Dear Chocolatier,
thank you so much for making anything for me! No matter what it is, I already know that I will love it to the moon (and back)! *hugs*
Now, onto the letter!
A. General Preferences
B. MCU
C. White Collar
D. The Magnificent Seven (TV)
A. General Preferences
(most of them fit both fics and fanart, though I have written them for writers)
DISLIKES
Non-canonical character death (especially, of course, in the pairings I requested, but also in general) - temporary character death is okay, but the "dead" character should be back with the others in the end (or at least the way back should begin to be paved)
Funerals (comes from my RL abhorence for them - too much bad emotion!) - visits to existing gravesites (with or without a heartfelt, one-sided conversation) are okay, though!
Hurt without comfort
Super dark!characters (accidental darkness (i.e. a character following another one in a manner that borders on stalking, but stays on the rather humorous side, especially if the followed character notices it early on and decides to play along) is okay, the same goes for using manners that are not exactly only on the good side to reach their goal ;)
Character or ship bashing (If you can't stand a character/ship, please man up and contact the mods for a change, or reach out to me somehow, maybe we can find a way)
No discussion of politics and the awfulness therein! (We all get enough of that all when we turn on the radio or the TV)
Rape/non-con (dub-con is okay to a certain degree - if you're not sure, please reach out to me)
Breakup fic (you can break them up, but bring them back together in the end)
Characters being shown as dumb / demoted in their intelligence / reduced to being just a "tool" in someone else's belt
LIKES
Smart characters! Or (at least) being competent in what they are doing, even when they know there might be consequences (can also be used as a kink!)
Idiots in Love - which means for me the characters are pining for each other without knowing the other's true feelings, and usually realize it later on (with or without some helping hands!)
Everybody's Alive! Most of my fandoms have their share of sad-ending relationships (in any flavor), so if you can give me some happy ending, with nobody dying (as noted above, temporary deaths are okay), and with as much fluff as you can, I'm (more than) good!
Romance Tropes! I'm pretty much game for almost all of them XD (if written in a good way), but I have kind of a soft spot for the following: friends with benefits (that might evolve into something more serious), slight jealousy/possessiveness (not over the top display, please, but simple gestures/words are okay - as long as both partners can laugh about it afterwards, you're good), Cuddling (works also on the friendship front), Misunderstandings (as long as they are clarified at some point and don't drive a wedge between the characters), Fake Dating (that evolves into real dating), Fake Marriage, A/B/O (in a way that doesn't display omegas as birthing machines only/demotes them to humans with no rights whatsoever), Bed Sharing (both at the beginning of a love relationship or friendship), Meet-Cutes (and Meet-Uglys that get turned around)
AUs! Don't get me wrong, I love my fandoms just right as they are (in terms of setting/time and all that jazz), but I love reading about the characters in a different time/setting. Favorites include: Space AU, Modern AU (for any fandom that's usually set in an earlier time frame - vice versa for any modern setting fandom), Band AU,...
Working relationships! In a way where the characters have managed to have an established relationship while working in the same field (for example cops, or FBI agents), probably despite the misgivings of their bosses, but now they have to live with the "consequences" aka the emotions that threaten to take them over when the other half is in a dangerous situation (and yes, they know each other better, but especially when one of them is known for reckless behaviour, they can't help but worry, most of the time to the slight amusement of their colleagues)
Case fics! Be it within the lines of the established fandom setting or in an AU, a clever written case, with some unexpected twists and turns and some mystery (that isn't too difficult to explain in the end), is very welcomed and enjoyed at this place!
Smut! As I love to write whenever something like this letter comes up - I'm a big girl, so don't hesitate to go as smutty as you are comfortable with! First times are as perfect as new sides in an established relationship - as long as the characters are happy afterwards, I'm as well! For Artists: don't be afraid to show certain bits (both boys and girls) ;)
Crossovers & Fusions! I didn't request any at the signups (that would have been a bit too much), but if you can make a crossover work (you can also include fandoms I haven't listed below), I love you just the same. The same goes for fusions (e.g. Neal Caffrey being an MI-6 agent like James Bond, maybe meeting him).
Music! I'm a music aficionado at heart (with a heavy preference for music up until the early 1990's), a huge Bon Jovi fan, but if you can incorporate any song out there, feel free to broaden my horizon, so to speak. I also never say no to any kind/variation of Band AU/Musician AU.
There's definitely more to these lists, but these are my absolute favorites (or dislikes). And I repeat once again: If you're not sure about anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (either through the mods or with an anonymous comment here)
Now: onto specific fandoms!
(I might give you some pointers as to what I would love to see/read, but in the end, I'm open to anything you want to give me On a further note: if not specified, any of the following ships works for me both in a sexual and a friendship way, so if you're more comfortable with writing certain characters being friends with each others, feel free to do so. And of course you can include any other character from the fandoms, but please keep the focus on the pairings listed ;) )
A. MCU
I love the MCU in general, and there are probably a handful characters that I can't stand (mostly the villains). My most favorite characters are Clint Barton and Bucky Barnes, with everyone else right behind them (to a certain degree with some characters, but that's more due to storytelling). For these two, feel free to include certain aspects from the comics as well (i.e. Clint being deaf/having to wear hearing aids, or having Lucky at his side, or Bucky taking up the mantle of Captain America). I'm pretty much open for any pairings, as long as they are working for me (or you can explain it why these two characters are perfect together). Only exceptions are: Bruce/Natasha (as teased in Age of Ultron); Steve/Sharon (as implied in Civil War), Grandmaster/Loki (this is more on the fic side, I didn't get that certain vibe from the movie); any pairings that involve any of the bad guys (like Rumlov, or Rollins), I accept past relationships here, but no present tense ones.
For ship-specifics:
Clint Barton/Laura Barton/Natasha Romanov
Give me anything, from Natasha's POV on Clint/Laura's marriage (and the change her role in it has gone through over the years), to a steamy threesome, to Tash stepping up to the plate while Clint was imprisoned on the Raft (despite her being a fugitive), or any other combo you can think of.
Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov
How did Clint manage to have Natasha defect to SHIELD anyway? Did he just use words or any kind of seduction? Was i the other way around? Also working: any AU where Clint is still with the circus when meeting Natasha (who's maybe not an assassin and spy, but a ballet dancer or something like that). AUs where Clint and Natasha are neighbours and their pets (=Lucky and Liho) are kind of playing matchmaker for these two.
James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers
My OTP in the MCU XD like with any other pairing, open to anything, from pre-War shenanigans (in any flavor, with some time-specific angst sprinkled in (just not too much)), to stolen moments during the War (with maybe the Howlies protecting them in secret), to their trials and tribulations once Bucky is back from HYDRA's clutches (with a side dish of uncertainty/PTSD/recovering memories of almost a century), Bucky re-entering (and learning about) modern society with Steve at his side (and a supportive Sam). And of course, any non-power/non-serum AU where Steve becomes the walking talking dorito in a different way, but is still the Steve we know from the MCU. Also working: college AUs where Steve is an art student and Bucky becomes his favorite subject to draw, despite the other man's misgivings (which vanish once he sees all the drawings Steve has done already without Bucky knowing). Non-power AUs where Bucky is a veteran who lost his arm in any actual warzone, and meets Steve one way or another, which brings out his insecurities (especially about his prosthetic), but Steve is totally supportive all the way (and maybe even introduces him to Tony and/or Shuri). Or any combination of Steve being Captain America and modern!Bucky.
Clint Barton/Phil Coulson
Again, almost anything goes, from them being on a mission (with or without others knowing about their relationship), to glimpses into their daily lives (with or without kids), to Clint comparing notes about Phil with Melinda (or anyone else), Clint's reaction to Phil coming back from the dead post-Avengers, to any AU you can think of (e.g. Barista Clint/Favorite Customer Phil with a nice dash of flirting)
James "Bucky" Barnes & Peggy Carter & Steve Rogers
Scenes from the front lines (you can't tell me that Peggy stayed in the safety of their headquarters every time the Commandos went out to destroy yet another Nazi base - she's too much a bad ass for that!), or, again, any AU you can think of that shows a deep friendship between the trio.
James "Bucky" Barnes/Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers
Latest addition to my fave pairings list, aptly named "WorldWarThreesome" XD. Again, anything goes, from Steve and Bucky intend on pleasuring Peggy, to Peggy and Bucky being doms to a very willing sub Steve, to Steve and Peggy being in a relationship and Bucky being added for extra spice ;) Or whatever you can come up.
James "Bucky" Barnes & Rocket Raccoon
The only pairing in this whole letter where I almost demand a touch of crack. Could be set in an AU, post-Avengers Endgame (cause we all know that Rocket can be a very persistent raccoon!). And that one scene from "Infinity War" was absolutely way too less for me. So go wild!
James "Bucky" Barnes & Shuri
Another pairing that had way too less scenes together (in fact, it's only the mid-credit scene from "Black Panther"). Not trying to limit you in any way, but I would love to see scenes from the two years between Bucky going into cryo at the end of "Civil War" and T'Challa bringing the new arm to Bucky in "Infinity War". How did Shuri's POV of the former assassin change over that time? Was she afraid of him, or was he just another science project to her? And did she learn anything from him as well?
James "Bucky" Barnes/Clint Barton
Discovered this pairing while working on one of the bangs I participated last year. Which is a bit surprising, even to me, cause my two favorite characters in the MCU, and I only learned about the romantic ship like now??? As with almost all other pairings in this letter - anything goes!
James "Bucky" Barnes/Natasha Romanov
According to the comics, these two have a history together. And I don't think that Natasha's line "At least you could remember me" to Bucky in "Civil War" was only a reference to their previous thryst in "Winter Soldier". So please, show me glimpses from their shared backstory. Or go in the opposite direction and let them reminisce about those times (maybe with Bucky suprising Tash with how much he still remembers).
James "Bucky" Barnes/Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov
To be honest, a trio that I found and fell in love with thanks to the wonder named AO3. Works the best for me when set in an AU (leave that up to you), but I would love to see it as close to canon as possible (like Bucky being Hydra's asset for so long, his trials and tribulations and how Clint and Tash help him, etc...) Also one of those pairings where I don't mind a merger in the characters with traits from the comics (as it was in one story I read that took place after Comic!Tash was apparently killed by Evil!Steve and someone killed people in her manner, which sends Bucky and Clint, both her exes, on an investigative spree, with quite some surprises)
Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers
My het OTP in the MCU. As per usual, anything goes. Just because we only saw that one kiss in "The First Avenger", doesn't mean that these two didn't have more romantic moments. And as you all should know by now, AUs are always welcomed around here ;)
Steve Rogers/Natasha Romanov
A pairing I only warmed up to rather recently. At first, I more saw it as friendship (see below), but over the last few movies where these two were together, the possibility of having them romantically involved, especially with all the crap life throws at them, has grown on me. At least Steve and Tash would fit better together than other pairings. As per usual, anything goes, from missing moments from the movies, canon divergences where they try to keep a lid on their relationship to any AU meeting of them.
Steve Rogers & Natasha Romanov
One of my favorite friendships in the movies, especially in "The Winter Soldier". I love the honesty they have going on in that one (despite their little dispute when Steve catches Natasha with the USB stick), and what surprised me during my first watch of the movie was Natasha's unwavering loyalty to Steve. Of course, like with anything else on here, anything goes ;)
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B. White Collar
White Collar was the first show to break me out of my purely SPN fandom way, and it made me fall in love with Matt Bomer (which in turn led me to exploring shows I never, ever would have thought of XD). Anyway, from the first episode I saw on, I was hooked on the characters, the storytelling, the practically non-existent violence, and most of all the fact that crime shows don't have to be gritty and full of gore and with characters on an eternal frustration loop to be entertaining. Don't be limited by the pairings listed beneath, I'll take whatever you have to offer!
For ship-specifics:
Diana Berrigan & Neal Caffrey
Back in Season 4, we saw a glimpse of what could have been a wonderful friendship between Diana and Neal. But like they did with Neal & Jones a season before, they, more or less, derailed it almost a heartbeat later. What if that wasn't the case? Would Theo Berrigan not only have one, but two criminally cool uncles? Or what if Diana is in Paris post-series and runs into a certain former con-man? Show me moments from their friendship (with or without her sweet son Theo in the picture).
Neal Caffrey & June Ellington
As with Neal and Diana, we also only got glimpses in their relationship. Sure, we had that wonderful first meeting in the second hand store in the Pilot, or Neal worrying about her in "Countermeasures" (with an awesome duet and a wonderful last scene), but I can't help but want more of these. I always thought (and I think it's even addressed in the show) that June sees Neal as the son she never had with Byron. And of course, like any mother, she looks out for her boy. Which is exactly what I would love to see, but of course, I'll love and appreciate anything I get.
Neal Caffrey & Mozzie
We saw in "Forging Bonds" how everything started, but how did it really get to the point where they consider each other as "brothers in everything but blood"? Or what's Mozzie's reaction once he learns that Neal isn't dead at all (set post-series)? What's Neal's input into seeing his longtime friend as a dedicated uncle to Peter's and Diana's kids? Just some thoughts, cause like with almost any pairing on the show, there's a lot of space to fill for.
Neal Caffrey/Sara Ellis
My OTP on the show. Which is a bit funny, cause her first episode on the show, "Unfinished Business", was my very first full episode of the show ever. But truth be told, Sara grew on me (and she didn't have to use her trusty baton for that XD), more than any other woman they paired Neal with, and I would love to see a happy end for these two post-series, in any possible way, but of course missing moments from the show as well.
Peter Burke & Neal Caffrey
I know, the most-used pairing on the show XD But I still think that there's so much more to explore of their friendship left for us fans. Sure, they both had more faith in the other man than anyone else from the get-go, but I like to think in the beginning, it was just as far as they could throw the other one. So how did that grow over the years, despite the hurdles Neal's old foes, new criminals and the higher-ups of the FBI tried to put in their way? Or what's necessary post-series, once Peter learns of Neal's final deception, to rebuild that friendship? Is it even possible?
Peter Burke/Neal Caffrey
I actually wouldn't stay true to my fashion if I didn't have a slash pairing here as well (with me being an avid slash reader for the past 15 years or so). Peter/Neal is, hands down, the only pairing that really works for me on the show, any other suggestions pretty much don't exist for me. In my slash headcanon, Neal still is a hell of a flirt, but he's loyal to Peter (though he doesn't mind seeing the other man being jealous)
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C. The Magnificent Seven (TV)
The very fandom that brought me into the whole wide wonderful world of fanfiction (and made me a slash fan later on). Came into the show while looking for other works of Eric Close (which I became a fan of thanks to "Without A Trace"). Sadly, we only got two seasons (and a grand total of whooping 22 episodes), but on the other hand, that means writers and artists can literally go nuts with spinning the story further, exploring scenes that we didn't see, and of course, every possible pairing of the characters.
For ship-specifics:
Chris Larabee & Vin Tanner
Had me from the very moment Chris' eyes meet Vin's across the main street in the Pilot. You can see the instant understanding in these two men, both with their own burden, but determined to stop the bad guys from hanging an innocent man. Would love to see missing moments from the show, or AU scenes where these two meet and become friends as well.
Chris Larabee/Vin Tanner
Works for me mostly because no matter what universe we're in, Vin respects Chris' decisions, backs him up, but he's also not afraid to speak up if he thinks it the right place to do so. Best moment for me on the show was in the series finale when he tries to talk sense into his friend, and especially in that scene, it's quite easy to see that all playing out through my slash-colored googles ;) Anyway, show me some domestic moments at Chris' cabin, take them to any existing AU verse, or create a new one.
Ezra Standish & Vin Tanner
Our Southern gambler was the third addition to my favorite characters list (right after Vin and Chris), and I loved that while these two characters are quite the opposite of each other, Vin had not really a problem with (a) who the gambler was, (b) where he came from, and (c) some his POVs on the situations they ran into. Vin also realized that while Ezra definitely was damn good shooter, his real talent lay elsewhere. I only wished they had Chris realize that too and incorporate Ezra more into the planning stages of their attacks instead of only focusing on his apparent conman talents (and his gambling). So, if you could work around anything like that (be it Old West or any AU setting, I don't care XD), I really would love you.
Ezra Standish/Vin Tanner
Simple put, there are not enough stories featuring these two as lovers out there (or at least those which are still existing). So, especially for this pairing, really anything goes! Go nuts!
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Now, onto the letter!
A. General Preferences
B. MCU
C. White Collar
D. The Magnificent Seven (TV)
A. General Preferences
(most of them fit both fics and fanart, though I have written them for writers)
DISLIKES
Non-canonical character death (especially, of course, in the pairings I requested, but also in general) - temporary character death is okay, but the "dead" character should be back with the others in the end (or at least the way back should begin to be paved)
Funerals (comes from my RL abhorence for them - too much bad emotion!) - visits to existing gravesites (with or without a heartfelt, one-sided conversation) are okay, though!
Hurt without comfort
Super dark!characters (accidental darkness (i.e. a character following another one in a manner that borders on stalking, but stays on the rather humorous side, especially if the followed character notices it early on and decides to play along) is okay, the same goes for using manners that are not exactly only on the good side to reach their goal ;)
Character or ship bashing (If you can't stand a character/ship, please man up and contact the mods for a change, or reach out to me somehow, maybe we can find a way)
No discussion of politics and the awfulness therein! (We all get enough of that all when we turn on the radio or the TV)
Rape/non-con (dub-con is okay to a certain degree - if you're not sure, please reach out to me)
Breakup fic (you can break them up, but bring them back together in the end)
Characters being shown as dumb / demoted in their intelligence / reduced to being just a "tool" in someone else's belt
LIKES
Smart characters! Or (at least) being competent in what they are doing, even when they know there might be consequences (can also be used as a kink!)
Idiots in Love - which means for me the characters are pining for each other without knowing the other's true feelings, and usually realize it later on (with or without some helping hands!)
Everybody's Alive! Most of my fandoms have their share of sad-ending relationships (in any flavor), so if you can give me some happy ending, with nobody dying (as noted above, temporary deaths are okay), and with as much fluff as you can, I'm (more than) good!
Romance Tropes! I'm pretty much game for almost all of them XD (if written in a good way), but I have kind of a soft spot for the following: friends with benefits (that might evolve into something more serious), slight jealousy/possessiveness (not over the top display, please, but simple gestures/words are okay - as long as both partners can laugh about it afterwards, you're good), Cuddling (works also on the friendship front), Misunderstandings (as long as they are clarified at some point and don't drive a wedge between the characters), Fake Dating (that evolves into real dating), Fake Marriage, A/B/O (in a way that doesn't display omegas as birthing machines only/demotes them to humans with no rights whatsoever), Bed Sharing (both at the beginning of a love relationship or friendship), Meet-Cutes (and Meet-Uglys that get turned around)
AUs! Don't get me wrong, I love my fandoms just right as they are (in terms of setting/time and all that jazz), but I love reading about the characters in a different time/setting. Favorites include: Space AU, Modern AU (for any fandom that's usually set in an earlier time frame - vice versa for any modern setting fandom), Band AU,...
Working relationships! In a way where the characters have managed to have an established relationship while working in the same field (for example cops, or FBI agents), probably despite the misgivings of their bosses, but now they have to live with the "consequences" aka the emotions that threaten to take them over when the other half is in a dangerous situation (and yes, they know each other better, but especially when one of them is known for reckless behaviour, they can't help but worry, most of the time to the slight amusement of their colleagues)
Case fics! Be it within the lines of the established fandom setting or in an AU, a clever written case, with some unexpected twists and turns and some mystery (that isn't too difficult to explain in the end), is very welcomed and enjoyed at this place!
Smut! As I love to write whenever something like this letter comes up - I'm a big girl, so don't hesitate to go as smutty as you are comfortable with! First times are as perfect as new sides in an established relationship - as long as the characters are happy afterwards, I'm as well! For Artists: don't be afraid to show certain bits (both boys and girls) ;)
Crossovers & Fusions! I didn't request any at the signups (that would have been a bit too much), but if you can make a crossover work (you can also include fandoms I haven't listed below), I love you just the same. The same goes for fusions (e.g. Neal Caffrey being an MI-6 agent like James Bond, maybe meeting him).
Music! I'm a music aficionado at heart (with a heavy preference for music up until the early 1990's), a huge Bon Jovi fan, but if you can incorporate any song out there, feel free to broaden my horizon, so to speak. I also never say no to any kind/variation of Band AU/Musician AU.
There's definitely more to these lists, but these are my absolute favorites (or dislikes). And I repeat once again: If you're not sure about anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to me (either through the mods or with an anonymous comment here)
Now: onto specific fandoms!
(I might give you some pointers as to what I would love to see/read, but in the end, I'm open to anything you want to give me On a further note: if not specified, any of the following ships works for me both in a sexual and a friendship way, so if you're more comfortable with writing certain characters being friends with each others, feel free to do so. And of course you can include any other character from the fandoms, but please keep the focus on the pairings listed ;) )
A. MCU
I love the MCU in general, and there are probably a handful characters that I can't stand (mostly the villains). My most favorite characters are Clint Barton and Bucky Barnes, with everyone else right behind them (to a certain degree with some characters, but that's more due to storytelling). For these two, feel free to include certain aspects from the comics as well (i.e. Clint being deaf/having to wear hearing aids, or having Lucky at his side, or Bucky taking up the mantle of Captain America). I'm pretty much open for any pairings, as long as they are working for me (or you can explain it why these two characters are perfect together). Only exceptions are: Bruce/Natasha (as teased in Age of Ultron); Steve/Sharon (as implied in Civil War), Grandmaster/Loki (this is more on the fic side, I didn't get that certain vibe from the movie); any pairings that involve any of the bad guys (like Rumlov, or Rollins), I accept past relationships here, but no present tense ones.
For ship-specifics:
Clint Barton/Laura Barton/Natasha Romanov
Give me anything, from Natasha's POV on Clint/Laura's marriage (and the change her role in it has gone through over the years), to a steamy threesome, to Tash stepping up to the plate while Clint was imprisoned on the Raft (despite her being a fugitive), or any other combo you can think of.
Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov
How did Clint manage to have Natasha defect to SHIELD anyway? Did he just use words or any kind of seduction? Was i the other way around? Also working: any AU where Clint is still with the circus when meeting Natasha (who's maybe not an assassin and spy, but a ballet dancer or something like that). AUs where Clint and Natasha are neighbours and their pets (=Lucky and Liho) are kind of playing matchmaker for these two.
James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers
My OTP in the MCU XD like with any other pairing, open to anything, from pre-War shenanigans (in any flavor, with some time-specific angst sprinkled in (just not too much)), to stolen moments during the War (with maybe the Howlies protecting them in secret), to their trials and tribulations once Bucky is back from HYDRA's clutches (with a side dish of uncertainty/PTSD/recovering memories of almost a century), Bucky re-entering (and learning about) modern society with Steve at his side (and a supportive Sam). And of course, any non-power/non-serum AU where Steve becomes the walking talking dorito in a different way, but is still the Steve we know from the MCU. Also working: college AUs where Steve is an art student and Bucky becomes his favorite subject to draw, despite the other man's misgivings (which vanish once he sees all the drawings Steve has done already without Bucky knowing). Non-power AUs where Bucky is a veteran who lost his arm in any actual warzone, and meets Steve one way or another, which brings out his insecurities (especially about his prosthetic), but Steve is totally supportive all the way (and maybe even introduces him to Tony and/or Shuri). Or any combination of Steve being Captain America and modern!Bucky.
Clint Barton/Phil Coulson
Again, almost anything goes, from them being on a mission (with or without others knowing about their relationship), to glimpses into their daily lives (with or without kids), to Clint comparing notes about Phil with Melinda (or anyone else), Clint's reaction to Phil coming back from the dead post-Avengers, to any AU you can think of (e.g. Barista Clint/Favorite Customer Phil with a nice dash of flirting)
James "Bucky" Barnes & Peggy Carter & Steve Rogers
Scenes from the front lines (you can't tell me that Peggy stayed in the safety of their headquarters every time the Commandos went out to destroy yet another Nazi base - she's too much a bad ass for that!), or, again, any AU you can think of that shows a deep friendship between the trio.
James "Bucky" Barnes/Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers
Latest addition to my fave pairings list, aptly named "WorldWarThreesome" XD. Again, anything goes, from Steve and Bucky intend on pleasuring Peggy, to Peggy and Bucky being doms to a very willing sub Steve, to Steve and Peggy being in a relationship and Bucky being added for extra spice ;) Or whatever you can come up.
James "Bucky" Barnes & Rocket Raccoon
The only pairing in this whole letter where I almost demand a touch of crack. Could be set in an AU, post-Avengers Endgame (cause we all know that Rocket can be a very persistent raccoon!). And that one scene from "Infinity War" was absolutely way too less for me. So go wild!
James "Bucky" Barnes & Shuri
Another pairing that had way too less scenes together (in fact, it's only the mid-credit scene from "Black Panther"). Not trying to limit you in any way, but I would love to see scenes from the two years between Bucky going into cryo at the end of "Civil War" and T'Challa bringing the new arm to Bucky in "Infinity War". How did Shuri's POV of the former assassin change over that time? Was she afraid of him, or was he just another science project to her? And did she learn anything from him as well?
James "Bucky" Barnes/Clint Barton
Discovered this pairing while working on one of the bangs I participated last year. Which is a bit surprising, even to me, cause my two favorite characters in the MCU, and I only learned about the romantic ship like now??? As with almost all other pairings in this letter - anything goes!
James "Bucky" Barnes/Natasha Romanov
According to the comics, these two have a history together. And I don't think that Natasha's line "At least you could remember me" to Bucky in "Civil War" was only a reference to their previous thryst in "Winter Soldier". So please, show me glimpses from their shared backstory. Or go in the opposite direction and let them reminisce about those times (maybe with Bucky suprising Tash with how much he still remembers).
James "Bucky" Barnes/Clint Barton/Natasha Romanov
To be honest, a trio that I found and fell in love with thanks to the wonder named AO3. Works the best for me when set in an AU (leave that up to you), but I would love to see it as close to canon as possible (like Bucky being Hydra's asset for so long, his trials and tribulations and how Clint and Tash help him, etc...) Also one of those pairings where I don't mind a merger in the characters with traits from the comics (as it was in one story I read that took place after Comic!Tash was apparently killed by Evil!Steve and someone killed people in her manner, which sends Bucky and Clint, both her exes, on an investigative spree, with quite some surprises)
Peggy Carter/Steve Rogers
My het OTP in the MCU. As per usual, anything goes. Just because we only saw that one kiss in "The First Avenger", doesn't mean that these two didn't have more romantic moments. And as you all should know by now, AUs are always welcomed around here ;)
Steve Rogers/Natasha Romanov
A pairing I only warmed up to rather recently. At first, I more saw it as friendship (see below), but over the last few movies where these two were together, the possibility of having them romantically involved, especially with all the crap life throws at them, has grown on me. At least Steve and Tash would fit better together than other pairings. As per usual, anything goes, from missing moments from the movies, canon divergences where they try to keep a lid on their relationship to any AU meeting of them.
Steve Rogers & Natasha Romanov
One of my favorite friendships in the movies, especially in "The Winter Soldier". I love the honesty they have going on in that one (despite their little dispute when Steve catches Natasha with the USB stick), and what surprised me during my first watch of the movie was Natasha's unwavering loyalty to Steve. Of course, like with anything else on here, anything goes ;)
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B. White Collar
White Collar was the first show to break me out of my purely SPN fandom way, and it made me fall in love with Matt Bomer (which in turn led me to exploring shows I never, ever would have thought of XD). Anyway, from the first episode I saw on, I was hooked on the characters, the storytelling, the practically non-existent violence, and most of all the fact that crime shows don't have to be gritty and full of gore and with characters on an eternal frustration loop to be entertaining. Don't be limited by the pairings listed beneath, I'll take whatever you have to offer!
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Diana Berrigan & Neal Caffrey
Back in Season 4, we saw a glimpse of what could have been a wonderful friendship between Diana and Neal. But like they did with Neal & Jones a season before, they, more or less, derailed it almost a heartbeat later. What if that wasn't the case? Would Theo Berrigan not only have one, but two criminally cool uncles? Or what if Diana is in Paris post-series and runs into a certain former con-man? Show me moments from their friendship (with or without her sweet son Theo in the picture).
Neal Caffrey & June Ellington
As with Neal and Diana, we also only got glimpses in their relationship. Sure, we had that wonderful first meeting in the second hand store in the Pilot, or Neal worrying about her in "Countermeasures" (with an awesome duet and a wonderful last scene), but I can't help but want more of these. I always thought (and I think it's even addressed in the show) that June sees Neal as the son she never had with Byron. And of course, like any mother, she looks out for her boy. Which is exactly what I would love to see, but of course, I'll love and appreciate anything I get.
Neal Caffrey & Mozzie
We saw in "Forging Bonds" how everything started, but how did it really get to the point where they consider each other as "brothers in everything but blood"? Or what's Mozzie's reaction once he learns that Neal isn't dead at all (set post-series)? What's Neal's input into seeing his longtime friend as a dedicated uncle to Peter's and Diana's kids? Just some thoughts, cause like with almost any pairing on the show, there's a lot of space to fill for.
Neal Caffrey/Sara Ellis
My OTP on the show. Which is a bit funny, cause her first episode on the show, "Unfinished Business", was my very first full episode of the show ever. But truth be told, Sara grew on me (and she didn't have to use her trusty baton for that XD), more than any other woman they paired Neal with, and I would love to see a happy end for these two post-series, in any possible way, but of course missing moments from the show as well.
Peter Burke & Neal Caffrey
I know, the most-used pairing on the show XD But I still think that there's so much more to explore of their friendship left for us fans. Sure, they both had more faith in the other man than anyone else from the get-go, but I like to think in the beginning, it was just as far as they could throw the other one. So how did that grow over the years, despite the hurdles Neal's old foes, new criminals and the higher-ups of the FBI tried to put in their way? Or what's necessary post-series, once Peter learns of Neal's final deception, to rebuild that friendship? Is it even possible?
Peter Burke/Neal Caffrey
I actually wouldn't stay true to my fashion if I didn't have a slash pairing here as well (with me being an avid slash reader for the past 15 years or so). Peter/Neal is, hands down, the only pairing that really works for me on the show, any other suggestions pretty much don't exist for me. In my slash headcanon, Neal still is a hell of a flirt, but he's loyal to Peter (though he doesn't mind seeing the other man being jealous)
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C. The Magnificent Seven (TV)
The very fandom that brought me into the whole wide wonderful world of fanfiction (and made me a slash fan later on). Came into the show while looking for other works of Eric Close (which I became a fan of thanks to "Without A Trace"). Sadly, we only got two seasons (and a grand total of whooping 22 episodes), but on the other hand, that means writers and artists can literally go nuts with spinning the story further, exploring scenes that we didn't see, and of course, every possible pairing of the characters.
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Chris Larabee & Vin Tanner
Had me from the very moment Chris' eyes meet Vin's across the main street in the Pilot. You can see the instant understanding in these two men, both with their own burden, but determined to stop the bad guys from hanging an innocent man. Would love to see missing moments from the show, or AU scenes where these two meet and become friends as well.
Chris Larabee/Vin Tanner
Works for me mostly because no matter what universe we're in, Vin respects Chris' decisions, backs him up, but he's also not afraid to speak up if he thinks it the right place to do so. Best moment for me on the show was in the series finale when he tries to talk sense into his friend, and especially in that scene, it's quite easy to see that all playing out through my slash-colored googles ;) Anyway, show me some domestic moments at Chris' cabin, take them to any existing AU verse, or create a new one.
Ezra Standish & Vin Tanner
Our Southern gambler was the third addition to my favorite characters list (right after Vin and Chris), and I loved that while these two characters are quite the opposite of each other, Vin had not really a problem with (a) who the gambler was, (b) where he came from, and (c) some his POVs on the situations they ran into. Vin also realized that while Ezra definitely was damn good shooter, his real talent lay elsewhere. I only wished they had Chris realize that too and incorporate Ezra more into the planning stages of their attacks instead of only focusing on his apparent conman talents (and his gambling). So, if you could work around anything like that (be it Old West or any AU setting, I don't care XD), I really would love you.
Ezra Standish/Vin Tanner
Simple put, there are not enough stories featuring these two as lovers out there (or at least those which are still existing). So, especially for this pairing, really anything goes! Go nuts!
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