Thinking about how in The Outpost, the avalanche is a literal, external event that represents Crosshair’s internal struggle, and his world crumbling around him. Then in The Return, the ice wyrm is a literal creature, but it also represents the animosity between Hunter and Crosshair. The wyrm is literally under the surface, and it races towards Hunter and Crosshair as their argument escalates. Then, inside the bunker, Hunter says they have to get the wyrm outside the perimeter “before it tears this place apart”. If Hunter and Crosshair don’t reconcile, it will tear their squad apart from the inside just as surely as the worm will destroy the bunker from the inside.
I really sat here thinking they were gonna save Crosshair and be a happy family again
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WHY WAS I NOT TOLD THIS EXISTED??
Just found this video 🤣
When I tell you I BINGED this book on Wattpad, I cannot stress when I say binged. It’s beautifully written, the oc’s are fantastic and everything about it brings me so much joy. I cannot wait to see where the author takes it from here. It’s truly a masterpiece.
Art by space-b33
Summary
Darth Maul x Nightsister OC -|- Over 70 chapters and weekly updates
Contains: Angst, fluff, mentions of abuse to children and animals, neglect, violence, and sexual content in later chapters. Events mentioned include Legends, TPM, AOTC, TCW, comics and divergence from canon.
Darth Maul's fate was all but set the moment Darth Sidious stole the child away from Dathomir. He was indoctrinated into hate, and misery and death. Taught to dwell on his rage, sink into his pain and by the time he was free of the abusive hand of his master, it was too late. He only knew anger and hurt. He only knew how to harm.
But what if he didn't?
What if, by a twist of fate, that there was a lifeline for him to reach onto? Something that could pull him from the dark and away from the path that lead to the desert under the twin suns? If, in the beginning, there was another, that connected to his hearts... could he be saved from his fate?
“I hope you remembered your promise.” she spoke softly. The figure turned, and suddenly she was in a room, looking out at a city sunset through a wide window. She could make out familiar red and black markings on the face only barely visible under the hood.
“I swore revenge.” He spoke, his voice smoother and deeper than she had last heard it.
“As did I. I swore I would always be by your side, and I intend to keep my word.” She reached into her robes and held out her half of the sparkling golden amulet. She could feel his eyes on it.
“I… I know this symbol.” He murmured, confused. Did he really not remember?
“You and I made a promise, and I swore I would find you. I will not forget this oath. I am coming. I will bring you home.”
“Home?” He looked up now, but his eyes… were different. Golden, not grey.
“Do you not remember?” Zaiya gasped softly. “Your home and family. You are a Prince of Dathomir, stolen by a monster.”
“My master has trained me in the Dark Side of the force. I am more powerful than any other being, I will take revenge on behalf of all Sith.” his voice came out in a vicious hiss, rage building up in him, so much that she could feel it coming off in waves.
“You… a sith?” she growled. “He has assaulted your mind, you are more than any servant or apprentice. We swore that we would get stronger, that no one else would command us again. Your ‘Master’ is a thief and a liar.”
In a second, a glowing red blade was held up to her neck. The look on his face was pure rage. “You know I speak the truth.” She added, looking down between the blade and his eyes. “You know me, Maul. You must remember.” The zabrak froze, his gold and red eyes widened as he gazed at her, looking at her face. There was a flash of recognition, but Zaiya felt the air around her shifting and the visions fading. She took the moment to connect to him one last time. With the blade withdrawn, she drew in, a hand gingerly to the back of his head and her forehead on his. Her other hand was holding up the broken amulet. “Remember. I will come for you, I will never give in. Keep fighting, remember your oath.”
A Prince of Dathomir : Artwork
COVER ART
Commissions - all artists linked!
Zaiya and Maul - FANART
Zaiya Character Reference - by me!
Zaiya age 5 & 12 - me
Zaiya age 15 & 20 - me
Zaiya - Zygerria and Dathomir - me
Adaji Treshan Lineart - by me!
Zaiya and Cad Bane - me
Bounty Dads - Moodboards!
Birthday Gifts! Including fanart, moodboards and even a fan fic!
Chapter 81 Scene
Slightly Spicy Zaiya and Maul
Child Maul and Zaiya
Zaiya Basic Sketches
Zaiya - Dancing by the Fire
Zaiya - Relaxing
Zaiya - Art of War
Maul and Zaiya - by @/shibara
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Chapter Index
Full list of APOD chapters currently released.
Chapter 100 Q&A Celebration
Deleted Scenes
Ideas or scenes that didn't make the final fic \ oneshots with Nightsister OC - You don't have to have read A P O D to read these!
Undercover - from the prompt: 46. Kiss me like you mean it
Punishment (NSFW) - One Year Celebration of A.P.O.D
Down Time - Maul is adorable
Mine - Maul feels the urge to reclaim his Lieutenant
Surprise - An unexpected undercover mission
Unsung Melodies, Unspoken Words - Maul reflects after a harrowing mission
Heroes - Young Zaiya is sent in on an bounty hunting job alone
Just Rest - Maul is injured. And stubborn.
Adaji Treshan - History Summary - Some extra info for Adaji
BTS, Blurbs and Headcanons
Chapter 51&52
OC Asks & Headcanons - More info about the characters!
Zaiya - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Adaji - 1 - 2 - 3
Brutus - 1
If you have any questions about the story or my characters, send me an ask!
I just know if I scratch that sweet spot behind his ears he’ll start to kick his legs like a dog
One of my favorite moments in all of TBB remains that part of Cut and Run where Tech comes up with a wild idea and then just,
proceeds with it. No checking in before, no 'hey anyone need anything off the ship before I impound it'. Presumably because Echo is there with him, and it seems like Tech considers Echo to be the Reasonablish One (lol). Since Echo didn't attempt to stop him it must be fine!
Spoilers, it's not fine. Hunter's reaction says 'this is not the first time this has happened, will not be the last, he is going to age ten years from this incident alone'.
But Tech is like it's fine, Hunter! I thought it through, Echo was right here listening to me think it through and he had no objections, so this is a fool proof idea.
Also I love that he TOTALLY IGNORES Hunter's objection.
I like to think this scene has played itself out in at least ten variations over the course of their lives.
Also Cut watching all of this like 'hahaha never change y'all are so insane' and Wrecker like 'oh boy here we go again'.
I honestly didn't even realize until this episode that Anakin's blue and red TCW robes and Ahsoka's red padawan robes and blue montral stripes are perfect complements of each other.
RED AND BLUE RED AND BLUE RED AND BLUE
Hemlock: Who knew that clones were so paternal?
Me: Literally everyone. Everyone knew, but you. Jango knew - where do you think they got it from? The Kaminoans knew. The Jedi knew. Everyone who ever met a clone knew. Those commandos beside you - they've adopted your lab experiments.