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Baby, We Could Be Enough 

written as a pinch hit for the  HL Historical Fic Exchange 

Louis nudges his head toward the door. “Out there, people can barely be people, they’re so trampled down by laws and rules, expectations,” He says the last word like he’d rather spit it out, disgusted. “In here, there’s no right and wrong. No talk about how anyone should act, drink, say. There’s no laws.” Leaning forward, he stares deep into Harry’s eyes until the younger man’s cheeks bloom with a pink tint. “No sin.”

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Title: A Stór Mo Chroí Author: kiwikero/icanhazzalou Rating: Explicit Pairing: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson Word count: 9k Summary: It was a gloomy, grey day in the highlands. The sun, try as it might, couldn’t manage to break through the clouds, painting land and sea alike in muted colours. Perhaps it wasn’t so desolate as all that, though it certainly seemed that way to Louis. Of course, his perception might have been coloured by his own foul mood. Everything seemed to have gone from bad to worse recently, and if his own problems weren’t enough now he had to pretend he didn’t want to throttle the chieftain of Clan Gunn, the one currently traipsing around the village and greeting clansmen as if he wasn’t just a glorified intruder. Louis narrowed his eyes as he watched Harry interact with Agnes and her young son, Harry stooping down to talk directly to the little boy. The Clan Gunn tartan, simple blocks of green and black, marked Harry as someone who clearly didn’t belong amongst them, and yet the people of Clan Sutherland always seemed delighted to see the man.

Traitors.

Louis is a young laird from Clan Sutherland and Harry the chieftain of Clan Gunn, and an alliance between their clans isn’t enough to convince the two of them to get along.

My pinch hit for the @hlhistoricalexchange2k17! Written for @becomeawendybird.

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Above you find all the fics written for the exchange. 

Thank you!

Well, this is it! The authors have been revealed. Below is a list I have compiled of the exchange’s fics, all in one post and ordered alphabetically based on title!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this fic exchange,whether you had to drop out because of personal reasons, stayed here the whole way through, or joined in later because we needed a pinch-hitter: some of the pinch-hitters are stil writing. Those fics will be posted later as soon as they come in.

Even though there are ‘only’ 19 fics, which compared to other exchanges is almost nothing; we did add some extra historical HL fics to AO3′s database, together!

Running an exchange has been an interesting experience for me; I would do it again. I hope everyone is happy with their fics and remember to show the writers, particularly the ones who wrote a fic for you, that you appreciate their hard work! A little thank you in a comment never hurts! :)

Special thanks to @fondkirk for setting up the tumblr page and gmail for the exchange. And @generouslouis for creating the banner for the fic, making the pinch-hit/beta/britpicker list and support!

Love you all!

noellehenry

A Stór Mo Chroí by kiwikero

Autumn at Fairbridge Hall by noellehenry

Baby, We Could Be Enough by Justalittlelouislove

Circumnavigate by musketrois (B_kate)

Coeur du soleil  by messofgorgeouschaos

Damn the Dark, Damn the Light by hrrytomlinson

Embellish Your Heart by letsjustsee

Forget-me-not by SexyAssWoman

i can’t use words they don’t say enough by demiboyharrie

I Think I Dreamed You Into Life by patdkitten

just keep on coming back to you by thepriestthinksitsthedevil (stubliminalmessaging)

Manifest Destiny by casuallyhl

My Heart Lies With You by asphodelknox

One Day You’ll Say These Words by allwaswell16

The Brightest Star Shines Through The Dark by alex4968

the dead things we carry by MediaWhore

threadbare by kiwikero

we were sun-burned and shoeless kids  by thegoodyouth

You Look So Wonderful in that Dress by QuickedWeen

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authors revealed, fics week 7 and 8

A Stór Mo Chroí by kiwikero for QuickedWeen

Words: 9397

Summary:

It was a gloomy, grey day in the highlands. The sun, try as it might, couldn’t manage to break through the clouds, painting land and sea alike in muted colours. Perhaps it wasn’t so desolate as all that, though it certainly seemed that way to Louis. Of course, his perception might have been coloured by his own foul mood. Everything seemed to have gone from bad to worse recently, and if his own problems weren’t enough now he had to pretend he didn’t want to throttle the chieftain of Clan Gunn, the one currently traipsing around the village and greeting clansmen as if he wasn’t just a glorified intruder. Louis narrowed his eyes as he watched Harry interact with Agnes and her young son, Harry stooping down to talk directly to the little boy. The Clan Gunn tartan, simple blocks of green and black, marked Harry as someone who clearly didn’t belong amongst them, and yet the people of Clan Sutherland always seemed delighted to see the man.

Traitors.

Louis is a young laird from Clan Sutherland and Harry the chieftain of Clan Gunn, and an alliance between their clans isn’t enough to convince the two of them to get along.

Baby, We Could Be Enough by Justalittlelouislove for musketrois (B_kate)

Words: 5712

Summary:Louis nudges his head toward the door. “Out there, people can barely be people, they’re so trampled down by laws and rules, expectations,” He says the last word like he’d rather spit it out, disgusted. “In here, there’s no right and wrong. No talk about how anyone should act, drink, say. There’s no laws.” Leaning forward, he stares deep into Harry’s eyes until the younger man’s cheeks bloom with a pink tint. “No sin,” He whispers.

Don’t forget to leave kudos and/or comments to show your appreciation for the fic!

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Yes! All fics have been submitted and revealed :-) Thanks again to everyone who contributed to the HL Historical Fic Exchange 2017. In total we added 19 historical HL fanfics to AO3′ s database.

The last two authors (pinch-hits)  will be revealed on New Year’s Day.

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fic reveal, week 8

Baby, We Could Be Enough by Anonymous for musketrois (B_kate)

Words: 5712

Summary:

Louis nudges his head toward the door. “Out there, people can barely be people, they’re so trampled down by laws and rules, expectations,” He says the last word like he’d rather spit it out, disgusted. “In here, there’s no right and wrong. No talk about how anyone should act, drink, say. There’s no laws.” Leaning forward, he stares deep into Harry’s eyes until the younger man’s cheeks bloom with a pink tint. “No sin,” He whispers.

Don’t forget to leave kudos and/or comments to show your appreciation for the fic!

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fic reveal, week 7

A Stór Mo Chroí by Anonymous for QuickedWeen

Words: 9397

Summary:

It was a gloomy, grey day in the highlands. The sun, try as it might, couldn’t manage to break through the clouds, painting land and sea alike in muted colours. Perhaps it wasn’t so desolate as all that, though it certainly seemed that way to Louis. Of course, his perception might have been coloured by his own foul mood. Everything seemed to have gone from bad to worse recently, and if his own problems weren’t enough now he had to pretend he didn’t want to throttle the chieftain of Clan Gunn, the one currently traipsing around the village and greeting clansmen as if he wasn’t just a glorified intruder. Louis narrowed his eyes as he watched Harry interact with Agnes and her young son, Harry stooping down to talk directly to the little boy. The Clan Gunn tartan, simple blocks of green and black, marked Harry as someone who clearly didn’t belong amongst them, and yet the people of Clan Sutherland always seemed delighted to see the man.

Traitors.

Louis is a young laird from Clan Sutherland and Harry the chieftain of Clan Gunn, and an alliance between their clans isn't enough to convince the two of them to get along.

Don’t forget to leave kudos and/or comments to show your appreciation for the fic!

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“The Dead Things We Carry” by @mediawhorefics Inspired Playlist

Spotify | Youtube

Intro:  I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash Interlude: Miss Gibson         Mister Sandman - Emmylou Harris       Come On - The Rolling Stones No Music - Jacob Startorius Fallin’ - Jessica Mauboy Interlude: Mrs Padley       Where Have All the Flowers Gone - Marlene Dietrich       La Valse D’Amélie - Yann Tiersen Sad Song - We the Kings, Elena Coats Jealous - Labrinth Interlude: Harry       Again - Noah Cyrus, xxxtentacion       Undone - Weezer Suddenly - Jason Walker Just Friends - Ally Barron Walking on Sunshine - Leona Lewis, Hannah Arterton Outro: Sous le ciel de Paris - Édith Piaf

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The Dead Things We Carry

Author: MediaWhore 

Pairing: Harry Styles/Louis Tomlinson

Rating: Mature

Word Count: 25k

Summary:

September ‘49

He hasn’t seen him since that day in France, that horrible muddy day where for one terrifyingly long second, Louis really thought he was going to die. He winces with the phantom pain, the hand not holding his cane going to his stomach automatically, remembering the franticness, the tenderness, of Harry’s hands while Louis was bleeding out.

This is the man who saved Louis’ life.

For one second, Louis fears Harry won’t recognise him, but his eyes widen when he turns to his left and they meet Louis’. He takes a step forward, reaching for him with a shaky hand before stopping himself.

“Louis,’ Harry says with a shudder and Louis doesn’t think his name has ever carried more weight.

This is the only man Louis ever thought about kissing for real.

“Oh,” Mrs. Padley says, clearly taken aback. “You two know each other?”

There are some things people never fully come home from. Until, one day, if they’re lucky, home comes to them.

Written for the @hlhistoricalexchange2k17 for @kiwikero // AO3 Link 

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author revealed, fic week 6

the dead things we carry by MediaWhore for kiwikero

Words: 25311

Summary:

September ‘49

He hasn’t seen him since that day in France, that horrible muddy day where for one terrifyingly long second, Louis really thought he was going to die. He winces with the phantom pain, the hand not holding his cane going to his stomach automatically, remembering the franticness, the tenderness, of Harry’s hands while Louis was bleeding out.

This is the man who saved Louis’ life.

For one second, Louis fears Harry won’t recognise him, but his eyes widen when he turns to his left and they meet Louis’. He takes a step forward, reaching for him with a shaky hand before stopping himself.

“Louis,’ Harry says with a shudder and Louis doesn’t think his name has ever carried more weight.

This is the only man Louis ever thought about kissing for real.

“Oh,” Mrs. Padley says, clearly taken aback. “You two know each other?”

There are some things people never fully come home from. Until, one day, if they’re lucky, home comes to them.

Don’t forget to leave kudos and/or comments to show your appreciation for the fic!

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Are you still looking for pinch hitters? Idk how fast these things go lol?

Very fast, this time, thankfully :-) Two people offered to take on the assignments and I’m so very grateful for that! Thanks for asking, though. I appreciate it very much.

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I would love to write a story but I've never actually posted on ao3 yet. Do you have to have like a following to be involved

Hi anon! To answer your question: no, you don’t have to have a following, but you need an AO3 account. Thanks for your interest in the exchange!

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Pinch - hitters needed!

I’m afraid I’m going to have to ask for another two pinch-hitters to complete the last two assignments in this challenge! Please, only sign up if you really want and have time to write a story. 

Both the original authors and pinch-hitters already defaulted/ do not respond to mails and instant messages.

It would be great if we could give the authors, who have already contributed a great story to this exchange, a fic back.

Please reblog!! Thank you :-)

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Title: Coeur du soleil

Author: messofgorgeouschaos/goldbootsandvans

Word Count: 47k+

Summary:

After assuming the throne when the Cardinal dies, Louis becomes King of France in 1661. He thinks he has everything under control and is determined to prove himself the leader he knows France needs, but his plans are quickly thrown aside once he meets a curly haired English Ambassador. 

Harry’s only job was to observe the King, and he ends up observing a little closer than expected. Featuring Captain Payne of the Royal Musketeers, Ambassador Malik from the Ottoman Empire, and Lord Horan from Ireland.

Written for: @hlhistoricalexchange2k17

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fic reveal, week 6

the dead things we carry by Anonymous for kiwikero

Words: 25311

Summary:

September ‘49

He hasn’t seen him since that day in France, that horrible muddy day where for one terrifyingly long second, Louis really thought he was going to die. He winces with the phantom pain, the hand not holding his cane going to his stomach automatically, remembering the franticness, the tenderness, of Harry’s hands while Louis was bleeding out.

This is the man who saved Louis’ life.

For one second, Louis fears Harry won’t recognise him, but his eyes widen when he turns to his left and they meet Louis’. He takes a step forward, reaching for him with a shaky hand before stopping himself.

“Louis,’ Harry says with a shudder and Louis doesn’t think his name has ever carried more weight.

This is the only man Louis ever thought about kissing for real.

“Oh,” Mrs. Padley says, clearly taken aback. “You two know each other?”

There are some things people never fully come home from. Until, one day, if they’re lucky, home comes to them.

Don’t forget to leave kudos and/or comments to show your appreciation for the fic!

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hiii are there any more single posts for each fic? some of the authors don't have their tumblr urls so I can't find them :(

Sorry, until now these are all the tumblr posts sent to us. If there are any authors who have a tumblr post for their fic... please send it to us, so we can reblog!

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One Day You’ll Say These Words

by @allwaswell16 ~ 11k ~ Explicit

Growing up together in Yorkshire has led to a lifelong friendship between Louis Tomlinson, the future Marquess of Rotherham, and Harry Styles, the heir to a viscount. When Harry suddenly inherits his uncle’s title and estate much earlier than expected, Louis must watch his friend struggle under the weight of these new responsibilities, including searching for a wife with a dowry large enough to save his estate. However, sitting idly by as Harry looks for a bride brings some unexpected feelings to the surface.

A friends to lovers story set in the Regency era.

Louis sighs as they turn back down Bond Street and past Gentleman Jackson’s boxing saloon. This isn’t how he envisioned life in London with Harry. He pictured them there, sparring properly, or drinking at the Castle Tavern. He pictured them at the theatre or betting on horses at Tattersall’s. He pictured them shooting and hunting. He pictured them fencing or getting admitted to the Four-Horse Club. But most of all, he simply pictured them together. He fully expected the ton to take note of a pair of Corinthians, but he had not been hoping it to be whilst dancing a Quadrille at Almack’s, trying to find a suitable bride for Harry. Lord help him when he starts appearing at every fashionable ball. The aristocratic mothers will be unbearable, shoving their daughters his way.

But he will do anything for Harry, so it will be what it will be.

@hlhistoricalexchange2k17 ~ Written for LSFOREVER ~ @harrystinyshorts

~Thank you @louislovestea for the use of your beautiful manips.~

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