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Over the weekend, I participated in the Flash in the Pan fic exchange. I got four gifts. Four!

1. Home-cooked meal - by

Peggy_Carter46
Agent Carter (TV)

Peggy tried to make a nice meal after Jack is released from the hospital. It doesn't go as planned.

2. A Dam Fine Cup of Coffee by

glorious_spoon
Agent Carter (TV)

"So that dishwater you used to inflict on us back in New York was on purpose," Jack said.

Peggy gave him an arch look. "Of course it was."

3. Hospital Dine-in by

Peggy_Carter46
Agent Carter (TV)

Peggy's in the hospital after being rescued from Leviathan. Daniel and Jack bring her something to cheer her up.

4. A Good Cup of Coffee by

sholio
Agent Carter (TV)

Making coffee is one of Peggy's jobs at the SSR. She's just not very good at it.

And last, but not least, here's my story:

Title: Taste of Nostalgia
Fandom: The Umbrella Academy
Characters: Allison, Vanya
Warning: Discussions of eating disorders, vomit, and Reginald Hargreeve's shitty parenting
Summary: Allison and Vanya visit Griddy's for old times sake.

Read on AO3 or ( below )

In 2019, I wrote 30 stories in 13 fandoms. Here's a breakdown by month.

January

Parting Strands
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
Looking out for each other had been their thing, but Adora's starting to suspect that's over. Her thoughts during that scene in "Promise." (Adora, Catra)

February

Second Wind
Star Wars
Ahsoka takes the wrong exit from the world between worlds and ends up with a second chance to save her master. (Ahsoka Tano, Shmi Skywalker)

A Modest Proposal
Agent Carter
The mess with Vernon Masters has left Daniel's office short staffed, but he has some replacements in mind. (Daniel Sousa/Peggy Carter, Edwin Jervis)

Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
Agent Carter
Three people who thought Peggy Carter and Edwin Jervis were having an affair and one who knew better (Peggy Carter, Edwin Jervis/Ana Jervis, Angie Martinelli, Jack Thompson, Daniel Sousa)

For Amidala
Star Wars
Her handmaidens had all poured so much of themselves into Amidala, it was like they were part of her now. Padmé didn't know if she had the strength to let one go. (Padmé Amidala/Naboo handmaidens)

Comic Book Life
Black Lightning (TV)
Comic book Thunder's boyfriend knew what his woman did, so why couldn't Anissa tell her girlfriend? (Anissa Pierce/Grace Choi)

After the Funeral
Star Wars
Han offers Luke some unexpected support after the funeral of the guy who tortured him. (Luke Skywalker, Han Solo)

March

Bursts of Stardust III
Star Wars
A collection of seven short stories from tumblr. (Anakin Skywalker/Padmé Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka Tano, Sheev Palpatine, Jedi)

April

Peanut Butter and Marshmallows
Umbrella Academy (TV)
Stuck in the apocalypse, Five reads about Vanya leaving him sandwiches. (Five Hargreeves, Dolores)

May

Heroes for Ghosts
Umbrella Academy (TV)
Eudora waits for Diego and things go very differently. (Klaus Hargreeves, Ben Hargreeves, Diego Hargreeves, Eudora Patch, Hazel, Cha-Cha, Various ghosts)

( keep going, it's a long list )

Current Mood: accomplished

Despite my intention to do Whumptober, I only managed a handful of prompts. Still, I did manage seven stories which, for my, is certainly nothing to sneeze at, especially lately.

Stranger Things

It Lingers - They say the Mind Flayer is gone, but El can still feel it clawing under her skin.

Date Night - Everyone and her mother thinks she and Steve are dating and Robin's getting sick of it.

Miraculous Ladybug

Intrepid Reporter - Alya won't let a little thing like danger stop her from reporting the truth.

Better Than Ice Cream - Orange/mint/raspberry, Kagami/Adrien/Marinette. The solution to every love triangle should be polyamory, but sometimes things aren't that simple.

She-Ra & The Princesses of Power

The Good Soldier - On the sliding scale between Catra and Adrora, Lonnie's always been closer to Adora, but what does that mean when the paragon deserts?

Umbrella Academy

When Evil Rains - Klaus gets taken hostage and it goes poorly for everyone.

The Broken Earth

Seismic Shift - Schaffa tells himself he will stop if Eitz says no. WARNING noncon and child sexual abuse.

Title: Human Shield
Fandom: The Umbrella Academy (TV)
Characters: Klaus, Diego
Length: 364 words
Note: Written for

sholio
Summary: A hostage situation goes sideways

Read on AO3 or ( below )

Title: Feed Your Head
Fandom: Umbrella Academy
Characters: Klaus Hargreaves, Reginald Hargreeves, Grace Hargreeves
Rating: PG-13
Length: 1,712
Warnings: Underage drug use, implied/referenced child abuse, grown men perving on teenage girls
Summary: Three shitty things young Klaus did for drugs and one thing they did for him.

Read onn AO3 or ( here )

After months in the creative doldrums, I feel like I'm on a role. Finally got around to filling one of the tumblr prompts that's been sitting in my in-box for months. Go me!

Title: Iconic
Fandom: Umbrella Academy
Length: 539 words
Rating: PG
Characters: Vanya Hargreeves, Klaus Hargreeves
Summary: When Vanya learns Klaus is gay from an article in a teen magazine, she's upset for more than a few reasons.

Read it on AO3 or ( here )

Current Mood: cheerful

I've ben threatening to write this meta for a while and here goes. The fact that Diego got kicked out of the Police Academy tells us some interesting things about his back story, not only because of what it says about his issues with authority, but also the hoops he had to go through to get in in the first place. Now, doing the research so you don’t have to, let me tell you just it takes to attend a police academy.( details ahead )

Current Mood: accomplished

Today was the authors reveal for the Hurt Comfort Exchange. Thanks to my requestor for a prompt I could write in my somewhat apathetic state!

Title: Heroes for Ghosts
Fandom: Umbrella Academy
Characters: Klaus Hargreeves, Diego Hargreeves, Ben Hargreeves, Eudora Patch, Hazel, Cha-Cha
Rating: Pg13 for violence, drug use and aftermath of torture
Length: 1,445
Summary: Eudora waits for Diego and things at the hotel go very differently.

Current Mood: Proud

A couple of exchanges went live yesterday, so now that I've had time to read them, I figured I'd share my favorites.

Hurt Comfort Exchange

I actually participated in this one! I can't show you mine yet because the authors are still a secret, but I got a really swell gift.

All Similar Sorrow - Gwen struggles during an anniversary. Peter can relate. (Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse)
Gwen and Peter bond over getting the alternate versions of their friends killed and its touching and cathartic.

Other stuff from the exchange you should check out includes:

Looking for My Happiness Now - A mishap reverts Peter's body to his 16 year old self. But this story is about Gwen Stacy. (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse) Another Gwen and Peter bond over getting the alternate versions of their friends killed story and I could literally read a million of them if they were all this good.

Dreaming of Yesterday - Vanya wakes up in her thirteen-year-old body after Five has time-traveled them as the world was ending. None of the others seem to have their adult memories, and being the only adult in a group of teenagers will give Vanya a new perspective on her siblings. (Umbrella Academy) Vanya gets her youth back and grows the hell up.

Wayback Exchange

I thought long and hard about signing up for this, but it came due at the same time as the Hurt Comfort Exchange, so I didn't. It was probably a good choice considering how hard I struggled to find the motivation to write anything in the last couple of months. Still, there was some really fun stuff in there. Here are my top three.

Be It Ever So Humble -"Can't be homesick when you're home," Kaylee says. The captain doesn't say anything, but from the proud look on his face, he agrees. "Maybe don't tell your Daddy that." (Firefly) Lovely character study of our favorite mechanic.

Makeshift League - It's good for them. That doesn't mean they are good at it. (DC Animated Universe: Timmverse) In which Bruce/Lois/Clark are an endearingly dysfunctional threesome.

A Mouse in the White House - The Brain has a plan to take over the world, starting with the Oval Office. But dealing with the 45th President might be harder than anticipated. (Pinky and the Brain) Blistering political satire featuring everyone's favorite lab rats and least favorite president.

Woe, it sure has been a while. I keep telling myself I'll get on here and write, but then I never do. Last week I managed to eek out my story for the Hurt/Comfort exchange, but in general I've been terribly unmotivated when it comes to fandom for the last couple of months. Still I've got some ideas for metas I've been kicking around. Send my some encouragement and I may even write them!

1. The parentification of Adora and how that has impacted her character in terms of her anxiety and the pressure she puts on her self. (She-Ra)

2. The parentification of Luther and how that has impacted his character and how he relates to his siblings (Umbrella Academy)

3. Light Spinner/Shadow Weaver and her mentoring style with Mickah, Catra, and Adora (She-Ra). Side note, Taylor Gray, don't ever stop playing naive young things being lead into morally questionable things by dark mentors.

4. Diego in the Police Academy and what it says about his backstory (Umbrella Academy)

Guess I forgot to do this last week. Woopsie!

Just Finished

A Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Allen Bradley. Our hero, the young Flavia de Luce, goes on holiday with her sisters and family retainer, only to stumble upon a body and series of mysteries along the river. As always, Flavia and Bradley's writing style were a delight, but I found myself a little underwhelmed by the ultimate solution to the mystery. ( Spoilers ) Oh, well. Honestly, though, it might just be me. I usually don't read mysteries because they either feel blindingly obvious or so opaque I end up feeling dumb when the solution comes along. I mostly just love this series for Flavia's thought process.

You may have noticed that this took me forever to finish and I can only blame one thing: fanfiction. A few months back, my mom got me a tablet and now, instead of reaching for a book, every time I settle on the couch I reach for the internets. Lately I've been on an Umbrella Academy and Misfits kick, mostly thanks to Robert Sheehan. I'm ace, dude. Why are you so damn compelling? Anyhow, here's some stories to recommend if you're into those fandoms:

Misfits

Misfits Moments series by

runrarebit An Simon/Nathan AU that kicks off in season one and does some interesting things to the plot. Seriously good characterization and voices. Lots of fun and currently on-going.

Umbrella Academy

An Eye For An Eye by

dgalerab. When Five takes them back at the end of season 1, he creates an alternate timeline. Now they're back in the present with a past they can't remember trying to prevent a whole new apocalypse. Currently a WIP, but only two chapters left to go.

Current Mood: blah

Title: Peanut Butter and Marshmallows
Fandom: Umbrella Academy (TV)
Characters: Five, Dolores
Rating: PG
Length: 507 words
Summary: Stuck in the apocalypse, Five reads about Vanya leaving him sandwiches.

On AO3 or ( below the cut )

Current Mood: pleased

Welcome! This is primarily a fan blog with fic and the occasional meta or review. I've written over 100 stories in a variety of fandoms. Find them all on AO3.

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October writing round-up
Whumptober 4th - Human Shield (Umbrella Academy)
Fic: Feed Your Head
Fic: Iconic (The Umbrella Academy)
Meta: Diego Hargreeves and the Police Academy
Fic: Heroes for Ghosts
The Big Reveal
I'm Awake, I'm Alive
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Entries tagged with fandom: umbrella academy

Flash in the Pan

Year In Review

October writing round-up

Whumptober 4th - Human Shield (Umbrella Academy)

Fic: Feed Your Head

Fic: Iconic (The Umbrella Academy)

Meta: Diego Hargreeves and the Police Academy

Fic: Heroes for Ghosts

The Big Reveal

I'm Awake, I'm Alive

Wednesday Reading

Fic: Peanut Butter and Marshmallows

Fanfiction Masterpost