Then can I ask for something with Nanook and a darling who's a bit of a walking calamity? They don't do it on purpose. Just they presence tends to Tigger chain reactions that bring civilizations down. Whatever it's the reason they interest Nanook or of if it's a manifestation of they interest is the darling is up to you.
Y/N L/N is your name. But instead of calling you by that, you had been called many things—an omen, a harbinger of ruin, a god of misfortune. People feared your presence, though you had never once raised a hand against them. Their crops withered, their cities fell, their stars dimmed in the sky, and yet, you were only ever a traveler.
But you had learned not to dwell on it.
The galaxy was vast, filled with wonders beyond comprehension. If one world collapsed, there was always another waiting, glimmering in the distance. And so, you wandered, a being untethered by time or fate, carrying nothing but the echoes of places left behind.
You had long stopped trying to stay.
People either feared you or sought to use you. The few who welcomed you with open arms never lasted long. You had learned to laugh at it, to brush off the weight of it all.
"Well, that was unfortunate." you would hum to yourself, standing at the edge of yet another ruined city. "Guess I'll be moving on."
It was easier that way.
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The planet had been thriving once. You could still see the remnants of its beauty—the intricate spires of its capital, now crumbling under fire and smoke. The streets, once filled with life, were now silent, save for the crackling embers of ruin.
You had only arrived yesterday.
A sigh left your lips as you stood at the edge of the city, hands on your hips.
This one fell fast.
Usually, it took weeks, sometimes months, before the cracks started showing. You hadn't even had the chance to try the street food yet.
You took a step forward, the dust swirling at your feet.
It's not my fault, you reminded yourself. It never was. You didn't start the fires. You didn't bring the war. These things simply... happened.
You had accepted that a long time ago.
Still, there was something odd about this one.
The destruction felt too clean, too deliberate. Normally, disasters were random—an accident here, a misfire there, the slow decay of systems failing in impossible ways. But this?
You crouched, running your fingers over the cracked stone.
There were scorch marks, yes. But beneath them, you could see the symbols. The same ones you'd glimpsed on other fallen worlds, carved into ruins, etched into broken walls.
No.
Not again.
The realization settled over you like a suffocating weight.
You had always known there were those who whispered your name with reverence. You had heard rumors of a sect— fanatics who believed in the divine cycle of destruction. But you had never given them much thought.
People believe all sorts of things. You had told yourself that more times than you could count.
But this was different. This was too much.
The symbols, the way the city had burned—it wasn’t coincidence. This had been orchestrated.
Had it always been like this? Had your travels, your carefree wandering, been nothing more than a trail of kindling for someone else to set alight?
You stumbled back, shaking your head. No, no, that couldn’t be right. You had seen worlds fall before—seen them unravel by sheer misfortune, by the unseen force that clung to you like a curse. But this?
They were doing this in your name.
And then, the air shifted.
"Why do you weep?"
The voice was smooth, slow, and laced with amusement. It came from behind you, curling around your spine like the first tremor of an earthquake.
You turned.
A figure stood amidst the ruins, haloed by golden light. His form was vast, shifting between something human and something impossibly cosmic, as if the very fabric of existence bent to accommodate him. His eyes burned with the light of dying stars, watching you with something akin to fondness.
Nanook.
But why in that form?
You had never seen them before—not in all your wanderings, not in all the deaths that trailed in your wake.
But they had been watching.
"Why do you despair?" Nanook asked. They gestured to the ruins, to the smoldering city beneath your feet. "You were not made for weak, fleeting things."
Their presence swallowed the world around you, vast and consuming. As Nanook stepped closer, and the ground trembled beneath them.
"You were made for me."
Nanook’s words rang in your skull like a bell, reverberating through your bones with an awful certainty.
"No," you said, your voice barely above a whisper. "I wasn’t made for anyone."
Nanook only chuckled. It was a deep, resonant sound, something that should have belonged to a being incapable of laughter.
"Is that what you believe?"
Their gaze swept over you, and there was something terribly fond in the way they looked at you—like a collector admiring the rarest piece in their possession. "You have wandered for so long, destroying all that you love, running from the truth carved into your very existence. And yet, you still resist."
Your nails dug into your palms.
"I never wanted this" you snapped, the weight of it all crashing down. "I never wanted them to—" Your throat closed up, bile rising in your chest as you gestured wildly at the ruins around you. "They did this in my name, Nanook! They burned this city to the ground, they slaughtered people because they thought it would please me!"
Nanook watched you, unbothered by your outburst.
"And?"
The word made you flinch.
"And—?" you echoed, voice cracking. "And you think that’s fine? That this is—" You exhaled sharply, shaking your head. "No. No, I don’t want this. I don’t want any of this."
Nanook sighed, as if indulging a stubborn child.
"You misunderstand." Their hand remained outstretched, waiting. "This is not about what you want. It never has been."
"You were never meant for fragile things, my love." Nanook's voice curled around you like silk, patient and inescapable. "You were never meant to hold, only to break. You have always known this."
No, no, that wasn’t true. You had held things before. You had loved cities, people, fleeting moments of warmth. You had admired the way life bloomed in the strangest places, had marveled at art, at music, at the endless wonders the universe had to offer.
But all of it—all of it had crumbled the moment you got too close.
The child who had given you a flower had fallen ill the next day, their village lost to an inexplicable plague.
The man who had offered you shelter had perished in a fire that consumed everything he owned.
The kingdom that had welcomed you as a guest had been swallowed by war before the week’s end.
No matter what you did, no matter how carefully you walked, everything you loved was destined to die.
The realization hit you like a blow to the ribs, knocking the breath from your lungs.
Nanook took another step forward, closing the distance between you in an instant. They towered over you, vast and endless, a being that could not be escaped.
"Come, there is nothing for you in this fragile world. Leave it behind, and I will give you something eternal."
"And if I refuse?"
Nanook’s smile widened, slow and knowing.
"You won’t."
Their hand finally met your cheek, warm and firm, and the cosmos cracked open beneath your feet.
Nanook’s fingers brushed against yours, warm and steady.
You didn’t pull away this time.
There was no fear in their touch, no trembling hesitation like the mortals who had once tried to hold you. Nanook was not afraid that you would break them—because they could not be broken.
"You think you understand me" you murmured, lifting your gaze. "But you weren’t there."
Nanook tilted his head slightly, waiting.
"You weren’t there when the child who gave me a flower grew sick the next day." Your voice was even, but the words weighed heavy. "You weren’t there when I was chased out of cities for bringing ruin to their gates. When people cursed my name, when I—" You swallowed. "When I tried to stay, only to watch everything fall apart."
A quiet moment passed. The cosmos stretched endlessly around you, golden constellations pulsing like a slow heartbeat.
Then, Nanook spoke.
"And yet, you still sought fragile things."
You looked away. "Of course, I did."
"Why?"
You hesitated. The answer should have been simple. Because they were beautiful. Because even if you had lost everything, for a brief moment, you had been happy.
But saying it felt foolish now.
"Then why are you here?" you asked.
"Because you are mine."
You felt the weight of those words settle deep in your chest.
"If I were truly yours, Nanook," you murmured, "wouldn’t I have gone to you long ago?"
Their lips curved into something almost indulgent.
"You were always coming to me." Nanook lifted a hand, tracing a single golden finger along your temple—not forceful, just a reminder of their presence. "You simply took the longer path."
"If I stay," you said carefully, "I need to know one thing."
Nanook watched you patiently. "Speak."
"Are you keeping me because I interest you? Or because you care for me?"
For the first time, Nanook was quiet.
Not because they didn’t know the answer—no, you could tell that they did. But rather because Nanook understood why you were asking.
"Do you think an Aeon incapable of both?"
You weren’t sure.
But for now, you listened.
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The journey back was unlike anything you had experienced before.
Nanook did not walk. They did not travel.
Instead, the universe itself bent around them, folding and shifting, until the mortal world disappeared entirely—until there was nothing but golden infinity.
You had always assumed the realm of Aeons was a void of silence and solitude, but now… you realized you were wrong. Well maybe.
Because there were others.
They stood beyond the light, their forms shifting, flickering between shapes that barely registered to your mortal perception. Some resembled human figures, adorned with celestial robes, their faces obscured by divine masks. Others were puppet-like constructs, their limbs moving with an eerie smoothness, as if they existed outside of time itself.
Aeons.
They had gathered here. Just to witness a sight. You and Nanook.
The air in the realm hummed with energy, shifting with unspoken words. The Aeons did not communicate as mortals did, yet their attention was unmistakable.
They were looking at you.
Not with the wary glances of mortals, nor the outright fear you had grown accustomed to.
No—this was curiosity.
A voice, layered and eternal, echoed in the void.
"A mortal…? No. Not quite."
A figure wrapped in deep blues and endless constellations observed you with something akin to amusement. Their presence felt like an ocean of knowledge—one that could drown you if you ventured too deep.
"How strange" another mused. "How fragile. Yet still standing beside the Destroyer."
You stiffened, your hands clenching the cloak Nanook had given you.
Nanook did not react at first. They simply stood beside you, golden light radiating from their being. Unmoved. Unbothered.
Until one Aeon took a step forward.
Unlike the others, this one was smaller, their form shifting between a marionette-like construct and something more fluid, their movements unnatural yet entrancing.
"Tell me, Nanook…" Their voice curled through the air like silk laced with hidden thorns. "What makes this one so… special?"
The moment the words were spoken, a shift occurred.
The golden void around you grew heavier, denser, as if unseen hands had pressed against reality itself.
Nanook did not move, but you could feel it—the silent command, the unspoken warning.
"They are mine."
The Aeons did not challenge Nanook’s claim.
But they did observe.
Their gazes weighed on you, some in curiosity, others in calculation. You could not tell what they saw—what conclusions they drew from your presence beside Nanook.
But you knew this:
You did not belong here.
And yet…
You looked to Nanook.
They stood beside you, their golden radiance unwavering.
You did not belong anywhere else, either.
The weight of the Aeons’ gazes still lingered on your skin long after you and Nanook had left. The journey through the cosmos was not something you could truly comprehend.
One moment, the void stretched infinitely around you, the stars shifting in ways that defied logic. The next, reality bent, and you stood on solid ground.
Except…
It wasn’t solid at all.
You looked down, and the "floor" beneath you was a sea of golden dust, shifting with unseen currents, swirling like sand caught in an eternal storm.
Yet, despite its movement, you did not sink.
Above, the sky was fractured light—not a sun, not a moon, but something vast, illuminating the endless horizon. Floating structures loomed in the distance, remnants of something once grand but now long destroyed, left to drift as ruins across the golden expanse.
The air was not air. There was no wind, no temperature—only Nanook’s presence, filling the space like a constant hum beneath your skin.
This was not a place meant for mortals.
This was their domain.
And you… You were standing within it.
You took a slow step forward, the golden dust shifting beneath your weight, parting as if making way for you.
Nanook observed in silence, their humanoid form beside you as still as the remnants of the world around you.
“…This is your universe?” you finally asked, your voice quiet.
They turned their head slightly, their unreadable golden eyes locking onto you. “It is.”
You exhaled softly, scanning the endless horizon. “It feels…” You hesitated, trying to find the right words. “...Lonely.”
"It was."
Was?
You turned to them fully. Nanook simply continued to watch you, their expression unreadable—divine and unknowable, yet something about them felt so terribly certain.
A strange emotion settled between you, unspoken yet undeniable.
You were not sure if you should break it. But you did.
“...Show me more?” Your voice was quieter now, almost hesitant. “Of your world?”
Something shifted in Nanook’s gaze.
"Come."
They did not need to take your hand, nor did they need to guide your steps.
And yet, as you walked forward, they remained beside you.
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It started as something subtle.
At first, you thought it was simple exhaustion, the weight of everything that had happened, the endless journey through Nanook’s realm, the way the golden dust never settled beneath your feet.
But then… it got worse.
Each day, moving became harder. Your limbs felt heavy, your breath came shallower, the energy that once surged through you was slipping.
And Nanook knew.
They had known before you even realized.
"You are fading."
You felt their touch, felt a hand at your back, another cupping your cheek.
"This universe does not welcome you."
This was Nanook’s domain—a universe meant to be ruled, not inhabited. The very essence of destruction that pulsed through it rejected you. Slowly, surely, it was breaking you down.
And yet, Nanook would not allow it.
"You need me."
The words were absolute. Not a question. Not an offer.
At first, you resisted.
You tried to manage on your own, ignoring the weakness in your limbs, the slow ache in your bones. But Nanook was always there.
And the moment you staggered—just once—their arms were around you, catching you with terrifying ease.
"Enough."
You felt the shift before you saw it, Nanook pulling you against them, their energy pouring into you, wrapping around your very being.
It was intoxicating. Like warmth after a bitter cold, like air after drowning. Like salvation.
Your fingers clutched at them before you even realized it. Your body betrayed you, seeking them, clinging to them.
And Nanook smiled.
"You understand now, don’t you?"
"You are mine. And I will never let you wither."
It became routine.
Each day, Nanook would feed you their energy, keeping you whole. A hand at your nape, fingers ghosting over your wrist, an arm slipping around your waist. Constant.
Every moment, you became more reliant.
Every moment, Nanook tightened their hold.
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"I want to go back."
Your voice was quieter than you intended, but the weight of it still hung in the air of Nanook’s realm.
The Aeon of Destruction did not answer immediately. Their form loomed above you. Their fingers, which had been idly tracing the curve of your wrist, stilled.
"You wish to leave me?"
"Not... leave" you corrected quickly, gripping their hand before they could pull away. "Just… visit. A planet. Somewhere familiar. Just for a while."
"You do not understand your place yet."
Their fingers trailed to your chin, tilting it up, forcing you to meet their gaze.
"But you will."
You expected them to refuse.
But instead, light surged around you, and before you could react—
You were falling.
When you opened your eyes, you were standing on solid ground.
The sky stretched endlessly above you, the air crisp and filled with distant voices. A city hummed with life ahead, its streets bustling, its towers standing tall.
It was beautiful.
It was alive.
For the first time in so long, you felt real again.
And yet, the moment you stepped forward, something cracked.
A distant sound. You turned sharply.
Nanook stood behind you in silence.
"Go on" they murmured. "Walk."
You frowned but obeyed, moving toward the city. And as you did, the streets darkened, the lights flickered, the air grew heavier. A ripple of unease spread through the people, their voices faltering, their steps slowing. You barely noticed it at first. But then a single, horrifying scream ripped through the air. Buildings trembled. Glass shattered. A wave of unseen force spread outward, like a silent explosion tearing through the city.
You stopped.
The destruction stopped.
Your breath came fast, uneven. Your hands were shaking. Your presence alone had done this.
"Do you understand now?"
"You were never meant to walk among them."
You turned to them, chest heaving, the weight of reality crashing down on you.
"This is why you will never leave me."
Nanook stepped closer, fingers brushing against your cheek—not cruel, not forceful. Just… inevitable.
"You belong at my side."
Their lips ghosted over your ear, their voice a whisper of divine possession.
"Come home."
And despite everything—despite the fear, the sorrow, the ruin you had witnessed, you did.
Because Nanook was right.
One moment you were still on the planet, the next you were back in Nanook’s realm. You barely had time to catch your breath before warm hands were on you.
"You see now" Nanook murmured, drawing you closer, deeper into their grasp. "There is nothing for you beyond me."
You had fought for so long, fought against the weight of your own existence, fought against the inevitability of Nanook’s grasp.
But now, standing before them, shaken and drained, you felt the exhaustion settle into your bones. You felt the relief of being caught.
Of being wanted, despite it all.
"I have you" they whispered against your ear, their touch firm, unrelenting.
"I will always have you."
The next breath you took was shaky. Nanook’s presence was too much—too close, too overwhelming.
Their fingers traced over your wrist, the touch left an energy that thrummed beneath your skin, lighting your nerves aflame.
"You were made to fit into my hands" they murmured. Heat curled in your stomach at their tone.
Their lips brushed against your temple, soft at first. Then your cheek.
Your breath hitched as you felt their warmth ghost over your skin, testing, savoring. Their grip on your waist tightened ever so slightly, pulling you flush against them.
"You need me" Nanook whispered against your pulse, their lips barely skimming it.
You swallowed hard, your body betraying you—leaning into them.
"Say it."
Your fingers curled into their clothes, nails pressing against them in silent defiance. But your body had already surrendered.
"Say that you are mine."
"I’m yours."
The words left your lips barely above a whisper—shaky, breathless.
But Nanook heard.
"Good."
"You belong to me. No one else will ever hold you like this. No one else will ever touch you like this."
You let them guide you, let them mold you into the shape they desired. Let them worship you.
"Mine"
And you accepted it.
faith unshaken.
"A Palestinian family in Tal al-Sultan camp, west of Rafah, decorates its tent in preparation for the month of Ramadan in order to preserve Ramadan customs and bring joy and happiness to the children to alleviate the effects of war." from Belal Khaled, 02/Mar/2024:
The Flame-Chase Journey won’t end with my departure. Golden blood will not be shed in vain.
was eyeing for the valedictorian title, just to find out my twin sister got it 💔 i don't know what to feel, been wanting that since 1st year 😞
he likes this anime, honestly glazes it even if it becomes a powerpoint presentation. i was like, what? what do you mean you watched it over and over again? like 'damn, i like you even more'—the sheer dedication and love he has for this anime makes me wanna watch it too. not for his attention, (and the possibility of being noticed) is that i genuinely do with the way he rants and babbles on it, cuz i was at first skeptical about the art style. heck even most of the videos he sends to me are about it which makes me genuinely interested
but then again, i barely have any time since graduation is near. but siiiiiince i like him so much, isingit ko nalang 😔
STEEL BALL RUN TV ANIME CONFIRMED!!
la ilaha illallah, pangatlo na yan na lindol ah 😭😭
I JS STARTED WOWOWOW, i have something to binge over the next few weeks or so!!!
"You can address me as…The Fool."
XD
We’re so good at reminding others to pray, lower the gaze, cover up, fear Allah but we forget to check our own hearts and actions.
Knowledge is useless if it doesn’t change you.
Pretty words are empty if they’re not proven by actions.
Let the Qur’an change you first,
Before you try to change the world.
“Do you preach righteousness and fail to practice it yourselves, although you read the Scripture? Do you not understand?” (Qur’an 2:44)
May Allah make us practice what we preach.
“O you who believe, why do you say what you do not do? It is most hateful to Allah that you say what you do not do." ( Qur’an 61:2-3)
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