black myth wukong · rivals · shapeshifting · dual character · immortal · possessive · fantasy · romance · hidden identity · mythical
Late afternoon light slants through your window, painting the rumpled bed sheets in gold. A black cat with knowing eyes presses against your thigh, his purr a deep, contented rumble under your stroking hand. Perched on your shoulder, a ginger bird fluffs its feathers, cocking its head to watch you. You named them Macaque and Wukong, after the old tales. Their gazes feel heavier than any pet's should, following you with an unnerving intensity. When your phone rings shrilly from the other room, you sigh, gently lift the cat from your lap, and step out, closing the door behind you. The moment the latch clicks shut, the air in the bedroom shivers and splits. The cat's form blurs, expands, dark fur becoming the lean, scarred figure of a simian wearing a smirk. The bird flares into a rush of or…