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seyaryminamoto:

This is the way it should be for lovers

They shouldn’t go it alone

It’s not so good when you’re on your own…

Countdown: 2 days to Gladiator’s Fifth Anniversary

As I mentioned, there had to be two different artworks for these two arcs even if they’re well tied together. But there was just so much to add that… yep. It only made sense this way.

The song I linked this time basically inspired the dance scene… which, if you watched the Lake House, should be easy to understand. Of course, Sokka and Azula can’t behave themselves as I write them, so what should have been a solemn kind of dance became a completely ridiculous one instead where neither one could stop laughing :’D still, the scene is as they’re gazing at each other, in their ship-typical almost-kiss (seriously, I’ve never seen a ship with more almost-kisses than this one and that’s saying something!).

This is also another thematic kind of artwork, rather than an overlap of scenes. Toph’s got her back towards the making-out Zuki because she’s got to look ominous, considering she caused Zuko to talk to his father (and we all know how that turned out). Ozai’s first appearance in these artworks isn’t exactly mindblowing… but welp, I hadn’t found another arc where he worked, so here we go. With a smug smile because all is going according to keikaku.

Iroh at the corner seems to be a little bothered by something, I guess? It’s meant to be more of a portrayal of his reaction to Azula’s ceremony (yes, it’s from the other artwork, but what can I tell ya…), which is where he started to feel uneasy about his niece all over again. And of course, Zhao had to be here… with his psycho smirk. If you’re confused about what’s going on with Zhao in the story, don’t worry, so am I! For a bland and cardboard villain, this guy can certainly be more complex than that if you try a little harder. I know he’s currently being glared at because of how observant he’s being… I suppose he deserves that, huh?

At any rate… you all know what’s coming tomorrow, don’t you? :’D

seyaryminamoto:

In my life I decide and it turns me on
How I am, how I live, who I love
In my way, I feel strong, and it turns me on
In my life, I decide, I decide

Countdown: 3 days to Gladiator’s Fifth Anniversary

When it came to the Slate, I actually had no song in mind. I confess… I mostly wrote it listening to Two Steps From Hell, and of course, they don’t usually do songs with lyrics so I had to go browse my music library. After a few rounds here and there, I figure this is the best fit.

While I could have split the Slate with the Festivals/Ball, I couldn’t bring myself to do it when it really came down to it. Making a full one for the Slate was only right and fair, as it’s one of Sokka’s biggest challenges and achievements to date.

Of course, I did not feel confident enough to pull off the platform properly, so I settled for… the bars, really. Sorry to disappoint. But hey, you guys get to see the Millennium Dragon now! His body looks weird-ish but I kinda like how his face turned out. As for Sokka… I’m really enjoying all these angry action Sokkas. Can’t lie, they make me a happy fangirl. It’s so much fun to draw him like that. And this time he gets to wield Wolf’s Bane, another must because this is the fight where its skills with firebending were discovered.  

Ceremony Azula was a lot of fun too. Finally I’ve drawn her bending her gold fire, though admittedly making her bend blue and gold simultaneously is just an artistic liberty, as she can’t really do both at the same time. But you guys know that, just as you also know I just had to make her look as graceful as I could :’D I’m pleased enough with how she turned out.

Zuko and Suki’s intense heart-to-heart was nice to draw too, I particularly like how Suki turned out in this one. After all these years I finally feel like I’m doing the girl some justice! But I also… am really proud of Mai and Ty Lee here. I feel like I’ve made them look enough like themselves, while giving them what was needed so they’d look more aged up… and heh, Ty Lee’s hands. I… had never drawn someone in that position before. I am patting myself in the back for it, sorry not sorry.

There’s still three more artworks to go, so wait for ‘em!

seyaryminamoto:

Right now, there are many things I don’t understand
But I’ll keep moving forward on the path I believe in
Regardless of what kind of foe or friend I face
There’s no way I’ll let go of your hand, it’s a crimson oath

Countdown: 6 days until Gladiator’s Fifth Anniversary

And things begin to look nicer for our two main leads once we reach the Emerald Rockman and the White Lotus Attack arcs! This artwork’s a bit crazy, blending multiple scenes this way, but I hope it works for you guys anyhow.

The song I chose really feels like the perfect song for Sokka at this point in his life. The determination to succeed and find his path, the hesitation when his reality seems to crumble apart around him, and the urge to protect that which he loves… that last thing is the reason why I decided to finish the artwork with that scene at the bottom. As some of you may recall, that’s when Sokka finally comes to terms with how he feels, which was a HUGE step forward in our slow burn affair xD

I’m rather proud of how Haru’s crystal/glassbending looks. I’ve always thought it’s interesting how there was crystal bending in the show, but no one ever went in depth with it over there. Because of that I figured it’d be fun to give Haru an extra ability, one he hadn’t demonstrated in the show but that the show itself had demonstrated as a possibility. I figured Haru has been fighting as a gladiator for quite a long time, and all those battles in sand rings allowed him to develop crystal/glassbending little by little. But, as we know, his lack of subtlety in most other regards got him into trouble with his old sponsor anyhow. Safe to say he’s better off now with someone who likes him just as he is.

Zuko and Suki were a must here, too. Their first proper encounter happened in this arc, subtle as it was. As they’re a prominent subplot throughout Part 1, they deserved their spotlight.

But the main fun thing I decided to do was have several scenes interacting with each other… which is, Azula’s last gambit when fighting the White Lotus mixed with Sokka fighting in the Royal Dome. Their lighting rod attack thing has always been a fun skill I’ve wanted to use more often in the story, and who knows, maybe I’ll get to use it again sometime :’D but as it’s something they discovered/developed in the White Lotus Attack arc, it had to be in here. It just had to! xD

Keep an eye out for the next one tomorrow! 😀 I really love that one…

seyaryminamoto:

And here we are! Another March 26th, another of Gladiator’s anniversaries has come. What a Fourth Anniversary it has been, eh? Thanks to every last one of you for your support through these years, and through this week too as I posted the collection of fanarts seen above!

Under the cut, one of my long-winded ramblings, this time about the story that has changed my life beyond belief.

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Promt: Magic

jordanalane:

This was given to me from @seyaryminamoto who’s Hogwarts AU I piggy packed off of. 

Original
My First little spin off

After being turned into a pig more than once by her boyfriend’s sister, Suki was out for revenge. It didn’t matter that she’d been a cute pig, or that she kinda liked the way that Zuko’d scratch her back. She’d had enough of it.

“Don’t do anything stupid.” Zuko reminded her as they swept though the hall way, cloaks flittering behind them. “This is Azula we’re talking about.”

“I’m not afraid of your sister.”

“Well I am!” he croaked. “I think I have enough fear for the both of us.”

“Just trust me.” She reached out for his hand, moving them both to a stop as they hunkered behind a large pillar in the courtyard. Zuko replied with a an unhappy groan as he looked at his sister and Sokka making out in a bench in the courtyard. He knew for a fact that she’s been told not to do that anymore but both teachers and prefects. The least of his worries is that he didn’t want to see his sister with a guy who was his friend.

Suki’s sentiment was a bit different. She smiled maniacally as she reached into the pocket that she kept her wand, placing her fingers firmly around it.

“Adhaestat.” She hissed quietly, waving her want in the direction of the kissing couple. Zuko allowed himself to smirk, watching his sister and Sokka.

In the middle of their kiss they tried to pull away from one another, to catch a breath, to adjust themselves, something. However when they tried to they were unable to move. It was as if the pieces of skin that were touching were unable to pull apart. Their eyes popped open, panic in their faces as they tried again and again to pull away. Azula, apparently knowing of the hex that had been put on her tried to reach for her wand. But her hands were stuck to Sokka, one on his lap, the other on the side of his neck.

Her face tightened in anger, Sokka looking worried at their state. He started to panic, not being able to pull away from her and only making the situation worse with his pulling and attempted flailing. Azula was only getting angrier, tying to express to him to calm down but not getting very far with their tongues stuck to one another.

Suki and Zuko had seen enough, and were back to the Gryffindor common room before Flitwick was able to come to the rescue and dis-connect the other couple. Just as Sokka and Azula were making agreements not to kiss for at least a week Zuko and Suki fell into the lush red sofa with an embrace and a giggle.

seyaryminamoto:

Gladiator’s Third Anniversary

And alas, two days later and without Starbucks, here’s the art piece I’ve been slaving over during the last week. No less than twenty of our biggest characters of the story! :’DDDD 

It was a lot of work and I obviously had a few mishaps here and there, but I reckon the work is done and I can just throw this out there. I do hope you’ll be forgiving of the mishaps….

I hadn’t really known what I’d make for the Anniversary, so when I realized I hadn’t made a group picture like this I thought “What the hell” and went for it. My hand hates me for it now, but I’d like to think it was worth it… :’D 

If you’re wondering who’s who, the pics have captions to explain. Though I hope it won’t be so hard to identify the characters, if you’re a Gladiator reader

xD

I am really grateful for these three years working with these awesome folks up here, and I’m looking forward to many more!

Late Night Borrowing *NSFW

poof-tylee:

Zuko walked up to Sokka.

“Do you have a condom I can borrow?” Zuko asked. Sokka looked at him.

“Yea I do. You can have it though. I don’t like reusing condoms.” Sokka answered. He pulled the condom out of his wallet and gave it too Zuko.

“Than- HOLY SHIT.” Zuko said with wide eyes. The condom wrapper said “Magnum XL” which basically translates into skyscraper. Zuko knew that he couldn’t fit the condom if his life depended on it.

“Your welcome.” Sokka said. Zuko walked away from him.

Later that night Zuko met up with his girlfriend.
“Suki. Look at this.” Zuko said to Suki. He’d pulled the condom out of the package and laid it down. The condom was as long as Zuko’s fore arm.

“Damn. I knew he was big but shit. I wonder if that’s why Azula’s in a wheelchair.” Suki said. Zuko threw away the condom after taking a picture of it next too his arm.

“That’s probably why she sounds like a dying cat as well.” He said back.

“Your sisters been getting the literal shit fucked out of her.”

The Yakuza; Part One

jordanalane:

Looking back I’m not a fan of how I posted this before, so I’m going to do it like this. This is the first part of the fic, with the second one coming as soon as I can manage. Rated for T for Violence, Sexual Situations and Language. 

Long ago the four major crime families of the Yakuza crime syndicate lived in a fragile peace. It was a peace forced out of years of bloody conflict, that left men and women on all sides dead. A peace that was out of survival more than chivalry.

However this peace was shattered by a disease that was simply called “The Flame”. It killed almost all that it affected, with only childbearing-aged women being susceptible to its ravages. They would be healthy in the morning, engulfed in a high fever by the afternoon, and dead before dark. Thousands of women were killed before a cure was found, leaving behind countless widowers and motherless children.

Two of these such families, were the most powerful of crime families.

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