When you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.
Introducing the Krabby Pa- I mean my Breakbee fic!!
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
I'm gonna try and update once every week, maybe twice if I get hit with a writing boost (dont count on it), but I'm really hoping y'all enjoy!
This was beta read by my good friend @that-fanperson-meg , shout out. Love you bestie.
Summary and snippet under the cut!
Summary:
After a rescue mission goes slightly awry the autobot's scout, Bumblebee, now has to juggle making sure his best friend doesn't get offlined by his family and this weird fluttering feeling in his spark whenever he's near said best friend.
Snippet:
“No I get it.” Breakdown turned back to Bee, causing the scout to lower his arm just in time to look his friend in the optics. “I'm just mad at myself for siding with them in the first place. I only really went along since the other stunticons did.”
“Sorry, brother.” Breakdown raised a closed servo to the dome's walls, leading Bumblebee to do the same. Their fists gently tapped the barrier, watching as green waves rippled against its surface. Green energy crackled against their servos as the two held them there for a brief moment.
Breakdown raised a closed servo to the dome's walls, leading Bumblebee to do the same. Their fists gently tapped the barrier, watching as green waves rippled against its surface. After so much time separated and finally Bumblebee knew where Breakdown was. Only for the two to be separated by another obstacle. He wanted to desperately grab Breakdown, hold onto him like the lifeline he was.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Half-Life, Undertale (Video Game)
Rating: Not Rated
Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Characters: Gordon Freeman, Toriel (Undertale), Frisk (Undertale)
Additional Tags: The Ruins (Undertale), post half life AND post undertale, just a lil meeting ... cause i wanted to write something nice, maybe ill make this into a series? i just liked writing it, would LOVE to get into the half life au i made, but for now we just have this :), First Meetings, Not Canon Compliant, Sort Of, Mostly Canon Compliant
Summary:
in which cringe culture is dead and undertale is 5 years old! i just really wanted to write something self-indulgent while i had the Mind Power™ to write anything. hope u njoy
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(SIGHS) first thing ive written in months and its an undertale crossover. im so sorry but i had fun writing it </3
I am working on the next chapter do not worry folks. I've just hit a road block with motivation and also work has been kicking my ass. Yk how it is. Have a little snippet to tide you over :)
Bee sat atop a mound of hay next to the barn, listening to birds chirping and leaves rustling in the wind. The tranquility and calm was something he admired most about the planet; it made him feel more connected in all the years he spent isolated.
He's not from Earth, true, but he wonders if he would've felt in place had he been created long before the war. Despite the energon spilled and sparks snuffed, there was an odd loneliness he couldn't quite place during his time on Cybertron.
It doesn't matter now, he rationalized, I might never be able to go back.
Bee was taken from his thoughts at the sound of pedesteps, leading him to look up towards the barn's entrance. Breakdown was walking out of the dugout, rotating an arm as he stretched it idly.
Bee's optics drifted to Breakdown's, sky blue taking in the swirling ambers that made his spark race. The stunticon noticed his staring and smirked. Oh no, Bee knew that smile.
“Like what see?” Breakdown chuckled softly, lowering his arm to rest on his hip plate. “You keep telling me we need to keep this on the down-low, but I think you need to tell yourself that.”
A scoff slipped out as Bumblebee looked away, faceplate scrunching into a frown. “I don't know what you mean. I was just waiting for you to say something. That's all.”
A little drabble focused on Dusk's first days on Dreamland. Inspired by @that-fanperson-meg 's fic 'How Twilight Knight Convinced His Father That Their Best Friend Isn’t a War Criminal!'
This is also part 2 to ‘ Who Are You? ’
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It was LITERALLY the middle of the night.
“ I am only giving you one chance to explain yourself, Dusk Knight. ”
They knew. They knew Meta Knight had read the reports. About how a village was burned down by one of Nightmare's monsters. Dusk could only skim through the report before their access was taken away (always on security, the GSA was), but they knew that locals could only describe their horns. They even told him themselves. The star-burning knight even brought it up the night they appeared!
Everything about this was bad. What if he told the GSA? What if he himself tried to do something?? Meta Knight wasn't a high-ranking star warrior for nothing.
...
Was he even still with the GSA...?
There's a possibility he left. They haven't seen his badge. Did he have to wear one? Perhaps it was tucked away in its box, safe and pristine. Meanwhile theirs was pinned onto their cape, present for all to gaze upon when they weren't using their wings. They hardly took it off, using it to punish themselves further of how disgraceful they where to the GSA. It was something Skipper always complained about.
“ I just don't get it! Why wear it if you aren't with them anymore? ” He argue, “ Wearing it means you're still with them! ”
“ Maybe ta' you, but I know what I've done. I don' wear it wit' honor, Skip. Ain' nothin' honorable 'bout me anyway... ”
They didn't care what other people thought anyway ... If they wanted to think Dusk was in the GSA fine, but they won't pretend to be.
But perhaps in this particular instance they did mind. They'd already gotten questioned a few times pertaining to the strange badge, especially by that one astral ... What was her name? Selene? Yes, Selene. She seemed excited about meeting Dusk. It was a comforting notion...
They were getting very off track though! Dusk quickly turned, eyes catching sight of Meta Knight sitting atop one of the many pillars that decorated the castle's courtyard. The knight stood still, cloak wrapped protectively around himself. They raised a brow behind their mask.
“ Explain myself? I think I did plenty 'a explainin' at th' banquet, sir. ” Stay calm. Relax. “ Wuz there somethin' ya needed ta' know? ” Dusk mentally smacked themselves in the face. Of course there was, you star blasted idiot! It's why he's asking in the first place!!
The other knight stayed silent, possibly assessing how to approach this. A few seconds passed before he jumped down from the pillar, cape unwraveling behind him. His sabatons gently clicked against the floor upon landing. Oh Nova he was cool.
Calm, stay calm.
Dusk could feel their wings shiver under the cape's spell. If took every ounce of repression to not reach to the side and pluck a feather from their wings .... They really shouldn't've have stepped out. Meta Knight must've known they'd visit, only because of Twilight, really.
It didn't matter know. He was here, interrogating them, and stoking a fire not even Dusk was sure would light. They had great respect for the knight, however his knowledge on them was dangerous for sure. They could feel the magic of his precious Galacta humming- did it always do that?
But as soon as they lingered on the thought, the traces of magic faded. Odd.
“ Your report to me and a report from one of the locals did not match up. I am simply making sure that I did not get any information mixed up.. ” Meta Knight paused, glancing at Dusk Knight's badge, “ Rumors have started to spread on that planet. Are you aware? ”
Rumors...? Rumors of- of them?? Their eyes squinted slightly behind their mask.
“ I wuzn'. Care ta' share? ”
“ They aren't too descriptive.. Just that the GSA had allowed one of Nightmare's monsters to infiltrate the GSA. Many claimed that the monster had dark purple horns... similar to yours actually. ” They didn't like the way he spoke. Teetering between exposing the truth and knowing void all.
Yet the way he said it... 'Monster'. Like he was confirming that's all Dusk was. A monster. It made a part of their soul cry.
The older astral sighed, voice clipping with annoyance. “ As I said, you only have one chance to explain yourself. What are you doing on Planet Popstar? ”
Dusk's eye twitched at the question, a spark of annoyance dancing across their horns.
“ I already told ya' when I first showed up. 'M here fer Twi. I thought someone 'a yer rankin' would remember things like that. ” They spat.
The gentle hum of Galaxia caught their attention, its magic growing like a fire. Yet, as quick as it ignited, it quickly dissipated. Odd. There were rumors Meta Knight could commune with his weapon, though none could prove the claim. Did it have something to do with that?
Whatever the case may be, Dusk noticed the way he slipped his gloved paw over the handle of the blade. No, he wouldn't be so rash as to attack... right?
“ I ain' here fer a fight. Whatever info ya' got on that village thing is wrong. You don' know anythin' about wut happened that day. ” Their cape slowly unfolded into wings, gently flapping and shedding loosened feathers. They shivered once more in warning.
“ If I have the wrong information, then perhaps now is the time to update your report? ” He dared, eyes squinting behind his mask.
“ Unless ya' got a pen an' pad, ya' better shove off. ” A low growl rumbled deep within. “ I had a great deal'a respect fer ya', not t'mention yer also my best friend's dad now... ”
The knight sighed. He wouldn't be getting answers out if them that easily. “ Fine. One more question, if you wouldn't mind? ” His eyes flashed green- could they always do that???
The young astral glanced at Galaxia, then Meta Knight. He still had a gloved paw resting on Galaxia's hilt, yet he made no further moves to prepare an attack. It almost put them at ease, if it weren't for the fact he was basically interrogating them at the moment.
“ Fine, jus' make it quick. I got places t'be y'know... ” They really didn't, but if saying it made the other knight hurry up... Their magic was dancing under their fur, hair standing on end with unease.
“ Even as a young cadet, the other board members of the GSA wondered about your state when your mentor brought you on... ” he paused. “ You did not respond to basic question, you never looked directly at anyone- you didn't seem present.... ”
“ My question is, Dusk Knight ...
What are you? ”
Dusk Knight's eyes widened slightly before squinting. They reached up and gently took purchase of their mask.
“ 'M a lotta' things. ” They growled.
Slowly taking off their mask, they looked Meta Knight in the eyes. Bright pink eyes contested Meta Knight's golden ones as magic danced across their horns. A slight blue tinted their irises.
“ But I sure as Nightmare ain't no monster, ” their voice seemed to warble with electricity, “ be sure t'tell th' higher ups that. ”
An electric hum they didn't notice finally subsided. It's hold on the air dying as Dusk Knight set their mask back on. When had their wings started shivering??
Huffing out a sigh, they quickly turned around and started walking towards the entrance. A concerned sigh drifted out of Meta Knight as he watched them leave.
Dusk Knight did not show up for breakfast that morning.
A little drabble focused on Dusk's first day on Dreamland. Inspired by @that-fanperson-meg 's fic 'How Twilight Knight Convinced His Father that Their Best Friend Isn’t a War Criminal!'
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“ uh, hi. 'm Dusk Knight. Most just call me Dusk. ” They offered a sheepish wave to the two children in front of them. Seriously, who named their kids 'Tiff' and 'Tuff'?? The two where accompanied by Meta Knight of all people.
Unfortunately they weren't under the impression their best friend was associated with royalty. Hell- they didn't think Twilight would go and join Meta Knight, THE Meta Knight's little crew, the Meta Knights (to them the name sounded cheesy but whatever).
Upon arrival at the castle, said knights were summoned and quickly arrived, much to the seemingly dismay of their friend. They were quick to raise a brow and gently grab Twilight's hand. Their wings ever so slightly curled around the two.
Tiff, the young child with an ever-present fire in her eyes, squinted. Ah great, she didn't trust them. They noticed Meta Knight's posture slightly stiffen at their name; which was, also great. He must recognize them from somewhere, but what?
“ ah yup. S'nice place ya got here. Love the uh- ” they cringed somewhat at all the Dedede architecture, “ design choices you've got 'ere... ”
Kirby was quick to offer their paw in a warm welcome, to which Dusk readily reached for ... only to be stopped by Tiff's intersecting hand.
“ Hold it! How do we know you aren't here to try and cause trouble? Just recently we had to deal with Nightmare taking over Dreamland, and now a stranger we've never heard of shows up? ” The young girl placed her hands on her hips, huffing loudly.
The astral feigned ignorance. “ Nightmare? You all destroyed Him? ” of course they knew he was dead. They traced their friend's thread to Popstar ever since it nearly snapped.
Dusk was still unsure of what caused that defining string to become taught, but ever since it became more visible they never let go. Yet they continued to ignore the blaring obvious signs...
“ Aw man, I thought after all that news would travel quick ... Have you been livin' under a rock or something?? ” Tuff huffed. Hah.
A hum of a laugh rumbled in their throat as they plucked a stray feather from their wing. They really needed to stop doing that. Soon, they'd look like a newborn bird!
“ 'Ve heard rumors, but nothin' concrete. 'Sides, 've been busy scowerin' th' galaxy lookin' fer this nucklehead. ” Dusk snorted, elbowing Twilight softly. He let out an amused huff as he elbowed them back, “ I said I was sorry! ”
That bright smile of his ... it made Dusk's soul sing, relishing in the light it casted. Maybe they'd gone a bit too long without a close connection, sue them, but nothing was going to take this away from them.
