#oh Yibo bless your romantic heart

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yizhan fic rec (2)

part 1

glute bridges by sunstainedsheets

[explicit, 29k, complete]

personal trainer and dancer yibo and graphic designer xiao zhan. GYM AU omg i love this. xiao zhan signs up for a gym membership and personal training sessions where he’s totally not ogling his coach. there’s also a scene with xiao zhan attempting to converse with yibo in korean that got me cackling lmao, our resident koreaboo indeed. it was also great to see mentor yibo here, it reminded me of his prod 101 days when he was so intimidating as a mentor, also... very sexy. anyway i adore this, they’re just thirsting over each other, especially yibo checking out the zhass, it’s okay bobo we’ve all been there

i’d wear gucci for you by Anonymous

[teen and up, 16k, complete]

abo au where alpha yibo and omega xiao zhan are photographed going into xiao zhan’s apartment together so they’re forced to pretend that they’re mated to prevent a scandal. this has become my favourite fics because i’m an absolute sucker for fake/pretend relationships and the way the writer incorporated canon stuff like yibo answering interview questions for xiao zhan ugh guys i love this fic. when yibo was so exasperated near the end and said “i’m wearing gucci for you” & waving his hand i really lost it. JUST READ THIS I PROMISE IT’S A GOOD READ

if you would only let you by gdgdbaby

[explicit, 32k, complete]

ah where do i even start with this one? xiao zhan gets drunk and texts yibo, yibo shows up at his house and whisks him away on a road trip. i felt so much emotions reading this fic, everything was so raw and it really deals with the pressures of being famous and homophobia. this is a super realistic fic and there’s a lot of emotional hurt/comfort, you’ll literally end up wanting to wrap these two in a big blanket and just protect them from the world (lol like we don’t already want to do that). my absolute favourite part was the confession scene, like it was so messy and funny, and it’s just so them, especially the pokemon part lmao. this art is based on that scene and it’s exactly how i imagined it 🥺 this is just so well written and it’s one of my favs!

love in the time of coding by theivoryflute

[explicit, 26k, complete]

hacker yibo and cyber security engineer xiao zhan. yibo cyber flirts with xiao zhan and also flirts with him in real life. *SCREAMS* i never thought we’d have a hacker au in the fandom but i’ve been blessed, this was literally the cutest online romance fic with a bunch of mutual pining. my favourite dialogue is “the whiplash from wanting to ride yibo to wanting to coddle him was severe” i’m literally wheezing, this is a perfect representation of the fandom, also the usernames that yibo picked got me cackling there’s one in particular that made me laugh, you’ll know what it is when you see it so go read this gem!

Peace & Love by ella_minnow

[explicit, 51k, complete]

my favourite writer is back again with this baby! idol dance captain xiao zhan and non-famous dancer yibo!!! ARE WE KIDDING? slow burn sdoc au? I’M SO IN WTF. guys listen to me. yibo has a low ponytail and arm tattoos *goes feral* one of my favourite scenes from this fic is when xiao zhan had to convince yibo to join his team (bro. he didn’t even have to try) because yibo says “no, Xiao-laoshi. I would of course never leave you.” i’m screeching, totally gave me tgcf hua cheng vibes. my absolute favourite scene, however, is when yibo says xiao zhan doesn’t have to worry about sending him home because he’s going to win everything... like... the sheer bde this man exudes in real life and fiction... very sexy of him. i also love how this showcases how well they work together and of course the *whispers* celebratory sex!

Hyacinth by stickyriceu

[explicit, 76k, complete]

racer yibo celebrates after a competition and meets hyacinth’s number one host, zhan-er. slow burn with LOTS of pining and angst. i finished this in one sitting and i’m still screaming over it, it’s so good!!! genuinely felt my soul leave my body reading this because zhan zhan with shoulder length hair? tied up in a messy bun? *SCREECHES* everyone go read and get your angst on, don’t worry, there’s a happy ending ;)

Song of the Sea by LaMachina17

[explicit, 48k, complete]

mermaid xiao zhan and pirate yibo !!! xiao zhan meets yibo and has one very exciting night with him so he ends up following him aboard their pirate ship! i’m literally on my knees praising this fic. i will re-read this until i die, it’s perfect. AND THEY’RE CAT DADS IN THIS FIC TOO. seriously i don’t need to say anything else go read this gem

The Dragons by MadFilaments

[explicit, 31k, complete]

xiao zhan is his village’s marriage offering to dragon lord yibo. are you kidding me? shapeshifter yibo? arranged marriage fic? YES. this is one of my favourites, i always re-read it because the way their relationship just naturally progresses in the story warms my heart 😩 AND they call each other husband and i just *melts* they’re ! so ! domestic ! there’s angst but it’s not too bad and i’m in love with yibo’s speech about how dragons love forever *cries*

golden hour by Deinde

[explicit, 35k, complete]

professional snowboarder yibo teaches actor xiao zhan how to snowboard in a show! OH MY GOD THIS WAS SO GOOD *SCREAMS* it’s literally just them flirting and being absolutely thirsty for each other, especially in the photoshoot scene dear lord. i’m so annoying, this fic tab has been open in my safari for forever and i forgot about it until i watched ddu’s snow sports episode so don’t do the same thing as me and go! read! this! fic! immediately!

Falling In Love by beeswaxing

[mature, 65k, complete]

celebrities yibo and xiao zhan star in a we got married/hello baby inspired reality show! oh my god. the domestic fluff in this i am reeling, THIS IS JUST ADORABLE. this is definitely the domestic kid fic i so desperately needed 😭 and the way the writer added in those canon bjyx details is just perfect, everyone go read this please!!

Legend of the Jade Rabbit: The Musical by emma_screams

[explicit, 12k, complete]

high school au with lion hybrid yibo and bunny hybrid xiao zhan. this fic has musicals! it’s really quite fluffy, yibo literally calls zhan zhan “bunny gege” and i’m just *SCREECHING* also i love protective yibo 😭 i really love this it’s so cute & has a very refreshing plot!

pick me, pick me up by domeeneec

[mature, 10k, complete]

college/uni wrong number au where xiao zhan keeps accidentally calling yibo to bail him out of his bad dates and yibo ends up becoming his “personal dating assistant” this was the FLUFFIEST. although there is some light angst when xiao zhan drunk dials yibo and cries about not being able to find love, but i swear this is super soft and fluffy!!! READ THIS FOR SEROTONIN

Ruby and Gold by aces_low

[explicit, 16k, complete]

mob boss xiao zhan and his trophy husband yibo. HELLO? MURD3R HUSBANDS YIZHAN? this was such a fun read! trigger warnings for blood and violence though so look out for those! yizhan will literally not hesitate to beat you tf up in this fic they’re so badass here but they’re so soft with each other. xiao zhan literally calls yibo gǒu zǎizǎi and tiánxīn i am. Melting. also there’s a proposal. it’s unromantic but still so romantic, i love it. i also saw this art and i think this would be how they look in the fic

To Be Human by purplemonster

[teen and up, 19k, complete]

humanoid yibo and ceo xiao zhan. xiao zhan tests out his company’s newest creation and falls in love along the way. android aus always hurt me so. good. and this one’s not an exception. it’s pretty slow burn and definitely angst-y but it has a happy ending! i love the domesticity, i have no idea why i love grocery scenes so much? but anyway this is perfect for a rainy day and you’ll coo at the ending

Falling by brooklinegirl

[explicit, 42k, complete]

yb and xz behind the scenes while filming. this was such a melancholic read for me (even though there’s so much papapa) because they pine SO HARD at the start, don’t get me wrong though, it’s also cute because there’s so much canon flirting!but my heart really broke when filming was ending and yb’s thoughts were “We could run away together. Miss our flights. Stay here in Hengdian, or fuck it, go somewhere where no one knows us and just...” *sobs* pls go read!!!

What’s Your Emergency? by bluefloral

[general, 2k, complete]

police officer yibo and single father xiao zhan! yuan, xiao zhan’s son calls 911 for help with his math homework and officer yibo helps him 🥺 this was such an adorable short read!

#bjyx #yizhan #bjyxszd #yizhan fic rec #fic rec

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Random Edenian gods headcanons?

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oh anon you have no idea how you've just enabled me I'm greedy and will ramble on forever so let me just give you some for three of my favorites for right now.

ISMANA

FC is Mishti Rahman. [x]

The most popular deity outside of Argus. She has the most widespread worship in Edenia.

Originally an Azai deity before the unification.

Adores her people. Rarely is she ever in her temples outside of designated times when she needs to be there because she is often out spending time among the public, roaming the streets as if she is one of them, though she always stands out and draws a crowd. Usually in Ivala or Avaloria.

Her symbolic colors are cerise and rose gold.

Cranes / egrets are associated with her and represent beauty in Edenian culture.

Unofficially regarded as the Goddess of Joy as well because of her demeanor. She's very beloved by most of the populace for her humble and compassionate nature.

If you invite her to the birth of your child she WILL come and will bring presents. She loves babies so much yes please invite her.

To invoke her when not at her temple, you must kiss the petal of a red rose dusted with sugar and whisper the name(s) of someone you truly love. Romantic, platonic, family, it doesn't matter, it just has to be true and not false or twisted. If you have no real love in your heart, she cannot hear you as there is nothing within you that speaks to her.

NEPHRITAI

FC is Ni Ni. [x]

She often considered the patron of women warriors in an unofficial capacity. Edenian warrior women and assassins often wear masks to honor Nephritai, and the tradition started with her.

Originally an Azai deity.

As the Goddess of Death, she has one main temple that doubles as a Necropolis located within the city that bares her namesake. It is the largest burial place in all of Edenia; a place for the honored dead.

She is considered to be a dark goddess, but not particularly malevolent or evil. She represents the more unpleasant half of the cycle of life, and her favor for brutality in kombat make her less palatable as a figure of worship, but she is typically revered.

While she is the Goddess of Brutality, she has a distaste for dishonorable actions in kombat. That being said, her idea of what "dishonorable actions" are differs greatly from that of her brother. While her brother has distaste for underhanded maneuvers, cheap hits, poisons, and other such tactics, Nephritai sees it all as fair game. To her, there is no such thing as a fair fight, as no two people can be perfectly matched, thus it must all be allowed. Let a person use the entirety of their arsenal, including their wit, to earn victory. In kombat, anything goes, and you only dishonor yourself when you reject the outcome your actions have earned you and refuse the consequences of your success or failure.

She and Zhao Doa were once one being that split into two because their opposing natures were too strong to contained within a single person and they were constantly at war within themselves, never able to fulfill their purpose. Thus, their mother separated them into two different people to maintain balance.

Her symbolic colors are black and gold. The Edenian black lotus is a sacred flower to her.

To invoke her, you must best someone in kombat and smear their blood upon a black lotus, then cast the lotus into a fire. (You don't have to kill your opponent to do this. Just give them a little knick. It only takes a drop.)

She named her city after herself. Yes, that was all her doing. She's extremely prideful.

Her Necropolis is made from pure gold. There is an arena in the center, and her private dwelling is located below the surface.

You can only ask her for a blessing or a private audience if you earn victory in her arena. Fatality not required but welcome.

Highkey she's my favorite shhhh

ZHAO DOA

FC is Yibo Wang. [x]

Totally in love with Ismana. And she loves him back but they can't be together because the major Edenian deities aren't allowed to form romantic relationships within the pantheon. Minor deities can get away with it, but the big ones can't. This rule exists because of the Titan Tyrgran's relationship with the now exiled Gillitian goddess Ostara (a character created by the lovely @duchesstart !) and the cataclysm those two caused. Pretty much everyone but Argus is aware that Zhao Doa and Ismana are in love, though, and they would prefer to keep it that way. No one else really gives a fuck and they all kind of think the rule is a unfair so no one has snitched thus far. Tragic, really.

He’s seen as a heroic figure. The goodest “good guy” in the pantheon perhaps. He is the subject of many stage productions and heroic ballads.

Has a bit of a rivalry with Heulhan based on ideological differences. It’s all in good fun, for the most part.

Founded the original Order of the Emerald Knights, the protectors of the Edenian throne.

Originally an Azai deity.

Symbolic colors are white and silver. He is often associated with falcons and falcon imagery.

To invoke him, you must polish a silver coin until it is spotless and use it to buy a loaf of bread. You must give a portion of that loaf to a beggar and then eat what you kept. If you gave the beggar a smaller portion than your own, nothing will happen, but if you give them a portion equal to or larger than your own, Zhao Doa will appear to you in your dreams the next time you sleep.

He and his sister Nephritai oversee all official kombat activities related to major Edenian holidays.

Like his sister, he is considered a patron of warriors, but unlike Nephritai, his primary following does not skew towards any particular gender.

#[asks] #[anon] #[edenia] #thank you nonny! I'll ramble about the other later slfjk #(others*) #ismana is a sweetheart #nephritai is a Bad Bitch #and zhao doa is a Good Boi