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Dear Yuletide Author 2017!
Dear Yuletide author,
Hello, my lovely author! ^^ I'm so pleased to be back in Yuletide again, for my sixth year of participating!! Every year I have so much fun, both reading and writing! I'm so happy to be back for another fantastic fest! I hope you have tons of fun, too. But please don't feel pressured, I'm really easygoing and will be happy to read about my favorite characters in our matched fandom. :3
I enjoy stories with strong emotions and character development, with a gripping plot as icing on the cake. I really like to see inside a character's mind and understand them. For me, it's all about the characters! I'm not very interested in fluff, crack without plot, established relationship, or holiday fic--unless it has some character nuance or intriguing plot that makes it fresh. I like both upbeat and dark fics. It all comes down to the power of the story being told, no matter how it ends. If a fic makes me cry in agony or joy, that means it's good. ^^ I don't expect you to match the tone of a canon. Feel free to make light-hearted canons dark, and dark canons light. If I don't want this with a particular canon, I will specify in its section. C:
Romance or gen: Both! For romance, I enjoy lots of UST. I'm a fan of slash/BL, het, femslash/yuri, and threesomes and more. Just show me my favorite characters interacting! When it comes to sex, I'm happy with any rating because it's truly the emotions, foreplay, and dialogue I enjoy. In gen, I love watching characters learn to trust each other. Knowing they can depend on someone--even if they can't stand that person otherwise--makes me smile. With either romance or gen, my favorite thing is watching a character realize they belong, be it welcomed by close friends, lover(s!), or new family.
Beloved tropes and genres: I will enjoy almost anything if it features characters I love! Here are some personal faves that will always make me want to click on a work, in no particular order: Enemies to friends, time travel and loops, team-focused, case!fic and mysteries, adventure, found family, fix-it!fic, competence in a character's job, huddling for warmth, bed sharing, non-sexual intimacy like hair brushing, space pirate AU, professional artist AU, supernatural elements in a "normal" canon, and trope subversion!
Kinks: I confess, I'm asexual, so I don't really have any kinks. :B But I DO like reading romance and sex scenes that are passionate, as I like it when my favorite characters are enjoying themselves! If you have the urge to get smutty within your plot, go for it! :D On a less pure note, I do have a thing for soulbonding! (With good OR bad results for the characters!) And also, I rather like ribbons being used as restraints. ^^;; (I saw this piece of fanart years ago with a man tied up with red ribbons and I was fascinated. Ropes or chains would have been boring, but ribbons? I AM SO THERE.)
Squicks, triggers, and DNWs: Please no rimming, no sexual use of body waste, no humiliation, and no on-screen adult/child sex. No torturing of animals. Being eaten or humanely killed and used for survival is fine, but no torture or horror moments like the rabbit scene in Fatal Attraction. *wince* Two exceptions: cats and horses must be safe.
Writing style specifics: Any POV works, even second person or reader insert. Present and past tense are both just dandy! Original characters are fine by me, as long as they contribute to the story. Want to illustrate your fic? YES PLZ. In other words: you can write however is best for you and your story, and I will happily read it. I also love a good crossover or AU! I admire an author who can change the setting or make a timeline tweak and still keep everyone in-character. To sum up this section, I hope to read a fic that you've had fun writing. Go crazy! ^^V
Anime and manga canons: I do like the use of honorifics after characters' names, but if you aren't comfortable with them for a particular fandom (very possible since some manga publishers don't retain them, not to mention dubs), then don't worry about it. C:
You are more than welcome to read my small fic library at AO3. If you'd like a ton of examples of fics I've loved and why I loved them, you can also check out my fanfiction recs page or my AO3 bookmarks.
I'm eager to have fic in any of the following fandoms! I want them all equally, I just have more ideas floating around in my head for some than others. XD These are all suggestions, of course. If none of them spark a bunny for you, then write whatever bunny you can catch for my requested characters. C: I hope to receive a work that you've had fun creating.
Here we go!!!!
赤ちゃんと僕 | Aka-chan to Boku | Baby and Me (Enoki Takuya, Tadashi "Gon" Gotou, Fujii Akihiro, Enoki Harumi). I have read the entire manga.
This sweet series is so underrated, and it was a joy for me to read! The only bit that disappointed me was when I realized the characters weren't going to age. U.U Dear author, I would LOVE to read about high school Takuya and his escapades with Gon and Fujii. :3 Fic set during their canon elementary school ages would be welcome, too. Really I just want more adventure and drama! School festival shenanigans! Sports team fun! An after-school cleaning duty quest! When it comes to romance, Takuya and Fujii were rather indifferent to girls in the manga--is there a reason for it?? *eyebrow waggle* I'd happily read ship fic for any combo of the three boys. :3 Girls in the mix are fine, too, if you're in the mood for some het. Just please keep any sexual participants over the age of 15.
Harumi, Takuya's father, is a special case. I first read Baby & Me in the short-lived Shojo Beat manga magazine, and I'll never forget a poll they had about who was the best looking guy in the mag. (Cue a list of all the teenage love interests in the mag's various series.) Me, I wrote in Harumi. :3 He's a great father, kind, has a steady job, can cook and clean, and he's quite pretty, too!!! Ahhhhh!!! I'd LOVE a fic focusing on him. Maybe Gon or Fujii have a crush on him, mancrush or romantic? Maybe he's involved somehow with the boys' shenanigans? Things happen at Take Your Kid to Work Day? Another family vacation plus friends to the beach/onsen/mountains/ski trip/country of your choice?
One very strong DNW for this canon: no incest, please! Also please keep the ages of anyone involved in sexual encounters over the age of 15. Thank you. m(_)m
Chanur Series - C. J. Cherryh (Pyanfar Chanur, Haral Araun, Kyhm Mahn.) I've read all five books, and wish there were more!
I first read this series as a teenager, after seeing the cover art in my Michael Whelan art book and becoming curious. Thankfully my library had the entire saga, and teen!me enjoyed it so much, I went out and bought my own copies. :3 Adult!me reread the books for the first time last year, and I loved them even more. The realistic space opera with communication time delays, the reactions of different alien species to faster-than-light travel, aging at different rates due to aforementioned travel, language and physiological communication problems, and politics affecting absolutely everything. Fascinating!
Pyanfar is my hero, flat-out. She's smart, brave, dares to fly in the face of tradition, and politically savvy enough to turn a profit and even become the ruler of the Kif! Wow. Haral is so dependable and such a good friend to Py. C: Their friendship and trust is so lovely. I was happy when Kyhm proved his intelligence and found a purpose on the Pride--fly in the face of stereotypes! Dare to be more than people expect of your gender! YEAH!
I would adore more Pyanfar-centric space adventures. Perhaps in her crew days before she became captain of the Pride. Or in her early captaincy! Or between the end of her own canon saga and Hilfy's sequel! Does teenage!Py make an ass of herself and have to fix things? Perhaps she rescues a deal on the brink of falling apart and earns herself a promotion! Maybe the ship is lost somewhere between jumps and has to find its way back? If you enjoy humor, maybe they have a resurgence of Sikkukkut's food rodents and have to deal with the little terrors before they nibble the ship to death. Or maybe someone picks up a lice-like parasite dockside, and everyone has to shave off all their fur! XD HOw about an eventful station visit, with Kyhm along. We know other space-faring species are wary of or outright terrified of male Hani. Just how would one of those encounters go? (BARFIGHT!!!) Heh!
This fandom is also ripe for other space-faring crossovers! Just please make sure that I am familiar with your crossover canon. You can ask through the mods or look on my fic recs page. :3
I do have one odd request for this fandom: do not feel pressured to write in Ms. Cherryh's distinctive style. If you like a more straightforward syntax, then please write that way. ^^
Eddie the Eagle (2016) (Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, Matti "The Flying Finn" Nykänen, Petra)
I'm a sucker for underdog stories, and Eddie's just makes me glow with joy. I admire how he never gave up on his Olympic dream, even when his own father was outright yelling at him to do so. Eddie's mom is wonderful, and now I wish I'd nominated her, too! I know this movie is based on real life, but feel free to write as if it were pure fiction. No need to follow actual events and relationships here! Also Petra is an optional character. I don't mind if you can't work her into your fic.
If you feel up for it, I'd LOVE some glorious sexual debauchery in this fic. *eyebrow waggle*. First time I watched this movie, I ended up in fangasms over that final elevator ride, with Eddie and pretty-boy Matti in there alone. And to top things off, they have that lovely "we're the same" conversation. OMG! I SHIP IT SO HARD!!! ELEVATOR FIC PLEAAAASE!!!!! *flails* Or hell, ANY sexual adventures featuring Matti and Eddie would be glorious. X3
Or if you're in the mood for het, maybe Petra really does inaugurate Eddie into the joys of physical pleasure. Older experienced woman/younger viriginal man is pure clickbait for me. :3
Though please, no outright non-con for this fandom.
Gen writers: I'd be happy for friendship fic, too! Perhaps Eddie and Matti have a conversation in the sauna (towels or swim trunks optional). Or they chat about training and life in general over coffee in Petra's restaurant, and she joins in with some good advice. Perhaps a post-canon encounter? Maybe Eddie's truck breaks down on the circuit in Europe, and Matti's team help him and his sweet coach out. C: Or Matti could give training advice? Seriously, just give me some great interaction and witty banter (with Petra making an appearance, if possible) and I'll be happy. :3
Mrs. Todd's Shortcut - Stephen King (Ophelia Todd, Homer Buckland)
I love the adventure and hopefulness of this canon. Ophelia's determination to find the shortest route possible between Castle Rock and Bangor is fun, and I feel a connection with her, because I love finding obscure back routes, too! Her determination to keep using shortcuts because she recognizes her true self when she's driving them--and she loves herself that way--is inspiring. And I particularly adore that at the end of the story, Homer goes with her. It seems characters never chose to leave home and go adventuring for good, yet in this story, they do it! THANK YOU! I also enjoy the easy friendship between these two, and Homer's genuine interest in Ophelia's shortcut quest.
For some fic ideas...how is it that Ophelia even manages to find those supernatural roads? Is it something about her personality? Or her car? Did she learn of it from her father, who taught her to use shortcuts? Or is it just that she keeps trying all those unknown logging roads and stumbles upon them? Do the roads appear on her map--perhaps AFTER she finds them? How are they depicted when they fold space? Why does she forget--or perhaps willfully ignore--the stranger aspects of her journey, like grabby trees and bizarre creatures? Is it because of a specific event? Would acknowledging something is weird make the roads no longer work, and she knows this from previous experience? What does her husband think of her shortcut obsession? Homer told David her husband "didn't care piss-all", but was that the truth? If not, why would Homer lie about it? How did he even know the husband's opinion? And then the really big one: just what happens with her and Homer after canon ends??? Perhaps you could tell me about their first adventure. Does Homer de-age and become some sort of wild fae ruler, like Ophelia? If they return to Castle Rock, what do David or the rest of the townsfolk think of their changed appearance and demeanor? I'm just full of all sorts of questions about this fandom! So many intriguing possibilities...
Note: This story is in the 1985 Stephen King short story collection Skeleton Crew. Those of you know know Mr. King's works well will recognize this early foray into his Dark Tower series' todash space. It's been suggested that these are the same paths Father Callahan used to pass into the AU-America for Wolves of the Calla. I wouldn't object to a crossover with any other fandom at all, just please keep the focus on Ophelia and Homer. C:
Natsume Yuujinchou | Natsume's Book of Friends (Misuzu, Natsume Takashi, Nishimura Satoru, Shigure). I have read the manga through volume 21/chapter 84 and watched the anime.
Natsume is one of my top ten manga. I love the slow growth of the characters, the importance of friendship, trust, and helping others. And all the touching stories of the various ayakashi! While I do enjoy the anime, too, the manga has a special place in my heart. C: This section's optional details will be longer and more character-based than for my other fandoms, because I adore Natsume's cast and I requested a lot of them!
Misuzu is my favorite ayakashi in all of Natsume Yuujinchou! He's so honest, and his sense of honor is satisfying. Also I love his horse-cow-human design! I'd love a story where he and Natsume work together, or Natsume has to call his name for a daring rescue! Perhaps from Matoba's clutches? Or even a quiet moment with some touching dialogue between him and Natsume. Or you could go AU and have Misuzu ask for his name back, at last! What would cause him to want it returned? Could it be to protect Natsume? Can he change form, like Nyanko-sensei? (Perhaps turn into a pony-sized version of himself? Or take full human form??)
For Natsume Takashi himself, I admire how he's come to trust his friends over the many months of canon time. When he admitted he can see ayakashi to Tomura and Taki, I choked up. He's even opening up a little to his "muggle" friends Nishimura and Kitamoto, much to my delight. ^^ Natsume is so gentle and kind, trying to help ayakashi and having to learn the hard way that not all of them are good. (The opposite lesson he had to learn about humans: not all of them are cruel. Interesting.) I would love a fun ayakashi-centered adventure that could be canon. Or you could explore his friendships! I rather like his odd relationship with the guy from one of his foster families, Shibata Katsumi--the playboy in love with the dying flower youkai. I didn't have enough character slots to nominate him, but I would enjoy more interaction between him and Natsume! (And feel free to slash it up. *eyebrow waggle*) If you're feeling ambitious, you could do a future AU with grown!Natsume still returning names and trying to help ayakashi. Or perhaps Natsume could travel to Tokyo and deal with a city ayakashi and exorcists? Just how would that go?
Nishimura Satoru. I admit, when it comes to this guy, I'm pretty shallow! XD He's so obsessed with girls, and he expresses so much dismay whenever he thinks Natsume might have a girlfriend. The slasher in me can't help but see that he has a massive crush on our beautiful and ethereal Takashi. Nishimura is chasing skirts as overcompensation, and his dismay over the girlfriends is jealousy--of the women! X3 Nishimura is so outgoing and bouncy, what could make him keep quiet about his attraction? How would Natsume react if Nishimura did express that interest? Natsume seems rather indifferent to romance so far, would that continue? Or how about a quiet pre-slash moment between the two, with Nishimura just so happy to have some quality time alone with his true love? ^^ I realize this is very much a rare pair, so Nishimura is an "OR" character request. If you can't fit him into your story, I don't mind. C:
Shigure and Jun's chapter in the 2nd volume of the manga really touched me--particularly since Jun really does move away at the end!! *sniffles* Please write about their next meeting! Does Shigure seek Jun out in her new town? Does Jun return as an adult to find Shigure and help him? Can they only see each other in dreams? Can Jun see other ayakashi--and how does that affect her life and their relationship? More please of this pair! *wistful sigh*
I do have one DNW for this particular fandom: please, no non-con. Thank you! C:
ウラカタ!! | Urakata!! | Behind the Scenes!! (Kurisu Ranmaru, Gouda Ryuuji, Samura Izumi, Enjouji Ruka) I have read through volume 5/chapter 27.
This is still a new manga, but I really like what I've read so far! I'm always fascinated by behind the scenes stuff, movie makeup, and practical special effects. Feel free to geek out about them! Also how kind everyone in the Art Squad is to shy Ranmaru. Not every extrovert is willing to nudge an introvert along, accepting their social fears while encouraging them to reach out and do what they can. *sigh*
I would absolutely adore loyalty!fic for Ranmaru and Gouda! Ranmaru is so shy and introverted, yet Gouda-sempai encourages him to be an active member of the Art Squad. You could show me how the two guys work together on a tricksy scene or prop! Or maybe they hang out with some quiet down time, or both have to go on a supplies shopping trip and experience shenanigans. :3 Maybe an AU where they meet in elementary school art club? Or a future scene with them working together professionally?
The love triangle between Ranmaru, Gouda, and Ruka can make things truly complicated. How would Ranmaru's loyalty to Gouda be affected by the knowledge his crush, Ruka, loves Gouda?
Ruka's obsession with right angles is so random, maybe you could tell me how she came to adore them so much. XD Or explore on what we've learned about her life outside of the Art Squad! Maybe you could give both her and Ranmaru a moment of contentment with their respective crushes.
Izumi is still an enigma in the manga. I'd love to see you expand upon what little we know about him! Just how did he end up so carefree and able to easily deal with all the girls who adore him. Maybe include a boy in his fan club and tell me what happens? *eyebrow waggle*
Like with my other fandoms, I'd welcome any sort of AU, but please keep this one in some form of backstage showbiz. C:
Thank you so much for offering to write in Yuletide. I hope you can find a promising bunny and have the words pour forth with ease! And may the fic you receive this year fill you with joy. GOOD LUCK TO US BOTH!
Hello, my lovely author! ^^ I'm so pleased to be back in Yuletide again, for my sixth year of participating!! Every year I have so much fun, both reading and writing! I'm so happy to be back for another fantastic fest! I hope you have tons of fun, too. But please don't feel pressured, I'm really easygoing and will be happy to read about my favorite characters in our matched fandom. :3
For the record, I am slr2moons at AO3. ^^
Overall
I enjoy stories with strong emotions and character development, with a gripping plot as icing on the cake. I really like to see inside a character's mind and understand them. For me, it's all about the characters! I'm not very interested in fluff, crack without plot, established relationship, or holiday fic--unless it has some character nuance or intriguing plot that makes it fresh. I like both upbeat and dark fics. It all comes down to the power of the story being told, no matter how it ends. If a fic makes me cry in agony or joy, that means it's good. ^^ I don't expect you to match the tone of a canon. Feel free to make light-hearted canons dark, and dark canons light. If I don't want this with a particular canon, I will specify in its section. C:
Romance or gen: Both! For romance, I enjoy lots of UST. I'm a fan of slash/BL, het, femslash/yuri, and threesomes and more. Just show me my favorite characters interacting! When it comes to sex, I'm happy with any rating because it's truly the emotions, foreplay, and dialogue I enjoy. In gen, I love watching characters learn to trust each other. Knowing they can depend on someone--even if they can't stand that person otherwise--makes me smile. With either romance or gen, my favorite thing is watching a character realize they belong, be it welcomed by close friends, lover(s!), or new family.
Beloved tropes and genres: I will enjoy almost anything if it features characters I love! Here are some personal faves that will always make me want to click on a work, in no particular order: Enemies to friends, time travel and loops, team-focused, case!fic and mysteries, adventure, found family, fix-it!fic, competence in a character's job, huddling for warmth, bed sharing, non-sexual intimacy like hair brushing, space pirate AU, professional artist AU, supernatural elements in a "normal" canon, and trope subversion!
Kinks: I confess, I'm asexual, so I don't really have any kinks. :B But I DO like reading romance and sex scenes that are passionate, as I like it when my favorite characters are enjoying themselves! If you have the urge to get smutty within your plot, go for it! :D On a less pure note, I do have a thing for soulbonding! (With good OR bad results for the characters!) And also, I rather like ribbons being used as restraints. ^^;; (I saw this piece of fanart years ago with a man tied up with red ribbons and I was fascinated. Ropes or chains would have been boring, but ribbons? I AM SO THERE.)
Squicks, triggers, and DNWs: Please no rimming, no sexual use of body waste, no humiliation, and no on-screen adult/child sex. No torturing of animals. Being eaten or humanely killed and used for survival is fine, but no torture or horror moments like the rabbit scene in Fatal Attraction. *wince* Two exceptions: cats and horses must be safe.
Writing style specifics: Any POV works, even second person or reader insert. Present and past tense are both just dandy! Original characters are fine by me, as long as they contribute to the story. Want to illustrate your fic? YES PLZ. In other words: you can write however is best for you and your story, and I will happily read it. I also love a good crossover or AU! I admire an author who can change the setting or make a timeline tweak and still keep everyone in-character. To sum up this section, I hope to read a fic that you've had fun writing. Go crazy! ^^V
Anime and manga canons: I do like the use of honorifics after characters' names, but if you aren't comfortable with them for a particular fandom (very possible since some manga publishers don't retain them, not to mention dubs), then don't worry about it. C:
You are more than welcome to read my small fic library at AO3. If you'd like a ton of examples of fics I've loved and why I loved them, you can also check out my fanfiction recs page or my AO3 bookmarks.
I'm eager to have fic in any of the following fandoms! I want them all equally, I just have more ideas floating around in my head for some than others. XD These are all suggestions, of course. If none of them spark a bunny for you, then write whatever bunny you can catch for my requested characters. C: I hope to receive a work that you've had fun creating.
Here we go!!!!
Fandom specifics, in alphabetical order!
赤ちゃんと僕 | Aka-chan to Boku | Baby and Me (Enoki Takuya, Tadashi "Gon" Gotou, Fujii Akihiro, Enoki Harumi). I have read the entire manga.
This sweet series is so underrated, and it was a joy for me to read! The only bit that disappointed me was when I realized the characters weren't going to age. U.U Dear author, I would LOVE to read about high school Takuya and his escapades with Gon and Fujii. :3 Fic set during their canon elementary school ages would be welcome, too. Really I just want more adventure and drama! School festival shenanigans! Sports team fun! An after-school cleaning duty quest! When it comes to romance, Takuya and Fujii were rather indifferent to girls in the manga--is there a reason for it?? *eyebrow waggle* I'd happily read ship fic for any combo of the three boys. :3 Girls in the mix are fine, too, if you're in the mood for some het. Just please keep any sexual participants over the age of 15.
Harumi, Takuya's father, is a special case. I first read Baby & Me in the short-lived Shojo Beat manga magazine, and I'll never forget a poll they had about who was the best looking guy in the mag. (Cue a list of all the teenage love interests in the mag's various series.) Me, I wrote in Harumi. :3 He's a great father, kind, has a steady job, can cook and clean, and he's quite pretty, too!!! Ahhhhh!!! I'd LOVE a fic focusing on him. Maybe Gon or Fujii have a crush on him, mancrush or romantic? Maybe he's involved somehow with the boys' shenanigans? Things happen at Take Your Kid to Work Day? Another family vacation plus friends to the beach/onsen/mountains/ski trip/country of your choice?
One very strong DNW for this canon: no incest, please! Also please keep the ages of anyone involved in sexual encounters over the age of 15. Thank you. m(_)m
Chanur Series - C. J. Cherryh (Pyanfar Chanur, Haral Araun, Kyhm Mahn.) I've read all five books, and wish there were more!
I first read this series as a teenager, after seeing the cover art in my Michael Whelan art book and becoming curious. Thankfully my library had the entire saga, and teen!me enjoyed it so much, I went out and bought my own copies. :3 Adult!me reread the books for the first time last year, and I loved them even more. The realistic space opera with communication time delays, the reactions of different alien species to faster-than-light travel, aging at different rates due to aforementioned travel, language and physiological communication problems, and politics affecting absolutely everything. Fascinating!
Pyanfar is my hero, flat-out. She's smart, brave, dares to fly in the face of tradition, and politically savvy enough to turn a profit and even become the ruler of the Kif! Wow. Haral is so dependable and such a good friend to Py. C: Their friendship and trust is so lovely. I was happy when Kyhm proved his intelligence and found a purpose on the Pride--fly in the face of stereotypes! Dare to be more than people expect of your gender! YEAH!
I would adore more Pyanfar-centric space adventures. Perhaps in her crew days before she became captain of the Pride. Or in her early captaincy! Or between the end of her own canon saga and Hilfy's sequel! Does teenage!Py make an ass of herself and have to fix things? Perhaps she rescues a deal on the brink of falling apart and earns herself a promotion! Maybe the ship is lost somewhere between jumps and has to find its way back? If you enjoy humor, maybe they have a resurgence of Sikkukkut's food rodents and have to deal with the little terrors before they nibble the ship to death. Or maybe someone picks up a lice-like parasite dockside, and everyone has to shave off all their fur! XD HOw about an eventful station visit, with Kyhm along. We know other space-faring species are wary of or outright terrified of male Hani. Just how would one of those encounters go? (BARFIGHT!!!) Heh!
This fandom is also ripe for other space-faring crossovers! Just please make sure that I am familiar with your crossover canon. You can ask through the mods or look on my fic recs page. :3
I do have one odd request for this fandom: do not feel pressured to write in Ms. Cherryh's distinctive style. If you like a more straightforward syntax, then please write that way. ^^
Eddie the Eagle (2016) (Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, Matti "The Flying Finn" Nykänen, Petra)
I'm a sucker for underdog stories, and Eddie's just makes me glow with joy. I admire how he never gave up on his Olympic dream, even when his own father was outright yelling at him to do so. Eddie's mom is wonderful, and now I wish I'd nominated her, too! I know this movie is based on real life, but feel free to write as if it were pure fiction. No need to follow actual events and relationships here! Also Petra is an optional character. I don't mind if you can't work her into your fic.
If you feel up for it, I'd LOVE some glorious sexual debauchery in this fic. *eyebrow waggle*. First time I watched this movie, I ended up in fangasms over that final elevator ride, with Eddie and pretty-boy Matti in there alone. And to top things off, they have that lovely "we're the same" conversation. OMG! I SHIP IT SO HARD!!! ELEVATOR FIC PLEAAAASE!!!!! *flails* Or hell, ANY sexual adventures featuring Matti and Eddie would be glorious. X3
Or if you're in the mood for het, maybe Petra really does inaugurate Eddie into the joys of physical pleasure. Older experienced woman/younger viriginal man is pure clickbait for me. :3
Though please, no outright non-con for this fandom.
Gen writers: I'd be happy for friendship fic, too! Perhaps Eddie and Matti have a conversation in the sauna (towels or swim trunks optional). Or they chat about training and life in general over coffee in Petra's restaurant, and she joins in with some good advice. Perhaps a post-canon encounter? Maybe Eddie's truck breaks down on the circuit in Europe, and Matti's team help him and his sweet coach out. C: Or Matti could give training advice? Seriously, just give me some great interaction and witty banter (with Petra making an appearance, if possible) and I'll be happy. :3
Mrs. Todd's Shortcut - Stephen King (Ophelia Todd, Homer Buckland)
I love the adventure and hopefulness of this canon. Ophelia's determination to find the shortest route possible between Castle Rock and Bangor is fun, and I feel a connection with her, because I love finding obscure back routes, too! Her determination to keep using shortcuts because she recognizes her true self when she's driving them--and she loves herself that way--is inspiring. And I particularly adore that at the end of the story, Homer goes with her. It seems characters never chose to leave home and go adventuring for good, yet in this story, they do it! THANK YOU! I also enjoy the easy friendship between these two, and Homer's genuine interest in Ophelia's shortcut quest.
For some fic ideas...how is it that Ophelia even manages to find those supernatural roads? Is it something about her personality? Or her car? Did she learn of it from her father, who taught her to use shortcuts? Or is it just that she keeps trying all those unknown logging roads and stumbles upon them? Do the roads appear on her map--perhaps AFTER she finds them? How are they depicted when they fold space? Why does she forget--or perhaps willfully ignore--the stranger aspects of her journey, like grabby trees and bizarre creatures? Is it because of a specific event? Would acknowledging something is weird make the roads no longer work, and she knows this from previous experience? What does her husband think of her shortcut obsession? Homer told David her husband "didn't care piss-all", but was that the truth? If not, why would Homer lie about it? How did he even know the husband's opinion? And then the really big one: just what happens with her and Homer after canon ends??? Perhaps you could tell me about their first adventure. Does Homer de-age and become some sort of wild fae ruler, like Ophelia? If they return to Castle Rock, what do David or the rest of the townsfolk think of their changed appearance and demeanor? I'm just full of all sorts of questions about this fandom! So many intriguing possibilities...
Note: This story is in the 1985 Stephen King short story collection Skeleton Crew. Those of you know know Mr. King's works well will recognize this early foray into his Dark Tower series' todash space. It's been suggested that these are the same paths Father Callahan used to pass into the AU-America for Wolves of the Calla. I wouldn't object to a crossover with any other fandom at all, just please keep the focus on Ophelia and Homer. C:
Natsume Yuujinchou | Natsume's Book of Friends (Misuzu, Natsume Takashi, Nishimura Satoru, Shigure). I have read the manga through volume 21/chapter 84 and watched the anime.
Natsume is one of my top ten manga. I love the slow growth of the characters, the importance of friendship, trust, and helping others. And all the touching stories of the various ayakashi! While I do enjoy the anime, too, the manga has a special place in my heart. C: This section's optional details will be longer and more character-based than for my other fandoms, because I adore Natsume's cast and I requested a lot of them!
Misuzu is my favorite ayakashi in all of Natsume Yuujinchou! He's so honest, and his sense of honor is satisfying. Also I love his horse-cow-human design! I'd love a story where he and Natsume work together, or Natsume has to call his name for a daring rescue! Perhaps from Matoba's clutches? Or even a quiet moment with some touching dialogue between him and Natsume. Or you could go AU and have Misuzu ask for his name back, at last! What would cause him to want it returned? Could it be to protect Natsume? Can he change form, like Nyanko-sensei? (Perhaps turn into a pony-sized version of himself? Or take full human form??)
For Natsume Takashi himself, I admire how he's come to trust his friends over the many months of canon time. When he admitted he can see ayakashi to Tomura and Taki, I choked up. He's even opening up a little to his "muggle" friends Nishimura and Kitamoto, much to my delight. ^^ Natsume is so gentle and kind, trying to help ayakashi and having to learn the hard way that not all of them are good. (The opposite lesson he had to learn about humans: not all of them are cruel. Interesting.) I would love a fun ayakashi-centered adventure that could be canon. Or you could explore his friendships! I rather like his odd relationship with the guy from one of his foster families, Shibata Katsumi--the playboy in love with the dying flower youkai. I didn't have enough character slots to nominate him, but I would enjoy more interaction between him and Natsume! (And feel free to slash it up. *eyebrow waggle*) If you're feeling ambitious, you could do a future AU with grown!Natsume still returning names and trying to help ayakashi. Or perhaps Natsume could travel to Tokyo and deal with a city ayakashi and exorcists? Just how would that go?
Nishimura Satoru. I admit, when it comes to this guy, I'm pretty shallow! XD He's so obsessed with girls, and he expresses so much dismay whenever he thinks Natsume might have a girlfriend. The slasher in me can't help but see that he has a massive crush on our beautiful and ethereal Takashi. Nishimura is chasing skirts as overcompensation, and his dismay over the girlfriends is jealousy--of the women! X3 Nishimura is so outgoing and bouncy, what could make him keep quiet about his attraction? How would Natsume react if Nishimura did express that interest? Natsume seems rather indifferent to romance so far, would that continue? Or how about a quiet pre-slash moment between the two, with Nishimura just so happy to have some quality time alone with his true love? ^^ I realize this is very much a rare pair, so Nishimura is an "OR" character request. If you can't fit him into your story, I don't mind. C:
Shigure and Jun's chapter in the 2nd volume of the manga really touched me--particularly since Jun really does move away at the end!! *sniffles* Please write about their next meeting! Does Shigure seek Jun out in her new town? Does Jun return as an adult to find Shigure and help him? Can they only see each other in dreams? Can Jun see other ayakashi--and how does that affect her life and their relationship? More please of this pair! *wistful sigh*
I do have one DNW for this particular fandom: please, no non-con. Thank you! C:
ウラカタ!! | Urakata!! | Behind the Scenes!! (Kurisu Ranmaru, Gouda Ryuuji, Samura Izumi, Enjouji Ruka) I have read through volume 5/chapter 27.
This is still a new manga, but I really like what I've read so far! I'm always fascinated by behind the scenes stuff, movie makeup, and practical special effects. Feel free to geek out about them! Also how kind everyone in the Art Squad is to shy Ranmaru. Not every extrovert is willing to nudge an introvert along, accepting their social fears while encouraging them to reach out and do what they can. *sigh*
I would absolutely adore loyalty!fic for Ranmaru and Gouda! Ranmaru is so shy and introverted, yet Gouda-sempai encourages him to be an active member of the Art Squad. You could show me how the two guys work together on a tricksy scene or prop! Or maybe they hang out with some quiet down time, or both have to go on a supplies shopping trip and experience shenanigans. :3 Maybe an AU where they meet in elementary school art club? Or a future scene with them working together professionally?
The love triangle between Ranmaru, Gouda, and Ruka can make things truly complicated. How would Ranmaru's loyalty to Gouda be affected by the knowledge his crush, Ruka, loves Gouda?
Ruka's obsession with right angles is so random, maybe you could tell me how she came to adore them so much. XD Or explore on what we've learned about her life outside of the Art Squad! Maybe you could give both her and Ranmaru a moment of contentment with their respective crushes.
Izumi is still an enigma in the manga. I'd love to see you expand upon what little we know about him! Just how did he end up so carefree and able to easily deal with all the girls who adore him. Maybe include a boy in his fan club and tell me what happens? *eyebrow waggle*
Like with my other fandoms, I'd welcome any sort of AU, but please keep this one in some form of backstage showbiz. C:
Thank you so much for offering to write in Yuletide. I hope you can find a promising bunny and have the words pour forth with ease! And may the fic you receive this year fill you with joy. GOOD LUCK TO US BOTH!