Happy Halloween. For the trick or treat prompts a merlin au where Arthur has magic.
He doesn’t tell anyone, because he’s not an idiot. It’s little at first, things moving around him, weird dreams, things that he doesn’t think about or understand when he’s a kid.
And when he’s old to understand, he’s old enough to know he’s something his father hates, he’s old enough to already be training with the sword, so he understands discipline, understands control, and it’s not easy to apply that to his magic, but it is simple. He learns slowly, learns the things he needs most, thing things that are easiest to hide and most worth the risk.
He teaches himself healing, mostly. It’s one of the few things he can parse from the books everyone pretends Gaius doesn’t keep.
The he meets Merlin, who might as well be wearing a sign around his neck that announces he’s a wizard and develops a near permanent headache.
After the first couple of weeks, he can’t take it anymore.
“Look,” he says, when Merlin sets breakfast on his table, “I get Camelot is new to you, and everything, but you have to be more subtle than this. I won’t be able to save you when my father chops off your head.” He’s tried. The fire illusion spells are simple enough, but the transportation and replacement ones are out of his grasp.
Merlin pales. “What? I don’t-”
Arthur rolls his eyes and waves his hand towards the open door. It swings closed and locks itself.
He’s pretty sure Merlin isn’t even breathing right now, and that’s fine, he knows a spell for that.
“If I can keep from spilling me secret to the whole castle, you can too,” he says seriously, “please develop a single subtle bone in your body.”
“I think I’m dreaming,” Merlin says faintly.
Arthur throws his apple at him.
“Ow!”
DOUBLE FUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKK
nanami mhm mhm yeah yes mhm mhm
#badjoke#badbadjoke#killme
you’d want to watch this, trust me!
Gaius: So I have a riddle for you. There are two islands connected by a bridge capable of holding only one hundred pounds. On one island, there is a gatekeeper who only lets you cross the bridge one time, and on the other island, there is a princess and an apple tree.
Merlin: Can I be both the apple tree and the princess?
Gaius: No. Shush. The princess weighs ninety-nine pounds, and each apple weighs half a pound. But she needs to get three apples across. How does she do this without collapsing the bridge?
Gwaine: WEAK-ASS BRIDGE! Who the FUCK was in charge of construction?
Gaius: No--
Arthur: You THROW one apple across, and you carry the other two just fine!
Gwaine: YEET THE FRUIT!
Percival: Or you roll it! Like a bowling ball!
Merlin: The gatekeeper is the singular pin, and if you don't knock him down, you lose crossing privileges.
Gaius: That's not--
Elyan: What time period is this in? Do dragons still exist? She can just tie an apple to a dragon and fly it over.
Gaius: She JUGGLES them! She juggles the apples! One apple is always in the air as she crosses! THAT is the answer! Holy shit.
Merlin:
Merlin: Dude
Gaius: What?
Merlin: Boat.
Arthur: Boat!
Elyan: Boat???
Percival: Boat!
Gwaine: BOAT!!!!
Gaius:
Gaius: I'm leaving.
this is INSANELY GORGEOUS
#house md #house fandom will never die
the best part of an oreo is the black cookie part and not the frosting part
deal with it
"I bequeath you the Belmont Hold."
Oh my God. just fuck and get it over with already. jesus.
SO YOU'RE TELLING ME THAT THE STINKY BASTARD HANDED OVER HIS CHILDHOOD HOME TO THE GOTH DIVA, WHOSE CHILDHOOD HOME LIED ABOVE THE AFOREMENTIONED HOME, AND THEY DID NOT END UP TOGETHER???? (I love Trevor and Sypha, because like, it's Sypha, but COME ON)
If you haven't read the chapter PLEASE I'm begging you to read it first before you scroll down.
THREE WORDS TO SUM UP THIS CHAPTER:
I AM SOBBING.
The colored pages are magnificent especially when Kageyama blocked and Hinata spiked (then their flashback during the VERY FIRST MATCH TOGETHER.) Kageyama was able to block the spike but Hinata PULLED THIS MOTHERFUCKING STUNT OFF AND I SCREAMED (literally)
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. NINJA SHOYOU ON THE ROLL.
After that Hinata went in and dashed on the other side of the court to do a "quick set" but turns out HE WAS THE DECOY. Bokuto swept in and did a POWERFUL SPIKE.
BOKUTO YOU ARE DOING GREAT SWEETIE.
BLACK JACKALS WON BECAUSE HINATA WAS ABLE TO ACCEPT AND UTILIZE HIS GREATEST SKILL WHICH IS TO BECOME THE DECOY.
Remember during Season 1 Hinata didn't want to be labelled as decoy because it wasn't as cool as wing spiker or ace? Hinata developed his character and ACCEPTED being the decoy which his the GREATEST WEAPON because he was able to OPEN AN OPPORTUNITY to other spikers.
Also, Kageyama can tell that Hinata was used as decoy. He was able to see it before his teammates did, why? BECAUSE HE IS THE FIRST ONE WHO SAW HINATA'S POTENTIAL AS A DECOY (refer to season 1 when Kageyama & Daichi are talking about what position Hinata will play on their practice match against Aoba Johsai.)
LOOK AT HOW HAPPY THEY ARE.
Hinata was overjoyed because he FINALLY won against Kageyama and it's CLEAR that Kageyama doesn't have bitter feelings towards his loss.
YOU CAN SEE THAT PROUD GRIN ON HIS FACE.
I HONESTLY LOVE KAGEYAMA'S DEVELOPMENT TOO. My heart can't handle all of these feels.
BLACK JACKALS WON with the score of:
Set 4: BJ 26 - Adlers 24
Remember during Season 4 Episode 1 when Kageyama said: "I'm heading first." And Hinata that time felt left behind from everyone who are walking steps ahead of him? Getting opportunities? Invited to youth teams? When everyone ONLY sees Hinata's potential with Kageyama?
Hinata proved them wrong.
Hinata forged his OWN PATH.
And he is finally on the same stage as Kageyama. That's why this moment is INCREDIBLELY SIGNIFICANT in the entire series, because Hinata always felt the tall wall looming over him but now HE BROKE THE WALL. Standing on the same court against all odds.
FUCKING GOOSEBUMPS MAN. I felt it.
I've seen so many headcanons and fanart with this moment BUT HOLY SHIT IT IS REALLY CANON.
Romeo and Hinata speaking in Portuguese and introducing his 5 year old son Ruben to Hinata. Look how overjoyed Hinata is, my heart really swelled in this moment *grabs tissues*
We all know that Tenma Udai (aka Little Giant) is a mangaka. After watching BJ VS Adlers match, you can see it in his eyes he is inspired to make a manga based off this volleyball match. Similar to Furudate who used to play volleyball (his position is middle blocker during Junior High.)
I MEAN HOLY SHIT. does that mean Udai is the Furudate of the series? YOU CAN SEE THAT UDAI IS PUMPED AS HELL TO PREPARE FOR HIS NEXT SERIES. ATTA BOY.
ALSO THE MOMENT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR...
KUROO TETSURO IS BACK.
HE IS OFFICIALLY BACK AND HE LOOKS SO GOOD WITH HIS SUIT ON AND THAT NASTY CAT LIKE GRIN ON HIS FACE.
Also, I'm glad his hair still looks that same. Kuroo won't be "Kuroo" without his rooster hair cut. I love that man.
Kageyama, Kindaichi, and Kunimi reunion?
I CRIED. LEGIT TEARS FELL DOWN ON MY EYES WHILE READING IT.
Kageyama looks SO FUCKING HAPPY to see his middle school teammates. I MEAN LOOK AT THAT BIG GRIN ON HIS FACE WHILE TALKING TO THEM.
THIS CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IS OFF THE CHARTS.
This moment just tugged my heart strings man, all Karasuno first year's are FINALLY reunited.
You can clearly see Tsukkishima said something salty towards Kageyama and Hinata at the middle saying something stupid or trying to make peace. (What do you think Tsukki said? I bet he said something like "Oh the King is finally defeated." Or something related to that. We all love salty Tsukki.)
LOOK AT YAMAGUCHI AND YACHI'S CUTE SMILES. How adorable.
This moment I legit teared up AGAIN. Seeing them together in the same stage in the SAME team for Tokyo 2021 Olympics wearing the OFFICIAL team Japan uniforms with their former Karasuno jersey numbers.
My skin is cleared. My lifespan has increased by 10 years. My happiness is off the charts when I saw this GLORIOUS PANEL.
The reunion of the freak duo quick, standing up against the world.
My heart is soaring while looking at this, look at where they are now. The greatest rival, greatest opponent, now become the greatest ally.
Next week will be the FINAL chapter of Haikyuu (Chapter 402) I have a feeling that Oikawa will show up in the next chapter (also the next chapter will be released on July 20 same birthday as Oikawa's)
Remember during Brazil when Oikawa said "I'm going to defeat everyone!" My theory is that Haikyuu will end on that note, an open ending for us readers to interpret if Oikawa will really beat them or not. (Maybe a panel of Oikawa preparing to do a jump serve and his banner "Rule the Court")
I've been a fan of Haikyuu for a long time already and I've consistently read the manga for years. I feel bittersweet that Haikyuu will end next week but I'm happy that Furudate always continues to surprise us with his amazing storyline, beautiful art, and characters that really grapple our hearts. I'm certain that the next and final chapter will exceed our expectations.
you can love a character and still admit when they're wrong. i love jayce but i acknowledge his flaws (he has none) and can hold him accountable for his wrongdoings (he has never done anything wrong in his life) and call him out on his actions (which are always right)
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