I always figured that Howleen's redesign was some kind of character development that was being shown physically. The last time I saw her she was acting childish and her outfit was messy, in a way that made her look like she was on Nickelodeon or Disney (she was so me). It made her look like she wasn't on par with the others, which would make sense because she's a side character that pops up every now and then, but there are minor characters whose designs have been given that Monster High runway fashion, and we don't see that with Howleen.
The new design was like a sign that she was ready to embrace maturity, and wear her style in a way that didn't look like it was all over the place. Ready to step out of her sister's shadow and make a name for herself. You can see that she's still an artist, she's just ready to grow up (she gave me graffiti vibes even though I never saw her with a spray can). We can see that she's still Howleen with the fish net tights, the paw prints, and her head being covered. She also gives me 'Rihanna' vibes, and I see that with both designs. I can't explain, but if you get it then you get it.
The new hairstyle suited her, and I honestly thought it was weave/a wig. I'm not sure if this is common with African American families since I'm British, but in my family it's expected that your hair must always be well taken care of and nicely done once you're old enough to take care of it yourself. That includes wearing weave, since it's much easier instead of constantly braiding or doing something other with your natural curls. I never understood why people had a problem with the hair change, since weave is very common within the black community. Her skin was also made darker for some reason, so it's not like they completely white washed her either.
I recall going on a tangent about Hisoka's magical abilities before Togashi revealed nen to the audience, and I went on a bit of a rant about how he had me in a choke hold back when I was ten years old, and I'd like to continue that rant.
Hisoka is that villain who can never be outdone when it comes to creativity.
The first thing that got me was his appearance. I remember seeing him in the opening, where he wears an outfit that he's never seen wearing in any of the episodes (not important, but eh). I remember thinking that he looked like a Jester, mainly because of Harley Quinn. Hisoka never really struck me as a clown, and I remember getting triggered every time a fanfic referred to him as a clown.
I was used to villains who wanted to take over the world for whatever reason, or sympathetic ones who had a rough background or were doing evil things for someone they loved. Or villains who were evil because their job required it, like assassins and hit men. And then there were villains like Joker, who are evil just because. Hisoka was none of that. We are not given any motive for why he's the way he is until much later. When I was ten the pedo stuff flew over my head, and I was still pretty new to sex education. I thought to myself "Pretty weird that fighting is like sex for you, but whatever tickles your fancy." And it's not even in an "Ah, finally a worthy opponent" kind of way.
I remember being so entranced by him because he was so unusual. As a ten year old I interpreted things differently. In the clearing (during the 1st exam) I don't think he would've attacked anyone, but he was provoked into doing so. Kurapika and Leorio run off, so he calms down for a moment, but saw that Leorio wanted the smoke, so he delivered. When he was strangling Gon and stopped, I legit believed he thought to himself "Woah, I was about to kill a kid." I believed he had limits. (Later on with the Alluka thing I see that's not the case)
Hisoka is pure evil, but he isn't some Michael Myers. He has personality and doesn't kill everyone he comes across. When he warned Illumi I thought he was being protective of Gon, but expressed it the only way he was capable of. I was hoping for a future friendship between him and Gon, or at least Hisoka being a somewhat mentor figure of some kind.
There's also Heaven's Arena. He told Gon and Killua to go back downstairs. Instead of seeing it like "Get stronger first so that I can have more fun." I saw it as "It's dangerous for you here, don't come back until you're ready."
I remember seeing the spider tattoo in the bathroom scene, and I was surprised for a moment. Even with the him vs Chrollo situation, if you take that out of the equation, what's in it for him to be a part of the Phantom Troupe? I remember thinking "He's in a gang?" Hisoka didn't fit with the troupe, and I was curious as to how he met them, and why they accepted him. Hisoka didn't/doesn't seem to be the thief type. Once more, he didn't get along with most of the troupe, and they even seemed to avoid him despite being quite close knit. I figured that maybe Hisoka had a similar upbringing to them, which could be why they accepted him, but then there's Kalluto. Kalluto, whose father fought the troupe, and grew up in a beautiful (yet abusive) environment. Kalluto seems well off in comparison, and Illumi comes off as put together despite what he went through. So with the Phantom Troupe it's not about sympathy or trauma bonding. And no, I don't think Kikyo coming from Meteor city has anything to do with it. The only spider Hisoka arguably gets along with is Machi, but she merely tolerates him.
Hisoka worked better in a group setting with Gon and Killua, even though he is an open enemy to them. They were willingly welcome towards him, with Gon even offering him to accompany them. Even though Hisoka gave him the creeps by staring at their arse, Gon still seems to enjoy Hisoka's company (Somewhat???).
There's also that Dodge Ball scene.
Hisoka did that just because that wasn't how Gon wanted to win. He didn't need to do that, but he did. That's pretty damn interesting, and dare I say it, heroic and honourable. There is the potential that Hisoka started getting a soft spot for Gon.
Speaking of the Dodge Ball game, it was interesting seeing Hisoka suffer for once. It felt very out of character, especially since he always comes out on top. But this time the opponent was incredibly stronger, and less familiar. But of course, Hisoka is quick thinking, with one last trick up his sleeve.
When Illumi informs Hisoka about the Chimera ants fiasco and Gon being on his deathbed, Hisoka genuinely appears shocked and a bit fearful. The kind where you hear about something bad happening to a close friend. "What? (Insert name here) has (insert life threatening disease)?". He even put his life on the line to alert Killua of him and Illumi's whereabouts.
Hisoka is a villain that isn't just entertaining, he goes against the expectations of what a villain is presented to be, especially against shonen expectations. He doesn't have a tragic backstory, nor does he need one. While he isn't the main villain, he is very impact-ful to the story, and not just for the main character. Sometimes he can be a hero, despite having his own self-serving agenda behind it.
Hear me out, since there's a lot of people who don't like him.
I'm going to headcanon Johnny on the spectrum.
I believe Johnny was fully aware of what was going on around him regarding the tournament, but his upbeat personality is either a coping mechanism or is just his way of communicating. I genuinely think the guy likes thinking positively but he's surrounded by negativity (for obvious reasons). I'm pretty sure he stumbled into the tournament thinking it's a fight where people are dressed up for comic con related reasons and then got roped into what was actually happening and was like "Welp, I guess I'm doing this now." I don't think he was prepared to be dealing with people who could get easily angered.
However, he sometimes shows the inability to read the room and accidentally says something offensive. Or somehow offends people even though he means no harm. I'm sure his intentions are simply to be fun and playful, even towards his enemies, and I think that's beautiful.
Something I found out is an neurodivergent trait is being sarcastic but everyone thinks you're being 100% serious. I tend to joke a lot but people think I'm being literal even though I made my voice and tone sound playful. I also think his ego is just him being confident. If it is vanity then it's giving popular girl vibes, and I think that's lovely. I think future Johnny's dislike towards his younger self is actually a form of self loathing because of learning what's okay and not okay overtime. The other side is due to the influence of others, since they have a lot of negative things to say about him and to him.
It's quite obvious that compared to everyone else he's not very good at socialising. Something his older self learns to be better at, but his difference in communication still shows. He's still the same Johnny, just a lot more restraint and responsibility.
Showing interest in creative related stuff, such as acting. That counts as a check, right? Speaking as a person who was interested in theatre.
Lack of interest in training? Could be the need to procrastinate until he's very close to the due date. Like chronic procrastination. We learn about Johnny's lack of training through his intro with Raiden.
Also, is bro not allowed to show that he finds someone attractive or interested in them? Dudes being straight up honest about how he feels.
"We come from different worlds, Johnny." - Liu Kang
"Aren't you from Earthrealm, too?" - Johnny
"I mean I come from the real world." - Liu Kang
The sense of otherness and the random bullying.
"Why wasn't I your chosen one?" - Johnny
"Do you have all day, Johnny Cage?" - Raiden
"Yeah. I do." - Johnny
I feel you Johnny. That sense of exclusion.
"Stop reaching for my hat, Johnny." - Kung Lao
"You hiding a rabbit in there or not?" - Johnny
"Only my friends know for sure." - Kung Lao
Difficulties with social boundaries
Conversational self restraint problems
I theorise that a lot of Mr Miyagi's teachings revolve around his own experiences, or are fuelled by them. I think that the tradition of passing it from father to son had to do with a father wanting to protect his son from the horrors of the world. I believe each son (and daughter?) experienced some kind of hardship, and learned from it. Yes, their father probably preached to them, but they didn't understand what was being preached until they went through it themselves.
The Miyagi-Do way is tied to living and learning. It's why the training process is doing basic everyday chores as a routine, instead of outright practising moves from the first jump. It is why peace and balance is so important to them.
I think rebellion plays a role in this as well. In the 3rd film, Daniel is being harassed and assaulted by Mike Barnes, so he wants to be retrained. Mr Miyagi is against it, so Daniel rebels against him and trains with Silver. Mr Miyagi forgives Daniel and then agrees to retrain him.
Mr Miyagi was against the tournament, but gave in once he saw for himself how severe Daniel's situation was. I'm pretty sure he had his suspicions, and went to the dojo to investigate for himself.
I think what happened here is that Mr Miyagi could see where this was going. Following the Sekai Taikai storyline, he probably met plenty of competitors like Mike Barnes in his time. I believe that's why he was against using karate for tournaments. There's no point wasting your life away competing in a sport that you will always look over your shoulder for. Once you lose after getting so close to the top, you will begin to lose yourself. That almost happened with Mike.
If we're really going to be real about it, we should address that he killed his opponent. Going back to the fight with Sam and Tory for the captain spot, Daniel rightfully stops the fight whereas Johnny says it should've continued because it was what Tory 'needed'. Anyone with a brain should know that what Johnny said wasn't correct.
Grief does not belong in competition. Mr Miyagi lost his wife and son during his enlistment. He left Okinawa, was fighting for his life in a war, and lost his wife and child. What does he do? Goes to the deep end. After becoming a thief, he might as well get into fights, right? Joined the Sekai Taikai, and look how that ended? All that frustration and anger he had at the world ended with someone's death.
I headcanon that this event was a turning point to him turning back to his ancestral teachings.
The other side of Miyagi-do is rooted in rebellion.
Rebellion can come in all kinds of ways. It can be extreme, or even the small stuff. Mr Miyagi told Daniel that one day he would make his own karate. This gives the idea that each Miyagi son made it adaptable to fit themselves. Yes, they all have the same lesson, but how they use it will be different.
One example that I will bring up is that the Capoeira we have now is different to one that was created centuries ago. It is a martial art from Congo that the Brazilian slaves had to disguise as dancing. Break dancing was inspired by Capoeira. Like a language, it changes over time.
Mr Miyagi trained Daniel and Julie Pierce even though neither of them were his children (biologically). Thing is, Miyagi-do wasn't supposed to be taught to anyone outside the family, maybe not even to women (considering how sexist things were back then). Mr Miyagi requested his father make an exception for Sato. Sato went on to teach it to Chozen.
Thus, the balance of Miyagi-do. Peace and rebellion. Going against conformity, tradition, and living a life of learning. Yeah, that's all I got for this essay.
I was today years old when I found out Christian Coulson was in Weirdsister college (Worst Witch spin off).
I had just finished the Worst Witch a few weeks ago, so it is funny timing for me to find this out. I'm so glad I have Amazon.
Tom Riddle just has a thing for witches.
Arcturus and Melania were an odd couple that no one expected.
She was quiet and easily slipped by people, but also great at being diplomatic, and could've made a good lawyer or spy. That of course went hand in hand with Arcturus' aspiration to be a court judge in the ministry.
She had a kind heart, with a peculiar sense of humour, and just an overall warm person to be around. Arcturus was quite possessive of her, and got jealous easily, but he was covert about it. He didn't show her. A bit of a yandere, honestly. Any man he felt a little competition with? Critically injured, or never seen again.
Arcturus treated everyone he came across with respect, even mudbloods, which is why he was never suspected of being insane. He was recognised as one of the normal or civil Blacks.
Melania came from the Macmillan family, who were known for being a long line of Hufflepuffs. They were fairly middle class, but not to the same level as the Blacks.
The Black family didn't approve of Arcturus marrying her, but he stubbornly continued courting her, and they stayed together. It took 5 years for Melania to gain Sirius II approval, but it didn't stop the other family members from looking down at her. Out of all her inlaws, Lycoris was nicest to her, with Regulus I being second place. Being an unseen middle child, Lycoris understood what it's like to be visible when people wanted something from you, and confided in her. Regulus I was the baby of the family, and seen as harmless with the agonising need to prove himself. Melania couldn't help but see him the same way, and Regulus kind of hated her for it.
She didn't like playing favourites, but Lucretia was her favourite. Melania loved having a daughter to dote on and spend time with. She didn't love Orion any less, but found it hard to understand his interests.
Lucretia and Walburga didn't get along as children as they were constantly compared to each other: With Lucretia being the well behaved one, and Walburga being the spoiled brat. Melania would set up play dates for them whenever Violetta was unavailable to look after them, but Walburga hated visiting.
Orion inherited Melania's hardworking nature, and focused on his work, never thinking of dating. When Regulus I died, Arcturus started to worry and tried to match Orion with a suitress. Pollux took advantage of this, and convinced Arcturus to have Orion and Walburga wed. Melania was against it due to Walburga's beliefs on muggle hunting, and what that could mean for Orion's future children, but Arcturus' mind was set.
She was a very kind grandmother, and didn't voice disapproval over Sirius' ending up in Gryffindor. She tried to be a mediator surrounding Sirius' growing rebellion.
She occasionally volunteered to look after Bellatrix, Andromeda and Narcissa since Cygnus and Druella were still in school. Melania worried that Pollux and Irma would poison their minds, and she had been correct to find that it had been the case with Bellatrix.
The Prewetts were lower classed, and everyone was horrified to find out that Lucretia became engaged to one. Melania convinced Arcturus to give his blessing, reasoning that if they could marry for love then their daughter could. She used the fact that Orion was an heir against Arcturus, thus being the only one they should truly worry about. It's thanks to her that Lucretia wasn't burnt off, especially after Molly Prewett married into the Weasley family.
A lot of the family members believe that Melania cursed the bloodline, and that Arcturus was a fool to fall in love with her.
Edit: I assumed Lycoris was a boy's name and always thought he or she was male. I like the idea of Arcturus, Lycoris & Regulus being a trio of brothers. I thought it would be funny if there was a doppelganger trope within the family.
Callidora, Cedrella & Charis. Walburga, Alphard & Cygnus. Bellatrix, Andromeda & Narcissa. Arcturus, Lycoris & Regulus.
Originally, Shao Kahn killed Sindel's husband, and took her as his wife and Kitana as spoils of war. Sindel then escaped mind control on her own, taught her skills to the hero of MK Deception, and presumably spent the rest of the first timeline embarrassing Kitana, as is every mother's prerogative. It was a very different era in the game's history lol
I'm sorry, I ought to have specified that I was referring to historical figures. We all know what a great dude Christopher Columbus was, right? /s (If you can bielieve it, there are still Christopher Columbus parades in cities with large Italian-American populations. I /think/ it's a holdover from when most Italians in the US were immigrants and ergo not exactly popular, but c'mon, guys, have some fucking standards) Nobody's talking about how much of a jerk Bilbo Baggins is.
Everyone should be a Johnny Cage stan, that guy is badass, funny, and the ultimate cool dad. "Must've left [my fear] in my other pants" never gets old (nor does Jacqui shooting things with her arms, no matter how much people accuse her of being a bore)
It's been amazing talking to you, you're super perceptive and aren't afraid to say things that might ruffle feathers. I've heard from 500 people why Kitana is best girl and Jade is the chillest, it's time I heard why Kitana is a sack of crap and Jade is no better. (my headcanons are admittedly more charitable than yours, but someone has to say it)
I'm closing off with the opinion that it's super gratifying to see Mileena as empress and Kitana as big sis' adoring little handmaid. I'm also getting Kenshi/Kitana vibes, but that's neither here nor there.
I've never considered Kenshi/Kitana, but it would be interesting to see.
I'm all for good Sindel, it's a shame they turned her into... that. The whole Christopher Colombus thing is very disturbing.
Wish Jacqui got more love too, had a blast playing as her in MKX and her relationship with Takeda is a 10/10. I'd say they get rid of Jax and bring more attention to her.
Speaking to you has been amazing as well, hugs from an internet stranger.
[Warning: This is a long post]
I just want to rant about this story I came up with when I was 15-16 where instead of being killed by D'Vorah, Mileena is banished to a different realm, which is the Hunter realm (HxH). She joins Gon and Killua on their adventure, and becomes fiance to Illumi all the while trying to make Meteor City become a kingdom by trying to gain rulership of it. I'm actually half lying because I don't want to acknowledge the weirdness of the original plot. I also wrote this before the whole "Sindel was evil this whole time" thing, so she's still under Quan Chi's spell somehow because I actually like good Sindel. Also came up with it before Mileena was added to the game so I pictured the mkx version when coming up with ideas.
The whole making a kingdom out of Meteor city thing is because I figured Mileena would be drawn to it, she won't give up being queen that easily and if she's stuck in this realm she might as well make due with what she can. The whole concept of Meteor City is that it's a place that is not only not recognised in the map, but it is a country that is a junkyard filled with, outcasts and inhabitants that have no record of existing. Any trash could be abandoned there including people (children). Only few people know of Meteor City's existence which has played an advantage for the mafia to hire the inhabitants as assassins and hitmen. The inhabitants also have a strong bond with each other. If I did not explain well then please check the wiki page for better information. Mileena herself is an outcast and was an assassin, and growing up in Outworld, a place that isn't very friendly, Meteor City would probably be like a walk in the park.
"We'll accept anything you leave here, but don't ever take anything away from us." - Meteor City's motto.
The goal isn't to take anything away from Meteor City, but to reform it. Change it, using the bond that the inhabitants have for each other and the large population against them. According to the wiki it is ruled by an assembly of elders so I'm not sure how easy it would be for her to take over. I'm not sure if she will rule fairly either, considering she is spoken poorly of when her being a Kahn is brought up. She wasn't massacring tribes like Kotal, so I'm not sure.
When I came up with this idea it was right when mk11 came out. It was another one of those things where I come up with loads of ideas but end up not writing anything. I was super annoyed that Mileena wasn't in the game and read a Naruto x Mortal Kombat fanfic where Mileena is the mother of Hinata, and figured "why don't I make my own version but with HxH". To be honest, mk11 Mileena just feels like a continuation of mk9's Mileena, not mkx. Mkx seemed more mature and adapted out of being a server and to a position of leadership (to some extent).
Nen type: Specialist
Nen abilities
Shadows - The ability to make clones of herself (This ability has set backs as the clones are more of an illusion and cannot make physical contact with objects. If they appear to a non nen user then they appear blurred)
Midnight Pretenders - The ability to make her face look more human and less Tarkatan (ability lasts for no more that 2 hours and cannot be used at the same time as another ability)
Queen - Armour that enhances her abilities and protects her from attacks, and even gives her a pair of sais (armour looks more Edenian than Outworld) The outfit was made by playing a dress up game.
Made up intros
Killua: You're getting married to Illumi?
Mileena: The agreement was that your family will let you be free to make your own choices.
Killua: You should know that it won't be that easy.
Illumi: Your father does not approve of me.
Mileena: Your mother doesn't approve of me.
Illumi: If you stop insulting her then perhaps she will grow fond of you.
Kikyo: You belong in Kukurou mountain with us.
Mileena: Don't you hail from Meteor City yourself?
Kikyo: It was in our family's best interest.
Silva: You are the perfect wife for Illumi.
Mileena: Only because Killua does not want to be heir.
Silva: Killua will change his mind.
Zeno: Shang Tsung warned me you are a clone.
Mileena: Here to tell me I'm a perversion of nature, grandfather?
Zeno: I'm here to test you, as Illumi's fiance.
Mileena: How are things between you and Ging?
Gon: Things have been fun, Mily-san.
Mileena: For his sake, it better.
Kurapika: Is it true that you're going to marry Illumi?
Mileena: I saw an opportunity and stepped in. Forgive me.
Kurapika: Just remember, Killua is our friend.
Mileena: A zodiac, eh? May prosperity continue.
Leorio: Stop, you're making me blush.
Mileena: How do you do it, Leorio?
Mileena: Meteor City is home to many assassins.
Frost: Are you saying I must take it from you?
Mileena: I want your help rebuilding and protecting it.
Mileena: Meteor City welcomes you.
Kabal: I'm not an outcast, Mileena.
Mileena: The entire Black Dragon are outcasts.
Mileena: So all of that, and Tanya is dead?
Kano: You want someone to blame, look in the mirror.
Mileena: It was your job to kill Kotal.
Mileena: When I gained the throne you abandoned it.
Erron Black: Aw, are you upset, Princess?
Mileena: At everyone who has betrayed me, yes.
Raiden: Your actions cost lives, Mileena.
Mileena: It is not my fault you involved yourselves in my affairs.
Raiden: You disguise your conquest as charity.
Sub Zero: You've learned better self control.
Mileena: Tarkatan blood makes me the perfect savage.
Sub Zero: Savage enough to join the Zoldycks?
Scorpion: A wasteland is now your home.
Mileena: Still on Quan Chi's leash?
Scorpion: I wasn't trying to insult you, Mileena.
Jade: Kotal being Kahn must still burn you.
Mileena: I am Outworld's true ruler!
Jade: Save your slobber, dog.
Liu Kang: You are more like Shao Kahn than Kitana.
Mileena: In all the ways that matter, I am.
Liu Kang: You shouldn't be flattered, Mileena.
Kung Lao: Illumi chooses wives poorly.
Mileena: Shut up and die, shaolin.
Kung Lao: Touched a nerve, have I?
Mileena: The inhabitants of Meteor City are off limits.
Baraka: There must be a flesh trade if we are to be allied.
Mileena: Oh Baraka, not even I would feed off of them. The mafia on the other hand.
Mileena: Meteor City does not have any riches.
Kollector: It's riches are through you, Princess.
Mileena: My father has no claim to it, Kollector.
Mileena: Your flesh looks tempting.
Johnny: Yeah, everyone wants a piece of me.
Mileena: Too bad. I'm getting married.
Mileena: Face the might of Meteor City.
Cassie: You haven't changed a single bit.
Mileena: I do not intent to.
Sonya: Kronika's trying to screw you over, Mileena.
Mileena: No one here deserves my obedience.
Sonya: Seriously not liking this idea.
Jax: We have Shang Tsung to thank for you?
Mileena: Your opinion does not matter.
Jax: I only state facts.
Jacqui: Your mother in law is quite the nightmare.
Mileena: Can you relate, Jacqueline Briggs?
Jacqui: With me and Takeda? Dad won't give us a break.
Ermac: When Kotal sent you to a far away realm I didn't picture this.
Mileena: You are not welcome to the hunters realm.
Ermac: I do not wish to go there.
Reptile: You run in circles, Mileena.
Mileena: In what way, treacherous snake?
Reptile: By taking hold of a kingdom that is not yours to take.
Noob Saibot: Kronika promises you a kingdom.
Mileena: Meteor City needs me.
Noob Saibot: Outworld snickers at your weakness.
D'Vorah: Kotal Kahn should have killed you.
Mileena: An action that will make you incredibly pleased.
D'Vorah: As it would, you disgusting clone.
Cetrion: You took advantage of the Chimera ant invasion.
Mileena: I should always take advantage of something.
Cetrion: There's no virtue in taking cities.
Geras: Tarkatans have a history of servitude.
Mileena: That will not stop me from ruling my kingdom.
Geras: Your kingdom? Meteor City is a breeding ground for low borns.
Kotal: You belong with Baraka, Mileena.
Mileena: I belong in Meteor City, usurper.
Kotal: Your blood is Tarkatan, not that of realm.
Mileena: Leave Alluka out of this.
Kotal: She holds power you cannot be trusted with.
Mileena: She is not to be touched by anyone.
Skarlet: Meteor City is an ugly home.
Mileena: The people there are just like us.
Skarlet: Define your meaning of us, Mileena.
Kitana: Make no mistake, you are a monster.
Mileena: Yet, I am still alive.
Kitana: Under whose authority?
Sindel: You claim to not love Illumi, yet you see yourself in him.
Mileena: I did not wish to control my sister.
Sindel: Then why have you agreed to start a family with him?
Nightwolf: Meteor City wasn't yours to take.
Mileena: It is my duty to turn it into a better place.
Nightwolf: But are you the queen it needs?
Fujin: You're a clone, Shao Kahn is not your father.
Mileena: It matters not. I am Mileena Zoldyck now.
Fujin: My heart overflows with pity for you.
Rain: What is this Phantom Troupe?
Mileena: Unlike you, they are not treacherous to Meteor City.
Rain: They will serve me if they know what's best for them.
Mileena: You are not touching a hair on Kalluto's head.
Rain: Replaced Kitana already?
Mileena: Kalluto is family.
Sheeva: It's not enough to stay my hand.
Mileena: You don't want to be allied with Meteor City?
Sheeva: In the end you betrayed Goro.
Shang Tsung: An invisible hand must guide Outworld.
Mileena: I have no place in Outwold, I will be ruling Meteor City.
Shang Tsung: Nevertheless, I will be the power behind the throne.
Shao Kahn: Come back to your family.
Mileena: I have failed you, father.
Shao Kahn: Even so, our family is not complete.
Zoldyck Bonus
Illumi: Oh, you're Mileena's mother.
Sindel: You better treat her well, assassin.
Illumi: Every Zoldyck must honour their partner.
Kitana: What do you see in Mileena?
Illumi: She understands the Zoldycks traditions as assassins.
Kitana: Only someone like you would wed themselves to someone like her.
Illumi: Your abilities are very impressive.
Skarlet: You are heavily impressed?
Illumi: Hisoka is going to like you a lot.
Liu Kang: Your wickedness makes me sick to my stomach.
Illumi: I'm glad my blood lust warns you.
Liu Kang: It is not something to be proud of.
Illumi: You created my fiance.
Shang Tsung: I am certain she will function as any other woman.
Illumi: If not... you will splice our DNA.
Shang Tsung: Let me see those needles of yours.
Illumi: Nen cannot simply be stolen.
Shang Tsung: Your friend Chrollo says otherwise.
Shao Kahn: What are your intentions with my daughter?
Illumi: She will give birth to many future Zoldycks.
Shao Kahn: If this is true you will die.
Illumi: I do not have advice to give you, Bi Han.
Noob Saibot: We have much in common, Illumi.
Illumi: Your interest in Skarlet is between the two of you.
Shao Kahn: Aid me against Kronika.
Silva: You are going to con me.
Shao Kahn: Where did you get that idea?
Sindel: I heard Mileena's been giving you quite the run around.
Kikyo: How could you have raised such a vile girl?
Sindel: Careful how you speak.
Gon: You're one of Mileena's big sisters, I'm guessing.
Skarlet: What gave it away?
Gon: I know those hungry eyes from anywhere.
Gon: You don't deserve to be Mileena's older sister.
Kitana: That clone is not fit to live.
Gon: You're worse than Illumi.
Kitana: You and Mileena are friends?
Killua: We don't get along, but Gon likes her.
Kitana: Children are very naive.
Zeno: Mileena is much like Kikyo.
Shang Tsung: Is that a problem?
Zeno: So long as Mileena gets on her nerves, no.
Zeno: You cannot embrace being old?
Shang Tsung: I prefer more bearable appearances.
Zeno: Then you haven't embraced dying.
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So I was reading some young Snape leaves Hogwarts stories and came up with this character. I know it's cringe and kind of predictable, but I think it's interesting. I'll never forgive the first 3 seasons of Winx Club for not giving us actual dark fairies, that would've been interesting. We've seen fairies capable of evil yet they would have to transform into a witch to use dark magic, and the closest we've gone is Mitzi and the Wizard of the dark circle. I haven't watched anything after season 4, so I won't be writing about that.
Name: Rowana Micblair
Age: 16+
Likes: chocolate, being with her friends, reading, doing potions, practising spells, telling jokes
Dislikes: being made fun of, hurting people, not understanding something
Type of fairy: Darkness. But she can do light magic so I don't know, growth and healing? Chemistry? Acceptance? Welcome?
Quotes: "I've never been good at flying on brooms, so magic decided to give me wings."
Love interest: Thran (is a student at Red Fountain and has Elven genetics)
Pixie: Estelle (a time pixie that teaches her to be more open and forgiving, but also guides her on the importance of time)
Planet: Some random name. Everyone can use magic with the help of a wand, make potions and fly with a broom. There's backwards technology, old music, and everyone wears robes and outdated clothing. Everything is HP based, even the spells. There's light and dark mages, and everyone mostly lives in harmony.
Origin: Rowana Micblair is the result of a light witch and a dark wizard falling in love, and this made her family outcasts due to how unusual it is on their planet.
Rowana struggled to make friends growing up because of her parents reputation in the place she lived in. Not to mention she was considered unattractive to anyone outside her family. They also moved houses often, so that made it hard for her to grow attached to people anyways. They stopped moving around when she was 12, and at her new school she was able to only make one friend, but she was bullied often by light and dark mages alike. They were friends for their own reasons, Rowana was lonely but the friend was using her. Taking advantage of Rowana's need for companionship and loyalty.
The girls were total opposites, the friend being popular and outgoing, and Rowana being the opposite. The friend was bright, while Rowana was dull. Everyone wondered why they hung out with each other in the first place, and what the friend was getting out of it.
Rowana wouldn't discover this until she was 16, catching her friend bragging to one of her bullies about how she always has Rowana on a tight leash and how she can never be friends with such a freak. Hurt by the betrayal (or revelation rather) Rowana would use her dark powers with the intent to harm (for the first time) on her friend, ultimately having her expelled from her school and ruining her image even further.
Soon after Rowana is surprised to get an invitation letter from Alfea school of fairies. Fairies are unheard of on her planet, there are only mages, so the invitation was very shocking. Rowana, though hesitant at first, accepts the invitation with the encouragement of her parents.
She is welcomed with open arms, and her roommates are pretty nice people but she spends the first 2 months keeping to herself despite them inviting her to hang out with them and asking her to study with them. There's especially one of them that reminds her of her former friend, Bloom. The same hair, the same apparent friendliness, and being good at making friends.
What makes her stick out is that she's able to do the spells, but a dark form of them. Like a dark light if that's even possible.
Soon Rowana opens up about being a dark fairy and what life was like on her home planet as being an in between-er of light and dark. The girls are sympathetic and before she knows it she's a part of the Winx Club. Her wardrobe is different thanks to Stella, she knows the latest music thanks to Musa, discovers how to use the latest technology with the help of Tecna, and discovers new ingredients to use in her potions with the help of Flora. She finds out that Bloom is genuine in her good intent, also finding out that she's an outcast where she grew up as well. The girls discover a funny, loving and cute side to Rowana once she starts opening up to them.
The Trix have tried to recruit her but after she gave them a taste of their medicine they've been sworn enemies ever since. They are more cautious of her than they are of Bloom and every other fairy. When the Winx have to study at Cloud tower for a short amount of time, she can easily keep up with the teachings without some kind of negative effect. Her willingness to work with people despite the background they come from is what makes her earn her charmix. Also makes friends with Aisha just because.
One day her parents invite her over to visit and does so with the Winx, but this grabs the attention of Valtor who decides to target her planet. Meanwhile, she bumps into her old classmates and she still has grudges against them. They are pretty mean to her, and she has a meltdown before running off. The girls find her and are able to coax her into coming out of her hiding place. She decides that she's not gonna let anyone's words get to her ever, and should be happy of her heritage despite the freak many will believe her to be. Then they fight Valtor and his minions along with the Trix, and risks her life saving her former classmates, thus earning her Enchantix. It isn't just about saving them, but also putting the past behind and being ready to forgive and move on without any ill will.
Here are some images from some fanmade dress up games.