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Non Serviam Chapter 14
A/N: This is a backpost of a chapter that I was missingChapter 14: Take Me to Church“She only eats when you’re here,” Rias said.I frowned. “Only?”“Mmhm.” Rias sighed, idly flicking through a copy of The Art of War that Mittelt had thrown at her the other day. “Can you believe that Mittelt said that this...
Non Serviam Epilogue 2: The Girl Who Killed a God
A/N: When the people cried out for a reaction chapter, I deliveredEpilogue 2: The Girl Who Killed a God“You should be careful, Rias.”She blinked, looking over at her big brother. Right now, he was definitely Sirzech Lucifer instead of Sirzech-niichan. It was a side of him Rias rarely saw. He was even seated behind ...
Finish that Fanfic Superb Delegate Poll
This Monday I will post the final epilogue chapter of Non Serviam. Thank you all for reading and enjoying this story, I'm excited to finish it, and even more excited to see what you, my community, wants me to focus on finishing nextThis is a poll for all Superb Delegates to vote on which of my Ten Times stories I&#...
Non Serviam Epilogue 1: To Rule in Hell
Epilogue 1: To Rule in HellShe awoke slowly, as if the waking world did not wish to intrude upon her dreamless sleep.A softness surrounded her: soft light, streaming in through softly tinted glass, soft cushions, beneath her head, soft birdsong pulling gently at the edge of her awareness. And a face, sharp and hard, bu...
Replaceable Parts: Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Hairy SituationsNot even Sandy Claws could keep the press of the world at bay.The next morning after I celebrated “Generic Winter Holiday” with Penny’s new friends, I found Yang leaning against the wall of our borrowed dorm in Beacon academy. The dorms themselves filled an entire wing of Beacon’s swe...
Non Serviam: Chapter 24
Chapter 24: The Book of RevelationsThe world stood upon the edge of a blade.A spear rested above my face, half covering my eyes and promising death the next time I tried to move. Beyond that, Asia bargained for my life with a smirking Diodora. The buildings reached up towards the sky, completing a frame of glass and st...
Among Three Travelers 2
Chapter 2“Lovely.” I picked up the small bouquet. “Freshly cut?”“O-oh!” The stall keeper jolted. “Lady Bonanus! A-and Lord Alatus! It’s an honor.”I smiled. “Please, do not trouble yourself on our account.” As much as I grumbled about not being a people person, I’d been in this world for thousand...
inSPYrd Chapter 1
A/N: Still working on the next chapter of Non Serviam, here's a little pallet cleanserChapter 1: It Starts With a BangI smashed the glass case with a rock and the alarms started to blare.“Stupid spy movie alarms.” I hit the case again. “Red spinning lights, sirens, what are you even for?”The alarms didn’t...
Non Serviam: Chapter 23
Chapter 23: The Valley of the Shadow of DeathThe wind rushed through Asia’s hair.She pressed her face into Mittelt’s neck, entire body clenched tight. Her legs dangled in the air beneath her, flailing uselessly as Mittelt carried her away from Taylor. She couldn’t even find the strength to ask where they were goi...
Non Serviam: Chapter 22
Chapter 22: Judgement DayIn truth, I grew complacent.“È un piascè conoscerti,” Mittelt said. A pleasure to meet you.I furrowed my brow and gave the response I’d been taught my best try: “Ey un pyasher conoshertee, ahn—anche. Mio nom ey Taylor”“Ah, no!” Mittelt threw up her hands. “Sembra ghe di sia ...
Non Serviam: Chapter 21
Chapter 21: Make Disciples of All NationsAkeno was weird after our spar.“There.” I tucked the finished braid behind Asia’s ear. “How does that look?”Asia turned towards the mirror, twisting back and forth to look at her new school uniform. She’d been excited to go to school, any apprehension wiped away by t...
Non Serviam: Chapter 20
AN: This chapter was beta read by SheepDodgerChapter 20: The Lightning and The Thunder [2]“The fight shall continue until one side yields or would be unable to continue at my sole discretion,” Lady Grayfia Lucifuge said. “Are both parties ready to begin?”Akeno nodded. “I am ready, Lady Grayfia.”Akeno had he...
Non Serviam: Chapter 19
Chapter 19: The Lightning and The Thunder [1]“It’s so nice to have everyone over again!”Akeno allowed herself a smile at her king’s exuberance. “Did you miss your ancestral seat so much, prez?”“I love home.” Rias waved her hands. “But mostly it was the club room was getting a little cramped, don’t y...
Non Serviam: Chapter 18
Chapter 18: Heard on High“You know, boss…” Mittelt leaned against my arm. “I did intimate that you were a pansy, but this new fire of yours is…”I held in a sigh.The two of us sat on a slim bench topped with white faux marble. Asia was in the changing room, door closed. Letticia stood outside the hallway in ...
Non Serviam: Chapter 17
Chapter 17: Your Guardian Angel“I need your help,” I said.Mittelt’s gaze tracked to my right, before a smirk broke across her face. “My help.”At my side, Rias pouted audibly. “Mouu! Taylor!” She stomped a foot. “Just because I didn’t agree with you doesn’t mean I won’t help.”“Of course,” I r...
Non Serviam: Chapter 16
A/N: This chapter was beta read by ThatOneSunGod!My usual beta is sick, but I wanted to get out a second chapter for this Generic Winter Holiday!Chapter 16: Council of DemonsI didn’t recognize the new arrivals.That only meant none of them were part of the Gremory household staff like Letty or the other maids. Rias, f...
Replaceable Parts: Chapter 5
A/N: This chapter was Beta’s by Dai!My usual beta is sick, so please wish them a swift recovery over the Generic Winter Holidays!And yes, This Is CanonChapter Five: Happy Generic Winter HolidayThe next day, Penny and I were ambushed in the Beacon dorms.I’d let my guard down, they came in on all sides, dressed in re...
Replaceable Parts: Chapter 4
This chapter was commissioned by EverduskChapter 4: Opens MindsMy metal arm bucked with each shot.The gun was part of my prosthetic, and so it lacked a trigger. Instead, I gave a mental ‘pull’, which added its own complications to the process that I still had to work through.I’d rarely gone to shooting ranges bef...
Replaceable Parts: Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Brilliant LightsOzpin preferred boring Vytal festivals.“And that is when Roman Torchwick and his unnamed accomplice absconded?” he asked.In front of him, Taylor Steele nodded. “After that, the rest of…team RWBY, right? Returned to Beacon with me on the bullhead transport while the Atlas security forc...
Replaceable Parts: Chapter 1
This is a backpost of the first chapter of Replaceable Parts.Click here for chapter 2Chapter 1: This Will Be the DayI found her right after she stopped a truck with her bare hands."Sorry about that." I knocked on the driver's side door, metal clanking against metal. The older man inside looked over at me in...
Replaceable Parts: Chapter 2
This chapter was commissioned by LazyMinxRead the first chapter HEREChapter Two: The Dark ReturnsSmoke on the horizon, almost fading into the sky as day turned to night. And here I was, with my adopted sister Penny and a trainee huntress from Beacon.I flicked open my scroll and connected to my first contact.Ironwood’...
Chaos Theory: Chapter 20
A/N: Just trying to achieve that platonic ratio of middle school girls talking to high voltage mind power battles present in the original anime.To catch up use this linkI will be adding Chaos theory to my patreon collections so its easier to read here this week.Chapter was commissioned by Bapping!Chapter 20: Observer E...
Controlling Interest 4
A/N: This chapter was commissioned by ToxinVictoria!I had to manually space all of the indents because of Patreon's text editor, please appreciate me.Chapter 4: Action Bias>So.>How do you feel about your little escapade against the Empire now?I stared at the text, fingers tight around the phone.How did she get this...
Controlling Interest: Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Misattributed Identity SyndromeI didn’t expect to start Tuesday by asking my dad for a dog.“He’s really well behaved,” I said. “And weren’t you saying I should be safer? What’s safer than having a big dog?”Danny rubbed his eyes beneath his glasses. “A dog.”“He’s a rescue, from the she...
Controlling Interest 2
This chapter was commissioned by ToxinVictoria! Let me tell you, doing forum formatting on Patreon is a huge pain, but I hope everyone enjoys the chapter!Chapter 2: Skinhead RatsWelcome to the Parahumans Online Message BoardsYou are currently logged in, Weaver(Verified Cape)You are viewing:• Threads you have replied ...
Controlling Interest 1
A/N: New story, so let me know what you think! Not a crossover this time. You know, I don't think I've ever written a non-crossover Worm fic before, so we'll see how this one goes.Controlling InterestCommissioned by ToxinvictoriaChapter 1: Pavlov’s DogsI jabbed the room number on the callbox before tuckin...
Non Serviam: Chapter 15
Chapter 15: The Meaning of StrengthMy fists pound the heavy bag with sharp cracks.I’d become strong enough now to send it swinging, chain jerking in the air. With magic, I could make the bag touch the ceiling, even though it was heavier than any one I’d used in life. With a thought, I did just that, focusing on my ...
God Save the Queen Book 2: Chapter 14
Chapter 14: Three Treasons, One Grace“That is all the more reason she should be allowed to defend herself,” Obi-Wan said. “We are not Republic Magistrates, to pass sentence in absentia!”Anakin, at least, looked as though he agreed with Obi-Wan. He didn’t seem eager to speak against Qui-Gon and Dooku; however,...
God Save the Queen Book 2: Chapter 13
Chapter 13: Dark KnightsSo often, Obi-Wan felt the galaxy spin past with a rapidity that turned even the familiar strange.Yesterday, it came in Master Yoda asking for Obi-Wan’sopinion on the eldest creche members, if there were any he had considered taking as a Padawan. The conversation had lodged viscerally in his t...
God Save the Queen Book 2: Chapter 12
Chapter 12: Gem of the Sands“Spacious enough for you?” Anakin asked.“It’s so big.” Schel stretched her arms out like she was trying to touch both walls of her quarters. “How many am I sharing with?”“Nobody,” Anakin replied. “This is all yours for the rest of the trip.”It was a standard cabin. Anak...