your violent overnight rush

hbo euphoria // chapter 4/42 // rated e

fezco II

“On the very long list of fucked up things I’ve done, trying to steal pills from your grandma is top five, for fuckin’ sure. Thank you for hauling me out of there, bro. I know it hurt you to have to do that, and I’ll never be able to apologize enough for it. But I’m really fuckin’ sorry about that night. Like, you have no idea just how sorry.”

Quietly he nods at her apology. “We good, sis.”

Rue pauses awkwardly, fingers laced together behind her as she rocks on her heels the same way he’s seen Lexi do ‘bout a thousand times in the same spot. Damn, they really were in each other's pockets again, huh?

“Can we hug it out?” she asks quietly, not like any version of Rue he’s ever known.

His laugh is genuine as he opens his arms to the girl, tucking her into his chest briefly as she gives him another, watery apology. Rue’s wiping at her under eyes when they part, laughing to herself as she takes a step back.

Fandom: FFXV & Dragonriders of Pern

Rating: M

Pairings: Lots

Warnings: Character Death

Summary: Our heroes fight to save Pern.

Notes: My thanks to beta-san @aliatori and @betabroforyourxysonly

Dew sparkled on the blades of grass, making Gladio happy he was wearing waterproofed boots. Immediately after that thought he internally castigated himself for being focused on such an inane detail when he needed to be alert, to be ready. He didn’t know what he could actually do if anyone came to try and attack Noctis and Lunafreya; all he knew was that he wasn’t gonna leave them unattended. Gladio was grateful he’d won his argument with Iris, though. His sister had been dropped off at the Harper Hall before the Wing made its way to Insomnia Weyr. She was out of harm’s way, but Gladio was painfully aware that Ignis, Prompto, and all the others were going right into danger.

They might not all come back.

Fandoms: FFXV & Dragonriders of Pern

Rating: M

Pairing: Can I RAFO this? there’s a new one this chapter, as well as hints of the Crownyx, and Gladnis if you squint

Warnings: None this chapter

Summary: Our heroes find a safe haven.

Notes: beta’d by the wonderful @aliatori <3

Hours later, they ate meatrolls around a cheerful fire. Gladio was grateful he’d followed the teachings of his father and packed basic rations in his carisak. Clarus had impressed upon Iris and him never to travel unprepared, and tonight that meant they all had dinner. It was meager fare, but they set upon it with a will as they planned their next moves.

“We can’t go back to Insomnia,” Noctis said. “Not if they’re after Lunafreya.”

“But Argentamth is there,” Prompto argued. He turned to face Gentiana. “You can heal him too, right?”

“Yes,” Gentiana nodded. “Lunafreya is also capable.”

“Can we really abandon our Weyr?” Lunafreya asked softly.

Fandom: FFXV

Rating: M

Pairings: Lots

Warnings: None this chapter

Summary: Our heroes return to Insomnia Weyr.

Notes: thanks to beta-san @aliatori for their continued assistance!

Returning to Insomnia Weyr should have felt more triumphant after the victory they’d won, but all Crowe felt was tired. She was so exhausted her bones ached. Beneath her, Altiuth rumbled his agreement and sent her an image of the two of them sunning themselves at the lake.

“Not today, friend,” she said grimly. “We have work to do… and friends to mourn.”