#author: TheCityLightShow

[all-the-stevetony-fics]

Part 1 of Of Dragons and Dating

All dragons have hoards.

Tony was not ashamed of his heritage, but he’d learnt early on that older generations didn’t care to do business with dragons. Thus, Tony hoarded in his heart but never in a way that could be deemed more than eccentric, a way that could be deemed dragon.

Most people, if they knew, would assume he hoarded technology.

A couple might assume instruments, and Pepper would claim he hoarded paperwork because he never gave it back.

Most people would be wrong.

Tony hoards souls.

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[stevetonyweekly]

SteveTony Weekly - June 18th

I read so much this week!!! And so much was delightful I’m super excited about this list! I did re-read Bulletpoints this week which is 100% reflected in my fic reading as well. Enjoy that.  

Check out this week’s reads and be sure to leave your author a comment/kudos! 

~*~ 

Time, Space, Flesh by veryvincible 

“I’ve got a hotel room,” Tony said.

“And if we’re seen?”

Tony’s response came quick, too confident. He’d given the same spiel many times before. “Oh, you know. Good friends. Had a bit to drink. Maybe we’re French— you know how it is. Besides, we’ve been here for how long, now? If anyone was going to notice you, you’d think they’d have done it by now.”

The Day Before Tomorrow by lastdream

Less than twenty-four hours before the Iron Man's last fight, Steve Rogers gets an evening to himself.

Icebreaker by Sineala

Months after Tony is murdered on a strange, starless world, a world almost no one remembers, Steve plummets from a drone plane into the cold waters of the North Atlantic. He's fully expecting not to survive -- but instead he wakes up on another new world, where he meets a very familiar stranger. And it turns out the two of them have a lot in common.

Not Your Reality (The Time-Out Remix) by Veldeia

An unlikely visitor crash-lands at Natasha Stark and Steve Rogers' doorstep on the eve of their wedding. Just who is this alternate universe Iron Man?

Marriage and Mate Chases by NotEvenCloseToStraight

A Regency-ish AU:

Strict, stern Alpha Captain Steve Rogers is firmly in control of himself, his army, and his life and intends to marry an Omega who shares the same ideals while wild, flighty Omega!Tony loves to flaunt Howard's rules, society's expectations and has no intention of settling down.

An arranged marriage forces Alpha and Omega together, but Steve's constant disapproval and Tony's refusal to compromise leads to anger and arguments, missed heats, harsh ruts and a lack of bonding bites. Vicious rumours fly about the Omega's fidelity and the Alpha's ability to control his mate and when Steve runs away to war to distance himself from his unpredictable husband, Tony turns to new friends and illicit activities to hide his hurting heart.

Steve returns from war a changed man ready to be a good husband, dedicating every minute of every day to winning Tony's heart back, but Tony is tired of being ignored, busy with his own projects and unwilling to give the Alpha another chance.

With outside forces plotting to ruin what little happiness they have, are Steve and Tony doomed to be unbonded husbands, married but never truly mates?

Some Dragons Are Famous Dragons by Eudoxia 

Bucky's not surprised when Steve beings home stray cats, dogs, and even a raccoon once, but a dragon?

Really, Steve? A dragon?

A dragon that likes to steal tools and watch the news about missing persons, too.

Anthony and Natasha by TheCityLightShow

On Steve's sixteenth birthday, as was the norm, he woke up with a name on his wrist, etched beautifully into his skin. In blocky, scruffy handwriting now sat “Natasha Stark” on his left wrist.

It was elegant handwriting, but not in a way that anyone other than Steve would share the notion.

Now, he's out of the ice, and he lifts his wrist to his face as his vision swims for a second. Oh thank god, he thinks at the sight of the black blur that mars his wrist, and then his thought processes stutter and screech to halt because it's changed.

The handwriting is still the blocky scruffy script that he loves, that holds comfort for him in the cross of the t and the arc of the r, but it's not Natasha. It doesn't say Natasha Stark any more.

No, the name on his wrist is Anthony Stark.

This time – this new time, Director Fury explains to him, this time sixty seven years in the future – this time he will find him. Whether they're ninety like he should be, or closer to his actual age, Steve won't make the same mistake twice.

 He doesn't tell SHIELD that the name in their file is now wrong.

Emergency Protocol by navaan 

In New Avengers V1 era, Tony and Steve discuss the Avengers Protocol for Bang or Die situations. It's awkward. It gets hot - and then it gets out of hand but maybe they're getting to the heart of something that they should have discussed a long time ago.

You could have my heart, and I would break it for you by Missy_dee811

The mission they’d been on had been an abject failure. Even if the rest of the Avengers had been able to stay on task, it wouldn’t matter. Two of their own were missing: Iron Man and Captain America.

Sacrifice the Gift by hollyandvice (hiasobi_writes) 

When a biological agent nearly takes the life of Captain America, Iron Man risks everything to keep his friend alive. Now Tony Stark needs to deal with the fallout.

Sleepwalking by NotEvenCloseToStraight

Every year on Tony Stark's birthday, his soulmate Steven Grant Rogers crosses time and distance to spend the day with him...until the day the Valkyrie goes into the water in 1943.

Fifty years in the future, Tony starts a desperate search to find Steve beneath the ice, racing against time and fate to bring his soulmate into the newest century so they can finally be together.

like daylight by ohjustpeachy

Because through all of it, the slammed fists and the miscommunications, the people he invited into his bed and kicked out in the morning, he never thought that it would be Steve Rogers in the end.

Or, Tony thinks back on past relationships and why they never worked out.

Nothing Else but Miracles (An Ancient Secrets and New-born Dreams Remix) by Muccamukk

In the rough and tumble of the Lower East Side, the only constants in Steve's life are the solid black letters of the name on his wrist. Because even with the law and society against them, his world falling apart piece by piece, and his search for his soulmate taking him to stranger and wilder places, Steve has faith that finding Tony Stark is only a matter of time.

my one and only by meidui (orphan_account)

Tony has been self-conscious about his laugh lines lately, but Steve always takes his hands and kisses his face, telling him he loves them. It’s the truth. Tony looks so beautiful with them, and they remind Steve of what a privilege it is to grow old with him.

A bullet to mend our hearts by tonymystark

Tony is stuck in a time loop; he keeps getting thrown back to their fight in the quinjet before the whole invasion. He finally figures out how to end the loop.

Safe Haven by gottalovev, zappedbysnow

It's been three months since the Battle of New York. Four since Steve woke up in the future. Everything is still too fast, too bright, too glib. And then, as if it wasn't enough, Steve is dragged through a portal into an alternate universe. Other Him is happy, though, and that feels like hope.

No Good Deed by raeldaza for merelydovely 

Steve’s not happy in the future. Tony gets it in his head that he’ll be a good friend and create a time machine to send Steve back to the 40s.

But as time ticks on, and Steve and Tony grow closer, do either of them actually want Steve to use it?

I (created from fantasies) exist solely for you by Mizzy

Six years ago, without the Avengers Initiative there to save the day, scientist Dr. Eric Selvig sacrificed himself to save the world, the almighty demi-god Thor was lost to a terrible storm, and vigilante Iron Man – spotted with a nuclear weapon trying to take advantage of the situation – was forever labelled an enemy of SHIELD.

This is a comic book office AU, where Steve is defrosted a year too late, Thor has forgotten who he is, and no one knows Tony is Iron Man.

Also includes: office pranks, inappropriate post-it notes, and superheroes who like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.

Bright Things and Fair by sheron 

The course of true love never did run smooth — and neither did time-travel to retrieve the Tesseract. When circumstances outside their control force Steve and Tony to spend more time together in the 1970, they do what two people with their history do under the circumstances: work together and try to get through it without unnecessary feelings getting in the way. Falling for each other is definitely a bad idea, isn't it?

[cloistergardens]

other people when they say they write short fics: somewhere between 1k and 3k i guess; it depends on if i'm feeling inspired :)

me when i say i write short fics: i've literally never seen a four-digit number in my life

[ishipallthings]

Steve/Tony Fic Recs: Birthday

It’s still my birthday week, and @shetlandowl​ suggested a rec list of fics where Steve/Tony celebrate their birthdays, and I thought that sounded really fun :D

Remember to leave kudos and comments for your hard-working authors!

Of Frosting and Fireworks by Wordsplat (@wordsplat​) : It's Steve birthday, but the last person he expects to remember that is Tony.

Getting Your Betty Crocker On by thehoyden: He knows it’s not wartime anymore, but he can’t quite suppress the twinge of guilt he feels at measuring out two entire cups of white sugar.

Light Show by copperbadge (@copperbadge​): DJ is really excited about Tony's birthday, and at first nobody's really sure why.

Subtle Clues and Context Cues by galwednesday: 

Sam slowed to a walk, holding one hand up in a time-out gesture until he caught his breath enough to form full sentences. “You’re going to cosplay as Mr. Darcy? The Colin Firth, look-how-wet-and-clinging-my-shirt-is Mr. Darcy?”

Steve looked down and shuffled his feet. It was amazing to watch over six feet of pure muscle somehow telegraph bashful. “Yeah. Tony’s birthday is coming up, and, well. It’s sort of an inside joke.”

(Five times everyone but Tony knew he was dating Steve, and one time Tony figured it out.)

Freedom’s Light Burnin’ Warm by laudatenium (@laudatenium):

Bruce nodded. “I guess it’d be nice. It’s not like I have plans. And I won’t mind celebrating Steve’s birthday. Those firefighters know how to party.”

Tony froze. “W-what did you say?”

“Oh, Tony.” Bruce gave him a pitying look. “I guess I should leave while you try and find Steve a birthday present?”

He groaned and buried his face in one of Pepper’s stupid throw pillows. “I am the worst boyfriend in the world.”

Bruce just laughed at him.

Beloved by TheCityLightShow (@thecitylightshow):

Steve wakes up on the morning of his 18th birthday and takes a moment to just breathe.

He never thought he’d make it to 18, and he’s still not convinced that he’s going to have a soulmate. He’s been doodling on his skin all his life, but from today on, those doodles might appear on someone’s skin. He might have someone’s doodles on his.

Tony has to take a deep breath before he writes on his skin each morning.

It’s been so many days since he turned eighteen and he’s never had a response. Howard says they don’t want him and Maria thinks his soulmate is already dead. Rhodey promises him that he’s just the older one of the two of them, but he’s 20 now.

Let the More Loving One be Me (Or: Aw, Crap) by willowswhiten:

Captain Steven Rogers-Carter has just come back from Afghanistan, struggling with PTSD and memories that haunt him. When he’s introduced to his adoptive mother’s godson, engineer, mechanic and billionaire Tony Stark, there’s a lot of yelling. Things are never entirely simple when two broken warriors realise exactly what they need to put themselves back together.

The Second Coming by blacktofade: AU: Tony is an escort hired by Bucky for Steve's birthday.

The Right Note by XtaticPearl: Tony was never the nostalgic type, no matter what everybody said, but he did have two photographs on his bedside table. It's a special birthday and Tony gets some special gifts from his team.

The One at the Beach by Raikishi (@rai-kishi​): “Well, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes,” Tony purrs, going from zero to a hundred in a heartbeat as he leans in, hands quick and steady over Steve’s biceps and hips. 

He wrinkles his nose a little when he catches sight of what’s on Steve’s tank.“You are way beyond college frat bro age,” Tony says, tugging at the fabric, thumbing over the words: Sun’s out. Guns out, “I’d say you’re about ninety years pass that.”

“Ninety-one today,” Steve hums in reminder and Tony goes rigid in his arms.

Dog Tags by AkikoFumi: Steve's birthday is coming up, so naturally Tony is trying to find the perfect gift for him. And no, that doesn't mean giant stuffed animals.

Unexpected Surprises by Caahs: When The Avengers decided to plan a surprise birthday party for Tony, they didn't expect the man to get a gift that wasn't exactly on his list.

Welcome Company by kiyala: Tony's working in his garage when Steve drops by for a visit.

Unforgettable by Naxa1818 (@naxa1818​): Steve thinks he's got the perfect gift for Tony's birthday. He just hopes he also has the courage to tell Tony how he really feels. (Avac)

Somewhere to Begin by missbecky (@missbeckywrites):

Steve's birthday is coming up, and Tony worries that he'll never find the perfect gift for him. Until he remembers something Steve recently said -- and then he knows exactly what to get him. (616)

Independence Day by Settiai: It's Steve's 90th birthday, and Tony wants to throw him a party. What could possibly go wrong? (616)

Best Laid Plans by laireshi (@laireshi): “This is not how I imagined spending my birthday this year,” Steve said.“Well . . . at least I am still naked?” Tony offered. (616)

Birthday Cake by nightwalker (@onemuseleft): Steve is decorating a cake. Tony is all about that. (616)

Got You Under My Skin by BlossomsintheMist (@blossomsinthemist​):

“I’d be happy to show you a good time,” Tony said, smiling a little obscurely, Steve thought, as if to himself, but still with that warm, knowing look, affectionate and oddly fond, “any time you want.”

Steve Rogers goes to Tony Stark's birthday party. Things progress from there, with a lot of flirtiness leading to propositions, and propositions leading to, well, what comes next, and Steve isn't even sure what he wants after that. (Ults)

Happy Birthday, Mr. President by navaan (@navaan​): Steve does not expect to see Tony before the festivities begin in Washington. Of course, Tony wants the president to open his present as early as possible. (Ults)

Happy Birthday, Mr. Stark by cptxrogers (@cptxrogers​): Steve prepares a very special present for Tony's birthday. (AA)

Sparkler by magicasen (@einheriar​): Tony's already lost the "best birthday present" competition, but it doesn't mean Steve can't enjoy his gift. (AA)

Vacation by ashes0909, FestiveFerret (@ashes0909​, @festiveferret​):

"We’re going to celebrate your birthday with sun and sand and exploring this incredible body of yours in any way I want.”

Captain America's Birthday Gift by Saiya_tina: It’s Captain America’s birthday and some of his teammates don’t know what to give him as a gift. They decided to leave the perfect gift on his bed and Steve is going to have some fun with it. 

In Sickness and In Health by Crematosis: When Tony is sick on his birthday, the whole team comes together to fuss over him. He's not exactly thrilled about it.

With Friends Like These by Crematosis: The team forgets Tony's birthday. Luckily, Steve is there to set everything right.

Closure by laireshi (@laireshi): “You were supposed to say thank you,” Tony said after a moment, covering his eyes with his forearm. It wasn't as if Steve could see him. “It's only polite, you know. Happy birthday, Steve—Thank you, Tony.” (CA:CW)

May the Bridges I Have Burned Light My Way Back Home (On This Fourth of July) by btBatt: Tony calls to wish Steve a happy 99th birthday, of all things. (CA:CW)

If anyone wants a rec list, hit me up in my inbox! Previous rec lists are here.  

[thecitylightshow]

Chapters: 3/? Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers Academy (Video Game) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Bruce Banner/James "Bucky" Barnes, Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, Natasha Romanov/Janet Van Dyne, Howard Stark/Maria Stark, Bruce Banner & Tony Stark & Janet Van Dyne, past Bruce Banner/Betty Ross, past Pepper Potts/Tony Stark - Relationship, Past Sam Wilson/Riley - Relationship, Jane Foster/Thor Characters: Bruce Banner, Tony Stark, Janet Van Dyne, Natasha Romanov (Marvel), Maria Stark, Howard Stark, Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes, James "Rhodey" Rhodes, Pepper Potts, Sam Wilson (Marvel), Loki (Marvel), Thor (Marvel) Additional Tags: Fluff and Angst, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, they're all broken, But They're Fixing Each Other, everyone loves Harry Potter, BAMF Maria Stark, Howard Stark Is a Good Dad, The Best Found Family Fic I Know How To Write, Jan's a Lesbian, Bruce is Bi, Natasha is Pan, Tony is Gay, FTM Bruce Banner, Implied/Referenced Child Abuse, (Bruce's Dad Sucks), Pre-Serum Steve Rogers, Deaf Clint Barton, A Group Of Them Were Soliders, Happy Ending, Mostly Very Fluffy, Just Backstory Angst, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Alternate Universe - College/University, Kinda? Summary:

When Tony asks his extended group of friends and family to test out his latest shot at fantastical technology, not one of them expected them to have quite the impact that it did. Sure, the StarkPhones are amazing – really Tony, you’ve outdone yourself – but they all got something a little more than that when Tony handed out the customised bricks with their StarkNet profiles.

Welcome to the Stark’s High Society Orphans Club, harry potter nerdery and a basic IQ required, pretty decent parents, food, and board included.

Authors Note; My latest forray into fic... it may have got out of hand. I’ll try and update semi-regularly. Love y’all. 

[beir]

Works in Progress

On that note, I feel like mentioning some of the exciting(!!) fanart projects I’m working on!

Currently:

Winteriron Bang - stage: sketch

Contemplating redoing the composition among other elements hmmm... Aiming to finish before October’s over ahhh

Winteriron Holiday Exchange - stage: concept

It’s going to be GOOD. I like a lot of the prompts I received, though some lend better to writing than art haha

A winteriron hurt/comfort artwork - stage: sketch

More comfort than hurt. I have epic plans for this one... if I can execute them properly that is lol. ETA: who knows

A winteriron Halloween drawing/sketch - stage: concept

Someone suggested I do a winteriron Halloween costumed drawing. I thought about continuing this vampire!Tony and werewolf!Bucky drawing, but that doesn’t count as costumes, whoops. I need to think of something... festive...

Awaiting: 

Author Collab #1 (@thecitylightshow) - winteriron drabble w/ ace Tony 

They’re quite busy with uni work so this might be a while off aha

Author Collab #2 (unrevealed) - winteriron multichapter fic

Drew character concepts of Tony and Bucky based on the chapter they’ve written! Writing still ongoing, but I already have concepts for the final drawing(s) in mind... It’s that good, guys!!

Author Collab #3 (@tisfan​) - winteriron wingfic

Currently in the beginning stages, but it’s going to be a big AU that’s for sure!

[ishipallthings]

Steve/Tony Fic Recs: Hogwarts AU + Magical Realism

This one’s for the anon who asked for Hogwarts AU fics, I’m glad you’re enjoying the lists! I also included a few magical realism fics, if that’s your thing :)

Remember to leave kudos and comments for your hardworking authors!

If I could conjure worth a damn (I wouldn't have friends like these) by lyra_wing: The Avengers are at Hogwarts. Tony's building non-regulation broomsticks, Steve's dealing with a mysterious Time Turner accident, Loki's sneering at the Muggles, Thor's wielding a Beater's bat, Darcy's commentating at Quidditch matches, Fury's teaching DADA, everyone loves a drink at the Three Broomsticks, and Bruce has a secret.

drunk on you (and also other things) by theappleppielifestyle (@theappleppielifestyle): Steve accidentally gets dosed with love potion. He then stands shirtless outside of the entrance to the Ravenclaw common room and yells for Tony to come and talk to him, and that's not even the worst part.

making up memories by theappleppielifestyle (@theappleppielifestyle​): 

Steve offers to help Tony produce a Patronus.

grow some (yule) balls by theappleppielifestyle (@theappleppielifestyle​): 

"Can I just say, from the entire student body of Hogwarts and several of the professors: one of you needs to do something before both of you miss your chance. High school doesn’t last forever, Tony. You won’t always have Charms class as an excuse to hold his hand to show him the proper wandwork.” 

(Or, the Avengers go to the Yule Ball and there is some kissing.)

hogwarts!au with amorentia and confessions by (@theappleppielifestyle): Sometimes Steve wishes the wizarding world would wisen up and start using technology already. He doesn’t bring it up much in the group, because then Tony gets into one of his fervent rant and starts screaming at innocent first years, but privately, Steve has always thought that wizards should give muggle inventions a second thought.

what amorentia smells like to steve and tony by (@theappleppielifestyle​)

Aparecium by runningondreams (@imaginaryelle): Tony cares too much. He's clutching at his coat like it can shield him from some unknown horror. It's mortifying, and silly, and he fervently wishes for a time-turner so he could just go back an hour, maybe two, and avoid the incredibly painful awkwardness that this conversation is likely to turn into.

Leviosa by runningondreams (@imaginaryelle​): Tony Stark and Steve Rogers attempt to found a School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the American Colonies. The rest of the staff just tries to stay out of the way of the flirting and arguments.

Every Little Thing He Does Is by a_sparrows_fall (@asparrowsfall):  Steve Rogers, an auror recently resurrected from a grim fate, is having trouble adjusting to life in twenty-first century New York. When did everything become so… unmagical?

He finds an unlikely companion in Tony Cerrera, a scientist working at Rhodes Industries.Steve’s feelings for Tony are blossoming into something deeper than friendship, but there’s more to Tony than meets the eye.

A modern-day Wizarding World fusion story based in Earth 57289.

Journey To Remember by XtaticPearl (@xtaticpearl): Hogwarts is magical, both literally and otherwise, and is home to those who find family in friends. It is also a place of mysteries and legends though, something a bunch of students will learn about them when they begin their Hogwarts journey - nineteen years after a war that many think was truly won. (WIP)

The Unspecificity of Fears (As Shown By Boggarts) by TheCityLightShow (@thecitylightshow): Tony hated boggarts with a passion. They were a nuisance and had no regard for people's personal thoughts. At least when the mirror delved into his head, it only showed him the findings.

Steve Rogers and the Pureblood Heir by Lenalena: Prompt: "Hogwarts AU; Tony and Steve are in rival houses and have always butted heads. Then one Christmas they find themselves at Hogwarts together during the Holidays while the rest of their friends go home."

take to the skies by callingthequits: "Uh," Steve said, and laughed nervously. "I, um, have to tell you something actually. It's pretty important."

"If you dragged me here to complain about your paints getting mixed up," Tony said, raising an eyebrow, "I'm going to assure you that it happens all the time, nothing to worry about, and Steve, do you have any sense of personal space?"

Because the few seconds that it took for Tony to say that, were the few seconds that took for Steve to get in his face.

What If You're What I Need by YohKoBennington: Steve and Tony don't get alone, or so it seems. But after getting in trouble and having to spend some time together, things change for the best.

Magical Realism 

The Scars of Your Love by blue_jack: On the day Peggy moved out, Steve stood naked in front of the mirror and looked at all the ragged lines running over his body. He felt like someone had taken a knife to him, slicing every inch open, and he didn’t understand how there wasn’t any blood. He traced one particularly thick scar on his stomach, gritting his teeth against the pain, the memory of the first time he’d brought Peggy over to meet his family and all the teasing that had accompanied it burning through his mind. 

He couldn’t imagine her marks ever disappearing, and in that moment, he didn’t want them to, didn’t want to ever expose himself to that much hurt again. Once in a lifetime was enough.

An' Harm Ye None by LinneaKou: “...do as ye will.”

Toni Stark, small-town witch, has served as the head of the Cravenswood town coven for a decade all the while assisting the police in occult-related crime. Between her and Detective Steve Rogers, nothing that happens in Cravenwood is too big to handle - not even the reappearance of her estranged brother... that is, until someone starts ritually murdering townspeople.

As the death toll climbs and a conservative religious group begins to cast blame upon the town witches, something monstrous begins to stir up Craven’s Woods. Faced with an unknown Craft and drawing the suspicions of the citizens she swore to protect, Toni must put an end to the killings before whatever is haunting the woods comes out into the light.

Fear lives in a small town. (series)

PIÈce de Résistance by shetlandowl (@shetlandowl): On an afternoon when Tony is being particularly stubborn about finishing his work and avoiding healthy habits like sleep, nutrition, and sleep, Rhodey does Pepper a solid and takes him to this little bakery in Manhattan that most people don't know about. 

It's not a place you wander into unless you need to, and it isn't a place you find without help or purpose. But once you've found it, it's a wonder how you ever managed without it.

Per ardua ad astra by Missy_dee811 (@viudanegraaa): Antonius is the first-born son of a Roman senator. His father ruled with an iron fist.

For Antonius, the best day of his life is the day he meets Stephanos, a slave born in Roman-occupied Britain, who would, one day, become the best gladiator of his age. (Ults Roman AU)

Moss by antigrav_vector: Technomancers are considered mages, though they aren't, truly. True mages have weak, usually offensive, powers. Tony's only ever had technomagery at his fingertips, until after the misadventures that gave him Iron Man.

Seventy years ago, a big fight went down in northern Europe between Steve and Red Skull, getting more intense with each encounter. It caused a series of barren circles in the landscape: scars left upon the very ground by the conflict between the two highly skilled mages. Both of the combatants have become the stuff of legend, since neither body was ever found. And, frankly, with the force of the last explosion, there was no reasonable way they could have survived.

And that's where things get interesting; now, seventy years later, Tony develops the Iron Man armour and confronts his enemies with it. But strange things happen when he goes looking for some solitude in a remote region of the north sea, afterward, hovering high above the ice and waves. He starts hearing a voice whisper and seeing flickers of movement that resolve into thin air. And they get more frequent as he nears the source: a man frozen solid in a block of ice...

(EDITED to include @sabrecmc‘s additional rec, thank you!)

If anyone wants a themed rec list, hit me up in my inbox! Previous rec lists are here. 

[ishipallthings]

Steve/Tony Fic Recs: Ghost AUs

Ghost AUs for my dear @itsallavengers, and also because Halloween’s coming up! :) also tagging @thecitylightshow :D Not all of these are strictly ghost AUs, we need more of those. 

Please kudos and leave comments for your hardworking authors who love feedback!

slipping through the years by often_adamanta: The plane crash and subsequent ice might have killed him, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still around, haunting those he cares about. And since the only person who can see him is Tony Stark, death sure isn’t going to be boring.

Ghost in the Wires by sororexitium: When Steve moves into Avengers mansion he is caught up in strange coincidences. He walks behind an unseen ghost: a ghost who leaves empty spaces all around the manor. It doesn't make sense, and it sounds crazy until he meets Anthony, a computer simulation programmed by Anthony Stark, who died two years ago. Then it just seems even crazier. (Tony’s POV fic)

Stars Fading, but I Linger On, Dear by ChibiSquirt (@chibisquirt): A Soulmate AU where people meet their soulmate in their dreams. Of course, not even that solves all the world's problems, especially if one or more of the soulmates has a secret identity...

Interim by Del_Rion: An explosive incident leaves Steve and Tony believing that they are dead. However, there seems to be something holding them on Earth, instead of allowing them to move on, and until they figure out what that is – at least in Steve’s case, because Tony doesn’t think he deserves anything better – they’ll have to work together. They also discover they may have been oblivious to each others’ feelings while they were still alive.

Fighting Ghosts by copperbadge (@copperbadge): Tony Stark is a Seer, someone vulnerable to phantasms, malevolent spirits of the dead. He's meant to have a bonded Fighter, someone who can defend him -- or attack on his command. So far he's had no luck finding a bond, but that's about to change...

The Little Things Unknown by coaster (@coaster): Tony Stark has three certainties in life: one, that science was where his mind worked best; two, that, since ghosts had become a science, anything was possibe; three, that he would never know if Captain America was that much of a paragon because the man was long dead. The subject of Certainty Three might be sitting at the foot of his bed.

Steve is a ghost. The Avengers bust ghosts. And Tony isn't sure what to make of Cap here. But hey, at least his other hauntings have stopped, right?

Re-Take by inukagome15 (@inukagome15): This shouldn’t have happened. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Everything was wrong, and all he wanted was to make it right. Because that was what they did. If Steve just had a second chance, he could fix everything. (616 CW Fix-It)

a moment in time by laireshi (@laireshi): It was Tony, now. His anchor in the living world. He shouldn't be surprised. It'd always been Tony, ever since the ice (616, unhappy ending, major character death).

Whisper of breath by CoopPenny: Spirit - the non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul. Tony's always seen them, always been able to interact with them, talk to them, he's even seen them as family. But his greatest pleasure is also his greatest secret...

Wasted on the Dead and Dreaming by LinneaKou (@linneakou): Steve looked right at his friend, and he felt just as disoriented as he had when he woke up in Munich. “What the hell is going on?” 

Bucky winced. I think you’ve spontaneously developed psychic powers. 

And well. Wasn’t that just great. 

When Captain Steve Rogers got back from his tour of duty, he didn't expect to come back with the ability to communicate with the dead. When Tony Stark moved back into his childhood home, he didn't expect his dead father to still be inhabiting it. 

When Tony hired Steve to investigate the ghosts of his family mansion, they didn't expect to be swept up in cover-ups, corporate sabotage, and murder. 

Now, time is running out as increasingly disturbing dreams haunt Tony and the ghost of Howard Stark proves to be the least of Steve's problems. If they're lucky, maybe they won't end up ghosts too.

And Time Went On by Morena_Evensong: Two hundred years ago the Mandarin attacked Washington, the first stage of his plan for world domination. And the Avengers... vanished. All except Iron Man, who eventually managed to defeat the Mandarin with the help of SHIELD, a few other superheroes, and their friends.

Now, nearly two hundred years after the death of Anthony Stark, the current Stark heir, Tony, is moving into the forgotten Stark Manor in order to avoid falling into the clutches of the United World Council. But Stark Manor isn't just an empty old house and mice aren't the only things that have been inhabiting it for the past two hundred years. As Tony uncovers the secrets of Stark Manor, and more than a few horrifying truths about the world he lives in, a powerful threat suddenly arises. One that leaves shattered cities and seas of bodies in its wake as it slowly sweeps its way across a world that no longer has a last line of defense.

Ghost of Me by Pearl_Unplanned: Steve Rogers had been a ghost for as long as he could remember, which was admittedly not very long. Most of that memory span was spent with the one man who could actually see him, Tony Stark.

There's No Rhyme or Reason by Pearl_Unplanned: "What happened?" Tony demanded when he was able to pull himself out of Steve's arms. There were still tears running down his face, and he had this almost betrayed look on his face. Steve put his hands on Tony's shoulders to keep himself from just hugging the genius again.

"I... woke up," Steve said quietly. "I... I'm not... I'm human again, Tony. I'm not a ghost anymore."

Til Death Do Us Part by tobiosbae: Tony stands in his empty bedroom, wringing his hands. "Steve," he calls out. He waits impatiently for a reply but doesn't get one. "Steve," he tries again. He taps his hands against his sides and bites his lower lip. "Answer me," he darts his eyes everywhere, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. He sighs and adds,"please." His eyes light up when he feels the temperature in the room lower (angst with a happy ending).

Say Hello by AvengersTime: Tony's dead. Tony's a ghost. Something's...not right.

Light in the Dark by snowynight: It is in cloud of pain that Lieutenant Anthony Stark sees him.

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