Redemption - Blog Posts

If you don't end up having a role in the next Mad Max I'm RIOTING, LOL!!!! 😁🙌🏾✌🏾️👍🏾👌🏾😍

#WAKEUP ( A Fashion Film ) Out now iTunes: smarturl.it/WAKEUPDAWN VEVO: vevo.ly/anrMrG

The way things have been lately...I needed a good morsel of music from Dawn, and POW!! Look what happened? This workout right now has been anointed by a spectacular EP to hold me over until "Redemption" arrives... @dawnrichard Thank you!!! 😁🙌🏾👍🏾😄

Starscream trying to redeem himself song

I'm sorry but man the lyrics are really like Starscream actually trying to make amends but due to his self destructive tendencies he keeps failing. He also wants everyone to know he is actually wanting to change but doesn't know how to.

"I swear, I will die trying" literally cannon because everytime he has changed or become a hero he dies, straight away sometimes.

"I'm not a good person, I'm bearly a person at all" cannon cause I say so and let me explain. He knows he's an asshole and sometimes he purposely acts like one for reasons. And in some of the darkest versions of Megatron's and Starscream's relationship he is quite literally a slave to Megatron and a "whipping boy" actual quote from Starscream and it makes me sick.

Severing Hell's Leash by @lavenoon is so SO good guys 🥹 a what-if where Jim returns Angor Rot's ring. A redemption arc for Angor and I just LOVE IT SO MUCH 😭😭💕💕

Here are some art I make from the fic. There's more but I'll post them later :D

The one above is when Jim returns Angor Rot's ring soul back, but only with a few conditions (and they're plotting against Strickler mwahahahah)

This one below is a scene in Jim's house basement. Strickler and Draal are in the living room while Jim confronts Angor about something.

Ugh UGH antagonist seeing the hope in the young hero's eyes for him dimming (but it feels so easier for him to think that the hope is gone because how can he measure up to what the naive boy expects from him?)

No hate towards anybody who's not an asshole, but I find it so funny that the tag I use to help me write the queer villain of my smutty fan-fic is also the one where the "loving" and "kind" Christians " express their shock because atheists don't want innocent people to be tortured for eternity but then also don't want convicted murderers and pedophiles getting into Heaven because they said the magic words right before they died. What a contradiction! Don't you know that anyone who doesn't believe in God is literally Hitler?

Eeth Koth's daughter as a grown up

This is my version of Eeth Koth's daughter and how she would have grown. We only saw her as baby in the Darth Vader comics but even today we don't know her fate. Most probably she was raised by the inquisitors and indoctrinated by their beliefs but after the fall of the Empire she realized that she was manipulated and used as a weapon. She joined a more peaceful life as a Jedi after learning about her father's story and the old jedi order.

Your pain isn’t enough to redeem you. Redemption is trying to heal the hurt you’ve caused.

Ace of shades, Amanda Foody

Jiya & Rufus take a grieving & self-loathing Flynn under their wing in the most accepting, warm & graceful way in this Timeless story To Find A Home by @misscrazyfangirl321

It's got a lot of sweet moments and cameos for Lucy, Wyatt, Jessica & Denise but the core of the story focuses on Flynn's friendship with Jiya & Rufus.

I like the glimpses of the healthy and loving relationship between Jiya & Rufus, as well as the slow acceptance on Flynn's side that he's allowed their comfort & warmth & community. Redemption is both internal & external. It's sweet & lovely.

Marvel Prompt 🌹🥀

(Loki had done it. He had the power now, the throne, Odin was sleeping. He should feel safe now. Why didn't he feel safe?)

Thor: *Pleading* Loki, please, end this madness!

Loki: *Angry* You don't get it! Everything we have been told our whole lives, anything the had to do with me, was a damn lie! I was meant to die as a child, a runt no one wanted. Odin killed my real father, he took me in, and instead of just telling us. Instead of just explaining things, treating us equally, he did none of those things. This isn't madness, Thor. This. Is. Reparations!

(Loki was so furious by the end of his rant. Thor looking on in sorrow, wanting to do something to comfort his sibling, but unable to do to being chained up. Loki was shaking at this point. But it wasn't from anger. He didn't feel safe, not once did he feel safe since he got the Odin power. He didn't understand.)

(Thor knew something was wrong with Loki. This wasn't any evil plot by him, this was deliberately planned for a different reason. It becomes clear after Loki's outburst. Thor finally understands that his sibling didn't feel safe. Loki had to be feeling so much pain, believing he's an outsider and without any identity. Thor didn't know how to fix this, to reach his brother, and comfort him.)

Thor: *Softly* Loki... Do you not know who you are?

(Loki flinches)

Loki: *Snaps* Of course I do! What kind of question is that!?

(Loki held himself proudly, standing tall and menacingly. Thor knew better.)

Thor: We grew up together, and while we were lied too, I know who you really are Loki.

Loki: *confused and irritated* Oh? Then who am I ment to be, Odinson?

(Loki stalked closer. Emotions were swirling inside him, becoming so unstable at this point. He was beginning to be unable to hide any of them.)

Thor: *Absolutely Genuine* Loki, you are in fact my brother. A prince like I. No matter the lie told to us, that is the real truth. I know I haven't been the perfect brother... But believe my words when I say you are my family. I choose you, Loki, to be my brother. Your blood matters not.

(Loki is frozen in place. He can't say Thor is lying, can't deny that this isn't anything but the truth. He feels so many conflicting emotions that it plays on his face: Confused, angry, sad, happy, relieved, agitated, scared.

Not knowing what to do with the truth dropped on him, Loki backs away from Thor. He's shrinking in on himself. He didn't feel safe before, now he doesn't know if he is safe. Thor calls out for him, begging him again to end this plan. Loki falls to his knees. He doesn't know what to do.)

Thor: *Concerned* Loki!

Loki: I-

(Loki looks up.)

Loki: *Scared* B-brother?

Thor: Loki, I'm here! You're safe with me I promise! Please, Loki!

(Loki, feeling so small and scared at this point- having regressed to a more fragile state-, practically pounces into Thor's arms. Magic-ing away the chains unconsciously. Thor wrapped his arms around his sibling, whispering words of comfort.)

Thor: *Quietly* It's okay brother, I'm here. You're safe now. I promise I won't leave you again.

Loki: *shaking* Thor... I- I'm sorry.

Thor: It is alright, Loki. I already forgiven you. I will always forgive you. I'm just happy you are with me again.

(Thor tightens the hug. As they wait for the avengers to arrive, Thor thanks the norns that his sibling is back by his side. He wasn't ever going to leave his sibling again.)

Fanfiction writer, you may do with this as you please, just send me the link so I may read it!

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Chloe’s Atonement

In the series Chloe is granted the Bee Miraculous and allowed to become a hero for a few episodes. She does a few good deeds and she seems to be on the road to redemption. But to me there is just one problem... 

 She never atones for anything she did. She does a few good deeds and we are supposed to believe that all is forgiven and that she is redeemed. That is not how it should work. While she did good things it does not erase the hurt she inflicted. 

 In fanon when Chloe is trying to be better one of the thing she does is apologize to Marinette (the girl who has been her biggest target) and works hard to prove herself a different person. She defends her from Lila onslaughts and supports her in her business as MDC. She is less brash and dismissive of her classmates' feelings but still maintains her sassy wit but it's on a nice level.

 Also she is willing to swallow her pride and attempt to make amends with certain classmates in and outside of class and can accept that they won't forgive her. Some fanworks even go as far as to give Chloe therapy in order to help her pinpoint her problems and deal with them properly.

 Through these efforts Chloe slowly but surely works towards redemption allowing her to become a better person. But instead of the series "trying" to do that all it did was tease us with false hope.

Chloe and Zoe (Poor Unfortunate Souls)

At first I wanted to not like Zoe as I felt and I still feel like her only reason for being created was to be a better version of her sister. But it occurred to me she was in just a bad situation as Chloe only difference is how they are responded to in universe and they are depicted to the audience.

 Chloe is the daughter who's Dad who instead of giving her the attention and love that she needed would buy her gifts to compensate her when he was to busy. She is the daughter who no matter how she acted, no matter how hard she tried she could never measure up to her mother's expectations. 

 Zoe is the daughter who was bullied back home because she acted in way that nobody back home liked and she only had 1 friend. Her relationship with her Dad is unknown but it's seems distant however with Mr. Bourgeois she almost immediately bonds with him and he in turns tells her all his past dreams. (Why didn't he ever tell these things to Chloe?)

 From the characters in show perspective Zoe is this kind, forgiving, sweet girl who makes everything seem better (thus she has to have the bee miraculous) and Chloe is this girl who just a product of her environment of psychological and emotional abuse (by her mom) and unintentional neglect by her dad.

 So even though WE have seen Chloe for the person she really is and we know that she is child who is stuck in bad situation and has no idea how to get out of it because it is all she knows and nobody ever really showed her otherwise. 

 Anyway my point is that neither of these characters are bad, but the way they are depicted and the reason behind their appearance on the show. Chloe deserves a chance to get better, she deserves the opportunity to atone for her mistakes. As far as Zoe since she is still relatively new I will give her a chance but so far what I've seen doesn't appeal to me.

They’re finished! Mira (tempest cleric) and Red (sorcerer) from @savagegardenaesthetic and my upcoming project! 

Lineart of Mira and Red from @savagegardenaesthetic‘s and my upcoming DnD-flavoured project!

hey kids

you know why I like redemption narratives? because a redemption narrative says: no matter how broken or wrong or bad or stupid or ridiculous or harmful or sad or terrible, you can atone.

there is still a road back. it might be rocky and steep, complicated and messy. walking it may take all your life. you may lose your foothold, slip and fall back into the abyss, but the wall is still there. the ascent is still there. hard is not the same as impossible.

you are never too far gone. you are never beyond saving. 

STRIKE: Issue #0

THE ACTOR is shown hung upside down from the ceiling of what looks like an abandoned observatory in the city.*

THE ACTOR: Damn.

I feel so dizzy.

*THE ACTOR slowly begins to wake up*

THE ACTOR: Shouldn't I be used to this by now?

*Panels show time passing as OBSIDIAN dramatically monologues.*

THE ACTOR: Does this guy ever stop talking?

*OBSIDIAN stops monologuing and leans in close to THE ACTOR's face.*

OBSIDIAN: Are you even listening to me, hero?

THE ACTOR: Hm?

*OBSIDIAN stands straight up and crosses their arms*

OBSIDIAN: I knew it. You weren't paying attention.

THE ACTOR: Oh great.

OBSIDIAN: Aren't you heroes suppose to listen to a villains evil scheme so they can stop it from happening?

THE ACTOR: Here we go again...

OBSIDIAN: That's your job isn't it?

THE ACTOR: Oh no, sorry. I was listening...

... To the first part...

OBSIDIAN: Excuse me?

THE ACTOR: ...Then you kinda just dragged off into the cliche.

*The shadow of GUY appears in the background sneaking into the room, unnoticed by THE ACTOR and OBSIDIAN.*

OBSIDIAN: Cliche?

Now, what part of my evil plan is cliche?!

*The figure of GUY slowly is shown behind an oblivious OBSIDIAN.*

GUY: Well first off...

*OBSIDIAN jumps.*

OBSIDIAN: Huh?!

GUY: ...Your a villain monologuing your plans to a heroes helpless sidekick.

*Fear is shown on OBSIDIAN's face while THE ACTOR is annoyed with GUY's comment.*

THE ACTOR: Helpless?

Sidekick?

I may be acting helpless right now but I am NOT your sidekick, Guy!!

We're partners...

...Remember?

*THE ACTOR easily escapes from the ropes that tie them to the ceiling.*

GUY: We'll have this conversion later.

Besides...

...I was ranked number one in The Directors training classes...

*Mockingly* ...Remember?

*OBSIDIAN runs to the other side of the large room to retrieve a gun like weapon from a dusty table, they point the weapon at GUY from across the room.*

OBSIDIAN: Stay back!

This thing hasn't been tested yet...

...No one knows the damage it can do, not even me!

*GUY puts his hands up defensively.*

GUY: Obsidian, please. Put the gun down.

*OBSIDIAN prepares to shoot.*

OBSIDIAN: Make me.

*THE ACTOR shows up behind OBSIDIAN and knocks them out with a single blow to the head-OBSIDIAN falls to the ground.*

THE ACTOR: So...

Who's the helpless one now?

Ah, those were the times.

Gotta miss them.

A FEW MONTHS LATER

*That memory fades as THE ACTOR looks up from a picture of them and GUY on their phone before they angrily walk into their HQ in a torn uniform, GUY sits on the couch in civies.*

THE ACTOR: Hey!

Where were you? I've been sitting, tied up, in some wannabes lair waiting for you.

And don't lie to me, the tracker was on.

GUY: Sorry.

*THE ACTOR takes off their mask and puts their hair up to get more comfortable.*

THE ACTOR: Sorry isn't gonna cut it, Ry.

I risk my life everyday going out there and purposefully getting caught so we can find the bad guys base and take 'em down together as a team but it looks to me like someone is forgetting their part in that plan.

*GUY looks up to THE ACTOR briefly and then looks back down.*

GUY: Sorry.

THE ACTOR: Oh, I know what this is about...

...Your distracted by that girl again, aren't you?

*THE ACTOR sits on the couch next to GUY.*

THE ACTOR: What was her name again...

*THE ACTOR snaps their fingers trying to remember the name.*

THE ACTOR: Oh, it was Lily. Right?

GUY: Yeah...

*GUY takes a deep breath and turns to face THE ACTOR.*

GUY: Mars, I've been thinking...

*THE ACTOR tilts their head in confusion.*

THE ACTOR: Hm?

GUY: I think I'm going retire from this whole hero thing.

*THE ACTOR stands up from the couch from surprise.*

THE ACTOR: What?!

Why? What brought this on?

GUY: Its Lily...

...If we are going to be more serious I don't want to put her in any danger.

THE ACTOR: You do realize that you are throwing away your entire life's work for a girl, right?

Are you really sure this is what you want to do...

*GUY stands up from the couch.*

GUY: I've thought this through a lot, and...

*GUY places his hand on THE ACTORs shoulders.*

GUY: ...And I think you are ready to be on your own.

THE ACTOR: ...What...?

GUY: I've seen how impressive you are in the field.

I know that you can be an incredible solo hero...

...Without me.

THE ACTOR: ...Rydel...

GUY: I'm sorry, Mars.

*GUY grabs a bag and walks toward the door before turning back.*

GUY: I really am.

ONE YEAR LATER

*Panel shows bells ringing and red lights flashing at a high tech prison, OBSIDIAN walks out of the building with a smug look on their face.*

OBSIDIAN: Ah, hero!

Glad to see you could join the show! Where's your *mockingly* partner at?

*THE ACTOR steps into frame.*

THE ACTOR: Enough of this, Roach. You know he's been retired for a year.

OBSIDIAN: Oh, so we're using our real names now, huh?

That's sad...

...I kinda liked it when you'd beg for your life to Obsidian.

*Panel shows THE ACTORs unamused face as OBSIDIAN mockingly acts out what they meant on their knees.*

OBSIDIAN: Oh no, Obsidian!

Obsidian please don't kill me!

I beg you!

Obsidiaaannnn!

*THE ACTOR tries to hold back a laugh, arms crossed trying to look tough.*

THE ACTOR: >tt<

I don't sound like that.

*OBSIDIAN stands back up*

OBSIDIAN: Maybe not, but admit it...

...You found that funny!

THE ACTOR: I did not.

OBSIDIAN: Did too!

*THE ACTOR smiles slightly.*

THE ACTOR: *Quietly* Did not...

OBSIDIAN: Your smiling!

You did!

HEHEHEHAHAHAHAAA

*OBSIDIANs laughter fades and their tone turns to be more serious.*

OBSIDIAN: So, hero.

Why do you come and intercept me here? I wasn't the one who caused this jailbreak...

...Perhaps you should go after whoever that may be.

THE ACTOR: I wanted to talk.

OBSIDIAN: Talk, hey?

And why would you want to do that? Hm?

THE ACTOR: Roach, this is serious.

OBSIDIAN: There you go again.

THE ACTOR: Hm?

OBSIDIAN: Hey, why is it that you get to call me by my name when I don't even know yours?

THE ACTOR: Maybe you'll learn it one day.

But now isn't the time, I need to speak with you.

OBSIDIAN: Well how about this, we can talk tonight.

Meet me at the city hall, on the highest floor. Its the meeting room, the one with the stage.

THE ACTOR: What time?

*OBSIDIAN smirks.*

OBSIDIAN: You'll know.

Now farewell, dear hero, until tonight.

THE ACTOR: Until tonight.

Obsidian.

When every villain/bad guy you see you hate untill someone gives them the inkling of headcannoned or theory truma and then you want to redeem then

However….I never said their redemptions arc would be peaceful

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