#ValiantBarnes (Cimila)

[mdzsao3]

is it gay to go night hunting with your bro get trapped in a cave and dress each other's wounds

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[comrademutancy]

2 quick Obikin recs while I have the tabs open bc this was originally started as a fic rec sideblog

Within Limits, now orphaned on AO3, previously under the username "sacrilegist," originally posted on livejournal in 2005, 22k, explicit

summary: "Anakin’s fustration grows as he and Obi-Wan’s tour on the Outer Rim goes on with no end in sight."

very intricately written. a lot fic will say "oh how they bantered" or "they loved to quip" or "one would never let the other have the last word" and so on and leave it as an article of faith or something in a purely decorative, adjectival way intended to add some casual flavouring to the characterization of a relationship without actually working out or even caring very much about the sources and consequences of this kind of friction. NOT SO THIS ONE. The relationship IS essentially in its very form this contestation. of words, and emotions, and status, and autonomy. I don't think I have read another Obikin fic that so explicitly and thoroughly and continuously explores some essential conflict between the two of them in this way.

am I explaining it well? I don't think so. ok. there's a lot of fic that do some aspects of power negotiation very well. or you know, Darth Vader is some variant of evil/unacceptable/way beyond the norms of permissible behaviour and Obi-Wan is... not. And that poses an intractable conflict. this fic is like... what if we have that intractable conflict BEFORE any of that even begins to fully realize itself, assume it was there all along. (I think a very common premise anyway? but rarely taken seriously and written out all the way)

I am also very predisposed to the idea the Jedi Order is very casual about sex in terms of dogma or principle, but Anakin or (in this case) Obi-Wan have specific personal reasons why they cannot be casual about sex with each other. this fic is a great example. (I also enjoy interpretations when they are casual about sex with each other. please msg/reply w recs if you know of any!)

History Never Repeats, ValiantBarnes (Cimila), 36k, mature

summary: "There's no possible way to keep track of how long Obi-wan's lived, now. He lives, he dies, he lives again. He'll wake up somewhere in the past, the possibility of change infuriatingly close but forever out of reach. Anakin always falls to Vader; the Republic always fails. The hows and whys of both are not set, Obi-wan's interference never changing anything for the better.

He quite dislikes the lives where they find themselves on Mustufar. The heat of it, the stench; Anakin's yellow eyes burning more than the lava ever could.

Sometimes, Obi-wan misses the sickly yellow of them as much as he does clear, sky blue."

if I had to pick, this is probably my favourite Obikin fic of all time. some things I really care about: intractable conflict, Obi-Wan's infinite sadness (did you know the tag "infinite sadness" on ao3 actually directs back to Obi-Wan's infinite sadness specifically???), a certain level of fidelity to canon and canon characterization if we're not going total AU or similar, murderous impulses taken to their logical conclusion

at longer length: I think I like this so much more than other (also excellent) time loop stories because it never lets go of the brutality of Vader's crimes and his personal involvement in the fall of the Republic as the underlying engine driving all of Obi-Wan's choices and actions. and so Obi-Wan will never stop trying to thwart Vader and Sidious by whatever means necessary. like of course it's a personal history/story for Obi-Wan and Anakin and that, as usual, is the emotional core of this fic. but they were also adherents of ideologies. real true believers. the violation was not only at the level of personal betrayal (and murder and maiming and so on) but a fundamental breach to belief systems they were living and dying for - ie the Republic. the destruction of everything once held dear doesn't just happen incidentally or accidentally. I read Obikin fic because I care about their relationship, but I care about their relationship because it's an artifact of a galactically rending conflict preceded and followed by centuries of rebellion and revolution, which is not something that could be avoided with just a change in disposition or temperament. there has to be a futility to the effort and at the same time there can never be any question Obi-Wan would ever stop throwing himself on the pyre of history in a seemingly hopeless attempt to put it out. Spoiler alert: we are rewarded w a HEA, a very lovely wrapped with a bow HEA, and it feels earned precisely because it was not guaranteed. to be honest I don't think I would be as emotionally satisfied or loved this as much if it was otherwise but I would almost respect it more for leaving us hanging

please read this fic I love it so much

[gaywarcriminals]

hello! how are you going? do you have any svsss fic recs you enjoyed?

Aside from the usual Horrors, I'm quite well!! I hope you are too ^^

Oh wow, It's a bit hard to pick just a few because I've read a lot of SVSSS fics in the past few years, but here's the ones that came to mind/ I've been thinking about recently! (I'm excluding ones that I already recommended this week for the ask game, you can check out my "ask fish" tag to see those. Edit: I made a "fish recommends" tag too.)

Qijiu:

"i bury my voice for you" (series) by lithali. Space opera AU, Shen twins, everyone is aliens, intense qijiu longing, SJ’s unending font of angsty internal dialogue, and kinky qijiu sex feat transmasc SJ. I need more people to read this one!!!!!!!

"Palimpsest" by Azzandra. YQY loses his memories and tries to piece together how SJ fits in his life from what others tell him. I adore this fic, it's a really interesting examination of both their characters and why they love each other intrinsically. 

"You Were You, And I Was I" by MissMegh. Deaged qijiu being feral, clinging, and horny teenagers. Super cute and funny!

"what thing it is (that people most desire)" by Jinxed_Ink. A vaguely medieval AU based on an Arthurian legend where SJ disguises himself and blackmails YQY into marrying him for Revenge. SJ has Absolutely No Other Motive There. I didn't know how much I needed this particular brand of qijiu marriage shenanigans until I read it.

"I'm just as exposed (when i take off my clothes)" by owoxian. Qijjiu being weird and horny (as they deserve), being misinterpreted as abuse by accidental voyer MQF. 

"The Sect Leader’s Husband" by AMereDream. Canon divergence where YQY came back for SJ on time, and instead of becoming the QJP head disciple, SJ married YQY and became the power behind the throne. Cute power couple qijiu!!!

"The Heart Is A Sword" by Moonsheen. A-Su, a boy who is a sword, the emperor's weapon, is appointed personal attendant to the emperor's new consort Shen. PIDW post-canon.

Bingqiu:

"Rehearsal" by Prim_the_Amazing. Binghe, fresh from the abyss, uses a dream realm to run through all the ways his reunion with SQQ might go. This one is basically pure angst but it's SO good.

"How to Meal Prep - Household Tips, Recipes, and Ideas for a Better-Organised Life!" By x_los. Character study of 17-year-old preeminent housewife Binghe. It's cute, it's weird, and it's terribly tragic on account of the Dramatic Irony.

"Futility in Practice" by TGP. Time loop fic with a REALLY cool style of story telling. Repetitive but iterative text from Binghe, the non-looping character's POV as SQQ desperately tries to find the right answer to end the loop. Very angsty!

"it's not gay if you don't touch my ass ... unless?" by azunshi. Modern AU, SY wants to have sex with Binghe but ofc that would be gay, so instead he puts a cocksleeve up his ass for binghe to fuck instead. This fic is so deeply stupid (positive/complimentary), I love it, it's the exact brand of unhinged this whole fandom is slowlyy becoming.

"Songs of a Wayfarer" by foxflowering. Ballet AU with young prodigy LBH and his teacher SY! 

Binggeyuan:

"to find an intended (a bit unintentionally)" by nyoomerr. This is the classic. Wandering cultivator SY accidentally doms Bingge into being a good boy. 

"broken glass, swept away" by aaeph. Modern AU, SY buys a home only to find it haunted by the centuries old ghost of a demonic emperor. Bingge tries so hard to push SY away over and over, but SY is a stubborn man.

Jiuyuan:

"Jump To The Left" by ValiantBarnes (Cimila). I'm not sure quite how to describe this one without spoilers, but essentially, older Shen Yuan finds and saves SJ in the era he was following WYZ. SY takes SJ as a traveling companion/sort of disciple. CW for mentions of incest/psuedo-incest (no actual incest though).

"Immortal Shen Does Not Do Online Deliveries" by Anonymous. SY, a young cultivator and scholar, goes to ask the reclusive immoral master SQQ for an elixir. SQQ toys with him a little <3. Mean SQQ and flustered SY.

Gen/ No Ship:

"Rat Trap" by Azaisya. LQG & SJ. LQG and SJ are kidnapped, they get truth serum-ed, and they're forced to confront their different background and conflicting morals and methods that stem from that. I think this is my favorite execution of "LQG learns SJ's backstory and Has Regrets", because their conflict is explicitly framed as a class divide rather than just misunderstandings, and it addresses the flaws in both their resulting worldviews to some extent. 

"Sit With Your Soul" by Tossawary. SJ & SY. This is a fusion with His Dark Materials, but no knowledge is required. Basically everyone has an animal companion that's connected to and represents their soul, and SY transmigrates into SQQ's. 

[gaywarcriminals]

For anyone who likes this trope for jiuyuan you absolutely must read Jump To The Left by ValiantBarnes (Cimila).

I unironically love the idea of "siblings or dating" jiuyuan

like they're just out walking around town or whatever, maybe holding hands or just like very close and stall workers keep stumbling over how to greet them.. like.. They look too alike to not be related but also.. why are they staring at eachother like that.

Itd be funnier if sy notices and starts deliberately confusing them even more- calling sj (formally) brother in one sentence, and then in the next 'husband' or something.

then again idek if this makes sense due to ancient chinas uhh.. yeah. but still. maybe in a modern setting?

[jaimebluesq]

OMG OMG I got the most wonderful gift in a discord server exchange!!! It's got One Braincell Trio, comedy, and a surprise pairing that made my day!!! Highly recommended ;)

[fictionescapism]

Fanfic Rec #87 James T. Kirk/Spock (Star Trek) part 6

the infinity in out (alternate) universes by charlietinpants The path from Cadet to Captain was never predicted to be smooth-sailing. Jim navigates the difficulties of a meteoric rise and learns what it means to be a leader, brother, friend and soulmate along the way. On the flip side, from the moment Spock touches Jim, he becomes aware that Jim is t’hy’la, but misinterprets the enduring nature of his loyalty to be platonic. As the depth of their friendship deepens with time, a near-fatal misadventure at the end of their five-year mission drives Spock to re-evaluate the nature of his relationship with Jim and what it means to be t’hy’la. A non-linear narrative on Jim's relationships with his ship, his crew and of course, Spock.

Weekend Lover by ValiantBarnes (Cimila) The one night stand Jim Kirk has with the Vulcan passing through Riverside is a welcome break from the monotony. It's good, very good, but so fucking weird Jim's sure he's never gonna forget it. He's not quite expecting to run into Spock again in San Francisco. A second one night stand turns into a weekend, turns into a lot of weekends, turns into Bones joking that he's living half his week at Spock's apartment. But! But, and this is very important: they're not dating. What also turns out to be important is Spock's job, which Jim never bothered getting the details of. Starfleet Officer and a bartender-slash-bouncer? That's fine. Starfleet Academy Instructor and cadet? ...Less fine.

The Male Vulcan in Mating Season by eagle_of_idiocy (flamingofics) There was a distinct shifting against Kirk’s ass, but he knew better. No, really, he totally knew better, because there was no way that Spock was dry humping him. Or, six places in which Spock tried to make it with Kirk, and the one time and place Kirk finally got the hint and decided to help out.

Submit to love by Cadetwyrm Jim Kirk refuses to bottom, even for Spock during their multiple sexual encounters but the vulcan doesn't seem to mind. He assumes they just share a need for release with no strings attached. That is until a new Klingon developed drug causes him into a sudden heat and Spock is the only one that can give him what he needs. Bones finally points some key facts out and Jim finally does something right for a change.

This known universe and all others that exit by Cadetwyrm Jim gets a rather... interesting message from Spock. He thinks its a fluke but can't help but wish it was for him. It takes the idiot a while to be convinced it actually is.

[twinkboimler]

spirk fic recs

to mark this blog hitting 125,000 posts I thought I'd throw together a fic rec post of some of my favorite spirk fics! There are so many recommendations I could make, but I tried to recommend ones I don't see recommended as often. Fics are included under the read-more, enjoy!

TOS:

These Hands, If Not Gods by greenforsnow (Explicit, 18,200 words). A post-Amok Time fic where Spock is still experiencing plak tow symptoms, and Jim does his best to help Spock out. One of the first spirk fics I read, and I am such a fan of how Jim is written in this fic. One of my favorite takes on TOS spirk, it's an all-time fave

It's Only Art (if it makes you feel something) by Wrath_of_Bones (Teen and up, 24,231 words). I thought the ending of this fic was really lovely. Jim tries to figure out who's been painting a series of paintings that have been appearing in the art studio on the ship. SO much pining. Perched in the Soul by Betazoa (Explicit, 12,847 words). During an away mission, Spock accidentally bonds them together in an attempt to save Jim's life. There is SO much pining and sexual tension in this fic as they struggle to try and keep things platonic despite the bond needing to be consummated.

The Bond by TheVulcanBobDylan (Explicit, 12,371 words). A post-Amok Time smut & hurt/comfort fic. I really enjoyed the characterization of everyone in this, and there are some moments that really tugged at my heartstrings - Spock has so much anxiety about bonding with Jim, and the feelings Jim feels are incredibly human, so real and complicated. So good.

TOS Movies:

Shakedown Cruise by Rhaegal (RhaegalKS) (Explicit, 23,122 words). This fic has a lot of pining and yearning, all as a result of Spock still missing memories following the fal-tor-pan. Jim longs for Spock to remember, missing the relationship he and Spock used to have. Jim feels a lot of hurt; Spock may be alive again, but Spock is still remembering how to be himself. So, so good.

AOS:

And Then I Let It Go by kianspo (Explicit, 10,632 words). The most popular fic on this list. Post-Star Trek Beyond. The crew has a bit of time on their hands as they wait for the new ship to be constructed. During that time, Spock up and leaves, cutting off all communication, and Jim tracks him down. I really love how this fic explores the post-Beyond version of these characters and what they've all just been through.

kuv kath-vuk fator by AgentStannerShipper (Explicit, 56,475 words). An AOS take on Spock's pon farr. So much smut at the end, really need to underline the explict rating and the tags on this one. This fic also has some good Nyota & Jim friendship content that, let's be honest, is lacking in a lot of trek fic. Jim works with Nyota to learn some Vulcan because he's nosy and is trying to figure out why Spock is requesting medical leave (spoiler alert: it's pon farr), and by the end of the fic, him having put in the time to learn the language pays off and makes the final part of the fic super satisfying. Check the tags on this one to see if it's right for you.

Weekend Lover by ValiantBarnes (Cimila) (Explicit, 30,016 words). Academy-era. AU where they have a one night stand in Riverside, and while Jim expects to never see Spock again, once he runs into him in San Francisco, they start hooking up again. Check the tags; the smut in this story is really what's pushing the plot here. Intense and really good, I'm a big fan of the ending to this one, I've read it multiple times.

SNW:

The 1,000 Hour Sleep by spqr (Mature, 27,227 words). I've reread this fic at least four times already since it was published last year. This fic nails Strange New Worlds Jim despite us having him for only an episode, and it's such an entertaining AU: Espionage with Jim as a spy whose path keeps interweaving with the Enterprise and its crew. Jim gets exposed to some radiation that won't let him fall asleep but sleep is required for the radiation to leave his system - this is where Spock steps in to help Jim sleep via a meld. I find something new I love about this fic every time I read it. Additionally, there's some fantastic "crew as family" content, and it explores the family dynamics between Jim and Sam, too. It's such a well-constructed fic, cannot recommend enough.

[volt314]

Star Trek Spirk fanfic Rec that nobody asked:

(We don’t do angst much here but we totally do Slow Burn and happy ending. Sorry, u crazy ppl can go cry elsewhere)

Weekend Lover by ValiantBarnes (Cimila): my favorite. They trash talk each other’s trauma during S3X and it’s NOT ANGSTY. Im in love w this scene, the writing is SO GOOD. Plz go read it if law permits u to. It’s cathartic.

Chains of command by WhatIfImaMermaid: this hit ur feels. It makes u feel all things actually. “What if Starfleet actually enforced fraternization regulations”. I’ll call it Victorian Style just for shit and giggles.

Pavlov’s Cuddles by InsaneSociopath: not Spirk!centric but there is PIKE. So u know it’s worth it. Pike is the adoptive dad we all needs and Jim is Autistic here and SO WELL WRITTEN. If u re neurodivergent u need to read this, it’s in ur job description.

Something Smart to Do by kianspo: this is just funny and easy to read, a 5+1 that makes u giggle. My bookmark says “The best fic ever, funny and clever and yes”. So yeah, YEAH.

Spaceships, Private Jets, and Minivans: How to start a global incident in 5 minutes flat by Scientia_Fantasia: this one is a First Contact!AU. So so so cool. Spock crashes on earth and Jim communicate w math bc they’ve nerd dna. They are teen friends before falling in love as young adults. I dunno, it’s silly but also clever and makes u(me) happy.

Im really happy when someone rec stuff to me, im a sucker for happy endings, so there u go.

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by ValiantBarnes (Cimila)

The one night stand Jim Kirk has with the Vulcan passing through Riverside is a welcome break from the monotony. It's good, very good, but so fucking weird Jim's sure he's never gonna forget it. He's not quite expecting to run into Spock again in San Francisco. A second one night stand turns into a weekend, turns into a lot of weekends, turns into Bones joking that he's living half his week at Spock's apartment.

But! But, and this is very important: they're not dating.

What also turns out to be important is Spock's job, which Jim never bothered getting the details of. Starfleet Officer and a bartender-slash-bouncer? That's fine. Starfleet Academy Instructor and cadet? ...Less fine.

Words: 29930, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English

Fandoms: Star Trek: Alternate Original Series (Movies)

Rating: Explicit

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M

Characters: James T. Kirk, Spock (Star Trek), Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Relationships: James T. Kirk/Spock

Additional Tags: Developing Relationship, Marking, Casual Sex, Interspecies Sex, Alien Biology, Possessive Behavior, Biting, references to Tarsus IV, Strength Kink, Bruises, Academy Era, Intimacy

[ao3feed-peterstiles]

Dig yourself, Lazarus

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2leY8UE

by ValiantBarnes (Cimila)

People lie on the CV's all the time. Give it a little bit of spit and polish, buff it out so they have a better chance in what is truly a terrible job market.

It's usually skills they lie about, though, not long term partners and kids.

Stiles probably would've been better off using a stock photo and faking a tragic death - his fake partners or his own, he's not particularly picky at this point - instead of showing Ms. Baccari a picture of Peter and Malia.

At least Peter's not taking this whole thing too seriously. ...Right?

Words: 4621, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English

Fandoms: Teen Wolf (TV)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M, Multi

Characters: Stiles Stilinski, Peter Hale, Malia Tate, Jennifer Blake | Julia Baccari, Season 1-2 Pack, Sheriff Stilinski

Relationships: Peter Hale/Stiles Stilinski, Allison Argent/Isaac Lahey/Scott McCall, Jennifer Blake/Kali

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Lack of Communication, Possessive Behavior, Hallmark Movie AU, Alternate Hale Fire, Slightly - Freeform

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2leY8UE

[caroldanverscanrawme]

Sounds like Weekend Lover! https://archiveofourown.org/works/25018984

Hi, sorry to bother you, feel free to ignore this! :)

I've been searching for a fic and I thought you might be able to help? Its spirk, I think it starts with a one night stand and jim is really rude and keeps riling spock up because he likes to get people annoyed so that he has control over their leaving, and they end up psychoanalysing eachother during sex and then they meet a while later and accidentally start dating? Its real angsty at the beginning, I think bones is in it as well but im not sure... if he was he's definitely not part of the relationship... I also kind of remember them eating a lot of takeout but I'm not too sure about that part.

Anyway, if you don't know the fic don't worry, its entirely possible I've managed to get like 3 different fics merged in my head lol... if I haven't I also seem to remember it being quite long but I'm also not too sure 😅

Have a wonderful day!!

Sounds like Secret Vulcan Mating Rituals by Chase820!

[kyluxbigbang]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015) Rating: Explicit Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Hux/Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Poe Dameron/Rey, Poe Dameron/Finn/Rey, Finn & Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Phasma & Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Leia Organa/Han Solo, Wedge Antilles/Luke Skywalker Characters: Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Hux (Star Wars), Finn (Star Wars), Phasma (Star Wars), Rey (Star Wars), Poe Dameron, Leia Organa, Han Solo, Chewbacca Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, Mental Health Issues, anger issues, Self-Worth Issues, Misunderstandings, Swearing, Past Violence, Rough Sex, Marking, Possessive Behavior, sex in inappropriate places, Genderqueer Character, Aromantic Character, Trans Male Character, Bartender Ben Solo | Kylo Ren, Lawyer Hux Summary:

For the second time in his life, Ben packs up and starts again. It goes... surprisingly well, considering the wreck his life's been. He even manages (somehow) to expand his group of friends from one (a very, very long suffering Phasma) to, okay, two. But Finn's cheerful enough to count for at least three people. There are drawbacks, of course - Ben wouldn't recognise it as his life it there weren't.

First, he's in the same city as his parents for the first time in fifteen years.

Second, Hux. That bastard.

[ao3feed-scallisaac]

Dig yourself, Lazarus

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2leY8UE

by ValiantBarnes (Cimila)

People lie on the CV's all the time. Give it a little bit of spit and polish, buff it out so they have a better chance in what is truly a terrible job market.

It's usually skills they lie about, though, not long term partners and kids.

Stiles probably would've been better off using a stock photo and faking a tragic death - his fake partners or his own, he's not particularly picky at this point - instead of showing Ms. Baccari a picture of Peter and Malia.

At least Peter's not taking this whole thing too seriously. ...Right?

Words: 4621, Chapters: 1/2, Language: English

Fandoms: Teen Wolf (TV)

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: M/M, Multi

Characters: Stiles Stilinski, Peter Hale, Malia Tate, Jennifer Blake | Julia Baccari, Season 1-2 Pack, Sheriff Stilinski

Relationships: Peter Hale/Stiles Stilinski, Allison Argent/Isaac Lahey/Scott McCall, Jennifer Blake/Kali

Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Fake/Pretend Relationship, Lack of Communication, Possessive Behavior, Hallmark Movie AU, Alternate Hale Fire, Slightly - Freeform

read it on the AO3 at http://ift.tt/2leY8UE