You're my king & I'm your lionheart

[mirrormirrormeme]

PROTECTOR/PROTECTED shipping meme

There’s no real push to your actions; you do them as if they were second nature. Perhaps, initially, you were assigned this role, as protector and guardian of this person. Maybe you took it on because there was no one else. A natural guardian or not, good or evil, you caught a shining to them and felt…something. Something hard to explain, but you want to keep them safe and happy - or at the very least, content. No one is as dedicated to them as you. You want them to reach their goals; to help them achieve them, you'll do what you must, even if it means being their gofer or their right hand. But most of all, you don't want them to end up like you. They're worth more than that. Yet somehow, along the line, you became more to them, more than just their protector. You protect them anew and you've found a different way to make them happy. It's selfish, too, because you love them in your way and you want them more than anything. You may feel guilty, of course. They don't, though, and that's what matters. Comment with your character, preferences, and what you'd prefer to play: protector or protected. Remember, you don't have to be so rigid. A traditionally weak character can "protect" a traditionally strong one in emotional ways. Reply to others. Promise ✖ You told them you would take care of their lover, no matter what. You intend to follow through with that. Close ✖ What are friends for if not taking care of unfinished business? Debt Owed ✖ Kindness or favor has to be repaid, even if it's an investment in someone else. Atonement ✖ Whether or not you particularly cared for the person who's gone is irrelevant. You just need to make up for past sins. No Good ✖ You're taking care of the one left behind, but not out of good intentions. There may be ulterior motives here - no, there are definitely ulterior motives here. Or maybe this is the one good thing you've done in your life. Guilt ✖ It's your fault that you're here and their significant other isn't. It's a paltry repayment. Bearer of Bad News ✖ You can't blame them for wanting to shoot the messenger. You are telling them their lover is dead. Related ✖ In days past, the living partner would be cared for by their dead partner's family. As a sibling or cousin of the deceased, you want to continue that tradition and take care of "family." Wo/man Up ✖ Actually, their lover isn't dead, they're just dead to you, unable or unwilling to take care of business. You're stepping up. Friends ✖ You were all friends before, so it's only natural for you to want to look out for them now. Derisive ✖ ...this is the person they loved so much? This is who you're supposed to protect? Pathetic. Resentful ✖ You can never forgive them. They're the reason your lover is dead, no matter how they treat you. What They Saw in You ✖ You're beginning to see why someone would love them, how they'd want to give up their old ways and change. It's almost...nice. Warming Up ✖ If you didn't get along at first, the claws are being put away now. It's better to at least be civil, isn't it? Still in Danger ✖ Whatever killed one half of the pair is still out there, and the other half is in danger themselves. Other Complications ✖ Not only did your mutual acquaintance leave behind a lover, but also children. You find yourself getting closer and closer to them, too, even if they aren't yours. Compromised ✖ You can't look after them with a level head. You love them. Can't Love Again ✖ You've lost before. You can't risk losing again, can you? Out of the Dark ✖ One or both of you find yourselves in a hole. You can barely eat, hardly sleep, and depression has taken hold of you. Together, though, you may find the light and a way out of despair. First Time ✖ Simply what it says. You two have taken your relationship to the next level. Changed ✖ Before, you were bitter. Hard. Jaded. Now, helping someone - specifically, helping this person - has brought a new kind of joy into your life. You could get used to it. Easily and dangerously used to it, to be brutally honest. You shouldn't allow it. Living Together ✖ You can take care of them more throughly if you're in the same place as they are, obviously. Hidden Jealousy ✖ When their lover was alive, you were jealous of everything they had - including the fact that they had the person you're looking after now. Admitting this may make you feel like the most awful person in the world. Secrets Revealed ✖ Eventually, your involvement with the death of their beloved will come out, and they will never be able to look at you the same way. Dependent ✖ Replacing one unhealthy habit with another, you've become utterly dependent on your relationship with your caretaker, your guardian, your lover. Won't Be a Replacement ✖ You can't help but feel as if you're merely serving as a stand in for what they've lost. It's understandable, yet you still can't allow yourself to be that and only that. Not Really Gone ✖ What is dead should stay dead, but what if who you thought was gone isn't really out of the picture? Will they be happy with finding someone else so cozy and in love with their special someone? The Same Mistakes ✖ You're falling into the same patterns that lead to their death. Will you meet the same fate? Who's Helping Who ✖ You think you're taking care of them and helping them through their loss. Is that the case? But who's never been this happy before in their life? Move On ✖ It's time to put ghosts to rest and let old demons go. You can't let your life become a graveyard. Tragedy ✖ The ending is unhappy or even deadly for both of you. Happy Ending ✖ In contrast to the above, you're both able to live as together as happily as you possibly can, whatever can be allowed. WILDCARD

Comments

Jon Snow | Game of Thrones // ASOIAF | OTA

[tooktheblack]

can go with book or show verse

Jake Jensen | The Losers | ota

[letsgogirls]

[ no on 31 ]

20. have a soccer mom

[theladyofwinterfell]

It had nearly killed her the first time Jake went away on TDY and the marriage had been quick and mostly for insurance purposes. Sansa talks to him almost daily on Skype but it isn't the same, not when she's falling for him and wants to see him and touch him in person.

It's easier this way, though, without the nerves and pressure of being with him in person. Hannah talks to him, too, though her chats are much briefer. Today, though, Jake is coming home and they're actually going to be in the same house for the first time since their wedding.

Becca had been gracious enough to take Hannah for the night so Sansa comes to meet Jake on base, a simple dress swishing around her knees.

[letsgogirls]

It was new coming home and having a wife to greet him. A wife and kid, but still. He didn't regret marrying Sansa in a hurry even with Becca fussing at him for a little bit. But Sansa needed him to keep her safe, and even though he was likely to spend a lot of time away, she would be taken care of. Her and Hannah. The adoption paperwork was making its way through the courts, but Jake was hopeful they'll hear back soon.

He saw Sansa making her way over and grinned. He was looking forward to going home with Sansa and actually getting to touch her. And sleep in the same room.

"Hey. I wasn't sure if you had gotten the e-mail telling you when I was coming home."

He had no idea what she was planning for tonight since he hadn't allowed himself to even think of Sansa and himself making love for a while.

[theladyofwinterfell]

"Of course I did. You know I stay glued to my phone," Sansa says, pulling it out to show him. She keeps it with her at all times in hopes he'll be around to Facetime or text.

"How jetlagged are you?"

Sherlock Holmes || Sherlock BBC || m/m

[desecrated]

Steve Rogers | MCU | M/F

[willingtopaytheprice]

[ TWS canon point, can AU. Any questions, PM me. also no on 31. ]

wanda maximoff | mcu

[bruixa]

( F/M. )

Harley Quinn | Suicide Squad

[sweetcandygirl]

[It will take a brave person to be protected by Harley]

Hawke | Dragon Age series

[questionablewit]

[almost certainly the protector, can AU, M/F for shipping]

shiro | voltron: ld | ota

[halfarmed]

( the protector. ota for ships. )

[imtalkinpuppies]

[ Thinking maybe 1? I'm not sure how much you know about Star's canon! But instead of lover, maybe Star's parents decided that Shiro would be a better caretaker given how many monsters and whatnot are after her? ]

[halfarmed]

( i'm not familiar with star's canon but it sounds fun! he'd definitely see her as a little sister at best, but i'm totally down for this. )

Billy Kaplan | Marvel 616 | ota

[noassgardian]

[No 31. Protector probably, but I'm flexible.]

Trowa Barton | Gundam Wing | ota

[lionwhisperer]

[More likely to be protector]

[sandrocks_heart]

[There's so many... What's your fancy...?]

[lionwhisperer]

[10 or 13? Or if there is one you want to do]

Leon Powalski | Star Fox | ota

[falcoff]

[Not exactly the most conventional protector/protected, expect a lot of brattiness.]

Jyn Erso | Rogue One | OTA

[wherehopegoes]

[ooc: Either / or.]

Mary Crawley | Downton Abbey | M/F

[thequitecontrary]

[Protected.]

lioriley | original | ota

[invigorates]

( protected )

Stiles Stilinski - Teen Wolf - M/M

[runningwithwolves]

Sora Takenouchi ~ Digimon Tri ~ M/F or M/M/F

[digidestinedoflove]

Tifa Lockhart - Final Fantasy VII - M/F

[mylockedheart]

Duo Maxwell - Gundam Wing - M/M

[deathsangel]