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How the finale singlehandedly managed to make The Collector the most tragic character in The Owl House:

It says a lot when a crew demonstrates their talent by creating such a complex character with so little time left. The Collector (Naturally, spoilers ahead) Many suspected the redemption. But it’s not just the fact that it happened. It’s the way it was handled. So, let’s do a recap on how everything went, shall we?

Betrayed and used by the Archivists. His siblings. Family. The ones who are suppose to love, teach and protect you. Thrown away into an unknown planet, full of the only creatures that could overcome their magic.

Said family destroyed what were likely the Collector’s first, genuine friends.

Locked away by one of the very same species he had befriended for what his siblings did, for who knows how many years, being alone and forgotten for something they didn’t do.

Finally found by a human, whom the kid really thought was his friend, even trying to amuse his homicidal delusions.

Helped fulfill the man’s objective, but instead of being released as promised, is discarded like garbage along a mountain of corpses.

Get his freedom back after almost giving up, considering King a friend despite initially suspecting even him. A time to rejoice and play, unaware of the damage and trauma being done and becoming dangerously protective of his new friend.

Luz, someone King has talked about a lot and is even jealous of, comes back, apparently to destroy him and take King away, and yet, the Collector never means any genuine harm and is so desperate for companionship that wants to befriend even her. Looks so happy at the possibility of the trio befriending him that is completely unaware he’s being manipulated again.

Gets hurt in all the games being summoned, completely unaware that his new playmates are simply surviving. 

Having lived with a madman that destroyed the Grimwalkers he created for hundreds of years only to recreate them again? No wonder he thought even mortal life was as easy to fix as any broken toy, which he demonstrates so casually.

Instead of retaliating, the kid chooses to sulk in a corner, so tired of being used and hurt that it didn’t take long for Luz, the second human he ever met, to get them to open up and explain everything. So disheartened he is about being used and betrayed that tries to force himself to accept the pretending part of everything, even friendship.

Is taught a lesson in friendship, which is taken by heart, to the point the Collector tries it on Belos of all people, someone he helped for +400 years only to cruelly betray him. 

He truly wanted everyone to be friends and learn to forgive, even turning back to Luz to show her how much they learned, even looking like he wants her to be proud of him.

Sees his new friend get killed in front of him and not even his magic can do anything about anything. 

Not only is his new friend gone, but there’s much damage he indirectly caused, like trying to befriend Belos and accidentally gave him the idea to possess the Titan. Not to mention the trauma he caused to all the residents of the isles. 

Suddenly, we see the Collector’s true nature. A scared, overpowered little kid who didn’t know any better because everybody he met used him and never taught him the value of life. He just wanted friends. And now, he can only watch helplessly as his remaining friends go mad with grief and fury, and not even his powers can save them.

Tears for the first time. Despite everything the kid’s been through, it’s Luz’s death that affects him the most. Luz, the human who got them to open up, who was so patient and kind, who didn’t hesitate for a second to save him from Belos’ blast and even assured him they did good, was now gone. All that was left for him is to apologize for everything and beg Eda and King to run away.

Luz is back to save them from certain death, but it wasn’t his magic that brought her back and he must’ve known that. She looked like a Titan and was even using their magic, which he recognized earlier. Plus he also acknowledged Titans were more powerful than anyone, even Collectors. But there was no time to rejoice or process everything immediately. What mattered most is that she was back, even clinging to her subconsciously so he wouldn’t lose her again. 

But Belos was still a threat. Not even the Collector’s powers were enough to stop him anymore. He did the only thing he could do to help; keep the Archives afloat. Despite being weakened and struggling, he actually takes the time to smile at the Hexsquad to demonstrate the friendliness and will to help.

Belos is gone. The Collector is exhausted, but probably still more than capable enough of taking on the Hexsquad with a snap of his fingers. Instead, he chooses to cower, bracing themselves for any potential scold or punishment, preferring that over the risk of hurting anybody else ever again.

Tears for the second time, this time in absolute relief and happiness. The people he innocently tormented so much were offering peace and friendship. 

Despite the hardship and trials, the Collector chooses to return to the stars alone for some growth, a sharp contrast from the kid who didn’t want to be alone. But... this shows how much they learned and matured. Not only can they watch the Boiling Isles better from the sky, but it also gives everyone a chance to get used to him and take the time forgive him for everything. 

And yet... he can visit whenever he wants. He’s free at last. Free to make choices. King considers him a real friend now, and he’s likely in the process of making more... all thanks to Luz, whom he shows gratitude to by not only gifting her a portal door to come and go whenever she pleases, but also giving her a spectacular display of light for her birthday. 

In the end, after everything the Collector has been through... that’s one heck of a character development. Even though Luz was used by the same person, at least she had many friends and parental figures in her life. The Collector didn’t have any of that. His only genuine friends were eliminated and spent possibly eons imprisoned in a dark realm, being used and manipulated for hundreds of years, with nobody there to play with or befriend.

Bonus: Being himself... saved many lives. By turning everybody into puppets not only spared them of the horror that would come later, but by gathering everybody in one single place also saved every citizen on the isles. Just imagine the number of casualties we would've gotten when Titan Belos started blasting everything on sight and raising the corpse's arm while everybody was still scattered.

Princess Madoka Amano I

Age/Role/Nicknames:

20 years old

Princess of the United Kingdom of America

Mads/Madi (by Masamune)

Miss Amano (by royal servants)

Personality:

Kind and motherly

Tends to have a hot temper when her brothers are around

Loyal to her friends

A great cook and persistent when it comes to other people

Is always helping Yuki down in his lab

Relationships:

Queen Victoria (dead): adoptive mom

King Richard: adoptive dad

Kyoya: adoptive older brother

Masamune: adoptive older brother

Queen Kona: aunt/ father’s mistress

Chris: brother-in-law

Chris’s family: in-laws

Queen Diana: aunt

Demoure: cousin

Gaia: girlfriend

Elliot: boyfriend

Sophie & Hikaru: best friends

The children: surrogate mom

Other WBBA Agents: friends

Beylin Temple: enemies

Abilities:

Trained martial artists

Great at wielding weapons

Healing (using music)

Fluent in Japanese, English, and Australian

Miscellaneous:

Was once enslaved before Victoria adopted her

Is in a polyamorous relationship with Elliot and Gaia

Always in a fight with her brothers

Pansexual and Polyamorous

oh totally forgot kpop. don’t know how. it’s a big part of my life. i’m going to put all the groups in the tags, it’s a lot so…

how many fandom’s do you like?

Oh, wow so many. Let’s start with different channels:

Cartoon Network: any show from the early 2000-10s to Craig of the Creek; plus any anime that was on it like Bakugan and Beyblade

Disney: early 2000-10s sitcoms, TOH, GF, Ducktales (2017), Big Hero 6/MCU, etc.

Nickelodeon: Spongebob, some old sitcoms by D*n Schn*ider, Henry Danger is the last show

For fandoms outside of TV, I’ve seen Camp Camp, Ever After High; used to watch Mianite videos; listen to multiple broadway musicals (Hamilton, Heathers, ITH, DEH, 21 Chump Street, Kinky Boots); watched some shows for stay at home moms like Roseanne, That 70s Show, the Goldbergs, the middle, etc.

I am not avid in book fandoms except for the Artemis Fowl Series (don’t speak of the film).

For the anime that I care about: Bakugan, Beyblade, Fire Force, Magi, JJBA, PPP Mermaid, Haikyuu, HXH, Ass Class, and Azumanga. There’s a few more but I really don’t participate in the fandom for those anime, I just watch them and move on.

This is just a handful of stuff I remember. I try to join fandoms often. I’ll try to put a full list in the tags

I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

The Beyblade anime was way more nuanced than any of us realized at the time. For a show that's supposed to be a teenage sports anime about spinning tops, it does quite a deep dive into the psyche, the personalities and mental health of its characters, which I think is rare in that genre. It does not shy away from dark, realistic themes.

We have Tyson who clearly has abandonment issues and I think that they show it pretty well. All the angst and anger he had in G Revolution was very much how a real person would react and the way he feels under pressure as a star - I think it was very well depicted.

We have Max, as the perpetual ray of sunshine and yet they obviously show how much of a face he puts up and how resilient he can be in difficult circumstances. Being underestimated repeatedly and how he comes to terms with it feels very realistic honestly. He's constantly having to prove himself to everyone - his rivals, his own friends and even his mother, who do not believe in him. It must be exhausting to be Max and I think that comes out well a lot of the time.

Kai's inability to attach himself to specific people and his lack of loyalty, as well as the depiction of how he deals with trauma (both in Season 1 vis a vis the abbey and in V Force vis a vis Wyatt) are very wonderfully shown. His emotions are both rational and real. As an adult, I think it's surprising for something so dark translate so well on screen in an otherwise innocuous and funny anime about teenagers.

Ray and the way he often feels conflicted about his loyalties and the responsibility he feels on his shoulder at every moment balanced with his ambitions give a very unique perspective to his character. I think they showed his struggles fairly well.

Hilary feeling like she doesn't fit in with the team, Kenny and his anxiety, Daichi and his excitement which overcompensates for his insecurities- there's so much layers to everyone.

And of course we have the other characters. We had Mariah and her internal turmoil in that whole Asian arc, we had the Russian boys and their whole dark past and bravery in standing up to their abuser in G Revolution, we had the spoilt Majestics getting humbled and seeing the error of their ways, we have Judy finally figuring out how to balance motherhood and her ambitions, we had Mariam stand up to her patriarchal teammates who are too blinded by tradition to see reason, we see Wyatt as the scorned fan, we see Zeo fighting just to be accepted as normal, we have Raul trying to be a worthy match for his twin sister...

And of course, Brooklyn. The dark and light angel versions of Brooklyn in his vision say everything you want to know about him.

Beyblade could have been shallow but it was not. That's what makes it unique. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

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I solemnly swear i neither own beyblade nor ‘7 years’ by Lukas Graham. The song lyrics are just used for the sake of this story. I am not earning any profit from this.  Characters starring: Hiro Granger 7 years The boy lifted his ear from the swollen belly and pouted.“Mum he’s not kicking!” At this the woman laughed “Hiro-san, it might be sleeping” She told him gently. The woman and her son were sitting in a porch of dojo. The woman had long dark blue hair which was tied in a neat braid and her eyes were of brown color. She was wearing a long white loose gown that visibly outlined her pregnant belly.“Although I hope it doesn’t kick hard” She jokingly added. The boy name Hiro looked at her puzzled" But mama, isn’t kicking harder the better?“ The mother was tongue-tied. 'What would he know? He’s not carrying the baby!’ she thought, absentmindedly rubbing her stomach. "I can’t wait for him!” Hiro claimed cheerfully. “Hiro-san” The mother said quietly" We still don’t know whether it’s a boy or girl. Won’t you like a baby sister?“ The boy shook his head and said with confirmation” I know it’s a boy! “Once I was seven years old, my mama told me, "Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely.” Once I was seven years old’ Who need friends, when you have a brother?’ Hiro thought, looking at his little brother with fondness. Tyson, that was the name of the addition to the family, was right now holding the beyblade between his small hands. He was trying to struck it in a launcher but he failed to do so. “No Tyson not like that…..here let me do it” Hiro firmly fixed the beyblade in the attachment part. “Here you go!"The boy’s eyes lit up and he beamed brightly” Thank you big brother!“ Then the boy asked” Big brother, where is papa?!“ "Papa is away. You know he goes to this big site” The elder explained, stretching his arms apart to indicate the sheer size. “Oh…..and Mama?” At this, Hiro’s face fell. He then muttered" Mama is sleeping" “But she has been sleeping for many hours, big brother!” True. Their mama has been sleeping a lot lately. She was slowly drifting away from all of them. It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure Hiro was in awe. All around him he can hear beyblades clashing against each other. Everywhere he looked, he saw people engaged in battles and the little crowd gathered around each colorful bey-dish. The environment was really infectious. It made him giddy and excited as well.The eldest heir of Granger clenched his fist. He will introduce his brother to the sport of beyblade. Once I was eleven years old, my daddy told me, “Go get yourself a wife or you’ll be lonely.” Once I was eleven years old, I always had that dream, like my daddy before me So I started writing songs, I started writing stories Something about that glory just always seemed to bore me 'Cause only those I really love will ever really know me’ All around him boys and girls of his age were going out in parties, concerts and Karaoke. Most of the girls had started donning makeup while boys were getting shaggy hair-cuts. Not only that, but cigarette butts were found, littered in the back alley of school which meant that some people were certainly becoming daring. “Hiro?” Hiro looked up and saw a girl, who had short black hair, was leaning on his desk. Her name was Tomoyo and she was one of the popular people the crowd sought after.“You free this evening?” “Why?” “I got tickets to this amazing concert. So I thought why don’t we both go there?” The grey-haired individual contemplated. He should say yes! A sexy girl was asking him out! “Thanks but no….i can’t go” Hiro politely told her. “Oh” Tomoyo was surprised" Oh okay" Hiro went back to finishing his paper. He knows he will be lectured in break and in recess for this decision. “Have you gone nuts? Tomoyo Chan asked you out!” “He’s baka! I would have totally said yes to her. She’s like the hottest chick of this district!” Sure she was, the teenager agreed, but he hasn’t got time for such trivialities. He can’t afford to get distracted now. He needs to work hard in order to fulfill his goals. Once I was twenty years old, my story got told Before the morning sun, when life was lonely Once I was twenty years old Tyson came running to him, his eyes rimmed with tears. Automatically he opened his arms and in second he was engulfed by a smaller figure who was hugging the death of him. “This is the best surprise ever!” Tyson exclaimed" So am I strong enough?“ "Yeah, you are strong enough” Hiro replied" And I am just glad you remembered my advice on concentrating. I am proud of you. Really proud Tyson" He meant that. His little brother never ceases to amaze him.

I only see my goals, I don’t believe in failure 'Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major I got my boys with me, at least those in favor And if we don’t meet before I leave, I hope I’ll see you later

He inwardly flinched from the look Tyson was giving him but it didn’t deter him from saying this; “He walked away. And nothing you will say will bring him back!” He knew he was being harsh, but they needed to clear things out. It’s time Tyson stops joking around and gets serious. It was for his own good.And he watched his little brother depart with Daichi with certain satisfaction. Now we are talking. I’m still learning about life Most of my boys are with me Some are still out seeking glory And some I had to leave behind My brother, I’m still sorry Hiro watched Brooklyn pulled the rip-cord and with certain grace, the beyblade shot out like a javelin from the launcher. Boris wasn’t lying. This kid was special. Tyson better be beware of him. 'Tyson’ By now, he was sure short confirmed of this, that his little brother had him labeled as 'traitor’, 'hypocrite’ and 'two-faced moron’. He can’t blame him. Right when Tyson needed him most, he walked out of his life. What kind of person does that thing to his family?No one, but Hiro Granger.The metal tiger wielder sighed. Someday his brother will understand his reasons. Right now his vision is temporarily blinded from despair and hurt he inflicted on him. Soon I’ll be sixty years old, my daddy got sixty-one Remember life, and then your life becomes a better one I made a man so happy when I wrote a letter once I hope my children come and visit once or twice a month Soon I’ll be sixty years old, will I think the world is cold Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me? Soon I’ll be sixty years old Soon I’ll be sixty years old, will I think the world is cold Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me? Soon I’ll be sixty years old “So how’s life Grandpa?” Hiro asked, pressing his hand in the glass door of phone booth. It was raining rather heavily. He could hardly make out the pedestrians who were hurriedly succumbing for shelter. “All is good for old man here!” Grandpa Ryu answered in phone" Recently I was given the award for being the 'best kendo training instructor’. His voice carried a hint of pride. “That’s great grandpa! I am happy for you. Congratulations!” “Nah! Credit goes to young dawgs! They really out-smarted those judge dudes!” “I see…” A slight pause. It was inevitable. He had to ask.“And how’s Tyson?” On the other side, a somber expression adorns the old man face.“He’s okay. He visited last weekend. Was complaining about his uni hourlies and some woman trouble” “Oh"Hiro smiled. His brother was okay. All was good in his life. "Hiro” “Yes Grandpa?” “Come back” The ex-blader was silent for a while. He simply can’t.“You know I can’t Grandpa. Sorry” “Okay” The elder already knew the answer. But still, it doesn’t hurt to try.The wind continued hurling pellets of rain at the glass of red phone booth. Once I was seven years old, my mama told me, “Go make yourself some friends or you’ll be lonely.” Once I was seven years old Hiro stood outside of his dojo, feeling slightly nostalgic. This dojo had been his place, where he experienced both moments of sheer happiness and utter sadness. It was a place where he was born and raised. And when fate had it, he left it.  And now he was standing outside, overlooking the damp musky building.He took one step before hiding behind one of the columns of gates. How can he face him? It was true after all. If you want to punish someone, splash them with a can of guilt. For right now, it was sinking his insides. “You hiding after all this time?” A voice floated. Doused in shock, Hiro turned and saw the object of his fear standing a few feet away from him.Tyson was standing nonchalantly, hands dug deep in his jeans pockets. He changed a lot. For once, he was tall. Hiro could have sworn that if they stood side by side, there won’t be an inch difference in heights. His hair was still long, which was tied in a low ponytail. His jawline was prominent and a little of his facial hair was growing. He has finally become an adult. “No, I was just knuckling under” At this Tyson rolled his eyes. It was 'Jin of the gale’ all over again. None of them spoke, both taking in each other appearances. What was there to say? It seemed like everything perished the moment the third championships came to end. Tyson broke it first by sprouting a question.“I heard you are getting hitched…..Congratulations” he didn’t smile. “Thanks” Hiro replied, his tongue feeling like sand-paper. Grandpa must have told him. “Who’s the girl?” Hiro was surprised at this, but oddly pleased. His brother was slowly opening up to him. He took out his phone. “Kotomi Yagami. She’s a researcher and my work colleague” The grey-haired guy held his phone out. Tyson looked at the picture. A girl was smiling, her one hand resting on the balcony while other holding the glass of juice. She was wearing a sun-dress and her hair was red, styled in pixie-cut. “She’s cute” Tyson commented. “I know and a great person too” Hiro told fondly. “So…..” “Yes?” “When’s the wedding?” Hiro didn’t understand. “I need to know the date so I can get my tux. I have to be presentable as a best man” Hiro’s eyes widened. The corners of Tyson’s mouth was pulled up in a smile at the reaction of his big brother. His little brother never ceases to amaze him, Hiro concluded, his vision becoming blurry. Usually it was Tyson that cried in front of him, with him comforting. But now it was his turn, as he felt another set of arms wrapping around his torso. “Welcome back, big brother” Tyson softly said. Big brother…oh those words sounded like a melody to his ears. He waited for years just to hear him say it again and it was worth it!  Once I was seven years old

THATSO SAD. NOOOO

GUYS I JUST HAD THE MOST SAD IDEA

WHAT IF THE REASON MEGAN WASN’T IN SEASON 3 WAS BECAUSE AFTER SHE GOT KIDNAPPED IN LEGACIES, CHIEF SNOOZE MOVED TO SOMEWHERE ELSE SAFER.

O_O

No wonder Hiro and Fred freaked out in THPPPT, they didn’t want to see another one of their friends move away. 

Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) dir. Peyton Reed

What’s the fandom like for Beyblade on Wattpad? Like, is it active? Do people still read stories on there? Because the stories aren’t good and I would like to make a contribution. I know that on AO3, my story didn’t get that much traction but people still liked it. And I wouldn’t mind publishing over on Wattpad as well. I just don’t want to waste my time.