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Round 1 - Results and Fills!

Hello all! Once again, thank you so much to everyone who has participated thus far in the inaugural 9-1-1 March Madness tournament! We know that creating fills in such a short time span is a challenge, and we really appreciate everyone who has risen to the occasion to support their favorite tropes/prompts!

On a minor silly note, thank you very much for thus far avoiding ties 🤣

Here are all of the creations that have been submitted thus far. Creators, if you'd like us to update this post with a tag to your tumblr, please let us know!

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Battle 1: A/B/O - Omegaverse vs. Found Family

A/B/O - Omegaverse

◈ I misunderstood the (secondary gender) assignment by @screaming-universe Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 2105 Summary: Buck's new colleague is an alpha and he hates him. He's wrong on both accounts.

◈ Struck, Stuck by @sivan325 Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 561 Summary: Buck could see his own body lay in the balance between the ladder and the surface, unresponsive. He glanced at the others, as they all had shocked faces and they were worried. About him.

◈ Nightmare by SamDragneel Warnings: Violence, Non-Con; Rating: M; Fandom: 9-1-1: Lone Star; Pairing: Tarlos; Words: 561 Summary: TK's attacked while Carlos is on shift. It's not random, someone's targeted him specifically.

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Battle 2: Coffee Shop and/or Bookstore AU vs. Fake Dating/Relationship

Fake Dating/Relationship

◈ by their side by @screaming-universe Rating: T; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 4768 Summary: Eddie needs to get his son to Los Angeles, even if they have to walk.

◈ Let’s Fall in Love for the Night by @theladyandthewolves Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 1026 Summary: Buck’s neighbors have been looking at him like he’s a lost cause since his break up with Taylor, regularly trying to set him up with any of their available relatives. Eventually he invents himself a boyfriend, hoping to get some respite. So when the neighborhood summer party is announced, Eddie agrees to pretend to be the imaginary boyfriend for the night. Of course, it doesn’t go as planned (in a good way).

◈ Just Play Pretend by @sivan325 Rating: T; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 1385 Summary: Eddie was glad that the firefighter was there saving his son, but the only thing that Christopher mentioned to him about the firefighter is that he was from Station-118, and Eddie was determined to show the firefighter how grateful he is for him, saving his son’s life. Christopher described to his dad about the firefighter that saved his life; taller, big bright blue eyes and has a mark on his face.

Coffee Shop and/or Bookstore AU

◈ Your True Family by @sivan325 Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 613 Summary: “I just want to say that your brother is missing you,” Eddie said. Turning around, he noticed his boyfriend and his son coming closer and catching up with him. “When was the last time you visited your brother?” “I… Ummm… I think… I don’t know. The last time I saw Evan, it was when my parents and I helped him with the bookstore and then life took on,” Maddie replied.

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Battle 3: Different First Meeting vs. Enemies to Lovers

Different First Meeting

◈ Los Angeles Fire Riders by @screaming-universe Warnings: Non-Con; Rating: M; Fandom: 9-1-1, Temeraire; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 2041 Summary: Looking back, Evan Buckley should have known that joining the Fire Rider Academy would be just his thing: lots of adrenaline, the prospect of an important, fulfilling job and last but certainly not least: dragons.

◈ Maybe One Day by @theladyandthewolves Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buck/Abby; Words: 879 Summary: After bartending in Peru, Evan continues to travel in South America but eventually finds his way back to the Arizona, doing construction work here and there until he ends up working in a leisure resort in Scottsdale, where one encounter might finally change his life for the better.

◈ Cherry on Top by @sivan325 Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buddie; Words: 975 Summary: It’s been a year since Shannon died. His son always comes first, even when he keeps thinking about her. He knows he has his son to take care of, and his birthday date is coming soon. Eddie wanted to make his son’s birthday special.

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Battle 4: Sick/Injured Character Being Cared For vs. Mistaken for a Couple/as Partners

Sick/Injured Character Being Cared For

◈ Captain's Responsibility by @screaming-universe 6x11 Spoilers Rating: T; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Gen; Words: 792 Summary: 'Bobby already had one firefighter to worry about; he really wished he did not have to think about another. But at least it gave him something to do.' aka Eddie got hurt when he fell off the ladder, Bobby makes sure he's taken care of

◈ I Want to Hold Your Hand by @theladyandthewolves Rating: GA; Fandom: 9-1-1; Pairing: Buck/Lucy; Words: 606 Summary: Lucy gets injured on a call, and Buck’s worried.

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Round 2 starts tomorrow (March 19th) with A/B/O - Omegaverse vs. Faking Dating/Relationship, followed by Different First Meeting vs. Sick/Injured Character Being Cared For on March 23rd.

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

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ROUND 1 - Battle 3

Different First Meeting vs. Enemies to Lovers

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Welcome to the next battle of 9-1-1/9-1-1: Lone Star March Madness!

For the next four days (March 10-13), “Different First Meeting” will compete against “Enemies to Lovers”. People can choose to submit works based on either prompt. At the end of those four days, whichever prompt receives more submissions will win and move on to Round 2.

✨How to Participate:

Create a work based on one of the above prompts. Check out the Rules for more info.

Submit a link to your work to THIS FORM before 11:59pm PST, March 13th.

Battle 4 will begin on March 14th with all new prompts!

Battle 3 results will be posted March 18th.

Have fun!

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Round 1 - Battles 3 & 4 Winners

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Battle 3: Different First Meeting vs. Enemies to Lovers

Winner: Different First Meeting

Battle 4: Sick/Injured Character Being Cared For vs. Mistaken for a Couple/as Partners

Winner: Sick/Injured Character Being Cared For

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Different First Meeting and Sick/Injured Character Being Cared For will go head-to-head in the second battle of Round 2, which will be March 23rd! But you don't have to wait until the 23rd, you can start working on your favorite prompt now! Just be sure to save some creative energy for the first Battle of Round 2!

Thank you to everyone who has participated thus far! Stay tuned later today for a masterpost of everything you've created thus far for this March Madness tournament! We'll also post a full list once the event concludes.

Get ready for Round 2!