#Fix-It AU

[ominouspuff]

Babysitting

[fearwasalwaysanoption]

Capt. ████ Curly: Human Resources Consultant

Nurse Anya █████: Community Clinic Nurse

Daisuke ██████: Assistent Mechanic

Jimmy ██████: Inmate Patient

Swansea ████████: Independent Mechanic

(more information about the Au in a different post. probably)

[zealfruity]

Got posessed by Domino Squad Lives AU emotions for the first time in a little while.

Idk where they are, but it sure is nice to vibe under the sun in some field with your bros, not having to worry about a war for once. Even just for a little while.

[reconstructwriter]

Star Wars Fix-it: The Holonet Edition

The well-bribed algorithms of the Holonet should have relegated Tookruta1387’s clip to the tender hearts of a few friends. The days of spontaneous viral posts – without credits to grease the wheels – died not long after the rise of megacorps in the Republic. But the poster was either lucky or savvy enough to play the algorithms because ��Jedi Being Cold” exploded. Screens, conversation, even news. And their post was just the start of a trend…

“Jedi Being Cold”: An old transport ship, frost coating the inside of its windows. A corner swathed in a nest of robes. Within three padawans snuggle together, fast asleep. If they were cats they’d be purring. One is purring despite a lack of feline attributes. A hand nudges them with a datastick, only for it to float away to a cloud of similar items.

“Jedi Being Cold” part 2: A snow-covered lake. One knight finishes sculpting a realistic snow tiger. Two others Force push each other like hocky pucks across the ice. One goes flying towards the statue. An expression of ‘oh crap’. Incredible, Force- assisted acrobatics deftly avoids the sculpture but crashes right into the sculptor in a tangle of limbs, sending them skidding into a snow-bank. The third Jedi pokes their head into the many-limbed hole and gets snowballed for the trouble.

“Jedi Stealing Children”: A child at a slave auction. A robed figure swoops in like a hawk, slicing through chains with their lightsaber and ripping apart cages with the Force. The camera pans to one slaver Force shoved into a cage, clearly furious as the Jedi escapes with a whole crowd of people, many children.

“Jedi Stealing Children” becomes the title for 1287 pictures, clips and gifs before someone adjusts the algorithm. This makes them surprisingly hot commodities on the Dark Holo, especially the one with a Nautolan Master dramatically fleeing the capture attempts of a horde of children – ending in one dramatic arm reaching out as kids bury him

“Jedi As Warmongers”: A young Padawan, blood splattered, has a ‘does it get better’ look on their trembling face as they stare up at their Master. The Master is even grimier and gorier as they gather their Padawan up with an ‘I’m sorry but no’. The Padawan weeps and shakes, burying their face in their Master’s robes, who has silent tears down their face. In the background is a war zone.

“Jedi as Warmongers: part 2” Has war holomovie music playing in the background as the snap-thumm of a lightsaber echoes, vivid blue piercing the dark. The blade raises over something, is brought down…over a block of cheese and loaf of bread. The Jedi padawan gleefully declares: “Grilled Cheese for all!” The sound of sprinting footsteps is heard and a dramatic “Noooo,” from a Jedi Knight.

“Jedi as Warmongers: part 3”: The music has switched to aftermath of war horror, the kitchen looks like a cheese atomic bomb hit. The children are cleaning up and one wipes cheese with bread and pops it in their mouth: “grilled cheese for all!” An adult admonishes “You spit that out right now that’s not sanitary.” In the background the Jedi Knight is doing the same thing.

“Jedi Showing Off” Is Yoda’s contribution to this mess – which is just him going through an entire stack of photo-albums on his previous padawans. He opens the last book to Dooku the Padawan when Dooku the Master barges in: “Stop this indignity immediately!” The camera shows an intense close-up of someone’s palm. “Who even taught you how to operate holo-video? –” feed cuts off.

“Jedi Dignity”: Feed resumes from a different perspective as Master Dooku – previous camera still in hand – gives Yoda and several other watching Jedi a lecture on appropriate Holonet-posting behavior. “Not appropriate baby photos are?” Yoda asks, a card-shark’s spread of pictures with Dooku’s baby face. Dooku yanks them out of Yoda’s hands. “Not without m-the person’s permission!” Does a double-take. “Are you filming –?” Horrified glower. “Mace you traitor!” Video abruptly cuts off. Permanently this time.

Not even algorithm adjustments – and there are clearly several – can stop that from becoming viral. “Mace you traitor!” becomes slang for the latest generation. Mace himself rolls with it. Dooku attempts to entomb himself in the archives until this all blows over.

Actions may speak louder than words but memes speak loudest of all.

[helaenatargaryencore]

so randomly I came up with the idea to make a HOTD fix-it AU where Rhaenyra and Alicent marry and end up doing an IVF or something and each carry their respective children, and I plan on calling it "Keeping up with the Targtowwers" and just have them in different situations in each part and release new parts every Wednesday or Thursday like a sitcom or something lol

Let me know if you'd like to be tagged!

[letitrainathousandflames]

AU where whatever the fuck was that thing Nala Se injected Fives with on the way to coruscant makes him have a panic attack instead of getting aggressive so rather than get off the ship to talk to palpatine and be goaded into attacking him, Fives just backs himself to a corner and refuses to leave.

He only allows Kix to get any closer and Kix takes 0.3 seconds to notice that holy kriff, his vod's eyes are blown wider than those of a person hopped on deathsticks, no way we can clear him out until he either processes or is purged of whatever the hell is fucking him up like that and wait a minute what is that empty hypo vial doing there? And it takes him like 0.1 second to connect the dots and say yeah, that kaminoan isn't allowed anywhere near my trooper until we clear out wtf is happening.

Palpatine is getting confused as to why his chosen scapegoat is taking so long to come up to his office and gets a very apologetic call from Rex saying that they won't be able to bring him over to say The Very Important Thing he'd been meaning to say, but don't worry sir, we're bringing him to the medbay back at base but don't worry, generals Skywalker and Kenobi will oversee everything until Fives is back on his feet and ready to talk.

Palpatine frantically hangs up on him and calls up Nala Se demanding an explanation as to why Fives isn't drugged into Anger 2 and ready to punch him and make himself a target and erase any doubts cast upon him.

The thing is, Nala Se can't pick up due to Rex holding her at blaster point and asking, in the sweetest faux-polite tone "why the kriff does the Chancellor of the Republic seems to have you, a random cloning scientist, on speed dial? And why is he calling you exactly right now? :)"

[fandom-friday]

I’ve recced this once and I will rec it forever and ever. Crèche to Command by Boredom on AO3

https://archiveofourown.org/works/44260162/chapters/111303760

It’s about Ahsoka starting a video series with the clone troopers explaining different aspects of command in the GAR. It picks up more and more attention from both everyone in the republic but also in the seperatist systems. Ahsoka starts making it a point to use the series to protect the clones and the clones start using it to protect the Jedi.

Basically all the chapters are long and I squeal every time it updates 100/10 recommend

WE LOVE FOREVER RECS ROUND THESE PARTS! It's always lovely to hear about a fic that just sticks with someone and is there go-to in any situation.

This is such a cool concept, and also something that I can absolutely see Ahsoka doing. We see a lot of Rex and the boys being protective older brothers, but I love the idea of Ahsoka being the younger sibling determined to do something helpful to protect her brothers. I also love the addition of the chat logs! That is such a neat idea!

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[genericficerblog]

TBB Appreciation Week Day 7

Here we go, Day 7: What if? The final day fanfics. The one that comes after this is a direct sequel, even though it's a Night Terrors prompt. @tbb-appreciation-week 2024 was OK with it when I checked with them on it. This story is now live on ff.net and AO3.

Oh, before I go, Content Warnings: Attempted coercion into NSFW acts. It's implied, but there's enough for Omega and Jax to pick it up. So read at your own risk. Also Canon-Typical Violence.

[mattorododo]

MOUTHWASHING SPOIL

Why are people caring about whether or not Anya’s gonna keep the baby? It’s not relevant in the story and the determination is ambiguous

-doesn’t get rescued (canon): Anya kills self and baby (definitely out of hopelessness)

-gets rescued/Jimmy doesn’t swerve ship: AMBIGUOUS (depending on what Jimmy does)

Nonetheless, people’s takes on this is dumb (no matter the side) because the story is a tragedy and has no implications of what the characters would do on a happy ending.

[ominouspuff]

A continuation of: Repurposing GAR armor towards the end of pulverizing wrinkly Sith — A guide by CC-1010, ecstatically-ex-marshal commander of Coruscant

(I have so many different versions but these are truest to the idea)

ver. 1 — Marshal Commander Fox: In Thrall

ver. 2 — Savoring V-Day Like A Fine, Blood-Red Wine

[fearwasalwaysanoption]

Mouthwashing Fix-it

supplement to these posts

very long explanation under cut (content warning: mentions of surgical procedures, stillbirth, and suicide attempts)

Curly- Skin grafts, rehab, right eye removed due to extensive damage. Has to take immunosuppressants for the rest of his life so his body doesn't reject the massive amounts of synthetic tissue. Eyelids were restored but have to be manually opened and closed, uses eye lubricant drops for any additional dryness.

Took the brunt of the blame for the crash, now a permanent stain on his reputation. The publicity of the incident died down in less than a week, but still makes it hard to find work (especially with his disabilities). Massive survivor's guilt and internalized ableism. Now that he can do most things himself, he hates asking for help. He doesn't want to seem weak, he wants to seem in control.

Hops around from job-to-job, typically in a management position but leaves once it becomes too familiar.

Anya- Treated with acetylcysteine, but liver damage was too extensive and had to be replaced robotically with a synthetic one. Embryo died in utero from paracemetol poisoning and was removed. Also has to take immunosuppressants so her body does not reject the new liver.

Somehow acquired a job at a clinic despite not at all having the credentials and is dreading the day they figure that out. In the meantime living paycheck-to-paycheck and swimming in debt.

Went through one painful and traumatic suicide attempt and would not want to take the chances of having to go through that again. Still incredibly anxious and not in a good place but clings to that hope she can get herself out of this rut. One of the only things keeping her going is the knowledge that she is helping people and in some little way making life better.

Daisuke- Skin grafts and extensive biodegradable stitching, especially in his face. Minimal reconstructive surgery to fix his nasal passage. Right eye is completely opaque from traumatic injury.

Not as joyful as he used to be, a lot more dark humoured but retains his optimism. Cautious, has matured quite a bit and is just trying to live his life. The collective trauma from the Tulpar makes it hard to connect with his peers and he only really wants to hang out with his former crew. Trying to make a name for himself and do something with his life, co-founded his and Swansea's independent mechanic business.

Does more manual labour on the side to help keep the business running.

Jimmy- Bullet and bone fragments removed, entered zygomatic bone barely avoiding the eye and exiting through the left mandible. Damaged tissue and teeth removed, in a coma for several months with reconstructive internal surgery to his skull.

Charged with attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and sexual assault. However the court deemed him unable to stand trial and committed him to a psychiatric institution for high risk individuals. Has been sent to solitary more times than he can count or cares to and is on suicide watch.

He's forced to take antipsychotics and has no control over anything in his life besides doing what he is told so he can get the hell out of this place. In the meantime he can reevaluate and be alone with his thoughts (a punishment i would not bestow upon my worst enemy).

Curly and Daisuke visit him sometimes because they still genuinely care about him and want him to get better. But their visits get less and less frequent every time. When they finally stop coming... who will he have left to blame for his circumstances?

Swansea- Bullets and fragments removed, right eye was too badly damaged to save and was removed. Clavicle plating applied to help solidify the shattered bone.

Similar case to Daisuke. Owns the independent mechanic business as well as doing random jobs to get more money. Family life is in pieces and is on the brink of a divorce with his wife but too drunk to really care. Preoccupies himself with work and alcohol to forget his miserable situation and money troubles. The only thing keeping him from drinking himself to death lying in a gutter is that he'd leave such a burden on Daisuke that the kid does not need any more of.

[zealfruity]

"We all know what we have to do."

Here are the dominoes in their current AU designs! This took me way too long and the reason why is pretty much entirely because of the lineart.

Original picture I redrew this from, lineart, and flat colours below.

[mwolf0epsilon]

🌪️🌪️🌪️

🌪️Sum up a WIP with a few fic tropes/Ao3 tags:

Lo Ruyot (Into the Past)

#Time Travel Fix-It

#That's Not How The Force Works (Star Wars)

#Everyone has Issues/Everyone needs a Hug

[phoenixtakaramono]

Sending another ask, because of lack of space: I loved the idea of the Fix-it because billy in it is pretty much steering HL away from his worst impulses, not because HL is automatically a better person when he's in love, but because their association has taught him how to think for himself, how to be more subtle, to not trust Vought uncritically and to gather information when possible before making a decision, and to think through how to present it to the public, instead of depending on PR only

Re: Fix-It AU Threadfic (🔗)

Initially I started this threadfic because I saw a tweet of someone saying how there were no Fix-Its in the 200+ Butchlander fics on AO3 (sorry, my mistake 🙏, someone has reminded me that there is at least one):

At the end of the day, I’m glad I was operating under an erroneous assumption because if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t have bothered writing this.

The way I’d envisioned it: we start with that Diabolical episode where Homelander had just had his hero debut (~18 y/o), and that’s our future husbands’ first official Meet Cute (/j). Billy, at this juncture, is a young CIA operative (~23 y/o) but he has not met Becca yet. It’s essentially a honeypot/ honeytrap operation—but without the seduction at least not from Billy’s POV; the readers voted for the yandere speedrun option with Homelander planting cameras in Billy’s flat at the Flatiron, haha, so obviously certain things will follow because of that chosen route. It also allows us an opportunity to play with HL’s past as a lab-rat (I’m playing with the possibilities), and have that affect the threadfic.

We then tie in the more important The Boys canon comic events and events from the TV version—and “fix” a couple of the more pivotal disastrous f*ck-ups such as the Cruz Chemical incident (animated show canon) and the crash of Transoceanic Flight 37 (TV canon), etc, with a couple original incidents if I’m feeling up to it.

I love what you wrote about how HL’s not automatically made a better person just because he’s in love. Billy can steer him from his worst impulses to an extent. But at the end of the day, the idea is that whilst it is a Fix-It, and we are rewarding him with Billy as a boyfriend for his “good behavior” (later, so he gets his crush fulfilled), John as The Homelander is still not a very good man. I very much enjoy reading about a psycho narcissistic HL who has an obsessive crush, and I think a lot of people like reading that too. We have Billy as the hot older European young and bright CIA operative whomst HL wishes desperately to impress (gotta give it to a guy who’s infatuated). He one-sidedly envisions William Butcher as his partner-in-crime. William, in the threadfic, represents the CIA, a secret government intelligence agency that has the legitimacy Vought desperately wants—and so far only Homelander’s been given this opportunity. It’s a resource that only he has access to—and it makes him feel ✨special✨ —> William is special —> thus, William can only be his. Homelander doesn’t like to share (in this AU).

The silver lining is this HL, while still objectively awful, haha, is encouraged at his younger age to not be so reliant on Vought—and that impact will carry into his 20s, 30s, and 40s. We are essentially weaning our brainwashed murderous baby from sucking the teat of corporate.

[arliaeien]

Fate – Going West

“The best miracles are imperceptible to the world.” – Unknown author

Arc 13: The Solid Time of Change

Hot Pants’ post-race fate displays as she’s leaving America for Italy. Neapolitan Justice councilor’s plans uncover.

Arc 14: Family Portrait

Johnny pays a visit to his parents. Gyro meets his in-laws.

While Gyro is getting to know Anne Joestar, Johnny faces off his father …flickering between the pain of the past and hope for a new chance.

Arc 15: Walking a Thin Line

Late March 1891 - Staying in Louisville, Kentucky, Johnny bumps into former acquaintances. Things go wrong.

Johnny and Gyro deal with the aftermath of their strongest argument since forever.

Arc 16: In or Out

Gyro suffers from a homosexuality-related identity crisis. Johnny does his best to help.

Lucy is welcomed at Speedwagon foundation. Johnny makes a strange dream.

Gyro reflects over the growth of his relationship with Johnny and finds his way into acceptance.

Arc 17: Ball Breaker

April 1891 - Johnny and Gyro are still traveling west. Gyro develops a stand.

Gyro entrusted Johnny secrets of how he’s feeling considering his family and Naples’ fall.

Arc 18: I Know I’m Not Wrong

While Gyro is exiled in America, life keeps going for Zeppeli family. Gregorio ponders over his eldest son’s fate and whole family after Naples’ fall.

Arc 19: Wandering Man

May 1891, Midwest Speedwagon foundation’s agent catches up with Gyro and Johnny.

Johnny and Gyro’s new friend invites them to his home. With ulterior motives?

Missing moments of intimacy, Gyro and Johnny make the most of their first shared bed in ages. …whereas their hosts are sleeping in the next rooms.

“So? Will you finally tell me what you want from me?” Johnny asks. “Speedwagon foundation wants you to join in. Even at your own conditions.”

Johnny learns what Speedwagon foundation expects from him.

[wild-karrde]

#FandomFriday “Rain Shadow” by @niobiumao3 might be a repeat submission from me. I can’t remember, but it’s a perfect fix-it fic for #techlives. I really enjoy how the author does Phee’s perspective in third person voice. Really excellent work. Ao3 link below.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/48921994?show_comments=true#comments

REPEAT SUBMISSIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AND EVEN ENCOURAGED (so no worries at all haha). And they are ESPECIALLY welcome if they're part of the Tech Lives AU. WE LOVE FIX-IT FICS ROUND THESE PARTS (especially with Phee and Tech, because I did not anticipate to love that ship as much as I dooooooo). Thank you so much for the submission!

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