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4 misc. AU & crossover fic recs
Mar. 25th, 2016 05:37 pmI have a word doc "things to rec", and every once in a while it becomes so long that it gets harder and harder to actually rec stuff. (Currently five pages. One category is from Yuletide 2013, I'm that much behind.) So here, have some recs for long fic from the "various" category.
Lighting Candles by![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://p.dreamwidth.org/b164c54b26e4/-/archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
PitViperOfDoom (Big Hero 6/Rise of the Guardians)
81k, gen, crossover
Summary:The death of Tadashi Hamada was both the end of Hiro's world and the mark of a new beginning. Turns out it was one for Tadashi, too.
Why I love it: This fic made me cry, and that doesn't happen often. But in a good way. It deals with both brothers' feelings after Tadashi's death, especially Tadashi's, and doesn't pull any punches, so prepare for that.
I haven't seen "Rise of the Guardians", but I found the premise fascinating, and I really liked how Tadashi tried to figure out what to do with this new world he suddenly discovered, and the strange people he meets there. At the same time he's still trying to protect his brother.
The fic stands on its own, but it also sets up the sequel that is currently at 18 chapters, recently updated, and is just as great.
Phoenix byunniebee (EXO (band))
231k, several slash pairings, AU
Summary: The mercenary crew of the Phoenix takes on the dangerous job of kidnapping three genetic experiments and bringing them across the galaxy, unaware that the scientist who created is chasing them to get his children back.
Why I love it: 230k of well written space opera with a good plot and interesting relationships and a cool atmosphere a bit reminiscent of "Firefly", I love it when I find fic like this. (This one via a The Rec Center, a relatively new weekly fandom recs newsletter that I enjoy a lot.) It does have romantic pairings, some of which I liked a lot, but those weren't even my favorite relationships. The space pirate crew is great. Also a great fic for my love of loyalty themes.
Mistaken Identity byevenmoor (SG-1/Highlander: The Series)
65k, gen, crossover
Summary: After a chance meeting in Colorado Springs, Methos recognizes a mysterious blue-eyed man, five thousand years dead. Daniel Jackson, meanwhile, mistakes Methos for the Goa'uld Tanith, and reacts rather poorly. The situation only grows more complicated when Amanda comes to Colorado Springs, hunting down a rogue Immortal with an unknown agenda.
Why I love it: I've read several fantastic Stargate/Highlander crossovers, and this is one of my favorites. Two secretive organizations playing cat and mouse with each other, interesting plot twists, and an ending that fit perfectly.
Lines on Palms byFahye (Captive Prince)
35k, Laurent/Damen, AU
Summary by me: There is no war. Augustus doesn't die.
Why I love it: Be honest, isn't that the AU we all wanted? Augustus lives, and Laurent and Damen still find each other. This isn't pure fluff, it has the same kind of great political background as canon does, except in comparison with canon it almost is. The author did a fantastic job with Laurent and Damen, their voices and their actions and interactions, and Augustus too (though he doesn't appear much.)
Lighting Candles by
81k, gen, crossover
Summary:The death of Tadashi Hamada was both the end of Hiro's world and the mark of a new beginning. Turns out it was one for Tadashi, too.
Why I love it: This fic made me cry, and that doesn't happen often. But in a good way. It deals with both brothers' feelings after Tadashi's death, especially Tadashi's, and doesn't pull any punches, so prepare for that.
I haven't seen "Rise of the Guardians", but I found the premise fascinating, and I really liked how Tadashi tried to figure out what to do with this new world he suddenly discovered, and the strange people he meets there. At the same time he's still trying to protect his brother.
The fic stands on its own, but it also sets up the sequel that is currently at 18 chapters, recently updated, and is just as great.
Phoenix by
231k, several slash pairings, AU
Summary: The mercenary crew of the Phoenix takes on the dangerous job of kidnapping three genetic experiments and bringing them across the galaxy, unaware that the scientist who created is chasing them to get his children back.
Why I love it: 230k of well written space opera with a good plot and interesting relationships and a cool atmosphere a bit reminiscent of "Firefly", I love it when I find fic like this. (This one via a The Rec Center, a relatively new weekly fandom recs newsletter that I enjoy a lot.) It does have romantic pairings, some of which I liked a lot, but those weren't even my favorite relationships. The space pirate crew is great. Also a great fic for my love of loyalty themes.
Mistaken Identity by
65k, gen, crossover
Summary: After a chance meeting in Colorado Springs, Methos recognizes a mysterious blue-eyed man, five thousand years dead. Daniel Jackson, meanwhile, mistakes Methos for the Goa'uld Tanith, and reacts rather poorly. The situation only grows more complicated when Amanda comes to Colorado Springs, hunting down a rogue Immortal with an unknown agenda.
Why I love it: I've read several fantastic Stargate/Highlander crossovers, and this is one of my favorites. Two secretive organizations playing cat and mouse with each other, interesting plot twists, and an ending that fit perfectly.
Lines on Palms by
35k, Laurent/Damen, AU
Summary by me: There is no war. Augustus doesn't die.
Why I love it: Be honest, isn't that the AU we all wanted? Augustus lives, and Laurent and Damen still find each other. This isn't pure fluff, it has the same kind of great political background as canon does, except in comparison with canon it almost is. The author did a fantastic job with Laurent and Damen, their voices and their actions and interactions, and Augustus too (though he doesn't appear much.)
