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fifteenleads · 4 years ago

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first yuletide

Written for @nykamito-x for the FFXV Secret Santa 2020.

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Winter Solstice in the Crown City is every bit as remarkable as they say it is, with its snow flurries and evergreens and multicolored lights all around. The sound of bells and carols and laughter fills the air, and people of all ages flock to the street stalls in the plazas despite the cold, all sharing in the collective joy and cheer of the year-end festivities and entertainment.

Exactly everything Selena would love, Nyx reflects wistfully from where he stands, observing the comings and goings of the guests and partygoers. The Eve of the Yule Festival is always a busy day, and new recruits such as himself are always delegated to crowd control.

Better than having nothing to do at home, at least.

(Home isn’t here, he’s also reminded bitterly, but only for a moment.)

Casually weaving through the throngs of people, he spots Altius in plainclothes a few minutes away, looking over the baked goods for a moment before moving on to the next stall. They briefly lock eyes, sharing that inherent steely gaze meant only for the numb. A curt nod, and she disappears into the crowd once more, the way only people like them can do.

A people lost, mourning, displaced, indebted. The last one gets on most everyone else’s nerves than the rest, with pride and hopes and dreams shattered along with the lost Wall. Nyx merely sees it all as a chance at redemption, at coming to terms with things of the past. Ma’s last letter to him said just as much: “Always move forward, so you don’t have any regrets.”

Straightforward, really, but easier said than done.

That time he failed to cover Furia in their last simulation drill haunts him for all of a week, his mind returning to overturned bar tables, burning buildings, bloodied bodies, and— No.

It’s easier to snap out of them these days. Being with new company gives him new things to think about. Captain Drautos is a supportive man. Libertus and Altius help when they can.

Do your new outfit justice, Ulric.

He turns in the other direction, not minding the splatter of candy sauce that had just dropped onto his boots.

Nyx was expecting an arm around his neck, not hands over his eyes.

Altius appears mostly disinterested, though the hint of mischief she shares with Libertus makes him wonder if he has enough drinks in his fridge to last until sunrise.

He coughs away from them, patting off the dust from his pants. “You put her up to this or what?”

“We had a bet,” Libertus clarifies. Altius only shrugs in agreement.

The three of them walk back to the dorms in silence. It’s already three AM, and most of the merrymaking has winded down to a more bearable quiet, the deep of the night and the frost in the air heralding the first hours of Yule in a way most reminiscent of home.

Nyx has always preferred the silence. Ma always says that he and Selena are like night and day, but she loves them both just the same.

He does, too. (He just tries to not think about it. When he gets drunk out of his mind later, maybe then.)

The arm around his shoulder that he was expecting comes just then, and Libertus matches his heavy steps, slow and certain and understanding. Altius yawns openly from his other side, mumbling something incoherent as she rubs her gloved palms warm before shoving them back into her coat pockets.

This is quite fine, Nyx allows this much, all things considered. A lonely, mourning, indebted trio in a city that is not quite home, but at least they have each other, and everyone else, too.

The three of them crash way too quickly for the hardened drinkers they claimed to be when they first got together. It’s not so much the physical exhaustion from foot patrol than it is the mental fatigue from being always on their toes and watching for suspicious activity for what felt like a whole day and then some. Libertus himself had broken up more than a few fights on his own, and has more than a few bruises to show for it.

“Hell is Other People,” Altius mutters weakly to no one in particular before knocking back yet another can of cheap beer. The old TV is still on, playing Yule concert reruns, with the volume turned down to its lowest audible level.

“Hell yes, other people,” Libertus agrees, while Nyx manages a broken grunt. The two of them clink their cans together and drink to that, too.

They’ll probably regret it later in the morning, but at least training drills are not watching people, and it’s easier to channel frustration into something requiring brute strength and force, not patience and finely-controlled temperament.

Later, Nyx is alone on the veranda, jacket off, awaiting the sunrise, while Libertus and Altius are fast asleep in the dirty living room. The frigid dawn air fills his bones and keeps him awake enough to not fall off or do anything stupid. Perfect time to smoke, really, had he not forgotten to buy a new lighter on the way home.

He rolls a long-extinguished butt between his fingers, imagining the faint scent of tobacco rising from the end as it is blown away by a gentle wind that sends shivers down his spine.

Just then, the area before him is bathed in a faint blue light, and he looks up, in time to see the clouds disappear to reveal the full moon. The last time he has beheld such a sight was back home, where there are no city lights and smog and the constant flickering of the failing Wall.

It hasn’t been that long for him yet, has it?

Selena always hated it back then when he got sentimental. “You sound just like dad,” she teases him while sticking out her tongue. Always been her own person, that girl— full of life and laughter, and loved nature and the Yule and every living being.

She also loved the full moon; she was born under one, after all.

Nyx blinks back the tears from his eyes; the cold, prickly air helps with that. Things will never be the same as before, but that’s all right, for now. He’ll get by, like he always has.

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ffxvficrec · 4 years ago

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FFXV Secret Santa Round Up

Hello everyone! There are a few different exchanges going around this holiday season. We will be collecting them by exchange, and posting in bursts just to keep our posts from being super long.

With that, we have the first round up for the FFXV Secret Santa. You can also check out the AO3 page.

A few reminders-

- Please tread mindfully! Remember to look at the tags before reading. We have listed the main ship and the summary where able.

- If we have missed your fic, please send a DM and we will get you added. We have only pulled from AO3, so if you have posted somewhere else we have not seen it.

Home Is Where You Are by HardNoctLife

Prompto Argentum/Ignis Scientia

Not everyone is stoked to see their family for the holidays. When Ignis asks Prompto to be his 'date' for his family's Winter Solstice get-together, chaos ensues.

Snowy Day by ShadCat

Prompto Argentum/Lunafreya Nox Fleuret/Noctis Lucis Caelum, Slight Gladiolus Amicitia/Ignis Scientia

Noctis, Luna and Prompto enjoy the freshly fallen snow in Tenebrae together. What better way to enjoy the holidays than with the people you love?

All is Calm, All is Right by diefleder_tey

Prompto Argentum/Ignis Scientia

It's been a rough year; first Noct got absorbed into the Crystal, then the light faded from the world. On the first Festival of the Glacian in the new long night, Prompto finds himself somewhat lost in the dark. What's he supposed to do now? How is he supposed to feel? But maybe, just maybe, the real problem is that he's been looking for the answers in the wrong place, and who better to ask about light through the darkness than Ignis….

A Lucian Rose by Knight of Flames (beetroot_of_doubt)

Noctis Lucis Caelum/Ignis Scientia

Noctis is concerned that Ignis has been pulling away from him of late, but an encounter in the Citadel’s rose garden helps them both to communicate their feelings via the language of flowers.

A Stay at the Leville by Procrastynol

Prompto Argentum/Noctis Lucis Caelum, Gladiolus Amicitia/Ignis Scientia

Noctis and Prompto indulge in some frosty pillow talk. Meanwhile, Gladiolus and Ignis get steamy in the kitchen.

Forged by GingerEl

Gladiolus Amicitia/Prompto Argentum/Noctis Lucis Caelum/Ignis Scientia Prompto’s never really had good Solstice holidays before so he doesn’t have any of his own traditions. His boyfriend’s set out to make that different.

Dawn Makes Fools of Us All by seaofolives

Gladiolus Amicitia/Ignis ScientiaRavus Nox Fleuret/Cor Leonis

In the midst of Cor Leonis and Ravus Nox Fleuret's upcoming wedding, Gladiolus Amicitia finds himself in a race against time to admit his feelings for Ignis Scientia.

Marshal Under The Mistletoe by TheDarkestDandelion

Ardyn Izunia/Cor Leonis

Ardyn is very impressed with Regis this year, for his nephew has managed to string together a perfect winter solstice ball all by himself!

However what he is not impressed with is that his beloved nephew has forced him to go and talk to his long time crush, Cor Leonis, and has not so subtly stationed Cor under the mistletoe for the entire event....

Yeah, Regis was a troll! But maybe a helpful one?

Prompto's First Winter Solstice Day by Movielover52

Gladiolus Amicitia/Prompto Argentum

Prompto is used to spending the holidays alone. This year, however, he gets invited to spend the day with Gladio's family. Prompto can't believe it, especially since he's been crushing on Gladio for a while now.

And So, He Did by SalamanderSocks

Prompto Argentum/Noctis Lucis Caelum

It was just a little white lie, what could it hurt to go along with it?

And so, they did.

All I Want for Solstice by MathClassWarfare

Prompto Argentum/Noctis Lucis Caelum

#ffxv fic round up #ffxv secret santa 2020 #final fantasy xv fanfic #final fantasy xv #ffxv

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hemlockdumpling · 4 years ago

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Final Fantasy XV Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Prompto Argentum/Noctis Lucis Caelum Characters: Prompto Argentum, Noctis Lucis Caelum, Ignis Scientia, Gladiolus Amicitia Additional Tags: FFXV Secret Santa 2020, Hurt Prompto Argentum, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Mutual Pining, Confessions, First Kiss, Misunderstandings, Injury, Animal Attack, Near Death Experiences, Adrenaline, Rescue, Fear, Protective Noctis Lucis Caelum, Worried Noctis Lucis Caelum, Protectiveness, Don’t repost to another site, Protective Chocobros (Final Fantasy XV), Idiots in Love, Gift Exchange Summary:

Prompto nearly loses his life trying to do something for Noctis. When his best friend reacts with anger, he fears he’s messed everything up.

A conversation reveals more about Noctis’ feels about him than he ever imagined.

*Written for FFXV Secret Santa 2020.*

#ffxv #ffxvss2020 #a03 #fanfic #promptis #ffxv secret santa

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cyanoscarlet · 4 years ago

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2020 writing review

Thanks for the tag, @gladiowrites! (I know it’s not a tag, but this is fun to do lol)

I.. honestly wrote a lot this 2020. No kidding. Quarantine productivity was real, but so is residency languishing by the wayside while everyone was busy surviving and adjusting. I highly doubt 2021 will be the same, but I’ll always cherish 2020 just because of the writing and nothing else.

This is gonna be long.

FIRST CREATION + MOST RECENT CREATION OF 2020

8:15 am - Final Fantasy XV. Lunafreya. February 2020. - First piece ever written for the year. - Intended to be a Luna-centric AU, in which the Nox Fleurets were deposed and she’s now a regular teacher. Never managed to write anything beyond that, though, because residency. (Back then, I didn’t know it was gonna be the beginning of the end, so I had hopes. Oh well.)

irresistible!, or the summer ramblings of nene yashiro and everything that followed - Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun. Nene, Hanako. March 2020. - First one published on AO3 for 2020 (yes, there’s a distinction). - If you think the title sounds familiar, you’re right.

versus

first yuletide - Final Fantasy XV. Nyx. December 2020. - Written for the FFXV Secret Santa event on Twitter. - Before y’all object and say what unwinding is, that’s an old fic uploaded late.

ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CREATIONS FROM 2020

Do I seriously have to choose? Omg.

take heart - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai/Chuuya. Gods/Humans AU. - Discovered so much about myself writing this. Also (hopefully) I managed to get into Dazai’s headspace correctly. He’s an extremely difficult character to write, so finishing this brought so much gratification.

you don’t raise heroes, you raise sons - Final Fantasy VIII. Laguna, Squall. Post-canon. - Probably my most heartfelt work of the year- scratch that, ever. Also happy with how I just let myself go writing this and didn’t need to think twice.

A CREATION YOU’RE REALLY PROUD OF

oneiric moments (or, five nights with you) - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai/Chuuya. - Written for the SKK Fic Exchange for Summer 2020. - Five interconnected fics. 18,985 words. - Might not be a big deal for others, but this was taxing because I don’t usually write long, multichaptered stuff. I got carried away, though. It ain’t as well-polished as my more recent stuff, but I’m proud of myself for pulling this off.

A NEW STYLE YOU TRIED THIS YEAR & A FIC THAT USES IT

I... don’t think I have tried anything of the sort. My repertoire is sorely limited compared to others, I’m afraid. I’d probably have an answer for “explored new themes,” but again, I’ve a limited arsenal, too, in that regard.

A CREATION THAT TOOK YOU FOREVER

all in a day’s work - Bungou Stray Dogs. Atsushi, Akutagawa. Cells at Work AU. - It’s still being written, with a lot of side stories planned but never drafted. - I fell out of love with BSD, recovered from that, then got busy with residency.

YOUR CREATION FROM 2020 THAT RECEIVED THE MOST NOTES KUDOS

Also take heart. While I am proud of it, I guess it hit the right spot for mainstream shippers, too, somewhat? My feelings about mainstream things have changed a lot because of things, but I am still happy.

A CREATION YOU THINK DESERVED MORE NOTES KUDOS

amīcitia - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai, Chuuya. Final Fantasy XV AU. - Petty indignancy for my self-indulgent baby aside, I’m also proud of how I wrote Dazai in this one, similar to take heart. the fun they had - Bungou Stray Dogs. Kajii, Port Mafia Ensemble. - ... Guys. Please notice genfics.

A NEW FANDOM YOU JOINED AND A CREATION YOU MADE FOR IT

Everything I wrote for Bungou Stray Dogs. (I kid you not.)

If you want a single answer anyway:

on the flaming mountains - act-age. Chiyoko, Kei. Princess Iron Fan Arc. - arc words: “what shall i do with this ire?” - I wouldn’t really say I “left” the fandom, more like it fizzled out after Matsuki-sensei got arrested.

A CREATION YOU MADE THAT BREAKS YOUR HEART

a cycle of; - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai/Chuuya. Medico-legal AU. - Written out of much anger and frustration over things. Also because this in itself was frustrating to write.

Also you don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. Because no matter how much I hate my family at so many points in my life, I know I can’t truly hate them from the bottom of my heart. This fic is a reminder of that.

A SIMPLE CREATION THAT YOU REALLY LOVE

express delivery for love - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai/Chuuya. Real World Quarantine AU. - It’s funny. It’s orthodox. It’s sweet. I don’t think it can get any better than that.

A CREATION THAT WAS INSPIRED BY ANOTHER ONE

rather be - Bungou Stray Dogs. Yosano. Pre-canon. - Inspired by yesterday is another world by @wctercress - The whole of primum non nocere, actually, but specifically this one, and the rest followed. - This is also my first BSD fic. Ever.

A FAVORITE CREATION CREATED BY SOMEONE ELSE

... You sure? There’s a lot, and this is just on the surface. (unleashes the proverbial waterfall)

The aforementioned yesterday is another world by @wctercress

silencer and snow white days by EKmisao - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai, Chuuya. Dead Apple canon-divergent. - The aftermath of Dead Apple, in which one of two goes wrong. - They’re unrelated, I know. But they’re both sisters! Just trust me on this. - The proper entry for this would be silencer, but I can’t very well mention one without the other, so have both anyway. I read both only this year, after all. Waiting for Godot by @eternal-aegis - Bungou Stray Dogs. Dazai, Fyodor, Chuuya. Canon-divergent. - Amazing theme, amazing philosophy, amazing writing. It makes you think. It makes you analyze and explore. This writer definitely knows her stuff, and it shows. Catharsis by @gladiowrites - Final Fantasy VIII. Rinoa, Gen. Caraway. Post-canon. - The denouement to the Caraway family drama we all deserve. I love how Rinoa is presented in this fic. She’s a normal person who makes mistakes and learns her lessons. So is Fury. Burned bridges don’t always have to stay down, and this fic illustrates that wonderfully.

Culmination by @gladiowrites - Final Fantasy VIII. Squall, Rinoa. Post-canon. - We can’t all have happy endings. This fic also illustrates that very well. While I, a Squinoa fan, personally ascribe to the happy ending Squall and Rinoa must have had after the events of FF8, this fic is so compelling and grounded and reflective and I totally buy this.

Here Without You by @muselover1901 - Akagami no Shirayuki-hime. Zen/Shirayuki. Real world quarantine AU. - One of the sweetest stories I’ve ever read this year. I can definitely relate to a lot of things in this fic. I’ve been rereading all of Muse’s ANS stuff whenever I feel down, and they all hit the spot.

Savor The Moment by @joeys-piano - Bungou Stray Dogs. Oda. Pre-canon. - Yes, yes, YES. One of the best stories I’ve ever read this year, ever. (And I mean stories, not fanfics.) Great character study about a man named Oda and a day in his life and a page (or three) out of his book of relationships. The love poured into this is simply overflowing and precious. I’ve been following Joey since this fic was being written, and I’m so proud of him.

False Equivalences by @slowquotesquill - Dai Gyakuten Saiban. Asougi, Ryuunosuke. Fullmetal Alchemist AU. - This fic also! Oh, My Heart. The cynicism of a state alchemist and the optimism of a foreign doctor. It perfectly hits the spot for everything FMA, and we all know that SQQ’s Asouryuu fics are always to die for. It’s the ultimate combo.

The whole Promptober Leo/Will/Despair series by @eternal-aegis - Kekkai Sensen. Various themes, many of which are dark/mature. - I’ve said this with Waiting for Godot, and I’ll say it again: Aegis knows her stuff. This is her exploring further in that direction, and you can feel the improvement with every fic in the series. I really love how adventurous these stories are, and how much depth you can go with every one. Her characterization is layered and exquisite, and the underlying lore is well-thought-out. - tl;dr: B3 Goddess.

Predestined by Galkimasera - Final Fantasy VIII. Rinoa, Squall. Reverse/Fateswap AU. - A very well-written reverse AU! The circumstances of Squall and Rinoa in this ‘verse fit so well and are so well thought out. I love this AU so much, you don’t even know. It also fills my nostalgic shipper’s heart with much joy at seeing quality content in this Year of our Lord 2020.

For auld lang syne, my dear by @by-nina - Fullmetal Alchemist. Roy, Riza. Canon-compliant + post-canon. - Holiday feels, snapshots through time, and all over showing Roy and Riza’s budding relationship over the years. And it does remind me of a lot of the SKK fics I’ve written (thematic-wise). This was such a treat to read and to follow. All her FMA fics are. She does Royai so much justice. Am not yet finished reading smoke without fire, but I’ll get to that, too!

SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE CONTENT CREATORS FROM THIS YEAR

Everyone in the answer above. There’s honestly a whole boatload of more, but this is getting too long already lololol

(might edit this when I feel like it, tho!)

#cyanospeaks #dani has been tagged #2020 in review

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