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[jcckwrites]

Oblivion Bound ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 14: The Summons

When the Amulet of Nero is stolen from within Raines Corp. the time comes to call a special Summons of the Council. And that's just what Gaius wanted.

A Choices: Bloodbound/Nightbound Canon-Divergent Retelling word count: 5,735 rating: M (series) pairing(s): Kamilah x Nadya (MC), Lily x Female OC, OC x OC warnings: blood, violence, language, death, hallucinations

       “Under Gaius’ orders, they have been hunting down the Amulet of Nero. The Trinity’s third was tasked with keeping it hidden until Gaius had need of it, but when the man died the Amulet’s location was lost with him. I was able to track the Amulet down to a supernatural auction in New Orleans and securely bring it back.”

       It would be a valiant summary to a heroic story… if he didn’t leave it with an awkward silence. And by now the rest of the Council — well they’ve already gotten so much bad news already in such a short amount of time. Nadya doesn’t blame them for waiting for the other pin to drop.

        “But?” presses Lester. Even Priya — though maybe more so now because she doesn’t have anything to distract herself with — seems rapt with attention.

       “But despite his best efforts, my little soldier always seems to fall just short of the mark.”

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[jcckwrites]

Alright, I’ve decided to go ahead and move forward with switching over to a new blog -- hopefully one where my tag lists work. It’s definitely gonna be a work in progress for a bit but I miss sharing shit here and getting to know other people’s WIPs so.

[jcckwrites]

Oblivion Bound ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 13: The Party

It's been one whole year since Lily was Turned and she refuses to let it be a bummer. Time to party!

A Choices: Bloodbound/Nightbound Canon-Divergent Retelling word count: 4,945 rating: M (series) pairing(s): Kamilah x Nadya (MC), Lily x Female OC, OC x OC warnings: language, alcohol, blood (brief)

       “I can’t believe you guys don’t do this for everyone.” This; a celebration for a successful year as a newbie-vampire. “Imagine what kind of party I could throw for you.”

       Why is he looking at her like that? What does a 200 year old vampire have to be afraid of? Her party-planning skills are excellent, thank you very much. Or had he already forgotten the Fourth of July?

       “Well, remember Nadya that for many people — especially around here — their Turning wasn’t something to look back on fondly.”

       “Lily’s wasn’t.”

       He’ll give her that. “Touché.” But his point still stands. “I can’t speak for some of the younger ones, but I definitely don’t remember the date on which I was Turned.”

       “Because colonial America used different calendars?”

       “Because we were in the middle of a war.” Which is a fair point, so Nadya concedes.

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[jcckwrites]

when you’re 22 chapters in and suddenly you wonder in dread “is this the best way I could be doing this?” and start overhauling everything that might result in scrapping 7-8 of those chapters...

[jcckwrites]

Oblivion Bound ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 12: The Return

The gang returns to New York with a well-earned victory under their belts. But that means Nadya has to face Kamilah, and she isn't quite sure she knows how to feel just yet.

A Choices: Bloodbound/Nightbound Canon-Divergent Retelling word count: 5,204 rating: M (series) pairing(s): Kamilah x Nadya (MC), Lily x Female OC, OC x OC warnings: language, mentions of dissociation

       Everyone still backs up a few paces for good measure. They’ve all seen him in action — and the man needs a wide berth.

       Nadya closes her eyes and braces herself but she still isn’t prepared for the hollow screeching clang every time the sharpened steel collides with the surface of the Amulet. One—two—three.

       He stops after three. Judging by the enraged determination in his eye though he’d keep going given the opportunity.

       Lily throws her hands up before crossing out ‘ASSAULT BY KATANA’ on the transparent eraser board. “I’m calling it. This thing is a horcrux.”

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[jcckwrites]

OBLIVION BOUND ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 11: The Auction

The Amulet is one bid away, but they aren't the only vampires willing to pay whatever cost. Valdas and Isseya have their own ideas about ensuring Gaius' victory... or is it their own? It's hard to tell.

A Choices: Bloodbound/Nightbound Canon-Divergent Retelling word count: 5,749 rating: M (series) pairing(s): Kamilah x Nadya (MC), Lily x Female OC, OC x OC warnings: language, violence, blood, alcohol, choking, dissociation

       “Next up we have here a modest luxury to be certain, very pretty very heavy but don’t let that leave you wanting — lot seven, the famed Amulet of Nero.”

       Nadya grasps Adrian’s hand on instinct.

       While the auctioneer starts talking up the history of the Amulet, the same goblin as before comes around with a heavy wooden case, the lid propped open and the Amulet resting inside. Large and gold with a pendant piece probably half the size of Nadya’s fist; she has no trouble recognizing it at first glance.

       It’s hers. Well — Gaius’, but also hers in a way. It calls to her in the same way the sword did and then some. The dark red center stone catches the light and reflects it across all their faces but she feels it like a siren song. Like she wants the light all to herself.

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[jcckwrites]

Oblivion Bound ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 10: The Elite

Nadya finds a kindred soul in Taylor Hunter, who was also living a perfectly normal life before being shoved into the chaos of the supernatural. Later, the good news is the Amulet is still in the city. The bad news is they'll have to bid for it... and bidding wars here can be deadly.

A Choices: Bloodbound/Nightbound Canon-Divergent Retelling word count: 5,834 rating: M (series) pairing(s): Kamilah x Nadya (MC), Lily x Female OC, OC x OC warnings: language, alcohol

       “You’re the person Isadora called, then?”

       “Taylor Hunter,” he finally introduces; they shake hands light and brief, “but if you didn’t know my name… how’d you know I was who you were lookin’ for, Miss Nadya?”

       Nadya pushes up her glasses with a shrug. “Just Nadya, and… Your eyes. They don’t look human.” They’re too bright, especially taking into account he’s got the sun at his back, and shine far too many colors. Though if Nadya’s being honest she probably wouldn’t have noticed if she hadn’t met Garrus and Ivy beforehand.

       Quickly Taylor ducks his head and Nadya wonders if she’s hit a nerve or something. He certainly looks red in the face. “Shit — really? My bad… They should go back to normal in an hour or so.”

       Because she totally knows what that means? “Uh… okay?”

       He jerks his chin back towards the heart of the city. “C’mon, we’re meeting a friend of mine to grab everyone coffee. It’ll be a fun story to pass the time.”

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[jcckwrites]

Of course! Are you prepared for the praise that will come your way? I swear you don’t get enough love! -google anon

Hush you! I get all the love I need. I genuinely can’t express how much your messages brighten my day.

xoxo enjoy~

“There comes a point when innocence becomes nothing more than ignorance, Nadya. Pretending there’s nothing linking everything that you’ve endured, everything I’ve discovered, and all the chaos in between seems almost… irresponsible.”

No matter how much she wishes she wouldn’t, Nadya can’t help that her thoughts drift back to that evening with Valdas. An evening of trickery and lies, says the active (and petty) part of her brain. Whatever the pettiness leaves behind, though, can’t help itself in trying to find meaning to the Trinity vampire’s actions even now.

“You’re saying you think it’s all some sort of destiny.” And she isn’t asking.

“Destiny, kismet,” he shakes back the hair from his eyes; revealing even in the growing shadows where they crinkle at the edges, “some might be inclined to call it the ironic humor of an idle Fate. I’ve not met them myself, but from everything Taylor told us they’re not really the humorous sort.

“In the end it’s all the same. The events unfolding around us now are happening in a way they were meant to — or have been orchestrated to — or… you get what I mean.”

She does, and a little more than he already believes. But that doesn’t mean that from the moment Valdas had looked her in the eye and told Nadya she had no control over her own destiny she wasn’t fighting tooth and nail to prove him wrong.

Though… look where that’s gotten you so far.

― Chapter 22: The Ballroom

[jcckwrites]

Gosh I’m so excited! You and your cliff hangers. If I didn’t know any better I would believe you enjoyed torturing us with them! -google anon

I try not to put them at the end of every chapter, but sometimes I end up getting away from myself. Would you like a little bit from the chapter I just finished?~

[jcckwrites]

Gosh this just gets better and better. I can’t imagine the roller coaster I will experience in the next chapter. It’s fascinating to see the difference in vampire society in NYC and NOLA. And seeing Nadya exposed to her abilities (albeit unwillingly) has me hyped. You never cease to amaze me with your writing Jack. At risk of repetition, I say your updates are the highlight of my week! -google anon

You always know how to make me smile, don’t you darling? I’m so glad you enjoyed it and I really enjoyed writing it! This definitely isn’t the first time Nadya’s new abilities will overtake her -- I made it a point to emphasize the damage Jameson and Gaius did to her by bringing her “into her powers before her time” in Chapter 4 specifically for reasons such as these! 

Enjoy the next chapter... a very familiar face is making an appearance!

[jcckwrites]

Oblivion Bound ↳ Bound by Destiny II, Nadya’s Story

Chapter 9: The Matriarch

Cadence reveals the last person to hold the Amulet of Nero was Isadora de la Rosa; unfettered mafia boss and matriarch of the New Orleans vampires. And she isn't happy about a couple of out-of-towners wandering around her territory without permission.

A Choices: Bloodbound/Nightbound Canon-Divergent Retelling word count: 6,055 rating: M (series) pairing(s): Kamilah x Nadya (MC), Lily x Female OC, OC x OC warnings: alcohol, violence, sexual paraphernalia, implied sexual undertones

       Nadya could do without the three large suited bodyguards holding three stakes to her three friends’ hearts though. If there was one thing she had to complain about, it would be that.

       “You’re really leaning into the whole mafia vibe now, I see.” Cadence quips, and there’s a little quirk of his lips as the (much shorter) man behind him struggles to keep the blond held back with the stake right over his heart. It wavers and ends up more near his stomach.

       He throws a look down behind him. “Looking well, Tony. Be a peach and push up my glasses for me?”

       ‘Tony’ hesitates — then slowly pushes them up from where they were perched dangerously on the tip of Cadence’s nose.

       “Thank you.”

       “Shut it.”

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[jcckwrites]

I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma Jack. Please know that you have people who care and feel for you. -google anon

thank you so much honey. it means a lot to me <3

[jcckwrites]

Bit of a hard day for me. It’s my birthday but yesterday morning my grandmother passed away. COVID. So... yeah.

[silverhawk]

when the song ur listening to helps you daydream the solution to a plot hole in ur ocs story

[jcckwrites]

hey, just an update due to some of the recent security issues re tumblr (copied post will be under the cut) I’m going to be hiding my blog from traditional searches and I recommend y’all do the same, especially if you post original content

if you don’t know what’s happening, I’ll be adding information on that under the cut

Hyba has hidden their blog (which I advise you do the same) so I cannot link their post so here is what it says:

Start of Hyba’s post:

Guys, there’s something I’m a bit concerned about. Recently (as in, ten minutes ago), I found out that there is this website called Tumgir that has all of my Tumblr posts and blog on it. I don’t think it’s an extension of or owned by Tumblr. Apparently there’s also another one called Tumbral that does thesame thing?

I’m not sure why my stuff is on there, since I’ve never visited these websites in my life, but I just wanted to raise this point. I’m concerned that my posts can be found there quite possibly even after I delete them. (To be honest, I don’t even want to click on the website since I don’t trust it. A lot of the info comes from this postabout this same issue, and those who reblogged with the same issue as well. I’ll be reblogging this post to share with you as well.)

@staff it would be very helpful if you could also weigh in, just to be sure if this is indeed a Tumblr thing or if these websites are acting on their own?

It’s just really strange and I wanted to get it out there for my writeblr friends and other followers in case you’ve ever shared something and don’t want it automatically re-posted to another website.

If I’ve got something wrong and this is a normal extension of Tumblr, please let me know, but I don’t think it is…

To hide your blog:

You’ll find it under the ‘Edit appearance’ option in your settings. As you can see, I’ve got them both turned on.

definitely DO NOT ENTER THESE WEBSITES. For your own safety.

They’re super suspicious and it’s better to deal with them from outside. (And besides, any reporting mechanisms that they feature on their websites seem to be unhelpful.)

Yep, also, a recent reblog reminded me: this is not only an issue for writeblrs (my main just so happens to be a writeblr and my community is all writers, so I tend to default to that). This affects ALL tumblrs and it would be better to be safe and keep things secure so please do take the necessary steps.

Also, I understand that this can be anxiety inducing and scary for many, but please just take a breath and focus on what you can do for now. It’s not your fault that this has happened, but for now it’s a good thing to prevent it from happening any further.

Please don’t enter the sites or click on anything in them, just change your privacy settings and, if you feel up for it (because I know this can also be nervewracking) report the sites through Chrome/Firefox’s reporting portals.

[jcckwrites]

I’m so fucking excited for this crossover you don’t even know! Like sure the Amulet is important on its own but these characters coming together to get it is even better! Now we just need Kamilah and Nadya to make up and everything will go back to being as perfect as it can be with a psychopathic Vampire king on the loose-google anon

. . . 🤭🤭🤫

[jcckwrites]

Oh my god Jack!!! This chapter was so well written!!! I found myself understanding why Nadya hid her dreams from Kamilah, then I found myself sympathizing Kamilah and then sympathizing Nadya and that just attests to your amazing writing. For the love of god post the next chapter today!!!!! -google anon

Many kisses, enjoy some Shift Squad shenanigans~