Amphibia x reader one-shots (Open)

Tiger (Marcy Wu X Reader)

(Request by:  @silvercloud1000)

(Word Count: 4,145 words)

(Warning: Mentions of abuse/violence)

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"Hey, Ratface!" A sing-song voice taunted from the doorway entrance. Your eyes flickered up as your chest heaved a sigh at the sight of your rude older stepbrother Josiah leaning against the rustic wooden frame of the massive French doors. He wore a bright red tunic with a pair of dark brown trousers that was held up with a thick leather belt with a shiny silver buckle. His knee-high black riding boots rested against the smooth stone floor. You noticed it was drenched in a muddy layer. Your fingers curled tightly around the wooden scrub brush that you had been using to clean the floors until they sparkled like the sun.

"Josiah, please, I told you not to call me that!" You frowned. "Also, please go put your boots outside!" Josiah shot you a nasty glare before a mischievous smile played on his thin lips. Your eyes widen at the exact moment you realized what Josiah was about to do.

"Wait! No! Don't..." Your words fell on deaf ears when Josiah stomped his boots together sending flecks of muck all over the recently cleaned floor. Your jaw went slack, clearly dumbfounded by your stepbrother's absolute jerkiness. All the countless hours you had spent on your hands and knees scrubbing had been hurled out the window. A pang of annoyed anger bubbled deep within your gut. You sprang to your feet with your hands balling into fists. You were about to march over and slug him right in his smug dumb face. Unfortunately, your stepfather Jace had wandered into the kitchen. His dark brown eyes scanned the room from left to right then his stern gaze settled on you. Your confidence shriveled up instantly causing you to step back. You lowered your head to avoid his disapproving glower.

"Do you care to explain why this kitchen is a total mess? I thought I told you to clean it." Jace growled.

"S-sir, I did clean everything! Yet, Josiah came in here with his muddy boots! He purposely created a bigger mess." You stammered out as you pointed an accusatory finger at him.

"Father! I did no such thing!" Josiah protested. "I merely came to say hello, but I caught this one committing tomfoolery in the kitchen! That's the reason why there's mud all over. Horseplay!" Jace patted his son on the shoulder before him turning back towards you.

"Is this true? You were slacking off?" Jace huffed with crossed arms. "Tsk, tsk, Young'un, you had the gall to cast the blame on your brother for your mistake? That's shameful, if your mother was still around, she would be crying right now! Grieving on how her good baby had turned out to be nothing more than a dirty delinquent." Like acid reflux, your anger scorched the back of your throat. You bit your lip from uttering the truly nasty thoughts floating around in your mind. 'How dare that lowlife talk about my mother like that! He's a disrespectful tyrant! I can't believe my mother even married such a cruel man. I'm sorry mother, I mean no disrespect, but dang you have poor taste in men.'

"Hm, well you know I like to run a tight ship around here Young'un, therefore you must be punished for your tomfoolery." Jace tapped his finger against his chin. "I've noticed that you've acted out all this week! Nothing around the manor has been properly cleaned. It's a pig pen in here. It's your job to keep everything tidy. Yet, you failed at doing such a simple task. Hm, Josiah, what are your thoughts on this?"

"Truly terrible Father! No one should disrespect you! I have a great idea!" Josiah grinned like the Cheshire cat. "Such a slob shouldn't be allowed to leave the house! For instance, the Cherry Blossom Ball." You stared at the two males in utter shock. 'Are they serious? There's no way I could miss something as big as the Cherry Blossom Ball! It's the party of a lifetime. Everyone will be there!' Your brain screeched while you froze in place. This only encouraged Josiah's grin to stretch across his face. Jace joined in with his catty grin.