Wanderlust

Pirate AU Sora from Kingdom Hearts. Navigated by Chess.

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CHECKMATE. like this for a small starter!

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CHECKMATE. like this for a small starter!

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CHECKMATE. like this for a small starter!

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hamadaxfighter‌:

Hiro looked back over to Sora, helmet tipping to the left as the other continued. He couldn’t imagine what it was like to be a REAL pirate. He often read stories, or saw movies, and had played pirates when he was younger - none of that seemed to compare to the REAL DEAL. And, with Sora present in his world and offering more insight, he was beginning to envy the life of a pirate. But, their paths were different. Sora was a pirate and Hiro was, well, a SUPER HERO.

“Well, yeah. Why not? You gotta learn at some point, right?”

Helping went BEYOND that of the super kind. If Sora wanted to learn, then he was willing to teach. It wasn’t that HARD to reach out and create a web of learning. He reclined in his chair, leaning back as armor creaked with the movement.

“Yeah, well, I’m gonna be HONEST with you, bud. That doesn’t SURPRISE me.” He chuffed and offered the other a lop-sided smile. “Pirates aren’t really known for their reading and writing skills. That just means you’re a REAL pirate !” He nodded and rocked back on his chair lazily.

“We’ll start with basics and then go from there. How long are you planning on staying here? Oh, wait, can’t I just COME ALONG with you? C’mon, I’m smart - I could TOTALLY pass for a pirate !” 

Sora has to try not to beam at the compliment Hiro had given him. So few recognized him as a real pirate - without him having to ‘prove’ himself, or brushing it off as a kid playing dress up. It was another reason why he liked hanging around Hiro, he took him seriously. 

“Nice try.” Sora snickered. “It takes more than bein’ smart t’ be a pirate, otherwise I wouldn’t need ye t’ teach me.” Not to mention Donald and Goofy would throw a fit. Well, mostly Donald, ranting about world order or something. Order was overrated anyways! It wasn’t like there weren’t already people who knew about other worlds, that weren’t keyblade wielders, so what was one more? He didn’t get it, and maybe he would break a rule that’s already been broken - but not right now. 

“Tell ye what, teach me and I’ll tell ye more ‘bout bein’ a pirate. Sound good?” He takes off his hat and places it on the corner of Hiro’s desk. 

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@ctherprcmise

“Oi, Roxas.” Sora greeted with a grin that could only mean one thing: trouble. “Did ye ever get t’ go t’ the beach?” He asked, slinging his arm around the blond, “I just clo–I mean, found some munny, we should go! I’ll take ye out t’ sea f’r abit, what do ya say?” 

He’s totally not juggling stolen wallets in his free hand. Nope. 

Roxas returned a look that clearly showed he knew Sora was up to something. A huff left him as the other kid’s arm swung around him, making him stumble a little. “I went once,” he answered in a sort of annoyed tone that couldn’t last long with Sora around. “Sure, I can go again.” It’s not like that munny could be returned by now anyway. 

“Great!” Part of him is glad that Roxas knew better than to comment on the stolen munny. He always got tired of the nagging from Donald and Goofy, it was like they didn’t know what it really meant to be a pirate! He pulled his arm back and put the wallets away in the pockets of his coat. 

“Let’s go!” Sora grinned, starting to walk towards the train station. “You’ll have t’ help me figure out which train goes t’ the beach. Oh, unless ye want t’ go to another world. There’s one I think ye’d really like! Open Sea, open sky, it’s great!” 

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@hamadaxfighter asked:  "It's called an omamori- a good luck charm." He held out the small pouch, Kanji that read kōtsū-anzen - wishing good luck on adventure. Inside was a small bottle of San Fransokyo's shoreline sand, a small set of tags signed by himself and the team and finally, folded up small enough to fit was a reading chart Hiro had designed for Sora & Sora alone to understand. "If you ever get lost, you can use that chart to help you." He smiled. "Happy Birthday, Sora!"

A good luck charm....

‘It’s my lucky charm, be sure to bring it back to me!’

Kairi’s words can’t help but ring in his ears as he looks it over, and as Hiro explains what everything stands for and what’s inside. But this isn’t a charm he has to return, it’s his. Hiro got it, made it, for him. There’s a comment on the end of his tongue, saying how he didn’t need luck - but he swallows it. No need to let his pride get in the way of this. Hiro went out of his way to give a present to a pirate, so better not water down the moment.

“I love it.” He said, tossing the small pouch up and catching it in his hand a moment later, putting it safely inside one of the coat’s secret pockets - so it was more secure. There was no way he was going to lose this. 

“Ye didn’t have t’ get me anythin’, but thanks!”

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“Yes my birthday is today, no it ain’t a joke.”

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CHECKMATE.s o uh i forgot i made my sora’s birthday tomorrow. 

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CHECKMATE.

me: oh cool its sora’s birthday

me: ...

me: WAIT I RP SORA.

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starters  /  prompts taken from various characters starring in the game   fire emblem : three houses .  feel free to change pronouns  /  tenses as necessary .

“  feel free to say hi whenever you like  ”

“  don’t hold back for my sake  ”

“  you think I’m so clumsy that I need someone to watch over me ?  ”

“  you act like you’re full of regret  ,  but I know you don’t really mean it  ”

“  you actually look more handsome to me with honesty on your face  ”

“  don’t be ashamed of crying  ”

“  could you keep quiet for a bit ?  ”

“  you’re actually kind of amazing  ”

“  do you mean to imply you have no intention of acting a bit more respectably ?  ”

“  stop acting so nonchalant about getting hurt or killed  ”

“  naive and uptight is no way to live your life  ”

“  you’d better watch that temper  ”

“  i am absolutely disinterested in spending any time with you  ”

“  your lack of self-awareness is deeply troubling  ”

“  I’ll just be straightforward about taking advantage of you  ”

“  when will you tire of challenging me in pointless competitions ?  ”

“  you expect me to believe that ?  ”

“  i’ve had enough of your foolish antics  ”

“  i wish you would not sneak up on me like that  ”

“  before you reprimand me  ,  take a moment to consider your own failings  ”

“  it is like hearing a snake sing an aria  ”

“  am I hearing a deathbed confession ?  ”

“  i never have any idea what you’re talking about  ”

“  don’t walk away when i’m talking to you  ”

“  you’ll be the death of me for sure  ”

“  i do not intend to die  ”

“  i can’t believe you put yourself at risk for my benefit  ”

“  i don’t think i’ve ever seen you smile  ”

“  i do not desire your gratitude  ”

“  you’re surprisingly strong for how slender you appear  ”

“  perhaps i was flustered needlessly  ”

“  i had forgotten how charmingly ethereal you can be  ”

“  you’re going a little overboard  ”

“  you have shaken me to my very core  ”

“  so this is what death is like  ”

“  if you get sick of me  ,  i’m sorry ahead of time  ”

“  i’m embarrassed just thinking about it  ”

“  you’re like a little brother to me  ”

“  spending the rest of my life with you doesn’t sound so bad  ”

“  if our roles were reversed  ,  I don’t think I’d be able to forgive you  ”

“  you actually hate me  ,  right ?  ”

“  you haven’t stabbed me yet  ”

“  i want to be more like you  ”

“  i actually envy the size of your heart  ”

“  i don’t think you can solve all your problems by throwing a few punches  ”

“  there aren’t a lot of people like you in the world  ”

“  sorry I’ve been so oblivious to your needs  ”

“  sometimes you just can’t afford to wait around for someone else to notice ”

“  yesterday’s enemy is today’s ally  ”

“  you have to abandon old feuds  ”

“  learn to protect yourself before trying to protect me  ”

“  i always trust that you’ve got my back  ”

“  if only people could be more like flowers  ”

“  if you promise not to resort to violence  ,  I’ll do whatever you want  ”

“  i can’t stand the sight of me either  ”

“  i would be even more impressed if you hadn’t been screaming the whole time  ”

“  i did what was necessary to get you to comply  ”

“  you have so much power in you  ,  just waiting to be unleashed  ”

“  i’m hopelessly terrified of you  ”

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i’m stronger than this. i have to be stronger than this. there is no room for weakness, not here, not anywhere.

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corvulpes‌:

     Dove, ma’am; what did it matter to her, when it was concern that prevailed? For his well-being, for that which had tormented him so. Knelt at his side, lips twisted into a grimace, what comfort she could offer was given. Reassurances to guide him from his nightmares, to shake him from their invisible hold. Admittedly when Ava had first stumbled upon him, she had feared the worst; that he was under an actual attack. Now that the truth was laid bare before her eyes, though no longer on high alert - no longer seconds away from summoning forth a keyblade of her own, still was a knot of worry wound taut around her heart. “ You’re safe now. You’re awake. Your dreams can no longer chase you here. “

     Even with his insistence of I’m fine, she did not leave his side. Did not cease the fretful once over, from sweat slick skin to each ragged breath with which his chest heaved. She had to stop herself from attempting to rub his back - to extend a physical comfort of any sort, so as to not potentially make matters worse. For she did not know what lurked within his dreams, what could draw forth a reaction such as this.

     His smile, it was met with one of her own. Though troubled, laced with one unspoken question after another. “ You don’t need to pretend with me, “ she tried. The cadence of her voice soft, gentle. “ It’s okay. I know what it’s like, too. Please, focus on your breathing first. “

His dreams had a habit of coming back with a vengeance, it seemed. Here, in the realm of sleep, he could never escape the illusive being known as nightmares. Not fully, at least. But she had helped him rise of what could have been his own personal abyss, a large feat for a stranger. A stranger wearing strange clothes - yet he was no one to comment on such fashion choices, wearing the obvious pirate attire he was.

Somehow, without even thinking about it, he does as he’s told, focusing on his breathing and trying his hardest not to fall apart at the seams in front of this kind stranger. He might as well have been wearing his own mask in front of her, despite her assuring him that pretending wasn’t necessary. It always was. Otherwise people could take advantage of you, otherwise his friends would worry. His mask would always remain, but in her presence it at least didn’t feel as if it was suffocating him any longer. 

“....Thank ye.” He finally said as his shoulders relaxed, and he could breath a little easier. He shifts in the sand, turning back towards her. “But I gotta question yer motives. Had I been any more of a rook that coulda ended badly for ya.” Who just helps a stranger laying down on a beach?! He was right and he knew it, had he any worse of a person he could have tried to attack her in the moment of weakness, steal everything she had. Perhaps that’s what a proper pirate would have done - which only returns some of the dread from his nightmare returning. Still, he pushes that aside for now.

“What’s a dove like ye doin’ walkin’ down th’ beach so close t’ the darkman’s an’ways?” He asked as he realized the sky was starting to change color above them. It was almost twilight, by the looks of it. Had he been napping here for that long?

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@hamadaxfighter asked:  “ you know i always have your back . ”

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓 / 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓 | (Selectively) Accepting! 

“Hiro...” Somehow it hit a little harder while they weren’t in combat. 

Sure, there had been a battle earlier that day, and Big Hero 6 was amazing - per usual. But he’s on equal grounds with them. They watch eachother’s backs, it’s natural in that kind of situation.

But here it’s different. In such a social setting where Sora is a fish out of water. Hiro doesn’t seem much better with these sorts of things, but he’s definitely more skilled than Sora had ever hoped to be. Sora had made a rather abrupt exit, harsh jargon and shoves aside as he made his way out of the group and towards the only thing that was familiar - the Sea. 

He’s back up onto of the bridge where they had shared ice cream together once, where he had connected with Roxas for a split moment, but this time he’s alone as he looks over the water. Alone, until Hiro shows up. He’s sure baymax is there as well, but the robot is giving the two boys space because Sora didn’t directly see him - nor did he really care if the robot was there or not. 

“Heh.” Was Sora’s poor attempt at a laugh, “Aye, I know.” He knew now, at least. He wishes he could say, or do, anything to lighten the situation. But he can’t, and Hiro seems to understand that at least. All he does is offer Sora ice cream, and the brunette takes it with a weak smile. 

Now this was a social situation he didn’t mind. Just him and Hiro, sitting away from the world - away from the crowds, the craziness, the weights on their shoulders. All of it forgotten as he allows himself to simply be.  As he allows the armor to fall and truly sits next to Hiro as equals. Because Hiro really did have his back, in more ways than one. 

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Overtime low activity / hiatus notice

I’ve mentioned it a few times on this blog and on others but I decided I need to put up an official notice.

The project I’m on is really ramping up and we seem to be getting overtime practically every weekday / weekend. Which is great for me considering all the financial issues i’ve been going through lately - so I’m taking any opportunity at overtime I can take. But it does make me tired or just unmotivated to rp after I get home so I figured this is a good time to take a bit of a break.

As some of my followers know this year has been…particularly rough for me - especially the last month or so. So I probably just need to step away and let myself focus on my work and some other hobbies for a bit. Not that tumblr is the cause of my stress, but I am a bit of a workaholic and while i don’t consider rp a job, I do try to please everyone and always be active / posting ic things a lot so I think I just need to step away and remind myself that I don’t have to do that.

At the very least i’m using this time to take things slow. I’ll likely be lurking if I am bored at work or at home, but I’m not going to force myself to be active and reply to stuff. I’ll reply to what I want, when I want, and while that might annoy some people it just be like that sometimes. 

The last two months have not been kind to me, and I haven’t really allowed myself to rest except for like, once. I really need to focus on myself and my mental and physical state because repeat after me everyone: self care is not selfish. Take care of yourselves. 

I’ll probably be wayyyy more active on discord and I kind of want to get into rping there on a semi normal basis. So mutuals are free to ask for my discord! I’ll check in a few times to give it out if people want it but I don’t do drops so you have to ask. 

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CHECKMATE. been kind of sick at the start of this week and i might have even more overtime later this week so...we’ll see how active i am lmao

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@feraliix asked:  “   why  do  you  always  think  you  have  to  do  everything  on  your  own ?   ” (( FROM KEY ))

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓 / 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓 | Accepting!

It’s strange enough that the keyblade suddenly had a more human-like form, but now they were scolding him? Just what he needed...

He sighs heavily, looking away and rubbing at the back of his neck. He knew he couldn’t lie to King, after all they had been through together. Still, it doesn’t do much for his pride to admit anything. “I ain’t r’lly on me own, am I? Yer with me after all!” He tried to play off with a childish grin, but it doesn’t last. 

He hangs his head, dropping his hand and letting it hang by his side. “King, what do ye think happens when a lookout ain’t doin’ their job?” It’s a simple enough question, but Sora rambles on before King can give an answer. “The crew don’t got time t’ prepare - whether it be for an attack or making ready t’ weigh anchor. If the lookout messes up, there’s ‘lot o/ stuff that can happen. Bad stuff.”

“It’s always been me job t’ watch, t’ warn, t’ protect. So just...let me keep doin’ that. Please.” He reaches out and puts a hand on King’s shoulder. “I ain’t good for anythin’ else.” Is mumbled under his breath. 

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hamadaxfighter‌:

“… Yeah, I kinda figured I lost you. That’s okay. Nobody really understands most of what I talk about anyway.” Hiro was used to that glazing-eye, head canting, puzzled look. He had really just been trying to show Sora some ideas for his SHIP, but he wasn’t too sure if any of it was making sense - now he knew that it wasn’t.

And yet, despite this, he offered Sora a crooked smile and shrugged his shoulders. “Don’t sweat it, Sora. I went from grade school all the way through high school, and most of it was a waste of my TIME. I didn’t learn that much. I bet a life as a pirate is WAY more fun !”

He was smarter than all of his teachers anyway - he’d have rather been doing something cool like that. “If you want, I can TEACH you some of this stuff. I mean, what are friends for, RIGHT ?”

Sora gives a slight grin at Hiro mentioning the pirate life. “Aye, it is fun.” Though he wouldn’t go into more detail than that. Fun is one word for one aspect of it, it was much more complicated than that - though not as complicated as whatever Hiro had been trying to show him probably. 

“R’lly? Ye’d be willin’?” Sora tilts his head again, genuinely surprised that Hiro would offer to teach him. Perhaps he shouldn’t be, many had offered in the past. Riku, Kairi, Donald and Goofy - they had all said they would help him at some point or another. It’s just been....so crazy since he left the islands, that it’s hard to find the time to sit down and actually learn. 

Not to mention, he was stubborn. He wasn’t so out of touch with himself not to know that much. He’s not sure how long he’d last before he’d start to get frustrated. Still, Hiro was so sincere in his suggestion, Sora pulled a chair closer with his foot and sat in it backwards, crossing his arms over the top of the chair.

“A’right, but ye gotta know somethin’ ‘fore we start.” Sora said, taking a moment to swallow his pride. “I can’t really...read, ‘r write. So yer gonna have ta start slow.”