Another six recs.
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I never liked Malvolio, but the idea of him learning and growing, even as he keeps both the pride and, yes, arrogance, that is a part of his character, is really well done here.
Malvolio takes a walk through the Complete Works of Shakespeare (1287 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom:
Twelfth Night - Shakespeare,
Love's Labour's Lost - Shakespeare,
Henry IV Part 1 - Shakespeare,
Henry IV Part 2 - Shakespeare,
Romeo And Juliet - Shakespeare,
Merchant of Venice - Shakespeare,
Midsummer Night's Dream - ShakespeareRating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Malvolio (Twelfth Night), King of Navarre, Henry IV of England, Antonio (Merchant of Venice), Theseus (Midsummer Night's Dream), Titania (Midsummer Night's Dream), Oberon (Midsummer Night's Dream), Puck | Robin Goodfellow
Additional Tags: Fix-It
Summary:
Malvolio moves on, learns from his mistakes and uses his considerable talents in the service of a few Shakespearean characters who need of a good valet ...
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In which rebuilding is slow: of people as well as of cities and civilisations.
The Many Steps to Holding a Baby (7094 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom:
Willow (1988)Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Madmartigan/Sorsha
Characters: Sorsha (Willow), Madmartigan (Willow), Willow Ufgood, Elora Danan
Additional Tags: Past Child Abuse, Bavmorda is not a good mother, obviously, minor non graphic mentions of amputation and tooth removal for magical purposes, I assure you this is actually a very light hearted fic, Building a Community
Summary:
"Everything will be all right once we get to Tir Asleen."
Except it does take some work to get to that glittering epilogue after the final battle because ruined castles don't magically fix themselves. Also, how do you hold a baby?
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Look, I really like this missing scene, but it's not an "ambiguous relationship" as this author has written it...
The Prince's Confidants (1436 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom:
Black Ships - Jo GrahamRating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Gull/Neas/Xandros (Black Ships), Neas/Basetamon
Characters: Neas (Black Ships), Xandros (Black Ships), Gull (Black Ships)
Additional Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Pre-OT3, Ambiguous Relationships, Yuletide Treat
Summary:
Neas confides most of his troubles in Sybil (Pythia, Gull as some call her). He does not go to her about Basetamon. For that, he goes to Xandros.
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Polgara and her father, taking a moment in snow. Sweet but not saccharine - these characters don't do saccharine, after all. (Eddings is not particularly good at 'soft' women.
at the close of day, by snowfall (1322 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom:
Belgariad/Malloreon Series - David & Leigh EddingsRating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Polgara & Belgarath, Polgara & Garion
Characters: Polgara (Belgariad/Malloreon), Belgarath (Belgariad/Malloreon), Garion (Belgariad/Malloreon)
Additional Tags: Introspection, Family, post-Belgariad
Summary:
King Belgarion's family gather to celebrate Erastide on the Isle of Winds.
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I love the idea that Valancy does continue to deal with her family, but at arm's length, and while still keeping doors open for the members of the family who want to step through...
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same (1318 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom:
Blue Castle - L. M. MontgomeryRating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Barney Snaith/Valancy Stirling
Characters: Barney Snaith, Valancy Stirling, Aunt Wellington, Uncle Wellington, Olive Stirling, Benjamin Stirling, Cousin Georgiana, Cousin Stickles, Mrs Frederick Stirling
Additional Tags: Family Dinner, Pregnancy, Scandalizing the Family, Georgiana grows a spine, Regional differences
Summary:
Valancy has a surprise for the family when she and Barney return from their 'honeymoon'. The family is... unnerved
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Guess I've found my new trope: Modern AUs!
penelope in paris (4600 words) by Anonymous
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom:
Bridgerton Series - Julia QuinnRating: Not Rated
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Colin Bridgerton/Penelope Featherington
Characters: Penelope Featherington, Colin Bridgerton
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Modern Setting
Summary:
Colin did not expect to encounter Penelope Featherington on his travels.