#kylux big bang 2021

[zeawesomebirdie]

Twenty Questions for Fic Writers

Thank you so much @unmaskedcardinal for the tag!!

How many works do you have on Ao3?

29 total, but I haven't spent the time crossposting my old ff.net fics yet

2. What's your total Ao3 word count?

198,683

3. What fandoms do you write for?

Like, actively? Cause uh, I'm the kind of person who needs to finish the fic before I can post it, and so I'm currently in the process of a whole bunch of fics that I haven't yet posted. Those are Gunsmoke (radio version), MASH, Star Wars: Legends + Star Wars: prequels, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the DCU (but more like, specifically the all media types of Batman and Superman specifically)

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

Truth/Dare (revalink, college!AU, rated T)

Rainy-day Homework (ganlink, college!AU, rated G)

but when i'm alone on the longest nights, i think of you and your fairy lights (beedlink, mostly canon compliant, rated E)

Missing Memories (revalink, angst, rated T)

An Unexpected Picnic (revalink, pre-Calamity, rated G)

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

I try to! Recently I haven't been as good about keeping up with them because of my chronic illness stuff, but when I have a good day I try to get them done :) I think it's really fun to connect with people who have similar tastes as I do, and get to discuss headcanons or plot points or what have you!!

6. What is a fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

I don't usually write things that end on angst, I usually aim for hurt/comfort or at least some form of hopeful ending. I've been told that Missing Memories is my angstiest fic, but I think that title is actually held by Pompeii (If You Close Your Eyes) (song fic)

7. What's the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

I'd say if i were to save you, would you do the same (kylux). It's the whole surviving against all odds and then looking toward the future thing, you know?

8. Do you get hate on fics?

Not on Ao3, but I have on ff.net. It's been a few years since those days though!

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

I do!! I just don't post it, for reasons related to I haven't finished the fics in question yet lol. I try to write it as a way for the characters to explore each other and connect on a different level beyond the usual grime and gore and horror of the worlds they live in.

10. Do you write crossovers? What's the craziest one you've written?

So. I don't have any posted yet oh no I've said this like five times by now ahh, however I have plot bunnies for a MASH/Star Wars: prequels crossover, and I just started plotting out a Gunsmoke/DCU crossover. I think the Gunsmoke/DCU one is crazier exclusively because it's a very tiny fandom for a radio/TV show from the 50's mixed with the whole Batman and Superman fandoms, which. Kind of a large set of fandoms there ngl

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

I have no idea. Probably, but I haven't heard about it.

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

Nope.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before?

I did the 2021 Kylux Big Bang with @viraaja and the 2021 Obikin Big Bang with @skittlles !! I'd love to do more work with others at some point, genuinely wonderful experiences!

14. What's your all-time favourite ship?

Is it a cop out to say I just don't have one? I never really leave a fandom, even once I'm not actively writing for it, I just kind of cycle through them, so I cycle through my ships accordingly. Maybe PruCan (Hetalia), if only because they're my oldest otp??

15. What's a wip you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

Well. Ideally none of them. I have every intention of eventually finishing everything I'm currently writing, hence why I refuse to post them until they're done. That said, I've been sitting on several mostly-finished fics for like three+ years without actively working on them so. We'll see.

16. What are your writing strengths?

I've been told my characterisation is really good, and I try to get as accurate a voice as I can for every character!!!

17. What are your writing weaknesses?

Repeating phrases and words without intending to. I used that exact word three times in like three paragraphs in a row, why am I like this!

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

Two thoughts: if you know enough of the language to have proper grammar and etc sure go for it, but also, is it being used with or without translation? If no one else is supposed to understand (besides the reader), I think that's very fun and 10/10, but if the other characters are supposed to understand and it's a lengthy bit, I think there can be other more effective ways to get that across.

19. First fandom you wrote for?

Phineas and Ferb, and honestly I regret deleting those fics so so much now! I have no records of my writing from back then, and yes I found them cringe as an older teenager but now I just wish I could go back and tell my 13 year old self how far we've come.

20. Favourite fic you've written?

Whatever is most recently finished. Right now that's but when i'm alone on the longest nights, i think of you and your fairy lights :)

No pressure tags:

@viraaja @steine-druff @aeriedwelling @someguywriting @astrophilic-soul and anyone else who wants to join!

[itssteffnow]

You've got me on my knees, I'm your one man cult

I'm so excited to finally be able to share my art for the @kyluxbigbang project I did with @magnetvrs ! Thank you Ezri for bringing the prompt to life! The fic is now on AO3 so please go and give it a read! ✨

[mrgabel]

“Finally, a work of art I can appreciate.” The man tilts the glass of merlot he's holding in a mock toast. His voice is smooth and charming, with the hint of a delightful Irish brogue. It’s hardly a subtle pickup line, but the teasing lilt in his flirtation causes Ben’s stomach to flip.

- One Life Stand by PalenDrome ( @nerdherderette )

I happened to stumble upon this year's @kyluxbigbang and was able to collaborate with the talented @nerdherderette. She made this modern!AU come to life so vividly I was in awe because this idea has been in my head for several years.

It was a delight to work with you; thank you very much for choosing my prompt!

[ellalba]

FINALLY uploading my art for the @kyluxbigbang, for the fic Till Death Do Us Part (should we be so lucky).

On a desert planet for ship repais, Kylo Ren comes across a young girl strong in the Force. Not one to allow potential to go to waste, he buys adopts the girl as his newest daughter apprentice and brings her aboard the Finalizer. To his shock, he's in over his head. Too bad the only person aboard the ship with the skillset and resources to help him is literally the worst option.

This is incredibly late, my family is slightly less chaotic now and I can finally sit down and draw. I really want to thank my author, @idontdowellunderpressure for being so patient with me because I was honestly a nightmare to work with. The fic’s been up for a while but read it if you haven’t already!!!

[katiesghosts]

My second illustration for the @kyluxbigbang story "Now Loading..."  written by @huxplicit. The last chapter is finally up so go give it a read! 

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[jasonsilver009]

https://archiveofourown.org/users/Vadianna/pseuds/Vadianna

Hey You all. Check out the fic me and Vadianna collaborated on for the Kylux Big Bang. Vadianna is an amazing writer and I was very lucky to have worked with them! 

Find Vadianna on 

https://archiveofourown.org/users/Vadianna/pseuds/Vadianna

https://twitter.com/VadiannaVadian

[sailortechie]

In Bloom

Ben.

Armitage's heart jumped slightly.

Ben Solo, who was once an immense pain in his ass, was now a critical part of his life. If Armitage slipped, even if momentarily, Ben would pull him out of the darkness.

Armitage's cheeks warmed as he crouched and began pulling up a few ripe carrots. It'd have been hard to accept affection back into his life after admonishing it for so long. It felt unnatural and unearned, but Ben and his family had been patient with him.

He stood with a stretch and moved to the greenhouse, plucking a few cucumbers and tomatoes and wandered the long way back to the house, taking the time to let the feeling of home wash around him: the sights and smells, the beautiful colours, and the feeling of being complete.

He dropped the vegetables down and sat down, stretching his legs out and, with a yawn, let himself enjoy the sun hanging sleepy in the sky.

read the whole fic here on AO3!!!

Chapter 4, the final one for the @kyluxbigbang, has been posted!!! Many thanks to chandrilas who brought this wonderful story to life! <3

I hope you like my happy Hux! :D

[mesmeret]

Super excited to share my Kylux Big Bang project Ebb and Flow on Ao3 with @nerdherderette and beta’d by @drylime

My prompt was In a coastal town of eccentric creative folk, Hux has been the left brain misfit all his life. He’s miserable not fitting in despite running the town’s main hotel and general store. When tourists start to think he’s one too, he decides it’s time to move away. Kylo, the town’s best mystics is in crisis, ALL of his divination tools and spirit guides refuse to work until he convinces Hux to stay. He better do this before the summer season comes and he loses out on business and his crush!

Nerdherderette created a great story inspired by my prompt! 

[kyberkills]

[kyluxbigbang]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars - All Media Types, Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Armitage Hux/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Armitage Hux/Kylo Ren Characters: Ben Solo, Armitage Hux, Rey (Star Wars), Dopheld Mitaka, Poe Dameron, Thanisson (Star Wars), Tamara Ryvora, Snoke (Star Wars) Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - College/University, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafés, Professor Armitage Hux, College Student Ben Solo, Teacher-Student Relationship, Power Imbalance, Explicit Sexual Content, Consensual Sex, Oral Sex, Anal Sex, Rimming, Dom/sub Play, Alcohol, Recreational Drug Use, Bisexual Ben Solo, Minor Poe Dameron/Finn/Rey, Rey & Ben Solo Friendship, Rey & Ben Solo Are Cousins, Light Angst, Family Drama, Happy Ending, POV Ben Solo, Digital Art, NSFW Art, Embedded Images, Kylux Reverse Bang, Kylux Big Bang 2021 Summary:

The hallways to the history building are filled with stragglers as Ben heads toward the lecture hall. He’s not looking forward to the course; his interests lie in medieval studies, not World War II. Plus, his friend Dopheld heard that the visiting professor is a hardass—which is not something Ben needs in his senior year, and he’s already starting it off on the wrong foot.

Ben skids through the auditorium doors just as they’re closing. His eyes scan the row of seats, and perhaps he’s not totally out of luck because there’s an empty one in the back. It’s close to the end, and he thinks he can slip into it without Professor Hux noticing. It’s when Ben’s just settled in, having placed his backpack on the ground, that his professor turns around, his eyes focused on his tablet.

“Nice of you to join us, Mr. Solo,” Professor Hux begins, his brow furrowing as he stares at the attendance list.

“Holy fuck,” Ben whispers, wishing he could disappear into his seat. Because while Professor Armitage Hux may now wear a suit jacket and a pair of wire-rimmed glasses, there’s no mistaking his soft brogue. Or that it was his sinful mouth going down on Ben in the bathroom at the loft. Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/35398480

[agent-nemesis]

Commander Hux and his Remnant Fleet are broke.

Notorious thief Ben Solo has an astronomical bounty on his head.

Perhaps it's serendipity.

[need-more-meta]

Words: 14,677 Fandom: Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, Black Mirror (TV), Paterson (2016) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Armitage Hux/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Paterson (Paterson)/Ash Starmer Characters: Ash Starmer, Paterson (Paterson) Additional Tags: Ashterson, Kylux Adjacent Ship, Adam Driver/Domhnall Gleeson Character Combinations, Angst, Grief, Fluff, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Domestic Fluff, One Big White Fluffy Cloud of Fluff, Poetry, First Time, Explicit Sexual Content, alternating povs, Kylux Big Bang 2021

Summary:

When Paterson’s fiancée dies suddenly, he’s overcome with grief. A co-worker suggests he uses a certain Grief Relief service, which provides consolation to those struggling with a recent loss. Desperate to find some closure, Paterson places an order—and gets much more than he expected.

Or: a shipping mistake that turns into the best blessing ever.

[mrgabel]

My other pieces for @kyluxbigbang and Safe with you by @rorypilot.

The era in which this FanFiction is set simply offered me the chance to work on some painted portraits again. I imagined how the portrait of Hux was commissioned by his father, hanging in the mansion all alone. And after Hux met Ben again, his portrait was joined by Ben's - the two of them together on the wall now.

[ellalba]

From Chapter 8 of @idontdowellunderpressure and mine’s @kyluxbigbang fic Til Death Do Us Part (should we be so lucky).

On a desert planet for ship repais, Kylo Ren comes across a young girl strong in the Force. Not one to allow potential to go to waste, he buys adopts the girl as his newest daughter apprentice and brings her aboard the Finalizer. To his shock, he's in over his head. Too bad the only person aboard the ship with the skillset and resources to help him is literally the worst option. 

The fic’s been up for a bit, if you haven’t read it go read it!

[katiesghosts]

What happens when Ben gets sucked into his favourite videogame?

 My first illustration for @kyluxbigbang story "Now loading..." by the amazing @huxplicit , who also made in text video game animations that have me screaming. How cool is that?? 

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[jasonsilver009]

A Means to an End

Go check out @asstromechdroid 's amazing fic for our Kylux Mini Bang collaboration!!  

https://archiveofourown.org/works/34593814/chapters/86113339