April recs
There's a mix this month, of Avengers recs, like usual, and a section of The Man From U.N.C.L.E. recs (the television series, NOT the movie). With the exception of a delightful fic that straddles both fandoms (to be found grouped with the UNCLE fics), you can easily find the fandom you're interested in by scrolling until you find it. I don't anticipate that amount of UNCLE fics being a regular thing in my recs post - for one thing, it's a tiny fandom with a closed canon, and I'm still very much a Marvel fan - but you might get a handful now and again.
Leader Of The Free World by
copperbadge
Clint Barton's presidential campaign started as a joke. It didn't end that way, except for Steve.
Fan the Flame by
Avaaricious
AKA the "I thought you were a dude-bro and meant to swipe left on Tinder but I slipped. We matched and now I'm stuck talking to you" AU
War, Children by
Nonymos
After Bucky was released from the hospital, it only took him a couple of weeks to give up on himself. Difficult to believe in any kind of future when the simple act of staying alive was almost too big an effort.
Out the frosted window, across the street, there was a tiny homeless guy burrowing under an awning.
Rec Of The Week - The Tower by
sarahlucielle
Peggy Carter recruits Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes to fight against Baron Zemo, a man who desires the powers of the entity that has taken a liking to Steve Rogers. The Howling Commandos search Europe for artifacts with the mission to retrieve them before Zemo's Secret Empire can, but the Baron is ruthless and patient, willing to play the long game.
As the world explodes into a war seeped in occult forces and lead by madmen, Bucky has to admit for his own peace of mind that he's always loved Steve Rogers and would follow him into any kind of war, no matter how strange.
Horror AU set in World War II.
My partner recced this to me months and months ago, but when I went to read it, the author had deleted it. Fortunately, they have reposted it, and I got to delve into an AU unlike any other I've read in Marvel. Its utter uniqueness is what stuck both my partner and I. I can't think of anything to compare it to at all that I've seen. It is its own creature - a lush, dark AU which takes the characters and places them in a world that is both alike to canon and completely, devastatingly different. If you like supernatural AUs and dark fantasy that deals with death and resurrection like Garth Nix's Abhorsen series, then chances are you'll like what sarahlucielle has created with The Tower. And best of all, she's reposted it as the potential first of a series, so there may be further adventures in this verse to come.
A Garden Grows in Manhattan (at the top of Avengers Tower) by
Sholio
Bucky and Pepper make a garden. Set post-Winter Soldier.
Kiss The Cook by
mambo
Former Top Chef contestant Steve Rogers opens a restaurant with his best friend, Sam Wilson.
And everything is great, except for Steve's giant crush on their new bartender.
Put It on Repeat, It Stays the Same by
giselleslash
Steve and Bucky have a one night stand that turns into a friends with benefits situation. A weekend snowed in at Bucky’s apartment brings to light how much that really doesn’t suit either one of them.
Rec Of The Week - The God of Badass Secret Agents by
TardisIsTheOnlyWayToTravel
It started off as Sitwell’s idea of a joke.
This story is an absolute joy and a wonder. If you love magical realism and the humour of Coulson's Marvel One-Shots, you'll love this. It's not compliant with Agents of SHIELD, but trust me when I say that that doesn't matter one bit. If the author does write more stories in this verse, I'll eat them up.
Don't Forget The Light by
stellahibernius
This time neither one of them is running, neither one of them is chasing.
“You need to stop.” Bucky’s voice is rough, even, not betraying a single emotion
Steve tries to match, doesn’t manage it very well. He sounds shaky even to his own ears. “What do you mean?”
“Stop following me.”
Sometimes what people want don't fit together, sometimes they do. Sometimes it's both at the same time.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E (TV)
The Better Gadget Affair by
LadyRa
Where did Napoleon get all those great gadgets from?
The Kissing Bandit by
Blondie54x
This is an AU story in which Illya Kuryakin is, as he was fated to be, Number 2, section 2 in the U.N.C.L.E., New York, but Napoleon Solo - who took a left turn instead of a right at the crossroads of his life - chose an altogether different path. Oblivious to each other’s existence, events (or should I say destiny) are about to bring them together.
The Cold War Collar Affairs by
tdancinghands
Alpha Top Napoleon Solo, the new CEA at UNCLE, is surprised when he is asked to take a sub on a mission with him. Subs weren't generally considered suitable for field work, but Illya Kuryakin's science acumen was considered vital for the mission, and Waverly insisted that the Russian agent's field skills were more than sufficient to the task.
Kuryakin more than proves himself on the mission, and Napoleon finds himself intrigued by the man. He's not the sort of sub he'd generally take to bed, and Kuryakin is a Soviet State asset, and unavailable anyhow. Still, it seems to Napoleon that there's more to the stoic and talented Russian than he lets on. Illya Kuryakin has his secrets, and Napoleon just can't leave well enough alone. Getting the Russian's secrets from him will come with a price, however, for Napoleon has his own secrets -ones that he's keeping from himself, and those are the most dangerous secrets of all.
All You Need is Love (and Chocolate Cake) by
cirnelle
The way to an U.N.C.L.E. agent’s heart is through his stomach; or: how to cook for - and fall in love with - your partner in ten easy steps.
They Say He was a Soldier, from The Great Patriotic War by
Alex51324 (Crossover with Marvel)
Some UNCLE agents are discussing rumors of a terrifying Russian assassin with a metal arm. Illya met him once.
Significant Effect by
Xparrot
Illya is going to drive Napoleon crazy. One way or another.
The Big Wheel Affair by
Garonne'
Napoleon has a one-night stand with one of the Soviet agents at the UNCLE office in Vienna. Next morning he learns he's to be partnered with the man...
The Truth Shall Set You Free by
Orockthro
“Ask me more things, it feels so good to answer them.”
Napoleon looked up and shuddered: Illya had a look of euphoria on his face that was, frankly, obscene. Illya laid down on the bed and looked up at him, open as a book. “Please. Ask me anything.”
(Or, while on vacation Illya is dosed with a truth serum. He and Napoleon get creative in finding ways to circumvent its effects. Also known as the truth serum porn fic.)
Rec Of The Week - Waging World Peace by
Alex51324
"There is something you should know before making a final decision.”
“I’m already aware he’s Russian, sir,” Napoleon said. “And he’s still on good terms with them, so he must at least technically be a Communist.”
Waverly brushed that aside. “All of the Russian agents are. Kuryakin, however, is also an admitted homosexual.”
(An original-recipe Man from U.N.C.L.E. fic.)
This is the top-kudosed fic in the UNCLE TV fandom, and with very good reason. Alex is a fantastic writer who I've been reading and loving since my Torchwood fandom days, and they've deftly crafted a beautiful, slow-developing tale of trust and mistrust, blossoming friendship and attraction, period typical attitudes and homophobia and love. Napoleon and Illya are characterised with vivid and true skill, and you'll finish the tale with the only disappointment being that you can't keep reading.
Save This Dance by
Xparrot
Trouble on an assignment has Illya considering his newly changed relationship with Napoleon.
For Every Action by
Xparrot
A man's home is his castle, and Napoleon and Illya are laying siege on one another in a fierce, relentless, and very silly war of retribution.
Sublimierung by
Xparrot
"I'm sorry you're missing your date," Illya said, at four thousand feet over the South China Sea.
Phoenix by
Shayheyred
Illya Kuryakin was not an emotional man.
Time Lapse by
elfin
It all gets too much.
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Leader Of The Free World by
copperbadge
Clint Barton's presidential campaign started as a joke. It didn't end that way, except for Steve.
Fan the Flame by
Avaaricious
AKA the "I thought you were a dude-bro and meant to swipe left on Tinder but I slipped. We matched and now I'm stuck talking to you" AU
War, Children by
Nonymos
After Bucky was released from the hospital, it only took him a couple of weeks to give up on himself. Difficult to believe in any kind of future when the simple act of staying alive was almost too big an effort.
Out the frosted window, across the street, there was a tiny homeless guy burrowing under an awning.
Rec Of The Week - The Tower by
sarahlucielle
Peggy Carter recruits Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes to fight against Baron Zemo, a man who desires the powers of the entity that has taken a liking to Steve Rogers. The Howling Commandos search Europe for artifacts with the mission to retrieve them before Zemo's Secret Empire can, but the Baron is ruthless and patient, willing to play the long game.
As the world explodes into a war seeped in occult forces and lead by madmen, Bucky has to admit for his own peace of mind that he's always loved Steve Rogers and would follow him into any kind of war, no matter how strange.
Horror AU set in World War II.
My partner recced this to me months and months ago, but when I went to read it, the author had deleted it. Fortunately, they have reposted it, and I got to delve into an AU unlike any other I've read in Marvel. Its utter uniqueness is what stuck both my partner and I. I can't think of anything to compare it to at all that I've seen. It is its own creature - a lush, dark AU which takes the characters and places them in a world that is both alike to canon and completely, devastatingly different. If you like supernatural AUs and dark fantasy that deals with death and resurrection like Garth Nix's Abhorsen series, then chances are you'll like what sarahlucielle has created with The Tower. And best of all, she's reposted it as the potential first of a series, so there may be further adventures in this verse to come.
A Garden Grows in Manhattan (at the top of Avengers Tower) by
Sholio
Bucky and Pepper make a garden. Set post-Winter Soldier.
Kiss The Cook by
mambo
Former Top Chef contestant Steve Rogers opens a restaurant with his best friend, Sam Wilson.
And everything is great, except for Steve's giant crush on their new bartender.
Put It on Repeat, It Stays the Same by
giselleslash
Steve and Bucky have a one night stand that turns into a friends with benefits situation. A weekend snowed in at Bucky’s apartment brings to light how much that really doesn’t suit either one of them.
Rec Of The Week - The God of Badass Secret Agents by
TardisIsTheOnlyWayToTravel
It started off as Sitwell’s idea of a joke.
This story is an absolute joy and a wonder. If you love magical realism and the humour of Coulson's Marvel One-Shots, you'll love this. It's not compliant with Agents of SHIELD, but trust me when I say that that doesn't matter one bit. If the author does write more stories in this verse, I'll eat them up.
Don't Forget The Light by
stellahibernius
This time neither one of them is running, neither one of them is chasing.
“You need to stop.” Bucky’s voice is rough, even, not betraying a single emotion
Steve tries to match, doesn’t manage it very well. He sounds shaky even to his own ears. “What do you mean?”
“Stop following me.”
Sometimes what people want don't fit together, sometimes they do. Sometimes it's both at the same time.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E (TV)
The Better Gadget Affair by
LadyRa
Where did Napoleon get all those great gadgets from?
The Kissing Bandit by
Blondie54x
This is an AU story in which Illya Kuryakin is, as he was fated to be, Number 2, section 2 in the U.N.C.L.E., New York, but Napoleon Solo - who took a left turn instead of a right at the crossroads of his life - chose an altogether different path. Oblivious to each other’s existence, events (or should I say destiny) are about to bring them together.
The Cold War Collar Affairs by
tdancinghands
Alpha Top Napoleon Solo, the new CEA at UNCLE, is surprised when he is asked to take a sub on a mission with him. Subs weren't generally considered suitable for field work, but Illya Kuryakin's science acumen was considered vital for the mission, and Waverly insisted that the Russian agent's field skills were more than sufficient to the task.
Kuryakin more than proves himself on the mission, and Napoleon finds himself intrigued by the man. He's not the sort of sub he'd generally take to bed, and Kuryakin is a Soviet State asset, and unavailable anyhow. Still, it seems to Napoleon that there's more to the stoic and talented Russian than he lets on. Illya Kuryakin has his secrets, and Napoleon just can't leave well enough alone. Getting the Russian's secrets from him will come with a price, however, for Napoleon has his own secrets -ones that he's keeping from himself, and those are the most dangerous secrets of all.
All You Need is Love (and Chocolate Cake) by
cirnelle
The way to an U.N.C.L.E. agent’s heart is through his stomach; or: how to cook for - and fall in love with - your partner in ten easy steps.
They Say He was a Soldier, from The Great Patriotic War by
Alex51324 (Crossover with Marvel)
Some UNCLE agents are discussing rumors of a terrifying Russian assassin with a metal arm. Illya met him once.
Significant Effect by
Xparrot
Illya is going to drive Napoleon crazy. One way or another.
The Big Wheel Affair by
Garonne'
Napoleon has a one-night stand with one of the Soviet agents at the UNCLE office in Vienna. Next morning he learns he's to be partnered with the man...
The Truth Shall Set You Free by
Orockthro
“Ask me more things, it feels so good to answer them.”
Napoleon looked up and shuddered: Illya had a look of euphoria on his face that was, frankly, obscene. Illya laid down on the bed and looked up at him, open as a book. “Please. Ask me anything.”
(Or, while on vacation Illya is dosed with a truth serum. He and Napoleon get creative in finding ways to circumvent its effects. Also known as the truth serum porn fic.)
Rec Of The Week - Waging World Peace by
Alex51324
"There is something you should know before making a final decision.”
“I’m already aware he’s Russian, sir,” Napoleon said. “And he’s still on good terms with them, so he must at least technically be a Communist.”
Waverly brushed that aside. “All of the Russian agents are. Kuryakin, however, is also an admitted homosexual.”
(An original-recipe Man from U.N.C.L.E. fic.)
This is the top-kudosed fic in the UNCLE TV fandom, and with very good reason. Alex is a fantastic writer who I've been reading and loving since my Torchwood fandom days, and they've deftly crafted a beautiful, slow-developing tale of trust and mistrust, blossoming friendship and attraction, period typical attitudes and homophobia and love. Napoleon and Illya are characterised with vivid and true skill, and you'll finish the tale with the only disappointment being that you can't keep reading.
Save This Dance by
Xparrot
Trouble on an assignment has Illya considering his newly changed relationship with Napoleon.
For Every Action by
Xparrot
A man's home is his castle, and Napoleon and Illya are laying siege on one another in a fierce, relentless, and very silly war of retribution.
Sublimierung by
Xparrot
"I'm sorry you're missing your date," Illya said, at four thousand feet over the South China Sea.
Phoenix by
Shayheyred
Illya Kuryakin was not an emotional man.
Time Lapse by
elfin
It all gets too much.
This entry was originally posted at http://iamshadow.dreamwidth.org/428228.html. Please comment there using OpenID.