You WHAT!? [Raju X Reader]

You WHAT!? [Raju x Reader]

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Zapp huffed in annoyance, this was the third time this month you'd turned him down in favor of your boyfriend. Just who was this controlling b-stard? Or were you just that whipped? This wasn't like you at all.

Sure, you seemed happy and Zapp could be happy for you. But his was the exact reason he never let anyone get to him the same way. Nope, free agent till death. Bachelor until he croaks.

He was going to call and see what was really going on, until he saw his Master. The sadistic dish cloth that trained him to use his blood abilities. What was he doing here? Was there some kind of blood breed in the city? No, that was impossible. Zapp would've heard about it long before he'd see that half a b^tch.

So then what was he doing here? Out in the open like that?

Zapp couldn't be sure, but it looked like he was carrying something other than his cane. What the hell?? Now he wasn't acting like himself?? Zapp knew that ragged a$$hole didn't do anything that wasn't practical or logical. So what the ever-loving bloody f#ck was going on with him?

Zapp wasn't very sneaky, but Raju wasn't paying attention to that. He was far too excited to give you the things he'd found during his travels. A small-ish box of random trinkets under his cloak, just barely poking out that he was trying to keep from shaking too much. Raju didn't want the small skulls breaking against the crystals and gem stones.

You had wanted to meet in the middle of the city, a decent café with a particularly sweet caramel covered treat that Raju was quite fond of. Truly the only exception he would accept of you meeting him anywhere except at home. He might respect your agency, but the wouldn't keep him from worrying.

Zapp knew this cafe well. You always liked it for how relaxed it felt. Why would Raju even care about a place like this?

What was going on?

He watched the floating dishrag approach you!!?? Was he dreaming or something? He had to be.

Nope. Zapp's forearm now had a large red welt on it and you were still talking....no flirting....with that sadistic bed sheet. Was this the boyfriend you were ditching him for? Did you need some kind of help? A good night's drinking? Maybe a book to the head. Sushi would let him borrow something, or Chief more likely. It should be a thicker book after all. Really knock some sense into you.

But then he saw something much weirder. Whatever his former teacher had been carrying turned out to be a box, that he was sliding towards you almost shyly?? And you were excited about it???

What were you happily exclaiming over???

Zapp couldn't take this anymore. He had to get to the bottom of this. You might be acting the way you had with other partners, but damn what were you thinking? He was half a body! At best!

"Hey! Unicorn Butt!" Zapp waltzed up to the table, "What's goin' on?"

Raju was not happy about this one bit. His most unruly, inexperienced disciple was insulting his lover. He wanted to set the silver-haired man on fire so badly, yet refrained for fear of you getting injured in the process.

"I thought I told you." You stared up at Zapp as he leaned on the table, "I don't want to go out drinking tonight. I have plans with Raju."

Raju melted a little at your words. And felt a small sense of pride. If you were at least on friendly terms with Zapp, he could accept it. However, saying you'd rather spend time with him made Raju feel so happy.

Zapp wanted to throw up, "You don't want to, or can't?"

"Don't want to bone-head." You frowned at your friend, "So don't push your luck."

Zapp backed off a couple steps, arms up in surrender. That was you alright, not that Raju knew magic like that anyways. Zapp wouldn't put it past his teacher to use some kind of potion or something.

"Alright, alright. Jeez" Zapp turned to walk off, "Just thought I'd check. I know this....uh person. And he can be a bit sadistic."

Raju was immediately on alert. What kinds of stories would he tell you? Would you believe him? Would it alter what you thought of himself?

"You give as much context as a cherry picker." You sighed, "Raju's been nothing but sweet and protective. So nose down before you don't have one."

Zapp backed off more, face flushing. He wasn't expecting that....then again. If you meant enough to this pile of dirty laundry that he acted sweet, then Zapp didn't have anything to worry about. At least not with you getting hurt.

Raju was deeply embarrassed, but also so elated that you'd defend him and tell Zapp off so directly. This would absolutely be an interesting chat later on.

Make a Wish [Klaus x Reader]

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You were sitting alone in the office, dim artificial glow of multiple computer screens illuminating your face. Just keeping an eye on some code running and listening to the quiet ambience of clocks and distant cars.

The last thing Klaus said floating through your mind. His attempt to pull Steven out after his fourth straight night without sleep.

"[Name] is more than capable of handling being alone for a while." Klaus marched his friend out the door to the elevator, "I'll be back soon [Name]. Please don't hesitate to call if anything goes wrong."

You were so grateful to be facing away from the door. Having held up just a thumbs up to let him know you heard. And you knew Klaus was just being nice as he always was. The perfect gentleman.

But that didn't stop you from blushing at the monitor in front of you. You've had a crush on Klaus for so long, ever since you joined Libra to be honest. You just lacked the spine to talk to him for too long...let alone tell him how you felt.

Now, leaning back in your chair. Knowing Klaus and Steven would be back soon enough. All Klaus was making him do was get some fresh air and something to eat.

Someone like Klaus could easily have anyone he wanted. And it would take a miracle for you to get out of your own head over this. So it was best to try and let it go.

Facing down world ending threats, easy. Can do this all day, let's go.

Telling the person you like how strongly you feel towards them, nope. No can do, get me out of here.

Your eyes wandered to the massive picture window leading to the balcony. The fog was particularly thin tonight, several tiny dots on a no moon night. It was really so romantic that it was almost a sin to be at work. You should be out enjoying a soft and sweet evening.

"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket..."

You didn't know why you were singing to the empty office, but looking out at a starry sky made you think of so many songs.

"Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket. Hope it never fades away."

Klaus was more than happy to leave Steven napping in the car. He needed the rest, especially after as many coffees and energy drinks as he's undoubtedly downed.

The elevator dinged quietly and Klaus was careful to open the door to the office slowly. He didn't want to scare you. It was late, and you hadn't slept in a couple nights yourself. But Klaus stopped in the doorway, your voice had his complete attention.

"If only I could actually tell Klaus how I felt." You were wishing out loud after seeing a star streak across the sky, "I wish I had the courage to say I love him."

Klaus could only really feel his heart beating. You loved him? He wasn't asleep himself, correct? He felt like so much weight was suddenly lifted off his shoulders. He should say something.

All he could do was clear his throat, which still made you jump. Something Klaus still felt a little guilty over. The way you'd looked so pensive earlier had been so very gorgeous, but the blushy, doe-eyed looked you were giving him now. Klaus felt you were absolutely precious, so very cute and attractive no matter how you looked.

"I-um...How. How much of that did you...hear?" You half shrunk in your chair, "How...uh how long have you been standing there?"

Klaus stepped closer slowly, knowing you were more embarrassed than scared, "I heard you wishing to tell me how you felt. If there was anything else, I didn't hear it."

You turned and held your head in your hands with a groan. Oh god, this wasn't how you wanted to do this. He was going to think the worst of you now, you just knew it.

Klaus sat down, scooting his chair closer, "I suppose it was a wish that was meant to come true immediately. Since you did indeed say how you felt about me."

You gulped, "I...This. Wasn't how I thought it would happen."

Klaus glanced at the monitors, code running steadily. He needed to be honest with you as well. Yet it was proving rather difficult.

"I...honestly." Klaus struggled to speak, it was a properly romantic evening so why was this so hard to do? "I feel the same way about you. Perhaps I should have said so earlier?"

You couldn't believe your ears. Maybe you were just passed out and dreaming. This...this couldn't be reality. But Klaus had trailed off into silence, one quick glance showed you that he was blushing and rubbing the back of his neck.

Klaus tried to gather his thoughts with a deep breath, "Though I do believe we should discuss this when we actually have had some rest. So we could be certain we don't say or do anything we don't mean..."

"I don't really have anything else to say." You cut him off, "Not about this. All my cards are on the table."

Klaus looked at you, expression softening in the face of your certainty. He gently grabbed both of your hands, wanting to be close with you.

"I still think we have much to discuss." Klaus insisted, "Perhaps not how we feel, but how to proceed in our pursuit of a relationship. I'd rather not assume anything beyond what you've cleanly stated."

Your heart was melting. Klaus truly was the perfect gentleman.

Little Birdie [Lucky x Reader]

Lucky had knowledge of all sorts of arcane spells and magic items, yet the book on the bench next to his sweetheart wasn't part of that lexicon. Not yet anyways.

He had to approach this delicately since it followed them everywhere and couldn't leave their side. His only proper solution being asking Klaus to bring him some research materials and be on hold for intel trafficking.

Yet, Lucky also had to try and comfort you. Being targeted by a magic artifact, possibly cursed, was quite the ordeal in itself. One Lucky had some experience himself. Though, not having a clue what this book would even do was bothering him to no end.

It was a rather pretty book. White felt, soft blue accents, shimmery silver trim swirling along the spine and cover. I gorgeous book by itself, but that had to be part of the magic. Lucky was certain of it.

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Lucky blinked, he was certain he was just standing next to you. But now he was looking at a large lake. It was a pretty lake, very romantic setting to be certain. But, where was he? Where were you? Why couldn't he see you?

What he could see was a snow white swan. It had your eye color, which was rather unusual for a swan. Wait, it couldn't be...?

"[Name]?" Lucky leaned down to look the swan in the eye, "Is that you?"

"Yes." Lucky jumped back, your voice was still intact? "What happened? All I remember is standing by the book. Did it open maybe?"

"I don't know sweetie. I don't know what to do either. This whole situation is stranger than I have ever been in."

Lucky didn't like the look in your eye.

"It isn't hopeless. We'll get out of here. I'll find a way to get us out of this."

Lucky wanted to hurry this along, get you out of here. But he couldn't think what to really do. So he returned to the lake where you stayed every night. All he could think of was at least keeping you calm. Talking every night waiting for the full moon seemed to do the trick. If his hunch was correct, then his plan should work.

You were finally able to return to a human form the night of the full moon. Just in time, Lucky walked up as the transformation effect wore off. It had been a while, or at least felt like a while, since you were able to hug Blitz like this. Being hugged as a bird just felt weird.

"This is so much better." Lucky sighed, nuzzling gently against your cheek, "I don't think it's a good idea to let this story play out any further. And nothing else has helped. I'm quite relieved of that. I don't think I could deal with you as a swan back home."

You chuckled a little, "I'm sure you'd have found a way to undo that soon enough."

Lucky leaned back a little, smiling at you in a lopsided way. He loved how you trusted him, now if only this worked. He hated the idea of coming across your comatose body. Cupping your face, making sure you knew exactly what was coming next. A gentle kiss that nearly made you swoon.

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Looking around the apartment, Lucky was glad it worked. He wasn't entirely sure, but was glad he didn't have to see that. Though, the book itself seemed to have disappeared. Nothing could be done about that, except research. But first...

"[Name], are you okay? You were the one transformed."

"I'm...okay. It was weird having feathers though."

"I bet. I could use a second pair of eyes on the research, if you don't mind."

"Won't I just get in the way? Isn't it sensitive information?"

Lucky slipped his arm carefully around your shoulders, "Not at all dear. After all, you were in the situation with me."

Meet....Nugget [Zapp x fem! Reader]

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Zapp only just got home from work. Getting ready to go to the bar, but he could swear he was hearing things. There wasn't a bird in here, right?

He didn't want to come out swinging on you for something stupid given you worked customer service and dealt with knuckle-heads like him all day anyways. But he could swear the chirping noise was coming from your bra. Unless it was some little cheap Easter toy, it shouldn't be moving at all.

"Uh, hey babe?" Zapp needed answers.

"Yes boo?"

"Is...uh....is your tit chirping?"

You raised one eyebrow at him, "Kinda."

"Why?"

You reached in carefully, being pecked by the baby chick. Then holding it out to Zapp's view.

He blinked. Did he really just watch you pull a whole a$$ baby bird out of your bra? Why the hell was that in there? Where the f&^k did you get it?

"Huh.... I guess there's worse ways to have a chick in your bra." Zapp smirked, "But why did you get it?"

You wanted to hit Zapp, but the bird was resting in your free hand, "Because I wanted a pet that wouldn't run off when you leave the door open."

"HEY!"

Pure Fluff [Raju x Reader]

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Your whole body was slowly starting to relax. You didn't think Raju could be so vigorous, or so passionate. He wasn't much of a body but he figured out a way to make this work.

He was fully aware that humas needed intimate stimulation after so long in a relationship. And that afterwards, it was customary to cuddle.

Raju made sure he pulled his body puppet into the room before starting, and was settling into it. He wanted you to be comfortable. Not just because it was what would be expected, but because he genuinely cared about you in a way he didn't about any other.

You nestled close to Raju on the side where more of his own body would be against your skin. He didn't fully remove his shawl or helm, you vaguely thought he was just shy. But it was nice, the way he curled the puppet and his own arm around you. It might have felt weird as two different kinds of skin brushed against your own, but you were well use to it.

Despite his seeming shyness, Raju loved to cuddle with you. His own hand gently combing through your hair as the puppet hand traced up and down your back.

You weren't going anywhere soon, but this was nice. You had no intentions to getting away, not when he was wrapped around you. Slowly peppering soft kisses across your raised shoulder.

The weirdest part was his helm bumping against your cheek, almost as if it was nuzzling against you too. The idea of him purposely making his helm do so made you giggle a little.

Raju paused, he secretly adored that sound, "Is there something funny about this?"

"Your helm keeps bumping my cheek."

".....I.....I could remove it." He hesitated to even offer. He hadn't removed his helm in years, even he forgot what he really looked like underneath, "If that would be more comfortable?"

"Its not that." You smiled, "I was just thinking how it looked from the outside."

Raju's head popped up. You couldn't see his face, but it was safe to assume he was confused.

"Your helm is a cow skull right?"

"I believe so, yes."

"And its common for animals to brush up against a face to show affection. Several different kinds do it including cows. So I was giggling because that's what it would look like."

Raju blinked, "That my helm was being affectionate as well?"

You chuckled a bit, nodding. Raju had a sudden idea and very gently nudged your cheek with his helm.

"Like this?"

He was doing this specifically to make you laugh, though he would die before say so out loud. Regardless of how little he said, or how much he tried to keep secret, Raju would always betray himself. Getting you to laugh and smile was one of his favorite things to do in general. While Raju usually succeeded, you were well aware why he was behaving so playfully.

Though he did stop quickly, preferring to cuddle more. Slowly tracing up and down your side while softly kissing along your ear.

He just wanted you to be comfortable. He never has had someone he cared about so deeply. Someone who's happiness would interfere with his training if they asked. Someone who could level him with a glance and make the heavens dance with a wave of their arm.

Maybe Raju would tell you these things, the stranglehold you had on his heart. But for now, he would cuddle you until you both fell fast asleep.

First Time in Years [Leo x Reader]

"Hey Leo! Watch this!"

Leo turned towards the tall tree you'd climbed. He really didn't want you to fall. But when you jumped right out of the tree, he panicked so much.

"[Name]! Don't!"

You giggled all the way down into the pond. Leo had raced forward on instinct and had to shield his face from the splash. You could be so reckless sometimes.

Leo sat up slowly. That was weird for sure. A good dream? And one that was such a cute childhood memory. Maybe it was some kind of omen. Leo sure hoped so, he needed some good luck in this crazy city.

Though, why would he dream of you? He hadn't seen you since 10th grade. You had to move for some reason that Leo never did get a straight answer on.

To say he wasn't immediately distracted by the realization he would be meeting that mystery operative and then the general chaos of the city would be untruthful. Especially since Leo just barely made it to the office in one piece.

Zapp had only just been smacked down by Klaus when the front door to the office opened. Leo turned on instinct, with the rest of the members currently in the building. Yet Leo couldn't believe his All-Seeing eyes on this one. An older, much more mature version of his childhood friend??

"Ah, [Name]." Klaus slightly adjusted his vest from being attacked, "The mission was a success I trust?"

"Yep." You looked more mature, but Leo could tell it was still you, just in a casual suit, "I think I did the paper work properly. Still printed a second copy to be safe."

Leo couldn't believe his luck. Everything flooded at once and he couldn't stop staring. It was almost like seeing a ghost, despite the obvious changes.

"Hm, before you get too comfy [Name]." Steven stepped into the main floor of the office to take and look over the file being held out, "There are a couple new faces for you to get mixed up for a month."

"Hey!" You crossed your arms sassily, "I'm not THAT bad at names. Mr. Starphase. Thank you very much."

Leo couldn't help but chuckle. Of course you'd be playful and sassy when called out. Though, when you turned he felt frozen to the couch. Where did this sudden shaking come from?

"Oh, allow me." Klaus began gesturing, "The man by the bookcase is Zed. Of course he is a heteromorph and trained in Shinatobe and Big Dipper Style."

You nodded respectfully at the admittedly tall half fish man, "Nice to meet you."

"Likewise." He half bowed back, "I've heard the stories of your skill and look forward to working with you to see if the rumors are true."

Leo's heart skipped a beat when you smiled. That little challenge accepted smile got to him. What was wrong with him? He hadn't felt this way before?? Right?

"And this young man." Klaus paused for a moment, "He might be around your age if memory serves correctly. Yet his name is--!"

"Leo!" You blurted, cutting Klaus off, "Sorry, Klaus. I actually already know him. And yeah, we are about the same age."

Leo felt like his tongue was wax, "[Name], I...what?"

"Uh...yeah." You scratched the back of your head, "It's a long story, though I guess a little catch up is needed. Like what are you doing here?"

Leo nodded, this would prove to be rather interesting.