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Dualityverse Matt got my heart

Thank you so much @squirenonny for writing your Voltron duality series, it's been months and I'm not even halfway through all the art I want to make.

SpeedPaint and previously posted version under the cut

Inspired by the second book in the voltron duality series by @squirenonny

This drawing is honestly one of the best ones I made in ages, I am so proud of it. It literally looks exactly how I pictured it in my head :D

Also did I put matt's knee brace on the wrong leg? Was it even there at that point in the story? Who knows! I'm already halfway into book 3 so I might've mixed some stuff up...

Does anyone else also struggle with finding the perfect pose reference but the model is the wrong body type to the point that you have to Frankenstein the right body type together? It happened 4 times in this drawing TvT

What should I draw next? I'm thinking some klance but we'll see how that goes

Inspired by the second book in the voltron duality series by @squirenonny

I love Matt so much in this au. So much. So here's another sketch of him from right before the battle.

I wanted to make a full drawing out of it but alas, I got distracted by creating something else. I didn't want to just let this drawing rot in my files, so here you go!

(ignore that the other scar is on the wrong side, left and right is hard okay :( )

Inspired by the second book in the voltron duality series by @squirenonny

Ugh this was so nice to draw, I feel like I really captured his essence in the story here. (Insert corny quintessence pun here)

Btw did I ever thank @voltronreference for having such an amazing page, thank you so much, I would've died if I had to look up all references myself.

Inspired by the first book in the voltron duality series by @squirenonny

Thank you soooo much for writing such an amazing story, you truly inspired me to create something.

(A few somethings actually, I'm posting all fanarts up until now in order as to not accidentally spoil anyone)

This sketch is inspired by that one scene in chapter 18.

Also I know Keith is supposed to be regular Keith but purple, but creative liberties and whatnot ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

Voltron art dump!!!

Most of these are pretty old (1/2 years, they're in order from most to least recent), but I still like them :D

Uhh I guess it's pretty clear who my favorite characters are...

https://archiveofourown.org/works/59077405/chapters/164835976

Final chapter of Arc 1! We did it! It was so fun writing this and it's now my longest posted fanfiction! I'm looking forward to Act 2 already because we're dropping that slice of life tag like it's a potato straight out of the oven!

So, I've mentioned before that I found I really like writing Hunk's POV. But this chapter was NOT supposed to be in his POV and I am so mad at myself for it.

I like how this chapter turned out. It’s great. I like how he comes in as an outsider and has to watch this all go down and how his anxieties stand out compared to the teens who don’t immediately go to worst-case-scenario.

But I’m MAD because I realized during my final edit of the chapter that it was supposed to be written from Shiro’s point of view.

Not only did I miss a chance to write from my favorite character’s POV but now he only got 1 chapter in act 1 and his next is chapter SEVEN in Act 2! That’s SEVENTEEN chapters between his POV chapters!

I have no one to blame but myself. I have everything so meticulously planned up to the end of Act 3 and yet I somehow missed this. The chapter turned out great so I don’t regret it so much as I’m baffled how I missed that so completely and sad that I don’t get to write from Shiro’s POV for so long. Ah well. So it goes!

Hope you enjoy!

I got the link to work again. But I don't know how.

You know what. I'm not going to worry about it.

Also ignore the fact that I can't stick to a consistent schedule for some reason.

Last chapter is up on Friday!

Not a whole lot of thoughts on this chapter? I finished reading The Starless Sea (Fantastic book. Slow to start, but if you enjoy setting descriptions you'll love it and Erin Morgenstern does a SPLENDID job of making the story immersive) around the time where I finished editing this chapter and in the acknowledgements she mentions the importance of describing smell specifically, so I started trying to work in one strong scent into future chapters.

Hope you enjoy!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/59077405/chapters/163772938

I don't know how Tumblr works. Who knows how to make link posts properly. Not me.

Anywhizzle~ I'm done editing Act 1 which means I'll be posting a new chapter every week now until it's done! I'll be taking a short break while I get halfway through Act 2 so I have some wiggle room before I start posting again. Good news for that: Act 2 only has 8 chapters and I've written 2 out already so I don't anticipate the wait being very long.

Going back to the actual chapter I'm posting NOW ^^3 The goals were to show off Pidge's relationship with Keith and Shiro in this chapter. Pidge and Keith have grown close after training together for months and Pidge has met Shiro on occasion, but kind of know him more in a mutual friend kind of way.

This chapter is mostly sweet. Buuuut a little bitter when you consider what comes next...

It's here. The "Keith gains two new friends in one fell swoop" chapter. I was going to call it the "Keith acquires more than one friend" chapter, but I think at this point he would call Hunk a friend. Hunk is actually...probably the person Keith's age that he would call a friend.

So, to be clear about their relationship, if you were to ask Keith at this point what he thought of the boys (Shiro, Adam, and Matt) he would tell you that they're his friends and would probably call Shiro his best friend. This is true, but there's also a little more to it.

I like the idea that the Galra were originally a pack species. A lot of time has passed and evolution has occurred that makes it less obvious and Galra don't necessarily feel to drive to create a pack or bond as such, but they are comfortable with it and it satisfies a part of their natural instincts. Similar to how humans are a social species, but not necessarily every human needs a lot of socializing and many of us can choose when to socialize and for how long to satisfy ourselves, but in the end socializing and creating bonds is satisfying for most of us.

So, Keith, being half Galra, has some of those instincts. He isn't actively seeking out a "pack", but Shiro, Adam, and Matt are slowly integrating themselves into his life in a way where he would instinctually consider them to be part of his pack, especially since they're younger than him and he feels a responsibility towards them as a teacher. It's satisfying for him and so he's getting something out of it that simply socializing with other people has never given him before. Having a give and take at the beginning of a relationship helps center him around people who he considers to be strangers; which is why the start of his relationship with Shiro was so rocky. He wasn't sure how to interact when it was just Shiro talking with him, but once he had something to contribute (teaching Shiro to fly) he felt more comfortable around him long enough for them to establish a greater bond.

Anyway, this chapter is from Matt's perspective and I'm running my mouth on Keith headcannons lol. Matt's just a silly little guy. He's the youngest and he has simple needs and wants and does not allow anything to get in his way. Which, you know what, good for him

Enjoy the chapter while I untangle the MESS that chapter 13 has turned into

Writing Adam is so much fun. He barely gets any screentime or characterization in the show as is and in this fic he's years younger than in the show, which gives me a near blank slate to futz around with. I've been taking a lot of inspiration from other fanfic writers in his characterization, particularly CaffeinatedFlumadiddle's Storytime: Voltron is (Basically) a Disaster series which I just adore. Mostly I'm just having fun balancing a character who is serious yet sassy, nitpicky yet chaotic, and figuring out how he fits in with all the pre-established characters.

Pidge also is just so easy to write. She thinks logically, yet will take any chance to not be serious about a topic and turn a discussion into a joke. They're so fun to have in any scene and I get to practice writing someone with multiple pronouns at the same time.

In any case, enjoy the chapter!

New chapter of The Stars in Retrograde! This time featuring our favorite genius siblings :)

what if voltron was just a really long dnd campaign

I would like to join this religion

shiro and matt calling each other by their actual names is my new religion

Anouther little Voltron og meets reboot

Valentine Headcanons about (almost) every fictional character I love 💕 

happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! I hope you know you are appreciated and cared for! Here are some Headcanons on how my fictional crushes would spend Valentine’s Day 💓

featuring: Daiki aomine, Sasuke Uchiha, Takumi Fujiwara, Rindou Haitani, Jean Kirstein, Ryusui Nanami, Spike Spiegel, Hisashi Mistui, Matt Holt, Taehoon Seong, and Damian Wayne

Daiki Aomine:

He’s playing basketball 💀

You’re 100000% sure he forgot what today was because when you gave him a handmade lunch AND a net for catching bugs he just stares at it like “what is this for?”

So as you sadly sit on the bench watching him play

But then he falls idiot

You sigh and walk over to him. “You ok Daiki?”

He groans and kneels with a bracelet in his hand blushing

“H-happy Valentine’s Day…”

You’re speechless. Only for a short moment of course, you quickly begin laughing your ass off

“W-what’s so funny?! Damn Kise telling me to do dumb shit…”

“I love it Daiki! Where’d you get it?” 

“S-satski taught me…”

This man has the largest amount of pride but will always throw it aside for you!

Sasuke Uchiha:

You both would either stay home or be somewhere private 

You both have this secret spot in the woods that you guys have been going to ever since you were kids

So it’s no surprise on your 15th valentines together that’s where the two of you would be

With the little snacks and dinner entrees the both of you made to surprise each other and the nice lighting and river it was perfect

This is also the time he’s most vulnerable with you; kissing your hands, neck, cheek, arms, and of course your lips ;)

He whispers sweet things in your ear and tells you how he’s never loved like this and won’t with anyone else 

“You’re my everything (y/n). I look at you and see a future brighter than all the stars out tonight.”

It’s safe to say he only and will only ever love you

Takumi Fujiwara:

You’ve always went on Tofu runs when you could with Takumi, and it was no different for Valentine’s Day 

When he arrives at your house he’s standing there with a small bouquet 

“Is there anything you want to do today?” He asks you as he drives to the hotel

You shake your head. “It doesn’t really matter as long as I’m with you!”

He can’t help but smile

When he’s done with the deliveries he pulls into a parking lot in front of Lake Akina 

“Can w-we just sit here for a while then? I really just want to be with you.”

You smile at him and lean your head as close as you can to his shoulder. “I’d love that Takumi.”

Rindou Haitani:

Rindou takes you dancing

You both love to dance so it was a win

But of course after that he takes you home

You both cuddle on each other and watch random movies

Rindou has the finest liquor out and the sweetest chocolate and all your other favorite sweets 

He kisses up and down your shoulder as you sit in his lap holding one of his hands

“You’re mine (y/n). And you’re gonna be for my next valentine and the one after that…”

Jean Kirstein 

He cooks for you!

He makes you sit there patiently while he scrambles around creating the perfect meal

“Jean, i don’t mind helping you. I think it’ll be a lot easier if-“

“I got this (y/n)! Just sit there and look beautiful! Tell me about your day. You know I love to hear your voice.”

After he’s FINALLY done cooking, you dine together in the not so fancy living area, but the both of you don’t care

Jean did his best to clean up and set the sweet, loving tone and that’s all that matters to you.

“I love you (y/n). Thank you for making me so happy.”

Ryusui Nanami:

This man goes all out💀

As soon as you wake up it’s the most perfect breakfast in bed

He has to leave to work but literally leaves you his black card to treat yourself and constantly has people arriving with beautiful flowers every 5 minutes

He comes back for lunch and talks to you

“Has your valentines been well? I’ll make sure that you have the best day ev-“

“I really like all the things Ryusui really i do, but…I just really want to spend time with you…”

He pauses

Then calls in like it’s nothing!

The rest of the day is the two of  you lay in bed together and act all cutesy!

“I’m glad you’re my valentines dear. It’s been one amazing day.”

Spike Spiegel:

This broke man does his best I’ll give him that

He buys you flowers and takes you to a pretty nice restaurant. Nothing too fancy but it’s nicer than you normally go to

He lets you order first and gets him something small, which is weird for this man

You both talk for hours the waitstaff is so annoyed

After you two are FINALLY done you both walk back to the Bebop

“Why did you eat so little Spike? You’re normally chowing down!”

He chuckles and keeps walking, “wasn’t that hungry.”

“Come on spike, we’re practically married, I can tell when you’re lying!”

He sighs and mumbled something 

“What?”

“I wanted to make sure I had enough money for you to eat…”

You stop in your tracks

“Spike…”

You kiss him lovingly 

“Thank you Spike. I love you so much.”

He smiles, “ditto.”

Hisashi Mitsui

You’re probably his first valentines tbh

He waits at a cafe with flowers in his hand

When you show up he’s bright red. You’re not even wearing and saying anything spectacular he’s just so nervous lol

You sit next to each other and talk snack and laugh about everything and anything 

After the cafe you head to the park

And after that you go to little stores you see along the way

Mitsui buys you a stuffed animal you were looking at and you bought him a chain necklace he glanced at

It was a really great valentines, especially since it was first

“T-thanks for being my valentine (y/n). I’m glad i get to spend it with you.”

Matt Holt:

He makes this super cool heart shaped projector thing!

He hands you this heart 

It rises shifts into being a projector that displays all of your favorite memories together

It shows the new inductee dance and how the two of you jumping around without a care in the world

Then it shows a lazy night of the both of you “studying” for an exam as the camera zooms into Matt’s face and your giggles from behind the camera

And one of your favorite memories of all, your day at the beach together. Throwing water at each other, making sand castles, resting you head in his shoulder as the sun goes down 

“Matt…this is beautiful… I-I’m speechless…!”

“It’s alright.” He begins, “I know what you’re gonna say. I love you too.”

Taehoon Seong

Mans has no idea what to do

He acts like he doesn’t care as Hansu tries to give him ideas but really he’s terrified of messing something up

So when the day comes you hear a knock on the door you’re surprised to see a nicely dressed Taehoon with a rose in his hand

“Happy Valentine’s Day idiot.”

You smile and kiss his cheek. “Thank you Tae Tae!”

You Motion for him to come in

When he does there’s a nice breakfast for two in the dining room

“I know you don’t like to go out Tae, so I thought we could stay in for the day.”

Oh my gosh that sounds perfect

“Heh, I guess so. At least I’m with you.”

Damian Wayne:

Spoils you with acts of service 

As soon as you wake up you’re greeted with the smell of a nice breakfast in the dining room 

Then you sit in bed as he feeds you chocolate cover strawberries, watching silly movies and drawing pictures for each other 

At the end of the day he prepares a bath for the both of you

You wash each other not like that weirdos and you even blow some bubbles at him

When it’s finally time to sleep he massages your back and whispers about how much he loves you 

Then of course you fall asleep on his chest as he holds you

“Goodnight beloved. I hope you understand how much I love you.”

Pidge is my child💚

Voltron actor AU where everything’s the same but Voltron is a live-action TV show and the paladins are actors:

Their names are the same in real life. They go by different names in the show. 

Keith and Lance still have a “rivalry.” Red and Blue didn’t originally have it, but when the cast first met and the directors saw how Keith and Lance interacted, they wanted to write it in. 

Shiro’s arm is still a prosthetic, although the scar is fake.

sometimes the makeup crew forgets the scar. literally no one notices until it’s the end of filming

“Shiro…” “Huh?” “…they forgot the sca–” “are yOU FUC–”

 Shiro, Keith, Lance, Hunk, and Allura all do their own stunts. 

Pidge is only 17 and their mom won’t sign the waiver for them to do their own stunts. 

No one really knows how their little production company was able to afford hiring Allura, who’s a big time actress and super talented.

they eventually find out that she’s a giant mecha/space nerd and came to /them/ asking for a role and willing to do it for free

No one really knows if Coran has a script or if he was told to just say whatever

Lance calls Keith “Red” so often that Keith thinks Lance has forgotten his name

he hasn’t.

The paladins, Allura, Coran, and basically all the actors boycott after season 2, demanding retribution for the way they wrote Hunk and Lance’s characters. 

Hunk has an engineering degree in real life.  

Matt isn’t Pidge’s real life brother, but when they first meet it goes something like: “baby sister!” “big brother!” and they end up inseparable.

Pidge’s mother is known for calling Pidge at work just to talk to her son, Matt 

Hunk and Shay’s on-screen chemistry was actually a real thing. Shay was cast at the same time that she was working in the costume/design department, so they’d known each other since the show started. 

they’re dating now

Every time Lance’s character hits on Allura’s on-screen Lance spends five minutes defending Blue’s character after filming 

“he just craves attention, okay? he just wants love!! he’s smart and beautiful and wants to belonG”

despite this, Lance is basically his character minus that shoddy writing in season 2

Keith and Lance have their own shipping fanbase. It starts out with just their characters, but then Some Mysterious Person starts taking candids between sets and posting them online and klance is born

it’s Pidge. Pidge runs five fan accounts. 

the pictures are super incriminating, but no one shows them to Lance or Keith

there’s a betting pool on when they’ll get together

Keith gets super into his roles and ends up genuinely upset after filming the scenes where the princess reacts badly to Red being part Galra. 

Allura gives him a 15 minute hug after

Bonding Moment Discourse is actually a thing. There was a prop malfunction on set while they were filming and the directors told them to stay put, so Lance ended up being Cradled for a solid half hour.

later, they find out that they could’ve moved and just chilled for that time, instead of actually holding each other.

“I get it Keith, I get it. You just wanted to hold me. Who doesn’t amiright??”   

Me: *watches the official trailer to season 3*

Me: 

What if Matt and Krolia and Romelle are there too so we get to see their DnD Personas as well. I’m just imagining Matt’s DnD form looking like a slightly larger version of Pidge and doing something similar to that one dude who intimidated people into not seeing their character with a dorky name like "RebelKing the Feirce" or something. Krolia doing what Shiro did and being the exact same character every time she dies. Romelle being confusedTM but excited.

but didn’t lauren and joaquim say that christie (the show’s character designer) did design keith’s dnd character (a barbarian named thunderstorm darkness) even though he wasn’t in the episode??? ahem???? WHERE ARE THEY HIDING THOSE DESIGNS???????????? WHY ARE THEY DEPRIVING US FROM SEEING KEITH’S AMPLIFIED EMO DARKSONA??????????????