Venus-Snatch-Trap

       Well, I did not think this through.
       Currently, an unconscious and bloody Jack was propped awkwardly over my back and shoulders. Surprisingly, he was pretty light for how strong he seemed – but still. I was at my max carrying his weight. I took a deep breath and dragged him towards the back door of my apartment complex. I can’t believe I had already dragged him from a block away! And what was crazier was that no one noticed! I guessed the streets should be pretty empty this late at night…
       I propped the heavy metal door open and shoved Jack inside, following closely and quietly. Heaving his weight upon my shoulders, I headed to my apartment room.
       I had found Jack in an abandoned building pretty far from the police perimeter, unconscious and wounded. The police obviously underestimated Jack’s pain tolerance and speed since he had gotten so far from them. I fe

{Kenpachi Zaraki X Reader} 
A flower among weeds Pt. 4


 
    You groaned as light fluttered across your eyelids. Your body ached and the reason why eluded you at first but you quickly came to your senses as your eyes snapped open and you attempted to jerk upright. The attempt failed as you slammed back onto the flat surface of an examination table. Your wrists were bound but your body felt too heavy to move, a sensation you hadn’t felt in a long time and one you deeply hated. “Masume-!” you growled.
“Nuh uh uh! Don’t strain yourself too much, ___. I wouldn’t want you to get hurt.” Masume’s smug grin appeared into view.
“Don’t pretend to be nice, you bastard!”
“Now now, ____. You know I’m always nice to you.” He ran his hand

--Reader--
       Another laugh bubbled up from my throat and I clutched my midsection to stop the painful jarring of the vertical cut down my abdomen. Blindingly giddy emotions surged in my chest, fueling my sprint and my acute desire to test both of our limits. I stumbled a little on the damp pavement as my feet propelled me through the night, regaining my balance quickly. Hearing distant chuckling, I glanced back to see Jack keeping pace with me. I smiled nervously, mind swinging back and forth between this guy nearly killed and this guy basically let me go only to chase me again. The situation would make anybody want to laugh.
       Should I be scared of Jack? Probably.
       How long could I keep the game going… realistically?
       He agreed to the game… he agreed to my terms… he applauded my escape… But in the end, he will still kill me if he ‘win

The Loss
Author's Note: This was...a tough one to write, so it'll probably be hard to read, too. Just a warning.
"It's been a  while, Borea. How...how have you been?"
Kale was trying to smile, she really was, but the sight of her daughter in a hospital gown was not encouraging. Even worse was the catheter sticking out of the neckline of her gown. Had things really gotten that bad?
"Okay. Had a bad spell a week ago when the room's computer panel went on the blink and the temperature controls of the room totally broke. Kuriza really tore them a new one over that! I ended up getting all kinds of medication and...and it just wasn't fun. If I wasn't too hot, I was too cold, it felt like I was constantly going back and forth. I just...couldn't get comfortable." Borea was smiling, albeit a bit weakly.
"Are you...are you doing better now?"
"Oh, yes. But they keep wanting me to be careful...so I haven't been allowed outside yet. It's winter out there." She sighed, and t

    “Oi _______! A lovely day we’re having today, wouldn’t you agree?” Brook called cheerily, taking long leaping strides across the deck to reach your side.
    “Yes, I suppose!” You nodded with a smile. “The sea breeze smells wonderful, and even the heat of the sun feels so welcoming.
    “Ah yes~! All too good with the complimentary colours of deep blues and pinks, the elegant emerald greens of the sea mixing in with the orange of the setting sun and- oh, oh my I seem to have gotten carried away. I’m so sorry _______!” Brook corrected suddenly, realizing what he had just said.
    “Hmm? Oh, there’s no need to apologize Brook!” You reassured, your smile never faltering. “I’ve lived with this my whole life, so nothing you describe matters much. I’m quite used to it.” You added with a nod.
   

As if the outside wasn't dangerous enough, then they'd had to show up.
Vynessa pulled on her sun hat as she headed down the street, glancing first one way, and then the other. Then she laughed at herself. It had been such a macabre and yet necessary habit while the androids had been there, and had gotten so ingrained in people's everyday routines that they still did it, even now that they were gone.
The news had been quite a bit different, as a result, was broadcast only twice a day from an "undisclosed location," and whenever there'd been footage of the two killing, she couldn't help but think back to old videos of people who went tornado chasing to let weather stations know about ones not on the radar. Risking their own lives to help others (and probably getting insane adrenaline highs as a result). But being a reporter in the city had always had its own share of chance.
And now that they were gone...things were shifting once again. Humans really could survive anything, couldn

Learn To Walk
The first time that Bulma suggested Kale go out on a date, she received a flat refusal to do so.
After a brief period of not knowing what to do with herself, Kale had finally gotten a few things squared away. She'd managed to get a job as a self-defense instructor at Capsule Corp. after an incident involving an assault on premises. Bulma had then decided that defense classes would be mandatory for all employees, and set her up with the job.
It was strange to be working at something so normal, and yet so meaningful, but she'd gotten used to it. The idea of adding a complication like dating to the hopeful-yet-uncertain mix seemed like a recipe for disaster.
You wouldn't want to be unfaithful to me, now would you?
The voice had drifted in with the same thought every time she said no, until finally she got angry enough at it the next time it happened to ask, "Did you have someone in mind?"
"As a matter of fact, I do. Nice guy, I think you'll like him."