Alltober2023 - Blog Posts
AllTober Day 5 - "I'm Not Going Anywhere"
Contains: Self-Harm, Alcohol, Suicidal Intentions, Kunikidazai
Fandom: Bungo Stray Dogs
Characters: Kunikida Doppo, Dazai Osamu
It wasn't uncommon for Dazai to attempt to kill himself - he even went as far as to call it a hobby. There was no meaning to life in Dazai's mind, so why would he live something with no meaning? Dazai witnessed murder, abuse and every other crime you could think, and also committed a large number of them as well. Even so, for some reason, someone cared.
In the Port Mafia, it was Odasaku. Even if Oda saw that there was no life or ambition behind the dead of Dazai's eyes, he still cared about Dazai. If it wasn't for Oda, Dazai would never have left the mafia.
Now, it was his work partner, Kunikida Doppo. But Kunikida was different. Kunikida specifically would find a section of his perfect schedules, and that section would be 'check on Dazai'. He would dress Dazai's wounds, make sure Dazai ate, and see it that Dazai slept. All before Kunikida would focus on himself.
Today was no different. Kunikida was in Dazai's apartment, at the same time everyday. He stood at Dazai's cooker, making the former mafia member something to eat. Unfortunately, Kunikida hadn't gotten there before Dazai had drank a few too many - and Kunikida had yet to find out.
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"Why do you help me?" Dazai blurted out after he'd eaten what Kunikida made. The mathematician was in the midst of redressing Dazai's wounds, some old and some new - most self-inflicted, few accidental.
"Sorry?" Kunikida was confused, no doubt.
"Why do you help me?" Dazai repeated. He tilted his head, laid on the back of the couch, towards Kunikida.
"Why shouldn't I? You're worth the same care as everyone else" Kunikida replied, finishing with wrapping Dazai's arm, moving round to the other.
"Am I? You know what I've done... It's punishment is it not?" Dazai stared at his ceiling as he said this.
"You've proven you can and have changed, Dazai. Yes, you drive me nuts, but when you don't it leaves me concerned. You're not the kid you were, alright?" Kunikida said with a tone that only a teacher could manage, using his ability to get another reel of bandage, realising he'd ran out.
"Heh, and I'm the crazy one... You're insane if you think that makes anything better" Dazai grumbled, watching Kunikida.
"Never said it made what happened better. However, you're helping in an effort to make Yokohama safer".
"Kunikida..."
Kunikida glanced up from behind his glasses, finishing the other arm. He immediately noticed that Dazai had tears rolling steadily down his face.
"... Why of all people do you keep me as your partner...?"
"You're more than a damn partner Dazai, and you know that. You're a part of me as I am a part of you" Kunikida moved to sit beside Dazai, pulling the shorter detective into a hug. Outside of Kunikida's usual actions, yes, but it would happen occasionally and Dazai would relax into it. Dazai fell silent, before wrapping his arms around Kunikida, sending the ex-teacher onto his back, only so Dazai could rest his head on Kunikida's chest. He would do this when he got like this - lay and listen to Kunikida's heart, and fall asleep to it, knowing that he would be safe.
"I'm not going anywhere, Dazai. I'm here to stay".
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AllTober Day 4 - "How Much Of That Did You Hear?"
Contains: Barbatos/Beelzebub, Diavolo and Lucifer being Diavolo and Lucifer, Gayyyyyyyyyyyyyy
Fandom: Obey Me!: Shall We Date?
Characters: Barbatos, Beelzebub, Diavolo, Lucifer
Extra: I LOVE BarBeel, it's such a cute ship and it needs more attention so :D
A typical day in the Devildom - Mammon in debt, Asmodeus shopping, Satan getting mad when his reading is interrupted, Belphegor sleeping, Leviathan gaming... The usual.
Well, for most people, the usual.
The Demon Lord's Castle housed a couple of guests on this day - Lucifer and Beelzebub. Beel had been left to his own devices, a banquet provided by Barbatos to keep the gluttonous demon occupied. Lucifer had a meeting with Diavolo.
At the end of the meeting, Barbatos walked into Diavolo's office to collect any teacups and saucers, only to hear the end of Lucifer's statement.
"... he'd like to confess."
Who'd like to confess? Barbatos, in an uncharacteristic interest, tilted his head. "Oh? Who's confessing things?"
"Ah! Barbatos, we hadn't noticed you there!" Diavolo gave that same happy smile he always did.
"Yes. It appears one of my brothers has fallen for someone" Lucifer replied, giving Barbatos a look to say the 'someone' was indeed the butler.
"Is that so? May I enquire who?"
"Beel."
Barbatos failed to keep his face from going red. He has expressed to Diavolo a multitude of times about his own feelings for the famished sixth born.
"Hmm, it seems you like him as well." Lucifer smirked, suggesting he had ideas.
"How can I not? He's constantly eager to try my baking and cooking, and he's genuinely an attractive and interesting demon" Barbatos explained, not registering the knock on the office door.
Diavolo had welcomed Beel into the office mid-way through Barbatos' little confession. Barbatos ultimately froze in a matter of a second, before excusing himself.
"How much did you hear, Beel?"
It wasn't until many hours later that Beelzebub had gone into the kitchens to find Barbatos, the butler baking some sweet treat. "Uhm... Barbatos?"
Barbatos jumped a mile, spinning round to face Beelzebub. "Oh, Beelzebub... My apologies for my startled reaction. How can I help?"
"... Lucifer told me about the conversation".
Well shit.
Barbatos cleared his throat and sighed. He ought to have known that Lucifer would tell. Afterall, it was Lucifer who told Barbatos that Beelzebub liked him.
"Funnily enough, Lucifer also told me about your feelings" Barbatos informed, craning his neck a bit to look up at the taller. Beel had a pale blush on his face, before - provided with no warning - hugging the butler with a soft smile. Barbatos took a moment to process, before reciprocating the action.
"Soooo, confirmed?" Diavolo's voice rang through the kitchen. Barbatos, in embarrassment, launched a silicone spatula at his lord with a scowl.
"Shush, my lord".
"Doesn't answer my question!"
"They're confirmed, now lets leave the lovebirds to it" Lucifer grabbed Diavolo by the collar, dragging the nosey prince with him.
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AllTober Day 3: Forced to share a blanket/bed etc
Contains: Gayness :), Wriolette, Neuvillette losing his cool slightly, Neuvillette Spoilers
Fandom: Genshin Impact
Characters: Wriothesley, Neuvillette
Being forced to take a break, Neuvillette was faced with a multitude of issues. Trials were on hold, he wasn't in the comfort of his office and Wriothesley.
Not that anything was wrong with Wriothesley, of course, but Neuvillette was told he would be staying with Wriothesley - unless he wanted a old time meteor on his head (again). The issue was that Wriothesley had ONE bed. ONE.
And Wriothesley did not sleep without moving around.
Currently, Neuvillette found himself almost against the wall, while Wriothesley fidgeted about behind him. Neuvillette had specifically asked for a second cover incase this happened but the rustling drove Neuvillette insane.
That was until he tapped Wriothesley's shoulder to wake him up.
"Can you try and stay still? I cannot sleep with the fidgeting and rustling." Neuvillette frowned, Wriothesley just giving him a tired smirk.
"Are you going to give me a hug for the rest of the night?" Wriothesley challenged. He didn't expect Neuvillette to literally open his arms at that moment.
"If it stops you moving around, yes" Neuvillette agreed, and Wriothesley grinned, happily shuffling into Neuvillette's embrace. As quickly as he'd been woke, Wriothesley fell asleep once again.
Neuvillette convinced himself that it was just so Wriothesley would stop moving, that's until Wriothesley ended up hugging him as well and burying his head in Neuvillette's chest. Neuvillette quickly learned that Wriothesley was more than a friend or colleague, but a mortal Neuvillette had fallen for...
Perhaps this forced break wouldn't be so bad...
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AllTober Day 2: "It's All Your Fault!"
Contains: Mentioned Death, Maybe OOC, fights, hatred
Fandom: Genshin Impact
Characters: Diluc Ragnvindr, Kaeya Alberich, Mentioned Cerpus Ragnvindr
Diluc stood before an injured Kaeya, his trusty Wolves Gravestone ready to strike. His back was to the cavalry captain, his dangerous red eyes locked onto the advancing hilichurls.
"Diluc?" Kaeya strained, slowly getting back up off the ground.
"Stay down, Kaeya" Diluc demanded. He was not losing Kaeya like he had Cerpus all those years ago.
He had blamed Kaeya then. Blamed Kaeya that he was the reason Cerpus died. He now knew better. His father had tried to leave the Fatui. His own father had been a Harbinger. And they didn't like him trying to leave.
It was years ago. And Diluc could still hear the echo of his words that night.
"It's all your fault! All of it! It's all your fault!"
He was a fight away from losing Kaeya.
It was time to right his wrongs.
"Kaeya, don't die on me..."
"What?"
"Don't die on me...
That night was never your fault, brother"
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AllTober - Day 1: "Run!"
Contains: Small Description of Blood/Blot, Book 7 Spoilers, Levan Crowley theory
Fandom: Twisted Wonderland
Character(s): Dire Crowley/Levan Draconia, Malenoa Draconia, Malleus Draconia
"You were cursed? Levan, why didn't you say anything beforehand?"
"I thought it'd be safer that way, but of course, now Malleus is here, I cannot keep it from you."
"Levan..."
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The air of Briar Valley fell thick with a sense of trouble. Typical dark forests and jagged stones became monstrous omens for whatever hell was currently waiting to unfold.
In the castle grounds of the Draconia family, tension was growing. Malenoa held her child to her chest, her face drained of any other emotion than fear. Young prince Malleus slept soundlessly in her arms, unaware of the reign of terror occuring in the confines of his own home.
"Malenoa~ where did you goooo~?"
The queen could only pray that her husband's hearing hadn't increased. She remained light on her feet, running through the castle, hiding in nooks and crannies when she saw the hideous trail of blot. Black, inky blot.
She could do it. She could protect Malleus and survive.
"My dear, dear queen... must you hide from me? Where are you?"
Malenoa made a quick dash for her army's quarter of the castle, where she barricaded the door while she recollected herself. Ordering one of the men in the room to protect Malleus with his life, Malenoa snatched her staff.
She walked silently back through the castle, this time searching for her husband - or the monster that he currently was.
"Malenoa, my dear! There you are~ you led me on a merry chase my love!"
Her husband was still in there. She knew it. Destroy the blot monster, and he would be fine...
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Finally waking up from whatever spell Malleus had cast, Crowley looked around at the staff and students still asleep, or at least stirring. The overblot had been stopped at last, but to what cost? Malleus now knew who Crowley truly was, and it worried the crow.
"You left your own family?!" One of the students screamed at him, but Crowley heard it not.
7 overblots. His curse.
Crowley's wings and cloak fused, changing to giant, pitch black wings, several times the size of Crowley. The mask shattered on one side, gleaming yellow eye starting to drip with that inky substance.
"Please..."
Crowley barely recognised his voice.
"Run."
Not even a second later, a blood-curdling cry, somewhere between a crow call and a scream, ripped from the Headmage.
The gold claws were fused to him, growing longer into the equivalent of an eagle's talons. Whatever remained of the beak on his mask lengthened out, curling more down.
He gave them all one last warning.
"RUN!"
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