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My Usagi x Mamoru Fanfic Recommendations

This post came from @maythevoidnotscreamback who asked me to take the time to mention some of the Usagi/Mamoru centered fanfics I have enjoyed over the years and give my recommendations.

First I’d like to give an honorable mention:  I have recently finished the entire Lunar Chronicles series by the fantastic Marissa Meyer and find her style to be captivating. For those unaware, she got her start as a fanfic author under the name Alicia Blade. I plan on dedicating my time in 2025 to getting through her stories. 

Next up: I want to make another mention for unfinished fics. I feel bad getting people addicted to stories which don't have an ending but I can’t help but want to mention them because they are so good. 

For the good of a Kingdom by Silent_Figure: I have skimmed this one for the most part but it has a lot of potential. It features a rift between Endymion and Serenity and it seems like the author is trying to get them back together. Until I see it though I’m hesitant. 

After All This Time by SunRedDreamer: The newest story on this list and I am hoping the author will be able to finish it. Mamoru awakens after Galaxia took his star seed only to find Crystal Tokyo has come and Usagi has become Queen by herself. It’s highly addictive and I can’t get enough of it. 

Sailor Moon X by Starling_Sinclair: One of the best re-writings of the original season. Usagi is an adult when Luna awakens her to being Sailor Moon.

Mine by PeachBunnyBaby: My first exposure to the Alpha/Omega/Beta style of writing and the pining between Mamoru and Usagi is palpable.  

At World’s End by Shnuggletea: After being defeated by a monster, Usagi wakes up to find the Dark Kingdom has taken over the world. From there she had to reunite with all her friends and connect with Mamoru at the same time. 

Now for the main list. I’m going to try and limit these to one story per author. There are a lot of  

Interlude by Sexylyon: The oldest story on the list and shows just how long I’ve been in this fandom. In a period where everything was tentacle stories and poorly written sex scenes, this small novella tugs at the heartstrings. 

Desperate and Divine by Antigone: Mamoru and Usagi’s time apart goes much longer than predicted. Unfortunately, Usagi feels like she’s wronged Mamoru in a way that is unforgivable. It’s an element  of their relationship I enjoyed someone tackling. 

It’s always been you by Beej88: Ever have a fic come to you at exactly the right time? I was just thinking about a story where Usagi’s family adopts Mamoru after his parent’s car accident. From there, its childhood friends grappling with the feelings of love they have for one another. 

R is for Reverse by Daikon1: Mamoru has to be the one to fight monsters during the Makai Tree saga. A look at the lengths Mamoru is willing to go through to make Usagi happy. 

To have and to hold by Lin_Lamont: Usagi and Mamoru are getting married. Not a lot of drama but a lot of great smut and loving between the pair.  

Poisoned Mind by Shnuggletea: A dark Endymion story where his need for Usagi remains despite the brainwashing. It features a lot of great action and even more intimate moments. 

How to love a princess by WildRIverInTheSky: Another Season 1 retelling but allows the Senshi to reconnect with their Shitennou lovers. At the same time Mamoru and Usagi are deeply in love. 

Shattered Pieces by Max333: Mamoru and Usagi are divorced but circumstances are bringing them back together. Not Rei friendly but the longing Usagi and Mamoru have for each other is palpable. 

The heatwave by Rei0ki: A great non-power story. A kiss leads to something more and the sexual tension between Usagi and Mamoru is high. I checked the websites regularly for updates. It was that kind of a story. 

Infidelity by Spinneroftales: This one has a special place in my heart. It’s a look at Neo-Queen Serenity and King Endymion’s married life. It (along with my own headcanon of those two enjoying a healthy sex life for their 1000 years of marriage) helped to inspire me to write my royal affairs series. It’s a great story and I highly recommend it. 

Check out these stories and happy reading.

[mochibuni]

If only I belonged to you

For beej88 based on the first chapter of her fic, If only I belonged to you. For everything she's been through in fandom on here, Vchan suggested doing something nice. Beej has told me before she wanted to learn to draw so she could give back to her favorite fics and you know what, she deserves the same.

I especially love the first chapter of her fic and absolutely wanted to draw Ren and Dimi. I was pretty hesitant as my couples drawing skills aren't great, but watching beej work so hard on improving her art I felt I should at least do the same when making a gift for her.

Read the fic here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/25500925/

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UsaMamo Week 2024 - Day 5 - Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are not really common where I live, so taking pictures of one for this prompt for @usamamoweek was next to impossible. When I complained about it to Beej88, she suggested painting something instead and brought up Junya Watanabe's Tokyo in the rain photography - you can see it here - it is absolutely breathtaking. With some guidance from @iiyasbssmdoodles - here is my attempt at a watercolor recreation:

HOWEVER, because I couldn't just leave it at this, and my husband is always up for helping me with my crazy ideas, I made a stop motion gif of Usagi running through a thunderstorm.

[usamamoweek]

UsaMamo Week 2020 Works

To give some inspiration and give readers some additional stories to check out before official entries for UsaMamoWeek 2023 start to get posted, we thought we would do a few posts highlighting some stories and works from prior years.

Stories:

5 Years - @tinacentury

"A yearly glimpse into Serenity and Endymion's relationship over the course of 5 years. An experimental Silver Millennium AU."

UsaMamo Week 2020 - @allyunabridged

Stories collections based on daily prompts - (special callout for Something Old, Something New - one of @random-mailbox 's favorite stories that will hopefully get completed at some point because it's awesome)

Memories - @floraone

"A series of snippety ficlets exploring Mamoru's very own Usamamo-memories throughout time. From Silver Millennium to Crystal Tokyo. Written for Usamamo Week 2020 on Tumblr."

UsaMamoWeek2020 - @over-roaming-waves

Stories Collection based on daily prompts

Save me - @ellephedre

"What if, after Mamoru broke up with her, Usagi decided to make him jealous? Would it break his heart too? Would Usagi have the strenght to go through with her plot? Happy ending guaranteed, after a lot of angst."

Obligation & Desire - @uglygreenjacket

"Set in the Silver Millennium, this story aims to be the ultimate SilMil soap opera, with all the period intrigue, drama, fluff, politics and sexiness you could imagine."

If only I belonged to you - Beej88

"What if the Senshi defeated the Dark Kingdom without triggering the reveal of the Silver crystal and Serenity and Endymion's memories? My fic for Usa/Mamo week 2020! Aged up, AU/Canon-divergent with tons of reveals and a-probably-going-to-be angsty-because-I'm-incapable-of-pure-fluff Mamo-Usa fic."

Truth Serum - @idesofnovember

"Just once Sailor Moon wanted to be on a rooftop alone with Tuxedo Mask when neither of them were injured, panicked, or needed back in the battle. This time was at least two for three."

Art:

@nari20 - Day 2 Sairlor Moon + Tuxedo Mask, Day 4 Crystal Tokyo, Day 3 Usagi and Mamoru , Day 1 Silver Millennium

@hellomomo - Day 4

Moodboards:

@flourishfox - Day 6 Free Day ,

@koheiri-neko - Day 4 Crystal Tokyo , Day 7 Mix and Match

Playlists:

@hellomomo - UsaMamo Playlist

@nopenname22 - SM + TM The Mixtape, UsaMamo - The Mixtape, Crystal Tokyo The Mixtape, AUs The Mixtape

[maythevoidnotscreamback]

Sailor Moon Fic recs

I'm making a SM fic rec list for @master-ray5. Hope you don't mind the various shorthand; I wanted to fit as many as possible with the character limit. Sorry if I added ones you've already read. Also, I'm familiar with Antigone, LillieBell, UglyGreenJacket (FFN), BillyBradShaw (FFN), Kasienda, Daikon, AllyUnabridged (FFN), FloraOne, BeeJ88, and SailorSilverLadybug (FFN). Feel free to add them for others to enjoy if you want though. 😊 These stories are meant to have UsaMamo as the main narrative/PoV, or implications if it hasn't progressed that far yet, and maybe Sen/Shi, it might have other pairings otherwise, but that's more in the background if included at all. If others would like to take a gander, mind the "tags" please, be my guest.

Found exclusively on Ao3: Shining Moon (NSFW; IP) by ChocolaSpring When I First saw you (C) by ChocolaSpring Tea, Toast and Second Chances (C) by ChocolaSpring When Usagi wasn't the First Reincarnation after the Silver Millennium (IP) by Haely_Potter Can I give you a ride (C) by MamaLadyKT Chasing Rabbits (NSFW; IP) by Kelptomaniac_Can_Opener

Found exclusively on FFN: Saving Time (IP) by aimee hime Rabbit of the Moon (IP) by The Butterfly Defect In Darkness (NSFW; C) by AngelONight Powerless (NSFW; C) by Mahria Leather and Lockets (C) by JadeEye Love Magic (NSFW; C) by moonwrite A good Student (NSFW; C) by lilangelofheaven Fairest (C) by LadyHawk89 The duology of Looking for you (C) and Lost and Found (IP) by ladyhawk89 In the Dark (Sad; C) by Lisa4 Innocent's Violence (C) by Kimra When dawn comes (C) by Kimra Dangerous Beauty (C) by JFrost The (NSFW) duology of Kingdom of Treason (C) and Kingdom of Treason: Fall of the King (C) by JFrost Banishing Uncertainty (NSFW; C) by Jade-Max The duology of Out of the Abyss (C) and Heart of Darkness (IP) by yra Conversation (C) by Sean Montgomery Jealousy and Rapture (C) by Pearl Prynne Repercussions (C) by Pearl Prynne The (C) tetralogy of My Immortal, Incomplete, Here Without you and Never gone by Jecir An AU of said tetralogy called Never gone R (C) by Jecir My Lady Queen (NSFW; IP) Queen Moon Sparkle Destiny (IP) by Princess Kitten The next Right Thing (IP) by MyDearGoddessofthemoonandsun Reach (IP) by StarzAngelus Kakera ni Tsukiakari (IP) by Arashinobara Jikkankakyoku

Found on both named sites: The Flower Vow (Sad; C) by AngelMoonGirl Secret Admirer (C) by Starling Sinclair Sailor Moon X (NSFW; IP) by Starling Sinclair Poisoned Mind (NSFW; IP) by Shnuggletea on Ao3; (C) on FFN Lost love by Shnuggletea (IP) on Ao3; (C) on FFN At World's end (NSFW; IP) by Shnuggletea on both sites but (C) on their Pat if one wants to read it For the Good of a Kingdom (IP) by silent_figure The Cardinal King (IP) series by Kyralih The Answer (C) by adventuresofcomicbookgirl (author called bookwormwithanattitude on FFN) A Combination of Silver and Gold (C) by KamuiSakurazuka

[iamtabbychan]

Hello! Long time fan- but I wanted to give you a heads up that it appears that another "artist" has fed some of your pieces, notably the portrait of Usagi in the pink sweater, through AI and has taken credit for the art generated from it. As an artist myself, it's very obvious- especially the pose and the way the buns/hair was done in a couple of recent pieces. Check out beej88's recent work... I'm sorry to bring this up but I'd want someone to tell me if this was happening to my art.

Thank you very much for the notice! Unfortunately these people are desperate for attention and don't mind stealing other people's work to satisfy their ego. It is very sad and makes you want to give up...

[ninjettetwitch]

Introducing Amaris Twins

@beej88​ and I have come together again to resurrect an old story we worked together on a while ago; What Dreams May Come. Some of you may have read this in the past but you haven’t read this version! We’ve changed some things up, including rewriting the first chapter completely! Give it a read and tell us what you think! Here’s the Fanfiction version and here is the Ao3 version!

Please enjoy and follow along! We have a lot more chapters to come so keep up ;) 

[smokingbomber]

My collaboration with @beej88 for @ssminibang 2022.

Mostly Jadeite POV, space bar alternate future timeline! Ensemble cast.

if you read it pls tell me how i should tag it omg

[dropsofmoonlightzine]

look how absolutely STUNNING our origami paper turned out!

Designs by: @mochibuni, @beej88, @floraone, Carasalexandra, Koriander Bullard, 夢路地ココ / Coco, TwinEnigma, and Leatheroseart

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Next song in the "Inspired by Song" / "This song made me think of some stories" series (just listen to the song, ignore the visuals... or check it out on Spotify instead):

Here are a few stories that leave me with that feeling:

The Runner Up - @daikon1, Time after Time - @idesofnovember, Hikari 27 - @uglygreenjacket, The Unintentional Seduction of Chiba Mamoru - @floraone, Idiots - @riverlethe and It's Always Been You - beej88

Previous songs: Sanctuary, You're Somebody Else, Your Love Could Start a War, Closer

And all the prompts for @usamamoweek2024 are up! You can find them here

[ninjettetwitch]

Guys, look at this amazing art by @nari20​! I was inspired but this beautiful work of art to create a new chapter of Slice of Life. Please give Nari some love and tell her how amazing her art is because it’s so beautiful. 

Thank you, @beej88​, for always being my amazing beta! My stories are always better after you get done with them!

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/13408583/2/Slice-of-Life

Fandom friend @ninjettetwitch has created a beautiful story inspired by my art!♡ It's a lovely slice of life story of these two, a kind of story you just can't get enough of. Go find out what the two is up to this time...🥰

[senshilegionnaire]

Five Things You Never Get Tired of Writing

tagged by @joiedecombat (who is now probably sorry she tagged me)

Rules: list five things you never get tired of writing. It can be tropes, themes, characters, phrases, whatever brings you joy. then tag five people!

My list:

Tentacles and/or BL

🎩 Mamoru's powers :D 🌏

Haunted and/or sentient (even sapient!) house stories

Smash cuts

Morbid + gross but interesting shit like graverobbing and bog bodies and extinction events

Tagging (making to look at this list also HA HA HA): @coppercrane2 @sailorspacecougar @reispinkoveralls @fadesinthesun @beej88

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Story Idea: Dark!Serenity - Ep 33 Rewrite

I've been wondering for a while now if there are others who've asked themselves: how would a Dark!Serenity, the inverse to the usual Dark!Endymion, story go? How would it work? Like, I don't mean like an entire role swap like Kyralih's "Cardinal King" series over on Ao3, or the short time where Usagi is called Wicked Lady in BeeJ88's fic "A Twist in Time" that can be found on both FFN and Ao3, but like "instead of Tux's identity being known or found out, the DK injure and kidnap SM to brainwash her to their side". The reason being that she seems to be the powerhouse/finisher. Kinda like how "Dark Rabbit" by Sidus_Spei attempted it but differently.

I think the perfect episode for that happening, in regards to the 90's anime since I haven't seen Crystal or read the manga, would be when Venus arrives. She's late to the party and the girls have since fallen unconscious when she makes Kun drop the barrier before they're crushed. Meanwhile, Tux has gotten 'Moon' down but he still feels she's in danger and finds that a strange device is attached to 'her', it must be draining 'her' energy if not 'her' life, with slots that he just knows are meant for the crystals in his possession. Does he save 'her' by relinquishing his crystals or keep them and let 'her' die? The choice is obvious. Only thing is, once the crystals are in place and the device shuts down, the sense of danger dies unknowing that V has saved the day, 'she' attacks him as in the episode but instead of Zoi revealing the deception he simply mocks the man for his sentimentality and falling for 'her team's' trap before booking it back to Kunz; Tux's too shocked, betrayed and hurt to follow. Zoi's exultant (they have them all!) when he comes upon the Senshi with Kun and V fighting close by and gets the bright idea to nab Moon. What better way to keep the two sides from allying with one another against them than to make the 'deception', Moon is Tux's enemy, a 'reality'? How sweet would it be, the Senshi trying their hardest to get their leader, the one who's the strongest magically, back while trying to defend her from Tux who'll want his crystals back, thus 'proving' Moon was wrong about him, while also trying stop their youma from gathering more energy until they figured out how to reform the Nijizuishou into the Ginzuishou? Moon fights as long and hard as she can but then Kun sees a strange reaction with the Nijizuishou, they seem to be siphoning away Moon's power. So Beryl fashions a collar or belt of the Nijizuishou to put around Moon's neck or waist, as an experiment, and lo and behold! She finally succumbs. Thing is, since her whole life's gotta go, not to mention she hadn't been outed as the Princess, she's given the name "Rin" meaning "a cold, severe and dignified person" when 'playing civilian' and "New Moon" instead of Sailor Moon as a play on words that she's a more 'improved' version of SM to which is also when said moon is dark in the sky and acts more like Serenity than Usagi (like the Generals, she fully believes she's been a warrior of the DK all her life) due to the suppressed memories of her past life not being inhibited or overwritten/overwhelmed by her current life anymore. Not to mention Usagi's family. Will they be made to forget, with possibly the extra angst of it being irreversible, be told who their missing family member is and why she's missing and run the risk of their doing something drastic in their attempts to get her back, or will the Senshi have to bear the guilt of knowing her possible whereabouts and can say nothing as her family frantically tries to find her and get so hopeful when someone calls in saying they 'spotted' her but it's always 'Rin', a mature young lady, she's nothing like Usagi and Usagi herself isn't that good an actress, with two protective older brothers who just so happens to be Usagi's doppelganger, just going about her life's business? And what about Mamoru? He doesn't know Moon is Odango and the Senshi obviously aren't gonna tell him; they haven't had their Elevator Chat, their Moment of Bonding or Identity Revelations. He sees 'Rin' and her brothers around but despite "everyone", the woman and said brothers too, and his own logic, not to mention 'Rin's' own personality and bearing, telling him otherwise he just can't shake the feeling that 'Rin' is Odango. So? How do you think the story would go from there? If I've inspired you, and you don't have to use it word for word if you've thought of something better, or only use the 90's anime when writing, please let me know by leaving a note with a title, your penname and where to find it. I'd like to see how you try to conclude such a story-line. That is, will it have a good ending or a bad one?

[usamamoweek2022]

Featured author: @beej88

Today's featured author is @beej88!

Beej is not only a beloved author of this community but also a talented artist!

What Beej says about her work:

"I remember feeling totally lost, restless, and looking for a creative outlet. With the release of Crystal I rediscovered my love for Sailor Moon and proceeded to hyperfixate on fanfiction. I read silently for almost a year before I decided to try my hand at writing. It took a couple of try’s at writing and arting, but I found the very best community and the kindest friends and I’ve been here ever since. Since then I’ve been writing and trying my hand at digital art. My first event was the Sen/Shi mini bang, but my OTP will always be Mamo/Usa. I would say while my first fic will always hold a special place in my heart, If only I belonged to you which is the fic I wrote for mamoUsa week 2020 is the fic I am proudest of. My jam is established relationship, awkward and totally loveable Mamoru, and a couple that totally sucks at communicating, but who are soulmates that will fall in love over and over again."

Featured story: "If only I belonged to you"

What if the Senshi defeated the Dark Kingdom without triggering the reveal of the Silver crystal and Serenity and Endymion's memories? My fic for Usa/Mamo week 2020! Aged up, AU/Canon-divergent with tons of reveals and a-probably-going-to-be angsty-because-I'm-incapable-of-pure-fluff Mamo-Usa fic.

Rating: Mature

Things people have said about Beej's work:

"I adore the world you painted, the politics of the smmut and the planets and Endymion's different attires for each planet reflecting their customs and culture, their secret relationship surrounding these occassions."

“'She would never be able to pull away from him again. At that moment, she realized without an ounce of fear that her fate didn't belong to the cosmos. It would forever be intertwined with his. The fact that she was a Princess was irrelevant. She was just a woman. Just Serenity. And they were meant to be together forever.' WHAT a powerful ending for the prologue to an epic. So so so good."

"I.LOVE.THIS.SO.MUCH. Omg the intensity, the angst the love the *feelings* What a ride!! I'm here for all of it!!!! So on the edge of my seat waiting for more!*

Links to socials:

Find @beej88 on AO3, FF.NET

💕To see the prompts for this year’s UsaMamoWeek click here💕

[ninjettetwitch]

Made With Love

He tried not to let it bother him, place his focus on the things that mattered, but if he wasn't careful, the occasional errant thought caught him off guard. Maybe if he'd had someone to celebrate it with... 

Written for my giftee and friend, @nari20, for @sailormoonholiday. I really hope you like it, Nari!

Thanks so much to my bestie @beej88 and to @reiokiscorner for their help with this! It would definitely not be what it is without you! 

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Fanfiction & AO3

[daikon1]

A (Blind) Date with Destiny (part 2!)

So it turns out that Mamoru DID remember her… What now???

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Happy Valentine’s to all you lovely readers, and please be sure to keep an eye out for the other contributions* for this seven authors/one prompt challenge by @uglygreenjacket, @tinysagi, @tinacentury, @brownsugarheartattack, @beej88, and @idesofnovember!!

*A few participants have had some setbacks in their personal lives, so these may be posted a little later than initially proposed!