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the_rckNot Prime Time authors have been revealed, so here are the two stories I wrote. One is for Weiss Kreuz and the other for Star Wars Original Trilogy.
Title: Our Uses and Our Destinies
Fandom: Weiss Kreuz
Rating: T
Length: 4934 words
Characters: Tomoe Sakura, Fujimiya Aya-chan, Hidaka Ken, Schuldig, Brad Crawford
Tags: Implied past rape, References to past abuse, post-Gluhen, psychic abilities
Summary: Crawford had always intended to come back for them. That didn't mean anyone at all was happy about it.
Notes: I was pretty sure that, for anyone who knows the fic fandom for Weiss Kreuz, this fic was really, really obviously mine. Quilljoy specifically requested either Ken or Sakura, and this story ended up including both because they fit.
Fic at AO3.
Title: Seeking a Window Out
Fandom: Star Wars Original Trilogy
Rating: M
Length: 3069 words
Characters: Han Solo, Darth Vader
Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Telepathy, Torture, Potential pre-Han Solo/Darth Vader, Angst, Non-consensual telepathy
Summary: Things go a bit differently for Han at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. After all, why on earth would Vader give up such a powerful lever against Luke.
Notes: days4daisy was interested in Han/Vader but mentioned that it might be interesting if Vader wanted something other than sexual intimacy. That made me wonder about what Darth Vader might miss about being fully human and what he might let himself try to get in that direction. It's Han's point of view, but Vader's a little more honest with Han than he probably is with anyone who he thinks matters.
Fic at AO3.
I have also recently posted the following:
Title: Another Year of Candlelight
Fandom: Rurouni Kenshin
Rating: M
Length: 15083 words in 8 chapters
Characters: Takani Megumi, Himura Kenshin, Sagara Sanosuke, Komagata Yumi, Shishio Makoto, Shinomori Aoshi
Pairings: Himura Kenshin/Takani Megumi, Sagara Sanosuke/Takani Megumi, Komagata Yumi/Shishio Makoto, Sagara Sanosuke/Shishio Makoto
Tags: Rape/Non-con, Implied/referenced character death, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Dark, Psychological Torture, Torture, Throwing History Out the Window, Espionage, Broken Heroes, Alternate History, Villains Win, Non-Linear Narrative
Summary: Chou had looked more disgruntled than worried. Soujiro had looked amused. Neither made any move toward a weapon, and Kenshin had left her between himself and the other two. They were, she guessed, no longer enemies. That made no sense to her, but she didn't need to understand it, not now. She'd find out.
She forced herself to meet Kenshin's eyes. They were utterly flat. No compassion. No laughter. Not even anger. What happened? she wondered. Her own experiences suggested possibilities, and she liked none of them.
"I am well, Megumi-san. As is Sanosuke. There is no reason for you to be here. Go home." Each word was hard and distinct. She felt them like blows.
Notes: This is part of a big story arc that I had a plan for many years ago. I finally realized that these bits, taken together, made a reasonably complete story. I probably wouldn't have posted it if I hadn't decided to go ahead and post the various substantial WIP that I've got.
Each chapter has warnings at the beginning.
Fic at AO3.
The incomplete (and comparatively short) companion fic at AO3.
Title: Rooms of Falling Rain
Fandom: A mishmash of things taken from Smallville, Justice League/Justice League Unlimited (cartoon), and Young Justice (cartoon) with the possibility that I might pull from other versions of DC canons
Rating: E
Length: 12572 in 3 chapters (incomplete!)
Characters: Lex Luthor, Clark Kent, J'onn J'onzz, Wally West (more to be added later)
Pairings: Clark Kent/Lex Luthor
Tags Rape/Non-con, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Dark, Threat of alien invasion, Murderers, Torture, Dark Kal-El, Dark Krypton, Alien Technology
Summary: "Anyone else who threatened my parents, I’d kill." Clark’s words were even, almost clinical. "Slowly."
Lex raised his eyes to meet Clark’s. "I—" What the hell can I say? That I was hurt and angry and didn’t think? It’s true, but… When Lex Luthor threatens people, terrible things happen to them. He swallowed hard. "Why didn’t I guess before?" Fifteen fucking years. It took me that long to see it. He stepped out of his pants and started to fold them.
"You did. Repeatedly." There was still no give, no sympathy, in Clark’s voice.
Lex froze and stared at him. "I did? I can’t have." He could hear the panic starting to bubble beneath his words, and he wondered if Clark could, too. He shook himself, trying to rid himself of the implications of Clark’s statement.
Clark stepped in close to Lex again and leaned in so that his lips were right by Lex’s left ear. "I took your memories each time." There was silence between them for a long moment, and neither of them moved. Then Clark stroked Lex’s back. "I’d do it again, but… Three times this month. Twice the month before. Many, many times over the years. J’onn— the Martian Manhunter— said it was causing brain damage." Clark sounded almost apologetic.
Notes: The divergence point here is the nature of Kryptonian culture and goals and everything that happened to Clark before he arrived on Earth. Many potential plotholes have been filled in with handwaving and the words, "Kryptonian technology!" I'm halfway through chapter 4, but Batman is not cooperating with me yet.
The fic at AO3.
Title: Auguries of Innocence
Fandom: Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling
Rating: E
Length: 38606 words in 6 chapters (incomplete!)
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood, Fred Weasley, George Weasley
Pairings: Hermione/Harry/Ron, Ron/Draco, Harry/Draco, Luna/Fred/George
Tags: Rape/Non-con, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Alternate Universe - Dark, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Dark Trio, Dark Ron Weasley, Dark Hermione Granger, Dark Harry Potter, Dark Fred and George Weasley, After the War, Seer Draco, Woobie Draco, Non-human Luna Lovegood, Politics, Discussion of Pregnancy, Rebuilding, Unreliable Narrator, Implied/Referenced Character Death
Summary: Granger sighed and leaned her head on Weasley's shoulder. "The ritual was horrible. I can't imagine-- Well, I can or it wouldn't bother me." She shot a glance at Draco. "Not that he-- Well, it could be worse. It could have happened to someone who didn't deserve it."
Draco felt tears in his eyes. "That's true." He pulled his knees up against his chest. "I shouldn't have done it. I almost didn't. I wasn't supposed to. That was the best might-be right then."
Granger stared at him.
"Dumbledore would have lived?" Weasley asked.
"No." Draco shook his head. "He was doomed that year in almost all the good might-bes. I just shouldn't have killed him. If I hadn't, Potter would have had a few more months with him. Professor Snape would have killed him. He'd promised two ways, you see. Dumbledore and my mother both." He lowered his cheek to his knees. "That might-be was better. Potter'd be married by now. I'd be in Italy. I'd like to be in Italy..."
Notes: Chapter 7 is very near to done. It might actually be, but I'm trying to decide if it's actually at the stopping point. Nobody in this story is a particularly nice person. The war went on for between seven and eight years, and more people died than survived.
Fic at AO3.
The above are all things I've been working on, off and on, for years. I can't promise frequent or even regular updates.
I also have five fics that are complete but as yet unrevealed and one that's almost done but lower priority than the one I need to start this evening. I've written a little more than 17K words so far this month, so I'm expecting this month to end up my highest word count month for the year so far (the previous top was a bit over 19K).
Title: Our Uses and Our Destinies
Fandom: Weiss Kreuz
Rating: T
Length: 4934 words
Characters: Tomoe Sakura, Fujimiya Aya-chan, Hidaka Ken, Schuldig, Brad Crawford
Tags: Implied past rape, References to past abuse, post-Gluhen, psychic abilities
Summary: Crawford had always intended to come back for them. That didn't mean anyone at all was happy about it.
Notes: I was pretty sure that, for anyone who knows the fic fandom for Weiss Kreuz, this fic was really, really obviously mine. Quilljoy specifically requested either Ken or Sakura, and this story ended up including both because they fit.
Fic at AO3.
Title: Seeking a Window Out
Fandom: Star Wars Original Trilogy
Rating: M
Length: 3069 words
Characters: Han Solo, Darth Vader
Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Telepathy, Torture, Potential pre-Han Solo/Darth Vader, Angst, Non-consensual telepathy
Summary: Things go a bit differently for Han at the end of The Empire Strikes Back. After all, why on earth would Vader give up such a powerful lever against Luke.
Notes: days4daisy was interested in Han/Vader but mentioned that it might be interesting if Vader wanted something other than sexual intimacy. That made me wonder about what Darth Vader might miss about being fully human and what he might let himself try to get in that direction. It's Han's point of view, but Vader's a little more honest with Han than he probably is with anyone who he thinks matters.
Fic at AO3.
I have also recently posted the following:
Title: Another Year of Candlelight
Fandom: Rurouni Kenshin
Rating: M
Length: 15083 words in 8 chapters
Characters: Takani Megumi, Himura Kenshin, Sagara Sanosuke, Komagata Yumi, Shishio Makoto, Shinomori Aoshi
Pairings: Himura Kenshin/Takani Megumi, Sagara Sanosuke/Takani Megumi, Komagata Yumi/Shishio Makoto, Sagara Sanosuke/Shishio Makoto
Tags: Rape/Non-con, Implied/referenced character death, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Dark, Psychological Torture, Torture, Throwing History Out the Window, Espionage, Broken Heroes, Alternate History, Villains Win, Non-Linear Narrative
Summary: Chou had looked more disgruntled than worried. Soujiro had looked amused. Neither made any move toward a weapon, and Kenshin had left her between himself and the other two. They were, she guessed, no longer enemies. That made no sense to her, but she didn't need to understand it, not now. She'd find out.
She forced herself to meet Kenshin's eyes. They were utterly flat. No compassion. No laughter. Not even anger. What happened? she wondered. Her own experiences suggested possibilities, and she liked none of them.
"I am well, Megumi-san. As is Sanosuke. There is no reason for you to be here. Go home." Each word was hard and distinct. She felt them like blows.
Notes: This is part of a big story arc that I had a plan for many years ago. I finally realized that these bits, taken together, made a reasonably complete story. I probably wouldn't have posted it if I hadn't decided to go ahead and post the various substantial WIP that I've got.
Each chapter has warnings at the beginning.
Fic at AO3.
The incomplete (and comparatively short) companion fic at AO3.
Title: Rooms of Falling Rain
Fandom: A mishmash of things taken from Smallville, Justice League/Justice League Unlimited (cartoon), and Young Justice (cartoon) with the possibility that I might pull from other versions of DC canons
Rating: E
Length: 12572 in 3 chapters (incomplete!)
Characters: Lex Luthor, Clark Kent, J'onn J'onzz, Wally West (more to be added later)
Pairings: Clark Kent/Lex Luthor
Tags Rape/Non-con, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Alternate Universe - Dark, Threat of alien invasion, Murderers, Torture, Dark Kal-El, Dark Krypton, Alien Technology
Summary: "Anyone else who threatened my parents, I’d kill." Clark’s words were even, almost clinical. "Slowly."
Lex raised his eyes to meet Clark’s. "I—" What the hell can I say? That I was hurt and angry and didn’t think? It’s true, but… When Lex Luthor threatens people, terrible things happen to them. He swallowed hard. "Why didn’t I guess before?" Fifteen fucking years. It took me that long to see it. He stepped out of his pants and started to fold them.
"You did. Repeatedly." There was still no give, no sympathy, in Clark’s voice.
Lex froze and stared at him. "I did? I can’t have." He could hear the panic starting to bubble beneath his words, and he wondered if Clark could, too. He shook himself, trying to rid himself of the implications of Clark’s statement.
Clark stepped in close to Lex again and leaned in so that his lips were right by Lex’s left ear. "I took your memories each time." There was silence between them for a long moment, and neither of them moved. Then Clark stroked Lex’s back. "I’d do it again, but… Three times this month. Twice the month before. Many, many times over the years. J’onn— the Martian Manhunter— said it was causing brain damage." Clark sounded almost apologetic.
Notes: The divergence point here is the nature of Kryptonian culture and goals and everything that happened to Clark before he arrived on Earth. Many potential plotholes have been filled in with handwaving and the words, "Kryptonian technology!" I'm halfway through chapter 4, but Batman is not cooperating with me yet.
The fic at AO3.
Title: Auguries of Innocence
Fandom: Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling
Rating: E
Length: 38606 words in 6 chapters (incomplete!)
Characters: Draco Malfoy, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood, Fred Weasley, George Weasley
Pairings: Hermione/Harry/Ron, Ron/Draco, Harry/Draco, Luna/Fred/George
Tags: Rape/Non-con, Graphic Depictions of Violence, Alternate Universe - Dark, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Dark Trio, Dark Ron Weasley, Dark Hermione Granger, Dark Harry Potter, Dark Fred and George Weasley, After the War, Seer Draco, Woobie Draco, Non-human Luna Lovegood, Politics, Discussion of Pregnancy, Rebuilding, Unreliable Narrator, Implied/Referenced Character Death
Summary: Granger sighed and leaned her head on Weasley's shoulder. "The ritual was horrible. I can't imagine-- Well, I can or it wouldn't bother me." She shot a glance at Draco. "Not that he-- Well, it could be worse. It could have happened to someone who didn't deserve it."
Draco felt tears in his eyes. "That's true." He pulled his knees up against his chest. "I shouldn't have done it. I almost didn't. I wasn't supposed to. That was the best might-be right then."
Granger stared at him.
"Dumbledore would have lived?" Weasley asked.
"No." Draco shook his head. "He was doomed that year in almost all the good might-bes. I just shouldn't have killed him. If I hadn't, Potter would have had a few more months with him. Professor Snape would have killed him. He'd promised two ways, you see. Dumbledore and my mother both." He lowered his cheek to his knees. "That might-be was better. Potter'd be married by now. I'd be in Italy. I'd like to be in Italy..."
Notes: Chapter 7 is very near to done. It might actually be, but I'm trying to decide if it's actually at the stopping point. Nobody in this story is a particularly nice person. The war went on for between seven and eight years, and more people died than survived.
Fic at AO3.
The above are all things I've been working on, off and on, for years. I can't promise frequent or even regular updates.
I also have five fics that are complete but as yet unrevealed and one that's almost done but lower priority than the one I need to start this evening. I've written a little more than 17K words so far this month, so I'm expecting this month to end up my highest word count month for the year so far (the previous top was a bit over 19K).
