XMFC rec
Since I can finally log in and LJ seems relatively stable, here comes the rec I've been meaning to post.
The Courtship by dvswraatins, 98000 words, XMFC, Charles/Erik, AU, epic. EPIC.
Erik learns he is the last surviving heir to an enormous Lenscherr fortune, hidden by his third-cousin-twice-removed before the war. To claim it he must marry a stipulated noble before his 30th birthday, only a month away. If he doesn't claim it, the money will go to the German (and human) government, which Erik doesn't want.
Luckily he happens to have a noble on hand who fits the requirements and is a mutant... the last descendent of the House of Xavier! (Alternatively, a lawyer tracks down the only noble-blooded mutant in the USA and Charles and Erik meet for the first time at their engagement party).
It's about past regrets and hopes for the future and second chances, and Charles and Erik being completely different but just the same. Set 500 years in the future, it starts off as a proposal of convenience and turns into something so much more.
Not only do I ADORE how she writes Charles and Erik, the supporting characters are amazing, with clear voices and fun interactions. I also love how that even though there are clearly huge issues between humans and mutants and there is still a whole lot of room for improvement, they've gotten so much further. Like Star Trek at its best, it manages to be both contemporary and futuristic at the same time. The world building paints a picture of a time that's very similar to ours, but still different.
I could gush forever, so lets wrap up with a quote.
“I have one idea,” Emma said, as Erik jabbed a button to open the elevator doors.
“We can't kill anyone,” Erik said.
“That was my second idea,” Emma said, getting into the elevator after him. “My first idea is, why not go to this thing and meet this guy?”
“I don't follow,” Erik said flatly.
“Just meet him. See if it's doable. See if he's doable.”
“I don't follow.”
“Sweetie,” Emma said, making it sound more like, 'dummy'. “Give the insane idea a chance. It might work. Let's face it, aside from me and Azazel, not a lot of people really get your sunny demeanour. Marrying someone who doesn't know you might actually be a blessing in disguise.”
Erik gave her a blank look. “You're fired.”
Emma laughed, poking him in the arm. “You're funny.”
The Courtship by dvswraatins, 98000 words, XMFC, Charles/Erik, AU, epic. EPIC.
Erik learns he is the last surviving heir to an enormous Lenscherr fortune, hidden by his third-cousin-twice-removed before the war. To claim it he must marry a stipulated noble before his 30th birthday, only a month away. If he doesn't claim it, the money will go to the German (and human) government, which Erik doesn't want.
Luckily he happens to have a noble on hand who fits the requirements and is a mutant... the last descendent of the House of Xavier! (Alternatively, a lawyer tracks down the only noble-blooded mutant in the USA and Charles and Erik meet for the first time at their engagement party).
It's about past regrets and hopes for the future and second chances, and Charles and Erik being completely different but just the same. Set 500 years in the future, it starts off as a proposal of convenience and turns into something so much more.
Not only do I ADORE how she writes Charles and Erik, the supporting characters are amazing, with clear voices and fun interactions. I also love how that even though there are clearly huge issues between humans and mutants and there is still a whole lot of room for improvement, they've gotten so much further. Like Star Trek at its best, it manages to be both contemporary and futuristic at the same time. The world building paints a picture of a time that's very similar to ours, but still different.
I could gush forever, so lets wrap up with a quote.
“I have one idea,” Emma said, as Erik jabbed a button to open the elevator doors.
“We can't kill anyone,” Erik said.
“That was my second idea,” Emma said, getting into the elevator after him. “My first idea is, why not go to this thing and meet this guy?”
“I don't follow,” Erik said flatly.
“Just meet him. See if it's doable. See if he's doable.”
“I don't follow.”
“Sweetie,” Emma said, making it sound more like, 'dummy'. “Give the insane idea a chance. It might work. Let's face it, aside from me and Azazel, not a lot of people really get your sunny demeanour. Marrying someone who doesn't know you might actually be a blessing in disguise.”
Erik gave her a blank look. “You're fired.”
Emma laughed, poking him in the arm. “You're funny.”