Long awaited Charles/Erik recs
It has been SO long since I did one of my Charles/Erik recs post, despite the fact I have had a list of recs sitting in my favourites for a while now. I think exams totally drained my XMFC squee, which is so sad. But with the X-Men Big Bang out and another story I discovered (Omega, see my rec below) and listening to Love Love, I have rekindled my love.
SO, RECS. BRING THEM ON. (Btw, since I have been out of fandom for the past month or two months, please feel free to rec me stories I missed! on_the_ground, I know you're a great reccer!)
. Omega by apokteino: given the summary, I'd been wanting to read this story since it started in mid November. I did last night and as I said, it reminded me of why I love Charles and Erik (and Emma! this story has a fantastic Emma Frost!). Basically, as the summary says, Charles' parents bribe the officials so he is not sent to Genosha, where mutants have been placed in utter segegration. It has two more parts to go - and trust me, I know this will be finished. This story has special significance for me.
. An Earlier Heaven by regann: since my last recs post and now, this WIP has been completed. I love every word. The author manages to create truly wonderful dialogue between the characters. There are, in particular, scenes between Charles and Hank and then Erik and Raven that are really memorable. As I've said previously, this is my favourite mpreg story. It's less about the mpreg and more about the consequences and how Charles and Erik can come together again.
. A Logical Progression by cloudyjenn: this is a lovely, sweet story. I love how the author manages to put barriers in front of Charles to keep them from getting together despite the mpreg, wherein the characters often just jump into a relationship together because of the baby. There is some great scenes concerning Charles' telepathy and how he connects to the baby and Erik's mind wrapping about Charles'.
. Enigma by Yahtzee: though I read this story quite a few months ago, my memory still says to me "you are really fond of this story." It is fantastic. It's time travel and Erik righting the mistakes he'd made in his life - and while that does sound cliche, this story makes everything seem new. I was particularly pleased with the ending, how Erik realises that for the second chance he received did extract a price from him - and he's at peace with the choices he made.
. Replay by Unforgotten: this is another story that involves time travel - this time it's Charles that sends his mind back to 1962. I remember commenting on this story while it was being written and speculating how older Professor Xavier would be able to easily handle the teenagers with his wiser life experience. There is a twist in this story that I won't reveal, but see if you catch the hints!
. When We Two Parted by nekosmuse: this is yet another time travel story that I'm really, really fond of. I love how it goes a completely different route to the other two - this time the trip back in time is brief enough just to influence their younger selves. It has a wonderful ending and I really can't say anymore without spoiling you all.
. Taken By His Majesty by Pookaseraph: this is kind of a guilty pleasure fic for me. I don't mean that in a disparaging way at all. It's just... who knew a fic about Charles being the son of Boudica and Erik being a Roman Centurion could be so damn addictive. I read this throughout the lead up to the exams and it helped me de-stress. It's a good read - Charles is so BAMF in this story as the ace up the Celtic sleeve, the strategist that beat the Romans.
. Tessellation by nekosmuse: you can quite literally spend all day reading this story not only because it's long, but because of the excellent quality. Magneto, leader of the Brotherhood and Genosha, seeks out Professor Charles Xavier, a man who rarely appears in public. I love how Charles and Erik both have serious issues - to be honest, I remember being really surprised when Charles' issue was first raised (I won't mention it so I don't spoil you). I looked back at other scenes and I thought "well, of course. How did I not see that?" I also love how the author writes Charles as a disabled man - it feels as though it is with utter respect. There's never a moment where Charles is lesser because of his disability. Set aside an afternoon for this story.
*hopes people are still around and interested in the recs*
SO, RECS. BRING THEM ON. (Btw, since I have been out of fandom for the past month or two months, please feel free to rec me stories I missed! on_the_ground, I know you're a great reccer!)
. Omega by apokteino: given the summary, I'd been wanting to read this story since it started in mid November. I did last night and as I said, it reminded me of why I love Charles and Erik (and Emma! this story has a fantastic Emma Frost!). Basically, as the summary says, Charles' parents bribe the officials so he is not sent to Genosha, where mutants have been placed in utter segegration. It has two more parts to go - and trust me, I know this will be finished. This story has special significance for me.
. An Earlier Heaven by regann: since my last recs post and now, this WIP has been completed. I love every word. The author manages to create truly wonderful dialogue between the characters. There are, in particular, scenes between Charles and Hank and then Erik and Raven that are really memorable. As I've said previously, this is my favourite mpreg story. It's less about the mpreg and more about the consequences and how Charles and Erik can come together again.
. A Logical Progression by cloudyjenn: this is a lovely, sweet story. I love how the author manages to put barriers in front of Charles to keep them from getting together despite the mpreg, wherein the characters often just jump into a relationship together because of the baby. There is some great scenes concerning Charles' telepathy and how he connects to the baby and Erik's mind wrapping about Charles'.
. Enigma by Yahtzee: though I read this story quite a few months ago, my memory still says to me "you are really fond of this story." It is fantastic. It's time travel and Erik righting the mistakes he'd made in his life - and while that does sound cliche, this story makes everything seem new. I was particularly pleased with the ending, how Erik realises that for the second chance he received did extract a price from him - and he's at peace with the choices he made.
. Replay by Unforgotten: this is another story that involves time travel - this time it's Charles that sends his mind back to 1962. I remember commenting on this story while it was being written and speculating how older Professor Xavier would be able to easily handle the teenagers with his wiser life experience. There is a twist in this story that I won't reveal, but see if you catch the hints!
. When We Two Parted by nekosmuse: this is yet another time travel story that I'm really, really fond of. I love how it goes a completely different route to the other two - this time the trip back in time is brief enough just to influence their younger selves. It has a wonderful ending and I really can't say anymore without spoiling you all.
. Taken By His Majesty by Pookaseraph: this is kind of a guilty pleasure fic for me. I don't mean that in a disparaging way at all. It's just... who knew a fic about Charles being the son of Boudica and Erik being a Roman Centurion could be so damn addictive. I read this throughout the lead up to the exams and it helped me de-stress. It's a good read - Charles is so BAMF in this story as the ace up the Celtic sleeve, the strategist that beat the Romans.
. Tessellation by nekosmuse: you can quite literally spend all day reading this story not only because it's long, but because of the excellent quality. Magneto, leader of the Brotherhood and Genosha, seeks out Professor Charles Xavier, a man who rarely appears in public. I love how Charles and Erik both have serious issues - to be honest, I remember being really surprised when Charles' issue was first raised (I won't mention it so I don't spoil you). I looked back at other scenes and I thought "well, of course. How did I not see that?" I also love how the author writes Charles as a disabled man - it feels as though it is with utter respect. There's never a moment where Charles is lesser because of his disability. Set aside an afternoon for this story.
*hopes people are still around and interested in the recs*