Mermaid Queen

artist, writer, and an anime lover

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Kageyama sat on the bed, looking over at the sleeping Hinata. His orange hair was spread across the pillow, drool dripping from his mouth. He had one arm wrapped around Kageyama's waist. He was safe, everything about Hinata was safe. Kageyama didn't fear sleeping next to him but he couldn't sleep. His head fell against the headboard behind him, closing his eyes. He could hear some shuffling outside their room. He could even hear music playing in the room next to theirs. 

It was almost like he was back with Zankoku. The dark room with everyone alive outside. He reached out allowing his hands to wrap around Hinata's arm. He needed grounding right now. Kageyama felt like he was floating away from his body. His scars burned as if they were on fire. Slowly his chest tighten, and his mind was fogging. Yet his body was aching, it was roasting. His throat started to close up, he tried catching his breath. He wanted to scream out but he couldn't. His body was locking up on him. 

"Tobio," A voice broke through his racing thoughts.

A small whimper struggled through his lips.

"Tobio," It said again. "Tobio, lighten up."

Kageyama gasped, praying that he was begging for help.

"Tobio. Tobio, it's me," It said. "You need to lighten up your grip. I'm not going anywhere."

"Make . . . ."

"Make what?"

"Too dark."

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Kageyama has to make a choice. He needs to decide if the kanji will forever define him or if he can be more than an escort. The Mafia's leaders meet up and make a choice to start a war that can't be undone.

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Lev grunted as he slowly opened his eyes. The lights were to bright, not to mention the back of his head was throbbing. Many voices were around him, some where calling his name others were calling for their coach. He squinted his eyes wanting to focus on something or someone. His head was on someone's lap while they brushed their fingers through his hair.

"Lev," Kuroo's calm voice cut through the many voices.

He looked over at his captain, who was over him. Kuroo put his hand over his eyes, Lev let out a sigh of relief, grateful to have those blinding lights out of his view. Kuroo chuckled before telling someone to bring him water. Slowly, Kuroo lifted his hand slowly allowing Lev to get used to the brightness. Lev looked over at his captain who pulled open his eyelids. Lev laid there waiting his captain to finish doing his check up.

"No concussion, which is good. But you have a lump on the back of your head from when you fell. Do you feel any dizziness? Or do you need to throw up?" Kuroo asked, concerned.

"No," Lev blinked. "But this headache is the worst."

"Yeah, you knocked your head pretty bad. You should go to the nurse to get it checked out. I know my stuff but I'm no expert despite my fancy words."

"Okay."

"Fancy words," Yaku-san scoffed. 

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This was Lev's worse nightmare. He doesn't want Yaku-san to think that he was interested in anybody else but him. Igor was sweet but Lev only had eyes for Yaku-san.

Also this headache was killing him.

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Lev wasn't sure if she should find this awkward or be okay with it. Sure, Igor fitted in just fine with their group. He was able to get the jokes and made some in return. While his Japanese was a bit rough but they were able to understand him. He slipped into Russian often but Lev translated for them. Also, he wasn't sure if Igor sat next to him because he was taking his Babushka's offer too seriously or wanted to feel comfortable to he sat next to someone who understood Russian.

Although he couldn't complain because Igor was very warm. And Lev was the type of person who can get cold very easily so sitting next to a human heater was nice. Throughout the hour, Lev noted how much Igor's smile made him think of Yaku-san. Lev wonders what Yaku-san was doing at this very moment. He was brought out his thoughts when Shibayama elbowed his side.

"Ouch," Lev hissed.

"Igor wanted to know where the bathroom was," Shibayama smiled. "As the host, you should show him."

"Right, of course. Follow me, Igor." Lev got up.

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The first years hang out with Igor causing Lev to feel something new. Only for Yaku-san to come in and sweep him off his feet. Lev just hopes that Teshiro is right.

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[maryjoeycoco]

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Lev was pulled into a tight hug. If Lev was frozen, he wouldn't be any more right now. His babushka was a woman full of warmth both as a person and body warmth. He was jerked back to finally see his babushka's face. Lev's mother, Ekaterina, was a carbon copy of babushka. Her once silver hair was now pure white, her bright green eyes framed by smile wrinkles. She used to be tall as them but as she aged, she shrunk. Ekaterina was dressed warmly as if she was still in the harsh winters of Russia.

"Oh, it's my boy! My favorite boy! My Lapochka!" Babushka Irina started to kiss Lev's face. "How are you? It's been so long! Oh my, you're so skinny now! Now Ekaterina why aren't you feeding my only grandson? What is the state of my lovely granddaughter? Is she wasting away like my little Lapochka?"

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Lev's grandmother finally makes her big entrance. And it's exactly how Lev pictured it in his head. But when his friends come over for dinner, they are all in shock for their lives.

Lev just hopes he can survive this.

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Kageyama knew pressure. When he was younger, he used to be in gymnastics. All the eyes were on him waiting to see his next move. They were waiting to see his big finish. There were times when he stumbled but Kageyama refused to let that happen. He would spend hours working on his new routine, making sure it was good enough for first place. The pressure would sit on his shoulders, threatening to crush him. That was what he felt right now as he stood in Arkham Asylum.

The place for the criminally insane. It was where Gotham's most insane people go. This was where Kageyama dreamed of working, he wanted to help people. He wanted to cure them of their issues or help them work out through them. Due to his intelligence and dedication since college, he was getting the big bad. The Joker. Batman's greatest enemy, Gotham's feared Clown Prince, and the biggest drug dealer the world has ever known. Kageyama has studied his psyche his research paper was about him. No one truly knew who he was, what his backstory was, or even his name. Kageyama has theories, he's even entertained lots of others. Yet Kageyama wanted to be the one who cracked it, he wanted to be the one who helped the Joker.

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Everything knew they were crazy, they were the Joker and Harley Quinn. They are the crime lords of Gotham. Joker was Batman's greatest enemy and Harley Quinn was his crazy sidekick. But no one knows how it started.

This is the tale of how Gotham created their worst nightmare duo.

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Kageyama sat on his bed as Sakusa moved around his room. He was muttering things as he grabbed the small number of clothes. Sakusa turned to face him. Kageyama smiled, he missed his friend since being here. Not that he didn't love it here, he was forming relationships with Karasuno members. But his friendship with Sakusa was something else. It was a bond formed from events they only knew.

"Nekoma is a safe place," Sakusa said as he started to fold Kageyama's clothes, packing them in the bag. "They have some of the best defensive attacks I've ever seen."

"Suga says it's a check-up," Kageyama replied.

"Hmph," The masked man hummed. "Kuroo has lots of doctors . . . he'll find the perfect one for you. If you feel uncomfortable just speak to him."

Kageyama nodded.

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Things are heating up around the Underground world. When everything is coming ahead, only questions are left. The biggest question that no one is asking . . . who will live and who will die?

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[maryjoeycoco]

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All Lev wanted was love like his parents. They fell in love despite all odds. College sweethearts, a language barrier, and the fear of his mother, Ekaterina, being deported. They loved each other when Ekaterina went back to Russia to visit her village. They wrote to each other every day, sometimes they sent multiple letters in one day. His father, Akira, even made the big decision to live in Russian to be with Ekaterina. Yet someone through their strong love, they were able to live with each other in Japan. Both of them had dual citizenship in Russia just like Lev and his sister, Alisa.

Lev sees the love between them every day. Such as the small matters like when his mother makes his father his morning coffee. Or when his father kissed her cheek before leaving any room. They shared little bits about their day at dinner time. When his mother misses Russia, his father creates an all-day Russian day. Where they only speak Russian and eat the hearty foods from her hometown village. He never makes fun of her thick accent, in fact, he'll defend her in public when she is mocked. His mother would rub his father's tired shoulders, draw him a bath, and help him out in the garden. Their love wasn't loud but everyone could see how much they love each other.

This was why when Lev was young, he promised himself to find a man just like his father. A man who would love him despite his differences. A man who would listen to his worries of the day and Lev would do the same. Where they were different and yet always found things to share with each other. Lev wanted that and announced it to his family that day. They swore to him that he would find the perfect guy. Of course, his mother joked that he would have to fight her for Lev's hand. Even Alisa told him that they had to pass her test.

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Lev was an open person in general. He wasn't afraid to show everyone who he loved and how he loved. After all, it was in his genes from his mother's side.

Now if only his mother's side could but out of his love life, that would be great.

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[maryjoeycoco]

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Kageyama slammed Hinata on the ground. The orange-haired boy gasped as he rolled on his stomach. He jumped to his feet, holding his staff in front of Kageyama. Kageyama held his staff against his chest, watching Hinata for his next move. The only thing you could hear was the two boys breathing heavily. Sweat poured down Kageyama's back. His hands were threatening to slide off the wooden staff. Yet didn't take his eyes off of Hinata.

"What's wrong, Tobio?" Hinata grinned. "Afraid that you might lose again?"

"Says the guy who was just slammed on the floor?" Kageyama shot back.

"Lucky shot."

"Hm," Kageyama shrugged. "Or maybe I'm better than you and you don't want to admit it, Shou."

"That's dirty, Tobio. Hasn't anyone taught ya that lying is bad for you?"

"I could say the same thing for you."

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Things are said incorrectly causing Kageyama to think no one wants him. He runs but as always Hinata finds him. They share a heated moment bringing their relationship to a new step but a lurking eye will destroy their passionate moment.

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Before Noelle could allow her magic to flow outside her body more, she heard footsteps. She raised her head to find Asta standing across from her. He looked at her with his bright green eyes. There wasn't a trace of a smile on his lips. His hair was messy, his clothes were burned from the Mage he fought earlier and a bruise was forming on his face. Noelle locked eyes with him. For once, not caring how she looked in front of him. Asta pressed his lips together then he sat across from her.

He didn't say a word, which unnerved Noelle. He was loud and bright. Asta wasn't dull in Noelle's eyes. Yet here he was, sitting across from her in silence. Noelle pulled her knees to her chest, not liking how silent Asta was. Asta tilted his head to the side. He reached blindly to his side, pulling a flower from the ground. He then placed between the both of them. Noelle looked down at the flower. If she was remembering correctly it was a hyacinth. And it was purple. 

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This is the longest Asunoe fanfic I've ever written. I had a lot of fun. So please click the link if you want to know more!!!

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[maryjoeycoco]

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Noelle froze in her spot. She looked around with wide eyes praying that she didn't hear that voice. Anyone but that voice. Noelle found herself looking around wildly. Asta looked at her with his eyebrow raised. Noelle took in a deep breath. If Asta isn't reacting like Noelle then he didn't hear her. Maybe she imagined it. Maybe she allowing her trauma to sneak up on her.

"What's wrong, Noelle?" Asta asked, concerned.

She opened her mouth to say something but she slowly shut it. Noelle took one step backward. Asta said her name once more. Noelle tried to smile but it was wobbly. It was strong, it was showing her uneasiness. Her smile had to show that she was okay. Regardless of what she was feeling. He reached out to touch her arm but Noelle flinched back. Then she heard that cold voice again.

"Noelle," Megicula sang.

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Noelle has to face down Megicula only this time she has her friends by her side. As the battle rises, Noelle tries to make the biggest sacrifice. Asta hopes that he can tell Noelle what he's figured out before it's too late!

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Ushijima sat on the chair, staring at his escort, Tendou Satori, strapped to the bed. Tendou's arms were clawed from his recent episode. His hair was messy, his pale skin was bruised and marked and he had large bags underneath his eyes. Ushijima covered his mouth with his left hand, trying to hide his anger. It had been over months since they had Tendou's medicine and he was getting worst. Just today he tried to claw off his skin on his arms claiming something was inside. A chip he called it, a chip that the government put inside him to watch him.

It was getting worst. Ushijima knew why it was happening. Zankoku of the Inarizaki Mafia.

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Things slowly come together before the war could start. Ushijima and Oikawa make their appearance. Kageyama shares a tender moment with Hinata. And Sakusa is warned if he continues anymore then he will burn.

But everything happens for a reason.

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Kageyama found himself sitting in front of Sakusa, he was gripping onto his friend's arm. He knew that Sakusa would scrub himself clean later but it seemed like Sakusa didn't mind at the moment. A fact that Kageyama soaked up. Sakusa was staring down at Kageyama. It was as if he was checking to make sure this was real. Kageyama found himself smiling at that. Ever since Kageyama woke up, he dreamed of finding his friend. Now he has him. He wonders if Sakusa would meet Hinata if he asked him to.

"Has he been eating, Suga?" Sakusa asked Sugawara but not taking his eyes off of Kageyama. "This boy can eat a whole truck if he pleases."

"He has. Hinata had made sure of it," Sugawara replied.

"And his injuries?"

"Can only heal so fast with the extent of them. I'm purely shocked that he was able to walk around," Asahi said.

"Stubborn as always," Sakusa snorted.

"You came here to talk about Zankoku?" Daichi reminded Sakusa.

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Sakusa gives important information to the Crows. But Kageyama and Hinata grow closer. More ways than one way.

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Sugawara sat at the bar, swirling his drink with the straw. He was waiting for Sakusa to arrive. His grey hair was messy done, he wore simple clothes, jeans, and a t-shirt. Anything to make him blend in with the crowd. Sugawara brought the drink to his mouth, taking a deep gulp. That was when a chair was pulled put next to him. He glanced over to see Sakusa sitting there, he took off his gloves and mask, waving the waiter down.

"I see you're still drinking bourbon, Suga," Sakusa said.

"And I see you're still drinking scotch, Sakusa," Sugawara grinned.

"Ah," Sakusa said as the bartender poured him his drink. "Old habits die fast."

They both turned to each other, cheering their drinks together. Their eyes locked with each other as they took a sip. Sugawara put his glass down, his finger tapping along the edge. He tilted his head to the side.

"Like giving me hurt things?" Sugawara asked Sakusa.

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Hinata and Kageyama create a stronger bond. Sugawara confronts Sakusa. Sakusa and Kageyama share a small reunion.

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Hinata found himself standing in front of Tsukishima. The smirking blonde stared at him. Hinata hated talking to him because Tsukishima loved to probe and poke into situations. He often poked until Hinata exploded. Hinata couldn't stand Tsukishima but they were teammates. They had each other's back even if they were at each other's throats. And Hinata had to admit that Tsukishima was very smart.

Tsukishima sat in the chair, raising his eyebrow. Obviously confused on why Hinata was here. Yamaguchi, Tsukishima's right-hand man, looked between them. His freckled face had an expression of waiting. Hinata took a deep breath to calm himself down. He sat down and ready himself for Tsukishima's comments.

"Do my eyes deceive me or are the Great Sun sitting at our table, Yamaguchi?" Tsukishima asked.

"I want to talk to you," Hinata said, ignoring that question.

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Our characters talk to each other. And Kageyama makes a life changing choice.

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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Kageyama is shown around the hideout. Hinata and he have some more moments. Meanwhile, Kuroo and Sakusa are called to meet with the Karasuno Crows.

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Sakusa sat across from Aran and Atsumu. Atsumu cleaned his gun, humming a childhood song. Aran twirled the keys around his finger. Meanwhile, Sakusa was tempted to get up and clean once again. Sugawara hadn't called him back yet. Sakusa has no idea if Kageyama was alive or safe. Instead, he's stuck in the unknown. He wondered if he should go down to Karasuno and demand to see Kageyama. He would risk the chance of Zankoku to find out in order to make sure Kageyama was alive.

"Ya should relax Omi-Omi," Atsumu told him.

"I am relaxed," Sakusa said, tightening his fist.

Atsumu glanced over with a slight chuckle, "Oh yeah. So very relaxed. So relax that ya knuckles are white."

"Sugawara will call when he can," Aran broke his silence.

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Kageyama meets four new people. Meanwhile, Hinata makes a promise he doesn't know if he can keep. Click the link the find out what happens next!

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Hinata stared at the young bruised boy. His brown eyes were wide and his heart was pounding. The short orange-haired boy could tell under all the bruises, Kageyama was very handsome. His shaggy black hair framed his slender face. His royal blue eyes bore into Hinata’s brown eyes. His pale skin was littered with bruises and wrappings. Kageyama was underfed, Hinata wondered if he should get him any food.

“What?” Kageyama growled.

“Are you hungry?” Hinata asked him.

Kageyama blinked. For a brief moment, his angry face shifted into confusion before looking away. Hinata watched as Kageyama raised a shaky hand to his stomach. No growls left his stomach. It was as if the boy was used to being starved. Hinata racked his brain to think of tips Sugawara taught them about people who’ve been starved in the past. He knows they can’t hold a big meal so he needed to find something small. Hinata wondered if he could find anything small inside the nurse's room. Asahi should have crackers somewhere, Hinata knew that. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to eat the crackers when they were on bed rest.

“No,” Kageyama shook his head.