#katoberfest 2023

[kira-nerys-rocks]

I'm literally so hyped for Katoberfest! I've already started to write 3 fanfics, but i have more ideas waiting. My goal is to post one each day (we'll see if I can accomplish that). It makes me just so giddy and happy to think about all the beautiful new Kat content that it will produce <3

[theadmiralslegion]

Katoberfest 2023!

This year’s Katoberfest will be held October 22-29, 2023. 

There are seven days of prompts + a free day:

Sunday October 22: Only One Bed or Kat Survives AU

Monday October 23: First Kiss or OTP

Tuesday October 24: Cuddling for Warmth or Cold Space

Wednesday October 25: Mirror Universe or "I knew you were trouble"

Thursday October 26: Academy Era or Kat in the 32nd Century

Friday October 27: Accidental Child Acquisition or Mission Fic

Saturday October 28: Where is Katrina Cornwell right now?

Sunday October 29: Free Day

There are extra challenges:

1. The Katrina: post every day 2. The Cornwell: combine both of the day's prompts into one work 3. The Vice Admiral: set this playlist to shuffle and create a work inspired by the first song that plays 4. The Admiral: create one work that includes at least five of the fifteen available prompts.

There are no requirements or limits to any medium (e.g. word count, art style, length of vid or pod, etc.).

You may answer as many, or as few, as you like and there is no specific format. The prompts are jumping off points and may be considered in universe or meta. Answers may take the form of essay, discussion, fiction, artwork, bulleted lists, gifsets, vids, vlogs, comics, whatever! It is also fine to answer prompts on a different day than that which corresponds with the prompt (if you miss it, or it is simply easier for you). There is no right or wrong way to participate! The purpose of Katoberfest is to celebrate Admiral Cornwell, not create work or drama.

When sharing on social media, tag your posts #Katoberfest2023. We will reblog and retweet all tagged posts.

The AO3 Collection is available here.

Any questions, do not hesitate to ask!

-Anika (@pixiedane) and Liz (@liz-squids)

[baubeautyandthegeek]

Missions And Motherhood - Katrina Cornwell/Una Chin-Riley

A/N: Day 6 for @theadmiralslegion 's Katoberfest 2023.

Later Kat would admit she doesn’t know what leads her to scoop the sobbing Illyrian child into her arms as they ran, choosing to save the child even as she made for the exit. The girl is tiny, terrified and clings to Kat even as Una stares at her when she emerges from the caves with the little girl in her arms. “The mission was to… stop this happening…” Kat sounds sad and Una nods, barely stifling her own obvious pain even as she moves to stroke the girl’s hair, noting the soft glow and murmuring softly to the child. “Looks like we have someone who needs us at least… what’s your name little one?” “Liara…” The girl’s voice is soft, meek and Kat smiles just slightly when the girl rests her head on her shoulder. “Well, Liara, would you like to come back with us… or we can find you someone here to take care of you…?” “I wanna come with you.” The mission had been a mistake, Kat thinks. Liara’s mother, Kinadi, had trusted them and died for their mission, now Liara would need a new home. A home, she thinks, with them. She will find a way to make the girl feel safe, somehow. “Okay Sweetheart… you can come back with us.” Kat promises, watching Una’s smile flicker into being before adding. “You won’t even be the only Illyrian…” “I won’t?” Liara asks and Kat chuckles then. “Una?” “It’s true Liara….” Liara giggles then, her smile sweet and soft. “So I can have two mommies now?” “Yes Liara.” Una smiles, noting the girl’s grin. “You’ll have two mommies.” Later, the girl tucked safely into a makeshift bed on the sofa, Kat watches Una with the girl and wonders how she got so lucky, her voice soft when Una moves to kiss her softly. “You are… incredible Katrina Cornwell…” “She deserved to live…. I know her mom died for us but she… she looks like you.” Kat’s smile softens. “Almost like we were supposed to find her…”

[theadmiralslegion]

Announcing Katoberfest 2023!

This year's Katoberfest will be held October 22-29, 2023. I am collecting prompt suggestions through next Friday, September 1.

Submit prompts through the ASK box.

Prompts may be general or specific.

Submit as many as you like. I will publish a full list in addition to those selected for each day of Katoberfest.

The final prompt list will be published no later than Friday, September 8.

Any questions, feel free to ask me (@pixiedane) on tumblr or discord.

[kira-nerys-rocks]

Happy Katoberfest 2023, everyone!!

Day 1 prompt: Kat survives

My fanfic on ao3: Lost an Found

After Kat manages to save the Enterprise from the torpedo, she is knocked unconcious by the blast of an explosion and wakes up injured in an unfamiliar environment.

[theadmiralslegion]

Katoberfest 2023 is a resounding success! We beat last year with 25 new fics!

Only One Bed and/or Kat Survives AU

 An Admiral's Duty (To Share A Bed) by @baubeautyandthegeek

Lost and Found by @kira-nerys-rocks

Phoenix by @pixiedane

A New Beginning by @t-rina

First Kiss and/or OTP

The Romantic Type by @baubeautyandthegeek

Late-Night Walk by @kira-nerys-rocks

Chemicals React by @pixiedane

Cuddling for Warmth and/or Cold Space

Hot And Cold by @baubeautyandthegeek

How To Make S'Mores by @kira-nerys-rocks

Space Between by @pixiedane

Mirror Universe and/or “I knew you were trouble”

I knew you were trouble when you walked in by @baubeautyandthegeek

You Know You Can Trust Me by @kira-nerys-rocks

Exiles by @liz-squids

Trouble by @pixiedane

Academy Era and/or Kat in the 32nd Century

Bitter Memories And Hopeful Futures by @baubeautyandthegeek

The Art Of Letting Go by @kira-nerys-rocks

Accidental Child Acquisition and/or Mission Fic

Missions And Motherhood by @baubeautyandthegeek

Where is Katrina Cornwell right now?

Peace And Love by @baubeautyandthegeek

Another Way To Warm You by @kira-nerys-rocks

Free Day

Free Days And Time To Relax by @baubeautyandthegeek

After the War by @pixiedane

The Katrina (post every day) was completed by @baubeautyandthegeek

The Cornwell (combine both of the day’s prompts into one work) was completed by @baubeautyandthegeek and @kira-nerys-rocks

The Vice Admiral (song inspired)

Sunrise hurts as much you//You both come up when I don't want you to by @baubeautyandthegeek

Conscience Never Fades by @kira-nerys-rocks

Group Therapy by @pixiedane

The Admiral (at least 5 prompts in one fic)

The Taste of Her Lips by @kira-nerys-rocks

Thank you to everyone who participated! We salute you!

[baubeautyandthegeek]

Bitter Memories And Hopeful Futures - Katrina Cornwell/Michael Burnham

A/N: Day 5 of @theadmiralslegion 's Katoberfest 2023. This uses both prompts: Academy Era & Kat in the 32nd Century.

“Oh look at you…” Michael’s smile is soft as she looks at the photo that flickers into life. It’s been years since she saw Katrina and finding her belongings feels like it means something. This Katrina, Kat, Cornwell is young, this is clearly Academy Era Kat. “You were such a baby…” A pause then. “You were really cute…” She wonders, now, how Katrina would like the 32nd Century, never once dreaming she’d get to find out. They meet, collide more accurately, in the middle of a busy street on a planet miles from home for either of them and Michael knows she’s staring. Where Academy Era Kat had been younger than she’d ever known her, this Kat is her Kat. Still the same bright eyed, smiling, woman she adored. “Kat?” “Hello Michael…” “How?” “Fluke… I think.” “We still have your… stuff. If you want it back.” “You’ve seen it, haven’t you?” Katrina’s smirk is gentler now and Michael blushes as she shrugs. “You were really cute in the Academy days…. I’d have tried my luck…” “Well, don’t let time stop you…” Kat’s laugh is soft, warm and Michael grins as she steps closer, kissing Katrina again softly. “Does this mean you’ll come….” “Come home? Maybe….” Katrina smiles. “The 32nd century is…. Free. In so many ways…” “Then say yes, come home…” “How about we start with a meal? See if I still… fit in.” Michael grins then and offers Kat her arm. “Absolutely.”

[baubeautyandthegeek]

Hot And Cold - Katrina Cornwell/Una Chin-Riley

A/N: Day 3 for @theadmiralslegion 's Katoberfest.

“It’s freezing…”

Cold space wasn’t exactly new to either of them but Katrina can’t help reacting all the same, even as she nestles into Una’s space where Una offers her a little warmth. At this point they are cuddling for warmth, Una’s hand slips under Kat’s shirt and rests against her back, glowing where she can’t see her.

“Are you…. Warmer?”

Una asks softly.

“Yes, thank you.”

Katrina sounds happier, less cold and less like she may freeze to death. They have to last only a couple of days but Katrina is alright now, as long as Una can keep her warm.

[baubeautyandthegeek]

An Admiral's Duty (To Share A Bed) - Katrina Cornwell/Una Chin-Riley

A/N: Day 1 of Katoberfest 2023. God bless @theadmiralslegion.

Katrina had been ‘dead’ for mere minutes when Una pulls her into the shuttle, the door shuts, Una settles to work and cleans as much as she can of the unbroken skin on Kat’s body, pausing to set the autopilot to take them home before cleaning the wounded skin far more tenderly, settling to cleaning the major burns, healing them with both hyposprays and traditional medicines, watching the burns fade before settling to gently close what smaller wounds there are. She falls asleep curled around Kat that night. They have days of travel since she had snuck away from the ship. Chris had known, she’s sure but her focus is still on Kat. Sharing the one bed in the shuttle is easy. She wakes to Kat’s arm around her waist, a sigh escaping her at the realization Kat had settled against her chest. Her fingers trail slowly through Kat’s hair then, her voice a low murmur. “Welcome home Kat…”