#please make more game exclusive canon fics!!

[agirlking]

[booksandabeer]

Steve-Centric Stucky Fics: 5 Recs + 1 TBR

As promised, here is the rec list for Steve/Bucky fics with a focus on Steve-centric stories—all of them not EG-compliant, as requested. It's not quite as long as my usual rec lists for two reasons:

(1) I'm still sick and I can barely sit up straight, so please forgive the brevity of the list, and

(2) I deliberately wanted to include exclusively fics that were written in 2022 and 2023 to shine a spotlight on a few of the many wonderful writers and artists who are still creating absolutely fantastic works for the Stucky ship and who deserve to be read just as widely and passionately as older works in the fandom. Recency bias, but make it positive!

So without further ado, here are five Steve-centric Stucky recs and one more fic that I can't wait to get to:

1. say it soft and it's almost like praying by Somanywords | 41K, M

Author's summary: Natasha says, “Look, whatever the truth is about you, we have no way of really knowing the Winter Soldier's intentions. He’s not all there, he’s not who you remember. He’s a hot mess, Steve.”

“Why does everyone think that?” Steve says, and he’s nearly yelling, but not quite, because he doesn’t need to, not when they’re so close. “Why does everyone keep saying he’s a mess—have you seen me?" 

Post-CA:TWS canon divergent. I literally finished this fic about 15 minutes ago, so I haven't even left a comment yet. I'm still processing, you could say. The author tagged this with "just another post catws fic (but by me)"—and yes, that's what you get. All the usual ingredients are here, but the joy of TWS canon divergence is of course in the endless possibilities of how these well-known ingredients are used, re-arranged, and re-imagined as something new, exciting, and often much more satisfying than in canon. This fic excels at all three and is an absolute joy from start to finish.

2. Daybreak by BonkyBornes, art by PottersPink | 9K, NR

Author's summary: They called it project Rebirth because the person was supposed to be reborn, like a phoenix from the ashes. Steve was supposed to be the phoenix. He was supposed to rise from the ashes of his old body, he was supposed to leave behind his deafness and his limp and the scoliosis that bent his entire body to the left. He was supposed to leave behind everything that held him back.

In the end, the only thing that left was the only thing that mattered.

Shrinkyclinks canon-divergent AU. What if Project Rebirth didn't go right...but it didn't go entirely wrong either? A story about ghosts but not a ghost story. Or maybe something else entirely? Steve fights his body and time and the memories that keep haunting him. Beautifully written, with gorgeous art by PottersPink that perfectly complements the story.

3. Exhale by seapigeon, art by dudewhereismypie | 15K, M

Author's summary: After the Chitauri invasion, Steve parts ways with SHIELD, unsure if he can trust an agency that tried to deceive him and built weapons from the Tesseract.

He finds himself alone in an unfamiliar future, penniless, not even legally alive. Fortunately, he knows how to survive. Steve Rogers is used to getting by on his own.

The thing is, he doesn't have to.

Shrunkyclunks. Post-Avengers canon divergent. A fic that asks the question: What if, after the battle of New York, Steve had told SHIELD a polite but firm 'No'? Follow him as he strikes out on his own, finds an apartment, a job, and friends, figures out life in the 21st century...and of course falls in love!

4. Preberseeschießen by Ginny_Potter | 6K, T

Author's summary: Bucky breathes out and shoots. The bullet hits water… and there it is, the zapping sound of paper tearing.

The light turns on and off three times. Third circle. Just a lick out of bullseye. The Howlies explode in cheers.

Or, the Howling Commandos play a shooting game with the Austrian Resistance and Steve has lots of unresolved feelings about himself, his new body, and his changing relationship with Bucky. In other words, comrades are comrades, angst looms, and Steve feels.

Wartime fic. Would you like to read some excellent gay angst full of yearning and unresolved tension, peppered with interesting and wonderfully specific historical details and Howlies camaraderie? Would you like to get your heart crushed a little? Yes? Here you go. And if this makes you feel too sad by the end of it and you crave a bit of a happier resolution, just jump straight into a fistfull of dollars (5K, E) by the same author, which is not intended as a companion piece or even set in the same universe, but it works just as if it were. (Look at me sneaking in extra recs.)

5. Not In The Answer But The Question by aimmyarrowshigh, art by PottersPink | 27K, T

Author's summary: It rankles that his drink was made before he even got a chance to order it. What if he wanted a change? What if he were adventurous and bold? What if he tried something new?

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Or, Steve Rogers shakes up his gray daily routine in 2014 by going back home to Vinegar Hill. To his surprise, the Jewish deli he used to frequent with Arnie is still standing.

And Steve's whole life changes again.

Shrunkyclunks. Post-Avengers canon divergent. A lost and lonely Steve tries to figure out who he was, is and most importantly, wants to be in this new century he's found himself in that is both terrifying and full of possibilities. Told in vignettes (I did not count, but I believe all of them are exactly 100 word drabbles) that perfectly illustrate the fragmented mind and life of its protagonist and his experience of constantly shifting and adjusting between past and present. A story about identity, memory, self-acceptance, and finding the courage to love and let yourself be loved. And food. So much amazing food!

+ 1 TBR: Operation: Gros Michel by SquadOfCats | 358K, E

Author's summary: “It starts with bananas. Of course, it's not really about the bananas. Just like a camel isn't bothered by one single straw, just like a dam doesn't break because of one extra drop. Obviously, Steve's mental breakdown isn't about bananas.”

Steve is overwhelmed and hanging by a thread, doing his best to take care of Bucky while still deeply traumatized himself. He finally has a breakdown over the stupidest of things: bananas. So Bucky takes care of him.

In which Steve learns to surf, Bucky becomes a gardener, and they both begin to heal.

Post-CA:TWS canon divergent. No, I did not make a mistake, the word count for this story really does come in at an impressive (or intimidating, you decide) 358,225 words! Which is the only reason why I haven't read it yet. I do want to make time for this asap because the snippets I've read so far were very intriguing and everything I've heard about it from people who have finished it, sounds absolutely amazing. So, this is the wild card pick!

Happy reading! <3

[touhoucrackmonth]

Welcome to the first Touhou Crack Month!

Are you bored of conventional ships? Do you want more spice in Touhou works? Are you a writer up to a challenge? Do you want to try something completely new for a change? Do you want to see utter chaos reign? Whatever your reason is, welcome to the first edition of the Touhou Crack Month!

What is this event?

This is a month-long event where writers are given randomly-generated crack pairings, and have to desperately wrangle with whatever insane ship the RNG gods have wrought upon them.

The goal of this event is to celebrate creativity, originality and adaptability in shipping, and spawn many crackfics for readers and writers alike to enjoy!

Proceedings

The event lasts the whole month of March, starting on March 1st at 00:01 and ending on April 1st at midnight (both CET), so all fics should be published before that deadline. Each participant will get randomly-generated pairings to write fics about. All participants will receive different pairings, though a single participant can receive multiple pairings with shared characters.

Participants are encouraged to write several fics (up to 4) throughout the month, but there is no small contribution to this crackmonth! If you want to try your hand at a crackship but don't think you'll have the time to write more than one story, that's perfectly fine!

Please reblog and share this post with anyone you think might be interested!

Guide for potential participants (keep reading)

To participate, simply sign up using the form provided near the end of this post. In there, you can select different options to customize your event. First is a 'difficulty' setting:

Easy: you will receive 4 randomly-generated pairings, with one to choose from for your fic.

Normal: same as Easy, but with 3 pairings.

Hard: same as Normal, but with 2 pairings.

Lunatic: same as Normal, but with only 1 pairing, which means you have no choice!

You are not required to disclose your chosen difficulty, nor should you be judged for it.

You also have options to exclude some characters, for instance if you know them too little, or if you don't want to write ship content involving them. It's important you fill this in correctly, as the pairings that are sent to you are final and non-negotiable!

Completed fics are to be published to the official Touhou Crack Month 2024 collection.

If you're done with a fic and wish to write another one, simply apply again once the fic for your previous pairing has been published to the collection. You can only write up to 4 fics during the month.

Eligible pairings

Generally, eligible pairings are those where the two characters have no significant canon dialogue, interactions or strong backstory links (the latter case covers pairings such as Miko/Saki). Generic, one-off fight banter generally doesn't count (especially relevant for playable characters), nor does VS mode-exclusive dialogue (not counted as canon), nor do very brief manga/print work scenes (for instance the big banquet of Silent Sinner in Blue).

Additionally, the characters shouldn't be successive bosses in the same game (e.g. Wriggle/Mystia, Doremy/Sagume) on account of how relatively popular those pairings tend to be. In any case, the pairing should also have strictly less than 5 AO3 works under its tag(s), if applicable.

This event is yuri (F/F) only; male characters are excluded. Non-humanoid characters are also excluded unless otherwise specified by individual participants.

Note that these rules aren't exhaustive and there may be some pairings that we reserve the right to include or exclude when generating the prompts.

General fic rules

No NSFW, no pedophilic content. No incest (though all such pairings are ineligible anyway).

Beyond those no-brainers, there is no particular restriction on themes.

FORM LINK

The sign-up form is available at this link. Make sure to read the previous explanations!

For any additional questions, just send an ask and we will try to answer the best we can!

[alex-wolfdragon]

I swear I'm cursed when it comes to rps lol. I find some people who like the same fandoms, have similar styles in doing their turns, and agree that we should share all the love interests. Cause those boys deserve all the love!

And yet, after painstakingly planning everything, we never manage to pass the first day in the rp. Hell, lately I haven't even been able to surpass the first HOUR!!!! Why? Because life's a bitch and keeps getting in the way.

So now I'm feeling like I'm on withdrawal (joking) because all I wanna do is rp and everyone is busy.

That said, if anyone wants to save me from my misery, here's some info on my rp types and styles and other info.

• My turns are detailed. Sometimes to the point that it takes multiple messages on discord. It usually depends on how many characters I'm playing.

• They're written in 3rd person, and stylized like I'm writing a fic. Actions are italicized, and spoken words are in quotations.

• I typically make a "rp house" in Sims because it's easier to track where the characters are. Kinda like in DND. But it's not a requirement.

• The rps I do involve an OC or Persona I choose (and my partners choose for themselves) meeting and eventually romancing, essentially, a harem of sorts. It depends on the fandom.

○Edit: This basically means I like to romance all the Canon romanceable characters. Which means all the Sans and Papyrus variants for Undertale, all the turtle brothers for TMNT, and all the DCA bots (I know some people do more than just Sun and Moon, like Eclipse, Lunar, Solar, etc.) for FNAF SB.

• In regard to the harem aspect, I usually share the Canon romanceable characters with my partners. Which means my rp partner and I can both romance all the romanceable boys or just the characters we're both interested in.

• I don't do rps where the OCs/Personas already know the Canon characters and vice versa. They're always meeting for the first time. Though that doesn't mean they can't KNOW OF each other.

○Ex: Persona is aware of the variations of Sans and Paps because they played the game, but never officially met them until getting isekai'd.

• I don't mind OP OCs or Personas as long as it doesn't get in the way of the fun.

• I will NEVER accept god-modding.

• Fandoms I rp for are Undertale (variations of Papyrus and Sans being the love interests, though I don't mind including Gasters too), TMNT (the boys are aged up and clearly the love interests), and FNAF SB (DCA boys, both animatronic and not, being the love interests).

• I don't mind NSFW, but only to a point. I can talk details in DMs.

• I rp exclusively on Discord, and don't mind doing multiple at once.

• I'm used to having two or more partners in one rp, but I can work with one partner too.

• I refuse to rp a Canon character I'm not confident I can portray properly, and I hope to the stars any partners I get feel the same.

• I only rp with 18+ since I'm 22

I think that's all the important info. So yeah, if this all sounds good to you, then please help me get out of my misery. Or if you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask.

[mamadarama]

2, 3, 12 and 22 for Mika and Natsume please?

Only if you're up for it. I know you're dealing with a lot of asks rn

worry not brother im enjoying myself, ill keep doing these as long as people wanna send em!!

2. favorite canon thing about this character?

mika - hes retained his street urchin vibes even after having been in valkyrie for so long. i really like this because it would be so boring for him to have taken on valkyries image full time and changed the way he presents himself when hes not on stage too .

natsume - ohhhh where do i even start . i love his personality , hes so unique and bizarre he genuinely feels like someone i would have been friends with in middle school .

3. least favorite canon thing about this character?

mika - its a lot better than in ! era but i wish hed take more agency over his thoughts when theyre challenged . hes very quick to agree with other people . hopefully hell get there someday

natsume - i really cant think of anything .... i guess i could stand to see him be a little more open and honest about what hes thinking a bit more often

12. whats a headcanon you have for this character?

mika - he likes playing flash dress up games !! (lets assume the devastation that was the 2020 flash shutdown didnt happen in enstars )

natsume - he knows html javascript and python and he makes little mobile games (he also knows objectiveC/swift but fuck ios and their stupid exclusive coding language)

22. if youre a fic reader, whats something you like in fics when it comes to ths character? Something you dont like?

im not a fic reader so ill do this for visual art instead

mika - i like when people draw him w a little fang . ik he has this in canon but when ppl make it more obvious its really cute

natsume - i LOVE when hes drawn with slit pupils like a reptile , its so cool and really lends itself to the otherworldly air he has about him as well as suggests hes a little bit devious , which he is

edit: i forgot to mention something i dont like woops

mika - i dont like when people draw him scrawny. yeah sure hes a skinny little guy but cmon man hes had access to 3 round meals a day for years and with both niki and ibara in cospro and shu looking out for him theres no way hes getting away with eating anything less than that. and hes an idol . all that jumping around on stage has gotta count for something .

natsume - sometimes people make him tall ????? and its like ??? its not a crime but WHERE are you getting that from

[zimithrus]

Hi! 🩷 For the writing ask game... Could I have 👀, ✏️, 🏅, 🌝, and 🤔, please?

You sure can!! ❤️❤️ Thank you so much for all of the asks!! 🫶

The list

👀 Any WIPS I would never let see the light of day? If yes, what about?

Well for me, any WIPS that I don't share or post I save exclusively for bedtime daydreams! Thinking about random scenes from ideas I might not ever write helps me fall asleep, and if I don't have anything to think about I have a very hard time falling asleep lol! 😅 Sometimes though the nighttime daydreams can transfer over to an eventual WIP, but that's more rare 😆

✏️ Do you write every day?

Actually I have been attempting to! I've been plotting a massive semi-canon AU for Promare and I've managed to write down my plot points in my document almost every night! There's been a few nights where I haven't, but usually because I need a break or I need to sit on something I planned and mull over it, make sure it fits or not 😊

🥇What is something you've recently felt proud of in regards to your writing?

The above actually! The fact that I've been plotting for one idea almost every night is incredible! 💯 I've got 15 chapters entirely plotted now, and the plot points alone are sitting at about 15k words! Imagine how long and awesome it'll be when I actually translate it to a writing document with more details?? 🤩

🌝 Who is one character you haven't written for that you'd like to?

I'd really like to try my hand at writing Keith from Tiger & Bunny someday, an oblivious airhead that is so kind and genuine. Fingers crossed 🤞

🤔 What is the hardest part of writing fic?

Staying motivated, no contest!! The longer the fic the more likely I am to lose steam and stop for an indeterminate amount of time, especially if I've been writing at the seat of my pants, or if the Fandom it's tied to is not at the front and center of my brain! (sorry to all my ffvii fic fans still waiting on my dragon and pirate au, I promise I haven't forgotten them!! 😅)

Thank you again for the asks isle!! 🫶💚😊

[raycats]

Are you gonna continue your old Docfeng fic? I just started reading a few days ago and I’m devastated to find out there’s no more updates

I'd like to, especially considering the lore retcon the game just shat out for her (the Archives are truly the worst thing that's ever happened to DBD*** and I'm pretending Feng Min's tome never happened just like I pretended Herman's tome never happened), but I have not touched it in ages and I'm uncertain of how to get back into the writing process. My studies and job have kept me almost exclusively distracted for the last two years. What writing I do get done is all personal, original work.

But here's the thing: I do have enough material for a chapter update ready to go. And I can post it, but I don't want to get anyone's hopes up, because I can't guarantee how soon I could continue updating again. But there is a chapter ready to go.

Would people want me to post it despite there being no guarantee of a follow-up anytime soon (and also despite the fact that the fic deliberately ignores both characters' tome lore)? Please let me know (DM me or leave a comment on AO3 or whatever). I'll leave this open for about a day before I make my decision.

Lastly, keep holding me accountable! It is never a bother to me. I mean it. I always, always appreciate hearing from people about this fic. It's really close to my heart and always will be. I have the whole story mapped out, and so much written for it. I so badly want to share the rest and especially the ending and I really hope I can make it happen one day. Even if it takes years.

***like, for fuck's sake, they introduced lore suggesting that survivors have their memories wiped every time they die. this alone negates like 99% of all fanwork and contradicts basically all previously established lore. combined with the contradictions and retcons the Archives brought against both Herman and Feng Min, at this point I'm really just kind of, like, "fuck it, I'll just do whatever I feel like doing." Canon is whatever I want it to be. My city now.

[danceswithdarkspawn]

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Hi there! I'm a being of indeterminate origin whose main fixation revolves around Dragon Age, and I am horribly, inexplicably gay. I love to play RPGs, bake and cultivate flowers.

I love to blab about my interests and works, or engage in thoughtful debate over my fixations. Huge lore nerd. Feel free to ask me whatever! I primarily write and read F/F fanfiction, but nothing is off-limits for me.

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I saw some of your headcanons and I don’t agree with them!

And that’s okay! Often most of my headcanons are for something super specific, but I do try to ground them within the rules of the canon, and/or make them as believable as possible. Basically, these headcanons are for me. There are plenty of popular headcanons/fanons I don’t agree with, but choose to ignore. Please do the same for mine.

When will you update?

Currently I do not have an upload schedule as my life is a little busy and my health comes and goes. Fear not; unless I have said so, I am still working on my fics!

Do you take requests?

I do not currently take requests because my thoughts are few and fickle and refuse to cooperate on demand.

What is your opinion on [x fandom topic/headcanon/etc.]?

While I enjoy shouting from the rooftops about how much Dragon Age’s canon gets on my last nerve, I’m not here to get involved in meta debates over the canon. I have thoughts about the canon that may not necessarily align with someone else’s, but I respect their views and do not wish to engage in any discourse personally. I do, however, love reading critical analysis and meta posts.

Similarly, I will not respond to any “How do you feel about [x pairing], trope, etc. We all have our squicks and our loves, and I’m not about to get engaged in or judge anyone based on what they do or don’t like. I expect others to act likewise when interacting with me and my blog.

[vrokroa]

This game has ruined me and taken over my life entirely. So I'd like to share a bit of my brainrot onto my blog haha. This is my main BG3 character Ilofyr! Spent nearly 140 hours with them start to finish and while I've started new saves, I can't stop thinking about them.

Is in a Complicated but loving relationship with Astarion (I'm not quite sure how the two of them end up just yet, as the ending of my main save isn't quite 'canon' for them. Likely to be one of many AU verses haha.)

Ilofyr is a Pact of the Blade Warlock with a Fiend Patron! In-game I did end up multiclassing them into Sorcerer for gameplay reasons even though it doesn't really make sense lore wise. Doing my best to work it into their backstory in a way that works.

They are... not the best person morally, and have a tendancy to people please to the point that they'd shift around their entire personality so that people will like them. They have to have people like them, even if that means telling one companion something and then telling another something completely contradictory.

Under the cut are some screenshots and details on their appearance/decisions in Act 3/End game so spoilers for that. I may post more, and if I ever have the time now I'm back at uni I want to make some art and fic for them but yeah! Here they are! (exclusively use They/Them pronouns when referring to Ilofyr, please) Cheers!

Reminder of spoilers below here :)

In The Main Save I did my best to roll with decisions even if I felt like they wouldn't end up in the 'canon' so to speak. So the ending I got, Ascended Astarion with Ilofyr being his spawn; netherbrain killed, is something I personally find quite interesting to explore, even if it is a 'bad' ending for Astarion (and incidentally Ilofyr now that they're basically a puppet for Astarion with no way out with netherbrain/tadpoles taken out of the situation).

I'd need a full post to put down all my thoughts on why Ilofyr made the decision they did, but the short of it is that they didn't want to overstep Astarion's autonomy and ability to make the Choice that he did. Ilofyr's morality, or lack thereof, has them limiting their view of the situation to just Astarion and Cazador; barely if at all considering the lives that would be sacrificed for the Rite to go ahead.

For all of the 'chaotic' morally gray OCs I've made, none have really come close to the mind-state that I envision Ilofyr having. Willing to do pretty much anything for the people that they care about, up to and including what would be considered 'evil'. Their relationship with Astarion is just as complicated, both of them manipulating the other to protect themselves but both are aware of that being the case. The two of them are as bad as each other honestly.

Anyway! Wrapping up this ramble with some more screenshots.

[e-wills-afterhours]

Hotblooded

A/N: Pairing is Hiccstrid. They are 17 here, almost 18. In most of my work, I write from the film-canon, almost exclusively. That means I don't often reference the shows or the graphic novels in my fics. That's NOT me saying they're not canon, as they have since been confirmed to be. It simply means I do a lot of AU oneshots where Hiccup and Astrid got together following the events of the first film, because it makes far more sense that way, for me personally.

This prompt request was for dripping sexual tension mutual pining between two very horny Viking teenagers.

Rating: T+ ...for suggestive themes and raging adolescent hormones.

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Hiccup had no preconceived notions about what a relationship with Astrid Hofferson would be like from the outset. He certainly never expected the public kiss that had sealed the deal; he had been grateful enough at the time that she no longer hated him. Building their friendship had been the first step: the solid launch point from which the tide of their affections carried them to something better. If asked, that would not have been his answer on how romance evolved, but it was inarguably the preferable way--for them. They had laid the groundwork of respect and camaraderie, honesty and laughter, from which all other feelings had grown.

Before he knew it, they were two years in, and everything came easier. Finding them together, with their dragons alongside, was more common than finding them apart. Even though Hiccup preferred his privacy to the hustle and bustle of Berk's markets and the mead hall, he considered Astrid's company respite enough to wholeheartedly welcome it. Long gone were the days of nervous adolescent infatuation. In their place were the peace and calm of sure, steady love.

Astrid's playful punches and elbowing were less frequent too, though not entirely absent. Instead, she put her hands on him with shameless affection. Sometimes, he wished she'd revert to playful roughhousing--because public embraces and lingering touches gave rise to all manner of rumors.

Hiccup had heard it all: a myriad of insinuations about what he and Astrid supposedly did in their more private moments together. Snotlout and the twins, especially, liked to share their theories loudly and often. Hiccup suspected it was a game of sorts, to see just how slow to anger he really was. They had yet to break him, since he would often flee with palpable annoyance at the first opportunity. Fishlegs was more subtle, asking indirect questions that were wide open invitations for the truth, if either Hiccup or Astrid ever felt so inclined to share. But they never did. Everyone else assumed they already knew, and they would have been quite surprised to learn they were wrong.

The truth of the matter was he and Astrid did little more alone than they did in full view of everyone else--and it was not for a lack of desire on Hiccup's part. Enough restless sleeps had ended in sweaty, lurid dreams, that it was pointless to deny what his heart yearned for. He so desperately wanted the rumors to be true, and there were times when they had come dangerously close, saved only by Astrid's better judgment. He was thankful and annoyed that one of them had restraint. She was the more sensible one, never letting things go further than was prudent. So, he never pushed his luck.

Dragons and work in the forge were suitable outlets for his frustrations. He was seventeen, and much aware of how the years had changed him physically; he was aware of the changes to Astrid's body even more so. Ever since about the age of ten, he had realized that girls were mysterious, interesting, and pleasing to look at. That appreciation grew and matured with him. He used to catch Gobber's hand for staring after girls instead of working. Astrid had always captured his attention above all others--no; rather, she had commanded it. So, it was not simply a matter of him noticing for the first time, seven years later, how beautiful she really was; that was a fact he knew well. What he noticed, with nagging persistence, was just how well their bodies complemented each other, almost to the point of absurdity.

Even in that moment, as they shared a simple hug, he could feel it: a gnawing hunger at the warmth of her in his arms.

"Thank you," she murmured; and her breath on his ear gave him goosebumps he hoped she didn't notice. "You're the best."

She pulled back and picked up her axe from the workbench beside them. He lived for the smile she wore then; it lit up his whole day. Her eyes were bright as she admired the handle that he lovingly re-wrapped during the evening before.

The weapon was an heirloom, given to Astrid by her mother. It was her most prized possession, and so Hiccup took it upon himself to keep it in peak condition--because it was important to her; so, it was important to him. He noticed with his more discerning blacksmith's eye that it was showing its age, leather grip well-worn in places. Indeed, the axe was older than either of them. Astrid was not bothered by such things, as long as it remained functional. She had been perplexed when he asked her if he could borrow it for some maintenance, yet she trusted him enough hand it over.

"You even oiled it, didn't you?" she asked, grinning down at the polished wood.

He shrugged and replied, "I might've done that, yeah."

She glanced up at him, eyes practically twinkling. "It almost looks brand new!"

"That was the idea. Just because it's an older axe doesn't mean it needs to look that way. I thought...it was the least I could do."

She considered him for a moment, her broad, smile softening into something fonder. His heart always beat a little faster when she looked at him like that: as if he held the world together, like she did for him. She had the rougher edges and hard demeanor most of Berk knew her for; but there was a side to her that was his, alone.

Well, his--and maybe Stormfly's too.

"Why?" she asked, setting the axe back down gently, eyes fixed on him.

"Why, what?" he responded as she closed the small space between them, reaching up to play with a braid in his hair.

The simple gesture sent a tingle throughout his body. He wondered if she ever felt such things when he touched her: little bursts of delight at his hand on the small of her back. Did she also awake in the middle of the night, blood rushing hot to the thought of him? He never asked. If her answer was no, he'd feel like a sad, desperate fool; and perhaps he was, but she didn't need to know that.

She shook her head. "Why are you so amazing?"

"I-I'm not, though. It really was no trouble to--"

She silenced him with a finger to his lips. He was momentarily taken aback.

"Could you maybe, just once, shut up and take the compliment?" she teased. "I know, it's unnatural for you."

He laughed and took her hand in his, prying it away from his mouth. The urge to kiss her fingertips was too strong, and he did not trust where it might lead. He then grasped her other hand as well, loosely holding on to them both in the narrow space between their bodies, because it was safe. She gave his fingers a gentle squeeze and pulled him impossibly closer.

"I'll work on that," he said, stroking her knuckles with his thumbs.

She smirked--and then her eyes did a quick but conspicuous glance over him, from head to toe and back again. He knew what that meant, but he hardly dared to believe that she would. The temperature inside the smithy was rising, and it had nothing to do with the forge.

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Astrid found it baffling that Hiccup had no idea how attractive he really was. Perhaps years of being the village oddball had conditioned him against seeing himself in any other light; she supposed it might have that effect on anyone. But she had certainly noticed how two short years had changed him. One summer was all that he needed to surpass her in height. He was broader too, in the chest and shoulders. Dragon riding only helped, bestowing upon him some enticing definition, augmented by the new confidence with which his carried himself. She was surprised he never seemed to notice her staring. Then again, he could be oblivious to a lot of things when he was otherwise engaged in a personal hobby. That was when she enjoyed watching him the most.

His eyes were particularly beautiful, and it was fascinating how intense they became when he was focused on a smithy project or a challenging dragon. She imagined, on occasion, what it might be like for him to look at her in the same unwavering manner--and her mind always wandered to improper places. Then, if she added in thoughts about his talented hands, which could build brilliant, intricate things and tame wild dragons...Well, she just about lost her senses completely.

The truth of the matter was that she wanted him badly. She heard the rumors and assumptions Berk made about them, but such things simply had not transpired. Yet. She had enough recurring fantasies of skin on skin that it became harder to pull herself away from him if she indulged even a little bit. He always seemed confused and disappointed when she'd abruptly scale back her affections before they grew too hot; but to his credit, he did not complain. Maybe he knew better. She was not sure she could resist a genuine plea from him; seldom did he ask her for anything.

To make matters worse, he was so effortlessly generous with his time and his skills, making or fixing things for her of his own volition. That particular morning, he surprised her with the restoration of her axe to the point it could have been mistaken as new. She was glad she chose to trust him with it, though he had never given her reason not to. Then he had the audacity to make himself more desirable by acting as though the whole thing no big deal.

So, they stood there with their hands clasped between them, because it was innocent enough. Astrid knew he would never accept any monetary payment for such a loving favor. She glanced him over, wondering if that same selflessness would translate into other area of their relationship still to be explored--and that time, he noticed her gaze. Something changed in his eyes: a hunger she recognized, if for no other reason than she felt it too.

He reached up and tucked a wayward strand of hair behind her ear. Anyone else would have found the gesture innocuous, but there was something quite intentional in the way he did it--soft, unhurried. He was so tender and caring. She bit her lip, feeling her pulse quicken. He then caressed her cheek. His touch was far warmer than it had any right to be, and she could imagine it elsewhere on her body. Her eyes fluttered closed as she leaned into his hand with a quiet sigh.

"I really don't mind doing these things for you," he murmured, and she knew he meant restoring her axe, among countless other projects he had already done; but she wondered what else he might do for her if she only asked.

Curiosity toed the line of obsession. More of her waking hours were spent daydreaming about being with him in ways she ought not to be. Her reasons for holding off were never very strong, and they continued to dwindle.

With one hand, she continued to hold onto his. Her other hand came to his chest. The fabric of his tunic suddenly seemed far thicker than it was, keeping her from his bare skin. She grasped it in her fist, tugging slightly until he leaned down as she tilted her chin up. Their lips brushed, and her blood turned hot in an instant.

"Hiccup..." she whispered into their shared breath; she could almost taste him.

His hands came to her waist with a sense of urgency. She wrapped both of her arms around his neck. Her whole body thrummed with desire as they came together perfectly, her chest pressed against his; and she forgot why exercising restraint was such a good idea to begin with.

"I hope you know that I'd do anything for you," he said, "to show you what you mean to me."

Astrid did not think he was talking about favors in the smithy anymore. Common sense kept her from tearing at his clothes then; it was not the proper thing. The timing was not quite right to take the leap--but that did little to diminish her need to know just how good he felt. He had no idea how much he had chipped away her resolve just being wonderfully and unapologetically him. She wondered if his own self-control teetered on the same knife's edge. It was getting harder to breathe when the scent of him overwhelmed her every time she inhaled.

She threw better judgment to the wind and whispered, "What if I asked you for something I shouldn't?"

He leaned down, like he was making a second attempt to kiss her. He replied, in a distinctly huskier tone, "Then, I would have to--"

Loud, shrill banging shattered the moment. They yelped and pulled apart with their hands clapped over their ears, glancing around for the source of the earsplitting interruption.

Gobber was standing nearby, pounding against an empty anvil with his hammer attachment, looking positively surly. He glared beneath his bushy unibrow, metal tooth jutting out from his scowl.

When he was sure he caught their attention, he exclaimed, "There will be none of that in my shop! Take it someplace else!"

Hiccup frowned and replied, "Must you do that?" He gestured at the anvil, which Gobber then struck a couple more times for good measure.

"Must you do that?" the older man retorted, brandishing a thick finger at the two of them, still standing much too close for his liking.

Astrid's face burned with both embarrassment and indignation. She cleared her throat and made a spectacle of picking up her axe, checking to see if Gobber was watching--mostly, so he would shut up and back off. The man could be endearing; he could also be intrusive and incorrigible.

She said, in her mildest manner, "Thank you for the axe, Hiccup. It was very thoughtful."

Her boyfriend cast an irritable sidelong glance at his mentor and replied, "Yes. The axe. Of course." He added, smoothing out his tunic, "Anytime."

Satisfied, the blacksmith went back to work, grumbling all the while about teenaged indiscretion and something about "dragons in heat."

When he hobbled off, out of sight, Astrid said in a hushed voice, "We'll finish our conversation later."

She placed a quick peck on Hiccup's cheek before turning to leave.

"Wait. What do you mean by 'finish'?" he asked, standing straighter.

She spun around, walking backward out of the smithy with her axe in hand. "Soon."

He caught her meaning, anticipation and hope dawning on his face. "Soon? How soon?"

She shook her head, mainly because she did not have a real answer for him. "I'll see you later!"

"Wait, Astrid!" he called, almost following her out of the smithy. He lingered in the doorway. "How soon?"

She waved noncommittally and headed for home. With the thrill of her promise to him guiding her steps, she felt just a little lighter. Their conversation would find its conclusion, in one form or another. No, she did not expect they'd prove the rumors true that day, or even in the immediate few thereafter. But what she did know for certain was that she still owed him a kiss, which would lead to one thing, that would inevitably lead to others. She could see it on the horizon, and she could feel the desire inside them burning. While the number of days or weeks was yet unknown, the very nature of their relationship was turning with the seasons.

So, Astrid was willing to make a wager with herself: she and Hiccup would have carnal knowledge of each other by winter's end. What else were they to do? Young, in love, and incredibly hotblooded.

[inukag-archive]

Hello!! Im looking for inukag, canon first-interactions fics rec! I don't know if I made sense but reading how their love towards each other develop brings me so much comfort! sfw please!, I'm really so grateful for this blog.

Hello Nonnie!

We previously made a list exclusively for First Kisses , so for this list the team searched for SFW canon fics that focused on relationship development and other firsts, like hand-holding. And if these don’t fully satisfy your craving, you can also check out our recently-posted SFW Canon list for even more recs!

Firsts by @soliska (T)

More realistic glimpses into Inuyasha's first taste of seemingly mundane life experiences and Kagome's first impressions of the chaos in the Sengoku Jidai. A story of budding friendship and love told in short stories of the beginnings of trust, before anything became 'normal'.

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All Of Your Pieces by @mustardyellowsunshine (G)

She learned to love him slowly, cherishing each new piece of him.

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Time To Train Or Not by Monan (T)

What happens when Inuyasha tries to teach Kagome fighting skills on a rock in the middle of a lake? 

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What The Future Holds by Sakura715 (K+)

What happens when Inuyasha helps Kagome out with an extra credit project? Something he'll never forget.

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My Heart, Always by My-Crazy-Awesome-Sox (T)

InuKag oneshot: A lullaby Kagome sings to an orphaned inuhanyou gives InuYasha the confidence for a confession.

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A Matched Pair by EverythingIsMagic (K+)

InuYasha realizes that sometimes having Kagome help him with things isn't so bad after all... One-Shot Fluff

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Just Wanna Hold Your Hand by @mustardyellowsunshine (T)

Inuyasha had never faced a challenge like this one. Nothing else he'd ever come up against compared to the sheer heart-pounding terror of the task ahead of him. He was going to try holding Kagome's hand.

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Baby Steps by Bee_Tawon (T)

In which Inuyasha feeds Kagome for the first time.

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No One Else by @goshinote (G)

After exterminating a yokai in a small village, Inuyasha finds himself as the focus of a local woman's attentions. Since when is Inuyasha a ladies' man? Well, maybe that's stretching it. 

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Learning To Love (Again) by authoressstarlight (T)

For Inukag Week 2020. A small series of oneshots depicting both the growing emotional bond between Inuyasha and Kagome throughout their journey and the difficulties it has to face and overcome.

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How To Be A Boy Friend by @neutronstarchild (T)

“So what are you doing to make sure you are a worthy boyfriend to Kagome?” That was the question that Kagome’s friends demanded that Inuyasha answer. He didn’t know what to say, he always thought he was a great boy friend to Kagome. But when Hōjō-kun gifted Kagome smelly ointment, Inuyasha realized that he had to do better. It was time to show everyone just how great a boy friend he could be, after all, Kagome deserved it. But does Inuyasha really want to just be Kagome's boy friend?

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Mistaken Intentions by @fawn-eyed-girl (T)

When Inuyasha overhears Kagome's wish on a dandelion to be with him always, he's confused. Aren't they already together, committed, forever? He decides to try and figure out what she means, and how to tell her how he really feels.

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Kissing Game by Sleep Walking Chicken (T)

[Oneshot] Kagome asks Inuyasha an unexpected question.

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Toddler Tizzy by @clearwillow (T)

Inuyasha's the unfortunate recipient of a misguided spell. Now he has to deal with the consequences of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But how is he supposed to communicate when he can barely form a simple sentence? InuKag

[clownsuu]

Hi there! I read that you don't answer all of the asks that are sent to you so please don't feel pressured into answering this if you don't want to. How do you feel about fanfiction about DJ Music Man here on Tumblr? Do you read them or do you ignore them? Also how do you feel about those who ship the DJ with Freddy? I came across a user on here making stuff for it that by chance though it looks like they might fade away since their the only one shipping it.

Howdy my guy!

Usually I don't read fanfictions here on Tumblr since either one: they are not long enough for me to enjoy lol- I enjoy long fics- or two: they are y/n (no hate to those who read it, I just can't stand constantly reading "y/n" in a fic, it breaks the immersion-) (I typically read on ao3 exclusively) plus for some reason this game has a LOT of y/n fics and fanwork so it's a lil disheartening and loses my motivation to find a fic or fanwork here that involves canon ships I enjoy-

Also I see the ship quite cute I love their little dynamic! I even have a ship called Honeymoon Album that has Djmm Freddy and the daycare attendent as a couple, though I criminally dont draw enough of them-- my attention span is the size of a walnut except way smaller-

It's a bit disheartening that in this fandom a lot of people are more focused on self shipping than canon, and although it's fine to enjoy that, it's extremely abundant and almost the only thing you see for security breach- specially since it's been months and the fandom has died down tremendously, but I hope for them the best of luck!

[pokenimagines]

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Suicide/Self harm, eating disorders, mentions of rape. Mainly things that can trigger people or myself!

DDLG, Water sports, Scat, I refuse to write it so never ask.

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Things referring to kids or pregnancy, or being parents. I know it’s a weird one but I have a bit of a phobia of children and such due to my job so I’d prefer not to write that stuff.

Disabilities: I don't think I can accurately write for a disability that I do not have, and I don't want to misrepresent serious topics. In order to stop this from happening, I choose not to write it.

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- If I have an imagine already written but it doesn’t include the characters you like, you can always send and ask for a continuation with the characters you like, I’ll be more than happy to do so!

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Discord Server

Hello everyone! As the new games have been released we wanted to do an ad for our discord server! We have been revamping the server in hopes of creating a better experience for all who join and that we will get some new friends!

We do have some rules for the server, along with a few perks. This includes:

To join the server, you MUST be at least 16 years of age.

Similar to here, anything underage/pedophilia related will not be tolerated.

No transphobic/homophobic/terf behavior will be tolerated.

Advanced notice of when the inbox is open!

Reward roles! With a bot we have in the server, the more you level up through chatting, the more cosmetic roles you can get. (This is new, and will go live after games are released.)

For those who RP or are interested in trying out RP for the first time, we will be revamping our RP section. We hope to get this more active again.

Besides the Pokémon related stuff, we have also have a writers section and an artist section for you to share your work!

[softmafia]

𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖

Contains: oc x canon, female original character, soft Hisoka

A/n: Hello! So, I think I want to start making one shots of Hisoka and my character(linked here). I know I said I wanted to make an ao3 fic exclusive, but I don’t think I’ll have the time to make something as long as that :( I’m just seeing if you guys really like this or not, if not then I’ll go back to my regular content lolol. Tbh I think I’m just trying to get over my writers block ;-;

“With all due respect, Miss Crow, I would appreciate it if you would stop testing your gun in my home~♤” Hisoka sighed as he examined the woman perched on the end of his bed, holding a pistol in her hand, aiming it at one of his lamps in the corner of the room. “Calm down.. There’s only one bullet in here, I’m not gonna let it fire..” she grinned and rolled her eyes, then pulled the trigger again. Hisoka couldn’t help but flinch, then feel sudden relief wash over him when it was just another dull click.

Hisoka watched her carefully. Crow was always so sure about when a single billet would fire.. he didn’t know if it was her use of nen, or a very risky hunch— but whatever it was, she always knew how to win a game of roulette.

“If you’re really that bored..” Hisoka set his book on the side table, “Why don’t you come here~?” Hisoka smiled, his voice was smooth like honey. He held arms out for her, “Come here, my girl~♡”

Crow was hesitant, she slowly turned and looked at him, then crawled into his lap, straddling it while she was faced with his broad chest. The girl’s silence never failed to pique Hisoka’s interest. He knew she was getting lost in her own thought, thinking about something he would probably never know. Although a man could dream.. prying her skull open and flipping through her thoughts like an open book. “How about we do something to pass the time, hm~?” He smirked, “I have a couple more missions to grind through.. I could really use your help~♧”

The book on the side table was swiped up into Crow’s dainty hands, “What are you reading?” She flipped through the pages. Luckily, Hisoka remembered the page he left off at.. he took the book from her, flipping it back to the page, sometimes he got annoyed by how often she would change a subject, but at least he wouldn’t run out of things to talk about with her. “Oh it’s nothing.. just a romance novel, the typical tale of a man chasing after a lady~♢” he chuckled, “Do you read, Miss Crow~?♡”

She paused for a minute, then shifted the subject again, “You know.. you don’t have to call me that anymore. Just.. Crow is fine.” She shrugged and looked up at him through a strand of her hair covering up one eye, “We’re.. friends now, I guess.”

“I’m just trying to be polite~♢” Hisoka mused, then cleared his throat, “But.. don’t you think we’re more than friends~?” He set the book to the side again, he leaned in close to her, their noses rubbed against each other. Please, please say it.. a little voice in the back of Hisoka’s head begged. Usually he could repress these primal.. romantic urges, usually it would be just that— he could control it just fine. But Crow. She was here, in his arms, he’s lost himself so many times inside of her; he yearned for her. As shameful as he felt, he couldn’t deny it any longer. He was in love.

Crow fell silent again, her lips parted, and Hisoka just wanted to dive in and kiss her, feel her tongue slide into his mouth and scratch that itch inside of his soul. “Uh..” she stammered, a faint pink hue dusted over her cheeks. “Crow..” Hisoka whispered, furrowing his brows. He held her face, feeling her soft cheeks under the pads of his thumbs. His fingers gripped the back of her head, not wanting to let go.

“Heheh..” Crow started to laugh, “Hahahahah!!!! Heheheahahah!!” She held onto his wrists, giggling at him while he sat there, his flabbergasted expression seemed to fuel her hysterics. “You’re getting soft, redhead!” She snorted, her laughter seemed to subside but Hisoka couldn’t help but think her little smile was adorable.. he sighed and chuckled softly. “Theres no shame in being a bit vulnerable around the ones you trust, Crow~” he whispered, he pulled his hands away, but still let her hold his wrists.

A wide grin spread across her face as she looked up at him, he always looked at her with passion in his eyes.. whenever he touched her he was so soft and gentle, his lips placed kisses on the back of her palms like an angel. Crow looked at the man’s lips, then giggled to herself, “I love you, pretty man.” She whispered, leaning up, straddling his lap with her knees, lifting herself so she was towering over him, holding his chiseled face in her palms.

Hisoka’s eyes widened briefly, his hands held the back of her thighs as he looked up at her, her eyes were mischievous but.. there was no sign of deceit or ill intent. The magician smiled, “Well~ I love you too, Miss Crow~♡”

[curiousquirks]

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✎ I reserve the right to refuse any and all requests that I'm either not up for writing or feel uncomfortable doing.

❧ I'm open to writing for anyone I've already written for (or anyone else in canon if you talk with me about it) but have preference for specific characters:

Overhaul, Chronostasis, Nemoto, Dabi, Shigaraki, Mr. Compress, Lady Nagant, Mirko

❧ Genres I write:

Smut, Angst, Fluff, Dark Fics, AUs (especially my SCP AU)

❧ Any topics or kinks not listed on my Not Allowed list is probably fair game since I've written some fairly dark and smutty fics

The following will NEVER be considered and are NOT allowed!

➥ Triggering content (severe injury, sexual abuse, ED, ect.) or any explicit content (smut) for any characters under 18 years old

➥ Incest | Pseudocest/Stepcest

➥ Bestiality

➥ Age Play

➥ Eating Disorders

➥ Self Harm | Suicide

➥ ABO

➥ Scat or Vomit

[luxshine]

Sigh. Ok, Dear Moon Knight fandom,

We REALLY need to talk.

I've written now about... 5 posts begging people to tag their shit. In particular, to tag #Separate Bodies fics. For ME? It's a preference. I want to read about the Boys as whom they are, a System. I want to read about the challenges about navigating a relationship when everyone is in the same body (In those fics where Layla is not with them, although I do prefer them with Layla) or three people are in a body and the fourth one can only see/hear one at a time.

Is it challenging to write? Hell yeah. But it's possible.

HOWEVER, I am not the only reader of the Moon Knight fandom. Neither are all the members of the Moon Knight fandom singlets.

For obvious reasons, the Moon Knight fandom has a TON of interest from the Plural community. And THEY are the ones who get hurt and worse when they are hit with fic, after fic, after fic, after fanwork where the guys are depicted either as in separate bodies, or as thinking that the ONLY way to be happy is if they're in separate bodies.

Now, as every time, I will tell you that this is not a post about "Don't write X because of Y". This is a post that reminds you if you are going to write X... THINK of WHY.

And also, consider what the hell you are doing by turning a lovely Plural System into Three Separate Singlets just because it's easier for you.

Because what you are doing, intentionally or not? Is straight-washing, is white-washing, is Simple and Plain Erasure.

I can talk a lot about intersectional representation. Moon Knight, in the comics, is a Czech-American, Jewish, Neuro Divergent Plural Superhero. Do you know how RARE that is? Not only that, he's one of the very few, if not the ONLY representation of a System that doesn't have an Evil Alter, where every Alter cares for each other, and whose final goal is not Integration. Seriously, find another one. I will wait. Because the other two BIG ones in Marvel? Are Legion and Typhoid Mary. And BOY are those two a big package to Unpack.

With that in mind, making the boys have separate bodies? Is like making Marc Catholic considering that, in the series? He's the ONLY jewish character in the MCU. Yes, Magneto is jewish, but he is still not in the MCU; and Wanda and Pietro? Not Jewish even in the comics, because even if Magneto IS Jewish, their mother was Roma, and that's ANOTHER group that is so underrepresented that taking that away is a big no-no. Or grab one of the, again, incredibly few bisexual characters in comics and make them either exclusively homosexual or heterosexual. OR... well, sorry, grabbing a character of color and making them white.

I know some of you may jump at that comparison, but the boys's plurality is as basic and integral to their character as ethnicity is to T'challa or America Chavez, or Shang-chi. And since you wouldn't write white America Chavez... you shouldn't just write Moon Knight in separate bodies, at least not without WARNING.

Oh, and for those who want to say "But if I tag it AU is fair game"? No. Marvel Universe canon: Every single Moon Knight in every single universe of the multiverse? Is Plural. Hell, even Arachknight who is MORE of a Peter Parker alternate universe version has DiD, because he is also Moon Knight. Yes, some writers only pay lip service to the DiD -glaring at Dixon- but at the very least they DO describe Moon Knight as having Did. So the Au tag by itself doesn't imply otherwise. SO again, PLEASE, two words: Separate Bodies. That's IT.

Consider the group you are part of, because I am willing to bet that unless you are white, cis, straight, neurotypical, body abled AND within the margin of 25 - 35 years of age in the USA? You are part of an under represented or misrepresented minority group. How much representation in media THAT side of your self has. And how much of it is actually positive and not a negative stereotype that makes you be the victim of harassment or discrimination. And then imagine someone NOT part of that group coming, and striping THAT away from the one character you managed to find and claim as your own.

And again, yes, you may say "But Moon Knight is also Jewish representation, Autistic representation, Hispanic representation, so why can't we focus on those?" Well, first, I never said you couldn't. Yo can and you should. NO part of Moon Knight's background and personalities (as in, the personalities of each Alter, of course) should be erased. Marc and Steven are jewish, Jack -in the series - Is latino, not just "knows spanish" (and well, yeah, actually, all off them are Jewish and latino because that's something the Body IS, but of the three, Marc and Steven are the ones who got all the visual clues to their jewishness, such as the Star of David necklace, while Jack wasn't on screen long enough to know, and neither Steven nor Marc seemed interested in their latin roots given that their hispanic parent was, well, Wendy.), and because TPTB said so? The guys ARE Autistic. But before ALL of that? They're THEY. They're a System, and we must respect that.

And, unlike other changes and communities who WILL pile on you if you erase them (Seriously, I dare you: Say that Willow Rosenberg from Buffy the Vampire Slayer is Bisexual and not a Lesbian. I will be on the sidelines with popcorn because Man, that is always a shitstorm) the Plural community ONLY asks for respect in the form of Tags.

So yeah, keep writing your separate bodies fic if you want. But for the love of Tawaret (Because I know you, Moon Knight Fandom, not many of us love Khonshu) TAG YOUR SHIT!