into darkness
:: ao3
Cassandra thinks on the Grand Necropolis, and Anthony's death.
gen 400 words dragon age: inquisition character study if veilguard will not treat burial practices with respect then i will do it for them
to start your day
:: ao3
James and Elizabeth get dressed and flirt. That's the fic that's it.
gen 1k norribeth the inherent eroticism of trusting your partner the inherent romance of daily ritual sheer fluff. with feelings.
token of the packmaster
:: ao3
Deep in the Exalted Plains, Inquisitor Lavellan encounters some unusual allies.
gen 1k one-shot dragon age: inquisition rogue lavellen inquisitor wolf friends :)
deadfall
:: ao3
Captain Elizabeth Swann and her dragon Scylla return to adventure through the Caribbean at the behest of Cutler Beckett. The sea itself is rife with danger with the fabled kraken on the hunt, yet the biggest threat to Elizabeth is Lord Beckett himself.
Their allies in James Norrington and his dragon Tempest are lost, their fates unknown and uncertain. Elizabeth and Scylla search the seas for solutions, and foster their relationship with one another as they go.
part of an an ongoing potc/temeraire fusion series :)
teen wip au temeraire fusion here there be dragons post-cotbp MAJOR canon changes ahoy
so hunts the shrike
:: ao3 Ten years later, James Norrington returns to the Caribbean to find it completely changed. Tortuga flourishes under the shadow governorship of the exiled Elizabeth Swann. Reunited, the old friends set out to stop the raiders battering at her harbor and unpack the years that have made them strangers.
soft m 32k au multi-chapter canon divergence the most hurt comfortiest thing i've ever written
landfall
:: ao3 On a bright fateful morn, Jack Sparrow brings rumors of the Black Pearl and her crew of the damned to Port Royal. In theory, the ship should be no match for the dragon Tempest and his Captain Norrington — but the Pearl harbors dangerous shadows of her own.
part of an an ongoing potc/temeraire fusion series :)
teen 47k au temeraire fusion here there be dragons events of cotbp major canon changes ahoy
the dance we dance
:: ao3 Elizabeth Swann falls from a cliff into the sea. It is only proper that her fiancée sees to her health, until it isn't. (or: an au that is mostly an excuse for these two to Yearn and Consider the Future)
gen 1.5k cotbp au norribeth engagement of convenience the Yearning.
angle of incidence
:: ao3 Cid Highwind, an up-and-coming pilot, contracts for Shinra to transport a passenger from the frigid north to their headquarters. Twenty years later, he faces the memory again.
gen 2k ff7 rebirth speculation on remake pt 3 spoilers for og ff7 ifalna my beloved
if not by touch
:: ao3 There is much about Cloud that reminds Aerith of another, but time brings familiarity, and with it, regard for what makes him so unique. (or: Aerith observes Cloud on their travels, and maybe falls in love a little)
gen 2.5k rebirth-inspired but og compliant clerith character study mutual pining. mutual idiocy
destiny bound
:: ao3 The day has come: Port Royal lies on the horizon. Therein lies the end of Governor Swann's journey from England and rest of his and Elizabeth's lives. A moment so monumental arrives with requisite reflection. (or: observations of the Port Royal cast from the governor, pre-canon.)
gen 2.5k pre-canon family dynamics character studies
any means
:: ao3 Upon order of Lord Beckett and the East India Trading Company, Admiral Norrington is sent to find Elizabeth Swann. He will follow her to the ends of the earth and back over again, if that is what it takes.
(or: At World's End AU where it is not Mercer spying in Singapore, but Norrington)
teen 4.5k+ canon-divergent au at world's end bullshittery norribeth they make out and they're a little bloody what more can you ask for
do you need someone, do you need a new me?
:: ao3 Once-Paladin Danse joins the Minutemen. (or: some much-needed conversation between Danse and his peers)
gen 2k+ fallout 4 spoilers! emotional catharsis paladin danse my beloved the minutemen my beloved nick valentine my beloved...
tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow
:: ao3 The archduke is no more, yet it does not feel a victory. Karlach and Gale seek catharsis where Gortash provided none. (bg3 act 3 spoilers ahoy!)
teen 1k+ baldur's gate spoilers missing scene friends talking about death, as they do
steadfast and dependable
:: ao3 James Norrington keeps his word: when Will Turner cannot be pardoned for his crimes, he sets the smith free to save his life. Elizabeth Swann keeps her word: when James Norrington fulfills the terms of their engagement, she marries him.
Neither of them want this, yet neither can back out. They make the most of the situation, all until Cutler Beckett comes to the Caribbean to bargain for a compass.
teen 6k+ canon divergent state marriage au norribeth but also willabeth the yearning...
ashes, ashes
:: ao3 At Geostigma's height, when spirits are lowest, Aerith seeks inspiration — and runs into a familiar face instead.
gen 2k canon divergent advent children clerith ficwip 5k au event
windfall
:: ao3 On an otherwise routine assault of a pirate den, Captain James Norrington uncovers a rare treasure: a dragon egg. It is simultaneously an opportunity beyond belief, the greatest upset to a naval career, and a chance at companionship the young captain has never before known.
teen 20k+ au temeraire fusion here there be dragons pre-canon for both temeraire and potc
on fastenings
:: ao3 James, Elizabeth, a stolen afternoon, and the inherent complications of undoing another's clothing in a hurry.
gen >1k fluff norribeth short little thing sometimes i do want them to be happy
there stands an ancient grove
:: ao3 They try again next fall. (a little Hadestown post-musical drabble)
gen 500 greek mythology hadestown drabble hades/persephone i love the divorce simulator
till the long days
:: ao3 Death finds Ezio before his time. Fate takes his life into her hands. (or: Every death is canon, and excused by a contract with Hades. He embarks on a mission for the Fates.)
mature 68k ac death au greek mythology murder as therapy 30 chapters, now complete
beyond this morning
:: ao3 After the confrontation on the precipice, before Commodore Norrington sets off to hunt pirates, Governor Swann drops in for a visit.
gen 1.3k potc missing scene weatherby swann appreciation post james norrington experiences an emotion
monsters of men
:: ao3 Admiral Norrington and Davy Jones sail upon the Flying Dutchman by order of Lord Beckett. Their forced alliance nearly ends fatally. Beckett assesses and supervises. (or: character studies mid-AWE, from the perspective of Lord Cutler Beckett)
teen 2k potc character study missing scene see fic tags for warnings
sun hits the water
:: ao3 They are navigating their marriage rather backwards, Elizabeth thinks. But perhaps that is better than never embarking at all. (or: snippets of James and Elizabeth’s life after the war, having married for convenience)
teen 8k potc norribeth epilogue yearning and hurt/comfort out the wazoo
tale all told
:: ao3 Henry Turner wants to set his father free. Admiral James Norrington wants to see his godson home safe. Captain Will Turner wants to set all these souls to rest. Her Majesty Elizabeth Turner neé Swann wants to see this all through firsthand. In the midst of it all is the fabled Trident. Such a game is not new to the players on the board.
(or: scenes from DMTNT, but some people are alive and others are more active in the plot)
teen 6.5k potc everyone lives au will/elizabeth old friends getting old together self-indulgent as hell
a heavy burden
:: ao3 Upon leaving Isla Cruces, Norrington makes Elizabeth an offer.
teen 2k potc norribeth missing scene they're besties but what if they almost kissed
bare your teeth
:: ao3 Norrington must make a choice. Elizabeth had asked him to follow. Yet her survival is of the utmost importance. If he dies here, then he will die accomplished, having saved his last friend on this earth.
But is death truly his final atonement? He draws a breath. He makes his choice. (or: the path to the Brethren Court and beyond, as experienced by James Norrington)
teen 21k potc norrington lives au i repeat: they're BESTIES multi-chapter
a flash of gold
:: ao3 The war is over. Elizabeth returns the sword to its original owner. (Or: Norrington, Elizabet, Will, and the sword that links them)
teen 4.5k potc epilogue they're BESTIES your honor swordfighting as therapy
featherlight
:: ao3 Ezio collects feathers, all his career — for his family, for himself. It propels him forward.
teen 5k assassin's creed character study grief and mourning
the way forward
:: ao3 The Templar Order is not kind to traitors, a fact that Haytham Kenway knows well. It does not stop him from defecting to seek the truth. (or: an AU where Haytham joins the Assassins)
teen 22k assassin's creed au multi-chapter
safe harbor
:: ao3 During the Red War, the Young Wolf seeks quiet at the Vestian Outpost. (or: bittersweet discussions of what was and what is with Petra and the Guardian)
gen 1k destiny oc/canon red war campaign my beloved
a call from across the galaxy
:: ao3 One incoming call, from a Garrus Vakarian. (or: Castis and Garrus have a few talks during the Reaper crisis.)
teen 6k mass effect multi-chapter family dad issues but they work it out
a house, a hearth, a (s)holmes
:: ao3 Iris has always known her family was unconventional. But that does not make it any less great. (Or: the young biographer, and the great, great family of hers.)
gen 5k ace attorney sholmes family cinematic universe family iris centric
brother mine
:: ao3 Mycroft Sholmes has many connections — and though his relationship with his brother is sporadic, it is one of his most important.
gen 4k ace attorney sholmes family cinematic universe family
brighter shores
:: ao3 After a hard fight, Jin returns to Tsushima from Iki Island.
gen 1k ghost of tsushima epilogue this time to iki island bff yuna
follow the white trees home
:: ao3 There is work yet to be done. The Ghost takes some time to recover. (or: an epilogue, in drabbles)
teen 6k ghost of tsushima epilogue lots of hurt lots of comfort multi-chapter
questions, answers
:: ao3 In a rare moment of peace in Wall Market, Cloud gets clarification on his unceremonious boot from the Gainsborough home.
teen 1k final fantasy missing scene PTSD mentions bodyguard dynamic
the storm at your door
:: ao3 Ezio becomes a familiar stranger, and along with his ciphers he brings a storm to her door. (or: quiet moments with Sofia and Ezio, during and after Revelations)
teen 7k assassin's creed old people in love what more could you want multi-chapter
where have you been?
:: ao3 Ezio and Claudia have seen a lot. They have not talked a lot. Tonight, they talk a lot. (Or: emotional closure between siblings during AC:B)
teen 2k assassin's creed family character study missing scene
the need of everything
:: ao3 Hawkeye wants something, Greed is sure of it. Everyone wants something. And he is determined to find out what it is that she wants.
teen 7k+ fma au greed!riza multi-chapter
faint of heart
:: ao3 Cloud returns from war. (Or: the end of Cloud's KH subplot we never received.)
teen 4k kh hurt/comfort post-kh2 kh cloud's demon wing
minor things
:: ao3 “Here.” Promptly, Cloud sits next to her and picks up the ribbon left on the seat. “Let me.”
gen 1k final fantasy fluff it's cloud braiding aerith's hair don't @ me
slowly
:: ao3 After Meteor, life slows down. Cloud and Aerith move to the country.
gen 3k final fantasy happy ending au fluff post-ff7, pre-ac
o sleeper
:: ao3 Aerith dreams loudly, and Cloud bears witness.
teen 8k final fantasy slight au dream sharing baby relationship spoilers
all i've ever known
:: ao3 The sky over Cosmo Canyon is great and open, and Aerith might drown in it.
gen 1k final fantasy hurt/comfort angst with a happy end remake compliant
benchfellows
:: ao3 Cloud finds a moment of respite underneath Wall Market.
gen <1k final fantasy missing scene from the remake cloud is a tired boy
while the city slumbers
:: ao3 While Paris burns, Esmeralda pulls a traitor from his watery grave. (Or: how Esmeralda and Phoebus made their way to Notre Dame after Phoebus' impromptu dismissal)
teen 1k disney hond missing scene
affairs of power
:: ao3 An archbishop is appointed. A king is coronated. A celebration is had.
gen 7.5k fire emblem dimileth epilogue multi-chapter
the hands that give
:: ao3 Fódlan burns, and Byleth fights a war of many things. (or: a closer look at the war, Blue Lions route)
teen 10k fire emblem dimileth multi-chapter wartime found family
a renegade rose
:: ao3 Marluxia did not realize how hard his heart beat until he could no longer feel it at all.
gen <1k kh drabble marluxia centric
the size of pockets
:: ao3 The one good thing about the military uniforms is the size of the pockets.
gen <1k fma drabble breda centric
the annual north-east training exercise
:: ao3 Once a year, the perfect defense and the perfect offense face off in a friendly exercise. And once a year, Olivier Armstrong gets another chance to crush Roy Mustang into the dust. All in the spirit of the exercise, of course.
gen 3k fma rivals to friends sort of
good company
:: ao3 Behind every good officer is his team. A newly promoted Roy Mustang sets out to gather his.
teen 5=9k fma minor royai team mustang finding that found family multi-chapter
heart & home
:: ao3 This is beyond comfort; this is home. (Or: Riza visits Roy's childhood home, and finds a new one for herself.)
gen 5k fma friends to lovers healing fluff and comfort pre-series AND post-series multi-chapter