna make me rich; I ain’t giving it up without a fight!” the man shouted back as he continued to hold onto Pan.“Pan, no!” Janet screamed as she ran toward the robber.“Janet, wait!” Piccolo shouted at her, rushing to shield her from any potential attack.Before anyone could react, however, Pan freed an arm from his grip and punched him in the jaw, causing him to pull down on the trigger. Pan slipped out of his grasp just in time for a strange beam of light to fly over her head and hit Janet and Piccolo. A flash of light filled the area as police arrived to apprehend the robber.“Hey, little girl; are you alright?” One of the police officers said as he approached her.“Yep; didn’t even work up a sweat!” Pan said with a triumphant tone, clearly proud of how she handled herself. She then turned to Piccolo and Janet and asked, “Are you two okay?”Piccolo and Janet looked at each other in confusion. “I…I’m not sure…” Janet responded. “I know that beam hit us, but…I don’t feel like we’re any different?”“Yeah…I feel the same way,” Piccolo said, looking at himself to make sure everything was as he remembered it. He still wore his sweater and skirt combo he had put on that morning, along with the low-heeled shoes on his feet.Janet, as well, inspected herself. Her hair was kept in the turban, and her martial arts uniform was properly concealed underneath the weighted shoulder pads and white cape she always wore when not in battle. “It looks like we’re just fine. Probably just a light show or some toy gun.”Piccolo got an annoyed look on his face as he said, “I swear, the stuff they make for kids to play with these days. Whoever’s designing these toys needs to think of how to not make them indistinguishable from the real things.”“Hey, Ms. Janet, can we go home now?” Pan asked. “I don’t want Mom to get upset if we take too long.”“Alright, Pan, I hear you,” Janet said. She then looked up and said, “Thanks again for looking after her, Mr. Piccolo.”“Oh, it’s my pleasure, really,” Piccolo said with a kind smile. “Pan’s a very well-behaved little girl. I don’t mind spending some time with her.”As Piccolo walked to the kindergarten building to close for the day, Pan walked with Janet down the street. “So, Ms. Janet, can we train tomorrow?”“We’ll see,” Janet said as she looked down at her clenched fist. “I think I might have to take a few days to train on my own; never hurts to brush up every once in a while.”“Okay,” Pan said as she continued to walk with Janet to her house.
Elfen Lied
Fairy Tail
Irene's Perfect PlanIrene Belserion panted as she stared down Erza Scarlet and Wendy Marvell, the latter of whom revealed her skill at Enchantment. Seeing the opportunities fly through her mind, she decided to try to test the waters of their confidence. “Color me impressed; I never would’ve thought you would have gotten this strong without me to guide you, my daughter.”“You may have given birth to me, but that doesn’t make us family,” Erza confidently said. “My only family is the guild you’ve attacked!”Hearing this, Irene scoffed and turned her attention to Wendy. “And how long will that family hold out, I wonder. After all, you have at least three Dragon Slayers among your number, who will doubtless turn into dragons as I was.”“That will never happen!” Wendy announced, her confidence unwavering. “My mother Grandeeney halted the growth of the Dragon Seed within me, as the other dragons did with their sons! I’ll never turn into a monster like you!”Irene paused as she stared at Wendy with a startled look on her face. “You…you won’t be…” The two Fairy Tail mages stood their ground as Irene then began to cackle. “If that’s true, then I may have found the perfect candidate. Just one more test to be sure…”“Look out; she’s about to attack,” Wendy said as she assumed a battle stance. “Physical ability rise!” she shouted as her hair turned pink, maintaining her stance.Irene smirked as she said, “Good, very good…” She then waved her hand and muttered, “Deus Zer–”“Deus Zero!”Irene stood in shock as Wendy canceled Irene’s enchantment so her own could remain intact. At this, Irene’s smile grew wider as she said, “Yes, you’re perfect! Exactly the power I was hoping you’d possess!” She then raised her hand in order to prepare her next spell, her gaze firmly fixed on Wendy.“Wendy, get back!” Erza shouted, fearing what Irene was planning.“Too late,” Irene said to herself as she gathered a vast amount of mana around her. Erza stood with her sword drawn, preparing for whatever the woman who claimed to be her mother was planning. She watched as Irene’s body flickered. “What’s she planning?”“E…Erza!”Erza turned to see Wendy’s body flickering as well. Fearing for her friend’s safety, Erza turned back to Irene and shouted, “You monster; what are you planning?!”Irene smirked as mana continued to swirl around her. “I’ve waited so long for this moment. I will finally have my humanity restored! I’ll no longer be haunted by my Dragon self; I will be fully human with the power of a Dragon Slayer, just like I intended all those centuries ago!” She then gathered the mana in her hand before raising it in the air and shouting, “PERSONA VERITAS MUTATIO!” With that, the mana released in a wave, covering the entirety of the world.After a momentary blindness, Irene was suddenly standing next to Erza, who wore a look of concern on her face. “Irene, are you alright?”Not wanting to worry the girl, Irene said, “Y…Yeah, I’m fine.” Noting the high pitch her voice had taken, she looked down to confirm her suspicions.To her delight, she now possessed a much younger body, wearing a green dress with yellow and light blue highlights. Gold armbands were on her arms as she felt her hair was in pigtails and tied with red horn-like ornaments. The petite nature of her body and the fact that Erza treated her like she was normal confirmed that the spell she had learned all those years ago had proven successful.“I…I don’t understand; how did it fail?!”Irene looked up to see a mature woman in a skimpy black outfit holding a wooden staff and wearing a large witch’s hat. Her blue hair was braided into four large, lengthy braids going down each side of her shoulders. She stared at the two with brown eyes as a scowl appeared on her face.“How did you manage to cancel out my spell?! I’ve studied it extensively; there was no way it could’ve been dispelled or nullified! How did you manage to thwart me?!”Erza stood up and pointed her sword at the woman. “Wendy Belserion, your obsession with restoring your humanity will be your downfall. Stop chasing this destructive fantasy and find a new way to live your life!”Irene pretended to act concerned, but was inwardly laughing. It worked; I finally have my humanity back! This girl was the perfect host for me; I can grow up in a time of peace without having to worry about any dragons causing trouble, at least once Acnologia’s gone. And with that Wendy girl believing she’s always had my life, I’m free to live this new life to the fullest.Her thoughts were cut short as she saw Wendy fly into a blind rage. “No, no, no, no, NO!! I WILL HAVE MY HUMANITY BACK!!” Irene stared amazed as Wendy took on the form of the Sage Dragon, but with dark blue scales instead of the salmon pink scales she had possessed. Irene joined Erza in assuming a battle stance as she thought, Before I enjoy my new life, I should make sure she can’t ruin anything for me first.
Final Fantasy
Fruits Basket
Haikyuu

Mature Content

Hetalia
Inuyasha
Threads of Fate: Resonance 4Chapter 4: Michiru's First Mission~Over the next few days, after receiving the supplies he'd need for his role at Seireigo, Michiru would head to the organization's headquarters after school. When asked where he was going by his friends, the boy would tell them his father had started sending him on errands for the family shrine. But when asked by his parents why he's been arriving home so late, he'd made an excuse that he had been asked to join a club at school focused on running spiritual studies and investigations and figured it might help with his duties at the shrine.Whenever he was at Seireigo, Michiru would be undergoing some basic training, which would include practicing tai chi as a form of meditation at Akihiko's suggestion, who stated that since the martial art was based on the philosophy of controlling the flow of yin and yang - which was a core principle of onmyoudo - that it should benefit the teen in focusing and controlling his power. As well, Michiru would be practicing calligraphy in order to make his own ofuda talismans, remembering what Rika Furude said about them acting as a medium to channel his magic through. In particular, he would attempt to recreate the talismans he remembered Kakuju giving to Miroku during his journey, recalling that she had enhanced them with her own magic so they would be of better use to the group. During all of this, Miriko would be nearby, watching Michiru from around various corners. But Kurama would strangely be close by as well, as if watching over the young onmyouji.Then, one night in downtown Tokyo…~A pair of high school girls were walking down the street, chatting and laughing together over the events of their day. As they walked by a certain alley, however…"Pardon me…" an elderly male voice spoke out from the alley, catching the attention of the young women. "I've misplaced my glasses and can't see very well… Would someone be kind enough to help me find them? I can give you money…"At the mention of a monetary reward, the girls glanced at each other and shrugged before walking into the alley… only for them both to suddenly shriek in fear a few moments later.~The following day, Michiru would be at Seireigo HQ after school like he had been doing over the course of the week. His time at the organization would be split between doing his tai chi meditations in one of the Physical training rooms, using his basic onmyoudo magic on training dummies in one of the Ranged training rooms, creating his ofuda talismans and improving his calligraphy, and doing his homework from school with some of the other student members, including Janis. This day, while doing his meditations, Michiru would be approached by a senior member of Seireigo designated as a Squad Leader."Excuse me, Kururugi?" the older man would call out, causing the teen to stop what he was doing and give a respectful bow."Yes, that's me.""You're being called for assignment," the Squad Leader ordered. "Come with me."As the man turned and made his way out of the room, it took Michiru a moment to process what he meant by "assignment"."Ah, right!"The young onymouji would jog to catch up with the Squad Leader."What's the assignment?" he asked."You'll be briefed en route," was the only answer he was given. "This is your first mission, so be on your best behavior and show us what you can do in the field."Michiru would follow the Squad Leader out of the building and to the parkade. Upon being told which of the black vans to head to, he would approach the assigned vehicle and spot a familiar blonde girl mixed in with a small group by the back doors. She had a fairly large navy blue shinai bag with sakura petal designs strapped to her back"Janis?"Upon hearing her name mentioned, the American girl would turn her attention to the source and smile."Hey, Michiru!" she would call out, stepping away from the group to meet him. "Looks like we'll be in the same group, huh?""Seems like it…" he responded as he looked at the other members just chatting amongst themselves.Janis would giggle slightly, "Don't worry, you'll get used to this. Not a lot of Combat types, so it shouldn't be too difficult of a mission. Perfect chance for you to experience what we do.""Alright everyone, hop in! We're moving out!" a voice rang out.The back doors of the van opened and everyone climbed inside, sitting wherever was available. Once the doors closed, the vehicle pulled out of the parkade to leave with three others. As they headed to their destination, the Squad Leader stood up and looked over everyone."Alright, time for your briefing!" he announced. "Earlier today we picked up a report of a possible demon encounter occurring last night downtown. The report came from one of the victims, a High School student who said she and her friend were harassed by, and I quote, "a freak of an old man".""You sure it was a demon, sir?" one of the organization members asked skeptically. "Sounds like they were approached by some perverted old coot.""That's what we thought at first as well, but then she was asked to describe the old man," the Squad Leader continued. "She said he didn't have a face and, I quote, "had an eyeball in the middle of his butt"."A look of disgust fell over the faces of some of the members while some of the guys started chuckling in amusement. Michiru and Janis were among the former."They encountered this individual in an alleyway, so we can assume it's using them as a means to stay hidden and watch for potential targets. Since neither of the girls were harmed aside from being mentally scarred from the ordeal, we likely assume this demon has no combat abilities. Still, it's best to have some manner of safety. Everyone will be separated into teams of two, both to make it easier to locate the demon and based on the report we can assume it won't show itself to large numbers.""Excuse me!" Janis called out as he raised her hand."Yes, what is it?"She would then point to Michiru, "Since Michiru here's new, is it alright if he partners with me?"The Squad Leader would glance at Michiru, "Sure, that's fine."At the confirmation, Janis and Michiru looked at each other with Janis flashing him a smile.The Squad Leader's radio would suddenly crackle to life, "We're pulling up on our destination. Take your positions.""Alright everyone, once the barrier goes up we get to work! Remember: Keep a lookout for your partner and keep an eye out! We don't know the full extent of this demon's capabilities!" the Squad Leader barked out to everyone."Sir!" all of the members said back in unison.The vehicle slowed to a stop and Michiru sensed a barrier being projected from the front of the van. A few seconds later the radio crackled to life again."Barrier is deployed. Begin operation.""Move out!" The Squad Leader commanded as the van's back doors swung open and everyone started exiting.Once everyone was out of the vehicle, they started breaking off into teams of two and wandered off in different directions. Janis stayed with Michiru as she had requested."Well, shall we get going?" the American girl asked before walking off."Ah, right!" Michiru followed after her.As the two walked down the street and past the various buildings, Michiru noticed something very off… There were no other people to be seen, which shouldn't be possible for downtown Tokyo."So uh… What's up with all of… this?" the boy asked as he looked around."Hm? Oh, did no one tell you about the barrier?" Janis asked, to which Michiru shook his head. "Okay, so… You know about the Four Guardians?""Four Guardians?" Michiru repeated. "Oh, you mean Seiryuu, Suzaku, Byakko, and Genbu?""Yeah, those guys," Janis nodded. "And you know how each of them corresponds to one of the cardinal directions?" Michiru would nod. "Well it turns out that by projecting a barrier from each of those directions and having them meet causes some kind of distortion. Any demons, spirits, and people who have awakened to the spiritual world get locked inside until the barrier is taken down.""What about everyone else? What happens to them?""Funny enough? Nothing," Janis answered plainly. "Everything within the barrier is pretty much in another dimension of existence that occupies the same space. People without spiritual awareness are completely unaffected by it. In fact, we're technically walking through people right now."Michiru's eyes widened in surprise and concern as he began to pat his hands over his body in a panic. This resulted in Janis giggling in amusement."Relax, you're fine. Nothing we do in here will have an effect on the outside and nothing on the other side of the barrier can enter here," she explained. "Well, except for any demons, spirits, or other awakened people accidentally stumbling in.""Huh… So there's no way out other than dropping the barrier?""Well… Apparently a strong enough demon can force its way out, but we've only had one instance of that so far…"Michiru's thoughts went back to the boar demon he had fought, Nago, and how Ms. Furude has said he had managed to get away from Sakutaro. The young man couldn't help but feel conflicted on the matter.(Wait, so that's their bar for "strong demons"? Now I'm starting to wonder just how strong these guys really are if that boar was the strongest thing they went up against and it broke out of their barrier…) Michiru thought as he recalled how easily he was able to handle himself against Nago before Sakutaro and the other Seireigo members arrived, leading to him being severely injured from the distraction."Well, now I have a question for you…" Janis paused, pulling Michiru's attention back. "You got a girlfriend?""H-Huh?!" the boy was taken completely off guard by the change of subject, causing him to stop in his tracks as his face turned bright red.The American turned around to face Michiru and let out a laugh at his reaction, "You should see the look on your face!""Wh-Why are you asking me that?!""You asked a question, so I should get to ask one in return.""I didn't ask anything personal, though!""No, but there really isn't anything else I can ask you without getting personal, so I figured I'd push the biggest button."Michiru let out a sigh as the colour of his face returned to normal, "You really are an American…""And what's that supposed to mean?" Janis asked, faking being offended. "So? Out with it…"The boy just stood there, averted his gaze and rubbed the back of his neck, "Not… really. It's a bit complicated, I think…"She raised an eyebrow curiously, "Okay, I think that deserves an explanation. What's up?""Well… there is this girl I like…" he answered slowly, his gaze moving around but never focusing on Janis. "But I don't know if she likes me, at least not the same way…""Have you even asked her?""U-Uh… no… She already has these two other guys who like her and I think she has feelings for one of them already…"Janis sucked in air through her teeth, "That definitely complicates things. Have you tried confessing to her?"His cheeks turned a bright red at her question and he slowly nodded, "I… tried, but I don't know if she heard me. I didn't get to catch her reaction and she never brought it up when I met up with her after that. And I don't know if I'm mentally prepared to try again…"(Poor guy…) She thought. "Well, it does seem like you have quite the competition, but all you have to do then is ask her if she heard you. If she didn't, just force yourself to confess again. Yell it if you have to."Michiru's face returned to its normal colour again as he gave the girl an incredulous look.("Just force yourself" she says… That really does sound like the American thing…) He let out a sigh. "I'll… think about it."Janis just shrugged her shoulders, "Well if that's what you think is best, just don't take too long. Stuff like this, it's best to get it over with quickly, like ripping off a bandage. If you keep sitting on it, it'll only hurt more if she ends up picking someone else while you think you still have a chance. The sooner you ask, the sooner you'll have your answer and the sooner you can move on based on that answer.""You… might have a point," he relented before walking to catch up with his partner and the two continued their patrol down the street. "But since you asked me… do you have someone you like?""H-Hey, you can't just ask me that!""Why not? You just asked me the same thing. Fair's fair, right?"Janis puffed her cheeks and pouted as she looked at the boy like she just got caught making trouble before relaxing, "Well… there is this guy…""You've talked to him?""Oh, plenty of times! Well, whenever he feels like responding, anyway…""What's he like?""He's pretty quiet, keeps to himself mostly… Though it's kind of weird considering how often he's around others. But he has this presence about him that's just so cool."(Hm… If I didn't know any better, I'd almost think she was describing Sesshomaru…) Michiru thought to himself. (Wait a minute…) "Are you… talking about Kurama?"Janis' body tensed up almost immediately as her face turned red, "H-How did you know?!""He's the only one I've been around who even remotely matches that description," he answered. "So my range of targets wasn't exactly big.""P-Please! Don't tell anyone! Especially not him!"Michiru couldn't help but laugh a little at how desperately she was asking, "Alright, alright. I promise."Janis let out a sigh of relief, when suddenly…"Pardon me…" an elderly male voice spoke out.Michiru and Janis stopped in their tracks and when they looked in the direction the voice came from, they noticed they were walking past an alley.The elderly voice continued, "I've misplaced my glasses and can't see very well… Would someone be kind enough to help me find them? I can give you money…"The two teens glanced at each other and nodded before carefully walking into the alley. They noticed a figure but couldn't make out any details aside from them apparently dressed in rags."Sure, do you remember where you lost them?" the young man asked."Oh, thank you! Yes, I believe it was somewhere around here…" the figure said excitedly as they turned around and walked further into the alley."Be careful, Michiru…" Janis warned in a whisper."Right…"The two teenagers slowly followed the figure until they suddenly stopped."I think it was somewhere around here…" the figure said.In preparation for the demon's inevitable attack, Michiru readied himself to start an incantation while Janis reached for the shinai bag on her back."Ah! Here it is!" the figure exclaimed and bent forward… only to flip up the bottom of its rags and spread its butt cheeks, revealing a singular eye sticking out of its anus staring right at the teens.Michiru flinched in disgust while Janis screamed, As loud as it was within the otherwise quiet barrier, every other member of Seireigo within hearing distance immediately started running towards the source. The figure the pair had followed immediately started laughing with glee."Oh those are some great reactions!" the demon exclaimed. "I was wondering why it suddenly got so quiet, but this has been so much fun!""You think that's funny…?" Janis asked slowly, showing her anger and disgust as she pulled her shinai from her back and from it revealed a naginata with a red shaft and a silver blade, startling the demon. "That was absolutely disgusting you freak! Michiru, let's get this thing!""R-right!""Ah! W-w-wait!" the demon tried talking to the teens in an attempt to defend itself, only to shriek as it jumped back to barely avoid the swing of Janis' weapon hitting the ground.The demon scrambled across the ground, running along the wall to avoid the pair of humans only to run out of the alley and took off down the street."After it!"Janis immediately chased after the creature after shouting her order with Michiru running after her. As the two followed after the creature, it continued to scream in fear."Shikigami, attack!" Michiru called out, throwing the ball of condensed magic at the demon.The creature bent forward to see its pursuers from the eyeball in its butt, grossing out the teens while it yelped as it dodged the boy's attack."You won't get away!" Janis called out as she reached an arm out toward the demon. "Answer me, kamuitama! Lightning Arrows!"Electricity coursed around the girl's arm before rising into the air and floating up above her, taking the shape of multiple arrows made of lightning. Without further command, the arrows began firing at the demon who continued to just barely evade being struck."He sure is a slippery one!" Michiru pointed out."It's too fast! We need some way to corner it!" Janis noted with frustration in her voice.As the two chased the demon it turned down a corner… only to immediately run back out screaming as several explosions of spiritual and demonic power erupted from behind it, causing Janis and Michiru to stop as the demon headed back for them."Answer me, kamuitama!" Janis called out as she raised her right hand into the air, fire surrounding her arm before disappearing only for eight fireballs roughly the size of her head manifested above her. "Infernal Meteors!"The girl quickly swung her arm down and the fireballs sped towards the demon, causing it to skid to a stop and jump back to avoid getting hit by the flames. But when the last one missed, the demon would find itself surrounded by every Seireigo member on the mission with Michiru and Janis jogging to meet up with the group. Realizing it had nowhere to go, the demon collapsed to the ground and prostrated itself, pressing its forehead to the pavement."I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hurt anyone! I was just doing it for laughs!" the demon pathetically pleaded."For laughs?!" Janis snapped. "What you've been doing is disgusting!""It's literally all I do!" the demon snapped back, it probably would have been crying if it had an actual face. "I'm not strong! And I don't have any power! This is all I have to entertain myself!""Still, you had to have known we'd find out eventually if you kept doing it…" one of the Seireigo members pointed out."We'd find out…?" the demon repeated before gasping in fear and attempting to press its face further into the ground. "Y-y-you're from Y-y-yokusei, aren't you?! P-p-please don't k-k-kill me!""This is pathetic…" another member sighed in annoyance. "We're not going to kill you if you agree to come with us peacefully. We can give you a place to stay and live out your life without becoming a nuisance to the general public.""R-r-really?"The demon pressed its hands against the ground… and pushed itself into a handstand as it spread its legs and the eyeball in its butt shone with a bright light. All the present members of Seireigo had to cover their eyes to avoid being blinded while the trouble-making demon laughed loudly."What fools! As if I'd agree to give up scaring humans!" the demon shouted as it proceeded to jump over the Seireigo members to make its escape."Oh overflowing blue sky!" Michiru suddenly started to quickly chant, the familiar red star-shaped pentagram appearing beneath his feet as his body started to glow green. "Bind these evil demons!"The boy threw his arms toward the demon, his fingers spread, as tendrils of green magical energy shot forth from his fingertips and coiled around the creature, causing it to trip and fall to the ground unable to move."L-l-let me go!" the demon cried out, stopping when the Seireigo members surrounded it again. "C-c-can we talk about this?"After binding the demon's arms and legs, the members of Seireigo would carry the creature to one of the vans as everyone made their way to their respective Squad Leaders. Michiru and Janis ended up trailing behind their group slightly."Hey, nice reacting to that," Janis praised her partner. "If you hadn't pulled that one out, we'd probably be chasing him around the entire barrier.""Ah, thanks. I actually planned to use that one from the beginning, I was just caught off guard when he took off the first time," Michiru explained. "But you were pretty impressive yourself. What was it you called it? Kamuitama?""Oh, that? Yeah, it's my spiritual power. Ms. Furude was the one who named it.""You're American though, how did you end up awakening to it?""Funny thing about that, I started awakening to it after I first moved to Japan. I don't really know why or how, but it's useful.""It's definitely pretty cool to watch.""Isn't it?" Janis said with a smile.The two eventually returned to their Squad's van and once everyone was inside the barrier was dropped and all four vehicles made their way back to headquarters. On the ride back, everyone was told the demon was called a Shirime, a demon whose sole existence was based around scaring people by showing the eyeball in its butt. Of course, this information grossed out a few of the members with some noting how varied demons could be and a few others wondering why such a disgusting demon existed. Once the vans arrived back in the parkade and everyone entered the building - with the Shirime being taken to have a living space registered - Michiru started to think to himself.(The demon itself aside, I don't think that was too bad. I might be able to get used to this, actually.) But as he thought, his mind went back to the real reason why he agreed to join the organization. (Wait, I can't become too complacent. I need to learn more about my power… See if it has an answer for me to get back…)Michiru then recalled something Janis said when she gave him the tour of the building a few days back."We store any spiritual or demonic artifacts here as well as books and scrolls on spiritual practices…"Without another thought, Michiru made his way to the elevator and took it up to the second floor. When he reached the resources room, he gently knocked on the door. After almost a minute, Naho Saenoki opened the door and looked at the boy with her dead eyes."What do you need?" the curator asked, her voice as monotone as the boy remembered."Uh, right… I'm wondering if you have anything on onmyoudo I might be able to borrow?" he answered. "For study."Naho just stared at Michiru unblinkingly for a moment before opening the door wider, "I will show you where they are kept, but please make it quick."(This is it… Here's hoping I can find what I need…) the young onmyouji thought to himself as he stepped into the room.
Little Busters
Magi

Mature Content

Magic Kight Rayearth

Mature Content

My Hero Academia
A Hero's Cupid?“You ready for that test today, Deku?” Ochaco Uraraka asked as she caught up to Izuku Midoriya outside of U.A.’s front steps.“Yeah; I studied all week to get ready for it,” Midoriya said in a confident tone. “How about you?”“You bet!” Uraraka said as she gave Midoriya a thumbs up. “We’ve got this in the bag!”“We sure do,” Midoriya said with an affirming nod.“AW; YOU’RE SO CUTE!”Midoriya and Uraraka barely had time to turn around before they were face to face with a small girl roughly half their age with hot pink hair, pink heart-shaped irises and pink fingernails wearing a light pink fluffy coat and heart-shaped earmuffs. Before they could react, they felt a strange energy course through them, stunning them for a while. The girl simply giggled and skipped away, walking into the doors of the prestige school.Midoriya and Uraraka turned to ask each other what happened, but felt a new feeling wash over themselves. After a few minutes, Midoriya said, “Uraraka…you look really cute today.”Uraraka blushed as she said, “Th…thanks…you look handsome yourself.”The two inched closer together until they felt their hands touch. At this, Uraraka jumped as she said, “Um…excuse me…I…I’ll be back!” Uraraka then ran back toward the dorms.Midoriya, for his part, continued to watch Uraraka and, blushing himself, said to himself, “She’s so cute when she’s flustered.”==2 Hours Later==Midoriya walked to the outside of the Principal’s Office, where he saw Katsuki Bakugo waiting for him. “The hell do you want, nerd?”“Come on, Kacchan; Principal Nezu asked me to be here.”“He said he needed me, so wait your turn!”“Mr. Midoriya, Mr. Bakugo; you may enter now,” Nezu’s voice said through the door, interrupting the two.Giving Midoriya a glare, Bakugo opened the door and walked in. Midoriya followed behind, and, like Bakugo, was surprised to see the scene in front of him.“I’m afraid we’ve got a bit of a situation,” Nezu said as he looked at the two students who just arrived from behind his desk. In the office were also Shoto Todoroki, Momo Yaoyorozu, Mina Ashido, Eiijiro Kirishima, Kyoka Jiro and Denki Kaminari. Todoroki and Yaoyorozu were holding each other close, Ashido kept leaning against Kirishima and Jiro and Kaminari kept looking in each other’s eyes. Bakugo noticed that the six of them had pink hearts in their eyes as they continued to act affectionate toward each other.“Todoroki, darling, let’s just escape to the country. We can just leave this all behind and live a quiet life,” Yaoyorozu said with a happy tone.“That sounds lovely, Yaoyorozu, my sweet,” Todoroki said as he stroked Yaoyorozu’s hair.“Kirishima, are you embarrassed to be seen with a hottie like me?” Ashido asked as she pressed herself against Kirishima, who kept straight despite the closeness Ashido was exhibiting. “Come on, Ashido; I could never be embarrassed about you,” Kirishima said, gently holding her hand as they gazed lovingly into each other’s eyes.“You know, Mineta’s going to flip his lid when he finds out about us,” Jiro said as she continued to stare into Kaminari’s eyes.“Let him stew; he’s just jealous we make such a good power couple, baby,” Kaminari said as he met her gaze.“The hell’s going on here?” Bakugo finally asked.“I’m afraid a new quirk user has entered the school and is forcing our students to act like this. Could I trouble you two to find out who’s responsible?”“Hold on…this morning…” Midoriya thought aloud as he put a finger to his chin.“What’s up, Deku; got an idea what’s going on?” Bakugo asked as he turned toward his friend.“Well…this morning, we saw this girl a–”“Deku; there you are!”Nezu, Bakugo and Midoriya turned to see Ochaco Uraraka dressed in a pink and black striped dress that left her shoulders exposed, with a hem that ended just below her knees. A pink ribbon tied in her hair, pink wrist-length gloves and pink shoes with black heels completed her look as she approached Midoriya. Pink hearts appeared in her eyes as she asked, “So, what do you think?”“Uraraka…you didn’t have to do that; you’re beautiful no matter what you wear,” Midoriya said, surprising Nezu and Bakugo as pink hearts appeared in his eyes.“Hey, you moron; don’t tell me you got attacked by this damn quirk, too!” Bakugo yelled.“How about you and I head outside?” Uraraka said as she wrapped herself around Midoriya’s arm. “I’ve got a picnic ready for us to enjoy the lovely weather we have out today.”“I’m afraid I can’t let you leave just yet!” Nezu yelled as he moved to block the students from leaving. “I don’t want anything bad to happen!”“Excuse me, Principal Nezu? I’d like a word.”Nezu and Bakugo turned to see a walking hamster with a blond bob style and wearing a skirt suit with flat shoes. Standing next to her was a pink-haired girl wearing a light pink fluffy coat. The girl looked at all the couples with glee as the hamster approached Nezu.“Oh, you’re Ms. Hamu from the elementary school class visiting U.A. today, correct?”“I am, and I’m afraid one of my students has been very naughty while we were here,” Ms. Hamu said as she indicated the girl. “You see, Little Aimi here has a quirk that can force people to act like they’re in love with the next person they see after they look directly into her eyes. She’s been going around making couples out of who might very well be complete strangers; I hope you can forgive her.”“So what, are they just gonna be like this forever or something?” Bakugo asked.“Oh, I hope so; they’re all so cute together!” Aimi said as she continued to gush at the sight in front of her.“So this quirk isn’t permanent, then?” Nezu asked.“No; they should be back to normal after half a day; but if they’re truly in love, I’ll have been their matchmaker! I’ve always wanted to spread more love in the world!” Aimi said with a dreamy look in her eyes.“Well you won’t be doing anything until you learn to control your quirk, young lady!” Ms. Hamu retorted.“What would you know? You’ve never taken any date offered to you!”“That’s it; come here, you little brat!” Bakugo growled as he grabbed Aimi’s arm and dragged her out of the room.“Ow, ow! Stop that! Where are you taking me?!”“To someone who’ll make sure you can’t force love onto others again,” Bakugo said as they turned the corner into the hallway.As the other couples left the room to do their own thing, Ms. Hamu turned to Nezu and said, “So…will Aimi be okay?”“She’ll be fine,” Nezu said with a calm tone. “I know Mr. Bakugo looks tough and uncaring on the outside, but inside he’s a loyal friend and ally. He’ll make sure Aimi’s quirk is kept in check.”“That’s good to know,” Ms. Hamu said. She then turned to Nezu and asked, “Hey, so…do you think…maybe…we could go out for a cup of coffee after school lets out or something? I haven’t really gotten to know many more with quirks like ours. Plus, I’d consider it an honor to learn how you manage to run an entire school and still command respect.”Nezu smiled as he bowed and said, “Your wish is my command. I know the perfect restaurant; the coffee there is to die for. For now, though, let’s make sure there aren’t any more ersatz couples.”
Naruto
For Want of a New Teacher“Hey, Pervy Sage! Stop your peeping and let’s get to training already!”Jiraiya sighed as he looked back at his new student Naruto Uzumaki and said, “You really are an impatient one, aren’t you? You really need to learn to enjoy the little things in life; you never know when you won’t be able to do so again in our line of work.”“And how will I be able to if you don’t teach me all the cool moves you promised?”“Because I don’t teach in traditional ways! Surely you know that by now; we’ve been training for a year! But if you’re so insistent, then head into town and wait by the mixed bathing hot spring!”“Are you serious?! You want to do more peeping!!”“Will you keep your voice down?!” Jiraiya said as he ran over and clamped Naruto’s mouth shut. “This isn’t a peeping opportunity; this is a part of your training! Now stop bothering me and wait over there!”Naruto grumbled as Jiraiya went back to climbing the tree in order to peep into the women’s bathing area. As soon as Jiraiya was positioned just right, Naruto threw a rock over the wall, causing a splash. Soon afterwards, Naruto heard a chorus of screams from the women in the bathing area Jiraiya was peeping on, but he walked well out of the area before he learned what happened next.Naruto continued to grumble as he made his way to the bathhouse Jiraiya had pointed out. This sucks! It’s been a year since he agreed to train me, and he’s just wasting time peeping on all the ladies in the towns he’s come across. Would it kill him to teach me more super cool moves, like how to control my Nine-Tails chakra? At least Granny Tsunade seems like someone who’d take training seriously!Naruto paused for a moment when he saw a shrine with several people gathering around. “Every wish is welcome today!” a shrine maiden said as she waved more people over to the shrine. Naruto, still feeling frustrated, decided to walk over to the shrine and threw a coin into the offering box. Performing the proper rituals he observed the other people around him doing, he thought, I wish Tsunade was handling my training; not Pervy Sage!A heavy breeze blew through the street as Naruto got up and completed his journey to the mixed bathing spring. I bet Pervy Sage just wants to ogle women and not be too overt about it.Hearing some stomping coming toward him, Naruto turned to confront Jiraiya about his behavior. However, the words died in his mouth as he saw who was making the stomps.Heading straight toward him was Tsunade, the busty former teammate of Jiraiya and Orochimaru, but her appearance was off. She was completely dressed in Jiraiya’s clothes, right down to the sandals on her feet. Moreover, the makeup on her face matched Jiraiya’s instead of her own. Finally stopping in front of Naruto, Tsunade said, “You’ve got some nerve leaving me at those girls’ mercy, you little brat! You’re lucky I’m feeling especially generous today, so I’ll still go forward with your training.”“Wha…wha…wha…”“Don’t try to act like you didn’t know what you did,” Tsunade said, pulling Naruto’s ear. To Naruto’s surprise, she then got a lecherous look on her face as she added, “Although, I wouldn’t mind being in that kind of position again..all those hotties surrounding me…just take out the murderous intent and I’d be in heaven!”“L…La…Lady Tsunade?” Naruto asked, unable to articulate his thoughts any clearer“Lady? Since when? I’ve never held any important title to warrant that honorific,” Tsunade remarked as she let go of Naruto’s ear and walked toward the bathhouse. “Anyway, let’s get to training, brat!”Naruto cautiously followed Tsunade in the bathhouse and was surprised to see her pull out a significant amount of money before waving Naruto over. “Good news; we’ve got the whole bathhouse to ourselves for the next two hours, so I can train you properly. Head in there first and I’ll join you in a moment.”“Bu…but what about…you know…”“What; you think I’m scared of showing off my hot bod to you?”“I mean…I know it’s mixed bathing, but–”“And just like that, you’ve given the enemy a weakness they can take advantage of,” Tsunade said, turning to Naruto. “What’s a ninja’s number one mission regardless of rank?”“Accomplishing your missi–?”“Survival! That means you have to know what your weaknesses are and how to cover them so that your enemies can’t have a reliable way to take you down. Now hurry up; I’m going to make sure you aren’t caught with your literal pants down and prey to an ambush ever again.”Naruto nervously walked into the bathhouse’s changing area and thought, What the hell happened? If Tsunade is here, does that mean…==In Konoha==“You’re making excellent strides, Sakura.”“Thank you, Lord Jiraiya,” Sakura said as she finished her medical jutsu exercises for the day.Jiraiya stood by the door, wearing a gray sleeveless blouse that left some of his bare chest exposed, dark blue capri pants and heeled sandals. Lipstick and other similar makeup was painted on his face while his fingernails and toenails were painted red. “Keep it up and you’ll be on par with Shizune in no time.”“I won’t let you down!” Sakura said as she bowed to the man who had taken her under his wing.“Go ahead and get some rest, then; tomorrow’s going to be your most grueling day so far,” Jiraiya told his student as she bowed and left the office.As Jiraiya sat down behind the Hokage’s desk, Shizune came in and asked, “So, how did everything go with Sakura’s training today, Lord Jiraiya?”“Great; she’s on the verge of giving you a run for your money now.”“That sounds nice; we could always use some more medic-nin in our ranks. In any case, it looks like your bad luck may have finally run out!”Looking at the winning lottery ticket on his desk, Jiraiya steeled his gaze as he said, “I don’t know; something tells me there’s still something I may have missed.”
One Piece

Mature Content

One Punch Man

Mature Content

Pokemon
The Anniversary Dinner: Part 1 Stepping through the home he shared with Gary, Ash smiled as he took in the sight of Eevee running through the hallways, chasing one another up and down the stairs and some taking an opportunity to sleep, nestled in corners and hideaway spaces. Gary always liked to bring his work home, though when it came to the care of Pokémon, it was never work. It was joy, excitement and fun.It was the reason Ash loved Gary Oak.Over the years, what had started as a rivalry and antagonising relationship, had developed into respect, friendship, admiration and ultimately, love for one another. They had been dating for five years, their romance having blossomed to the point that neither could nor would deny their feelings towards one another. Five years. Five wonderful years. A relationship that Ash had never looked back on. Going to the living room door, Ash paused as he watched a pair of Eevee chase one another up the stairs to the top floor. Ash chuckled, and opened the door, stepping inside. The excited chirp of Pikachu, Ash’s partner Pokémon signalled his attention. The electric mouse Pokémon had got off from the sofa, darted between the Eevee resting and playing on the floor and leapt into Ash’s arms. As soon as he was close enough, Pikachu started to nuzzle Ash’s cheek playfully, letting out sounds of content joy. “I missed you too, buddy.” Ash hugged Pikachu tight before he looked down at Pikachu’s bright eyes. Although he was only a short walk down the road, working with Professor Oak meant that Ash was often in meetings, or working with Pokémon that might be a little skittish around other Pokémon. “Welcome home, Ash.” Sitting on the sofa, next to the spot Pikachu had recently vacated, was Delia Ketchum. In her arms she cradled a small Eevee, a newborn of about six weeks. The Eevee looked up at Ash and Pikachu with wide, inquisitive eyes and a smile on its face. “You’re home early.”“Gary had sent a message saying he had prepared a surprise for me. Wanted me home by two.” Ash explained as he loosened his tie and sat down next to his mother. “Of course, you and Gary are going on a date. Your five-year anniversary since you two began dating.”“You remember the date?”“Of course!” Delia responded with glee. “A mother remembers a lot of things about her children. First day of school, the day you set out on your journey, first championship win. I could go on, but you get the idea.” Delia added with a wistful smile on her face. Chuckling at the comment, Ash nodded in understanding. He and Gary were lucky to have such supportive friends and family. Both had been nervous when they revealed their relationship, but no one had cut ties, no one had any negative comments. Everyone was supportive and welcoming. No one questioned them about it. Even Jessie, James and Meowth had been supportive. The trio were no longer working for Team Rocket and had set up a fashion business together. They were married as well, Ash and Gary having been invited to the wedding (with Ash being asked if he wanted to be a bridesmaid, something he politely declined). Five years on, and Jessie and James were still strong, and had a four-year-old daughter named Jasmine. Someone who looked up to her big cousin Ash when they got together for a catchup.Looking up at the clock mounted above the fireplace, Ash saw that it was ten-to-two. He had been thinking about the surprise, what it could be. There had been little clues, and not even Professor Oak had any idea of what it was. All he knew was that Gary had contacted him the night before about letting Ash off early for their date. “I don’t suppose you know what Gary has planned?” Ash asked Delia, who shook her head in response. The Eevee she had been holding had got up from her lap and walked over to Ash and Pikachu. Ash smiled at the sight, giving Eevee some scratches behind the ear, earning content cooing sounds from the Pokémon. Another Eevee quickly filled the void on Delia’s lap, plonking itself down without comment. Ash quietly mused on the matter before he stopped. The front door had opened, and coming into the living room was Gary, his Umbreon following behind. “I’m glad to see you got away early.” Gary commented as he walked over to the couch, leaned in and kissed Ash on the lips. When they had stopped, Gary stood up and looked to Delia, a warm smile on his face. “Thank you for agreeing to look after the Pokémon for tonight, Delia. I wanted to do something special but didn’t want to have to worry about the kids.” Gary said playfully before gesturing to the many Eevee who had come into the living room, vying for attention from both Gary and Umbreon. “Hold on, I thought you said you didn’t know what Gary had planned.”“And I don’t.” Delia simply stated with a smile on her face while she smoothed out the coat of the Eevee that had nestled on her lap. “Gary just asked me to watch the Pokémon overnight.” “Weren’t you a least bit curious as to why I had prepared the guest room last night?”Ash sat with a sheepish look on his face for a couple of moments. When that had cleared, he shook his head. Getting up, Ash moved to Gary and wrapped his arms around Gary before giving him another kiss. “Fair enough.” Ash looked Gary in the eyes, a grin coming across his face. “So, ready to tell me what you have planned?”For a moment, Gary was quiet. He was savouring having Ash so close to him. The warmth, scent and touch. Gary decided to reveal, he gestured to the window. Ash looked outside, seeing the limousine that was sat waiting for them, the driver stood outside by the passenger door. “I have arranged for a night in Celadon City. I’ve booked us a suite at a hotel, then a three-course dinner at The Golden Bloom, before box seats for the gala event of the Flower Garden Troupe’s newest show.” Conflicting emotions ran through Ash’s mind as he took in the details of the night ahead. Excitement for the dinner, joy for the hotel, nerves for the Flower Garden Troupe. Memories of that day alongside Iris and Cillian came to the front of his mind, especially the dress he wore to sneak into the compound. Thinking of the dress, another thought came to mind about the night. “Hold on a moment. What will I wear? The suits I wear for work probably won’t cut it.”“That’s right,” Delia chimed in. “The Golden Bloom has a very strict dress code. Only the most formal and elegant of attire will be allowed inside.”“Have no fear, my sweet Ashley,” Gary said, emphasizing the name Ashley. “I’ve got everything planned.” Ash saw the look in his boyfriend’s eyes. He grimaced for a moment before shaking his head. “You haven’t.”“Remember last year, that trip to The Orange Islands? The night we…” Gary trailed off, raising a suggestive eyebrow at the memory, grinning at the thought of what they got up to. “Well, you said you’d do anything in return, and this is that moment. I have prepared for you a full makeover. Complete male-to-female transformation including a luxurious gown and some accessories.”Ash’s cheeks were red. He had a feeling that might happen. Ever since Misty revealed that Ash had dressed up as Ashley a few times, Gary had been intrigued and loved seeing Ash in his female persona. He loved Ash for who he was, but he didn’t mind Ash’s feminine side coming out. At least this wasn’t a secret around his mother. Delia had asked Ash to dress up as Ashley for specific dates. Her birthday, a prime example and savouring the opportunity to go out for mother/daughter shopping trips. Letting out a soft, playful sigh, Ash leaned in and kissed Gary on the cheek. “I guess it’ll make us even.” Ash mused with a smile. “Come on you two, get going. It’s gone two and if you want to be with time to get ready then I suggest you hurry up.” Delia told them as she got up and moved to the couple. She hugged Gary and kissed him on the cheek, before doing the same to Ash. “Now have fun, the pair of you, and I’ll see you both tomorrow afternoon. There’s no need to rush home.” Delia finished before leading them to the door. Almost as if she were trying to get rid of them. Ash chuckled, though Gary paused for a moment as they tried to avoid stepping on an Eevee. “I just need to get our bags. Ash, I’ll be right out. There’s a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket.” Gary told him. Ash chuckled again before looking to his mother. “I’ll see you tomorrow.” He then turned to Pikachu and Umbreon. “Now behave, the pair of you. And don’t forget to help mum out with the little ones.” There were sounds of agreement from the pair of them, and with that Ash went out of the door.Soon Gary followed, and they were on their way to Celadon City.
Prince of Stride

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Ranma One Half
WYFSSAY Ranma 1/2What your favorite Ranma 1/2 Shipping Says About You.Male Ranma X Ukyo Kuonji- You most likely find Ukyo to be the original “Best Girl whom the source material did dirty due to the Status Quo”.Female Ranma X Ukyo Kuonji- You often note that unlike the other two girls Ukyo never really had a problem with Ranma’s Girl form right from the start. And/or You are a Manga reader who liked Ukyo’s tendency to dress like a guy in the past and think it improves the dynamic.Male Ranma X Akane Tendo- You want to keep things canon and keep things with massive UST up to Moonlighting levels but with anime teenagers.Female Ranma X Akane Tendo- You basically agree with Shampoo on how Akane seems to get along with Ranma’s girl form a lot more than his boy form.Male Ranma X Shampoo- You basically find Shampoo to be just a massive upgrade to Akane in just about every way. And/or you often pair Ryoga with Akane and/or Ukyo to keep this as a viable option.Female Ranma X Shampoo- While it took a little while for Shampoo to adjust at first, she does like to glomp Ranma regardless of what form he is in every chance she gets.Shampoo X Mousse- You have a strong suspicion that she just simply keeps Mousse around not only for pity but also as a back-up in case Ranma does eventually go with someone else.Shampoo X Ukyo Kuonji- You loved the more than occasional foe yay undertones that the anime did between the two. (However the fact that the anime made Ukyo to be about Shampoo’s equal in curves does help.)Ryoga Hibiki X Akane Tendo- You often wonder why does Ryoga have such a problem with their set-up since Akane genuinely likes P-Chan and Ryoga and has slept with the former a lot (and technically the latter). And/Or you often wonder if the only reason why Akane doesn’t ditch Ranma for Ryoga is because she is not as willing to disobey her father as Ranma does to his father.Ryoga Hibiki X Ukyo Kuonji- You prefer the anime over the manga (at least in this regard) and really wish that Takahashi would stop being so stubborn and just do what the anime studio did with these two. Also you often find that Takahashi’s attempts to try to sink this ship only made it more viable to you.Male Ranma X Ryoga Hibiki- You are just a sucker for some good old fashioned “Shounen Rivalry” sexual tension between two muscular pretty-boys.Female Ranma X Ryoga Hibiki- Ryoga sure gets awfully gullible around female Ranma every time she tries to trick him, just saying.Akane Tendo X Mousse- You like the dynamic behind “Ryoga X Akane” but want Akane to be with a guy who is a bit more able to state his feelings. And/or you just want something good for Mousse and this is about as close as he would get.
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Toriko: Hunting Chef Serama. Date Pt 2Tina pulled back, blushing, slightly out of breath, looking in the dark brown pools that were Serama's eyes, before slightly pushing of against his chest, 'wait. one moment.' Serama blinked in surprise, 'I'm sorry. didn't you like it?' Tina shook her head, 'it's not that. the kiss was amazing. everything I had hoped our first kiss would be and more. but, what does this mean for us? what does this make us? my boss does not like his employees to be in a relationship on the job. says they're a distraction.' Serama managed to smile, 'well, I don't work for him.' Tina shook her head, 'that's not the point. I work for him. and we work together. what if I'm live on camera and make a careless comment that would expose,... whatever our relationship is? I could be fired.' Serama thought a moment and nodded, 'well, what this means for us, I would like you to be my girlfriend. what this makes us, that's your choice. we can keep it a secret from the outside world. and instead of filming my hunts live, you can just film it and cut out the remarks you mentioned. and, should your boss find out and fire you, than you could live out that dream of yours; starting your own cable channel. being your own boss. and our hunting show would move to that channel. and, as popular as it is, viewers would move to our channel. and than you can decide whether a relationship with me would distract you from your job.' Tina smiled and hugged Serama, 'that would be a dream come true. but, as I would need quite some more money saved up for that, I'll keep working as I have been,... while being your girlfriend. as we're partners on the little program we made; hunting chef Serama, it only makes sense we see each other regularly.' Serama grinned and nuzzled her neck, 'and no one needs to know what happens behind closed doors. especially when we're done talking business.' Tina squealed in delight, before pulling back again, giving him a flirtatious smile and a wink, 'so, can we pick up where we left of?' Serama grinned, brought up the bouquet of flowers, bit off a petal and offered it to her. Tina took his face in her hands again, placed her lips around the petal before pressing her lips against his, as his tongue gently pushed the petal into her mouth, where his tongue was greeted by hers. a bit later, they returned to Serama's house, where he opened the door for her, as she practically danced into the living room, at the tune of the music the picked flowers were playing. Serama put the flowers in some water and placed the bouquet in the living room, as Kruppoh happily chirped and flew around Tina, feeling her happiness was affecting him too, causing him to fly around just as excited as she was dancing. Serama stepped up to Tina, taking her by the hand and repeating their dance from earlier, though both of them had much more confidence than before. Kruppoh, flying around them at the tune of the music, while Tosky watched them move around and about as the gnawed lumps of growing wood off of the walls. as the two reached the end of their song this second time, they ended in a kiss, causing Kruppoh to chirp excitedly as the rustling sound of the flowers clapping encouraged the two. Tina smiled, enjoying his embrace and was getting used to the enjoyable sensation of kissing him, 'so, what should we do next?' Serama sat down on the leaf couch with her on his lap, laying his head on her shoulder, 'well, there's plenty of options. we could, watch a movie. I could show you some secret ingredients in the cellar. we could cook dinner together. maybe we could simply, cuddle.' Tina smiled, laying her head against his, 'or maybe, we could do all of those.' Serama smiled, holding her a little tighter, 'well, if we do all that, things might get a bit late. so, perhaps, you wanna sleep over?' Tina was surprised by the question, which had sounded more like an offer. she thought it over, before nodding, 'yeah. I'd like that.' Serama turned on the TV that seemed to be build into the wall with a form of wood camouflage. Tina only realized it was a TV when it turned on. something else she realized was, as she sat in his lap, she noticed something growing underneath her. though it made her blush, it also made her happy she made him feel that way. Serama searched some options, before finally selecting one that had importance to him, which he wanted to share with her. a movie his grandfather had made. as the movie started, it showed a little baby boy's face. the screen zoomed out as Tina awed at seeing the little man with a tuft of hair and a small nose. as the screen pulled back and widened, more people could be seen. a short woman with long black hair and silver eyes, wearing a white dress that seemed to double as a chef's outfit. and next to her stood a large bulky man with short shaven black hair and brown eyes. as Tina saw these two, some thoughts came to her, were those? Suramo spoke up from behind the camera, 'we're gathered here today, to celebrate a glorious occasion. Sarah; which occasion is that?' the woman picked up the little boy, 'well, our little Serama's birthday of course.' she kissed the boy on his cheek as Tina gasped; they were! these were his parents! Suramo chuckled, 'so, Maou my boy, what are the plans for today?' the broad man picked up Sarah, princess style, with Serama in her lap as all three smiled, he said, 'we're going to a food themed theme park, to celebrate our greatest joy.' he bend his head and neck and he too kissed his son. Tina slowly slid of Serama's lap, but sitting arm in arms with him on his couch as she watched his parents taking him to an amusement park with lots of tasty food and much enjoyment to be had. the little Serama was put into many cute baby outfits, which had Tina awing and swooning of how cute Serama used to look. Serama chuckled, 'thanks. though I bet you looked cute when you were young and kept looking cute all the way until now.' Tina blushed, but smirked slightly, placing her head against his shoulder as they watched the rest of the family movie. Tosky came by once, offering both of them a glass of air aqua and some peanut chips. large peanut shells with stacks of chips inside. a nice and crunchy snack while watching an enjoyable family trip together. as the movie came to an end with Sarah and Maou holding up their sun and both kissing one of his cheeks, Tina swooned again over how cute that scene looked. Serama smiled, 'this is one of four movies I have that are like this. each of these movies was made on my birthday.' Tina's face glowed with excitement, 'can we watch all of them?' Serama shook his head, 'not all of them. I still need to show you something special down in my cellar. but, maybe as we're eating dinner.' Tina nodded, 'yes please.' though, as Serama turned his TV off, Tina's reporter mind began wondering; why were there only four movies? and why had Serama been raised by his grandfather? she quickly came to an answer, but she didn't like it. she had seen such a lovely family, spending quality time together and enjoying the love and togetherness all the time. if Serama only had four of these movies, after he turned four, he likely lost his parents. Serama stood up, walked to a wall and, like before, out of nowhere opened a door that lead to stairs that went down, into his cellar. Serama held out a hand to her, which she gladly took, while Kruppoh landed on her shoulder. the cellar was being lit not by lamps, but by what Tina could only assume were ingredients of some kind. they looked like large round fruits, just floating there. as he saw her staring, Serama explained, 'light lemons, gourmet world fruit, grown here in the human world. consider it a capture level 35. the riper they get, the brighter they'll glow and the higher they'll float. so, when they reach the ceiling of my cellar, they're at their best and sweetest. but, if sour's more your taste, you can also eat them when they pop off the vine.' Tina nodded, before seeing the wide layout of the cellar with ingredients she had never seen or even heard about. all of these were ingredients from the gourmet world. and Serama was raising and growing them here in the human world. one was a large vine planted in the base of the tree, it's roots going down along with the tree's. and Tina could see a few fruits were growing on the vine already. though those weren't glowing yet. Serama walked by a small tree he had planted on cloud grass, something he had obtained in vegetable sky. the soil rich cloud grass made for excellent ground for plants. and this tree was halfway to the ceiling. it was purple with light blue veins some times pulsing, with nine different colored fruits growing on the branches. Serama smiled, 'this is a world tree. like the ever tree, in the gourmet world, it can grow to about thirty kilometers big. and the fruits you see growing, being the size of volleyballs, in the gourmet world, fully grown, can be the size of a town.' Tina could only imagine how big something like that could be. one such a fruit could feed an entire city. possibly for a few days. she looked at the fruits, 'are those ripe?' Serama nodded, 'would you like a taste?' Tina eagerly nodded and Serama plucked a bubble from the autumn colored fruit and held it out to Tina, 'try it.' Tina reached out her hand, but took hold of his hand instead, before taking the bubble out of his fingers with her mouth. it tasted amazing! it was smooth like pudding, spread through her mouth like jelly, while tasting of cinnamon apples, stewed pears, wild berries and a drop of sweet wine. Tina squealed in delight, 'delicious!' Serama smiled, put an arm around her shoulder and guided her to the next ingredient, which was a large cow, munching on something Tina could barely comprehend. it was thin and grew like grass, though very fast. but it didn't look much like grass, more like ice, or frozen over salt. the cow absentmindedly kept eating the strange food that seemed to keep growing out of what looked like a rock made of the icy salt grass. Serama patted the cow, 'this is an Audumla, one of the most peaceful gourmet world creatures you'll ever meet. that is, so long as you don't take away its food.' Tina had another good look at the cow, which had its back at about four meter tall. it had a healthy coat of long white hair, broad strong horns and blissful eyes. Serama patted the cow again, 'go ahead, feel her fur.' Tina looked at the cow's head, which barely even noticed, or at least acknowledged Serama's presence or touch. she slowly outstretched her hand and patted the cow. it didn't flinch or look at Tina, simply continuing to eat its treat. she softly cleared her throat, 'so, as long as she has that, frozen rock salt grass stuff, she'll stay calm. what would she do if it was removed?' Serama let out a small chuckle, pushing Tina a step back, before tapping his foot against the rock on the ground and knocked it a few meter away. the cow seemed to wake up from its eating daze, looked up, around, than saw where her treat went and went after it. she stopped as she reached it, before continuing to eat. Tina looked at the cow, having been slightly afraid that the cow would get angry, but she didn't. Serama patted her shoulder, 'now, that's what happens when she loses sight of her food. than she looks for more of it. but, had I gotten in the way of her, she would likely have given her all to move me out of the way so she can continue eating.' Tina looked at the massive cow, which likely had extremely strong muscles, 'so, this cow won't do anything so long as she can keep eating?' Serama nodded, 'I could pull on her tail, shave off her fur coat, cut a slice of meat out of her leg and she wouldn't mind. her strict diet keeps her happy. any damage would be quickly healed and her fur would have regrown in the morning.' Tina nodded, really impressed, 'so, this cow is like an infinite source of meat?' Serama shrugged, 'I guess. her steak does taste good. but with an Audumla cow, it's the milk you want. Watch!' Serama picked up a large beer glass from a crate, held it under the cow and squeazed one of her udders. the milk the squirted out was enough to fill the large beer mug and Serama handed it to Tina. she looked at the creamy liquid which seemed to swirl on its own. but as she smelled it, it was like she could already smell the best parts of milk of the best kinds, while also getting a sense of creamy butter and molten cheese. she put the mug to her lips and took a sip. it was pure bliss. a river of dreams streamed into her mouth and she was happy to accept it. already warm, creamy but not too thick. and as she opened her eyes, to her shock she realized her mug was empty. yet feeling her stomach, she realized she had drank it all in a matter of seconds. it was so delicious she couldn't stop at just a sip. Serama, who had milked a glass for himself, also drank it in one go, licking his lips, before grinning, 'wonderful, right?' Tina nodded eagerly, 'never had anything that great.' Serama patted the cow, stroking her fur, 'naturally made, available all year. and than I haven't even mentioned the butter and cheese that can be made of it. but, the cocktail I recently made is the absolute best.' Tina stepped up to him, placing her hands on his chest, hopping on her toes, eagerly wondering, 'what is it?' Serama bend down through his knees a little, 'you'll see during dinner. but, I can promise you, it'll be a flavor that's out of this world.' Tina was so excited that, while Serama showed her some more of the amazing plants and animals he raised here, she was really looking forward to that amazing flavor. the bits he let her taste were all wonderful in their own right, though Serama promised her that the gourmet world variants would be even better. all Tina could imagine was that they were like the milk she just had, but better. finally, as the tour was done, Serama filled a bucket with milk, which almost had Tina drooling, before he took two handfuls of fruit from the world tree, the red one which seemed to be giving of heat and the white one which was actually cold. with these in hand, the two walked up the stairs again, closed the door and stepped into the kitchen, where Serama got started. Serama put down the ingredients, took out a spoon and handed it to Tina, 'please stir the milk as I add these two fruits to it. and watch what happens. it's magical.' Tina took the spoon and slowly started stirring the bucket of milk, wondering what he meant with what he had said. and as she did, Serama picked up the two clumps of jelly like fruit again, one in each hand, before bringing his hands together above the bucket. the red one, which emanated heat and the white one which oozed cold. but as they came closer, the heat and cold had the same effect on the other; melting. but more than that, they melted together into something that looked like water, but was shining a light teal. as this poured into the milk which Tina stirred, it happened. sparks bubbled up out of the milk and flew up slightly, before sparkling like fire works. meanwhile, the creamy milk and the combined fruit juice strangely turned golden. Tina smelled the milk, which now smelled of a fresh due forest filled with ripe fruit, with a hint of cream. she licked her lips in anticipation. Serama shook his head, 'it smells good now, but just wait. one more ingredient and the cocktail is done. but it needs to simmer and cool for a while. just let it rest and I'll show you the full course menu for tonight. it's; my full course menu of life.' Tina's jaw drapped and her attention was fully on Serama, barely believing what she had just heard him say. he grinned, pulled open some large drawers in the wall and pulled out eight gourmet cases, each with their own ingredient, freshly preserved, inside. Serama guided her into the kitchen, gave her an apron and put one on himself, as he picked the first gourmet case. a large ham that seemed to be shining as it's brown color was changing from normal, to golden brown, to dark brown and light brown and all colors in between, before repeating. Serama explained, 'flavor fowl, capture level 1050. its flavor keeps changing constantly, while alive and while preparing. so, one needs to be able to adapt their cooking while doing it.' Serama cut two large slices of the ham and put it back in its case. he oiled them up, rubbed some dragon honey on them, lightly sprinkled some spices, before starting to fry them up in the pan. Tina was in heaven, the scents blessing her nose were indescribably delicious. the next case held a large clump of sprouts with tendrils, which Serama put in water, with some oil, milk and let it simmer, as he explained, 'these are space sprouts. capture level 1500. they can be found in meteors and I find them tastiest in a stew.' the third case, a large lump of purple flesh, though resting in water. Serama pulled it out and it seemed to make a tendril of water, which started spinning like a whirlpool, trying to strike at him. Serama batted it down, quickly cut a piece from it before putting it back. as he started barbeque roasting it, while putting some curry sauce on it. he explained, 'this is a Octo-whirl-pus, capture level 1850. a large octopus with whirlpools for limbs. only fire can stop it from regenerating.' Serama grinned as he pulled open the fourth case, with a large clump of meat had swirl patterns on it, while each pattern had scale marks on it. he cut two block from it, drizzled milk cave butter on them, before frying them. and as he did so, he started cutting the cubes smaller, while putting some spices and herbs on them. he looked at Tina, 'for the meat dish, chimera dragon. capture level 2360. while always a dragon, the other two heads it has can be any other beast. thus two beasts can be equally delicious but taste almost completely different.' Tina walked by the first four dishes, smelling each and already drooling. she turned to Serama, 'can I have a small taste of at least one of them, please?' Serama tapped his chin playfully, before taking up a spoon and scooping up some of the broth of the stew, 'say; aaah!' Tina grinned, before doing as he instructed, before tasting the soup he poured in. it was warm, it was delicious and she could tell with her entire body how delicious this way, as all her nerves seemed to be asking for more. Serama put down the spoon, before seeing her puppy eyes, 'one more bite, please.' he grinned, before picking her up by her hips and giving her a kiss, 'you only got a taste, as an aperitif. but just wait. the whole meal will be out of this world. and now; the main course.' Tina was put down, before Serama pulled out a big sloppy black bag, before cutting two slabs from its bottom and putting the rest of the bag back in its gourmet case. Serama cut the juicy, whatever it was, into strips, where it seemed to be a form of meat, but it could also be a sturdy and plump vegetable. he made some batter, buttered the strips up, before rolling them in the batter and throwing them in the fryer, making tempura. Tina looked at it closer, before asking, 'was that some sort of shrimp?' Serama shook his head, 'no, not shrimp. it was eel. a kind that flies through space. accurately named; space eel. capture level 5280. fishing them out of the ozone layer and wrestling them to the ground is anything but easy. but, they're absolutely divine.' Tina could barely comprehend how high Serama would have needed to go in order to get it, but the fact he managed and was cooking it for her was already out of this world. she had seen Serama hunt up close and despite her not being able to comprehend such high capture levels, she had confidence he was able to take these beasts down. Serama took out the next ingredient, showing some familiar looking,... wood? with leaves? and what appeared to be fruit! she looked at where the door to his cellar should be, than back at these ingredients, 'wait, is that the world tree? from the one you're growing downstairs?' Serama nodded, 'yes, but not quite. these are from the gourmet world, directly. capture level 1200, with each fruit being around capture level 650.' Serama chopped the branches to small chunks, powdered the leaves, cut the nine fruits to small cubes, put some oil and light spices on them, before mixing them all into a bowl, making a salad. but Tina squealed in delight as Serama opened the seventh gourmet case, as the air was instantly filled with the scent of nothing but sweets and deserts. and as she looked inside, she saw she was right. many kinds of ice cream, puddings, marshmallows, some candies, a bit of yougurt and some sauces, while also spotting some sprinkles. Serama spotted her overjoyed expression and chuckled, 'to the lovely Tina, I would like to introduce; the spoils of mount Everfeast. capture level 2100. a massive mountain made up of nothing but sweets. we went to the Summit of Sweetness. now this is the gourmet equivalent of that. but much bigger.' Serama took two scoops of multiple treats and put both in bowls and set them away, before grabbing the last gourmet case, which seemed to be filling with a purple ooze, which let out light blue electrical sparks now and than. Tina's overjoyed expression disappeared and her attempt to sneak in some early desert were halted. Serama scooped some out with a pan, before quickly making it boil. the ooze started hissing and electrical sparks shot everywhere. Serama grinned like a maniac, dodging some bolts that came his way, before doing something Tina had never seen before; Serama knocked a bolt of lightning as it shot in her direction. as she moved out of the way, she saw the bolt from the side. Serama knocked a few more bolts, before using them to stir the ooze, which became lighter and less thick, before bending the lightning bolts and undoing his knocking. with a final zap, one last bolt shot up, which was also knocked, as the drink turned light blue, before Serama poured it into glasses. he took the final and biggest lightning bolt, carried it to the cocktail from before, before putting it in the milk, which started sizzling, than undoing the knocking and the golden drink turned to mocha brown, as if it were coffee. Serama nodded contently, 'now we have our after dinner cocktail. Tosky, help set the table will you.' the large squirrel jumped from the ceiling, opened some cupboards, took out a blanket, placing it over a large table, before running back and forth, placing all the dishes on the table, with appropriate plates and cutlery, before jumping onto the ceiling again and looking for another bulb to gnaw on. Serama gently placed a hand on Tina's shoulder, guiding her to the table, where they both sat down, ready to enjoy Serama's full course menu of life. eight smaller bowls had also put down, so Kruppoh could also join them for a meal. they put their hands together, closed their eyes and bowed their heads, 'we give humble thanks, for the great bounty this world provides, now let's eat.' Tina, surrounded by the amazing smell of this dinner that seemed out of this world, and he first bite of the flavor fowl blew her mind. from chicken to turkey, beef to pork, as she chewed this one bite, the flavor changed with every bite, but each flavor was as delicious as the former and the next. each bite a delicious surprise, as all possible meat flavors seemed to be possible. and with the preparation, the tastes of the spices and the honey seemed to adapt to every new flavor that came. a wonderous meal all on its own. as she tasted the space sprout stew, her mind was blown again, as the full flavor was nothing like just tasting the broth. her entire body seemed to awaken, tingling in anticipating, enjoying the flavor with her entire being. the barbequed Octo-whirl-pus was amazing. it was juicy, tender and while she chewed it, at the same time it felt as though she was drinking it. Tina could only continue eating in anticipation of what was to come next. the chimera dragon was beyond what she could have expected. the best lizard meat in existence, mixed with the finest goat and pork, all in one, yet some parts seemed to change places. it was almost awakening something primal in her, as if she wanted to scarf down all the food in front of her without any manners. she managed to restrain herself, though barely. and the main course, space eel tempura. it's crunchy outside, the firm outside of the meat, and the totally soft and juicy insides. three different textures in one bite, with each having their own layer of flavor. she was eating a beast from outer space and it was the most delicious food she had ever tasted. nothing could compare to any of these foods. the salad, which looked like chopped wood, crushed and powdered leaves with chunks of fruit, was an actual surprise. the wood was crunchy, but soft enough to easily bite through it. the tree sap in the branches, along with the delicious leaves and nine different fruits caused an amazing effect. Tina felt as though she was part of nature itself. and eating this was like absorbing nutrients straight from her surroundings. so many different flavors in one meal, yet so harmonious. and finally, the desert. a bowl of nothing but sweets, treats and multiple deserts. Tina scooped them up with her spoon and started eating. bite after bite was pure bliss, while her whole body seemed to be charged with the enormous amount of sugar, though her stomach didn't seem to mind. as if the previous meals balanced it out. and finally, the drink; liquid lightning, capture level 2540, prepared, detoxified and absolutely delicious. through a small sip, her whole body felt electrified, awake and alert. the more she drank, the more energetic she got, feeling as though this drink was empowering her. Tina sighed out, in complete bliss, 'this meal, so wonderful. I've never had something so utterly delicious in my life.' Serama smiled and picked up the bucket from earlier, 'and now, our after dinner drink. it's ready.' he poured both of them a beer mug full, they clinked glasses before taking a sip. Tina was amazed. the milk she drank before had been so amazing that she had emptied such a large glass in one go. but now, combined with two fruits and some lightning. her body felt aware of everything through what she was tasting, warm but yet cool. it was smooth, fruity and sparkling and possibly as delicious as the space eel. and as she opened her eyes, once again, her glass was empty. she had once again drank it before she realized it. that's how delicious it was. she bowed her head to Serama, 'that was the most wonderful meal of my life. how could I ever thank you for such a ten star worthy full course meal?' Serama stood up, walked around the table, took the sides of her head in his hands and kissed her, 'you don't have to thank me for showing my love. but, maybe I can help you with your hair and nails.' Tina, momentarily distracted by his kiss, wondered what he meant with that, before seeing her own hands and her nails which were twenty centimeter long. and as she looked back, she saw that her hair, while she was sitting, nearly reached the ground, 'how did this happen?' Serama explained, 'the food from the gourmet world, not only is it incredibly delicious, but also nutritious. so much so in fact, that as you can see, your hair and nails can grow very fast. an upside to this is that your entire body also gets refreshed and rejuvenated.' Tina looked at Serama's hair and nails, but while somewhat longer, it was not as big a difference as hers. he chuckled, 'my body has gotten more used to it. the first time I ate my full course menu in one go, my hair reached the ground while I stood and my nails were nearly a meter long. so, shall we give you a little trim?' Tina nodded, holding out her hands. Serama, creating a small scythe, moved his index finger by her hands, followed by her hair, getting it back to its length before dinner. Tina looked at her long nails and hair on the ground, 'sorry about that. should we clean that up?' Serama shook his head, 'when Tosky finds it, he'll clean it up. that's what housekeepers are for.' Tina nodded, before stepping in for a cuddle, which she swiftly received. feeling his big strong arms, so soft yet securely around her, made her feel so safe. over his shoulder, she could see the sun set through the window. the evening was beginning. they could still watch one more of those movies from earlier and than,... she would spend the night with him. while she felt somewhat nervous, she was also looking forward to it. she took his head in her hands and kissed him, gently wrapping her arms around his head and neck as he softly lifted her off of the ground. this feeling, was heavenly.
Trinity Blood
Vampire Knight

Mature Content

Yu-Gi-Oh
Mai Tsundere ValentineMai Valentine X Male ReaderThis story is a Valentine’s Day one-shot special, based on none other then Mai Valentine. (I did a Mai fic before, but this story is non-canon. It’s independent and it’s own thing). I hope it’s enjoyable.Act I - Duelist KingdomYou were a rising star on the Duel Monsters scene. It had taken Japan by storm, kids played in the playgrounds, everyone in your class played, even your parents got hooked. You were no exception. You played for fun, maybe try to win a few matches. That changed when you entered your first tournament and won. You entered another tournament, and another. Placing in the top 4 each time. You made a point to enter every tournament you could.You always made a point to be humble to your opponents...outside the field. But in that ring, you showed no mercy. You asked no quarter and you gave no quarter. You played fair, just aggressively. Your rough playstyle had earned you a nickname. “The Hammer”. It was a nickname you wore with pride, you had it even put on the back of your special dueling outfit (your outfit can be whatever you want, whatever it is though, it has a giant logo with “The Hammer” written on the back). But you weren’t a total jerk, after you beat people, you offered to help them rebuild decks and get better. Powerwise, your deck was fine, but you made up for the lack of overwhelming strength with some traps and cards that weaken your opponents monsters. As you rose through the ranks of the Japanese circuit of Duel Monsters, you recieved a mysterious package in the mail. It was an invitation to a tournament, the biggest tournament you had ever competed in. Duelist Kingdom, held by the creator of Duel Monsters himself, Maximilian Pegasus. You knew absolutely nothing about the guy, other than that he was the CEO of a gaming company, Industrial Illusions, along with some rumors he was obsessed with KId’s cartoons and comics.The boat you were on had arrived to the island of the tournament just moments ago, you popped your stiff back from laying on the floor. It was really exciting, there were quite a few familiar faces. Celebrities in the game. Weevil Underwood, Rex Raptor, Mako Tsunami, all regionals finalists. There was even word that Yugi Muto was a contestant. He wasn’t a tournament champion, but he had beaten Seto Kaiba. TimeskipYou were in a huge crowd of people, outside a very luxurious looking castle. Mr. Pegasus himself came out on the balcony.Pegasus: Greetings Duelists! I am Maximilian Pegasus, it is my honor and pleasure to welcome you to Duelist Kingdom. You stand before me, the world’s greatest duelists! But come the end of the tournament, only one of you will become King of Games!It put a smile on your face, as Pegasus continued with the lecture, you looked around to get an eye for your competition. There were the typical sorts you’d expect, the same champions you’d seen on tv hundreds of times. There were a good number of children, some looked about 12. Nerdy bookworm types but one stuck out to you most among the crowd. On the other side was a female, she pretty much towered over everyone else, you didn’t know who she was but she was gorgeous, drop dead gorgeous. Long blonde hair, shapely figure, long legs. Thigh high boots and a mini skirt with a matching purple coat. She looked like she could’ve been a runway model. Or on the cover of a magazine.(M/n): Damn, who’s that?You got caught up in staring at her, without thinking. You were too mesmerised. She caught you, It was just so sudden, as soon as you locked eyes, you shot your gaze forward at Pegasus. You hoped she didn’t notice but you were too obvious with staring for her to not notice.Mai POVAs Mai listened to Pegasus’ invitation speech, she felt a pair of eyes on her. She shot a gaze and spotted a boy with (Hair Color) hair, looking at her full of lust. He turned away when she caught him. A smirk slowly formed on Mai’s lipsMai: (Hmm, he should be easy. Right into my trap)In preparation for the tournament, Mai had prepared a few tricks of her own. Using her charm to lure people in and going for the kill with a little scheme. Very simple, using perfume and her discerning nose to make people think she was psychic. It was a decent plan, but if it fell through, she still had her trump card. Harpie Lady and a deck full of power ups. The tournament was her's to win.(M/n) POV(M/n): (Crap! She saw me, she saw me! Who even is she?)Pegasus: Assemble your dueling decks with care, with cunning, with creativity. For this contest will test your skills like never before! You’ve been given a glove and 2 precious star chips. You must wager these star chips on duels you compete in. The 4 of you who reach ten chips will advance to the finals for a shot to face me one on one in a duel and for the 3 Million Dollar prize!The crowd erupted into a roar as Pegasus left into the castle. The money was nice, but you weren’t in it for money. You mostly just liked being popular. And winning, winning duels always gave you a positive feeling, hearing people praise and cheer for you was your main reason for competing. You rushed off to find an opponentTimeskip It took time, a few hours at least but your glove was filling up nicely. 7 chips, 3 more to go as Dusk was setting in. Your first 3 duels had all been relatively easy. You’d been betting fairly fiscally, only 1 star chip on your first duel and 2 on your next 2 matches.It had been a few hours since the tournament began and the competition had thinned considerably, you had to hunt for a match. In your search, you saw a familiar face. The same blonde lady, she was dueling a kid who seemed a nervous wreck. The guy was sweating bullets as Mai didn’t even seem to be paying attention to her match. She was checking her nails for dirt as he made his play.Kid: I-it’s your turn, M-Mai.(M/n): Mai. So that’s what her name is. That’s a pretty name. (Smiles contently)Mai: (Yawn) Harpie Lady’s, triangle ecstasy spark. The kid’s monster was destroyed by her Harpie Lady monsters as his Life Points dropped to 0.Mai: (Dryly) Wow. That was so tough. Reminded me of doing my nails.Kid: But i got third in my locals!Mai: Uh huh. Great story. Leave your star chips and hit the road.Kid: But that’s not fair! I barely even got a chance…Mai: Stop crying, you baby. Leave your star chips and get going!She didn’t even look at him, you felt a little bad for him as he ran off crying. She could’ve at least been respectful, you made a point to pay respect to everyone you beat, no matter how easy the match itself was. You started to stare at her again. Atop the platform, she caught you.Mai: (Aggressive) You want something?(M/n): …Mai: What, your ears don’t work? Your eyes obviously do.(M/n): Sorry, it’s just that...never mind.You briskly started to walk away. She was pretty, but seemed to be pretty unfriendly, maybe even downright nasty. As you passed her, she saw your glove and thought to herself about your 7 chips. She had 8 and only needed 2 more to get into the castle. And it was the same guy who she caught looking at her before, she had a smirk. She felt she just hit the jackpot. She knew he had some kind of crush on her, or at least an attraction. So if she turned on the charm, he’d be putty in her hands and the next 2 chips would be hers. He was walking away from her when she noticed the logo on his back. “The Hammer.” She put on her best smile and ran up to you.Mai: (sweetly) Hammer! I couldn’t help but notice how you have 7 star chips. Wow, that sure is a lot. You must be a really strong duelist.(M/n): I’m all right, i guess.Mai: And such a cute one, too.You started to blush a little. She grabbed your gloved hand and started stroking your palm. Your blush grew even greater.Mai: So, cutie, what do you say we duel? You bet 2 star chips and i’ll bet 2. Maybe if you win, i’ll give you a kiss.She said with a wink.Red. Your blush was red as wine. She knew she had you hooked. The duel arena came up again, she ran up and took her spot while you were lost in thought. She whistled at you, it woke you up, so you took the other spot on the field. Some people stopped by to spectate, one of which was the crying kid from earlier. Mai: (This should be easy, i got him riled up. I bet the guy can’t even focus.) The Name’s Mai Valentine, remember it. (M/n): I’m (M/n). Uh, G-Good luck.Mai Valentine Vs. (M/n) (L/n)TimeskipThe duel was insanely close and competitive. It took a few turns to clear the cobwebs from her distraction but you regained focus by just not looking at her, she started with Harpie Lady and took an early lead, destroying your early monsters, she still had the same bored, disinterested look she beat the last kid with, but once you started fighting back, she began to concentrate on you more. You’d summon a more powerful monster and she’d just boost her Harpie’s with more equip spells. So you took more a defensive approach with some counter traps. Soon you were able to summon a powerful monster and defeat Harpie Lady. But she brought it right back with Monster Reborn and then Elegant Egotist to multiply the Harpie’s and attacked, but you had a trap waiting for her, finally defeating Harpie Lady. She was caught off guard by the attack and stood in disbelief for a moment. You took a lead and dominated, but not for long as she had another counter trap, Mirror Wall, and retook the lead. It crippled your offense. You had Gravity Bind on the field, preventing her monsters from attacking along with Volcanic Slicer (1800/1200), she still had Mirror Wall and Dark Witch (1800/1700). The match had reached a stalemate, you had activated Malevolent Destruction to destroy her mirror wall. She had just taken out Gravity Bind with Harpie’s Feather Duster. Both of your monsters had the same attack. It was your turn. Mai Life Points: 200(M/n) Life points: 50She had a smirk, the same cocky smirk she had whenever she had gained an advantage. You played Aqua Madoor (1200/2000) in defense mode, it had more defense then Dark Witch’s attack. Then you attacked Dark Witch with Volcanic Slicer, both monsters were destroyed. But she didn’t lose her smirk, you set a trap card and passed to her.Mai: (Laughs proudly) This is the best you’ve got?She activated Shadow of Eyes, forcing your monster into attack mode and summoned Another Harpie Lady (1300/1400). She attacked your monster and started laughing. Mai: Perish! My Harpie’s will make you fall before my power!Until you activated your trap. Shrink. It brought her Harpie down to 650 attack, your Aqua Madoor attacked it, causing her life points to drop to 0. Her jaw almost hit the floor when your trap caused her Harpie to get destroyed.Mai LIfe Points: 200 > 0Mai: (No. That didn’t just happen. He...he beat my Harpie’s?! I can’t believe this is happening to me.) My lovely creatures...were destroyed?Mai didn’t really show much of a reaction to the loss, she had a blank stare as she took out her star chips and approached you. handed you them in her palm. You took them and smiled at her.(M/n): Very good work, i thought you had me. You’re a great duelist, Mai.She didn’t reply, she didn’t seem angry or upset. Her expression was blank. You stuck out your hand for a handshake. She looked down at it, then back to you. Reluctantly, after a bit, she slowly reached up and grabbed your hand.Mai: Don’t think i’ll forget this. Next time we face off, i won’t let you off so easily.She walked off. (M/n): I had fun! I hope to duel you again, some time.Mai: (That guy. It’s not enough to beat me, now he has to rub it in, too? He hasn’t seen the last of me.)Mai POVAbout 2 hours later. Mai stood over a cliff, watching the ocean. She let out a sigh. She didn’t want to show it, but she was angry, at least a little. The loss was wearing on her.Mai: How did i let that happen? He actually beat my Harpie’s. The guy’s a nobody and he beats my Harpies. First Joey and now him. I have to redeem this, show him up. Don’t doubt yourself Mai, you can do better then this. He just got lucky. I will beat that guy.Mai thought about the loss even more, she was determined to prove something, to you and herself.Mai: Still, he’s a nobody. But...he was a nice nobody. It’s probably just an act, nobody that nice could be a top duelist. They just end up getting pushed around. A duelist can only count on themselves, a top duelist has to be ruthless, they can’t show weakness. That’s why he beat me. Being around that dope, Joey, has made me too soft.Mai was interrupted from her thoughts as she saw a boat pass by the ocean moving away from the island. A rowboat, she recognized the kid who she made cry. At the front. He was still crying. She figured it must be the way people who were eliminated from the tournament would be exited. She took a closer look and at the back it was the guy she was just thinking about. (M/n) was on the loser’s boat? Mai couldn’t believe her eyes.Mai: Huh? How’d that happen? Who eliminated him?Mai felt a tinge of disappointment, she wanted to be the one to do so. She still vowed that soon, she would take him on and defeat him.Act II - Battle CityMai POVMai had just arrived in town, she along with several others, had been invited to a mysterious tournament. Nobody knew the specifics on who was running the show, word was they were really rich. Jovially, she ran up to Tea and Yugi.Mai: (Teasingly) Yugi, i hope i’m not interrupting you guys’ date. (Laugh)Her joke irked Tea. After a brief reunion between the 3 and discussion of the new tournament, they both looked around. THere were several old “Friends” they all instantly recognized. Mai quickly deduced they were here for the mysterious tournament. First 2 they saw was a boy in a red hat with long brown hair and a short guy with blue hair in a bowl cut and glasses.Yugi: There sure are a lot of familiar faces here.Mai: You aren’t kidding. There’s Rex Raptor, and Weevil Underwood!Yugi: Mako Tsunami’s here too.Yugi blurted out, spotting the ocean duelist leaning against a street light. There was a new face, a green haired guy in a pink sweater. Mai quickly recognized him.Mai: There’s Espa Roba, word on the street is he’s psychic.Yugi looked around for more people, still trying to figure out what was going on.Yugi: Looks like they invited everyone. What were you saying about a tournament, Mai?Mai was silent, she spotted a familiar face of her own across the street, walking up the cross roads.Mai: Oh no, he’s here too.Yugi: Who? Who’s “He”?Mai pointed across the street as a (Short/Average/Tall) guy had come up from down the road. You saw her and started jogging over to her. She wasn’t actually disappointed, she had a very slight smile that she was trying to hide. Secretly, she was looking forward to dueling you again.Yugi: I don’t recognize him.Mai: It’s The Hammer. Most people call him that, his real name’s (M/n).Yugi: You guys have history? Did he bully you or something?Tea: Wow, Mai. I didn’t know you had a boyfriend. I hope you don’t drive him crazy.Mai: He’s not my boyfriend! He’s just a guy who got lucky and beat me and i plan on getting him back for that.Tea giggled, at the slight payback she got on Mai for her joke with Yugi. You stopped at Mai and smiled at her.(M/n): Hi Mai! (Smiles) I hope you’re doing well. It’s been awhile.Mai: (Teasingly) Hmm, they let YOU in this tournament?(M/n): They certainly did. You won’t get rid of me that easily. (Joking) I hope you’re ready to lose again. Mai: Hmmph, well it’s 1 loss, la ti da. Probably just blind luck, but which one of us was in the finals? I don’t remember seeing you there.(M/n): Eh, i ran into some bad luck. Some guy in a USA headband and his ghostly looking buddies beat me. But congratulations on doing well, i had a feeling you’d make it far, you’re a good duelist.Mai: Don’t try that whole nice guy routine. Far as i’m concerned, we have unfinished business. I’ll be seeing you soon for my rematch.(M/n): I look forward to it. I hope you can do more then spam Harpie Lady this time.Mai: I have techniques you can’t even imagine. You won’t know what hit you.Mai crossed her arms with a smirk. You nodded your head and smirked back, you 2 stared each other down. You didn’t know what happened, she seemed to have thankfully softened up a little since last time. She was still cocky, but she didn’t give off the “I love making kids cry” vibe like before. Maybe there was even a respect there between you 2. Something happened to you after that duel, beating Mai, you heard of the new tournament and entered mostly to duel Mai again. She was the first real challenge you had in awhile. It filled you up with a new passion for the game. You headed out from the street.Yugi: He seems nice.Mai: Kid’s got spunk. Kinda reminds me of Joey.TimeskipMai POVAfter an announcement from Kaiba explaining the rules, it was time for Battle City to begin. The biggest tournament probably in all of Duel Monsters. The first step on Mai’s journey was the card shop in town where she had to collect her duel disc. With a spring in her step, she walked into the shop and stopped in her tracks at who she saw. His back was to her, but she would recognize that outfit anywhere. It was (M/n). Filling out the paperwork for a duel disk, he didn’t notice her.He turned to her with his duel disk in the box. She crossed her arms and got into a bit of a staredown with you. You smiled back at her.Mai: I hope you hold onto the receipt. Cause when i get done with you, you’ll be begging for a return on that duel disk.(M/n): Hey, i’m ready when you are. She smirked and turned to the guy running the store as you left.Mai: Hi, i’m here to pick up my duel disk.Clerk: Name?Mai: Mai Valentine.Clerk: (Incredulous) Oh, we definitely got you. You know, you’re the second highest rated player in this tournament, level 7. Only Yugi Muto’s ahead of you,. (Whispers) And you’re my bet to win. I gambled on you.Mai: Hmm, well, you’re about to become very rich indeed.After she got her duel disk, she turned to leave but found herself thinking about you. So she turned back to the clerk.Mai: Hey, that guy who was just here, (M/n) (L/n). What’s his ranking? He typed your name into his pc. As your profile came up, he turned the monitor to her. There was a picture of you giving a huge grin. It was just a photo but she felt like it was mocking her.Clerk: Guy’s only a level 5. The clerk pulled out a spreadsheet from his desk, it had a list of all the participants and their betting odds of winning. Yugi was on top with a chance of 45% like to win the whole thing, Mai was second place with 41% and (M/n) was in 20th at only 6%.TimeskipMai was feeling proud of herself, she made mincemeat of her first 2 opponents. Already past halfway through to the requirement of 6 locator cards and it was only the first day. If she kept this up, she’d be a shoe-in for the finals. Her first opponent was the crying kid from Duelist Kingdom and he was out for revenge, she beat him quickly and when he cried again, she encouraged him a little bit instead of rubbing it in like last time, he lost but she helped him feel better. Maybe being around kind people, like Yugi and Joey and (M/n) changed her, but it wasn’t for the worse.Her other opponent was a guy who immediately dismissed her because she was a woman, she challenged him after she caught him bullying his last opponent just for being a girl playing the game, he thought she was weak but she showed him what girl power was about, boosting her to 4 locator cards and kicking Mr. “Girls can’t play Duel Monsters” out on his keister..Her opponents barely put up a fight as her new Amazoness deck was borderline unstoppable. Powerful monster? Boom, she’s got a selection of counter traps to stop it. Trying to lock her out with magic and traps? Nope! Harpie’s Feather Duster. She was basically untouchable. She strolled down the street, taking it a little more easy. She didn’t have much to worry about, there was plenty of time to procure locator cards. She decided to take a stroll through the park and take a glance at nature.(M/n): And boom, that takes the rest of your life points!That voice, it sounded familiar, she heard it up the road and ran up to it. She saw (M/n) in a heated duel against (Opponent). He just won, the opponent shouted “Damn it” at the top of his lungs as you did a victory dance, causing Mai to laugh. You walked up to him to take his locator cards and offer him a handshake, it made him calm down a little.Mai: (Laughs loudly) Auditioning for a dance-off, are we, (M/n)?You turned around and saw Mai again, she was smirking.(M/n): Ah, hello again, Mai. How are you coming along?She didn’t say a word, she smiled and pulled out 4 locator cards. You gave her a thumbs up, not an impressed thumbs up more of a proud thumbs up and pulled out your winnings so far, 3 cards.(M/n): Read ‘em and weep, 3 cards. Halfway there for the finals. Mai: Don’t forget our rematch. But uh, i don’t wanna wait for the finals. I can’t risk you getting kicked out again before you can honor that promise. Meet me here at noon tomorrow and we’ll finish up our duel.(M/n): You’re on!Mai: You’re a worthy rival (M/n), i don’t want anyone to think i took an easy path. I’m gonna tell all the finalists that i had a rough time against The Hammer when i win the Battle City trophy.(M/n): But how can you win when i’m gonna be the one in the finals? Mai: You in the finals? Puh-Lease! You may be good, but i learn from my mistakes, kid. I lost to you last time, but i don't regret anything. It just showed me how i can be an even better duelist. Tomorrow, i prove that you can’t keep Mai Valentine down.(M/n): You’re a strong duelist yourself, Mai. Either way, the other 7 are gonna have a big obstacle to overcome.TimeskipThat morning, you had woke up excited. You were 1 duel away from the finals, it was gonna be you or Mai. It was nice seeing her again, not just as an opponent, but maybe more then that. As a friend. Something about Mai, you felt sort of a connection with her. Maybe there was more then just a rivalry. A friendship? Maybe more then that. A romance? You dismissed that thought, she probably wouldn’t be too interested, she probably has 100’s of guys chasing after her, what shot would you have?You headed off to the park as before and waited for Mai. But she was late. Out of boredom, you called out some random duelist and began to duel with them.Mai POVMai slept alone in the luxurious hotel she had rented in town, just for the tournament. Slowly her eyes fluttered open, she stretched and yawned. It felt weird to wake up naturally, usually an alarm clock jolted her up but the clock didn’t go off today. She assumed she woke up early. Opening the curtain, it was brightly sunny, like middle of the day sunny. She walked over to her clock and the light on the led screen was blank.Mai: Darn batteries died. I knew i was forgetting something.She snapped the tv of her room on and saw the time, 11:30.Mai: ...Oh heck, i was supposed to meet (M/n) at the park today! I hope i don’t make him wait too long.She still took the time to primp herself, she was sure you’d understand because A lady’s gotta look good. Especially one who took pride in her appearance, like Mai. As She finished brushing her hair and styling it how she liked, she pulled out her red lipstick and applied some, like always. She’d done it so many times, it had become like a robotic, automatic thing for her.Mai: That looks good, i don’t want (M/n) thinking i just rolled out of bed…Mai caught herself and thought about what she said.Mai: Wait a minute, am i doing this for him or me? Of course it’s for me, why would i pay attention to what he thinks about my appearance. He’s just another duelist...right?She asked herself in the mirror as she found herself thinking about you as maybe more then just a rival. Reflecting on what exactly you were to her. But she ripped herself from the thought and ran out the hotel’s door to meet you. She just jogged down the street, running in heels like the ones on her feet was too hard. She came up on the park and walked around, looking for you. The place was crowded, she couldn’t see you anywhere. She walked deeper into the park and saw you.Mai: (M/n)! Sorry i’m late, are…She stopped as she saw that you were involved in another duel. She sort of hid behind a tree and watched.Mai: Ooh, now here’s a shot to get a glimpse into what new strategy’s he’s got. I know it’s cheap but a gal’s gotta do what she’s gotta do. She began taking some mental notes about what specifically to watch out for. You set Marshmallon, a monster that couldn’t be destroyed by attacks and Blast Sphere, a monster that equipped to another monster if it was flipped and attacked, it’d destroy it and take a chunk of LP.Mai: Ok, i’ll have to be careful with those. Any set monsters could be trouble for me.You also pulled out Skull Invitation, a trap card that decreased both player’s life points whenever a card was sent to the graveyard. You comboed it with Needle Worm, a flip effect monster that sent the first 5 cards from the opponent’s deck to their graveyard. Hitting them with 1500 burn damageMai: Ooh, tough. That Skull Invitation card could spell my downfall, he just wiped out a third of that guy’s life points. I’ll have to keep Harpie’s Feather Duster around for that one.(M/n) POVYou had (Opponent) on the ropes and with Hammer Bounzer (2300/2000) on the field, you attacked his last monster, ending the duel. You paid respect to him and he gave your next locator card to you, bringing you up to 4.Behind you, you heard slow clapping. You turned around and saw Mai approaching you.Mai: Hmm, glad i finally showed up? I hope you’re ready.(M/n): Mai! Good to see you, for a moment i thought i scared you and you were hiding.Mai: Very funny, (M/n). But you should know by now i don’t hide from any challenge. I actually like making the finals. In fact, i’ve been studying these new rules just so i could beat you. I will redeem that loss.It was the moment of truth, You were gonna duel against Mai Valentine for the right to be in the finals. It was gonna be you or her, the deadline was getting close. You and Mai both smiled at each other and prepared your decks.TimeskipOnce again, the duel had been insanely close. You both matched each other counter for counter. You were able to reverse whatever she threw at you but could never capitalize because she’d have a counter for that. Back and Forth, it took 10 turns before either of you lost a life point. You broke the stalemate by summoning Hammer Bounzer (2300/2000), a powerful monster that didn't need a tribute if you controlled no other cards and attacked her directly. You had some dominance over her next couple monsters but she quickly took it out with Unfriendly Amazoness (2000/1000) and Amazoness Archers to weaken your monster and destroy it. She brought out another Amazoness monster on her next turn and it took out your next monster, leaving you wide open for a direct attack but you used a simple Negate Attack, to stall. Out came a set monster, Marshmallon on your next turn. It stalled but was enough to help you build a decent defense. You brought out more monsters and quickly started beating over her Amazoness monsters, but she didn't seem at all phased. She brought out Amazoness Chainmaster and you quickly took it out, causing her to smile. She used it's effect to steal Flamvell Commando (2200/200) from your deck and then Brain Control to steal another monster, Marshmallon, tributing your own monster to bring it out. Just like that, the table's turned again. But not for long as you brought out Raging Flame Sprite (100/0), a monster that could attack directly and gained 500 attack with each successful strike along with Nightmare's Steelcage to prevent her from attacking while Sprite's attack kept rising. You only got one attack off though as she used Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy the cage quickly and took a big chunk of your Life Points when she destroyed Flame Sprite. You set Blast Sphere, but she summoned Harpie Girl (500/500) to attack it and only take a minimal bit of damage to her LP.Mai Life Points: 800(M/n) Life Points: 1000You controlled Blazing Inpachi (1850/0) and a set spell/trap. She still controlled your Flamvell Commando (2200/200), Amazoness Fighter (1500/1300) and a set spell/trap. It was her turn, she attacked Inpachi with your Commando.You flipped your facedown card, Shrink, and decreased Flamvell Commando down to 1100 before attacking with Blazing Inpachi.Mai Life Points: 800 > 50She ended her turn.(M/n): Mai, it's been an honor dueling you. I mean that, you're probably one of my favorite opponent's i've ever faced. You’re one cool chick.Mai: What a wonderful duel it's been! I think you're a good duelist too. Whatever happens, though, happens. Either way, though, i’ve been enjoying myself against you. It’s nice having someone to push me to my limitsYou and Mai smiled at each other(M/n): (Ok, that facedown card is kinda worrying me. I have a plan though.)You activated an equip spell, Darkworld Shackles and equipped it to her Amazoness Fighter, decreasing it's attack to 100 and preventing it from attacking.. Amazoness Fighter (1500/1300) > (100/100)(M/n): Sorry, Mai. But the game's over for you.You ordered your Blazing Inpachi to attack for the game. But before it did, she smirked and activated Amazoness Spellcaster. A magic card that switches the attack of both your monsters. Amazoness Fighter (100/100) > (1850/100)Blazing Inpachi (1850/0) > (100/0)Mai: Oh really? Cause it looks like i just drained your life points?It destroyed your monster, giving her the win.Mai: I guess tonight is ladies night!(M/n) Life Points: 1000 > 0Winner: Mai Valentine.She had a smirk when she won.You and Mai approached each other with your 2 locator cards in one hand, you handed them over and she took them and gave you a smile, not a smirk but a genuine happy smile. You offered her a handshake and she gleefully accepted. Mai: That was rough, i’d hope to duel you again someday.(M/n): I almost had you too, i’m sure you’ll do great in the finals. You’re a fantastic duelist.Mai smiled at you, you smiled at her, she didn’t remove her hand either. You were basically holding hands with her, and smiling at each other. You didn’t really know what you felt for Mai, but you did know one thing, you really wanted to hug her. With her hand still gripping yours, you pulled her closer into one. She was caught off guard at first, unsure how to react. Her hands stayed at her sides for a few seconds.Mai: (He’s...hugging me? This actually feels really nice. I feel...warm. It’s been so long since anyone’s hugged me.)She gently put her arms around you, just your shoulder as she thought back to the last genuine hug she received.Flashback - Valentine ManorA young Mai, maybe 12 years old, sits in the dining room of her parent’s mansion. She looks out the window at the pouring rain. She heard there was supposed to be ice on the roads. Her parents were rushing around, putting on their rain coats and trying to find umbrellas.Mai: Why are you guys going out now? Isn’t it bad to drive when it rains?Dad: We don’t have a choice, dear. We need to be there right now.Mai didn’t understand what was going on, something at the company her parent’s ran needed their immediate attention, storm or no storm. Before rushing out the door, her mother ran up and hugged her. It made her feel safe. After they rushed out, Mai looked out the window for the family car to pull back into their driveway. Hours went by and it never came back. Well into the night, she was still waiting as the rain continued to pour.Present Day Mai always did her best to never think about that day. The hug from you made her feel safe, the same safety she felt on that fateful day. She felt her lip quiver.Mai: (No. Don’t cry! Don’t let him see you cry.)She wrapped her arms around you, as tight as she could, her face was buried into your shoulder, you could even feel her breathing through the fabric on your shoulder. She held you very close. When you actually tried to pull away, she just grabbed you tighter. LIke she didn’t want to let you go. She really started to relax, you could feel her breath on your shoulder. She got to a calm, almost like a sleeping level of calm. You were relaxed too, like time had stood still for this moment. That day always made her cry, never failed. But being in a hug from you, she still wanted to cry but she at least felt safe.Eventually though, she loosened her grip. She backed up and you both looked at each other. She gave you a warm smile, you smiled back.Mai: That was nice.She felt a tear start to form so she turned her back.(M/n): I hope i see you again! Mai: You will, maybe we could hang out after the tournament.(M/n): Good luck in the finals!Act III - Post TournamentBattle City had been an eventful time for Mai. The finals were challenging, she got paired up against Marik and lost. The event had placed her into a comatose state where she’d slowly forget her friends. But Yugi was soon able to save her. The event had affected her. In the time since, she heard you were still in Battle City. It took some digging but she found you.You and her were gonna hang out, she mentioned a nice little ice cream parlor in the city she passed by and never got to try because she was focused on the tournament. In the time away from her, you realized what she meant to you. She wasn’t just another duelist, but she also wasn’t just a friend. She was a strong person, a lovely person to be around, someone you just wanted to be around. You wanted to tell her but unsure if she returned your affections. Were you just another rival to her?At the parlor, she went inside to order the stuff while you picked out a seat and saved it. Out she came with 2 huge sundaes, one of them vanilla and the other had (Favorite Flavor) ice cream. It looked really delicious and had all kinds of great toppings.The first thing she did was take the cherry on top and eat it. As she chewed the cherry, she looked at the stem.Mai: You know, i read a rumor that anyone who can tie a knot with a stem of a cherry in their mouth is a great kisser.(M/n): Oh really?You took the challenge, eating your cherry and taking the stem in your hand. On the count of 3, you both were gonna eat the cherry stems and try to tie the knot. It was harder then you thought it’d be, you couldn’t really figure out how. She stared at you with a smirk, moving the stem around her mouth. Sure enough, after about a minute, she stuck her tongue out, the cherry stem in a perfect knot.(M/n): I can do that too, it just takes a…Suddenly the stem wnet down your throat, felt like a stabbing pain inside your esophagus. Hacking and Gagging, Mai popped you on the back, causing the stem to dislodge. You spit it out. It was embarrassing, but she started laughing. Soon you did too.You and Mai began to talk more, you told her some funny stories about your childhood, she stayed away from childhood stuff and only focused on humorous anecdotes from her first job at a casino in a cruise ship.As the time went on, you got a little more bummed, as fun as it was to be around Mai, you knew it’d end soon. And once it was over, you thought you may never get another shot at this again. She was taking slow, meticulous bites of her ice cream. Careful not to give herself brain freeze, but enjoying the vast array of toppings. You hadn’t touched yours much. You didn’t feel like eating, you had something stressful on your mind.Mai: You know that thing’s gonna melt if you don’t take a bite soon. (M/n): I uh, i’m just not hungry.Mai: Do you not like it? I got the right thing, didn’t i? You said (Flavor), right?(M/n): It’s not that.Mai: Well, what’s wrong? You’re usually so lively.(M/n): Well...if i tell you something, i want you to promise you won’t laugh or anything.Mai: What’s bothering you? I promise i won’t laugh. Let me know if i can help you.(M/n): Well, i’m really glad i met you. I’ve had fun playing against you.Mai: That’s it? Well, i like dueling you to, it’s nice having someone who can challenge me. And not be a total jerk.(M/n): No. There’s more. I’ve, uh, started to catch feelings. I really like you Mai, i do, as more then a friend. I’d like it if we could start spending more time together, outside of the game. As a, uh, couple.She didn’t say anything, you started to get nervous by her silence and looked ahead away from her. You avoided looking at her face, for fear of seeing her reaction. Would she be grossed out? Would she laugh?Mai: (Stern) Look at me.As you turned back to her, you felt a pair of lips on yours. She was kissing you. Just a tender peck. Mai: That was for the bet, remember when we first dueled?You nodded. She leaned in and kissed you again, with a little more passion.Mai: That one though, is meant to answer your question.You and Mai smiled at each other, she leaned in and kissed you, but you guys didn’t pull apart. She got pretty aggressive with the kissing. You were reluctant to touch her at all, in more then a platonic hug. But eventually worked the nerve up to wrap around her waist. Mai took charge with the kiss.ACT IV - EpilogueYou and Mai continued your relationship, you both entered tournaments as opponents. But also threw your hat into team dueling tournaments, where you guys both dominated. Soon you both became known as the Duel Monsters “Power Couple”. When things got rough, you were her rock. When nightmares of what happened to her under Marik’s control would pop up, she’d have you there to help hug the fear right out of her. The End.I hope it was enjoyable, i had fun doing it. Mai is my favorite character in the show and all of anime, tbh. I didn’t really know how to write Mai in a romantic sense. She’s tough to write in that sense and stay true to her character, for me at least. I figured the rivalry turned romance fit her character best. Anyway, Happy Valentine’s Day!if there’s any interest, i could do a bonus lemon as a sequel to this fic....
Yu-Gi-Oh GX

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Yuri on Ice
What one doesn't know part 6The library was unlike anything he had seen before. Back in Japan, he was used to seeing Hon-Ya or “book specialty stores”. These places were generally not well-lit and smelled of old books. There were alphabetically organizes bookshelves, featuring old Japanese classics either by Murakami or Ishiguro. In those bookstores, book-nerds would get together and discuss their favorite authors and their most recent reads. There was zero space to sit down, and you would have to walk around the bookshelves to search for friends or lovers who might be in another aisle, as the bookshelf would be as high as the ceiling would allow. Sometimes you could hear a mother asking her child where they went, and then a small response would come from the 4 or 5-year-old who had wandered off to another aisle. The library Victor had casually led him to, after eating his late-night snack, reminded him more out of something he had seen in a Disney movie. Was it the one where the prince turned into a beast? It even featured artificial lights, a stair propped up against one of the bookshelves, instead of the rickety stool he was used to using back home. In front of the large open windows, a small bench had been placed. Dazai could imagine himself in this reading nook on sunny days, where the sun would come in through the windows, providing the perfect light for reading. ‘So, Victor.. why are we here?’ Dazai asked, after having soaked in the environment. Victor smiled upon seeing Dazai’s raised eyebrow. He paused for a few seconds and crossed his legs, looking down. ‘I thought that this would be a good opportunity to look at recent cases, what if this isn’t the first time?’ Dazai felt that in his own way, Victor was truly concerned for his partner. This only hurt a little; since his phone rang the exact moment he felt like there was someone who had come between them as brothers. Victor noticed that the ringtone kept on playing, while Dazai seemed preoccupied with this own thoughts. ‘So you don’t think-’ Victor started. ‘Osamu speaking’ Dazai said, having snapped out of whatever had been going on. He had to use his business voice. ‘Hello? Yes, this is the detective from Japan speaking.’ After a short silence, Victor walked off to admire the gardens, allowing Dazai some space for his phone-call. ‘This is Mr. Prisoner, calling from Australia. One of my students has just been found in the shower. His wrists were attached to the shower, and I just..’ ‘I’m currently in Russia on business, but could you please elaborate on the location of the shower?’ ‘Yes. At the back of the dance studio, I currently own. Is there any way I could e-mail you some pictures so you can assess the situation before I call the police?’ ‘I will, and I will get back to you on whether a visit from my side will be in order. In the meantime, I am sorry for your loss. And Mr. Prisoner, thank you for calling.’ Dazai shot Victor an apologetic look. ‘I’m afraid your prediction was spot-on. I’m suspecting another murder in Australia. The same MO. The killer left them tied to the shower at the back of a dance studio. The time frame seems to be a match as well. He’ll be sending me some pictures for the confirmation soon’. The pictures arrived within ten minutes, but it only took them a glance to see that these cases were definitely related. Victor was adamant about staying in the library as if he was scared to go home at this point. ‘I’ll have some chazuke sent up to you, just head over to the unsolved/uncommon murder section. You might see something I overlooked.’ This was the Victor I knew. If Victor was really being honest with himself, he would have to admit that he was enjoying his time out of the rink. Seeing Dazai here, reminded him of his old self, and the pranks they used to pull on each other. Of course, this was all before Victor was forced into ice-skating to facilitate international travel for his manager. Yuri had become mildly obsessed with being on par with Victor, and during the times he was sweating it out in the rink, Victor liked to come here. He would sit in the reading nook with this espresso, and read up on unsolved murder mysteries. Occasionally, his gaze would wander off to the rose garden, thinking about life. After Dazai’s chazuke arrived, Victor told him about his visits to the palace. Dazai in response was quite intrigued. Victor? Reading? This is the same guy who had trouble staying in one place back when he was 19 years old. He had trouble imagining the small tornado he remembered Victor to be, to sit down, even just for an afternoon. The concept seemed foreign to him. “I guess that while I was out solving murders, Victor changed as well,” he thought to himself. And so they sat, side by side, well into the night. They had a table brought to them, so they could sit in the reading nook. Bourbon on one side, a book on the other. Occasionally they would break the silence to discuss any information in perceived relation to the current case. But more often than not, they were still. The only sound that echoed was the occasional turning of pages. Meanwhile, Yuri’s patience was being tested. He had played “fetch” with Makkachin until he had gotten sick of it. He had played peekaboo until he got bored. He had re-watched an entire anime and still, his thoughts would not quiet down. What if Victor had gone back to his family? What if he had gotten on a plane? What if he wasn’t in the country anymore without even telling him he left?! What if he had encountered an old flame on his way back from Dazai? What if Dazai was the flame? Why did they meet alone? Was this Victor’s way of excluding him? Up until recently, he couldn’t imagine Victor keeping secrets from him. But now? He was wavering. He reasoned that it was probably the lack of sleep that was making him this way, but it didn’t 100% convince him. What if Victor didn’t like him anymore? What if he had gotten bored with him? Yuri yawned and glanced at the clock once more. Six A.M. what could possibly be so interesting for it to interfere with Victor’s training schedule? Back at the palace, Victor and Dazai called it a ‘night’ at 7 A.M. not much later after Yuri decided to go to sleep. Dazai’s phone buzzed inside his coat, causing him to stir in his sleep. When he decided to pick up, the phone had already quit ringing. ‘Victor,’ he croaked ‘it’s 11 A.M. now, won’t he be worried?’ For a second, Victor deliberated on whether he wanted to call or text. If he was being truthful, he hadn’t thought about it at all. As a person, he was not good at keeping in touch, and relationships were generally not on his radar. He, however, loved mysteries. They could swallow him whole. ‘To be really honest, I forgot’ he said, shooting Dazai a modest but coy smile. Reluctantly, he pulled out his phone, a modern, silver item with a picture of Makkachin at the back. ‘I’ll just text Yuri instead, he’ll probably still be asleep’. If Victor was being really honest with himself, he wasn’t looking forward to what he categorized as being a ‘needy rant’. After sending a short text message, and realizing the date, Victor had to swiftly say goodbye to Dazai. Dazai, on the other hand, was eager to leave. Last night, he had found a possible lead. After thanking Victor for his food and hospitality, Dazai headed off to England, as he had a clue to who the next victim of this serial killer might be....
Zatch Bell

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Crossovers
Dream of a Different CaliberFOOLISH MORTALS! YOU DARE SEEK TO THREATEN MY POWER?!Fierce winds flew all around her as the fog kept getting thicker and thicker. Looking up, she saw a glowing eye surrounded by sinew darting around in three other directions before settling on her.SUFFER MY WRATH FOR DARING TO USURP ME!!The winds picked up just as she noticed three other figures, one of which she recognized as herself, but dressed differently before being blown away.Isabella “Ivy” sat up in her bed and gripped her head to remember the dream she had just had. “Wha…what was that?”“Is everything okay, Ivy?”Ivy looked up to see a tall blond man with six lines on his cheeks holding two cups. Accepting one of the cups and taking a sip of the tea in it, Ivy said, “Just a strange dream; nothing to get upset over, Naruto.”“If you say so,” the blond man said as he sat down next to Ivy. “Still, if you ever want to talk about anything troubling you–”“You’ll be the first to know, I promise,” Ivy said as she sipped some more tea. “This tastes really good. Have you been practicing?”“Actually, our daughter made it herself; she’s been really interested in improving her etiquette lately.”“Really; Himawari made this?”“That’s right, Mommy!” Himawari Uzumaki said as she walked into the room, climbed onto the bed and hugged Ivy. “Do you like it?”Ivy smiled and said, “It tastes great, Himawari. If you’d like, I can show you some special recipes my mother taught me when I was younger.”“That’d be great!” Himawari said with a bright smile. “I can show off a special recipe to my friends!”Ivy laughed a little as she ran her hand through her silver hair and said, “Before that, I need to shower and get dressed; we’re going to spend some time with an old friend of the family today.”After Ivy had gotten dressed, she took Himawari and led her to a house in the middle of Konoha, near the Hokage’s Tower. Once there, she knocked on the door and said, “It’s Ivy and Himawari Uzumaki; may we come in?”“Y…yeah, the door’s open…”Not liking the groggy tone of the voice, Ivy cautiously opened the door and let herself and Himawari in. Once inside, she saw the former 5th Hokage laying down on a couch, a bottle of sake still in her hand, her long blond hair still in a braid and her blouse threatening to come apart. The woman sat up and looked around before her blue eyes settled on Ivy. In a hushed tone, she said, “Sorry; I just woke up.”“You really should take better care of yourself, Lady Sophitia,” Ivy said as she sat down next to her and helped fasten Sophitia’s blouse shut. “Himawari, go to the kitchen and get Lady Sophitia a glass of water please.”“Yes, Mommy,” Himawari said as she darted to Tsunade’s kitchen.“Knock it off with the “Lady” crap, Ivy,” Sophitia said. “I’m not Hokage anymore.”“Still, many children look up to you; you need to set a better example for them.”Sophitia looked down at the sake bottle in her hand and said, “Yeah, you’re right…maybe I’m just upset over the fact that I’m not getting any younger…”“But you’re so pretty, Miss Sophitia,” Himawari said as she returned with the glass of water. “Are you really that upset over getting older?”Ivy internally panicked at Himawari’s remark as Sophitia accepted the glass of water. Drinking the entire glass down in one gulp, Sophitia patted Himawari’s head and said, “I’m sure you’ll understand when you get to be my age.”“I still think you’re pretty; I hope I get to be as pretty as you when I grow up!”Sophitia smirked and said, “Well, I think you’ve got the right genes for that; both your father and your mother are among the most attractive people in the village.”“L…Lady Sophitia, please!” Ivy quickly said, a heavy blush forming on her face. “Really; I can be as pretty as Mommy?!” Himawari said with stars in her eyes.Sophitia smiled as she said, “That’s right! If only she wasn’t so shy about confessing her feelings to your father; you could’ve been born sooner.”“CAN WE PLEASE CHANGE THE SUBJECT?!”Sophitia smirked at Ivy’s embarrassment and said, “Still don’t like being teased, do you? Anyway, keep the water coming, squirt; I’ve got some work to do.”As Himawari left, Sophitia turned to Ivy and, in a more serious tone, asked, “Hey, Ivy, did you have a weird dream last night…where you may have seen yourself, but dressed much differently than you normally are and maybe saw me as well?”Ivy got a shocked look on her face as she answered, “Yes!”Sophitia looked forward as she said, “Hopefully it’s just a bad dream, but I want you to tell me if that dream ever happens again and what you think might be causing it.”==On a Distant Port==The winds blew hard as the rain hit the pavement beneath Tsunade’s feet. Her sword was sheathed on her hip as she held her shield in her hand. Her short white dress billowed in the wind as she made her way to the docks in the port town. Was that dream I had last night an omen? Tsunade thought as she walked on. That menacing aura…it must have been foretelling the final leg of my journey. If the cursed blade is trying to dissuade me from my divine quest, it won’t work! Cassandra, Rothion; I promise I will return to you soon.“What have we here?”Tsunade turned to see a woman with shoulder-length dark blue hair and lavender eyes staring at her. She wore a skimpy purple outfit that left most of her body exposed as she shamelessly strutted toward her. “This place is dangerous, little girl; you should run along home and play with your dolls before you get yourself hurt.”Undeterred by the woman’s taunting and condescending tone, Tsunade drew her sword and declared, “It will take more than mere words to deter me from my quest.”“A quest; is that so?”“That’s right! I am Tsunade Alexandra, and I was anointed by the Gods to put an end to the evil sword Soul Edge.”The woman’s expression soured as she said, “Soul Edge? I’m afraid you’re wasting your time if that’s what you’re after.”“And why’s that?”“Because I, Hinata Valentine, will be the one to destroy Soul Edge,” the woman said as she drew her sword. Pointing it at her, Hinata declared, “Now cease this folly, or taste my blade’s steel!”Tsunade got herself into a battle stance as she prepared to meet this new challenger head-on.
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Shaking Off One's PopularityKusuo Saiki walked into PK Academy with the same casual stride he usually did, doing his best to ignore the mental conversations going on in the background. He often wondered how anyone else would handle being able to read other people’s minds, but the few times he had temporarily gifted others that ability convinced him not to try it on a larger scale.“Aha! There he is!”Saiki’s brow slightly furrowed as he heard the thoughts of Kokomi Teruhashi, the most popular girl in school. Oh, great, I wonder how she’ll try to get me impressed by her today, Saiki thought as he took note of Teruhashi’s location. Deliberately taking his time, he heard every detail of her plan.“Okay, so Saiki always comes this way after putting his stuff away in his locker. All I need to do is wait right here, “accidentally” bump into him, then he’ll be all, “Oh, no! You poor beautiful girl, are you alright?” I’ll wave it off as if it was purely an accident, flashing him my most adorable smile, and then he’ll be so awestruck by my beauty that he’ll have no choice but to at the very least verbally acknowledge how gorgeous I am!”How many times has she tried this exact tactic before? Saiki thought as he gathered his belongings to proceed to class. He then looked over to where Teruhashi was hiding and thought, However, location-wise, it’s a solid strategy. It would take a miracle to get past her without some kind of interaction. He then internally sighed and thought, Maybe if I just bite the bullet this one time, she’ll finally leave me alone.“Here he comes!” Teruhashi’s thoughts reverberated in Saiki’s ears as he walked toward the main hallway. “Now’s my chance to finally make him acknowledge me!” A thud later, Teruhashi sweetly said, “Owie, what happened?”“Oh; sorry! I didn’t see ya there.”Teruhashi’s eyes snapped open as she looked up and saw Riki Nendo’s oblivious face staring down at her. The clueless expression he wore was enough to almost make her break character and berate him for daring to get near her, but she managed to collect herself and, keeping her smile, said, “Oh, it’s alright; no harm done.”At this, Nendo smiled as she said, “Really? That’s great to hear!” He then threw his arm around Saiki’s shoulders and said, “Hey, Saiki; how’s it goin’? Got any plans for after school today?”I never thought I’d be grateful to this dunce for anything, Saiki thought while keeping his expression the same.As the two walked away, though, Saiki overheard Teruhashi thinking to herself, “It’s not fair! No matter what I try, something always gets in the way! What will it take for Saiki to acknowledge me? Maybe he feels he can’t because I’m not like other girls? Oh, how I sometimes wish I wasn’t blessed with such divine beauty and excellent luck!”Although his expression remained neutral, Saiki couldn’t help but think on these thoughts. I’m actually curious to see what Teruhashi would be like as a normal girl myself. Maybe we should try that out for the next couple weeks and see how it goes. With that thought in mind, Saiki began to work on making Teruhashi into a normal girl.The first step is making sure she isn’t seen as the most beautiful girl in the school, Saiki thought as he discretely began to manipulate the world around him. I don’t want to go too overboard, so maybe just a small tweak here and there.As Teruhashi walked toward class, she didn’t notice the radiant glow that always surrounded her fading until it had completely vanished. Stopping to observe her reflection in a mirror, she looked carefully and thought, “Would it be better if I hid my freckles with makeup? I mean, I don’t mind if everyone sees I have freckles, but…would Saiki care?”I can definitely say I do not, Saiki thought as he observed everyone’s reaction. Fewer people are paying attention to Teruhashi now. That’s a step in the right direction, but there’s more that can be done. As classes began to start, Saiki devoted some more time to making Teruhashi seem average. Teruhashi paid attention to the teacher’s lectures and began to take notes to study at home when she could devote the time to such things. However, as class went on, she noticed her vision start to become more and more blurry, causing her to squint in order to even see what was right in front of her. “What the…what’s going on with my eyes? I could’ve sworn I had 20/20 vision; did that quack optometrist lie to me? Maybe I can convince that Metori guy to pay for some new contacts for me…wait, no; that won’t do! I need to have glasses!”That’s it, Teruhashi; stop thinking about your appearance and just embrace the practicality, Saiki thought as he used his super speed to quickly acquire a pair of glasses from a store downtown and put them on Teruhashi’s desk. Luckily for him, nobody thought to look in his direction or call on him to notice his absence.After a few minutes, Teruhashi finally noticed the glasses on her desk and, despite being hesitant to wear them at first, threw them on her face. “Holy smokes! Everything looks so clear now! But how did I get glasses in the first place? Today was the first time I noticed I had any vision pro–”“Ms. Teruhashi!”Teruhashi immediately sprang from her desk to stand upright and said, “Um…yes?”“Can you tell me the name of the shogun that began the Edo period in Japan’s history?”Such an easy answer, Saiki thought as he observed Teruhashi’s reaction.“Um…let me think…To…Toku…Tokuyoshi?”A few students giggled at the response as the teacher sighed and said, “No, Teruhashi; I’d suggest a little more time studying and a little less time obsessing over fashion.”“R…Right; sorry,” Teruhashi said, a blush appearing on her now-freckled, bespectacled face as she sat back down.“Sir, I believe it’s Tokugawa Ieyasu!”“Correct, Hairo, though next time wait until you’re called. Moving on, following the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Japan officially entered the Edo period, where–”Saiki was content with the changes made for now, but after school let out for the day, he followed her at a safe distance; enough that she wouldn’t notice he was following her. Seeing her window-shopping at the mall, he directed her to less fashionable stores and had her become more infatuated with less flattering clothing. At the end of one of her new store trips, she was wearing a thick brown sweater with a neckline that exposed her shoulders, a gray skirt that went halfway down her lower legs, plain brown loafers and a modest-looking brown backpack on her back. Seeing the content smile on her face, Saiki thought, Well, what do you know? She took to looking average better than I thought. I should probably be getting back home, though. I can finish my work with Teruhashi tomorrow.The next day, however, Saiki was surprised to see Teruhashi walk through the doors of PK Academy and not be hounded by legions of admirers. A quick listen to the conversations of the students let him know what they thought of her now.“Isn’t that Teruhashi?”“What about her?”“I don’t know. I just caught her out of the corner of my eye.”“Ugh; those glasses are so out of style. Even if she has to wear them, she couldn’t find any prettier ones?”“It’s not just her glasses; I hear her wardrobe is just so-so at best.”“So lame.”“You know, take away the glasses and the freckles, she could be kinda hot.”“Dude, are you serious? Getting a thing for nerds now?”“Hey, she’s not that nerdy!”Saiki continued to listen as she heard one of his other classmates approach Teruhashi and say, “Don’t listen to those jerks, Teruhashi; you’re pretty just the way you are!”“Thanks for your concern, but I don’t mind,” Teruhashi said, surprising Saiki with how sincere the sentence was. “After all, there’s no one else I’d rather be than me!”I may have done too good a job, Saiki thought as he watched the other students treat Teruhashi as if she was just another girl. I should probably end this experiment sooner rather than later. However, seeing Teruhashi genuinely enjoy her time around others, Saiki thought, Still, a little break from the constant headache she puts me through wouldn’t be such a bad thing.
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Boruto OC Haku AizenIntroduction‭ ‬of‭ ‬Character‬‬‬Name:‭ Haku AizenReal name: Kohakku AizenAge:‭ 12Gender:‭ MaleSexual/Romantic Orientation: HeterosexualNickname‭(‬s‭)‬:‬‬‬‬HakuAlias‭(‬es‭)‬:Dark Phoenix HakuDate of Birth: January 6Status: Alive Species: Soul Reaper, human Phoenix HybridBlood Type: ABAffiliations/Organizations: Kinmochi AcademyOccupation:‭ ‬StudentThe Character‭’‬s‭ ‬Appearance‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬General Appearance: Haku has Black short hair, hazel brown eyes and light skin.He wears a Shinigami black uniform, with white socks and wooden sandals.In his phoenix form he has black all over him with red eyes.Height: 6.4 7.8 Phoenix formWeight: 125 Phoenix form 150Handedness: Right‭About‭ ‬the‭ ‬Character‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Personality: Haku can be very calm like his father. Unfortunately He is short tempered attitude like his mother but has the remorseful and act of kindness from his mother. Hobbies/Interests:Drinking TeaReading booksWriting and drawing storiesGoals/Motivations/Dreams:Proving that Haku is not like his father in the past.The‭ ‬Character‭’‬s‭ Relationship‭ ‬With‭ Others‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Love Interest(s): Kimi HitsugayaFriend(s):Kaien KurosakiMasaki KurosakiHanzo Mosura Reo KuchikiHasumomo Yosei Mosura KuchikiBoruto UzumakiSarada UchihaHimawari UzumakiSumire KakeiMitsuki Chōchō AkimichiDenki KaminarimonInojin YamanakaShikadai NaraKuro Rozu Ryu JaganshiMizuki ZarakiMitsu UkitakeYukiko UkitakeKota Urahara.Shiro HitsugayaEnemy(ies):Iwabee Yuino some timesPowers/Abilities:Healing TearsHealing regenerationSelf-ResurrectionAsh ResurrectionDark Fire ManipulationDark Fire GenerationAbsolute Darkness TransformationPowered FormDark Fire Combat Dark Fire Attacks Dark Fire Breath Dark Fire Bomb GenerationOrigin of Powers: He got his soul reaper and phoenix abilities at the age of ten.Zanpakuto: Kuro no Inferuno Fenikkusu meaning Black Inferno PhoenixZanpakuto Element: Black FlamesZanpakuto Spirit: she has purple hair with red butterfly hair clip, black yutakawith blue phoenix feathers, orange sandals with socks and she has black phoenix feathers on her back.Zanpakuto Personality: She very smart, kind and sometimes gets very angry with Haku doesn't listen to her.Sealed: it's black zanpakuto , with grey ribbon, has black flames and a phoenix with and butterfly wing on the sheath.Shikai : Kurohomura dansu meaning Black flame dance. Has a ability to summon a giant phoneix with black butterfly wings that attacks enemies. Special AbilitiesBankai: Kuro jigoku no hi meaning Black Hellfire. Has a ability to use cause any enemy to fall asleep, paralyzes them with dark purple electricity and burns them with black fire.Seiyu: Toshiko SawadaVoice actress: Jodi Benson Strengths: Weaknesses: IronRestrictions: His eyes turns red when he is in rageAlternate Form(s): Dark Phoenix rage: Has a ability to beserkAngel:Phoenix:Fighting‭ ‬Style:‭ ‬‬‬‬ ‬Weapon‭(‬s‭)‬:‭ KatanaKnowledge: 10/10Conceptualization Power: 10/10Motivation: 10/10Will to Act: 10/10‭‬‬Power Control: 10/10Agility:‭ 10‬/10‬‬Swordsmanship:‭ 10 ‬/10‬‬Hand-to-Hand‭ ‬Combat: 10‭ ‬/10‬‬‬‬Long‭ ‬Range‭ ‬Accuracy:‭ 10‬/10‬‬‬‬‬‬Offense: 10/10Defense: 10/10Kido: 10/10Social Skills: 10/10The‭ ‬Character‭’‬s‭ Familial/Biographical‭ Information‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬Birthplace: KonohaFamily:Sosuke Aizen FatherNico Jade MotherChihiro Aizen SisterKuai Liang Grand fatherFukai GrandmotherHanzo Hasashi Grand uncleKaguya Grand AuntTakeda UncleDagger AuntSora Uchiha CousinFamilial Background: Being born in the village of Konoha Haku and his twin sister Chihiro living on both villages of Majikku and Konoha. Haku gets called a monster due to that Aizen is his father. Which he hates it completely.Character Background: At the age of twelve and still being in school with his sister.Seiyuu: Yūki Kaji Voice Actor: Kyle McCarleyTrivia: The name Haku not to be mistaken by Naruto, and real name Kohakku was used in the Studio Ghibli movie of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited away.
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Naruto Writing Commission 2k WordsKaguya Otsutsuki appears in the sky, her hair extending into a moon-like circumference around her body, the reaching bark of the God Tree, which is wrapped around Naruto and Sasuke’s struggling bodies as she holds them before her. She wears long white robes, and two horns extend from her head. She is suspended midair within a phantom dream as Naruto’s friends, Sakura and Kakashi watch from below in horror. An unconscious Obito is at their feet. The land and sky around them all are dark and murky and a blood-red moon hangs in the sky. Naruto’s and Sasuke exchange quick glances before they burst out of their containments and fall to the ground with a crash. Unfazed, Kaguya floats down to the ground, her ghostly eyes are colorless below the red chakra sticking out of her forehead’s third eye. Kakashi and Sakura crouch nearby as Kaguya floats past, her robes hovering just above the rocky ground. Kakashi holds up an arm in front of Sakura. “Don’t make any careless moves, right now,” he whispers. Kaguya floats over to where Naruto and Sasuke have landed. She whispers to herself as wrinkles begin to writhe over her cheeks, creating a crevasse of lines upon her skin. “They are Indra and Ashura… then it was Hagroomu who gave them the Jutsu…” Kakashi stands up in a rush. “What are your intensions?!” he demands. Kaguya stares down at Naruto whose body is engulfed in a burning orange energy. “This place is my precious nursery.” Suddenly, the dream transforms, and the ground disappears into a lake of lava. Sasuke and Naruto are suspended in midair, their hair and clothes bending to the will of gravity as their bodies suddenly plunge downwards. Kakashi and Sakura stand on what is now a cliff, and the ground is quickly crumbling away from them as well, dissolving into the burning lava. Naruto yelps, falling belly first. Sasuke points two fingers upwards—“Summoning JUTSU!” and disappears in a cloud of smoke. A large hawk appears below Sasuke, who lands neatly on its back, and before it is too late, Sasuke makes the bird dive, racing to catch Naruto who lands safely on the bird’s back with a thump. Sakura screams as she falls off the cliff, but Kakashi jumps and catches her, grabbing the edge just in time. Everyone gathers their thoughts as the red lava boils below—an unnatural energy, not like fire in the real world. It is an alternate dimension, around only them. Sasuke reaches out his hand to Naruto to expose the black crescent moon on his skin. “Naruto—” Sasuke says, “Only your six paths power of light and my six powers path of shadow can seal away that being in front of us.” The being in question stands on a floating rock above the boiling lava with her white hair extended into the air around her. Naruto frowns, looking at the strange world around them. “Yeah, I get it.” Suddenly, Sasuke’s bird begins to loose altitude and both Sakura and Kakashi loose their grip and fall. Naruto’s light burns even brighter and he hovers, extending multiple hands toward his friends to catch them all, much to their amazement as five black balls of energy appear behind his back and he splits into two via his Shadow Clone Jutsu power. The clone holds onto everyone and flies over to the edge of the crumbling land, a safe distance away from Kaguya. “Take care of Sakura, and Kakashi-sensei!” Naruto urges. He passes them to safety and turns to Kaguya as she races over to fight them and to take all chakra as her own. The air is rented into large explosions as they begin to Sasuke dissolves his bird and leaps into the air to join the fight as well. They dodge, parry, and shoot energies at Kaguya who responds to each in time. The ground and air of this strange dimension shudders as the three clash forces over and over again. As another explosion lights up into the air and throws the fighters back, Kaguya suddenly surges forward, getting closer and closer to Naruto and Sasuke as the fight continues. They keep up on the defensive as she approaches but suddenly Kaguya gets uncomfortably close, aiming to take them down. She reaches forward in a lunge clasps her hands on both Naruto and Sasuke’s shoulders. Naruto shudders at the touch and tries to pull away but Kaguya’s grip is like steel. He cannot budge it. Sasuke tries to escape as well but the same concern dawns on his face that they might not be able to escape. “Come to your mother…” Kaguya murmurs as her dark power begins to seep over the two and begins to drain them. She wishes to retrieve the chakra passed down into their bodies from her sons of long ago. Tears stream down her cheeks as she reaches into them, slowly taking over their bodies and turning them into dark beings. Naruto struggles, half of his body black, dripping with the energy draining. He face lengthens into a gasp as he wriggles and gasps in pain. His right eye turns red within the inky blackness that becomes half his face and the darkness drips over his lips, looking like thread stretched across the skin…A deep voice begins to tell Naruto and Sasuke of Kaguya and its dark history and why it needs Naruto and Sasuke’s chakra. It’s slithery voice refers to Kaguya as “mother” and explains how she will and can absorb all chakra, no matter if they will let her or not. Naruto grits his teeth and tenses his body. Suddenly, Naruto lurches to the side and shatters Kaguya’s grip on his body. Breaking free, Naruto quickly launches away and springs into the air, leaving Sasuke in Kaguya’s clutches. Sasuke breaks free as well leaving Kaguya’s two arms to wither away and trail back to her body, dripping black goo. “You won’t take us that easily!” Naruto yells. He is prepared to give this fight everything he’s got. He can’t let Kaguya win. She already moves like a god, her powers are strong, nearly too much for him but he has to stop her no matter what. Luckily, he has one more trick up his sleeve. Naruto flies toward Kaguya with his hands before him. Naruto extends two fingers from each hand and curls his remaining fingers and thumbs toward his palm. He crosses his fingers before his body and yells his incantation— “TAKE THIS! SEXY JUTSU!” Suddenly, the air all around Kaguya bursts into pink and purple smoke. Sparkles and bright lights fill the air as several figures appear around her. A whole group of attractive young men appear around her, all naked except for one with teal hair and wearing a pair glasses. They all strike a variety of poses and approach her in a cluster, all reaching over each other and wrapping their arms around each other’s bodies. One man with pink hair touches his chin in a kawaii pose. Another with spiky short blonde hair reaches out toward Kaguya lovingly and one with bright blue eyes catches her attention. The light is blinding and engulfs Kaguya completely. Her eyes go wide with amazement, shining in the sudden light and beauty before her. Kaguya’s expression goes blank, her pink lips part as all the men speak to her as a group, their voices melding into each other in one smooth velvety sound—the words fall unknown onto her deaf ears, as she is taken by the entire view. Down below, Sakura’s eyes nearly pop out of her head. She opens her mouth to yell at Naruto for using such a ridiculous move in a serious situation but up above, Kaguya shakes her head and opens her arms as the pink cloud begins to dissolve and a shadow rushes through it quickly. Naruto bursts through the cloud with his fist pulled back, prepared to punch Kaguya and knock her out of the air when Kaguya—who had been ready for this—backs up swiftly. Her hair springs forward and wraps around Naruto, closing like a trap, and ties around him quickly. Naruto’s arm is pulled down and tied tight to his chest and the air rushes out of his lungs at the sudden pressure. Down below, Sakura and the others cry out but there is nothing they can do as Kaguya pulls Naruto straight to her for an embrace. Her hair, arms, and all her body wraps around him and before he can even scream or fight back, he is engulfed in her power as she begins to absorb his chakra—removing all his powers and energy. Even what makes him Naruto from his personality, hopes, goals, and desires all leak away into the void that is now his being. Naruto’s eyes go dull as if the color has bled out and his face pales. His mouth hangs open and his head falls backward as the light of his power goes out and his six paths power of light extinguishes. “Naruto!” Sakura screams. His name barely leaves her lips when Naruto’s Shadow Clone Jutsu flickers and disappears. The large hand that had been safely holding her body aloft as well as Obito and Kakashi disappears too and they all three plummet toward the lava. Sasuke lunges to save them but a black arm snakes out of Kaguya’s body and lashes around his body too. The entire alternate dimension around them flickers and the sky is rendered white as it dissolves into a barren land. Sakura, Kakashi, and Obito fall onto solid earth instead of the lava and are quick to spring up to help Naruto and Sasuke. Kaguya floats high above the ground as a deep voice of laughter begins to fill the air from within her being. Naruto’s body is limp and completely dark as she absorbs the last of his chakra. Sasuke begins to fade the same way, hanging loosely in her arm, his skin ghostly white and his eyes unresponsive as the black ink of Kaguya’s power seeps over him. “We have to save them!” Sakura cries. She runs at full speed toward the monster that has absorbed her friends but Kakashi grabs her arm and pulls her back in an effort to stop her. “Stop! We need to think about this. We can’t just—” “What do you mean we can’t help?!” Sakura yells back. She turns on her friend and raises her hands in defense, ready to argue. “We have to save them! We can’t let this happen—” “Once she absorbs their bodies, she has all the chakra she needs to restore the God Tree and take over the world. She will be able to wield the Infinite Tsukuyomi—we cannot stop her.” Sakura’s eyes fill with tears. She shakes her head and tries to pull away from Kakashi. “But we can’t not help them—” “We have to think of a better way. Be careful—” “There is nothing else to do but help now!” Sakura argues. She goes to turn back toward Kaguya when a large root lifts up out of the earth, white like Kaguya’s hair, and slams into her body. The roots twist around her legs, bind her arms, and wrap around her neck. “Sakura!” Kakashi yells. He tries to pull her hand, as if there is anything he can do, but the roots just extend to his body and the blackness spread to him, absorbing his energy and sucking him dry. Kaguya continues to float above the ground with a somber smile upon her lips. Naruto is nothing more than an empty husk in her hands as her influence spreads over the earth beneath her. The unconscious Obito is covered in a mini-tsunami of roots, and Naruto’s other friends have succumb to their power. A great bright light opens up in the sky above her with ten spinning tomoe emerging from the center. Kaguya shakes the collected unconscious bodies and roots from her form and floats unburdened into the sky as her smile widens into a perverse look of hellish excitement. “The Infinite Tsukuyomi—this world will be mine.”...

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