#Dungeons & Drabbles 2022

[valencrime]

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I'm Dottie, They/She/He are fine, I'm an adult.

I write, and draw, and cross stitch, and sometimes I even remember to post those things to the internet. Art tag is #dottie doodles!

Fanfiction masterpost under the cut, in order of most recently updated.

In Between Days - 92,547 words - published 2025 Inanimate Insanity - Incomplete - (17/18) - "If my death helps them survive, I wouldn't have any regrets." And then he woke up. (Time Loop AU)

Born Sexy Yesterday - The Ethics of Crushing on MePad - 1,021 words - published 2025 - Inanimate Insanity - Complete - (1/1) - An in-character blog entry from Fan himself on the ever important topic: is crushing on MePad unethical?

UNDO UNDO - 19,856 words - published 2024, finished 2025 Inanimate Insanity - Complete - (5/5) - MePad is dead. Test Tube doesn't think he should stay that way.

End of the Line - 1,261 words - published 2024 Great God Grove - Complete - (1/1) - King's perspective, at the top of the spire.

Heart in a Headlock - 10995 words - published 2024 Undertale - Incomplete (3/?) - I'm enamored with timeloops, and wanted to write something self-indulgent about Frisk and Chara. Maybe you'll like it too

Between the Between the Scenes (More Between, More Scene) - 14037 words - published 2022, last updated 2023 Dungeons and Dragons - (11/?) My DND drabbles all compiled into one, easy for my friends to find fic. AUs and in-character letters and lost scenes, oh my! Gordon in Breen's Office, What Propaganda Will He Make? - 54569 words - published 2020, last updated 2023 Half-Life - Hiatus - (24/?) Do you wanna read a story where nice things happen to the cast of Half-Life 2? A story where Gordon gets put in Doctor Breen's Office instead of on the train to City 17? I'm giving everyone a happy ending, dang it!

Project "FREEMAN" - 11448 words - published 2020, last updated 2021 Half-Life but the AI are Self-Aware - Incomplete and LIKELY abandoned - (4/?) (1/1) Gordon is the only AI AU.

Beast Synonyms - 1911 words - published 2021 Half-Life - Hiatus - (1/?) Cool dragon AU

Half-Life Mermaid AU - 9811 words - published 2020, last updated 2021 Half-Life - (1/1) (1/1) (2/3) - What if Half-Life characters got to be HAPPY? Also mermaids are real. Three stories in collection.

Love (to) Spoon - 4459 words - published 2020 Half-Life - Complete - (1/1) - A Secret Santa that is technically part of a series, but can standalone. Gordon Freeman and Barney Calhoun give each other heartfelt gifts, Post-Half-Life 2 Episode 2 (except Eli isn't dead)

Bomb Rush Blush - 1681 words - published 2020 Splatoon 2 Octo Expansion - Complete - (1/1) - Callie's here to help with the rescue at the subway! Unfortunately, she's gotten a bit lost.

remember when malls existed - 1753 words - published 2020 Half-Life VR but the AI is Self-Aware - Complete - (1/1) Gordon Freeman needs to get presents for his son at the mall!

Couch Time - 3069 words - published 2020 Ducktales 2017 - Complete - (1/1) Della's having a rough time on Earth, so she calls up one of her favorite cousins to help out!

Observe, Think, React - 704 words - published 2019 Inanimate Insanity - Complete - (1/1) MePad thinks about the rare feelings he has, and what causes the worst ones.

[sunnydaleherald]

The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Friday, July 4th

ANYA: Anya Christina Emanuella Jenkins, twenty years old. Born on the fourth of July, and don't think there weren't jokes about that my whole life, mister, 'cause there were. "Who's our little patriot?" they'd say, when I was younger, and therefore smaller and shorter than I am now.

~~Checkpoint~~

[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

Small Things by veronyxk84 (Buffy & Dawn, PG-13)

[Chaptered Fiction]

Watcher’s Diary, syllabically, Part 1 of 7 by rippergiles (accioawesome) for summer_of_giles (Giles (Multi) Gen)

Unspoken [Part 8] by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, not rated)

Unspoken [Part 9] by hiddndaydreams (Spike/reader, not rated)

Akashic Advantage, Chapter 48 by beanseh (OC & Ensemble, Dungeons & Dragons crossover, FR18)

My Calendar Girl, Chapter 6 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)

What the Drabble? Vol. 3, Chapter 58 by VeroNyxK84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Nothing New, Chapter 6 by number1angirl (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Woke Up In Love, Chapter 3 by Lilacsandorangeblossoms (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

Brutal Honesty, Chapters 4-7 by EnchantedWillow (Buffy/Spike, R)

[Images, Audio & Video]

Artwork: Body Language cover art by Badwolfwho (Buffy/Faith, NSFW)

Artwork: 01x04 Teachers Pet by pzyii (worksafe)

Artwork: Anya by pzyii (worksafe)

Artwork: Spike (Toasted and Miserable) 🔥☀️ by artbybai (worksafe)

Artwork: Best btvs big bad change my mind by ellie-mars (Glory, worksafe)

Artwork: the Most Important Girl In The World perhaps by marinlarkwrites (Buffy, worksafe)

Artwork: Jenny redraw by snails-in-my-mouth (worksafe)

Artwork: My Miracle by yarboyandy2 (Buffy & Giles, worksafe)

Gifs: Buffy Summers + Outfits (18/∞) by clarkgriffon (worksafe)

Gifs: CURRENT AFFAIRS — LORDE by detectivedawnsummers (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)

Icons: buffy summers icons editshit (worksafe)

Crafts: Currently doing the Buffy Shadowcasters :-) by chloe--summers

3D sculpt: vampire digital sculpt sketch by jfsculpts (worksafe)

Fanvid: You Oughta Know || Jagged Little Slayer || a Buffy fanvid by Periru3 & Tafadhali (Buffy/Faith)

Fanvid: buffy and spike song bang bang by Buffy Spike

Fanvid: Spike & Buffy | Fresh Out The Slammer by Raine :]

Fanvid: Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 1 Opening Credits "Charmed Style" (2022) by charmingslayer

Fanvid: Buffy Spike song why don't you do right by Buffy Spike

Fanvid: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Aesthetic - season one by ALEXEDIT

Fanvid: Buffy x Glory | Told You So by Light

Fanvid: Buffy the Vampire Slayer--Lie to Me/Lies My Parents Told Me by Becoming Buffy Podcast

Fanvid: Buffy the vampire slayer - Magic Dance by juliaroxs241

Fanvid: Buffy the vampire slayer - Shut Up by juliaroxs241

[Reviews & Recaps]

My thoughts on "The Body" by sirtch_analyst

BTVS group rewatch: 1.06 [The Pack] by juanabaloo

The Pack by thesearemycurrentobsessions

Video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Recap - S01E08 - I, Robot... You, Jane 04/28/1997 by Slayer's Lair

Video: Buffy Toxic Retro PHASES & Bewitched bothered &Beweildered by Lord Toxic

Podcast video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 4 Episode 18 - Where the Wild Things Are by Sh*t 90s Shows Taught Me

Podcast video: The Caffeinated Librarians: Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Season 7 by Mahpac Public Library

Podcast video: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 1 Spoiler Review by Sinister Cinema Reviews

Podcast video: Angel S01E11 "Somnambulist" Spoiler Review by The Post Credits

Podcast video: Buffy Episode Guide | Welcome to the Hellmouth | Season 1, Episode 1 by Divergent Spirit Ministries

Podcast video: Sunnydale Live #5: Buffy S1E4 Teacher's Pet by Blueroof Productions

Podcast video: Buffy Episode Guide | The Harvest | Season 1, Episode 2 by Divergent Spirit Ministries

Podcast video: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Season Five, Episode Fourteen: Crush by Slayed! The Buffyverse Revisited Podcast

Podcast video: Buffy S04E12 "A New Man" Spoiler Review by The Post Credits

Podcast video: Buffy's Angels: A Hole in the World by The Franchise: A Film Podcast

Podcast video: Sunnydale Live #4: Buffy S1E3 The Witch by Blueroof Productions

Podcast: 2.04 Inca Mummy Girl by Buffering: A Rewatch Adventure

Podcast: Once more with feeling - 6x9-10 Smashed/Wrecked (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) by Nerd Subculture Podcast

Podcast: Episode 68 - Unlimited Cake! (A New Man) Audio Only by The Sunnydale Diaries - A Buffy Podcast

Podcast: BwB 619 - Big Magical Balls [Seeing Red] by Beer with Buffy

Podcast video: S5E18: Intervention by One Girl in All the World

[Recs & Search]

Fic rec: the one and only feral bangel fic I have come across by camellcat

Fic search: Xander and how he was possessed by the hyena spirit by bl00dy-brass-knuckles

[Community Announcements]

Prompt: Seeing Red by comment_fic

[Fandom Discussions]

Anya should have cashed in on having connections to the demon world by Aphony Cree

[Gwendolyn Post, Giles and patriarchy] by coraniaid

the people who insist Buffy never does anything wrong in seven seasons by coraniaid

i get why buffy fans hate xander’s speech to buffy encouraging her to run after riley by lesbianmarrow

i feel like buffy the vampire slayer as a show very much values remaining true to one’s love by lesbianmarrow

it gets exhausting being a xander truther sometimes by summersblood

After the xth time where they’re attacked while researching or planning by antiqueowl

I don’t know how I feel about Robin Wood by arleney

What is hyenification? by btvsfemslashenjoyer

what if spike stayed in sunnydale after lover's walk by camellcat

Hero (9x1) by deniouroboros

do you think there were another slayer and vampire a long time ago, who fell in love with each other by elverrie

not Angel getting Buffy an old book for her birthday by femmedefandom

Ok but literally imagine being angel tho by femslashspuffy

I think people downplay how evil Andrew was in Buffy by garscrucible

i don’t think we talk about Jesse being the real reason Xander hates Angel and Spike enough by instant-star-59

Willow appearing at the funeral of buffys mom in all black by lynx-brynjar

i love how both spike and buffy want a normal life by professeurm

that one time in s7 spike full on creature growled at andrew by xaeyrnofnbe

Tara and Dawn by xxthegreenwitchxxteveo

So annoyed at Angel’s decision making [re: Connor] by Professional-Food773

Will we ever get more “Angel”? by angeliclestat

Any Buffy The Vampire Slayer and/or Angel deleted scenes or lines that you know of? by Big-Restaurant-2766

Season 6 buffy x season 3 angel [earthquake] by Professional-Food773

Conflicted if I should finish the series because of Empty places :( by gypsyinanotherlife

Happy Birthday Anya Christina Emanuella Jenkins by Necronikki

Rewatching the show - Things I forget and you may have in BtVS S1 (1.07-1.08) by beeemkcl

New Moon Rising I'm scared by Tuna_96

Was Tara’s death the price Willow had to pay? by dhelene

My Vampire (Aging) Theory For If Any OG Vamps (Angel, Spike, etc.) by Myrtle1119

Video: How Trixie SLAYED Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia by Trixie & Katya Clips

Podcast video: Buffy Summers - The Chosen One We Chose Back by Nerdy Up North

Podcast: BUFFY SUMMERS by Moon Tze Paranormal

Podcast: BUFFY- ROYAL RITUALS by Moon Tze Paranormal

Podcast: The Legacy of Larry by Gay2k The podcast

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𝕄𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕥

One Shots and Headcanons

My one shots and asks of Marvel, Stranger Things, & Star Wars

Series

Marvel’s 25 Days of Christmas stories ♥️ 2021 Eddie Munson’s 25 Days of Christmas drabbles ♥️ 2022 Stranger Things Summer ♥️ 2024

MARVEL

Bucky Barnes

✩ 1940′s

✩ Let Me Help You

Sam Wilson

✩ No Regrets, No Regrets [II]

Tony Stark

✩ Please Don’t Leave Me [Father!Stark x Daughter!Reader]

Loki Laufeyson

✩ Goddess Divine

✩ Beloved

✩ My Saving Grace

Marc Spector / Steven Grant / Jake Lockley

✩ Khonshu’s Next Victim [M]

STRANGER THINGS 

Eddie Munson

✩ Two Punks In Love

✩ My Brother’s Best Friend

✩ The Dungeon Master and the Theater Nerd

✩ Romeo & Juliet  

✩ Amoureuse Means Sweetheart  

✩ The Hidden Wheeler 

✩ Automotive Plant’s Secretary

✩ Rocker Mayfield

✩ Unsent Letter

✩ Eavesdropped Conversations

✩ Forced To Be A Carver

✩ Hidden Henderson - Part 1

✩ Hidden Henderson - Part 2

✩ Hidden Henderson - Part 3  🌴

Steve Harrington

✩ Let Me Show You

✩ Home Remedy

✩ Unrequited Love

STAR WARS 

Anakin Skywalker

✩ My Promise To You 

✩ My Promise To You II

Obi-Wan Kenobi

✩ Our Routine on Tatooine

[sunnyrosewritesstuff]

Drabbles and Collections

Bagginshield Troupe Bingo - Soulmates/Ones | Reshirement | Second Chances

All About Bilbo from the POV of... Bilbo |  Lobelia |  Balin |  Bofur |  Bard |  Smaug |  Elrond |  Oin |  Gandalf |  Frodo |  Myrtle |  Thorin

99 Problems But Our Love Ain’t One- #11 Company Bets| #17 Goblins v. Tooks| #24 Cold in Laketown| #26 Paranoid (Smut)| #29 Petty Tea | #34 Disaster Wedding| #44 A Lesson Carved in Stone| #64 Spy Work| #73 Bilbo’s Admirer| #82 Questionable Objects (Smut) | #99 Possessed Bofur

Commissions: Baa Buttons by @stardryad​

Fanart: Nori and Bilbo by @kelly6ridge

Touch Asks: Washing the Other’s Body (Haddotin) | Feeling for Each Other in the Dark (Bagginshield) | Piggy Back Hugs (Bagginshield) | Tasting the Other’s Smile (Haddotin)

@fellowshipofthefics​‘ Word Plays: Guardian of Kings Playlist | Guardian of Kings- Thorin POV |  Child Bagginshield Alphabet Game |  Ice Skating Bagginshield Switch It Up |  Inspired By @lordoftherazzles​ Band AU | They were roommates... | What If Bilbo Were Transformed into an Old Man

@fellowshipofthefics​‘ 2022 Events:

Modern May: Professor/Teacher (Bagginshield) | Chef (Bagginshield) | Interpreter (Bagginshield) | Driving Instructor (Bagginshield) | Chiropractor (Gloin/Canon Wife) | Pickpocket (Bagginshield) | Computer Programmer (Ori/Reader) | Police Officer (Nwalin) | Librarian (Bagginshield) | Reporter (Belladonna/Bungo) | Paralegal (Filori) | Hair Stylist (Barduil) | Capenter (Bagginshield) Summer Stories: Take Me Out to the Ball Park (Bagginshield) Fictober: Rainstorms (Bagginshield) | Superstitions (Bagginshield) | Blood Moon (Bagginshield)

Trick or Treat 2022: Haddotin Trick | Bagginshield Treat (Sword Fight) | Faramir Treat | Elrond Treat | Samfro Treat | Thorin Treat | Bagginshield Treat (Cavern Oasis) | Boromir Treat

@fellowshipofthefics​‘ 2023 Events:

January Roulette: Detective + Sharing a Bed (Bagginshield) | Sick + Royal (Faramir/Pippin) Sweet & Spicy Bingo: Webcam (Bagginshield) | Soulmates (Bagginshield) | Toys (Bagginshield) | Cooking Together (Boffins) March Madness: “Are you aware that it’s actually ON FIRE?” (Bilbo & Dis) | “I left you alone for two minutes” (Bilbo & Fili & Kili) Modern May: Paramedic (Bagginshield)

Tropetember: Friends to Lovers (Haddotin) | I Didn’t Know I Loved You (Bagginshield)

Random Hobbit Drabbles

Paranoid, book, uncle (Bagginshield)

Mulan AU Part 1 and Part 2 (Bagginshield)

Ocean’s Eleven AU (Bagginshield)

Dentist Bilbo and Gambling Addict Smaug

Time Loop in Thranduil’s Dungeons (Bagginshield)

Thranduil on Friendly-ish Terms with Thorin 

Thorin Feeling “Betrayed” by Bilbo aka Thorin is Dramatic (Bagginshield)

Random Tintin Drabbles

Dancing in the Storm (Haddotin)

The Adventures of Ange Begin (Haddotin, Next Gen OC)

Random What We Do in the Shadows Drabbles

Today is a Good Day to Celebrate (Nandor Introspection)

Random Sherlock Drabbles

It Is What It Is (Johnlock)

[internetmarketingjust]

K.c. undercover

K.C. UNDERCOVER ARCHIVE

K.C. UNDERCOVER MAC

Meanwhile, Liz Allan has returned to town to celebrate her father's freedom. Both she and Peter Parker are convinced they are planning to restart their underground weapons dealings.

K.C. UNDERCOVER MAC

Cooper, new field agent for S.H.I.E.L.D., has been assigned to follow Adrian Toomes and Mac Gargan, who have just gotten out of prison for good behavior.

but like I don't think it's canon up through anything.

normally I would say this is canon up through Endgame.

I just have so many feelings about supervillain Liz.

Not sure why I love fucking up Peter's life so much.

Can't believe they still haven't used Kraven and Scorpion.

Orphan_account Fandoms: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), K.C. Gumdrop or (The Unexpected Virtue of Revenge) Language: English Words: 5,871 Chapters: 2/2 Comments: 5 Kudos: 26 Bookmarks: 2 Hits: 2618 Rue works with MJ, KC and Rocky Blue through the craziest, wildest adventure to open another portal to send them back to their universes. Undercover and Rocky Blue from Shake It Up!

K.C. UNDERCOVER ARCHIVE

Creator Chose Not To Use Archive WarningsĪ magical sex between a stoned Rue and Lexi opens an interdimensional portal through which comes Rue's variants from the multiverse: MJ from the MCU, KC Cooper from K.C.Rebelnightblood Fandoms: Euphoria (TV 2019), Marvel Cinematic Universe, K.C. Anyhow, I'd love to hear your thoughts! :D Language: English Words: 2,383 Chapters: 8/? Comments: 15 Kudos: 27 Bookmarks: 2 Hits: 669 :)) I'm going to try to write all of these eventually, but I have no idea when some of them will get done. And if an idea sparks your imagination and you want to write it, go for it! (Just let me know so I can read it. If you have ideas that would go great with a story idea, I'd love to hear them. So yeah, if there's something that looks really fun, tell me. It gives me a consistent place to keep stuff and also a chance to get some feedback on the ideas. so I'm making a compilation of drabbles and ficlets here instead. So, I've gotten tired of all the story stubs and sticky notes with ideas floating around my computer and my room. Alternate Universe - Dungeons & Dragons.Luke Patterson (Julie and The Phantoms).Undercover (TV), The Owl House (Cartoon), Julie and The Phantoms (TV 2020), Merlin (TV), MacGyver (TV 2016) Honyasbookshelf Fandoms: Chuck (TV), White Collar (TV 2009), Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), K.C. Language: English Words: 10,168 Chapters: 9/9 Kudos: 31 Hits: 184 Started writing in early 2019, forgot for three years, and continuing in 2022. And then chaos ensues from any idea I can think of. He ends up in Massachusetts instead, and Jessie suggests he stays at The Tipton Hotel for the time being. Tony, five years after moving to California with Jessie Prescott, heads back to New York. watch jumping ship or jake hunter will push you 100 feet off of a literal cliffĪ contrived reason for all of my favorite Disney Channel characters to meet at the Tipton Hotel.Farm, Shake It Up! (US TV), Good Luck Charlie, Suite Life on Deck, Sonny with a Chance, Wizards of Waverly Place, JONAS, Descendants (Disney Movies), Boy Meets World Undercover (TV), Girl Meets World, I Didn't Do It (TV 2014), Liv and Maddie, Dog with a Blog, Austin & Ally, A.N.T. DigitalZealot Fandoms: Disney Channel - Fandom, Suite Life of Zack & Cody, Even Stevens (TV), Lizzie McGuire - Fandom, That's So Raven, Phil of the Future, Hannah Montana (TV), Andi Mack (TV), Best Friends Whenever (TV), K.C.

[sheyshocked]

My 2021 Fanfiction Year in Review

So… I wasn’t tagged, but I saw this little game back at @soullistrations and @daikon1 and decided to try it myself, so here we go.

Total Word Count: 95,775 (shame I haven’t finished that new chapter of When the Wolf Comes on time, that way I would have at least 100,000 – still very nice and much more than I’ve expected!)

Total Fics Completed: 38 (a lot of those are drabbles, but wow)

Fandoms: Detroit: Become Human

Top 5 fics by word count:

Of Golden Mirrors and Secret Admirers: 21,539 words, Fantasy/Fairy Tale AU. Honestly, this might be my overall personal favorite so far. Seems like lots of fluff, misunderstandings, and a happy ending is my shtick.

When the Wolf Comes: 21,415 words, Dark Fantasy/Werewolf AU, unfinished. I’m in the middle of writing the next chapter, and I’m excited to continue this bad boy in 2022.

A Child to Call Their Own – 7,922 words. A baby fic I never thought I would write. Still, it was a lot of fun.

Let Me Make It Up to You – 5,992 words. The first fic I’ve written this year, and my first smut too. Turned out better than I’d expected, to be honest.

Christmas Miracle – 5,245 words. The second fic starring deviant pet canaries Lemon and Chirpy. It was harder to write than I’d expected, but I loved every second of writing it nonetheless.

Top 5 fics by kudos:

Sleepover: 114 kudos

His Father’s Son: 101 kudos

Let Me Make It Up to You: 86 kudos

Of Golden Mirrors and Secret Admirers: 73 kudos

In the Heat of the Moment: 73 kudos

I’m so, so happy that two of my fics made it past 100 kudos this year and I’m grateful for each one of them. It sometimes helps me to remember that readers actually enjoy my writing, that it’s making them feel something, whether it’s happiness, sadness or anything really. That’s the greatest thing about writing, and I love it to bits.

Do you have any fanfic goals for the New Year?

My goal is to continue writing When the Wolf Comes and hopefully finish it soon. It’s the first time I’ve worked on such a big fic project, so I have high hopes for it. I also have a lot of plot bunnies I would like to work on in the meantime (for example a Vampire AU, fic about Daniel and Simon meeting in the canon universe, more snippets from Simon‘s and Markus‘ lives – one of them not part of my biggest series – and so on).

But I would also like to write a fic or two for the Darkest Dungeon fandom (there is a serious lack of Reynauld/Dismas fics and it’s irking me so much that I want to try my hand writing my own).

I also intend to go back to writing original fiction and taking part in contests, organize the Simarkus Week in February and try to write more comments. So… a lot of plans, so very few time.

At any rate, let‘s hope next year will be as good for my writing as the last one was.

Happy New Year everyone, and stay safe!

[eileen-crys]

Ra_ChelB writing masterlist

Heyyy ok so I finally decided to collect all the links to my writing in a single post, including not only what’s also on AO3 but also some drabbles and prompts here on tumblr. Mind that it’s all Johnica, except when stated it’s not. Multi chapter fics are posted on AO3, but the links here lead to the cover art I made for tumblr, AO3 links are in each post. FLUFF AHEAD!

Multi-chapters

Down in the Dungeons

(Fantasy AU, Johnica + Jimercury + Rogerique + other ships)

Ch.1 | Ch.2 | Ch.3 | Ch.4 | Ch.5 | Ch.6 | Ch.7 | Ch.8 | Ch.9 | Ch.10 | Ch.11 | Ch.12 | Ch.13 | Ch.14 | Ch.15 | Ch.16 | Ch.17 | Ch.18 | Ch.19 | Ch.20 | Ch.21 | Ch.22 | Ch.23 | Ch.24 | Ch.25 | Ch.26 | ...

From Father to Son, to Son

(Angst, hurt/comfort, John has nightmares about his son Robert and has to rekindle with his lost past)

Ch.1 | Ch.2 | Ch.3 | Ch.4 | Ch.5 (Completed)

Golden Sparks in my Silver Soul

(Soulmates AU, based on It’s a Hard Life MV and my own artwork)

Ch.1 | Ch.2 | Ch.3 (Completed)

You know I'll never be lonely

Written for the "Queen Daddies" event, John and Veronica are single parents, and John's son is based on Joe Mazzello.

4 chapters (Completed)

There’s a cottage in the woods

(WitchesxMonsters AU. Johnica, Jimercury, Brissie, Rogerique. Fluff oneshots)

Masterlist

John/Veronica Roger/Dominique reference | Freddie/Jim Brian/Chrissie reference | Fic on AO3

A Bouquet of Speedwell

(Ongoing) (Johnica & Jimercury. Angst, jealousy and miscommunication, with a happy ending.)

One-shots

I’m happy at home, anyway! (Family fluff, Modern AU settled during the pandemic, +18 explicit smut 🔥)

Put your lips on me and I can live under water (Mermaid!AU) +ARTWORK

Mermaid!AU Part 2 + ARTWORK

Dance with me? (Current days Johnica)

A sweet gift (+18 explicit smut! 🔥)

Wipe my nightmares away

When you’re by my side  + ARTWORK

The snow will make this Christmas right (2019 Xmas fluff!)

But now it’s Christmas (2020 Xmas fluff, emotional hurt/comfort, family)

All I want this Christmas... is you. (2021 Xmas fluff, set in 1974)

Oh, my love, we lived a troubled day, but now it's Christmas. (2022 Christmas fic, emotional hurt/comfort, sudden childbirth, Xmas angst & fluff)

Great minds think alike! (Valentine’s day collab + ARTWORK by @/john-deacon-fucks)

Those tight trousers... (+18 explicit smut! 🔥)

There ain't no other way, baby. (Demisexual John Deacon. Angst, hurt/comfort, some explicit scenes 🔥)

Johnica Week 2020 oneshots

Shadows flickering my heart’s jittering (Prompt: Proposal)

We’ll keep your secret safe (Prompt: Alternative Universe) This is a sort of spin-off of Down in the Dungeons, written before the actual fic. Some events will be different in the multichapter fic so this is not really a spoiler. +ARTWORK

I suck your mind, You blow my head (Prompt: Party) (+18 explicit smut! 🔥)

Old friends, new friends (Prompt: Veronica meets the band)

Turn on the light (Prompt: John, I’m pregnant! Again?) (some angst, mention of death, Veronica’s POV)

Scent of cookies and love (Prompt: Coming back home)

Johnica Week 2021 oneshots

Seven Days in Blossom (ABO AU, John and Veronica spend seven days together in Japan, 1984. Lots of fluff, the ABO themes are just slightly mentioned.) +ARTWORK 

Entangled (Fem!Johnica ♀️, Modern/Social Media AU)

You’re still the one (Angst with a happy ending)

She is my love (Royal AU)

John Deacon 70th birthday

A night at the Opera (Soulmates AU, Johnica + Veronica/Freddie friendship)

Touch my world with your fingertips (1980 Johnica, family fluff)

The sun is always shinin’, we just live for fun (John/Roger/Veronica OT3)

We beat the odds together (late 80s Johnica, angst and fluff)

Johnica Week 2022 oneshots

Feathers in the snow (prompt: videoclip. Fluff)

You and I, me and You (prompt: bodyswap. Hurt/comfort and fluff, late 80s Johnica)

Wanna try? (prompt: makeup. early 70s Johnica fluff)

I just want to hold you close (prompt: Party, Escaping together. Hurt/comfort, sexual harassment. HERE is an alternative, safe to read, fluffy version)

Like Strawberry Milkshake (prompt: colorful shirts, angst and fluff)

I’d rather die without you and I (prompt: kisses, wedding night, fluff)

Queen Hurt/Comfort Weekend 2022

The risk wasn’t worth it.  (Knights AU, hidden injury VS touch, medical help)

I must be strong... (pregnancy complications, hospitalization VS affection, safe space, bed sharing)

I thank the Lord above, my life has been saved.  (Wreckage, cut off, Hypothermia VS Carrying bridal style, Hot Bath, Aftercare)

Johnica Week 2023 oneshots

What is essential is invisible to the eye (Superheroes AU, Johnica + Gen Queen, action and hurt/comfort)

I'm too exhausted to start a fight (Magic Tour angst, John VS Roger and Crystal)

My heart cries out to your heart (Arranged Marriage AU, early 1900s)

Johnica Week 2024 Oneshots

Other events

Please stay awhile - Queen through the Seasons 2021 (two fics!)

Wipe the tears off your face (JIMERCURY! Down in the Dungeons spinoff, for Freddie Mercury Weekend 2021)

Now it’s time I’d make up my mind - 50 Years of Queen (Multichapter, Johnica + gen Queen)

Empty Seats - Halloween Exchange 2021 (Dealor friendship + Robert Deacon)

Don't want to be the loser in the end - Joger/Dealor week 2022 (John/Roger/Veronica OT3 - hurt/comfort, 2 chapters)

The tales of John, Roger and Veronica - Poly Week 2022 (John/Roger/Veronica OT3 - 3 oneshots with different prompts and moods)

The crickets are louder than the bombs, here. - John Deacon’s birthday 2022 (Johnica + Rogerique, World War II AU)

When the Moon has lost its Glow - Halloween Exchange 2022 (Brian May centered!)

Aisuruhito yo - Brian & Roger ships week 2023 (Brian/Chrissie fluff)

Drabbles / OTP prompts

Johnica Headcanons (following a list)  1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

John helping Veronica with kindergarten kids when she was working as a teacher.

John and Veronica seeing Luke at concert for the very first time.

"I've something to get of my chest", "please tell me it's that tshirt"

DISCLAIMER: even if regarding a real-life couple, everything I wrote is FICTIONAL and not intended as a source of real informations about John Deacon and Veronica Tetzlaff. Some things have been inspired by real events but then elaborated by myself for the sake of narration and emotions, the characters portrayed are inspired by real people but seen through my personal interpretation of them. I’m perfectly aware that none of what I wrote is real and I always invite you to get informed using reliable sources. Thanks for reading.

Dividers by @/firefly-graphics

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The Journey of my fanfic author beginnings

I started fic writing in 2008. I was a senior in high school. I started with basic of Twilight. Then I moved into Gilmore Girls, Buffy, Naruto, and Vampire Diaries. By 2014 I had ongoing multichapter fics but I made a change in my life. I dropped out of college and focused on being a real estate agent. 

I did the schooling and the testing, that’s when we found out I had testing anxiety. I then had to learn to drive which made my anxiety. rise up. But I didn’t have my go to safe haven. I couldn’t focus on fics even though I could focus. 

I started out on ffnet. I didn’t know about AO3 and I wish I did. Lo and behold it’s 2016 and I do. Back then you had to either be invited or put on the waiting list. It didn’t take long. I applied by the end of 2016 and by January 2017 I had an account.

At that point I was still not writing. So I uploaded an old story to get the feel. I was currently watching VLD. And I had ideas. I was secure in my job and afraid to touch my old multi-chapter fics. Has it been too long. Even though I always kept them in my thoughts. 

But a certain ship really took over and I started getting into online fandom again. The last fandom was on tumblr and I kept to the outskirts. I didn’t make any mutuals in it. But with this new ship that I fell in love with since 2016. I was going to start using my twitter. I started following amazing fic writers and fan artist. 

And I went into this fandom know the problems because I watched from the sidelines. I saw some of the fic writers leave because of they received and needed to protect their mental health. I also started fic writing again. 

The ending of the show was painful not for reason you thing. The last season was just bad and Where We Belong started to become more than a concept. I have been welcomed and have made so many friends. 

I started entering events. Applying to zines. These people have been amazing and I’m glad I jumped into participating. Flash forward four years later and I’m still thriving. I’m a bit burned out writing for a certain ship but still love them and slowly writing for them.

In 2021 I started my Patreon. I write daily drabbles of various ships and general drabbles. I have thrived and I’m glad to be a fic writer. Seventeen year old me was scared because of early child bullying but as a child I always loved writing.

Now since March of 2022 I have been working on a passion project series. I have always wanted to play dungeons and dragons. Never voiced it out loud. I always wanted to watch Critical Role. Just my dumbass couldn’t figure out where that wasn’t a podcast. I had others always talk about the podcast. Well Because of Robbie Daymond I finally found out where. So I have been watching campaign three and slowly making my way through campaign 1. 

In January I started Legend of Vox Machina. When it finished I was gone. I loved every single character that’s when I decided to start watching Critical Role live and catching up on campaign 1. I have so many ships canon and not canon but it was Gilmore/Vax’ildan that stole my heart (yes I know what happens.) I love Vax/Keyleth too. Just there was enough fics for me to consume. And I found a few prompt lists that were perfect for the pairing.

That is what birthed the In Another Life Series. It’s still on going and has other stories to. It’s about them together if it was a different life. It brings me so much joy that I can incorporate three things I love: Fanfic, Critical Role, and Dnd. 

I can’t believe this series alone that was started in March is already +30k. I am really proud of it. That’s where my journey as a fic writer has lead me. 

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Explore the Dungeon, Become a Hero by Kai Delmas

Explore the dungeon, they said. Slay the monster, they said. Become a hero, they said.

Published in our August 20, 2022 newsletter. Full story is under the cut.

Link to sign up for the newsletter is in the blog description!

Explore the dungeon, they said. Slay the monster, they said. Become a hero, they said.

And that’s exactly what I was going to do. I spent half my life training at the Academy for Potential Heroes of Dargon. I was fifth best in my class. All I needed was to slay my first monster to become a hero.

I thought I was ready for anything, but nothing could have prepared me for you.

The moment I saw those dazzling petals blooming from your head I knew that I had found something I hadn’t even known I was searching for. My soulmate.

I wondered what our future would bring. We wouldn’t have to move if you didn’t want to. This was your dungeon after all. I could learn to live with the slimy walls and sludge covered floors.

Maybe some scented candles would help against the smell and brighten up the place. Sunlight would be better, of course, but I wouldn’t want to harm your delicate, pale skin if you preferred the dark.

There were so many things I didn’t know about you. For example, why your beautiful flowers were wilting and why your tentacles were wrapped around me so tight.

I didn’t even know you had tentacles.

Next, I noticed the stink of your breath as you opened your maw and showed me rows upon rows of razor-sharp teeth.

That’s when your charm upon me ended and I discovered being fifth best was not good enough to become a hero.

Kai Delmas loves creating worlds, magic systems, and drabbles.

You can find him on Twitter @KaiDelmas

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 26 - Impulse

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Ashton & FCG (Modern Human AU)

Fresh Cut Grass sighed, pulling out the mini first aid kit he kept on his chair. Once upon a time, maybe back in their teenage years, they would have been horribly distressed to see a bruised and bleeding Ashton. These days though? It barely elicited more than a tired sigh.

After all, one eventually got used to Ashton’s impulsive nature and his seemingly unending desire to scrap.

“Come on, let's get you down on the ground…”

Ashton grunted, sliding down the wall and effectively blocking their front door. Not that they were expecting anyone to use it anytime soon. Milo and Anni were two hours away at the latter’s violin recital (she'd only been allowed one guest, Ashton loathed to sit still and be quiet for so long and the venue wasn't really wheelchair accessible, so Milo it was), and no one else really visited them.

Well, besides Gramps Eshteross, but the old man had been dragged a city away by his eccentric friend Bertrand and wasn't expected to be back for at least a week.

So… just the two of them it was.

“What was the fight over this time?”

Not that Ashton usually needed much of a reason to tussle. His partner would throw fists over a bad anime opinion if people were open to it. As rough and tumble as Ashton was they hardly ever threw the first punch.

“Some dick at th’ bar was bein’ a transphobic assfuck… So I showed him just what a ‘gender confused little child’ could fuckin’ do!”

Well, at least today's fight was fairly justified then. One couldn't usually speak kindness into a transphobe, as Fresh Cut Grass had sadly learned themself.

Carefully, they pulled themself from his wheelchair, wincing a little as they did. Sadly the pain in their legs never truly went away, and improper transfers out of his chair always tended to hurt.

Still, Ashton was worth the pain and proper medical care couldn't really be done from their chair. At least not while Ashton was drunk and slumped on the floor.

“... You okay, Grass?”

Silly how Ashton was the one looking so concerned when THEY were the one bleeding.

“Thank you for the concern, but I'm fine! You know getting down here hurts a bit, but it's nothing I can't handle! Now, can you show me your arm please?”

Fresh Cut Grass watched as their purple haired compatriot held out his arm, the nasty gash now much easier for their bespectacled gaze to see. It certainly LOOKED bad, but everything looked bad caked in blood. A few wet wipes and a dash of detol later and the wound looked… manageable. Any deeper and they imagined it would need stitches. Luckily for them, it didn't and Fresh Cut Grass was instead able to dress the wound easily enough.

Each little scrape and cut was tended to, cleaned and dressed where needed with colorful, smiley face bandaids.

“There! All cleaned up! You're definitely going to hurt in the morning though… more than usual, I mean. I'll get your electric blanket going to help detense your muscles. And please take the painkillers I bring you? I know you think you don't need them after the adrenaline of a fight but Morning Ashton will thank you and it'll help me sleep a lot better!”

Honestly they’d sleep best if their beloved partner didn't wander off at least once a week to go get smashed… along with getting their face smashed in. But by now they knew better than to fight Ashton on it. It was better to be ready at home, to patch them up afterwards and hold him if everything got to be too much.

Still, that impulse to grab them by the hand, to beg him to stay home and away from all that was almost too much for Fresh Cut Grass to bear some nights. They loathed seeing Ashton so beat up, the scent of blood and booze that clung to them was enough to turn his stomach.

None of that was voiced though.

Instead, Fresh Cut Grass forced himself up, gritting their teeth to keep themself from crying out as they took a few terribly painful, shaky and uneven steps back to their chair.

“... You're too good for me, Grass… You all fuckin’ are…” Ashton slurred.

“You know that's not true, Ash,” Fresh Cut Grass whispered in turn, already wheeling away from the one he loved so. “Just try and stay awake for now, okay? I'll be back in a few minutes!”

They wheeled themself away, heart heavy as they did. And perhaps, this time, it was more than a bit obvious as Ashton watched them go with a heavy frown… and a glimmer of resolve in their eye.

A silent promise to do better. To be better. For themself and the people they loved.

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 12 - Marigold

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Orym/FCG

“What's that flower?”

Orym glanced up, breaking from his thoughts to meet Fresh Cut Grass’s curious gaze. Deft fingers held out the bloom he’d slowly been twirling, a rather sunny flower that matched with the usually chipper automaton rather well.

“It's a marigold. Pretty, isn't it?”

FCG hummed, drumming his fingertips against his chassis.

“It's a real bright one, that's for sure. Looks kinda fluffy and soft. Are flowers soft?”

Orym watched as the tap tap tapping of those metallic digits paused, and his friend’s head ever so slightly tilted to the side. It was strange, he thought, how expressive FCG could be even without the ability to move most of his face.

Stranger still how he'd never doubted for a second, after properly meeting them, that the bot was truly alive.

“Mostly. Some have thorns, others are poisonous to the touch. This one though? Totally safe and soft,” Orym informed him, before reaching out and clasping his hand around FCG’s. This seemed to surprise them, as he felt them jolt at his touch. Near instantly Orym went to apologise, guilt setting in as swiftly as the wind. Yet before he could even utter a word, cool fingers slipped into his own, and quite suddenly he found they were holding hands.

Oh.

Oh.

“So they’re like you then, Orym! Soft and safe. Well, you keep us all safe, which I'm really grateful for, just so you know. I'm sure all of us are! But you're also just… safe. You're nice to be around. Like I don't have to worry about sayin’ something wrong or dumb. It's a mighty nice feeling!”

Orym felt his cheeks warm up, and he was sure if he were to find his reflection that it would be sporting a rather brilliant rosey red that wasn't normally there.

“I like your company too, Letters,” he replied softly. “I can't say I've ever seen myself as a marigold though. They represent inner power, strength and light, and they’re associated a lot with the sun.”

“That sounds a lot like you though. I mean, if you don't mind me pushing this, but I think, for you to keep goin’ on after everything you lost, and finding yourself a new purpose in life and all… well, that's pretty powerful and strong! Plus you're definitely the light of Bells Hells! You're our guiding light, all warm and comforting!”

Okay, now his cheeks were DEFINITELY a rich rosey red. No one had managed to get to him in such a way since… since Will.

Sweet, earnest, headstrong Will. The only man he'd ever loved, whom he'd dared to give himself so fully to. His big moon to his little moon.

His heart ached, so deeply disappointed in himself for daring to open his heart up to another like that, even for just a childish little- what was this? A fleeting crush, perhaps?

Yet he could hear Will now, could feel his warm smile upon him, urging him to allow himself that happiness, the grace to move on and find love once more. Will would never wish to see him alone, to live his life with his heart chained away.

Orym thought of the box Chetney had carved him, of the three moons that graced it’s lid.

‘Your big moon, your little moon and whatever comes next.’

Next, huh?

Orym twirled the flower in his free hand, before reaching up and oh so tenderly tucking it into Fresh Cut Grass’ wires. He smiled softly, offering FCG’s hand a gentle squeeze.

“I think it suits you better. Marigolds are the sun flower, and you're the sunshiniest person I know.”

In his heart, Orym knew he could never replace his moon.

But maybe, in his heart’s sky, there was room for a little sunshine too.

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 29 - Burial

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FCG & Ashton (The scene where they meet)

“Fuuuuuck,” Ashton cursed, letting their hammer drop to their side as they took in the grisly sight before them. Corpses, though at this stage they were really less people and more just… an assortment of blood splatters, viscera and hacked up chunks of flesh. Whatever had gotten this poor group of bastards had shown no mercy, clearly.

Fuck, they hadn't even spared the bots. Strewn among the remains was the torn and jagged remains of at least a few automatons. They honestly didn't look any better off than the people, and Ashton couldn't help but wonder what had done them all in.

Whatever it was, he hadn't been paid enough to deal with it.

“Hope you poor fuckers died fast…” Ashton muttered, taking a few steps into the nightmare scene that had likely once been a lively camp. “Wonder if Milo would like some of this scrap…”

They did their best to avoid any of the fleshy bits as the genasi picked through the automaton bits, pleased to find quite a few pieces that weren't in awful looking shape. Milo would be real fucking pleased, Ashton thought.

It was then he spotted something bright yellow, just barely poking out from behind a nearby tree.

“Huh…”

Cautiously, hammer slung back over his shoulder, they approached. Just mere feet away from it, with his curiosity piqued, Ashton watched in shock as the yellow thing MOVED.

“Smi-Smi-Smiley day to ya!”

The yellow thing was an automaton. A talking automaton. A kinda busted up talking automaton.

Ashton froze, suddenly doubting their own reality. Maybe they hadn't awoken yet and were actually back in his cot in the Krook House. Although the pain they were currently feeling kinda ruined that theory. So maybe he was drunk then? Nah. Shit hurt too normal for them to be drunk. Then maybe they were under the effect of a spell?

“The fuck are you?”

“I’m- I’m an automaton! The na- name’s Fresh Cut Grass! What’s yo- yours?”

Nope. This seemed to be reality. Well fuck, why wouldn't it be? Shit in their life was already plenty weird, so why not?

“... Ashton. You look like shit. That your group out there?”

Ashton gestured to the ghoulish nightmare behind him with his thumb. They didn't need a response, not when they saw how… Fresh Cut Grass (man, what a name) seemed to visibly sag. Fuck, they could have been a little more tactful with that.

“I’m afraid so… A one eyed monster ki- kill- killed them in the night about a we- week ago. I tried to heal them b-but…”

“There's no healing that, don't blame yourself.”

“But I… It's my des- designation. To keep them alive…”

Come on, did the tiny bot have to sound so disheartened and depressed? Like it was so… alive? Fuck, actually scratch that, it sounded rude here. And besides, you couldn't have full on conversations with things that weren't alive, could you?

“Well, now you get to find a new desig- a new purpose. Look,” Ashton sighed, dropping his hammer once more before kneeling down to be at eye level with the broken automaton. “Sometimes life’s a bitch and you lose the people you love. It sucks. It fucking hurts. But you get back up and carry on cause you can't let that shit beat you. You find a new way to live and you go on. You got that?”

“I… I’m not alive though.”

“Bullshit you aren't! Now, you got any pronouns? Can't keep calling you ‘it’ in my head like an asshole.”

“Oh, u-um, I was never gi- given any. What are yours?”

“He/They.”

“... Could I-I use those ones? I li- like the sound of them!”

Well damn. That was kind of… affirming. Kinda sweet too, if they were to be perfectly honest. Fuuuuuuck, was he already getting attached? Gods damn it, he didn't DO friends!

“Knock yourself ou-” Ashton reached out quickly, stopping the little bot as his hands went to hit themself on the head. “Hey! Not literally! It’s a fucking saying! I just meant, sure, go ahead, use ‘em.”

“Oh… Tha- Thank you then!”

A heavy sigh escaped Ashton lips. Damn it, they were stuck with him now, weren't they?

“Well fuck. Can't just leave your busted ass out here, can I? Fuck it! You wanna come back with me? I know someone who can fix your shit up, probably. They're a real wiz with your kinda shit.”

“Tha- That would be real nice! Thank y- y- you, Ashton! But um, fi-first…”

Jankily, the battered bot wheeled past Ashton, reaching for a leather bag nearby. From it he pulled a small shovel.

“I think I… I should bu- bury them. I'm sorry, it mi- might take me a while…”

Fresh Cut Grass barely looked in shape to move, let alone dig some kind of huge morbid shared grave. Ashton cursed himself once more for letting their kindness get the better of them, as he marched over to the bright yellow bot and threw out an expectant hand.

“Give me that.”

Silently, the automaton handed over the shovel.

“You get the bodies in order. I’ll dig this bitch. Got it? It'll go faster like this.”

Ashton was glad to hear no complaints, although with how broken Fresh Cut Grass’ speech was right now they weren't entirely sure that was a good thing. Still, they worked together in silence and within an hour he had a good deep enough hole ready… and the little guy had the parts gathered.

No words were exchanged as the remains of Fresh Cut Grass’ fallen friends was handed over, and Ashton laid them to rest as carefully and respectfully as he could. Fuck, he didn't even say a word when automaton pieces were handed their way, they were simply added to the grave as well.

Well, all but a few pieces, including a buzzsaw, a grappling hook and a… cannon? For bolts? Weird.

“You keeping those pieces?”

“I… Yes. They- They were my companions. I thi- think they’d like me to have them. To be use- useful.”

Who were they to question that?

“Fair. That's everything then? And everyone?”

Fresh Cut Grass nodded, and Ashton took that as the sign to start filling the hole back in. They joined in, using their hands to push dirt over the decimated bodies of their broken family.

Ashton did his best to pack the dirt down properly, before finding a few sturdy branches nearby and making a sort of makeshift marker for the grave. It wasn't pretty but at least it was something.

“There. Done. You… uh, wanna say some words or some shit?”

Dear fuck was it awkward. Still, they deserved to have the chance to say goodbye, at least. It was more than Ashton had ever gotten.

“I th-think so…” Fresh Cut Grass stood at the edge, hands clasped before themself to keep them from fidgeting too much. “Axer, Oze- Ozene and Terrawyn. Y’all were some real fi- fine soul touched fo- folk. Braver than most and- and tough as nails. I hope where- wherever your souls are, it's pe- peaceful. Apple Pie, Oatmeal, Thun- Thunderstorm and Pussy. I’ll make goo- good use of your parts. I’ll carry on- on your usefulness. And Dancer… Dancer, tha- thank you for creatin’ me, for give- giving me purpose and let- letting me help you so much. I… I hope you're do- doing good now, whenever your soul- soul has gone to rest. Good… Goodbye.”

Ashton lingered just behind Fresh Cut Grass, eyes fixed firmly ahead, not wanting to ruin the moment.

“... Okay. I- I think I’m done. We- We can go now, Ashton.”

“You sure? I don't mind if you need a moment or two.”

“Thank you, bu- but I think I'm okay.”

They didn't seem okay, but hey, Ashton wasn't gonna fight him on this. So they simply shrugged, hefting up their hammer before turning to lead the way.

“Funeral’s over then. Let's get going.”

Fresh Cut Grass quickly gathered up their things in their backpack, shakily sliding it on before wheeling up to Ashton’s side in a wobbly fashion.

“Just tell me if you're about to fuckin’ keel over, okay? I can carry you back if I have to.”

“I thi- think I’ll be okay, but tha- thank you kindly.”

This kind of sweetness was going to take a lot of getting used to, and they were sure Anni was gonna throw a little bitch fit over it. But Milo would be thrilled, and they could always use an extra working hand at the house.

… and maybe Ashton would be enjoying Fresh Cut Grass’ company too.

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 16 - Unreliable

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Fresh Cut Grass Angst

“Was it… Blue? It was definitely blue, right?”

Fresh Cut Grass drummed their fingers against his chest plate, glancing nervously down at the little leather notebook before him. The last thing they wished to do was consult it’s pages, but with how unreliable his memory could be it had become sadly necessary.

“Blue like Dorian. Dorian was blue, I know that! And they were blue too… weren't they?”

They loathed to think their memory was failing them so terribly that they couldn't even remember the hair color of the man they’d interrogated just yesterday. But they’d already misremembered his race (Fresh Cut Grass could have sworn the man was a dwarf, but no. Imogen had gently informed him that the guy was, in fact, a goblin. That had been both embarrassing and distressing.) so he couldn't really trust his memory all that well.

But he ABSOLUTELY had blue hair, Fresh Cut Grass was sure of it!

Still, their hands shook something fierce as they flipped open their notebook, finding their neat, print-like writing on the latest page.

Goblin. Male. He/Him. Ratty clothing. Leather armor. A twisting auburn ivy tattoo down his left arm. Golden eyes and…

Oh.

Although he lacked one, emotionally he still felt the equivalent of their heart dropping as they saw, clear as day, the answer they’d been dreading.

Brown hair.

“... Unreliable again,” Fresh Cut Grass whispered, heartbreak evident in his voice. A tone that didn't go unnoticed, as they felt a solid hand upon their shoulder.

“Don't be so harsh on yourself, Grass.”

Ashton's words came softer than usual, as did his touch. While both were usually comforting, for some reason tonight they simply made Fresh Cut Grass feel like sobbing. If only they COULD cry, then maybe they wouldn't be feeling so poorly.

“I can't even remember simple details, Ash! I've already lost so much of my past, and now I'm screwing up things that happened recently. I… How much more am I going to forget? I don't want to forget anything more… I don't…” their voice wavered, so raw and fragile one might fear that a breath too loud would shatter them.

“... I don't want to forget you all. Especially you, Ashton…”

Jade arms swirled with golden fissures pulled him in, holding them with a grip so tight. As though their embrace alone could hold together Fresh Cut Grass’s shattered memories.

“You won't. I won't let you forget a damn fucking thing about me, okay? Or the rest of the Hells. You're stuck with us for life, and we’ll make sure you remember every last stupid ass, obnoxious, annoying thing about us until you regret ever worrying about this shit!”

It wasn't something Fresh Cut Grass could entirely trust. This conversation could be gone from their memory by the morning’s first light. Still, they wanted to believe it… and they believed in Ashton above all else.

So they clung on tight, burying their face against Ashton’s leather vest.

“I don't think I could ever regret anything to do with you.”

At least his feelings for Ashton could be relied upon to stay true.

For now, in this moment, that was enough.

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 27 - Mold

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FCG/Imahara Joe (Modern Human AU)

“Hi! I'm Fresh Cut Grass!”

The mechanic blinked slowly, raising his safety glasses to get a better look at the person before him. They looked to be in their twenties, with silvery dyed hair bound in soft looking locs, all tied up. Wide, round glasses framed bright blue eyes, and a smile as warm as their rich brown skin lit up their face. A bright yellow sweater was worn under bluish gray overalls that cut off as shorts, with mismatched gloves of yellow and blueish gray as well. Beneath was sunshine yellow tights and brown leather lace up boots. They sat in a wheelchair the same color as their sweater, although much of it was covered with bright and color stickers.

All in all, they weren't usually the kind of person Imahara Joe tended to get at his business. Didn't really fit the mold.

Not that he was complaining! It was nice to see a friendly face.

“Imahara Joe,” he responded with an easy smile, offering out his hand to… Fresh Cut Grass. Okay, that would take a little getting used to, but hey, who was he to judge? At least it was a more unique name than Joe.

“Nice to finally meet ya, Joe! Milo always says you're a real pleasure to work with!”

“Oh! You're one of Milo’s housemates then, aren't you? They said they'd be sending someone over today in their stead. Usually it's Ashton or Anni. Do you also go by Letters?”

“Yep! Letters, Grass, FCG, all are good by me! Did Milo talk about me?”

Joe laughed, the sound as good natured as could be.

“Yeah. All good things, don't worry! None of them have a bad word to say about you.”

“Well that's a relief to hear. It's nice to know I'm not a source of frustration or upset! But anyway… Milo’s order? If that's okay, Joe?”

“Oh, yeah, of course. Got it right here! The molds were especially hard to find, but I got them. Tell them they've gotta share what they've made when they're done, I'm dying to know! Milo always makes the most interesting projects…”

“I'm sure Mi would be delighted to share! They're real excited about this one, they’ve been talking about it near non-stop for three days straight! It's always endearing to see them so passionate about the stuff they love.”

Joe watched Fresh Cut Grass’ smile turn soft, and he couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy.

“Milo must feel pretty lucky to have you in their life. Ashton and Anni too. They complain every time they come here, but it's pretty obvious to see how much they love them. You too. If it's not prying, may I ask…?”

“I'm pretty lucky to have all of them in my life too! But sure, ask away!”

“Are you four… dating? Like, um, a poly kind of thing. Sorry if that's too invasive.”

Gods did Joe hate how his cheeks burned as he asked that. Like, come on! He was a full grown man, a 27 year old for fucks sake! Yet here he was, getting all flustered asking if some people were in some kind of unconventional relationship.

Ridiculous of him, huh? Maybe this was why he was still single.

“It's alright, I don't find that question to be too much! While yes, we are in a polyamorous relationship, it's not a romantic one, you see? It's queer platonic! We all love each other deeply, just not like that. I think Ashton is hooking up with Fearne… and Milo and Anni don't want to be with anyone but us at all!”

Huh. To be honest, Joe wasn't sure he'd ever heard of queer platonic before. Not that that made it any less valid, it just meant that was something he'd have to research tonight. Like he'd had to with non binary when he'd first met Milo. They'd opened up Joe’s world to a lot of new things, something he was proud of.

“And what about you? Are you hooking up with anyone?”

… Why had he asked that? Internally Joe groaned, wishing to disappear inside his garage and crawl into the nearest pile of auto parts and never return.

“I don't think I've dated anyone romantically ever. I've had a few people flirt with me but I've never really been interested. Anni thinks Marwa might have a thing for me but I'm not sure. I really should ask her… Why’d you ask?”

“O-Oh, you know, small talk and all… Business stuff.”

Yep. Death would be preferable to this whole conversation right now. Fuck, he hadn't been THIS much of a mess since high school.

“I'm not sure that's good for business, but okay! A word of warning though, people might mistake you for flirting with them and such if you ask them stuff like this.”

“Right- Yeah. You're right.”

“It would probably sting a lot more, considering you’re real attractive and all. People get very put out when they're shut down by attractive folks.”

“Yes, yes, you're ri-” Joe froze, pivoting around from the box he'd been fiddling with to stare Fresh Cut Grass right in the eye. “... Did you just call me attractive?”

“Mhm! I mean, it's an obvious truth. You have a rugged sort of handsomeness to ya. Yet real soft eyes and a warm smile. That's pretty attractive.”

How did they say it like that, as though it were a simple fact and not a massively flirtatious compliment? Was it even flirting? It was impossible to tell with Fresh Cut Grass, they weren't terribly easy to read.

“I- uh, thanks. That's nice of you to say. Can't say I've been told that before. You're pretty good looking yourself…”

Yeah, real smooth, Joe thought.

At least Fresh Cut Grass seemed delighted by it, if the way their eyes lit up was any indication.

“Thank you, that's real kind of you to say! Now, I don't mean to be rude, but the order? Sorry, I'm on a bit of a time crunch. Ashton will be here to pick me up any moment and I don't want to keep them waiting.”

“Right, right! I’ll be back in a minute!”

Joe jankily jogged into his garage, stopping only for a few seconds when he knew he was well and truly out of sight.

Infatuation. It’s been years since he'd last been this way with someone. Yet Joe couldn't deny the giddy joy that came with it, the bubbly delight of a slowly forming crush.

And sure, maybe it was a little foolish of him, and was pretty likely to go nowhere. But it was… nice, to have those kind of feelings reignited, to feel something so new and exciting growing.

Maybe it would even be okay to pursue it? Once he got to know them better, of course, and only if Fresh Cut Grass seemed comfortable with it.

Still, it was nice to be breaking free from his usual mold.

With his feelings a bit better sorted Joe grabbed the box, and with a deep breath to steady himself, went back out to reconvene with his newest little crush.

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 24 - Mellifluous

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FCG / Anni Aughta (Modern Human AU)

Everything about Anni was musical.

Her passions, her laugh, the way she always stepped in time with the beat.

To many she was a boisterous and nasty punk, with all the social graces of a bag of flour and a bite far worse than her already rancid bark.

To Fresh Cut Grass though, and by extension the rest of the Krook House Crew, she was a complete and utter delight. What made her an outcast to society just made her fit in here with them all the more. Her argumentative nature gave Ashton someone to safely banter and bicker with. Her more solitary nature gave Milo the space to work on their passions without worrying that they were ignoring her. After all, if Anni wanted their attention she’d make that known, loud and clear.

And with Fresh Cut Grass?

Well, he loved the music she played. Nothing was more soothing after the average death charred 3am nightmare than the sweet melodies lofting from Anni’s bedroom. Usually the violin, her weapon of choice, so to speak.

A pleased sigh slipped forth, as Fresh Cut Grass shifted their head safely in Anni’s lap, letting the gentle strokes of the bow melt their anxieties away.

“Thanks for lettin’ me listen again, Anni,” they whispered during a particularly long lull in her private bedroom performance. “I know you don't usually like letting anyone in when you're practicing, even if I think it always sounds real pretty and all…”

Anni rolled her eyes, failing to hide the affection behind the gesture from the blue eyed delight in her lap. Like she could ever be truly annoyed with them for even a second.

“You were sobbing so loud that I'm surprised you didn't wake Mi and Ash. How drunk did those fuckers get to sleep through that?”

“They're certainly due for some nasty hangovers in the morning… I’m sorry if my crying disturbed you.”

“Cut it with the apologizing bullcrap! We don't say sorry for fucking crying in this household, okay?”

“I- I know, but I was very loud, and you were trying to practice…”

“And look! I still am! Wow! It's like you didn’t disturb shit!”

Well, that was true. Sure, Anni had taken a 15 minute break to pull them from their bedroom (gosh they hated sleeping alone… but Ashton, with Milo in their lap, had fallen asleep in front of his door, blocking Fresh Cut Grass from getting in), and into her own. Had had to comfort and hold them and he shook and sobbed and sullied her favorite Metallica t-shirt.

But once they'd calmed down she'd motioned for him to lie down and had picked her violin right back up. Anni allowed him to lay their head upon her lap, and well, everything had been fine from there. She hadn't even complained once, something they knew was hard for her.

Anni really was trying her best for him.

“... Thank you, Anni. Really.”

“For what? For the great tunes? ‘Cause that's the only thing you can thank me for. The rest…” Anni paused, slowly turning a peg to adjust a string. “... It's what you've done for me before. Without a single fucking complaint, even when I'm bein’ a fucking bitch about it. That means a lot. So it's no big deal. I don't like seeing you upset, Sunshine.”

Oh.

They hadn't realized it had meant so much. Fresh Cut Grass had only been doing what they thought was right, had only wished to make her feel better. They didn't like seeing her in pain, not one bit. Anni deserved so much more than life had given her.

Everyone in this beat up little house did.

“The music is beautiful, as always. I saw a word a few days ago that I think describes you pretty well. Mel… Mel-li-flu-us? Mellifluous!”

“What's that mean?”

“It's a sound that's pleasingly smooth and musical to hear! Like your violin, or when you hum along to show tunes or just your voice in general. It's a very fitting description, don't you think?”

“.... Fuck you’re a sweetheart.”

A deep red spread from Anni’s cheeks, glowing as soft and pretty as the moonlight that filtered through her bedroom window. Fresh Cut Grass thought it only added to her charming loveliness.

“You are too, Anni. But don't worry! I won't tell another soul!”

“You damn well better not! This shit is for you and you only, got it?”

“Yes mam!”

“Uck, don't make me regret my soft spot for ya…”

Fresh Cut Grass laughed, and Anni couldn't help but think how mellifluous it sounded as well.

Fuck. She really was going soft, wasn't she?

[radama-zard]

Dungeons & Drabbles - 2022

Day 23 - Ether

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FCG & Milo (Krook House QueerPlatonic Polycule - Modern Human AU)

“What's that smell? It's sorta… sweet?”

“Ah! My bad! Give me a second and cover your nose and mouth!”

Fresh Cut Grass swiftly did as they were told, pulling down their sweater sleeve to cover everything up. Just a few seconds later the smell dissipated and out of their room slunk one very guilty looking Milo Krook.

“Sorry! I didn't seal the cracks under the door properly when working with the ether. That's what you were smelling, by the way. Which is bad. It's a pretty bad irritant and can make you feel pretty sick. At high enormity amounts it can even kill. Not that I have that much, but still. My bad.”

Ah, typical Milo.

They couldn't help but smile through the bright yellow fabric of their sleeve.

“It's alright, no harm done! I only just started smelling it half a minute ago, so I think I should be fine. I just have a real good sense of smell!”

“Well, you're not wrong there. You could smell a gas leak three blocks down.”

“I caught when our fridge was leaking gas!”

Right before any devices around the house had started blaring their alarms too. Fresh Cut Grass had been especially pleased with themself that day. Rightfully so, they still thought. It was a useful skill to have! Life saving, even!

“What were you using ether for? One of your projects? Or is this work related?”

“A bit of both. It's a pretty good solvent, you see, and I'm working with some heat sensitive materials here, which it plays well with….”

Milo trailed off, scratching at their cheek with a gloved hand.

“Technical boring stuff, really. It's all prep work for some stuff I've got going, you know I struggle with finding parts in good nic. I'm just cleaning some bits up before I can get to the fun parts. It's looking pretty dark out now though…”

“That's also why I was coming your way! It's 10 minutes to 6pm, and Ashton is already ready. I was going to ask if you're almost ready to go!”

“.... Shit.”

With some truly ridiculous speeds for Milo, their bespectacled was back into their room, and one didn't need especially good hearing to make out the sounds of frenzied panic inside.

“Please don't stress yourself by rushing! I'm sure Ash wouldn't want you hurting yourself for them!”

“I'm- crap!” A crash was heard, followed by a VERY heavy sigh. “I'm okay. Just my ego that's bruised. Tell him I’ll be out in five minutes top, ready to go! It was Tai Chi and a movie, right?”

“Mhm! So remember to wear something comfortable!”

Fresh Cut Grass shook their head, the action more one of loving, yet exasperated amusement than anything else. Perhaps they should gift Milo an alarm clock or something. They loved them an awful lot, but gosh was their time blindness when in ‘the zone’ just a tad frustrating!

Oh well, they thought as Fresh Cut Grass watched Milo dash from their room, still halfway through pulling their shoes on. No one was perfect!

And besides, wasn't it the little imperfections that made them human?