#t // canon divergence

[steddieunderdogfics]

For the "Fics with Playlists" challenge on the 13th, I'd like to shoutout and rec "The Pizza Box Pact" by 96tears. (@pizzaqueen)

It was so utterly adorable, soft, and absolutely made me feel some wonderful big, big feelings. And, yes, it has a great 90s playlist that I definitely go back and listen to, even now, months after reading it! ❤️

The Pizza Box Pact by 96tears

Listen to the official playlist here!

@pizzaqueen

Rating: Teen and Up

24,257 words, 3/3 chapters

Archive Warning: No Warnings

Tags: Future Fic, 1990s, Roommates, Mutual Pining, Misunderstandings, Bad Matchmaking, Fluff and Angst, Light Angst, Happy Ending, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Getting Together, POV Eddie Munson, Friends to Lovers, Feelings Realization, Eddie Munson in Denial

Summary:

Eddie and Steve have been living together, working together, and raising their cat together for a few years, now, but they’re not together together. They’re friends—the best of—nothing more, and they’re happy. At least, Eddie is, and he thought Steve was too. But then he finds a pact they made, one drunken night ten years ago, where they pledged to ‘marry’ each other if they were still single by the time they’re thirty, and everything changes. Steve isn’t amused by the reappearance of the pledge, seems almost upset by it, and Eddie figures it’s because he’s going to be thirty soon and doesn’t have a girlfriend. So, he does what any best friend would do: promises to find Steve his perfect woman, setting him up on a series of unsuccessful blind dates. But somewhere along the way, Eddie rediscovers feelings that he thought he’d put aside years ago. He just hopes he hasn’t discovered them too late.

Thanks for the rec!

This rec is a part of Challenge Monday. The challenge this week was Fics with playlists.

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[rexsokaficquotes]

“Rex!“ She glanced behind him, “Oh, hi Anakin,” That got a snort of amusement from Skywalker, who hung back by the doory, on his comm.

"General," Rex said softly.

Ahsoka's gaze drifted towards him, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Rex, you know you can actually call me by my name right? It won‘t kill you,"

Rex‘s lips twitched at that. “Yes, General.”

— LadyLucksRogue, from The Truth Will Set You Free

[byierficrecs]

❝ i do most of this (alone) ❞ author: @claryfrayed

link: archiveofourown.org/works/47316085

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[lockwood-fic-recs]

my heart's on fire & the flame grows higher

by menina123 on ao3

Rating: T | Category: F/M | Relationship: Lockwood/Lucy

“Yes, I suppose it is just the two of us,” Lockwood said. “We can’t reschedule on this late notice. Everyone else will just miss out on the fun then, won’t they, Luce?”

“Yep.” Lucy’s mood instantly brightened at the idea of an adventure with Lockwood, and she smiled at him.

After the rest of Lockwood & Co. backs out at the last minute, Lucy and Lockwood escape to a cottage in the countryside for a celebratory Christmas weekend on their own. Christmas activities ensue (and yes, there's obviously only one bed).

[kitamars]

AAAAH HE’S HERE! swap!kotetsu ref…….enjoy :D

[kanthonyficrecs]

Featured Fic (Canon Divergence)

A posy in the mud by PenguinofProse Rating: T Status: Complete Summary: In which Anthony gets some very bad news and tries to look unaffected.

[mari-lair]

Just curious, but what your thoughts and feelings of hanakou

I think hanakou is amazing, I love them so much it makes me look stupid! They are easily my favorite ship that doesn't involve Teru, Akane, or Aoi, and their view of each other is fascinating!!

People don't really pay attention to them and a lot is lost. My favorite thing is how Hanako impacts Kou's relationship with supernaturals, how Kou impacts Hanako's relationship with trust and hope, and how they both serve to sabotage each othert.

I am too sleepy to properly gush about them, but as a tiny example, think of Mitsuba's introduction arc. Hanako would normally take care of Mitsuba himself, he believes there is no future for the dead after all, but he trusts Kou, Kou makes him have hope, so he let him deal with it in a more gentle way that goes against his usual beliefs.

That's what started one of Kou's main arcs: A decision Hanako made from respect for Kou's own beliefs. Which was only possible cause Kou went to Hanako for advice for exorcism in the first place.

I have an entire draft on them that I really need to finish and edit

I am well aware they aren't canon, but I'm still very sad Aidairo just... pushed them aside when there is still so much to explore.

[eternally-tired-cryptid]

It's thinking abt Gwenna hours again

[evanbuckleyrecs]

Title: i found love where it wasn't supposed to be

Written by: chromatophorica

Rated: T

Warnings: none, author chose not to use

Catagories: m/m

Relationships: Buck/Eddie, Athena/Bobby, Buck & Bobby

Tags: Misunderstandings, Getting Together, Alternative-Universe Canon Divergence, Bobby Nash is Evam Buckley's Parent, Shannon Diaz lives, Pining, First Kiss, First Dates, Family Feels

Words: 12,022

Summary:

It’s not until the earthquake that Eddie figures it out.

Hen grabs him from the trolley, hauling him to his feet and clambering out into the open, Chimney appears by their sides with a quick yell of, “Where’s Cap?” as more firefighters join them outside, glancing around to check on each other, the fogging from the oxygen tank leaks makes it harder to see into the station right as Buck and Cap stumble out.

Buck is similarly checking Cap out, grabbing at his elbow, where there’s a small streak of blood. “Hen!”

What Eddie’s most surprised by is Buck sticking to Nash’s side, the hand that Nash keeps on Buck’s shoulder, and then it clicks.

He’d be the same if Chris was there; probably a little more overbearing, but Chris is only seven, so he figures that’d be why. But it makes sense, how focused on Buck that Nash is right then, the similar frantic energy that Buck’s got focusing on the Captain. He’s a little surprised that the LAFD allow a father and son pair to work together.

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Eddie makes some assumptions when he joins the 118, he'd like the record to show he's not entirely wrong.

My notes: I love fics where someone assumes Bobby is Buck’s dad. I have another one in my bookmarks that I'll make a post for soon. Absolutely love it.

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Milly tries to enjoy her free afternoon, and thankfully succeeds with a little help from a Plant.

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sorry i'm a day late, but this is my rareship week day 3 "canon divergence" entry !!!! and if i can get my act together i have a little wip for the mermaid au ...... hehe

im loving all the rareship entries thus far !!!

[hummingbird-of-light]

Fourth story for @badthingshappenbingo ~

Title: All Hope Is Lost

Fandom: Star Trek (AOS)

Character(s): Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, Krall, Manas, Lt. Hendorff, Christine Chapel, Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, James T. Kirk, Spock, Pavel Chekov, Other Characters Mentioned

Relationship(s): Montgomery "Scotty" Scott/Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy

Rating: T

Words: 1,184

Prompt: Surrender

Warnings: Major Character Death(s), AU - Canon Divergence, Spoilers for Star Trek - Beyond, Sad Ending

(You can also find this story on AO3)

~ All Hope Is Lost ~

"Get me the next ones!"

Montgomery Scott's heart almost jumped out of his chest when he heard the words. He knew that it would mean the end for many members of the crew. And perhaps for him too.

When the Enterprise had been attacked, crashed on the enemy planet and its crew captured by Krall and his henchmen, no one had realized just how bad it would end for them.

They had been locked up and one by one some of them had been taken away.

To where? None of them knew. They only knew that none of them ever came back. The last thing they heard from their comrades were pain-filled screams.

"No, let go of me! Please let go of me!"

The desperate shriek of one of his female engineers caught Scotty's attention.

Ensign Maria Stanson. A brilliant young lady in whom he had always had high hopes.

A big alien guy was pulling her roughly by the hair. When she tried to fight back, he slapped her hard across the face.

"Oi! Get yer filthy hands off her!"

Scotty couldn't and wouldn't hold back. He just wanted to beat up these monsters.

The alien's eyes met his and only a moment later Stanson was free and the cell in which the Scotsman was sitting was opened.

He took his chance immediately and lunged at the guy, who was probably far too strong, punching him in the face.

These bastards had friends of his on their conscience. What's more, they had destroyed his beautiful ship. If he could harm even one of these creatures, he would gladly do so.

Even if it wasn't good for his own health.

His counterpart grabbed his wrist as Scotty tried to strike again and only a second later a terrible cracking sound announced that the bones were broken.

The chief engineer gritted his teeth and tried his best not to scream out loud. He would not show any weakness now!

"Mr. Scott!"

He saw how a lot of the crew members stared at him with wide eyes in shock before the alien pulled him along.

"Keep fighting those bastards! Don't let them get ye down! Wait for the captain!"

If it was the last time he saw the crew, he wanted to give them hope at least once more. They would make it. At least some of them would.

He thought of Keenser. He hoped so much that the wee man would survive. He had always been such a good friend to him, even though they had often clashed.

He thought of Sulu and Uhura. They had been captured too, but he hadn't seen them for days. He just hoped they were all right.

Spock and the captain and Chekov. They had all escaped somehow, hadn't been captured. And Scotty believed that they were working on a plan to rescue the crew at this very moment. A Vulcan, a strong-willed young man and a Wunderkind - what could possibly go wrong?

Especially when they were supported by the most wonderful and intelligent doctor in the entire fleet.

Yes, Dr. McCoy had not been captured either. He was still out there somewhere and would try to save everyone.

Scotty swallowed hard at the thought of the doctor. He just wanted to see him again, wanted to have a drink with him and talk to him for hours.

Why had he never told him how he felt? Why had he never told the doctor how much he appreciated him and how much he wished there was more between them than friendship?

No. He would tell him. He would get his chance. For sure.

His captor took him to a strange room where two other crew members were standing.

Scotty's eyes widened. It was Lt. Hendorff and Nurse Chapel. Both were tied up with lots of cables and wires connected to a strange looking machine.

Scotty wheeled around when he heard the voice of the man responsible for all this.

Krall. That was the name he had used to introduce himself to his prisoners.

He was talking to his partner in a language the Scotsman didn't understand. Judging by the expression on his face, he was probably annoyed that it had taken a little longer.

"Lt. Commander Scott."

Scotty narrowed his eyes in irritation when Krall switched languages and addressed him directly.

He stretched his back and looked defiantly at Krall.

"Aye. That's me."

Even if he had no idea how his counterpart knew that.

"You know the ship best. So where is it? Where is the artifact?"

For a moment, Scotty had no idea what Krall was talking about, but then he remembered the Enterprise's last mission.

The strange object that Jim had brought with him. But... what was so special about it?

"I haven't the faintest idea. But I can tell ye one thing, even if I did know, I certainly wouldn't tell ye."

Scotty put all the hatred he felt at that moment into his gaze. He wanted Krall to know how much he loathed him.

For a while they just stared at each other, before Krall nodded and gestured to the cables.

His partner pushed Scotty forward roughly and only a short time later the engineer was as bound as Hendorff and Chapel. Both made unintelligible noises, gagged by the cables.

"The captain will come. He'll get us out of here."

Krall's cool laugh caused Scotty's gaze to wander back to him. The man who had just been whispering with his partner stood close in front of him, gripping some cables with his hand.

"Too late, Scott. My subjects have found him and the rest of your friends. They've just informed me of this. It's over."

Scotty's eyes widened and he shook his head.

No... no. That was... impossible. Jim was too clever. He would never let himself be caught. And neither would the others.

Krall put the cables around Scotty's mouth and gagged him in the same fashion as the others.

But the Scotsman didn't give up. He moved back and forth, trying to free himself somehow.

He would not give up. He would never surrender!

But one look into Krall's eyes told him that it was over. He was helpless. There was nothing he could do.

Then he heard voices approaching. They came closer and closer. And suddenly they were standing there.

Spock, Chekov, Kirk... and McCoy.

Tears filled Scotty's eyes at the sight of his friends. His family.

So it really was true. It was... over. They had lost.

"What the- let them go! Let my people go. Right now!"

It didn't matter what the captain said. Krall wouldn't listen to him.

"Where's the artifact, Kirk?"

Scotty knew. He knew Jim had hidden it. He knew Jim would protect it.

But the Scotsman would never hear the man's answer.

When Krall activated the machine and he felt all the life being sucked out of him, his eyes were fixed on McCoy, who watched in shock as his friends slowly and agonizingly died.

He would tell him the truth. In another life. For sure.

[kobitoshiningneedle]

the feeling when you agree with people that Phoenix and Iris getting together again is a bad idea but you already rotate their fankid OC in your brain in full speed

[rexsokaficquotes]

“That’s why Echo’s better. You’re up to something.”

“Am not! I’m just trying to determine where I stand. Now I know not to buy your drinks next time, not worth it.”

“Yeah Rex, there’s gotta be someone out there that you like more than Cody or Echo? Who is it?” Jesse added, a devious curl of his lips accompanying the statement. Again, Rex’s mouth betrayed him, and the words tumbled from his lips against his will. “I like Ahsoka more. She’s nice.”

“Just nice?” Fives countered. Then, without subtlety whatsoever, Fives stated, “You like her, don’t you?”

— Snips2112, from Chapter 1: Fives Hatches a Plot in ‘Tihaar? More Like Truth Serum’

[byierficrecs]

❝ a little respect ❞ author: devouringmoms

link: archiveofourown.org/works/47351389

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[lockwood-fic-recs]

can you recommend a fic where lockwood is the most. amazing. lovely. boyfriend? where he's protective and just so supportive and lovely...... i need a good fluff desperately.✨

of course!! soft boyfriend lockwood fluff coming right up <3

Eye of the Beholder by cassiopeia_story | T | Oneshot | Established Locklyle

Lucy is fed up with Lockwood calling her beautiful.

2. You Can Hold My Hand If No One's Home by bandgeekbuckley | G | Oneshot | Established Locklyle

The one in which Lockwood yet again demonstrates that he’ll do just about anything for Lucy, even if that means washing the dishes.

3. sweet nothing by menina123 | G | Oneshot | Established Locklyle

Lockwood can't stop unintentionally calling Lucy terms of endearment. Or: five names Lockwood has for Lucy and one she has for him.

4. I thought the plane was going down, how'd you turn it right around by orionsbeltt | T | Oneshot | Pre-Locklyle, Getting Together

Lucy gets stood up on a date, so Lockwood tries to make her feel better.

5. Frozen Noses, Frozen Toes (The Frozen City Starts to Glow) by cherriepixie27 | G | Oneshot | Pre-Locklyle, Getting Together

Lockwood takes Lucy ice skating.

[kaesficrecarchive]

[seungcheol x jeonghan]

touch me so I know I'm real by uragoodanimal (1/1 | 12,130 | E)

“Okay,” Seungcheol said, voice pitched low and soothing, but he leaned forward anyway, one hand a hot brand over Jeonghan’s where it was still resting on Seungcheol’s chest. The kiss was light, just a brush of their mouths like a secret between them. It hurt. Seungcheol pulled away, and agreed, “Not now.” Jeonghan left the group the next month.

(author)