Bold Valiant Just

i flipped a coin to decide on who was finna die 

context: final battle for gatlon, they know of one another’s identities, and they pretty much hate each other ngl. 

based off of a kiss text post

I refuse to edit and for that i have no regrets fight me

“Nova?”

Nova looked up at Adrian, unmasked in her Nightmare uniform. Then, she looked back down at the knife driven through her middle. Slowly, she grabbed its hilt as her knees buckled from underneath her. Adrian jumped forward, using the springs under his feet, and caught her before her head could hit the ground.

“That’s what traitors get,” her attacker, a filthy sewer dweller that pledged allegiance to the Anarchists, spit out, right as a bullet went through their head. Adrian whipped his head around. Danna lowered the gun.

Nova gripped his arm tightly then, and he looked back down at her. Her chest was rising and falling unsteadily. She moved her mouth, speaking, but the roaring in Adrian’s ears prevented him from hearing her.

“You’re going to be okay,” he found himself saying, eyes frantically assessing her wound, knowing better than to remove the knife. He looked over his shoulder at his team, all staring in shock. “Danna, get help! Ruby, Oscar, come help me!”

Even as he yelled, even as they did as they were told, Nova touched her hand to his cheek. There were unshed tears in her eyes that didn’t match the quivering smile on her lips.

“I’m going to hold my sister again,” she breathed. Her chest shook with each inhale. “See…my parents.”

Adrian shook his head. A tear fell from his cheek. “No, stay with me, okay, Nova? A healer is coming. You’re going to be okay.”

Oscar and Ruby appeared beside him, although there wasn’t much they could do. Not with the knife still embedded in her. Not until they had a healer.

Her eyes, which had previously been pointed at his shoulder, met his. They were the eyes of the girl he knew, of the girl he knew before she betrayed him. But none of that mattered now. She had taken the knife meant for him. His enemy had saved his life, sacrificing herself in the process.

But Nova was never his enemy. Not really. Even though they were on opposite sides of the war.

“I’m sorry.” She gasped for air, blinking rapidly. “For…for hurting you. I really…really did care…for you, Adrian.”

Adrian held the hand against his cheek, clutching it. “Just a few more minutes.” He didn’t want to answer, afraid of what he might say. Too much said too late.

“Adrian.” Nova tugged at his hand, surprisingly strong. Upon her request, he leaned down. She pressed a kiss below his eye, then kissed his lips. He responded immediately, gentle in his caress, but pulled back just as quickly.

“You need to save your air.” Adrian gulped. His lips tingled.

Despite the circumstances, Nova managed to roll her eyes.

“Tell the others I’m sorry.” Her voice dropped in volume, eyes flickering to Oscar and Ruby who watched helplessly, holding one another.

“Please, don’t go.” Another tear fell from his face, and Adrian let it fall shamelessly. “Please, stay with me.”

Nova shivered and huddled closer to Adrian’s body. “Don’t…let things go back-go back…back to the way they were,” she whispered to his chest, barely audible.

She went still in his arms. He shuddered when he heard her last breath. Throat closed, head on fire, Adrian raised her face to his and kissed her forehead.

Then, as the battle raged on around them, he closed her eyes.

instead of the gang killing one another dramatically like i keep seeing you pessimists post about in supernova

when identities are revealed, there are fights, yes, and violent ones, but in the end

just steal leroy’s car and drive away

have a sexy lil epiphany where they acknowledge that it’s not their job to save everyone

first date: describe your ideal first date.

first kiss: what’s the best way to be kissed?

preference: sexuality? what’s your ‘type’?

blush: what could someone do this valentine’s to make you feel special?

hand holding: do you like pda?

family: how important is your family’s approval of your s.o.?

doves: what’s the most romantic thing someone’s done for you?

love hearts: where were you when you met your crush?

candy: favourite thing to eat on a date?

100th date: would you prefer to stay in or go out this valentine’s?

roses: do you like picnic dates?

giggle: what’s more important in an s.o.: intelligence or humour?

lace: who looks best in your favourite colour?

cupid: have you ever been set up? have you ever set anyone else up? how did it go?

lovebirds: at what point in a relationship would you make it ‘public’?

love knots: would you like to forget the person you shared your first kiss with?

promise ring: who do you see yourself being with in two years?

ballad: best love song?

aphrodite: how important are looks?

angel: do you like ‘bad boys’ or sweethearts more?

harp: have you ever written a poem for a crush?

red: where will you be spending february 14th?

love notes: who was your last valentine? where are they now?

flowers: what’s the best romantic gift to give someone?

READ IN 2019 ↬ Archenemies by Marissa Meyer

1. Who’s powers do you want and why? 

2. Who do you agree with more: the Renegades or the Anarchists and why? 

3. Which character do you want to get lunch with? 

4. Which character would you date? 

5. Which character would you have a sleepover with? 

6. Who or how did Adrian’s mom die? 

7. Dream crossover romantic relationship between The Lunar Chronicles and Renegades? 

8. Dream crossover friendship between The Lunar Chronicles and Renegades?

9. Dream crossover enemies between The Lunar Chronicles and Renegades?

10. Nova x Adrien or Oscar x Ruby? 

11. How would you raise Max? 

12. Favorite Anarchist? 

13. Favorite Renegade? 

14. Least favorite Anarchist? 

15. Least favorite Renegade? 

16. If you were Adrian, what would be the first thing you draw? 

17. Who would win in a fight: Nightmare or the Sentinel?  

18. What are your thoughts on Ace? Misunderstood hero or straight up villain? Explain. 

19. Book 3 predictions? 

20. Were you disappointed or excited to find out Archenemies was not the finale? 

21. Hopes for Book 3? 

22. Fears for book 3? 

23. What disappointed you in Archenemies? 

24. What surprised you in Archenemies? 

25. Who do we need to see more of in book 3? 

26. If any character from The Lunar Chronicles could make a cameo in Renegades, who would you choose and why?

27. Who has the dumbest alias? 

28. Who has the best alias? 

29. Least favorite aspect of the series? 

30. Favorite part of the series? 

Nova, completely heartbroken, weighed down by guilt, because she could have done something. Because now Adrain hasn’t slept in a week and she hasn’t seen him eat and the doctors aren’t sure if Max is going be okay. And what about his dads? One of them had only had the chance to hug his son one and it was her fault.

And Adrian, devastated because he could’ve been there. His first thought when things went downhill should’ve been to find Max. But he didn’t and now he’s sitting in a hospital chair, the one he hasn’t left it hours, a plate of food that Nova has made him sitting uneaten at his feet and he doesn’t even know if his little brother is alive.

Simon, terrified that his first time hugging his son may have been his last. His ten year old son. Who spent his life in containment and never complained. Who loved everyone in the world with all of his heart. How dare Nightmare lay a finger on a Max.

Hugh, sorry that he hadn’t spent every waking moment with Max because he was the only one who could and now who knows if he’ll ever see Max again.

Ruby, in awe because how could this happen to the most innocent person she knew, who had never left the headquarters, who made her cards every year for her birthday. Sitting in the hospital with Adrian before rushing home and tackling her brother with a tearful hug. Because what if it had been them.

Oscar, furious because Max was a brother to him. A buddy for when life was too much and you needed to talk about dragonflies with someone. Taking regular trips to the vending machine. Memorizing Simon and Hughs favorite snacks and begging Adrian to eat.

Danna, sitting as a butterfly on Adrian’s shoulder throughout the whole thing, trying to offer some support. Struggling to get into Max’s room before eventually suceeding and fluttering in circles above his bed. Hoping to be a sign of hope in a completely hopeless situation.

Oscar: Oh, I already ate.

Ruby: Without me?

Oscar: Sorry, I was hungry! Want me to bring you something? What do you want?