#What If

[foxgarten]

I want to frame this. This is art. Yes. So much yes. Also so much AMAZING time travel!AU Do it again do it better. Looking for that perfect HEA that doesn't exist so try try again. Perfection.

yes there's a lot of things to criticize about Star Wars but one thing i will always love it for is being so unabashedly tragic

i'm sure it's been said before, but one of the main things i think powers the SW fandom (fics in particular) is the (in)evitability of it all

time travel fix-its are one of the most popular sub-categories of fics that i've seen (for the prequels at least) but i see it much more rarely in other fandoms. i know each fandom has their own niches that they dig into but star wars fic writers took one look at this decades long story of people who were doomed from the start and said 'not in my house bitch'

and i'm never tired of it, because there's so many places where just one different action could have changed the story entirely, but didn't

was it over the moment Palpatine succeeded in feeding Anakin's fears and his distrust toward the Jedi? the moment the Sith gained control of the senate? what about when the war started, when the Jedi were made generals of men designed to be their executioners? what about when Dooku left the order? when Qui-Gon Jinn died, leaving barely-knighted Obi Wan Kenobi to raise a child he had no idea how to care for? when the Jedi massacred the Mandalorians at Galidraan, leaving Jango Fett primed (hah) for revenge? when Palpatine, and thus the Sith, first gained influence? when the Jedi were tied to the Republic, all the way back at the Ruusan Reformation?

there are so many little moments that turn into this huge web of cause and effect when you take a step back. and in canon, these characters are dooming themselves while we watch, but what reason do they have to do anything different? they don't know they're in a tragedy - its dramatic irony at its goddamn finest

but there's this thing about decisions: for it to be a choice, there has to be another option. and our heroes make their mistakes because that's what they do, while we aren't privy to that other option, leaving that little what-if. it's a favorite human pastime, to think about what might have been.

we start at episode 4, though, fourty or so years after what you could arguably call the start, and find ourselves watching the dominoes fall in place throughout 1, 2, and 3.

and we can hate the choices, hate the tragedy, hate what happened to our beloved characters, but we knew. we had the luxury of knowing.

it's a love story, it's political intrique, it's sci-fi at its finest, and they were dead from the start.

[scriptseekstories]

I have an idea for an AU that’s kinda inspired by the “if y/n’s mom never died” AU, where instead of Y/N becoming the queen bee, their mom did. Even if she dosent remember a lot, a mother never forgets her baby.

So like, I picture Queen Bee Mama coddling Y/N and the hive (if Mama ever built one) also coddling them like how a hive provides for Larvae. This would give the Batfam an even bigger obstacle in trying to get Y/N and M/N into their family unit.

It just popped into my head and I wanted to know what you thought of it.

Girl…

You opened a whole new world for me

Queen Bee’s Hive: What if?

If your mom became Queen Bee, then hoooo boy, your dad fell harder for her.

Let’s say that she got tired of others looking down at her work, saying it’ll never work, her baby will never be provided with her dead end studies.

The last straw was when one of Bruce’s attempts to win her back. As much as he played his alter ego as Brucie Wayne, he took it too far by joking about her research and say that you might be better with a doting mom and a billionaire working dad.

“Is that all you see me as?” His face drained of color at what he said, making him backtrack and stammer while your mom was ready to murder him.

So obviously, she had to think of you and her worth, finally taking the risk and testing her results on herself. Once she got rid of Bruce from her house (and his kids who were so obviously trying to hide amongst her furniture), she came to your room.

You stirred in bed when you felt a kiss on your cheek and heard the door close. Waking up to see a note on your desk saying that your mother will be doing something very stupid and dangerous, but it was all for the sake of the family’s legacy… yeah, you immediately ran out and followed her.

It was only when you burst through the doors of the warehouse that you witness your mom hunched over while whimpering in pain, a beacon splattered down on the floor.

Guess what? The previous Queen Bee fell into the honey she had and dissolved, resulting in a similar fate that happened to you, only this time you watched a giant mass burst through her spine and hit the top of the roof.

If you think your bee form was tall (7ft) then you ain’t ready for her Bee form size.

Because oh my lord- imagine the size of Ponyo’s mom in her giant form, cus she’s HUGE. She almost broke through the warehouse’s roof.

Her bee form is similar to yours, just different patterns and more insects like. I guess you looked more human and cuddly as your bee form is because you’re still young, and your mother is a fully developed adult.

And her glow… my goodness she looked like a goddess that blessed the world with her presence.

Anyways, you freaked out at first, because HOLY SHIT your mother just turned into a giant bee monster!! But then, her eyes trained on you, no longer thrashing and screeching, instead she slowly bowed down to inspect you closely.

“H-hey… mama…?” You awkwardly gulped, giving your nervous smile before slowly lifting your hands to try and touch your mother’s face.

“B-Bu…Bumblebee…” She croaked out, feeling your tiny hands touch her face, her eyes slowing closing as her glow was so bright it looked like a true beauty to behold.

After that, mother quickly adjusted to what has happened to her, her memories weren’t fully there, yet she remembers you very clearly.

Being a giant bee woman, she easily cradled you and coddled you whenever you visited her with flowers from a particular botanist vender, who was more delighted to sell you flowers when she saw you, as if she knew you very well.

Coming back to see your mom still trapped in the warehouse you still loved her all the same. She has done so much for you and now you’ll have to do the same for her.

Which was hard, seeing that Bruce kept on asking where your mother was whenever he “bumps” into you, making you run away and shouting that a pervert was after you. (It made Jason cackle when Bruce replayed what happened with a horrified expression)

Eventually Bruce finds out by following you as Batman, entering the warehouse and watching in shock that the inside was covered in honey and wax, where in the middle of the building was a giant

Naturally he assumed this thing took your mother and brainwashed you, so he immediately called in the Robins and burst through the windows. Your mom growled as you were more annoyed than scared.

The other kids burst in, and Damien instantly went against Bruce’s commands and charged before he stopped with his sword inches away from your face as you stood between your mom and them.

“Don’t you dare hurt my mama!!” You hissed, knowing damn well they could beat your ass easily as you were a nerdling of a 16 year old, but god dammit leave your mom out of this!!

“Mom?! That’s our mom?!” Tim shouted, “Don’t call her that!!” You hissed back, before being pulled back by the gentle hand of your mother.

“Father, our soon-to-be-mother is that thing?!” Damien shouted in shock and disbelief. Dick, hearing that Bruce hadn’t made a sound, turned to him only to see the Dark Knight staring up at your mother, eyes wide and mouth opened while she glared down deadly daggers at him.

“Batman?” Steph poked him, before seeing the blush under his cowl, and she immediately bursted out into hysterical laughter. You and your mother looked at each other, her confused and you disgusted.

“Back off Batbrain!! First that Wayne guy and now you?! Stay away from my mama!!” You shouted at them all as Bruce kept still, in his love trance because we all knew he was freaky, and seeing your mom as a giant woman bee creature had sent him to the edge of love and horniness.

Don’t even get STARTED on what would Joker would’ve done seeing your baddie of a mom now turned into a goddess like-bee beast. Bro would’ve killed Bruce for a taste (I mean every villain would want your mom, and you stood between them because why are they wanting your mother 😭)

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[planeyboys]

Working at the manport directing traffic at the manport

[kommandonuovidiavoli]

what would your OC Penny look like as a Delightful? How would Nigel save her?

Delightful Penny.

Position in the group: behind Bruce, between David and Lenny.

Story: Father was informed by "his" kids that Nigel was sharing the house with a new kid, who seemed to be the new leader of Sector V. Intrigued by that, Father lures her into his mansion and has the children delightfulize her.

Not seeing her returning for two days, Nigel managed to have Joey tell Wally where she was seen last time, and went right to Father's house to force him to say where Penny was.

Imagine his horror when, opening the door, the Delightful Children opened, and a new member was there in the group. And it was his beloved Penelope.

The villa was destroyed, and Father was almost killed.

Unfortunately, having used his powers, Nigel had to be taken into Arctic Prison because he broke 0010 protocol.

The Delightfuls, too, were taken to Arctic Prison, where they could be studied better to try and find a cure for them. Penny will now be part of the group until that happens.

[meraki-yao]

I want to scream. They knew, they used IT for the mission without qualms, the moment Winter went off script they intercepted him by talking about his identity as Bucky and his relationship with Steve to divert him, and then they just... don't go after him. The world's deadliest assassin is out there, and he's figuring out his identity was someone who worked with them, someone they failed to save, and just let him wander the world.

What the fuck.

I'd heard the rumors. But even if they're true, the man we knew is long gone, Peg.

[dedrameeroapologist]

Keeros hear me out...

WhatIf!AU where Dedra was never taken away from parents, and grew up to be a really good thief, since she's insanely intelligent after all. Luthen often hires her for his operations, and instead of Cassian, she steals the starpath, but joins Cass and the rest of Aldhani crew... What I mean is that Syril will get obsessed with her instead of Cassian YOU SEE WHERE I'M GOING???

Criminal!Dedra with all the sass and disrespect to people's personal spaces ruin my life.

[peterquillsblog]

[loverofwhump216]

What if? Now hear me out on this. What if when 16 regenerates into 17 we get-? Are you still listening? Because this is important and mind-blowing. What if when 16 regenerates into 17 we get, not a new face, but another old one. Not just any old one, we get the Doctor's greatest friend and enemy. We get the Master.

Can you imagine the chaos that would cause throughout the fandom?

[collectorofhistory]

Decided to join the winter widow shippers. Oh, that would be a good episode of "What if...?"

"Where autumn goes winter follows"

[nekroticism]

More Sam Solo 🌌🚀

[wraetingsonthewall]

me: I'm allowed to throw out my ideas and to just write, I can fix any potential plot holes or missing foreshadowing in later edits

also me: if I don't plan everything out meticulously, I WILL die

[kierans-posts]

Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #5 :) 🤖💥

Hey my bunnies, did you know that the Transformers animated series nearly had a completely different ending for Optimus Prime in its original run?

In The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Optimus Prime was famously killed off, a decision that caused massive backlash from fans and toy sales to plummet! Because of this, he was quickly resurrected in the animated series.

But before that film, there were internal discussions about having him permanently step down as leader and live a peaceful life, passing the Matrix of Leadership on. Imagine a universe where Optimus just retired to a quiet Cybertronian suburb!

[opalunnamed]

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What if Sans could see the SAVE star? Funny idea, huh? Wonder if he'd be able to use it too...

I've had to crawl through prep for my big BIG exams this year, so apologies for the very dodgy uploading schedule, I pray it'll be better soon. Hope you're all having a lovely day/night in any case!

[scriptseekstories]

everytime Bruce Wayne/Batman and every villain that falls in love with Momma Bee, an angel gains wings.

[name] when one of the villains likes her mama: I'M SO HAPPY FOR MY MOM!!

[Name] when joker, Bruce Wayne/Batman has a slight attraction to their mama: "WHAT THE "HONEY" YOU LOOKING AT?!

I feel like legit any villain that’s not Joker would be a match for Momma Bee fr

Harvey? Sure he’s a playboy like Bruce, but even with his two personalities he knows how to treat a woman with respect. Cobblepot? Would the hell out of you and your mother. Bane? Gentle Giant. Harley? Badass slightly crazy girlfriend who brings spice to your mom’s life. Ivy? You know the answer to that lmao.

Even Al Ghuls, despite being shit to the Bats, Talia would absolutely adore your mother, and might even show up to the Manor, pick up Damien and say “Ight my turn with permanent custody, I’m moving in with a baddie,” and takes her son to live you both.

Maybe in this au, Damien wouldn’t be snarky and almost tried to kill you, as he sees that his own mom loves you, he will be in your personal space watching you to see what makes you special.

After seeing that you’re just a socially awkward nerd, he decided that being your brother is worth it. And you might be a little put off by how many people like your mom, but you also get loved by parental figures to fill the hole in your heart Bruce never gave.

Maybe having this strange and maybe murderous little brother with many dads and moms will be fun.

Joker and Bruce on the other hand-:

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[aeiou-agent-dreid]

A re-imagining of Samus Aran, of what if her Chozo and Metroid DNA was more prevalent in effecting her physical appearance.

This was a commissioned piece of art by the wonderful @hoshizoralone!