Recs: Marvel
The Avengers
Living in the Future by Closer
Summary: Eighteen-year-old Tony Stark is the boy genius who woke Captain America, and now he's stuck with him. That's not a bad thing, but between Steve's wide-eyed wonder at the new world and Tony's little fanboy crush, the awkwardness just keeps happening.
Rating: R
Length: 36k
Comments: As with everything that Closer writes, this is just so delightful and funny and quick-witted. The was she writes the entire ensemble cast with such flair and personality, it's hard not love this fic to death. And her Tony Stark voice is spot on. :D
Impulse by AlchemyAlice
Summary: Bucky is found by SHIELD. Tony wants a project. They meet somewhere in the middle.
Rating: PG (maybe PG13)
Length: 3.6k
Comments: Wasn't sure what to make of a Tony/Bucky fic, but me likeies. Well written and excellent characterisation.
Semaphore by DevilDoll
Summary: "I’m trying to like you, Tony. You’re just making it very hard." Steve Rogers/Tony Stark
Rating: NC-17
Length: ~ 40k
Comments: Slow-build Steve/Tony. Tony getting over Pepper and Steve coming to terms with missing the last 70 years. Their friendship is rocky and awkward and sad, but eventually they learn to trust each other. And then love each other. Brilliant Tony Stark narration.
Slipping Through the Years by often_adamanta
Summary: The plane crash and subsequent ice might have killed Steve Rogers, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still around, haunting those he cares about. And since the only person who can see him is Tony Stark, death sure isn’t going to be boring.
Rating: R
Length: 18k
Comments:
X-Men
Into the Fray by miss_aphelion (XMFC)
Summary: Every year, two alphas are chosen from each district for a fight to death, and every year, a single omega is chosen to join them in the arena as the prize.
Rating: R
Length: 30k
Comments: I can't get enough of alpha/omega 'verses in any fandom, but paired up with The Hunger Games, this fic was just my kind of thing.
Limited Release by rageprufrock (XMFC)
Summary: When Alex Summers broke out of supermax to rescue his stupid kid brother, he had no idea it was going to be so fucking complicated. (Charles/Erik + Hank/Alex)
Rating: R
Length: ~63k
Comments: I really shouldn't have to introduce Pru to anyone. This is very typically her. Clever to point of almost constant sarcasm. Funny and well written.
Nine Eleven Ten by Subtilior (XMFC)
Summary: Years later, Charles would remember that day. Sometimes he would wonder if he could have changed anything; other times he would despair over what he had since become. But he would always hold the image in his mind: Raven, laughing, and his thoughts flying alongside her on strong wings, silver-gold through the winter air. Once upon a time.
Rating: NC17
Length: WIP -- ~360k thus far
Comments:
* Special by minisinoo (2000 movie 'verse)
Summary: The genesis of Cyclopes.
Rating: NC-17
Length: ~150k
Comments: Though not the first ever piece of fanfic I read it was pretty close. This hit me where it hurts, such a beautiful and painful character study about Scott Summers and his early years. Realistic and human. Heed the author's warnings.
Unbound by cesare + helens78 (XMFC)
Summary: Thousands of miles apart, Erik Lehnsherr and Charles Xavier form a connection that will change both their lives. AU/Soulbonding
Rating: NC17
Length: WIP -- ~140k thus far
Comments: I don't often recommend fanfics which are WIPs for obvious reasons. However, I do occasionally make exceptions to this rule. Standing at 40 chapters (and with the final tally likely to come in at 46) there is light at the end of this angsty tunnel. The world building is fantastic. In the past I've never gone for many of the 'kinks' which are warned for in this fic, but they are so integral to this reality that I find Unbound fascinating and disturbing and it's been breaking my heart a little. Plus, what's not to love about a good soulbonding fic?
Where There is Darkness by unveiled (XMFC)
Summary: In the autumn of 2012, Daniela Zhou interviews Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr. This is her story. (Charles/Erik established)
Rating: PG
Length: ~2200
Comments: Written like a newspaper interview, this fic is a short, delightful and insightful read.
* White Noise by tawabids
Summary: Charles is the consort Scheherazade, who must keep the king of Genosha occupied with stories every night or be hanged for treason.
Rating: R
Length: 10-15k?
Comments: Considering the 'Charles = Scheherazade' prompting, this is surprisingly un-fairy-tale-like. It is dark and bitter and very cleverly written. I like the structure of it, the way the story is told in different media. This is an AU set in a roiling dystopia/utopia (depends where you stand). Another Alpha/Omega fic (sort of).