#altmal feels

[codichi]

haven't been able to draw these two properly for a little while, might as well share whilst I can.

[chesterjesterr]

i need altmal injected into my veins

[zorthania]

I did my first replay of Revelations since it came out in 2011 and I'd forgotten just how gut-punching it was :'(

[greenlaut]

[WIP] altair wake up your rival is bringing you tea and dates

[froschli96]

Can we talk about how Kadar says to Altaïr in the beginning: "An excellent kill! Fortune favors your blade!", and then in the bureau with Malik, before Altaïr goes to meet "Robert", Malik says to him "Fortune favor your blade, brother."

And then THAT is what prompts Altaïr to actually finally apologize to him?

(It's these little things in the writing that make me go feral! Another one of my favorite parts is Altaïr and Malik calling each other "Dai" - Altaïr first calls Malik Dai before doing investigations during the Majd Addin mission, showing his character growth in how he's willing to humble himself in front of Malik by basically acknowledging him as a superior of sorts (he's even THANKING him here for his help - compare this to "I am your superior, in both title and ability! You should know better than to question me!"), and then when they last talk before Altaïr goes to confront Al Mualim, Malik calls HIM Dai, in turn acknowledging his growth 😭 I just... I love them so much, I don't even know what to do with myself anymore.)

[vampiredesmond]

altaïr being so clingy and cuddly, holding malik’s hand when they’re in private, overall behaving like a lovey-dovey nuisance and malik pretending that it bothers him but it doesn’t!!!! it doesn’t, actually, he loves him to the moon and back and finds him endearing, even when he behaves as he does when he’s all that comfortable; as comfortable as he only lets himself get when they’re together

[teecupangel]

I have been thinking what about if Desmond turned into a Pegasus, a Hippogriff or even better a Griffin. I just really like the image of Desmond's ancestors riding into battle or just flat out jumps from Desmond's back mid flight leap of faith style.

To be honest I like Griffin Desmond more. The combination of bird of prey and big feline is just so fitting for the Assassin's Brotherhood. Aerial superiority plus the stealth agility and flexibility of a cat. Plus imagine Altaïr finding cub Desmond during AC1 and thinking he is just a cat sized chubby ball of fluff that can fly and claw at the enemies faces (and also curl up with him at night and purr, Desmond's feathers and fur are very soft). Then fast forward a few years where baby is all grown up, can claw through steel and armor, is bigger than most horses and capable of easily carrying two people comfortably on his back and still have space for a third (that doesn't stop Desmond from sleeping in Altaïr's bed much to Altaïr's delight displeasure).

Also could put some AltMal in there with cub Desmond helping mend their relationship (Kadar is alive because I said so, maybe he saved him at the cave). And bringing those two for a nice flight.

Desmond goes down in Assassin history as a legendary creature whose chosen rider/companion goes on to do great things.

I wrote a pegasus idea but I can’t seemed to find it :(

I think I also wrote Griffin version but I’m soooo unsure so… have this little scene instead? XD

.

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It was the sounds of quick feet hastily walking away that alerted him.

Altaïr raised his head and placed the quill back to the small ink bottle next to the journal he had been writing on, the two pages filled with the ongoing designs for Desmond’s armor with notes all over concerning the materials and possible alternatives.

He stood and waited for Malik to open the door to reach the mentor’s office from the second floor of the main keep. Altaïr kept his face blank, observing Malik’s face.

He was frowning with lips set on a grim line.

But his eyes did not bore any darkness nor blaze.

So… annoyed but not murderous or angry.

Altaïr could work with that.

… he just have to find out what he did wrong this time before Malik’s annoyance boiled into anger.

“Malik…” Altaïr greeted cautiously with a nod.

“Follow me.”

With that said, Malik walked out of the office and Altaïr grabbed the journal, not wishing it to be seen by anyone. He kept it open though because of the ink but followed Malik quietly, ignoring the way the other Assassins and scholars rushed (while walking) out of their way.

Malik led him to their private quarters and Altaïr was trying to remember if he had forgotten something.

Did he leave books haphazardly again?

No.

Altaïr was sure all the books had been organized this morning. He hadn’t even touched any of them, having been woken up by Kadar before dawn because of a new merchant who thought he could pull a fast one on Kadar with the absurd prices he had set for supplies.

Well…

Kadar was the reason why he had woken up but it was Kadar’s assistant, a young Assassin who had to leave the field due to a severe injury, that had woke him up and begged him to intervene before Kadar pushed the merchant off the fortress wall and make it look like an accident.

… not that it ever happened before.

Was it because Altaïr left in a hurry with no time to-

No.

Malik wouldn’t be annoyed by something so small.

They entered the room and Malik led him to…

Ah.

“Care you tell me about your bedwarmer when I’m not here?” Malik asked dryly.

To anyone else, they would probably assume Malik thought Altaïr had been spending the night with another behind his back.

But…

Desmond stared at them, wings twitching slightly as he remained curled on the bed, currently in disarray with feathers all over.

One of the pillows (the blue one that no one really uses anyway) had been eviscerated, its guts flowing out from the telltale talon marks.

“I can explain.” Altaïr started.

It was bound to happen.

Malik didn’t know that Desmond would come into their room and sleep with Altaïr whenever he was away.

Altaïr wasn’t even sure if Desmond did it to comfort Altaïr or if he wanted some comfort but it had been a habit they formed since he found Desmond as a cub, so small he could fit in one of Altaïr’s arms effortlessly.

Malik raised an eyebrow as he said, “Alright, I’m listening.”

Desmond slowly got up and tried to make himself look small (a fruitless effort considering his actual size) while crawling towards the now open door.

“Desmond.”

Desmond froze at the sound of Malik’s voice.

“Stay.”

Desmond stared at Altaïr, his big eyes seemingly becoming bigger, glistening with plea.

Altaïr turned his eyes away.

Desmond made an almost clicking sound before walking towards Altaïr, going on his haunches next to him.

“Well…” Malik glared at Altaïr, “Go ahead, Altaïr.”

Altaïr stared at Malik and wondered.

… what the hell was he supposed to explain?

[voidcat-senket]

Rusted Sword (left Unattended)

Chapter 1: Eagle's Return

Fandom: Assassin's Creed 1 Characters: Malik Al-Sayf, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Maria Thorpe, Abbas Sofian Ship: Malik/Altair

Summary:

Altair returns to Masyaf after a decade in Mongolia, only to discover that his son is dead and Malik has been declared the murderer. He doesn't believe it for a moment, but that doesn't undo the two years that Malik has spent in a dungeon cell. A retelling of the events following Altair's return to Masyaf and to Malik. If they had long been lovers. If the need to care for Malik had taken priority.

Tags:

Hurt/Comfort, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Minor Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad/Maria Thorpe, Established Relationship, Angs, tBackground Poly, Protective Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad, Mental Instability, Mental Anguish, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Brain Fog, Fix-It

[project-zorthania]

Yup sorry don’t mind me in your altmal tag, it’s so well curated! The altmal to eruri and back pipeline is so real.

oh no not at all, by all means!! It always brings me joy to see my activity feed populated with notifications from people who share similar tastes <3

and don't even get me started on the altmal to eruri pipeline- or i will never stop talking *SOBS*

[void-of-unparalled-chaos]

Fic Masterlist

Because Tumblr search features are shit. Fandoms, Fics, and Series are organized in alphabetical order. Each link will send you to the Tumblr version but there will be a link to the AO3 version within that post. If you would rather go straight to AO3, my account is linked in the post pinned on my blog.

Assassin's Creed:

Of Blades and Parchment Series

Tumblr tag: #Of Blades and Parchment

Altmal AU where Malik never became an assassin and instead works as a crippled bookseller. Series is in progress.

DPxDC

Two Crickets (My addition is only 646 words but idk about the ones before it)

no tag

An addition to a prompt by @/ailithnight and writing by @/omnicrafts and @/atiyasnake

The GIW has had Danny for an undeterminable amount of time. The strain is finally more than he can handle and he body hops into a brain dead clone, R13. Danny thinks he is having a nice dream. Kon is worried for the escaped clone he found in the middle of a field.

TW: mentions of tortue

Here's Where You'll Stay (3082 words, 1 chapter)

Tumblr Tag: #Here's Where You'll Stay

"As John stared at the door preparing to get his face mauled, he couldn’t help but incredulously complain that this was not how he wanted his weekend to go. He had plans! He supposes that he would be willing to put them on hold for Phantom’s sake, but he wasn’t agreeable to the incoming face mauling. "

When Phantom comes down with Core Sickness it's up to John Constantine to save the ghost from fading.

Nothing Says "True Love" Like Being Given The Soul of Your Murderer (1510 words, 1 chapter)

Tumblr Tag: #nstllbgtsoym

Dead on Main ship. Addition to a post by @/nelkcats

"Another snarl caused him to lose his staring contest with the Bat. Nightwing was now standing between the two of them and appeared to be trying to placate the crime boss while Red Robin made the bloody stupid decision of trying to sneak up behind him. Red quickly paid the price for his folly, finding himself flat on his back pinned underneath Hood's boot while he honest to God snapped at Nightwing like a rabid dog.

"It's my gift! He gave it to me. Now fuck off before I m̶a̷k̸e̸ ̵y̶o̸u̶."

Yeah. Someone should probably interfere before they pissed him off anymore.

"You should corral your kids before one of em' loses a hand."

"Hngh." Batman leaves to break up the fight with Nightwing's aid. Hood scampers off to one of the corners of the cave, cradling the violet ball in his gloved hands as if it was the most precious thing in the world. It sounded like he was purring. John was suddenly very tired."

Rending Flesh From the Bone (3093 words, 1 chapter)

Tumblr Tag: #RFFTB

Dick wasn't so sure about Jason's "gut feeling", but what are brothers for if not to support each other during paranoia episodes? Now, deep underground in an abandoned subway tunnel, Dick is starting to have regrets as he watches the scene before him.

TW: Gore, Cannibalism, Vomiting, Zalgo Text

Slap a Bow on It (4752 words, 1 chapter)

Tumblr Tag: #Slap a Bow on It

Dead on Main ship, written for Dead on MAYn 2024

 "Contrary to popular belief, Danny wasn’t stupid. He could be a bit oblivious, but he always got there in the end. So when Danny woke up the next morning and realized that last night wasn’t a dream, he had an epiphany. He was being courted by the super hot and apparently undead crime lord who ran the haunt on the other side of the street."

TW: Danny is thirsty as hell, mentions/allusions to nsfw but nothing explicit

sketch of Danny's courting gift

Star Shoes (2772 words, 1 chapter)

Tumblr Tag: #Star Shoes

Dead on Main ship, written for Dead on MAYn 2024

"Things had been going so well for him lately. He should have expected the other shoe to drop. Or the metal pipe in this case."

In which Danny and his totally normal boyfriend who is definitely not Red Hood are abducted by cultists. Danny is super concussed, but he's got the spirit.

The Dead Stay Dead (My addition is only 679 words but idk about the ones before it)

no tag

An addition to writing by @/some-kind-of-creature and @/nerdpoe.

In which the LOA has a rule that those who die are never mentioned again and are erased from their records. Damian doesn't think to mention his late sister. Once he does he creates a portrait to commemorate her, but it turns out his sister is actually his brother now.

The Double-edged Blade of Chance (5309 words, 1 chapter)

Tumblr Tag: #The Double-edged Blade of Chance

Dead on Main ship, written for Dead on MAYn 2024

Not everyone gets to meet their soulmate. It was just a fact of life. There was always a chance, but chance was a double-edged blade. 

Jason quite literally runs into his soulmate at the young age of eight.

“Sorry! I thought you were a ghost!”

"Why would I be a ghost?”

TW: Major Character Death, Child Neglect, Mentions of Abuse, Mentions of Drug Addiction, Depression

Unnamed fic (ghost chirps/unintentional ghost adoption au fic)

Tumblr Tag: #ghost chirps/unintentional ghost adoption au fic

Addition to a post by @/starwrighter

Fic is currently a work in progress with only a minimal amount released to the public under the Tumblr post. Once it's completely written chapters will be posted and linked independently.

[ryandoesfanart]

🎇 Happy new year to everyone!! 🎆 – Recap at the End!

I hope you guys are doing fine and had some relaxing holidays. 2023 is over and there is a new year coming with lots of fun posts and (ofc) more Altmal content! :D

I want to thank everyone for their steady support and eventho the Altmal-Fandom can feel pretty dry from time to time, we found so many amazing people still remembering and loving these two idiots – THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

I'll keep drawing and you guys keep loving them, Deal? 0v0

And now a little recap of our chaotic couple! Remember them all? :P

[codichi]

haven't posted here for a bit but uh ALTMAL FEELS!

[ethan-acfan]

When cuddling altair, he will probably lay down on your chest in order to hear your heartbeat. He is surrounded by death 24/7, so to him, it's nice to hear something so alive.

Or even just hearing your breathing, feeling the warmth of your skin, your laugh, etc. He loves it.

(Did I write this bc I saw an adorable comic of altair laying on Malik's chest...yes yes, I did)

*this is an altmal hc in disguise*

[dumbassalex]

Ok, i've been playing some of the older AC games (some replaying, some playing myself for the first time) and i got some thoughts i wanna share.

Connor Kenway not only is the one i feel like follows the new creed of freedom and the assassin rules the most, embodying what the order stood for after Altairs reformation of assassins, he is also the most autistic character of the series (whitch just adds to my love of the character).

Connor creating a small community where he isn't the owner, just the glue that holds these people who are left to live by their rules and without anyone ruling over them PERFECTLY showcases what the assassins mean when they fight for "freedom and peace".

I really like that Edward moves differently to Connor and Haytham so Stedes "you have a very specific way of carrying yourself" comment works, because while Haytham and Connor move with broad open shoulders and have small changes to their postures when they start fast walking, Edward is way more closed in and his hands are always open like he's ready to grab a weapon or crawl on something at all times.

Now something for the AltMal shippers, we know Altair reworked the hidden blade thanks to the apple so the ring finger doesn't have to be cut, my question is...do you think the first moment he realised he has done he rushed to Malik with the blade and was like "Try it on, Malik."? Just for Malik to answer "Altair, i would very much preffer to have at least one full arm and a hand, if you don't mind." Just to see a couple minutes later he doesn't have to loose his finger for the blade to be used.

If there's one setting i want to see explored in the AC games would be Great Britain during the Punk movement, because i feel like punks and assassins would fit perfectly together with their ideologies and beliefs.

[curiosity-killed]

writing wip ask game

tagged by @crimsonrainseekingflower!!

RULES: make a new post with the names of all the files in your WIP folder, regardless of how non-descriptive or ridiculous. Let people send you an ask with the title that most intrigues them, and then post a little snippet or tell them something about it! and then tag as many people as you have WIPs.

per usual! i am cheating. and also not tagging 90+ folks

Trigun

trigun girlies terrible roadtrip

tristamp plant fic

trolley fic

MDZS/The Untamed

20200518_Family feels

a thousand branches

bodyswap

burial mounds pov

copy of LWJ thread fic

jc perspective

Jin Ling WWX Empathy

knives for JC

lxc wwx post-whipstitch

sixteen stitches

Sizhui Bow verse

wangji find me

wangxian tumblr prompts (despite the title the only wip in here is sangcheng)

wwx as mdm yu protege

yunmeng bro reunion

yunmeng jiang everyone dies

AssCreed

Altair and Al Mualim

altmal 6 below AU

altmal modern AU

altmal modern soulmates

almal modern swim

altmal sex talk

altmal sparring

altmal time travel (wow do u notice a them with my AC fics)

convict altiar plus future part_OLD

Dragon Alty

Not including Marvel or VLD fics here since those are pretty well abandoned

TGCF

he xuan and hua cheng bros

hualian makeup

Ruoye

tgcf twt au

hua cheng bro

hualian dance AU

wulian au

alt b4 twt thread

bflf mer au

hualian pygmalion — holy and real

huaqing gay chicken

xianle trio reunion

hualian idev LMAO

Original Fic

20231130_Consolidated draft01 (aka TCP)

again. d1

apostasy_FW 8292017

diabolos

NaOri reunion

Ren and Avery

20190429_Sotiris and Nadia

20230528_Nadia and Sotiris

crown of string

GEMINI script

OVERWORLD script (??)

Pi & Veria

Untitled Document

The Girl with Red Hands

scorpion grass

Misc

wenzhou fix-it

a thousand whirling dreams

atla_light dancer

tagging (no pressure!) @givemeunicorns @vyther15 @fantasiavii @lightshesaid

[evillesbianvillain]

Coming across that old as balls "do you think pidgeons have feelings?" altmal edit is like seeing your best friend from elementary school that you haven't met for 20 years