#elu fic recs

[aotearoa20]

FanFic Rec Moodboard Masterlist

Bookmark Fic Recs art for fics I found in my bookmark lists and I loved

Eldritch Maglor (Maglor & Lindir)

On the ephemeral beauty of mortals (Caranthir & Angrod)

The Kingmaker (Maedhros & Curufin)

And in doing so, you will fail (Maglor & Glaurung)

And she danced on feet of silver (Maedhros & Idril)

lakesong (Maglor & Maedhros)

The One (Maedhros & Eru)

I promise you I'm not broken (I promise you there's more) (Maeglin & Celebrimbor)

All That's Best of Dark and Bright (Elu Thingol/Melian)

in the ranks of death you will find him (Turgon & Finrod )

Heart and Head (Nimloth & Celegorm)

Louder than Words (Celebrimbor & Sauron)

Presentation Practise (Feanor/Nerdanel & Maedhros)

ao3 links and tags are on the linked posts but lmk if you rather they were here to. Definitely check them out, they are all really good!

Avengers x Silm. these ones are all inspired by the same marvel crossover fic by @the-elusive-soleil, again definitely recommend!

Maedhros (Captain America)

Ambarussa (Hawkeye & Black Widow)

Celegorm (Hulk)

Curufin (Iron Man)

Caranthir (Loki)

Maglor (Darcy Lewis)

[ladysternchen]

End of Year Fic Recs

Thanks @polutrope for tagging me 😁!

Recommend up to 5 series or multi-chapter fics from 2023 that everyone should read (multi-year WIPs count, if the last update was in 2023)

Recommend up to 5 single fics/one-shots (long or short) from 2023 that everyone should read.

Recommend up to 5 fics NOT from 2023 that everyone should read (oldies but goodies)

Recommend up to 5 of your own fics (completed or WIP) from 2023 that everyone should read. (oooohhhh damn. I'm gonna SO fail at this, because I actually read so little myself- I tend to re-read the same stories over and over and over again, but I'll see what I can do)

Multi-Chapter

'Tis the Season (To Be Tea-la-la-lally) by polutropos (Teen And Up, WIP, AU) I'm not one for modern AUs normally, not at all, and I honestly didn't want to read it at the start, but then I did (here on Tumblr) and got sucked in LOL. It's just great, and I love the Holiday Spirit! (I won't tag you here again, as you're tagged in the entire post anyway 😄 brilliant story)

Rising as if Weightless by StarSpray (Gen) The story of Elwing suddenly becoming the big sister/foster mom of her older brothers. This is so tender and beautiful and has so much character growth and so many bitter-sweet reunions, and above all so much depth.

A Pair of Stars by Magicfeather205 (Teen And Up) Pre-historic Elves, and the birth of future kings. That was honestly the most interesting story I read this year, with wonderful and very accurate world-building and a beautiful story (and thank you, author, I now can't get the 'Elwë and Olwë were indeed the first set of twin-boys in that family' out of my head where it fights a raging battle with my own headcanon) Also, I want this fic to be read by every single midwife (and, more importantly, other obstetrician). THAT is how you treat a birthing mom. That's how you handle unforeseen events. I loved this so so so much. It would have felt perfectly natural to have Trixie and Nurse Crane walk in there- sorry about that fandom-mixup)

As Flowers From the Sky by Beleriand Death Trip (E) Fingolfin/Elu Thingol... this is honestly a ship I would never ever have thought of myself, or seen a way in which this could work, but this story DOES work within canon, and beautifully so. It has it all, from very interesting world-building ideas to mild- (and VERY funny) horror-elements, and from foreshadowing and tensions to being wonderfully wholesome. You'll feel better after reading this, I promise!

The Unforsaken by @ceescedasticity (M, WIP) Last but definitely not least. I'll again link the first part of the series in the before-2023-part, and probably say more about it there. But yeah, absolutely a must-read! Go! Go, destroy the Orc-bank! (But don't blow yourselves up!)

One-Shots

Bloodied by ohboromir (Gen) Just a little First-Battle-story. I love to see Elu and Beleg and Mablung together so so so much (who would have thought, ey?).

Unstoppable Winds by LadyBrooke (Teen And Up) The destruction of Númenor as viewed by a few of their ancestors. I really loved this because I have never actually seen a story about the Fall of Númenor written from that POV and it did (or rather does) inspire me quite a lot in my own WIP. (I have to apologise here for not having more, I read so many great one-shots here on Tumblr that I just failed to save in some way. I may add to this list if I find the time to scroll through my timeline and see which of those I reblogged)

Before 2023

elves, once (M) by @ceescedasticity The part one of the series The Unforsaken belongs to as well. And for me the most recommendable story there is (though I would guess most who see this post will know the story already). The name says it all, really, as it is the story of all those canon-characters who ended up as Orcs. This is the sort of fic I really enjoy because it actually gives an answer to a question canon rises. The Orc-bank has since so much passed into my own headcanon that I sometimes forget that it is not actually canon (which leads to very awkward situations sometimes at our monthly discussing-Tolkien-gatherings, I tell you that)

across so wide a sea (Gen, WIP) by Adwen Unfinished, but one of the most hilarious stories I've ever read. I hope so much that author continues writing it one day, but even if they don't, it's a great laugh to read what is written, and ah, the possibilities!

The Carriage held but just Ourselves (Teen and Up) by StarSpray The story of how Melian and her descendants deal with death when they finally come to face it. I don't know when I last cried so much when reading a fic. It's not just that it's so so so sad (because yeah, go kill us all even in the one chapter that should be somewhat 'happy' 😭), but also incredibly beautiful and written perfectly in-character. It's looking into those women's minds. One of my bed-time-stories. (hmpf. All the others are multi-chapters form this year. ah well...)

My own

Yet Were Its Making Good, For This (not rated, but mature:ish; WIP) Ah, my problematic WIP. I wanted that story so so so so so badly written that I forced it, and it cost me MANY nerves. Mablung of Doriath/Elu Thingol. (How is it that nobody ever wrote that ship before?????????????) Works within canon if one squints one's eyes a bit. I'm currently working on the Epilogue ind Valinor, which might, MIGHT, for once give one of my stories a truly happy ending.

Into Oblivion (M) The smut-part of Yet Were Its Making Good, For This. Elwë/Mablung/Beleg. (Well, what do you all think they got up to during the journey?) Doesn't interfere with later canon.

Why, It Asks (Gen) It's a very short read, but one that is super dear to me for some reason. Elmo's thoughts as he stands by and watches his brother's grave being dug.

Moving On-series (Gen) Is this cheating, now? As it's really three one-shots? If it is, pick the last one to read. I'm just so fond of what my imagination spat out there world-building-wise LOL. It's the story of the time Elwë was missing to his and Melian's coronation, as mostly told from Elmo's POV.

Eyes In The Dark (Gen) I just had to put it here, as it's quite sweet to read, but given the hardly-mentioned-in-canon-characters it's hardly read by anyone. Give it a try, though. I bet you like it. Little Denethor is frightened by eyes in the dark, and runs for Lenwë for help. And Lenwë is being just about the best Dad ever.

And now we come to the bit I always dread. I suck at tagging people, because I always forget who enjoys such things and who doesn't, and because everyone's probably been already tagged. So let's do this differently, then- all writers who read this and want to share their recs, please do! (Cheating again, I know)

[polutrope]

I know it's kind of mixing games now, but would you do a director's cut of your Daeron + "the clinging mists" prompt fill? There are so many delicious little nods and tid-bits in there, I'd love to get more on them!

Hey, there are no rules here! Thanks so much for asking about this prompt fill. 

I find these prompts often provide me with an opportunity to pull little pieces out of the longer stories that I may never write, or at least won’t write any time soon. Over a year ago now I took a bunch of notes for a long fic about Daeron set during the time of the Great Journey when the Teleri searched and waited for Thingol to return. 

Tolkien’s notes published in The Nature of Middle-earth say that the Elves stopped along the way to make babies, so I figured that’s why they were stopped near Nan Elmoth when Thingol made his trip to visit Finwë and never came back. So I headcanon that Daeron’s mother was pregnant with him when Thingol disappeared, and he grew up during a time of instability and general anxiety. It also means Olwë would have been the first leader of his people that he knew and, as I tried to show in the ficlet, he had a lot of respect for him.

I think there’s a lot of potential for drama with the Teleri during this period and I have seen very little fic about it (recs are welcome!).

With this ficlet I wanted to offer a glimpse of that drama. I also wanted to show the closeness between the Teleri who stay and the Teleri who leave. Olwë’s people and Thingol’s people weren’t just distantly connected members of the same tribe (nevermind that the two of them were literally brothers!). Many (most?) of these Elves would have known each other personally. I think showing that adds a lot more depth to the Noldo-Sinda relations in canon which, with my Daeron/Maglor brain rot (and don’t tell me you didn’t know this is where we were going), is one of my favourite things to think about.

Addendum: also because I will never stop talking about it, I briefly alluded to this drama in Hearken Still Unsated, during the council scene in Menegroth when Thingol receives the message from Cirdan with the first substantial news about the Noldor:

Eöl’s dark eyes dart across the floor to where Daeron stands, seeking his support as he once did on the plains of Estolad in those long, uncertain years of waiting. Daeron recalls bitter words exchanged between kin. He hears again the accusations of betrayal breaking against Olue’s proud composure as he prepared to lead yet one more piece of Elu’s splintered people on towards the Sea. He sees again the faces of his own parents among that host and he is pricked by the abiding sting of resentment and regret. Where are the Lindai who followed Olue now? Why have they not returned?

[itsjamethyst]

seven minutes in heaven by bluesxrgent | T | 229,318

Eliott Demaury is the son of Hollywood royalty, but he's lost in his own life. Lucas Lallemant is no one from nowhere, but he knows what he wants and will do anything to get there. If not for music, the two might never have even met.

Thirty years after their notorious split, the members of the 80′s rock legend that was the band Seven Minutes in Heaven open up about the events that shot them to stardom, the ones that broke them apart at the height of their fame, and everything in between.

aka an eighties rockband au, in the simplest terms

My Thoughts:

I just have to mention this fic and recommend it to everybody. I must say, it still stands as one of the most unique fics I have ever read. And I have read a lot of fics in a lot of fandoms.

Maybe there is something to say about it being a music au - an eighties rockband au, on top of that. Sure, I may have a large bias to fics that are music related, but there’s just something so different about this fic. Now, let me put this out there, I am yet to finish the fic, but from what I have read, it is amazing, and I cannot wait to finish it.

It is in an interview format, which may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but each character voice is so distinct and interesting that you can’t help but read on. I love how we are almost reading the story in reverse, because disaster has already struck. They have already disbanded. They had their Fifteen Minutes of Fame, so to speak. We are trying to find out the course of events that led up to this moment. What will happen next? Everything seemed perfect, how did it end this way?

I love Lucas’ characterisation in this. Absolutely phenomenal. He feels so human to me, so realistic. He has his faults, he has his drive and ambitions. He has problems he needs to work through, he has pain and happiness. It was perfectly done. And if all of that wasn’t enough for you, this fic has accompanied artwork, and original songs the author wrote to bring this fic to life.

It felt like I was reliving the skam universe all over again. After I finished a chapter, I could go onto Spotify and listen to the albums, I could go onto Tumblr and listen to the original songs the author created specifically for this fic. The author put so much love, passion, and time towards this fic - and it completely shines through.

[elu-polaris]

Care to recommend some of these breakup makeup fics?? I am also craving. Thanks

Of course!

I haven't read those yet but I have them saved for later...

Put A Little Love On Me by genuinelylarry

Back To The Normal I Knew Before You by OnyourRadar

These are really good I really like them

what you used to call me by lulu_and_eli my heart breaks for eliott :(

took the breath from my open mouth by lallemanting oh miscommunication our dear friend... I love it

it's never really over by catching_paper_moons heartbreaking but amazing

This one is my fav so far... the angst is *chef's kiss* it hurts so good

A Touch Of Affection by SleepyMe Lucas POV

Face It by SleepyMe Eliott POV (it's not finished yet)

(the author said there will be a happy ending so dont worry)

[elu-evak-fic-recs]

(Elu) I Love Hating You

By MarvelTimy

Lucas is an angry, closeted and frustrated gay teenager, while Eliott is the handsome, smart and popular guy in school. They hate each other… but not forever.

Read it on AO3

[riggerbison]

He is going to throw up. He is going to throw. Up. He looks at Eliott, absolutely panicked, but the fucker just nods, and ok what the hell does that mean, so he stammers a bit, fumbling over about a million things he wants to say about the situation Eliott just got them into.

close to you by @earthlingeliott

[aly-kazam]

Me reading Mood Tattoo by @surrealsunday until the wee hours of this morning.

[daffophils]

i miss isak and even so much it hurts

[vexedtonightmares]

HOW IT WOULD BE + NETFLIX

happy birthday ellie @sunflowerlallemant

[awake-dreamer18]

“Eliott, am I not your’s?”

To know your love by @bluronyourradar

[alwayskissmeatnight]

Mr. Davis bent down to pick up the phone "Now what was so important that it couldn’t wait until after school?" he looked at the text messages while Yann, Basile and Arthur slid down in their chairs, trying to hide.

"Aha I see, weekend plans during class. Well your weekend will have to wait a little longer today, you all got yourself detention."

”I bet he gets with any girl he wants.” he added staring at the doorframe Eliott had disappeared through.

”Not just girls I heard.“

“So there won’t be any studying tonight, Lucas thought. I wonder if he ever had the intention to study when he came over.”

“Why did you invite me here tonight?���

“Lucas?“ he asked quietly

“Hm?“ “I’m gonna kiss you now.“

“I really had a good time on Friday btw. Do you want to hang out again soon?“

“Yeah me too but this is all going too fast for me right now, sorry.”

These high walls by @germericangirl 💛

[mabubblebulle]

Fanart requested by @ariavds for @surrealsunday 's lovely fic Spark to Flame

[itsjamethyst]

Hollow Edge by surrealsunday | E | 256,531  

Eliott is a Prince. The Crown Prince of France to be exact. A Royal. And Lucas is decidedly not. Not a Prince. And not at all impressed by the institution as a whole. No one should rule with that kind of wealth when there are children homeless in the street, when there are people begging for their every meal. Lucas has always felt as much. Which is why it’s terribly inconvenient when he’s offered a job at the Royal Palace and circumstances mean he has to take it. It’s even less convenient that the Prince is so nice. So nice and… mildly attractive. Mildly. He’s also a mess. A flirty, sheltered, privileged mess. It’s a good thing Lucas has things so under control.

My Thoughts:

I cannot get enough of Royalty AU’s! Omg they are always spectacular to read. I love how this author switched it up as well, I can’t say I’ve read many modern day Royal AUs but this was written so well. 

I love how flirty and cheeky both Eliott and Lucas are, like keep it in your pants boys- all that tension is fogging up the car screen! The pining in this is just - oh poor, sweet Eliott, who takes time out of his busy, royal day just to spend time with the cute car guy. 

Yes, let me repeat that, Lucas is a car guy. He loves to fix cars up, he loves rock music like the Rolling Stones, and he teaches Eliott about rock n roll music, and I just can’t handle how amazing this fic is!

Once again, this author writes amazing characters who have unbelievable chemistry. Lucas/Idriss friendship all over again, and it’s great. Lucas is a thirsty bastard, but so is Eliott so they really balance each other out!

This fic has one of my favourite Lucas backstories. I love everything about it. The twist/reveal in this fic, I did not see coming. Let me tell you, I was spending my birthday just reading this fic. I didn’t want to do anything but continue reading the chapter. That’s how I spent my 18th birthday, so you know it’s good.

[maggielindemanns]

inspired by fics series ⇨ if i can recognize real by laurenswriting (@tawmlinsun)

and now eliott is here, with lucas wrapped around him like he belongs there, and if eliott thought he was in love before, he was in no way prepared for what he feels now. it’s pouring out of him, staining his bedsheets a bold sunflower yellow, his walls the deep red of a rose, his rug the vast and clear blue of lucas’ eyes. he keeps looking down at the boy in his arms like he’s about to disappear.

it’s inconceivable that eliott could have this.

[elu-evak-fic-recs]

(Elu) Hospital Flowers

By Papparadise

The first time Eliott wakes up, it feels like falling.

Read it on AO3