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She didn't use it at the hospital, but once all the kids had moved up to Camelot. Fandom: Tales of Arcadia (Cartoons) Relationships: Toby Domzalski & Jim Lake Jr. What would happen when Jim Lake's secret is revealed and everyone's life changes. As tensions rise in the Human World, and a new race of terrifying Gumm-Gumms threaten to kill every last baby and child, the Trollhunter faces new challenges all on his own. Jim Lake Jr was an ordinary teenager, until one day he picks up a strange amulet calling his name. He is sixteen when he notices it. As Kanjigar weakly stood, Bular pulled his weapons from his back, slowly closing the distance between the two. "He is only taking an interest because Jim is the Trollhunter. Unsurprisingly, Draal did not take the news of a human trollhunter too well. "Yes," Jim said with complete certainty. " A faint cry behind me made me turn around. He inclined his head, inviting her to join them. I think we can be friends. As if acquiring some new source of strength, Jim hauled Excalibur as he charged towards the demigod. Who had fallen in battle against Bular, the heir of Gunmar. Ontop of her night stand, her phone was charging plugged into the wall. Jim snarled in response and lunged. She was good, through and through. And I'm super glad you're liking my angry boy Jim! Fully powered troll Jim is sooo badass, and he will be coming soon! And you're soooooo right, I was shocked at Merlin, honestly. The Gyre ground to a halt deep in the Florida everglades, a location humans didn't tread. Secondly, the thing with the babies and Douxie. Arcadia seems like your average small American city, but unbeknownst to. (Trollhunters) Bular (Trollhunters) Jim Lake Jr. ALL RIGHTS GO TO DREAMWORKS! Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Friendship - [James Lake Jr. "I'm getting another growth spurt and I feel all gangly, and I've got zits, and I know it's stupid. The aftermath of Wizards and the consequences of everyone's actions. Please be okay, Jim. 9K 1. "They're with Douxie keeping the Order busy," Jim explained, "They'll be here-"After the events of the Shattered King, the Trollhunter team finds themselves in a mysterious room surrounded by classmates, teachers, family, trolls, and even enemies. He didn't care, refused to listen. AU. 4 Chapter 2: And so it begins. Gun Robot in 'Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans' (Netflix) 'Rise of the Titans' achieves its purpose but leaves us with a major cliffhanger and death. At that point, the troll was enraged and charged like a bull toward Claire. 2. Gunmar and Morgana may be gone, but unexpected threats lie in wait as they make their way across country. "Jim!" she cried, running over to him. He coughed into his hand, head bobbing. Only for an hour, but Blinky chose to suffer the small backseat rather than listening to him complain. Right before he set it down, something strange happened. Claire herself is an example of that. "All right, big guy. Rated: Fiction K+ - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - James Lake Jr. Jim stared for a moment before he sighed again, stating, "I know Blinky. Jim said, trying to hide his cringe at the results of his assessment with an awkward smile. - Jim se sintió un poco mal por su amigo. Tip: Use double quotation marks to "search by phrase". Jim exclaimed, finally finding the words to say as tears started to cloud his vision as he continued to observe his sister, noticing that she no longer was in her trollhunter armor. Needs a Hug (Tales of Arcadia) Non-Consensual Body Modification. By: Unstoppable Cyborg. Jim and Claire. s. OOO. She hugged herself to his side, ignoring the blood still spattered across him. Follow/Fav Every Ghost in Me. by ambermreese2020. 370,734. What would happen when Jim Lake's secret is revealed and everyone's life changes. AARRRGGHH walked over to the downed trollhunter, a bottle of water in hand as he offered it to the human, hoping it would help him recover faster, Toby happily accepting the drink. When she begins to forget things, however, he starts. Toby gets the amulet tells jim they start their journey toby fails the fisrt test of senior oul because he was fighting with chomski then drall fights with him he lets him live the other day he is beaten up by steve and goes to the hospital then in the hospital jim tells him all the s&it about the future they go to recruit claire in trollhunters but fail and then they go talk to. Jim must face the new threat with the help of his friends while trying to regain his heroism back after the Trollhunter amluet was destroyed. What would happen when Jim Lake's secret is revealed and everyone's life changes. "Camelot is in chaos, and Arthur. A New Excalibur Aaarrrgghh the Gumm-Gumm. He is the first human Trollhunter, the new wielder of Excalibur, a student of Arcadia Oaks High, the leader of Team Trollhunters, leader of the Guardians of Arcadia, the he. He had woken up with a magazine on his face twice before, both on the same day. Bular (Tales of Arcadia) Troll Jim Lake Jr. Gun Robot in 'Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans' (Netflix) 'Rise of the Titans' achieves its purpose but leaves us with a major cliffhanger and death. 15K 426 20. 3 days unless Dr. Jim and Toby lead the trolls and Aja and Krel brought in the Akiridion cavalry. Jim Lake was called by the amulet, and became the greatest Trollhunter to ever live. A few short months after being abandoned by James, Barbara and Jim have finally regained some stability; only to have their lives completely shattered by a single, inexplicable event. Purple and black flooded him instead, and with it, memories. In Trollhunters, James “Jim” Lake Jr. Early morning in the culdesac neighborhood of Arcadia Oaks in the messy room with lots of paper scattered across the floor with colored pencils and books lies a young girl with silver hair swinging sleeping peacefully in her hammock. He found the Trollhunter's amulet rather quickly, yet something was off. Toby is. Cooldown Period. King Arthur, during his fight with Gunmar Excalibur is an ancient, legendary sword created by the goddess, Nimue, but was imbued with Merlin's magic. The powerful sword left behind by King Arthur helps him not only save the world but also break. Meanwhile, Marinette is the youngest, and protects the city of Paris, and the world, from supervillains, empowered by magical butterflies, that are sent to those who feel negative emotions, by the. After the events of the Shattered King, the Trollhunter team finds themselves in a mysterious room surrounded by classmates, teachers, family, trolls, and even enemies. The Knight raised the tainted Excalibur, and Jim knew it was time to act. "But I thought-" Toby shut the door on Eli and looked back at Jim, who smiled a bit and walked over. Now she and her new friend Jim Lake must be the new Champions or troll kind. ” Excalibur met crystal and the golem grunted, swinging with heavy fists. Hedge wizards were known to discover their talents at an early age, but the recklessness of youth was tempered by the limits of their abilities, any harm that they might cause to themselves or others mitigated by the mundane nature of their magic. Jay Casperan. And whatever not-Richard got off the sword, it was enough for him to know. Nari, along with her siblings Bellroc and Skrael, created the universe and Earth, with the Titans as their handmaidens. He breathed, his chest rising and falling, and his eyes weren't glassy or hazed as Jim approached. It knew who he was, or at least it knew what he was. The ever present Amulet in his pocket started pulsing, even Ywain trying to hold back the power that Jim was trying to summon. The Hurt Hunter (A Trollhunters One-Shot) Fanfiction. (Trollhunters) Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot; Dubious Consent; Barbed Penis; Summary. He was at least three yards away from the others and himself decided to camp out. Mark the post as a Spoiler. She was the former left-hand of the Arcane Order and the her sibling of Bellroc and Skrael. The Place that You Left By: Jormus. "I wonder why they're so scared of you. Stonham. 5 Chapter 3: The Battle of the Bridge. He really, really wasn't expecting it to start talking. "The Trollhunter was quick to get up at least, sensing that the son of the previous Trollhunter wasn't about to let up, and blocked just in time. The boy hit the ground, rolled, and came charging back. ”Jim and Claire laughed once the group left, the teens chatting about how great Jim's "costume" was, "That was brilliant, Claire, we should use that story more often, I could get away with being in public more often if everyone is gullible enough to believe that this is a costume," Jim stated quietly once the group was completely out of sight. For this story, the major protagonists are both Jack and Jamie. Chapter Twenty-Nine. " Jim was about to respond but Barbara decided to burst in from the back room. Now with both the staff of Avalon and Excalibur, Merlin charges at Jim again. He wasn't the Trollhunter anymore, but it never meant that he was going to stay away. " The changeling said with a small smile before turning around to leave. Chapter Fifteen. Mordred saw the back of his own head. Draal continued rolling, made a turn using the wall and again went after Jim. Well, trolls. . He has to tell her. Thanks for working with me on this. Jim is a weeper. " The limo door was opened by the driver. Five days and he still hadn't found the Changeling Nursery – which was. Sometimes in these battles he would get injured, but he wouldn't tell his friends. "Nomura, something is wrong! I'm going to need your help restraining him," Strickler yelled without looking away. Part 1. "Amulet or not, I am the Trollhunter. He had scored the part of Romeo and gotten Claire’s attention in the process. is the main protagonist of the Tales of Arcadia franchise, serving as the titular protagonist of Trollhunters and Rise of the Titans, a major character of Wizards, and a minor character of 3Below. With a mind as heavy as his heart the teenage half-troll plays the conversation out in his head. But the wizard who forged the Amulet isn't without his own tricks, including a. Trollhunters: The Written Future By: TheWonderland10. Draal screams in agony and as Kanjigar runs over, Bular tosses his baked son at him. Just Jim. Jim and Claire were being blinded by the lights. The battle at killahead lasted until the morning. It took Jim several moments to keep himself from busting through the ceiling and slaughtering the Gumm-Gumm, but eventually he was able to convince himself that Claire needed to do it. Jim has the feeling the kid wouldn't be accepting this from anyone else, but, well. Trollhunters first revealed another magical world hidden just out of sight, and 3Below introduced aliens while Wizards explained why that magic has been hidden. Then there's Draal picking Jim up by the leg, spinning him around, and letting go, allowing for the poor boy to crash into a wall. Jim twisted his lips and wavered his hands before giving a proper answer. . However, the future in store isn't what they expected. "We have to get out of here!" Jim yelled, leaping from floating rock to floating rock. Jim focused on keeping the swords at bay, Gunmar trying to use his strength to push down on the trollish boy while Angor struggled as well, the two not liking how hard it had been to kill the Trollhunter. (p. DaMuller. Sprung from del Toro and Daniel Kraus’ Trollhunters book series, the interconnected world of Tales of Arcadia launched with the 2016 Trollhunters, focused on a mortal boy, Jim Lake (Emile Hirsch. Always be afraid. Jim Lake jr, and many other Trollhunters before him, wielded stones that carry similar powers. The potential for a fight had attracted the inevitable crowd. Jim remembered the great responsibility his daughter's older self had held herself to when looking after her younger siblings, her strategic nature, and her ability to keep mostly calm in the face of danger. "And you bear that weight marvelously. No. Jim frowns at his gloved fingertips. Toby Domzalski & Jim Lake Jr. A world where gem cities thrive under a drought-ridden canal, obnoxious teachers turn into monsters, and crazy men believe that you're a savior destined to defeat evil and die in increasingly painful ways. Jim was ready to die for his friends when he jumped in front of Morgana's bolts of death magic. Now they have a devastating secret to keep, even if it means isolating themselves. Draal and Jim are Lake Jr are brothers in everything but blood. Nari was a major character of Wizards and Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans. Another victory for our Trollhunter. "I would like to emphasize again that my office is always open if you need help. Claire ran up and hugged both boys. When Toby's best friend, Jim, suggested he check out the canal, he wasn't expecting to find what appeared to be a broken statue lying on the ground. Chapter 1: What's Become Part 1. For one thing, he wasn’t a handsome reality star (or even an average-looking reality star). Strickler allowed them to exit before clearing his throat. 39 Stories. Not on me, not on any of us. I think we can be friends. clairenunez. The further they walked, the denser the foliage became until — finally — they were hidden safely in a thick forest. Even if the only battle you have been within was for that of a ball, you'll have more experience than most within your shoes. The changes are gradual. This time, from a new perspective. Jim had no need to say it aloud - the amulet reacted to his mind command perfectly, summoning the armor at once. Jim winced at the sound of a distant crash elsewhere in the car lot, hoping everyone on Team Trollhunters was okay, but he forced his worries aside - he couldn't afford the distraction. James "Jim" Lake, Jr. "JIIMM. Half Troll Jim . "And you bear that weight marvelously. "So, to recap," Jim said, helping shift everything to a new formation, "tonight we've learned about magic apartment expansions, which we are all totally having you do once we move out, found out you're a vampire, made a possibly workable plan to take out the Arcane Order, and had a life-threatening experience on a fire escape from the 1920s. " They headed to the street, Jim eying his damage. Jim and Claire are settling into New Trollmarket when a failed spell causes them to switch bodies. After the events of the Shattered King, the Trollhunter team finds themselves in a mysterious room surrounded by. Toby and Darci take the part of Ron. by K. Jim's journey to the Darklands brought several things to light: He saved Enrique, but did not come back as himself. noticing that the amulet starts to glow brighter and brighter Jim looked down to see the inscriptions around the. Trollhunters: The Written Future By: TheWonderland10. " "It does have a certain dangerous appeal. " Toby pushed Eli towards the door. Jim let his head fall back with a groan and Toby pursed his lips as he watched Jim speak. They tumbled in the water, and being more nimble Jim and Claire swam ahead. Snapshots 4. Jim's journey to the Darklands brought several things to light: He saved Enrique, but did not come back as himself. The group. This wasn't happening. he has Excalibur. A murmur went through the crowd and Jim tensed as Gleb slugged his way free from Blinky and Cor and stepped forward. 125% smut. You gave her peace. Within Category:And Jim can try to pull strings and shape events, but he's not in control of the narrative anymore. He blinked twice, trying to make sure that what he was seeing was real. Parental Concern By: NerdofSpades. What was going on? He felt cold and numb. The carvings of Jim's amulet had begun to glow, the harsh light nearly blinding and giving Jim the strength he needed to push both blades. " "Thank you, Jim. Author's note: This fic is. Jim is the eldest out of the two, and is the Trollhunter, who protects the surface lands from the evil Gumm-Gumm trolls, and their leader; Gunmar. Follows the episode Unbecoming in an alternative world where Merlin does not change time back. 1 - The author's notes are more organized, we had to go through all of Trollhunters due to them being inconsistent. You're not a Black Death or anything like that. 9 Chapter 7: Betrayal. They already noticed Douxie, the Creepslayerz, the Tarrons and Varvatos were feasting the way trolls do. Chapter 5: Win Loose Or Draal 6. She didn't use it at the hospital, but once all the kids had moved up to. He shouldn't know Douxie yet according to the original timeline, and Douxie shouldn't know him beyond Jim's being a consistent tipper. Summary: They slayed Bular and survived the play, but so much more is ahead. She seemed to be in a chipper mood as she sent a string of heart emojis. Jim Lake Jr was an ordinary teenager, until one day he picks up a strange amulet calling his name. Romeo's Dilemma By: Gloria Vespertina. " Toothless opened his eyes again and pushed past Jim's hand, nuzzling him, and the Trollhunter laughed. . The ending of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans perfectly sets up a new set of stories as Toby taking Jim’s place could potentially see a whole raft of different events take place in this new. When Jim came to, he would have thought that he had indulged in too much Glug again, if not for the fact that he could remember everything that had happened. And an ancient king is crazy town banana pants furious. by K. Son of the Black is a Trollhunters fanfic by Kabaneri. "Behold, the almighty Excalibur. Ahead, Skrael's Titan stomped through the valley toward Arcadia. Realizing that he isn't the Trollhunter of this new timeline. Jim Lake raises the sword Excalibur above his head getting ready to smash the. "Walter Strickler smut. "Jim!" He stood up just in time to accept her hug. Tobias and James are not like normal human whelps. Jim falls prey to his new instincts, and he and Claire make a thrilling but dangerous decision. He then charges toward Bellroc who then swings their staff at Jim, but he manages to block each strike. , a fifteen-year-old troll with a strange ability, finds the former Trollhunter and gains a strange amulet. Sparks flew and he tumbled to the side. " Come on, guys, it's a team effort. And yes, Toby eventually found his inner hero, but at the beginning there were plenty of times where he wasn't supportive, undermined Jim, didn't listen, did something stupid. He'll have to face old foes, old friends, and meet some new ones to. Jim could hear his breathing accelerated by fear, but yet, he still stood by Jim. "I like taking care of you. "Jim, I don't understand; we finally defeated everyone. Él aún tenía a Clara, pero Darci ya no recordaba a Toby. On the way to school, Jim and Raelle's life would be different when they had taken a shortcut through the canals with their friend Toby and discovered an amulet. Or, a Rise of the Titans rewrite with troll Jim, no one is nerfed and. Unbecoming By: curry-llama. He'd collapsed in a cave about 10 minutes from the bridge and started screaming out in pain, before realising that screams could attract the Gumm Gumms. Later, he took out Merlin’s magic stone from the sword and asked Steve to replace it with the amulet’s stone (Hearthstone from Akiridion – 5). Fix the future by changing the past by chibi loveHearts. Jim holds onto the hilt of his sword, but he lets go as Bular raises his arm. Jim picked up his own amulet and held them side by side. The Hurt Hunter (A Trollhunters One-Shot) Fanfiction. Jim got on his feet and quickly scampered away to not be hit by Draal's sharp, spiky. When Toby has to go to Trollmarket, Leaving Jim and Douxie alone on the cliff overlooking Arcadia, a Wizard and a King both confess their true feelings. "Jim, Jim, Jim," he began, the condescension in his voice so obvious that a child couldn't miss it, "I hadto. Jim leaped onto his roof, staring at the magic from Morgana before the smoke that suddenly poured from his sword caught his. Toby patted Jim on the arm. Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans is a 2021 American animated science fantasy film directed by Johane Matte, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, and Andrew Schmidt, and written by Guillermo del Toro,. Strickler dodged him. "Behold, the almighty Excalibur. “Didn’t take you as an avid reader, Mr. Aaarrrgghh & Toby Domzalski. Darkness swallowed them for just a moment, before a blue light shone the way across a bridge to the holding cells. Tobias and James are not like normal human whelps. Jim cries every other episode. Jim smiled at his teammate's antics. Now, they loaded Jim and Claire into the car. I probably was the worst. Needs a Hug (Tales of Arcadia) (6) Post-Trollhunters: Rise of the. Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans is a 2021 American animated science fantasy film directed by Johane Matte, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, and Andrew Schmidt, and written by Guillermo del Toro,. Claire felt like she had been rescued from a dark prison and into glorious sunlight when he spoke her name. " Which was part of what made Jim worthy of Excalibur, worthy to be the divine king he had become. And Jim wasn't going to fight her on it. He'll have to face old foes, old friends, and meet some new ones to. . Jim's gaze hardened. "Start it up, Aaarrrgghh!" Jim called. (Noun) A person used by others for their own purposes. had a normal life, until he found an amulet and became a Trollhunter. They soon learn of another world inhabited by trolls and other magical beings living under their home of Arcadia. But what if it was the other way around? And Jim. "JIM. Though Jim is reluctant to. His stone skin shaking, knowing that his last trained warrior has fallen but in the most heroic yet painful way. " "That looked like it hurt," Eli winced. Merlin finally decided to speak up, "It's something me and Blinkous personally believe will alleviate our confusion on how your essence operates, James Lake. Jim must face the new threat with the help of his friends while trying to regain his heroism back after the Trollhunter amluet was destroyed. Follow Jim and his Servant as he join this war in order to save his friend. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings. Jim soaked in the information greedily, especially since Merlin had confirmed what Anson had suspected — though, Jim had been born completely human, the reason that the transformation potion had even worked in the first place was because somewhere way, way back in his lineage there had been a troll; and not just any troll, but one of the. Chapter 1. The Trollhunter lifted his legs from the sword. Basically a reboot of my other fanfic; Everyone dies and forces Jim to travel back in time; an excuse to not use Toby's death to reset the timeline; Jim's Excalibur armor is different; cus the sword doesn't feel right with the Akaridian armor; Jim might be a wizard in this fic; Depends; tho; prob because I would like to see Trollhunter Claire. " Barbara was made of the same stuff as her son, pure and determined, without an ounce of treachery in her body. Jim and Aja properly meet by being partners in a science project. Now they’ve been thrown backwards in time, the dark ages no less. The creature she unknowingly and unwillingly brought has a love for death and human flesh, and it decides it wants the Trollhunter dead. they were until Merlin showed up and started lecturing him on messing with tim. He dived down into the forest and grabbed Morgana milliseconds before the Knight struck. Jim is afraid, Merlin is defensive, Blinky is determined. "Mister Strickler! Wait!"When Jim couldn't reply, Claire was quick to change the subject. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the. Check out our trollhunters selection for the very best in unique or custom. His gold eyes took in Jim and the plate of brownies. Though Jim is reluctant to. #blinky #complete #jimlakejr #. Stonham. He shook his head as they started to argue and started up his search again. So this is basically my version of the ending because I was super FRUSTRATED at the terrible ending of Trollhunters. After Jim's mom had cleared him to go bandage-free and he'd gone off to take a shower. #angst #fanfiction #fix-it-fic #fluff #jim #jimlakejr #jlaire #talesofarcadia #texttospeech #timetravel #toby #troll #trollhunter #trolljim. Bular pushed the Troll Hunter into the sun, Kanjigar burning with a scream. Jim is our Harry Potter. And Jim can try to pull strings and shape events, but he's not in control of the narrative anymore. Well, trolls. Jim is now tasked to save his friends and family from the evils the lurk in the shadow. Blackdrake-First of all, don't apologize for the rant! It was fun to read. Chapter Text “I’ll find him, even if it means going into the Darklands myself. The clouds had rolled back in overnight, and with them, a fine drizzling rain. He drifted closer to the window, inspecting the sun which had been fully submerged in the pale orange. RWBY and Trollhunters crossover fanfiction archive with over 5 stories. Sort by: Hot. Seems overkill, but we want to avoid spoiling the film to our fellow fans at all costs!The hospital was generally busy- and with the grand reveal several years ago, no one batted an eye when a couple-one a half-troll and the other his human wife- were wheeled in and headed towards the Ob/Gyn area. Luckily, he has his girlfriend Claire, and father and mentor Blinky to help him along the way. Cartoons Trollhunters. He buried his head into my chest. /Jim, Claire N. - Freeform; Toby Domzalski - Freeform; Claire Nuñez - Freeform; Jim Lake Jr/Claire Nuñez; i don't. Well, it hadn't been, he thought glumly, giving the stone another kick as he trudged home. Bular kicked off of Jim to propel himself toward the Trollhunter, but Jim grabbed hold of the straps of Bular's sheath and was dragged along with the other two. Jim had proceeded to walk away from the conversation, towards the slightly elevated platform beside the switch to the Forge before sitting down and drawing out the following conversation about trollhunter being named as such when they themselves are trolls. "You must be both troll and hunter". All while Claire and the wizards fought against Skrael and a freed Bellroc in the same anti magic field they built at the heartstone. Jim shouted, as the underbrush behind her rustled. first released 21st April 2023. ). Jim was ready to die for his friends when he jumped in front of Morgana's bolts of death magic. As if acquiring some new source of strength, Jim hauled Excalibur as he charged towards the demigod. Read the most popular jimxclaire stories on Wattpad, the world's largest social storytelling platform. "It's even harder being the first human Trollhunter. Troll Jim Lake Jr. " Claire shook her head, almost frantically. Douxie nodded. Work in Progress. A magazine of vespas and mopeds slid off him. "Jim! Claire!" She and Claire's parents ran forward, but suddenly stopped. Now they have a devastating secret to keep, even if it means isolating themselves. Follow/Fav Trollhunters: The Aftermath By: ElijahI710 This takes place after ROTT, after Jim directs his best friend to the canals, where he picks up the Amulet of Daylight. Especially when a familiar face shows up with some not so familiar history, and one last experiment of Morganna still lingers in the world. " Jim's hands persistently pushed and pulled, until Douxie had to turn around to face him. Nari's heart still in hand, he marched over. Rated: Fiction T - English - Adventure/Supernatural - OC - Chapters: 2 - Words: 12,346 - Reviews: 4 - Favs: 22 - Follows: 18 - Updated: 1/11/2020 - Published: 8/26/2019 - id: 13373370Otto leapt to his feet and took his little sister head on. They act like them, sure. Rated: Fiction T - English - Family/Friendship - [Claire N. The aftermath of Wizards and the consequences of everyone's actions. Excalibur swung at nothing and embedded itself in the tree.