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We Die Like Fen Recs
Jun. 3rd, 2019 08:05 amA flash exchange called We Die Like Fen ran this weekend, and I participated! There were some extraordinary gifts (THREE OF WHICH WERE MINE, OH MY GOD), which was fantastic given that this exchange was announced on Thursday, assignments went out on Friday evening, and fics were due on Sunday night.
Anyway, here are my recs from the collection! A * indicates that the fic was one of my (super amazing) gifts.
Five Times Zuko Couldn't Adopt A Fishcat
And one time he could!
Rated G, 1.3k
Some super cute Zuko gen that follows him from pre-canon to post-canon.
We Set Fire to the Sand
For as long as she could remember, she dreamed of a girl – a human as young as her, with blond hair more golden than silver and hands which could mend broken things as if this was her brand of magic, just like Daenerys’s own ancestors had known to bond with dragons and speak to them.
Daenerys had always known her destiny would lead her to Ani Skywalker's side.
Anakin Skywalker/Daenerys Targaryen
Rated G, 1k
R63 F/F with some hints of worldbuilding and DRAGONS IN SPACE. I don’t even GOT but this was delightful.
Disgustingly Rich Brownies for Disgustingly Rich Thieves
Eliot’s guide to baking rich, delicious brownies and not getting half the batter eaten before they even make it to the oven.
Rated G, 622 words
A cute, in-character recipe fic.
Needle in a Haystack
“We’re all right,” Eliot says, a ridiculous statement that Hardison generously decides he’ll blame on the fact that Eliot just got hit in the head.
Alec Hardison/Parker/Eliot Spencer
Rated G, 1.3k
In which the characters huddle for warmth as they try to come up with a plan to get a very injured Eliot (who swears he’s fine) out of the wilderness and back to civilization.
how we swallow the sun*
“Uh huh, I’m sure this will be fine.” Gamora sipped the cocktail and grimaced. “Just like all those other times we’ve robbed casinos to get back our friends -- who are likely being tortured by space pirates while we speak -- with no backup, while carrying no guns and risking a devastating intergalactic war if we’re caught.”
Carol Danvers/Gamora
Rated M, 2.5k
One of my absolutely amazing gifts! This is a Star Wars setting AU, in which Carol and Gamora are undercover as a couple and get dosed with sex pollen. It is exactly as amazing as it sounds.
Other Ways and Lives to Live Within It*
Steve Rogers didn't fit into the modern world, but it was more than the passage of years that set him apart.
Rated G, 2.1k
Another one of my gifts! This one is an urban fantasy AU, and a kind of quiet, melancholic character study of Steve.
The Way Forward
Nakia came to the second meeting, at Erik’s request. Like the first one, it was held at his bedside, where he healed slowly, primatively—also at his request. “You want an American here,” he’d told T’Challa two weeks ago, “you get to see what it’s like to be an American. I don’t want any of your magic beans.” T’Challa’s protest that no beans were involved had apparently done little to dissuade him.
Erik Killmonger/Nakia/T’Challa
Rated T, 1k
In which Nakia, Erik, and T’Challa negotiate a political marriage (for the good of Wakanda!), despite Erik and Nakia telling T’Challa this is a terrible idea. I would read so many more words of this premise.
give me proper credit
For a family whose motto was, “If you can’t hold it in your hands, what’s the point of stealing it?” Debbie thought she was doing pretty well in this post-material world. Of course, it helped to have a good partner-in-crime at her side.
Lou Miller/Debbie Ocean
Rated T, 1k
A fantastic little cyberpunk AU.
plans
Debbie and Lou and what they like to do together
Lou Miller/Debbie Ocean
Rated E, 518 words
PWP
acted on by an unbalanced force
Anakin successfully returns to a point in time before everything goes wrong, has some difficulty acquiring an ally.
Rated G, 1.4k
A great, short look at what Time-Traveling Human Disaster Anakin Skywalker might be like from an outsider’s POV.
What Needed To Be Done*
In the wake of tragedy Padmé Amidala ascends to the throne of the Empire.
Padme Amidala/Anakin Skywalker
Rated T, 1.1k
An amazing AU fic about Empress Padme Amidala, which is really all I want in life.
Anyway, here are my recs from the collection! A * indicates that the fic was one of my (super amazing) gifts.
Avatar: the Last Airbender
Five Times Zuko Couldn't Adopt A Fishcat
And one time he could!
Rated G, 1.3k
Some super cute Zuko gen that follows him from pre-canon to post-canon.
Crossover Fandom
We Set Fire to the Sand
For as long as she could remember, she dreamed of a girl – a human as young as her, with blond hair more golden than silver and hands which could mend broken things as if this was her brand of magic, just like Daenerys’s own ancestors had known to bond with dragons and speak to them.
Daenerys had always known her destiny would lead her to Ani Skywalker's side.
Anakin Skywalker/Daenerys Targaryen
Rated G, 1k
R63 F/F with some hints of worldbuilding and DRAGONS IN SPACE. I don’t even GOT but this was delightful.
Leverage
Disgustingly Rich Brownies for Disgustingly Rich Thieves
Eliot’s guide to baking rich, delicious brownies and not getting half the batter eaten before they even make it to the oven.
Rated G, 622 words
A cute, in-character recipe fic.
Needle in a Haystack
“We’re all right,” Eliot says, a ridiculous statement that Hardison generously decides he’ll blame on the fact that Eliot just got hit in the head.
Alec Hardison/Parker/Eliot Spencer
Rated G, 1.3k
In which the characters huddle for warmth as they try to come up with a plan to get a very injured Eliot (who swears he’s fine) out of the wilderness and back to civilization.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
how we swallow the sun*
“Uh huh, I’m sure this will be fine.” Gamora sipped the cocktail and grimaced. “Just like all those other times we’ve robbed casinos to get back our friends -- who are likely being tortured by space pirates while we speak -- with no backup, while carrying no guns and risking a devastating intergalactic war if we’re caught.”
Carol Danvers/Gamora
Rated M, 2.5k
One of my absolutely amazing gifts! This is a Star Wars setting AU, in which Carol and Gamora are undercover as a couple and get dosed with sex pollen. It is exactly as amazing as it sounds.
Other Ways and Lives to Live Within It*
Steve Rogers didn't fit into the modern world, but it was more than the passage of years that set him apart.
Rated G, 2.1k
Another one of my gifts! This one is an urban fantasy AU, and a kind of quiet, melancholic character study of Steve.
The Way Forward
Nakia came to the second meeting, at Erik’s request. Like the first one, it was held at his bedside, where he healed slowly, primatively—also at his request. “You want an American here,” he’d told T’Challa two weeks ago, “you get to see what it’s like to be an American. I don’t want any of your magic beans.” T’Challa’s protest that no beans were involved had apparently done little to dissuade him.
Erik Killmonger/Nakia/T’Challa
Rated T, 1k
In which Nakia, Erik, and T’Challa negotiate a political marriage (for the good of Wakanda!), despite Erik and Nakia telling T’Challa this is a terrible idea. I would read so many more words of this premise.
Ocean’s 8
give me proper credit
For a family whose motto was, “If you can’t hold it in your hands, what’s the point of stealing it?” Debbie thought she was doing pretty well in this post-material world. Of course, it helped to have a good partner-in-crime at her side.
Lou Miller/Debbie Ocean
Rated T, 1k
A fantastic little cyberpunk AU.
plans
Debbie and Lou and what they like to do together
Lou Miller/Debbie Ocean
Rated E, 518 words
PWP
Star Wars
acted on by an unbalanced force
Anakin successfully returns to a point in time before everything goes wrong, has some difficulty acquiring an ally.
Rated G, 1.4k
A great, short look at what Time-Traveling Human Disaster Anakin Skywalker might be like from an outsider’s POV.
What Needed To Be Done*
In the wake of tragedy Padmé Amidala ascends to the throne of the Empire.
Padme Amidala/Anakin Skywalker
Rated T, 1.1k
An amazing AU fic about Empress Padme Amidala, which is really all I want in life.
