#overdrive fanfic

[nerdy-the-artist]

Nerdy the Artist’s Metroid fanfic Spotlight!

I have read a fair few excellently written Metroid fanfics in my short time in this fandom, a lot of which gave me many ideas, as well as possible biases, that I have taken into my own fanfic. Still, with the obscene amount of nsfw fics related to Samus (no shame), finding those engrossing stories with plenty of character development, intrigue, and action is a bit of an annoying task. People have different standards of tagging things, and less tags does not necessarily mean less quality. Use to this, for your convenience, I’m going to be sharing a list of some of my favorite Metroid fanfiction stories, in no particular order.

1. Whispers from Beyond the Veil

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/56266696/chapters/142947040

Whispers from Beyond the Veil, by AlexRussoStuff, is still in its early stages, and brand new at the time of writing it. Currently, there’s only 1 chapter, but it’s a really promising one. If this fic maintains the tone and quality in this chapter, I’m all for it. It is mainly a retelling of Metroid Prime, interspersed with flashbacks from Samus’s childhood. The tone is far more brutal and gruesome than the original game, with more in the way of gore as Samus steps over the ripped apart remains of Space Pirates aboard the Orpheon. I am excited to watch this fic develop.

2. The Downfall of Ashkar Behek

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/42231552/chapters/106034202

I was pointed in the direction of this fic by @molagboop due to some amazing artwork by the Chozo specialist himself. The Downfall of Ashkar Behek, by Acayl, is quite long, following much of the past of Raven Beak, known in Chozo as the titular Ashkar Behek. The story is long, detailing his past as a soldier of the Mawkin, including his maiming by Ridley, known to the Chozo as Balan dosh Nabular, translated to English: Bring to Dread. The story covers many bases in the tragedy of his downfall, and you never feel he is truly evil until he is utterly consumed by madness, and his belief in the innate responsibility of the Chozo to shepard the Galaxy. He goes from a relatively basic villain in Dread to a well fleshed out antagonist whose world view we can understand, and perhaps sympathize with. While it is very lengthy, it is a wonderful read if you have the time and patience for it.

3. Metroid S

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/4156530/chapters/9378699

This fic is also incomplete (Metroid works slow, I guess), but the story is oozing with mystery and intrigue. Metroid S, written by Suribot, sees Samus Aran arrive on an icy world following a contract for a scientist’s rescue, and a separate, cryptic message telling of a Metroid’s presence in the derelict laboratories within. The plot is hard to sus out, and the mysteries hiding within are captivating. There is also a fair bit of monologues from Samus Aran about her past (did I mention this is in first person?) where we get to here about many past exploits and relationships. I still am itching to get questions answered with the next chapter. I think you’ll find yourself in the same boat.

4. Inheritance

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/11560101/chapters/25965126

Remember when I said less tags doesn’t mean less quality? This is what I mean. Inheritance, by Cuofeng, was written before Dread came out, but there are many coincidental story elements that are interesting to compare and contrast between the two. The story itself is absolutely amazing, especially in the first act, but does have some problems in the third. The sense of mistrust and paranoia that the first act gives off is unrivaled, even by S. The story follows a mission set after Fusion where Samus is tasked with helping in the fight against a reinvigorated Space Pirate faction, with eyes on some advanced Chozo technology. This might be my favorite Metroid story, due to its amazing atmosphere, great personality, and shear rule of cool excellence.

I do have one major issue though: Where Morph Ball?

5. This Time

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/34383862/chapters/85563343

For those of you looking for something more lowkey and feels-y, This Time, by CuratorOfFluff, is a wonderful short fic centered around Samus’s relationship with Old Bird, who is now living on Earth by himself with Samus’s pet rabbit-squirrel, Pyonchi. The care the two have for each other is just adorable, and you can tell the author had a lot of fun with this little slice of life.

6: A Swift and Howling Darkness

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/42723552

A Swift and Howling Darkness, by Noxshade, is a very different kind of story to most, feeling right at home with Metroid Prime’s method of storytelling. This fic is in an epistolary format, meaning it is told by logs and reports, rather than outright narration. The story centers around Samus Aran, fresh off of her horrifying adventure aboard BSL, encountering a distress beacon sent from deep into the undocumented regions of space, codified as being pre-Federation in make. Driven by her innate curiosity. She decides to investigate this unusual call for help into the dark, unknown regions of the galaxy.

7: We Will Evolve

Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/54081529/chapters/136920130

We Will Evolve, by Thundamoo, comes hot off the heaps of Metroid Dread, using the loose plot thread of the missing Chozo ships during the escape sequence to tell a story of the X outbreak spreading beyond ZDR’s untamed wilds, and into sentient space. The horrifying idea is compounded on by the realization that what we saw of Samus’s Metroid mutations in Dread were the tip of the iceberg. Furthermore, we get to witness the arrival and spread of the X, known by the Chozo and itself as Eres, from the perspective of a civilian, caught up in the galaxy’s nightmares. The secondary protagonist is a joy to follow along, and Samus’s rage is palpable. Once again, this fic is not yet complete, but it is well worth a read thus far.

Honorable Mention: Confronting Adam (animatic)

Link: https://youtu.be/_hrU1tPZ7R8?si=bkvehOrjTVJsfOfr

This is a wonderful project by a YouTuber known as Galactic Gaming, making an animatic out of the fateful interaction between Samus and Adam where Samus brings out the goodness within the AI recreation of her former CO. The voice acting here is great, and the artwork is nice.

Well, these are some of my favs. I might make a new post with some other good ones, but I think these should be at the top of your reading list. If you have any suggestions for me, let me know in reposts or in the comments. Happy reading!

[hypnotisedfireflies]

Day 2: Four-on-the-floor

For @march-flowerr

“Joel.”

“What?”

“You trust me?”

He forced himself to meet her eye.  He wanted to draw her a diagram and explain what trust really was and how it actually had nothing to do with being a man in his 40s on wheels towed around by a child half his size, but he figured she would wilfully misunderstand that little slice of logic. 

“Yes,” he deadpanned.

“Good enough,” Ellie sighed. 

AO3.

[princeofuchiha]

When you think of a fun scene for your long fic but it requires so much damn build up. So you you're just sitting there like. Well this will be thrilling when I get to it in a few months.

[instantsandwichkingdom]

Ok soooo

Overdrive by Conan gray and 15skk

Do u see my vision here, like just them doing dumb stuff like stealing a shopping cart and chuuya pushing Dazai around a target, or sitting on a roof and dancing under the stars, platonically of course(...) however eventually one of them (depends on whose like the main focus/point of view) realizes just how pretty the other looks and how much they wanna kiss the other, but being freaked out because they're dumb and also "omg I cannot be in love with this idiot. Besides he'd never like me like that" UNTIL it gets so overwhelming and without realizing it they lean over to kiss the other!!!!

Anywayyyy

[buster-loves-pr]

You know.. I was planning on doing this after I finish some Inside Job fics but I’ve been super burnt out of the show so maybe this will re spark motivation

RULES!!! PLEASE READ

-This Bingo is essentially me writing about a character getting hurt in a way. There will probably be comfort. Just choose a character and a card and bam, it’s on its way to writing

1 Only comfortable with writing for the seasons in the tags. If the season isn’t in the tags, it kinda just means that I don’t really like writing for it

2 NO SA/Sexual themes. I don’t want to write them

3 NO POLTICS

4 Send in it through my ask box. If you have any ideas on how you want the prompt , you can send it

5 Prefer writing about the rangers mostly but side characters are okay

[nitaekook]

Haikyuu!! Masterlist

Give You Love [BokuAka] - Updates Fridays

by nitaekook | 8/? | NR | 36,329

Akaashi Keiji faces the pressures of school and family while navigating his deepening relationship with Bokuto Koutaro. As they grow closer, the challenges of being open about their feelings weigh on Akaashi, especially under the scrutiny of others. With Bokuto’s unwavering support, Akaashi begins to find his footing, and together, they focus on their shared goal: leading their volleyball team to Nationals, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.

Chapter 1 | Calm: Unraveled

Chapter 2 | Shifting Ground

Chapter 3 | Pressure Points

Chapter 4 | Hidden Currents

Chapter 5 | Diverging Paths

Chapter 6 | Uncharted Territory

Chapter 7 | New Horizons

Latest Chapter: Chapter 8 | Sudden Clarity

~~~

Overdrive [IwaOi]

by nitaekook | 9/9 | NR | 27,095

Iwaizumi Hajime, a former MotoGP racer, struggles with life after a career-ending accident. Isolated and restless, he’s invited by Bokuto to an underground street race, where he unexpectedly encounters Oikawa Tooru. Watching Oikawa dominate the race with a custom-built car, Iwaizumi is impressed by his skill and drive. The thrill of the event stirs something in Iwaizumi, and though he tries to push it away, he can’t shake the pull of the racing world he thought he’d left behind.

Chapter 1 | DNF

Chapter 2 | Crossroads

Chapter 3 | Unraveling

Chapter 4 | Foundations

Chapter 5 | Collision

Chapter 6 | Familiar Strangers

Chapter 7 | Drive

Chapter 8 | Fault Lines

Chapter 9 | Second Wind

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Slipstream [BokuAka] - Updates Mondays

by nitaekook | 9/12 | NR | 33,940

Akaashi Keiji prepares for his Formula 1 debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, determined to prove himself amid accusations of nepotism. His confidence is shaken when Bokuto Koutarou, a mechanic from Vetra Dynamics, unexpectedly joins the race as a last-minute substitute, starting from the back. Despite having no formal racing background, Bokuto’s raw, instinctive driving style allows him to surge through the pack. As the race progresses, Akaashi’s calculated precision is tested when Bokuto closes in, leading to an intense battle between the two, neck and neck for position. F1 Team Concepts

Chapter 1 | Reckless Precision

Chapter 2 | Fixation on the Fast Lane

Chapter 3 | Driven to Distraction

Chapter 4 | Showdown in the Desert

Chapter 5 | The Australian Grand Prix

Chapter 6 | Meltdown in the Paddock

Chapter 7 | Dangerous Distraction

Chapter 8 | Spark to the Fire

Latest Chapter: Chapter 9 | Collision Course

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Updated Often 💕💕💕

[regaliasonata]

Will’s Backstory - Overdrive AU🖤🖤🖤

@themundanemudperson @queenvernage @azurezfiction @skyland2703 @sentinelofstories @buster-loves-pr

[boredomincarnate16]

Remember seeing this Yo-Kai Watch x Pokémon (not in a shipping way, lol) fanfic, and one of the parts of it made me realize... Team Rocket has no way to counter Nate's Yo-Kai Watch. Sure, they can try capturing him, with seemingly no escape, but he can just summon Mirapo, Miradox, or Mircle to escape. They can't just steal his Yo-Kai Watch, since he already has a few other Yo-Kai Watches at his disposal, like how, in the comic, based on the Summoning Songs, he has the White Yo-Kai Watch and the Model U. And lastly, if they try kidnapping his Yo-Kai, he can just summon them with his watch. In short: The Yo-Kai Watch solos Team Rocket, lol. Oh right! Here's the fanfic, if you're interested!

[thatrandombystander]

Wait ok so do Plants in the Trigun manga/90s anime actually have any flora characteristics/visuals or is it exclusively abrahamic angel characteristics/visuals?

Did the mangaka take the English word "plant" from "power plant" and not from the tree and flower type of "plant" and never realise the other meaning? Cause changing the feathers to root and flower visuals is a super interesting re-framing of Plants for Stampede to make

[ladtheove]

New chapter of ‘Overdrive’ up, I hope you enjoy ;)

[hypnotisedfireflies]

Day 5: Scream if You're With Me

For @finnelfin

“I woke you.”  He went back to the jacket. “Sorry.”

“It’s okay,” Tess surveyed the damage.  Joel was bloodied, but he wasn’t moving like he was hurt.  “Let me look at you.”

“You’ll get all dirty.”

“Let me look at you.”

Joel thought it through … and handed her the wash cloth.  Tess freshened it up with clean, hot water and squeezed it out.  Pink residue circled the drain.  Joel leaned against the sink while she wiped his skin.  He was utterly spent.  She rubbed at a stubborn spot on his neck.  He poured himself two fingers of whisky and knocked it back in one gulp.

“So it didn’t go to plan,” Tess surmised. 

AO3

[aberooski]

Picture it.

And @chazz-is-a-zelda-fan I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, pal 🙂

________

Chazz going to stay with Atticus and Alexis over break rather than going home to his brothers.

He gets to experience what an actual loving family and healthy household environment is like for the first time.

He gets to have the first genuinely, non professional home cooked family meal he's ever had in his life.

He's a little uncomfortable and awkward around their house at first but having his friends around is helpful, and their parents are so nice and caring and present he feels legitimately welcome in their home. First time he's ever really felt that way anywhere.

Atticus and Alexis take him around town and just do normal people activities like going to the movies, drag him along to go grocery shopping, walking around the mall, fast food, just going out for a walk, take him to a concert, mini golf an annual tradition in my family myself 😌, Atticus takes him on a date, they drag him to dinner with the extended family and their grandma 100% incorrectly assumes Chazz and Alexis are dating and they're all embarrassed but it's fine 🤭. Y'know, various normal things that Chazz has never done or been exposed to before.

By the end of the break Chazz is beloved by the entire Rhodes family and their mom insists that he's welcome to come and stay with them again any time, an offer which he accepts gratefully. He'd much rather be here with his closest friends and people that actually seem to genuinley care about him than at home with his brothers.

[js589]

Chapter 5 is up! Lockwood reaches out! A sleepy taxi ride turns awkward! Lucy returns to Portland Row! Lockwood does not take the circumstances of that well at all! And through it all, George is the voice of reason!

[laysdimplesareillegal]

There’s gonna be some #branding in my fic later on but I wanna know what y’all want

[nitaekook]

Masterlist of Masterlists

Haikyuu!! Masterlist

Give You Love [BokuAka]

by nitaekook | 8/? | NR | 36,329

Akaashi Keiji faces the pressures of school and family while navigating his deepening relationship with Bokuto Koutaro. As they grow closer, the challenges of being open about their feelings weigh on Akaashi, especially under the scrutiny of others. With Bokuto’s unwavering support, Akaashi begins to find his footing, and together, they focus on their shared goal: leading their volleyball team to Nationals, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.

~

Overdrive [IwaOi]

by nitaekook | 9/9 | NR | 27,095

Iwaizumi Hajime, a former MotoGP racer, struggles with life after a career-ending accident. Isolated and restless, he’s invited by Bokuto to an underground street race, where he unexpectedly encounters Oikawa Tooru. Watching Oikawa dominate the race with a custom-built car, Iwaizumi is impressed by his skill and drive. The thrill of the event stirs something in Iwaizumi, and though he tries to push it away, he can’t shake the pull of the racing world he thought he’d left behind.

~

Slipstream [BokuAka]

by nitaekook | 9/12 | NR | 33,940

Akaashi Keiji prepares for his Formula 1 debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, determined to prove himself amid accusations of nepotism. His confidence is shaken when Bokuto Koutarou, a mechanic from Vetra Dynamics, unexpectedly joins the race as a last-minute substitute, starting from the back. Despite having no formal racing background, Bokuto’s raw, instinctive driving style allows him to surge through the pack. As the race progresses, Akaashi’s calculated precision is tested when Bokuto closes in, leading to an intense battle between the two, neck and neck for position. F1 Team Concepts

~~~

Formula 1 Masterlist

F*ck About It [Lestappen]

by nitaekook | M | 5/5 | 30,871

This year has been hard on Charles. Not only on the track but at home too. He loves Max to death, but he swears Max will be the death of him.

Part 2 coming soon!

~

This Is What I Get

by nitaekook | M | 1/1 | 13,538

The thing about drowning, Oscar thought, was that it didn’t feel like drowning. Not at first. At first, it was just the sensation of being pulled under. Just a little. Not enough to panic. Not enough to thrash and scream. You told yourself you could hold your breath, that you’d float back to the surface eventually. But then came the pressure, that creeping weight pressing down on your chest, subtle and unrelenting. That was what no one told you: drowning wasn’t the struggle to breathe. It was the waiting. And waiting was all Oscar ever seemed to do these days.

~

This Is What I've Done

by nitaekook | M | 3/3 | 16,827

Oscar was the one who never expected anything from him—who never asked for anything in return, who never told him to be better, or stronger, or enough. And maybe that’s why Lando kept coming back to him. Because when everything else felt like it was slipping out of his control—when every lap felt slower, every race felt harder, and every smile in front of a camera felt more and more like a lie—Oscar was there. And Lando could take what he needed from him.

This is Lando's POV of This Is What I Get

[regaliasonata]

Dax’s Backstory - Overdrive AU💙💙💙

Had fun with this one though it’s a little sad, not too much like Tyzonn’s or Will’s but goes into why Dax likes to act and such idk, but now this just leaves Mack who’s pretty much the same💙💙💙

I’ll repost the other backstories again in new posts👌🏾

@themundanemudperson @queenvernage @azurezfiction @skyland2703