#someone ask me number 5 so i can talk about fics that “fix” endgame by spoiling steve's happy ending with peggy

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I love reading your opinions so I'm going to limit myself to 4 (for now...)

2) What's your biggest Stony pet peeve? (or if you don't feel like talking about Stony, talk about any other pairing you wanna rant about!)

9) What's something that bugs you in fanfiction that you encounter often, but isn't necessarily a dealbreaker for you as a reader?

11) Name a fanfiction trope that you can't get on board with?

12) What's something that you think __[insert fandom/pairing]__ doesn't have nearly enough of, that you're starving for?

20) Have you ever deleted/wanted to delete your blog? Why?

❤❤❤❤ Thank you!!! I love sharing my opinions and reading yours too!!

2) What's your biggest Stony pet peeve? (or if you don't feel like talking about Stony, talk about any other pairing you wanna rant about!)

Probably the very common tendency for fic to write (MCU) Tony as younger than he is in canon--either by actually aging him down to be Steve's age or younger, or by writing this 45-year-old man as if he has mind of a teenager. And of course people can like what they like, and Tony's not the most mature guy in the world. But I really like the canon age gap, and don't really vibe with either younger or older-but-immature Tony.

9) What's something that bugs you in fanfiction that you encounter often, but isn't necessarily a dealbreaker for you as a reader?

Stories that focus so tightly on the main couple's relationship that they completely downplay any of the other relationships in their lives. (For example, Stucky stories that depict Steve and Bucky retiring from superhero life and living far away from the Avengers as a happy and fulfilling ending. Or MCU canon fics where Steve and/or Tony consider the other their best friend--Sam, Rhodey, Nat, Pepper, and Bucky would like a word)

Honestly m/m fanfic can be worse than the MCU canon at writing fleshed out female characters that exist for any reason aside from propping up the dudes, and that's saying something.

11) Name a fanfiction trope that you can't get on board with?

Omegaverse. It's not the weird fantasy anatomy and dubcon/fuck or die situations--I love that stuff. But I can't handle the gender dystopia world-building they usually involve.

For a lot of people, writing or reading about their favorite male characters facing extreme sexism seems to be a way to deal with the terrifying reality we live in at a safer emotionally distance? But for me it's just a reminder that I live in a deeply regressive red state that seems to be taking the world of The Handmaid's Tale as an ideal to work towards. Plus a lot of omegaverse does read to me as, like, "what if gender essentialism was really sexy" and "I want to have pregnancy and sexism plots but don't want to include any icky women" but that might just be me being mean.

There are some omegaverse stories I enjoy (of course I have a list). For the most part they depict a level of sexism about on par with the modern world (and any mpreg is safely theoretical and offscreen).

12) What's something that you think [insert fandom/pairing] doesn't have nearly enough of, that you're starving for?

I am dying for fic set in Steve's post-endgame alternate timeline that doesn't leave the extra Steve in the ice. Not only do I think that Steve knows better than anyone how painful it was to wake up displaced from his own time by decades and would never do that to himself, but it also ignores so many delicious narrative possibilities. How would the world be different with two Steves? How would you work through having two Steves without one feeling redundant or replaced? And the shipping potential! Steve selfcest, Peggy/Steve/Steve ménage à trois, or extra Steve with Howard or Bucky or Natasha somehow--the world is your oyster!.

20) Have you ever deleted/wanted to delete your blog? Why?

Never! How could I ever deprive the world of this artfully curated collection of fic recs and reblogged Captain America gifs? I may completely abandon this blog someday, but can't really see myself deleting unless tumblr is taken over by someone evil. Even then I hope I would try to at least save copies of my rec lists, etc. and find somewhere else to host them.

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SteveTony - Getting Together

Here are some Getting Together fics that I adore. Don't forget to leave kudos and nice comments in every fic!

Lovesick, by royal_chandler, 3 k >, fluff.

The depth of the flu aisle in the pharmacy is substantial, overwhelmingly so, and Steve is half-convinced he needs to return to the front and trade his basket for a full-on cart.

There's a Party Going on Right Here, by Annie D (scaramouche), Post-Endgame.

After the Battle of Earth, Tony hosts a party.

Open Tab , by machi_kun , 5k> words, Post-Avengers 2012.

Tony has a lot of money. Really. More money he could possibly ever spend by himself. So what if he spends some of it buying gifts for his friends? People like gifts! And Steve is his friend. His best friend, actually, inside the Avengers, and he’s glad it turned out this way - so it’s also a way of saying 'thanks for putting up with me', he thinks. He just wants Steve to be happy. If Tony can make him happy, then why wouldn’t he? Tony buying Steve gifts is no big deal. Shut up, Rhodey.

(Pretty) Odd, by machi_kun, 5 k> words, Developing Relationship, Fluff.

In his file, Tony Stark had been described as eccentric. He had also been described as a narcissist, as a self-destructive liability, as not-recommended, and all sort of fancy words that are used to disguise the fact that they were calling him an all-around asshole; And that’s a very long list of bad adjectives, for a guy Steve saw carry a nuke behind his back to save the city, gave them a place to stay, and is slowly showing himself to be one of the most curious people Steve has ever met. Maybe Tony Stark is eccentric – and maybe he is a bit of an asshole. But maybe he’s also more than that.

Six Times DUM-E Made It Worse (and One Time He Fixed It) by FestiveFerret, 4 k > words, Outsider POV.

DUM-E has a lot of Very Important jobs to do, and he does his best to do them right. Sometimes, though, things don't work out very well.

All he wants is for his humans to be happy.

Sweet Child O' Mine by starspangledsprocket, 9 k > words, Age Regression/De-Aging, Fluff.

After just their second outing as the Avengers, everyone except for Steve and Tony are turned into toddlers. Madness ensues.

'Cause Everytime We Touch by Perlmutt, 5 k > words, Touch-Starved.

Steve noticed it the first time they were officially introduced at Fury’s office after the battle of New York.

He extended his hand for a handshake, a silent peace offer after their horrible first meeting at the helicarrier almost a week ago. Stark looked at it like it would bite him any second. Steve could see how his hands twitched where he’d buried them in his pockets. But instead of taking his hand, he stared into his eyes for a moment and nodded before turning back to Fury.

Only later would Steve learn that it wasn’t hatred or aversion.

how the thought of you does things to me by Finduilas, 6 k > words, Mutual Pining, Domestic Avengers.

Steve has a thing for Tony's butt. Tony has a thing for Steve's beard. They're both very obvious about it (just ask any of their friends!), but somehow they manage to also be completely oblivious.

Right here waiting by gottalovev, 19 k > words, Cat Dads.

Steve has been missing Tony like crazy since he left the compound. One day, Steve drops in unannounced at the tower, and when on a walk for coffee they rescue newborn kittens.

Or: A yearning Steve, an oblivious Tony, and co-parenting kittens. (= fuff!)

picture perfect (picture us) by starklystar, 18 k > words, Enemies to Friends to Lovers, Photo Shoots.

Tony has a habit of being handsy during photoshoots.

Steve has a habit of being flustered whenever Tony touches him.

Misunderstandings happen.

Or, five times Steve and Tony went to a photoshoot

+ the one time they had better things to do.

++ the one time they take their photoshoot online.

take me out (to the ball game) by muItifandomjess, 1 k > words, Fluff.

“Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd,” Steve sings, his shoulder bumping into Tony’s as he sways back and forth. “Come on, Tony, sing!”

“I am a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist,” Tony protests around a mouthful of hot dog. “I do not sing.”

Or, Steve and Tony go to a ball game. It all kind of snowballs from there.

Drifting Further Everyday by GotTheSilver, 8 k > words, Post-Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Steve’s quiet a lot of the time, it’s almost like living with a ghost, and Tony kind of hates it; he lives with more than enough actual ghosts every day. The longer time goes on, the more Tony recognises what’s going on, sees the jumpiness, the haunted look on his face, and he gets it. Realises they’re both trying to bury things they don’t want to talk about. More often than not, Tony turns around in the workshop to see Steve sitting there, patiently working on something in his sketchbook or reading an actual book, usually something he missed during the years he was frozen.

Somehow Steve is filling all the gaps in his life Tony didn’t realise he needed filling.

Goop, Or Five Times Steve Rogers Was Covered In... Something, And One Time Tony Was by Bill_Longbow, 7 k > words, Mutual Pining.

There were a lot of things Steve had expected about the future; sleek buildings, sleeker electronics, and all the food you can eat. Being covered in alien goop wasn't one of them.

or

How Steve being covered in... stuff, brings Tony and Steve closer.

The art of longing by itsallAvengers, 63 k > words, Oblivious Tony, Not Actually Unrequited Love.

Steve's used to missing his shot. To being too late, too scared, and losing everything. But he really did think that this time, with Tony, something could work.

Then Tony meets Mark. He's cool and charming, he's a scientist and he's perfect for a man like Tony Stark.

And suddenly Steve...

Well. Steve just doesn't have a place anymore

earth laughs in flowers by starksnack, 3 k > words, Love Confessions, Secret Admirer.

A secret admirer has been sending Tony flowers and confessions of love.

Crash Into You by FestiveFerret, 15 K > words, Post-Avengers (2012), Stranded.

Tony was pretty used to crashing.

It seemed like these days more often than not his return to earth in the Iron Man suit was at least somewhat out of control. He couldn't count the number of times he'd used a helpfully situated building, a local landmark, or, hey, even a teammate to slow a wild descent. And he'd be damned if he'd admit it to Pepper, but on more than one occasion he hadn't even been conscious when he'd hit the ground.

So crashing wasn't really a new experience. He would get banged up a bit, maybe put a scratch in the suit somewhere, but bruised ribs healed and there was no better way to work off the post-battle high than smoothing dents out of his most prized possession.

He had a feeling crashing in the Quinjet, without his armour, was going to be a bit different..

I like me better (when I'm with you) by I_write_things_sometimes, 79 k > words, Domestic Avengers, Friends to Lovers.

If you ask either of them how they got together, they'd go back to an unremarkable night filled with expensive food, rich donors, and lots of schmoozing. And, of course, the anxiety attack that started it all.

"Not recognizing someone was strange enough, but the longer the two men spoke with — or, more accurately at — Tony, the more convinced Steve was that the conversation was unwanted, at least on Tony’s part.

The first clue was that Tony was actively leaning away from the men he was talking to. Steve had learned firsthand that Tony was an incredibly tactile person. When he wanted to talk to you, Tony engaged completely; he’d sling his arm around your shoulders, squeeze your arm, or drag you around as he talked, walked and usually did at least two other things. Even when he argued, Tony was often immediate and in his opponent's space; Steve knew that from experience.

Right now? Tony was scanning the outskirts of the room rather than making eye contact with the men near him. If Steve had to guess, Tony was looking for the nearest exit."

Or, the way Steve Rogers and Tony Stark became friends and then more.

Mission SteveTony by itsallAvengers, 7 k > words, Mutual Pining, Oblivious Steve Rogers.

If the entire team of Avengers could please stop trying to get it on with Tony when Steve is right there, he would really appreciate that, thank you

you'll wait a long time by nanasekei, 16 k > words, Pining, Post-Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 (Movie).

Steve and Tony share a moment during a wedding. Things escalate from there.

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Alternatively: Four weddings, a funeral, and one very emotionally stunted idiot.

The Game by FestiveFerret, 5 k > words, Gay Chicken.

The game starts when Tony walks into the garage to find Steve sitting astride the R1200RS, staring down at his phone, and he maybe, just a little bit, walks into a car.

Talking Bodies by itsallAvengers, 13 k > words, Misunderstandings, Insecure Steve Rogers.

Coincidentally, the physical effects of romantic and sexual desire match up very closely with the physical effects of fear. But it's not a problem-- it's not like anyone is going to be able to hear the way your heart speeds up, or see the minute dilation of your pupils, are they? They'd have to be some sort of Superhuman to do that.

And what's worse than a Superhuman hearing that quick pulse and seeing those dilated eyes and concluding that you're in love with them?

A Superhuman hearing that quick pulse and seeing those dilated eyes and thinking you're terrified of them.

more than just a dream. by frostfall, 10 k > words, Alternate Universe - Modern Setting, Parent Tony Stark.

Tony: Fine.

Tony: I think I might.

Tony: Just might.

Tony: Have a teensy-weensy crush.

Peter: ;)

Peter: Is it who I think it is?

Tony: Unfortunately, yes.

Tony: You happy now?

(Peter thinks he's found the perfect partner for his dad. Tony thinks his son has officially lost his mind. Steve's just oblivious to the fact that he's out of Tony's league.)

don’t want you to get it on (with nobody else but me). by frostfall, 4 k > words, Jealous Steve Rogers, The Pocky Game.

There are a lot of things that Steve doesn’t get about the future. But it’s fine. He will, eventually. He has time.

But one thing he knows is that he’ll never, ever be able to wrap his head around is the fanfare surrounding Pocky.

(Or Steve’s jealous of biscuit sticks.)

check yes (if the feeling isn't new) by cvptains, 12 k > words, Post-Captain America: Civil War (Movie), Meddling.

After the battle with Thanos, both Tony and Steve struggle with reconnecting in certain aspects of their lives. Sam Wilson and Peter Parker are totally over it.

Where both Steve and Tony's respective friends make accounts for them on the renowned dating app, FlickLove, and the results come out a bit... surprising. Cue unadvisable meddling that really — honestly — comes from good intentions.

take my heart clean apart by mistymountainking, 13 k > words, Tony Stark Has Self-Esteem Issues.

He’s tired, so tired of waiting, tired of touches with no meaning, tired of holding his breath when Steve’s in the room, tired of keeping this love to himself.

“I can’t—I can’t, if you don’t mean it.”

***

Tony comes home exhausted after an SI event. Steve acts as welcoming committee. It's an old, careworn routine they've perfected over the years, but tonight ends up going in a very different direction.

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OKAY OKAY this is gonna be a lot bcs theres some real good questions here and we never talked about these i think and i wanna knooooow :D 5, 8, 9, 26, 33, 38. :D <3

Yet another writing ask - Send me numbers!

5 - What's a tag you never want to use for your works even when it applies?

Can’t really think of any I wouldn’t use because I don’t like them, but you’d be hard pressed to find something tagged “fluff” in my works, I think. I am physically unable to write fluff. I tried for 30 years. Even when there’s fun and romance happening, I need at least a little bit of drama in it. So. Not gonna happen. Guess I just got a black, black soul.

8 - How slow is a slow burn?

Between 50,000 and 100,000 words, usually. The ultimate endgame can take up to 400,000 words. Like. Annika and Karl had a BDSM quicky in the first chapter but didn’t start their relationship until 100,000 words in. And then broke up three more times until the wedding after 400,000 words. Ilya and Legolas in theory were a couple about 100,000 words in but met like 5 times between T.A. 3000 and the War of the Ring and only got married afterwards. Which was like another 200,000 words later. Scott and Katja were a thing about 50,000 words in, broke up one time for some 100,000 words or so and got married another 400,000 words after their first kiss. My Glorestor probably take the cake though, with casual sex for two Ages and only starting an actual relationship in Fourth Age Aman, which is roughly a million words and about 5,000 years between their first meeting and getting married. No, my couples are never in a hurry on the emotional side, thanks for asking.

9 - Thoughts on cliffhangers.

I love cliffhangers, I’m just trying not to overdo it because it tends to get a cheap effect after a while. More often than not, I do not really have a choice though when a chapter would simply be too long if I added the next scene. So I don’t always deserve it when readers yell at me. I will admit though that it was maybe a little evil to end one Tales Untold series part with Legolas poisoned and chained up in Emyn Arnen and Aragorn and Arwen trapped in an enemy base ...

26 - What would you describe as OOC?

OOC depends a lot on circumstance and setting, on precondition. Before I can judge someone’s writing of canon characters, I need to know where we stand with them. In big franchises, which parts of it does the author use? At which point of the canon timeline are we? Do I, as the reader, know each and every detail of the franchise so I can even judge if the author is judging the characters correctly? Is the whole thing an AU? An AU has different rules altogether, I guess, that’s one of the reasons why I rarely read them though. If it’s not an AU and the former is the case, next step is exposition. An author can sell me a lot if they actually do that instead of just letting things happen. If their story explains in detail and reasonably why a character is not acting in a way we have seen them act in canon, it’s not out of character for said person in the context of the fic. If said character acts out of order at the very beginning of the story and the explanation follows later, an author’s note about that would be helpful, otherwise it’s possible, I won’t read on. If the story captured me at this point and there’s a note that things will be explained, I’ll probably still give it a go. But if an author start their fic with, like, the Witch-king deciding this has all been a big misunderstanding and proposing to Éowyn with a big bouquet in the middle of the battle before Aragorn weds them Barbossa-style from the other side of the field ... Don’t get me wrong, I’ll probably ask you to give me some of the stuff you had before coming up with that because that must be some good shit, but it’s not necessarily something I want to read.

33 - Give your writing a compliment.

I’m stubborn to the point of self-mutilation.

38 - "This never happened" fix-it fics or "this happened but" fix-it fics?

I think that applies more to my settings than my fics? Too many of my main franchises have let me down. So if I still write for them, I write explicitely only for the parts I like and are therefore my personal canon. My tags and author notes will explicitely state in which kind of verse these fics are set in so readers know what to expect. My X-Men movie official canon ends with X2. My Star Wars canon includes six movies and the old EU. Everything after Captain America: The Winter Soldier never happened in my MCU. This is how I prefer to fix my verses, because when a franchise lets me down, it lets me down too hard to fix this with anything I can do with fic. When there’s smaller stuff I don’t like about canon, I do prefer the “this happened but”-approach though, I think. Like, in my verse, of course Haldir got his stupid ass axed in Helm’s Deep but poor guy definitely just passed out and got healed then, I have no idea what you’re talking about.

#lord of the rings #and all tolkien lore #dysfunctional elves ftw #fanfiction #stormys fanfics #sometimes stormy gets asked things #effervescentdragon #thanks luv #you know for what #MCU #the one that let me down harder than my first boyfriend #x men #everything after x2 didn't happen sue me #star wars #phallic glow sticks and cheese #x men original timeline movies