#tddk answers

[candlecoo]

Aura au! How does the confrontation with todoroki go down?

It goes similarly to canon, but Izuku also shares his scars to Shoto. at this point the only people Izuku has shown his scars to are Kendo and Ojiro. So Shoto is the first classmate to be allowed to fully see the extent of damage done to his face.

and if Todoroki lets Izuku touch his scar so the other boy can actually 'see' his scar after their fight then whose to say.

[bluemas321]

||Flicker⬩Portrait||

“Candles whisper secrets in the darkness, unveiling mysteries of the night.” – Unknown

[shima-draws]

All these TDDK art you're reblogging is giving me nostalgia of when I first follow you. It nice to see them again on my Dash. 🥹

WAUGHH MOOD! When I was queuing up all the art for Repostober and looking at all my Tododeku AU art. I started to really miss them…..

Also speaking of tddk have you SEEN the preview for the new fantasy AU art because HOLY shit

I’m going absolutely fucking BONKERS over the designs ESPECIALLY Todo’s. His HAIR and the EAR PIECE and the SMIRKKKK I’M DYING

I wanna draw these designs so bad *clenches fists*

Anyway thank you for the kind words I appreciate it!! 💕

[tododeku-or-bust]

I still have yet to receive a good heterosexual explanation for why Ochaco helped save Izuku with this dramatic, rousing speech, only to go to bed, leaving her man to stay up and be tucked in and spoken fondly and protectively about by Shouto, in front of everybody.

[eggsdrawings]

workin on a comic thing of todoroki and uraraka sharing a crush on midoriya and they are supportive bffs despite this. bc i think thats the way the world should work

[lerrryyyyy]

In my time of stress, tddk is the answer 😂

So here's a redraw of their iconic hallway scene.

°°°

Do not edit or repost my art.

[nikkichama]

BNHA Fic Recs

After Naruto I want to share my favorite BNHA fics.

Warning:Not Bakugo friendly!!

TodoIzu:

Lies of the Beautiful People by sakura_whiskey One shot

Suicidal Midoriya Izuku / Todoroki Shouto is a Sweetheart!

Shoto always wondered how Izuku Midoriya was so happy all the time.

Setting Fire To Plushies Is Not A Solution To Jealousy by TheNarator (G) One-shot ♥♥♥

Izuku found the best hero merch ever: a giant plushie of his husband Shouto! Shouto, on the other hand, is less than enthused by the toy, or how much attention Izuku is giving it.

Something needs to be done about Chibi-Shouchan.

Like, Comment and Romance by xSkyll (T) 9/9 chapter ♥♥♥

Quirkless Midoriya/Pro Hero Todoroki/Underground Hero Shinsou

In the hero community, it’s common for popular heroes to have merchandise for sale. Amongst these items are a few staples: t-shirts, figurines, and, of course, replicas of their costumes. This is where Deku, a well-known YouTuber, comes into play. Deku’s Hero Analysis is a series where the host, Deku, dresses up in official pro hero costumes, then does an analysis of each hero and reviews some of their merchandise. Joining him is Hito-nyan, the sarcastic cameraman who never shows his face and loves to push Deku’s buttons. And watching them is pro hero Todoroki Shouto, who absolutely, without a doubt, does not have a crush on Deku. Except actually he does, which is fine, because it turns out they have a friend in common and getting to meet the adorable YouTube star is more likely to happen than he ever would have dreamed.

Sequel: Like,Comment and Propose

It's Me or the Dog by TellMeYellMe (M) One shot♥♥

Fluff/Todoroki Shouto is a Dork/Implied Sexual Content

As much as Shouto wants to answer his boyfriend, he can’t. Not when he sits face to face with his opponent. Forget destructive villains and long hours of overtime at the office, the being that Shouto is staring at is clearly his most difficult opponent yet.

Or, Shouto faces off against his attention stealing dog, tentacles are talked about, and Izuku is a blushing mess.

One Reason Why by QuasiCanon (G) One shot ♥♥

No Quirks/Established Relationship

Tododeku Week Day 3 - Jealousy

The jumbotron above lights up with the kiss cam, drawing Izuku’s attention away from the game. Faces come and go- Izuku doesn’t really pay attention, too caught up in Ochako and Shouto’s argument. And then, the kiss cam shows him.

It'd Been So Long by fromthedepthsofinsanity (M) One-shot ♥♥

Bottom Midoriya/Top Todoroki/Established Relationship/Pro heroes

Izuku and Shouto finally have a moment alone together. No work. No crisis. No interruptions.

Experimental by StratsWrites, whiskeyandspite (E) One shot ♥♥

Dominant Shouto/Submissive Izuku/Biological Dom,sub/Proper BDSM Etiquette/Spanking/Rough Sex/Aftercare

“Todoroki-san,” Izuku laughed that shaky little laugh of his and mussed the hair at the back of his head. “You… do you… you really think it’ll… be alright if we… do that?”

“We’re both frustrated,” Shouto reasoned. “It’s in our best interests, in the end. I trust you.”

“I trust you too,” Izuku said quickly. “Of course I do. We’re teammates. And I’d like to think we’re friends, too?”

T.G.I.W.Y. by Spidermonkeyyy (M) One shot ♥♥

College/University/5+1 things/Implied Sexual Content/Developing Relationship

5 times Izuku wakes up next to Todoroki Shouto after getting absolutely wasted, and the one time he doesn't.

or: a tddk college hook-up/fwb AU with none of the actual smut, none of the angsty pining and all of the fluffy feelings!

Kokoronashi by gravitates (T) 2/2 chapter ♥♥♥

Bakugo centric/Feelings Realization/Weddings

This is a story about love and forgiveness.

I'm not Yours by AgarJelly (T) One shot ♥♥♥

One-sided BKDK/Fluff and Angst

‘Has Kacchan been acting weird to you?’ Izuku turned his head from where it was resting on Shoto’s stomach and watched as the latter lowered his manga.

‘To me? No.’ He raised an eyebrow, scratching his nose absentmindedly. ‘To you? Yes, definitely.’

Do not touch by y0mgii (G) One shot ♥♥

Established Relationship/Todoroki is a little shit/Dorks in Love/Fluff and Humor

The day Shoto realized Izuku had a nice butt was simultaneously the best and worst day of his life.

Nineteen Pairs of Hands by ReadingToMusic (T) One shot ♥♥

Moving On/Characters are Pro heroes/POV Alternating

While graduating from UA, Katsuki swears he can feel his classmates and the friendship that comes with them dragging him down and away from his dream; the number one hero spot. He makes the executive decision to cut everyone off until he's climbed the ranks, convinced they'll all understand because of his motivation.

Shouto never thought he'd stand a chance with Izuku, even as close as they are, because of Bakugou. When Bakugou ghosts the class and Izuku doesn't chase him, instead choosing to accept that he's unwanted by his childhood friend and moving on with his life, Shouto realises his chances might not be as slim as he thinks.

Loser/Forsaker,Mover,Shaker by jukoist (T) 9/9 chapters

Emotional Hurt,comfort/Bakugo Katsuki Redemption/Truth Quirk/Bakugo faces Consequences

Midoriya gets hit by a truth Quirk, and his past relationship with Bakugou comes to light. Midoriya learns what it means to have people on his side; Bakugou learns what it means to face his mistakes head on. Dredging up the past is dirty, and painful, but it’s necessary if you want to heal.

AKA Protective 1-A, Hurt Midoriya, and Bakugou/Consequences.

ShinDeku:

Being A Bisaster (And Winning) by lilredpandacub One shot ♥♥

Getting Together/5+1 things/Shinsou centric

When Hitoshi finally got into the Hero course, he had thought he had considered all the outcomes, all the possible future obstacles that may hinder him. He had not taken into consideration one Midoriya Izuku and the boys ability to send Hitoshi's heart flying and his brain blue-screening at the best of times. Maybe he could try to turn the tables just this once?

Of Bad Decisions and Alcohol by unfinishedIdeas (T) One shot ♥♥

Bakugo faces consequences/Underage drinking/One-sided BKDK

Giving teenagers alcohol is a bad idea. Anyone who's watched a movie about high school kids knows this.

But for some reason, Aizawa likes his kids just enough to let them get away with sneaking in alcohol for a party. They're graduating in a few weeks anyway. It's their chance to be wild kids before they're sucked into hero society.

Of course, it's still teenagers and alcohol. It goes mostly fine.

a knight in a high school uniform by Shadowtravelingtitans (G) One shot ♥♥♥

Shinsou saves Midoriya with his brand new muscles multiple times but the hero fanboy thinks it's too good to be true.

But My Youth is Fleeting by prettyboydotexe (E) 8/8 chapters ♥♥

No Quirks/Summer Camp/Midoriya and Tomura are siblings/Aged-up characters/Slow Burn

“Why not ask to switch with Kaminari?” Neito asked once he swallowed his bite of food, fork waving delicate circles as he spoke. “I’m pretty sure he’s already pissed off Shinso anyways.” “Because Izu’s a bottom, he doesn’t switch,” Mei quipped without looking up. Izuku whined high in his throat. “That’s a good idea, though. Kaminari sleeps like the dead, and he’s got that whole will-they won't-they thing going on with Sero. He’d probably be down.”

Sweater Paws by I_have_lost_control_of_my_life (G) One shot ♥♥♥

Sharing Clothes/Pining Shinsou/No Quirks/Childhood Friends/Size Difference/Friends to Lovers

Izuku is too pretty, and Hitoshi is a disaster who's in love with his best friend.

Rated M by TheKirkwallChampion (M) One shot ♥♥

College,University/No Quirks/Humor/Secret Relationship

Shinso makes a dire mistake when failing to turn off his gaming headset after a release date day with his friends. Now Mina and all of Shinso’s other friends are able to hear what's happening between him and a mystery man they had no idea existed.

revenge is a dish best served during spring by Shookspeare (E) One shot ♥♥

Fluff and Crack and Smut/5+1 things/Top Shinsou/Bottom Midoriya/Whipped Shinsou/Established Relationship/No Quirks

Five times Hitoshi's and Izuku's cats interrupt their private time, and one time that Izuku has simply had enough.

really,a voice is what does it? by Shadowtravelingtitans (T) One shot ♥♥

Pre-Relationship/Canon Divergence

Izuku has a kink awakening when Shinsou calls Bakugou an ass for, well, being an ass and Uraraka finds his new found crush to be an immense source of amusement. Iida just wants to make sure everyone is following the rules.

Specific Type by MoonlitDawn (G) One shot ♥♥♥

Married Aizawa and Mic/Shinsou is in Class 1-A

"No loud blonds." Well, he said no loud blonds, nothing about the same type of sunshine person as the specific loud blond his dad was making fun of.

It was that, rare type of sunshine person that was oddly specific.

Oh well.

Dog Days by DogsInMyMind (T) One shot ♥♥♥

Twins Shinsou/Established Relationship/Fluff/Meet the Family

Hitoshi wasn't really hiding anything about his family but he wasn't particularly open about them either. Turns out not bringing his boyfriend home to meet them sooner was coming back to bite him in the ass.

Or alternatively: Hitoshi has a twin and he's kind of a jackass.

Written for ShinDeku Week 2018 [Day Three- Past]

Two Words For A Kiss by Dodadae (G) One shot ♥♥♥

Dating/Truth or Dare/Dork Midoriya/Shinsou is in Class 1-A

Hitoshi doesn't notice how Bakugou's little group suddenly goes quiet, because Izuku scrunches up his nose in that cute way he does sometimes and reaches up to hook a hand around Hitoshi's neck, before pulling him down for a kiss. He lets go after a second, but Hitoshi blinks down at him.

Izuku sees the look he's giving him, and pouts, "What?"

"What-" Hitoshi struggles to find the words, "That was... sudden."

ShinDekuTodo

Heroich and Other Things That Don't Require Superpowers by The Narator (T) 47/47 chapters ♥♥♥

Quirkless Midoriya/Gen Ed Midoriya/Analyst Midoriya/Fix-It/Slow Burn/Hurt comfort/Dadzawa/Dadmic/Bakugo faces consequences/Polyamory

Izuku doesn't have a quirk. That's the long and short of it. After being told his whole life he can't be a hero, General Education at UA is the best he can hope for, right? Wrong. Dead Wrong. So super wrong that his best friend from Gen Ed, all of Class 1A and a whole mess of Pro Heroes are going to prove to him how wrong he is. Izuku has the makings of a hero, and his lack of a quirk only throws those qualities into starker relief. After all, who wants to be as strong as All Might when you can be the cleverest hero in the business?

DabiDeku:

Everything About Him was Warm by Soundsoftherain (G) One shot ♥♥♥

Alternate Universe/Villain Midoriya/Domestic Fluff/Izuku is 19 Dabi is 20/Long term Relationship

Izuku spends a lazy Saturday morning with his boyfriend.

Stitches and Kisses by FilthyRiddle (G) One shot ♥♥

Villain Midoriya/Protective Dabi/Quirkless Midoriya/Domestic Fluff

They may both be villains, but that doesn’t mean they don’t care for one another.

You Said You'd Meet Me There by littlewonderlandgirl (G) One shot ♥♥

No Quirks/Musician Dabi/Teacher Midoriya/Stranges to Lovers

In the excitement of his ex wanting to get back together, Katsuki forgets all about the date he had planned with Izuku. Thankfully, a knight in tattooed armor rescues him from total embarrassment,

No Pairs:

What Practical? by IncompleteSentanc (G) One shot ♥

Good Teacher Aizawa/All Might Critical/Bakugou faces consequences

When All Might comes to him to report an injury during a practical in the very first week of school, Aizawa has one glaring question. What practical?

Trust by Violet_Rose_Of_Darkness (T) One shot ♥♥

What-if/Fix-it/Bakugou faces consequences

All Might makes a different call when he finds Bakugou and Midoriya fighting. AU

Freudian Slip by halfyon (G) One shot ♥♥

Fluff and Angst/Hurt Comfort/5+1 things

Izuku’s lack of a dad finally catches up to him.

OR: The four times Izuku accidentally calls Aizawa 'dad' and the one time that it isn't accidental.

The Boy Who Called Wolf by halfyon (G) One shot ♥

Fluff and Angst/Dadzawa/5+1 things 3+1 actually

Shouta hates answering phone calls and Midoriya doesn’t seem to understand the warning ‘do not ever call me unless it’s an absolute emergency’.

AKA: Three times Izuku calls Aizawa for mostly inane reasons and the one time Shouta doesn't pick up when it really matters.

When Realities Collide by LowlyWriter (T) 13/13 chapters ♥♥♥

Alternate Reality/Emotional Hurt/Bakugou faces consequences/Dadzawa/Implied Referenced Suicide/Hero Student Midoriya/Villain Midoriya

Shota sneers at the teenager across from him. His defense raises like the hairs on the back of his neck as he glares steadily, ready and waiting for whatever will come from this encounter. He narrows his gaze when the teen shifts; just the thought of sharing this rooftop with Japan's most notorious villain makes his skin prickle. “Deku.”

“Y-yes!” the teenager cries out in relief, taking a small step towards Shota, “I’m Deku! I’m so g-glad you—”

“Deku,” Shota growls darkly, flicking out his capture weapon hastily to snag the villain before he can make his move. He's quick to tug it taut, leaving no room for Deku to escape. “You’re under arrest.”

“I-I’m what?! W-wait!”

[tddkhalloweek]

Vibes… we crave… Vibes… 🧠🎼🎶

Nothing sets the spooky mood better than music so help us fill out our Tododeku Halloween Playlist! You can answer below, send us ask or inform us in the tags! 🎵🎃👻🦇

[dark-elf-writes]

A thought for once I won't flood replies with, but for the teen mom Harry/Touya duo (because that's fucking hilarious) Shouto is going to drag bitty bok choy boi Midoriya home at some point. (maybe tddk soulmates maybe just ride or die besties dealers choice) But these four going out with the Mother Hen energies that Hedwig would be so proud of, people are going to think they're the duos actual children.

Harry and Midoriya: green eyes, messy hair that Can't Be Tamed, fashion sense is ehhh at best, always watching their surroundings (because abuse aftermath never goes away). Sarcasm and an eyebrow raise Snape would approve of.

Shouto and Touya are obvious but if he leans into it with the Okaasan or Ofukuro (thank you google) for funsies? Paparazzi would loose their shit. Especially if he does the cat affections of leaning on said "parent" and they just go with it. Siblings let you fall or let you think you're going to fall. Parents adjust and continue with their conversations.

The four of them would be no help as getting a straight answer out of any of them is all but impossible.

Just Harry with Midoriya leaning against his side fully just “of course they’re my kid. we’re practically identical.” (They aren’t. no one has been brave enough to point this out.)

Touya who answers to mom just as easily as his name, who instinctively widens his stance when Shouto leans into him, who fussed over Natsuo to just “wear a fucking coat dammit it’s freezing outside”

None of this is helped by Teddy who uses their names and every parental term under the sun for the two of them and often looks like the perfect mix of the two.

[candlecoo]

Free art space!!!! Let's see them drawings--

more HMD since its been awhile and I hinted at a new traditional outfit for Izuku in my Au march picture.

[vsagis]

SHIPPING INFO. Answer the following for your muse, so people know how shipping works on your blog. / Tagged by @bearratic

* WHAT IS YOUR OTP FOR YOUR CHARACTER? Assuming we're talking about canon/canon ships, it's bkdk as of now, but I also have a lot of Thoughts(tm) about tddk.

* HOW LARGE DOES THE AGE GAP HAVE TO BE TO MAKE IT UNCOMFORTABLE? Anything that involves a minor and an adult is a no-no. For for everything else it depends on the characters.

* ARE YOU SELECTIVE WHEN SHIPPING? I mean... kinda yes, kinda no? I'm open to discussing ships, but most of my ships just happened organically. The characters just had the right ✨vibes✨ and the other mun and I would just look at each other and be like: nods Ship? Ship.

* WHO ARE OTHER CHARACTERS YOU SHIP YOUR CHARACTER WITH? OHHH boy here we go! Of course @rigelig's Ibuki, @huntershowl's Seph and @spungolden's Blake are in the top three, but I also love love love the connections developed with @loveheir's Bakugou and @strywoven's Kaen! Then for canon/canon ships it would be izuocha, Izuku/Toga and Izuku/Rody.

* DOES ONE HAVE TO ASK TO SHIP WITH YOU? Yes! It's fine to flirt with my muse etc. but for a proper ship to happen it absolutely needs to be discussed first.

* ARE YOU SHIP-OBSESSED, OR SHIP-MORE-OR-LESS? I'm obsessed and I am not sorry... I mean, it's not that ships are a must for me, but they're so much fun!

* WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SHIP IN YOUR CURRENT FANDOM? Mmm, hard to choose just one! I'd say bkdk, but I also love Gentle and LaBrava together!

* FINALLY, HOW DOES ONE SHIP WITH YOU? Just scream at me in DMs!

[shima-draws]

Hi Shima! Idk if you're that into BNHA/tododeku anymore, but I just found out about your Monster Law AU and I'm in love. Do you think one day you might go back to it?

Omg don’t worry BNHA/Tododeku is one of the very few fandoms/ships I’m consistent with—in other words it’s one I’m guaranteed to always come back to no matter what. So yes I’m sure I’ll be doing stuff for Monster Law in the future!

[eclipsedrawsthings]

5, 10, 15, 20, 25 for Shouto Todoroki 💖

My boy!!! My son!!!!!

5–What’s the first song that comes to mind when you think of them?

Hmmmmmm… for just Shouto that’s a little hard! Most of the songs I associate with him are songs that I associate with Tododeku—in my brain, they are a set, do not separate! For him on his own, I think maybe the Caleb Hyles cover of Speechless!

10–Could you be best friends with this character?

I think so. We might get off to a rocky start, since I think we have different flavors of autism, but we can read manga together and I’ll share my favorite blankets and plushies with him.

15–What’s your favorite ship for this character?

See answer five—I’m a diehard Tododeku, baybee! All Might said they’re soulmates and who am I to argue 😌

20–Which other character is your ideal best friend for this character?

Aside from his canon friendship with Izuku? That’s actually really hard. I really like his dynamics with all of his friends in canon, but I’m gonna go with Ochako, mainly because their relationship is incredibly important to Destiny, Delayed, and I loved writing the prequel about them!

Honorable mention to Mei! They share one chapter of the light novels, but their dynamic is incredible XD

25–What was your first impression of this character? How about now?

I don’t even remember what I thought of him at first tbh, I’ve been in this fandom for so long and I have ADHD XD

I do know I was primed to ship him with Izuku, because my best friend got me into the show and they’re also a Tddk.

Now? As I type this, I am legitimately wearing a denim jacket themed after him. No joke. Nuff said.

Character ask game questions here!

[storybookprincess]

20 questions for fic writers!!!!!!!!! tagged by @ilgaksu (yes, we HAVE been mutuals since the dawn of time & yes we HAVE diverged fandoms wildly and yes we DO deserve this as a treat!!!!!!)

1. How many fics do you have on AO3?

87………… dear god……

2. What’s your total AO3 word count?

377,923

dear god……….. take 2!!

3. What fandoms do you write for?

pretty exclusively animanga fandoms these days. hunter x hunter has been my home base for a while, but i dabble in other series too!!!

4. What are your top 5 fics by kudos?

personally i don’t enjoy discussing stats (outside of word count) because i think it encourages comparison, even if unintentionally, and i used to struggle a lot with that. sort by kudos exists for the curious, of course, but i don’t want to go out of my way to emphasize stats

5. Do you respond to comments? Why or why not?

oh gosh, i used to be RELIGIOUS about replying to every single comment i received, but that's since become a bit unmanageable with my current work & life schedule. i'd like to get back to replying at least a little bit, though!!

6. What is a fic you wrote with the angstiest ending?

i'm a happy ending girl through & through so i think the closest i have to an angsty ending is this tiny lil 1k leopika oneshot i wrote for the greed island server!!!

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending?

what i'm getting from these questions so far is that i do not remember my own fics very well anymore & might want to go revisit them someday bc i am struggling to answer this one!!

that being said, i am a bit fond of this one from facts about stones, which was my big bang fic this year!!

“Let’s stay together.  For as long as you’ll have me.” “Forever, then,” Gon replies. Killua used to hate the thought of forever.  Life was something to be survived: minute to minute, second to second, breath to breath.  If his mind ever wandered further into the future than a few days, a sick, dizzy feeling would overtake him; the thought of this misery stretching on, gray and endless, was more than he could tolerate. But now, as Gon leaps over that very creek they’d played in so many times with a loud whoop, Killua finds that something has changed. “Longer,” he says. “Forever would be too short a time.” “Okay,” Gon agrees, a smile in his voice. “You and me. Forever, and then what comes after.”

8. Do you get hate on fics?

i was about to say that i've been fortunate enough never to get a hate comment BUT THEN i remembered how someone once wrote me a five paragraph essay (i'm not kidding) about how a character's behavior in a fic didn't make sense & was poorly written. god that was incredible

but on the whole, no, i'm quite quite lucky that i don't receive much negativity

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind?

not yet..............

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written?

i'm a very boring person & thus don't vibe particularly much with crossovers. the most i've done is like........ very vaguely fairy tale inspired aus & the like. i wish i were a more adventurous writer bc some of the stuff people come up with in crossovers is ridiculously creative

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen?

not a whole fic, but back in my bnha days, i had someone lift a scene literally beat for beat from a tddk fic of mine. i was a lot younger & less experienced in the fandom space back then, so i'm very glad, although perhaps a bit surprised, that i just closed the tab & moved on. life's too short to stress over that sort of thing

12. Have you ever had a fic translated?

yes, one into russian & one into spanish on wattpad!!!!!! they both felt like such huge honors!!!!!!

13. What’s your all-time favorite ship?

i could pretend to give this some thought & come to a difficult decision, but it's killugon. it's far & away killugon. let's not kid ourselves here

14. What’s a wip you want to finish, but doubt you ever will?

color in your cheeks

i think the idea has a ton of potential, but my execution of the first two chapters strikes me as rushed & impatient & a bit sloppy as a result. i think my only option is rewriting it from scratch so i can have a product i'm satisfied with

15. What are your writing strengths?

i pay a ton of attention to the flow of my prose & really endeavor for the sentences to have a lyrical quality. outside of syntax, i think i'm quite good at describing physical & emotional experiences extremely vividly

16. What are your writing weaknesses?

well well well, if it isn't my old nemesis, actually having a plot....... we meet again

17. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language for a fic?

i don't have enough fluency in my non-native languages to pull this off & i find it challenging as a reader, but i think just about any choice or device can work if it's serving a narrative purpose & doing so effectively

18. First fandom you wrote for?

the year: 2008

the platform: fanfiction.net

the fandom: rent

listen we all start somewhere & i had a BLAST writing those silly little musical theatre fics, even if both they & the source material don't hold up 15 years later

19. Favorite fic you’ve written?

i worked so hard on it that i just have to go with divine magnets

am i missing a question???????? is this really only 19????? i'm so confused!!!!!!!! anyway tagging @ladycrescentvenus @clood @carochinha @chubsthehamster and @anyone else who wants to do this just say i tagged you!!!!

[kitsunesfandomtime]

Moonlight and Lanterns

Prompt: Moonlight & Lantern

Quote: "The ferns are silvery in the moonlight, the woods full of shadow." - Holly Black

Created for Tddk Halloween Week~!

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In the forest, there are stories of monsters that linger. Shouto had heard these stories since he was small as his father would sneer at him to stay away. His father was a hunter, apparently one who knew enough about the monsters of the land more than most. He expected Shouto to follow in his footsteps. Forcing him to learn how to take them down, but all Shouto wished to do was run away yet has no directions to follow.

With only a lantern in hand and the full moon above his head, he was walking through the forest. Why in the middle of the night?

It is the only time his father slept and he made a promise to someone on this night. He still remembers when he met him.

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"Hey, are you ok?" Shouto had wandered into the forest one night and there was a cabin he enjoyed visiting at night. It seemed long since abandoned and he had turned it into his home away from home. A moment of reprieve from his father's grueling training.

However, on his path to the cabin he heard the sound of a scream, and when he went to investigate he found a young man curled against a tree. He looked miserable if anything with a far-off expression on his face, that is until Shouto spoke up.

"Ah-! Stay back!" the green-haired young man shouts, almost horrified as he recoils. Those eyes are as wide as saucers and those lips clenched with fear. The light of Shouto's lantern illuminates the dark allowing him a better view. That is now that he sees better and can see this stranger has been attacked. Lacerations and torn clothing littered the other's body but the worst was the bite on his arm.

"Relax, I'm not here to hurt you." Shouto assures as lifts the lantern to his face to reveal he is human. Whatever had attacked him seemed to have run off without killing the other. It certainly didn't look like a vampire bite, the other wouldn't have had a chance once those dug their teeth and it was much too animalistic. "Did you see what attacked you?"

The young male to his credit seemed to be trying his best to hide how terrified he had been. Slowly relaxing once was sure the other wasn't some monster here to finish the job.

"It was a large white wolf with red eyes. I have seen it many times and thought it was friendly but tonight it seemed different. It hunted me down and attacked me," Izuku admits as if ashamed. "It ran away after biting me and I punched it. I don't know where it went..."

It seemed the other had gotten too close to a wild animal then. Likely what was thought of as friendliness was just a predator sizing up its prey. Though Shouto will admit that is odd behavior for a wolf that apparently by itself. Right now, however, the other needed his help.

"Let me fix you up. My name is Shouto Todoroki and you?" Shouto questions as the lantern's flames flicker softly. Allowing him to see the injured male's face as the light glows in the night.

He stayed out late that night even as the fire in the lantern dimmed the moonlight kept them company.

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So Shouto invited the boy, Izuku, into a cabin he had in the woods to stay in until he recovered. Every day Shouto would sneak away from his father at night to help restock food for the next day. The injuries of that night slowly faded as only scars remained on his arm. It was almost a week ago when suddenly the other began to act odd.

"So you're a monster hunter?" Izuku questioned one day glancing at the weaponry on Shouto's side. It was a sword, the sheath gleaming in the lantern's light. With the curiosity of a child, Izuku was staring intensely at it.

"Yeah I am," he answers as he explains that already as he hands him a canteen of water. Watching the other guzzle it down as the moonlight crept in from the window. It was a crescent moon illuminating the cabin as Shouto lit the candles. Chasing the moonlight away.

"I always wanted to be one. Saving people and helping keep others safe," Izuku admits as he drinks from the canteen before giving an awkward laugh. "Not that I'm good at it. I got attacked as you can see."

Shouto looked at this boy he met after being mauled. Trying to imagine him trying to take down monsters of the night. It didn't feel impossible, even if it was weak now as the candle flickers in the night it is clear to see. Izuku had a kind of strength despite his fumble.

"Well if you want once you heal maybe I can help you train?" Shouto suggested. It was a genuine offer though he never had an interest in teaching he was slowly enjoying Izuku's company. It felt almost serene how they could enjoy the night.

Izuku's eyes lit up with pure delight as if never considered that as an option. "Does that mean you believe I can do it?"

Shouto shrugs as he doesn't understand why the other couldn't kill a monster, "I don't see why not. It's better than training with my dad."

Yet the expression the other had was almost melancholy despite that smile. And Shouto wonders what the other experienced when those eyes looked away from him. Staring outside almost longing like he wished to be far away, anywhere but here.

"I don't know if I'll be able to stay for that long," Izuku admits softly despite having been the one to ask. His hand moves to itch a bit at the scars that had formed brushing against them. Shouto wonders what exactly this stranger wasn't telling him. Slowly moving a cap over the candles he decides it is time to return home.

The Moonlight will guide him home tonight, he can't risk his father finding out about this.

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Since that day Shouto had tended to Izuku's well-being in that small cabin savoring the ease of conversation. Each day Izuku grew more and more antsy as he would look at the sky. Shouto was now more than sure the wolf that had attacked Izuku hadn't been normal. And the night before the full moon he locked the other inside without warning.

Izuku likely hadn't noticed right away only that he had brought more food than usual. An attempt to ease whatever monster the other might become in the full moon. His years of training weren't for nothing though he is sure once the other realized he had been locked in he would feel betrayed. It is for his safety, since it is so close to his own home that if his father sees a werewolf he would kill him in an instant.

So why was Shouto visiting in the middle of the night if had intended for the cabin to lock him in?

There had been attacks on the nearby villages. His father had left to take care of it. And he needed to make sure he hadn't escaped but if he did…

A werewolf's first transformation is usually very traumatic as their body is twisted and broken in every way. In the dark all alone when it is the very first most end up unable to have the strength to even try to fight. So with that expectation in mind, he gathered some herbs said to help more or less tame those that were cursed. A weakness potion.

It unfortunately took longer than he expected as his father refused to leave him alone. Meaning when he sees Izuku he likely would have already been transformed and thrashing. So much for that cabin but it will be a small price to pay if he could fix him before he fully turned. All a werewolf needs is time before becomes a threat.

"Hope he's alright," Shouto muses to himself as a cold wind blows the rustling of the forest shadows his only company. It was still early so Izuku is likely in the middle of transforming. There was a short window before it could spring up and if DID escape he shouldn't have gone far. That is what the potion will be for.

At least, he had expected this to go smoothly. With his lantern in hand the forest seemed to only become colder in spite of its flames. The leaves of the plant seemed to glow with the moon before burning with the lantern light. Parting away as he finally comes to the cabin...

And no one is home.

"What?" Shouto had expected a lot of destruction and escaped as while weak on first transformation they are still quite powerful. He expected the door or window busted through. But the door wasn't just busted, it had been purposely torn apart. The cabin itself seemed to have been absolutely shattered as if Izuku transformed without any issues despite it supposedly being his first. Not by a weakened newly turned wolf but by something so much stronger.

"But he said he was just attacked," Shouto said as he had seen the proof on Izuku's person. It didn't seem like he was lying about being attacked. A bite mark and slashes along with a story of a wolf unless-

"He was already a werewolf long before that," he tenses as he suddenly realizes there is a warm breath trickling against his neck. His body tensed as he was faced with the horrific implication he underestimated the danger he was in. 

"Izuku, don't do this. You can fight it,” It was a pitiful plea as he realized the monster had been watching him the whole time. 

A low snarl as the beast behind him seemed to jeer as Shouto realized why the beast had stayed. It could have long since left if this wasn't its first transformation and targeted another village. But here it stayed as if it had been waiting. 

“Stay away!” Shouto felt his primal fear grow as he went to draw out his weapon to defend himself. There was no reasoning it had only one thing on his mind. He isn’t simply in danger of dying. As the true curse of the werewolf was in reality.

The desire to torture and consume those closest to you.

The lantern shattered as it fell onto the ground and the only remains of light went out as the beast attacked. All there remained was the sounds of screams hidden by the shadows of the forest and the moonlight above. 

And night falls.