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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 book was ‘written for idiot nobles playing at war, just like you’? I feel attacked.”I waited for her to continue about Asia, but instead she continued reading. I almost bought the disaffected look, but a moment later, her e...
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 his massive oak desk in his study. The blinds were open, revealing the sprawling Gremory estate beyond.“What do you mean?” she asked.“Having a servant so much more powerful than you rarely ends well,” he said.“Well that...
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'll focus on completing! As a member of the Superb Delegate tier, your vote in this poll counts twice.Let me know in the comments if you prefer this method (finishing one story at a time) or monthly focus polls like I've don...
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, but with soft, dark eyes, like pools of water beneath shadowed boughs.Asia smiled. “Is this…Heaven?”Taylor’s face flattened. “I—” She swallowed once. Asia tilted her head against the cushion. “I’m…so sorry, Asia....
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 sweeping campus, with windows looking over the sculpted grounds on one side, and the Emerald Forest on the other.Yang Xiao-Long, blonde, bright, and beautiful was the last person from team RWBY I expected to see. Her excuse was a you...
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 steel, and the air tasted thick with iron.I trembled, shards of metal in my gut digging into exposed flesh. I’d been greedy, trying to save my last bit of energy until I knew Diodora’s attack was one I couldn’t dodge. Then he...
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 thousands of years now. If I didn’t know how to calm the mortals of Liyue Harbor, I’d never get anything done. “The flowers?”“Yes! My son goes out and collects them every day.” She bowed, smiling. I lowered my horned head just...
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 answer.For my part, I brushed away the rest of the glass to finally get at prospective power up number 42. Yep, you heard that right, audience. It took Taylor Hebert less than a month to revert back to crime after Contessa dumped...
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 going, or why they had fled.If God had wanted humans to fly, he would have made them with wings.“Tch.” Mittelt shifted, causing Asia to stiffen. “Whatever jammer they’re using, I still can’t get through to Rias.”“T-to M...
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 ingoiata la lingua!”It turned out that Devils could also ‘forget’ how to speak every language. Just another trick you could manage with a bit of focus. After learning that, Asia had been all too eager to ‘teach’ me Itali...
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 the knowledge that I’d be there as her translator. That hadn’t stopped her from ‘demanding’ I braid her hair.She took such small pride in any perceived act of selfishness that I couldn’t help but reward her.“I love it!...
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 her reasons for arranging this little spar, and not all of them personal. Were Akeno driven by mere hatred, she would have allowed Rias to take her aside and moderate her, because Akeno would do anything for her closest friend.Inclu...
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 you think? I should have it expanded.”That Girl laughed. “Just turn the whole building into your personal club house. No one else is using it.”“Mou, Taylor.” Rias pouted. “But then it wouldn’t be an occult research cl...
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 the boutique, where she maintained a simple bit of hypnosis that convinced people that they didn’t need to see the clothes on themselves after all.I hadn’t been worried about Mittelt’s threat to stick me in sexy bad girl clo...
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 replied.After Riser and Diodora had left, I’d immediately spoken with Rias. Diodora Astaroth and the nun at his back had twigged my intuition, but without evidence, Rias had informed me that she couldn’t exclude him from her te...
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, for her part, seemed surprised at the four demons in her club room, but not worried. I stepped to the side, putting my back to the wall as Kiba took a spot at Rias’s elbow, the picture of a perfect knight.“Rias!” The first of...
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 red and carrying—I caught Ruby’s wrist, looking down at the wrapped box in surprise.“Happy Generic Winter Holiday!” everyone shouted.Penny squeaked, hands clapping rapidly. Teams RWBY, JNPR, and SSSN less two crowded around ...
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 before I’d been shot in the head. Bees taught me most of what I needed to know about guns, and my Passenger corrected all the little flaws in my stance without me realizing. Now I was left with bad habits I knew nothing about in a ...
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 forces secured the remains of the Paladin for transport.”Unfortunately, this festival looked too interesting already.Ozpin covered his disquiet with a sip of coffee from his mug. “Any other questions, James?” he asked. The proje...
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 surprise. "Hunter Academy, you know how it goes. Here, to cover the dents."I passed him a lien card. I'd bill it to my 'expense' account.That's me, Taylor Hebert, government agent. But when you land half-d...
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’s face came into focus, metal plate at his temple glinting in the evening light. “Steele, we just spoke.”“There’s a disturbance in Vale, I see smoke rising, and the sound of an explosion.”He frowned, looking away. “I h...
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 Effect“‘We return to our heroines as they follow after Mama in the dead of night,’ narrates Misaka boldly. ‘Having discovered something incriminating during after club activities, the group of students trail after Mama like...
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 number? Grue had suggested that the last member of the Undersiders was a thinker, and this all but proved it.I shook my head.I told you not to contact me again <After I sent my reply, I waited, holding the phone, but she didn’t...
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 shelter my friend works at.” That wasn’t even a lie. The dog I’d saved from Hookwolf’s fighting ring was definitely a rescue, and Rachel volunteered nearly all of her free time at a warehouse that she owned, taking care of as...
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 to• AND Threads that have new replies• OR private message conversations with new replies• Thread OP is displayed• Ten posts per page• Last ten messages in private message history• Threads and private messages are order...
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 tucking my hands back into the pouch of my hoodie. The dial tone sputtered out from the old speaker, and I pressed myself tighter against the building to avoid the rain.I jerked once when the box clicked loudly. “Hello?”“M-Ms. And...
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 demonic power and twisting it into a familiar pattern of brute strength.I slammed a blow into the heavy bag. It flew off my fist in a rush of air. I chambered my other fist, hips cocked back. The bag came back down and I met it wi...
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, and that was a state that Obi-Wan could well recall. This was far from the first time Obi-Wan had disagreed with his own master, but it was the first he could recall so stridently giving voice to his objections.“Your commitment...
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 throat, thick with recollection of his own time as a youngling, before Qui-Gon had chosen him. He’d stood there, amidst the gentle patter of water, as Coruscant slipped out from beneath his feet.Today, Obi-Wan watched the Queen o...
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. Anakin had just flagged down a quartermaster once he’d heard that Schel’s ship had already left the system. She didn’t seem too broken up about it.“Ha.” She let her arms fall back to her sides. “So, three?”“Schel, you...
