#saving you

[42paintbrushes]

'Saving You' part 6 finale! (2/2 because its too long for tumblr - part 1/2 here)

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5.1

Part 5.2

Part 6.1

Thanks for joining me on this ride 💞

[fallencalliope]

I will take every piece of love,

That you are willing to give me,

You feel so damaged,

But darling, I am here,

Not wanting to move my feet,

Just a girl standing before you,

Reaching my arms out to you,

Waiting for you to fall into my embrace,

That will offer you a simple comfort,

Hoping that this will heal your wounds,

As much as they will heal mine...

©️fallencalliope

[breakingsanity-aruani]

My next major fic!

Hi hi! So, another update for my AruAni fic, The Difference Between Us. It is over 28k words!! By this point, the chapter is nearly complete... just 2 more scenes to really flesh out! Then revisions can begin ^^ Thank you everyone who reads for your patience!

That... however, is not the main reason for this post. I want to talk a bit about my next big fic after DBU is finished... which is another tiny!Armin x Annie story, but this time based in the canon-verse! A canon-divergence story! Fun fact, this was my original idea for DBU before it became what it is now :3. Ahem.

The name of my next fic is called Saving You. The premise/summary is as follows:

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Annie Leonhart is released free of her crystal prison seemingly at random, unsure of how or why, the scouts aim to capture her for information before deciding what to do next with the Female Titan. However, Armin advocates for her strategic use and wishes for them to become friendly with her.

After several Marley ships invade Paradis Island, only to be stopped by the joined forces of Eren, Armin, and Annie’s Titan powers… a unique set of serums are discovered. One that reduces the size of an Eldian who drinks it, while the other restores their size back to normal. According to Annie, the person who drinks it would be shrunken down to around 4 inches tall in size (10.16 cm)… but the process of doing so also greatly enchants the body of the user to that of inhuman. Thus giving the user's body extreme durability regardless of their tiny stature.

After more time has passed, Annie has been considering the possible outcomes of the Island and the fates of those who live on it… Annie worries for Armin’s safety. With her concerns becoming more vivid in her mind, she decides to take matters into her own hands and return to Marley soon… with him. She knows Armin will not simply go along with her idea, so Annie considers usage of a vial of the Marley Shrink Serum and devises a plan to rescue Armin for good…

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The divergence happens due to Annie being awakened earlier than expected, and the story itself takes place during the 4-year time skip prior to Season 4. This will have Armin being 17, closer to 18, while Annie is closer to 19 herself (if my math is right, haha).

Without giving too much away so soon and to sum it up, Annie believes Paradis Island is doomed to fall eventually, and she can't stand the thought of something terrible happening to Armin. Knowing her chances to helping everyone is slim, she decides to save the person closest to her... no matter the method. Which is where the shrinking serum comes into play. This is a byproduct of Titan science, combining various substances with spinal fluid that result in Eldian's shrinking in size, but having incredibly durable bodies despite it. (Those familiar with my current fic, The Difference Between Us, will know that Armin there is the same miniature size and also with super durability for his body. It's similar here in Saving You as well!)

This fic will have plenty of fluff, angst, hurt/comfort, sense of betrayal! So much more! If you have any questions or interests, please feel free to ask. :3

I wanted to share a tease for one of my upcoming projects after DBU, so, thank you for reading <3

[startixsblog]

[breannasfluff]

Legend’s lost too many people to go through this again.

Marin’s voice echoes on the salty breeze, in the call of the seagulls in Wind’s era. Her smile is caught in the pressed hibiscus framing the front of his journal. The flare of her dress echoes when Wild and Hyrule spin, laughing, as they descend upon chests of clothes.

Marin is everywhere and nowhere; an echo with no form. Legend can’t let her go, but he’s learned to live with the hole she’s left in his heart. He builds walls and moats; holds everyone at arm's-length in case they get pulled from him, too. Ravio might have wormed his way in, but he’s an anomaly. At any moment he could return to Lorule and Legend’s made his peace with that. Or—he’s made enough peace that he can avoid thoughts of future pain. At least, if he’s gone, he’s still alive.

Then this ragtag collection of heroes, ranging in age, experience, and nature were thrown together. Plucked from time and dumped into an adventure with a single binding theme: the hero’s spirit.

And oh, how courageous they all are. Despite the walls and moats, they climb or swim and smile for the trouble he causes. Hyrule somehow bypasses them entirely and sits at Legend’s side, watching the others make their way in. He’s still unsure how the traveler became such an intrinsically important part of his life without realizing it.

Wild should never have bothered to try getting past Legend’s walls. When the champion first joined, Legend had nothing but sharp words and blunt truths for him. Instead of scaring him off, Wild accepted them and kept moving forward. Slowly, they bonded over shared experiences—ones Legend never would have ascribed to the wild hero.

Despite it all, something in the champion resonates with Legend and reminds him of himself. Perhaps partway through his adventures; a little tired, but still willing to move forward and care for others. Before Marin. Before Legend learned the Goddesses cared little for his well-being as long as he performed the task at hand.

And suddenly, Wild stood beside Hyrule, past Legend’s defenses. Entwined in his life and carving out a spot in his heart to call his own. To lose his brother would be to lose a part of himself.

Legend learned to live without Marin, barely.

He’s not sure he can do it again.

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Sky and Time are arguing; voices rising despite their precarious position so close to the enemy. Wild traded himself to free Sky, yet whatever backup plan he has is obviously not working.

Hyrule chokes when Wild screams and saliva pools in Legend’s mouth. He swallows quickly; he will not be sick.

He starts running through plans, discarding them as rapidly as they appear. They are no closer to an answer now than they were before Sky returned. Worse, even, because Sky is injured. If Hyrule heals him, he’ll be low on magic later. Thunder alone won’t be enough to kill the numbers in the other room. Legend has a sword, but he’s without his arsenal of items. Even if they send someone back up the steps–how long will the yiga toy with their prize?

Twilight clenches and unclenches his fist, butting into the argument with Time and Sky. The chosen hero sways and Legend nudges Hyrule, who stepped back. “Go help him before he falls over,” he hisses.

“But—”

“Go!”

Hyrule goes. Sky doesn’t even brush him off, which is telling of his condition. They need to be at their best to save Wild.

Read the rest here! If you haven't read any of this before, I highly suggest you start at the beginning of Saving You before reading this.

[seraphdreams]

you tryna convert me..tryna convert me into your ran loving ways

i’m sorry but after thorough review, i have decided to gatekeep ran

[faith-and-logic]