#keenswimmers2021

[undeadchestnut]

Well, here's my entry for week one of Stricklake month, "The Past/The Future". Had this idea to combine both prompts, hope it makes sense!

I wasn't sure about the venue at first, but a nighttime wedding in the backyard of their own home seemed fitting for them. Nari grew a bunch of Wisteria about the place as decoration. ^-^

(And yes, this is why I asked about who should be Maid of Honor a few days back. ;) I also want to point out that I've had this idea since before RotT even came out, and ACTUALLY my head has been filled with Stricklake wedding related thoughts for months, I just kept thinking... "Let's see how the movie ends, first." ... WELL, THAT WAS A WASTE OF MY TIME, WASN'T IT???)

[littleaipom]

A piece for Stricklake month 2021 with week 3′s prompt: Enemies. The disparity between Strickler and Barbara’s lives that makes them enemies in the first place makes their story together so interesting

[eternalglooms]

Barbara finding (a still very much alive) Strickler, after the fight against the Ice Titan.

For the prompt: Mortal

[dreamcrow]

calling all stricklake fans…! ヾ(*´∀｀*)ﾉ in celebration of this summer's release of rise of the titans, as well as the return of our favorite doctor/changeling duo, you are cordially invited to stricklake month 2021!

what is stricklake month?

just like last year, stricklake month 2021 is a month-long, unmoderated appreciation event for fans, new and old, of barbara lake and walter strickler. now that the movie is here, fans of the ship have brought back this event for a second year as a fun, laid-back way to look back on and show our appreciation for the tales of arcadia series!

what's allowed?

the event is open to any stricklake-focused fanworks centered around the following prompts:​

week 1 (august 1-7): the past / the future

week 2 (august 8-14): magic / mortal

week 3 (august 15-21): enemies / family

week 4 (august 22-28): roleswap / ruined plans

fills can be for as few or many of the prompts as you like, following as broad or narrow a reading of the prompt as you wish. we are also open to fanworks of any kind (fic, art, photo edits/manips, amvs...) and there are no "minimum standards" or hard deadlines. our only request is that you follow common tagging and warning courtesy, especially for suggestive content—even if it's hosted off tumblr (on ao3, ff.net, youtube, etc.). 

how to participate:

reblog this post and spread the word! and we'll have weekly reminder (and roundup) posts once the month begins, but those who'd like to get a head start are welcome to do so in advance of august 1. ;)

tag your fills with #keenswimmers2021! @nightrosebud has generously volunteered to post weekly roundups for fills tagged on tumblr; i've also included it on this post, if you'd like to track the tag directly.

and, lastly: support your fellow fans with comments and reblogs!

best of luck to those participating, and we hope to see you all in august! ღゝ◡╹)ノ

[pinkytoothlesso11]

Week four of Stricklake month: Roleswap

So I guess this is roleswap, in that Strickler is a full troll who takes the place of Gunmar as king of the Gumm-Gumm's, until Merlin curses him to be human and that's how he falls in love with Barbara.

And it was really fun designing a full troll Strickler, plus he has magic in this AU, as there's no way he's going to end up so powerful otherwise.

[selenestrickler]

Stricklake Month week 4: Role Swap/Ruined Plans

Changeling Barbara and Dr. Strickler with the cradle crystal.

[nrth-wind-a]

and if i could take it all back / i swear that i would pull you from the tide...

[sunnymusingsao3]

Stricklake Month 2021 Prompt Submission: Magic / Mortal

The Inherent Romanticism of Stargazing and Life Insurance: Preview Read on AO3 ---

“Are you sure about this?” She asks, as he takes her hands into his.

“Are you?” He asks her in return, giving her the smile he knows she likes— the roguish, daring one that draws her nearer to adventure, to him.

Barbara meets his smile with one of her own, one that he knows she doesn’t mean to allow, but one that she can’t help. He loves the ones that she can’t help. “The last time we did something even remotely like this, we were fleeing for our lives. As long as that doesn’t happen again? I’m sure.”

“Then as am I.” Walter plants a kiss to both sets of her knuckles, and she unsuccessfully hides her blush with a flustered scoff.

“You are such a charmer.” She rolls her eyes, and his response is immediate.

“Only for you.”

And she drops his hands this time, to give his shoulder a gentle shove, and he should feel amusement, but it is vastly overshadowed by the swoop in his stomach at the touch of her skin against his. Something so warm and soft against rough, living stone—it shouldn’t feel as… right as it does, he thinks, but then, she’s never seemed to mind the difference all that much, so what does right matter?

She pulls him down by the shoulders, getting up on her tiptoes to meet him halfway, and presses her forehead and nose to his.

No, she doesn’t mind one bit.

“Alright, alright.” His smile ruins the stern tone he’d tried for, as he stands straight again, giving his wings a cursory flex. “If we don’t go now, we’re going to miss it.”

She's tempted to walk her fingers up his bicep and play another game, just to watch him squirm, but she has to admit some level of interest in this plan he’s concocted, so she holds off—but saves the idea for later, just in case.

Instead, she folds her arms behind his neck and whispers her agreement against his cheek.

His hands go to her hips, then, securing her against him. And with one quiet, “hang on,” that he can’t help but say—even if he knows she will—they take to the sky in a high leap that makes her stomach drop.

[You can read the rest here!]

[creativenicocorner]

“O time, thou must untangle this, not I. It is too hard a knot for me t'untie.” ― Viola, ACT II Scene ii (38–39), Twelfth Night, by William Shakespeare

In Which Barbara Helps Her Boyfriend Save His Boyfriend.

[zwiebelbaguette]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Tales of Arcadia (Cartoons) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Barbara Lake/Walter Strickler | Stricklander Characters: Barbara Lake, Walter Strickler | Stricklander Additional Tags: Time Travel, Keenswimmers2021, Keen Swimmers 2021, parent conference day, Memory Loss, Memory regain, ruined plans, Post-Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans (Tales of Arcadia) Summary:

Barbara isn't looking forward to parent conference day after her brain has already played tricks on her for days.

[nightrosebud]

Thank you all that contributed to Stricklake Month 2021! It was a joy to see everyone's love for the good doctor and her avocado-colored changeling. Here is the final round-up for the entire month:

Week 1 - The Past/The Future

Without You, There is No World - @pinkytoothlesso11

Hope - @stricklakeetal

The Past/The Future - @undeadchestnut

All I need, darling Is a life in your shape - @stayhaloheavy

Cute Family - @selenestrickler

First Introductions // Stricklake Proposal - @eternalglooms

Nightshade's Dilemma - @dreamcrow

Sachertorte - @dreamcrow

Future with Walt Jr. - @littleaipom

Week 2 - Magic/Mortal

Fireflies - @stricklakeetal

Without You There is No World - @pinkytoothlesso11

Musings about magic to make you mortal - @zwiebelbaguette

ExcaliBarb - @undeadchestnut

Lady of the Lake - @selenestrickler

Tarot Deck - @shannonsketches

Pandora - @stayhaloheavy

The Inherent Romanticism of Stargazing and Life Insurance - @charliesmusings

Cradlestone - @eternalglooms

RotT Better Ending - @eternalgloom

Week 3 - Enemies/Family

"Fun" Wedding Photos - @undeadchestnut

A Battle Lost - @stricklakeetal

I Swear That I Would Pull You From the Tide... - @nrth-wind

Normal Day at the Lakes' - @zwiebelbaguette

Without You There is No World - @pinkytoothlesso11

Family - @stayhaloheavy

Trollhunter!Strickler Knife Family - @pinkytoothlesso11

Baby bump - @selenestrickler

A boon - @dreamcrow

Family Photo - @eternalglooms

Week 4 - Roleswap/Ruined Plans

Without You, There is No World - @pinkytoothlesso11

Troll Warlord - @pinkytoothlesso11

She's Trouble - @undeadchestnut

Cradlestone - @selenestrickler

Parent Conference Day - @zwiebelbaguette

Balanced - @littleaipom

And an honorable mention to @creativenicocorner for Darling Play Your Violin, just because I have no idea where the heck to place it.

[undeadchestnut]

Stricklake Month - Week Three: Family

Jim and Walt think it's a great idea to re-enact their knife fight for "fun" wedding photos. Barbara is Not Amused.

(I'd also like to use this opportunity to draw attention to their matching ties: Jim picked them out. :>)

[littleaipom]

An entry for Stricklake month 2021! This was for week 1′s prompt: The future

I like the idea of a future with Walt and Barb raising Walt Jr. and making a new normal of their lives together 💕

[eternalglooms]

Rushed to get these out before the first week ends! Anyways, quick paintings for the following prompts: The Past / The Future.

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First Introductions // Stricklake Proposal

[dreamcrow]

stricklake month prompt: i. the past

(unrated/non-explicit; 1327 words)

He looks up to...the other changeling. To himself, if the bastard's to be believed.

"I'm still not convinced I should trust you," Nightshade says. Diplomatic as he can, definitely not thinking of how much he sounds like a spoiled child, definitely not thinking of how he's going to explain this to Kodanth. "Even wizards aren't stupid enough to meddle with time, old man. How in any land under the sun am I to believe a changeling figured it out—"

[ » continue reading on ao3 ]

if you enjoy, perhaps consider a reblog? (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧

[pinkytoothlesso11]

Family—week three of Stricklake month

So, as I've been seeing so many wonderful additions to this event I thought I'd contribute some art too. With some Trollhunter! Strickler knife family AU. Where Strickler is originally human, Jim's his biological son and he's already married to Barbara. Because I seriously need some fluff.